A Baby Shower Invitation - Fairview Presbyterian Church

2014
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A Baby Shower Invitation
Megin Sewak, our organist, is having a baby
in January. The choir is having a shower for
her here in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday,
November 16, immediately following the
service. You all - her church family - are
invited! Men can come too! Please bring a
dish to share, and a gift. She is registered at
Target, Babies-R-Us, and Amazon.com. She
does not know whether it is a boy or a girl, so
pick neutral colors! She wants to use cloth
diapers. We hope you come celebrate and
share this special time for Megin with us!
Table of Contents
Special Dates
Oct. 5 ~ World Communion Sunday
Oct. 13 ~ Columbus Day Observance
Oct. 15 ~ Harvest Dinner
Oct. 16 ~ Megin’s Baby Shower
Harvest Dinner . . . . . . Page 2
Chuck’s Chatter . . . . .Page 3
People to Pray For. . . .Page 4
In a Different Voice . . Page 5
Book Review . . . . . . . Page 6
Church News . . . Pages 7 & 8
Cartoon . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Bits and Pieces . . . . .. Page 10
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . Page 11
Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Editor’s Page. . . . . . . .Page 13
Fairview Presbyterian Church
Annual Harvest Dinner &
Bake Sale
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
4:30 – 7:00 PM
Menu
Homemade Ham Loaf or Meat Loaf
Homemade Relish
Parsley Butter Potatoes, Squash, Corn
Molded Salad, Rolls,
Pie/Cake
Coffee/Tea/Milk
(Take-Outs are available)
Tickets
$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Children ages 5-12
Free Children under 5
Corner of Rt. 98 &
Water Street in
Fairview – 474-3914
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Look – I don’t want to hear it!
It is stewardship time (translated that means we need to
talk about money) which always makes people cranky
and they say silly things like, “All the church wants is
my money”.
I don’t want to hear it! It is a dumb thing to say because
the truth is you are the church. The church is not the
building on the corner of Rt. 98 and Water St. And it is
not the pastor and employees. The church is you.
Your giving goes toward paying the salaries of those
who provide services for you and your families.
You provide for a choir director and organist who
provide us with consistently beautiful music that
enriches our worship.
You provide for a youth director who cares for and
teaches our young people. Alysabeth Mahood and Jake
Tobolewski have provided excellent leadership there for
the past few years.
You provide for the building to be cleaned by a
custodian. Simply required maintenance for any
building.
Your provide, for the first time, a good salary for the
work horse of our staff – our administrative assistant
Amy Tessier without whom lots of things might just fall
apart around FPC.
And you pay me to preach and teach and counsel and to
provide leadership as we strive to be the best church we
can be.
You provide generously for mission work to be done in
the local area and around the world.
place where the community can gather (and it does
so often), a safe haven for young people to deal with
their concerns and get some love.
Your giving is critical. But – if we are going to
continue to be able to be the Fairview Presbyterian
Church we have been we need to ask you to consider
giving a bit more this year.
Some of you are lavishly generous already, but some
of you have not yet discovered the blessing of
generosity. Maybe you throw $5 or $10 in the
offering basket each week, but you haven’t really
thought much about how much you give and if God
is calling you to be more generous.
If you are among those who kind of casually does
that, gives just $5 or $10 a week, I would like to
challenge you to rethink that a bit. Now maybe that
is all you can do. I understand that. I am not wanting
to twist arms. But – maybe you just haven’t thought
much about it.
But for most of us $10 per week, $500 per year is far
less than we can do. The average family living in our
zip code area, based on 2010 census information,
makes well over $75,000/year. That is roughly
$1,500 a week. $10 is a very small portion to be
giving to the really good work the FPC is engaged in.
If every giving unit in the church gave $10 per week,
the church’s financial struggles would be largely
behind us. So, that is my plea this year, to think hard
about your giving and make a commitment to do a
bit more - $10 a week more – so we – the church –
can do all that God calls us to do. It is not too much
to ask. It is simply what is needed if we are going to
continue to be the church you have come to love.
Your giving makes a difference. It is important.
Email – [email protected]
Cell – 814-881-1905
It enables meaningful worship, enlightening education,
healing ministry in our community, a
No – I don’t want to hear it! But I do love Ya PASTOR CHUCK
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People to Pray for
The 10 year old girl, Kylee, in Little Rock, Arkansas who had a mailignant brain tumor, died. Her family thanks all of you
for your prayers and support. Please keep them in your prayers.
Anna Mae Traut's son-in-law Carl Schnaufer has a malignant brain tumor and will be undergoing radiation.
Guy & Dolores Buell - both have health problems.
Sally Junker is recuperating from shoulder surgery.
A new couple coming to our church, Allan & Debbie Smith, and their son Allan- Debbie was just diagnosed with cancer
in her stomach, lungs, and brain.
Safety for Jenna Mucciarone, who lives in Tel Aviv Israel.
Terry Wise is recovering from a bad fall breaking a couple of bones.
Barb Veith, now living in Florida, is recovering from open heart surgery
Bob White was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disorder. He is working with the Cleveland Clinic on a treatment
plan.
Heather Adams mom, Sharon Pell, was diagnosed with metastatic ocular melanoma and is undergoing experimental
treatment at Ohio State Medical Center. Please pray for her medical team, treatment success, minimal side effects,
strength and endurance for Sharon, and for her family.
Joan Fiesler is having some health problems.
Bill Johnston's niece, Doreen Wishnok was diagnosed with ovarian cancer,
Sara Tobolewski's sister Dawn Ickes is undergoing chemo for her breast cancer.
Sally Palo- many health issues
Continued prayers for Hagan Hetz and his family
Dave Sanner going through cancer treatment
Al Copeland still in Afghanistan where he is doing security work at a prison
Lori Straub continues to battle both MS and Sjogren’s disease.
Deb Pifer and Julie Seggi both continue battling MS. Julie has some special needs because she cannot work and has no
means of supporting herself right now.
Jackie Ostergaard has Alzheimer’s and is at Sarah Reed
Things to Celebrate
Ann's daughter Jennifer continues doing well! The family is so grateful for all the prayers!
Megin Sewak our organist is expecting a baby in January!!!!
Rob & Deb Pifer are going to be grandparents! Sarah is due in March 2015.
Our Young People in the Military
Joe Grimaldi – Fort Carson, Colorado Springs
Scotty Case - Mississippi
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In a Different Voice
(a monthly column written by Judith Johnston)
Strange, interesting, weird, charming, scary — as America becomes increasingly diverse, we
are confronted by more & more people whose ways are not our ways. Yet, God seems to
have spoken to his children in many different places at very different times. Some of these
diverse views will be featured each month to encourage a healthy curiosity about other
spiritual writings and to open us up to possibilities for a larger spiritual awareness.
Job 9:9
Who makes the Bear [Big Dipper], Orion and the Pleiades, And the chambers of the south;
Job 38:31
Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades, Or loose the cords of Orion?
Amos 5:8
He who made the Pleiades and Orion And changes deep darkness into morning, Who also darkens day into
night, Who calls for the waters of the sea And pours them out on the surface of the earth, The LORD is His
name.
Ursa Major (the Bear or Big Dipper) is highest in the sky in the spring and lowest in the autumn,
when, according to Indian legends, the Bear is looking for a place to lie down for its winter
hibernation.
(God) is the One Who has set out for you the stars, that you may guide yourselves by them through the darkness
of the land and of the sea. Koran 6:97
The number 12 appears 187 times in the Bible. A few examples: Jesus was 12 years old when he
questioned the scholars in the temple. There are 12 legions of angels, and the tree of life in the
new creation will produce 12 types of fruit. The 144,000 servants of God is the sum of 12 x
12,000 (12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel). The high priest’s breastplate held 12 stones,
one for each of the tribes.
The dimensions and description given of the New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation have
multiples of the number 12. The wall of the city has 12 foundations and the names of the 12
apostles. The city measures 12,000 furlongs and the wall is 144 cubits, which is 12 x 12. The
number 12 is symbolic of God’s spiritual kingdom, both in heaven and on earth, when the earth
and heavens will be created anew.
The number 12 signifies perfection of government or rule. According to Bible scholars, 12 is the
product of 3, which signifies the divine, and 4, which signifies the earthly
The number 12 is also associated with the government of the cosmos.
The number 12 is an indicator of great understanding and wisdom. It is considered to be the ancient number of completion, as
it signals the end of one stage and the beginning of another stage. Charlene Ryan
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The Twelve-Tribe Nations and the Science of Enchanting the Landscape
by
John Michell & Christine Rhone
What caught this writer’s eye was the odd juxtaposition of the words “science” and “enchantment.” How
could they go together?
The science part deals with numerous maps, diagrams, reliable historical writings, and recent research
disclosing what seems to be miraculous arrangements in straight lines of places of worship, both pagan and
Christian. The most well-known Christian line is the St. Michael Axis, a straight line of Christian monasteries
and churches, stretching from Italy to Ireland and built over centuries. These locations were purportedly
determined by specific directions from St. Michael, who appeared in dreams and visions. How else could this
line be determined over centuries without the aid of modern surveying instruments and varying only a few
degrees left or right of the Axis?
The most fascinating for this writer is the Axis of Vision, a straight line running through the Holy Land from
Bethlehem, north to Mount Lebanon, and including most of the sanctuaries and places of visions in both Old
and New Testaments. The discussion of this Axis, in the last chapter of the book and best read with a Bible in
hand, adds new dimensions to the many well-known stories, read superficially without a knowledge of
geography or archeology..
The enchantment deals with myths, miracles, goddesses, visions, and super-heroes, all part of traditional
stories about a former ideal social order in which nations and communities were divided into twelve tribes,
each corresponding to one of the 12 signs of the zodiac and with its own center of worship. These stories about
ideal social orders appear world-wide. The story most familiar to the western reader is the designation of land
to the 12 tribes of Israel. This ideal social order was to be a theocracy wherein obedience to God would result
in a peaceful and prosperous life. Disobedience to God resulted in Israel’s failure as did disobedience to some
Higher Power in all the other ideal social orders that researchers have discovered..
From pre-historic times the position of stars and their interpretations were available guides for all humans.
And their movements were seen as a passing through 12 zodiac signs with the number 12 emerging as the
guiding number for geographical divisions.
This number, the authors assert, is sacred, and appears historically in many places: The 12 tribes of Israel; the
architecture of the New Jerusalem; our 12-tone musical scale; the 12 disciples; and a 12-person jury to name a
few.
Though not an easy read, this serous study book will meet the needs of those fascinated by maps, diagrams,
mathematical calculations, astrology, ancient architecture, Greek mythology, musical structure, words like
amphictyony and dodecahedron, the mysteries of Old Testament regulations and prophesies with what seem
like endless lists of names and locations but have relevance in light of the number 12, Pentecostal events, and
for those thrilled by the discoveries of a world we know so little about.
Judith Johnston
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CROP Walk
Our church raised $715 for the CROP
Walk on Sunday, September 28.
Numerous people including 10 youth
group members took part. Thank you to
everyone who walked, and pledged, to
feed the hungry!
Greeting Cards
There are year-round and Christmas greeting
cards on a table in the Lobby. Packs are $5.
Money raised from selling these will go
towards the needs of our church.
Youth Group Field Day
Junior Church
October 5 2-5 pm
Fairview Methodist Church
(If it rains, our Fellowship Hall)
If anyone has any questions, please call
her at 474-5767.
The Youth Group is inviting the
Congregation to come watch, and cheer them
on as they fight to keep their title as Champs
against the Fairview United Methodist on
their second annual Field Day. There will
also be a dinner here afterwards with both
churches. If you would like to come, please
sign up on the table in the Lobby. The Youth
Group will provide pizza and pop, and are
asking if people could bring a salad,
munchies, or a desert. They appreciate your
support!!
Golden Girls
Harvest Dinner
The Golden Girls will meet on Tuesday,
October 7, 5:15, at Theodore’s.
No need to RSVP, just come!
October 15, 2014
Kelly Hetz offers Junior Church during
the service after Children’s Time each
Sunday. It is for children in Kindergarten
through 4th grade. They learn about God
through playing and have a “hands on”
experience through different centers –
crafts, books, etc. It is a less structured
time than Sunday school.
The sign-up sheets are out!!! Help is needed
with our next big fundraiser!!! There are
many things to help with, so sign up where
you’d like!!! This is also a great time for
fellowship. We encourage our new people to
get involved, even if it’s bringing a pie or
coming to the dinner!! Thanks, in advance
for making this a successful event!
Help is also needed the day of at 3 pm
with the cooking of the ham & meat
loaves. The pans are heavy so the ladies
need help! If anyone (man) can help with
this, please call Gina Case at 474-9489.
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RADA Cutlery
We are going to have a small fundraiser that will go to the needs of our church. It will begin
at the Harvest Dinner and then at times after the worship service on Sundays.
We will be selling the RADA Cutlery Paring Knife for $4.50 each! If you are not familiar
with RADA Cutlery you are in for a pleasant surprise! RADA Cutlery is 100% made in
America and comes with a lifetime guarantee! These products come highly recommended by
many of our members, so don't miss out. They make great gifts as well!
Not only will you be supporting the church's many programs, but you will be receiving a
great product at a remarkable price!
All an Act Theatre Productions
Presents Bill W and Dr. Bob
Oct. 3 – 19
Starring our own Ruth Scandale and Jesse LaFlamme!
The amazing story of two men who pioneered Alcoholics
Anonymous, and of their wives, who founded Al Anon.
See the Poster in the hallway outside the Sanctuary, or in the
Lobby by the office.
Bible Quiz
What modern expression comes from the
practice, described in Leviticus, of a priest
confessing Israel’s sine over the head of an
animal and sending it (and the sins with it) into
the desert?
A.
B.
C.
D.
hogwash
from the horse’s mouth
monkey business
scapegoat
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Answer to Bible Quiz: D
This is dedicated to all of us who are seniors, to all of you who know seniors, and
to all of you who will become seniors.
"WHERE is my SUNDAY paper?!"
The irate customer calling the newspaper office, loudly demanded to know where her Sunday
edition was.
"Madam", said the newspaper employee, "today is Saturday. The Sunday paper is not delivered
until tomorrow, on SUNDAY". There was quite a long pause on the other end of the phone,
followed by a ray of recognition as she was heard to mutter, ....
."Well, darn, that explains why no one was at church, either !"
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What’s a Christian to do with Halloween?
These days, children associate Halloween with trick-or-treating and candy. But centuries ago,
Christians named the night before All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day) “All Hallows’ Eve.” As
the faithful prepared to remember people who were entrusted to resurrection life, they adopted
various traditions to poke fun at death.
Around the world, Christians observe Halloween differently: In Poland, kids pray aloud while
walking through forests to comfort souls of the dead. In Spain, tolling church bells remind
people to remember the saints. In Finland, so many people light candles in cemeteries that the
observance is called “seas of light.” Although some Christians steer clear of Halloween, others
use it as an evangelism opportunity and provide entertainment alternatives such as harvest
parties.
No matter your views, you can remind children that, though it’s fun to pretend, we can always
be ourselves with God. Whatever our features and flaws, we need not and cannot hide from
God behind masks. God made us in his holy image and loves us as his holy – Hallowed! –
children.
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Stephanie Church
Carol Redlawsk
Steven Schleicher
Betty Knight
Andrea Ward
Erik Iszkula
Steve Iszkula
Rosie Tuten
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Dave Ward
Jason Derry
Suzanne Boone
Jordyn Sanner
Ainslie Brosig
Jay Fonticella
Jenna Hanas
Daniel Miller Jr.
Eleanor Sample
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Joshua Tobolewski
Mark Tobolewski
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Editor’s Page
I just spent a wonderful weekend at a
retreat in Findley Lake, New York. The
retreat was actually a huge barn that was
renovated to be a quilters’ retreat, but we
went there just to be together. There
were ten ladies with whom I had
graduated from North East High School.
We had gotten together fifteen years ago
at a big lodge in Cook’s Forest when we
all turned 50 and had such a wonderful
time that we decided to get together again
for our 65th birthdays. We each brought a
gift to exchange and even sang Happy
Birthday to ourselves!
The place (Needle in a Haystack) was a
really interesting place. The owner and
her daughter have made over 500 quilts
and has them everywhere! Each bed (it
actually houses 18) has a quilt on it; there
are probably 20 hung and displayed on
the walls; a clothes line off the back deck
and patio has half a dozen more quilts
hanging on it no matter what the weather.
The owner says quilts are meant to be
used so she puts that philosophy to good
use.
We arrived on a Thursday night and were
given supper; someone even cleaned up
for us! On Friday and Saturday we were
given breakfast and lunch (so delicious!)
and had a fabulous brunch on Sunday
morning.
Most of the cooking and all of the
cleaning (including making our beds
every
every morning) was done by a young
woman from the nearby Amish
community in Clymer, New York.
Friday at lunch she made homemade
brownies served with French Vanilla ice
cream, and on Saturday she served a
dessert of homemade apple pie (still
warm!) a la mode. We certainly ate
well!!
A few of the ladies were quilters so the
owner gave us a tour of the workroom
and the small shop she had were she sells
fabric and patterns and accessories for
quilting. The fabrics were gorgeous and
very reasonably priced I was told.
On Saturday we decided to go into town
(Findley Lake) and go to some of the
shops there. We went to one store called
Our Own Candle Store right on the main
street; they actually have two buildings
with gifts and candles. The priced were
phenomenal! I had been looking for
those pillar candles run on batteries but
had always found the prices prohibitive,
some as much as $40 each. I found the
same things at this store at a price of $26
for 5!! I couldn’t resist . . . so I didn’t!
What fun!
Don’t forget to sign up for helping
provide pies or cakes, or for helping out
at the Harvest Dinner. It’ll be a great
evening!
Barb Mucciarone
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