Announcements: Week of January 28
Church Conference will be Thursday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m.
PSCC Girls ministry, HIS Daughters, is seeking committed servant Leaders to serve with us in the ministry. The purpose of HIS Daughters ministry is to reach young girls with the message of GOD’s love and HIS plan for their lives. It is our vision to see young girls grow to become young woman who love and serve GOD. Please contact Robin Williams at 919-410-9566 or Karon Hardy at 919-900-0200 for additional information; you can also email youth@poplar-springs.org for ministry information. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Spouses of the Deacons will meet Saturday, February 2, 10:00 a.m.
The Scholarship Ministry will recognize all elementary, middle school, high school and college students who made the honor roll, President’s List, or Dean’s List during the Fall/Winter Semester 2017 (1st quarter, 2nd quarter, or both). Today is the last day to place a COPY of your report card or transcript in the Scholarship Ministry mailbox to be recognized on February 18. Remember for every “C” or “2” there must be an “A” or “4”.
There is a Winter Open House bus trip scheduled to Elizabeth City State University for Saturday, February 3, 2018, for students in grades 9-12. The purpose of the trip is to expose high school students to “college life”, to educate about the admissions process, and to meet ECSU faculty, staff and students. The cost is $20/student and $30/parent, which includes lunch and the ticket to a basketball game between ECSU and Bowie State. You may see the Youth Ministry leaders for more details.
Let’s Support the Grubbs and McLeans …and the Bells as they compete in the live taping of the After the “I Do’s” Game Show on Friday, February 9th at The Clayton Center. Hosted by clean comedian, Les Long, four couples will answer questions about each other in hopes of winning the grand prize. This will keep you laughing for sure! The audience will also have a chance to win great prizes during the show along with some other “surprises” in store for you. There will be a vendor’s pavilion open at 6:30 with items that will be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Early Bird tickets are only $20 (plus tax and service charge) at www.theclaytoncenter.com or by calling the box office at (919) 553-1737. This event is co-produced by Ken & Vernita Griffith. Let’s represent Poplar and Show Up and Show Out!
We are looking for positive and enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors who enjoy working with children. Join us as a Camp Counselor at Poplar Springs Christian Church for fun in the sun, field trips, crafts and daily academic enrichment. Counselors must be 18 years of age or older, willing to participate in all indoor and outdoor activities, and must be available four or more hours per shift. Please contact Rev. Frank Williams for additional information 919-327-8907.
Save the Date!! Garner Relay for Life will be April 27 – 28, 2018, at Lake Benson Park, Garner, NC, 4:00pm until…Sponsored by the Cancer Support Ministry.
Separation/Divorce Care Ministry: A 13-week program that meets once a week from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Poplar House beginning Tuesday, February 20th. This ministry provides a biblical approach in finding help, discovering hope, experiencing healing and restoring individuals who are hurting because of separation and/or divorce. We will also offer Divorce Care for kids ages 8 to 12. Both sessions are offered at the same time. Pamela Williams and Kamilla Dancy are facilitators for the children. Please contact Christine C. Stewart at 919-639-9683, Sonia Kearney at 919-521-1834 or Paul Stewart at 919-524-0624 to register or obtain additional information.
Please refer to the church calendar at www.poplar-springs.org for the week’s activities.
Please send your announcements to secretary@poplar-springs.org by Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
For the Daddy’s …All Ages from our church home & community!
Please join us on Thursday, February 1, 2018, for an information session about the new FREE Fatherhood workshop series. The 12 week series offers:
- Great conversations around several thought-provoking topics
- FREE Father/Child Engagement Activities
- Access to Success Coaching
- Employment Specialist including Subsidized Employment
- $300 cash incentive
- Gas Cards or Bus Passes
- Meals at each workshop
Youth Announcements
Youth Church is every 2nd and 4th Sunday for ages 7 to 18.
Sick and Prayer List
Evelyn Chalmers
Charles Evans, Rex Rehab
Darrell Fort, VA Hosptial
Willie Gilbert, Tower Nursing & Rehab Center
Patricia (Ann) Goolsby
Vennie Almeta Hall
Deidre Harvey
Howard Horton
Rossie Horton
Alice Jones
Nicole Jones
Irene Leach, Pruitt Health Center
Curtis McCullers
Fleeter Merritt
Dennis Moore
Carolyn Parker
Rosa Partin, WakeMed
Sylvia Partin
Alease Pryor
Cupid Sorrell, SECU Hospice House, Smithfield
Rachel Wiggins
Jean Dunn
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Catherine Young, Duke Raleigh
Non-members:
James “Ricky” Boykins (Cathy Harris’ cousin)
Angela Cloud (Mildred Keith’s friend)
Barbara Jean Evans (Sonnia Carter’s mother)
Lossie Hackett (Ozzie Hackett’s wife)
Wallace Horton (Erma Phillips’ brother)
Constance McNeil (Mildred Keith’s friend)
Mr. Cleon Partin (Charley Partin’s brother)
Lucia Pearce (Sheldon Brown’s grandmother)
Mary Washington (Nathaniel Washington’s mother)
Dallie Williams (Barbara Johnson’s sister)