March HOGE HERALD. Ten things you may not know about Ash Wednesday one of the most important dates of the Christian calendar

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1 HOGE HERALD Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church 2018 March Ten things you may not know about Ash Wednesday one of the most important dates of the Christian calendar 1. The basics -If you are completely clueless about Ash Wednesday: the black smudge you see on people s foreheads once a year is generally understood to be a mark of penitence, sorrow and a symbol of death. The holy day marks the first day of Lent, which lasts for 40 days and ends with the feast day of Easter. Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during Lent. 2. The ashes - The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are created by burning the palm crosses that were blessed on the Palm Sunday of the previous year. They are sometimes mixed with anointing oil to make sure they stick to the skin. 3. Observance - Ash Wednesday is a Christian holiday but it is not observed by all Christian churches; Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran and Anglican churches all observe Ash Wednesday. The Eastern Orthodox Church does not, however it does practice Lent. Christian denominations that do not usually observe Ash Wednesday include Calvinists, Anabaptists, the Amish, Mennonites, Baptists, the Plymouth Brethren and the Religious Society of Friends. 4. The moon -The holy day changes every year. It always falls 40 days before Easter, which is a moveable feast linked to when the Paschal full moon occurs. 5. Pre-Lent - We may indulge in heavily-syruped pancakes to mark the last day before Lent in Ireland, but our show of naughtiness pales in comparison with the blowout that take place in Brazil which holds the world s most famous festival: the four-day spree of colour, extravagance and dancing that is Rio s Carnival. Other places also hold pre-lenten festivals, such as Carnevale in Italy and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. 6. No smoking - Ash Wednesday is National No Smoking Day in Ireland. 7. Placement - The ashes are usually spread on a believer s forehead in the shape of a cross. However, they are also sometimes placed on the tongue or even, in the case of some clerics, on the crown of the head. 8. Wear or wash? - Many people choose to wear the ashes on their forehead until they rub off naturally as an outward display of penitence, humbleness and recognition of one s own mortality. Others churches encourage the ashes to be washed away at the end of the service as a sign of believers having repented and been cleansed of their sins. 9. Dust of the earth - The ashes used on the holy day are used to remind participants of their mortality and penitence. As the mark is placed on a believer s forehead, a priest will recite words such as remember you are dust and unto dust you shall return, a phrase based on what God tells Adam in Genesis 3: Sacramental - The placing of ashes is considered sacramental but not a sacrament in itself, meaning that while participation is encouraged by most churches it is not a rite. It also means that anybody can ask to receive the ashes if they wish, regardless of whether they are a member of a church or follower of a particular denomination.

2 Special Announcements KEEP IN DAILY PRAYER - Dorothy Pemberton family at the loss of their daughter, Pam. - Janet Mullins home recovering from knee replacement surgery - Lois Duey home after a stay at Mt. Carmel West -Avis Dorn's daughter, Jody - health challenges -Doug Alter, Marianne Black, Juanita Deweese, Sallie Wilson, Barbara Mapes, Wilbur Smith, Nancy Loik -Hoge Church: continued support for community-based ministries. -Our city, nation, and world leaders. Our schools, teachers and children. Please help keep this list current. Provide the church office with prayer requests for inclusion of Keep in Daily Prayer sections of the weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters either by phone or One Great Hour of Sharing Around the world millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The three programs supported by On Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (32% of funds raised), the Presbyterian Hunger Program (36% of the funds raised), and Self-Development of People (32% of funds raised) - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance and hope. One Great Hour of Sharing is the single largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world. Session has again voted for Hoge to participate in this special offering. Thank you for supporting this offering. Thanks to your heartfelt gifts Once Great Hour of Sharing currently supports programs in over 100 countries. This offering will be received all during Lent through Easter. "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." by Lewis Grizzard Hoge s Building Usage by Outside Groups In 2017, Hoge served as a facility for many outside groups in our community. The following is a list of the groups which are served via our building: 1. 2 Narcotics Anonymous (N/A) groups (Monday and Wednesday evenings) 2. 4 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) groups (Sunday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings) 3. Alcoholic Anonymous District Board (monthly meetings) 4. 2 Girl Scout / Brownie troops (Monday and Thursday evenings) 5. Central Ohio Girl Scout Adult Leadership teams (monthly meetings) 6. Mount Carmel Medical Bus (Thursday afternoons) 7. Piano Recitals led by Ann Adair 8. Hilltop Kiwanis Club annual Stuff The Bus school supply drive 9. Block Watch Group Hosts annual neighborhood block watch party 10.Out of the Box Community Theatre (produced 6 shows during 2017: Weekend Comedy. The Odd Couple, Female Edition, Dixie Swim Club, Radio Mystery Theatre, Murder Inn, Tuna Christmas) 11.Westside Urban Ministry (monthly meetings and outreach projects supporting the westside of Columbus such as Coat Drive for local schools and West High School Cowboy Bucks program and other support) Page 2

3 Lay readers: January-TBA, February-Patti Gorman, March-TBA, April-Mike Minch, May-Carolyn Colborn, June-Bill Aiken, July-Diana Purcell, August-Gail Garman, September-Carol Ross, October-Mike Minch, November-TBA, December- Donna Swaneck. If you cannot be the lay reader for the month, contact Worship Committee Communion Servers - If you are unable to serve, please try to find a replacement and notify the worship committee. January14-Natalie Alter, Donna Swaneck, Debbie Peters, Diane Purcell, Judy Moody, Joy Rector February11-Susan Barrett, Jack Neil, Patti Gorman, Gail Garman, Gary Link, Bev Neil March 11-Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf April 1 Easter-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Donna Swaneck, Gail Garman, Judy Moody, Patti Gorman May 13-Natalie Alter, Debbie Peters, Joy Rector, Jack Neil, Bev Neil, Gary Link June 10-Susan Barrett, Gail Garman, Charlotte and Wilbur Smith, Janet Fetherolf, Carol Ross July 8-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Judy Moody, Donna Swaneck August 12-Patti Gorman, Joy Rector, Diana Purcell, Natalie Alter, Bev Neil September 9-Gary Link, Jack Neil, Gail Garman, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith October 14-Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf, Debbie Peters, Mike Minch, Judy Moody, Diana Purcell November 11-Doug Alter, Natalie Alter, Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Joy Rector, Patty Gorman December 9-Gail Garman, Mike Minch. Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Gary Link December 24-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Donna Swaneck, Diana Purcell, Debbie Peters, Janet Fetheolf Schedule of Ushers: If you would like to usher, please contact Gail Garman or Carolyn Colborn. Usher Team #1 (Jan, April, July, Oct.) Gary Link, Jack Neil, Bev Neil Usher Team #2 (February, May, August and November): Judy Moody, Mike Minch, Bill & Dorothy Aiken Usher Team #3 (March, June, Sept, Dec): Mike Purcell, Diana Purcell, Jim Cheadle Worship Committee This is the schedule for the fellowship hour on the second Sundays: January-Finance and Facilities; February-Session; March-Outreach/Worship/Christian Ed; April-Choir; May-Martha Circle; June - Session; July - Finance and Facilities; August Ushers; September- Outreach/Worship/Christian Ed Committees; October- Martha Circle; November- Deacons; December- Ushers No Potlucks on fourth Sunday in July, August, November and December Soup and Service Please plan to participate in our Soup & Service program on Wednesdays during Lent. We begin at 6:00 pm with a simple meal of soup in Wold Hall and proceed with an open discussion involving a Bible Study, prayer and music. All are welcome! This year, we will be studying the book Easter Earthquake. Easter Earthquake How Resurrection Shakes Our World Have you ever been in an earthquake? Earthquakes shake our most basic assumptions: that the ground will remain steady beneath our feet, that the world's current existence is the way it will always be. But when tectonic plates shift under the earth's surface and the ground shakes beneath our feet, it rattles the bedrock assumptions on which we build our lives. The Gospel of Matthew reports that on the first Easter morning, an earthquake rocked the earth, ripped open the tomb, and scared the Roman guards at the tomb, who "shook with fear and became like dead men" (Matthew 28:4). This is the second earthquake reported by Matthew. The first one took place on Good Friday, when the noonday sky turned black and Jesus died. In Easter Earthquake, James Harnish invites us to place the resurrection at the center of our Lenten journey. This 6-week study explores how Christ's resurrection shakes some of our most basic assumptions about ourselves and God. The earth-shaking promise of Easter is that God has not forsaken any of us," Harnish writes. "The risen Christ will meet us along the confused, chaotic, fearful paths of our lives and speak the same words the women hear at the tomb: 'Do not be afraid.'" This book reverses the usual focus of Lenten studies by starting at the empty tomb and seeing the entire journey in light of the resurrection. Join James Harnish in this energizing exploration that will inspire you to live as a more faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. Deacon's Pancake Breakfast Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018 We start serving at 9:00 a.m. and serve until 10:00 a.m. Menu: Pancakes, Syrup, Butter, Ham, Fruit Tray, Milk, Orange Juice, Coffee, Water. Money to cover the cost of the breakfast has been donated. All proceeds go to the Deacon's Fund Families Served at HM3 for the month of Jan. Adults 94, Kids 16, (Volunteers 33, Hoge Members 6), Total 149 Food Pantry Totals-Jan. Totals 81 Families, 269 People served, Adults (60+) 36, Adults (59-18) 145, Children 88 Page 3

4 Updates and Reminders Martha Muses-More members were able to get to the February meeting. We had a study about George Washington and the ups and downs of his term and how it seemed God was with him. Jeni, again, furnished a light refreshment that we enjoyed through the meeting and discussions. Our next meeting will be March 13 at 7:00pm. Nancy s Memories At the age of 12 my neighbor, Lois Noble and I went back to our roots as Presbyterians. Haydon Jones was the choir director. It was the first time I had seen songs lined. I don t remember the minister, but will never forget the Robert Lewis family. They filled an entire pew. They lived on Demorest Road where they had an orchard. This was quite a walk from the Hilltop but we would go there to slide down the inviting hill on their property. Two of the daughters were in my classes at West High School. I do not remember my first Sunday School teacher but I do remember my first High School teacher. Her name was Phoebe Jerman. She brought a touch of glamour to the drab world as it was at that time. She not only was our teacher, she led a chorus of young ladies. That s what she called us, young ladies, and expected us to act accordingly. We practiced all year. We sang some hymns but also secular music. We sang as many programs as she could arrange. We sang at Masonic Lodges, the Neil House, Elk Lodge and more. And best of all, we got to wear formals. Mrs. Jerman knew her girls well! She knew the ones who could sing and read music. I realized she knew the girls who couldn t carry a tune but she never called it to anyone s attention. She would simply say someone is off and I would mouth the words but not make a sound. I wanted to stay in that chorus and be with my friends and wear a long dress. No one was ever without a dress. She put glamour in those dreary depression years. The Wold family moved to the Hilltop in Spring or early summer of Their only daughter, Eleanor, would start her senior year at West High. As most realize, it s a hard time to change schools but Ellie, as she was known to some of the girls, was great. Lately I ve wondered if the fact that her parents were not members of Hoge made her friendship with the rest of us easier. She played the piano and some other church tasks when needed but she was more relaxed with us. I did not attend morning church. I don t recall ever hearing Dr. Wold preach. I knew him only as his daughter s father. I think he may have known me through Ellie. He once told me don t be so broad minded you are flat. I never forgot that. He often sent Ellie and me as representatives to young peoples meetings. Once he sent us to the Y to a group of diverse young Christians. There were Methodists and a young Catholic priest but no Lutherans. Interesting! They ve come a long way. (Stayed tuned there is much more to come. Nancy has been receiving notes about how her writings spark memories.) Star Spangled Banner The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play. "Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But, you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances." During the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up." At that moment, the substitute organist played "The Star Spangled Banner." And that is how the substitute became the regular organist! Page 4

5 Financial Update January 31, 2018 The following is a summary of Hoge s current year financial activity through January Detailed financial reports are available by request to the church office. Designated Offerings / Donations / Other Income during 2018: Deacon s Funds: $60.00 Parking Lot/Building Maintenance Fund: $0.42 (interest earned from designated savings account) Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner Pastoral Care & Leadership Fund: $9.27 Recycling: $5.00 Fall Sale Proceeds: $10.00 Financial notes: We continue to address several maintenance needs of the building and property: The process of professionally cleaning and waxing floors in commonly used hallways and rooms was completed in February clean up efforts are still needed with the east lawn (removal of excessive yard waste, fence posts, yard clean-up, etc) flashing, seals and slates around the chimney have been repaired work on expanding internet access throughout the building is on-going Contact members of the Finance & Facilities committee to inquire how you are able to help with any of these projects (physically and/or financially). Please continue to commit to Hoge in prayer, physical efforts, and financially. Thank you for your continued support. God is calling each of us to do our part to keep Hoge alive, providing mission and outreach to our community. If you are not currently participating in any of the activities at Hoge, please prayerfully consider your willingness to do so. We have unique mission and outreach occurring here which is not happening anywhere else. You have to experience it to understand it! Patti Gorman, Treasurer Balances as of January 31, 2018: Unrestricted cash $ 78, Restricted cash 28, Payroll Liabilities (152.47) Net liquid assets $107, Operating Income: Contributions $ 6, Interest Other income (building use) Other income (other support) Other income (flower dedications) 0.00 Total Operating Income $ 4, Operating Expenses: Admin & Other Expenses $ Building Maintenance Committee Expenses Office Expenses Non-Pastoral Salaries 2, Pastoral Expenses Utilities and Phone 1, Total Operating Expenses $ 90, Difference - Operating Activity $ 5, LENTEN, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES AND EVENTS at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2070 Ridgecliff Rd. Upper Arlington. March 25 - Palm Sunday Worship Services, 8:30 & 11am, 10am Gathering: Passion Sunday; March 29 - Maundy Thursday, 7pm Taizé Worship Service; March 30 - Good Friday, 9:30-11:30am TGIGF, children, 7pm Worship Service.; March 31 - Easter Vigil, 8pm, begins in the courtyard. April 1 - Easter Worship Services, 8:30 & 11am, 10am Gathering; April 8, 10am - More Easter Celebration & Children s Egg Hunt. Page 5

6 March SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Your are invited to visit our Facebook page, web page, HM3 facebook page and online calendar page. Help me keep these pages updated with the latest activities here at Hoge. We found that one of the people who made a presentation at our Birthday Party for Jesus found out about us on our web page. A person coming to food pantry found us on the facebook page; we get thumbs up from people following our HM3 on the HM3 facebook. Proofs that we are reaching the community we want to serve. See the last page of the bulletin or newsletter for how to reach these pages. 4 10:30am Worship w/susan Warrener Smith 11:30am Deacons Meeting Happy Birthday Janet Mullins Back to the Scantuary 5 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA 6 5:30pm AA Meeting 11 9:30am Bible Study 10:30am Worship w/ Tom Billman 11:30am Donut Fellowship 12 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA 13 5:30pm AA Meeting 7:00pm Martha Circle 18 9:30am Bible Study 10:30am Worship w /Rev. Keith Jones Newsletter Deadline 19 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA 7:00pm Session 20 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting 25 9:30am Annual Pancake Breakfast 10:30am Worship/ Rev. Wayne Morrison 26 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA 27 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting Ricotta Cheese Cake - 1 Box cake mix and the listed ingredients, 3 eggs (in addition to the eggs required in the cake mix), 1 ½ lb. ricotta cheese, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup sugar. Mix cake as directed and pour into 11x9 inch pan. Beat ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Spoon over the cake mix in the pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Whipping cream topping/icing: 1 small pkg. instant pudding, 1 cup milk, 1/4 to ½ cup confectioner s sugar, 1 pint whipping cream. Mix the first three ingredients in a large bow. Ship with whipping cream. Spread on the cooled cake. For thicker icing use 1/4 cup milk. Woodstock Presbyterian Church. Page 6

7 2018 Bulletin information should be in by Wed. at noon Please no exception Newsletter information by the 3rd Sunday March 18 Please no exception WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY March Birthdays Janet Mullins, 4th Dan Isel, 29th 1 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 7:00pm GS Leader Meeting 7:00pm Outreach/Worship/ Christian Ed 2 6:00pm AA Meeting 3 5:00pm HM³-Robin Wilson 7 6:00pm Sour and Service 7:30pm NA Meeting 7:30pm Choir 8 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 9 6:00pm AA Meeting 10 5:00pm HM³- Worthington 14 6:00pm Soup and Service 7:30pm NA Meeting 15 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 16 6:00pm AA Meeting 17 5:00pm HM³-Covenant 21 12:00pm Food Pantry 6:00pm Soup and Service 7:30pm NA Meeting 7:30pm Choir 22 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 23 9:30am Newsletter prep 6:00pm AA Meeting 24 5:00pm HM³-Schieferstein 28 12:00pm Food Pantry 7:30pm NA Meeting 29 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus Happy Birthday Dan Isel 30 6:00pm AA Meeting 31 5:00pm HM³-Bloom DYI for eight empty pickle or mason jars. 1. Drinking glasses: put a hole in the lid and add a straw. 2. Vase: Brighten up a table with this rustic vase. Wrap twine around the jar for decoration. 3. Stationery holders: store paper clips, thumb tacks, etc. in the jars or place pens and pencils in the jars without the lids. 4. Candle jars: place candles in the jars. 5. Plant jars: arrange small plants in the jars for miniature terrariums. 6. Money banks: neatly cut a rectangular opening in the lid for coins. The jars and/or lids can be spray painted for interest. 7. Tiny toy jars: tiny little toys and lego pieces can be stored. Glue one of the toys on the lid to mark what is in them. 8. Plastic cutlery holders. 9. Tooth Brush Holders: chicken wire can be attached to the jar to separate the brushes. Page 7

8 HOGE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2930 WEST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO PHONE: FAX: WEBSITE: Hoge Memorial Church Staff Head of Staff: Jesus Christ Sexton, Tony Barnett Organist, Phil Leston Various Committee Heads Various Volunteer Office Staff Heads of Various Programs and community service groups (Food Pantry, HM3, AA and NA groups, Girl Scouts, Urban Ministries, Mt. Carmel Bus) Members of Out of the Box Community Theatre Feeding the Community Physically & Spiritually Inside this issue 1 Food For Thought 2 Special Announcements 3 Mark Your Calendar 4 Updates and Reminders 5 Financial Information 6 & 7 Calendar of Events 8 Staff/Contact Information Page 8