The Breath Priest Lake Presbyterian Church Vol. 14, No. 6 Take the Breath to Spread the Word June 2014

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1 The Breath Priest Lake Presbyterian Church Vol. 14, No. 6 Take the Breath to Spread the Word June 2014 Dear Friends, I remember the feeling of getting on a subway in New York stuffed with humanity from all over the world and somehow feeling alone. Every person seemed to be living in their own solitary bubble. Ears shut in with headphones. Eyes focused on a phone or a book. Mouths only open for the occasional muffled cough. Bodies presented as fortresses of solitude not to be disturbed. And then something happened to the city that would change everything: 9/11. I remember the first day I went back to work a few days after the horror of that day. I stepped on the elevator of my high-rise apartment building and there was a young woman who I knew to be the fiancé of a young man who had worked on the 88 th Floor of one of the towers. His entire company was lost. The last time I had seen her was at their engagement party two weeks earlier. I barely recognized her. She was incapable of recognizing me. I didn t say a word. I stayed in my bubble and left her to hers. As we walked out on to E 96 th St, something was different. No honking horns- just the whir of vehicles and gentle squealing of brakes on buses. We stepped together onto the se subway train. It was dead quiet. People seemed aware that in each of the bubbles of existence present there may be incredible pain. The silence was respect. Over the next few days, the silence began to be replaced with soft conversations between strangers. They all revolved around the shared experience of the day. Where were you? Did you lose anyone? What did you see or hear? And one by one, bubbles began to pop. Lives were pouring out and mingling with other lives. One word I heard a lot was bless. God bless. God bless this nation. God bless this city. God bless your fily. Suddenly this secular city had become a place of blessing. People were encountering each other on trains, buses, in bars, and even some at churches. In fact, church attendance skyrocketed for a period. Some found God, but many found each other. And this is something. I believe that God can be found when we deeply encounter each other. I believe that God blesses us in and through these encounters. And even more azingly, I believe God creates fily out of such encounters. We gain brothers, sisters, fathers, daughters, and spouses. I never spoke to that young woman. I will never know the depth of pain she experienced that day. Perhaps there was nothing that I could have said, but I wish I had reached beyond my bubble and blessed her in some way so that she might know that she was not alone in this world. Reach out and bless someone today. May God bless you today! Pastor Paul 1

2 Those That Are Seeking Message from the Seekers Celebrate Celebrate time spent with people you love. Celebrate the onset of summer. Celebrate the lengthening of days. Celebrate the morning dew and the lightening bug. Celebrate the greening of the garden. Celebrate a cup of Irish tea (with a little bit of Lapsang Souchong) Celebrate...the 'sturm und drang' of life. Celebrate both plenty and want each requires its own discipline. Celebrate your talents - and opportunities to use them. Celebrate the Lord s Supper. Celebrate the Passover. Celebrate the birth of a grandchild. Celebrate the prospect of life eternal! Celebrate the presence of a gracious God. Celebrate the Sabbath! Commit part of every day to be in a celebratory mood... Celebrate good times c mon! ** A Seeker of things to celebrate Pastor Paul has an Adult Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 9:15 a.m. The group meets in the library. Bible study is as essential to the life of a Christian Community as breathing. Come join us and together we will Breathe in the Word. THE HOUSE OF PRAYER Pray for the sick and bible study. Every Thursday in the Library at 6:30. For more information, please contact Dorris and Peggy at Thanks in advance for attending service 2

3 WALK Plans Summer Outing, Takes Break on Wednesdays The women of WALK are taking a summer outing on Saturday, June 7, to the Thistle Stop Cafe in Nashville for tea, coffee and brunch. Whether you're a regular WALKer or curious about who we are and what we do, you are invited to join us for our summer jaunt. We will leave from the church at 9:30 a.m. for carpooling or you may meet us at the tea room, which is located at 5128 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, Feel free to bring a guest or two! We will be back to the church before noon. The Thistle Stop Cafe is part of the Thistle Farms and Magdalene ministries. Also new beginning in June, the Wednesday WALK group will take a summer sabbatical. Watch for news of Wednesday WALK activities restarting in September. The Sunday WALK will continue, where we will view and discuss films from Rob Bell's NOOMA series. The provocative films focus on deepening our understanding of Jesus and His role in our life. We always enjoy a lively and loving conversation with one another. You are welcome to join us weekly at 5 p.m. Sundays for a safe and supportive circle of women, all focused on a deeper "walk" with Jesus. WALK, in its fourth year, has grown into a supportive group of women who pray and care for one another as we each seek God's Will for our lives. All women of the church and community are invited to join WALK. We meet each week from 5-6 p.m. Sundays in the high school classroom. If you have questions, please contact Crystal Caviness at or via at crystal.caviness@gmail.com. Yard Sale Saturday, July 19 Start your spring cleaning now, but save your yard sale items for us!! Beginning June 1st, you can bring your items to church. We are especially looking for big ticket items like furniture and exercise equient, but we'll accept everything except clothing. Watch for more information soon. All proceeds to benefit the "Journey to Kenya" project. 3

4 Period January 1 May 31, 2014 (Operating accounts only) CHURCH FUNDS: Revenue: Pledge Contributions $64, Loose Offerings $6, All Other $5, Total Revenues $76, Expense: Missions $4, General Expenses $3, Properties $23, Committee Expenses $2, Personnel $44, Other $0.00 Total Expenses $78, Net Shortfall as of 5/31/14 -$2, MISSION FUNDS: Mission dollars carried over from 12/31/13 $3, Mission dollars accrued as of 5/31/14 $6, Mission dollars transferred to Designated Accounts $0.00 Mission dollars spent as of 5/31/14 -$7, Mission dollars available at 5/31/14 $2, DESIGNATED FUNDS: Designated dollars carried over from 12/31/13 $16, Designated funds received as of 5/31/14 $19, Designated funds spent as of 5/31/14 -$8, Designated funds transferred to Savings -$11, Due to designated funds as of 5/31/14 $15, ACCOUNTS BALANCES: Money in Checking at 5/31/14 $23, General Funds $5, Missions Funds $2, Designated Accounts $15, Money in Savings at 5/31/14 $42, A/C Fund $24, Insurance Deductible Sinking Fund $10, Capital Reserve Fund $7, June 1 Worship Leader Jon Loudermilk Communion Communion set up Dave Nock Greet/Usher Phil Hereford Donna Nock Dave Nock Donna Nock Usher/Serve/ Frank Horton Cleanup Serve Choir Elena Buwalda Tech Schedule Lights & Video Unknown Sound Unknown June 8 Worship Leader Kathy Ware Greeters/ Bob DeBerry Susie DeBerry Phil McGovern Marilyn McGovern Tech Schedule Lights & Video Dori Hutchison Sound Kay Lawrence June 15 Worship Leader Dave Smith Greeters/ Frank Horton Karla Horton Ollie Hildebrand Dyeann Hildebrand Tech Schedule Lights & Video Tess Smith Sound Bob Ware June 22 Worship Leader Frank Horton Greeters/ Justin Greene Sarah Greene Jordan Greene Holli Smith Tech Schedule Lights & Video Unknown Sound Dave Nock June 29 Worship Leader Jordan Greene Greeters/ Dave Smith Tess Smith Kevin Laterza Danielle Laterza July 6 Worship Leader Nancy Loudermilk Communion Communion set up Bob & Kathy Ware Greet/Usher Rick Laney Jon Loudermilk Bob Ware Kathy Ware Usher/Serve/ Rick Laney Cleanup Serve Choir Kathy Ware Tech Schedule Lights & Video Unknown Sound Unknown 4

5 June 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 Max Scruggs Karate 1 Lectionary Class 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Seekers Class 9:07 Worship Service 10:15 Church of the Nazarene Worship Service 12:00 2:00 WALK 5:00 8 Lectionary Class 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Seekers Class 9:07 Worship Service 10:15 Church of the Nazarene Worship Service 12:00 2:00 Ms. Martha s Ice Cre Crankin 3:00 First Presbyterian Church WALK 5:00 Fred & Belle Dahlman Carolyn Saddler 15 Father s Day Lectionary Class 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Seekers Class 9:07 Trinity Sunday Worship Service 10:15 with 94.1 FM. The FISH Church of the Nazarene Worship Service 12:00 2:00 WALK 5:00 Steve& Kristy Greene 22 Lectionary Class 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Seekers Class 9:07 Worship Service 10:15 Church of the Nazarene Worship Service 12:00 2:00 WALK 5:00 29 Lectionary Class 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Seekers Class 9:07 Worship Service 10:15 Church of the Nazarene Worship Service 12:00 2:00 WALK 5:00 Barbara Norris 9 Max Scruggs Karate 16 Max Scruggs Karate Deacons Meeting 6:00 Stated Session Meeting 7:00 23 Max Scruggs Karate 30 Max Scruggs Karate 3 Narcotics Anonymous 6:45 - Library YAM 7:00 10 Narcotics Anonymous 6:45 - Library YAM 7:00 17 Narcotics Anonymous 6:45 - Library YAM 7:00 24 Narcotics Anonymous 6:45 - Library YAM 7:00 Katie Hazlehurst Notes: 4 Bible Study 9:15 AM Hoops 2:00 Choir Practice 7:00 Danny Dickerson Henry Rowell 11 Bible Study 9:15 AM Hoops 2:00 ALK 6:00 Choir Practice 7:00 Joel Hutchison 18 Bible Study 9:15 AM Hoops 2:00 Choir Practice 7:00 Rick & Mirum Laney 25 Bible Study 9:15 AM Hoops 2:00 Choir Practice 7:00 Ollie Hildebrand 5 Max Scruggs Karate House of Prayer Bible Study 6:30 Library 7:00 12 Max Scruggs Karate House of Prayer Bible Study 6:30 Library 7:00 Victoria Schneider 19 Ladies Lunch Bunch 10:00 carpool Max Scruggs Karate House of Prayer Bible Study 6:30 Library 7:00 Nancy Walsh 26 Max Scruggs Karate House of Prayer Bible Study 6:30 Library 7: Iglesia Prayer Service 5:00 Max Scruggs Karate 8:00 WALK Summer Outing 9:30 Iglesia Music Practice 10:00 Ollie & Dyeann Hildebrand Iglesia Prayer Service 5:00 Iglesia Music Practice 10:00 Cavanaugh and Rouse Wedding 2:00 20 Leonard Saddler 21 Iglesia Prayer Service 5:00 Men of the Church breakfast 8:00 Max Scruggs Karate 8:00 Iglesia Music Practice 10:00 Iglesia Wedding 3:00 27 Kenya Golf Pine Creek Golf Course in Mt. Juliet -1:30 Jeff & Emily Cavanaugh 28 Session Retreat Iglesia Prayer Service 5:00 Max Scruggs Karate 8:00 Iglesia Music Practice 10:00 5

6 Daily Scripture and Prayer I hope everyone is enjoying the weekday daily inspiration! Several weeks ago GOD spoke to me and told me not to complain unless I was willing to do something about it. So I, and I m asking you to join me in making this a better world with a small effort. In just four weeks the distribution list has grown significantly. I know it has now spread into Canada and the Philippines. We all have a network of fily and friends. If you will forward this on to them, and suggest they do the se, think where this could be six months from now, a year from now!!! If we work together in spreading a simple SCRIPTURE and PRAYER we will have a ministry of impact. Most all big things in this world started out small, but if we adopt a vision and think BIG, GOD will do the rest. PLEASE JOIN IN. PEACE - Worship Committee News PLPC fily, please don t forget June 15th. This will be a special day in the life of our church. We will celebrate the Church of the week with 94.1 the FISH. The radio station will provide daily spots beginning on Monday June 9th and will then be in attendance on June 15th at our worship service. Please remember to invest, invite and include. Invite your fily, friends, neighbors and co-workers! Let s fill our pews and glorify GOD! CHURCH OF THE WEEK! Some of you are aware that right here in Nashville there is a faith-based radio station called 94.1 FM The FISH. The FISH has a progr called Church of the Week. Well, guess what? PLPC has been selected to be the Church of the Week during the week of June 9th. What this means for PLPC is some great free advertisement. Also, Pastor Paul will be going to the FISH s studio to record an interview that will be played on the radio station through the week of June 9th! PRAISE GOD! Part two of this blessing is that a representative from 94.1 FM The FISH will be at our church on Sunday, June 15th to celebrate with us. You may be wondering What can I do to be sure this is a special celebration in the life of PLPC? Glad you asked. Our goal is to fill every pew, plus some, for this special day. Mark your calendar now to reserve this date, then invest, invite and include every neighbor, friend, co-worker you can. Our target is to have a minimum of 250 in attendance that day! The next thing you can do is PRAY daily for this great opportunity that our branch of CHRIST has been given. Thank You JESUS! See you there. 6

7 So what does a Deacon do??? Our Board of Deacons is made up of 6 members. They are elected by the congregation and serve a 2 year term. The main responsibility of a Deacon is to minister to those in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to anyone in distress both within and beyond the community of faith. Each Deacon has a "flock" of members and friends that they "shepherd", but also caring for all of our church fily. Your Deacon is available to you regardless of the reason...prayer concerns, illness and hospitalization, questions or just an understanding ear. Hello Everyone! Please mark your calendars for the annual Ms. Martha s Ice Cre Crankin which will take place Sunday June 8th this year. If you would like to participate by making ice cre and/or spling the flavors, please get with Jordan Greene or another member of the missions te to purchase tickets and obtain instructions for making your ice cre entries. We ve enjoyed some great homemade PLPC entries the past two years and would love to have more this year!!! We had 12 different flavors created by our PLPC congregation and our very own Lisa Witten took home 3rd place last year!!! Let s see if we can outdo ourselves this year! ***We will be kicking off the event Sunday June 1st with Ice Cre after church. You can also purchase your tickets at that time if you would like to.*** When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 8th RAIN OR SHINE. Where: on the lawn at First Presbyterian Church, Franklin Road, Nashville. Map your route. Admission: ***For tickets please see Jordan Greene*** $10 for adults, $8 for children. Ticket prices go up at midnight on Friday, June 6th to $13 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets will also be available for purchase on-site at the event payable with cash or checks. Online ticket sales will close at 3 p.m. June 8th. Thanks for reading and God bless, The Missions Te 7

8 PTL Segment Praise the LORD! I want to thank each of you who have been praying with me for employment! Oh, has GOD ever come through! I was in Myrtle Beach with friends for a week playing golf when an ce through inviting me to interview for a sales position with Wilson County Motors. I called and scheduled the interview. May 20th when my flight landed at 4:10 my daughter picked me up, we raced home so I could change and get to Wilson County Auto for a 5:30 appointment. Upon completion of my interview, the recruiter explained he had filled the training class spots. He went on to say I m going to add you anyway. I went through three days of training and the rest is history! Wilson County Auto has been in business for 85 years and is owned by a fine Christian fily. Part of one s success in automobile sales is developing your own client list. So I ask you gracefully if you or someone you know is in the market for a vehicle, please remember me. I would ask for an opportunity to work with you or them. There is no doubt that this is a GOD thing, PTL and GOD bless you all for your PRAYERS! Peace of CHRIST! Dave Smith This is the confidence we have in approaching GOD: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us- whatever we ask we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5: 14, 15 Ladies Lunch Bunch After having a great time at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theater last month, the ladies have decided to go back this month to a place we really enjoyed last year, The Chocolate Covered Strawberry in Gallatin. The setting was delightful and the food was excellent so it is worth a return visit. We will be going on our regular Thursday, June 19th, so put that on your calendar. Because it is quite a way to the restaurant, we should meet at the church at 10:00 A.M. to carpool. For those who want to meet us at the restaurant, we have a reservation for 11:00 A.M. We are always happy to have friends join us - the more the merrier. Be sure to tell Gloria Kimbro at gkimbro@comcast.net or or Shirley Hansel at s.g.hansel@comcast.net or See you then. 8

9 MEN OF PLPC Dear MOC, it is with regret that I inform you, that I will no longer be able to lead this group. GOD has blessed me with a new career that will require I work on Saturdays. This will take effect on June 8th. For the short term Dave Nock will step into the MOC role. The MOC will need to meet in June and work the election stuff. It has been my privilege to do this over the last three or four years. I believe this is a good part of men s ministry at PLPC and should continue. Please prayerfully consider this. Blessings! Dave Smith 12 PACK SUNDAYS for Journey to Kenya The Kenya te is in need a few 12 packs of Diet Coke, Sprite, Coke and Dr. Pepper. We are asking that you bring one 12 pack to church on June 1st and June 8th. The drinks will be used by the golfers for the Golf Tournent in June. If you have questions call Elizabeth The Kenya te thanks you for your help. PLPC Kenya Open Golf Tournent We are only days away from the Mazda Nelson Journey to Kenya Open Golf Tournent on Friday, June 27th. At this time, we have 22 people signed up and only six have paid. WE have a bit of work to do in order to make this tournent a success! If you have not posted a poster at your employer or where you shop, please do so right away. You can find a copy of the poster on page 10 in the June newsletter. We must have at least 72 golfers for the tournent, which means we need 50 more at this point. If you have questions or need posters, please contact either Dave dsmithmiles@bellsouth.net or Crystal crystal.caviness@gmail.com. LET S GET IN GEAR! 9

10 JOURNEY TO KENYA OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT Sponsor: Priest Lake Presbyterian Church Purpose: To raise funds to build the foundation for a Christian nursery school, construct a playground and provide books for a mobile library for the indigenous people of Bodoi Village in eastern Kenya. A work trip is planned for November All work is being coordinated through Angaza Nuru, a Christian non-profit organization based in Nashville and Mombasa, Kenya. Date: Friday June 27, 2014 * 1:30 PM shotgun start Host Course: Pine Creek Golf Club, Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Entry Fee: $75 per golfer* Entry fees due by June 10. *portion of entry fee is tax-deductible 18-Hole Scrble Format Dinner to follow Prizes awarded Longest Drive Contest Unlimited Range balls Music Entertainment Closest to the Pin Contest Beverages provided Ne Phone number Foursomes may sign up together. If so, please provide foursome captain: Note: All players complete own registration. To register: Call Priest Lake Presbyterian Church office at or Dave Smith, tournent director, at dsmithmiles@bellsouth.net. 10

11 Priest Lake Presbyterian Church 2787 Smith Springs Road Nashville, TN Rev. Paul M. Burns Phone: My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. Publisher Susan Rowell, Administrative Assistant 11