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We need your help for Fall Fest!

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Help us show the love of Christ to our community!

October 31, 5-8pm

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The Fall Family Festival is one of the big days around here. This year we will have inflatables and other activities outside starting at 5 PM! But we will not stop there.

We are headed back outside for this year’s event. We will be doing another “Trunk or Treat.” Basically, we would like decorated vehicle trunks for kids to come to visit. These vehicles will be placed on the front lawn of the church alongside the inflatables.

The trunks can be decorated with any child-centric theme like board games, cartoon characters, biblical themes, etc. The children will visit these cars to receive candy, other giveaways, & even play a game you create!

Because this year’s event is happening on Halloween night, we expect a huge number of children.

So we need 25 trunks this year!

We need individuals, couples, families, Sunday School classes, mission groups, etc. to sign up for a trunk. If you can help, call Jeff or send him an email at jeff@collegepark.ws.

We want to provide our community with a safe place & we can only do that with everyone playing a part!

Hurricane Relief, Round 2

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September 21, 2018

Thanks to all who responded to our earlier call for assistance.

 

The first truckload has been delivered, and no doubt Billy Tarlton and the good people of Grifton Mission Ministries are already getting supplies in the hands of those who are in need. Special thanks to Joshua Hauser and HKS Hardware & Hollow Metal for the transport truck, and their driver Jeff, for delivering the load safely. Also, thanks to Rick Bailey, and the good men of First Baptist Church, Farmville, for helping Jeff unload the precious cargo!
The next load will go to Wilmington next Thursday, and we will need:

  • canned (pop-top) foods
  • other non-perishable foods
  • water
  • cleaning supplies (spray cleaners, sponges, cleaner wipes, paper towels, gloves, etc.) There is a great need for cleaning supplies!
  • paper products
  • personal hygiene items

You can bring items by the church, M-F 8:30am-4:30pm, and 6-8pm Tuesday evening, as well as Wednesday evening 4:30-6:30pm. The need is great and our ministry partner in Wilmington, Impact Church, is ready to get these supplies in the hands of people who need the help!

 

You have done a great job so far, but there is more work to do!  Spread the word!

 

P.S. In response to questions: 100% of the money you donate through College Park goes for supplies for hurricane victims. There are NO administrative fees or even transportation fees taken from your contributions. 100% of the supplies purchased go directly to Ministry partners in Grifton and Wilmington who have the capability to get the aid into the hands of those who need it. The supplies we send are not warehoused waiting for distribution, they are put into hands…to help people!

College Park Responds to Hurricane Florence

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Addendum 1, Sept. 21, 2018:

Pastor Ramon Smith posted to Facebook on Sept. 21:

“In response to a couple of PM questions: 100% of the money you donate through College Park goes for supplies for hurricane victims. There are NO administrative fees or even transportation fees taken from your contributions. 100% of the supplies purchased go directly to Ministry partners in Grifton and Wilmington who have the capability to get the aid into the hands of those who need it. The supplies we send are not warehoused waiting for distribution, they are put into hands…to help people!

“Feel free to PM me if you have other questions.

“Shalom”

Ramon’s email address ramon@collegepark.ws.

Posted September 16, 2018.

Brothers and Sisters, College Park will be coordinating and implementing the distribution of survival and cleanup supplies to the coastal area of NC.

The first and most immediate need is for non-perishable food items and other basic supplies to be sent to Grifton Mission Ministries on Thursday morning. These supplies are needed ASAP and we will be collecting them in the Gym Lobby as you come into the church. These will be loaded Wednesday night and then leave town early Thursday.

Needed immediately:

  • Non-perishable foods (with pop tops where applicable)
  • Water
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Food is critical for daily survival for those who have lost pretty much everything they own

These items can be dropped off 8:30 am till 4:30 pm during the day, as well as 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday evening, and of course Wednesday evening also.

We will also be continuing to gather other items to be used for weeks in the recovery efforts. We will continue reinforcing Grifton Mission Ministries and add to that a Wilmington presence with a cooperative effort with Impact Church in Wilmington.

The items needed going forward will include the above-listed items PLUS:

  • Gloves (disposable and work)
  • N-95 Masks
  • Flathead shovels
  • Insect repellent
  • Concrobium in the gallon size (or similar)
  • Plastic storage containers
  • Plastic/trash bags (all sizes)
  • Household cleaners
  • 5-gallon buckets.

These items can be dropped off at the same time and should be transported at the beginning of next week as Wilmington area is opening up.

 

If you are not able to purchase items, you can send a donation to the church through our online giving option on the church website, or give staff a check designated for hurricane relief.

 

Be the hands and feet!
Shalom

College Park Prepares for Hurricane Florence

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As Hurricane Florence approaches North Carolina, College Park is taking steps to prepare for any schedule changes. As with any inclement weather situation, we encourage everyone to watch local news for the latest updates and check our website for any updates and scheduling interruptions.

In the event of an inclement weather event, church services or other events might be canceled or delayed. Even when services or other events are held in inclement weather, each person should use his/her own discretion in trying to get to church. Learn more about our Inclement Weather Policy and see FAQs here.

We also ask that you pray for all those in the path of Florence. Pray for the first responders and disaster relief personnel, and for a safe and smooth evacuation.

Hurricane relief efforts are currently underway by many different organizations in North Carolina and the eastern coast. If you would like to learn more about these efforts please visit these websites of partner organizations: NC Baptist Men Website, NC Baptist Men Hurricane Page, Pilot Mountain Baptist Association website, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina website.

As North Carolina and the eastern coast prepare for Hurricane Florence, please stay safe. Also, for the latest hurricane updates, disaster information, and preparedness tips, go to and download the ReadyNC app.

Pinterest with a Purpose

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Women of all ages and stages are invited to “Pinterest with a Purpose,” a fellowship-filled event to creatively reach our community for Christ on Friday, September 21, from 7-9pm in the Old Fellowship Fall (Building D, Level 1). We will be making handcrafted gifts that we hope will be a blessing and lead to an opportunity to share Christ with others. Childcare will be available. Come to enjoy the fun and fellowship!

Operation Christmas Child Boxing Party is Nov 7!

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The Operation Christmas Child Boxing Party will begin at 6:30 pm on November 7. Our youth and children will be boxing up all of the items collected in the Operation Christmas Child Collection Drive. Help our youth and our children make a difference this Christmas for children around the world by donating items!

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Fall Fest is October 31!

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October 31, 5-7pm, FREE event

Join us for our annual Fall Family Festival! Free food, fun, games, and CANDY.

 

We’ll have:

  • Many inflatables including a giant slide and bouncy house
  • A hot dog dinner with sides and desserts
  • Trunk or Treat for the kids
  • Lawn Games including corn hole
  • Face painting and Fairy hair stations
  • Popcorn and snow cone booths
  • A Selfie Station
  • And more!

We hope to see you there!
This is a free event.
Learn more at www.CollegePark.ws.

We need you for Wednesday night suppers!

We Need You for Wednesday Night Supper!

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Plans are being made to continue Wednesday Night Supper meals for the new school year, but help is needed. Meal team leaders/helpers, servers, set-up, clean-up, and occasional help are all needed. Please contact Carolyn Matthews if you are willing and able to help in any way. If you are not able to volunteer for a regular meal rotation but you or a small group can prepare one or two meals during the year, that will help a lot! The more people involved, the better!

 

Contact Carolyn through email (carolyn@thematthews.ws) or phone (336-407-2683).

BB&T Ballpark, home of the Winston Salem Dash baseball team

Destination X #4 – Dash game!

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There have been some memorable trips this summer. We are excited about the final Destination X of the summer this Friday night, August 10! We are headed to the Dash game. Tickets are $10. We leave the church at 6:15.

Sign up by emailing Jeff (jeff@collegepark.ws), Matt (matt@collegepark.ws) or putting your name on the list at the Welcome Center by Wednesday night.

It’s going to be a fun night! Come on out to the ballpark!

Celebration Sunday is August 26

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It is time to kick off the new year and we want YOU to be a part of it all. So we have a special event for the entire family. This will be a Sunday of Celebration, Class Promotion, and Worship! All preschool, children, and youth families are invited to be a part. We will enjoy a special celebration during Bible Study at 10 am including breakfast in Smith Hall. Come for either worship service (Re:Creation service at 9 am or the Traditional Worship Service at 11 am) and stay for the kick off celebration!

 

Our Promotion Sunday and the Service of Affirmation will take place on August 26.

Prayer Partner Ministry set to begin August 26

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A powerful part of what we do at College Park is our Prayer Partner Ministry. Every child, youth, and college student in our church is partnered with an adult who prays for them on a regular basis throughout the school year. With the new school year about to begin, we will be reshuffling our prayer partners. At the end of Celebration Sunday on August 26, every student in our church will have am envelope available to be picked up by our adult church members. All we ask of our adults is to keep these students in their ongoing prayers as well as communicate with them on a periodic basis. This is a simple task that has an eternal impact. Please pray about being part of this invaluable ministry.

Please note: If you wish to continue with your current prayer partner for the coming school year, please let Jeff know by August 11.

Childcare Coordinator Changes Coming

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For over five years, Miss Whitney Pernell has faithful served as our Childcare Coordinator. She has worked in this capacity since 2013. Her love and Christ- like countenance has served our families with great care and concern over the years. Her smile always greeted the kids and their families whenever they came to church.

As of this summer, Whitney has reluctantly decided to step down from this position. There are several exciting changes happening in her life which will make continuing this position impossible. We celebrate with her on these life changes.

We are so thankful for Whitney’s faithfulness over these last five years. We know that God has used her to do incredible things in the lives of our families. Our prayers go with her as God leads her into this exciting new day. Thank you Whitney!!

The Childcare Coordinator position is now open for applicants. This is a paid, part- time position that requires 10-12 hours per week. The position provides childcare for Wednesday and Thursday nights during the week along with special church events throughout the year. If you are interested or know someone who is, please have them contact Jeff in the church office.

Upcoming events, June 24 edition

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June 24, 2018

  • Join us for our summer series, The Case for Christ, on Wednesday evenings. Bring your own bag dinner at 6:00 p.m. and we will begin our Prayer Meeting/Bible study at 6:45 p.m.
  • The Grub Club will depart at 11:00 a.m. on June 26 to head to the Seafood Shack. Sign up at the Welcome Desk.
  • Sports Camp is June 25-28 for 4-year olds through 2nd graders and will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sports Camp for 3rd – 6th graders will be July 23-26 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The cost is $20, which includes a camp shirt, snacks, and 4 great days of sports.
  • Destination X Dates: June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11. See Matt or Jeff for more information.
  • Children’s Day Camp will be July 9-13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This camp will be for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. The cost for the week is $75 per child with $150 family maximum. Please sign up by July 1 at www.atthepark.ws.
  • Has your family changed? Did you miss our last photo session or need professional family pictures? We need 18-20 families to schedule a photo session and all families will be provided with a new, updated church directory. The sessions held at the church are Friday, July 20 (2-9 p.m.) and Saturday, July 21 (10 a.m.-5p.m.). Sign up with Donna Bates or let the church office know you are interested in the session.
  • Youth Camp is July 16 – 20 at Garden City Chapel. The normal sign-up period ends July 8. The cost is $260 ($235 for another youth from the same family.) A deposit of $50 is due at sign-up. All balances are due July 9.
  • Summerfest is a senior adult retreat at Caswell from August 13-17. We have two more reservations in the conference center. If you are interested in attending, please see Charles Edwards for details. The fun includes entertainment, worship, and food with free afternoons.

Upcoming Events, June 10 edition

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  • No Wednesday night activities this week. Net week, we begin our summer series, The Case for Christ, on Wednesday, June 20th. Bring your own bag dinner at 6:00 p.m., and we will begin our Prayer Meeting at 6:45.
  • Has your family changed? Did you miss our last photo session or need professional family pictures? We need 18-20 families to schedule a photo session, and all families will be provided with a new updated church directory. The sessions held at the church are Friday, July 20 (2 – 9 p.m.) and Saturday, July 21 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Sign up with Donna Bates or let the church office know you are interested in the session.
  • The Grub Club will depart at 11:00 a.m. on June 26th to head to the Seafood Shack. SIgn up at the Welcome Desk.
  • Children’s Day Camp will be July 9 -1 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This camp will be for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. The cost for the week is $75 per child with $150 per family maximum. Please sign up by July 1st. Watch for information on the Elementary Day Camp page.
  • Youth Camp is July 16 – 20 at Garden City Chapel. Early sign-up ends June 10th. The cost for early sign-up is $210 ($185 for another youth from the same family. The normal sign-up period is June 10 – July 8. A deposit of $50 is due at sign-up. All balances are due July 9. Watch the Youth Camp page for registration information.
  • Sports Camp is June 25 – 28. This week is for 4 year olds through 2nd graders and will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 3rd – 6th graders will be July 23 – 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The cost is $20, which includes a camp shirt, snacks, and 4 great days of sports.
  • Destination X Dates: June 30, July 12, July 28, August 11. See Matt or Jeff for more information.
  • Please be in prayer for our New York City Youth Mission Trip from June 16 – June 23.
  • College Parkers will be going to the Dash game on June 22. See Ken Hatchett or Matt Wilson for more details. College Parkers will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 21 and have the Judy Taylor Dancers and a male vocalist. A catered lunch will be prepared by Sylvia Reedy. A donation of $5 will cover the cost of the meal. College Parkers is open to all seniors in the church and community.
  • Summerfest is a senior retreat at Caswell from  August 13 – 17. We have two more reservations in the conference center. If you are interested in attending, please see Charles Edwards for details. The fun includes entertainment, worship, and food, with free afternoons.