Southminster Presbyterian Church Volume LVV1 No. 12

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1 Southminster Presbyterian Church Volume LVV1 No. 12 August 24,

2 The Messenger August 24, 2017 Page 2 INDEX Community Sing 1 Bells of Peace 2 Joys and Concerns 2 Coffee Hour Hosts/Attendance 2 Harvesters 2 Thank You 2 September Birthdays 2 Golf Tournament 2 From the Associated Pastor 3 September 2017 Calendar 4 SPW News 5 Children s Church School 5 Women of Cana 5 Inquiring Spirits 5 Women:Data, Damage & Finding Solutions 5 Choir Practice Resumes 5 Session Highlights 6 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The MESSENGER Jeffrey C. Clayton, Pastor Karen Wright, Associate Pastor Mark Ball, Director of Music/Organist Lynn Tolson, Church Secretary Bells of Peace Three Open Positions Bells of Peace, Southminster s wonderful bell ensemble, is beginning a new season but is currently short three players. If you are interested in experiencing the beautiful music and warm fellowship of this group, please speak to director Marilyn Lake. lqrngldr@kc.rr.com. JOYS AND CONCERNS Prayers for Al Ross who is recuperating at Brighton Gardens. Prayers of healing for Judy Lafferty from injuries sustained in a recent fall. Prayers for Jerri Roubinek, Bob Tice, and Larry Williams who are recuperating from recent surgeries. Prayers for B.J. Diedrich, Walt Gehlbach, Jim and Carolyn Klamm, Jim Dollins, and Harriette Coughenour who are residing in care centers. Prayers for Phyl Smith as she continues to experience ongoing medical concerns. COFFEE HOUR HOSTS Aug C.E. Sept. 3 - Family Life Sept.10 - Personnel Sept Book Club Sept Esther Circle ATTENDANCE August (Morning Light) 101 (11:00 am) August (Morning Light) 123 (11:00 am) HARVESTERS Our next day for working at Harvesters is Tuesday, Sept. 12. Meet at church at 9:30 am to carpool; we will work 10:00-12:00 and will be back to the church around 12:30. Please contact Pam Nitsche, (913) , pnitsche@kc.rr.com if you would like to join us on Sept. 12. Hope you can join us. Dear Southminster, Thank you for welcoming me into your community this summer. It was a blessing, an honor, and my great joy to serve you, learn from you, and love you. You are an amazing community of faith, one I now consider family, and I will never forget our time together. Peace and love, Andrew Frazier Dear Church Family, I want to thank everyone at Southminster for all their thoughts, prayers and cards! And also to Family Life for the soup and bread and cards and flowers! You don't know how much it meant to me knowing that I have such great friends at Southminster who care about me! July was a very rough month but I am now at home and continuing on my road to recovery! I look forward to seeing everyone soon! Thank you, thank you so much! Cheryl Settle September Birthdays 1 - Linda Milligan 2 - Barbara White 3 - Davis Rooney 4 - Jean Cramer 5 - Tom Mahan 6 - Sydney Kiefer 7 - Randy Vance, Sudie Dozier 8 - Samuel Parker 11 - Shirley Lewis 14 - Carol Lucas, Judi Wideman 16 - Linda Bonewits, Abigail Singleton, Susie Robinett, 18 - Mindy (Fischer) Rawlston 19 - Gayle Callahan, Marcy Osburn 20 - Martha Berner, Marjorie Williams 21 - Larry Williams, Amy Tice, Kellie Johnson, Olivia Miller 23 - Reese Birch Eleanor Lewis Benjamin Lewis Kim (Taubel) Idleburg 25 - Don Milligan, Judith Richardson, Sam Lutz 26 - Matthew Warner 27 - Theo Weckbaugh 29 - Thomas Burke, Susan Mitts, Carrie (Giffen) Kiefer, Alex Prudente 30 - Ruth Kauffman, Susan Anderson, Sandi Bock, Carrie Killingsworth Southminster (Walt Gehlbach Memorial) Golf Tournament October 17, 1:00 pm at Tomahawk

3 The Messenger August 24, 2017 Page 3 From the Associate Pastor... Do you know your Bible? What is the name of Abraham s oldest son? Who was Ruth s mother-in-law? What is the name of Noah s wife? Who was crucified along with Christ? Name the four Gospels, in order. Dear Fellow Followers of the Way: We are excited that as a congregation we have an opportunity to read the Bible together throughout the next year. The participant book that the Christian Education committee was handing out last week, has the reading list that goes day by day. Whether you have read the Bible before or not, this is a great time to do it alongside others in the congregation. This discipline is a wonderful way for all of Southminster to journey together and work on deepening our faith. As I preached last week, the Bible is the story of the people of God. It is our story. We need to continue to tell the story and to be immersed in the story so that it does become our story, part of our history. As you read, what themes do you notice? What verses or stories stand out for you? What questions are raised for you? I have created a Facebook group as a place where you can post your thoughts and questions to others in the group. It is a closed group, but I can add people who are participating. We will seek ways to engage together as we read. If you know others who are reading, I encourage you to get together every 4-6 weeks and check in and have conversation about what you are reading. If you have children, read as a family. You also might look for stories in the readings that appear in children s Bibles. I hope you will join us in reading the Bible together. We will start on September 1 st (see page 33 in the participant book). Most of the month we will spend reading Isaiah and the Book of Hebrews. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and questions as we journey together. Grace, Mercy and Peace, Answers to the questions above Ishmael, Genesis 16 Naomi, Ruth 1:2-4 Her name is not mentioned in the Bible, Genesis 7:7, 7:13, 8:18 Two thieves, Matthew 27:38, Mark 15:27, Luke 23:22 Matthew, Mark, Luke, John Facebook page

4 The Messenger August 24, 2017 Page 4 September 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat No Youth Group 4 5 9:00 am SPW Board 6 7 6:30 pm Family Life Christian Ed. 7:00 pm Evangelism B & G 8 9 9:00 am 2nd Sat. Breakfast (Cozy s) 10:00 am Youth Retreat ( Ctr.) 10 9:00am Joyful Noise 5:00 pm Community Sing No Youth Group 17 9:00am Joyful Noise 5:00 pm Club :00 pm Youth Group 24 Youth Sunday 9:00am Joyful Noise 6:00pm Youth Group Church Office Closed 11 5:30pm Personnel 6:30pm Stewardship 7:00pm Bells of Peace 18 7:00 pm Bells of Peace Messenger Items Due Messenger Items Due 12 10:00 am Lakeview Worship Service Harvesters (Meet at 9:30 am to carpool) 7:00 pm Deacons 19 9:00am PRESBYTERY ( Center) :30 am Rachel Circle 9:30 am Esther Circle 7:00 pm Evening Circle 13 IHN Host Week 9/10-9/ :00 pm Craft Group 4:30-6:30 PM Women of Cana (Rene Kelly s Harvest Restaurant) 7:00 pm Worship :30 pm Administration 7:00 pm Session :00 pm Craft Group 7:00 pm Book Club (Rearick Room) :00-4:00 pm Potter 50th Annv. Reception

5 The Messenger August 24, 2017 Page 5 Late August Greetings to all Presbyterian Women! 1. Circles have started meeting for the fall. We are enjoying the new lesson book, which guides our study of Hebrews. There are still books available and we are hoping you will join one of the circles on the 4 th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 AM, 9:30 AM or 7:00 PM! Sept. 26 we will do Lesson The Craft Group meets September 14 and 28 in the Library at 1:00 PM. Bring whatever you are working on and plan on a good time! 3. Church Women United meets Friday, Sept. 22 at 9:00AM at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church for a Forum. This is an ecumenical group of Christian women that would welcome your attendance. 4. On Sunday, Sept. 24, Esther Circle is hosting coffee hour. 5. Save the date! All Presbyterian Women in Presbytery will gather Saturday, October 22 at Grace Covenant Church to worship and to make feminine supplies so that girls in Africa can continue to attend school. There will be lots of scissor work and some sewing. Please join this enjoyable group. Watch for registration to begin soon! Welcome to Children s Church School Early Preschool Class- Ages 2-4, Early Elementary Class- Kindergarten - Grade 2, Older Elementary Class- Grades 3-6 We want to welcome children of all ages to church school, beginning Aug. 27 th, From 9:30 am to 9:45 am, the children will all meet together in the Drama Room upstairs for singing, learning worship responses, and for an introduction to the lesson topic. This will be led by Pastor Karen Wright, Marilyn Lake, and Mark Ball. We are really excited about this opportunity for the children to learn new songs of faith. Following this, from 9:45 am to 10:30 am, the children will be in their classrooms learning about Bible topics and how these impact us today through art, experiential activities, technology, and discussion. We have a very dynamic program. We want to express our sincere gratitude to all our wonderful teachers and class helpers. We still need class helpers. Please consider this. If you are willing to help a class one Sunday each month, please contact Susan Anderson at , cell , Susanander58@gmail.com. Thank you! Please Remember! There will be no church school on Sept. 3 rd, 2017 due to Labor Day Weekend. Treasure Time is now called Godly Play. It is led by Madeline Dasch. Lessons are planned to reflect the worship experience with interactive, hands-on storied activities. YOU RE INVITED TO WOMEN OF CANA AT RENEE KELLY S HARVEST The SPW invites all women of the church to our next social event on Thursday, September 14th from 4:30-6:30 at Renee Kelly s Harvest Restaurant located at Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS Light appetizers will be provided, drinks are on your own. No reservations required, just come sit on the patio, sip something cold, and enjoy catching up with each other! INQUIRING SPIRITS 9:30 A.M. IN THE NORTHWEST DINING ROOM BIBLICAL INSIGHTS ON THE HUMAN CONDITION Beginning 9/10 Led by Pastor Jeff Clayton This series will explore biblical texts that speak to the meaning and role of human persons in God's creation. Among others, topics will include the human relationship to non-human aspects of creation, the meaning of being created in the image of God, original sin, relationship with God and neighbor, vocation. WOMEN: DATA, DAMAGE AND FINDING SOLUTIONS It s been 106 years since women s suffrage was granted, but how far have we come with the state of women in our nation? Where have we progressed and what are the challenges? What about gender gaps, glass ceilings, second shifts, and more.oh my! Come to the September series on women s issues and learn more. Men, this class is for you too! Help us also make a plan! Sept Equality of Pay, Wealth, Opportunity and Abuse Sept. 17-Health & Sexuality, Unfair Coverage Sept. 24-All-Church Forum How did this happen?...who s to blame How can we fix it? (men and women responding). God Welcomes All, strangers and friends; God s love is strong and it never ends! First Rehearsals of the New Choir Season Aug. 30, and Sept. 6 at 7:00 pm. Sunday Only Option (for those who can t do Wednesday rehearsals) begins September 10 at 9:45 a.m. All who love to sing are invited - Church Membership NOT Required. This wonderful choir welcomes ALL to share the joy of singing and community. For more information, contact Mark Ball at markball59@sbcglobal.net or New singers are welcome anytime but these first rehearsals are an especially good way to begin.

6 The Messenger August 24, 2017 Page 6 Session Highlights August 17, 2017 Building and Grounds: A second columbarium vault will be added. The estimated cost is $19,165. Tree limbs and the tree next to 63 rd Street were removed by the City of Prairie Village. The city will pay for a new tree. Christian Education Church School Kickoff will be August 20 (pancakes!). Rodger Nishioka will speak on August 27 with continental breakfast provided. The name of Treasure Time has been changed to Godly Play to better reflect the new learning materials. Club will meet twice monthly instead of just once a month. Karen has prepared backpacks and prayer journals for the youth this year. One of the smaller classrooms has been repainted and will become a spirituality center for the youth. Evangelism: SM Post feature article on our music ministry was published. Planning is underway for a New Member Sunday the end of September. Committee is exploring the database provided through the presbytery with help by Alex Treaster and targeted marketing with input from Sally Wright. Family Life: The Parking Lot Picnic will be August 25. Music by Beam and Eads featuring Joe Athon; BBQ by Bryan Johnson. Be there! Family Life will host Coffee Hour on the Patio on September 3 between services. Stewardship: All committees are to have their 2018 proposed budgets to treasurer, Bev Morris, by September 10. This year s stewardship theme is Bearing Fruit that will Last. The kickoff luncheon will be October 22. Worship: Our next Community Sing will be on September 10, God Welcomes All. Fellowship follows at the Blue Moose in Prairie Village. We are nearing the goal of $33,000 required for the purchase of the restored Mason and Hamlin piano for the sanctuary. We hope to have it in place prior to Easter (April 1). Adult choirs resume on August 23; Bell choirs resume on August 21. Youth Sunday is September 24. Also: Mark your calendars now for the Southminster (Walt Gehlbach Memorial) Golf Tournament on October 17 at 1:00 pm at Tomahawk. Southminster Presbyterian Church 6306 Roe Avenue Prairie Village, KS RETURN SERVICE REQUEST