HOGE HERALD Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

2016

Autumn: Reflections on the Season

The autumn equinox marks the arrival of the season of fall, traditionally seen as a period of changes leading to the dark of winter. In Holidays and Holy Nights, Christopher Hill points out that for Christians who observe the liturgical year, autumn is actually the beginning of the cycle. In an excerpt, he suggests that "the dynamics of the fall of the year have the sweep of a great symphony or an epic poem."

On the autumn equinox, day and night are of equal length. This signals the need to balance light and darkness within us. Far too often, we fear the dark and adore only the light. Joyce Rupp, a Catholic writer and poet who is one of our Living Spiritual Teachers, challenges us in Little Pieces of Light to be-friend our inner darkness: "I gratefully acknowledge how darkness has become less of an enemy for me and more of a place of silent nurturance, where the slow, steady gestation needed for my soul's growth can occur. Not only is light a welcomed part of my life, but I am also developing a greater understanding of how much I need to befriend my inner darkness."

As we watch leaves fluttering to the ground in the fall, we are reminded that nature's cycles are mir-rored in our lives. Autumn is a time for letting go and releasing things that have been a burden. All the reli-gious traditions pay tribute to such acts of relinquishment. Fall is the right time to practice getting out of the way and letting Spirit take charge of our lives.

Autumn reminds us of the impermanence of everything. We have experienced the budding of life in spring and the flowerings and profusions of summer. Now the leaves fall and bare branches remind us of the fleeting nature of all things. Jewish rabbi and writer Harold Kushner in The Lord Is My Shepherd sug-gests that when we contemplate fall's changes, we grow more appreciative of all the beauties that surround us.

"I was once told that certain spiritual masters in Tibet used to set their teacups upside down before they went to bed each night as a reminder that all life was impermament. And then, when they awoke each morning, they turned their teacups right side up again with the happy thought, 'I'm still here!' This simple gesture was a wonderful reminder to celebrate every moment of the day."

By Naming the Days Feature by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat for http://www.spirituality andprac-tice.com/

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Special Announcements A MESSAGE TO ALL HOGE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

If you are in need of Pastoral care, contact the church office, (614) 276-5433. Leave a message if no answer. Pastoral

care is also available from Covenant Presbyterian Church at (614) 451-6677 M-F 8:30a-4p

2016 PSV Mission Trip is being planned!

The annual presbytery-wide mission work trip is scheduled for October 23-29 to work with the Presbyteri-

an Disaster Assistance in Georgetown, SC. The Georgetown Presbyterian Church will be hosting this work

project created to assist in flood recovery from the damages of 2015 flooding in SC. There will be space for 25-30

adult volunteers. To reserve a space on the mission team, email: Dagmar@psvonline.org. Both Dave Colborn and

Patti Gorman are planning to participate on this trip. If you are interested in joining us and have questions, please ask.

KEEP IN DAILY PRAYER

-Carl (Blackie) Black is in Mt. Carmel Hospital being treated for lung problems.

-Pat Newman, Doug Alter, Marge Kennedy, Pat Borror, Marianne & Carl Black, Bud Dorn, Wilbur Smith, Kay Moore, Judy Isel , Juanita Deweese, , Lois Sensenbrenner, Charles Hensel

-Hoge Church: continued support for community-based ministries. -Our city, nation, and world leaders. Our schools, teachers and children.

Please help keep this list current. Provide the church office with prayer requests for inclusion of “Keep in Daily Pray-er” sections of the weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters either by phone or email

“When Helping Hurts” The second of the two workshops that began on Saturday, August 27 at Hoge Church is this month. The workshop covers learning about cultural differ-ences between those with advantages and those who have struggled against poverty. Led by social worker Jacqui Buschor who has lived and worked on the West Side for over ten years. Her professional work is focused on neighborhood redevelopment. She brings together resources and strategic partnerships to build projects that support the strength, wellness, and vitality of challenged communities. She is pas-sionate about educating groups on the systemic causes of poverty and economic inequality and facil-itating trainings and planning groups on how to right economic injustices in ways that honor people of all backgrounds and life experiences. Part 2 is being held on Saturday, September 17, from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

The Presbytery of Scioto Valley

Older Adult Ministries Task Team Invites everyone to the

2016 OLDER ADULT RALLY

Saturday, September 24, 10:30am 2:30pm

Geneva Hills Center Loge (for directions:

www.genevahills.com)

1380 Blue Valley Road SE, Lancaster, OH 43120

Program for the day: Guest Leader Rabbi Cary Kozberg

Topic: “Sacred Chutzpah: Abraham and Sarah as Models for Aging”

This event is especially designed for older adults, but welcomes persons of all ages! Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch). Accessible

space/

Casual attire. Music by Kelly’s Bridge Band, Food and Fellowship

To register your church with number of attendees please call the

presbytery office at 614-847-0565 or E-mail dagmar@psvonline.org

Questions: Contact Jeannie Harsh at 614-562-1775 or

jeannie@psvonline.org

Sponsored by the Presbytery Commission for Nurture and Outreach

Hoge church is once again participating in the Peace and Global Witness Offering. Gifts to this offering support

ministries that deepen relationships between Presbyterians and inspiring peacemaking leaders a well as opportunities to

learn more about some of the most different areas of conflict around the world. These ministries offer resources Pres-

byterians can use to create peace in their midst, as well as respond to cultures of violence all over the world. Twenty-

five percent of this offering we collect will stay at Hoge to engage in peacemaking and reconciliation ministries. This

offering will be received on Sunday October 2 - World Communion Sunday. Thank you for your support of this vital

offering.

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Lay readers: January-Beth Ormsby, February-Patti Gorman, March-Beth Ormsby, April-Mike Minch, May-Carolyn Colborn, June-Bill Aiken, July-Diana Purcell, August-Gail Garman, September-Carol Ross, October -Mike Minch, November-Beth Ormsby, December-Donna Swaneck . If you cannot be the lay reader for the month, contact Beth Ormsby Communion Servers - If you are unable to serve, please try to find a re-placement and notify the worship committee.

August 14-Patti Gorman, Beth Ormsby, Kay Moore, Joy Rector, Diana Purcell, Natalie Alter September 11-Gary Link, Jack Neil, Gail Garman, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith October 9-Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf, Donna Swaneck, Mike Minch, Judy Moody, Diana Purcell November 13-Doug Alter, Natalie Alter, Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Joy Rector, Patty Gorman December 11-Gail Garman, Jack Neil, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Gary Link December 24-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Beth Ormsby, Kay Moore, Donna Swaneck, Diana Purcell Schedule of Ushers: If you would like to usher , please contact Gail Garman, Beth Ormsby or Carolyn Colborn. Usher Team #1 (Jan, April, July, Oct.) Gary Link, Jack Neil, Bev Neil Usher Team #2 (February, May, August and November): Judy Moody, Mike Minch, Bill & Dorothy Aiken Usher Team #3 (March, June, Sept, Dec): Mike Purcell, Diana Purcell, Beth Ormsby, Jim Cheadle Worship Committee This is the schedule for the fellowship hour on the second Sundays: June - Session ; September- Outreach Committee; October - Martha Circle; November- Deacons; December- Ushers No Potlucks on fourth Sunday in July, August, November and December Delivering Alter Flowers: Aug. 28, Carolyn Colborn; Sep. 4, Susan Barrett; Sept. 11, Donna Swaneck; Sept. 18, Donna Swaneck; Sept. 25, Carolyn Colborn; Oct. 2, Susan Barrett; Oct. 9, Donna Swaneck; Oct. 16 Carolyn Colborn; Oct. 23, Doug Alter; Oct. 30, Kay Moore; Nov. 6, Susan Barrett; Nov. 13, Donna Swaneck; Nov. 20, Doug Alter; Nov. 27, Beth Ormsby

September Birthdays

Kylee Alter, 6th Kay Moore, 15th

Judy Moody, 15th Veronica Martin, 19th

Ronda Link, 12th Pat Newman, 15th

Steve Colborn, 25th Judy Isel, 28th

July Food Pantry Totals

71 Families, People served 231, Adults (60+) 24,

Adults (59-18) 121, Children 86

Joint/Deacon Session Meeting July/August 15th, 2016

The Session of Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church met for their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. August 15th, 2016 Moderator: – Rev. Dr. Tracy Keenan Clerks’ Report – Diana Purcell: Communion was given to (41) people on July 10th, Patti Gorman, Susan Barrett visited and took communion to Carl Black, and Bud & Avis Dorn (3) Communion was given to (39) people August 14 .th, Mike Minch is going to visit and take communion to Juanita Deweese. (1). Treasurer’s Report – Patti Gorman - We continue to remain in the black. Contributions were up, received a special donation for $700.00. Other income was down a little bit. Utilities are down a little bit. Overall things are holding steady. Monthly: Total Revenue-Budgeted $51,863.66, Total Expenditures-Budgeted $ (44,829.17), Operating (Deficit) Surplus $ 7,034.49; Year to Date: Total Revenue: $71,766.32, Total Expenditures: $(52,258.37), Difference: $19,507.95; Committee Reports: Outreach: Michael Minch, Moving along with meals and messages being filled. Neighborhood Block Watch held their annual Beach Party on July 30th. Kiwanis Stuff the bus was held on August 13th. Out of the Box Community Theatre next production will be in October which will be a Mystery. Auditions are being held now and practice will begin in September. Finance, Facilities, and Stewardship – Janet Fetherolf, A new refrigerator for the Kitchen will be pur-chased ($4,072.88) with funds donated by Donna Swaneck and Alan Goff in memory of their mother. Motion was made, 2nd and moved to accept; Faucets in Kitchen Large sink are being replaced. Dave Colborn and Mike Purcell have begun removing bushes on the east side of the Church; Worship and Music – Gail Garman- Peacemaking offering will be collected on World Communion Sunday October 2nd, 2016. Motion was made, 2nd and moved. August ministers scheduled to preach: August 7th – Julie Oswalt, Au-gust 14th- Jim Mehler, August 21- Keith Jones, August 28th – Julie Oswalt. September minister scheduled to preach: Sept. 4th – Su-san Warrner Smith, Sept 11th – Scot Braswell, Sept. 18th- Dean Roush, Sept. 25th- Ed Wilson. Madeline Owen has agreed to play the Harp &Violin again this year for Christmas Eve Service; Personnel: Carolyn Colborn-Committee Chair- Phil Leston will be off August 21, 20; Ann Adair will be filling in for him; Deacons: June Food Pantry Served: 90 Families, Adults (60 +), 25 Adults (59-18) 183, Children 111,Total: 319; July Food Pantry Served: 71 Families, Adults (60 +) 24, Adults (59-18) 121, Children 86, To-tal: 231; The Urban Ministry will be meeting August 29th at 6:30 pm.; New Business - Communion to Shut-Ins (Elder Break-down), Dave & Carolyn Colburn: Pat Newman, Carl & Maryanne Black, Diana Purcell: Charlotte & Wilbur Smith. Mike Minch: Nancy Loik, Juanita Deweese. Natalie Alter: Marge Kennedy, Gail Garman: Bud & Avis Dorn, Patti Gorman: Barbara Mapes, Lois Duey; On Saturday August 27th from 9:00-1:00 pm Social Worker Jacqui Buschor will be speaking at Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church on the Topic of "When Helping Hurts" Learning about cultural differences those with advantages and those who struggle with poverty. Part 2 of this training will be held on September 17th from 9:00-1:00 pm. Deacon Meeting: Most of their time and en-ergy is spent working the Food Pantry, picking up orders at Mid-Ohio Food Bank, and making food boxes. They also help people in

need outside of Food Pantry scheduled days. (continued on page 4)

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Updates and Reminders

SMARTEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD

A doctor, a lawyer, a little boy and a priest were out for a Sunday afternoon flight on a small private plane. Suddenly, the plane developed engine trouble. In spite of the best efforts of the pilot, the plane started to go down. Finally, the pilot grabbed a parachute, yelled to the passengers that they had better jump, and then he bailed out.

Unfortunately, there were only three parachutes remaining. The doctor grabbed one and said "I'm a doctor, I save lives, so I must live," and jumped out.

The lawyer then said, "I'm a lawyer and lawyers are the smartest people in the world. I deserve to live." He also grabbed a parachute and jumped.

The priest looked at the little boy and said, "My son, I've lived a long and full life. You are young and have your whole life ahead of you. Take the last parachute and live in peace." The little boy handed the parachute back to the priest and said, "Not to worry, Father. The 'smartest man in the world' just took off with my back pack."

Among Hoge’s community services like HM3, food pantry, Mt. Carmel bus and Urban Min-istry projects our building and outdoor spaces have been used for Easter egg hunts, Stuff the Bus with school supplies, Scouts, and other groups. One of those events through the years have been the Great Western neighborhood block watch. Recently they had their “Afternoon Against Crime Festival” on July 30. The Columbus Police Swat Team, and other Police and Fire presences were here. There was bouncy fun games for the kids. One of the visitors was McGruff the Crime Dog shown here getting ready to meet his fans.

SUNDAY FLOWER DEDICATIONS Did you know that if you would like to dedicate flowers used on the altar on Sunday's, you can place a note and envelope with the information in collection plate on Sunday for a future (Sunday) date? The 2 flower arrangements are made up and delivered to the Church by Hoffman's Flowers and cost $30.00 each week. If there are not any special dedications, the funds come from the churches ex-penses. If you are interested in helping the Deacon's out with Flower deliveries, please let the Deacon's

know.

Families Served at our HM3 (Hoge: Music, Message, Meal) for the month of July:

* not available - Volunteers who prepared the meals for July were Robin Wilson, Worthington Presbyterian Church, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Crosslink Presbyterian Church and Bloom Presbyterian Church

July Adults Kids Volunteers Hoge Mem. Total

2 9 16 23 30

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(Sessions Minutes from page 3 Cont.) The Deacons hold a Pancake Breakfast on Palm Sunday and a have a Chili Lunch in October. They also participate in the Christ-mas Giving tree buying gifts for Holy family church and Residents at Franklin Woods Nursing facility. They visit and deliver Alter flowers to Friends of Hoge. Donna Swaneck collects and re-cycles aluminum cans. Donations are also given to help the pantry by other organi-zations. (Harmon Elementary School, Glenwood Methodist Church, Worthington Presbyterian, etc.) Tracy gave a brief training Quiz to the Dea-cons and Elders to see what kind of person we are which turned out to be very interesting. Respectfully submitted, Diana L. Purcell, Clerk of Session.

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Balances as of July 30, 2016:

Unrestricted cash $ 38,908.44

Restricted cash 28,397.81

Payroll Liabilities ( 148.97)

Net liquid assets $ 67,157.28

Operating Income:

Contributions $ 43,471.98

Interest 809.40

Other income (building use) 3,625.00

Other income (other support) 3,266.28

Other income (flower dedications) 691.00

Total Operating Income $ 51,863.66

Operating Expenses:

Admin & Other Expenses $ 5,463.06

Building & Maintenance Exp 6,376.63

Committee Expenses 4,300.96

Office Expenses 2,230.21

Non-Pastoral salaries 14,948.57

Pastoral Expenses 3,576.03

Utilities and Phone 7,933.71

Total Operating Expenses $ 44,829.17

Difference - Operating Activity $ 7,034.49

Financial Update – July 31, 2016

The following is a summary of Hoge’s current year financial activity through July 2016. Detailed financial reports are avail-

able by request to the church office.

Designated Offerings / Donations / Other Income during 2016:

Deacon’s Funds: $6,183.57 (includes donations from Worthington Presbyterian, Glenwood UM Church)

Parking Lot/Building Maintenance Fund: $5.59 (interest earned from designated savings account)

Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner Pastoral Care & Leadership Fund: $10,523.00

HM3 / Personal Care Pantry: $500.00 (includes support from Westminster Presbyterian)

One Great Hour of Sharing: $1,585.00

Memorial Funds: $255.00 (In memory of Richard Borror)

Recycling: $69.00

HM3 Offerings: $167.54

Mission Support: $833.08 (from Worthington Presbyterian Church – directly supports HM3)

Financial notes:

Bushes on the east side of the building have been removed for security reasons. Dave Colborn and Mike Purcell worked

together on this project. Other bushes may be removed in the near future. Additional plumbing work has been neces-

sary in our men’s restroom and in the kitchen.

The main refrigerator in the kitchen is being replaced due to corrosion and condensation issues. A gift to the

church has been made to cover the cost from Alan Goff and Donna Swaneck along with Coral and Tony in loving memory

of their mother, Martha Goff who dedicated herself to Hoge and her personal career as a dietician.

If you are not currently participating in any of the activities at Hoge, please prayerfully consider your willingness

to do so. We have unique mission and outreach occurring here which is not happening anywhere else. You have to expe-

rience it to understand it!

God is calling each of us to do our part to keep Hoge alive, providing mission and outreach to our community.

Please consider your prayerful, physical, and financial support during 2016 and for Hoge’s future. Patti Gorman, Treasurer

Out Of The Box Community Theatre

OOTBCT—A play called: A Murder is Announced will begin October 21. Until then they will be rehearsing several evenings a week.

Total Operating Income

Total Operating Expenses

July 2016 Balances

September

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

Presbytery Youth Rally-Sunday Sept. 25th at Geneva Hills.—contact dagmar@psvonline.org or 614--847-0565

Hoge’s Music, Message, Meal Ministry (HM3)

If you are interested in donating to personal pantry call Robin Wilson at 614-783-9757. For helping with the meal call Mike Minch 614-557-8816.

4 10:30am Worship w/ Rev. Susan Warrner Smith 7:00pm AA Meeting 11:30am Deacons Meeting

5 No 6:00pm Girl Scouts

Office Closed

6 5:30pm AA Meeting 7:00pm Outreach/Worship Happy Birthday Kylee Alter

11 10:30am Worship/ Communion/ w/Rev. Troy Braswell 11:30am Fellowship 7:00pm AA Meeting

12 6:00pm No Girl Scouts

13 5:30pm AA Meeting 7:00pm Martha Circle

18 10:30am Worship w /Rev. Dean Roush 7:00pm AA Meeting

Newsletter Deadline

19 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:00pm Session Happy Birthday Veronica Martin

20 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting

25 10:30am Worship w/ Ed Wilson 11:30am Pot Luck 7:00pm AA Meeting

26 6:00pm Girl Scouts

27 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting

Aunt Ethel’s White Cookies-2 eggs, 1 cup shortening/lard, 2 cups sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. nutmeg, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup sweet milk, flour to roll. Mix lard, sugar, egg togeth-er. Add milk and vanilla. Then last, dry ingredients, sifted. Roll out and bake in 400o oven. This is the recipe as it has been passed on. I still make these cookies. I have found that I use 5 ½ to 6 cups of flour. I like to work with the dough chilled as I roll it and cut it out. I roll to 1/4 “ thick and bake 4 to 5 minutes. Submitted by Sharon Michael

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 2 6:00pm AA Meeting 3 5:00pm HM³/ children 7:00pm AA Meeting

7 7:30pm NA Meeting 7:30pm Choir

8 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 7:00pm G.S. Leader Meeting

9 6:00pm AA Meeting

10 5:00pm HM³/ children 7:00pm AA Meeting

14 7:30pm NA Meeting

15 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus Happy Birthday Kay Moore Happy Birthday Judy Moody Happy Birthday Kevin Colborn

16 6:00pm AA Meeting

17 5:00pm HM³/ children 7:00pm AA Meeting

21 12:00pm Food Pantry 7:30pm NA Meeting 7:30pm Choir

22 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus

23 9:30am Newsletter prep 6:00pm AA Meeting

24 5:00pm HM³/ children 7:00pm AA Meeting

28 12:00pm Food Pantry 6:30pm Urban Ministry 7:30pm NA Meeting Happy Birthday Judy Isel

29 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 30 6:00pm AA Meeting

Bulletin information should be in by Wed. at noon—Please no exception Newsletter information by the 3rd Sunday September 18—Please no exception

Ant Control Spray-a cheap and safe way to get rid of ants — spraying a sugar, water and borax mixture outside of your home. The sugar attracts ants, and the borax destroys the ants' digestive system. According to the website Borax Ant Killer, this particular recipe works so well because the borax keeps the ants alive long enough to allow them to feed the queen ant. Other pesticides may kill worker ants, but the queen remains safe. The EPA has claimed that borax is safe to use as an insec-

ticide, ingesting a large amount of the white powder can be harmful, and getting it in your eyes or nose can cause some irritation.

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Feeding the Community Physically & Spiritually

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Inside this issue

1 Food For Thought

2 Special Announcements

3 Mark Your Calendar

4 Updates and Reminders

5 Financial Information

6 & 7 Calendar of Events

8 Staff/Contact Information

Hoge Memorial Church Staff

Head of Staff: Jesus Christ

Sexton, Tony Barnett

Organist, Phil Leston

Various Committee Heads

Various Volunteer Office Staff

Heads of Various Programs and community service groups (Food

Pantry, HM3, AA and NA groups, Girl Scouts, Urban Ministries,

Mt. Carmel Bus)

Members of Out of the Box Community Theatre