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New Bible Study Do you want to know more about the Bible? Would you enjoy learning more about the stories of faith and stories about God? If so, then this Bible Study is for you. On Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm in May and June, we'll gather together in the Adult Center for discussion and learning about the great stories and themes of the Bible. If you have questions about this Bible Study, please contact Susannah.
Tour of Local Service Agencies Set Come and see new facilities and hear about incredible programs serving our neediest neighbors – all made possible with the help of church and community volunteers! Presbyterian Women have planned this morning opportunity for ALL interested St. Giles’ members. When: Thursday, May 8th. Meet at the church at 8:40am, then carpool with our "tour drivers". Where: Urban Ministries, Shepherd’s Table, Food Bank, Interfaith Food Shuttle. How Long: Tour ends at 12:30pm. Optional lunch together afterwards at the Farmer’s Market. If you’d like to learn a little more about how we feed the hungry, and care for the sick and homeless – even if you have previously seen or read about these agencies – you’ll be amazed by the current needs and existing services. Join us on May 8th if you can. Just put your name on the lilac sheet and put it in the offering plate.
Presbyterian Women May Salad Supper
ALL St. Giles women (Circle members AND non-members) are cordially invited
to the Presbyterian Women's May Salad Supper on Tuesday, May 13th, at 6:30
P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. The evening's program will include a delicious
meal, collection of the annual PW Birthday Offering, installation of
officers/council members for the upcoming Circle Year, and wonderful
fellowship. Our guest speaker will be Nancy Sumner, Director of Development
for Urban Ministries.
Monthly Church Fellowship Dinner Our next dinner is scheduled for Thursday, May 8 in the fellowship hall. The menu is: pasta and marinara or meatsauce, salad, and breadsticks from Ragazzis. Dinner is served from 5:30 - 7pm and the cost is $6 per person (children under 3 are free, children 3-12 $2.50). Sign up on the lilac form I your bulletins. Deadline to reserve/cancel is Tuesday, May 6 at 12:00pm.
Adam Grosch to be Ordained You are invited to a very special service of ordination to the ministry of Word and Sacrament for one of our members, Adam Grosch, who also served St. Giles as a Duke ministerial intern student. The service will be held in the sanctuary on Sunday, May 11, at 4:00 pm, and will be followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. Adam has received a call to be Associate Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Salem, Oregon (www.salemwestpres.org) Elder Peg Forster and Rev. Hodge will be members of the ordaining commission. Dr. Stephen Chapman, a member of the faculty at Duke Divinity School, will preach the sermon. This is a service of the Presbytery of New Hope, and you are invited to come and share this wonderful day with Adam and his family and friends.
Book Group The St. Giles Book Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 in the Adult Center parlor. All church members and their friends are invited to join us. Call Jean Smith or Elise Stiles if you have questions. Our selection for May -- Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton This book is available from the Wake County library.
Cookbooks! With graduation and Mother’s Day just around the corner, we have the perfect gift - the St. Giles Cookbook! The best recipes from members, family and friends have been compiled into an attractive keepsake cookbook. The book contains well-loved recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and many others. Cost is $12.50, and available in the church office.
St. Giles Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden & Columbarium To purchase interment rights for an eligible person in a Columbarium Niche is $2,000. This price includes up to two persons with two standard urns, and inscription on the granite cover. Effective until December 31st, 2007. Prices: $2,200 for standard Urns. Classic Urn $250.00. Plaque- Cast Bronze- price $400.00 Contact Rodney Williams, Millie Davis, or Steve Woodall for more information.
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