Summerville Presbyterian Church
2065 Old US Hwy 421, Lillington NC 27546
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Our congregation is pleased to announce our new part time stated supply-
Pastor Robert Whitehouse

Worship service is every Sunday at 11:00 am.

February Newsletter

2/3/2014

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SUMMERVILLE TIMES________________FEBRUARY. 2014

Summerville Church now has an official tartan. Scottish family names

have been prominent in this congregation since its founding in 1811. Most

of the pastors in the early years were also of Scottish descent. The tartan

was dedicated on Sunday morning, December 29, by Becky Currin Putnam,
who along with Betty McRae Pauley, had advanced this idea in the Lois
Ross Circle. A framed section of this tartan is on display in the room to the
left of the vestibule. A runner has also been placed on the communion table
and two other tables adjacent to the vestibule. Red is the dominant color of
the tartan, with muted threads of blue. We are very proud that Summerville
Church now has an official tartan, and we thank all those whose generosity
made this happen.

Tartans were not prominent in the dress of the early Scottish settlers in
this country. After the failed attempt to rid themselves of English rule in
1745, the tartans were banned along with other nationalistic symbols. Life
in the wilderness was difficult for these settlers, and many traditions
associated with their homeland fell into disuse. In the late 1800s a revival
of tartans and Scottish dress occurred in the United Kingdom and spread to
America. By this time chemical dyes were being used, which resulted in
more vivid colors for the tartan. Many of us enjoy wearing tartans, whether
they are authentic or not. My favorite family tartans are the Mac Duff
(Spence), MacLean, Cameron, and Stewart.

Gospel readings in this season following Epiphany are all from the
Gospel of Matthew.. These readings bring us to the first Sunday of Lent on
March 9. Chapters five through seven comprise the Sermon on the Mount,
which begins with the Beatitudes. These readings were directed to the
disciples and provide a summary of the essential teachings of life in the
Kingdom of God. Our sermons this month will provide guidance on
practical concerns that Christians face in our world today.

January was an extremely cold month for us, even without snow. In past
years I have enjoyed an unscheduled vacation when snow came on the
weekend. Since retirement, however, I would rather not miss this cherished
time with my congregations. Summerville is warm and cozy even on the
coldest days, so we hope you will join us for worship.
Warm winter wishes,
Pastor Tom

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    Pastor Robert "Bob" Whitehouse
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    Bob's roots in the PCUSA run deep. He was born the third of five children into a Presbyterian family. His father was a deacon and an 
    Elder, while his mother sang in the church choir. Bob graduated from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. (Presbyterian) with a B.A, in psychology in 1978. After working in business for five years, Bob felt God's call to attend Union Theological Seminary in Va. (D.Min, 1987).
    Since graduating from Union, Bob has served pastorates in Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. In addition to serving those growing churches, Bob has been president of a housing group, instituted after school programs both at church and in the community, served as a PTA president and a Ruritan, taught parenting classes, helped to start a community food pantry, sang in a popular gospel group, served a program director for a group home for adults with a serious mental illness, and served as president of Moore County NAMI. He also has extensive professional training in working with families. When he isn't working, Bob enjoys time with family, traveling, playing piano and exercising.
    Bob met his wife Joanna at Montreat, a PCUSA conference center. They married in 1991. Joanna is a retired Harnett County Schools speech therapist, who has recently returned to work part-time because she loves her calling. They have two sons. Ross lives in Greensboro, where he is a passionate member of West Market Street United Methodist Church. Peter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Davidson. He is now a research assistant pursuing a master's degree. Peter and his wife Anna Catherine live in Atlanta.
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  • Summerville Presbyterian Church
  • Pastor's Blog
  • Being Presbyterian
  • Contact Information
  • Coastal Carolina Presbytery
  • Link for Harnett Cemeteries
  • 1976 Bicentennial Celebration
  • The Lost Glory Story of Flora McDonald
  • Leave a message
  • Photos