January - Nassau Presbyterian Church

Nassau Generations
January 2011 The Newsletter of Nassau Presbyterian Church
A Church for All Generations For the Lord is good; God’s steadfast love endures forever,
and God’s faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100:5)
January 14-17, 2011
A Weekend
of Mission
In Honor of
Martin luther king, jr.
An Evening with Tony Campolo
on Friday, January 14 at 8:00PM
Church Fair: Church-Wide Celebration
of Mission & Ministries Sunday, January 16
Day of Mission with Church World Service
on Monday, January 17 at 10:00AM
An Interfaith Service of Worship
in Celebration of
Martin Luther King Jr.
on Monday, January17
at 7:00PM Witherspoon Street
Presbyterian Church
Nassau Presbyterian Church
61 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08542 • (609) 924-0103 • fax: (609) 683-1975 • www.nassauchurch.org

Contents
• A Weekend of Mission..................................3
• Worship in January.......................................3
• Winter/Spring/Lenten Small Groups............4
• Nassau Fellows Program................................4
• Conservatory Recitals Resume......................5
• Youth Instrumental Workshop......................5
• Nassau at Four .............................................5
• Creative Writing Workshop..........................5
• Children’s & Family Ministry.......................6
• Annual Women’s Retreat...............................7
• Fueling Young Minds....................................7
• PW Bible Study Opportunity.......................7
• January Youth Fellowhsips............................8
• Youth Group Mission Trip............................8
• Adult Education...........................................9
• Fellowship and Support..............................10
• Tending the Flock.......................................11
• Conference Room Art Show.......................12
• Blankets+ Sunday..........................................6
David A. Davis, Pastor
Lauren J. McFeaters, Associate Pastor— Elizabeth Schultz, Associate Pastor — Matt Schultz, Associate Pastor
Joyce MacKichan Walker, Minister of Education— Molly McNelis Dykstra, Christian Education Associate for Children’s and Family Ministries
Noel Werner, Director of Music — Sue Ellen Page, Director of Choirs for Children and Youth — Janet Miller, Organist/Accompanist
F. Thomas Simpson, Assistant Handbell Director— John Baker, Sound Engineer — Tara Woodard-Lehman, Presbyterian Campus Minister
Linda Gilmore, Business Administrator — Patrick Lyons, Director of Communications
Administrative Assistants: Reese Hansen, Pastoral Care/Fellowship — Susan Mathews, Business
Lauren Yeh and Shannon Smythe, Christian Education/Worship — Edie Estrada, Building Superintendent — Verny Cano, Custodian
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Weekend of Mission: January 14 - 17
Weekend of Mission in Honor of
Martin Luther King Jr.
FRIDAY: An Evening with Tony Campolo on
January 14, 2011; 8:00PM; Sanctuary
Come and be a part of an intergenerational evening with Dr.
Tony Campolo, speaker, author, sociologist, pastor, social activist,
and passionate Christian as he shares about the Christian vocation
of discipleship, mission, and social justice. Dr. Campolo
is an ordained American Baptist minister and is the founder
and president of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion
of Education which seeks to inspire and enable followers of
Jesus to live out God’s love for the poor and oppressed.
SUNDAY: Church Fair: A Church-Wide
Celebration of Mission & Ministries
on January 16, 2011; 10:15 and 12 noon;
Assembly Room
The Membership Committee will host a church-wide celebration
of the ministries and missions of Nassau Church. It’s an
opportunity for the congregation to understand more about the
various possibilities for individual and community journeys of
faith. To ensure that your group is represented, contact Bruce
Heagstedt at heagstedt@earthlink.net.
Worship in January
MONDAY: Day of Mission with Church
World Service (CWS) January 17, 2011; 10:00
– 12:30PM; Assembly Room
Children, youth, families, adults -- join us for an intergenerational
event of education and service. All ages are invited. Our
own Matt Hackworth, staff member of CWS will guide us
through the morning of education and a service project with
the creation of Hygiene and School Kits. These kits will bring
comfort to people in the US and all over the world. In the
face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, Hygiene
Kits can mean the difference between sickness and health for
struggling families. School Kits give children in impoverished
schools, refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the
basic tools for learning. Stay tuned for a list of items to bring
with you. Please RSVP to office@nassauchurch.org or 609-
924-0103.
MONDAY: An Interfaith Service of Worship in
Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 17, 2011; 7:00PM
Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church,
112 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ
Date Scripture Title Preacher
January 2 10:00AM only Matthew 2:1-12 “Homage” David A. Davis
January 9 Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed” Lauren J. McFeaters
January 16 Mark 10:35-45 “The Left and the Right” David A. Davis
January 23 Psalm 27 “Seeking God’s Beauty” David A. Davis
January 30 Micah 6:1-8 “Controversy in the Church” David A. Davis
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Winter/Spring/Lenten Small Groups
Don’t miss the new and growing thing happening at Nassau!
Join a small group for a seven-week experience of meeting
new people, developing community, exploring biblical
stories, and support- ing one another with prayer. Sign up
for our small group kick-off dinner ($10.00),
to be held on January 31 from 6:00 to
8:00PM. You may choose your small
group that evening by date and time
availability and leader, meet others
who will be in the group, and hear
about others’ experience in small
groups at Nassau. This year’s
topic is Neglected Voices: Biblical
Spirituality in the Margins. Participants
will explore the lives
and stories of lesser-known
biblical characters in very
brief daily readings covering three stories each week. Books
will be available at sign-up and at the first group meeting for
$12.00 (Free books provided to those who need that gift to
participate.) Child care will be provided for the preschoolers
of those who make a reservation by Tuesday, January 25, with
lauren.yeh@nassauchurch.org.
Small groups will begin the week of February 13-19 and
end the week of March 27-April 2. Lots of meeting day and
time options will be available so don’t be hesitant about joining
us on this deep and meaningful journey as we prepare for
and move into Lent and Holy Week together. You need not
be a member or friend of Nassau to be part of a small group.
Look around amongst your friends and neighbors and plan to
bring someone with you. Sign-up for the dinner on the church
website (www.nassauchurch.org), or call the church office by
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, or email office@nassauchurch.org.
Watch the literature racks and bulletin for more details.
“Nassau Fellows” Program Launched
Nassau Church has created a new mission opportunity for college
graduates ages 21 – 25 who were formerly associated with
Nassau’s youth programs. The Nassau Fellows Program (NFP)
is a one-year opportunity to serve God in a variety of domestic
and international mission sites.
NFP is partnered with the PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteers
(YAV). Established in 1994, YAV has sent over 1000
volunteers to domestic and international mission sites. YAVers
have engaged in environmental protection work in Peru, immigration
reform in Arizona, and sex traffic prevention in Kenya.
We strongly encourage you—or possibly your son or daughter—to
consider the NFP/YAV partnership as an option for the
2011-2012 academic year.
YAV comes with a price tag. Volunteers must provide between
$6500 (domestic sites) and $8000 (international sites),
which helps meet the cost of travel, retreats, health insurance,
room and board. However, through the Nassau Fellows Program,
Nassau Church is now helping YAV volunteers meet
up to 90% of these expenses.
• How does one become a PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer?
Information about YAV and the YAV online application
can be found at the following website: http://gamc.pcusa.org/
ministries/yav/. Note that YAV’s application deadline for the
2011-2012 academic year is January 20, 2010. This deadline
is not flexible!
• How does one become an NFP fellow?
The NFP application is simply a duplicate of the YAV application
and letters of reference. Please submit these items
to Nassau Presbyterian Church (ATTN: Nassau Fellows Program),
61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542. Like YAV, the
NFP application deadline is January 20, 2010. After reviewing
your application, we will contact you in order to set up an interview,
either in person or by phone. If you are selected as the
2011-2012 NFP fellow, we will work closely with you throughout
the YAV discernment process as together we ask for God’s
vocational direction in your life.
We hope that through the NFP/YAV partnership you will
experience God’s deep love for humanity and the mission of
the church as one in the same. We hope that you will grow in
vocational understanding and missional awareness as you serve
God either at home or abroad. We also hope that through you
Nassau Church will develop new mission partnerships with sister
churches, at home and around the world. We look forward
to hearing from you. For more information, please contact
NFP Coordinator Daniel Stulac at dstulac@gmail.com.
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Conservatory Recitals Resume on Thursday, January 20
The series Westminster Conservatory at Nassau will resume
at 12:15 on Thursday, January 20 with a recital of music for
soprano, oboe, and piano. The performers, Danielle Sinclair,
soprano; Melissa Bohl, oboe; and Kathy Shanklin, piano are
members of the Westminster Conservatory faculty. The program
will include music by J.S. Bach, Roger Vogel, and others.
Events in this series take place in the Niles Chapel and are open
to the public free of charge.
On Thursday, February 17 the series will feature the Barton
Lehrer Duo, pianists Ena Bronstein Barton and Phyllis Alpert
Lehrer.
Youth Instrumental Workshop Set for January 22
Youth instrumentalists in grades 6-12 will spend the day rehearsing
music for services on Sunday, January 23 from
9:00AM-12:00PM. There is no restriction on the type of instrument,
and all ability levels are welcome. Those who feel
ready to do more playing in church beyond January 23 will be
given the opportunity to sign up to play for future Sundays.
The workshop will be led by church member and school band
teacher, Jeff Santoro, and our assistant handbell director and
professional instrumental arranger, Thomas Simpson. Sign up
forms are available at church office and due by January 6. For
more information, contact Jeff Santoro at jsantoro12@gmail.
com.
An Italian Composer in 18 th Century
China: The Sonatas and Letters of
Teodorico Pedrini
Featuring Nancy Wilson, violin and
Joyce Lindorff, harpsichord
Pedrini was sent to China by the Vatican to serve as music
master to the Qing emperors from 1711 until his death in
Nassau at Four is January 23
1746. Not only did he found a church in Bejing, but also
wrote the first complete treatise on Western Music in Chinese.
His music, played on period instruments by world-renowned
early music artists, will be complemented by his fascinating
letters to the Vatican.
Reservations for dinner ($7.00) are due at the church office
no later than January 19.
Creative Writing Workshop is January 29
Writing the Wilderness:
Poetry, Prayer, & Lent
On January 29 from10:00AM until 2:00PM, Artist in
Residence Jake Willard-Crist will help us engage with the rich
scriptural imagery of Lent to produce fresh literary works for
future liturgical use at Nassau.
Two weeks prior to the workshop, participants (grade 11
through adult) will receive a packet of materials and examples
to guide their writing and reflection. Included in the packet
will be exercises in writing prayer and poetry in the modes of
lament, elegy, psalm, and ode.
Workshop time will be devoted to honing one or two
works-in-progress. Participants must register at the church
office or online by January 14, and preparatory materials will
be available January 10 through 20. (Snow date: February 26.)
Jake welcomes any questions concerning the workshop; you
can write to him at jake.crist@gmail.com.
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Children’s & Family Ministry January 2011
Playgroup, anyone? Families with young children at home are
interested in meeting together, getting to know one another,
and enjoying fellowship between parents and children. Would
you be willing to organize a group, or are you interested in participating
in one? Please contact Molly Dykstra in the church
office.
Ks/1st Grade Families Save the Date: Communion Preparation
Event: The K/1st grade class with parents will meet in
the Ks/1st grade classroom on January 31 to learn all about
communion in preparation for worship on February 7. Be
watching for more information in your mailbox!
Epiphany Star Gifts in Worship on January 9 For the
second year, we’ll celebrate Epiphany by receiving Star Gifts—
a simple token of a word of faith to take home and ponder in
the new year. The magi followed a star to Bethlehem and found
the gift of the Word made flesh, Jesus, God’s special Son. We
celebrate the magis’ arrival, and the good news of the Savior’s
birth made known to everyone, everywhere, in worship on January
9. Come to worship on January 9 and see!
Advent Craft Fairs a Hit Many children, parents and
grandparents enjoyed creating gifts, cards for deacons, and
other seasonal items on December 2 and 9. Thanks to Corrie
Berg, Chair of the Children’s & Family Ministry Committee,
for organizing the events, and volunteers Joanne Ofgant, Lynn
Charles, and other crafty people for leading the activities.
Wee Christmas Celebrated Joyfully! A record turnout of
preschool and kindergarten children and their families joined
members of the Children’s and Family Ministry Committee
and Pastor Dave Davis in retelling the Christmas story, enjoying
dinner and fellowship, and exploring the beautiful creches
under the loving guidance of Sue Rodgers on December 5.
Thanks especially to Ali Stevenson, kitchen maven, and Committee
members Bob Pisano and Dian Wisdom for their leadership.
Do you enjoy being with children? Are you interested in
growing in faith while you serve? You may be being called to
join the members of the Children’s and Family Ministry Committee
in their essential ministry to the youngest among us and
those who love them! Please contact Corrie Berg at corrieberg@
yahoo.com or Molly Dykstra at the church office to find a
match between your gifts and interests and the Committee’s
broad work.
Special dates:
January 9 Star Gifts in Worship
January 31 Communion Education for K-2nd grade
February 7 Church school for Age 2 and Age 3-4 classes only;
all others in worship for communion
Blankets+ Sunday is January 23
An annual opportunity to support projects which help alleviate
human suffering around the world takes place during the morning
worship services on Sunday, January 23, 2011. “Blankets
+” is jointly sponsored by Church World Service and the Presbyterian
Women of NPC. Donations from member denominations
are used to purchase blankets, tents, bedding, and other
emergency supplies for distribution internationally and within
our own country in response to natural disasters and human calamities.
The monies are also used to fund revolving loan programs
for small-scale agricultural projects, for construction of
wells and purchase of garden and carpentry tools for vocational
training programs. Among the countries helped last year were
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Haiti, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, Guatemala,
Thailand and Sudan, as well as states within the USA where
there were floods, fires, earthquakes and homelessness.
Nassau Presbyterian Church members and friends are invited
to participate in this global ministry on January 23. Special
offering envelopes from Church World Service will be in
the pews during both services of worship. Your gift of $5.00
will purchase a warm blanket. Such blankets are used to keep
people warm, to make children and babies feel secure and to
make beds and privacy screens in temporary quarters following
disasters. Larger gifts can be used to buy farm animals, farming
and carpentry tools and gardening equipment, fishing nets and
emergency shelter and sanitation kits.
In 2010, Nassau Church raised almost $2,800 to support
Blanket+ Sunday. A heartfelt THANK YOU from Presbyterian
Women to all those who gave so generously last year. We invite
everyone to contribute again this year – any amount is welcome
and any amount will help make a difference. Donations
for Blanket+ Sunday will be received during both worship services
on January 23. Please place checks (payable to NPC) or
cash donations in “Blanket+ Sunday” envelopes provided in the
pews or in any envelope marked “Blanket+ Sunday” and give
envelopes to ushers in offering plates or bring to the Church
office or Circle meetings. For more information or questions,
contact Blanket+ Sunday leader Christine Dippold (908) 904-
1850.
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Annual Women’s Retreat, March 4-6
Esther, Vashti, and Us:
Called to the Witness of Resistance
Kenbrook Retreat Center, Lebanon, PA
Friday, March 4 – Sunday, March 6
This year’s retreat will explore the stories of Esther and
Vashti, as told in the short Old Testament book, Esther. Successive
queens of the great Persian Empire, they are woven into
a tale of intrigue that confronts us with the many challenges
women face, even when they sit in positions of wealth and
power. Esther and Vashti each take a unique and personal path
in meeting manipulation and intrigue and even evil head-on.
Join us as we explore the models, the methods, and the relevance
to our own lives of faith.
Our primary leader will be the Rev. Dr. Katharine Doob
Sakenfeld, Professor of Old Testament Literature and Exegesis
at Princeton Theological Seminary and a participant in the
Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, NJ. Recently her research
has focused on women’s experience of biblical narratives
in the third world, and on feminist biblical hermeneutics. She
has published commentaries on Numbers (1995) and Ruth
(Interpretation, 1999), and many articles on feminist interpretation,
with a special focus on voices from diverse cultural contexts.
A Presbyterian clergywoman, Sakenfeld is the past moderator
of New Brunswick presbytery. She has been a member
of the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of
Churches since 1999. Among other books, she is the author of
Just Wives? Stories of Power and Survival in the Old Testament
and Today (Westminster John Knox Press, 2003), where you
will find a chapter on Vashti and Esther.
Kathie will be ably assisted in leadership by Carol Wehrheim,
well-known author and editor of educational resources,
and Joyce MacKichan Walker, Minister of Education at Nassau
Presbyterian Church.
Cost (including four meals and two nights lodging, is $210
single, $190 double, and $165 triple. Look for full details and
a registration form in the literature rack. Reservations will be
required by Sunday, February 13, submitted with full remittance
to Joyce MacKichan Walker, who will also answer any
questions you have about this event. We will join the women
of Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey, PA for this retreat,
so act now to reserve a space. Carpooling can be coordinated.
Fueling Young Minds at Valley of the Pines School
Since 2002, members of the Nassau Church community have
found a variety of ways to help the children who attend Valley
of the Pines Educational Center in Parramos, Guatemala. One
of the most successful is the program that provides nutritious
daily breakfasts for approximately 300 primary students. For
some of the children, this may be the only real meal of the day.
All of them find it easier to concentrate on their studies when
they aren’t hungry.
Because of depressed economic conditions exacerbated by
the past summer’s torrential rains and flooding, the need is
especially great this year. We seek to raise $5000 ($500 per
month) to support the breakfast program over the ten-month
school year, which begins in mid January.
On Sunday, January 30, we will host an authentic Guatemalan
brunch in the Assembly Room after the 11 o’clock service.
Tickets at $15 per person or $40 per family will be available
during the January fellowship hours and at the door to the
Assembly Room before the breakfast. The menu includes fresh
hand-made corn tortillas, fried ripe plantains, black beans,
scrambled eggs with Guatemalan “chirmol” sauce, tropicalfruit
salad, and Guatemalan sweet bread. Please join us!
Please be aware as well that for a donation of $25 you can
become a Breakfast Booster, providing a student breakfast for
the entire school year. For $80, you can become a Breakfast
Patron and feed an entire class for a month. And for a donation
of $500 you can become a Breakfast Angel, providing every
primary student with breakfast for one month. Checks may be
made payable to Nassau Presbyterian Church, memo Guatemala
Breakfast Fund, and sent to the church office, or dropped
off at the door to the Assembly Room on January 30.
Our mothers told us that breakfast is the most important
meal of the day and science has confirmed it. Let’s give the Parramos
students the benefit of a hot morning meal!
PW Bible Study Opportunity, January 5
January 5, from 10:00 to 11:00AM in Room 204, lesson five.
Wednesday Bible Study is coordinated by the Presbyterian
Women and is open to the congregation and friends. Journeys
through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today. The Bible
study is led by Joyce MacKichan Walker, Minster of Education
at Nassau. Contact Ginger August, gingera123@aol.com or
Martha Blom, abuttonbox@aol.com. Everyone is invited. All
are welcome.
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Youth Ministry
You may have noticed that on Sunday, November 21, there
was a large red truck parked in front of our church! This truck,
used to collect food donations for the Crisis Ministry, was
filled up THREE times with the generous donations from
the Nassau Church Community…as well as from a few lovely
passersby that were inspired by our service, and returned with
food donations to add to the pile. The youth of the church
were thrilled to be able to help sort and pack the donations
as they came pouring in on Sunday morning. Sunday evening
we were joined by the youth group from the Princeton
United Methodist Church, who brought the food donations
from their morning food drive, for a special presentation from
Jarrett Kerbel, Director of the Crisis Ministry. Between the two
churches, we filled the Crisis Ministry Van to full capacity, a
wonderful sight to behold. Our joy at this accomplishment
was tempered by the fact that we were informed that this food
supply would only last for one week at the Trenton site, where
over 90 households per week are served. It is important, as we
enter this New Year, to continue to give as we can to this vital
ministry!
“Bear One Another’s Burdens”, Anti-bullying event
The youth ministry is grateful for the wonderful participation
in the Anti-Bullying program that we hosted on Sunday, November
14th. This was a program largely designed and led by
the Senior High students themselves, and was presented to the
whole church. Over 100 people attended, and were led in ageappropriate
discussions about bullying, how to handle it, and
how to understand and respond from a theological perspective.
We were very happy with the outcome, and very proud of our
high school students who led the program. Because of the
success of this event, we hope to host an annual all-ages event,
hosted by the youth ministry for the general congregation.
Please check the Nassau Pres web site soon for the lesson
plans, covenant, and more information on how to respond to
bullying.
Senior High Fellowship
2 SHF What’s On Your Mind
9 SHF CAYA: Epiphanies
16 SHF SHOUT 1 : Ya heard?
23 SHF SHOUT 2 : Reboot
29 Creative Writing Worskshop (for grades 11 & 12)
30 SHF SHOUT 3 - Raise your voice!
Please bring your iPod tonight.
Middleschool Fellowship
5 MSF What’s On Your Mind?
12 MSF Friendships Rebooted: How friendships
reflect our relationship with God.
Also, fun Comedy Improv games!
19 MSF Friendships Rebooted 2.
Plus, Finger Blaster Battle of Destiny!
26 MSF Friendships Rebooted 3.
Plus a secret game that is certainly silly!
Youth Group Mission Trip to Canada
It’s time to sign up for this summer’s Mission Trip to Walpole
Island in Ontario, Canada (June 24 - July 1, 2011). While
there we will be building relationships with the First Nation
community while also assisting them with some building projects.
This trip is open to rising 9th graders up to those just graduated
from high school. We also need 3 adults to sign on. If
you would like to join us, please email Reese for a permission
form, and pay the $100 deposit by February 2, 2011 (the trip
total will be $450). If you plan to go, be sure to get your passport
now - it will be needed for the Canadian border.
If you would like to help but cannot come on the trip, we
do have a “wish list.” If you are able to contribute any of the
following items, it would help to manage the cost of the trip:
•Minivan or SUV •Trailer for luggage •Exterior painting supplies
•Food for the group (non-perishables) •Gas cards •Gift
cards from places like Wal-Mart or Target •EZ-Pass.
Please contact Matt Schultz in the church office if you have
any questions.
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Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
Sunday evenings, January 9 – May 22, 2011
6:30 – 8:00PM
Room 204
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians is the focus of this Sunday evening
Bible study led by the Rev. Dr. George Hunsinger, Professor
of Systematic Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Participants are from Nassau church, Princeton Theological
Seminary, and the Princeton community. Come and join the
verse by verse commentary and discussion intended to enrich
your life of discipleship.
Sojourners Fellowship
January 9 -May 22, 2011
9:30 - 10:30AM
Maclean House, Princeton University
Join a small group that enjoys learning, discussing, reflecting
and praying together with the intent of deepening faith
and creating community. The group generates its own topics
and occasionally attends scheduled adult education classes in
order to reflect on them. Linda Gilmore, Keith Mertz, and Jon
and Mary Ann Alger serve as coordinators, but members of the
group also lead.
Diplomatic, Political, and Theological
Issues in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
9:15 – 10:15AM
January 9 (Assembly Room)
January 16 (Music Room)
January 23 (Assembly Room)
Carl Brown, Rabbi Donna Kirshbaum, Ryan Timpte
Come and examine updated perspectives on the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict.
January 9: Carl Brown, Garrett Professor in Foreign
Affairs Emeritus at Princeton University and a member of
Nassau Church, will initiate the series with a discussion of
recent diplomatic developments in the region. Carl and his wife
Anne also serve on the Leadership Council of Churches for
Middle East Peace (www.cmep.org), a group long supported by
Nassau.
January 16: Rabbi Donna Kirshbaum of String of Pearls
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation of Princeton and a
member of the Steering Committee of J Street – Central Jersey,
will talk about the political work and objectives of this recently
established lobbying organization (www.jstreet.org). According
to its website, J Street “represents Americans, primarily but not
exclusively Jewish, who support Israel and its desire for security
as the Jewish homeland, as well as the right of the Palestinians
to a sovereign state of their own – two states living side-by-side
Adult Education on Sundays
in peace and security.”
January 23: Ryan Timpte, a recent Princeton Theological
Seminary graduate, will discuss the background, motivation,
and theological implications of the Kairos Palestine document,
written by Palestinian Christians and referred for congregational
study by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
(USA) this past summer. Mr. Timpte has a strong interest in
the Middle East and related interfaith dialogue and was the
primary contributor to the (Un)Common Space blog (http://
ptsinisrael.wordpress.com) during the PTS study trip to Israel/
Palestine in 2009.
Inquirers’ Class
9:30 – 10:30AM
January 23 – February 6
Niles Chapel
Lauren McFeaters
Attending our Inquirers’ Class gives you an opportunity to
explore the meaning of the Christian faith and church membership,
and to learn more about the history and foundations
of the PC(USA). Led by our Membership Committee, discover
opportunities for spiritual growth, service, outreach and fellowship,
and learn about the worship, sacraments, theology,
and programs of Nassau Church. Participants will also have an
opportunity to meet new church friends, church leaders, and
staff. Whether joining by profession of faith, reaffirmation of
faith, or transfer of your church letter, you are asked to affirm
your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Discover
what that affirmation might mean for your life as you give
yourself to the ministry and mission of this local congregation.
For more information contact Lauren McFeaters (609-924-
0103 x102, lauren@nassauchurch.org).
The Challenges and the Fruits of Bible
Translation
9:15 – 10:15AM
January 30 – February 13
Assembly Room
Katharine Doob Sakenfeld, Carol Wehrheim
What makes a Bible translation “good”? What makes a
translation “accurate”? How is translating the Bible different
from translating secular works? How do Bible translations
differ from each other?
January 30: Gain an introduction to Bible translating, with
a focus on the King James Version, the New Revised Standard
Version, and the New International Version. Katharine Doob
Sakenfeld, Professor of Old Testament Literature and Exegesis
and member of the NRSV translation committee will lead this
session and the next.
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Fellowship and Support
Al-Anon Support Group
An Al-Anon Support Group meets at the Church on Thursdays
at 10:00AM. Al-Anon is a program of healing and recovery for
relatives and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon is also a fellowship
of persons who share their experience, strength, and hope in
order to solve common problems that stem from being affected
by another’s alcoholism. Contact Nancy Prince 609-882-9459
or Lauren McFeaters 609-924-0103 x102.
Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Support Group
For friends and family members caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
Disease. They meet the first Monday of the month at
4:00PM in the Conference Room. Contact: Carol Wehrheim
609-924-1800; carolwehrheim@verizon.net.
Cancer Support Group
Individuals, spouses, friends, significant others: you do not have
to bear cancer alone. Contact: Ted and Alice Vial 609-759-3306
or Lauren McFeaters 609-924-0103 x102.
Divorced and Separated Support Group
A support group at Hopewell Presbyterian Church seeks to help
people through the pain and trauma of separation and divorce
and to grow into well-adjusted, self-sufficient single people.
This group is not for singles seeking dating relationships. The
group meets Wednesdays from 8-9:30PM at Hopewell Presbyterian
Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ. Contact
Jill Young-McMurchie 609-213-9509.
Men’s Breakfast
A group of men in our church meet every Friday mornings from
September through May at 7:30AM in Room 204. Contact: Ted
Vial (tavial@phsstonebridge.org).
Walk, Talk, Pray
Mother’s Fellowship meets Tuesdays from 8:45 to 10:15AM
at the church to walk, talk and pray. Childcare provided from
8:30 -10:30AM. All mothers of infants through high school
students are welcome. Contact Corrie Berg (corrieberg@yahoo.com).
Presbyterian Women
PW-NPC meets monthly in Circles. All women are welcome.
No membership is required. Circles are small groups of women
who gather to nurture faith through prayer and Bible study, enjoy
fellowship in a caring community and support the church
and its mission worldwide.
Circle 1: Contact Helen Duncan 609-452-2477
Circle 2: Meets 4 th Tues. 9:30AM. Contact Claudene Harkins
732-297-1337
Circle 3: Contact Harriet Chase 609-896-3211
Circle 4: Meets 2 nd Tues. 10:00—11:30AM in Room 204.
Childcare available for Circle 4 with prior notice.
Nassau Book Group
Nassau Book Group will meet on January 30. The Elegance of
the Hedgehog, by Muriel Barbery, translated by Alison Anderson,
will be discussed 2011. Remember that coffee, tea and
juice are supplied—feel free to bring a sack lunch. We meet at
12:15PM. Contact Ginger August 609-924-6391.
Nassau Singles
Single adult members of the congregation are invited to join Nassau
Singles for fellowship and community service opportunities.
The organization is self-led; members brainstorm activity ideas
and then volunteer to coordinate them. For information or to be
added to the group’s e-mail list, contact Liz Hough (houghliz@
yahoo.com); the year’s calendar is on the church website under
“Groups.”
Women’s Book Group
The January meeting of the Women’s Book Group will meet
at the home of Judy Matthies, 387 Nassau Street, on Monday,
January 10, at 7:30PM. We will discuss, To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee. All women are welcome. Call Judy Matthies at
609-924-6331 for more information.
Nassau Stitchers
This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each
month in the Conference Room from 1:00-3:00PM (except
for Monday holidays). Bring your own handiwork and join in
the fun. This group also contributes to our Prayer Shawl/Quilt
Ministry.
Prayer Chain
To request prayer, call Debbi Roldan to initiate the prayer
chain. You may also write your concerns in the prayer book
in the narthex. All concerns are confidential. If you wish to
participate in this ministry, Debbi would be happy to add you
to the email or phone prayer chain. Contact Debbi Roldan
609-688-9550; drold2010@comcast.net.
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Tending the Flock
Baptisms
Lucas Tyler Johnson son of Christopher and Lisa Johnson
and grandson of Anne and Gary Johnson on October 17
Nathaniel Luke and Hannah Grace Updegraff, son and daughter of Jessica and Steven Updegraff
on November 21
Deaths
Johnny Benson Stackhouse, grandfather of Carlensha Grady, on November 30 in Florence, SC
Ruth Herrmann, wife of Frederick, on October 28 in Princeton
Alison McKay, mother of Margie Ravindranath, on November 1 in Pittsburgh, PA
William Smith, father of Jan Smith Ammon on December 1 in New Jersey
Shoichi Yoshikawa, on November 5 in Princeton
Robert Hoedemaker, Sr., father of Bob Hoedemaker, father-in-law of Caroline and grandfather of
Medeline and Grace on December 2 in Princeton
Jack Young, husband of Lois on December 7 in Trenton
Births
Chase Eugene McGuire, son of Kim and Gene McGuire, on November 3 in Princeton
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Nassau Generations
Nassau Presbyterian Church
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January Conference Room Art Show: Carole J. Meyers
Carole J. Meyers is a
contemporary artist who
has won may prizes and
awards for her eclectic
monotypes. The subjects
of her prints combine
figures and objects in an
abstract setting. Meyers’
work engages the viewer
with emotional issues;
sometimes political observations
are implied,
and other times, human
relationships are conveyed.
In all her work,
Carole invests a creative
energy that exudes the
threat of change hovering above an existing moment.
Appearing in exhibits in the tri-state area, her work has
won prizes from the Woodmere Art Museum, the Plastic Club,
the Philadelphia Sketch Club, and the Cheltenham Art Center.
Carole has also exhibited her work in a solo show at the Abington
Art Center, and she has received awards from the Main Line
Chamber of Commerce,
the American Color Print
Society, and the Montgomery
County Guild of
Professional Artists.
Her invitational exhibits
include the Asia Art Exhibition
in Seoul, Korea;
the Krasdale Galleries,
New York City; and the
following Philadelphia
galleries: Philadelphia
Foundation, Artists’
House, Esther M. Klein
Gallery, Newman Gallery,
and MacIlhenney
House.
Carole graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine
Arts and studied at the Santa Reparata Art Centre, Florence,
Italy. She is the vice president of the American Color Print
Society and editor of their newsletter, Color Proof. She holds
memberships in both the Plastic Club and the Philadelphia
Sketch Club.
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