The Grapevine. New newsletter Format! Children, Youth & Family news!

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1 Evergreen Presbyterian Church (USA) The Grapevine OCT-DEC, 2017 New newsletter Format! Beginning this month we are transitioning to a quarterly newsletter. Moving forward we will publish the newsletter in January 2018, April 2018, July 2018, October This means there will be an increase of information communicated via and in the announcements on Sunday morning. This will also free the staff to focus on other ministry needs while still keeping you informed about the ministry of Evergreen. We hope this format will work for you and that you will find nothing missing from the original format. If you have concerns please feel free to communicate those so we can close any unintended gaps. Children, Youth & Family news! Since we are transitioning to a quarterly newsletter we will focus on sharing information about Children, Youth, and Family events via the monthly e-blast we have been using for a number of months. The monthly e-blast is where you will find all the latest information and details about upcoming events. If you are not currently subscribed to the e-blast please do so by following this link:

2 Living the Word Lectionary Texts October 1 Ex. 17:1-7 Psalm 78:1-4, Phil. 2:1-13 Matt. 21:23-32 October 8 Ex. 20:1-4, 7-9, Psalm 19 Phil. 3:4b-14 Matt. 21:33-46 October 15 Ex. 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, Phil. 4:1-9 Matt. 22:1-14 October 22 Ex. 33:12-23 Psalm 99 I Thess. 1:1-10 Matt. 22:15-22 October 29 Deut. 34:1-12 Ps. 90:1-6, I Thess. 2:1-8 Matt. 22:34-46 Sanctuary Guild October Sally Andrews Jane Belsches Worship Leaders Oct. 1 Andy Gosselin Oct. 8 Lance Mertz Oct.15 Bill Beckett Emily Beckett-Lector Oct. 22 Melissa Persch Oct. 29 OPEN Locking Church October Dave Andrews Children s Moment Oct. 1 Cindy Roth Oct. 8 Brian Cook Oct. 15 Jane Belsches Oct. 22 Melba Chasteen Oct. 29 OPEN Children s Worship Teachers Dig In Oct. 1 Sprouts: Jeff & Katherine Hatfield Roots: Ryan & Sara Phillips Oct 8-29 Sprouts: Katherine Hatfield & Roots: Ellen Dawson & Robin Powell Calling Visitors Oct. 1 Ginny Hornsby Oct. 8 Ginny Hornsby Oct. 15 Ann Jackson Oct. 22 Ann Jackson Oct. 29 Carol Johnson Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Ushers Jay & Alyson Newsome Mike Brown & Buddy Wax Oct. 15 Ryan & Sara Phillips Oct. 22 Chris & Ella Pruitt Oct. 29 Mike & Peggy Goodman Meals for the Month October Merilee Bryson, Coordinator Bobbie Williams Jean Woodham James Chasteen Flowers for Month Oct. 1 Craig & Jenny Winters October 8 Brenda Register Oct. 15 OPEN Oct. 22 Jim & Merilee Bryson Oct. 29 OPEN Joseph Johnson Travels October 3: Children s Home Meeting, Talladega Ashley Drake Mertz Travels October 5-7: Continuing Education, Atlanta October 10-15: Vacation

3 Living the Word Lectionary Texts November 5 Josh. 3:7-17 Psalm 107:1-7, I Thess. 2:9-13 Matt. 23:1-12 November 12 Josh. 24:1-3a, Psalm 78:1-7 I Thess. 4:13-18 Matt. 25:1-13 November 19 Judges 4:1-7 Psalm 123 I Thess. 5:1-11 Matt. 25:14-30 November 26 Ezek. 34:11-16, Psalm 100 Eph. 1:15-23 Matt. 25:31-46 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Sanctuary Guild November Cindy Hollis Sue Register Worship Leaders Dee Koza OPEN Nov. 19 Jody Harper Henry Beckett-Lector Nov. 26 Merilee Bryson Locking Church November Felton Woodham Children s Moment Nov. 5 Annamarie Arens Nov. 12 OPEN Nov. 19 Jeanene Knighton Nov. 26 Cindy Roth Calling Visitors Nov. 5 Carol Johnson Nov. 12 Buddy Wax Nov. 19 Buddy Wax Nov. 26 Alan Belsches Ushers Nov. 5 John Bostick & Sandi Buntin Nov. 12 Craig & Jenny Winters Nov. 19 Chuck Jackson & Melissa Persch Nov. 26 Jeff Hatfield Meals for the Month November Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Flowers for Month OPEN OPEN Koza family OPEN Children s Worship Teachers Dig In Nov Sprouts: Mary Lou Bradford & Cindy Hollis Roots: Brian Hart & Katherine Hatfield Joseph Johnson Travels Nov : SDOP South Task Force Meeting, Orlando Ashley Drake Mertz Travels Nov : Vacation

4 Living the Word Lectionary Texts December 3 Isa. 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, I Cor. 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37 December 10 Isa. 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 December 17 Isa. 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46b-55 I Thess. 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, December 24 Isa. 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) December 31 Isa. 61:10-62:3 Psalm 148 Gal. 4:4-7 Luke 2:22-40 Sanctuary Guild December Sandi Buntin Marcy Gosselin Children s Moment Dec. 3 Peggy Goodman Dec. 10 Alan Belsches Dec. 17 Candi Hanners Dec. 24 Brian Hart Dec. 31 OPEN Dec. 3 Dec. 10 Worship Leaders Lavonda Gosselin Dec. 17 Annamarie Arens Riley Turberville-Lector Dec. 24 Forrest Register Dec. 31 Sue Register Children s Worship Teachers Dig In Dec Sprouts: Katherine Hatfield & Roots: Jay & Alyson Newsome Dec. 3 Calling Visitors Alan Belsches Dec. 10 Ryan Phillips Dec. 17 Ryan Phillips Dec. 24 Mary Lou Bradford Dec. 31 Mary Lou Bradford Ushers Dec. 3 Marcy Gosselin & Kim Clark Dec. 10 Craig & Jenny Winters Dec. 17 Steve & Jo Ann Hoekenga Dec. 24 Jay & Alyson Newsome Dec. 31 Troy & Elisabeth Eck Meals for the Month December Flowers for Month December 3 Farmer family Poinsettias the remainder of the month. Locking Church December Craig & Jenny Winters Joseph Johnson Travels Dec. 7-9: SDOP National Meeting, Charlotte

5 Advent Opportunities Wednesday, December 13 Children will bake cookies for delivery on December 20. They will also carol and travel to Christmas Spectacular on the 20th. Sunday, December 17 Thursday, December 21 Longest Night Service 5:30pm-for prayer and meditation 6:30pm-Service Joy Gift Program 5:30pm Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service 6:00pm

6 Dear Evergreen Family, Thank you so much for all that you have one for me. The Helen Bennett scholarship is a big help, especially as textbooks get more expensive, and your thoughts and prayers have been supporting me for as long as I can remember. I still have a couple more years of school, but so far all is going well. I think of home and Evergreen often, and thank you once again for your support. Love, Joseph Hoekenga Dear Evergreen Presbyterian Church, Thank you so much for allowing the participants of the Distinguished Young Women program to use your facility, for the past 25 years, to practice. Your services are greatly appreciated, and a lot of memories have been made at Evergreen. Sincerely, Participant #7 Joneisha Carmichael Dear Pastor Johnson, Thank you so much for allowing us to practice at Evergreen! We are all so grateful and thought the church was beautiful! Participant #10 Raeleigh Swam

7 Poinsettia/Plant Order Form This Advent Season you have a choice of ordering a poinsettia to be placed in the sanctuary or donating money for our Landscaping Fund which will be used to purchase bedding plants (replaced about three times a year) or shrubs. Poinsettia Order Form I would like to order a Poinsettia, at a cost of $10.50 (including tax), to be placed in the sanctuary during Advent. I understand the Poinsettia will be mine to keep following the 10:30 A.M. service on Sunday, December 24. I also understand that this order is needed by Sunday, November 26 so it can be placed with the florist. I would like to place this Poinsettia in: Honor of Memory of My name Phone No. Address No. of Poinsettias Payment Attached Plant/Shrub Order Form I would like to donate money to the Landscaping Fund to purchase bedding plants or shrubs. I also understand that this order is needed by November 26. I would like to place this bedding plant/shrub in Honor of Memory of My name Amount donated

8 4 - Ellen Dawson Eli Simpson 6 - Shirley Benson Rose Mahdi 7 - Larry Smith 8 - Norma Hanson 9 - Carmen Chosie Clark Holley Hart Samuel Maddox Terry Ray 10 - Helen Collins 14 - Sue Wax 15 - Martha Yearta 17 - Rick Benson 1 - John Harper 18 - Mike Harden Jared Powell 19 - Drucie Brown Rena Woods Elaine Johnson 2 - Fred Hanners Lance Mertz 5 - Will Hatfield Ally (Gommo) Smith 6 - Minnie-Claire Hebert 20 - Terry Day Martha Swope 23 - Jean Gilliam 7 - Christy Andrews Jay Gosselin 8 - Steve Whitehead Patricia McLeod 11 - Janet Beaty 24 - Martha Jo Jones 13 - Andrew Belsches 28 - Chuck Jackson Thomas Belsches 31 - Cindy Roth Linda Daughtry Sam Simpson 15 - Vickie Bryson 17 - Jeanene Knighton 18 - Pam Johnson 19 - Brian Hart 1 - Jim Bryson 22 - Madison Tidmore 2 - Lucile Adams 23 - Luke Giddens 7 - Claude Cook 24 - Elise Barrows 8 - Chip Jackson Carol Johnson 9 - Victoria Gosselin C.K. Merrill 11 - Cecilia Banda 26 - Henry Beckett Lucie Walker 29 - Sonja Jernigan 13 - Matt Parker 30 - Revonda Deal Robin Powell Sara Phillips Scott Vacek 14 - Gary Bennett Ron Davenport 15 - Bryant Eller 16 - Jill Gommo Kent Weaver 17 - Becky Bigelow 19 - Maryanne Branton 24 - Matthew Mega 25 - Jim Knighton Ashley Perry 26 - Sam Prillaman 27 - Sharon Blondheim Carol Harden

9 MAMA TINA S IN SEPTEMBER 2017 MISS MARY moved into the little yellow house next door to Mama Tina s. Each month, she has waited outside to welcome us as we arrive. However this month, early in the week, Miss Mary waited until she saw we were about ready to serve to ask if I could help her. Sure! What may I do to help you with your meal? She was quick to let me know that she would not need help with that but did need a car to use as she went to get an Alabama Drivers License. Those of you who know me, know I LOVE MY BLUE CHARGER. The thought of having another soul take their driver s test in my beloved vehicle, took my breath away. No one has used my car for that purpose since Evergreener Kyle Harwell. But then I remembered how our ministry in the neighborhood has always called upon us to move outside our comfort zones in response to helping others reach their goals. So, on Friday, off we went (after practicing behind the Wiregrass Church) arriving among the earliest hope-filled license seeking people. Miss Mary was excited and nervous as she got her number to wait. Wait we did and then off to see the Road Tester. I knew something was up when Miss Mary was greeted by name, and we were asked to take a seat. It seemed that most everyone there knew her, spoke to her, and then buried themselves in the work at their desk. You guessed it Mary had just gotten her permit the week before and so was encouraged to go back and do a little more practicing! She was disappointed but smiled and assured them she would be back. On the way home, Mary said I know they have rules, and I am ready to keep practicing, cause I have to have this license so I can go somewhere to work that is further than I can walk. All those jobs are taken. I have never had to consider that my potential job or future income would be reliant on being able to drive to an interview. Imagine your life s hopes being held within one neighborhood boundary. We have fed meals to our neighbors, and we have been called upon to live out Our Golden Rule. But, what I learned this September, is that we are also mandated to help others break down barriers- whatever they are- or at least drive a small wedge in a limiting situation. God s love to you! Meals served Servers - 27 Dee (Koza) Preparers - 26 FEED MY SHEEP NEEDS We like to make sure we are well stocked with nutritious non-perishables like, canned fruits, vegetables, soups, dried beans, rice, cereal, peanut butter, etc BASIC FOOD BAG 1 Can Chili 2 Cans Green Beans or Peas 2 Cans Corn 1 Can Tomatoes 1 Large or 2 Small Cans soup 2 Cans Fruit 1 Breakfast (Grits or Cereal) 2 Boxes Mac & Cheese 1 Dried Peas or Beans 1 Bag Rice 1 lb Pkg. Spaghetti 1 Large Meat Sauce 1 Box Crackers 1 Peanut Butter 1 Meat (2 sm cans tuna) 1 Package of Cookies For small packages when requested: toothbrush soap toothpaste razor (disposable) floss women's or men's deodorant men's shaving cream PLEASE BRING DIAPERS

10 Longest Night Service Even in the midst of the Christmas season we don t forget our pain and loss. If you are mourning a death, the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, the state of the world, or any other change this service is an opportunity for you to have a moment of reflection for healing and self-care. Thursday, December 21, 2017 Evergreen Presbyterian Church 1103 N. Pontiac Avenue, Dothan, AL :30 pm - Sanctuary open for meditation & silent prayer 6:30 pm - Longest Night Service All are welcome For more information, call

11 Evergreen Worship October 29, 2017 A day of worship, fellowship, fun, and food! On Sunday, October 29, we will have worship at Jim and Jeanene Knighton s home. You are invited to meet at the Knightons beginning at 9:30 for coffee and fellowship, followed by worship at 10:30. Lunch, games, fellowship, and fishing will follow. If you would like to carpool or ride the bus to the Knighton s home, meet at the church at 9:30 am. The bus will return to the church immediately following lunch. Street address: 751 Olaff Road, Cowarts, AL Dress casually for a day of outdoor activities. Link for rsvp: What to bring: Folding chair (if you have one, chairs will be provided for others), fishing pole, yard games, side dish or dessert (sign up on link), and a spirit for outside worship! All members are encouraged to attend. There will be NO Sunday or Worship at Evergreen on this day. Church bus transportation available from the church parking lot at 9:30 am for those who need it. All others are encouraged to drive to the Knightons. Drop off parking close to the area of worship will be available. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks. Sign up on the following link for a side or dessert: /MTPS4962 Directions: Take Highway 84 EAST toward Ashford. Turn left at traffic light onto Glen Lawrence Road. Go about 2 miles and turn left on Olaff Road. Pass Roundabout Golf Course. Paved road ends, gravel begins. Stay on gravel road. Gate, house, barn and pond on left.

12 3 - Shelby & Karen Bostick 5 - Steve & Audra Shimoda 7 - Chip & Joy Vann 22 - Ron & Carmen Haltermon 29 - Lance & Ashley Mertz 6 - Fred & Candi Hanners 14 - David & Murriel Scarborough 17 - Jansen & Laura Tidmore 19 - Sam & Jeannie Maddox 23 - Bill & Annamarie Arens David & Dee Jamison 24 - Mike & Peggy Goodman Buddy & Sue Wax 25 - C.K & Erin Merrill 30 - Craig & Jenny Winters 14 - Tim & Teresa Smith 17 - Matt & Anne Parker 20 - Steve & Jo Ann Hoekenga 21 - Fred & Laurel Blackwell Mitch & Sarah Williams 26 - John & Ashley Perry Billy & Wanda Richards 29 - Andy & Lavonda Gosselin After Church Worship Lunch Bunch Every Sunday we will announce a different restaurant (excluding the first Sunday of the month) to meet for lunch after worship. We will pick restaurants where you can pay on your own and then sit together. Enjoy a time of fellowship following worship and get to know some new friends or reconnect with old friends. The restaurant will be announced on the Sunday morning slides prior to worship.

13 Serving at Mama Tina s October October 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal 11:30am-Koinonia Lunch 4:00pm-PYC Crostrain 2 3 7:00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 4 5:30pm-Wednesday Night activities :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal 4:00pm-PYC Crosstrain 9 5:30pm-Session Meeting 10 7:00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 11:00am-Day Circle 6:30pm-Night Circle 11 5:30pm-Wednesday Night activities :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal 4:00pm-PYC Crosstrain :00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 18 4:00pm-PYC serve at Mama Tina s 5:30pm-Wednesday Night activities :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal with Rabbi Mark Winer (see info on back page of newsletter) 4:00pm-PYC Crosstrain :00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 25 12:00pm-Interfaith Luncheon 5:30pm-Wednesday Night activities PYC at Aplin Farms :30am Worship at the Knighton s (No Sunday this Sunday) No worship at Evergreen 4:00pm-PYC Crosstrain :00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club

14 Serving at Mama Tina s November November 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30pm-Wednesday Night Activities 5 All Saints Sun. 8:30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal Budget presentation 11:30am-Koinonia Lunch Sanctuary Guild Meeting during lunch 4:00pm- PYC Crosstrain 6 7 7:00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 8 No Wednesday Night Activities Peanut Festival 9 5:00pm-Worship Team Meeting :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal Commitment Sun. 4:00pm-PYC Crosstrain 13 5:30pm-Session Meeting 14 7:00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 11:00am-Day Circle 6:30pm-Night Circle 15 5:30pm-Wednesday Night Activities :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal Thanksgiving Service at Nativity Episcopal Church 22 No Wednesday Night Activities Office closed for Thanksgiving :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 5:30pm-Wednesday Night Activities

15 Serving at Mama Tina s December December 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal 11:30-Koinonia Lunch 4 5 7:00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 6 5:30pm-Last night of Hero Central :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal 11 5:30pm-Session Meeting 12 7:00am-PYC JOY Breakfast Club 11:00am-Day Circle 6:30pm-Night Circle 13 5:30pm-Last Wednesday night activities Children decorate cookies :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:30pm-Joy Gift Program PYC Movie Marathon 20 No Wednesday night activities Christmas Caroling & cookie delivery 21 5:30pm-Sanctuary open for prayer 6:30pm-Longest Night Service :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm-Christmas Eve Worship Office closed for Christmas No Wednesday night activities :30am-Adult Choir Rehearsal

16 Evergreen Presbyterian Church (USA) The Church with a Heart for the Community 1103 N. Pontiac Ave. Dothan, AL Phone: Fax: carol@evergreenpres.net Interfaith Alliance Temple Emanu-El, Evergreen Presbyterian Church, and the Muslim Community of the Wiregrass Present, Children of Abraham Join us as we host Rabbi Mark Winer for a weekend of fellowship and learning. RSVP for one or more events by October 18th to Stephanie Butler at Stephanie@lbaproperties.com See our website, Facebook page, and the church announcements for more information. Rabbi Winer will join us in worship on Sunday, October 22.