Condit CourierApril 2019

Darlene Ross, Elder Responsiblefor Worship and Music,

Decorated the Lectern for Lent.

Easter Lilies

Each year Easter lilies purchased by individuals add tothe beauty of the church. There is still time to order alily from Teresa Gorsuch through April 14. A lily is anice way to remember friends and family for $8 per lily. They may be taken home after Easter Worship,

Holy Week – April 18-22Thursday Night Christian SedarAn experience designed for all ages will be held onThursday, April 18 at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. Wewill begin by having a modified Sedar Meal (the Jewishtraditional meal to remember Passover). There arefoods, readings, and a special part for children as wereenact the Israelites’ journey out of slavery in Egypt.We will explore the symbolism that foreshadows Jesus’last supper with his disciples. We will then have dinnertogether, serving chicken and vegetables. Please join usfor this meaningful event.

Easter SundayWe will begin our celebration with a Sunrise Serviceat 6:30 a.m. This will take place in the back parking lotof the church where we can watch the sun rise as wesing and celebrate the Risen Christ.

You will then have time to go home and change or geta few more minutes of sleep.

Annual Easter Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. Everyoneis invited to this delicious breakfast buffet planned byour Special Events Committee under the leadership ofElders Alex Sheets and Chip Welch.

Traditional Easter Worship Service begins at 10a.m. Following the service there will be an Easteregg hunt for all the children provided by the SpecialEvents Committee.

CONDIT WALKED 5,061 MILES BY MARCH 24.

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Rev. Annie Melick

Christ is Risen – He is Risen Indeed!

By Rev. Annie Melick

A traditional greeting on Easter morning at churches across theworld is to say, “Christ is risen.” The other responds, “He is

risen indeed.” This is an amazing theological statement that weare making!

Some of the things we are saying when we recite these greetings are: • Jesus defeated death – for himself, and for us. • Jesus is who he claimed to be. • Jesus is God. • We can live victoriously, hopefully, and confidently!

I hope you will be able to participate in the special events planned for Holy Week. This is thehighlight of our Christian year!

This is also a great time to invite friends to join you at church. Let’s pray that we will have theprivilege of sharing the peace of the risen Christ with many this year.

Condit YouthsShare Ideasat Camp Akita

Nathan and Samuel Kirby andAbby Welch share ideas withWillow a discussion leader(second from right).

The three are members ofCondit’s Confirmation Classwhich meets weekly to prepare forbecoming members of the church.

Mick and Pam Sheets went withthe youths on the retreat in February.

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Worship at 10 a.m.God on the Move – Lent

April 7 Worship and Communion: Rev. Annie Melick, “God Moves Us to Empty Ourselves,” John 12:1-8, Isaiah 43:16-19, Philippians 3:13-14.

Litur gist: Molly Blevins. Accompanist: Sasha Neverov. Special Music: Sasha Neverov.Communion Servers: Sheila Micholes, Darlene Ross, Doug Kerns and Ken Bartlett.Ushers and Greeters: Chip Welch, Allison Skinner, Nathan and Sam Kirby.

April 14 Worship Palm Sunday: Rev. Annie Melick, “God Moves to the Cross,” Luke 23:1-49, andLuke 19:28-40.

Litur gist: Jennifer Shick. Acolyte: Accompanist: Sasha Neverov. Chancel Choir: “Let Us Gather in the Shadow of the Cross:Ushers and Greeters: Mike and Donna Mucci, Jeff and Beverly Marshall.

April 18 Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion: Rev. Annie Melick, “God Moves to the Table,” 6:30 p.m. John 13:1-17, 31b-35. Communion by Intinction: Ken Bartlett.

Accompanist: Sasha Neverov. Special Music:

April 21 Easter Worship: Rev. Annie Melick, “God Moves Out of the Tomb,” Luke 24:1-12.Litur gist: George Justice. Acolyte: Accompanist: Sasha Neverov. Special Music: Chancel Choir, “Go, Mary, Go.”Ushers and Greeters: Bob and Marianne Westbrook, Kathy Kees and Kaitlin White.

The Cup of FreedomApril 28 W orship: Rev. Annie Melick, “Freedom to Sing,” Acts 5:27-32. Liturgist: Kathy Kees. Acolyte:

Accompanist: Sasha Neverov. Special Music: Ushers and Greeters: Grant Bartlett, George Justice, Lynda O’Quinn and Sheila Micholes.

Flowers for April provided by Sheila Micholes and Easter Lilies from the congregation.

Remember in YourPrayers . . . . Joe Cox, Sue Milem, Sue Overturf, Max andPeggy Sheets, and Carol Weiss.

Orders for Easter Lilies must beplaced by April 14.

6:30 Bell Choir 1st & 3rd Wednesday, April 3 and 17,

7:30 Chancel Choir each Wednesday

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Condit Presbyterian Women will meet at 11 onWednesday, April 17th to work on stuffed animals forChildren’s Hospital. There will be a break so eachwoman can eat the lunch she brought - dessert is beingfurnished.

Following lunch, Marianne Counts will lead thediscussion on the last chapter of the book they have beenstudying, “Knowing God’s Word.”

All women are welcome to attend.

Congregational CareCommitteeby Sheila Micholes

Shepherds sent 16 cards (birthday, anniversary, get well,or thank you) in January, 12 in February and 26 inMarch. In addition they made calls, sent texts oremailed people in our church and our other friends whosupport our church by coming to our dinners or sendingin their steps to help us reach Jerusalem.

Condit “Friendly” Church is one big happy family.

NEED! Adults to Help at VBSCall Pam Sheets 937-902-4779

Condit Youth and Young Adult Outing

Following Worship on April 7th, Youths (grades 6through 12) and Young Adults are planning an outing.They will meet for lunch and an outing to Top Golfat Polaris. More details will be sent that week.

For more information, see Allison Skinner or AlexSheets.

Condit Kids will meet April 7 from 4-5 p.m. for anEaster Party of games, crafts, a Bible lesson, and atreat.

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General Maintenance and Spring Clean-up ListScheduled Ending Work Day: Saturday, April 13, 2019

Overall & Outside:

o Clean, power wash, sanitize patio

o Searles Marquee Sign: buy numerals, fix rod for propping open,

Blow debris out, clean, add paving stones or mulcho Power wash siding, outside church, including gutters, esp. Portico spoutingo Seal and repair/straighten gutter on lower front ne roofo Power wash manseo Re-set patio wall (big project eventually)o Repair electric to back security pole and receptacle (Mike Mucci)o Repair manse front porch floor

o Caulk & water tight door in basement kitchen stairwell

o Replace manse garage shingles

o Replace signage: Hartford Rd./High St., Sunbury; CR 605 & 3C

Sanctuary:

o Add to audio system to complement video screens (Lyle, Adam)o Work on door closer from hallway

Bell Tower & Attics:

o Clean bell tower windows, storms of bee carcasses, bat guano (Masks)

o Check/change bell tower light bulbs

o Find light switch for patio lights NW corner of patio (NE church)

o Check bell for rust and corrosion, possibly paint

o Check bell pull rope & assembly

o Re-organize, sweep, clean main attic (guano/wear Masks)o Repaint, or re-side, bell tower exterior

Painting/Staining/Refinishing: (Most Outside Waiting for Warmer Weather) Need to Bring paints, stains, brushes, tarps/covers, ladders, rollers/handles

o Varnish benches

o Organize concession stand (replace roof Shingles where needed)

o Paint walls, woodwork in upstairs hallways, narthex, SS rooms

o Check & repair storeroom (near stairwell basement door) for water damage

o Window in SS room next to nursery, dry rot needs attention (Harold Ramsey)o Paint portico roof of Hartford Entry, seal for leaks (JG and Georgie R&R)o Paint Hartford Entry front doors, kickplates

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General Maintenance and Spring Clean-up ListScheduled Ending Work Day: Saturday, April 13, 2019

Yard Work: (Bring Own Tools)

o Clean and tidy flower beds

o Mulch, paving stones under outdoor Searles Marquee Sign

o Trim trees & shrubs, esp. Big tree & around patio

o Rake stones from lawn, pick up tree limbs and sticks

o Rake and level parking areas, esp. holes in CR 605 Entrance

o Drainage trench from CR 605 entrance to road drainage ditch

o Re-spreading and adding Stone? (Kevin Justice)o Repair equipment, level and add to mulch in children’s playground

o Plant new annuals

o Remove volunteer scrub trees/shrubs (dead Dogwood NE corner)

o Clean-up Parking Lot Area

o Trim around and fertilize pine behind manse garage

o Weed Spray parking area for weeds (Jim Irwin)

Inside Cleaning: Need to bring supplies, tools needed: Bathroom cleansers, rags, sponges, Liquid Gold, Glass

Cleaner, 409, wall cleaning sponges, wall erasers, Simple Green, Soft Scrub, rubber gloves, buckets, large

garbage bags, brooms, dust pans, handheld vacs, extra vaccums, shelf lining for kitchen, ladders, tool kits.

o Bathrooms (major cleaning, polishing)

o Dust/de-bug sanctuary and all light fixtures

o Vacuum registers and duct work

o Church pews (scrub, Liquid Gold, vacuum pads) & organize info

o Wipe down walls (including hallways), Goo-Gone tape where needed

o Attack mildrew/mold north basement wall, storage closet, mechanical room

o Wall hangings (wipe down, straighten)

o Sanitize switches, switch plates and door handles

o Wash all windows, storms & blinds/curtains

o Sanitize and organize nursery, SS rooms

o Clean, organize choir room

o Clean, organize Choir Loft

o Re-organize wire/cable snake pit in choir loft (Lyle, Marv, Adam)

o Clean, organize library

o Clean, re-organize basement hallway outside kitchen (remove clutter, tables) mop and clean basement floor (Lynette W)

o Clean (repair where needed) Fellowship Hall chairs, tables, high chairs

o Re-organize storage, shelving in mechanical room

o Move Luminaries re-organize storage shelving to storage in mechanical room

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General Maintenance and Spring Clean-up ListScheduled Ending Work Day: Saturday, April 13, 2019

General Maintenance: N.B. Need batteries, bulbs, oil, grease:

o Service AC units for spring/summer

o Change furnace filters, flush sump pump on condensate line

o Reset and program thermostats (check batteries) for summer months

o Oil door hinges

o Check pew braces/ supports for looseness, repair pews where needed

o Replace Bug Zapper Roll (1-800-Dead Bug)

o Service automatic door openers (batteries)

o Check smoke alarms (batteries)

o Clocks in sanctuary, library, Sr. High SS Room, basement (batteries)

o Exit lights (bulbs, batteries)

o Remove insulation/clean kitchen exhaust fan

o Turn on water to kitchen (outside wall) sink

o Pastor study (check clock, modem batteries)

o Carpeting (check for wear, snags, bubbles, etc.)

o All outside lights (replace burned bulbs, clean fixtures)

o Snake, Jet/Scope septic line for roots, pump tank (septic contractors)

o Fire Extinguishers – Re-Tag Yearly (JGW)

Did You Know . . . .Rearrange the letters in PRESBYTERIAN

and you’ll get

“Best in Prayer”

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Don’t Forget . . . .

Order Your Easter LilyDeadline is April 14. You may take the lily afterEaster Worship.

April 19 Blood Drive Is FullAll appointments are filled but Walk-Ins from 1-6are welcome at Condit. If you need to wait, ourcanteen fare is tasty! 740-965-3582

Rachel Murphy Buxton was the keeper of the familyhistory. Her grandfather was Farrah C. Murphy whowas a farmer, teacher and local historian. He wrotearticles for the church bulletin as well as The SunburyNews. This ran October 5, 1961.

MY SCHOOLMATES OF YESTER YEAR

AT CONDIT TOOK UP A VARIETY OFVOCATIONS IN LIFE

By F. C. Murphy

As I look back on four score years of memory’spages I see again the beautiful faces of those joyouschildhood years. Those schoolmates that played“Blackman” and “Fox and Geese” in the school yardand ran over the sod in the cemetery beneath whichnow many of them lie while others have gone to thefour corners of the earth some to Alaska’s snowy north,others to India’s torrid sands.

There are Herman and Minnie Ringer whosefather’s farm joined ours, who were almost our dailyplaymates. Herman married Lou Conklin and Minniemarried Kirk Conklin. Later they bought the SouthCondit Store which Minnie operated until her death.

Daisy Clark was a vivacious girl who loved to go. She went with many of the boys who had a good horseand buggy. She was thinking too much about the boysto spend much time on her lessons. She married WillerCunningham who bought a farm east of Condit wherethey became successful farmers.

Always Directed Church DinnersAbbie Hough was another girl who liked to go with

the boys rather than spend time on her books. Shemarried Robert “Bob” Wright who had worked some

years in a restaurant as a cook so Abbie and Bob werealways given charge of the menus at all of the churchdinners and suppers and always did an excellent job. They never had any children.

Maud Bailey raised just across the road from theschool house was a quiet timid girl who never took partin the boisterous games. She married Edgar Williamswho set out a large orchard at North Condit that is stillproducing an abundance of apples.

Lide and Ona Whitney were as unlike as two sisterscould be. Lide was a rough loud voiced boisterous girlwho physically mastered up all. She was a beautifulwriter and the finest singer in school but never near thetop of the class. Ona was a quiet studious girl well likedby all her schoolmates. She later married PearlStanforth who was appointed superintendent of theDelaware County Home and Ona became the head of thewomen’s department which she managed quiteefficiently. Their spoiled little brother, Oatfield, laterbecame a successful state senator and owned thisnewspaper.

Was Successful in Real EstateBernie Wilson was the dumb one, sisters Ina and

Lida were both exceptionally good students. Bernie latermarried Eunice Price who became a helpmate. Theymoved to Westerville where they engaged in a successfulreal estate business.

Dwight Wylie the preacher’s son was a marvelousstudent always at the top of his class with seeminglylittle effort. Later he became a preacher and at the timeof his death was pastor of the First Presbyterian Churchof New York City. (To be continued)

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