Welcome back to the church week at Pollocksville Presbyterian Church.
This week’s PollyPress includes thanks for Sunday worship support, scholarship reminders, Green Team encouragement for Plastic Free July, upcoming fellowship and choir schedule notes, volunteer needs, Filling Station support, and joys and concerns from the congregation.
Thank You
Thank you to Janet Purvis for filling in for Debbie on Sunday. Her music was beautiful and much appreciated.
Announcements
Scholarships
Students in the church family who are interested in applying for one of the Pollocksville Presbyterian Church scholarships should review the scholarship information included with this week’s PollyPress.
Scholarship opportunities include:
- The Bender Family Scholarship
- The Burkot Family Scholarship in memory of Mary Jo, Susan, and Wendy
- The Tom and Sybil Harriett Scholarship
The application deadline is August 1, 2026. For questions, contact scholarship chair Janet Purvis at bndr81@aol.com or (919) 618-2949.
Green Team
The Pollocksville Green Team is encouraging participation in the Plastic Free July Challenge. This is the 16th year of the challenge, which invites people around the world to reduce single-use plastic and help care for God’s creation.
The PollyPress includes a 31-day calendar with practical ideas for reducing single-use plastic.
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee shared thanks for recent volunteer work around the church grounds and buildings.
- Blair Purvis was recognized for his leadership and coordination.
- Ed Jekel has helped with interior trim work for the new sanctuary door and is adding exterior security cameras.
- Robert Bender installed needed HVAC equipment in the fellowship area.
- Vic Bryan continues to assist with manse projects and grounds oversight.
Fellowship and Worship Schedule
- Sunday worship is at 11:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary.
- Worship is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and the PPC website.
- Adult Sunday School meets Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the church library.
- Children’s Sunday School also meets Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
- Coffee, cookies, and conversation will be held after worship on the third Sunday of July, August, and September.
- Breathe & Movement class meets Tuesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
- Choir practice is Wednesday, July 8, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- There will be no Women’s Circle meeting in July. The August lesson will be Lesson #9, led by Cathy Campbell.
- Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation will follow worship on Sunday, July 19.
- Men’s Breakfast is Sunday, July 26, at 8:00 a.m., with Team 3 cooking.
- Communion will be served during morning worship on Sunday, July 26.
- The Session meeting for July and August is scheduled for Sunday, July 26, at 5:00 p.m.
Volunteer Needs
Greeter and usher volunteers are needed for August 30 and for September. Please consider signing up in the narthex if you are willing to serve.
The church secretary’s office availability may vary. Please call 252-224-8181 before visiting, or email fwaters@pollocksvillepresbyterian.org.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
The PollyPress includes July birthdays and anniversaries. If someone has been omitted from the birthday or anniversary list, please email the church office at fwaters@pollocksvillepresbyterian.org.
These Days Devotions
The new quarter of These Days daily devotions is available on the table in the narthex. Please pick one up for devotional use.
The Filling Station
Thank you for your continued support of The Filling Station.
Current items needed:
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Pasta
- Canned vegetables
- Juice boxes
- Pop-top soups
Food collections from PPC and local churches support The Filling Station pantry effort. Donations may be taken to The Filling Station on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
The Filling Station is also grateful for volunteers and monetary donations. Visit www.fillingstation1075.com for current information.
Joys and Concerns
This week’s PollyPress includes joys and concerns from the past three weeks, including gratitude for Independence Day celebrations, family visits, recovery updates, Sunday worship and music, and fellowship with church family.
The prayer list includes travel mercies, healing and recovery needs, families experiencing grief, those affected by disasters and violence, residents of nursing homes and hospitals, those who are shut in, military members, first responders, law enforcement, EMS, and national, state, and local leaders.
Please send joys, prayer requests, and prayer-list updates to fwaters@pollocksvillepresbyterian.org or call 252-224-8181.
Media and Office Contact
- Watch live Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube.
- Past services are available at pollocksvillepresbyterian.org/weekly-videos/.
- Visit the church website at www.pollocksvillepresbyterian.org.
- Please keep the church secretary updated with phone number, address, and email changes.