JANUARY 2016 Christmas Dinner

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1 SANTA FE EXPRESSIONS JANUARY 2016 Christmas Dinner Many thanks to EVERYONE that helped make our SFPC dinner an amazing evening. The children s play and singing was great. Special thanks to Don and Anna Sterne for making the tables look so beautiful!! In this issue.... Beyond the Pulpit 3 Endowment 9 Birthdays Calendar 10 8 Deacons Hospitality Liturgists Missions Traveling Mercies Note from Tim Caregivers support 20th Anniversary Caroling Treasurer s Corner 2&

2 Page P 2 January 2016 Deacons Treasurer s Corner Leigh Miller is the Deacon leader for January. Hospital visitation is available for both members of our congregation and friends of Santa Fe. Please contact Leigh with any requests; or Jan in the office Jan. 3 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Jan. 3 Liturgists 8:30 a.m. Service Malcom Champlin Linda Champlin Greg Spahr Ann Stewart Malcom Champlin 11:00 a.m. Service Mike Reed Thank you Unrestricted Funds December 2015 Year to Date Monthly average Operating revenue $ 41, $ 437, $ 36, SaFe reimburse tax $ 1, $ 11, $ SaFe reimburse other $ $ 21, $ 1, IRS reimburse (ACA) $ $ $ Total Revenue $ 42, $ 471, $ 39, Operating expenses $ 38, $ $ 38, Operating net income or (loss) $ 3, $ 5, $ Memo entries: Gain or (Loss) on Endowments: Current Value 12/31/2014 Value Gain/Loss YTD Primary $ 243, $ 252, $ (9,633.06) Birthday Legacy $ 27, $ 32, $ (4,250.74) Brokerage Account $ 11, $ 11, $ (22.44) Total Endowments $ 283, $ 296, $ (13,906.24) SFPC ended the year on a good note with revenues exceeding expenses. This is one of the first years that the church has ended up in the black. The stock market continues to be up and down and we are showing a small loss for the year. Note: If you have any questions please call Martin McNeese at or him at mmcneese@cox.net Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Cindy Thomas Tracy Reed THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF A VERY SUCCESSFUL PLEDGE DRIVE. FOR THOSE WHO COULD NOT ATTEND THE SERVICE, THE " CHEST OF JOASH" WILL REMAIN OPEN IN THE NARTEX. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL PLEDGE CARDS, THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE, OR CONTACT ERIN AND SHE WILL MAIL YOU A CARD, AND ENVELOPE. THANK YOU, THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Barbie Iott Craig Cole Greeters Hospitality Volunteers Jan. 3 Joyce Anderson Jeff Ingerson Com e See.. Jan. 3 Don and Anna Sterne Jan. 10 Brian Champlin Jeremiah & Alison Oliver B e F ed.. Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Bob and Cathy Hansen Roger & Kathy Lawrence Jan. 17 Shirley Spearman Terry & Charlotte Langley G o Tell. Jan. 24 Bruce and Kathy Ackerman Jan. 24 Fred & Camille Bush Jan. 31 Oren Lee Peters & Jan. 31 Malcom Champlin David Van Nostrand

3 Page P 3 January 2016 Beyond the Pulpit Greetings and may the grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord be with you all. The new year is nearly upon us. So it is normal to look ahead and wonder, what lies ahead in this coming year? Most of it is pure speculation, but there are a few things to keep in mind as we look at 2016 here at Santa Fe Presbyterian Church. First and foremost, March 17 will mark the 20 th anniversary of the official founding of Santa Fe Presbyterian Church! I hear some of you, what the big deal? I have shoes older than that. Well friends it is a big deal. In this day and age, for any church to make it to their 20 th anniversary is a big accomplishment. Researchers have found that roughly 33 percent of churches fail in the first 5 years, more of them fail in the second 5 years. We are doing pretty well. To put it in another perspective, consider that Santa Fe is the last new church started by Indian Nations Presbytery, in those 20 years while most churches have declined and few have closed, Santa Fe has grown to be one of the larger churches in the Presbytery. Certainly we have much to be thankful for. God has blessed this community with many wonderful people that have done so much to bring us to where we are today. There are a number of events planned throughout 2016 to celebrate this milestone. I do hope you will join us. But 2016 and the 20 th anniversary is not just about looking backward in celebration. This is the year to give greater thought to where God is leading us in the next 20 years. As we celebrate our past we will also begin moving forward with plans for the future. Beginning to move forward is every bit as exciting as looking back, and perhaps even more important. Moving ahead is the surest sign that what we have done in the past has been worth the effort and that we are healthy and listening for God to speak to us. Happy new year everyone, and get ready for a year of celebration, joy, excitement, challenge and new beginnings. And if I may borrow a phrase from Pete Townsend, I think 2016 is gonna be a good year. May the peace and blessings of God, the joy of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit be with you all, Mitchell Lee Miller Santa Fe Presbyterian Church Elders Bruce Ackerman Craig Cole Paul Iott Martin McNeese Don Dage Cathy Hansen Jim Rule David Lautenschlager Charlotte Langley Mike Reed Ann Stewart Don Sterne Officers Deacons Greg Spahr, Clerk of Session Leigh Miller Robyn Spahr Brenda Underwood Kathy Brock Brenda Underwood Brian Champlin Melody Mckitrick Tracie McCall David Van Nostrand Christian Wright Staff Pastor Rev. Mitch Miller mitch@santafechurch.org Music Director Tim Goff tim@santafechurch.org Commissioned Lay Pastor Jan Ingerson jan@santafechurch.org SaFe Day Director Nancy Johnson director@santafedayschool.org Administrative Assistant Erin Christian erin@santafechurch.org

4 Page P 4 January 2016 Psalm 90 Psalm 90 God s Eternity and Human Frailty A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. 1 Lord, you have been our dwelling-place * in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn us * back to dust, and say, Turn back, you mortals. 4 For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night. 5 You sweep them away; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning; 6 in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers. 7 For we are consumed by your anger; by your wrath we are overwhelmed. 8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your countenance. 9 For all our days pass away under your wrath; our years come to an end * like a sigh. 10 The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong; even then their span * is only toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger? Your wrath is as great as the fear that is due to you. 12 So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. 13 Turn, O LORD! How long? Have compassion on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be manifest to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favour of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands O prosper the work of our hands!

5 Santa Fe E xpressions Page 5 January 2016 Caroling Thanks We had so much fun and fellowship when about 30 folks went Christmas caroling on Dec. 18th. We especially want to thank Pam and Warren Shoulders for hosting an after party of snacks and drinks and letting us tour their beautiful home. Carolyn Barton wants all of you to know how much it meant to her to see her church family at her home singing Christmas carols.

6 Page P 6 January 2016 Christmas Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa was another great hit with lots of un for all the kids and adults. There was photos with Santa, Christmas crafts, balloons creations, a Christmas story, the kids got to shop at the Christmas store for family members, and do not forget a delicious breakfast! Thank you for all the help from all the volunteers!!!

7 Page P 7 January 2016 Santa Fe Is Having A 20th Anniversary Party and You're Invited! 20th Anniversary Q: What happened on July 17, 1994? A: The first meeting of the New Church Development Task Group was held, which set the stage for the creation of Santa Fe Presbyterian Church. This bit of trivia and much more of the history of Santa Fe will be shared in the New Year as we celebrate the church's 20th anniversary. The 2016 Santa Fe Anniversary Committee has been meeting and several ideas have been discussed, including a table with displays on the history of the church, a calendar, a banquet, and a community-wide picnic. All events will be held at the church to give all members of the congregation a chance to not only attend, but participate in the activities. The anniversary committee is being spearheaded by Rev. Mitchell Miller, Bruce and Kathy Ackerman, Ellaine Amend, Darry and Edith Carlstone, John Huffman, Bev Mackey, Martin and Martha McNeese, Don and Anna Sterne, and Cindy Thomas Anyone who wants to be a member of this committee is invited to attend the meetings. The next meeting will be January 9th, when the committee sets up the display in the Narthex. If you have any items that could be included in the display, contact one of the committee members. If you would like the item returned to you, make sure it is clearly labeled. This is an important milestone in the life of Santa Fe and it should be a fun time for everyone. Grandmother Shower Santa Fe hosted a grandmother shower and luncheon on behalf of Conner and Beth s 1st child, Melody s grandson, as both Conner and Beth were ill. Grandma Shower Jan Ingerson is going to be a grandma! The fellowship committee is going to have a lunch after church on January 10 th to celebrate her son, Matt and daughter-inlaw, Renee s good news about having a baby boy!! They are registered at Babies R Us and their nursery theme is jungle animals. EVERYONE is invited to join us. Questions, refer to Pam Roney or Martha Need a ride?? Deacons The Deacons have a new program If you need a ride to church, a doctor s appointment, the grocery store please call the church office to get connected to a fellow church member who will provide that ride. If you have questions contact Brian Champlin or Kathleen Brock.

8 Page P 8 January 2016 Calendar Friday, January 1st New Year s Day - Office Closed Sunday, January 3rd Early Worship Sunday School (all ages) Traditional Worship Monday, January 4th Mah Jongg Group Stephen Ministry Training SaFe Day Board Meeting Tuesday, January 5th resumes Deacons Boy Scout Troop 94 Wednesday, January 6th 8:30 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Pilgrimage Renewal Group 12:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm Mustard Seed Rehearsal 8:00 pm Thursday, January 7th Bridge Group at Pepe s 10:00 am Friday, January 8th Mom s Club 10:00 am Saturday, January 9th Unhanging of the Greens 10:00 am Sunday, January 10th Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School (all ages) Traditional Worship 11:00 am Grandmother Shower for Jan Monday, January 11th Membership Committee 10:00 am Mah Jongg Group 1:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training 6:30 pm Caregivers Support Group 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 12th Boy Scout Troop 94 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 13th Martha s circle 10:00 am Pilgrimage Renewal Group 12:30 pm Kids Club 4:30 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:00 pm Youth Bells 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 pm Chili Cook-off Youth Small Groups 6:45 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm Mustard Seed Rehearsal 8:00 pm Sunday, January 17th Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School (all ages) Traditional Worship 11:00 am Send off Ultreya 1:00 pm Monday, January 18th Mah Jongg Group 1:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training 6:30 pm Tuesday, January 19th Boy Scout Troop 94 7:00 pm Hannah Circle at Leigh Millers 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 20th Pilgrimage Renewal Group 12:30 pm Kids Club 4:30 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:00 pm Youth Bells 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 pm Discernment Team 6:00 pm Youth Small Groups 6:45 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm Mustard Seed Rehearsal 8:00 pm Thursday, January 21st Bridge Group at Pepe s 10:00 am Session Meeting 7:00 pm Sunday, January 24th Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School (all ages) Traditional Worship 11:00 am Monday, January 25th Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training 6:30 pm Tuesday, January 26th Scout Troop 94 7:00 pm Missions Committee 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 27th Pilgrimage Renewal Group 12:30 pm Kids Club 4:30 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:00 pm Youth Bells 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 pm Discernment Team 6:00 pm Youth Small Groups 6:45 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm Mustard Seed Rehearsal 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Flocking

9 Page P 9 January 2016 Traveling Mercies TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY A Ministry of the Deacons Vision: That the transportation needs of our members are met. We re ready to roll! As a caring ministry of the church, the Deacons are kicking off a new ministry! We want to insure that as life brings limiting change, for whatever reason, you are able to join us at church for worship services, meetings, and special events. Beyond our life as a church, you have your own personal life to live. Whether you need a ride to a scheduled Doctor s appointment, the grocery store, bank, post office, or pick up a gift for a friend, the Deacons will coordinate volunteers to provide help. For whatever reason you are temporarily or permanently unable to drive, we will help you get out and live life! If you are unable to drive due to injury or other medical reason, weather, or darkness of night, call the church office to request a ride. You may also call to suggest that another person may benefit from our Transportation Ministry or to volunteer to be a driver. Drive time is a great time to get to know someone better! STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING It is not too late to begin Stephen Ministry Training! Our new class begins Monday, January 11 th meeting weekly from 6:30-8:30 p.m. through May. You will receive care-giving training that will benefit every area of your life. Contact Jan Ingerson or Mitch Miller today with your questions. We would love to visit with you about your interest, spiritual gifts, training details, and the absolute joy you will receive in being equipped and prepared to confidently care for others with the love of Christ. SHEPHERDING TEAMS Every member of our congregation is part of a Shepherding Team. It is a new year and our teams will be reorganized, new members have joined the church so now is the time to make updates. The role of the Shepherding Team Leader is to be your first line of care and communication in the church. Do you have a prayer need, question about a church activity, or need help of some kind? Your Team Leader can help. Within the next month you should expect to be contacted by your Team Leader, either by phone, , letter, or in person. Your leader cares about you and your participation in our family of faith. If you have questions about Shepherding Teams please contact Jan Ingerson. Endowment Birthday Legacy D onations B irthday Celebrant D onor To H onor Mary Clyde Flesher Mary Clyde Flesher Santa Fe Intercessory Prayer Warriors Dianne Allred Ivan Allred Dianne Allred

10 Page P 10 January 2016 Birthdays had their annual Christmas program on December 15 th. Jan. 1 Dennis Eggleston John Huffman Aidan Windholz Jan. 3 Nikki Hoover Jan. 4 Jan. 6 Ruby Cole Karel Amasaman January finds us rested and refreshed from The Christmas Break, and ready to start a New Year! This month we will be learning about hibernation, and all things winter! Miss Meredith s class will be doing all types of winter science experiments. We love to see what fun things she has for her class! Then we will be becoming to school in our PJ's! Jan. 9 Cati McGee Hannah Shattuck Jan. 10 Daniel Oliver Jan. 13 Ester Brigden Stephanie Dage Jan. 15 Linda Hershey Care Givers Support Caregivers Support Group Jan. 16 Shirlee Laisle Alison Oliver Jan. 18 Ebba Mathis Jan. 20 Ellen Eggleston Caregivers Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month. We are caretakers of people with dementia or Alzheimer's. In January we will have discussion about how we can help each other and in February, Dr. Salinas, will be our guest speaker. He is a geriatric doctor and very helpful with his information about our loved ones. Jan. 23 Charlotte Langley Greg Collier Jan. 25 Chuck Creamer Jan. 28 Charles Suenram Jan. 29 Garry Eggleston Jan. 30 Finn McCall Jan. 31 Kathryn Lawrence Tracy Reed David Van Nostrand

11 Page P 11 January 2016 A Note From Tim Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. Teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:1,2,12 Another new year is upon us what a challenge! It is especially challenging in light of God s Word that shows us our days upon the earth are rapidly passing. Maybe we need to pray with the psalmist for a heart of wisdom that will enable us this year to live each new day in a way that brings all glory to God was a wonderful year of music and worship at Santa Fe, especially during the Advent and Christmas seasons. The Hanging of the Greens on November 29 was, as always, an amazing service. The children of Santa Fe did a wonderful job presenting O Christmas Tree and leading us in some joyful songs of the Christmas season on December 16! The Chancel Choir and the Youth Bells presented a beautiful service, A Festival of Lessons and Carols, on December 20 with our guest musicians in the Chamber Orchestra. Mustard Seed and Chancel Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, January 6, with the Chancel Choir at 6:45 and Mustard Seed at 8:00. We will begin Kids Club again on Wednesday, January 13 at 4:30 p.m. I hope some of our new kids who have not attended so far will join us in The YOUTH MUSIC GROUP for all middle school and high school you will also start back that day at 5:00 p.m. and YOUTH BELLS at 5:30 p.m. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016!! O come, let us adore Him. In God s love, Tim G. LOOKING AHEAD in 2016 January 10 January 13 January February 10 Baptism of the Lord Sunday Ordination and Installation of Church Officers Grandma Shower for Jan after church Annual Chili Cook-off at 6:00 p.m. Oklahoma Pilgrimage at Canyon Camp Ash Wednesday

12 Santa F e Presbyterian Church 1603 N orth Santa F e A venue E dm ond, O K Missions Did you get a New TV for Christmas?? Did you get a new TV for Christmas and don t know what to do with your old one? Santa Fe Church sponsors two apartments at Martha s House and neither apartment have a television at this time. We are also in need of converters and TV stands and/or end tables. Please call Martha McNeese at if you can help with any of the above items.