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1 Loch Raven Press Loch Raven Press L O C H R AV E N P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H, P C A The Pastor s Page: Semper Fi, Mac October 2013 The well-known U. S. Marine motto, Semper Fidelis illustrates how some phrases can vividly communicate much more than a simple saying. Our neighbor Mac was a former Marine and proud of it; he understood and embraced the history and culture of the Marine Corps in the best ways imaginable. We were thankful that God placed us beside him and his family. Oh, and you couldn t miss that he loved his country and the Corps the flags he flew and the bumper sticker proclaimed loud and clear who he was. October is the month that we as Protestants remember and give thanks to God for the Reformation. On the last Sunday of the month, we will gather with other reformed believers to humbly celebrate how God used Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, and others to issue a clarion call for God s people to return to the Bible as their only authority in faith and practice. Luther struck the spark that began the firestorm which was the Reformation by posting his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg church the evening before All Saints Day, that is, on All Hallows Eve, October 31, And out of the ensuing controversy, Protestantism was born. Five slogans became the rallying points for the Reformation, and we still today need to know them and hold onto everything they convey. While in my high school Latin class I learned a humorous little ditty: Latin is a dead language, as dead as dead can be; First it killed the Romans, and now it s killing me! Tongue in cheek aside, I hope that you are already familiar with these five Latin mottos, the Solas of the Reformation. You will certainly not regret the time and effort to learn more about them*. We must understand the history and culture that surrounds the Reformation. And while we should not be antagonistic, we should be strong-minded in what we believe. So this month, let s give some attention to the study of Reformed theology and wholeheartedly embrace all that is good and true of the Reformation. The 5 Solas certainly Inside this issue: TRUSTEES 3 MISSIONS 4 CHRISTIAN ED 5 DEACONS 6 EVENTS 7 WOMEN S MINISTRIES 8 CALENDAR 10 Keeping Christ Pre-eminent In All Things 1 Continued on page 2

2 Pastor s Page - continued Loch Raven Press exhibit Biblical Truth, so I hope that you will know and love these Latin phrases. Sola Scriptura = Scripture Alone Sola Fide = Faith Alone Sola Gratia = Grace Alone Solus Christus = Christ Alone Soli Deo Gloria = Glory to God Alone Maybe our friends and neighbors will ask us sometime why we are so zealous for God alone to get the glory and the Bible alone to be our ultimate authority; maybe then we can share the Good News of salvation by Grace alone through Faith alone in Christ alone! Reformation Service Sunday, October 27, :00 PM held at Timonium Presbyterian Church 303 W. Timonium Road Dr. Howard Griffith will be preaching. Looking forward to worshipping with many of you on Reformation Sunday evening, Pastor Milligan *Two modern stalwarts of the faith will prove excellent teachers: James Montgomery Boice, Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace? Rediscovering the Doctrines that Shook the World; and R. C. Sproul, What is Reformed Theology? (which is available in print, audio, or video). Dr. Griffith served as Pastor of All Saints Reformed Presbyterian Church for 23 years and has taught Systematic Theology at Reformed Seminary since Warm- hearted and committed to the church, Howard is a gifted theologian, bringing redemptive and historical biblical exegesis to bear upon the church s theology. Loch Raven, Aisquith, Valley and Timonium PCA churches have been meeting together for many years for the Reformation Service. A choir formed from members of these four churches will perform special music during the service. Members of all churches are invited to come to the Service. Maryland Right to Life s 2013 Biannual Convention Saturday, November 2, :00 AM - 3:00 PM Mountain Christian Church (1824 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD 21085) Tickets $20 per person Contact info ~ 2

3 The Trustee s Toolbox The Trustees met on Monday September 9 th to discuss the following items: The written and photo inventory has been completed on the church and church house. This process was done in case there is ever damage or theft to the church property. The lights in the Sunday school rooms and the hallway on the ground floor of the church will be replaced all at one time. Monthly, these lights were going out along with the transformers. Replacing these one by one gave our church member repair person a neck ache, was timely and not cost effective. We will hire an electrician to do the remaining lights that are over 25 years old. The water maintenance pond in back of the church will be cleared sometime at the end of September or early October. A-AAA Tree Service, who is certified for the job, did this task 3 years ago. (Besides who of us wants to fight snakes, varmints, poison ivy and handle dangerous equipment?) Our site survey by the State of Maryland is due December 2nd. A 2 nd gate rest was installed at the entrance of the driveway to help support the weight of the gate when closed. Tim Freeman was elected to serve on the Building Committee as the Trustee representative. Did you know? The location of our church in the 1880 s was occupied by a farm house and out buildings. Ironworks found on the property during excavation of the church indicated that the owner was also a blacksmith who could make his own door hinges, nails and decorative ironworks. William J. Taylor and his wife, believed to be the original owners sold the farm house and land (about 80 acres) to Frank J. and Christina Marie McQuade in 1937; they in turn sold to a large portion to Doncaster Realty Inc. in 1960 for the building of apartments. The apartment complex presently surrounds the church property along with single homes. Minetta Marie McQuade daughter to Frank and Christina, remained on the property and later married Kenneth L. Lighthiser. The Lighthisers continued to farm the land; but on a lesser scale. Some members of our church, related to the Lighthisers, remember running though the corn fields as young children in the early 1960 s where 3 the church now stands. Some members recalled horses kept on the property and sleighing down the hills further behind the farmhouse. The Lighthisers (Kenneth L. & Minetta Marie McQuade) sold 4.35 acres which included the farmhouse to Loch Raven Presbyterian Church in Building of the church began in The farmhouse became and still is the church office where administrative functions occur and classes and committee meetings take place. If any of you know any further history on the property please let me know and I will update our files. Got concerns? You can contact any Trustee and we will be happy to address any property or maintenance issues. In the Service of the Lord, Sue Freeman Third Sunday Discussion Group Because of the Fellowship/Pizza Luncheon after the worship service on Back to Church Sunday, the Third Sunday Discussion Group did not meet. So this month, we will be discussing the book mentioned in last month s Loch Raven Press, How to Love Difficult People: Receiving and Sharing God s Mercy. Publisher s Description.. William P. Smith explains that learning how to deal with difficult people starts with understanding that God's pursuing love is not just for them; it's for you too. You need God's love and forgiveness just as much as they do. Knowing the love of God will change your attitude, your goals, and your actions toward the difficult people in your life. And that just might encourage them to change too! Several copies of the book are still available in the narthex for $3.00 each. You can reimburse the church by placing $3.00 in one of the designated envelopes in the narthex and placing it in the offering plate.

4 MISSION POSSIBLE In Memory of Jody Campbell called home to be with her Lord on August 26, 2013 Jody began serving as a missionary with Operation Mobilization in September, 1980, in France. She then decided to join Wycliffe Bible Translators; her desire was to spread the Gospel in a cross-cultural situation. While in training with Wycliffe, she met Carl Campbell, and they were married on April 17, Jody and Carl have three children: Karis (1990), Emily (1993), and Robert (1995), and one granddaughter, Jezelee. They determined to go to Papua New Guinea and identify a people with whom they could live and learn about the local culture. In 1983 they moved to PNG, settled in the jungle with a people who are hunters and gatherers, and began their life's work --learning the Yade people's spoken language, developing a written alphabet, and developing literacy materials to teach the Yade people to read in their own language. Several of the Yade people became translation helpers and eventually co-translators. Scripture was translated in the Yade language, enabling the people to have the Scripture in their heart language. They also trained teachers to hold literacy classes in the Yade language. Robert, Jezelee, Rowan, Karis, Jody, Carl, Emily January, 2013 In 2011 the Campbells returned to the US for a furlough, and during that time Jody was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She continued to receive treatment until August, She and Carl were continuing translation and literacy work long distance from the JAARS base in North Carolina, communicating with their co-translators in Papua New Guinea. As a church, this congregation has supported Carl and Jody since they prepared to go to PNG in Shortly before Jody died, she expressed her concern about the translation work continuing. A memorial account has been set up in PNG to help do that. To give to the fund, make checks payable to Wycliffe Bible Translators with a separate note :"For the Yade Translation Project in PNG - Account " Mail to Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 62899, Orlando, FL

5 Christian Education News REPORT OF THE PARENTING AND TEACHER TRAINING SEMINARS Friday night's Parenting Seminar (September 13) was attended by thirteen church members and three neighbors. This proves that our news board by the playground really does get results. Thank you to Katie and Laura Milligan, along with Carol Holzman, for babysitting 5 young children. Saturday's Teaching Seminar welcomed eleven from our church and a parent who came back after attending the Friday Night session. Our guest speaker, Dan Boulton, was well received, and his messages have had very positive feedback. He contacted me later to say how much he enjoyed being with us, and looks forward to coming back. After the meeting, we had an informal Thank You Luncheon for about 20 of our teaching and aide staff. Thank you to everyone who attended, and especially for all who devote their time and talent to teach both young and old God's great message of Love and Hope. Jo Ann Beck SUNDAY SCHOOL SCOOP I would like to thank Lesley Milligan for offering to teach the Preschool class at 9:30. Her term will end the 1st Sunday in December. Please contact me if you can step up and teach this class for a quarteror 2- or 3...! Jo Ann Beck DANIEL HAYES in CONCERT Events of Interest Daniel Hayes, former Choir Director at LRPC, will be performing Rubenstein s Piano Concerto in D-minor on Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. The concert will take place in Loch Raven Senior High School s auditorium. Mr. Hayes will be accompanied by the Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the orchestra s fall concert. The suggested donation for the concert is $ FAITH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TOUR OF ISRAEL Faith Theological Seminary of Baltimore is sponsoring a tour of Israel from January 13-23, For more information, pick up a brochure in the narthex or call Faith Seminary at or fts@faiththeological.org. 5 CREATION/EVOLUTION SEMINAR Faith Theological Seminary in Baltimore, MD, is hosting a biannual seminar on creation and evolution. The seminar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2013, at the Helping Up Mission, 1029 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, More information is available on the narthex bulletin board and at

6 News from the Board of Deacons Thanks to all who participated in the August food drive for ACTC. It is greatly appreciated by the Center. Unfortunately, the new building project has met some setbacks and is behind schedule. Their prayer requests are as follows: Constant prayer for the center and the challenges we face, the unending need for food and the increased demand, the need for volunteers willing to serve our ministry and the need for funds to assist our clients with financial crisis. When I was unemployed,i was blessed with the opportunity to volunteer at the center. The need for such an organization is great. They do a wonderful job and their need for prayer is never ending. Thanks to all. When I get the Thanksgiving Food Drive Information I will let you know. ~ Wendy Keller ACTC News Clothes Closet coming to the Assistance Center of Towson Churches (through St. Vincent de Paul) When - Thursday, September 19 from 10 am - 12 noon Where - Trinity Episcopal Church - Memorial Hall 120. W. Allegheny Avenue, Towson (please park across the street at 701 Baltimore Avenue) Free clothing for men, women and children Phone available to eligible clients. New Addresses Congratulations to the Milligans and the Feazells on their new homes. Their new addresses are The Milligan Family The Feazell Family 9500 Hickory Falls Way 11 Bellrock Court Nottingham, MD Nottingham, MD Please update your Church Directories with this information. If you need a Church Directory, please contact the church office. 6

7 Events LRPC Fall Harvest Party Friday, October 25 Come and enjoy an evening together with family & friends during the Fall Harvest Party on Friday, October 25th, from 7:00pm to?? Youth of ALL ages are welcome to join in the fun, games, treats and weather permitting, a bonfire with hotdogs & marshmallows. There will even be a costume parade, so use your imagination and come dressed as a favorite Bible character! Please call the office or sign up on a sheet in the church narthex. We hope to see you there!! FAMILY Flashlight 6 Acre CORN MAZE & HAYRIDE at Beachmont (Remember to bring your flashlight) The theme this year is The Birds of Baltimore If you wear Birds (Orioles or Ravens) attire, you will get a $1 discount on your ticket Everyone is invited! The cost is $10 for adults - $8 for children 3-11 ages 2 & under free The Maze will be open by reservation only Tuesdays and Fridays September 17 th - November 9 th 9 am - 3 pm Saturdays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Flashlight Nights 6:30-10:00 pm (Fridays & Saturdays) There are rules to follow, and There will be food available for $3 Call Beachmont at for more information There are additional activities included in the entrance fee. 7

8 Women s Ministries FALL TEA PARTIES Events for Women At LRPC Dear Loch Raven Ladies, We hope you have all signed up for the Tea Parties which will be held in different homes on Saturday, October 12 from You do not want to miss such an opportunity to get to meet new ladies, chit - chat as only ladies can do, and discuss the all important topic of "Taming Your Time. The monthly Bible studies (called Circles) started in September and all the study books chosen by the circles are exceptionally good. Please check your calendars and the October schedule in the Newsletter so you can join a group. Study the Bible, make new friends and enjoy fun camaraderie...all in one! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Magda, Eileen, Sue Milligan, or the church office. May The Lord bless you richly, Women's Ministries Team ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA Christmas Tea this year will be held on FRIDAY December 6. Please note the change from first Monday in December to first Friday in December. Please mark your calendars so as not to miss this exciting program planned for all the ladies and their friends!! GRACE PARTNERS Earlier this year, we had a Grace Partner program where women prayed anonymously for a particular woman and sent words of encouragement - and often some small gifts, too. Secret Grace Partners were revealed at the Spring Tea. However, some women still don t know who to thank - perhaps they weren t at the Tea. If you were a Grace Partner and never identified yourself to your partner, would you please do so soon? There are some women who d love to thank you for your kindnesses! 8

9 Women s Ministries October Circle Meetings Circle Date/Time Leader Hostess Book Elizabeth Friday, 10/25 10:00 AM Debbie Soukup Gail Parker Esther Weds., 10/16 Joanne Stevenson Rita Kraus and 12:30 PM Hilda Lijewski (Church Library) Amazing Grace Becoming a Woman of Grace Hannah Thursday, 10/10 Sandy Magsamen Magda Warsal 7:15 PM Rebekah Thursday, 10/10 Sharon Mariani Esther Hall 10:30 AM (Pickersgill) Ruth Thursday, 10/10 Janet Whitekettle Louisa Smith Young Women s Study 10 AM Monday, 10/28 Sue Milligan Connie Wolf Transforming Grace Becoming a Woman of Grace Becoming a Woman of Grace The Discipline of Grace What are Circles? Circles are Loch Raven Presbyterian s Women s Bible Study groups. They meet in members homes once a month, with hostesses changing each month. Many Circle members are not members or attendees at LRPC - they re friends and neighbors who enjoy the fellowship and study. Our theme for all Bible studies this year is Grace. As you can see, several groups are using the same book. Contact either the Circle Leader or that month s hostess for more details about the location of the meeting and the chapter being studied that month. If you re part of one Circle and can t make your meeting, consider joining another group using the same book for that month s study. If you re not part of a Circle, please consider joining one. If you are a Circle member - consider visiting with another group at least once during the year. AND invite women friends, family and neighbors to learn more about God s grace through these valuable studies! 9

10 Loch Raven Press Loch Raven Press October 2013 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 6:15 PM TOPS Worship Committee Mtg. 2 Congregation Prayer Meeting 3 Praise Team 7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 4 Knitting Group :30 PM Missions Com. Deacons & Trustees Mtgs. 8 6:15 PM TOPS Men s Bible Study 9 Congregation Prayer Meeting 10 Praise Team 7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 11 10AM Blanket Ministry 12 Women s Tea Parties 13 4:00 PM Puppet Practice 14 SESSION MTG 15 6:15 PM TOPS Trail Life Mtg. 16 Congregation Prayer Meeting 17 Praise Team 7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 18 Blanket Ministry / Knitting Group :15 PM TOPS Men s Bible Study 23 Congregation Prayer Meeting 24 Praise Team 7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 25 Fall Festival COMMUNION 4:00 PM Puppet Practice 6:00 PM Reformation Sunday Service Praise Team 7:45 PM Choir Rehearsal 10

11 Rev. W. David Milligan Pastor Dr. Iraida Proberezhnaya Interim Choir Director Ms. Gianne Zhu Accompanist Mr. Austin Kenly Church Treasurer LOCH RAVEN PCA Website: Office Phone: Fax: Church Office Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 to 3:00 The Office is closed on Monday and Friday. Mrs. Lee Goon, Ms. Kathy Fagan Administrative Assistants SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service PRAYER MEETING Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Loch Raven Presbyterian Church exists to glorify God and make known His eternal and unchanging purpose, fulfilled through a living relationship with Jesus Christ. Loch Raven Presbyterian Church 9318 Old Harford Road Baltimore, MD