Volume 39
Denbigh Presbyterian Church
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June 27, 2011
Our Church Staff
Pastor
The Reverend Deborah Dail
Director of Children’s/Youth
Ministries
Liz Marshall
Director of Music Ministries
Kelly Samarzea
Administrative Assistant
Wanda Hale
Sexton Team
Mark, June, Lauren and Nick Tessarolo
Pre-Kindergarten Director
Maggie Vincelette
Inside this issue:
Worship on the Lawn
Worship/Kitchen Renovations
Adult SS/Bible Study/ Ann.
Outreach
Fellowship
VBS
Children’s Ministry
Pre-Kindergarten/Finances
Congregational Care
Birthdays/Thank you/Baptism
Summer Missionaries
Issue 5
May 23, 2011
On Sunday, June 26, we will gather to worship God and join in
fellowship on the side yard of the church. Bring a lawn chair or
blankets to sit on. Bug spray is also recommended! Right after
the worship service we will eat lunch together. Each family or
individual is asked to bring a main dish and a side dish (e.g.,
salad, vegetable, dessert, etc.) Drinks and all paper products will
be provided. We will not have Sunday School on June 26.
Please come directly to the outside service. Also, in the case of
inclement weather, we will worship in the sanctuary and have
our meal in the Fellowship Room. Bring a friend! It will be
fun!
The school year is quickly coming to an end. Beginning June 20
1
the “PeacentheStreets” organization will once again be deliver-
2 ing lunches to Paul’s Mobile Home Estates and once again
3 Brenda Lamb will be in charge of serving the meals. The past
several years DPC volunteers have faithfully helped serve lunch.
4-7
The Outreach Committee has discussed the question of how best
8 to use volunteer time at Paul’s. Brenda and other parents at Paul’s
9 have suggested that we be more actively involved with the kids.
Last year Shirlie Anson brought art materials and worked with
10
some kids, Deborah Dail brought coloring books and music from
11 Bible School and Austin Dail tossed a football and read with some
12 kids. These kinds of simple but planned activities would encour-
age the kids and would give us a chance to know them better.
13
More information will follow, but for now think of how you
14 could share some talent and your presence with these chil-
dren.
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Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Please join us in celebrating the Lord’s Supper on Sunday, June 5,
2011. Please prayerfully prepare for the celebration of the Lord’s
Supper.

Church Record Active Membership (381)

Attendance 05/01 05/08 05/14 05/22

Worship 121 150 111 119
Nurseries 3 5 6 3
Sunday School 23 42 17 25

Kitchen Update
Our Kitchen Team has been hard at work making plans to improve our kitchen so that we may
better serve our congregation and community. As we reported in the previous Digests, the Ses-
sion has authorized the Kitchen Team to move forward with renovations to the kitchen, utiliz-
ing the money in the Kitchen Fund. Currently we have $20,197.68 in the Kitchen Fund.
Below is an update on what is planned/accomplished, the costs (to date) and an expected time-
line.

1. The electrical work is complete and we have one more inspection. Total cost: $3,243
(Because of some necessary modification and additions, the final cost of $3,243 is $818
higher than originally anticipated.)
2. The range/oven and convection oven have been delivered and installed. Groups are
already using these new appliances and enjoying them.
3. The sink has been delivered and is being stored until the plumber comes.
4. New flooring has been put down in most of the kitchen.
5. The new cabinets were installed in early May. A cabinet for our island with butcher
block is being built.
6 The plumbing and sink installation is scheduled for early June.
7. The existing closet will be expanded.
8. The kitchen will painted. Painting will take place in June.
9. At this point we have spent $3,243 for electrical work, $720.00 for light fixtures and
$9,987.00 to Crest for the range/oven, convection oven, sink and delivery expenses.
10. Thank you for your generous gifts of $20,197.68 to date.
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Adult Sunday School

The Adult I Bible study for the summer quarter begins June 5 at 9:15 AM in the conference
room. Lessons are based on the Uniform Series which is shared around the world in Christian
education. This quarter, which will conclude on August 28, includes studies in the Old Testa-
ment books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth with a focus on our relationship with God as a commu-
nity of faith. Join in for a study of what it means to live out the love of God in community.

Summer Bible Study

In July, Van Rhodes will be leading a Monday night Bible study on the Letter to the He-
brews. This will be a six-week study, beginning on July 11 and ending on August 15. Time
will be 6:30-8:30 PM at the church in the Fellowship Hall.
In studying Hebrews, we also will delve into the parts of Exodus and Leviticus dealing with
the original Tabernacle, priestly office and sacrifices that God instructed Moses to institute.
This will aid us in understanding what the writer of Hebrews is illustrating: first, that those
precepts pointed directly toward Christ Jesus; second, that they were temporary, inferior to,
and superseded by Jesus’ perfect sacrifice.

Book of Order– Amendment 10-A

Amendment 10-A to the PCUSA Book of Order pertaining to ordination standards has passed
and will become effective July 10, 2011. Information about this change can be found on the
round table in the Narthex.

HELP US FIND THESE CHARTER MEMBERS

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Barber, William Creighton, Lucille M. Creighton, Edna Creighton,
Diane Creighton, Donna Creighton, W. E. Creighton Jr., Annalee and Red Davis, Harry
Engle, Gloria Engle, Betty Graham, Linda Grinels, Harvey Hensley, Doris and Bill
Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lester, Ronald Morris, Peggy Morris, Richard Osborne, Con-
stance Osborne, Mrs. Percy Pharr, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Phillips, Floyd Pond, Rebecca Pond,
Della Shingler, Janice Shingler, Benjamin Smith, Constance Smith, Woodrow W. Smith
Jr., Christine Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sorenson, Mr. and Mrs. Jim West, Mrs. Ruby
Williams, Thomas Wilkerson, W.V. Eken, Deborah Eken, William T. Eken II, Vi Eken,
Genevieve Styne, Karl F. Styne, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wornom*
Any information about these charter members or
surviving family members will be helpful.
Contact the church office or Mary Lee Dunn, at artfullydunn@cox.net
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In April, we began volunteering at the new Food Bank location at 2401 Aluminum
Drive in Hampton. It is on the corner of Aberdeen and Aluminum Drive in Cope-
land Industrial Park. It is across from Wendy’s. Our College students will volun-
teer on June 25, 2011. The telephone number at the Food Bank will remain the
same: 757-596-7188.

S.H.A.R.E.
June 2011 S.H.A.R.E. order can be placed the week of
June 6-10, 2011. The order will be placed on Monday,
June 13 at 10:00 AM and will be distributed in the Narthex
area of Denbigh Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 25
from 7:00-7:30 AM. All orders must be picked up by 7:30
AM. Volunteers cannot be held responsible for orders
which are not picked up.

If we bring just one food item

every Sunday. . .
Some suggestions for DUCO’s pantry:

• Meat • Peanutbutter
• Fruit • Jelly/Jam
• Cereal • Spaghetti sauce
Save-the-Date for this Hole-in-One Event! • Pasta • Potatoes
• Beans • Canned meals (stew,
It is never too early to mark your calendars for ravioli, etc.)
an opportunity for camaraderie and relaxation • Rice • Dry milk (individual
combined with helping others in our community. pkgs.)
Our gracious host, ELKS Lodge #315, has an-
nounced the date for its Fifth Annual Charity • Jello • Baby food and formula
Golf Tournament to benefit the mission of Den- Food items should be
bigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO).
canned/boxed/non-perishable
Plan to join us at the Hamptons Golf Course
on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM
(Elks contact # 757-877-0171; more info to fol- . . . the shelves would
low.) Hope to see you on the Green! never be bare.
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LINK of Hampton Roads is in need of furniture for its Veterans Transitional Housing
Program. Below you will find the list of needed items. If you can supply any of these items,
please contact Lynne via e-mail, lynne.finding@yahoo.com. Thank you for your continued
support of LINK of Hampton Roads' continual efforts to assist those most in need.
In August 2010 LINK of Hampton Roads Inc., entered a contract to "house," for up to
six months, in Transitional Housing, homeless veterans who have multiple issues. Their is-
sues can range from simple medication management to surgery to learning how to care for
themselves in a home environment. We have two homes on the peninsula which are "house
managed" through 24-hour coverage. So far we have housed and placed into housing or per-
manent supportive housing some of the veterans who have been through the program.
These men are men who have served our country in Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq or
other tours of duty, some in covert operations.
We are very proud and honored to be assisting and working with the Veterans Admini-
stration in helping those men who protected our country and who now need help and protec-
tion from the elements and other challenges they face with multiple ailments, the most preva-
lent being Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, from the experiences suffered while on military
duty.

Veterans Transitional Housing Program

2 vehicles, 2 outdoor tables with chairs, 1 gas grill, 4 couches, 6 twin beds, 14 sets of twin
sheets, 14 blankets, 14 pillows, 2 full sets of dishes (serving of 8), 4 doormats, 14 bath tow-
els, 14 hand towels, 2 bath mats, 4 bathroom rugs, 2 sets of spatulas, 2 large serving dishes,
10 large plastic storage containers, 3 TVs, 3 combination radio and CD players, 9 bedroom
dressers, 3 TV tables, 6 end tables, 3 coffee tables, 6 lamps (for the end tables), small photo-
graph frame (5x7 or smaller), 2 irons and ironing boards, 4 decks of playing cards, 2 Scrabble
games, 2 Monopoly games, 2 Wii games, DVDs suitable for men, 11 fishing rods and equip-
ment, 5 men’s bikes, 2 sets of horseshoes, 2 soccer balls, 2 bocce balls and any and all types
of outdoor games.

PORT Homeless Ministry

For the 2011-2012 season the PORT Homeless emergency shelter program has been extended
an additional 4 weeks. The shelter program will begin October 26, 2011 and end on April
11, 2012. The change will give the guests an additional one week at the beginning and three
additional weeks at the end of the program. Denbigh Presbyterian Church will be a host loca-
tion twice as we were for several years in the past. Our first week will be December 28, 2011
through January 4, 2012. The second week will once again be the last week as has been tra-
ditional for Denbigh Presbyterian, this will be April 4-11, 2012. Thank you in advance for all
of your hard work, the long hours and all of the support you give for this program.
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Are you interested in going on the next Haiti Mission Trip?

♦ The trip will be January 2012 (at this time, probably January 9)
♦ You must be 18 years or older
♦ You must commit to assisting with at least 2 fundraisers
♦ You must commit to being on the team by June 30, 2011
♦ Church members will have first priority
♦ Church members are asked to contribute 40% of total trip cost
♦ Non church members are asked to contribute 60% of total trip cost

The approximate costs for the trip are listed below:

Inoculations $450.00
Flight $790.00
In country flight and transportation $150.00
Hotel $ 40.00
Lodging and one meal per day $300.00
Other food $ 50.00
Approximately $1,780.00
Bruce and Deb have asked the church to increase the frequency of mission trips from every
24 months to every 18 months. We are allowed to send a maximum of 10 people (12 if everyone is
really friendly). 10 individuals adds up to $18,000, creating a real challenge to our fund raising
abilities (even with Sandi Murawski leading the charge).
Currently, we have about $10,000 in the kitty that we’ve raised thus far, with only 7 months
to go. Thus, we are asking for mission participants to step up and help defray part of the trip costs.
The guidelines are 40% for church members and 60% for non-church members, but it will really
depend upon a) how many individuals wish to go and b) how much is in the kitty from fundrais-
ers.
With regard to the participants’ portion of the costs, this can be done by funds out of
pocket, and/or by finding a sponsor or sponsors in or out of the church, and/or by work projects
requested by church members**
Those who feel a calling from our Lord to participate in this work are asked to let us know
by June 30 (contact John Fleming, Van Rhodes, Sandi Murawski, or Rev. Deborah Dail). Also,
let us know whether you can assist with the costs or will need extra assistance in coming up with
the 40%.
Note: If you cannot go but would like to assist or sponsor a mission participant, there
are ways that you can help!
1) You can volunteer to pay all or a portion of the individual responsibility for a participant.
**2) You can offer up a home project that needs doing – painting a barn, doing some yard work,
etc. - payment for which you would then offer to the church on behalf of the individual who com-
pleted that project for you.
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HOME RENOVATION PROGRESS REPORT – MAY 15, 2011

God still is at work through his servants in the home renovation. With their skilled
hands, patience and dedication great strides are being made for the family.
Since the last report much has been concluded. All interior doors are now in place
(though some temporarily) to provide the home occupants with privacy. These will be perma-
nently mounted as each room is finished.
The six remaining windows given by Custom Vinyl Products have been installed as
well as the two exterior doors. These have all been caulked and a finish coat of paint applied
to the doors. It took a great effort but the aluminum siding was removed and recycled. New
vinyl siding took its place. The siding removal and subsequent new siding addition took days!
Not an easy job for a bunch of rookies! Alside Supply Center and Wayne Harbin Builders
donated the siding. Some of the vinyl trim was given by Sturdevant Construction.
The steps to the rear door were in a poor, unsafe condition so they were reinforced and
raised by several inches to make for a safer entry. They no longer are slanted and wiggle!
Pressure washing of them comes later.
Work is now underway on the interior. One bathroom was stripped down to the studs.
New paneling was installed along with wood trim, cabinet with tiled counter top, sink, two
handle faucet, shelves and a mini-closet. The walls and ceiling are now prepared for paint -
thanks to Sherwin-Williams of Denbigh for more paint! Earlier in the effort the subfloor was
ripped out and replaced to prepare for the new flooring to come.
One of the three bedrooms is nearing completion. A closet having a bifold door has
been framed in. All old paneling was removed from the walls and some insulation replaced in
the outside wall. New paneling was then put up along with the wood trim. The room will be
painted by the end of next week and the flooring will be laid late in the project.
In the rest of the home most of the wood paneling will be taken down and new paneling
put in its place with insulation added in the exterior walls where necessary. Wood trim goes in
throughout to supply the finishing touch to the walls. Flooring throughout the entire unit will
finish up the inside. Last of all will be the replacement of the underpinning and badly deterio-
rated wood deck.
The workers to date are Jay Dunn, Bev Daniels, Franz Thiessen, Fred O’Keeffe,
Bob Murphy, Brenda Lamb, Christopher Garcia, Crystal Sweigart, James Emerson,
Keith Pennell, Jan Spruill, Blair Gloss, Alexander Kravets, John Mayes and Danny Hunt.
If you would like to join in the fun please contact Keith Pennell at 877-3119. The team
also welcomes monetary donations to the cause. They may be designated to Home Reno-
vation.
The last point to address is money spent. The expenditures as of May 17 total $1674.
These funds came from fund raising as a result of the Denbigh Doers, the dessert auction and
the furniture only sale. Donations of members and friends of DPC and the Outreach Commit-
tee budget also added to the amount.
Keith Pennell, Coordinator of Home Renovation
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Saturday, July 23: Volunteer for Food Bank

If you have any ideas for a gathering for our group, or would like to host something, please
contact Randi Green at 877-3523 or davenrand@cox.net.

• June 5, 11:45 AM – Host Graduates’ Recep-

Adopt-a-Spot
Thanks to our Prime Timers Jay Dunn,
Lillie Gagliardi, Gay Goble, Carol
Mikanowicz, Elaine Minch, Ray
Minch, Jim Robinson and Rita Ste-
vens for volunteering on May 21.
They picked up litter on our church
property and on both sides of Denbigh
Boulevard up to St. Jerome’s Catholic
Church.
tion. Sign up to provide food on May 29
• June 7 – 32 Prime Timers will enjoy a boat
ride to Tangier Island and lunch at Hilda
Crockett’s Chesapeake House on the island
• In September- Annual Picnic
• In October – Work at Fall Festival and Trunk
or Treat
• In November – Collect socks for PORT
• In December – Spirit of Norfolk dinner
cruise

Denbigh Presbyterian Women,

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for honoring us for the
“Life Time Membership Award for 2011.” We want to thank you from the bottom
of our hearts. We were both very touched and humbled by the presentation given in
our honor.
Blessings, Debbie Ames & Connie Hunt

Thank you one and all for your presence on

May 2, when the WOC and MOC shared an
evening of delicious food and generous giving
from the heart. Hopefully it will bless the lives of
our sisters and brothers in Haiti and the Robin-
sons as they continue their mission for the Lord.
Your attendance was greatly appreciated.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Vacation Bible School

July 18 - July 22
6PM-9PM
5:45 pick up a bag dinner and eat with your family
July 24 Closing Ceremony during worship service
Followed by a family picnic
Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks are provided
Please bring a side dish to share.

Registration will begin soon. Please see the bulletin board to pick up a Registration Form
and Volunteer Form!

Dates to put on your calendar:

July 10: 9:00 AM - VBS training in the Fellowship Room.

Refreshments will be provided

Everyone that signs up to volunteer needs to come to this meeting please!

July 16: Noon - VBS set up

July 18: All volunteers, please plan to be here by 5:30 PM

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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Join us at 9:15 AM for FUN and FELLOWSHIP while learning about our FAITH!
What’s going on in Sunday School?
Our Sunday School class is on a Bible Quest – looking at various
stories of the Bible and seeing how the scriptures read apply
to our lives today.
Children/Youth of all ages are welcome!

Faith Weaver Friends

Thank you to all the volunteers that made Faith Weaver Friends possible for the children on
Wednesday nights! I truly appreciate all that you have done. I look forward to our fall session.
If you would like to help out, please let me know. Keep your eyes out for more information on
our Faith Weaver Friends program that will start back up in September.
Liz Marshall

It’s time to register!!!

Go to the website below and the team page for The John Knox Knights should be displayed.
From there, you can sign up to participate in Relay for Life which is being held at CNU’s PO-
MOCO Stadium on Friday, June 3, 2011. The cost for registration is $10.00 and includes a
Relay t-shirt.
If you would rather register in person, please contact Lisa Canaday.
WEBSITE:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TRteam_id=921639&pg=team&fr_id=33505

Relay For Life

Mark your calendar and join DPC youth at POMOCO Stadium at CNU
Friday, June 3, 2011
Youth will be selling luminaries for The American Cancer Society during the
month of May. Suggested donation is $10.00. Purchase your luminary in
honor/memory of loved ones. Each luminary will be placed along the track at
POMOCO Stadium during the Relay for Life. Thank you for your support.
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Denbigh Presbyterian Pre-

Pre-Kindergarten

It’s that time of year again! Time to pack away the school sup-
plies, say goodbye to our preschool friends, and get ready to spend the
summer relaxing and rejuvenating. But before we say hello to summer, I’d
like to tell you about some of the exciting things that happened at school
this month.
We had our last chapel and music programs on May 10 and 11. Our
families donated over 60 items for the food closet, and we recognized our
parent volunteers with a reception after chapel. The 4 year olds cele-
brated Tropical Day, the 3 year olds had Farm Day and Bubble Day, and
the 2 ½ year olds went on a Teddy Bear Picnic! Many of our students have
summer birthdays, so we had lots of family visitors and birthday celebra-
tions. Our end of year picnic will be held on May 26, complete with face
painting done by some of our teachers and a train ride from Big Top Enter-
tainment. The school year may be winding down, but we are busy learn-
ing and having fun right up until the last moment!
Sadly we are saying goodbye to two of our staff members. Mrs. Bar-
tholomew will be moving to Kansas, and Mrs. Bouslough will be moving to
Florida at the end of school. They have been great additions to our staff,
and we will really miss them. Please join us in wishing them well.
I’d like to say thank you to everyone at Denbigh Presbyterian Church
for making me feel welcome and for helping me to have a successful first
year at DPPK. I know next year will be even better!
Maggie Vincelette
Director, DPPK

CHURCH BUDGET
Actual Year to Date April 30, 2011
Total Income $ 101,461.03
Kitchen Building Fund Status Total Expenses $ 94,302.43
May 22, 2011 Net Difference $ 7,158.60
$20,197.68
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Our Members and Friends

Becky Powell Our Military
Joan Kiser Tom Joyce Bruce Baffer Jill Miley
Rhett Hickman
Robert Depp Caroline Joyce Alisha Quinn
Myrna Bickhart
David and LuAnn Jusino Todd Hall Lee Holfert John Quinn
Jerry Helms
Jennifer Lambert David Baird Pam Randall
Chuck and Amelia Britt’s daughter-in-law
Dick Gray Jonathan Dan David
Carl and Lillie Gagliardi Graebener Barnhart Burroughs
Jeanne Kent Kelly Keene Pete Marshall James O’Suna
Chuck and Amelia Britt David Powers
Guy Quesenberry Our Deployed Military
Michelle Ramdeholl’s mother and brother
Chris Rupp Mark Manoso Joel Silva
Pat Horton
Jacob Lindsay Ricardo Marquez
Robert Brown Michael Shea Daniel Troyer Terri Minch Osner
Kathy Baldwin’s father Daniel Jones (Grandson of Bill & Dee Jones)
Kelly Samarzea’s father Jeff and Jennifer Hale Williams Rob Phelps
Leslie Maloney Jacob Mayes (grandson of John and Betty Mayes)

Stephanie Billings (Pre-K Teacher) Our Seminary Student

Rusty Norton is a Master of Divinity student at the
John Leland Center for Theological Studies.

Our Missionaries in Haiti

Bruce and Deb Robinson
We express our sympathies to the follow-
ing families. May God bring comfort and Serving in the Kirk
hope to all who grieve.
Peace Corps McCullough
• Sarah Rogers and the entire family
on the death of Sarah’s mother,
Virginia Chapman.
• Don and Charlotte Eason on the
death of Don’s brother Fred.
• Becky Powell and the entire family
on the death of Lacy.
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Thank you for your prayers and the many thoughtful

sympathy cards that we have received after the death
of my mother, Virginia Chapman. The congregation's
kindness and sympathy is greatly appreciated during
this difficult time of loss and mourning. It is a blessing
1 LouDean Mayes to be part of such a caring church family.
3 Caitlin Jones Sincerely,
3 Adrianna Bishop
A6 Bev & Joanna Daniels
Sarah Rogers
6 David Baird
Dear Friends,
6 Warren Joyce
7 Mackenzie Baird Thank you so much for your support, prayers and
A8 Owen & Kristi Spivey cards on the death of Don's brother Fred. He lived a
A8 Bill & Dee Jones long, full and adventuresome life. We were fortunate
8 Brandon Jones to be able to celebrate his 91st birthday with him the
A8 Dan & Deborah Dail day before he passed away. Our church family
8 Doug Spruill means so much to us! You are always there when we
A8 Jim & Eleanor Robinson need you. Thank you again for your support.
9 Wylie Pennell Crane
10 Owen Spivey Don and Charlotte Eason
12 Greg Black
13 Claire Tuftie
15 Mason Murawski
A15 Henry & Gloria Schwarting
16 Kay Gray
18 Amanda Banner
A20 Whit & LouDean Mayes
21 Irene Hoopes
22 Christine Ragsdale
23 Kelly Samarzea
23 Ann Pharr
24 Jacob Holt
24 Carter Pennell
A24 Pete & Beth Manoso
25 Earl Lassiter
25 Michael Canaday
Isaiah Jaidyn McGowan
27 Sarah Rogers
27 Debbie Vigilante Baptized
28 Van Rhodes May 15, 2011
A28 John & Gail McLeod Son of Karen McGowan
29 Barbara Keesee
Grandson of Brenda McGowan
30 Al Hannum
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Summer Missionaries
Twenty-two-year-old church member Mason Murawski is preparing for mission work in the
Dominican Republic at the end of June of this year. He will be traveling to the island with a
team of medical doctors, civil engineers and evangelists through an outreach organization
known as Hope International Missions (HIM) partnering with Lighthouse Worship Center
in Gloucester, Virginia. The team of teenagers and adults will be working with those in need of
medical attention, onsite construction assistance, and members will be given the chance to
evangelize through multicultural communication such as art, and music. The mission work will
take place from June 21-29, 2011. Amidst working odd-jobs and meeting with business and
gallery owners about his artwork, Mason is attempting to learn enough Spanish to communi-
cate effectively on his missions, along with fundraising for the cause. If you would like to
sponsor Murawski and the HIM team effort to spread the love of Christ in the Dominican Re-
public, please contact him at masonthemoose@gmail.com, or speak to him directly.
Checks can be made out to Lighthouse Worship Center with the memo labeled as "Dom.
Rep. Mission 2011/Mason Murawski". Know that no matter how you are able to help or feel
called to involvement in this ministry, prayer is much needed for those both sharing and receiv-
ing within the mission field.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love,
in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Kester McCullough is getting ready to visit Haiti this summer for a two month engineer-
ing/missions internship with church-sponsored missionary Bruce Robinson. This will be his
third time visiting Haiti for an extended period of time to do rural development and evangelism
for the people of North West Haiti. Kester will be travelling through CrossWorld, an interna-
tional mission sending organization that Bruce Robinson is part of. In the past, Kester has had
the opportunity to work on many rural development projects, including fresh water pipe sys-
tems, irrigation and canal construction, dam design/planning, school construction, road con-
struction, and the rehabilitation of many previously unusable areas of farm land. Through the
past years visiting Haiti, Kester has been able to form real relationships with Haitians and has
been able to witness the deep transformation that God can bring about through these projects.
He has also been able to learn extensively about engineering and take the skills he is obtaining
in school and apply them to the real world. He has also had a great opportunity to learn about
evangelism in a cross-cultural context and grow in both openness and curiosity for other cul-
tures and peoples. Kester plans on pursuing long-term over-seas mission work after graduation,
and this experience in Haiti has been an invaluable blessing. Kester is seeking support from the
church, both prayerfully and financially. If you wish to receive periodic updates from Kester
during this mission trip, feel free to email him at Kmccy011@odu.edu. Also, if you feel led to
support the mission trip financially, please make your checks payable to Denbigh Presbyterian
Church and note in the memo line “Cross World—Kester McCullough.”