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THE LIGHT IN THE THE DARKNESS
Isaiah 2:5
“…let us walk in the light of the Lord.”
Have you noticed how quickly dusk comes at the end of the day since the time change? I was reminded of this
on a recent trip to Alexandria. We drove over to take care of some personal business and quickly found that we
were returning home as the sun was setting. During the warmer months, we take for granted how long the
period of dusk lingers. On this particular drive home, we experienced the quickly dimming skies of Autumn. By
the time we reached the Diversion Canal, darkness had enveloped the landscape all around us. Faint shadows
of the trees and oncoming headlights were just about all that could be readily seen along the road we were
traveling. In the year that I have been here, I have learned to be even more aware and ready for anything on
the road once darkness falls.
Advent comes from the Latin word ‘adventus’ which translates in our language as ‘coming.’ This latin word is
rooted in the original Greek word ‘parousia’ which translates as ‘personal presence’ and is used to refe r to
Christ coming again. Advent is the season in the church where we traditionally commemorate the arrival of the
Messiah through celebrating the birth of Jesus. Our scripture readings during this season reflect the prophetic
promise that this will occur and be fulfilled. The epistle readings during this time reflect the promise that Chris
will return.
When reading John 1, we quickly come to understand that when we pick up the Word we receive one of thegreatest promises that we could receive:
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the
beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was
made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness
has not overcome it.
Considering the absolute threshold, the brightness of a candle flame, and the way a glowing object dims according to the
square of the distance away from it, vision scientists conclude that one could make out the faint glimmer of a candle flame
up to 30 miles away. Think about that for a minute. If we relate our faith in Christ to this, then the darkness that is faced by
us in this world cannot be overcome unless we ourselves choose to extinguish that light. As we allow that light to flicke
within us others come to see the light of Christ within us.
When we light a candle of Hope; when we light a candle of Peace; when we light a candle of Joy; and when we light a
candle of Love we can expect great things to happen. As the light grows in our hearts and lives, then the darkness grows
dimmer. As you share of yourself in whatever the setting or circumstance in your life, ask yourself this; “Do I reflect the
light of Christ in the world?” Remember that the light of Christ is within you and in all that you do. Others are looking to
you to find their way out of the darkness. Will you be a beacon or an unlit lamp? Just as the sun sets in the evening we
can expect to see it return in the morning to chase the darkness away. As we wait for Christ to return, let us walk in the
light of the Lord. See you at church! Pastor John
Trinity Presbyterian Church, PC(USA)Jonesville, LA
December 2013
Trinity News
Tradition in the Four Rivers Region since 1856
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Congregational MeetingDecember 1 we are holding a congregationalmeeting to receive nominations and elect elders tothe class of 2016.
December Fellowship DinnerThis month we are hosting a ‘finger foods’fellowship dinner following the congregationalmeeting. We also look forward to the sharing of
your families ‘nativity’ on display at the dinner thisyear.
Advent Readers:
December 1: Tiser FamilyDecember 8: Edwards - King FamilyDecember 15: Ronnie Swayze FamilyDecember 22: Cotton - Lazarus Family
An Invitation:Christmas Cantata and Communion - Dec. 22
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 22nd, at
11:00 AM. Trinity’s Chancel Choir will present themessage of the Word in music and delight you with apresentation of familiar and much loved carols in theChristmas cantata, “Season of Rejoicing” written bySusan Callaway and Mark Cabaniss.
Soloists and choir members will take the audience ona musical journey through the carols – “O Little Townof Bethlehem,” It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, “OHoly Night,” and others, with unusual rhythms andorchestral accompaniment.
Pastor John will lead us in Communion as we gatheraround the Lord’s Table. Join us as we continue tocelebrate the Christmas season. - Dot Lazarus
Christmas Eve Service Join us for our Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 PM inthe Sanctuary. This year we will gather for thiscandle light service to hear the lessons and singcarols as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.
December irthdays3 - Dusty Edwards
3 - Pastor John
4 – Katie Little
4 – Maddie Claire Bean
8 –
Tyler Hill
13 – Carson Davis Barton
13 – Melladee Zimmerman
15 – Robert Lee Swayze
21 – Mason Alexander King
26- Beth Parish
27 – Kathy Johnson
Choir Practice
The choir willgather for practice on the first threWednesday’s in December. December 4th wwill be practicing the introits and anthems for thimonth.
We have two additional practices this month onDecember 11th and 18th to practice the music fo
the Christmas Cantata which will be on SundayDecember 22
nd.
It’s not too late to join us in singing in theChristmas Cantata. We have books and CD’available for pick-up in the choir room. Checwith Dot. She has a spot ready for you!
Lunch Bunch Bible StudyWe are continuing our study of Paul’s letters to thchurch. We are meeting on the first threThursdays this month at noon. Our readingcontinues in Corinthians. Bring your Bible and bite to eat, and we will see you there!
Presbyterian Women
We invite the ladies of the church to join ougroup which will meet on Tuesday, Decembe10th at 10 AM. Martha Brallier will moderate thlesson. PW did not meet during the month oNovember.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Wake-up men and join us Tuesday, December 10
at 7 AM. The hot food and fellowship will be ready tohelp you start your day right.
AND WE GAVE THANKSOn Sunday, November 24th, Trinity observed itannual Thanksgiving service during the morninworship. An array of colorful fruits and vegetablescentered in a cornucopia filled with flowers, was th
focal point in thchancel area. Wbrought cannegoods, fruit, and othefood items to b
donated to needfamilies. These werplaced in a wickebasket near thcommunion table.
During the service, Pastor John, with Gregory’assistance, blessed the 103 filled OperatioChristmas Child boxes. The Chancel Choir sang thThanksgiving anthem, “A Celebration of Thanks.”
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Hymnal Dedication The new hymnals were dedicated and put intoservice on December 1st.In Memory Of:
Bob Cotton given by Dorothy Cotton Lazarus
Scott Cotton given by Dorothy Cotton Lazarus
Rob Cotton given by Katlyn and Hannah Cotton
Ivan Bean given by Susan Bean
Jeff and Clara Bean given by Susan Bean
Kirk Bean given by Susan Bean
L.C. & Betty Jo Scott given by Susan Bean Jimmie Jones given by Catherine Jones
Clara Bean given by Gail Bean
Jeff Bean given by Gail Bean
Ivan Bean given by Gail Bean
Georgia Franks given by Gail Bean
Jarrett Davis Barton given by Lauren Barton King
Dean Doyle given by Betty Doyle
Rob Cotton given by Betty Doyle
Ivan Bean given by Betty Doyle
Jeffrey W. Pierce given by Buddy Pierce
Leonard Pierce, Sr. given by Buddy Pierce
John A.Scott, Sr. given by the Scott Family
Mary Warner given by Debra Scott Mary Ford given by Rev. John Scott
Evelyn Jones given by Rev. John Scott
Martha Wells given by Debra Scott
Rob Cotton given by Gail Bean
Anna Boyd given by Gail Bean
Eula Pullen given by Gail Bean
Arvel & Elizabeth Barnes given by Margaret andRonnie Hill
Bert and Margaret Barnes given by Margaret andRonnie Hill
Arvel and Elizabeth Barnes given by Jim and MarthaBrallier
Fred and Geneva Brallier given by Jim and MarthaBrallier
Harry and Frances Smith given by Jim and MarthaBrallier
Julius and Eula Pullen given by Judy Sanson
Charlie Sanson given by Judy Sanson
Robert Lee & Ilene Swayze by Robert Lee & SusieSwayze family
Lewis & Bobbie Sue Corley by Robert Lee & SusieSwayze family
Cicero & Johanna Smith by Robert Lee & SusieSwayze family
Jeffery Pierce by Robert Lee & Susie Swayze family
David Wayne Ryan by Robert Lee & Susie Swayze
familyIn Honor Of:
Rev. John Scott given by his family
Catherine Jones given by Gail Bean
Donna & Glen Tiser given by Gail Bean
Susan Bean given by Gail Bean
Mike Wilson given by Gail Bean
Verda Mophett given by Betty Doyle
Betty Doyle given by Betty Walker
Patricia Warner given by Gregory Scott
Health and Medical Issues: Ronnie Akins, William Atkins; Shannon Whit
Bairnsfather; Allan Bean; Brady Bean; Rusty Bean
Lynda Calhoun; Tommy Champlin; Betty Farme
Alton Griffin; Lailah Hathcock and family; Donn
Hill; Bobby and Ruth King; Connie Martin; Mar
Mason; Johnny Mayo; Robbie McMillin; Robe
Murray; Cathy Nelson; Dianne Nicholson; Nanc
Pierce; Mason Rowland and family; Myrtle Rushing
Payne Scott; Alberta Stoops; Eula Smith; Emm
Tarver; Buddy Tyler; Kristen Upchurch; Nikki Wiley
Payton Williams; Rodney Williams; Robert an
Alice Winegeart; Pat Wollerson; Verna Wurster; &
Betty Yarborough.
In Sympathy:Special prayers for the family of Margare
Killingsworth and all who lost a loved one this pasmonth.
Missionary:Joe Mitchell and his mission ministries.Seminarian:
Humberto Gonzales and his family.
PRAY FOR: Pray for our country and our leaders. Pray for peace in Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israe
Afghanistan, North Korea, and Libya. Pray for our men & women in harms’ way. Pray for the economic recovery of ou
country. Pray for Trinity Presbyterian Church and a
churches.
IN THE SERVICE
Matthew Bean, Rusty Bean, Scott Bean, MaBegnaud, Kacie King Dunn, Joe Hamilton, JimKelly, Justin Lacroix, Eric Little, Nicholas ParishRay Santillano, Crystal Smith. Pastor Ministry Appreciation SundayOn Sunday, October 27th the congregation surprisePastor John and his family with a luncheon in thehonor. Pastor John and his family would like tthank everyone for the kind words and gifts thawere received. “It has been a wonderful first year ithe pulpit and my family and I look forward to manmore with you at Trinty.” - Pastor John
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EXTRA NEWS AT TRINITY
Al Pilson was the subject of a 2-hour interview byHannah Cotton on October 26th. Hannahinterviewed Mr. Al about his wartimeexperiences. He was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army (Aviation) and saw tours of duty twice inVietnam, three times in Korea, and in Germany,China, Japan, and the Philippines. Mr. Al said thathe had been in every country in Europe during his
deployment. Hannah will provide a copy to Mr. Alwhen the project is complete.
Natalee Duncan was chosen as a junior maid on theHomecoming Court at Monterey. Riley Duncan isplaying basketball for the Monterey team.
Jonesville is so fortunate to have two NursePractitioners here. Abigail Bean Davis is atRiverpark Medical Center, and Lauren Barton King is at LaSalle Primary Healthcare Center.
Hunter Jones, son of George & Candy Jones ofGilbert and grandson of Catherine Jones, is a seniorat Franklin Academy in Winnsboro. Prior to now,Franklin Academy had never won a districtgame. Not only did the team win District, they alsoplayed Sharkey-Issaquine Academy for the StateChampionship in Clinton, Mississippi. They lost by14 points, but they played a great game and were soproud to be there.
Hannah Cotton was involved in a recent ChemistryBonus Project. She was sent to Zachary HighSchool to give a presentation to the chemistry classthere. She also participated as a member of the
SCOLA LSU University Choir in their 2nd
semesterconcert which was a “Tribute to Mother Theresa.”
Grandparents Donna & GlenTiser have two times the joyin their lives. Jason &Gretchen recently took thispicture of Lucy, MargaretLee, Mary Thomas andJulia Francis after theirnewborn girls returned homefrom the hospital.
Eric & Katie Little recentlyannounced that they will beexpecting a bundle of joysometime in June of 2014. Ericbroke the news with this pictureposted on his Facebook page.
Notes of Love and Thanks
Thanks to Donna Tiser for the beautifuThanksgiving arrangement in the sanctuary oSunday, November 24th.
Thanks to Gregory Scott and his motheDebra Scott for spearheading the OperatioChristmas Child Shoebox project and all of theextra work. And thanks to everyone else wh
helped with this project.
Thanks to Gregory Scott and Paul Parish fofolding the newsletters each month.
Stephanie Moore sends her love anappreciation for the work of our church. She senin a contribution to support the shipping of theShoe Boxes. She reflected on the success othis ministry in the church where she and Dichad moved.
Stephanie recalled, “We began the first yeafilling and sending 100 boxes. Each year wehave raised the bar and had nearly 1000 shoeboxes sent last year. We contribute items ayear long and begin packing well ahead of thNovember deadline.”
Stephanie, thank you so very much in supportingthis ministry. Even though you may be far, wappreciate your support of the continued ministrof Trinity church.
ADVENT SEASON
During the month of December, we will agaicelebrate two meaningful, annual events, thlighting of the Advent Candles and the decoratinof the Chrismon Tree. The Advent Wreath, with itfive candles, symbolizes the approach of the Lordand counts the weeks until Christmas. Osuccessive Sundays and Christmas Eve, we wilight the candles of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Loveand the Christ Candle, and family groups wiparticipate in the lighting and the advent readings.
The Chrismon Tree, an evergreen to symboliz
“eternal life,” is decorated with symbols fromChristian history, all made by churcmembers. The butterfly symbolizes Resurrectionthe Dove – Peace; the White Rose – the Birth oChrist. All chrismons are white and gold. White ifor the Lor d’s purity and perfection; gold is for Himajesty and glory. The tiny white lights on the trepoint to Christ as the “light of the world.”
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Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Update
This year we began collecting our items forour Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes
early so there wouldbe lots of variety.We cannot thankyou all enough for
bringing lots ofgreat items weekafter week.
We were able to pack and ship 103shoeboxes this year with your help. Eachbox was filled with a bag of hygiene items, abag of school supplies, a bag of candy, astuffed animal, a toy, and hairaccessories/jewelry for girls and hats for
boys.
We were even able to add some clothingitems and socks in each box. The first thingthey will see when they open their box is acard that reads “To a very special Child” andinside the card, they will find an incrediblemessage from you to them and photo of ourchurch. May they feel the love that each oneof you sent to them.
We will hear sometime in February whereour shoeboxes have traveled. It will bexciting to hear how they got there (by boaor plane or even by canoe, jeep, or elephantand details about the celebration.
As we have shared before this may be theonly gift that this child ever receives and i
will show them that someone far away lovesthem and cares about them and wants themto know God’s incredible love for them.
Next year we would like to be able to send150 boxes so always be on the lookouthroughout the year for those bargains andchange of season sales.
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Trinity Presbyterian Church, PC(USA)401 Third Street, Jonesville, LA 71343
Distribution: Dot Lazarus, Catherine JonesEditing: Adrian White, Dot Lazarus, Rev. John Scott
Tradition in the Four Rivers Region since 1856
For more information related to articles and submissions in the church newsletter please contact:Mrs. Dot Lazarus 318-339-9842 Email: [email protected] John Scott 318-403-9512 Email: [email protected]
Trinity Presbyterian Church, PC(USA)Jonesville, LA
December 2013
Trinity News
Tradition in the Four Rivers Region since 1856