October 2018 CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 October 2018 CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 544 Church St., Clifton Forge, VA # cfpc@ntelos.net MISSION STATEMENT We are a Family in Christ, Prayerfully seeking through the spirit, to serve God, grow in faith and share the good news. ***************************************************************************************** From the PASTOR ************************************************************************************************************************ One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village, where he worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a family or owned a house. He did not go to college. He never visited a big city. He never travelled two hundred miles from the place where he was born. He did none of the things one usually associates with greatness. He had no credentials but Himself. He was only thirty-three when the tide of public opinion turned against Him. His friends ran away. He was turned over to his enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. While he was dying, his executioners gambled for his clothing, the property he had on earth. When He was dead, he was laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend. Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today he remains the central figure of the human race, and the leader of mankind's progress. All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man on this planet so much as that One Solitary Life. The above is a writing I found long ago that I still think tells the life of Jesus rather well. I hope it give us all food for thought as we come closer to the time of year when we will celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. We will be having a special bible study about the event leading up to and go beyond the Christmas story I hope all will consider joining us this Advent season as we prepare our hearts for the coming of a King. Form the Desk of Pastor Paul

2 October 2018 Pastor Paul s Sermons October 7, 2018 October 21, 2018 Walking In Light Love One Another Psalm 26 Psalms 104:1-9 1 John 1: John 3:1-24 October 14, 2018 October 28, 2018 Christ Our Advocate God Is Love Psalm 22:1-15 Psalms 34:1-8 1 John 2: John 4:1-21 ********************************************************************************************* Every Sunday Morning Every Monday 9:30 Sunday school Bible Study 10:30- Coffee Fellowship Nettie Paul Room 6:30 pm 11:00 Nursery Opens Every Tuesday 11:00 Worship Boy 7:00 Men s Prayer Hardee s Every Sat. Morning Last day for November Tidings is October, 19, 2018 if you want to put something in the Tidings. ********************************************************************************************** Snooper Sez. We are getting ready for Halloween with roasted Cheese Balls! Staying outside and keeping warm by the fire. The Church Mouse ************************************************************************************************* BRENDA HUGHES SIPLE Brenda Hughes Siple was born in Covington, Virginia, the daughter of Collins and Margaret Hughes. As a child, she spent most of her time riding her horse, Lady and attending Mallow Presbyterian Church. She attended Jeter Mallow Elementary School and Alleghany High School graduating in 1969 and moved on to Radford University where she earned her Bachelors and Master s Degree in education. After college, Brenda married her high school sweetheart, Bill Siple and began her career as a teacher. She has two children, Billy and Lauren, and one very spoiled grandchild, Lillian. She worked for Alleghany County Public Schools for 43 years, starting as a first-grade teacher and ending her career as the Principal of Clifton Middle School. Brenda joined Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church in 1979 and served in the following positions: Sunday School teacher, Director of Bible School, Sunday School Superintendent, assisted with Maude Stratton Children s Choir, served as Elder and on the Pastoral Nominating Committee. She also volunteers to deliver Meals-On-Wheels in which our Church participates, monthly. Even though her husband Bill passed away several years ago and her family has moved to other areas, everyone in our Church family can see we have benefited and I m sure, will continue to benefit greatly from having Brenda Hughes Siple in Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church. It is with great pleasure that I present Brenda Hughes Siple with the Life Membership Pin.

3 GOLDEN LIVING CENTER Charlotte Dillon VA. VETERNS CENTER Charles Hall MEMBERS AT HOME Virginia McDowell, Barbara Rice, Isaac Vest, Robert Brown. BRIAN CENTER Peggy Knick MISSION/WITNESS NEWS from Mark & Miriam Adams our missionaries is posted on the bulletin board across from the Church Office, for your information. CLIFTON FORGE FOOD PANTRY Whether you said a prayer, gave food, clothing or household items, or monetary gifts, we at the Clifton Forge Food Pantry would like to say thank you. For the month of August 2018, we served 345 individuals representing 948 family members. Without your help this wouldn t have been possible. We are still collecting food items here at the Church. We especially need boxed mac & cheese and boxed spaghetti dinners. Please donate what you can. Thank you We are in great need of Macaroni & Cheese or any other boxed meals. Any help you can give will be appreciated. (LUNCH TIME) 11:30 12:00 JESUS SAID FEED MY SHEEP. MEALS ON - WHEELS Thank You - Cecille & Joe McDowell, Ed & Carol Jones, Sandra Porter, Jenny Harlow, Debbie Darcus for delivering Meals-On-Wheels, August 27th August 30th. Please volunteer, one day a week, one week a month. No Holidays deliveries. COMMITTEE S Amanda Tomasek - Building & Grounds. Gordon James Treasurer/Music & Worship. Jenny Irvine Clerk of Session/Fellowship. Sam Clark Stewardship/Personnel. Damon Reynolds Christian Ed/Youth. Jenny Harlow Mission/ Witness. WOMEN OF THE CHURCH the officers of The Women of the Church: Moderator - Virginia Harlow Vice Moderator - Irene Booze Secretary - Carol Jones Treasurer Virginia Irvine. CIRCLE Will meet monthly on the 2 nd 2:00 in the Nettie Paul Room. SESSION Will meet October 11, 5:45. CLOTHING CLOSET Will be open on October 10 th and 24th PLEASE COME TO BIBLE 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY PRYER MEETING October 17, 2018 Thank You I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the Clifton Forge Presbyterian Women for presenting me the Honorary Life Membership. I am truly humbled and honored to have received this recognition. I will wear the pin with love and pride. I am deeply grateful and over whelmed for the kindness and faith you have in me. I thank God each and every day for my blessings. Much love Brenda Siple. Thank you Thank you everyone who has given can tabs to re recycled. There s a collection box in The Coffee Room & Barbara James will take them to Glen Perry at Mountain Regional Hospice. He takes them to the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke. Thank you all!

4 October October Greeters 1 Susan Brewer (Colvin)* 7 Brenda & Chuck Bartocci 4 Thomas Vest (Tommy) 14 Kevin & Loretha Stinespring 11 Chuck Bartocci 21 Richard Colvin & Tommy Vest Barbara Rice 28 Sandra Smith & Lisa Deisher 13 Richard Colvin Ethan Dew 17 Toni Cason Andrea Higgins 21 Jim Linkenhoker 25 Brenda Bartocci Bill Hardbarger 28 David C.Dobson 29 Charles Hall 31 Debbie Curtis October October 1 Bobby & Stacy Harrison Nursery Workers 2 Robert & Betty Jo 7 Brenda Bartocci (Geneva) Brown 14 Jenny Harlow 11 Joe & Betty Anderson 21 Melissa Fisher 27 - Chuck & Carol Almarez 28 Cindy Maccentelli

5 CFPC PRAYER CHAIN Cindy Brokaw Rene Clark Virginia Harlow Barbara James Sandra Porter Loretha Stinespring If you have need for prayer, please contact one of the members listed The following people were called out for intercessory prayer in September 2018 Jenny & Carl Brinkley, Jeff Atz, Tommy Tucker, Bobby Taylor, Rose Fisher, Betty Anderson. Pray for Students/Teachers, Family of Phyllis Carter (Sister of Mary Sue Smith,) Alice Paxton. Berlin Heighter. Family of KathyTucker, Andrew Pauley, Kathy Gusler. Jerry Kraft, Skip Burnham, Brennan Knighton, Betty Bowen, Denny Bell, Cathy Bordens, Debbie Henderson, Kathie Helms. Halen Puckett, Stacey Gibson. Family of Linda Holsinger, Gavin Via, Betty Walthall, Greg Dodd, Rev. Dodd, Doris Clark, Bill Hardbarger, Darryl Combs, Robert Harlow, Alma Watts, Blackie Payne. Family of Marion Nicely, Evan Raynes. HELP -Berlin Heighter has prostate cancer and has contacted CUMC needing rides to his daily radiation treatments in Lewisburg, WV. Some of you may know him from ARH, he is a retired orderly. He lives at Scott Hill and has said he would provide the gas if someone would drive him. If anyone can help, please call Mr. Heighter at Thank you. CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CLOTHING CLOSET REPORT May, June, July, August 2018 People Served 56 Pieces Given Out 650 Shoes 48 pairs Socks 39 pairs Underwear 30 pairs Coats 14 Extras: 90- Dishes, pots and pans, belts, plates hats, books, blankets, drinking glasses & pictures. Golden Living Center - Sweaters, Coats, Shirts and 4 bags of clothing - to the Salvation Army Thrift Shop in Covington. New Things for Children: Girls: 18 Pairs of socks and 22 pairs of underwear. Boys: 22 pairs of Briefs and 24 Pairs of socks. Workers Carolyn Hixon, Kathie Helms, Mickey McMillion.

6 WELCOME TO THE MIND OF CHRIST Six Characteristics of the Christlike Mind ALIVE The mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:6 Christ mind is completely possessed by the Holy Spirit, that's why there is no room for him to satisfy the desires of the flesh. His mind is set or focused on doing the will of the Father. His mind is filled with the life of God. While the carnal mind is dominated by the sinful nature, and always thinks about satisfying the lusts of the flesh. It is hostile to God's will. It does not want to submit to God's discipline. This mind is death and will never please God. SINGLE-MINDED OR FOCUSED "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and finished his work. John 4:34 Jesus Christ while on earth was focused on doing the will of God the Father. It is one thing that gives him ultimate satisfaction and delight. There is no other thing that satisfies him other than fulfilling the calling of the Father upon his life; even at the end it led him to crucifixion and death. LOWLY "Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God. He made himself nothing; he took the humble position as slave and appeared in human form. And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminal s death on the cross. Philippians 2:5-8 Being lowly means having the attitude of esteeming others better than yourself. A lowly person value other's interests and respect people whoever they are even though they have humble position or status in life. Humility follows lowliness of mind. Members of the body of Christ learn to submit to one another through lowliness. A church whose members are not lowly tends to be wary, shaky, lose the vision of Christ, direction and purpose. People who truly have an encounter with God are humble and lowly people like Moses. For these people have known their real condition before God. They have realized that all their glories were merely rags before God. The lowly Christian has the security of understanding his position under the greatness of God. PURE "And all who believe will keep themselves pure, just as Christ is pure." I John 3:3. The mind of Christ is pure; therefore he has a pure heart. To possess a pure heart, your mind first must be pure. As many say, our mind is the battleground. How can we maintain a pure mind in this wicked generation? The answer is found in Philippians 4:8; "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things." RESPONSIVE The Disciples of Christ lack distinguishing characteristics of leadership, they were not the "smart guys" but they were responsive to Christ teachings. The disciples have teachable heart. The Israelites cannot perceive God's word. Their understanding was veiled due to the hardening of their Hearts. Responsiveness to God is a must for spiritual growth. You must be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. One of the things that harden people's heart is SIN. When there is a sin you do not want to give up, this sin will harden your heart. Another is PRIDE. When you do not want to admit your true spiritual condition before God, you will be hardened. PEACEFUL "The mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:6 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. John 16:33. There are so many things in the world that will take away peace from your mind such as wars and rumors of wars, famines, economic crash, inflation, violence, sickness and pestilences and many others. If you are not at peace with God, all these things will trouble you. To enjoy peaceful mind, your mind must be completely controlled by the Spirit, so that it will be focused on the will of the Holy Spirit. Amidst raging storm, Christ remained calm while the disciples tremble in fear. Christ mind is the mind completely possessed by the mighty Spirit of God. SOURCE: THE MIND OF CHRIST By T.W. Hunt and Claude V. King TO BE CONTINUED IN NOVEMBER.

7 CTOBER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday M.P.B. 5 7 Communion 8 Bible Study 6:30 pm 9 Cluster Lunch 12:30 10 Choir 7:00 pm 11 EAMA 9: M.P.B. Boy Scouts 7: Bible Study 6:30 pm 16 Men of Mission Women s Circle 2:00 Boy Scouts 7:00 17 Choir 7:00 pm 18 Session 5: M.P.B Bible Study 6:30 pm 23 Boy Scouts 7:00 24 Choir 7:00 pm M.P.B. Work Day 9: Bible Study 6:30 pm Choir 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 HAPPY HALLOWEEN

8 Billy Graham Q: How can I keep my mind focused on God when I have so many distractions? I start each day saying I'm going to stay close to Christ, but then I get so caught up in my work that I hardly give God a thought the rest of the day. I know I shouldn't be like this, but I am. A: It s important to remember that even when we forget God, He never forgets us! He knows what s happening to us every moment of the day, and He also watches over us. The reason is because He loves us with a love that never fades. The Bible says, You are precious and honored in my sight, and I love you (Isaiah 43:4). But God does want us to walk with Him every moment of the day and the first step is to begin the day with Him. Mornings are hurried for most of us but develop the habit of setting aside a few minutes to be alone with God. Pray about things you know you ll be facing that day, and read a portion of God s Word, the Bible. Then let that portion of the Bible take root in your soul all day long, remembering it and calling it to mind. In addition, develop the habit of constant prayer. When you meet someone new, utter a silent prayer for them. When you learn about a problem someone is having, pray for them. When someone tries your patience, pray for them. The Bible says, Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Finally, ask God to remind you of His love for you not just at church once a week or at the end of the day, but repeatedly. Someday, we will be in Christ s presence forever but may it begin now. Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church 544 Church Street Clifton Forge VA TIDINGS TO OCTOBER