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TIIE PRESBt'Turu*n PosT
of the
First Presbyterian Church of Arkport
"A people
with a warm heqrt and a willing spirit."
15 Main
St.
PO Box 6
Arkport NY 14807
(607) 2e5-7e44
www.arkpres.org
arkp ortchurch @arkpres. org
FInsr PnSSeYTERIAN CnURCH
POBox6
15MAINST.
AnxponT, NY 1 4BO7
@o7) 295-7944
www.arkpres.org
pastorsteve@arkpres. org
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MeasuringWorth
"Indeed,
I count eaerything
because of the surpassing worth of
as loss
knowing Christ lesus my Lord."
(Philippians 3:8)
Ordinarily, the worth of something is measured by how valued it is to someone. We all, undoubtedly. have
things in our homes that we cherish as "valuable", but to others they are simply ordinary or expendable. Garage
sales are the quintessential American experience in finding "pearls of great price" that others simply see as
'Junk"- If the measure of a things value is determined by how cherished it is by someone, then let us apply that
to our knowledge of and relationship to the Living God.
How treasured or cherished or valued or desired is God in your heart...in my heart? Would we be able to
say with absolute certainty and unflinching conviction that God is the most highly valued One in our life? Or,
is their another that occupies that place of unrivaled prominence and impoftance in our heart?
Look at it from God's side...how valued are we to God Himself? How treasured or cherished or valued or
desired are we in God's heart?
"For God so loved the world that He gave is only begotten Son..." (John 3:16) Did you hear the
value God ascribes to you and me? "So loved" that "He gave"! Paul said, "I count everything as loss because
of the surpassing worth of lcnowing Christ Jesus my Lord." Did you hear the value Paul sees God as
possessing? Everything is "loss" in comparison to Jesus Christ.
Jesus said,
Before long Easter will be upon us. In these weeks leading up to Easter, the church celebrates a season
called Lent. This is a time of preparation, a time of reflection, a time of self-examination, a time where we
become settled in what or WHO is most precious and valued to us. Perhaps this can be a time where we
become lost in the value God sees in you, as well as a time where you become lost in the value you see in God.
To the glory of Christ,
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FEBRUARY
BIRTHDAYS
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Emily Stauring
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Cathy Stiles
Arlene Emo
Donald Kennell
Margaret Nephew
Betty Emo
Regie Stover
Mary Ann Remsen
Sara Foraker
Janet Hager
Nancy Whiteman
Kristen Schroeder
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FEBRUARY
ANNTTERSARIES
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Bret and Kelly Flint
Nelson and Audrey Whiteman
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ELEUI'JOR SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 5
FEBRUARY I2
FEBRUARY I9
FEBRUARY 26
Al Stever
Joe Robbins
Bob Osborn
Greg Sammons
Christian Sympathy
NURSERY SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY
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Sadie LanglRoxanna Sammons
FEBRUARY 12 Rachel Haines/Denise Lang
FEBRUARY 19 Megan Wilson/Jodie Kendall
FEBRUARY 26 Robin Kerr Wilson/
Karen Fitzgerald
THANKYOU
Neil and Jan Sliter would like to thank everyone
for all their prayers and birthday cards for Neil.
Christian sympathy is extended to Regie Stover
on the death of her mother, Bonnie Beaver.
Christian sympathy is also extended to Gar and
Olivia Chatain on the passing of their grandmother,
Judith Chatain.
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New Arrival
Congratulations to Stan and Diane Ells on the
birth of their new grandson, Talon Jack, born on
February 11,2012.
FAMILY NEWS
to the Arkport Varsity
Wrestting for being awarded the Team
Sportsmanship Trophy at the Avoca Duals in
December. Our own Gar Chatain is on that
team!!!
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS to Jeremy Glidden,
grandson of Lorraine and Barney Gtidden,
who has been setected to be the Youth
Advisory Detegate of the Genesee Vattey
Presbytery to the 72}th General Assembty of
the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Pittsburgh,
PA convening from June 30 - Juty 7, 2012.
CONGRATULATIONS
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU
We wish to extend a great big thank you to
Mark Labour, who found our water problem
last week, to Nelson Whiteman and the
other trustees, the Arkport Fire Department,
and any one etse who stopped in to see what
they could do to hetp. An especiatty big
thank you to Pastor Steve for his hetp that
was above and beyond the call of duty.
MISSION EXPERIENCE WITH
PRESBYTERY
to Rachel Haines who
obtained a mark of 100% on her vocal soto at
the County Chorus and Band Festival this
winter. She atso received a93% on her
trombone soto.
Dick and Darta Kennetl have returned home
from a two-week trip in San Diego. White
there, they hetped their son, Kevin, and
daughter-in-taw, Fay, pack and prepare for
their move back to Arkport. Granddaughter,
Otivia, accompanied her grandparents on
their ftight home and is staying with them
while mommy and daddy drive cross country.
Prayers for Fay and Olivia who have never
lived any ptace where the temperature got
betow 50 degrees,
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New Roof Campaign 2OL2
Sunday, February 12 begins our capital campaign to collect pledges
for the new roof. Please make a pledge on the attached form. The
pledge forms will be collected March 4t 2OL2. Please select a
bne time payment, a weekly payment , or a monthly payment to be
fulfilled by November 30, 20t2.
TURNING POINT
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
'fuming Point Catholic Charities would like to share some Hornell area statistics:
The unemployment rate in December 20ll was9o/o- 7,500local workers are currently unemployed,
underemployed or no longer eligible for benefits. A point-in-time study was completed across the
country for the night of January 25. Turning Point interviewed 12 individuals in the Hornell area that
were homeless on that date, and 3 of these adults had homeless children.
Turning Point wants to thank Arkport Presbyterians for their food and money donations and
of another way individuals or grcups can make a great difference. Our annual WaIkA-Mile is scheduled Sat., May 19, 9:30am-11:00am. To participate fill out forms in the track of the
sanctuary and ask friends or relatives to sponsor your walk or make a check out to Turning Point
Hornell. The 1 mile walk begins in the Center St Parking Lot in Homell near20 Elm Street- Donations
stay in the area. For more information to register or donate call Tuming Point at 324-3457 .
Please visit our website catholiccharitiessteuben.org
make you aware
Turning Point would like to make you aware of other helpful programsPack-a-Pickup Maple City Dodge is doing this during Feb and March.
CASH is a free income tax assistance service ifyou made $49,000 or less
call 271 to make an appointment. This is done at Seneca Apartments behind
Club 57 visit ';. * i'' .Lni st.ols for more info
STAR School tax relief, you must sign up each year by March 1" Turning point
has forms so stop at 20 Elm suite 2. You can also look it up on line
Lets Share The ttJoys"
Who said that living the Christian life was dull, boring, out of date and full of rules
that keep us from doing what we want to? Who thinks of GOD as having such high
standards that no one can achieve them? Is that the LORD we serve? NO! A thousand
times NO!! Then let's set the record straight. Let's put on a happy face and give more
credit to GOD for the'Joyful" events HE brings to our lives. We are extraordinary
people, aren't we? GOD HIMSELF chose us to be in HIS Kingdom, didn't HE?
"All right," you may ask, "What do you mean by a Joyful' event?" It's plain and
simple. It has to do with how GOD has touched your life in some meaningful way and
HE lets you know that HE was very much involved!! People are still awed by Joe
Robbins' story of his reunion with his son. Isn't it anazinghow GOD worked this
wonderful'Joy" in their lives?
Here is another example. Beth Haines-HE, a member of our committee, told us that
one day while in the checkout lane at Wegmans she realized she left her purse in the car.
She was ready to go and get it when the woman behind her said she would pay for Beth's
groceries! Although Beth paid for her own groceries, she was so impressed with this
stranger's honest offer to pay. That was a special'Joy" for Beth.
"Okay", you ask, "When do I tell my story?" You may tell it during our Church
service when Pastor Steve asks for'Joys and concerns". Or you may simply tell one
person or a group of people when you feel GOD prompting you that way. We are the
only Gospel that the unsaved or new Christians read each day! "All right then," you ask,
o'How
do I tell my story?" It is easier than you think. All you have to do is tell what
happened and speak from your heart. First practice if you wish, but pray before you
speak and GOD will be honored. That's w'hat it's all about.
Here are a few amazing things that can occur when we share our'Joys" with others.
1. People who hear your story may feel God drawing them closer to HIM.
2. People may be inspired to ask the Lord for help in solving a problem they tried
but failed to solve by themselves.
3. Sharing how God blesses you boosts your confidence and makes it easier to
witness to others; it can become a natural part of yorn life!
4. Who knows what new friendship may develop between you and someone else that
leads to supporting each other in your Christian walks.
Pastor Steve has created a new prayer card to write yourjoys and concerns on if
you wish to. One will be in the February 19tt'bulletin. You may write about a'Joy" in
your life in the past week or month. The cards will be collected and kept by Pastor Steve
and read 1) when it fits the serrnon; 2) during the Prayer and Healing service in March; or
3) if you want someone else to read your'Joy", either Pastor Steve or someone you
choose. You may tell your story yourself if you wish. So be on the lookout for GOD to
bring a'Joy" into your life. It's okay to ask HIM for one! You never know, maybe your
'Joy" will arrive tomorrow...or today!
-The Music and Worship
Commiffee
Missionary Movement turns 200
Presbyterian Church (IJSA) News
SALEM, Mass.
When America's first ordained missionaries sailed from here to India 200 years ago, they
kicked offa movement to spread the faith and created America's most potent export:
Christianity.
That's the message that will reverberate across nine "Judson 200" commemorative events,
running Feb. 5-20 in and around Salem. Speakers - evangelicals, mainline Protestants and
scholars will recall how the course of history changed with Adoniram Judson and four
other missionaries.
Judson's 1812 departure with his wife, Ann Hasseltine, marked the start of a new era of
American and Christian influence.
To support them, the first of many missionary-sending agencies was born: the American
Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) Similar organzations soon took
root, sending thousands of missionaries to all corners of the globe. By the mid-z0th
century, America was sending more missionaries than any other country.
America still sends the most: l27,A0O ofthe 400,000 foreign missionaries sent in 2010
came from Americ4 according to the Center for the Study of Global Christian at GordonConwell Theological Seminary, which is based outside ofBoston.
The Judsons left a giant mark. Denied admission to British India, they continued on to
Burma (modern-day Myanmar), where they created a grammar system, translated the
Bible into Burmese and won converts to the faith. Christian communities survive to this
day in Myanmar, Judson Sunday is commemorated by Burmese churches every July.
"Judson 200" ends with a Feb. 20 re-enactment of the Judsons' launch from the port of
Salem. More events marking the Judsons' l813 arrival in Burma will be scheduled for next
year.
For more of this story go towww. pcusa.org/news/2012/2/3Missionary movement
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