First Presbyterian Church

Wadesboro, NC

July/August 2015

Remembering Jeanne Register Price

Jeanne Price was truly a special person and everyone was
very fond of her. She loved Ryder so much and she enjoyed seeing him sing with our Cherub choir. I remember one
time that she had such a good laugh when Ryder was sort of
hiding out in the back when the children were singing for our
Shrove Tuesday program. When we were ready to sing, I
noticed that he wasn't in the group so I turned around and
said "Ryder, where are you?" She said that he was back
there and since he was found out, he HAD to come up with
the choir!
We will miss Jeanne's good humor, kindness and the many
ways that she made life better for so many people.
Janice Chandler

It has been an honor to come to

know Jeanne more inclusively thru
our work on the session and our
Mission Trip to New Orleans in
2010. She was a tireless worker
and showed her love for the Church
and people daily. From organizing
meals for session meetings, keeping minutes, planning events and
helping all committees......she was
always there. From the long drive,
sleeping on the floor of the gym,
packing lunches, working on the job
sites sharing our faith and not to
mention the great seafood.....New
Orleans Mission Trip was important
to both of us for what could give.
Jeanne will always be in our hearts
and minds!
Pam Vernon

Jeanne was beautiful, smart, talented and a true asset to our

church and community. She gave
unselfishly of her time and talents, which were unparalleled as
far as her computer skills, decorating, and cooking. Her food
was not only delicious, but
served in the most beautiful
bowls made by her loving husband, James. Our thoughts,
prayers and love go out to her
family. Jeanne will truly be
missed.
Emmett & Emily Patterson

First Presbyterian Church

Wadesboro, NC

July/August 2015

In Remembrance of Jeanne Register Price

A capable wife who can find?
John and his wife Kay all lived on
She is far more precious than jewels, that circle. Sarah Alices mother Margaret Keith, lived nearby on Breslin,
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is
overlooking her tribe. It was a
vain,
Presbyterian neighborhood, and I
but a woman who fears the
love living there. Jeanne and I beLord is to be praised.
came neighbors again when she
Proverbs 31: 10, 30.
married James Price and moved to
Morven Road, a few houses around
How do I describe the special wom- the corner from Ashe and me on
an that was Jeanne Price? Kind,
Leak Avenue.
gentle, caring, beautiful in looks and I later got to know Jeanne a little betin spirit, elegant in stature; these are ter through mutual friends Anne Pigg
just a few adjectives that I can use,
and Betsy Watts. Jeanne taught
but there are so many others I could school with these women who beemploy. She was intelligent,
came good friends as well as collearned, well-read, an excellent edu- leagues. Ashe and I, Candy and Nat
cator who cared deeply for students. White and Mike and Leigh Wagner
She was a loving wife, mother and
enjoyed sharing good times with
grandmother. She was a beloved
them at the beach during annual
and trusted friend. She was a good, trips to SOS.
decent, Christian woman who quietly Jeanne and James joined our Sunwent about living out her faith.
day School class, where Jeanne was
For many years, Jeanne sat in the
the youngest member. I was always
pew in front of me, with husband
impressed with her intelligence and
James and grandson Ryder. This
knowledge. Jeanne was by nature
vision of her will be forever etched in quiet and unassuming, but when she
my brain: her full head of beautiful
spoke her comments were thoughtful
dark brown hair with auburn highand salient. She could also be quite
lights (I freely admit I envied that
witty; one Sunday last summer Foyle
hair!), her elegant image often
Hightower came to Sunday School
dressed in red, her erect posture and dressed in a blue seersucker suit
calm poise. Yet these are only a few and bow tie. Jeanne looked at him
of my memories of her. I knew
and said, Foyle, you look just like
Jeanne as a church member, but
Atticus Finch! As her health dealso in other contexts. For many
clined over the last few years, we
years we lived on Breslin Street just were always delighted to see her on
off East Wade. Everyone in the
the Sundays she was able to come,
neighborhood walked the circle that and on those when she couldnt atran by Jeannes house; she had
tend, we always wanted an update
beautiful roses and two huge Geron her condition, hopeful that the
man Shepherd dogs, and I can still news would be good. I cant think of
picture her there watering her roses any Sunday in the past two years
and smiling as I passed. This was
when our class did not pray for
the Register familys neighborhood. Jeanne during our prayer concerns.
Jeanne, cousin Sarah Alice, brother

During the years of our churchs food

pantry, Jeanne and James were present at nearly every monthly distribution. She treated every customer
there with dignity, respect, and a gracious smile as they came through
her station. Jeanne had an ability to
relate to people, food recipients, students, parents, church members, as
if they were all treasured acquaintances and welcomed friends. She
made everyone she encountered
feel genuinely cared for and valued.
Her gifts were a natural fit for the
member care committee of Session.
Jeanne was so committed to her
work as an elder that she agreed to
serve two consecutive terms, and
served as Clerk as well. The quality
of her Session minutes was exemplary and reflected her intelligence
and ability to communicate effectively.
God calls us to live in community
with one another in the Church.
Jeanne Register Price was a valued
and beloved member of the community of First Presbyterian Church in
Wadesboro from the time of her
birth; she was grafted into its fellowship at her baptism, and as that
Church, we now celebrate her life at
its end. Hebrew 12:1 tells us that
we are surrounded by so great a
cloud of witnesses referring to
those who have gone before us in
the faith. Jeanne has now joined
that great cloud of witnesses; she
has gone from this earth into the
arms of a loving God and awaits our
joining her there. Let us all say together Thanks be to God for the life
of Jeanne Register Price.
Kaye Ratliff

First Presbyterian Church

Wadesboro, NC

July/August 2015

Jeanne Price was an example of what God wants our lives to be. Her
love for others was shown in so many ways, but I wanted to share this
memory with all of you. Some of you have heard this story previously.
Around the time Morgan passed away in 2013, Jeanne had been so
sick and had been through so much relating to her health. She spent
many of her days receiving medical care. Jeanne was always thinking
of others, however. One day when we were talking she told me that
she would go through everything that she had gone through again if
Morgan could only have lived. What a selfless way to express to a
grieving grandmother her love for Morgan, touching my heart in a way
that I will never forget.
Bonnie Morgan

Whether sitting through a long Session meeting, riding hours in a

cramped van on a Mission trip or after a day of hard work on a
Mission trip work site, Jeanne never had a complaint or cross
word. She was a genuinely sweet and caring person.
Jeanne was a friend and much loved member of this church family.
We miss her.
Calvin & Sandra Catoe

Here is Rev. Dumford's prayer shared during the Sunday, June

21 worship service and the beautiful flowers placed at the front
in memory of Jeanne Price.
O God, You have called us to be a people of prayerto continue the ministry of love and compassion handed on to us by Jesus Christ Himself. We pray for James Price and his Family, Ryder and all those who have lost a wife, mother and grandmother.
For our church who has seen a friend, colleague, Elder, and
teacher pass into the hands of God and the company of our
Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Through the life-giving power of
Your Holy Spirit, make Your sustaining presence and grace
known to all of us who turn to you so that we, too, may know
Your love and live.
We pray for all of us who are mourning the death of Jeanne
Price. Comfort us in the knowledge that Jesus has won a victory
over death, so that everyone who dies in Christ may have eternal life.
Keep us from fearing death, but at times of doubt, help us put
our faith in Jesus. Help us to live as Easter people who face
death in the certain hope of resurrection. Remind us and comfort us every day with your promise that we will be raised up together with all who have died in the faith and love of Christ.
Amen.

First Presbyterian Church

Wadesboro, NC

July/August 2015

Vacation Bible School 2015

Vacation Bible School was a
huge success! We had around
23 children participate. Each
night the children flew to a different country of the world to learn
about differing cultures and ways
of learning about Gods work in
the world. Those countries included Pakistan, Guatemala,
Malawi, Peru, and the Philippines. A special thank you to
Elizabeth Goins for creating and
directing Bible School along with
her mother, Margaret Goins, sister, Carolina Goins, and Joseph
Rizzo. Also, thank you to everyone who helped and volunteered
in the many ways to make it successful including: Anne & Luke
Hyatt, Joe Keith, Pam Vernon,

Nikki & Tony Phillips, Janice

Chandler, Leigh Hildreth, Frank
& Ginger Trexler, Vera & Glenn
Trexler, Bonnie Morgan, Brenda
Morgan, Alex McLeod, Kathryn
Emory, Alice Grimes, Sarah Alice & Tim Harris, Kaye & Ashe
Ratliff, Ashley Haynes, Gretchen
& Bryan Trexler, Amanda Gunter
and Rev Carl Dumford. Im
grateful for FPC letting me be
the director. I love doing it and
love each child! Elizabeth Goins
(More photos on next page)
Sunday School will continue during the summer with summer
hours during July and August
starting at 9:45 a.m. and church
service is at 10:30 a.m.

Koinonia Kids
Famous peoples lives are hot topics.
The evening news, popular magazine
articles and of course the social media
news feed buzz with the latest information! However, some stories come to
us between the pages of a biography.

Thank You, Moses

Written by Charlotte Lundy
& Illustrated by Margaret Ray James
Inspired by the Biblical story of Moses,
Brad learns to have the determination
to get his science fair project completed in time. You will need to read the
book to find out how Moses helped.

During our July meetings well catch a

glimpse of childhood from some of our
famous Americans. Join us as we discover the young Betsy Ross, Lou Gehrig, Helen Keller and Albert Einstein.
Prepare for wonder and amazement
like the song & talking bout faith!
Activities will include games, an All
Hands on Deck project, and of course,
snack!
See you on the rug!
Mrs, Babbs!

Scripture: Dont let anyone look down

on you because you are young.
(1Timothy 4:12)
Theme: I can teach others about God.
July 8: Betsy Ross: Designer of Our
Flag
July 15: Lou Gehrig: One of Baseballs
Greatest
July 22: Helen Keller: From Tragedy to
Triumph
July 29: Albert Einstein: Young Thinker
These biographies are a part of a series
of books, Childhood of Famous Americans.

First Presbyterian Church

Wadesboro, NC

Photos from the commencement

of First Presbyterians Vacation
Bible School, held on Thursday,
June 11, 2015.

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July/August 2015

Memorial Gifts
Memorial Fund

Organ Fund

In Memory of Jeanne Price

In Memory of Jeanne Price

By

By

Diann Cramer Butler

Emmett & Emily Patterson

Ashe & Kaye Ratliff

Calvin & Sandra Catoe

In Memory of Frances Vernon

Glenn & Vera Trexler

By

Lily & Ronald Morgan

Ashe & Kaye Ratliff

Cameron Keith

Organ Fund

Shirley Harward

In Memory of Thomas Wilson

By

There will be a Bridal

Shower on Sunday,
September 13 from
2:30-4:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall, honoring Trisha Keith and
Andrew Glover who are
planning a November
wedding. Please mark
your calendars and plan
to attend.

Emmett & Emily Patterson

Mission News
You can celebrate Independence Day a day
early in Wadesboro, starting at 6:30 pm on Friday, July 3 at the Plank Road Realty parking lot
on the corner of Wade and Washington streets.
The event features Gary Covington and THE
MIXX, a popular local band playing a variety of
music. Activities for kids include beach balls, tie
-dye painting, glow bracelets, and chalk to
draw in the pavement. You will need lawn
chairs or blankets for seating. The evening will
conclude with fireworks at 9:30 pm. Admission
is free. Uptown Wadesboro is sponsoring the
event with support from the Town of Wadesboro and sponsors. Dont forget to bring the kids
and your dancing shoes.
For further information, contact:
Uptown Wadesboro at (704) 695-1644,

uptownwadesboro@windstream.net, or
www.uptownwadesboro.com
Anyone who would like to donate candy or
snacks, the money raised will go to purchase
new books for the childrens library. We would
like to see as many Presbyterians there as
possible!
Preliminary plans are that Crop Walk will be
Sunday, October 18. We hope to have a good
turnout for this so please add it to your calendar.
Mission Fund Distribution will be on Tuesday,
July 7. In the ministers absence, Kaye Ratliff
will be here to assist.
Tim Harris

First Presbyterian Church

Wadesboro, NC

July/August 2015

Flower Calendar
July

July Worship Assistants

Nursery Volunteers
5
12
19
26

Nikki & Tony Phillips

Anne & Luke Hyatt
Peggy & David Trexler
Bob Stowe & Ginger
Trexler

Acolytes/Greeters
5
12
19
26

Dylan Trexler
Katie Haynes
Trent Trexler
Ansley Kiker

Pauline & Foyle Hightower

12

Nikki Phillips

19

Open

26

Open

August
2

Leigh Hildreth

Dianne Deese

19
Calvin Catoe
Joe Keith
Tony Phillips
Bryan Trexler

12
Jim Boylin
Eddie Huntley
Ashe Ratliff
Glenn Trexler

26
Danny Deese
Alex McLeod
Jim Strayhorn
Hugh Wallace

Note: Ushers, you need to be at the

church by 10:45 a.m. If you cannot,
it is your responsibility to get a
substitute.

Assistants
Nursery Volunteers
2 Pam Vernon & Amanda
Gunter
9 Scott & Shannon Thomas
16 Ashley Haynes & Kaye
Ratliff
23 Jason & Holly Kiker
30 Nikki & Tony Phillips

16 Shirley Harward
23 Vera Trexler

Acolytes/Greeters

30 Open

2
9
16
23
30

Ushers/Greeters
5
John Edwards
Foyle Hightower
Bob Stowe
Scott Thomas

August Worship

Financial Report
Each week, the church needs
$2,685.39 to meet budget for the
General Account. Below is a list
of what the church received in
May:
May 3 $3,274.00
May 10 $845.00
May 17 $1,913.25
May 24 $2,592.00
May 31 $1,662.00
$13,426.95 was needed for this
period and we received
$10,286.25. The budget shortage
since January 1, 2015, is
$6,351.96.

Dock Hyatt
Savannah Gunter
Ava Phillips
Landon Trexler
Luke Hyatt

Ushers/Greeters
5
John Edwards
Foyle Hightower
Bob Stowe
Scott Thomas

19
Calvin Catoe
Joe Keith
Tony Phillips
Bryan Trexler

12
Jim Boylin
Eddie Huntley
Ashe Ratliff
Glenn Trexler

26
Danny Deese
Alex McLeod
Jim Strayhorn
Hugh Wallace
30

Amanda Gunter

The next Stated Meeting

of the Session will be
Wednesday, July 8.
Minutes of the May 12
meeting are posted in
the Handbell Room.

Anson Crisis
Ministry:
The July need is Soup.
August need is
Toothpaste.

Luke Hyatt

Foyle Hightower
Hugh Wallace

Note: Ushers, you need to be at the

church by 10:45 a.m. If you cannot,
it is your responsibility to get a
substitute.