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The WattsLine June 2019
Congratulations, Class of 2019!
Kira Arges, Colin Boyette, Georgia Chotas, Marco Hovey, Emerson Jakes, Lily Lehman, Alana Lutz
On Sunday, June 9, we honor our high school graduates with a special recogni-tion during the morning worship ser-vice. 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!
Eat Dessert First! Sunday, June 9, July 7, and August 25
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.
Summer Potluck/Game Nights Wednesday, June 12, July 17, and August 7
5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Thanks to Barb and Dick Rumer for coordinating this time of fun and fellowship!
Looking Ahead to the Summer Forums... WSBC Ministry with Adults offers two Summer Forums during the Sunday School hour, beginning at 9:45 a.m. on July 7, 14, and 21. The Forums provide additional opportunities for faith formation and give us a chance to get to know people out of our regular classes. Make plans to join us in July!
Pentecost Sunday is June 9.
Remember to wear red!
Register Now for Vacation Bible School! Sunday, June 16 (9:45-10:45 a.m.) June 17-20 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
Who is My Neighbor? Learning to Love Like Jesus is this year’s VBS theme. Through five Bible stories, Who Is My Neighbor VBS leads children on a journey to discov-er more about God’s great love. From looking at how to be a neighbor and diving into what it means to live out our faith, this interactive VBS series will lead chil-dren through Bible stories focused on God’s care and compassion for neighbors close at hand and around the world. We invite children, 3 years to fifth graders, to join us as we discover neighbors near and far. It takes many adult and youth volunteers to help make this year’s VBS a success. If you can volunteer for this fun week of VBS, please contact Kacey Reynolds Schedler or Esther Soud Parker. Children’s registration forms are on the children’s table in the preschool hall.
Worship in June
June 2—Ascension Sunday Reflections from Church Members Communion
June 9—Pentecost Sunday, Graduate Sunday Dorisanne Cooper preaching
June 16—Trinity Sunday; John 16:12-15; Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Dorisanne Cooper preaching
June 23—I Kings 19:1-4, 8-15a Dorisanne Cooper preaching
June 30—Luke 9:51-62 Dorisanne Cooper preaching
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Reaching In...
Meeting for LGTBQ Watts Streeters Watts Street is exploring what it means to further live into our identity as a Welcoming and Affirming Congregation. As part of our understanding that (much like faith) this will always be an ongoing journey, we have held a few conversations with our LGBTQ community. The third gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. We’ll gather in the Tillman classroom, next to the chapel, unless we need to spill over into a larger room. If you have any questions, please contact Dorisanne Cooper or Amy Armstrong.
Tai Chi on Tuesdays! Sponsored by the Senior Adult Coordinating Council and led by Barbara Karas, Tai Chi class meets on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., in Room 201. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. For questions about the class or to sign up, contact Barbara (919-813-8922).
Wednesday Movie Matinee The Wednesday Movie Matinee, offered by the Senior Adult Coordinating Council, is open to all. Enjoy the movie, along with popcorn and soda, as well as time
with your friends! On June 5,at 1:00 p.m., in room 102, we’ll enjoy The Bucket List. Starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. These two meet in a cancer ward and decide that you only live once, so why not go out in style! Directed by Rob Reiner, these two provide heart and soul with wit and wiles in this salute to life.
Noon Book Club is on summer break and will resume
in September. See you then!
Men’s Breakfast Thursdays, June 13 and 27 at 7:15 a.m., at Elmo’s Diner. Questions? Contact Alan Williams ([email protected]).
The Art of Aging Gracefully Thursdays, June 13 and 27, at 10:30 a.m., in Room 115. David May (919-493-2289) serves as coordinator.
Dates for 2020 All Ages Beach Retreat April 17-19 at Fort Caswell (Oak Island, NC)
Mark your calendars!
Music News!
May 15 was a wonderful celebration for the children's choirs. Our main theme this year was "Growing in the Spirit" with several fun games, warm-ups, hymns, and anthems to learn. The children had fun and so did the teachers! A big thank you to the volunteers that stepped in when teachers were ill or out of town. We are blessed to have Anne Claire, Jenny Barrier, Cara Valenti and Melody Zentner directing our children's choirs. Our Youth choir, under the direction of Cara
Valenti, has sung several times this year.
Let's not forget the hand bell ringers and their director, John Rublein. It has been a wonderful addition to the music ministry. Thank you to all directors for their time and dedication to the music at Watts Street Baptist.
The music at Watts Street is a blessing to us all. It is something our young people will keep with them throughout their lives.
We still need people to sign up for summer music. The sign up list is on the board in the Chancel Choir room. Please consider sharing your talent. Deadline to sign up is June 7.
The Chancel Choir will be present in the choir loft until June 16. The dedication, talent, humor and love for each other makes this a special group to be a part of. As was mentioned in the May Watts Line, we are looking for a few more singers. If you would like to join the Chancel choir, we would love to have you. Contact Melody Zentner or any choir member if you have any questions.
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June Minute for Mission On June 16, Camilla Hovey will speak about the North Carolina Sanctuary Coalition. It started in March of 2018 out of the NC Council of Churches, and is a network of faith communities, organizations, and individuals pledged to stand by immigrants threatened by deportation. Nearly two dozen churches and organizations have become part of the Coalition. Presently, they provide support for individuals living in sanctuary in North Carolina.
Pastor Jose Chicas lives in sanctuary at St John's Baptist Church in Walltown in Durham. After being in the United States for 30 years and attending regular immigration check-ins, he suddenly found himself under threat of deportation a year ago from ICE. While he lives in sanctuary in North Carolina, the Coalition is helping to provide for Pastor Chicas' basic needs and the needs of his family. Checks should be made out to WSBC, with “Sanctuary” on the memo line.
June Mission Baskets The mission baskets in the side foyer and the Fellowship Hall collect school supplies for the youth to take to El Salvador on their upcoming trip. Items requested include spiral bound notebooks, #2 pencils, pens, Crayola markers, backpacks (new only), erasers, scissors, highlighters, pencil pouches (not plastic), lined paper, and colored pencils. Questions? Contact David Heist ([email protected], 919-475-8367).
Meals on Wheels Packing Day Tuesday, June 11 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 packing event is Tuesday, June 11, from 8-10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to participate, including youth who are out of school. We carpool from the Urban Avenue parking lot to the MOW facility at 2522 Ross Road.
RSVP to Bob Kruhm ( [email protected]) or call the church office to sign up.
Join the WSBC Visitation Ministry If you are willing to assist our deacons’ ministry by visiting a member of our church community who is no longer able to worship regularly, consider joining the new visitation ministry. Volunteers will visit once a month. There will be a training and orientation session with lunch on June 23, after worship. Emily McCoy and Anne Drennan are shepherding this ministry and will sound a call on June 2. If you miss worship that day and would like to volunteer or just want to know more, contact Emily (919- 489-2483, [email protected]) or Anne (919-489-2942, [email protected]).
Calling Watts Street Artisans! Mark your calendars for the 42nd annual Watts Street Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 2. 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 2020 Youth Summer Mission Experiences.
Reaching Out...
Pray for our 2019 Youth Summer Service/Learning Trip Teams
The Center in Baltimore June 29-July 5
An urban service/learning experience for both Middle and High School students in Baltimore
with sight-seeing in Washington, D.C.
Experiencing El Salvador with Emmanuel July 30-August 5
San Salvador, El Salvador The focus of the Senior High trip is developing rela-tionships with our sister congregation, Emmanuel Bap-tist Church in San Salvador. There will also be service projects, recreational activities, opportunities to learn about the culture and history of El Salvador and the life and impact of Saint Oscar Romero, a visit with the children in Alegria who receive scholarships from WSBC, and worship with our brothers and sisters in Christ at Emmanuel.
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Saturday, June 1 3:00 p.m. Organ’s 50th Anniversary Concert Sunday, June 2 8:30 a,m, Sunday School Teacher Appreciation
Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching 4:00 p.m. Youth Choir 5:00 p.m. Youth Recreation 5:15 p.m. Pop-Up Parent Night at Maverick’s
Smokehouse 5:30 p.m. Youth Supper & Youth Group Monday, June 3 12:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. Adult Education Ministry Committee 7:00 p.m. BSA Tuesday, June 4 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Class 6:30 p.m. Children’s Education Ministry Committee 7:00 p.m. Buildings & Grounds Committee 7:00 p.m. LGTBQ Watts Streeters Gathering Wednesday, June 5 10:00 a.m. Staff Ministers Meeting 1:00 p.m. Movie Matinee: The Bucket List 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, June 6 5:30 p.m. Creation Care Ministry Meeting Sunday, June 9- Pentecost / Graduate Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching 12:00 p.m. Eat Dessert First! 12:15 p.m. Worship & Music Committee 4:30 p.m. Wattsie Awards/Youth Ministry
Celebration 7:00 p.m. Youth El Salvador Team Meeting Monday, June 10 12:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 6:00 p.m. Personnel Committee 7:00 p.m. Youth Education Ministry Committee 7:00 p.m. BSA Tuesday, June 11 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Class 6:30 p.m. Missions Committee Wednesday, June 12 10:00 a.m. Staff Ministers Meeting 5:30 p.m. Potluck/Game Night Thursday, June 13 7:15 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Art of Aging Gracefully 7:00 p.m. IT Committee Sunday, June 16 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 Hanchey home Monday, June 17 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 12:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 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 18 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Class 7:00 p.m. Deacons Wednesday, June 19 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 1:00 p.m. Staff Ministers Meeting 5:30 p.m. Youth VBS Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner—El Rodeo Thursday, June 20 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 11:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School Closing Celebration Sunday, June 23 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper Preaching 12:15 p.m. Visitation Ministry Lunch 5:00 p.m. Youth Group at TBA Monday, June 24 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 25 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Class 7:00 p.m. Church Council Wednesday, June 26 10:00 a.m. Staff Ministers Meeting 7:00 p.m. Budget Prep Committee Mtg. #1 Thursday, June 27 7:15 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Art of Aging Gracefully Saturday, June 29 9:00 a.m. Youth leave for Baltimore Sunday, June 30 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching
Calendar
Staff News Esther Soud Parker celebrates six years at WSBC
on June 1.
Melody Zentner celebrates her birthday on June 13.
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Sunday Ministry Volunteers June 2 Greeters: Emily Joiner, Karoline Johnson & Zac Barker Ushers: Amy Armstrong, Robb Damman, Bob Hellwig,
Danny McKinney, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Katy King Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Dawn Eberhard, Dick Rumer Toddlers: Karen Barber, Georgia Chotas, Open Preschool II: Adam King, Lisa Rhoades, Adam Tatum Preschool III: Maggie Chotas, Nick Chotas, Emily McCoy Lock up: Zac Barkjohn Sound System: Mike Killam
June 9 Greeters: Jay & Nancy Freeman, Pat Revels Ushers: Joe Gary, Danny McKinney, Michelle Roach,
Ann Stickel, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Mack Wilkins Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Kacey Reynolds Schedler,
Michelle Roach Toddlers: Brian Barrier, Emily Joiner, Kate Patillo Preschool II: Billy Price, Open, Henry Mitchell Preschool III: Scott Job, Ted McDaniel, Philip Patillo Lock up: Cathy Brennan Sound System: Eva Irmy
June 16 Greeters: Joe Gary/Marsha McKinley, Bob & Diana Jackson Ushers: Robert Berry, Maggie Chotas, Joe Gary,
Danny McKinney, Ann Stickel Ministry Coordinator: Open Nursery: Olivia Johnson, Shanessa Pride, John Rublein,
Tina Ward
Toddlers: Melissa Harrell, Caden Smith, Open Preschool II: Ashlee or Brian Crews, Ike Mitchell, Eva Irmy Preschool III: Diana Jackson, Elizabeth Sasser Lock up: Steve Booth Sound System: David Tatum
June 23 Greeters: David Goodman, Linda & Bob Landers Ushers: Robert Berry, Maggie Chotas, Joe Gary,
Bob Hellwig, Danny McKinney Ministry Coordinator: Esther Soud Parker Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Anne Claire Broughton, Amy Sauls,
Open Toddlers: Hannah Sauls, Open Preschool II: Debra Freeman, Sarah Hanchey, Greer Clayton Preschool III: Lizzie Ellis-Furlong, Richie Freeman, Glen Clayton Lock up: Alan Williams Sound System: Mike Killam
June 30 Greeters: Lisa & David Rhoades, Erin & Worth Lutz Ushers: Robert Berry, Maggie Chotas, Joe Gary
Ann Stickel, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Laura Webb Smith Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Blanche Williams, Open, Open Toddlers: Valerie Fox, Hannah Barrett, Kira Arges Preschool II: Karen Clark, Teri Russell, Open Preschool III: Kyle Fox, Open, Open Lock up: Michael Wong Sound System: Ed Trumbull
Church News
Peacemaking in a Pluralistic Age Conference Sponsored by the Braswell World Religions and Global Cultures Center at Campbell University Thursday, June 27, 8:30-7:00 p.m. Campbell Divinity School
Rev. Dorisanne Cooper (Watts Street Baptist Church), Rabbi Eric Solomon (Beth Myers Jewish Synagogue in Raleigh) and Imam Muhammad AbuTaleb (Raleigh Islamic Association) will serve as the clergy panel for conversation in the morning session. Register or find out more information: https://calendar.campbell.edu/event/peacemaking-in-a-pluralistic-age-conference/
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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast On Sunday, June 2, the Children’s Education Ministry committee host’s 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 are grateful for your leadership with our children!
Dayspring Summer Sunday School, Dayspring, begins June 23. Children’s classes are combined in the summer with the theme Living in the Land 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. http://bit.ly/WSBCsummer.
Second Hour Ministry Do you like to read to children? Rock babies? Sing Jesus Loves Me? Push children in swings? We have openings in our Second Hour Ministry for the summer and the 2019/2020
church year. Join us as we nurture our youngest each week during worship. Contact Esther Soud Parker to volunteer.
2019 PASSPORTkids Camp The 2019 camp theme is FEARLESS: Stay Awake. Stand Firm. Be Brave. Love Always. In a world that seems to be telling us to fear more and love others less, Jesus calls us to an alternative way of living. Our lives can be radically changed as we notice God at work around us, continue to grow in our faith, gather our strength from God, and let love permeate all that we do. Using 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (CEB) as a theme verse and outline for the week, campers will be challenged as they dig into this passage (and others) to explore what Paul meant when he called us all to live a faith that is based in love, not in fear. When we are FEARLESS we can LOVE MORE and FEAR LESS.
Final payment for camp is $205.00 and is due now!
Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
Bucket Auction Rodeo a Rip-Roarin’ Success! At our Youth Spring Bucket Auction Rodeo on May 5, we “rounded up” over $6,250 for our Youth Summer Mission Experiences! YEEE-HAW!!! The food was tasty and the energy in the room was outstanding. Thank you, thank you to everyone who donated, bought tickets, bid in the live auction, decorated, advertised, prepared food, served food, poured drinks, helped in the kitchen, worked the welcome table, and helped with clean-up. The whole event was lots of fun with tons of winners and at least one magical moment when a dream of a new bike came true!!!
Hooray for Pupusas! The pupusas arrived a little late at the Church Meeting on May 19 but apparently, they were worth the wait! We received $1,559 in donations for our Senior High trip to El Salvador! Esto es excelente!!! Very special thanks to Paula Januzzi-Godfrey for coordinating the meal and to everyone who made desserts, helped with food prep, served the meal, and cleaned up.
Pop-Up Parent Night 5:15-6:45 p.m., June 2 at Maverick’s Smokehouse (900 W. Main St.) Drop your youth off for youth group at 5 p.m., then come on over! This is a great way to connect with other parents of teenagers and to enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship!
It’s Time for “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 9! The party runs from 4:30-7 p.m., at the clubhouse in Grace McDaniel’s neighborhood (check your email soon for driving directions.) Bring a potluck dish to share and join us for a preview of our Summer 2019 activities, presentations of “Wattsie” awards, and a special tribute to the Class of 2019!
Youth Group Summer 2019 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 to 7 p.m. with a light supper included. Check your “Watts Happening!” email each week for locations and driving directions.
Youth Needed for VBS Staff Sunday, June 16-Thursday, June 20 is VBS Week at Watts Street! 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 19 at El Rodeo in Brightleaf Square. Meet there at 5:30 and we’ll conclude by 6:45 p.m.
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THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH -- “Every Member a Minister” CHURCH STAFF
Tom Bloom Organist Dorisanne Cooper Senior Minister Sherrill Figuera Office Manager Esther Soud Parker Minister with Children and Their Families Kelly Sasser Minister with Youth and Their Families Bobby Sturdivant Custodian Cara Valenti Youth Choir Director Melody Zentner Director of Music Ministries
Watts Street Baptist Church
800 Watts Street
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-688-1366
Fax: 919-688-7255
E-mail: [email protected]
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From Tom Bloom
Golden Anniversary News This month marks the 50th anniversary of the installation of Austin Organs Opus 2501. Please save these dates:
1) Evensong for Ascension Day and Thanksgiving for the Austin Organ on Saturday, June 1, at 3:00 p.m. The Chancel will sing Charles Villiers Stanford’s Evening Service in G (with soloists); an anthem setting of Psalm 47, “O Clap Your Hands,” by Martin Shaw; and hymns and prayers.
2) On August 24, Paula Harrell, organist of White Rock Baptist Church will present a recital. 3) I will present an organ recital on Saturday, November 23, at 3:00 p.m. The program will include some
organ music history and many of the pieces you hear Sunday by Sunday, along with new pieces pre-pared for the occasion.
Watch this summer for some organ pop-ups, including an inside look at the innards of the organ, an orienta-tion to how the organ is played, and a physics lesson. Organ trivia: 1) The earliest extant printed organ music is contained in the Robertsbridge Codex, dating from about 1360. One of these pieces will be included in my November recital. 2) Austin has installed more than 80 pipe organs in North Carolina. Many are still in use today.
Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Psalm 150:4