Read This Month`s Newsletter - Dickinson Presbyterian Church
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Read This Month`s Newsletter - Dickinson Presbyterian Church
Dickinson Doings Dickinson Presbyterian Church 12 Church Road, Carlisle, PA 17015 717-776-3461 www.dickinsonchurch.org [email protected] October 2016 Inside this edition: Message from Rev. Sproat pg. 1 Hike, Bake Sale, Turkey Dinner, Pulpit Supply Holiday Scheduling, Thanksgiving Blessing, Thank you Volunteers Calendar pg. 2 pg. 3 pg. 4 pg. 5 The Reverend Jack Sproat, Temporary Pastor Carol Walter Administrative Assistant Michele Noyes Sexton Owen McCulloch Organist and Choir Director Office Hours Closed Monday Tuesday Friday 8:00 -1:00 Copies of the newsletter can be found in the back of the sanctuary. SOCC It To Me A newsletter that is for the entire Presbytery. The latest edition of this newsletter can be found in the back of the sanctuary. Led by the Holy Spirit , Growing Christ’s Church Deep and Wide Cindy and I are pleased that for at least the next year you and I will be serving together in ministry and mission in Christ’s name. We have been graciously received and warmly welcomed. For that, we are grateful and thank you. In these early weeks, we have been working at putting new (for us) names and faces together and the harder task of remembering your names and faces. We look forward with eager anticipation to knowing you and being known by you. So… a few words about us – we have lived in the mid-state for over 20 years. I was the pastor of Hope United Presbyterian Church in Dauphin and Cindy was the Director of Christian Education at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg. Now we are both retired. Cindy has just begun a Master Gardeners course and I spend time working with our Presbytery’s Commission on Ministry. Why would I want to take on the responsibility of Temporary Pastor of Dickinson? There are three reasons. First, in my visits with the leadership and congregation, I have found a joyful, enthusiastic and thoughtful community of faith. Second, I think that Dickinson is a healthy congregation and I want it to stay that way. Third, having recently been set free of all connections with a congregation, Cindy and I were looking for a place to worship and serve with regularity. So, here we are – together. I call to your attention three significant events of worship, service and fellowship happening in October. In worship on Sunday, October 2, we will gather around Christ’s Table. This is always an important time but the special significance of this Sunday is that so many of our sisters and brothers in Christ will be doing the same in commemoration of World Communion, something we Presbyterians have been doing for over 50 years. On Saturday, October 8, Dickinson will hold its Turkey Supper, a fellowship event for church and community. This is a time for feeding both body and spirit. On October 16, following worship, there will be a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing elders, deacons, the nominating committee and the personnel committee. I know that many people see this as just another meeting that groups must do to keep the organization going. I hope that is not how you see it. In the church, we believe that through the voice of the congregation God raises up the people needed to lead a congregation at a certain time. This is an important time in the life of Dickinson Presbyterian Church. I invite you to join us for these times of worship, service and fellowship because, as an important member of the body of Christ, the church needs your thoughtful, prayerful, wholehearted participation. Grace & Peace to you, Jack Thanks to our fearless leader, Carl, we enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of hiking in Pine Grove Furnace. Fun was had by all. Hope you can join us the next time! October Bake Sale The Spiritual Growth Team is sponsoring a bake sale to be held each Thursday in October (10/6, 10/13, 10/20, and 10/27) at the food wagon at Rowe’s Auction House. These proceeds will be used toward payment for the St. Paul’s Brass performance at our annual Christmas Benefit Concert Fundraiser for Project Share on December 11, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. There will be a sign-up sheet posted in the CE building. Donations can be dropped off at the church on Wednesday or Thursday morning or if you need to have your item(s) picked up please note this on the sign-up sheet. As we anticipate the majority of the sales to be in uncut, whole items, we would appreciate items to be packaged in non-returnable pans. If you are going to supply cookie bar items, please wrap or bag them individually or in the quantity you would like them to be sold. If you have any questions please see or call Jane Eberts at 241-6458. Turkey Dinner October 8, 2016 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Fall is right around the corner and Dickinson Presbyterian will be kicking off the season with a turkey dinner. Volunteers are still needed to help with the dinner. If you can help please see the sign up sheet in the CE Building. If you have helped with one of our dinners before, you know it can be a lot of work. However, the fellowship, the laughter, and the good feeling you get makes it all worth it. We hope you will be able to join us on Saturday, October 8th. If you can’t help, please come and have dinner with us. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Donation - Adults - $9.00 Children age 5 - 12 - $5.00 - Children 4 and under - Free Take Out will be available October Pulpit Supply October 2, 16, 30 - Rev. Jack Sproat October 9, 23 - Neal McCulloch 2 Bible Incomplete Fill in the missing letters to complete the passage. Answer on page 5 …b_t w_oe_ _r _ri_ _s t_e _a_er _ _iv_ t_ _m wi_ _ n_ _ _r _hi_ _ _. In_ _ _d, t_e w_ _er _ gi_ _ _ _em _ _ll b_ _ _me i_ th_ _ _ _ _ _ing _f wa_ _ _ _el_ _ _g u_ _o e_ _r_ _l l_ _e.” Join us on October 2 when we celebrate World Communion with our brothers and sisters in Christ. 2016 Holiday Scheduling During the upcoming holiday season, both Christmas and New Years Day fall on Sundays. Our Spiritual Growth Team would like your input in planning these services. We will, as always, be holding our Christmas Eve Service. We understand that family demands and scheduling as well as possible travel may affect your ability to join us for worship on these Sunday holidays; and so, we are interested in learning if your plans for these holidays include church attendance. We would also welcome your suggestions and/or creative ideas for these services and fellowship times together. During the worship services on 9/25, 10/2 and 10/9 you will find a questionnaire included in your bulletin. We will be asking you to complete this form in order to place it in the offering plate. We thank you for your participation in the planning of our upcoming holiday services. Thanksgiving Blessings Let’s fill the Little Red Wagon for the Big Spring Food Bank at Thanksgiving again this year. In November the wagon can be found in the front of the Sanctuary ready for your donations. Let’s be thankful for our many blessings by being a blessing to others. Let’s share our bounty and our prayers with those in need this Thanksgiving! Thank you card received: Thank you all for the support you have given me during the past years. Everything that has been given to me helps. Alyssa Bourne 3 1 2 3 6 8 9 13 14 22 23 24 27 29 30 31 OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER ACOLYTE Evelyn Reese Dick Dunham Deb Ege Jane Eberts Lois Hoch Rev. Dr. Marvin Randolph Carrie Orndorff Rev. Jeanette Mater Janet Houston Emily Conaway Haley Lenker Ed Franklin Ed Bourne, Jr. Cletus Benjamin Joseph Ege 2 9 16 23 30 OCTOBER SOUND TECHNICIAN 2 9 16 23 30 Brittany and Jayce Marol Charlynn and Terry McCleary OCTOBER GREETERS & USHERS 2 9 16 23 30 Steve and Michele Noyes/Ava O. Bob and Cheryl Penner/Ella F. Bob and Cheryl Penner/Evan L. Tom and Judy May-Bennett/Campbell O. Tom and Judy May-Bennett/Haley L. OCTOBER NURSERY CARE SCHEDULE (The nursery is available for children in Kindergarten and younger.) 2 9 16 23 30 OCTOBER WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 2 9 16 23 30 Ed Bourne, Sr. Jackson Penner Gary Rhoads Joe McDowell Jackson Penner OCTOBER ALTAR FLOWERS 2 Tim and Carol Walter in honor and memory of loved ones 9 16 Jean Harrison in honor of Son’s Birthday 23 Alexander Green in memory of Joseph and Elinor Green 30 OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 4 5 Ava Orndorff Ella Franklin Evan Lenker. Campbell Orndorff Haley Lenker Cheri Way Phil Avery Alex Quigley Kyle Kotzmoyer Paul Hoch Heather Lenker/Shawna Penner Audrey Coulson/Jackson Penner Joan Bream/Charity Franklin Natasha Kotzmoyer/Elizabeth Richwine Miki Quigley/Jesse Laird OCTOBER COFFEE FELLOWSHIP 2 9 16 23 30 Judy May-Bennett Alyse McDowell Lois Hoch Michelle Bourne Peggy Wolf Reminder! If you are unable to fill your position, please find a replacement and inform the church office of the change. Thank you! 4 DICKINSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 World Communion 7:00 pm - Bell Choir 9:15 am - Sunday 5 7:00 pm - Choir 6 7 3:00 pm— Rowe’s Auction School for all ages 10:30 am - Worship Turkey Dinner 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm 9 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Worship 10 11 7:00 pm - Bell Choir 16 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Worship 11:45 am Congregational Meeting 17 18 24 30 19 25 13 14 15 21 22 28 29 3:00 pm Rowe’s Auction 7:00 pm - DRT 7:00 pm - Choir 7:00 pm - Bell Choir 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Worship 12 7:00 pm - Choir 7:00 pm - CMT 7:00 pm - Bell Choir 7:00 pm - SGT 23 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Worship 8 20 3:00 pm Rowe’s Auction 26 7:00 pm - Choir 27 3:00 pm Rowe’s Auction 7:00 pm Session Meeting 31 7:00 pm - Bell Choir Did you know that this is a copy of the calendar you can find online at our website? The online calendar also includes details and maps to offsite events: Answer: …but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4: 14 (NIV) 5 Dickinson Presbyterian Church 12 Church Road Carlisle, PA 17015 717-776-3461 “The friendly church in the country” 6
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