CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 g\w\azf aéäxåuxü ECDI CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 544 Church St., Clifton Forge, VA # www. Cliftonforgepresbyterianchurch.com cfpc@ntelos.net From the PASTOR ************************************************************************************************************************ THE BLESSING OF THE BREAD Bread is a physical symbol of God s goodness to all creatures of the world. Bread fills our stomachs and gives us strength to go about our daily work. We ask for daily bread in the Lord s Prayer and we are reminded that the bread refers to all our physical needs. Daily bread is a gracious gift from God and we are to receive these gifts with thanksgiving. The lack of bread can lead us to temptation and sin, causing us to be jealous, discontent and unhappy. When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, he said, Turn these stones into bread, if you are truly the Son of God. Although Jesus had been without food for forty days, he responded, Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word which proceeds out of the mouth of God. Jesus reminds us as he speaks to the crowds gathered around him and to the disciples, the bread that God gives is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. I am the bread of Life. He who comes to me will never be hungry I am the living bread that comes down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread he will live forever. Thus bread is a spiritual symbol of Jesus, who feeds us with the Word, providing us with nourishment of our souls and strength to live Christian lives as children of the heavenly Father. On Thanksgiving, as we remember all of God s blessings to us, let us also give thanks for Christ, the Bread of Life. With these loaves of bread, lets us extend our worship and out thanksgiving into our homes as we sit around the family table. As we share the bread, let is be a sign and symbol of bounty, love, compassion and thanks. That this bread may be blessed for this purpose as we pray: O God, give us bread. Give us bread to nourish our bodies and in Christ, give us the bread of eternal life that we may grow, strengthen and serve. Bless this bread and as we share its nourishment around our tables, may it remind us of your constant care and the bond of friendship that exists among us. We pray this in the name of Christ, the Bread of Life from heaven. Amen. Yours in Christ, Pastor Paul November 2016

2 Sermons November 6, 2016 November 20, 2016 Children of Reselection Raised Up Psalm 98 Jeremiah 23:1-6 Luke 20:27-38 Luke 1:68-79 April 24, November 13, 2016 November 27, 2016 Something New Zechariah Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah 2:1-5 Luke 21:5-19 Luke 1:5-25 ************************************************************************************************************ Every Sunday Morning Every Monday 9:30 Sunday school for all ages Walk Through the Bible 10:30- Coffee Fellowship Nettie Paul Room 6:30 pm 11:00 Nursery Opens 11:00 Worship Every Tuesday Every Wed. Morning 6:30 am Boy 7:00 Men s Prayer Dairy Queen Girl 5:30 Deadline for October Tidings is November 18, 2016 ******************************************************************************************************* Snooper Sez. We are so thankful to be living here in this Church! We have all moved back inside where it is warm and looking forward to Thanksgiving Dinner! Remember drop a lot of food on the floor for us and please watch where you put your feet. Thanks! The Church Mouse ******************************************************************************************************* Golden Living Center - Charlotte Dillon VA Veterans Care Center - Charles Hall Members at Home - Virginia McDowell, Kathleen McMillion, Leolyn Conner. Barbara Rice, Joe Wood & Issac Vest, Robert Brown. Brian Center - Peggy Knick, Madeliene Campbell. YOUTH GROUP will meet 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. on Sunday s. Come and join the fun and fellowship. On December 18 th the youth will have a Christmas party at Paul & Cindy s house from 5:30 7:00. Come and have fun!

3 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 September 2016, we served 349 individuals representing 1,089 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 (LUNCH TIME) 11:30 12:00 JESUS SAID FEED MY SHEEP. MEALS ON WHEELS Thank you Debbie Darcus, Kevin & Loretha Stinespring, Jenny Harlow, Sandra Porter, Gordie & Barbara James, Ed & Carol Jones for delivering meals to shut-ins the week of October 3-7. Please volunteer, one day a week, one week a month. No Holidays deliveries. Please consider this and contact the Church BEREAVEMEMT BOXES - Mission/Witness Committee is in need of the following items: Paper towels, napkins, face tissues, toilet tissue, tinfoil, dishwashing liquid, cling wrap, styrofoam bowls, small & large plates, cold and hot cups, mixed plastic tableware & trash bags. Thank you for any help you can give. COMMITTEE S - Bill Hardbarger Building & Grounds, Glenn Mays Music & Worship, Jenny Irvine Clerk of Session & Fellowship, Robert McDowell Personnel, Gordon James Christian Ed/Youth, Jenny Harlow Mission & Witness. Women of the Church the officers of The Women of the Church President - Irene Booze, Vice President Virginia Harlow, Secretary - Carol Jones, Treasurer Virginia Irvine. CIRCLE will meet November 8, Join us for our Bible Study which will be Who is Jesus? What a Differences a Lens Makes by Judy Yates Siker. Session Will meet November 8, 4:30. Clothing Closet Will be open November 9, 2016 and November 23, Change of Address - Frances Wolfe is with her daughter Sally at Bidwell Ct., Ashburn, VA Bacova Guild s Annual Public Sale on 11/10/2016 & 11/11/2016 Thursday: 8am 4:30 pm & Friday: 8:00 am 4:00 pm. CHRISTMAS BASKETS - Beginning on Nov. 6th and continuing until Dec. 11th, the Mission/Witness Committee will be collecting donations of non-perishable items such as corn, peas, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, boxed macaroni and cheese, instant potatoes and dressing for 15 families in need in our community. Boxes for the collections will be placed throughout the church. Monetary donations to defray the cost of turkeys may be turned in during Worship services or to the church office. Please make sure they are clearly marked Christmas Baskets. We plan to have families pick up their baskets on Dec. 14th and will need volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please call Jenny Harlow at or the Church office at Please help us make Christmas special for these families by giving what you can. Thank you. Celebration Choir will sing on November 27, Lone Star Advent Christian 7:00. All are welcome! Cantata will be on Sunday morning on December 18, Breakfast with Santa will be on December 3, 9:00.

4 Honorary Life Member to the Presbyterian Women The Honorary Life member of our church was awarded on Sunday, October 23, It was a honor to award this Life Membership to Lisa Boothe.

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 July 2016 Muffin Morris, Ann Koethcke, Susie Brinkley, Brenda Bartocci, Jenny & Carl Brinkley, Debbie Kay Brinkley, Dreama Martin, James Vest, Stacey Deeds, Amanda Griffith, Madeliene Campbell, Bob Balser, John Hillert, Family of Matt Paxton, Barbara Collins, Family of Sue Kelley, Katherine Cash, Barrett Family, Timmy Richmond, Phillip Gage, John Allen, Bobby Taylor, Jack Broughman, Harry Funkhouser, Steve Unroe, Jacob Leitch s Mother, Stover Family, David Jones. Robert Brown, Jill Kern, Punkie Averill, Monti Curtis, Barbara Higgins. Jenny Harlow, Bernice Rider, Lonely and Grieving, Family of Donnie Layton, Family of Genie Nicely. Teresa Nagel, Mary Litz Burton, Peggy Krick, Barbara Rice, Jenny McDowell, Francie Steinikie. Family of Russell Smith, IV, Violet Balser, People in Hatai, Jerry Snook, Paul Kyrios, Laurie McAllister,Debbie Kaye Brinkley and family. Shane Ballard, Brenda Harvy, Donna Harlow Wilson,Carolyn Phillips, Sona Wolfenbarger, Dean Muterspaugh, Ari Sizemore. Loretta Bradley, Dana Burt. Keep yourselves in the love of God... Jude 21 The Bible is a revelation of the fact that God is love. Many people misunderstand the attribute of God s nature which is love. God is love does not mean that everything is sweet, beautiful, and happy, and that God s love could not possibly allow punishment for sin. When we preach justice, it is justice tempered with love. When we preach righteousness, it is righteousness founded on love. When we preach atonement, it is atonement planned by love, provided by love, given by love, finished by love, necessitated because of love. When we preach the resurrection of Christ, we are preaching the miracle of love. When we preach the return of Christ, we are preaching the fulfillment of love. No matter what sin you have committed, or how terrible, dirty, or shameful it may be, God loves you. This love of God is immeasurable, unmistakable, and unending! Sympathy Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Russell Benjamin Smith, IV family, rest in peace. CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2016 CLOTHING CLOSET REPORT July-August-September People Served 56 Pieces Given Out 580 Shoes 21 pairs Socks 18 pairs Underwear 16 pairs Coats 12 Extras: 80 dishes, pots and pans, belts, hats, glasses, 12 bags of clothing given to Goodwill in Covington & 2 bags to Golden Living. Workers Kathie Helms & Tina Persinger. For emergencies call: Call Mickey

6 November Greeters November Birthday s 2 Nancy Nicely 3 Mildred Wilson Stacy Harrison 5 Ed Jones William Deisher Chris Fisher 6 Sandi Smith 7 Christie Hardbarger 9 Marilyn Woods 10 Matthew Booze 11 Joe Cash, Jr. 13 Connor Fisher Michele Nicely 15 Robert L. McDowell 17 Anne Koethcke 18 Kathy Brown Dobson 21 Josephine Dellinger 28 James Michael Boothe 30 Kathleen Miller 11/ 6 - Kevin & Loretha Stinespring 11/ 13 - Tommy Vest 11/20 - Sandra Smith Lisa Deisher 11/ 27 - Cookie Reynolds Debbie Curtis November Anniversary 3 Chuck & Brenda Bartocci 6 Ed & Carol Jones 18- Brent&Cindy Maccentelli November Nursery Volunteers 6 - Michele Nicely 13 - Jenny Harlow 20- Denise Ball 27 -Teresa Hull

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9 aéäxåuxü Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Cluster Luncheon 12:30 Boy Scouts 7:00 2 M.P.B. 6:30 am 3 EAMA 9:00 Girl Scouts 5:30 8: Choir 6 Communion Youth Group 5:30-6:30 Daylight saving time begins 7 Bible 6:30 8 Men of Mission 8:00 am Women s Circe meeting 2:00 Session Meeting 4:30 Boy Scouts 7:00 9 M.P.B. 6:30 am Choir 7:00 Clothing Closet 900:12:00 10 Girl Scouts 5:30 8: Youth Group 5:30-6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:00 16 M.P.B. 6:30 am 17 Girl Scouts 5:30 8: :30 Choir 7:00 20 Youth Group 5:30-6:30 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 23 M.P.B. 6:30 am Youth Group 5:30-6:30 pm Celebration Choir 7: :30 6:30 29 Alumni meeting 11:00 a.m. Choir 7:00 Clothing Closet 9:00-12:00 30 M.P.B. 6:30 am Choir 7:00

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16 FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY A little boy was in a relative's wedding. As he was coming down the aisle he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd (alternating between bride's side and groom's side). While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and roar. So it went, step, step, ROAR, step, step, ROAR, all the way down the aisle. As you can imagine, the crowd was near tears from laughing so hard by the time he reached the pulpit. The little boy, however, was getting more and more distressed from all the laughing, and was also near tears by the time he reached the pulpit. When asked what he was doing, the child sniffed and said, "I was being the Ring Bear." Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church 544 Church Street Clifton Forge VA TIDINGS TO