From The Pastor - Kanapaha Presbyterian Church

VOLUME 10 NO. 1
DECEMBER 2015
~Come find your place in God’s family.~
Kanapaha Presbyterian Church
Gainesville, Florida
From The Pastor . . .
Fruitful Waiting . . . Unwrapping the Gift of Advent
12/06/15
Lord’s Supper
2nd Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 40:3-5
Psalm 126:1-6
Luke 1:57-80*
12/13/15
3rd Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Luke 1:26-38*
Are you ready? Ready or not, Christmas is coming! This is the season of
the year when we prepare for the Christ child. What gift do you want to
give Jesus this year? Perhaps it’s a gift of kindness or patience or service
to others? Maybe you’d like be more regular about your devotion time.
We have 26 days in Advent to get that gift ready. But for many, the days
of December are so full that they pass by without notice and before we
know it, it’s Christmas Eve. After all, there is so much to do: shopping,
baking, wrapping, writing and sending cards. But don’t let the commercial side of the season rob you of the spiritual joy of the journey to
Christmas.
Advent, which began last Sunday, is the first season of the Christian year
and includes the four Sundays before Christmas. Advent (meaning
“coming”) is a gift in itself; an opportunity for us to draw closer to God
and one another opening our lives to the Holy Spirit. Advent is the season to prepare as a church and in our own individual lives to receive the
miracle of Christmas. It’s also an opportunity to get our gifts ready for
Jesus by giving back to God and others.
(Continued) . . .
12/20/15
4th Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 80:1-7
Luke 1:31-55*
12/24/15
Christmas Eve.
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 145:5-10 (Cantored)
Luke 2:1-20*
12/27/15
1st Sunday aft Christmas
Hoyt Childers,
Lay Preacher
TBD
In This Issue . . .
From the Pastor *Worship *In This Issue
From the Pastor (Cont’d) *In Our Prayers
Christmas Cantata *Christmas Joy Offering
Pottery Exhibit & Sale
Baked Goods Auction
Adult Sunday School *Thurs Bible Study *Barnies
Session *December Birthdays/Anniversaries
Session (Cont’d)
Church History & Cemetery *Three Cheers
Missions *Habitat *Thanksgiving Baskets
Worship Volunteers *C&C Set-up *Mowing Sched.
Treasurer’s Report
December Notes & Calendar
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NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
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From the Pastor (Cont’d) . . .
As a church, some of the youth got a jump on the season by participating in Operation Christmas Child and/or by decorating the
church for the season. This Friday night at 7 pm, the joint Cantata between Kanapaha Church and Faith Church will be offered
in our Sanctuary and then again in Faith Presbyterian Church in
Melrose this Sunday at 3 pm. Thank you for those who are singing, leading and supporting them with their presence and worship. The Adult Sunday School Class has begun a special Advent Study, “Held in God’s Grace” that will be offered through
Dec. 20th. Thank you for those who are leading; it’s always a
greater blessing to lead a study than to attend. Why? You learn
more in the preparation. Thank you for those who faithfully participate in an effort to grow in the their faith.
The church has purchased Advent Devotional guides for you to use each day during Advent in your private
time of devotion. You can find them in the sanctuary on the table in the narthex or on the back table close
to the kitchen door in Memorial Hall. If you prefer on-line devotionals, perhaps you’d like using the on-line
Advent devotion, Follow the Star. You can find it at www.d365.org/. Read them alone or with your family.
Consider lighting an Advent wreath at home during devotion time as a way to reclaim the holiness of the
season. One you’ve been filled, find a way to pour out a blessing each day on those you know and even
those you don’t. Want to make God smile? Practice a random act of kindness anonymously for each day of
the season.
Find your own Advent rhythm to prepare so that when Christmas does arrive, not only will you be able to
more fully appreciate and welcome the miracle of the birth of our Savior, you will have something to give
the King!
In the joy of preparation,
Pastor Dawn
In Our Prayers . . .
Please keep the following Members & Friends in your prayers:
John Brower, Patty Bues, Ann Gay Burch, Amanda Burgess, the family of Michael Cady,
Bill & Nancy Lee Christian, Rachel Cock, Bob & Vera Dameron, Mary Joe Dunlap, Howard Groger, Doris Hoppes, Matthew Kreinbihl, Debbie Long, Sam Miller, Mary Moffett, Jackie Pergony,
Nancy Schultz, Don Scott, Harriet Storm, Debbie Syzmanski, Shirley Underwood, Sylvia Ward,
Karen White
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Christmas Cantata . . .
Come to the Manger, a Christmas Cantata, written and arranged by Mark Hayes, will be presented in two performances by the combined choirs of Faith Presbyterian Church of
Melrose and Kanapaha Presbyterian Church on Friday, December 4, at 7pm in the KPC Sanctuary, and on Sunday, December 6, at 3pm in the FPC Sanctuary. KPC Choir Director, Erica Williams, will direct the performance, and FPC
Choir Director, Laurel Lamme, will be the pianist.
An inventive combination of traditional carols and spirituals
with narration, the first half of the cantata presents The Nativity of Jesus, and the second half presents the Visit of the Wise Men culminated with the
final medley, Christmas in the Manger.
Performance time is approximately 40 minutes, and all are invited to attend as we celebrate
the joyous birth of Christ this Christmas season. KPC will host a reception for all in the
Fellowship Hall at the end of the performance.
Christmas Joy Special Offering . . .
The Christmas Joy Offering is received in December and is one of the Larger Church Mission offerings. Fifty percent of it is distributed to assistance programs for retired and active church workers and 50%
supports racial and ethnic schools and colleges through the General Assembly. There will be special offering envelopes available or just mark your check for the Christmas Joy Offering.
On Sunday, December 20th, the Christmas Joy Offering will be received at both worship services.
NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
Pottery Exhibit and Sale . . .
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NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
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Baked Goods Auction. . .
The annual Baked Goods Auction is just around the corner on Sunday, December 20th at 12:15 PM in
Memorial Hall! Once again, Lynne Keyes, of Keyes Auctions, will be auctioning off delicious pies,
cakes, cookies and candies, all baked and prepared by YOU! It's time to pull out your favorite Christmas dessert recipes, and get ready to bake! Sign up sheets will begin circulating in both services. We
also accept themed gift baskets and other treasures for the auction. Then join us on December 20th at
12:15 pm when we'll bid on scrumptious desserts, just in time for your Christmas dinners and parties!
This is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for KPC - so bring your checkbooks and cash - and
prepare to bid!
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NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
Advent Study
Held in God’s Grace
In this fast-paced world it seems odd to say that we celebrate
Advent by waiting, but this waiting is far more than a passive
submission to time. Advent is a time of active preparation for a
whole new way of life ushered in by Jesus' birth. This foursession study introduces four major themes that help Christians
move meaningfully and patiently through the season of Advent:
waiting, accepting, journeying, and birthing
Join us Sunday Mornings at 9:50 am
Thursday Morning Bible Study . . .
The Year of the Bible
Please join us in The Year of the Bible program running September 2015 –August 2016. Here is your chance to grow spiritually
in the coming year. You will need to set aside about twenty
minutes a day to participate in the program.
The Thursday Morning Bible Study group will be meeting
weekly from 11:00-noon to discuss the readings. Please come
join us or read on your own.
Tuesdays with Pastor Dawn at Barnie’s . . .
Come join the discussion Tuesdays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am
at Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 5750 SW 75th
Street, Together we will read, wrestle with and discuss
the sermon text that is preached in worship.
Please note: Tuesdays at Barnies will not meet on 12/22 or 12/29.
NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
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Session
by Clerk of Session, Joan Stout
STATED SESSION MEETING— OCTOBER 21, 2015
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NancyLee Christia
Evelyn Perry
Eve Rowland
Charlie Turner
Kim Childers
Joyce Madry
Elena Rosenberg
Ethan Dixon
Marc Jamerson
Helen Hyatt
The Christ Candle was lit by Moderator
Rev. Dawn Conti at 7:00pm in Memorial
Hall. Joys and concerns were shared with
the response, “Lord, Hear Our Prayer,” for
each petition. The meeting was then called
to Order and Service with prayer by Rev.
Conti.
ELDERS PRESENT: Kaley Behl, Loretha
Cleveland, Kim Friend, Karen Kirkman, Tom Jordan, Joanna Long Dan
Rowland.
KPC MEMBERS PRESENT: Charlie Turner and Sally Walker
CLERK OF THE SESSION PRESENT: Joan Stout
KPC TREASURER PRESENT: Joan Russell
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT.
ANNIVERSARIES
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Johan and Miriam
Otto
THE DEVOTION AND REFLECTION: A passage from Giliad by
Marilynne Robinson was led by Kim Friend.
MSP to approve the Consent Agenda:
*Approve Minutes of Stated Session Meeting, September 16, 2015.
*Approve receipt of Highlights of the Fall Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Saint Augustine held 10/6/15 at MPCC.
*Approve written reports from the following: Clerk, Deacons, Pastor,
Ruling Elders, and Treasurer.
ORDER OF THE EVENING: REVIEW AND APPROVE 2016 ASKING BUDGET.
MSP to extend meeting time from 8:30 to 10pm.
WE PRESENT OUR OFFRINGS: COMMITTEE REPORTS AND FUTURE PLANS
Missions
Thirteen KPC members worked with Covenant Presbyterian Church on October 20 to provide
dinner, staffing, and fun activities for three families through Family Promise.
In November, KPC will begin collecting food for 15 Thanksgiving Baskets to be distributed at
Wiles Elementary School.
On Saturday, November 21, KPC will participate in a Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build.
In November, KPC will begin collecting small children’s gifts for Operation Christmas Child, an
international program through the larger Presbyterian Church.
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NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
Session (Cont’d)
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by Clerk of Session, Joan Stout
STATED SESSION MEETING—October 21, 2015 Continued:
Worship
MSP to accept the gift of a piano from Moe Rancourt.
Church Historian & Cemetery Management Nine unknown
grave markers were measured, marked on September 21 and set
on October 12. A new cemetery sign was installed on October
18. The All Saints Day Cemetery Tour set for October 31 f from
noon to 3pm currently has 17 actors, 11 of them descendants.
Erica Williams will perform at noon. Mary Homick of “Historic
Cemeteries” will display her cemetery photography. Karen Behl and Charlie Botsford will do headstone
cleaning and footstone resetting demonstrations. Williams-Thomas Funeral Home will have an exhibit.
Coordinating oral history project with Eastside High School American Students will focus on students
interviewing several KPC members.
Church Promotion and Fundraising
The first KPC Blessing of the Animals on October 3 partnered with several pet rescue and vets. Plans are
under way to expand the number of participating businesses and organizations. Domain name for KPC
web site was renewed. Publicity will begin in November for KPC Baked Goods Auction on December
20.
Fellowship
KPC will partner with Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church to host a Hymn Sing on October 23 with
supper beginning at 6pm.
MISCELLANEOUS CONCERNS OF THE FUTURE
*MSP to approve January Session Retreat for 1/29 at 5pm through 1/30 lunch at MPCC.
*MSP to approve lodging and meal plan for January Session Retreat.
*MSP to approve seminar, “Creating a Culture of Generosity and Endowments” given by Board
of Pensions Representative Robert Hay (at no cost to the church) for Friday March 18, 2016, with
supper to begin at 6pm.
*MSP to approve invitation of other sessions to above Seminar.
On the Calendar:
*Newsletter Deadline: ASAP
*Next Stated Meeting: November 18, 2015.
*All Saints Tour/Brief Worship in the KPC Cemetery on October 31, from 12-3pm.
*Joint Hymn Sing KPC and WCUMC October 23 at 6pm
*November -- begin collecting for 15 Thanksgiving baskets.
*November – begin collecting gifts for Operation Christmas Child.
*November 21 – participate in Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build
*Baked Goods Auction on December 20.
CELEBRATING THE PAST
The Clerk’s Report
The Lord’s Supper was served weekly for Church and Café, and on October 4, 2015, for the 11am
Worship Service.
NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
Session (Cont’d)
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by Clerk of Session, Joan Stout
STATED SESSION MEETING—October 21, 2015 Continued:
Presbytery of St. Augustine emails from Sandra Hedrick, Steve
Benz, and Nancy Brown were forwarded to all Session members as
received from September 17 through October 21, 2015. In addition
to updates, emails included topics of Request from the Discernment
and Design Team (9/16); Proposed Change to Manual of Operations
(9/17); 2015 Fall Stated Meeting of the Presbytery Information
(9/22); email from Moderator Rev. Cynthia Montgomery concerning
the Presbytery in Mission October Stated Meeting (9/23); the Fall Stated Meeting Revised Documents
(10/1); Installation of Holly Inglis (10/2); Highlights of the 2015 Fall Stated Meeting of the Presbytery on
October 6 (10/8); the Clerk’s Annual Questionnaire (10/17); and Commissioning of Shirley Mergan on
November 1 (10-20).
WE GO OUT TO SERVE IN GOD’S NAME.
Agreeing to conduct the business to review and approve the 2016 Asking Budget at a future Called Session Meeting, the meeting was closed in prayer by Joanna Long at 10pm.
CALLED SESSION MEETING—OCTOBER 28, 2015
The Christ Candle was lit by Moderator Rev. Dawn Conti at 7:00pm in Memorial Hall. Joys and concerns were shared by all, and the meeting was then called to Order and Service with prayer by Rev. Conti.
ELDERS PRESENT: Kaley Behl, Kim Friend, Karen Kirkman, Dan Rowland
ELDERS ABSENT: Loretha Cleveland, Tom Jordan, Joanna Long
KPC MEMBERS PRESENT: Sally Walker
CLERK OF THE SESSION PRESENT: Joan Stout
KPC TREASURER PRESENT: Joan Russell
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT.
MSP to approve the Agenda.
ORDER OF THE EVENING: COMPLETE WORK ON 2016 ASKING BUDGET.
BUSINESS OF THE EVENING ON THE AGENDA:
MSP to approve Pulpit Supply preachers for Sundays, November 22 and 29, to be paid by remaining funds in Pastor’s Continuing Education and Professional Expense Reimbursable Budget.
MSP to approve Pulpit Supply by Hoyt Childers on December 27 for Church and Café Service
(with no communion) and for the 11am Worship Service.
MSP to approve Hoyt Childers’ use of Memorial Hall on Saturday, December 5, from 2pm-6pm
for Pottery Show and Sale with 40% of proceeds given to KPC, and advertising to be taken care of by
Hoyt.
NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
Session (Cont’d)
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by Clerk of Session, Joan Stout
CALLED SESSION MEETING—OCTOBER 28, 2015 (Continued)
MSP to approve Hanging of the Greens after the 11am Worship Service on November 29, the first Sunday of Advent.
Having no further business to conduct, the meeting was closed with prayer blessing by Dan Rowland at
7:50pm.
STATED SESSION MEETING—NOVEMBER 18, 2015
The Christ Candle was lit by Moderator Rev. Dawn Conti at 7:00 pm in Memorial Hall. Joys and concerns were shared with the response, “Lord, Hear
Our Prayer,” for each petition. The meeting was then called to Order and Service with prayer by Rev. Conti.
ELDERS PRESENT: Loretha Cleveland, Kim Friend, Karen Kirkman, Tom
Jordan, Dan Rowland
ELDERS ABSENT: Kaley Behl, Joanna Long
CLERK OF THE SESSION PRESENT: Joan Stout
KPC TREASURER PRESENT: Joan Russell
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT.
THE DEVOTION AND REFLECTION: The spiritual discipline of, “Christian Hospitality,” was presented by Rev. Conti.
MSP to approve the Consent Agenda:
*Approve Minutes of Stated Session Meeting, October 21, 2015.
*Approve Minutes of Called Session Meeting, October 28, 2015.
*Approve written reports from the following: Clerk, Deacons, Pastor, Ruling Elders, and Treasurer.
*Approve 2016 Lenten Study: Christ Walk by Anna Fitch.
WE PRESENT OUR OFFRINGS: COMMITTEE REPORTS AND FUTURE PLANS
Missions: KPC Youth completed preparation of gifts for Operation Christmas Child.
Worship –Sanctuary: Carlos Arancibia, UF student, will assume the pianist position for the 11am Worship Service in January 2016.
Church Promotion and Fundraising: All Saints Day Cemetery Tour was covered by TV20, GTN
News, and The Gainesville Sun; net income was $555.00. History lecture series is under consideration as
is fundraising initiative for more Ground Penetrating Radar.
MISCELLANEOUS CONCERNS OF THE FUTURE
*MSP to approve Session Study, Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Robert Schnase.
*MSP to approve child care for Cantata practice on December 3 (6:15pm- 8:30pm) and for the Cantata
on Friday, December 4, from 6:45pm-9pm at a rate of $10/hr.
*MSP to appoint Joan Stout as Ruling Elder to attend the Called Presbyterian Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 1:30pm at First Presbyterian Church of Starke.
NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
Session (Cont’d)
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by Clerk of Session, Joan Stout
STATED SESSION MEETING—NOVEMBER 18, 2015 (Continued)
MSP to have a brief Ceremony of Thanksgiving in celebration of having paid off
KPC mortgage at a
potluck between the services on January 17, 2016.
ON THE CALENDAR:
*Newsletter Deadline: ASAP
*Next Stated Meeting: January 20, 2015, at 7pm; Loretha will give the devotion
and Kim will provide a closing prayer.
*November 20: Distribute 15 Thanksgiving baskets to Wiles Elementary School families
*November 21: Participate in Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build
*November 22: Hanging of the Greens after 11am Worship Service
*December 4: Cantata with KPC Choir and Faith Presbyterian Choir 7pm at KPC
*December 5: Pottery Show by Hoyt Childers in KPC Fellowship Hall 2-6pm
*December 6: Cantata with KPC Choir and Faith Presbyterian Choir 3pm in Melrose
*December 8: Called Presbyterian Meeting 1:30pm at First Presbyterian of Starke
*December 20: Baked Goods Auction after 11am Worship Service
*December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7pm
2016:
*January 17: Potluck and Celebration of Thanksgiving for Mortgage Payoff
*February 21: Erica Williams in concert “Gospel Sing”
*March 12: Heart, Home and History Tour
CELEBRATING THE PAST
Investment Options
MSP to invest $7K anonymous donation to KPC Church Endowment with The Vanguard Group.
The Clerk’s Report
The Lord’s Supper was served weekly for Church and Café, and on November 1, 2015, for the 11am
Worship Service.
Presbytery of St. Augustine emails from Sandra Hedrick, Steve Benz, and Nancy Brown were forwarded
to all Session members as received from October 22 through November 18, 2015. In addition to updates,
emails included information related to the Installation of Joe Albright (11/12), A Celebration in Witness
to the Resurrection of Charlotte McPheeters, the Mother of Moderator Cynthia Montgomery (11/10), Key
Dates for Session Clerks (11/11), Presbyterian Association of Musicians Registration for Montreat and
Mo-Ranch/PAM (11-17), and Called Presbyterian Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.
Tom Jordan, Co-Moderator of the Stewardship Committee, presented the KPC 2016 Asking Budget at the
Church and Café 8:45amWorship Service and at the 11am Worship Service on Sunday, November 22,
2015. Hard copies of the Asking Budget were distributed to all present, and additional copies are available in the church office for all interested persons.
The Clerk’s Annual Questionnaire 2015 for KPC was submitted electronically to the PC(USA) Research
Service on November 16, 2015.
WE GO OUT TO SERVE IN GOD’S NAME.
Having no further business, the meeting was closed in prayer by Dan Rowland at 8:30pm.
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Church History and Cemetery . . . by Karen Kirkman & Kaley Behl
The CH&CM committee would like to thank everyone who helped with the 2nd Annual All Saints Day
Cemetery Tour on October 31st!
In the weeks before the tour, the remaining 32 Unknown graves were measured out, marked and Unknown headstones set by Karen Kirkman, Kaley Behl, Mike Kirkman, Tom Jordan and Charlie Botsford.
In response to our press release, TV20 News, GTN News and the Gainesville Sun all covered the setting of the last Unknown markers on October
26th. The article in the Gainesville Sun was on the front page, above the
fold! The attendance for the All Saints Day Cemetery Tour was 75 including helpers and actors. Net income raised was $555! This year we had 14
actors, 9 of whom were descended from the people they portrayed. TV20
News covered the Tour. The All Saints Day service was well attended. Williams-Thomas Funeral Home and Historic Cemeteries (Mary Homick's cemetery photography) had exhibits. And Charlie Botsford and Karen
Kirkman held headstone cleaning demonstrations.
Thanks to members of the congregation who served as actors: Loretha Cleveland (Daphne Kelley), Jim
and Pat Chesnut (JD and Maria Young) and Kaley Behl (Mary S.Taylor).
Planning for the next historical fundraiser, the Heart, Home 7 History Tour on March 12th, will begin
soon.
Three Cheers . . .
To Moe Rancourt for providing new welcome mats for the Sanctuary, and
To Moe for the donation of the piano in Memorial Hall.
To Dan Rowland, Kaley Behl, and the B & G Committee for the completion of the new railings on the Sanctuary. And the Sanctuary carpeting,
which should be completed this week.
To all those who helped decorate the Sanctuary and Memorial Hall for Advent, including Paul Bennett,
Jim and Pat Chesnut, Joanna Long-Claus, Sam & Will Claus, Kevin Conti, Linda Goshorn, Colleen Harrell, Tom Jordan, Rick Klopp, Lynn King, Dan Rowland, Joan Russell and her brother,
and Mary Searle.
NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
Missions . . .
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by Moderator, Kim Friend
On Saturday, Nov 21st, KPC and The Church of the
Latter Day Saints partnered with Habitat for Humanity
to rehab a house on the northeast side of Gainesville.
The family who will eventually move into this home
(hopefully in January) were there working alongside
all the volunteers. Thank you to Loretha Cleveland,
Jack McCleary, Mary Searle and Sally Walker (and
Allison and Dawn, two of Sally's friends) for coming
to work. Also thank you to Judy Wibblesman and Rick
Klopp for bringing a delicious lunch of hot dogs, kielbasa, healthy slaw, baked beans, chips and Martha
Botsford's fabulous cookies. Thanks to Judy for coordinating the lunch.
It was a great time to do good work and to meet young people from another faith community and learn
more about them personally and their faith practices. We also had great weather.
Thanks to God, it was a great day!
Thanksgiving Basket Drive . . .
The Mission Committee wants to thank everyone who
gave to the Thanksgiving Basket drive. We served 13
families including more than 55 people. Each family received a turkey and a half of ham with all the fixings. What a bounty and a generous spirit from all those
at KPC. We worked with Wiles Elementary school to
identify the families most in need and one of the children at the school was asked what she was doing for
Thanksgiving and she said "We are going to have a
feast." It is because of you and your giving
hearts. Thank you.
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On the Schedule . . .
November Worship Volunteers . . .
Liturgist: Joanna Long
Ushers/Greeters: Judy Doppieri and Dan Rowland
Children’s Message
Date
C&C
1st Sunday
Kim Childers
2nd Sunday
Amy Rosenberg
3rd Sunday
Dawn Conti
4th Sunday
Mary Moffett
Sunday Church & Café Breakfast Setup:
Date
1st Sunday
2nd Sunday
3rd Sunday
4th & 5th
Substitute
Mowing Schedule . . .
Family
Childers
Amy Rosenberg
Sally & Elizabeth Walker
Sam Miller & Debi Boudreau,
Bill & Deena Sanders
Charlie Turner
Kim Friend
Week Of
11/29/2015
12/6/2015
Church Area
Sam Miller
Kevin Conti
Front Lot
Bill Sanders
12/13/2015
12/20/2015
Sam Miller
Sally Walker
Bill Sanders
Edging, Trimming, Roundup & Bush Trimming: Dan Rowland
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Treasurer’s Report October 2015 & Year to Date . . .
by Joan Russell
This month the mortgage was paid off! Thank you for
your generous donations!
October Ordinary Income $31,399.87
Interest Income $2.29.
General Fund Offering: $12,422.79, with $7,256
pledged and $5,166.79 not pledged.
Designated Funds $827.90: Flowers $40; Peacemaking offering $270; Alachua Habitat for Humanity
$100, Gainesville Community Ministries $100;
Thanksgiving Baskets $170; Other Missions $147.90.
Other Income $18,146.69: Money was transferred
from savings to checking in order to cover approved
capital expenses that were not budgeted for. These
items were ½ the cost of the church railings for
$13,475, painting the sanctuary for $1,900, and furniture for $2,771.69.
October Expenses $32,932.93
Administration $779.41: Flowers $70; Insurance $639.03; Miscellaneous - $35; Office
Supplies $11.64; Telephone & Internet $93.74.
Buildings & Grounds $4,571.19: Carpeting $3,814.35; Cemetery Water $31.63; Cleaning
Service $309; Electric $243.87; Garbage Collection $134.46; Repairs & Maintenance
$19.94; Water at the Church $17.94.
Missions $402.50: Peacemaking $202.50; Gainesville Community Ministries $100; Alachua Habitat for Humanity $100.
Mortgage $16,083.04: Principal paid $16,056.88; Interest paid $26.16. After the October payment, the principal balance was $0!
New Member Development: Web Address Fee $24.98.
Personnel $10,576.12: Admin Asst. $1,234.90; Child Care $130; Church & Cafe Musicians $1,050; Traditional Musicians $476.67; Pastor Salary Package $7,684.55.
Worship $495.69: Church & Café $133.83; Church & Café Food $89.27; Music $142.59; Piano Maintenance
$150.
Net Ordinary Income for October: - $1,533.06
Net Ordinary Income for the year: $11,255.4
For additional information about any of the accounts, or if you have any questions about the finances of the
church, please call Joan Russell at 337-0873 or e-mail [email protected].
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December Notes
12/1 Tuesdays at Barnies, 8-9 am
12/3 Thursday Morn Study 11:00, Cantata Practice 6:30 pm, Praise Band, 7:30 pm
12/4 Joint Cantata with Faith Presbyterian Church, 7 pm in Memorial Hall
12/5 Pottery Exhibit and Sale, 2-6 in Memorial Hall
12/6 Second Sunday of Advent, Joint Cantata with Faith Presbyterian, 3 pm at FPC in Melrose
12/7 Elder Training, 6:30-7:500 pm in Memorial Hall
12/8 Called Presbytery Meeting at MPCC, Starke, 9 am, Tuesday’s at Barnies, 8-9am
12/10 Thursday Morning Bible Study, 11:00 am, Choir 6:30 pm, Praise Band, 7:30 pm
12/12 Wedding/Reception (Reserved Use of Memorial) 9—11 pm
12/13 Third Sunday of Advent, Girls Scout Troop 1085 (Reserved Use of Memorial) 5-7 pm
12/15 Tuesday at Barnies, 8-9 am
12/17 Thursday Morning Bible Study, 11:00 am, Choir 6:30 pm, Praise Band, 7:30 pm
12/20 Fourth Sunday of Advent, Baked Goods Auction w/ Lynne Keyes
12/24 Christmas Eve. Candle Light Worship 7 pm
12/25 Christmas Day!
12/27 First Sunday after Christmas , Hoyt Childers, Lay Preacher
Sun
Mon
1 Lord’s Supper
8:30 Chrch & Cafe
9:50 Sunday Schl.
11:00 Worship
Tue
1
8:00 Barnies
6 Lord’s Supper
8:30 Chrch & Cafe
9:50 Sunday Schl.
11:00 Worship
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13
8:30 Chrch & Café
9:50 Sunday Schl
11:00 Worship
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20
8:30 Chrch & Cafe
9:50 Sunday School
11:00 Worship
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27
8:30 Chrch & Cafe
9:50 Sunday School
11:00 Worship
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8
8:00 Barnies
6:30 Elder Training
Wed
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Fri
Sat
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11:00 Bible Stdy
6:30 Choir
7:30 Praise Band
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Joint Cantata
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Pottery Exhibit
& Sale
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11:00 Bible Stdy
6:30 Choir
7:30 Praise Band
11
2-6 Reserved Use
Wedding Rehers
12
3-10Reserved Use
Wed/Reception
18
19
7:30 AA
17
11:00 Bible Stdy
6:30 Choir
7:30 Praise Band
23
24
25
26
7:30 AA
7 pm Candlelight
Worship
Merry
Christmas!
9
7:30 AA
15
8:00 Barnies
Thu
16
30
NEWS FROM KANAPAHA
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Kanapaha Presbyterian Church
6221 SW 75th Terrace
Gainesville, Florida 32608
(352) 378-9080
Www.kanapaha.net
[email protected]
The Session
Rev. Dawn Conti, Moderator
Joan Stout, Clerk of Session
Class of 2015
Kaley Behl
Karen Kirkman
Joanna Long
Class of 2016
Kim Friend
Dan Rowland
Class of 2017
Tom Jordan
Loretha Cleveland
Rev. Dawn Conti, Pastor
Lynn King, Administrative Asst.
Joan Russell, Treasurer
Joel Schrank, Praise Band Leader
Erica Williams, Choir Director
Joan Stout, Pianist
222-9859
378-9080
337-0873
(801)557-1634
(305)790-9350
339-4601
Church Office Hours: M-Th 9:00 am. -1:00 pm
The Deacons
Class of 2016
Paul Bennett
Linda Goshorn (Acting Moderator)
Mary Moffett
Pat Stump
Class of 2018
Martha Botsford
Colleen Harrell
Judy Wibbelsman
Strategic Vision Goals
1. Becoming a more outwardly focused disciple making church.
2. Becoming a more invitational church.
3. Becoming a more generous and financial stable church.