November 1st, 2017 Volume 1, Issue 1 Presbyterian Voice

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1 1 November 1st, 2017 Volume 1, Issue 1 Presbyterian Voice I never know what to write as a Letter form the Elder of the month, so this time I am just going to share my notes from Pastor Jason Ku s sermon on Oct. 8, 2017: The words from Isaiah 5 and Jesus parable in Matthew 21 tell of a masters care for his vineyard he created and worked hard to make everything perfect for the vines to live and be productive (as God does for us), yet the vines produce wild, bitter fruit, and the caretakers do not give the produce back to the master, and in fact do the master harm by rejecting (and even killing) he son whom was sent. They represented the people of Israel and they represent us. People who are supposed to be a light to others, leading them to peace & justice, but do not. We are given second chances and third chances to do what is right, yet we don t. Let us learn from this! God has incredible patience with us, and I pray that we do not see the end of his patience. Rather, let us recognize God as the gracious owner. God s care and protection comes with an expectation for us to pass on and do good, and give back to him, our Creator. Let us not respond rebelliously to God s grace. We owe everything back to God, but like the tenants/caretakers, we forget that we are tenants and think we are the landowners. God is the owner of all things. Once we get over our delusion of ownership, then we can start to enjoy the gifts/fruits God has provided for us in this garden. Yours In Christ, Alison Snyder In this issue Letter of Elder of Month 1 Elder of the Month 2 Lectionary/Bible 2 Birthday/ Anniversaries 2 Opener/Greeter/ Elder 2 Calendar 3 Shepard's 4 Relation team 4 Partnership of Prayer 4 Bible Study 5 Lay Clergy Devotions 5 Communion Sunday 5 Fellowship Dinner 5 Prayer request 5 Staff/ hours & Contacts 6

2 2 Lectionary For September Prepare For Sunday Worship Study the Bible reading Date 11/5> 11/12> 11/19> 11/26> Scriptures Josh ; Ps 107:1-7, :1 Thess. 2:9-13; Matt. 23:1-12 Josh. 24:1-3a, 14-25; Ps. 78:1-7;1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt 5:1-13 Judges 4:1-7; Ps. 123; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matt Ezek. 34:11-16, 20-24; Ps. 100; Eph. 1:15-23; Matt. 25:31-46 ELDER OF THE MONTH: Becky Burris CHURCH OPENER: Jerry Talkington CHURCH GREETER: Billie Kimbrell November Birthdays: 27th- Carrie Brockman November Anniversary's Preschool News Puzzles & Paints is We will have our first Field trip on the October 10th to Faulkners Farm with both classes rained out. Then they went on 16th of October. The Firemen came and visited we learned about fire safety crawling on floor in a fire. The fireman were in uniform it went very well. We had our Halloween Party both classes on Oct 31st had a blast! We have re annual Thanksgiving feast coming on Nov 20th -21st

3 3 November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SUNDAY Communion Services 10:00 Sun. School 1. All Saints 7-8 pm Group Meeting 2. & Paints 9:30-12 & 3:45-6:00 Food Pantry 6pmSession Mtg. 6-7:30 C. Closet 6:30 Greif C at LayClgy light Saving Time Ends 10:00 Sun. School Election Group Meeting :30 Puzzles & Paints Preschool 9:30-12 & 3:45-6:00 Food Pantry 6-7:30 C. Closet 6:30GreifC.atLay Clergy. 6pm Session Veterans Remembrance 12 10:00 Sun. School / 12:15 Fellowship Dinner pm Group Meeting 16. &Paints Younger class Thanksgiving Feast 9:30-12 & 3:45-6:00 Food Pantry 6:30GreifCounsel ingatlayclergy :15 Sunday School 20. Revolution 21 Older class Thanksgiving Feast 22 No Preschool of Puzzles &Paints 7-8 pm Group Meeting 23. No Preschool 1st Pres Church Free Thanksgiving Meal 11:30 am to 1:30 pm AA Meeting :00 Sunday School 12:15 Worship Mtg :30 C. Closet 6:30 Greif C Mtg l-clgy.

4 4 RELATIONSHIP TEAM Team Members: Carrie Brockman Cher Carpenter Ruth Talkington Jennifer Swilley Phyllis Hook Bill Kahl- Lay Clergy Representative Relationship Team- ministers to the congregation and the community by caring for church members, building up the church in fellowship, and reaching out to others in mission and service. We take care of the following: 1.) Fellowship Activities: Fellowship dinners 2.) Shepherd s list Reaching out to members who have been absent Caring for members in crisis (death, illness, etc.) MEET YOUR SHEPHERDS! Your Shepherd will be contacting you in the near future. The purpose of the Shepherding Ministry is to improve the level of care of our congregation. Do let your Shepherds know if you have a concern. We want to know! Group 1 - Yvonne Curry Group 2 - Phyllis Hook Group 3 - Sandra King Group 4 - Ruth Talkington New Shepherd's will be contacting from time to time. To carry out church s family s caring ministry. A big thank you goes to all the people that help with the Fellowship Dinners. We really appreciate all of you! 3.) Worship Needs A Partnership of Prayer November 5st, nd Sunday after Pentecost Second Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Mo The Reverend Paul Rock The Rev. Kristin Riegal, Ass. Pastor Mr. James Bernard, Jr. Secretary/ Clerk of Session Ms. Debbie Pagels, Candidate So. -Broadland Prebyterian Church, KansasCity, Mo. The Rev. Nicole Richardson, Ms. Mary Benson, Clerk of Session Ms. Tracy MacClement, Inquirer November 12th, rd Sunday after Pentecost Heartland Presbytery Stated Meeting- November 18th, 2017 First Presbyterian Church, Liberty, Mo. St. Luke Presbyterian Church, PC (USA) Kansas, Mo. St. Mark s Union Church, Kansas City, Mo. The Rev. Vernon Howard, Jr (UCC) Inglesia Gigal, La Ceiba The Rev. Antonio Sohom November 19th, th Sunday after Pentecost St Paul Presbyterian Church Kansas Mo. The Rev. Robert Eaddy, Temporary Supply The Rev. James Blair, Pastor of Emeritus Ms. Vera Phillips, Clerk Of Session November 26, Christ The King Sunday Ward Parkway Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Mo. The Rev. Victor Force, Interim Pastor Ms. Karen Weideraenders, Clerk of Session Westport Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Mo. The Rev. Scott W. Meyers, Pastor Ms. Debbie Anderson, Clerk of Session Ms. Deanna Capps, Secretary November 2017 Military Personnel Those serving our Country Those retired from Military Service The Families of all who have lost ones serving their country Pray for our church Pray for all of the Hurricanes victims and Flooding victims

5 5 Presbyterian Church 210 N. Jeffreys Pleasant Hill, MO Church Phone: Website Church Facebook Holy Communion November 5th BIBLE STUDY Children s Sunday School at 10:00 am on Sundays Join us for Adult Bible class on Sundays mornings at 10:00. You can read at home the scriptures for October on the list for the Sundays on the front page. A Thank You to Mike and Jerry for putting dirt on east side of church to keep water out of basement. A Thank you to Chris, Mike and Jerry for put concrete barriers on east side driveway to keep water from flowing in basement. A Big Thank You! There is no more water in the basement after a rain. Its time we need to start thinking about our Annual Free Turkey Dinner for the public. How can you help? Ask neighbors and friends if they would like to help. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board to help and with food donations. We have turkeys we need help cooking and debone them and to separate dark meat and white meat. On Thursday, November 23rd from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. We will also take money donation. PRAYER REQUESTS Eleanor Dinges The Swilley Family Jan & Bill Edmonson The Pete Garrison family HOME BOUND Bob Hook ON-GOING CONCERNS George Goodman Pat Sudhoff Bob Kimbrell Mary Pat Meyer Bob Hook Phyllis Hook Judy Hickman Floyd Smith The Swilley Family Sharon Kahl Eleanor Dinges

6 6 We invite you to join in the worship of God each Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. We also invite you to participate in the prayers, fellowship, work and activities of this church. For more information about these opportunities to be involved in the First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill, please speak with Pastor Ku, any member of Session or call the church office at , us at First Presbyterian Staff Becky Burris, Clerk of Session Yvonne Curry, Church Secretary Jennifer Swilley, Church Treasurer Finley-Evans Sue, Organist Office Hours Office No Secretary ; Yvonne Curry Monday- Thursday 9:00-12:00 Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 11:15 am Clothes Closet Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Puzzles Monday & Tuesday 9:00 am-2:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am -11:30 am Sept - May