and Branches Pastor s Pen May 2018 I am the vine; you are

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1 I am the vine; you are Vine thebracn and Branches the branches. If you remain in me and I in him you, you will bear forth for much fruit; apart NEWS OF FRONT ROYAL PRESBYTERI AN CHURCH from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV In This Issue Fellowship Trip page 2 New Sunday School Classes page 3 Summerlee Mission Trip page 4 Birthdays/Anniversaries page 5 Pray for: Our Persons in the Armed Forces Paul Conner, John McComas, Nicholas McComas, Bryan Sullivan, Marc Iverson Our College Students Katie Bowers, Quinn Blankenship, Jimi DiNinno, Lucas DuMez, Jacob Evans, Courtney L Amoreaux, and Shane L Amoreaux, Kaylee Venable Session Meeting There will be a Session meeting May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Care Sherry Downs is the liaison for pastoral care. If you need care or a visit, please contact her at Pastor Carrie Evans pastor@frontroyalpres.org Rev. Dr. R. Mark Jordon, Clergy Colleague rmjordon@gmail.com Heather Ankerbrand, Music Director nkrbrnd@gmail.com Renee Perry, Admin. Assistant admin@frontroyalpres.org Church (540) Fax (540) Pastor s Pen Over the past two weeks I have had the pleasure of meeting with the leadership at Calvary Episcopal Church. What began as a shared effort to host Vacation Bible School has now become a joint determination to affect lasting change in Warren County. After brainstorming, praying and collaborating we came to the conclusion that the only way to combat the prevailing poverty in Warren County and to live out Christ s command to feed the hungry and clothe the naked was to offer the youth of Warren County hope beyond the cycle of poverty that entraps them. On May 30 th, Larry Elliott president of CCAP and area leaders will hold a group session titled Poverty and Kids. It will be held at the Samuels Public Library at 6:00 PM. It is there that we will begin a cooperative effort to not just fulfill the commandment found in Matthew s Gospel, but together we will begin a journey that will cross denominational lines, seek to serve the least among us, break down the boundaries that divide us and will tear down the walls of the church so that we can be a community of caring Christians out in the world around us. What I m Reading Poverty in Kids 6:00 May 30 th Samuel s Public Library The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs. The story of one man who follows the Bible as literally as possible humorous, eye opening and also a TV Show Living Biblically Join me for a book discussion on Tuesday, May 29 th at 6:00 at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church I ll pick a new book each month; the next book will be C. S. Lewis The Great Divorce. Gundamentalism by James E. Atwood, a Presbyterian minister who strongly supports the right to bear arms while still finding a way to support every person s right to peace and tranquility. Please know that the Session is actively working towards taking measures to make sure the church is a safe place to worship and join in fellowship. If you have any questions regarding this please see Pastor Carrie, Ross McVey, Jeremiah Laing or. Join me at a discussion and retreat at Massanetta Springs the weekend of June 1-2 titled Beyond Thoughts and Prayers. Pastor Carrie

2 Offerings for C-CAP and 4 -a- Meal Donations are on the second Sunday of each month. The 4 -a- Meal Offering provides funds for Presbyterian hunger programs nationally and internationally. If you wish to have part of your offering go to C-CAP or some other local hunger program, please put those funds in a C-CAP envelope, or write a check, designate your offering to C-CAP or other hunger program in the memo line of the check. C-CAP needs grocery items as well as monetary donations. Stewardship of Time and Talents Average Attendance through April 29: Sunday School: 25 Worship: 85 Holy Holy will be celebrated Sunday, May 6 during the morning worship service. May Birthdays May birthdays will be celebrated on Sunday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sunday School hallway. Community Table Thursday, May 24, Front Royal Presbyterian Church will host Community Table. We need volunteers to help in the kitchen and deliver that day. All help will be greatly appreciated. Please see Deanne McVey or call the office if you can help. Music News May Music News Thank you for the Cookies!!! A huge "Thank you!" to everyone who baked cookies for Kairos. The official cookie sorters estimated that we collected about 2150 dozen cookies. All the ladies on the weekend enjoyed them immensely. It was an amazing privilege to see joy emerge as these ladies experienced the love and mercy of God. Thank you for supporting this ministry. Looking Ahead to Summer Music Spring has finally sprung! As I look ahead to this summer, I'm sure there are people at FRPC with hidden talents that could enhance our worship. Having only been here since January, I may not be aware of your unique skill set. So, if you or your child is interested/willing to play an instrument or sing in church (either a solo or as part of a group), please let me know. Fellowship Trip to Lancaster, PA On Wednesday, May 30 plan to go on a one day trip to Lancaster, PA, to see Jesus. Sight & Sound Theatres invites you to experience the greatest rescue story of all time! Jesus is the action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a miraculous journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. While Jesus story may be familiar, his actions are unexpected. He befriends outcasts and heals the hurting. He challenges social norms and confronts hypocrisy. He sets sail with fishermen and reasons with religious scholars. And the lives he touches will never be the same. From the streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, there s no place and no person that his love can t reach. To make a reservation, call Renee at the church office at Elsie Upchurch will still be your tour guide for this trip. The cost for the trip is $130.00, which includes bus fare, a stop at an Amish Market, dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant, and the show. We have 15 seats available. Payment is due now. Make checks payable to Front Royal Presbyterian Church and send to the church at 115 Luray Ave., Front Royal, VA

3 Oberammergau 2020 Passion Play Travel to the picturesque village of Oberammergau, Germany to witness a performance of the epic Passion Play. The original performance dates back to If anyone is interested in going, please contact Ana Larson at Cruises Travel and Tours , so she can determine how many will be going and set up a tour package. There is a sign-up sheet on the Narthex table. Flowers for the Sanctuary 2018 If you would like to provide flowers for the sanctuary during 2018, please sign the sheet on the Narthex table and put down how you would like it to read in the bulletin. Presbyterian Women There will be a Presbyterian Women meeting on Tuesday, May 8 in Room 105. Hallway Art Hallway Art in May will be Pastor Carrie s photos. Be sure to check out this display in the Sunday School Hallway. Elsie Upchurch Elsie Upchurch is recovering from a fall at Commonwealth Assisted Living, 600 Mt. View St., in Room 220. She would love to have visitors. Nursery Attendant Needed We are seeking someone to care for the infants of the church. Childcare experience required. Must be CPR certified or willing to take classes. Individual must be nurturing, able to communicate openly with parents, and must prioritize safety and cleanliness,. Applicants should contact the church office at admin@frontroyalpres.org. Members Needed to Volunteer with Pre-K and Nursery Join the fun! We are looking for members to assist with our growing Sunday morning children's programs. No work required, just come and play! If you would like to volunteer once a month, once a quarter or even just once a year, please contact Heidi Rutz at HeidiRutz@PremierMove.com. Thank you! New Sunday School Classes It is with great excitement that the Christian Education Committee is announcing NEW Sunday School classes which began April 8, 2018: Nursery Pre-Kindergarten will meet in the nursery with Madeline Hullihen Kindergarten Fifth Grade will meet in room 102 with Kim Ziegler Middle and High School will meet in the youth room with Malissa Horton and Larry Funk The Men s Class, led by Ben Lacy will meet in room 100 The Pastor s Class will be held in room 200 The Pastor s Class will be reading a book titled Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt. If you d like to purchase a copy, please see Pastor Carrie. Sunday School will BEGIN at 9:45 for adults and opening exercises for the children in the sanctuary. Children will go to their classes following opening exercises. In addition, Children s Worship will meet every Sunday in the chapel following the Children s Time during the Sunday service. This will be led by Kim Ziegler and will teach our youth how to worship through song, prayer and the Word. Youth Group Attention all youth! We will be going out for pizza and bowling after church service on Sunday, May 6. Please plan to join us and bring a friend. Thank You Dear church family: Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers and other expressions of concern during my father's death. Your cards, calls, s and the flowers meant a great deal to me and my family. Thank you so much for your love and caring. Mark Jordon. Funeral Service It is with great sorrow I report the passing of my husband, Larry Perry on Sunday, April 29. The viewing will be Friday, May 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and the service will be Saturday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home. There will be a reception immediately following the service at Valley Assembly of God Church, th St., Middletown, VA. Thank you to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards, and flowers during his illness. Renee Perry 3

4 SERVERS for May Date Greeters Ushers Flowers Coffee Prayers for Wholeness Preparers Servers Worship Leaders 6 Debbie Hunter Marta Steane Donna Edwards Jeremiah Laing (HU) Marta Steane Tara Laing Linda and Larry Funk Debbie Hunter Ruth Younk Janet Jewell Donna Edwards Zach Logan Heidi Rutz David Edwards Al Larson 13 Larry Good Judi Good Jeremiah Laing (HU) Marta Steane Tara Laing Sandra and Rick Lehr Marta Steane Elaine King 20 Larry Good Judi Good Clayton Downs (HU) Sherry Downs Nancy Laing Al Larson Worship Ministry Team Fellowship Luncheon Ben Weddle 27 Larry Good Judi Good Clayton Downs (HU) Sherry Downs Nancy Laing Al Larson Worship Ministry Team Brandy and William Moore Deanne McVey Summerlee Mission Trip An Inter-generational Mission Trip Experience When: July 8-13, 2018 Where: Fayette County, West Virginia Who: Families, Singles, Youth, and Couples Come be a part of the BIGGER picture in a mission project that includes churches from all around our Presbytery joining hands to repair houses for those that need our help. Examples of repairs include painting, plumbing, electrical, siding, deck building, and roofing to name a few. All skill levels are welcome. Accommodations and meals provided. Kids Club activities (VBS, service, and recreation) A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex, or for more information please contact Donna or David Edwards The HVAC Needs Our Help! As you may know, our church has replaced the failing air conditioning system for the Sanctuary. The system that we replaced is one that dates back to the 1960 s and has been less than dependable for the last few years. Fixing the existing unit was no longer a viable option and so the decision to replace it was made. The work started on February 9 th and is now completed. Work cost the church $39, and those funds came out of the church s Manse account. In order to replace these essential funds, we are kicking off a fund-raising drive to replace that $39, and return our Manse account to its full capacity. If you would like to contribute to this fund-raising drive, make your check payable to the Front Royal Presbyterian Church and in the memo section, write Manse account or you can mark it on your offering envelope. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and may God bless you for your offerings. This fundraising will continue for the next few months or until the funds are replaced. To keep you apprised of how the fund-raiser is going, the amount of funds collected so far for the Manse account is $4, Thank you to those who have helped with this cause. 4

5 MAY 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT :00pm Chancel Choir 5:00pm Community Table :00pm Presbyterian Women-Rm 105 7:00pm Chancel Choir 5:00pm Community Table Mother s Day cents-a-meal 12:00pm Fellowship Luncheon 7:00pm Session Meeting Room 200 7:00pm Chancel Choir 5:00pm Community Table Day of Pentecost :30am May Birthday Celebration 12:00pm Fellowship Luncheon12: Presbytery Mtg. Lexington 7:00pm Chancel Choir 5:00pm Community Table FRPC 27 May Birthdays May birthdays will be celebrated May 20 Judi Good 5 Gloria Harris 7 Trenton Ziegler 8 Ben Weddle 17 Kenneth Guthjahr 17 Elaine King 19 Harriet Bowen 26 Fern Perry 29 Office Closed 28 Memorial Day 29 Newsletter Deadline Book Discussion Bus trip to Lancaster, PA 30 Poverty in Kids, Samuels 31 Happy Anniversary Bob & Ann Tennett 26 Marta & Steane 29 If we missed anyone, please let the office know. 5

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