The WattsLine June 2017

Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 18 (9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.), June 19-22 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)

Children (ages 3 - through 5th grade as of June 1) and their friends are invited to participate in Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God! - Vacation Bible School. Each day we’ll participate in interactive Bible studies, crafts, music, skits, and much more – all emphasizing our theme verse from Psalm 34:14b, “Do good! Seek peace and go after it!”

Registration is now open! Information and registration forms are on the church website at www.wattsstreet.org or you can contact Esther Soud Parker at esther@wattsstreet.org. There are also forms on the children’s table in the preschool hall.

Join the VBS staff! It takes many youth and adult helpers to make VBS a success. If you can volunteer to help for any part of the week please contact Kacey Reynolds Schedler or Esther.

Senior High Hurricane Matthew Recovery Trip Last October, Hurricane Matthew struck the eastern half of North Carolina with record flooding and an estimated $1.5 billion in damage. The week of June 25-30, 18 senior high youth and adults from Watts Street will spend the week in Warsaw, NC, assisting with Hurricane Matthew Recovery. Please pray for our team as they travel, work, and interact with residents. Kira Arges, Jemma Barton Lippin, Georgia Chotas, Darby Heflin, Joe Heflin, Emily Holloway, Lily Lehman, Kyle Nichols, Aria Oliver, Hannah Sauls, Steve Booth, Worth Lutz, Jason Mathes, Margaret Mathes, Amy Sauls, Kelly Sasser, and Mack Wilkins.

June 4 is Graduate Sunday at WSBC

The Class of 2017: Joe Heflin, Ridge Price

We honor our high school graduates with a special recognition during the morning worship service. Graduates, please bring your cap and gown and meet in the chapel at 10:45 a.m. After the service, we’ll go out to lunch to celebrate! Your families are invited to join us. Congratulations on your accomplishments! We are very proud of you!

Summer Forums: July 9, 16, 23 WSBC Ministry with Adults offers two summer Forums during the Sunday School hour, beginning at 9:45 a.m. on July 9, 16 and 23: In Search of the Disciples: Tendencies and Traits of the Twelve and Transfigurations: Transgressing Gender in the Bible. The Forums, offered twice each year, provide additional opportunities for faith formation, while inviting participants to get to know people outside of their regular classes. We trust you’ll be intrigued by one of these titles, and make plans to participate.

In Search of the Disciples: Tendencies and Traits of the Twelve Leader: Jonathan Sauls – Fellowship Hall

Loyal and disloyal. Courageous and cowardly. Full of faith and given to doubt. The disciples of Jesus represent the span of human personalities, characteristics, and contradictions. Join us in this forum as we discover who the disciples were, what they became, and how they remain relevant to us today. Sessions will include My Disciple Doppelganger, The “B” Team, and Judging Judas.

Transfigurations: Transgressing Gender in the Bible Leaders: Amy Armstrong and Sarah Jobe, Rm 102

This study is based on a DVD program combining light lecture and dramatic presentation to explore ways in which figures in several bible stories demonstrate gender diversity/transgression of typical gender norms. Included are Deborah, Joseph, a eunuch in Xerxes court in Esther, the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts, and the man with the jug of water who leads Jesus’ disciples to the upper room. Guided discussion will follow the viewing of each segment.

On June 4 we celebrate Pentecost. Remember to wear red!

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Watts Street on Mission 2017! Thanks to everyone who participated in the May 20 inter-generational, congregation-wide, hands-on day of service. The day found us cleaning a section of Ellerbe Creek, building a handicap ramp, packing donations for the Diaper Bank, moving furniture and organizing for Families Moving Forward, preparing sandwiches for Meals on Wheels, singing with homebound friends, creating a liturgical banner for the Prison Ministry, making candles with Reality Ministries, assembling “Blast Off to Kindergarten” kits for Durham Public Schools children, stocking “blessing bags” for people who are homeless, sending greetings to our sister church in El Salvador, making cards for homebound friends, and tying baby blankets. Special thanks to our Support Team of Ginny Wiggins, June Perry, Stella Smith, and Sue Kinzer for providing breakfast and lunch for all the volunteers. It was a great day to use our many gifts to serve God and neighbor!

June Missions Baskets Books on Break collects books for George Watts Montessori Elementary students to read during the summer. Donate new or gently used paperback books, English or Spanish, for students in grades 1 – 5. Mission Baskets are in the side foyer and fellowship hall.

Out and About On June 3, Diane Eubanks Hill will host our gathering of Watts Street's LGBTQ members and their friends at her home, 6:30 p.m. All are welcome! Bring food and drink to share. Questions? Call Gordon Whitaker (919-918-3658).

Eat Dessert First – Pentecost, June 4! Three Eat Dessert First events are planned in the next few months following Sunday worship. Enjoy cookies and lemonade, along with time for conversation. Make connections with new folks and strengthen existing friendships. Thanks to our deacons for sponsoring these events. The first event is on Pentecost, June 4. The other dates chosen for these events are July 9 and August 27. On July 9 Emily McCoy serves as coordinator and is assisted by the Deacons and the Senior Adult Coordinating Council as we celebrate our Watts Street nonagenerians! See article below.

Celebrate our Nonagenerians! Watts Street is grateful for the long and rich lives of our senior adults, many of whom continue to be active in the life of our congregation. On Sunday, July 9 we’ll gather after worship in the fellowship hall to celebrate the lives of all who are now nonagenerians! Although this event is also the second Eat Dessert First, a light

lunch, consisting of a variety of finger foods, will be served. Thanks to Emily McCoy for coordinating this event, and to the Senior Adult Coordinating Council and Deacons for assisting. Mark your calendars and plan to celebrate our members who have reached and exceeded the age of ninety!

June 11 Minute for Mission Urban Hope is our May Minute for Mission. Urban Hope provides opportunities to the youth of the Walltown neighborhood, with a goal of “bringing hope to a generation of young people that many have given up on.” WSBC has been particularly helpful with the summer camp program. Urban Hope Summer Camp is a safe place where youth establish new and deeper relationships with peers and adults, gain valuable knowledge and skills relevant to their lives, and learn how to make meaningful contributions to their community. Learn more about Urban Hope at urbanhope.us.

Summer Special Music!

If you sing, play the piano or other instrument and would like to share your talent with us this summer, please consider signing up for special music. The dates run from June 25 to August 10. We can accommodate two pieces each service. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the Choir room upstairs. You can also contact Melody Zentner (mjzent1955@gmail.com). Please sign up by June 11th.

Meals on Wheels Day The WSBC Missions Committee and Senior Adult Coordinating Council announce another opportunity for Watts Street to help assemble and pack meals at Meals on Wheels of Durham. The next MOW event is Tuesday, June 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to participate. We car pool at 8:00 a.m. from the Urban Avenue parking lot to the MOW facility at 2522 Ross Road. Please RSVP to Bob Kruhm (rkruhm@nc.rr.com) or call the church office to sign up.

WSBC Fall Bazaar – Anniversary Edition Slated for Nov. 4 Mark your calendars for the 40th annual Watts Street Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 4! If you are able to sew, make handmade craft items, donate artwork or photography, bake cakes or other sweet treats, or work the concession stand, we’d love to have your support. It’s not too early to start your preparations! Contact Steve Ritz or Kelly Sasser with questions. Proceeds support the Good Shepherd Window restoration and our Youth Summer Mission Experiences.

News Briefs

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Saturday, June 3 6:30 p.m. Out & About at Diane Eubanks Hill Sunday, June 4—Pentecost/Graduate Sunday 8:45 a.m. Children’s Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching 12:00 p.m. Eat Dessert First 5:00 p.m. The Wattsies Monday, June 5 12:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee 7:00 p.m. Adult Education Ministry Committee 7:00 p.m. BSA Tuesday, June 6 6:30 p.m. Children’s Education Ministry Committee 7:00 p.m. Building & Grounds Committee Wednesday, June 7 12:00 p.m. Building Potential Planning Group 1:00 p.m. Movie Matinee: Brewster’s Millions 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, June 8 7:15 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Art of Aging Gracefully 7:00 p.m. IT Committee Saturday, June 10 10:00 a.m. Amy Armstrong’s Ordination Service Sunday, June 11 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching 12:15 p.m. Worship and Music Committee 5:00 p.m. Youth Group at the Sauls home Monday, June 12 12:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Personnel Committee 7:00 p.m. Faith Stretchers 7:00 p.m. Youth Education Ministry Committee 7:00 p.m. BSA Tuesday, June 13 4:00 p.m. Watts Street Garden Club 6:30 p.m. Missions Committee Wednesday, June 14 10:00 a.m. Staff Ministers’ Meeting 11:00 a.m. Youth Service/Learning at Reality Ministries 5:30 p.m. Potluck Game Night 7:00 p.m. Reality Ministries Mission Group Sunday, June 18 9:45 a.m. All Ages Church School VBS Opening

Celebration 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching 5:00 p.m. Youth Group at the Patillo home Monday, June 19 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 7:00 p.m. Denominational Relations Committee 7:00 p.m. Peace & Reconciliation Mission Group 7:00 p.m. Treasurers 7:00 p.m. BSA

Tuesday, June 20 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 7:00 p.m. Deacons Wednesday, June 21 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School Thursday, June 22 7:15 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 10:30 a.m. Art of Aging Gracefully 11:30 a.m. VBS Lunch and Closing Program Sunday, June 25 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper Preaching 12:30 p.m. Senior High Youth Leave on Mission Trip Monday, June 26 12:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee 7:00 p.m. BSA Tuesday, June 27 8:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels 7:00 p.m. Church Council Wednesday, June 28 10:00 a.m. Staff Ministers’ Meeting Friday, June 30 3:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Return from Mission Trip

Calendar

We invite you to celebrate WS seniors Who have achieved the age of 90 or beyond!

Pat Booth turns 90 on June 15. Her mailing address is 1712 Open Air Rd, 27712.

Charles (Charlie) Johnson who turns 93 on June 22. His address is A-347, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy, 27705.

Carol Reeves who turns 90 on June 26. Her address is D-122, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy, 27705

Birthday Wishes

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Visitation Ministry Conversation If you are considering participating in our visitation ministry with those who are homebound or in nursing homes, or if you already take part in this ministry, please join the informal conversation on Sunday, July 30 following worship. People of all ages, including families with children, are encouraged to participate. Visiting will be at your own pace. A snack lunch will be provided in the fellowship hall. Please see Diane Eubanks Hill with questions. So that we’ll have enough food for all, please let me know of your plans to attend.

Noon Book Club The Noon Book Club takes a break during the summer and will resume meeting on September 19, meeting on the third Tuesday of each month in room 104-A. Emily McCoy (919-489-0483, emmccoy@nc.rr.com) serves as coordinator. Drop-ins are always welcome to this lively conversation!

Small Group Opportunity for Adults Faith Stretchers – This reading and discussion group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in room 104-B. Our conversations are based on a book selected by the group. It is our hope that each book we read together will encourage spiritual growth and community. New members are welcome!

Contact Debra Freeman (debra_cole_freeman@hotmail.com).

Other Ongoing ‘Drop-in’ Groups for Adults Welcome You Several ongoing groups are offered for Watts Street adults. You may drop in on any of these groups at any time.

Men’s Breakfast gather s on Thursdays, June 8 and 22, 7:15 a.m., Elmo’s Diner. See Dick Chorley (rchorley@nc.rr.com, 919-286-1645) with questions.

The Art of Aging Gracefully, an ongoing conversation about the gifts and challenges of aging, gathers Thursdays, June 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m., room 104-A. Participants have opportunity to tell their stories and to hear the stories of others. David May (919-493-2289) serves as coordinator.

Movie Matinees: First Wednesday Movie Matinees continue, offered by the Senior Adult Coordinating Council, and open to all in room 102 at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy the movie, along with popcorn and soda, as well as time with your friends! On June 7 we enjoy Brewster’s Millions, an American success story. Richard Pryor is challenged to spend $1million per day for 30 days, and have no assets at the end of that time.

Adult Ministry News

Sunday Ministry Volunteers June 4 Greeters: Emily Joiner, Rebeca Olmedo Ushers: Robert Berry, Joe Gary, Bob Hellwig

Steve Ross, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Hope Durack Nursery: Dawn Eberhard, Shanessa Pride, Barbara Rumer,

Open Toddlers: Georgia Chotas, Ashlee Crews, Karen Barber Preschool II: Emma Hitchings, Open, Open Preschool III: Maggie Chotas, Nick Chotas, Judi Powell Lock up: Alan Williams Sound System: Evelyn Ritz June 11 Greeters: Jay & Nancy Freeman, Juliana Caldwell Ushers: Robert Berry, Joe Gary, Bob Hellwig

Steve Ross, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Mack Wilkins Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Kacey Reynolds Schedler, Ginny

Wiggins, Open Toddlers: Brian or Jenny Barrier, Emily Joiner, Kate Patillo Preschool II: Billy Price, Max Husack, Open Preschool III: Scott Job, Ted McDaniel, Philip Patillo Lock up: Mack Wilkins Sound System: Eva Irmy

June 18 Greeters: Joe Gary/Marsha McKinley, Bob & Diana Jackson Ushers: Robert Berry, Maggie Chotas, Joe Gary,

Steve Ross, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Amy Armstrong Nursery: Shanessa Pride, John Rublein, Tina Ward,

Aria Oliver Toddlers: Wanda Burton-Crutchfield, Evelyn Ritz, Open Preschool II: Brian Crews, Joe Heflin, Joy Turner Preschool III: Emily McCoy, Henry Mitchell, Elizabeth Sasser Lock up: Tim Cline Sound System: David Tatum June 25 Greeters: David Goodman, Lisa & David Rhoades Ushers: Robert Berry, Rob Damman, Bob Hellwig,

Steve Ross, Ann Stickel Ministry Coordinator: Esther Soud Parker Nursery: Anne Claire Broughton, Emily Holloway, Shanessa

Pride, Amy Sauls Toddlers: Anne Drennan, Kristi Giemza, Hannah Sauls Preschool II: Matt Hanchey, Allyn Meredith, Sarah Hanchey Preschool III: Lizzie Ellis-Furlong, Ritchie Freeman, Open Lock up: Joe Gary Sound System: Mike Killam

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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast On Sunday, June 4, the Children’s Education Ministry committee will host a Children’s Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. All Children’s Sunday School teachers, Second Hour Volunteers, and Children’s Music Volunteers are welcome to stop by the Fellowship Hall anytime between 8:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for breakfast. We thank God for your leadership with our children!

Dayspring Our summer Sunday School, Dayspring, begins June 25. Children’s classes are combined in the summer with the theme Following God from the Shine curriculum. It takes many volunteers to teach our children over the summer months. If you would like to volunteer in the classroom a few Sundays as a shepherd or a lead teacher please contact Elizabeth Sasser or Esther Soud Parker or sign up on line at http://bit.ly/WSBCsummer.

Second Hour Ministry Do you like to rock babies? Sing Jesus Loves Me? Push children in the swings on the playground? We have openings in our Second Hour Ministry for the summer and the 2017/2018 church year . Join us as we nur ture our youngest each week during worship. Contact Esther Soud Parker to volunteer.

Vacation Bible School: Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God! Children (ages 3 - through 5th grade as of June 1) and their friends are invited to participate in Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God! - Vacation Bible School. Children will discover their strength in God, explore God’s mission for their lives, encounter epic adventures alongside biblical heroes, and realize the qualities that make them truly heroes in God! Old and

New Testament stories focus on ways to have heart, courage, wisdom, hope, and power in our daily lives. Each day we’ll participate in interactive Bible studies, crafts, music, skits, and much more – all emphasizing our theme verse from Psalm 34:14b, “Do good! Seek peace and go after it!”

To register your children visit the church website to download a form at www.wattsstreet.org (Under Connect click on Children and then under News for Children and Families click on Vacation Bible School) or call the church office at 919-688-1366.

PASSPORTkids! On July 9-12, our 3rd – 5th graders travel to Spartanburg, SC to attend PASSPORTkids! summer camp with church friends. This year’s theme is “Do. Love. Walk.” focusing on Micah 6:8, ...what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God? For more information about the camp, go to www.passportcamps.org

Children’s Fall Retreat September 15-17 Camp Willow Run, Littleton, NC Children in 3rd – 5th grades are invited to a weekend at Lake Gaston to explore Bible stories, participate in worship, create fun crafts, play games, swim, fish, canoe, gaga ball, etc. We even sleep in train cars! Registration begins June 1. Please contact Esther to reserve your child’s spot for this fun retreat!

Save the Date June 4 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast June 18-22 Vacation Bible School July 9-12 PASSPORTKids! Spartanburg, SC Sept. 15-17 Fall Retreat - Camp Willow Run November 11 CBFNC Children’s Mission Day

A more detailed 2017 Children’s Ministry Calendar is online at www.wattsstreet.org.

Children’s Ministry News

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“Buckets!!!” Thanks from the Youth Ministry to everyone who donated, shopped, served, or participated in last Sunday’s “Spring Bucket Auction” fund-raiser. This event was so much fun! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise over $4,300 for our 2017 Youth Summer Mission Experiences. Thank you for your support!

Thank You! Thank You! To Ralph McCoy for being our guest speaker at

youth group on April 23 and talking with us about Mental Health. We had a great conversation together!

To Richie Freeman, Sarah Hanchey, Max Husack, and Henry Mitchell for the hilarious “Buckets!” commercial (for our Spring Bucket Auction) at the All Ages Beach Retreat.

To the Wednesday Night Youth Service/Learning Crew for doing supper clean-up on May 3.

To all the families who provided Sunday breakfast and supper meals this semester. We appreciate you!!!

You’re Invited to “The Wattsies”! All youth, parents, and youth ministry volunteers are cordially invited to the umpteenth annual Wattsie Awards/End of the Year Youth Ministry Celebration on Sunday, June 4! The party runs from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with supper included. Join us for a preview of our Summer 2017 activities, presentations of “Wattsie” awards, and a special tribute to the Class of 2017!

Youth Group Summer 2017 World Tour On Sunday nights during the summer, our youth group goes on tour! Each week we have youth group in a different home. We meet from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a light supper included. Check your “Watts Happening!” email each week for locations and driving directions.

June Service/Learning Opportunities Sunday, June 18-Thursday, June 22 – VBS Week!

We need all the youth helpers we can get to make this event a success. Note: We’ll have a special appreciation dinner for all youth VBS volunteers on Wednesday night, June 21 at El Rodeo in Brightleaf Square. Meet there at 5:30 and we’ll conclude by 6:45 p.m.

PASSPORT Youth Missions Camp July 10-15, 2017 Furman University, Greenville, SC www.passportcamps.org

If you missed the team meeting on May 10, please pick up the three forms hanging on Kelly’s office door (or print them out from the church website).

The cost for the trip (after fund-raising) is only $100! If you paid your $75 deposit, the balance due is $25. There is also a $25 sibling discount.

Your medical form and the balance of your trip are due on or before Sunday, June 25. Checks should be made out to Watts Street Baptist Church.

On Monday, July 10, we’ll meet at WSBC at 8:30 a.m. to load the vans. We’ll return on Saturday, July 15 by 5:00 p.m.

Youth Ministry News

June Worship Schedule

Dorisanne Cooper will preach all four Sundays.

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THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH -- “Every Member a Minister” CHURCH STAFF

Sue Alexander Assistant Secretary Tom Bloom Organist Dorisanne Cooper Senior Minister Sherrill Figuera Office Manager Mary Elizabeth Hanchey Interim Director of Children’s Music Ministries Diane Eubanks Hill Minister with Adults Esther Soud Parker Minister with Children and Their Families Kelly Sasser Minister with Youth and Their Families Bobby Sturdivant Custodian Melody Zentner Director of Music Ministries

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Get to Know Melody Zentner, Our New Director of Music Ministries

Melody Zentner, the newly-named Director of Music Ministries at WS, grew up in upstate New York. She was born into a musical family. Both of her parents were musicians and her two sisters are musical as well. Melody’s father was a public-school music teacher and the director of the choir at the Baptist church they attended in Indian Lake, NY, a small community in the Adirondack mountains. Her mother was the church organist. Melody received her music degree from Ithaca College in Ithaca NY where she met her husband Jeff who was completing his graduate studies.

Melody and Jeff have two daughters, Morgan who resides in Vancouver, BC and Jessica who recently moved to Phoenix, AZ. The Zentner family moved to Durham in 1999 when Melody and Jeff accepted music teaching appointments at Durham Academy. Melody recently retired from DA after having taught music in public and private schools for 38 years. In addition to her work at WSBC Melody currently directs the Durham Chorale and the New Horizon’s Choir sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Institute of Duke University.

Melody’s non-music related interests include swimming, hiking, golfing and reading (mostly mysteries). For a number of years, she and Jeff have enjoyed vacationing at a favorite lakeside cottage near Jeff’s hometown in upstate NY. It is a place of rest and renewal for these two very active people.

Melody is currently making plans for the Adult Choir this Fall. In addition to selecting anthems for the Sunday services she is hoping to collaborate with another Durham church choir to present a major musical work such as Faure’s Requiem. Stay tuned to hear more what our new Director of Music Ministries has in store for us.

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