Grapevine. Inside this issue: Events 2. December Calendar 3. Church Leadership, Care & Concern, and Birthdays. If Only 5. Christmas Eve Service 6

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1 Grapevine Pastor's Desk Advent Greetings, The Advent Season is once again upon us! We are entering into a time of hope, peace and the promise of good things to come. As I write this, I am preparing for a celebration of Thanksgiving with my family, as I am sure many of you. Anticipation fills our hearts as we cook and craft and plan for the coming Christmas season. It is more than the shopping and the balsam fir. We are filled with abundant joy as we greet neighbors, friends, and family in all corners of our lives. Here at the church, we are planning a number of special events for the month of. 4 th, we will include in the service 3 important items of business for the congregation to consider. The Adult Advent Study will be held on Thursdays at 6pm for 4 weeks beginning 1. Bring your Bible, and friends, and we will study the Lord s Prayer through reading and discussion. On 10, there will be a 1-day Youth Advent Study, exploring why we celebrate Advent. All ages are invited for learning, questioning, and crafting. The study will start at 10 am and finish with pizza around 1pm. I invite the adults to come and join in the fun as a time of family sharing. There will be special music performed during the service every Sunday in from our choir, chime choir, and special guests. Christmas Eve, Timothy Noble will share his special gift of music during our Candlelight service at 7pm. We will enjoy fellowship and light refreshments afterward. And we will have Sunday Worship to celebrate the birth of our Lord on Christmas Day. Remember to bring your contributions of boxes of potatoes and boxes of stuffing mix for the food drive. As we journey through this special season, remember and reach out to those who may have needs to be met. Christmas is not joyful for everyone, but each of us can make a difference in the life of someone, providing hope when none seems readily available. You can give a coat or gloves, shoes or food, or a smile or hug. Each and every day we offer our deepest prayers. We pray for comfort, pray with hope, and pray seeking lasting peace. May the comfort of our Lord, Jesus Christ surround you, the love of God abide in you, and the energy of the Holy Spirit lead you today and every day. Pastor Christine Inside this issue: Events 2 Calendar 3 Church Leadership, Care & Concern, and Birthdays If Only 5 Christmas Eve Service 6 Recognition 7 Interchurch 8 Cook's Corner and Just for Fun

2 Page 2 Events Adult Choir Adult choir rehearsal will be on Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th. Come join us!! Session Meeting 18th Men s Ministry Presbyterian Women We began meeting again on September 13th at 1:30 pm in the Adult Sunday School Room. Our new Bible study will be Who is Jesus? Author Judy Yates Siker invites us to join her on a journey to expand our understanding of who Jesus was an is - a journey of our hearts and our minds, a journey that we will take together. We welcome you and also new members. Any questions, please contact Marilyn Klapproth or Barbara Hall Chime Choir We are looking for you! Please join the Chime Choir for one grand performance on 18th. We will practice on Dec.. 8:30am and Dec. in the Sanctuary. Please contact Colleen Gregg for additional information. (740) The Men s Breakfast is the 2nd 8am each month in Fellowship Hall. Come out and join in for breakfast and fellowship. The next breakfast will be 10th. Congregational Meeting Our annual Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, 4th duringworship Service. We will be approving the Budget for 2017, Election of Officers, and Session approved action of the PNC. Adult Sunday School Join us at 9am - 9:45 am for Sunday School. Adult Bible Study Advent Bible Study of the Lord s Prayer will be on Thursday evenings from 6-7pm during Advent. Bring your Bible. (Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22) Youth Bible Study One day, Dec. 10am. No need to register, just come and investigate whey we celebrate Advent. Fredericktown Christmas Walk The annual Christmas Walk will be Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 3pm - 7pm. We will be serving food in Fellowship Hall along with the crafters selling their wares. We have a special addition this year in the Parlor, Mary Elder will be playing her harp. Come out and enjoy all the festivities that the Village will be offering! Election Day Turkey Supper Susan and Bill would like to thank everyone for their time and efforts in making this another success! THANK YOU!! 252 Adult meals were sold (97 carry outs) and 8 children. We made a profit of $800.

3 Page 3 Thu Dec 1 6pm - 7pm Advent Bible Study - The Lord s Prayer - Adult Sunday School Classroom - Bring your Bible Sat Dec 3 3pm - 7pm Fredericktown Christmas Walk Sun Dec 4 - Second Sunday of Advent 8:30am Chime Choir Rehearsal 9am - 9:45am 10am Adult Sunday School Sunday Worship Service - Pastor Christine Burns Congregational Meeting Adult Choir Rehearsal Mon Dec 5 9am Get-Up & Go - AA Meeting Thu Dec 8 11:30am J.O.Y. Club - Allison s - Mt. Vernon 6pm - 7pm Advent Bible Study - The Lord s Prayer - Adult Sunday School Classroom - Bring your Bible Sat Dec 10 8am Men s Breakfast - Fellowship Hall 10am Youth One Day Bible Study Sun Dec 11 - Third Sunday of Advent 9am - 9:45am Adult Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship Service - Pastor Christine Burns 11:00 Chime Choir Rehearsal Adult Choir Rehearsal Mon Dec 12 9am Get-Up & Go - AA Meeting Tue Dec 13 Session Info Due 1:30pm Presbyterian Women 7-9pm Tuesday Night Quilt Group Thu Dec 15 Interchurch Turn the Tide Distribution - Fellowship Hall 6pm - 7pm Advent Bible Study - The Lord s Prayer - Adult Sunday School Classroom - Bring your Bible Sun Dec 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent 9am - 9:45am Adult Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship Service - Pastor Christine Burns Adult Choir Rehearsal Session Meeting Mon Dec 19 9am Get-Up & Go - AA Meeting Thu Dec 22 6pm - 7pm Advent Bible Study - The Lord s Prayer - Adult Sunday School Classroom - Bring your Bible Fri Dec 23 Office Closed Sat Dec 24 7pm Christmas Eve Service with Timothy Noble performing - Cookies and punch following service Sun Dec 25 Happy Birthday Jesus! - Merry Christmas! 9am - 9:45am 10am Adult Sunday School Sunday Worship Service - Pastor Christine Burns - Communion Mon Dec 26 9am Get-Up & Go - AA Meeting Tue Dec 27 Office Closed 7-9pm Tuesday Night Quilt Group Fri Dec 30 Office Closed Finance Income $10,500 Expense $ 9701 Mortgage $758,824 Security/Safety We are having some issues with our doors not closing tightly/properly. When you go out of a door, please take just a second to check to make sure that the door is securely shut/locked. Thank You!

4 Page 4 Church Leadership and Birthdays THE SESSION Moderator - Pastor Christine Burns Clerk of Session - Art Dremann Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Nathan Cordle (1) Cindy Bouton (2) Susan Cunningham (2) Barbara Hall (1) Judy Cordle (2) Bruce Gregg (1) Colleen Gregg (1) THE DEACONS Chair - Kathy Conway Secretary - Marilyn Mullin Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Chrissie Laymon (1) Kathy Conway (1) Lisa Dilts (1) Marilyn Mullin (1) Carol Jacobs (1) Pete Handwerk (2) Vacant Cathy Kempton (1) Jenny Tharp (2) Our Church Leadership Pastor Christine Burns (740) Office Manager Dee Simon (740) Financial Treasurer Jim Sulzer (740) Benevolence Treasurer Judy Cordle (740) Choir Leader/Pianist Lynn Jurkowitz (740) Song Leader Roger Hartwell (419) Sound Technician Bob Campbell (740) Prayer Chain Marilyn Klapproth (740) /7 Autumn Laymon 12/25 Jesus 12/18 Dee Simon 12/28 Emily Cunningham 12/20 JB Levering 12/30 Grace Laymon 12/24 Mary Jo Levering Care OUR CONGREGATION : IN NURSING CARE COUNTRY COURT 1076 Coshocton Av. Mount Vernon, OH Paul Jurkowitz MEMBERS IN MILITARY SERVICE Nathan Misencik AT HOME Della Comer Helen Scarbrough Joan Sharp

5 Page 5 If Only IF ONLY If only t wer a Santa Claus To brighten up our day; A gift for each and every one, Then he d be on his way. Now comes along that bunny With a basket full of treats. He brings a smile to each sad face, With goodies for to eat. If only there were magic wands To heal each hurting soul. No more pain or broken hearts, No plague could take its toll. If only we would take the time To feed a hungry child, I ll bet the grin it would create Would make us just go wild! If only we could start again And live our life anew, I ll bet we d change a thing or two Before our time was through. But there are no re-set buttons, Only you can change the scheme. Take some time with an ailing soul To share your hopes and dreams. Len Arnold November 2016

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7 Page Church Professionals Retreat... Forty-eight church professionals from across the presbytery gathered November 6-8 for the annual church professionals retreat at Deer Creek State Park. The Reverend Loretta Ross, spiritual director, led the group on the theme of Rooted and Grounded in Faith and Community. Through inspiring music and a variety of activities, the participants experienced warm fellowship, deepening spiritual practices, the beauty of nature and practiced tai chi, as they discovered enlightening new ways to connect with God and one another. Thanks to the retreat planners Bob Armstrong and Carol Evans, musician and composer, Tracy Keenan, and spiritual and discernment directors, Sharon Sauer, Katie Kinnison and Debbie Lewicki, who creatively led this refreshing and renewing retreat. Fredericktown First Presbyterian Church... congregational members gathered on the steps Sunday morning to show the community and their neighbors their newly designed t-shirts, proclaiming the words "We Believe". This small membership congregation is happily professing their new focus of sharing the message that Fred Pres believes in God, in love and in hospitality.

8 Page 8 Interchurch Turn the Tide applications started October 1st and will be ready for sponsors by no later than November 14. As with last year, I request that each church and/or individual make an appointment for choosing families starting the week of November 14. We are having problem again with thrift store donations, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS ON OUR PORCH. The weather can change at any time plus animals and bugs get into bags as well. Our hours are Monday 10-5, Tues Fri 10-3 and we ll gladly accept your donations during those hours as long as they are clean, in working condition, free of smoke and pet hair. Food for the Hungry (FFTH) campaign is underway the actual collection day is 10 but Interchurch will accepting food donations for FFTH beginning November 1 st. Fredericktown Library will be collecting food for Interchurch as their food for fine program and is also a monetary collection point as well as Fredericktown Marathon and Fredericktown Interchurch. Fredericktown Post Office will be collecting money only. All checks should be made out to Fredericktown Interchurch, FFTH 2016 and either drop off at Fredericktown Interchurch or mailed to PO Box 301, Fredericktown, OH Although it is not a part of FFTH, Fredericktown Fire Department is hosting a Fall Food Drive to benefit our food pantry at the Fredericktown Fire Station. Please go out on October 29 from 12pm 4pm and support your local Fire Department and local Food Pantry. Remember to check the expiration date when donating food; we cannot accept items that are past the expiration date. If you receive this newsletter after the Fire Dept. Food Drive thank you for participating! Interchurch has asked that we provide the following for FFTH: First Presbyterian - box potatoes - scalloped, mashed... and box stuffing mix Thank you so much for your support, Katie Frazier, Branch Manager Fredericktown Interchurch interchurchfred@yahoo.com It s not about how much we have but how we use what we have to serve God - From The Upper Room, October 11, 2015

9 Page 9 Cook's Corner Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie 35 min prep time 3 hr 25 min total time 6 ingredients 8 servings Ingredients Crust 1 box Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust, softened 1 egg, beaten Filling 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups eggnog 4 eggs Freshly grated nutmeg Directions Heat oven to 425 F. Place pie crust in 9-inch pie pan as directed on package for one-crust filled pie. Do not prick crust. Bake at 425 F. for 7 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. In large bowl, combine sugar, eggnog and eggs; blend well. Pour into partially baked crust. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake at 350 F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until almost set. (Center of filling will be soft.) Cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool 2 hours or until completely cooled. Store in refrigerator. Nutrition Information Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 1/2 Fruit; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 4 Fat; Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories 440 Calories from Fat 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 23g 35% Saturated Fat 10g 50% Cholesterol 190mg 63% Sodium 290mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 50g 17% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 25g Protein 8g Just for Fun

10 First Presbyterian Church 17 S. Main Street Fredericktown, OH Phone: Adult Sunday School - 9am Worship Service - 10am (740) Christmas Eve Service Church Website Come visit our website and like our Facebook page. The first link will take you to our Download Page so you may see all previous sermons and our newsletter, the Grapevine. The second link will take you to Facebook. Office Hours Beginning September 1st, the office will be open Tuesday thru Thursday, 9am 3pm and Friday 9am Noon