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A Publication of The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia Lamp Led by the Holy Spirit, we glorify, nurture, witness.

June 2017 EASTER UP!

Recently, I spent a great deal of time at my father’s bedside as he

recovered from a complicated surgery and my mind recalled words

written by one of my favorite poet theologians.

There is a fragrance in the air,

a certain passage of a song,

an old photograph falling out of the pages of a book,

the sound of somebody’s voice in the hall

that makes your heart leap and fills your eyes with tears.

Who can say when or how it will be

that something easters up out of the dimness

to remind us of a time before we were born and after we will die?

God himself does not give answers. He gives himself.

Stop and think about the times and seasons when something

‘easters up’ in your life. Eastertide is not just a period of weeks in the

church year, it is an awareness of the redeeming grace and love of God

that has come to us all. Thanks be to God!

See you in worship!

Frederick Buechner, from Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy

and Fairy Tale

2017 Confirmation Thirteen Explorers were confirmed on Sunday, May 14. We congratulate

them, their parents and covenant partners who supported them through this

year’s confirmation journey. The Explorers, their parents, and Covenant

Partners were: Aidan Conway, Chrissy & John, Steve Davis; Claire Fritz,

Ellen & Mike, Chris Repp; Nicholas Kallay, Nicholas & Paula, David Wright;

Patrick Korn, April & Greg Rogers, Ralph Lewis; Morgan Leimbach,

Wel & Katie, Terri Kunkler; Jamie Loder, Paulla & Rob, Susie Kuliasha;

Lexie Loder, Paulla & Rob, Susie Davis; Morgan Mallory, Chris & Tracy,

Doreen Vaughn; Delia Rabatin, Beth & Paul, Karen Johnson;

Caeden Ribel, Heidi & Ryan, Milton McNatt; Abe Rowe, Jen Rowe, Jim

Toler; Jack Spinnanger, Jeff & Amy, David Johnson; and Ryan Sweet,

Schuyler & Tracy, Bill Nix.

The Confirmation Journey met on a weekly basis beginning January 15 and

continuing to May 7. They explored and discussed worship, the sacraments,

the Apostles’ Creed, mission, polity and stewardship, church history, personal

beliefs, a church scavenger hunt, prayer, and more. Explorers worked at Stop

Hunger Now, participated in the Congregational Retreat where they cleared a

trail, put together Micah lunches, and served as ushers and greeters. They vis-

ited various committees, session meeting and deacons’ meetings. Explorers

also went for an outing to Ferry Farm.

We thank all members who prayed for the Explorers as they went through the

Confirmation Journey.

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Prime Timers’ Outing The June Prime Timers’ outing

will be to El Charrp’s Mexican

Restaurant, 4611 Southpoint

Parkway, at 11:45 a.m. on

Wednesday, June 7.

We will make plans for the 2017-

18 year. Please make a reservation

with Bruce by June 4, 373-7057,

(bharvey@fredericksburgpc.org).

You may leave a message with

Carole-Jean Forsing.

Empty Nesters’ Evening at the River Come join us at 6:00 p.m. on

Saturday, June 10, at the home of

Karen and Johnny Boyles for an

evening of fun, food, and

fellowship. Please bring lawn

chairs, a beverage of your choice,

and an hors d’oeuvres to share.

RSVP to John and Gaye Copley,

540-371-1630, or Johnny and

Karen Boyles, 540-469-4524.

Front Row(left to right): Morgan Leimbach, Delia Rabatin, Jamie Loder, Lexi Loder,

Morgan Mallory, Claire Fritz

Back Row(l to r): Patrick Korn, Caeden Ribel, Abe Rowe, Jack Spinnanger, Aidan

Conway, Nicholas Kallay, Ryan Sweet

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All Roads Lead to Rome During VBS! Join us July 30-August 3, Sunday,

12:00 - 3:00 p.m. and Monday through

Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:p.m. We will

explore a crowded Roman market-

place, tiptoe past watchful Roman

guards, encourage first-century

Christians who meet in a dark cave,

race chariots, and visit Paul for daily

discoveries about God’s love.

Registration will start in June, so

look for Rachel Hole and Robin Joel at

the sign-up table during lemonade on

the lawn. We are also looking for

many volunteers to make Rome come

to life in our Fellowship Hall. If you

can volunteer to help, please sign-up!

We need decorators, actors, group

leaders, and shop keepers, so there are

plenty of opportunities to help. If you

can’t help the week of VBS but would

like to be involved, you can help by

donating supplies we will need. Look

for a list of items in the bulletin during

the month of June. For more

information, contact

Robin Joel (rjoel515@gmail.com) or

Rachel Hole (rjarnecke@yahoo.com)

And the Winners Are...

Thanks to the generous support of the congregation and

circle members for the Presbyterian Women Basket

Raffle, we were able to write a check for $1,000 to SECA

Spotsylvania Emergency Concerns Association, our

2016-2017 mission project.

Basket winners include Connie Barnes (Gardening Basket

and Car Care Basket), Carol Johnson (Children’s Books and

Crafts Basket), Patricia Langfitt (Family Game Night

Basket), Mary Lowman (Movie Night Basket), Jacqui Nix

(Summer of Fun Basket), Jeanne Ramsburg (Tea Time

Basket), Pam Werner (Ice Cream Basket), and Mary Rae

Cox (Barbeque Basket).

Helen Fortune (Picnic Basket)

Picnic ~ June 4 All members and visitors are invited

to come to the Church Picnic on

Sunday, June 4 following the

11:00 a.m. service.

We will plan to have the picnic out-

side, but if we have inclement weather,

we will gather in the Fellowship Hall.

The Christian Education Committee

will provide chicken tenders and bev-

erages. We ask singles and couples to

bring one dish and families of three or

more two dishes - vegetable, salad,

and/or dessert.

Since it is Pentecost Sunday you are

asked to wear red. Feel free to wear

your picnic clothes to worship.

Summer Church School A special summer Church

School class in August is being

planned by our Christian

Education Committee. More

details to come.

Community Dinners Summer Community Dinner

dates are June 17, July 15, and

August 19.

If you would like to help, contact

Karen Johnson, 540-621-5685

(ksjohnson422@msn.com).

20s/30s Fellowship Join us at The Diamond on

Saturday, June 24, as the Richmond

Flying Squirrels take on the Akron

Rubber Ducks. First pitch is

scheduled for 6:05 p.m., and fire-

works will follow the game!

Tickets are $10. Please RSVP to

Pastor Tamminga no later than

June 18,

btamminga@fredericksburgpc.org.

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The Pentecost Offering will be

received on Sunday, June 4.

Sixty percent of this PC

(USA) offering supports Vol-

unteers in Mission - young

adults who spend 3 months to a

year overseas or in the United

States lending a hand; child

advocacy; and seed money for the 2019

Youth Triennium at Purdue University.

Our church sent 7 youth along with Rachel

Erb to last year's Triennium, and we have

had 4 of our young adults serve as VIMs in

the last 20 years. The remaining 40 percent

will stay local to support School Dressing

Days with the purchase of clothes, shoes,

and supplies. School Dressing Days held in

August at the Church of the Latter Day

Saints on Bragg Road provides new

clothes, shoes, underwear, coats/hoodies,

and school supplies to disadvantaged

families in our community. Our church has

been asked to bring new to gently used

tennis shoes of all sizes, flats for teenage

girls, backpacks, hoodies, and new

women’s underwear.

Becky Paul coordinates our School

Dressing Days effort.

We thank the following teachers and youth advisors for

their commitment to nurturing our children, youth and

adults this year.

Superintendents: Connie Barnes and Tracey Rembisz

Cradle Nursery: Jacqui Nix, Jenny Major, Linda Benn,

Ellen Fritz, Gina Wright

2-Year-Olds: Amanda Wimberly, Trang More,

Lynn Simms, Rebekah Eaton, Kathryn Rexrode

3-4-year-olds: Roxanne Nance, Mary Lou Cramer,

Sharon Moser, Zach Whalen

K-1st Grade: Keren Pritchett, Paulla Loder,

Michelle Porter, Mike Porter

2nd-3rd Grade: Don Nance, Holly Horn, Shirley Eye,

Grace Hynden, Cara Hynden Wainwright

4th-5th Grade: Joan Darby, Amy Ellis, Marjolijn Bijlefeld,

Erik Fino

9th-12th Grade: Dave Peterson, Melissa Gloyd, Joel Young,

Carol Mayer

Confirmation: Della Hall, Tricia Garner,

Porter Blakemore, Bruce Harvey

6th-8th Grade: Bridget Harvey, Tina Christie,

Doreen Vaughn, Jane Kolakowski, Jeff Spinnanger

2016-17 Youth Advisors

Middle School: Scott Fischer, Kim Fischer,

Elizabeth Rehm, Michele Coffman, Beth Huber,

Robert Fidler

Senior Highs: John Howe, Beth Valasko, Russ Morris,

Sarah Newmeyer, Michael Gloyd, Matt Bohmke,

Charlotte Horne

Adult teachers: Dorothy Mondak, Don Newlin,

Lewis Lowery, Andrea Ilardia, Harry Farley,

David Johnson, Vicky & Marty Wilder, Susan Worrell,

John Iacunato, Jen Rowe, Anders Pedersen, Betsy Lewis,

Mary Szymanski, Amy Talmadge, Diane Peterson,

Pastor Fisher, Pastor Tamminga, Bruce Harvey

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Adult Mission Trip The Adult Mission team

will leave on Sunday, June

25, from the church parking

lot, at 8:00 a.m. They will

travel to Gilbert and

Hampden, West Virginia.

Please have the liability and

skills form along with $100 to

Bruce by June 11.

There is still room to join us

on the mission trip to help in

repairing and refurbishing

homes in this area of

Appalachia.

Rebuilding Together Thanks

Dear Member of The Presbyterian Church, April 30, 2017

From our family to your church family we would like to express our most deepest

and heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to The Fredericksburg Presbyterian

Church Family. The repairs that was made to our home in just one day would’ve

taken us years to achieve...if we could thank each and everyone of you personally…

we wound bu unfortunately there are soooo many names that would be hard for us

to remember, if not written down but we can honestly say...the Fredericksburg

Presbyterian Church is overflowing with angelic souls which radiates

abundantly….Please lift our family up in prayer my husband especially for he’s

battling Leukemia. We will eternally keep each of you in our prayers.

Once again… Thank You Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church… The Lomas fam-

ily will be forever grateful… much love & God bless us all...special thanks to Mr.

Gary Vaughn, Mr. Pete Beattie and Steve Spratt for their outstanding coordinating

& leaders.

The Lomax Family

Steve & Sonia Dettweiler are members of

Wycliffe Bible Translators and have worked

in Nigeria since 1991. They are eager to

share with our congregation how the Lord

has been moving through Bible translation

there. They will be starting new assignments

in October 2017.

Steve plans to serve as a Linguistics

Consultant. This involves researching and

writing about Nigerian languages as well as

promoting clear and natural translations of

Scripture. Nigeria, with over 450 minority

languages, is a linguist’s paradise and one of

the most strategic places in the world for

completing the Bible translation task.

Sonia plans to serve as Assistant to the

SIL Anglo‑Lusophone Africa Area Director.

She will serve on a team of six people to

oversee the work of Bible translation in the

English and Portuguese‑speaking countries

of Africa, which include Nigeria. Her organ-

izational skills will be invaluable in that role.

The Dettweilers are now living in Wax-

haw, NC, and Steve is pursuing US citizen-

ship. Steve and Sonia thank God for open

doors to contribute remotely from the US to

the work of Bible translation in Africa.

Missionaries Visit In July

Congratulations! Scott Loudin,

George Mason University, Bachelor of Arts in Government

and International Relations

Courtney Nix,

Washington University School of Law, Juris Doctorate

Gregory “Scott” Allison, Jr.,

University of Richmond, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

and Molecular Biology

David F. King III

Emily Humes Mary Grace Humes

Nicole Fritz Allie Hall Patrick Foreman

Sutton Mathon Andrew Kuliasha Graham Major

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Mary Wallace Baker

David Hancock IV Camila Medina

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Anna Repp Lydia Samson

Brendan Shirk Hamilton Schattgen

Courtland High School Emily Humes attending Virginia Tech Mary Grace Humes attending Christopher Newport University

Fredericksburg Academy Anna Repp attending Northeastern University Hamilton Schattgen attending The College of Wooster

Fredericksburg Christian High School Andrew Kuliasha attending Maryville College

Homeschool Brendan Shirk continue to study music and complete college music auditions for entrance in fall of 2018

James Monroe High Mary Wallace Baker attending Old Dominion University Camila Medina attending Virginia Commonwealth University David Hancock IV attending Germanna Community College

Massaponax High School Patrick Foreman attending James Madison University Nicole Fritz attending Christopher Newport University

Mountain View High School Drew Porter attending Virginia Tech

Stafford High School Lydia J. Samson attending University of Mary Washington Allie Hall attending Christopher Newport University Graham Major attending NC State University

Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, OH Briget Elizabeth Rabatin attending Virginia Commonwealth University

Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, VA David F. King III attending Hampden-Sydney College Sutton Mahon attending University of Georgia

Drew Porter Briget Rabatin

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YOUTH @ TPCYOUTH @ TPC Summer Service Opportunities All youth are invited to help with SOKS Camp (July 17-20) contact Jim Toler

(jimtoler4@yahoo.com) or Bruce Harvey (bharvey@fredericksburgpc.org);

and/or Vacation Bible School (July 30-August 3) contact Robin Joel

(rjoel515@gmail.com) or Rachel Hole (rjarnecke@yahoo.com).

Summer Conferences and Mission Trip Massanetta Springs Middle School Conference, June 27-30. Please be in prayer for the 9 middle school students

attending this conference as they engage in four days of faith-building fun and fellowship.

High School Mission Trip to Greenbrier County, West Virginia, July 9-15. Please

be in prayer for the 9 high school students who will travel to West Virginia to work on homes

damaged by the flood last spring.

Montreat Youth Conference, July 23-29. Please be in prayer for the 22 high school

students attending this conference as they gather with young people from all over the country for

a week of study, worship, and recreation.

Montreat Youth Conference participants are reminded that final payment of the $400

and Montreat covenants are due by June 25. The youth and adults will leave on Sunday,

July 23, at 7:00 a.m. from the church parking lot and return on Saturday, July 29, mid-afternoon. If you have any

questions, please contact Pastor Tamminga, 373-7057 (btamminga@fredericksburgpc.org).

Summer Youth Group Hiking at Motts Run, June 19: Summer is the best time for afternoons outside. Meet at church at 2:00 p.m. We’ll

head to Motts Run Reservoir and Recreation Center for an afternoon of light hiking. We will return to the church by

4:00 p.m.

King’s Dominion, July 21. We’re going to Kings Dominion for an entire day of fun. The water park, Soak City, is

included in the ticket price, so it’s like getting two for the price of one! We’ll meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. so that we

can be there when the park opens at 10:30 a.m. We will be back to church by 8:30 p.m. Come ready for a day of fun -

remember to bring swimsuit, towel, and money for lunch, dinner, drinks, and treats in the park! Ticket prices depend on

how many people can join us. If we make it to 15 people buying tickets with our group,

tickets are $35. If we have 14 people or under, they are $55. Please send Pastor Tamminga

an email (btamminga@fredericksburgpc.org) by Sunday, July 9, if you’re interested in

joining us, and make sure to mention if you already have a season pass. She will be in

touch regarding the final ticket price by June 29, and asks that you either send in a check

(made payable to The Presbyterian Church) for the ticket before the event, or bring one

with you on July 21!

Movie Night, August 11. As summer begins to wind down, let’s meet

for a movie under the stars. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and a snack

to share. The movie will start after the sun goes down, around 8:00 p.m.

1. Betty Ellett, Marsha Luckett, Paul Ludwig

2. Scott Allison, Elle Carr, Becca Sidebotham

3. Sophie Early, Alanna John, Tom Theado,

Clifford Werner

4. Cameron John, Sophie Jones, Doreen Vaughn,

Charlotte Webb

5. Edith Hall, Sue Keffer

6. Debe Garrison, Margaret Rowe, Adrienne Vaughn

7. Jeremy Fisher, Shelley Miller, Stacy Whalen

8. Tom Coen, Linda Ford, Michael Mathias

9. Clifton Gibbons, Jane Kolakowski, Brian Liska,

Bayli Rawlings

10. Kristen Betsill, Ellen Fritz, Nathaniel Hughes,

Carter Theado

11. Kim Fischer

12. Aidan Conway, Katie Leimbach, Emma Lewis

13. Jacob Adams, Zachary Horn, Elliott Keffer,

Rick Ross

14. Jackson Manuel

15. Bekah Eaton, George Sanderson

16. Brittany Harvey, Ruth Peters

17. Linda Blakemore, Lily Digges, Cullen Flanagan,

Leif Johnston, Anders Pedersen, Anna Robinson

18. Catherine Sullivan

19. Katie Blashford, Patti Kerns, Jacob Rembisz

20. Olivia Adams, Pete Beattie, Guy Gormley,

Andrew Hilts, Nicholas Kallay

21. David Johnson, Becky Paul

22. Mary Babinsky, Camille McAllister, Trina Parsons

23. Amy Ellis, Marnie Schattgen, Wesley Vyverberg

24. Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Donna Hughes,

Morgan Mallory

25. Brett Betsill, Doris Glidden, Chris Godshall

26. Caleb McAllister

27. Anna Oplinger

28. Michelle Porter

29. Stephen Gloyd, Iain Whitford

30. Betty Brooks, John Copley, Len Dameron,

Larry Repanshek, Brittany Tamminga Matt Bohmke John Conway Steve Davis McCray Fidler Piper Foresman Brittany Harvey Vanessa Huffman

Donna Hughes Susie Kuliasha Ralph Lewis James Luckett Sammy Merrill Diane Peterson Ashley Raska

Jen Rowe Jeremy Vaughn Tom Wimberly Sarah Wright Joel Young

2016-2017 Session

Moderator – Rev. Allen H. Fisher, Jr., Pastor Associate Pastor – Rev. Brittany Tamminga Clerk of Session – Patty Toler

Milestones Capsule of Concern: Mary Babinsky, Sarah

Fisher, Piper Foresman, Charlotte Mims,

Richard Roscoe, Mary Szymanski

Continued Prayers: Jacquie Raymond,

Bob Snow

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Elders

The Sacrament of

Communion

will be celebrated in

worship on

June 4

July 9

August 20

Dates to mark on your calendar: Sunday, September 10

Church School breakfast

Wednesday, September 13

2nd Wednesday Fellowship resumes.

Tuesday, September 19

Gospel of Matthew Bible Study resumes.

Sunday, November 19

Alternative Gift Market, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.