The ECCLESIA

The ECCLESIA
November, 2015
First Presbyterian Church
224 N. Main Street Bel Air, Maryland 21014– 3500
410 838-5777 FAX 410 838-6745
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fpcbelair.org
In This Issue:
The Pastor’s Letter
Page 2
Congregational Meeting
Page 2
Parish Life Activities
Page 3
New Members
Page 3
FPC Office Coordinator
Page 3
Theology on Tap
Page 3
Youth Ministry
Page 4
The Woman’s Way
Page 5
Preschool News
Page 6
Deacons’ Corner
Page 6
Session Highlights
Page 6
Trustees News
Page 7
CREW
Page 7
Health Ministry
Page 7
Grief Share
Page 7
Missions
Page 8
Book Club
Page 8
Nut Sale Order Form
Page 8
Prayer Concerns
Page 9
November Birthdays
Page 10
November Calendar
Page 10
When people began to arrive that evening for the great
Service of Thanksgiving, they couldn’t believe their eyes.
How could they even worship God with thistles and
thorns?
I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will exult in the God of my salvation.
Habakkuk 3.18
Mr. Herbert got up to begin the service. But he was
speechless. He had never before had to seek God’s face
among weeds and brambles. The prayers that Mr. Herbert
had prepared no longer seemed appropriate, and the hymns
that were chosen no longer seemed to fit.
Dear Friends,
Samuel Jones lived in a small town in Wales. He had
gone through many struggles in his life.
He was a farmer. In fact, his
farm was something like his
life. Alongside the grains and
vegetables he grew, there also
grew weeds and thistles. He
used to jokingly say that he had
a lot more success with the
weeds than with the plants he grew.
In fact everyone was speechless except for Samuel
Jones, who got up and read the words of the prophet
Habakkuk:
Though the fig tree does not blossom,
and no fruit is on the vines;
though the produce of the olive fails
and the fields yield no food.
Though the flock is cut off from the fold
and there is no herd in the stalls.
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord;
I will exult in God my salvation.
God, the Lord, is my strength.
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer.
He makes me tread upon the heights.
In that same area lived Mr. Herbert. He was very
wealthy, and it always seemed like the sun shined on him.
It was coming near a time of thanksgiving, and Mr.
Herbert suggested that their drab village church be dressed
up with flowers and plants and fruits, a sign of God’s
goodness toward the people. In the secrecy of his heart,
Mr. Herbert really believed that God would take notice of
what they were doing and would bless them with even
more flowers and plants and fruits.
And then he knelt down to pray among the thorns and
thistles and weeds. And through these he saw the face of
God. For this was the garden of God, thorns among
flowers, thistles growing beside the fruit, and weeds
alongside the vegetables.
Of course, Mr. Herbert’s flowers and plants and fruits
would be used to decorate the sanctuary. Some in the
church opposed the idea, calling it a showy display. But
none spoke in opposition to Mr. Herbert’s plan.
And the great Service of Thanksgiving went on for some
time, with everyone offering prayer and expressing thanks.
And even today, we can still celebrate a Samuel Jones
Thanksgiving.
And so the church building
was decorated. For days people
carried wheat and apples and
oranges and turnips and loaves
of bread and bunches of grapes
and arranged them on the
window sills and pulpit. It was
quite a magnificent display.
Blessings,
Pastor Rich
The Morning Worship services on
Sunday, November 22, will be
centered around a Thanksgiving
theme. Come with a thankful heart
for all of God’s many blessings and
praise for his goodness.
The night before the great Service of Thanksgiving,
Samuel Jones could not sleep.
And through the
restlessness of that night, Samuel Jones thought that God
had spoken to him and had given him a new vision of how
to honor God and express thanks to God.
At the first light of the new day, Samuel Jones gathered
weeds and thistles and weaved them into wreaths. And he
carried these off to the chapel before anybody else had
awakened.
Congregational Meeting
Called for November 22, 2015
A Congregational Meeting of First
Presbyterian Church has been called for
Sunday, November 22, 2015, following the
11:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary. The purpose
of the meeting is to receive comments on the proposed 2016
budget and to approve the terms of call for the Pastor.
Rev. Richard J. Link, Moderator
Robert L. Tayson, Clerk of Session
He dressed the pulpit with
thorns and brambles right
alongside the fruits and
vegetables. And he placed the
weeds on the window sills right
next to the wheat. And he hung
thistles and weeds on the walls.
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FALL BREAKFAST
Sunday, November 15
9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Legacy Hall
Hosted by the Parish Life
Ministry Team
Welcome, New Members!
Come enjoy good food
and fellowship!
Jim and Kim Rutledge joined the congregation of First
Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 4. The couple
have been married for over 31 years and have two adult
children, Ashley and Forrest. Jim works as an attorney in
Jacksonville, where Kim manages the law firm. They
recently downsized from a small farm in Harford County to
become official Bel Air “townies.”
Kim enjoys cooking, good friends, English dramas, and
walking. Jim’s interests include Kim’s cooking, history,
politics, and traveling with Kim. They are delighted to be
new members of FPC.
The Parish Life Ministry Team
would like to suggest a holiday
opportunity for you and your
family . . . .
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Christmas Open House
Sunday, December 13
11 a.m.—4 p.m.
Our New Office Coordinator
Arlita
LeSesne
began working as
the new Office
Coordinator of our
church on Monday,
October 12.
Her
hours are Monday
through Friday, 9
a.m. until 12 noon.
Arlita
brings
experience in social
work and serving as
a paralegal.
Arlita is married
and
lives
in
Aberdeen.
She
enjoys spending time
with her granddaughter and volunteers with CASA, an
organization that advocates for foster children. We
know she will be a great addition to our church staff.
Please stop in the church office, introduce yourself, and
welcome her!
The circa 1747 Manor House
will be decorated in the theme
“The Colors of Christmas” and the cafe will be open for
lunch/dessert.
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, MD 21111
Phone 419-557-9570
Cost: Adults $13; Seniors over 62 $10; Students $10;
Children ages 2-12 $4
For those wishing to carpool,
there will be a sign-up sheet on
the bulletin board in the
Narthex.
Note: Reser vations and
advance ticket sales are not
possible for this event.
The Theology on Tap group meets on the
second Thursday of the month (November 12) at
7:30 p.m. at Buontempo Brothers Pizza, 1 S.
Main St. . Meetings last around 1 and 1/2 hours.
Families are encouraged to bring their children
for a night of pizza while the parents share in some
intellectually stimulating fellowship. ???? Contact Anthony
Zias at 304-794-6247 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Please note: The
planned trip to Oregon
Ridge Dinner theater
on November 14 has
been cancelled.
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Further Events Planned for Fall:
November 8—Youth Group Sunday with Minute-to-Win-It
Games
December 4—Parents’ Night Out
December 13—God Squad Dinner @ FPC
December 20—Youth Group Sunday Christmas Party and
Iron Chef
October is quickly bringing the changing colors of the December 24—Christmas Eve Youth Service
leaves, and crispness in the air each morning. It’s hard to
Blessings,
believe that the kids have been in Sunday School for over a
Jenn and Andrew
month already. All the kids’ Sunday School classes are off to
a great start, with really amazing projects planned and new
games being played.
Deadline Is November 8
To Support Operation Christmas Child
Ms. Jenn will continue on as the teacher for the Middle
School class, following the lectionary alongside the High
School class. Both of these classes are showing a lot of
potential to further grasp the role God plays in their day-today living and their future lives as adults.
Did you know…
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and
delivered more than 124 million shoeboxes to children in
more than 150 countries. This year
OCC hopes to reach another 11
million children.
More than
500,000 volunteers worldwide,
with more than 100,000 of those in
the U.S. alone, are involved in
collecting, shipping, and
distributing shoebox gifts.
Individuals, families, churches and civic groups fill empty
shoe boxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and
notes of encouragement.
Our Rock Climbing event at Annie’s
Playground was a lot of fun, and it was so
cool to see the kids interact and encourage
one another. Almost everyone scaled at
least one wall to the top to “ring the bell”.
Even Addison was fitted with a harness
and allowed to climb! She made it
halfway to the top before she realized how
far up in the air she was! This is a great
testament for the growth and leadership of
our youth. They were cheering Addison
on and not excluding Patrick and Matthew either. The youth
are always ready for new people to join in the fun, and will
push them to succeed!! We are so proud of the young adults
we are seeing grow up.
Don’t forget to come out for
Trunk or Treat on Halloween
Day, October 31, at 2:00. All
ages are welcome, and the
Preschool kids will also be
invited to join us. We will have
snacks, games, and crafts to
work on before we head outside to trick or treat from the
trunks. We cannot do this event without your support!!
Please come out and hand out some candy to the children,
and remember…we always have prizes for the most awesome
trunks!! Please let Jenn or Andrew know if you are planning
to attend and hand out candy.
Now through November 8 our church will be receiving
boxes of items for children around the world. A brochure
with instructions of what to include in your shoe box is
on the table in the Narthex. You may place these items
in the large box in the Narthex.
We are also collecting money to cover the cost of postage
($7 per box). The children of the world thank you for
helping them.
If you have any questions about this project, please call
Ruth Howard, 410-838-8428. Thank you so much for your
help!
Our new event at Maize Quest will be held on November 6
in the evening (time to be determined). After we exhaust the
fun to be had at Maize Quest, we will head back to Bel Air
for a Lock-In. You don’t want to miss this event!!
Ages 4 to 10 years old,
meets in the Music Room,
(Room 13, lower level of
the Education Building)
Sundays 10 a.m.
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The Woman’s Way
Moderator’s Corner
‘Round the Circles - November
Dear Friends,
Ann Evans Circle and Dorcas Annie
Laurie Circle will combine their
meetings this year because of the special
lessons to be presented by Xavia Sheffield. Circle
meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month.
This month’s meeting will be Tuesday, November 3, at
10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room. For information,
please contact Liz Scott at 410-893-1577, or Barbara
Mitrovich at 410-838-6265.
October has sped by, and we are gearing up for a very
busy November and December. We are continuing with
our Circle Study of This is Her Story ,This is
Her Song of the hymns written by women. It
is very enlightening to learn about very
talented women who have written many
poems that were turned into hymns. Some
never received any credit for their hymns.
Most were written to show their faith in God
in their daily lives. We appreciate Xavia for
her research and for leading our study. We had 24 women
last month for the study. There were 30 notebooks
created, and all have been given out. We are very excited
about this!
November brings our first fund raiser
with our Jeppi nut sale happening. Please
use the form on page 8 or pick up one from
the table in the Narthex. Pick-up of the
nuts is on November 22, before and after the morning
worship services. Lucy Hollens is in charge of this
project. If you have any questions, contact her or Karen
Gyolai. Proceeds from this will fund one of our missions.
Remember!
The 46th Advent Tryst
Tuesday, December 1
10:30 a.m. Refreshments
followed by
Our Advent Tryst is being planned, and you will be
hearing more about this. Please put this wonderful
program on your calendar —- Tuesday, December 1.
This event begins at 10:30 a.m. with light refreshments,
followed by the service, and ending with a pot-luck
luncheon. We are hoping for a great turnout for this.
Worship Service in the
Sanctuary
and Covered Dish Luncheon
Our speaker is from
Camp Possibilities
Our speaker is from Camp Possibilities in Darlington, Md.
It is a camp to give children with diabetes a chance to
interact with others with the same ongoing illness.
Don’t forget!
We have to wish Barbara Jackson well in her new home
at Willow Valley. She has been our secretary for the last
several months. We appreciate her taking on that
responsibility. Best wishes from all of us.
PW Bake Sale
Sunday, December 6
Legacy Hall
Yours in Christ,
Karen Gyolai, Moderator
Please have your baked
goods in Saturday, Dec. 5
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Happy October! The leaves are
starting to fall, and our school is
heading out to the pumpkin patch!
We took our 3’s class to Harman’s
Farm the first week of October, and
the second week we
headed to Maple Lawn
Farm with our 4-year-olds. Apple cider,
pumpkins and cooler weather are perfect for
these field trips.
Session Highlights
At the Stated Session Meeting
October 13, 2015:
At the Session meeting October 13, 2015
1. Meeting opened with prayer by Moderator Richard
Link.
2. Devotions were led by Melody Link, “What is a
Blessed Church.”
3. Approved the minutes from the September 8, 2015
meeting.
4. Approved the minutes from the special Session
meeting minutes of September 27, 2015.
5. Approved the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper on
November 1, 2015, All Saints Day.
6. Received the September Treasurer’s report: receipts
are $25,878.39 below the approved budget.
7. Trustees’ report: Fall clean up day Saturday, October
17. Musty smell in Room 9 of the Education Building
and Narthex rest rooms.
8. Received the Deacons’ report.
9. Received the Presbytery Commissioners report: James
Park was installed as the new Moderator; Jack Carlson
was installed as Vice-Moderator; Per capita was set
for 2016 @ $33.70; COLA adjustment for 2016 is 0%.
10. Clerk’s report: Removed Kathy Crouse from the rolls at
her request. Discussed using NCSI to perform
background checks for teachers. Approved the Docket
for the November 22, 2015 Congregational Meeting.
Approved a Congregational Meeting during the 10:00
am worship service on February 7, 2016.
11. Received the Directors of Youth and Children report.
Changed the start time for Trunk or Treat from 11:00
am to 2:00 pm.
12. Received the Pastor’s report: Served Communion to
32 at 8:30 and 72 at 11:00 on October 4, 2015.
Approved vacation for October 23rd to 26th.
13. Ministry Team reports:
Received the Christian Education Team report:: Esra
Carlson and Maya Zyriek are leading the 1st and
2nd grade class.
Received the Mission and Stewardship Ministry Team
report: 516 have used our Food Pantry Y-T-D.
Harford Hammers are planning a service project.
Received the Parish Life Ministry Team report:
Approved a Grief Share program starting October
24, 2015 for 13 weeks. Approved a Soup & Bread
Luncheon on February 7, 2016, following the
10:00 am worship service.
Received the Worship Ministry Team report: Approved
one worship service on February 7, 2016 @ 10:00
am.
14. The meeting closed with prayer by Moderator Richard
Link.
Robert L. Tayson, Clerk of Session
We started our year off with a great Scholastic book fair!
We want to thank everyone who participated and purchased
books to support our school.
Chick-Fil-A calendar cards are on sale for $8; a portion
of each calendar sold goes to our school! These cards are
good at any Chick-Fil-A
across the country and
give you a free menu item
each month for the whole
year!
These calendars
make great gifts for
teachers, bus drivers,
coaches, nei ghbor s,
stocking stuffers, etc. To
get yours, write a check
for the number of calendars you would like and leave it in
the Preschool mailbox in the church office. Make sure we
have your name so that we can deliver your calendars to
you. Thanks so much for supporting our school and enjoy
some free Chick-Fil-A!
Happy Fall!!
JJ Hill, Director
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are
walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4
Deacons’ Corner
Our congregation, who contribute so generously
to the Deacons’ Fund each quarter, might be
interested to know how the
money has been spent. From June 1 to
September 29, the Fund has provided
help with one prescription, one auto
repair, one auto rental, five gasoline
expenses, one bus pass, one travel
expense, five motel bills, four rental bills (one in the case of
an eviction) and one security deposit, two telephone bills, 24
utility bills and one purchase of books for a college course.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
The Deacons will send out care packages to our
college students at our November meeting If you
know of a student in our church who has begun
classes this semester or has changed addresses,
please notify the church office.
Blessings, The Deacons
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Health Ministry: November, A Special Month
T-News
Highlights of October 1, 2015 meeting:
Treasurer’s Report— Treasurer George Clark submitted month
-end financial report for September 2015. Through September
30, 2015, actual budget receipts applicable to actual budget
expenses were $232,335, and actual budget expenses incurred
were $239,948.
Facilities Action Items
LOF—No roof leaks are in the LOF back stairwell. Repair done
on the second visit stopped all water leaks.
Education Building— Need roof drain from rear of building to
have pop-up installed, This will be done during fall
cleanup day.
Grounds — Rear parking lot was replaced the week of 9/14.
Outside Groups—Update: the Red Cross wants to do a blood
drive.
Discussion—
Old Business:
2016 cleaning date for LOF will be set by Jim Gyolai.
New Business:
Fall Cleanup October 17. John Dickie, Anthony Zias, &
Jim Gyolai will do a walk-around Monday, October 5.
John Dickie will get two estimates for snow removal. Both
estimates will be based on the same contract requirements.
Joe Hurley, Secretary of Trustees
CREW Activities
September 2015
Education Building
Installed new exit sign over exterior entrance
door of Karate Room. Found two windows
that were damaged and will check further
about cost of replacements.
Manse
Replaced three electrical sockets that were outdated and not up
to inspection guidelines. One of the light fixtures that shine on
the steeple was loose; mounting casing had to be remade.
LOF
Repaired small office printer paper feed assembly mounting
bracket. Replaced light bulb and corrected mounting hardware
problem next to entry doors. Replaced ceiling bulbs in
Classrooms C and D; replaced transformers in financial office
and lower kitchen. Removed some of the weeds from sump
pump drainage pit and back of Legacy Hall. Checked grounds
for areas that may need attention during upcoming Cleanup Day
Sanctuary
Removed burned-out halogen light bulb (not standard type, so
will have to find out more before replacing.) Installed new back
support on choir organ seat to provide better support and
stability. Also installed right steeple spot light fixture to restore
lighting to top of steeple. Cleaned up clutter in CREW area of
basement and recycled boxes and paper. Ordered two 150-watt
side prong bulbs for spot lights on right side front of Sanctuary
(one to be installed, the other a spare for future needs.)
—-Paul Hipsley
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November is a special month for me. The weather is
brisk, and the sun is still bright, even though we see less of
it. The temperature is colder, but not usually the bitter cold
that will come later in the winter. We see some snow, but
still can measure it in inches and sweep it away with
brooms instead of snow blowers. Yes, it is a month of
transition preparing us for what is to come.
But that is not what I like best about November. My
favorite time comes late in the month, the national holiday
of Thanksgiving. To some this only represents a four-day
weekend. To some it means feasting with family. To some
it is the start of Christmas shopping on “Black Friday.”
How sad for them!!! They are missing the whole purpose
of the day. More sad is that some need a day to be
thankful. The most sad are those who have no one to be
thankful to.
Every year, like so many
of
you,
I
host
Thanksgiving dinner at my
house. Lately, we share
the dinner preparation,
with everyone contributing
a portion of the meal. And
again, like many of you,
the number of people gathering increases. So much more to
be thankful for. Many have different customs. Some join
hands and each one tells something they are thankful for, a
nice way of sharing gratitude. Some have a family member
in charge of the blessing, carving the turkey, cutting the pie,
or serving other desserts. It doesn’t matter who does what;
it matters that we do it together. What matters more is we
know to whom to be thankful. But what matters most is
that we don’t have to have a special day to be thankful. We
have a gratitude attitude all year.
This year let’s show others our gratitude every day by
being thoughtful, caring, helpful, kind to others, and trying
to live like Christ wants us to live, remembering to thank
God every day for all we have. After all, isn’t that where all
we have comes from?
—-Jeanne Colburn
A 13-week program
of Grief Share will be
held,
beginning
October 24 in the
Library. Sessions will
be
held
every
Saturday morning,10:00-11:30 a.m.
This Christ-based series is highly recommended and has
been offered at our church twice a year for a number of
years. It uses DVDs and discussions in a group format.
It is not mandatory that you attend every single session.
If you or some one you know is experiencing the loss of
a loved one, please consider this group. Contact Jeanne
Colburn at 410-638-8225 for more information.
First Presbyterian Food Pantry
The Mission and Stewardship Ministry Team would like to
thank everyone for their
continuing generosity! As of
the end of September we have
had 500 patrons, and it is
expected to increase as the fall
and winter months close in.
Vickie Panos generally has
to shop twice a month to keep
up with demand. While all
donations are welcome, we especially need at this time:
Canned vegetables (corn, potatoes, peas, carrots, green
beans)
Canned beans (kidney, white northern, etc.)
Canned milk
Canned soup
Canned meats
Small can openers
Cereal
Laundry detergent
Toilet paper.
The Book Club will hold its
November meeting on Monday,
November 23, in the Library. The
book for the month is To Kill a
Mocking Bird by Harper Lee.
We will follow up in January with
her new novel. If you have any questions contact Karen
Gyolai at 410-838-7804 or at [email protected].
We always welcome new people who love to read to
come and discuss the book.
Dear Friends at Bel Air Presbyterian Church,
Also start thinking about Thanksgiving. We will be asking
for “traditional” Thanksgiving meal items during November.
Thanks to all you do to help the hungry in Harford County.
In Christ,
Way Fountain, Elder
Mission and Stewardship Ministry Team Leader
Greetings from Dallas! I wanted to let you know that
I have been home from India for about two weeks. My
trip went very well; I checked most of the book of Acts
with the team I was assigned to and also worked with a
couple of Indian consultants in training.
I am now getting ready to travel to Nigeria on
Thursday and Friday to begin working with the Hona
team on Monday. I would appreciate your prayers for
safe travels to Jos for myself and the team as they plan
to arrive on Sunday. Please also remember Kathy and
Kathryn.
Thanks so much for your faithfulness!
Sincerely, Paul Schmidt
Presbyterian Women Holiday Nut Sale
It’s that time again! Pecans, walnuts, cashews, cocktail peanuts, pistachios, and almonds are being
delivered to the Presbyterian Women just in time for your holiday baking. These nuts are attractively
packaged, and a much nicer quality than what you find in the grocery stores, so they also make a nice
hostess gift or addition to a gift basket. Please place this order form, along with your check made
payable to Presbyterian Women, in the box marked “Pecans” that is on the desk in the church office. If
planning to purchase nuts, please consider ordering ahead so that we have an adequate supply. Waiting
until the Presbyterian Women Bake Sale may find you without nuts for your holiday baking. Delivery
will be in the church office on Sunday, November 22 after both worship services. If this date will not work for delivery of your
nuts, please contact Lucy Hollens at 410-838-1224 to make other arrangements.
LAST DATE TO ORDER IS NOVEMBER 15
I would like:
____ lb. pkgs of roasted cashews at $8.25 each =
_____
____ lb. pkgs of roasted cocktail peanuts at $4.00 each =
_____
—— lb. pkgs of roasted pistachios at $9.00 each =
_____
____ lb. pkgs of raw whole almonds at $8.00 each =
_____
____ lb. pkgs of raw pecan halves at $9.50 each =
_____
____ lb. pkgs of raw English walnuts halves & pieces at $8.75 each =
_____
Total ________
Name _____________________________________________________
Phone # ___________________________________________________
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Joys and Concerns
“The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective” James 5:16
Members in special need of prayers: Bernie Bull, Gladys Bull, Reda Burk, Jane Cesky, Jeanne Colburn, Lee Cronin, Joy
Dignan, Grace Durr, Bonnie German, Sheri Goodman, Bud Greif, Martha Gross, Ted Hannah, Patsy Hannah, Doris and
Del Hostetler, Ruth Jensen, Bill Inskeep, Marilyn Kelly, Evelyn Kramar, John Kramar, Margaret Kuykendall, Jane
Schlehr, Dee Schuette, Fred Stam, Robert Sullivan, Virginia Wagner, Marge Watermeier, and Raymond Watts.
Friends and Family: These names of family and friends are lifted up by the people listed.
Bob Gandin, former member and friend of the congregation
Kate Basham, daughter of Julie & Bob Basham and
granddaughter of Karen Caudill
Pat McKenna, brother-in-law of Reda Burk
John Marsee, brother of Ann Clark, Vivian Cotton, sister of
George Clark, Jeff Hall, Cristen Sink and daughter
Waverly, family friends of the Clarks
The Fino Family, friends of Jeanne Colburn
David Siegrist, friend of Raya Cook
Jonathan Davis, Calvin McNeil, friends of Jon Dick
Marissa Napoli, Franca Bisello, Felicity Nicol, Kathleen
Martin, Brenda Mattingly, friends of John and Ginny
Dickie
Donald Durr, husband, Elaine Meyers, Pat Torre, Barbara
McAllister, Barbara Keim, Grace Haskell, Kate
Gonzales, Lynn Doyle, Sarah Reiber, friends; Sara
Stepanian, Seda Tarzian, cousins of Grace Durr
Lauren Robey, daughter of a friend of Jenn Green
Olivia Sterner, great-granddaughter, and Linda Greif,
daughter-in-law of Bud and Nancy Greif
Kathy Walker, friend of Karen Gyolai
Tom Hughes, Tricia Shallin, friends of Ruth & Maurice
Howard
William Inskeep II, son of Bill and Emily Inskeep
Sue and Joe, neighbors of Jennifer Jones
Christopher DeMonte, grandson of Marilyn Kelly
Ruth Ann Piel, sister, Kevin & Patrick Clarke, cousins,
Michele & John DeFrank, friends of Barbara Kolch
Larry Shults, son-in-law, Lori Kuykendall, granddaughterin-law, Tom and Robyn Rader, daughter and son-in-law,
Joan Mattern, and the Kosisky Family, cousins; Margee
Miller and Family, Frank McNulty, friend of Margaret
Kuykendall
Marika Griffith, niece of Barbara Lubejko
Ben Bellavia-Cortezi, friend of Christine Master
Dasha Kuts, friend of Dennis Metz
Debra Leadore, daughter, Sharon McKamish, friend of
Arlene Raymond
Diana Waesche, Mary Street, friends of Shirley Rockwood
Yvonne Cowan, daughter of Bernice Ropiski
Darlene Reed, sister, Alfreda Phillips and Debbie Lassen,
cousins, and Trish Garber, friend of Liz Scott
Richard Sexton, husband of Judi Sexton
Susan Halsey Sheridan, friend, and Frank Wilson, neighbor,
of Al and Anne Seymour
Gloria Steckroat, mother of Pat Shafer
Stacey Lazzaro, niece, Allison Levee, granddaughter, George
McKeldin, brother, Jean McKeldin, sister-in-law, of
Audrey Spitzer
Lois & Tracey Payne, friends of Barbara Stam
Bernice Warner, friend and neighbor of Peggy Tapley
Wayne Balls and Tina Verch, friends of Melynda Tayson,
and Kellyn Reich, friend of the Tayson family
Bill Wagner and Family, brother-in-law of Barbara Waite
Marie Ward, daughter-in-law of Al Ward
Betty Taylor, friend, Robin Andrews, daughter of Vivian
Watts
Carol Althoff, sister-in-law of Debbie Wieworka
Anna, Kevin, Renate Jean Grimm, friends of Amber Wilson
Addyson Hartley, great-granddaughter of John & Myrna
Wollenweber
Paul Schmidt, Wycliffe Bible Translator
Continue to pray for Paul and his family as he works in a
dangerous place in Africa
Prayers, Cards, Visits appreciated by: Kay Dick, Mary Hartman, Eileen Shattuck, Jim Thomas, Maxine Vogt
Milestones…
Congratulations to Corinne and Bill Smith, on the birth
of their first grandchild, Adelaide Gerhart Sargent to
their oldest daughter Alison and her husband Luke.
Adelaide was born October 16, 2015.
Congratulations to Ruth and Maurice Howard, who
will celebrate 50 years of marriage on November 25.
Belated congratulations to Bud and Nancy Greif, who
celebrated 59 years of marriage on September 1!
Congratulations to Betsy Master, who celebrated a
milestone 85th birthday October 13.
Sunday, November 1
Don’t forget to set your
clocks back one hour!
The 2015 FLOWER CHART is posted on the
bulletin board in the Narthex. If you would like
to donate flowers for a particular Sunday, please
sign your name next to the date. You will
receive a call the week before your date so you
can let us know what you would like the bulletin
to say. Bel Air Florist and Richardson’s Florist
have keys to the building and will deliver your flowers for you, or
you can purchase flowers from another florist and make
arrangements to get the flowers to church for the 8:30 a.m. service.
For Saturday deliveries, flowers can be placed in the refrigerator.
November
November
November
November
November
9
1
8
15
22
29
Communion
Gyolai
Ward
Howard
Open
December 6 Advent décor
December 13 Christmas decor
December 20 Christmas decor
December 27 Open
11/09
11/10
11/13
11/01
11/02
11/03
11/04
11/07
11/08
Ashley Wagner
Malcolm Grahm
Ian Jones
Marge Watermeier
Wesley Cohen
Alison McLaughlin
Jane Cesky
11/15
11/16
11/19
11/20
11/21
11/22
Beth Feinberg
Shelley Brooks-Akens
Cathy Bendis
Samantha Bowen
Christine Master
Andrew Green
Brianna Englar
Heather Zias
Brody Hall
Del Hostetler
Fred Gradishar
Doris Hostetler
Emma Zyriek
CALENDAR
FOR:
Sunday
1
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
Thursday
4
5
Friday
Sunday
6
8
Monday
Tuesday
9
10
Thursday
Sunday
12
15
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Thurs., Fri. 26, 27
Monday
30
Daylight Saving Time ends (Fall Back!)
Food Pantry Sunday
10:00 a.m., Ann Evans and Dorcas Annie Laurie Circles,
Conference Room
Manna House, United Methodist Church
1:00 p.m., Friendship Stitchery, Library
7:00 p.m., Deacons, Conference Room
7:30 p.m. Trustees, Library
Youth group goes to Maize Quest, time to be determined
Deadline for Operation Christmas Child
Youth Group Sunday: Minute-To-Win-It Games
Ecclesia deadline
7:00 p.m., Shreffler House Care Team, Conf. Rm.
7:30 p.m., Session, Conference Room
7:30 p.m., Theology on Tap, Buontempo Brothers
9:00-10:45 a.m., Fall Breakfast
Last day to order nuts from PW
9:15 a.m., PW Coordinating Team, Conference Room
Ecclesia mailing crew
1:00 p.m., Friendship Stitchery, Library
12 noon, Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary
7:00 p.m., Book Club, Library
7:30 p.m., Ministry Teams
Thanksgiving Holiday, Church Office closed
5 p.m., Care Night, Calvary Baptist Church
11/23
11/26
11/29
11/30
Abby Link
Garret Ragan
Bernice Ropiski
Emily Lubejko
...to all the people who
kept our church grounds
so beautiful this summer.
Special thanks to Chad
and Amber Wilson, who mowed the grass
through the summer months and gave our
church grounds a neat appearance to all
who pass by. You are a treasure for our
church! And —- thanks to all who helped
clean our church and grounds on Cleanup
Day!
Every:
Sunday Worship, 8:30 and 11 a.m.
The Lord’s Supper on the first
Sunday, both Worship
Services
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.
First Café between Worship
Services
Blood pressure checks every
2nd and 4th Sundays
The Club, Second Sunday, 2-4:30
God Squad., 2nd Sunday, 4-6:30
Monday CREW, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bell Choir, 6:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Bible Study, 10 a.m.
Friday Sports Fitness, 7 p.m.
Saturday Grief Share, 10:00 a.m., beginning
10/24
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