The Newsletter of November 2018 Hendersonville Presbyterian...

The Newsletter ofHendersonville

Presbyterian Church

by Pastor Bill

Visit our Website: www.HendersonvillePC.org

Why Give Thanks

November 2018VOLUME 33 NUMBER 11

Judge Archi Gringold presided over Minnesota’s juvenile court until hisretirement in 1978. He is well remembered for his unwavering commitmentto children and their families. This note, from an eight-year old boy,illustrates the appreciation that many people expressed through the years for the help he hasgiven them:

“Dear your honor. I thank you so much for letting my mom and dad adopt me.I’ll be nine soon, and I’m in the Cub Scouts ... Here’s a picture of me. I’m alsogiving you four cents, because you deserve it.”

Judge Gringold put the four pennies into a children’s fund. “It makes it all worthwhile,” he toldthe Chicago Daily News.Four pennies meant a great deal to the judge because it was given from a truly thankful heart.We can only imagine how much more God appreciates our thankfulness. He has taken usfrom a state of abandonment to adoption into his own family. He looks down on the world,searching for hearts that are truly thankful.Luke 17 describes a time when Jesus healed ten leapers. Only one came back, fell at hisfeet, and gave thanks. To this, Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the othernine?” (v. 17).Might the Lord ask the same question of us this Thanksgiving? Forbes magazine describes asurvey in which, “Three in five Americans say they’d rather do something else rather thanreflect on what they’re thankful for on Thanksgiving. Top activities respondents gave priorityover being thankful included watching football, watching streaming media, reading a book, orspending time with a pet.”1

Why would we not choose to take one day a year to focus on thanksgiving? Further, why nottry to be thankful every day? Gratefulness promotes happiness.2 It also fosters success inlife.3 Various studies have shown the great physiological, psychological, and spiritual benefitsof carrying gratitude in our hearts. The best evidence for positive results of the thankful heartcomes to the one who chooses to be thankful. To such a one, deepening joy and fulfillmentbecome proof and reward enough.1 https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2015/11/21/survey-reveals-surprising-reasons-why-americans-arent-likely-to-be-thankful-this-thanksgiving/#2fc8bae13b782 https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/gratitude-and-happiness1.htm3 http://the8percent.com/why-being-truly-grateful-is-the-ultimate-key-to-success/


“I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whencecomes my strength.” —Psalms 121:1

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Session Highlights -October 22, 2018

UPDATEVolume 33 Number 11November 2018

The Newsletter ofHendersonvillePresbyterian ChurchPastorDr. William P. CampbellEditor:Brenda BradshawProduction:Church Office

Deadline for submissions is the21st of each month.

AUGUST UPDATE DEADLINEUPDATE DEADLINE

The stated Session meeting occurred on October 22, 2018. All Elderswere present. Also attending was Clay Haskins representing the Deacons.Pastor Bill moderated the meeting.It is anticipated that there will be a class on reading the Bible in 90 dayson Thursdays beginning sometime in January. The Table Talk onWednesday, January 9, 2019 will welcome Ken Boa as our speaker. Therewill be a breakfast the following morning where Ken will again speak.New officer training occurred on Saturday, October 20th. The new officerswill be examined by the Session on November 5th and they will be receivedat the congregational meeting on November 7th. The ordination andinstallation will be at the 10:55 service in January.Dr. Dengthuama, one of our supported missionaries who serves inMyanmar, will be the featured speaker at the Table Talk on October 31st.There will be a combined worship service with the King Street on the firstSunday in February and the first Sunday in June 2019.The Safety Audit that is required annually that reviews procedures andguidelines within church programs where children, youth and adults areinvolved and to those staff and volunteers working with children and youthwas presented to the Session. This is a comprehensive evaluation toascertain that the church is meeting the standards set forth in the SafetyManual.Rick Stewart was hired permanently as the church’s bookkeeper followingthe end of his probation period. It was noted that Rick is doing anoutstanding job and the Elders were pleased to take this action.Considerable time was taken at the meeting with the proposed budget for2019. The proposed budget was reviewed line-by-line and approvedwith certain modifications. The budget will be presented to the congregationfor approval on November 7th.As you can see, the Session and various ministries of the church havebeen very busy this year. I am very pleased at the level of interest andcommitment of those serving.

—Louis Haynes, Clerk of SessionNow may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, thatyou may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)

Deacon’s Meeting - November 12, 6 pmSession Meeting - November 19, 7 pm

Carolina VillageCommunion Dates

2018The complete minutes of session meetings are posted on the SessionBulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall as soon as they are approved.

Deadline for the UPDATE is the21st of each month. If you haveinformation or articles for theDecember UPDATE, please getthem to us by November 21.You can leave written copy/photosin the Communications mailbox inthe Church office, or send elec-tronically to the church office ordirect to Brenda Bradshaw :

[email protected] for your cooperation!

2:00 pm

November 15

LIVE VIDEO of our10:55 Sunday Worship Service

begins Sunday, November 4

Go to our website, click on Worship andfollow simple instructions

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So many of you have been busy buying items for our Pack-A-Box Party and packingyour personal boxes to be sent to children all over the world. What a joy it is to seeyou carrying your boxes into church. THANK YOU!Here are the important dates to remember:

· November 9: Set-up for Pack-a-Box Party at 9:00 AM· November 10: Pack-A-Box PartyStarting at 9:00 AM, we will pack boxes until we run out of contents; everyoneis invited—parents and grandparents with children, youth, and adults—you willfind this experience so rewarding! We usually are done around noon, but comefor whatever time you can. Whether you pack many or just a few, we willappreciate your time. Refreshments will be available.· November 11: “Pennies for Boxes” CollectionWe hope you have been saving your small change to help defray the cost ofshipping Pack-A-Box Party boxes. These contributions will be collected duringworship services on Sunday, Nov. 11.· November 12-19: Collection WeekA sign-up sheet is at the Church Office Window. Please sign up for as manythree-hour periods as you can—starting at 9 AM and ending at 6 PM. Our BoyScout troop will take care of Sunday afternoon. WMIT will be broadcasting fromour site on Nov. 13, 3–7 PM; we’ll need extra help then, because many willchoose that time to drop off their boxes.· November 18: OCC Dedication SundayAt the 10:55 AM service we will dedicate all boxes done by church membersand at the Pack-A-Box party.

If you are new to packing boxes, here are some guidelines:· All boxes should contain bar soap, a washcloth, and a tooth-brush. Other hygien-ic items (combs, brushes, lip balm, and hair accessories) are great. But please notoothpaste or liquids like shampoo, liquid soap, or lotion, or aerosol cans.· School supplies are cherished by children 5 years and above; many cannotattend school unless they have supplies. Consider how items are used—if yougive pencils, a sharpener, eraser and paper make the gift complete. For youngerchildren, large crayons, paper, and coloring books work well.· Small games and puzzles appropriate to the age group are great as long asthey do not require knowledge of English.· Toys are also greatly valued—a stuffed animal, dolls, toy cars, and clothes areprized by younger children. For the older children, consider getting tools, cal-culators, balls and air pumps, jump ropes, sewing kits, small musical instru-ments, and craft kits. If you include a toy or flashlight that requires batteries,include extra batteries. Do not include used or damaged items; war-relateditems such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; breakable items such assnow globes or glass containers.· PLEASE do not include any candy or chocolate or food—these will beremoved before shipping.· PLEASE DO REMOVE all packaging from all items; many communities do nothave a means of collecting trash, so packaging is just thrown on the ground.· You do not need to stuff the box full; room will be needed for the message ofChrist’s love.

COLLECTION MONTH is finally here!

· Include a personal note and photoof you or your family; if you includeyour address, the child may be ableto write you.· Make sure you label your boxeswith the gender and age group of thechild the box is intended for. The bestway to do this is to go to the websitehttp://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box/#step5 to donate $9 perbox online. You will receive a labeland an email about the country whereyour box was delivered.

We are often asked about what happensto the boxes after you bring them tochurch. They are placed in cartons andtaken to the distribution center inCharlotte. There they are opened—onlyto verify that there are no prohibiteditems such as liquids, candy, or militarytoys—but the boxes are left intact. Weask you to pray for the children who willreceive your boxes and know that Godled you on what to include in the boxesthat will make them perfect for therecipients.

OCC-Continued

Joy in Zambia—and YOU made it happen!

Do you have some change in yourpocket or purse at the end of the day?Do you want to help change" a child'slife by helping to pay for the shippingcost of a shoebox?Sure you do!So at the end of the day, drop thatchange into a container and then bring itto church on November 11. YourOperation Christmas Child Team will useit to help give a child a chance forpresents and to hear about Jesus.

PENNIES FOR SHOEBOXES

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Fix it Friends, Grant Sitlerand Tom Sheppard were happy tohelp Susan Kemp take some thingsto the dump this week. If you needa little help at your house, callTommy Brendel

Blessingsin Boxes

This year, The Storehouse eagerlyanticipates one of the greatestministry opportunities –BLESSING IN BOXES.We partner with HendersonCounty Public Schools to provideChristmas gifts of clothes, coats,and toys to local children.This year, there are more than2100 children in our communitywho need assistance, and WENEED YOUR HELP!There are many ways to be a partof Blessings in Boxes –• Sponsor a local child• Assist with organizing the

distribution site• Pick up gifts• Pray with families• Distribute – Friday Dec. 14 and

or Saturday Dec. 15Invite your Sunday School class,civic club, friends and neighbors tosponsor children.Experience the JOY of giving, andpartner with us to make a localchild’s Christmas exciting andmemorable!Contact us at (828) 692-8300 [email protected] toreceivea specific child to sponsor or foradditional information.

CHURCH PICNIC2018

MOUNTAIN RANCHDespite the rainy weather93 adults and 23 childrenattended the picnic.I want to thank all the folksthat helped in so many ways to make the picnic a success. Thanks toDick for helping me in many ways. Many hands make light work.Leftover hamburgers and rolls were taken to the Rescue Mission fortheir Monday lunch.Unfortunately the direction signs were not put up, since they are notwaterproof making it harder for folks to find Mountain Ranch.Eva House

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. Jesusloves us so much that He willingly gave His life for us. I am so thankfulfor people with a heart to give.Rev. Bob Hicks, I would like to say thank you to you and yourcongregation for having a giving heart like God. The chairs youdonated to Emmanuel’s Corner are such a blessing. The young menwho gave of their time and energy were amazing. I pray you receive ahundred-fold back for your love and generosity.God’s blessings.Etta RobinsonFounder and Owner

In appreciation . . .

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Wed 4:30 Handchimes(Except Nov 21)6:10 Adult Choir(Except Nov 21)

REHEARSALSCHEDULE

MUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTES

GROUPPERFORMANCE

SCHEDULE - 10:55 ServiceNovember 4 Handbells

MARK YOUR CALENDARSunday, December 2, Christmas Cantata at10:55The Christmas Cantata, A CHILD THIS DAY will bepresented on Sunday December 2 at the 10:55 amservice in the Sanctuary. This is another greatopportunity to invite a friend to our church! The 8:30am chapel service that day will feature specialmusic by flautist, Candace Norton accompaniedby Gayle Stepp.All are invited to one Christmas Eve service—Refreshment and fellowship at 5:15, Worship at 6 pmThe Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be at 6:00. The children willparticipate by bringing gifts to the manger (see Black Mountain Children’sHome article on page 6), reading Scripture, playing the piano, andsinging with the Adult Choir. We will also celebrate Holy Communion.Refreshments will be served before the service, beginning at 5:15 in thefellowship hall.PLEASE NOTE: Gayle has decided not to play in the previouslyannounced November concert at another church. There weren’t manywho had signed up to ride the van, so we will not be taking it.Join us for Hebraic Music

Praise and WorshipService

Sunday, November 4, 4:00 pmHebraic Music Praise and

WorshipService(Please note: Date and time for

this event has changed)Join in or just sit back and enjoy themusic and dance, prayer and song,scripture reading and praise. Frommeditative to energized, this will bea wonderful evening of music in theJewish radition. Lively, worshipfuland nice! Everyone is invited, per-fect for families and children. Con-tact Bronlynn Spindler or TarletonBrooks for more information.

Women in Ministryformerly Presbyterian WomenMONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

8:30 am - Leadership Team9:30 am - Gathering for coffee,

pastries, fellowship9:45 am - Program . . .

BLUE RIDGE PRISON & JAIL MINISTRIESSpeakers

Brenda Allison and Mary Franks

Please bring an item for the Prison Ministry. Items needed are: • Bibles (used or new) and religious tracts for inmates • New books and toys for Christmas presents for chiildren of inmatesWe will also be collecting our November Love Offering. Moneys col-lected will be given to David Demirgian, our church member who isserving for two years on the mission ship Logos Hope, and to ourmissionary, “Joy D.” who ministers to the Muslim refugee communityin Europe.

AN INVITATION TO SINGThose who would like to sing inchoir for the Christmas seasonare invited to come on Nov. 7,14, and 28 and rehearse withthe choir for the cantata to bepresented on Dec. 2 at the10:55 service.

“I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whencecomes my strength.”

—Psalms 121:1


Children & Youth & Families

Would you like an amazingopportunity to use your gifts toequip and grow kids and familiesin the Kingdom of God?Email [email protected] formore information.

The Young Families smallgroup decided they woulddo a community serviceproject. So, adults and kidspainted the Yellow BrickRoad for the Children andFamily Resource Center touse at their Oz-themedannual banquet.

Come, join with your brothers and sisters in prayer. This isa non-structured, very casual, time to sit before the Lord.Community prayer starts at noon and lasts about one hour.Come as you can and leave whenever—even if you canonly stay for a few minutes.

Reaching out tothe community—painting the

Yellow Brick Road

Camping out!In October, the youth had a greattime at a retreat at the home ofMargery and Michael Sherrill inBat Cave. Ms. Fran Rochesterwas the guest speaker, and LisaBurns led worship. It was anamazing time of learning andencouragement.

As in pastyears, we willcollect children’sgifts at Christ-mas for theBlack MountainHome forChildren andFamilies. Thegifts can be wrapped, but don’tneed to be. They should be newitems, for children of any age,including teens. The Home usesthe gifts all year for the children’sbirthdays and other specialoccasions. At the Christmas Eve Candlelightservice, at 6 pm, there will be anopportunity for the children tobring their gifts to the front of thesanctuary.If you are unable to attend onChristmas Eve, you may bring giftsduring December and place themin the designated box in theFellowship Hall. Please help usprovide some special things forthese children.

CHRISTMAS GIFTCOLLECTION FORCHILDREN’S HOME


Service OpportunityTypically the children and youthhave the opportunity to serve thecongregation by picking up saltand pepper shakers after theWednesday dinner. However, dueto the holiday, they are not sched-ule to do so in November.

Circle Prayer DanceChildren and Youth are invited topraise & worship God with Tarletonon Wednesdays in the RecreationRoom, 3:30-4pm.

Friday Night AliveCalling all Youth!! Nov 3, 6-7:30pmBring your friends to eat pizza,have fun, worship, and hear whatGod has to say to you! $4 sug-gested pizza donation.

Mercy Me ConcertNov 9, 5pm, meet at church. Foryouth signed up for the concert,please pay Laura $15/person byNov 1. If you have not paid, yourspot will be given to those on thewaiting list.

OCC Pack-A-Box PartyNov 10 at 9am in the FellowshipHall. Bring the whole family to helppack boxes to send around theworld with the Good News ofJesus!

Hearing the Master's VoiceJoin us on Friday, Nov 30, andSaturday, Dec 1, to learn fromPaul Norcross about how to hearthe Father's voice. Childcareprovided.

Children & Youth & Families

. . .at the Morris’ home.Hope you can come!

Creative Beginnings News

The Creative Beginnings staff, students and parentsenjoyed a very successful 23rd annual Harvest Pro-gram. All the children dressed up in farm attire andsang songs for their parents. See staff above in theirharvest season flannels!


Join us forbreakfast inFellowshipHall. Eachmonth wefeature a speaker from our church orcommunity to share how theirfaith, work and life intersect. We’llbe encouraged and invited bytheir example to move deeper inour relationship with the Lordand each other.This month our speaker will beour own Clay Haskins, M.D. Hispresentation is sure to be mean-ingful to us allIf you’re willing to help cook andprepare breakfast, please let usknow you’re willing to help out!We’d like to set up several teams,so the same folks don’t have tocook every month.

ATTENTION ALL MEN

Men’s FellowshipBreakfast

November 15 - 7:30 am

Join us for a baby showerfor Open Arms

Please bring an item for Open Arms. Items especiallyneeded are:• diapers (sizes newborn to 5) • wipes• baby shampoo or lotions • clothes (sizes newborn• extra large gift bags for to 4T) baby bundles, etc.

All women of the church are welcome!

Saturday, November 3, 20182-4 PM • Fellowship Hall

Hosted by Women in Ministry

Light refreshments • DevotionsGames • Fellowship

The Salvation Army’s traditional Red Kettle bell ringing fund raiserbegins November 16 and ends December 24. HPC has supported thisChristian outreach endeavor for the past three years. Red Kettlerevenues help support many TSA outreach programs, some of whichinclude the Emergency Food Pantry, Thrift Store, after school programs,Angel Tree Christmas program, and Emergency Disaster Reliefresponses. If you’ve rung in the past please consider ringing again. Bellringing is typically done by one or more individuals and it may include thewhole family. This year HPC will ring at the new Publix store on Thurs-day, November 29 beginning at 10 am and ending at 8 pm. Each ringingshift lasts one hour. Last year HPC raised nearly $500! Other days andlocations are available if you are unable to ring on December 15.To volunteer please call Ed Joran at 435-0028 or 702-0318. Or, you maysee Ed on Sundays in Fellowship Hall after Sunday school or before the10:55 service to volunteer.

TO THE CHURCHTRIUMPHANT

TO THE CHURCHTRIUMPHANT

Our Christian sympathyis extended to theirfamilies and friends.

Darwin RhoadsSeptember 18, 2018

Luther (Lou) SorrellSeptember 30, 2018

Pat GreenOctober 29, 2018


MISSIONARY CARE COMMITTEECANDY RIEGER

MISSIONARY VENTURESDOMINICAN REPUBLIC - HAITI - USA (ORLANDO)

Years ago I felt God was telling me that my mission was “Hope ComesWalking,” He came in the flesh over two thousand years ago and walked thisearth. He continues to come in that way—in us—to bring hope to peopleliving in darkness. August 17 was my 20-year mark serving the Lord on theforeign field and, though details of my ministry have changed and evolvedsomewhat, God’s call on my life has not. He still lives in me to bring hope.A big shift for me has been in dividing time between ministry in Haiti and theDominican Republic and ministry in more global context working out of theMissionary Ventures’ Orlando office. Below are a few highlights of recentmonths, first from this divided island of Hispaniola and then regarding newresponsibilities taking me to new parts of the world.In June, I was blessed to revisit so many of my friends and pastors in Haiti,reconnecting for future projects (teacher conferences and construction andsanitation), and escorting a missionary candidate as she considered Haiti asher mission home. The trip just confirmed the deep love God has put in myheart for this country and its people. My time in Orlando is being used todraw new faces and ideas into Haiti outreach!This summer I received news that Volmi Floreal hadsuccessfully finished his high school education(this isin Haiti)! He is the 3rd or 4th student we’ve been ableto fund from grade 1 to finish! Please join me inpraying that I’ll be able to secure funds so that he andone other (FanFan) will be able to now attendvocational school equipping them for gainfulemployment. There are still three high school studentswho are looking to us for funding. God has beenfaithful over the last decade. I cannot imagine thisblessing suspended.Along with stories of victory, we sometimes go through seeming failures aswell. No missionary likes to report these. We feel sometimes that WE are thefailure, or we worry that folks back home will become discouraged and ceasesupport. I am struggling at present with a project that seemed so promising,but now seems a hurdle too high for me. I’m speaking of the sewing classes inEl Puente, Dominican Republic. Thanks to many of you, we have threemachines, three tables, oodles of material and notions. What we don’t have isa teacher who speaks Spanish and is able to assist me in getting the classesstarted. It’s just too much for me on my own at the moment. So, what does amissionary do? Like you, we get on our knees and ask, “What do You want meto do, Lord?” I’ve decided to visit each of the women in El Puente and focusthem on sewing for the future, but an evening Bible study for the present.Sewing is still “on the table” (pun intended), but it’s being postponed for now.I’ve been learning so much about the home side of missions in MissionaryVentures Orlando office – the administrative concerns, the backgroundsupport work, the activity of promoting and keeping social media postscurrent, and so much more!So, I am busy. I am grateful beyond words for the life and opportunities Godhas given me. Please join me in prayer that all I say and do will get “maxglory” for our Lord Jesus. Pray I won’t become dull or lazy or discouraged—in other words, pray with me that I will be faithful and alert, remembering thatwe are in a warfare even as we’re being led in a train of triumph.I look forward to visiting Hendersonville SOON, and this time I trust nohurricane will keep me away!Much much love to my HPC family.Candy

Dear Friends and Family,It’s one month and counting that Davidhas beenaboard theLogos Hope,and he isadjustingwell to theschedule andactivities ofthe ship.Since he boarded on Sept.19, the shiphas visited three port cities: PuertoQuetzal, Guatemala, Acajutla, ElSalvador, and La Union, El Salvador.At least through the end of October,David will work five days, with Sundayand Monday as ‘C-days’. C-days aredays to connect with people, either byparticipating in Deck 4 activities, orjoining a team to minister off ship.Several Sundays he has joined a teamthat has traveled off-ship to minister indifferent churches. On October 7, theywent to the home of a woman whohad visited the ship.They prayed forher husband, who was recovering fromknee surgery.They prayed for thefamily to repent of hurt and anger, andfor the children and neighbors as well.David prayed for those that had pain.Another C-day outing was with a teamto share with locals in a shopping mall.While there David bought a pair ofshoes for his ship-mother’s birthday.She had seen a pair of shoes that sheliked, but thought they were tooexpensive ($37). David purchased theshoes, hoping he chose the correctsize. Before the birthday celebrationaboard ship the following night, Davidprayed that somehow the shoes wouldfit. And, they did. Amazingly her size 6foot fit the size 8 shoe that David hadpurchased. God loves to answer ourprayers, even in small things like theproper shoe size.Even with all the ministry that David isinvolved in, he spends much of histime on welding-related work. chanceto be involved with people of like-minded spirit and commitment.Please continue to pray for David andthe Logos Hope ministry.Blessings,Jan Demirgian for David Demirgianaboard the Logos Hope

David Demirgian Update


Let’s show our love toour shut-ins

with cards, prayersand visits.

* At HomeSee Church Directory

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* Jane Anderson* Don Bentzen

* Lou and Geri Sorrell* Ardie Steven

Beverly DavidsonMountain Home

Health and Rehab

Marie-Louise HathawayCherry Springs Village

Chris LewisCarolina Reserve - Laurel Park

Eleanor Miller(recovering at daughter’s home)

54 Tony Lunsford DriveLeicester, NC 28748

Rosie PardueCardinal Care Center

LONG TERMLONG TERMLONG TERMLONG TERMLONG TERMPRAYER CONCERNSPRAYER CONCERNSPRAYER CONCERNSPRAYER CONCERNSPRAYER CONCERNS

Hospital Visitation ScheduleWeek of:Nov 4 Eloise Murray 696-3402Nov 11 Tanya Jones 692-8678Nov 18 Ragena White 458-8229Nov 25 Marilyn Frenier 891-9716

Thanks to all involved in hospital visitation

Table Talks for November 2018Nov 7 Congregational Meeting to approve budgetNov 14 “A Rescue Mission”—Anthony McMinnNov 21 No Wednesday night activities - Happy ThanksgivingNov 28 “Beyond Thanksgiving — Pastor Bill

Psalm 204 opens up a realm of thanks to God that takes usto a new level of Christian victory.

Please keep in prayer:Don Bentzen Carol Brinkley Beverly DavidsonDoyce Durham Hjordis Hunt Dave Radcliffeand all those in military service.

INTERFAITH ASSISTANCEMINISTRY (IAM) helps citizensof Henderson County who arein financial need.The IAM pantry focus forNovenber AND December ishams, turkeys, turkey breasts,chickens, stuffing, green beans,yams, potatoes, instant potatoes,peas, gravy, cranberry sauce,bread, pie crusts and filling, cakemixes and icing.Other foods and personal careitems are always welcome--warmclothing also!You can leave your donations atthe church.

For prayer chainconcerns, please call:Tanya Jones at 692-8678 orthe church office.

NOTES OF THANKS

Thank you to my church family for all the prayers and support during mysurgery this past year . I have been declared cancer free! This would notbe possible without God’s intervention and your prayers. Jack Townsend

Asking God to bless you in returnfor the thoughtfulness you’ve shown

Many thanks for the prayers, flowers and food during this time ofgreat loss.Geri Sorrell

Thanks for the help!Thanks to Chip Gilbert for each of the many, many shovels full of whitesand added to the children’s sand box on the playground recently.Earlier Chip had tilled the mulched playground to “fluff up” the areawhere children swing, slide, jimp and enjoy having a great time. Chip’s“fluffing” softens the blow when a child falls while playing.Thanks to Ray Palmer, Tommy Brendel and Ralph Mitchell for theinstallation of three new, taller toilets—the first of several exchanges tobe made in the near future.Thanks to Don Haynes for engineering a proper storage rack for nu-merous banners used throughout the year to announce to the commu-nity the various activities and programs of our church.Thanks in advance to those who will be involved in painting the SessionRoom soon.


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Ken SmithLen Dykstra, Greg PlappAndy MorrisGale RobinsonAdah RobertsonDon Shane, Louis Haynes, Karli GesslerSonja Martin, Dave Stewart, Pat Garland,Joyce Brandon, Greg PopeJauhnell Durham, John Von WagonerLance JohnsonLia CampbellGayle Stepp, Joann Youngs, Fred LindsayJennifer Hovendon, Bryan RobertsonSharon Lemmelman, Lynn PopePeggy PlappLarry Mobley, Betty MullerElfriede Smith, Bob ThrowerDiane PearceNancy Lindsay

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LIBRARY NEWS

I’ll Have It My Way,

New in our library, I’ll Have It MyWay, is written by Hattie Bryantwho wrote it after coming face-to-face with death in the modern ageas she watched doctors do every-thing possible to keep her dyingmother alive. Knowing it was notwhat her mother wanted, Hattielaunched a 25-year quest to dis-cover how to ensure our wishesat end-of-life are known and ful-filled with love and understanding.Written with warmth, this bookhelped me realize that plansneed to be made well in advanceof what we might think will be ourtime to leave this earth. This meansplans that are actually writtendown in black and white andshared with our loved ones. Theresult is an advance care planthat includes the designation of atrusted person to speak for some-one when they can’t, instructionsfor the type of care a personwants, and a description of what

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE FOR KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE “ORDER OF THE APRON,”please call Brenda Bradshaw to volunteer - 777-8990 - email: [email protected]

Taking Control ofEnd-of-Life Decisions

is important. And when someonedies, their friends and family willbe able to say it was done theirway. On a lighter note, four newbooks are ordered that I thinklyou will enjoy. All by authors thathave proved to be audience favor-ites! Come in and have a look.

—Sara Emel

We are blessed to be a blessing!

Position Nov 7 Nov 14 Nov 21 Nov 28

Sink & Salad Barbara Green Eva House Ginny Woodham2:00–5:30 pm John Maier Dick House John Woodham

Table Setting Marilyn Frenier Anne Carlin Marilyn Frenier Marilyn Frenier

Deep Sink (1) 6pm Rick Spindler Jeanie Joran Bill Jones Isabelle AshleyDeep Sink (2) 6pm Gil Broyles Ed Joran Gil Broyles Bill Jones

Dishwasher Bob Briner Don Haynes Don Haynes Glenn Richardson

Assistant Eloise Murray Charles Young Eloise Murray Darlene Davey Dishwasher

Dishes 6pm Roberta Swanson Nina Young Pam Van Tassel Peg Richardson

Larry Jones Marily Frenier Children Sharon MitchellTanya Jones Bill Jones Ralph Mitchell

Money Collectors Betty Muller Carol Broyles Betty Muller Betty Muller

Salt/Pepper P/U (1) Side Table P/U (2)

Carolyn CavalloneEsther Jacobson

Mary Rose

BeThankful

Audio CDs of the Sunday morningworship services, and Table Talkprograms may be purchased for$2.00 per CD. Please call thechurch office at 692-3211 toorder copies. CDs are alsoavailable on loan from the library.

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Stephen Ministry Training Classes for 2019Have you ever considered training to become a Stephen Minister? Do you know of someone who is compassionate and agood listener who would make a wonderful Stephen Minister? Now is the time to seek whether this is the time to consideranswering God’s call or talk to your friend about joining this ministry. Our church, in conjunction with Grace Lutheran and MillsRiver UMC will be holding classes at Grace starting Monday, January 7, 2019, 5:30-8:30 PM. Those who are interested pleasecall John Lampley to set up a meeting to discuss these classes and one’s readiness to become a Stephen Minister.What Stephen Ministers Do:

• Pray. We pray daily for our Care Receivers (CRs) and ask for God’s guidance as we reveal His love to thosemost in need to experience it.

• Care for the Care Receiver. We are assigned to people in moderate crisis or struggling with difficultsituations and need caring support. Stephen Minister’s “care” and God’s “cure” help CRs resolve thedifficulty and achieve growth. Some of the important skills we learn during training include:

Listening: one of the most important skills is to really listen as they talk through their difficulties.Dealing with feelings: we help our CRs recognize, express, and accept their feelings.Sharing distinctively Christian caring resources: sharing prayer, Scripture, and other caring gestures.Remaining process-oriented: we don’t try to “fix” the CR’s problems; we focus on the caregiving process and rely onGod to achieve results.Relating assertively: respecting the needs of both the CR and ourselves.Maintaining boundaries: setting appropriate boundaries to help CRs remain as independent as possible.Recommending professional care when necessary: we are not trained to care for those who are suicidal, severelydepressed, abusive, or homicidal, or abusing drugs of alcohol; but we learn to recognize these and help CRs identifyappropriate professional care.

• Maintain Confidentiality. This is crucial in any caring relationship.• Help Identify People in Need of Stephen Ministry.• Participate in twice monthly Supervision and Continuing Education Sessions.• Help the Congregation Understand and Appreciate Stephen Ministry.

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