Visitor. Pfafftown Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 3323 Transou Road Pfafftown, North Carolina 27040

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1 _ PFAFFTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Visitor 3323 Transou Rd. PO Box 130 Pfafftown NC Phone: Fax: s: 2016 Pfafftown Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 3323 Transou Road Pfafftown, North Carolina Staff Rev. Ken Massey, Interim Pastor Rev. Lori Carter, Interim Pastor, Congregational Care Rev. Tim Shoaf, Minister of Music and Programs Jane K. Hoover, Office Administrator Inside the September Visitor Page 1 New Mission Workshop Page 2 CWF News Chicken Pie Workshops Page 3 Notes From Tim Page 4 Reception for Kevin Deibert Church Yard Sale The Secret Place Page 5 Goodtimers Wednesday Night Supper Page 6 Church Board Meeting Serving this Month Prayer List Page 7 Back-to-School Project Insert: September Calendar Financial Report New Mission Workshop Sunday, October 9 3:30-7:00 p.m. (A light dinner provided) Members of PCC, meeting around the theme of mission at the end of last year, expressed a need to find a ministry focus for the near-term. We need to answer this question: What efforts by our church would bear the most fruit and bring the best revitalization to our congregation, given our current gifts and resources? Board and Elders affirmed this task and a new team was formed to lead PCC in this effort. The team is Evelyn Nifong, Jill Robertson, Ann Fletcher and Jackie Romanello, all former members of the Transition Team. The process for determining a short-term mission focus is dependent on the prayerful participation of PCC members. All of you are invited to participate in a 3-hour discernment process on Sunday, October 9, from 3:30 7:00 p.m. A light meal will be provided. The team chose this time because we need 3 hours to accomplish the task, and jumping into it right after Sunday worship and lunch didn t seem like the best option. We hope you will have some lunch that day, go home and rest a bit and then come back ready to make some significant decisions. Church growth experts indicate that congregations should build on their strengths before trying to compensate for their weaknesses. This ministry focus process is designed to do just that. Be thinking about the gifts, strengths and assets of our church and be ready to share these. If you will pray and participate, we will come to the conclusion of this gathering with a ministry priority designed to strengthen PCC in the short-term so that our new pastor will come on board a ship that is already sailing. Ken Massey

2 CWF News Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m. for the Edible Evening for Meals on Wheels Dinner at Betty Kiger's Office, 2630 Reynolda Road. If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation, please give your check made out to Meals on Wheels to Betty Kiger. In the past, we have donated enough money to feed one person meals for one year. A sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex to make your reservation so Betty can plan her meal. CWF C ALENDAR AND WORKSHOPS Wednesday Night Supper: September 14, 6:00 pm Lasagna Workshop: Thursday, September 15, 9:00 am First Chicken Pie Workshop: September 23 & 24 (8 am 2pm) (Pies made at this workshop are for church family and friends. Pies must be ordered before September 11. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. Prices are the same: $12 for all pies: 9 or two 5 ). Back-to-School Project A Huge Success A GREAT BIG THANK YOU for all your donations of school items for the students, teachers and staff at Old Richmond Elementary School. Over 500 packages of items filled the Chancel of our Sanctuary. We were especially thrilled to have School Principal--Mr. Brian Brookshire, his wife, and the School Guidance Counselor worship with us on Sunday, August 21, to accept these items and participate in a dedication and blessing of these items that will assist in learning, teaching, and promoting growth in the lives of these special children during this coming school year. We ask God's continued blessings on every child, teacher, and adminisrator. Here s a list of the total items you so generously gave: packs of Notebook paper Student Backpacks packs of crayons boxes of BandAids packs - Construction paper Composition notebooks packs of erasers hand sanitizers Ziplock Bags Pencil Pouches 9-gallon storage containers Turketti Workshop: Wednesday, October 12, 9:00 am Wednesday Night Supper: October 19, 6:00 pm Second Chicken Pie Workshop: October 21 & 22 (8 am 2pm) (These pies will be sold at the church bazaar on November 12th). Chess Tart Workshop: Tuesday, October 25, 2 pm Sweet Potato Workshop: Wednesday. October 26, 9:00am Twice Baked Potato Workshop: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2pm Chili Bean Workshop: November 3, 9:00 am Vegetable Soup Workshop: Friday, Nov. 11, 9:00 am Church Bazaar: Saturday, November 12, 9am 1pm Wednesday Night Thanksgiving Supper: November 16, 6:00 pm CWF Christmas Party: Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 pm Page 2 Page 7 55 glue sticks/bottles 1 pack- binder clips 68 boxes of pencils 3 packs of Flash Cards 25 packs Colored Markers 6 packs pens/for teachers 13 packs of index cards 27 boxes of tissue 4 rulers 52 two-pocket foldes

3 Church Board Meeting The Church Board will meet on Sunday afternoon, September 18, at 4:00 in the Downstairs Fellowship Hall. If you or your committee have items that need to be brought before the Board please contact Steve Clodfelter, Board Chair no later than Friday September 17, so these items may be added to the agenda. It is imperative that all members of the Board be in attendance for this meeting! Thank you. Serving for September 2016 If you are unable to serve on a Sunday: Please find someone to switch with you or call Gerald or Ann Fletcher Chairpersons of the Deacons. If you cannot reach them, call Lynda Bryant or Jo Stanley. ELDERS: Ken Davis and Bob Faircloth DEACONS: Jack Bryant, Betty Barker, Debbie Fletcher, Gerald Fletcher COMMUNION: Jack and Lynda Bryant OPEN & CLOSE: Jack Bryant Thank you for your service to the ministry to PCC. Notes from Tim It is hard to believe that the summer is almost past and we are almost ready to fix our eyes upon the beauty of a new season Autumn. I have always enjoyed the coming of fall, and just the other evening I was listening to a beautiful anthem setting of one of my most favorite hymns of the church For the Beauty of the Earth that especially reminds me of this new approaching season. I was suddenly emotionally moved by the words and music to this great hymn in a fresh new way. Even though many of us have repeatedly sung some of our favorite hymns since childhood, as we grow in the faith, these special hymns continually speak to us through the interpretation and guidance of the Holy Spirit in countless new ways as we recall memories of our past, and as we continue on our journey in the Christian faith, accepting new challenges with the help of God s faithfulness, abiding love, and hope for the future! All of these attributes of God are affirmed in the words of this wonderful hymn. Our heavenly Father is the Creator and Giver of all that is beautiful in the universe. The first chapter of Genesis tells us that God approved of all His handiwork, repeating several times And God saw that it was good. Undoubtedly He is pleased when we recognize the beauty of our world and thank Him for it. Yes, a Christian does have an obligation with regard to beauty. Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest...just...lovely...of good report...think on these things. (Philippians 4:8) There are many other aspects of our world which we take for granted: health, homes, friends, our country, even life itself. The hymn For the Beauty of the Earth lists some of God s blessing for which we may seem to be ungrateful. Do we sometimes feel that these things are secular aspects of life, and that we should limit our praying and singing only to spiritual things? Yet all of these so-called ordinary things are gifts of God. We should thank Him for them! We live in a world of beauty also demonstrated through sacred art, magnificent architecture and buildings, sculpture, music, etc. These are creations by artists simply imitating God s own magnificent creative acts, using the talents God has given to each designer, worker and musician, etc. For this reason, the Christian also sees the hand of God in all good art. Not only did God the Creator put beautiful sounds and sights in the world He also gave us ears and eyes to take them in, and minds to interpret what we hear and see. It is proper to thank God for a clear mind and the joy we find in developing it through study or in research. All this represents His great gift to us and our gratitude is expressed in a stanza of this hymn: For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind s delight, For the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise! Church Family Bud Barker, Doris Spaugh Loved Ones in the Military Sgt. Samantha Goliat, OH; PRAN Joshua Hughes, Norfolk, VA; Chase Lee, Guam; USS Key West; Captain Hope Poster, NG Commander, Winston-Salem, NC; Captain John G. Van Hoy, IV, Iraq. Others Joy Beck (Jo Stanley s mother); Bob Chadbourne (Jill Robertson s cousin); Jane Hoover (recuperating from surgery) Dewey Robertson (Sarah Ingram s brother); Lacy Mabe (uncle of Scott, Jill, Emma Robertson); Sue Miles (friend of Jo Stanley); Dwayne Sloan; Darlene Stewart (sister of Ann Fletcher), Wade Tuttle (Jill Robertson s uncle) Judy West (cousin of Ann Fletcher) Winston-Salem Police Officers and their families In the remaining stanzas, author Folliott S. Pierpoint gives thanks for the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth and friends above, and for the fellowship of God s church encircling the world. The final verse of the hymn gives thanks for God Himself who has given us all the joys and beauty of life but more than all this, His only begotten Son. For Thyself, best Gift Divine! To the world so freely given; For that great, great love of Thine, Peace on earth and joy in heaven; Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise! For the Beauty of the Earth was originally written as a hymn for the Lord s Supper with the refrain: Christ, our God, to Thee we raise, this our sacrifice of praise referring to Christ s sacrifice on the cross for our sins referenced in Hebrews 13:15 By him (Jesus Christ) therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name. Most hymnals in more recent years have changed the refrain to the present version: Lord of all, to Thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise so it can be used as a more general hymn and contain more of a broader focus of gratitude for all creation and a Lord of all. As I have shared some thoughts on this great hymn, it is my desire that you will continue to find added meaning to the many other great hymns of the church we sing each Sunday in worship! Grace and peace to you! Tim Page 6 Page 3

4 Scripture Verse for September Let every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord. - Philippians 2:11 (NIV) Reception-Luncheon to Honor Reverend Kevin Deibert The Worship Committee and the Christian Women s Fellowship would like to invite you to a Reception-Luncheon at noon, following the worship service on Sunday, September 4 th in the Lower Fellowship Hall to honor Reverend Kevin Deibert. Kevin was ordained a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on Sunday, June 19, His ordination service was held at his home church, South Broadway Christian Church, Denver, CO. We hope you can join us and personally express to Kevin and Tracey just how much they are loved and appreciated by our congregation at Pfafftown Christian! Church Yard Sale Friday, September 16 & Saturday, September 17 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Picnic Shelter We would greatly appreciate donations of items! Tell your friends and neighbors! The Secret Place Daily Devotional Guide September, October, and November now available on the credenza located in the Narthex. Each daily devotion in this quarterly magazine includes a Scripture passage, an original meditation, and a brief prayer. Written by Christian writers from across the nation, these meditations share comfort and inspiration found in life s everyday details. This combination of Scriptural and personal insight provides both a timeless and timely perspective for contemplative meditation that draws you closer to God in your daily walk as a Christian. Please pick up your free copy of this devotional guide this Sunday! Goodtimers to Meet The Goodtimers will meet for lunch on Monday September 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Family Restaurant. We will enjoy a program on Clever and Funny Thoughts About Life. Following the program we will plan some special activities and events for the coming months. Please come and bring some of your great ideas to share as we plan! Invite a friend and we ll see you on Monday, September 12! P.S. If you are not already a member of the Goodtimers we would love for you to come join us as we start a new season. We go on day trips, have special guest speakers and programs, do things for our homebound and nursing home residents, and really have a lot of fun, fellowship and really enjoy EATING!! Wednesday Night Supper Kick-Off September 14, 6:00 pm Followed with Special Presentation by Guest Speaker Donna Hurt! Come join us for our regular Wednesday Night Supper! Beginning at 6:50, Donna Hurt will share an amazing World War II story that spans 60-plus years. This is a personal story for Donna, about her father who was killed in the war when she was very young. Recently, she has made some phenomenal discoveries that have opened up more understanding about the end of his life. Donna recognizes how many timely details have fallen into place during these discoveries, and knows that God put the pieces together. Hearing the unfolding of this drama, from the days of WWII to the present, will both amaze and inspire you. The Christian Women s Fellowship will be hosting the meal; and the program is being sponsored by the Christian Men s Fellowship. We would like for you to invite a friend or neighbor to join you for this special evening of great food, fellowship, and a truly inspiring program. Please make your reservation (including the total number of guests you will be bringing) by signing-up on the sheets in the Narthex or by calling the church office and leaving a message. This is an evening you will not want to miss! See you there! Tim (Note: The October Wednesday Night Supper will be held on October 19th at 6:00 pm) Page 4 Page 5

5 SEPTEMBER 2016 Crisis Control Foods of the Month Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Grits & Oatmeal Reception/ Luncheon for Kevin Deibert 5 Labor Day Newborns in Need 7: Elders 7:00 Wed. Night Supper & Program 6:00 9:00 am Lasagna Workshop 8:00 2:00 Church Yard Sale 8:00 2:00 Church Yard Sale :00 Church Board Chancel Choir 7:00 Chicken Work 8:00 - Pie shops 2: CWF - Meals on Wheels 6:30 Chancel Choir 7:00 September 1 Lorrie Bennett September 2 Frankie Denton September 3 Cheryl Johnson Gene Saalweachter Jeanette Shropshire September 4 Betty Harrell September 6 Leigh Bell Vallie Cline September 8 Lavante Fulton September 11 Craig Bracken Julia Faircloth September 13 Jackie Romanello Hope Poster September 16 Betty Simpson September 21 Ellis Fletcher Robert Flynt September 24 Skip Stanley September 25 Luke McAllister September 26 Elaine Bracken September 28 Gene Trippe September 30 Austin Pfaff Happy Anniversary September 2 David & Linda Staples September 3 Dan & Susan Showers September 8 Alan & Debbie Fletcher September 10 Gene & Ruth Saalaweacher September 14 Chris & Kristi Mason September 26 Fred & Irma Meutzel