May 2014 newsletter - First Presbyterian Church

FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
SSTAFFSTAFF:
 Senior Pastor Rev. Kevin Bausman
 Office Administrator –
Julie Benagh
 Financial SecretaryKen Wilkinson

Director of Music
Damion Mead

Director of Handbells
Barbara Bowman

Youth Leader
Courtney Babb

Nursery Supervisor
Dena Bischoff

Maint. Engineer
Mike Schildmeier

Asst. Maint. Eng. Jim Marvell
GROWING IN CHRIST
THE A N DERS ON
TE S TA M EN T
MAY 2014
PASTOR KEVIN BAUSMAN
Dear Members of First Presbyterian:
Thank you for the very warm welcome you have given Mary
Jane and me and to our family and friends who have visited in
the past few weeks! We appreciate it very much and look
forward to all that God wants to do in and through
First Presbyterian.
As a congregation you have gone through many changes
over the past year, and now you are going through one more
change of having a new pastor. To help you get to know me a bit
better especially in terms of what I will be doing, I thought it
would be helpful for you to know what I see as the priorities
here at FPC.
One of the things I tell any new staff to any church I served is
that it takes at least one full year to get to know a church and its
uniqueness. Each month, season and church season has its
own special events, celebrations, and traditions to learn, do, or
experience. So I am I seeking to learn what some of these
unique things are at FPC.
At my first meeting with personnel and the session, I shared
with them what I see my priorities need to be here. Based on my
interview with the search committee and what I have observed,
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experienced, and heard in the few weeks I have been here,
these are the top four priorities I see for my time at FPC:
1.) Sermon preparation and worship preparation which involves prayer, research,
reading, reflection, writing, and practicing to maintain the quality and depth of
the sermons and worship experience.
2.) Administration which involves handling the many responsibilities in overseeing
a church plus the meetings and preparation for those meetings that it entails.
3.) Pastoral care, especially for those in the hospital, shut ins, funerals, etc.
4.) Setting up the dynamics for growth so FPC members can reach out to teens,
young adults, Anderson University students, and former FPC members
encouraging them to return to FPC.
I realize when a new pastor arrives, there may be certain expectations of what he/she
should do based on what his/ her predecessor did. But there are always differences
between pastor’s gifts, skills, and experiences as well as where the church is in its
own life at the present. Right now it is imperative that we all do what we can to help
FPC grow both spiritually and numerically.
FPC has also had changes in staff in the past year. Since there is no associate pastor
to help with ministry and in conjunction with the priorities mentioned above, please
realize there will be things that my predecessors did that I won’t be able to do.
I am greatly looking forward to seeing what God will be doing in and through all of us
at FPC as together we seek to become all that He wants us to be in His Son, Jesus
Christ! In the words of one missionary, “The future is as bright as the promises of
God”. The future is, indeed, bright!
God be with you all! Pastor Kevin Bausman
[email protected]. (765) 610-9121
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2014 WWV P SPRING WOMEN’S GATHERING
The Whitewater Valley Spring Presbyterian Women’s Gathering will be
Saturday, May 3rd, at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in
Indianapolis from 9-2:30. Keynote Speaker is Nadine Hill from Second
Presbyterian church in Indy. Cost is $12 per lady. Speak to Ann
Noland, this year’s Moderator, if you have questions or call the church
office for reservation information and directions on how to get to the
Plan to join us Sunday, May 18th, as we worship with a Scottish
Flair for the 9th year! The hymns will be sung, bagpipes played,
prayers from the Scottish confession will be used, and we will
celebrate God’s protection over us during the year past. Frank
Cramer, a Methodist minister who was instrumental in bringing
this service to our church 9 years ago, will be giving the message. Come in your
plaids or tartans! We will share a meal together afterward in Fellowship Hall.
GAME NIGHT 2014
Christian Ed is hosting a Game Night on Friday, May 9, from 7-9
in the church Parlor.
Snacks will be provided so come and have an evening of fun!
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A LETTER FROM TANZANIA– LORI
KNAPP
Dear Church Family,
We have been so thankful to have some
visitors this year. We had a member of our
USA board of directors come to spend a month,
and now as I write my dad Jason Knapp is with
us for a month as well. We expect to have a family from the Frankfort
Evangelical Presbyterian Church come to visit this summer and we will
also host two college students who want to learn more about Africa and our
work. It is such a joy to get to share our ministry with others. We are thankful
that these relationships allow us to teach others about why our work is so
important. Our visitors are always amazed to learn about the conditions that
children face when living in the streets and they are so excited to see how
the kids are thriving in our home.
The boys are doing very well and we constantly have requests to take
in more children. I am sad to say that I don’t imagine our work will ever be
unnecessary – there will always be orphans in need of care. One thing that
always stands out when Americans visit is the fact that there are so many
government systems in place in the USA to help orphans and vulnerable
children. I know that the USA systems have many flaws but at least there is
some help available. In Tanzania the children will die in the streets without
homes like ours to take them in and give them a chance at life. The best part
of our work is teaching them about Jesus and giving them unconditional love.
So many times over the past few years I have wondered if I am crazy
to be doing this work. I never imagined building an organization from the
ground up. I never dreamed that so many people would come beside us to
affirm our calling. I can’t imagine doing this work without the love from you all
as you offer your support and prayers. I know that our work is important and
God continues to open new doors for us. We continue to walk in faith that He
will provide for us and give us wisdom.
This month we went to the US Embassy to get Joseph’s USA
passport and for Paul’s visa interview. Praise GOD his visa was approved.
We are planning to come for a visit this Fall – likely October through
December. It will be wonderful to see you all this year! I can’t wait for you all
to meet our family and to spend time together in fellowship.
Blessings in Christ, Lorien Knapp
GROWING IN CHRIST
ORDINATION & INSTALLATION 2014
Ordination & Installation is scheduled for Sunday,
May 4, 2014. We will ordain and install the new
church officers at this time (Elders, Deacons,
Trustees) and the at-large Nominating Committee
members.
Officer Training will be held on Thursday, May 29th,
from 6:30 pm till 8:30 pm. This will serve as our yearly
joint board meeting as required in the Book of Order.
PRESBY PRIDE MEN’S BREAKFAST 2014
All men are invited the third Saturday of each month
for breakfast and fellowship. The next meeting is
being held Saturday, May 17th, at 9:00 a.m at the
Golden Corral. All men are welcome!
Several men also meet Wednesday mornings @ 9
AM at the Flashback for Fellowship. Check it out!
COLLEGE GRADUATES 2014
Do you have a soon-to-be college graduate in your
immediate family - including grandchildren familiar to
our church family? If someone graduated in December
2013 or will graduate this May or June, please send
their name, college, degree, and employment future (by
July) to:
Barbara Zeller
2676 Woodlawn Drive
Anderson, IN 46013
Post-Grad work also included. Your church family would
like to send them good wishes and celebrate with them.
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THANK YOU FROM ADRIENNE BADGLEY & FAMILY 2014
To my dear, warm, loving Church Family:
How grateful I am to you for all of your prayers,
beautiful cards, notes, but most of all for your love. Our
dear Lord Jesus has made Himself very real to me
through you, and He continues to do so by His presence
with me as He & I begin a new adventure together. For
He has promised that “He will never leave us nor forsake
us.”
Thank you for your presence at Don’s memorial service
and for the lovely reception you hosted for us afterward.
It was greatly appreciated by all of our family.
May god bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face
to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May He lift
up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
With my dearest love in Him—
Adrienne
Dear Members of First
Presbyterian Church:
Thank you for being a
wonderful church family to our parents. We appreciate
all you have done for Mom and for all you continue to
do. It helps to know she has such a wonderful support
team.
Love, The Badgley Children
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LITTLE KID LOCK-IN MAY 30TH 2014
THE YOUNGER YOUTH (AGES 1ST TO 4TH GRADES) WILL HAVE
THEIR OWN LOCK-IN ON FRIDAY, MAY 30TH. MEET AT THE
CHURCH ON FRIDAY AT 6:30, PLAN TO
BE PICKED UP THE NEXT MORNING AT 9
AM. WE’RE GOING TO EAT, PLAY, AND
DO SOME FUN SPRING ACTIVITIES!
HATS OFF TO LADIES’ LUNCHEON 2014
On May 4th after church, Christian Ed
Moderator and Session Member Ella Carson has
planned a wonderful Hats off to Ladies Luncheon!
Christian Education will provide finger sandwiches for
the luncheon-all you need to provide is a salad and a
few lady friends- any age is welcome!!
A sign up sheet will be available in the Narthex (Your name and number of guests you will be
bringing).
And remember- this is all about fun and hats!! So dig out your
hats...fancy, sporty, Mini Pearl-ish....(your choice!) and be
prepared to wear your hats on Sunday, May 4th. The luncheon
will be immediately after church in the Fellowship Hall. Mary
Jane Bausman will provide the devotions and Ella Carson will
provide the rest of the entertainment!! Any questions, feel free
to see Ella Carson.
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DAN’S FISH FRY TO SUPPORT OPERATION LOVE 2014
There will be a Dan’s Fish Fry to support Operation Love Ministries
(Caring for those in need in Madison Country) on Friday, May 2nd,
from 4 to 7:30 pm at Wesley Free Methodist church. Cost will be
$9.00 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are available at the door.
Come support Operation Love and enjoy some wonderful fish!
FINANCE REPORT
March Revenues $18,102
March Expenses $19,466
March Deficit ($1,364)
Year to date Revenues $217.540
Year to date Expenses $255,207
Year to date Deficit ($37,666)
The time of year will soon arrive when we consider our financial
commitment to the church for the coming operating year of June 1, 2014
through May 31, 2015. Pledging helps the Finance Committee inform the
Session and the various committees about levels of spending in the next
year. Our most discretionary item in the budget is the amount we give to
Missions both nearby and far away. We need to keep this important part of
our church life going.
Your faithful support is especially important as we embrace change in
our congregation.
Dick Peck, Finance Committee Chair
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MEMORIALS—RECEIVED AS OF APRIL 15
Mike Arnold
Gary & Barbara Zeller
Donald Badgley
William & Sara Wilder, Paul & Mary Schudel, D’Alice Cochran, William & Debbie
Wilder, Sandra Parson, Robert Cornett, Barbara Cornett, Gaines & Maxine
Crandall, Allen & Barbara Beaty, Frank & Jayne Beeler, David Brogdon, Dick & Ida
Campbell, Richard Davisson, Morris & Patricia Sites, George & Alyce Taylor
Neil Eisenhut
Monrovia Elementary School Faculty, Gary & Barbara Zeller, Marilyn Moneyhun,
Helen Schmid, John & Susan Douthit, Sandra Albrects, Jack Gayle, Andrew E.
Illyes, Stanley Mendelson, John Kerridan, Ronald Swayze, Judy Degruccio, Charles
Palmeter, David Palmeter, Robert Williamson, Paul Kehr, Betsey Bachman, Calvin
& Janet Kehr, Carolyn Hartley, Larry & Barbara Etchison, Edward & Jean Lloyd,
Larry & Carol Vance, David Brogdon, Frank & Jayne Beeler, Dick & Ida Campbell
Dolores Gerlach
Sonya Eddy
Farada Hensley
William & Mary Alice Carrell, Dick & Cindy Peck, Dan & Jane Davisson, Jack &
Boots Eflin, Sonya Eddy, Jacqueline Hensley, Virginia Musser, Betty Arthur, Allen &
Barbara Beaty, Dick & Ida Campbell, Richard Davisson, John Etchison, Eran
“Ginger” Hall, Bob Miller, Morris & Patricia Sites, Gary & Barbara Zeller, Frank &
Jayne Beeler, Chuck & Ginny James, Bob & Mary Ann Shoemaker
Bob Taylor
Marilyn Moneyhun, Ruth Hamilton, Beth Falge, Morris & Patricia Sites, Bob
McFadden, Dick & Ida Campbell
Marilyn Wulf
William & Mary Alice Carrell, Dan & Jane Davisson, Jack & Boots Eflin, Virginia
Musser, Sonya Eddy, Bob & Peggy Hackler, Thomas Templeton, Theresa Wiper,
Susan & Doug Hawes, Presbyterian Women, Norma Templeton, Betsey Bachman,
Craig & Diane Hawes, Templeton Coal Co., Mr.. & Mrs. L.K. Evans, D.S. & Marilyn
Templeton, Frank & Jayne Beeler, Dick & Ida Campbell, Richard Davisson, Betty
Gribben, Eran “Ginger” Hall, Bob Miller, Bob & Mary Ann Shoemaker
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SYMPATHY 2014
We lost two wonderful, longtime members this month.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jackie Hensley and family in
the loss of her husband, Farada Hensley on March 25th, 2014.
Services were held here at First Presbyterian on Friday, March
28th. Rozelle Johnson Funeral Service handled the
arrangements. Jackie writes—”My children and I wish to
express our thanks for the many kindnesses we received
from our church family at the time of Farada’s passing. “
Marilyn Wulf passed away on March 27th, and her funeral was
held at Rozelle Johnson funeral Services Sunday, March 30th.
Please keep the families in your prayers.
COMMUNION 2014
We invite you to join us for celebration at the Lord’s
table on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Remember to bring canned
or boxed food, which will be dispersed to the needy in our
community through the Operation Love Food Pantry.
May 18 is Christian Center paper product donation day.
TIME TO GET READY FOR CAMP PYOCA!
Camp is coming up fast! Have you registered yet? Check out
www.pyoca.org and register online today! With week-long
programs for grades 2-12 Pyoca is sure to bring the joy of
worship, community and summer fun into your year!
For more information please visit www.pyoca.org or call
866-251-2267.
The Christian Education Committee offers scholarships with
personal contributions!
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A LETTER FROM BELA 2014
Hello to Anderson 1st Presbyterian! Things are
good here in Tanzania, and God is still ruling His people's
hearts.
Naomi and my two girls have begun to settle down and
are adjusting to living with my parents. My father's
condition hasn't changed much and he speaks of pains at
times, especially during cloudy or rainy days. Oh well, what can be done
for him, is what cannot be done for him at this time.
My mother is as energetic as ever doing God's work here in our home in
Sengerema. We have a group of about 30 people each evening for
prayer and Bible study, so Monday through Friday nights are very busy
in this house, doing God's work, as God's house is anywhere His people
reside. Our powerful God visits His people when they least expect His
visitation, and His presence is more powerful and liberating than any
force in this world.
The school in Katoro is going strong. We closed for Easter on April 4th
and reopened on the 22nd. I received an invitation to teach a seminar to
pastors after Easter, and am excited to be ministering to God's people in
this great country with all its challenges. The seminary we are running is
also doing well. We have people who I never expected to be a part of
the seminary who are students, and this is a plus and a praise to God.
Also, the ten men who came to classes in March will be coming back in
this month of May. The class in Dar es Salaam was carried out,
although I could not attend since family matters held me back. There
were not as many students in the Dar es Salaam class as I had been
told beforehand, but, it was a good and well founded beginning. The
rains have been coming nicely in Sengerema, and the rice harvests
have begun. We hope to have a bumper crop this year, and that will
help us greatly with food and all.
There is so much to write, but that is all for today. Be at peace with God
and His people. Greetings to the new pastor and the whole church.
In Him,
Bela Kalumbete
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MEMORIAL DAY FLAGS 2014
The youth will make flags available for you to purchase for
Memorial Day either in honor or memory of your loved ones.
Flags can be purchased for $7 and the money will support the
Youth. Deadline for your order is May 18th. The May 25
bulletin will contain an insert with a list of the purchased
flags. We will display the flags along the front of the church
on 9th Street on May 25. After the 10:20 service, please pick
up your flag and take it home. Any flags not picked up will be
held in the church office for a later
pick up.
Thank you for your support of our
Youth!
WEDDING OF KATE KIMMER & JARRED WILSON! 2014
On Wednesday, March 26th, Kate Kimmer, our late
Pastor Rick and Judy Kimmer’s middle daughter, got
married! She writes—”For those of you who are
unaware, Jarred and I have been a couple for nearly
14 years and when I received the Rotary Peace
Fellowship, we knew we were going to get married so
Jarred could get a Visa to come live in Japan with
me. We planned a successful wedding in 4 days!
Thanks to all of the love and support from all our
friends and family over the years. It is truly a
blessing to be an official part of the Wilson family!”
We wish Kate and Jarred many years of happiness!
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PASTORAL CARE 2014
MAY
May you feel God’s abundant love.
May you know Jesus Christ as your
personal Savior.
May you look for His answers in scripture.
May you listen to His whisperings.
May you follow His Will for your life.
May you seek Him in times of trouble.
May you have faith and strength, when His answer is ‘no.’
May you praise Him in times of joy.
May you live righteously to glorify Him.
May you see God’s beauty everyday.
May you come to know God’s perfect plan for your life.
May you embrace God’s guidance from every source.
May you receive opportunities from God to spread His Word.
May you remove the plank from your own eye, before trying
to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye.
May you continue to learn more, and love God with all your heart.
May you continue to ponder more ways to love, seek, and serve our God.
May you love one another.
May you “Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time;
thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God
wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Your Sister in Christ, Caroli Wolfe
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ANNIVERSARIES 2014
John and Susie Schieve, 30 years May 5
John and Janet Miller, 50 years May 16
Jeff and Linda Rattler, 14 years May 17
Terry and Kirby Cunningham, 4 years May 23
John and Nancy Mitchell, 50 years May 23
Jack and Virginia Hurley, 60 years 5/30
Chris and Christine Nealis, 5 years, May 30
Congratulations to these couples and may you
have many more blessed years!
SOFTBALL 2014
First Presbyterian Softball will begin the week of Monday,
May 19th. 14 regular season games will be played with a
double elimination tourney at the end. Please call John
Etchison at 649-2496 if you are interested in playing.
NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES

Deadline is the 15th of each month.
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Complete the Newsletter form and place it in the
church office, directly Julie Benagh’s mailbox in the
Conference Room OR e-mail to Julie at
[email protected]
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B I R T H DAY S 2 01 4
5/4 Jim Marvell, Sharon Patishall
5/5 Garth Closter
5/6 William Sheets
5/8 Dorothy Webb, Beth Zirkle
5/9 Klayton Huff
5/10 Lindsey Frazier, Ginger Hall
5/11 Zach Brown
5/12 Tom Kirk, Becky Weatherford
5/13 Julie Benagh, Virginia Hurley
5/17 Art Henning, Rachel Godfrey
5/18 Lee Fleck, David Huff
5/21 Betsy Beaty, Jordan Bostic
5/22 Frank Heritz
5/23 Boots Eflin, Jackson Henning
5/26 Karen Conrad, Richard Harrison
5/28 Pastor Kevin Bausman
5/29 Betty Gribben, Dr. Bill Stinson
5/31 Donald Haygood
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
230 West 9th Street
Dates to Remember:
Anderson, Indiana 46016
Phone: 765-642-0219
Fax: 765-642-4568
Email:[email protected]
Www.1stPresAnderson.org
May 2 - Op Love Dan’s Fish Fry @ Wesley Free
Methodist Church
May 3 - PW Spring Gathering @ Orchard Park
May 4 - Hats Off to Ladies’ Luncheon
May 4- Ordination & Installation
May 9 - Game Night, 7-9, Parlor
May 17 - Presby Pride Men’s Breakfast
May 18 - Kirkin’ of the Tartan
May 27 - Ladies’ Lunch @ MCL, 11:30
May 29 - 6:30 PM Officer Training
June 8 - High School Grad Recognition
PEOPLE SERVING IN MAY, 2014
Serving communion on May 4th will be
Pastor Kevin Bausman, Ann Noland,
Jason Knapp & Caroli Wolfe.
Lay Readers are May 4th—Sonya Eddy
May 11th— Julie Benagh
May 18th— Maybe you?
May 25th—Maybe you?
Your Head Ushers for May will be Dude & Pam Warner.
Hosting 10:00 AM Coffee Hour will be Lou Canaday.
PASTOR KEVIN BAUSMAN—
[email protected] (765) 610-9121