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The Worship Team is sponsoring Christmas dedications for loved ones during Advent. You may purchase a poinsettia in honor or memory of a family member or a friend for the cost of $10 per plant. You may mail your check and this order form to NRPC, 11905 Strickland Rd Raleigh, NC 27613. by Sunday, 12/13.  Please note Poinsettia in the memo field. You may also drop both off in the blue mailbox. Plants may be taken home following the Christmas Eve service or arrange pickup with the office.

NRPC Christmas Eve Services will be held outdoors on December 24th. Times for each Outdoor service will be 3:30pm; 5:00pm and 6:30pm. You must sign up for the service you plan to attend and each family member must sign up for a slot. 

Angel Tree Sign Up Thank you to everyone that signed up. All slots are filled. Please put the gifts in a holiday gift bag and drop them off at the Faith Ministries Building (FMB) with a tag including their name and age on these dates. If you have any questions please contact Margaret Albert, margaretcalbert@gmail.com. 
​Drop Off:
Sunday, 11/29 from 1 pm - 3 pm
Tuesday, 12/1 from 4 pm - 6 pm
Sunday, 12/6 from 1 pm - 3 pm
Thank you for participating in this special ministry to bring cheer to these children!

As we look toward an unusual holiday season, we are all a bit nervous about getting out and about. However, here is one helpful solution with no contact, ethical shopping. NRPC will once again participate in a special holiday purchase through the Presbyterian Coffee Project and Equal Exchange.  Many ethically sourced items (which are also high quality gourmet) will be available - not just coffee - like chocolate, teas, cocoa, oils, nuts, etc. You are invited to go to the website below and browse through the options. Please note that this year, all items are for purchase “by the case,” and not individually - a good way to make your own gift bags. Also, there will be no markup for the purpose of fundraising for the youth - the price you see is the price.  The collection known as the Solidarity Box is a special offer as it makes a great gift. It can be found under the drop down menu “Merch & Supplies” where gifts are listed.
 
Please look for a separate email next week with more information and instructions for ordering. The deadline for ordering will be November 30 to give plenty of time for shipping and distributing.
https://shop.equalexchange.coop

Advent Wreath Making Workshop is tomorrow! Saturday, November 21 from 10am-12pm. This will be an outdoor event, weather permitting. Supplies will be provided for everyone. Please contact Brandon Melton if you plan to participate.

If you replied and reserved lunch for Sunday please note:

• We hope you will join with us for online worship Sunday morning
• If you ordered a Smithfield's Catered Lunch box please plan to pick those up on Sunday at 11:30am.
• A table will be set up either at the side FMB entrance or at the front FMB doors with the boxed lunches. Please only send one person per family or group to come to the table to pick up your takeout boxes to limit contact.
• Everyone is welcome to eat outside on the NRPC grounds or you may take your food home to enjoy. If you plan to stay and eat, please bring a blanket/lawn chair 
• Please park adhering to guidelines using every other space.
• Please remember social distance guidelines: stand in line 6ft apart, chairs 6ft apart and masks must be worn at all times with the exception of when you are eating.
• Bottled water and canned sodas will be available
• If you have not already returned your 2021 pledge card please drop those off Sunday.

 
Thank You,
Stewardship Committee