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A Publication of The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia Lamp Led by the Holy Spirit, we glorify, nurture, witness.
September 2015
Christian Art Show Opening Evening, October 2
To celebrate the completion of our new
Fellowship Hall and to support Micah
Ministries’ service to our community,
there will be a show of Christian art by
local artists and photographers during the
month of October.
The opening reception will be held on
First Friday, October 2, between 6:00 and
9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come
and enjoy a unique opportunity to view
Christian art as part of your First Friday
celebration in Fredericksburg. There will
also be an opportunity to learn more about
the services that Micah Ministries pro-
vides in our community and to support
their work through donations or as a
volunteer.
Welcome Beginnings What excitement and energy come to and through our church
campus and congregation in September this year!
In addition to the amazingly beautiful and renovated Education
Building with its expanded Fellowship Hall and new Kitchen, we
kick-off a new year of study and learning on September 13, with our
Christian Education Breakfast. Choirs, youth groups and classes
resume new schedules this month. And we resume community
dinners in our building, hosting meals on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays
of the month.
None of this is possible without the sustained support of a dedicated
congregation. Thanks to all of you who have made gifts, pledges and
offerings in support of our building project.
Our Session invites you to join us in study, service, witness and
worship this month. And we invite you also to welcome new mem-
bers to the church staff.
We have hired a new custodian, Mr. Frank Johnson, who has al-
ready begun to transform the levels of cleanliness around the entire
campus. Our youth have met and welcomed a new Director of Youth
ministry, Ms. Rachel Erb, who will coordinate and direct our Middle
and High School Ministries. Rachel is a senior at Union Presbyterian
Seminary in Richmond and will be here primarily on Sundays. As
you know, the congregation voted to call Candidate Brittany
Tamminga as Associate Pastor in our meeting on August 9. She was
approved for ordination by the Presbytery of the James on the 11th
and will be ordained by San Diego Presbytery at her home church in
Oceanside, California, on September 13. She will move to Fredericks-
burg and join us in worship on Sunday, September 27.
Please welcome Frank, Rachel, and Brittany to our staff and
congregation.
And give thanks to God for a new season of ministry and witness in
Fredericksburg.
See you in worship!
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Prime Timers & Empty
Nesters are reminded that
their deposits of $89 per
person for the 2016 West
Virginia overnight trip,
May 31-June 1, are due by
September 1. The total
cost of the trip is $439 per
person. Please make
checks to “The Presbyte-
rian Church” and put
“West Virginia” in the
memo. If you have
questions, please be in
touch with Bruce.
The trip will include
2 nights’ lodging, 2 break-
fasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners,
2 train rides (The Cheat
Mountain Salamander and
the Durbin Rocket),
American Mountain
Theatre, Seneca Caverns,
Blackwater Falls State
Park, luggage handling,
taxes and gratuities, and
motorcoach transportation.
White Star Tours is the
organizer of the trip.
The Prime Timers Fellowship Group
will begin a new year of activities with
their planning luncheon at 11:45 a.m.,
on Wednesday, September 9, at
O’Charley’s in Central Park. We ask
two members to take charge of making
the arrangements for an activity for one
of the 2nd-Wednesday-of-the-month
gatherings from October through June.
In the good weather months, it is usually
a trip to a point of interest that includes
lunch, and in the winter months we
usually go to a local restaurant for lunch.
Please make a reservation by September
6, for the lunch on September 9, by
calling the church at 373-7057, or
emailing Bruce at bhar-
The Forever Young Fel-
lowship Group will have
its September luncheon in
the Church House dining
room at 11:30 a.m., on
Tuesday, September 22.
You will be able to park in
the church parking lot and
also use the lift at the back
of the Row Houses. The
menu is to be determined.
You may make your reser-
vation by calling the
church office at 373-7057.
The Forever Young Fel-
lowship is for our super
seniors who may or may
not have some mobility
issues and want to have a
good meal and fellowship.
2016 West Virginia Trip
Prime Timers’ Planning Meeting
PW circles will begin their Bible study
Come to the Waters in September. You
are invited to join one of the monthly
circles: Circle of Joy on the 1st Monday,
10:00 a.m. in the Church Parlor, leaders:
Kathryn Hower, 361-7435 and Gale
Kehoe, 371-4570; Circle of Prayer on
the 2nd Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. in the
Church Parlor, led by Jeanne Ramsburg,
710-5891; Faith Circle on the 2nd Mon-
day, 1:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor, led
by Kathy Stephen, 891-0313; Friend-
ship Circle on the 2nd Tuesday, 11:30
a.m. at Chancellor’s Village, led by
Carol Johnson, 639-4700. Never Ending
Circle, on the 1st Sunday at various times
in members’ homes, led by Trudy
McNatt, 373-2852.
Forever Young Lunch in The Parlor
Presbyterian Women Circles
Ladies Bible Study Join the Ladies Thursday
Morning Bible Study as we
learn more about Paul’s letter
to the Romans. Beginning
Thursday, September 10, we
will meet weekly from 9:30-
11:30am; in Middle House;
childcare provided. Books are
$20 and will be distributed at
the first session. To order your
book or if you would like more
information, contact Chris
Repp, [email protected].
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Are you looking for a way to connect
with other women in the church? Robin
(Barnes) Joel, Heather (Howe) Eland,
and Rachel (Jarnecke) Hole are starting a
new Women’s Circle. Our mothers, and
the women of the Neverending Circle,
have been wonderful role models of the
support women can give one another.
We have witnessed them grow spiritu-
ally, support one another in good times
and in bad, and develop friendships that
last a lifetime. We invite you to join the
next generation of Women’s Circles.
We are forming another Circle that will
meet on Sundays to be that support for
one another. Please join us for an infor-
mational meeting on Sunday, September
27, at 12:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor as
we begin our own journey. We will get
to know one another, decide on a Circle
name, choose the best time and place to
meet, and develop a plan for study. If
you have questions or are interested in
being a part of the circle but can't make it
to the meeting on September 27, please
contact Robin Joel, 540-229-1421,
Heather Eland, 540-850-6374
([email protected]), or
Rachel Hole, 540-903-0677,
([email protected]). The Children at the Lord’s
Table Class for 1st thru 3rd
graders and their parents will
meet on Sunday, September 27,
in the Fellowship Hall for lunch
following the 11:00 a.m.
worship service. We will then
proceed to the top floor of the
Education Building for sharing
about what the Lord’s Supper
means. This will help parents
prepare their baptized children
for communion. Our next
communion is October 4.
Please let Bruce, 373-7057,
know by September 20, if you
plan to attend.
Empty Nesters—Theater Night—Saturday, September 26
New PW Circle Begins
Preparing for Communion
Join us for an evening of
fun and theater. The eve-
ning starts at 5:30 p.m. at
the home of Trudy and
Milton McNatt, 1315
Sunken Road. Bring your
favorite hors d’oeuvre or
dessert and a beverage of
your choice. We will see
Noises Off at UMW at
8:00 p.m. Contact Karen
Johnson for tickets - $14
per person - by September
16, 371-2719,
. If you would like to at-
tend the pre-theater event,
but not the play, contact
Trudy, 373-2852,
Noises Off—As the ac-
tors in a mercurial British
theater company rehearse
for their opening night
performance of the adult
comedy Nothing On, doors
slam one after the other,
sardines fly through the
air, and hilarious mayhem
ensues! Everything that
can go wrong does in Mi-
chael Frayn’s romp
through an actor’s worst
nightmares—missed cues,
botched costume changes,
forgotten props, and plenty
more. Noises Off is a side-
splitting look into the on
and off stage antics of a
theater company aiming
just a little too high as it
lurches toward an opening
night disaster.
Special Needs Ministry Begins With the opening of our new fully-accessible Education Building and Fellowship
Hall, we are ready to expand our outreach to start a new ministry to adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities. In September, we will welcome the
residents of Humankind (formerly Presbyterian Homes and Family Services) to our
Wednesday Fellowship. We will be using the biblically-based curriculum from the
Friendship Ministries program. Part of a Friendship Ministry involves the
participation of men, women, and/or youth from our congregation who are commit-
ted to participating in the evening activities along with our new friends in Christ. If
you are interested in helping by being a special friend to one of the 5 residents we
will be hosting, please contact Betsy Lewis ([email protected]) or Bruce Har-
vey ([email protected]), or sign-up at the table outside the Sanctuary.
Fall
Bibles to 3rd graders
On Sunday,
September 20, we
will present Bibles
to our third graders
at both services.
All are invited to the Church School
BREAKFAST on Sunday, September
13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship
Hall. Kaci LeFebre will prepare the
breakfast –scrambled eggs, egg casse-
role, fruit, bagels, ham/sausage, juice,
milk, coffee and tea. The Christian
Education Committee will help serve.
This will begin a new year of classes
for all ages, and we encourage you to
come.
Our children and youth will be
promoted to their new classes around
10:00 a.m. This year our 2-year old
through 5th grade classes will all meet
in classrooms located in the Education
Building. Our Middle School and
Senior High classes will continue to
use the top floors of the Church House
and Middle House respectively.
Adults will remain in the Fellowship
Hall to hear a preview of the different
offerings of classes this fall. PLEASE
CHECK OUT THE BROCHURE
INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER
FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION
OF THE ADULT CLASSES AND A
LIST OF TEACHERS FOR THE
CHILDREN & YOUTH CLASSES.
Wednesday Fellowship dinners and
activities will begin on September 16 and
continue through October 28. Meal time
will be from 6:00 to 6:40 although you
may still be able to get something to eat if
you arrive late. Catered meals from local
restaurants will be $10 for adults and $3
for children ages 4-11, with a family maxi-
mum of $30. Other meals will be $5 for
adults and $3 for children, with a fam-
ily max of $20. There will be a reser-
vation form in the bulletin each
week, or you may sign-up by calling
the church at 373-7057 by Tuesday
noon.
Each week from 6:40 to
7:00 p.m., we will have a special
presentation from a member of
our church or someone from
the community talking about such
programs as the Campus Christian Center
at UMW, Micah Ministries, Rebuilding
Together, Haiti Update, Adult Mission trip
to West Virginia, SOKS Camp and Prison
Fellowship.
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. we will offer ac-
tivities for children, youth and adults. Pas-
tor Fisher will lead a study. The Medita-
tion Group plans to introduce some differ-
ent spiritual disciplines each week for
members and guests to explore and experi-
ence. We want to offer a yoga/exercise
class either before or after dinner, depend-
ing on when we can get an instructor (there
would be an extra cost for this). We also
want to offer tutoring to any of our chil-
dren and youth who may want or need it.
There will also be a class for children, par-
ents and other interested youth and adults
to attend together that will involve some
Bible study, games, art and other activities.
A very special aspect of the dinner and
activities this fall will involve our friends
from the Humankind (formerly Presbyte-
rian Homes and Family Services) here in
Fredericksburg. They will come to dinner
and then have a Church School-like class.
Adults and youth are needed to assist with
this effort both at dinner and in the class-
room.
We also need dishwashers as we will not
be using paper products but making use of
our new dishwasher. In addition, tutors for
any subject are needed. We are also look-
ing for volunteers to help prepare and serve
meals. If you are willing to help with any
of these, please let Bruce know as soon as
possible, 373-7057
Church School Breakfast
Wednesday Fellowship—September 16-October 28
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Micah Breakfasts Beginning Saturday,
October 3, our church will
host the Micah breakfast each
Saturday morning in our
Fellowship Hall from 6:30 to
9:00 a.m. Other groups will
come in to prepare and serve
the breakfasts. We have 10
members (5 pairs) who have
volunteered to open and close
the church each Saturday. The
breakfasts will be in addition to
the community dinners we host
on the first, third and fifth
Saturdays.
Peacemaking The third of the four Special PC
(USA) Offerings - Peacemaking - will
be taken on World Communion Sun-
day, October 4. This offering assists
peacemaking efforts at all levels of our
denomination. Twenty-five percent of
this offering stays local. This year this
will go to Empowerhouse, which seeks
to educate the public and provide con-
fidential assistance through a crisis
hotline; temporary shelter; support and
recovery groups for victims, batterers
and their children; and court advocacy.
Our Mission Committee met with a
representative of Empowerhouse at
their June meeting this year.
CCC Golf Tournament The Campus Christian Community at
the University of Mary Washington
will sponsor its annual Benefit Golf
Tournament on Monday, September
28, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fredericksburg
Country Club. The cost for an individ-
ual player is $85, and a team of four is
$320. You may also be a sponsor at
several different levels - $2500, $1000,
$500, $250 and $200. If you or your
business is interested in being a spon-
sor, contact the CCC, 373-9255
([email protected]). If you are in-
terested in being part of a church team,
contact Bruce before September 13.
School Dressing Days School Dressing Days is over for another year, and it was a big success. We
were able to provide clothing, backpacks, toiletries and school supplies to
1,144 children. It is a team effort that has been put on by the Interfaith Commu-
nity Council for over 40 years with 20+ churches and religious organizations
participating. Our faith partners from New Vision Kingdom of God made it their
mission to buy or collect 1200 pairs of new shoes after seeing the lack of shoes
last year and they came through! What an unbelievable effort and the families
were very grateful for all they received. And what awesome volunteers we have!
Thanks to all for your donations of time, money and needed items. You can
continue to help with this ongoing effort by alerting Becky Pall to any good
clearance sales you see on shirts, jeans, underwear, etc. We find our best deals in
Target, Wal-Mart and Gabe’s year round so if you shop those stores, please keep
your eye out. We would like to improve on having more coats, jackets and
hoodies (most desirable) available since we ran out again this year. Those are all
used items that are donated or collected from various schools’ Lost and Found
bins. Please remember School Dressing Days and save your children’s outgrown
outerwear for us; we have an ongoing collection for them. Thanks again!
We give a BIG Thank You to Becky Paul for all the work she does in making
School Dressing Days such a success.
Twenty years ago the Sacred Dance
Ensemble of Fredericksburg came into
being. Our mission was, and is, to
glorify God through dance, giving
back the beautiful gift we have been
given by him. We’ve been a part of
worship in many local and out of state
churches, weddings, funerals,
ministerial installations and various
Christian functions, celebrating our
close and endearing friendship with
each other and fellowship with so
many lovely people along the way.
We thank our Presbyterian Church
for the support and encouragement
they have given us. Our love for
Christ and His words “feed my sheep”
have resonated with us, since we
believe that a visual interpretation of
God’s Word adds dimension and
clarity. Thank you all for your love
and support.
Sacred Dance
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The Community Dinners have re-
turned to our Fellowship Hall. Thanks
to the Fredericksburg United Method-
ist Church for providing space for the
dinners during the construction. Did
you know? Hope Presbyterian Church
serves a meal at our church on the 1st
Saturday of every month, and Resur-
rection Lutheran Church serves dinner
on the 5th Saturday. Our church serves
the meal on the 3rd Saturday of every
month.
The dinners are for anyone in the
community who would like a free meal
and an afternoon of fellowship.
Upcoming dates are September 19,
October 17, and November 21. Would
you like to help cook, serve, clean up
or make brownies?
Contact Karen Johnson, 371-2719,
From June 23 to June 26, ten of our Middle School youth
and two adults participated in one of four Middle School
Conferences at Massanetta Springs Conference Center.
Through worship, keynote, small groups and recreation,
they joined middle school youth and adults from several
states as they explored the theme, Wear Love. The youth
who participated were: John Fartro, Ben Fidler, Langley
Polk, Aaron Shirk, Chris Hall, Nicholas Medina, Jamie
Loder, Thomas Hancock, Lexie Loder and Claire Fritz.
The adults were Kim Fischer and Robert Fidler.
Here are some reflections from four of the Middle School
youth.
Lexie and Jamie Loder - - Our favorite things about
Massanetta Springs were the worship times and our en-
counter groups. In the encounter groups, we met people
from a lot of different states. We enjoyed doing energizers
every day and lots of activities. The scavenger hunt with
balloons and the dance were a lot of fun. The food was
really good, especially in the morning when they cooked
bacon and we could smell it in our rooms!
Langley Polk - - Massanetta has a very special meaning to
lots of people. What some people don’t know about this
“thin place” is that Massanetta Springs’ history claims
that the cold water spring provided relief to people who
were disease-stricken or weak in spirit.
There really is something very special about Massanetta;
no, it’s not the water \. Massanetta is a life-changing place
where youth and adults become one. There is no such
thing about arguing or disagreements between hormonal
teenagers and frazzled adults. At 'Netta we’re all in the
same position regarding our faith. As I've heard from my
Sunday School leader, Mr. Lowery, “There is no such thing
as a mature Christian.”
'Netta provides a shameless place to admit your specula-
tions of a higher power; you know as a youth it’s hard to
imagine such a great being. The adults merely help the
youth to find ways to always have time for God throughout
the day. The adults are also reminded of how the youth
have the best intentions to follow the ways of Jesus’
forgiveness and love, but that sometimes life can throw
them rotten lemons and they’re expected to make lemon-
ade. Massanetta shows the youth that you can have a great
time without what society says needs to be at a party.
Presbyterian youth know how to throw a party, without
alcohol, drugs, or the absence of super awesome adults.
It takes a weight off of my chest knowing that there is a
place where I can let go around people who share the faith.
In society today it seems as if social media, fashion,
super-cute boys, and food are the gods anyone really cares
about. It’s great to see those gods destroyed (there are
cute boys there though), and nothing completely over-rated
as priorities change.
We see where we’ve made mistakes, and we rethink
where we are and where we want to be to see if they line
up. Massanetta gives us a much needed and well-deserved
attitude adjustment with a safety-net of understanding to
ask God for forgiveness. Then, we start completely fresh,
almost as a new person. Massanetta builds character; it
shapes our personal views and priorities. Thank you for
recognizing the importance of Massanetta.
Ben Fidler - - Some of my favorite things were the food,
the hotel-like rooms to ourselves, and the ending vespers
service. The vespers service was a nice, candlelit, closing
event. It was held in Hudson auditorium just after the sun
went down. It was a great ending to the week.
Wear Love ~ Massanetta Middle School Conference
Community Dinners—Great news!
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Early on Sunday morning, July
26, twenty youth and two adults
departed for the Montreat Youth
Conference in Montreat, North
Carolina. Tamie Pratt-Fartro and
Steve Davis helped drive the group
down. Two other youth and one
adult met us at Montreat Sunday
afternoon. Our group once again
stayed in the Winsborough,
walking across the dam past Lake
Susan to the Assembly Inn for our
meals.
Each morning following break-
fast the group joined about 1,200
other youth and adults in Anderson
Auditorium for energizers, singing
and a keynote presentation focused
on the theme, Our Story. The
keynote presenter used drama and
videos as part of his presentation.
After keynote most of the 1,200
participants went to their small
groups, consisting of 25 to 30
youth and adults, to continue
grappling with the theme and
building relationships with one
another. Lunch followed with a
little free time for a quick nap,
ultimate Frisbee, choir rehearsal, a
stop at the Huck for ice cream,
shopping, or just relaxing. The
afternoon small group started at
2:00 p.m., and there was usually a
recreation event that followed for
the entire conference. There was
also some free time before dinner.
After dinner everyone gathered
in Anderson for worship. The
group experienced a reaffirmation
of their baptismal vows, commun-
ion, preaching and singing. The
services were very meaningful.
After worship there were recrea-
tional events Monday through
Wednesday evenings, and a variety
show with youth conferees provid-
ing the acts, including our own Flo
Medina, on Thursday evening. On
Friday evening there was a candle-
light service around Lake Susan at
the conclusion of worship.
Each day ended with a back-
home meeting involving just our
group from Fredericksburg. We
reflected on our different experi-
ences from the day as well as talk-
ing some about the issues that
were presented at keynote and
worship. This was a special time
for our group to grow closer to-
gether.
Wednesday afternoon was free.
After a rain storm some of the
group went rock-hopping and then
found a deep pool of water in the
creek where some jumped off a
rock into the water. Others took
naps, read, or did a little shopping.
Here are some reflections from
our youth about Montreat:
Andrew Kuliasha -- During my
week in Montreat, North Carolina,
I was chosen to participate in a
group of youth called the Jeremiah
Project. This group helps prepare
liturgy for the two services during
our time at Montreat. The theme
for the week was Our Story. We
tried to include it in the Keynote
and Worship Services for all to see
and hear and make it an enjoyable
experience. Our hope for the week
was that people would realize they
are a much bigger part of God’s
narrative than just being one page
in length. We hoped the conference
participants would see that all of
our stories are woven together in
God’s book of life. I met new peo-
ple who became friends and many
had the same goal as me -- to help
make the Montreat experience, and
in particular worship, memorable
and enjoyable for all. I hope in the
future I will get chosen again to
participate in this amazing group.
McCray Fidler -- As a rising
sophomore and a first-timer going
to Montreat, I began the journey a
bit nervous. By the end of this life-
changing week, I had gotten to
know new people, become closer
with my church group, and enjoy
all of the great activities Montreat
had to offer. From the amazing
worship services to the fantastic
meals, Montreat truly was a life-
changer. It taught me important
life lessons in that we all have sto-
ries; some people have messier
ones than others. But throughout
all the ups and downs life has, God
remains strong throughout.
This was a great week for our
youth and adults. Ten of the youth
and one adult were at Montreat for
the first time. The youth who par-
ticipated were: Olivia Fartro,
Anna Repp, Emma Harrison,
David Deaderick, McCray Fidler,
Will Rowe, Becky Talmadge,
Rachel Talmadge, Graham Major,
Nils Pedersen, Claire Rehm, Drew
Porter, Brendan Shirk, Libby
Humes, Mary Grace Humes,
Emily Humes, Flo Medina, Camila
Medina, Andrew Kuliasha,
Mallory Veil, Sydney Coffman
and Jessica Conway. The adults
were Amy Talmadge, Joan Gaston
and Bruce Harvey. Pastor Fisher
helped drive the group back.
Our Story ~ 2015 Montreat Youth Conference
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YOUTH @ TPC Have a question? Contact Rachel Erb | Director of Youth Ministries |
Hi y’all, I’m Rachel! .....................................................................................
I’m a mountain-born Virgin-
ian reared partly in the Tar
Heel state who enjoys singing,
Hokie football, red lipstick,
reading, being near water,
quality donuts, and proper
grammar. This year is my last
at Union Presbyterian Semi-
nary in Richmond, where I’m
studying with the hope of be-
coming an ordained pastor af-
ter graduation. Introduce your-
self at church, email me, ask
me a question, tell me a joke -
whatever you’d like! I can’t
wait to meet you!
Like to sing? .....................................................................................
Check out the Youth Choir,
which meets on Sundays at
5:00 p.m. Talk to Mary Ann
Casey to learn more.
New & Returning
Advisors .....................................................................................
After church on Sunday,
August 30, please plan to meet
with Rachel over lunch to talk
about the upcoming year. More
details will come by email. If
you have any questions in the
meantime, please don’t hesitate
to ask!
Join us to celebrate new beginnings! We are starting our year with a night of fun on Sunday,
September 13. A new school year means it’s a new Youth Group
year, as well. Come get to know your advisors and fellow youth,
both the new ones and the ones you think you know already. Come
give your input on possible topics, events, and activities for Youth
Group. Come reminisce about the great time you had at Massanetta,
Montreat, the Mission Trip, or other experiences this summer.
Come check it out because you haven’t been to Youth Group in a
while, or maybe even at all, or come because you always do.
Whatever your reason - come kick-off fall with us!
Save the Dates: September 13, 20, 27: Dinner at 6:00 p.m., Youth Group at 6:30 p.m.
Look for specifics on weekly topics and activities soon!
October 10 & 11: Middle School Retreat at Camp Hanover
More information will be shared on September 13!
Elders
Rachel Ball
Gene Bingham
Karen Boyles
John Conway
Doug Horstman
Vanessa Huffman
Donna Hughes
Leif Johnston
Susie Kuliasha
Ralph Lewis
Amy McCullough
Allen Polk
Ashley Raska
Jen Rowe
Becky Talmadge
Jeremy Vaughn
Tom Wimberly
Sarah Wright
Adam Zimmerman
2014-2015 Session
Moderator – Rev. Allen H. Fisher, Jr., Pastor
Clerk of Session - Patty Toler
Milestones Capsule of Concern: Rick Brehm,
Donna Hughes, Michael Hynden, Mary
Lowman, Ray McAfoose, Ilse Repan-
shek, Bob Snow, Susie Techlin
Continued Prayers: Lou Garrison,
Marjorie Glassco
Baptisms: Enoch William Huffman, born April 9, 2009, was
baptized on July 26, 2015. Enoch is the son of Vanessa and
Will Huffman, and brother of Addie.
Heartfelt Christian love and sympathies are extended to the
friends and family of Ruth Moffitt, who died on July 27,
2015;
And to the family and friends of Jeanne Waite, who died
on August 12, 2015;
And to Bernie Kenneweg and family on the death of her
husband, Don, who died on August 17, 2015.
Girl Scout Silver Project Hello, my name is Langley Polk. I have a Girl Scout
Silver project to collect gently used Halloween costumes
and party supplies for children and teens in our community
who are unable to afford them. Please place your donations
in the box on the front porch of the Sanctuary on Sunday
mornings in the months of August and September.
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Birthdays
1. Nathan Cass, Katie Fidler, Kim McCaman,
Katie Story
2. Betty Jo Morecock, Shirley Sanderson,
Ray McAfoose
3. Beth Rabatin, Whitney Clark, Nikolas Farley,
Emily Burke, Eric Rocholl
4. Tammy Hancock, Mary Elizabeth McManus,
Jaeger Spratt, Helena Samson, Nancy Stubbs
5. Kerry Devine, Rhonda Coble, Nils Pedersen
6. Sammy Merrill, Sharon Moser, Bruce Stephen,
Allen Polk, Karl Karch, Bobbie Kerns
7. Della Hall, Hattie Bingham
8. Jacob Rehm, Branner Johnston, Rachel Talmadge
9. Bob Hornbuckle, Donna DeSimini, Dick Szymanski
10. Debbie Leimer, Bill Mitchell, Ralph Lewis, Jeff Veil,
Antonio More
11. Kathy Vining
12. Mary Lou Greenlaw, Mike Kuliasha,
Nicholas Medina
13. Elizabeth Rehm, Judi Hughes
14. Pete Humes, Mark Hilts, Wilson Carr
15. Natalie Bohmke, Daniel Luckett, Paul Horn,
Macon Fino
16. Tom Lewis, Erin Hughes, Susan Personius,
Marjolijn Bijlefeld, Janet Hume
17. Kim Braun, Maddy Foreman, Erin Marcotte,
Chris Eckel
18. John Howe, Jean Mitchell, Steve Davis
19. Emily Humes, Mary Grace Humes, Heather Leimer,
Randy Lacey
20. Brad Repp
21. Shirley Eye, Don Newlin, Denise Hamlett,
Edwin Wyant
22. Rim Vining
23. Terri Kunkler, Taylor Clark
24 Eleanor Lang, Jamie Henshaw, Jesse Hogue,
Matt Miller
25. Hannah Fisher, David Peterson, Trey Talmadge,
Dana Hilts, Amy Ciccone, Caroline Major,
Pete Richards, Vickie Neely
26. Judy Hansen, Joan Hamb, Drew Spinnanger,
Don Nance, Clare Robinson, Heidi Ribel
27. Langley Polk, Jedediah Blashford, Tanner Ribel
28. Bill Hollister, Sally Edwards, James Luckett,
Tracy Sweet, Tricia Garner, Emma Rexrode,
Mellissa Gloyd
29. George Cralle, Kelly Banez, Felicia Hibbeler,
Maggie Johnson, Jesse Chewning
30. Susan Raabe, Virginia Jaworski, Emma Liska,
John Spear
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Make a Joyful Sound Unto the Lord! The Adult Choir and Jubilate Ringers will have their first rehearsals on Thursday,
September 3. If you have an interest in using your musical talents, please don’t hesitate to
stop by and join in the fun. We always welcome new friends to the fellowship.
The Jubilate Ringers meet in the Sanctuary Balcony from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The ability to read
music is preferred. The Adult Choir meets in the Choir Room under the Sanctuary
from 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Rehearsal Schedule for the Youth/Children’s Choirs:
Cantate, the youth choir for 6th-12th graders, meets Sunday afternoons from 5:00-6:00 p.m.,
before Youth Groups. The first rehearsal is Sunday, September 13, in the Choir Room on the
2nd floor of the Education Building. With the expanded space, we have the opportunity to
reinstate the Youth Bells during rehearsal time. All middle and high school students who
would enjoy being part of this special fellowship are encouraged to stop by on September 13
and investigate the possible ways to use their musical talents in the church.
Covenant Choir, for 1st-5th graders will meet in the Choir Room on the 2nd floor of the
Education Building on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:00 a.m. For those who would like to
participate in a Children’s Bell Choir, we will rehearse each Sunday at 9:30-9:45 a.m. The
first rehearsal will be Sunday, September 20.
Carol Choir includes children who are in Pre-K or Kindergarten. They meet for rehearsal
during the Sunday School hour.
If you need more information, contact Larry and/or Mary Ann Casey, Choirmasters