He Is Risen!

Oriental's Easter Sunrise Service was gray and drizzly, but many worshipers gathered by the river to celebrate their living Savior, risen from the dead for their salvation.

As the sky brightened the service began very simply -- light rain prevented
d any electronics.

Pastor Adam preached the homily, and Mary Kathryn led the music.
Later Pamlico Presbyterian enjoyed its own Easter service. The hand chime choir played "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today." Beautiful lilies scented the sanctuary, and graced the communion table.

Christ Is Risen, Indeed!

A Satisfying Seder Meal

Last night our congregation gathered in the fellowship hall for a time of sharing, eating, and learning.

The fruit of the vine and the unleavened bread

 Pastor Adam took us through the Seder, with all its cups of juice and nibbles of unleavened bread, horseradish, parsley, and dates. The readings -- by him, by Joyce (the evening's Jewish "mother"), by the people gathered -- were meaningful and enriching.

 By participating in the meal we learned so much about the Jewish people and their traditions, about how Jesus observed this meal, and especially which cup, with the matza bread, Jesus offered as His body and blood. What a fascinating experience!
We also brought food for a covered dish meal. The ladies busily prepared it all.

 Pastor Adam wore his apron for all that cooking.

 The Seder involved children often, all through the meal, and they enjoyed helping.

The Seder Supper is quite interactive, with lots of tasting, explaining, and reading aloud. Thank you, everyone, for coming and enjoying this with us! We feel even more ready for the Easter season this year.

 One long table included everyone, from babies to our older members.

The Seder Supper

Pamlico Presbyterian Church invites everyone

to our Seder Supper

on March 24, 2016,

Thursday evening at 6:00

(Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter).

The meal will be in our fellowship hall.

Have you ever wondered how the Jewish Passover became the Last Supper?

Or how the Last Supper became our modern Communion?

Come participate in a Seder meal, where Pastor Adam will show us, around the table, how the meal was done and what all the components of the meal mean.

This evening will also include a regular covered dish meal, so you won't go home hungry!

Everyone is welcome -- it will be fun, interesting and delicious!

A Lovely Service

We had a truly beautiful, peaceful, worshipful, joyous Lessons and Carols Service this year. Many thanks to everyone who attended and made it such a lovely evening.

The poinsettias warmed the sanctuary with their deep red color.

After the service rich with beloved carols and sacred Scripture readings, everyone enjoyed delicious refreshments in the fellowship hall. Many stayed for over an hour, chatting and visiting.

Our hand chime choir played two numbers, and we enjoyed several special solos from musicians.

Merry Christmas to friends and family near and far!

Lessons and Carols Service

Lessons and Carols Service

December 20, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Scripture Reading and Carol Singing

refreshments afterward

Everyone is welcome to join us for this simple, quiet service 

of Scripture reading and Christmas music. 

Pamlico Presbyterian Church

1085 Kershaw Road

Oriental, NC

Thanksgiving into Christmas ...

As usual, our church participated in Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry this year. We gathered boxes for weeks, culminating in a last-minute box-assembling on the evening of our usual Saturday fellowship dinner in November.

We donated thirty-three boxes this year!

Also in November, Pastor Adam gave a beekeeping presentation at the Oriental Lunch-and-Learn.

The program was quite well-attended and well-received. 

There's good interest in beekeeping these days.

On Thanksgiving Day our church had its usual Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who wants to come. We had a great group of 18 -- perfect!

The table was loaded with food, and we barely made a dent in the desserts.

We ranged in age from four to ninety-eight.

Pastor Adam asked each person what they were most thankful for. Many mentioned family and friends, but also jobs and God's work in their lives.

Our Christmas Lessons and Carols Service will be on Sunday evening, December 20th, at 6:00. Please plan to attend and enjoy the singing of carols, reading of Christmas passages, and some special music. Refreshments are served afterward.

September Lunch and Learn

Our church once again hosted the Prime Time program's "Lunch and Learn," a bi-monthly event for older folks that offers a delicious lunch and an interesting program. It was a packed house!

Pastor Adam prepared a menu of deli meats/breads/cheese/toppings at each table, plus an apple cole slaw and brownies for dessert. John Moores, a local master gardener, told us about plant care and floral design and handed out wonderful prizes.

A team of helpers from our church and the Prime Time team did all the food prep and serving, which is always fun. It was a great time of community fellowship at the Presbyterian church!