Revitalization Retreat

Presbytery of Coastal Carolina’s “Church Revitalization and Transformation Retreat” is scheduled for February 2 and 3, 2012 at Monroe Camp and Retreat Center. The theme is “Hospitality: A Key for Church Transformation” led by Rev. Christ Walker, noted author. Contact the Presbytery Office (910) 862-8300 for registration information.

Equipping The Saints

Workshops promoting Christian Education are scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clinton, NC from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00. The theme is “Balancing our inward and outward spiritual journey.” There will be a keynote address and 10 workshops offered. Check the church’s bulletin board in the Education Building for registration information.

Faith and Rural Life

On Monday, February 17, 2012 at Mount Olive College there will be a gathering of clergy and laity in Eastern North Carolina to explore the shape of Christian community and nature of Christian mission in a small-town rural context. Workshops include: how the church can help develop one’s community, how the church can provide job training, health awareness, and literacy, how the church can grow food and serve children at risk. The cost is $15 and includes lunch and dinner. Additional information can be found on our bulletin boards.

Ash Wednesday Supper

Our next Family Night Supper will be on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It will be a spaghetti supper provided by the Worship Committee. Following the meal will be an Ash Wednesday worship time including a short message, the imposition of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper using a table communion setting. Members and guests are invited.

What’s new in the Library?

One of the newest editions to our Library is a book of daily devotions for 2012 entitled Disciplines published by Upper Room Books. Our own Martha Highsmith has written a series of devotionals for the book on pages 322-328 (November 12-18). You can find the book in the “blue” or worship section of the library next to the Pastor’s study.

2012 Church Calendar

Copies of the 2012 Caswell Church Calendar are available on the tables in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Currently planned activities for all of 2012 are listed for your convenience. Please limit one calendar per church family.

Important Dates for February

      5    Two-Cents-A-Meal Offering

      7   Worship Committee, 6:00 p.m.

    23   Session Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

When Bebe was in the hospital recently, several of you called, sent cards, or visited. It was a warm and welcome feeling experiencing your concern. It made me realize again how caring you are, Thank you.

                        Love,

                            Roy

Matthew 25 Center

The work of the Matthew 25 Center in Burgaw needs our support in its efforts to provide hospitality to families affected by incarceration in Pender and surrounding counties. They specifically need in-kind donations such as dispensable cups, paper towels, toilet tissue, plastic garbage bags and laundry supplies. Non-perishable foods such as soups, canned meats, coffee, sugar and creamer would help as well. They are located at 1196 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC.

Is the Pastor in?

Several members have called the pastor recently asking for a visit. This is a welcomed thing as the pastor lives in Wilmington. He visits Atkinson on Sundays and as needed. Please feel free to call him at 910-793-1299 (home), 471-6515 (Roy’s cell), 540-6515 (Bebe’s cell) or email him at  roybrewton@bellsouth.net.

Monroe Summer Camps

The 2012 Monroe Summer Camps brochure is now available to members on the Education Building bulletin board. Camps begin the week of June 17 and end August 3. There are Day Camps, Rookie Camps, Discovery Camps, Explorer Camps, Horse Camps, Fishing Camp, Medi-Camps. There are also Night Owl, Mission, Canoe, and C.I.T. Camps. Information can be gotten on-line at www.monroecamps.org.

Some Church Objectives

The Session of Caswell Church has approved the following objectives: have greeters in Sunday School and Church; have members help lead worship; visit members; develop children’s activities; visit visitors; do Kairos cookies and shoeboxes; put up a parking lot sign.