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How about that snow in January? Has everyone thawed out?There is a lot of great stuff going on at Brownson!Small Group sign-ups are open. During Lent, we will be doing a study called Living the questions: Measures of an Embodied Faith. Lent is a time when we take stock of our lives in light of the Cross. We hope these six powerful questions will help you grow in your faith journey. To sign-up for a small group just visit www.brownsonchurch.org/registration or call the church office.Lent is the approximately 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday, the day before Easter is celebrated. Traditionally, this season in the life of the church has been seen as a time for preparation and realignment. For well over 1500 years, Christians

have used the season of Lent to seek God’s forgiveness, reorientation, and direction. Like taking a car in for a tune-up, Lent can be an opportunity for us to do some self-assessment and take stock of our lives. As we prepare for the joy of Easter and God’s radical, saving love that can save us from anything – even death — we take time to reflect on what God longs for us in our lives. May this season of Lent be a blessing as we seek to grow more faithful as followers of Christ doing God’s work in the world.My prayer is that this sermon series, Living the Questions throughout Lent will help you grow in your faith and to the One who journeyed to the Cross for us.

On Sunday, January 21, Session met and approved the 2018 Budget and reviewed the 2018 Stewardship Campaign results.The Christian Growth Ministry Team provided a recent assessment and roadmap that included Sunday School, Children’s Ministries, Youth Group, Bible studies and Small Groups. Discussion was held regarding growth opportunities and staffing priorities in this area.In light of the church shooting in Texas, member Jeff Clay presented options for improving Brownson’s security readiness. A task force will be formed to help improve our preparedness.

Session Digest

SUNDAY SERMONSON iTUNES

Grace and Peace,

Did you know you can listen to Sunday sermons

on iTunes if you are traveling and miss church? Look us up in the podcast

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2018 Lenten Small Group Series The hope for the study is that this collec�on of Scripture readings, ideas, ques�ons, and explora-�ve materials will foster meaningful and relevant conversa�on among the BMPC community dur-ing the season of Lent and beyond. May this season of Lent be a blessing as we seek to grow more faithful as followers of Christ doing God’s work in the world. The Curriculum Lent, a season of reflec�on and study, invites us to consider how to faithfully respond to God’s call. Living the Ques�ons: Measures of an Embodied Faith encourages us to give our whole selves to God. The study will explore five essen�al ques�ons that are touchpoints to developing an em-bodied faith, using the metaphor of the body: head, heart, hands, feet, soul. The sixth lesson will focus on how an embodied faith might lead to an authentic life, and an authentic faith community. At the heart of this study is the premise that the life of faith is deepened by self-reflection. Just as the church has looked at ways to make organiza�onal and structural changes to be�er serve God, we as individuals also need to take inventory of our own lives. Living the Ques�ons encourages internal change that comes from self-assessment. One way to foster growth—whether in ins�tu-�ons, groups, or individuals—is to consider self-reflec�ve ques�ons that welcome deeper reflec-tion and study. The process of responding to questions leads us to integrate our lives with the val-ues we hold and helps us to discern where we need to grow and what the next step is on our jour-ney of faith. The ques�ons we will consider to inspire our journey are:

How Am I Growing Closer to God Today? Who Am I Accep�ng in My Life? When Am I Giving of Myself? Where Am I Ge ng Out of My Comfort Zone? What Am I Embracing & What Do I Need to Release? Am I Willing to Live the Ques�ons?

In this season of Lent, may you experience the transforma�ve presence of Christ in a way that will enrich every area of your life.

Deepening Discipleship


Lenten Small Group Series Registra on All Are Welcome Facilitators: Susie Boals & Suellen Nesbit Thursdays—12:00 PM @ Brownson Church Conference Room A

High School Youth Facilitator: Chris Hunt Sundays—10:00 AM @ Youth Suite

Lenten Group 1.0 Facilitator: Cheryl McNeill Wednesdays—6:30 PM @ McNeill Home

JOY (Just Older Youth) Facilitators: Dan & Do�e Benne� Wednesdays - 11:00 AM @ Brownson Church Library

Lenten Group 2.0 Facilitators: Sarah Parrish & Lee Zacha Wednesdays—12:00 PM @ Brownson Church Conference Room B

Singers Small Group Facilitator: KC Holliday Wednesdays—6:00 PM @ Holliday Home

Middle School Youth Facilitator: Charles Harris & Laura Cates Saturdays—11:00 AM @ The Roast Office

Parlor Party Facilitator: Lisa Beck Tuesdays—11:00 AM @ Brownson Parlor

The Seekers Facilitators: Sara James & Gail Hicks Wednesdays—6:30 PM @ Heartwood at Longleaf

Sunday Lenten Group Facilitators: Ed & Ginger Monroe Sundays—10:00 AM @ Brownson Church Library

Theology on Tap Facilitators: Charles Harris, Dan Neller & Gerald Ostlund Wednesdays—5:30 PM @ The Sly Fox

Uncorked Facilitator: Chris�ne Hall Thursdays—5:30 PM @ The Wine Cellar

Wednesday Night Group Facilitator: Ellie Collins Wednesdays—7:00 PM @ Brownson Church Conference Room A

Moms of Young Adults Facilitators: Stacey Ostlund Thursdays—6:30 PM @ Rota�ng Homes

Young Adults 1.0 Facilitator: Rob Pollock Tuesdays—7:00 PM @ Youth Suite

Young Adults 2.0 Facilitator: Brynn Franks Fridays—6:30 PM @ The Ice Cream Parlor

#YoungMoms Facilitator: Jamie Walker Thursdays—9:15 AM @ Brownson Church Conference Room B

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Circle 2 - 2nd Tuesday 10:00 AM Conference Room C

Pat Copley (910) 692-4790 Martha Collier (910) 949-3656

Circle 3 - 2nd Monday 12:00 PM Conference Room C

Suellen Nesbit (910) 725-0227Circle 4 - 1st Thursday 10:15 AM

Conference Room C Kathy McPherson (910) 420-0413Circle 6 - 2nd Monday 10:00 AM

Conference Room A Eleanor Carraher (910) 725-1610

Libby Marsh (910) 692-9247Circle 7 - 3rd Monday 7:00 PM

Conference Room C Cathy Coats Harpster (910) 690-1101

CIRCLE LEADERS:

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Deepening DiscipleshipPWPresbyterian Women

Nuture Faith, Support Mission, Work for Justice & Peace, & Build Community

The Presbyterian Women would like to send out a big thank you to all those who participated in three major events during the month of January.On January 10, a large group of ladies met in Fellowship Hall and spent a productive morning making Linus blankets. John Hage lent a hand as well! Thank you all! Besides the fun we had working together, this workshop resulted in over 30 blankets contributed to the Linus Project and the Moore County Sheriff’s Department. The blankets are given as gifts to children, ages 0-18, who are displaced, traumatized, seriously ill, or needy. Many thanks to all who helped make this missional project a great success, and to those who will make more blankets in the future.We celebrated the Gifts of Women Sunday on January 21. Women from our congregation participated by serving as ushers and greeters, singing in the choir, presenting the Prayer of Thanksgiving, and providing information to the congregation through the Minute for Mission. Our associate pastor, Karen Allen, presented the sermon. We celebrate Gifts of Women Sunday annually to show our appreciation for all the contributions that women make to our church and community.Stay-at-Home Tea invitations were prepared and sent out in January. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the PW Scholarship Fund to support our college and Divinity School students. PW wishes to express its thanks to a generous, anonymous donor who paid for all preparation costs for this event: postage, printing, envelopes and tea. Many thanks to everyone in our congregation for supporting this worthwhile event.In February, our circles will continue their study of Hebrews in Lesson 6, “In Community with the Reality of the Present.” If you aren’t a member of a circle yet, please visit one! Check the list of circles and times for one that suits you. There’s fun to be had and good things to be done. We welcome new members and we would love to welcome you. Blessings,

Linda Bryant


BROWNSONY O U T H

Investing in the Next

Senior High Ski Trip

Ongoing Events:Youth group meets every Sunday from 5:30-7:30 PM and Small Groups are on Sundays at 10:00 AM. Come join the fun and bring a friend!Prayer Partners is an effort to support our college students, where members of the church “partner” with some of our students in college to send them letters, care packages, and words of encouragement and support from Brownson. If you would like to become a Prayer Partner, please contact Rachel Cheney, [email protected].

It seems like school has only just begun, but registration is underway for our 2018-2019 school year and it couldn’t be more exciting! We are filling up quickly and will be expanding our learning center with additional classes next year! If you or anyone you know may be interested in joining our talented and dynamic group of teachers, please contact Jamie Walker 910-246-0014 or email [email protected]

The youth and their families are invited to participate in Brownson’s First Annual Trivia Night on February 2, as we raise money to renovate FellowshipHall! The youth will help run the event and provide some of the evening’s entertainment.The Youth Super Bowl Party is February 4, at 6:30 PM in the Youth Suite. Join us for an evening of sports, food, and games. Please bring a dish to share.Youth Lenten Series Small Groups begin this month. This year the youth will participate in the six-week Lenten series along with the church. Register your youth by going to brownsonchurch.org/registration

Kids Music kicked off on Sunday, January 21 and will continue each Sunday from 4:30-6 PM. Children will enjoy music in various forms, as well as dinner with their friends! Bring your kids, K-5 out to the Education Building on Sundays. If you would like to feed the children one Sunday, sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e45afae2ba7fe3-dinnerFor more information, please contact John Tyson, [email protected].

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Upcoming Events:

This month the High School youth traveled to Beech Mountain for a weekend of skiing and snowboarding. It was a time full of fellowship and fun for everyone who went.

A class for eighth grade students who are interested in learning about the church, deepening their faith, and becoming members of Brownson began on January 21 and will continue through April 22 when the 8 confirmands will join Brownson.

The Global Leaders Program launched in late January. This six-month class is an effort to develop Christian leadership among Brownson’s freshman and sophomore students. Following the six-month class, students and their advisors will travel to Nicaragua for a mission trip.

Confirmation Classes

The Global Leaders Program

Learning Center Registration


Martha’s Friends

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Brownson’s Stephen Ministers joined the current class-in-training for dinner out at the Sly Fox in January. New trainees will be commissioned in worship on February 11.

Stephen Ministers will meet Tuesday, February 20 at 5:30 PM for monthly Continuing Education and Supervision.

Since first forming in 2009, Martha’s Friends (Brownson’s Bereavement Meal Ministry) has provided receptions for 112 funeral and memorial services. Thanks to this dedicated team of volunteers, bereaved members and their families receive gracious hospitality, along with delicious food in a lovely presentation for receptions following services, or if they prefer, for a family gathering at home. What loving concern and caring support this team offers our congregation in times of need. Thanks, Martha’s Friends!

“When I put on my prayer shawl, I feel enfolded in the love of the Brownson congregation.” (Comment from prayer shawl recipient)

Hands of Blessing

Upcoming Special Service on Ash Wednesday, February 14 12 noonWe will welcome our neighborhood for worship and imposition of ashes in a joint worship service with our neighbors from the First Baptist Church of Southern Pines and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The service will be held in the Sanctuary at Brownson.5:30 PMWorship and imposition of ashes will be held in the Brownson Sanctuary. Following the service, a simple supper of soup and sandwiches will be provided by the Brownson Meal Ministry Team.


Reaching Beyond Our Walls

Northern Moore Family Resource Center will be holding the Tweed Building (formerly the NMFRC Building) dedication from 4-6:30 PM on Sunday, February 18.Brownson is scheduled to host Family Promise 2/12 - 2/15. Dinner hosts, evening hosts, and overnight hosts are needed. To sign up, email Susan Bellew: [email protected].

LOCAL

MISSIONSGLOBAL&Meet Delilah! She joined the

Brownson Staff Team in mid-January! She was gifted to them by members of Brownson through World Vision as a Christmas gift. We will receive regular updates about the family she was given to and how she is doing! Alpacas are a great investment in a family’s future! Durable alpaca fiber is prized for its strength and warmth. Each animal produces up to 10 pounds of valuable wool a year, and alpacas live about 20 years. That’s long-term income for farming families in the Andean highlands.For more information, visit their website: https://donate.worldvision.org/give

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A love offering was taken during their concert for the scholarship program at Daystar University, which provided one-year of tuition for a deserving student.If you would like to provide scholarship assistance to Daystar, feel free to send or drop off a check to the church office with checks payable to Daystar University.We look forward to seeing these amazing students again soon!

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Brownson welcomed Afrizo with open arms for another great weekend of fellowship and music the last weekend in January. Six students from the Gospel Choir at Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya stayed with Brownson host families beginning Friday night through Tuesday morning. Brownson was the last stop on their 2018 U.S. tour!Students served the community at the Sandhills Coalition for Human Care and the Boys and Girls Club. They also performed and spent a day at the O’Neal School. The group enjoyed activities like cosmic bowling, games, food and fellowship throughout their weekend in the Sandhills.

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February 2Amy McCrimmonMadi PryJaden Roy

February 3Caroline Acker Emma Krein Jane McPhaulBill Parker

February 4Bill FlanaganKen Laws

February 5Dottie BlackJan FisherJean Martin

February 6Bob HarlingBurt OzmentRob Pollock

February 7Lisa BeckDavis EdensDuane Shelton

February 8Andrew LewisBobby Maynor

February 9Teresa LittleSteve Woodward

February 10Curtis BatsonSarah Ellen Dean

February 11Hank Waters

February 12Angela IveyRoy StuttsClarence Taylor

February 13Jim Hicks Jack KreinKatharine McLeodDon Power Joan Power

February 14Harry CapertonTrent CarterRichard Chatham, Jr.Sandy HemingwayFredanel Morris

February 15Jenny KoballTaylor NorburySandy RigganCorley Walker

February 16Zoe Anne CagleVickie Seifert

February 17Clark Groseth Isabella HaroTim LovinHelen Mitchell

February 18Dick ColegroveChristine HallMary HendricksGeorge Tovey

February 19Walt DowerEllen Jordan Tom ReamsNancy Thompson

February 20Will Herring Ashlee Huntley Hayley Moore

February 21Amy HolmesCarolyn Maynor

February 22 Hunter CagleBill EastmanJack Hildebrand, Jr.Margaret Mattocks

February 23Amanda BassHarriet McCollumLaura Sazama

February 24Rachel CheneySherry Kimbell

February 25Josh FrankenaBen MartinCathy McClellanSue NicholieJim SaundersScottie ScottAbby Smits

February 26Carl BerkPamela Guest Alicia Riggan

February 27Amanda BullockHannah ButkusMartha ButlerJack FieldsRuss GarmanSandra McCrimmon

February 28Llew LewisAlbert Parks

February 29Dot Rainey

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February 1Andy & Joan Mergins

February 2Gene & Mary Stewart Shaffer

February 5E. G. & Susan Good

February 8Dan & Dottie Bennett

February 10Roy & Barbara Ross

February 13Don & Terry Dowd

February 14Scott & Jessica KittrellMichael & Gayle Parker-Walsh

February 15Steve & Wendy Rostan

February 23Billy & Joanna Barber

February 24Wyman & Courtney McGuirtLou & Carole Roth

February 28Jim & Louise Pryor


Dear Brownson Family,I am overwhelmed by the love, kind words, generosity, and kindness that has been shown to me since I announced my new call. Thank you.Thank you for my gifts. I love the beautiful handmade silk stole. It is wonderful, and I will remember Brownson each time I wear it. The prayer shawl is soft, warm and special. This ministry is so special, and I treasure the love and thoughtfulness of this meaningful gift.Brownson has so many wonderful people and such a special heart for caring for one another. It has been my privilege to walk with you, support you, teach you, and love you.Again, thank you for five wonderful years, for your support, and for your faith in me. I know that God will continue to lead and sustain you as you head into the future. Remember, God is with you ALWAYS! Joy & peace, Cathy Mooney

On Sunday, January 7, ten new Elders who completed their training and attended the annual Elder Retreat were ordained by the Congregation. The Class of 2020 Elders are: Aziz Ahmad, Ellie Collins, Anna Grace Black, Caroline Eddy, Julie Haro, Will Herring, Gerald Ostlund, Rob Pollock, Missy Quis and Charlie Taylor.Following their ordination, Elders provided a laying on of hands and welcomed them to the Session.

Are you looking for a way to give back to Brownson? The CD Ministry is looking for new volunteers to help prepare Sunday service recordings for our homebound members. Step-by-step training will be provided and it takes about 1 hour per week of your time! If interested, please contact Jane Maynard, [email protected] or by calling the church office: 910-692-6252.

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A Thank You

Note from

Nell Winnie:

I would like to express my gratitude

to family, friends, the Brownson Learning Center, Brownson staff

and members of all ages who sent cards celebrating my 100th birthday. The number of cards exceeded my 100 years and I appreciate your help in celebrating

with me.

Sincerely,

Nell Winnie

Christine Hall will be serving on the staff team as the Interim Coordinator for Christian Education. She will be in the office part-time to help bridge the gap and keep things moving as a search committee is formed to hire a Faith Formation member of the team. Christine can be reached at [email protected] or by calling the church office: 910-692-6252.Christine is a Brownson Youth Alumni! She and her husband Callip have two daughters, Ella & Mary Winborne.

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