News of the ministries of Pleasant View Evangelical Lutheran Church January 2019

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1 The VIEW News of the ministries of Pleasant View Evangelical Lutheran Church January 2019 From the pen of Jim Sheets... Paul wrote, The one thing I do... is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead. Philippians 3: is over. Nothing can be done about it. We may be thinking I wish I had done this or I wish I had not done that. With the new year ahead of us, it seems futile to spend a lot of time dwelling on the past. Thanks be to God that we no longer have to worry about the past, because we enter 2019 as new creatures in Christ Jesus! We now walk in Christ, and daily we can press on toward the work God has called us to do. God calls us to look beyond our past mistakes and failings and to look for the glorious things to come in Letting go of the past may seem difficult. Sometimes it is but God is ready to walk with us into this new year and to give us a brand new start in Jesus Christ. The past is past. We live for today. We may not know what our future holds, but we know who holds our future in his hands. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2 Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Jan. 27 Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 24 March 3 March 6 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31 Epiphany Play Pastor Price Jim Sheets Pastor Price Jim Sheets Ash Wednesday (open) Pastor Price Open WORSHIP LEADER SCHEDULE First Quarter of 2019 On Sundays Jim Sheets serves as worship leader, Pastor Price will preside at Holy Communion. There is the possibility that one of these Sundays may be filled by a candidate being considered for a call. This schedule will be posted in the rear hall. WORSHIP WORKSHEET JANUARY 2019 Assisting Minister Michael Thompson Ushers Joy and Larry Landes Communion Preparation Joy and Larry Landes Sunday, January 6 Lay Reader Robyn Dean Acolyte Zane Simmons. Communion Assistant Kori Simmons Sunday, January 13 Lay Reader Janet Braithwaite Acolyte Lisa Rankin Communion Assistant-Dale Rankin Sunday, January 20 Lay Reader Michael Vayvada Acolyte Dylan Moyers Communion Assistant-Sarah Dabney Sunday, January 27 Lay Reader Frances Knott Acolyte Jim Cox Communion Assistant Sydney Moyers

3 COUNCIL MINUTES Pleasant View Evangelical Lutheran Church December Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2018 Members Present: Mark Cline, Terry Bunch, Karen Fauber, Mary Garber, Frances Knott, Rebecca Perrin, Jim Sheets, and Rosemary Spell, and Pastor Derek Boggs. Also, 2019 Council Members: Mary King, John Knott and Joy Landes. Members Absent: Robyn Dean, Gottfried Pickel and Burke Simmons. Called to order: Mark Cline called the council meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Jim Sheets provided the blessing. A covered dish meal was enjoyed by all prior to the business portion of the meeting. A Confirmation of Quorum was noted and new members welcomed. Current and new council members introduced themselves as a getting to know you exercise. Secretary s Report: Rosemary Spell made a motion to accept the November council meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Terry Bunch. The minutes were approved. Pastor s Report: Pastor Derek Boggs mentioned several events: Youth will be participating the Winter Celebration, Jan in Lynchburg, VA. Salem will be having an Epiphany bonfire on Jan. 6, all are welcome to join. Salem will have a hymn sing on Feb. 9 at 2 pm. Feb. 23 Salem to host a variety show with proceeds to go to Disaster Relief. Lay Assistant for Congregation Care Report: Jim Sheets reported the statistic information for November 2018: 8 visits, 1 sermon, 3 meetings and 3 assisting minister duties. Jim recommended that Pasto Deb be paid for 2 Sundays in January, one worship service was cancelled due to inclement weather. Rebecca Perrin made a motion to approve, seconded by Frances Knott. The recommendation was approved. January s worship leader schedule has been completed and will be posted on the bulletin board and January s newsletter. The worship leader for each Sunday as well as the worship leader for the following Sunday will be put in each Sunday s bulletin. Jim suggested the incoming council take on a special continuing project to further consideration and action with the Ninety-Five Thesis Challenge. This might serve as a beginning point for open, positive, and creative dialogue among members and council concerning the future refformation of Pleasant View s ministry and mission.

4 Treasurer s Report: Karen Fauber distributed the January 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018 Income and Expenditures Detail for review. Karen recommends to take $20,000 from checking and place in a CD. Rosemary Spell made a motion to accept this recommendation and seconded by Frances Knott. Motion approved. President s Report: Mark Cline thanked everyone for coming. The Pastoral Search Committee will meet after Christmas. A call has been made to Synod to discuss changes to guidelines and check on status for possible candidates. There are currently no outreach requests. Committee Reports: Education: Rosemary Spell thanked everyone who helped in securing a TV/DVD, bookcase and supplies for Youth/Nursery Room. The Adult Sunday School Class has helped a Verona woman with a Thanksgiving meal and will provide a meal for Christmas as well. A request was presented to purchase Sheetz gas gift cards for a family in need for medical transportation. Rebecca Perrin made a motion to purchase $200 for this purpose to come out of general funds, seconded by Terry Bunch. Motion approved. Acts classes will be held April 6 and May 9. This class increases knowledge in spirituality and leadership. Old Business: Evangelism: Frances Knott recommends sending reaching out and birthday cards to those listed in the monthly newsletter. Currently, thinking of you, sympathy and get well cards are mailed as needed. Hospitality and Social Ministry: Terry Bunch reported a potato bar was served in November before the congregational meal. A covered dish meal is planned for December 16, following the Choral Cantata. Meals were going to be delivered to Kenneth and Joe Price, but they kindly requested no meals. Finance/Stewardship: No report. Property: Mark Cline has nothing new to report at this time. Worship and Music: Rebecca Perrin reported the committee met on Dec. 2. Healing Service for Bill Braithwaite was held on November 12 th, at the Braithwaite s request. Pastors name will be added to the bulletin. Pastor Price will lead worship on Christmas Eve. The youth will present an Epiphany play on Sunday, January 6 th. Youth and Recreation: The Youth will participate with Salem in the January Winter Celebration Trip to Lynchburg, VA.

5 Letter was sent to the local Jewish Synagogue. Transportation for shut-ins: will be provided as needed. A schedule will be worked on and needs discussed at a later meeting. November Congregational meeting went well. New Business: Elect 2019 Council Officers: President: Mark Cline Vice-President: Terry Bunch Secretary: Mary Garber Treasurer: Karen Fauber The above officers were recommended by motion by Rebecca Perrin, Frances Knott seconded the motion. Motion approved Committee Liasons were selected: Education: Rosemary Spell Evangelism: Frances Knott and Mary Garber Finance: Burke Simmons Property: John Knott Hospitality: Joy Landes and Terry Bunch Worship: Mary King Youth: Terry Bunch The 2019 committee formation date will be the same as the congregational meeting date of Sunday, Feb. 10, Announcements: Gifts to our leaders to be the same as last year. Mark Cline made a motion to approve, seconded by Rosemary Spell. Annual reports due to Judy by January 15 th. Please note: Next meeting: Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. February 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment: The discussion concluded with prayer with Pastor Derek Boggs and adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

6 Open Door Sunday School Please join our all ages class on Sunday mornings. 9:30 a.m. Sharing and Caring: coffee and pastries 10:00 a.m. Lessons and discussion on Biblical and seasonal topics. Jan 6 Christmas Traditions and Symbols Revisited Jan 13 John the Baptist Jan 20 Studies in 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Jan 27 Studies in 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Feb 3 Studies in 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Feb 10 Studies in 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Spirituality and Leadership Course April 6 and May 11, 2019 ACTS 2019 Spring Course will be led by Dr. Jill Y. Crainshaw, Acting Dean at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. This course will explore how throughout biblical history prayerfully listening to God changed the way leaders served in response to God s call. The participant will learn ways a congregation can prepare and use their many differing personal and spiritual gifts for mission. Sessions are held at Grace Lutheran Church, Waynesboro, VA. For more information, please contact Rosemary Spell.

7 LOOKING AHEAD The January WELCA meeting will be Tuesday, January 8, at 10:00. Goldie Shiflett has invited everyone to her home for luncheon (no need to bring anything). The group will make plans for the coming year and then enjoy lunch together. Please let Goldie know immediately if you can attend, so she can plan for the food. Pleasant Memories will meet at the church on Tuesday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m. for a planning meeting. If you are interested in continuing Pleasant Memories, please come and share ideas. Everything is on the table (date and time of meetings, leadership, programs) so come and help give direction. Anyone interested in invited to attend a meeting to work on cooperative plans with Salem Church at the Verona Community Center on January 15 at 7:00. ANNOUNCEMENTS The request for winter coats for Verona Food Pantry is over. Thank you so much for your good response. Thank you: A BIG THANKS to those who helped provide the Christmas items for Augusta Nursing and Rehab. When we delivered them, the folks there were thrilled and surprised that we had donated so many items. This gave Christmas to some of their residents who otherwise may not have had a Christmas. PLEASANT VIEW CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The Cemetery Association was formed in 1982 to provide perpetual care and to operate independent from the Church. This means the Association is responsible to provide maintenance and care as long as there is a Cemetery and is operated under guidelines as set forth in the code of Virginia. All funds received for sale of grave sites, memorial contributions or any other funds received are placed in a trust fund administrated by the trust department of Union Bank. Since 1982 the Trustees have diligently tried to build this fund in order to assure funds are available to provide maintenance and care for the future. As time passes it becomes more expensive to maintain the Cemetery as expected by the families of members buried there. If you would like to make a contribution or give a memorial in memory of a loved one it would be greatly appreciated. Any memorial or contribution given to the Cemetery is tax deductible by the IRS under section 501 (c)(13). At the present time there are about five hundred grave sites still available for sale. If you have any comments pertaining to the Cemetery please feel free to share them with the Trustees. PLEASANT VIEW CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Fred D. Bowers, Secretary and Treasurer

8 PERSONALS We send our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Betty VanLear who died on December 29. Betty Cox has made two trips to the hospital in the past couple of weeks, but word is that she is improving. January Birthdays Stephanie Jetton 1-1 Brooklyn Burns 1-4 Donna Mowbray 1-4 Bill Tueting 1-4 Michael Vayvada 1-5 Sydney Moyers 1-7 Dale Rankin 1-10 Becci Page 1-12 Cody Coleman 1-13 Gary Flavin 1-20 Dennis Hastert 1-24 Jennifer Cline 1-26 Frances Michael 1-26 Jeremy Roudabush 1-27 Mike Cary 1-28 Sam Grepps 1-28 Von Simmons 1-28 Erika Leach 1-29 January Anniversaries Jeremy & Tara Magoon Howard & June Ratcliffe Bill & Rebecca Coffin 1-17 Tom & Betty Cox

9 Pleasant View Evangelical Lutheran Church 2733 Spring Hill Road Staunton, VA Lay Assistant for Congregational Care Jim Sheets (h) Music Director Judy Shuey Parish Nurse Betty Cox Financial Secretary Becci Page Assistant Financial Secretary Janet Braithwaite Church Council President Mark Cline Vice-President Terry Bunch Secretary Mary Garber Treasurer Karen Fauber Burke Simmons Mary Garber John Knott Frances Knott Rosemary Spell Joy Landes Mary King

10 Happening at Pleasant View in January December January 2019 February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30 Worship and Music 9:30 Play Practice 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship with youth play 12;00 Epiphany Reception 6:00 Epiphany Worship at Salem 13 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship :00 WELCA planning meeting and lunch at Goldie Shiflett s :30 Council :00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 21 1:00 Pleasant Memories Planning Meeting at the church 7:00 Meeting with Salem at Verona CC :00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship In February: February 9 Hymn sing at Salem February 9- Congregational Meeting