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1 Presbyterian Connection May 2011 Volume 18 Issue 5 From the Pen of Reverend Terry These past couple of weeks, I haven t been able to get the old adage April Showers bring May flowers out of my mind. Let s face it. This May our corner of the world should look like the Gardens of Versailles! The saying applies to other things than. It reminds me of the Psalmists cry that Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5(b). This past month we have journeyed through Lent in worship and in our own lives. Several people have had surgery or been ill including myself. Vicky and her family have lost their home. Further afield our state and the nation has been hit with devastating tornadoes and floods. Internationally, Japan, Haiti and New Zealand are rebuilding after earthquakes and almost every country in Africa and the Middle East seems to be in a political uproar. Lest we forget, we are still at war in Afghanistan and Iraq. It s easy to get stuck in the showers, the Good Fridays and the night. It s easy to forget that there will be flowers, Easter is a reality and morning always comes. Shirley Lowe reminded me of this when she called to praise God for her improved health. Terry, she said "please let everyone know how thankful I am for their prayers. The prayers work. What a wonderful testament! In this time between Easter and Pentecost, I urge you to look for signs of God s grace and love. Don t stop there. Take the next step and tell someone about these Easter moments. I ll start. Like the Apostle Paul, I want to say I give thanks to God always for you 1 Corinthians 1:4 I m so proud of how everyone has pulled together to support Vicky and her family and so grateful for the care shown to me while I recovered from a virus. Through this I see God s hand reminding us that we are all God s children bond together in Christ. Many Blessings, Rev. Terry Hart 1

2 SUNDAYS IN MAY May 1, nd Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, ; Psalm 16: Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 Communion Where is the Hope? May 8 th 3rd Sunday of Easter Mother s Day Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 May 15 th 4 th Sunday of Easter Acts 2:42-47; Matthew 7: 1-12 Proverbs 22:3 G.O.D. Potluck (Deacons provide the meat course) The Golden Rule Blessing of the Food Pantry 5th Sunday of Easter Acts 7:54-60; Psalm 31:1-5, Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Living Stones 6 th Sunday of Easter Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66: Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 Looking for Love Fifth Sunday Sing Correction/Changes to Session News published in April s connection. Norm Hockley is responsible for Christian Ed and EVANGELISM not finance as previously stated. Peni Lloyd remains as our Treasurer and is responsible for Personnel. Jini Sass is responsible for Mission and Fellowship/Memorial Hall. 2

3 Bull Shoals Food Pantry Gift $ March 13, 2011 By: Presbyterian Women - Bull Shoals, AR. Thank you for your very generous gift of $100.00! We are blessed by your ongoing support over the years with monetary gifts and with food and paper goods. What you continue to do enables us to serve the many, many folks in need in our area who come to us for help, and they, too, appreciate and are grateful for the help they receive because groups like you care about them. Flippin School received a check #1098 for $ to help buy meals for children in need from the Presbyterian Women of Bull Shoals. We thank the church for this donation and will use it to help the children in the most need. Thank you so much, Pam Farnam Flippin School District God Bless! "Thank you all for your prayers and card. I am much better and all your prayers were very much appreciated." God Bless you all, Nancy Onsurez 3

4 CHURCH USHERS AND GREETERS Greeters May 1 - Paul & Mary Ann Smith May 8 - Warren Heydt & Norm Hockley May 15 - Irene Bere & Fred Taylor May 22 - Irene Bere & Faye Brackett May 29 - Bruce & Lee Powell Ushers May 1 - Peni & Ed Lloyd May 8 - Bonnie Monroe & Dick Sass May 15 - Betty Craig & Frieda Danderson May 22 - Sandy Erickson & Fred Taylor May 29 - Bill & Mary Kerr PRAYER LIST FOR CONGREGATIONS, PRESBYTERY OF AR May 1 - First, Hot Springs May 8 - Westover Hills, Little Rock May 15 - Holly Grove Church, Holly Grove May 22 - Kirk in the Pines, Hot Springs Village May 29 - Mission Trip Participants Hispanic New Church Development, Springdale Allison Memorial, Little Rock First, Alma First, Searcy First, Fort Smith PLEASE NOTIFY PAT ERLEWINE IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO SHOULD BE ON OUR PRAYER LIST. May Birthdays May 2 - Rebecca Halog May 7 - Meg Simons May 17 - Ramona Marshall BIRTHDAYS June Birthdays June 10 - Bill Kerr June 11 - Holly North June 16 - Elizabeth Pemberton June 20 - Mercedes Haefer June 22 - Amy Schweickart May 19 - Robert & Tywllah Schauer ANNIVERSARIES June 12 - Bob & Betty Hobbs June 13 - Paul & May Ann Smith June 16 - Don & Elaine Miller June 20 - Joe & Darcy Burghard June 21 - Boyd & Faye Brackett June 27 - Ed & Peni Lloyd 4

5 LIBRARY LINES FOR MAY 2011 The book of the month is a new book HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo. This book can be found on the new book shelves. When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they weren t expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed--a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy s trip to heaven and back. With disarming innocence and the plainspoken boldness of a child, Colton tells of meeting long-departed family members. He describes Jesus, the angels, how really, really big God is, and how much God loves us. Retold by his father, but using Colton s uniquely simple words, Heaven Is For Real offers a glimpse of the world that awaits us, where as Colton says, Nobody is old and nobody wears glasses. Heaven Is For Real will forever change the way you think of eternity, offering the chance to see, and believe, like a child. We also have the following new fiction books: THE JOURNEY by Wanda Brunstetter book 1 of a new series, WHO IS MY SHELTER? by Neta Jackson book 4 of House of Hope series, and A BOND NEVER BROKEN by Judith Miller - book 3 and the final book of the Daughters of Amana series. The new non-fiction book is: FORGIVENESS: A LEGACY OF THE WEST NICKEL MINES AMISH SCHOOL by John L. Ruth. All of these books can be found on the new book shelves. Faye Brackett, Librarian 5

6 Presbyterian Women (PW) Seventeen women attended the April 4th meeting. What a great time we had! The minutes of our monthly meetings are posted on PW s section of the bulletin board in the corridor leading to Memorial Hall. Please take a few minutes to review them and become more familiar with our activities, the missions PW supports - with your help - locally and beyond. Thank you, dear church family, for your wonderful response to PW s request to save the BEST CHOICE (BC) bar codes, our easiest fundraiser! We only need 200 more to make 1,000 and then they will be on their way to BEST CHOICE who, in turn, will send us a check for $60.00! Then, we re off and running again, starting to collect another 1,000 bar codes and another $ With your continued help, we can meet our goal this year of collecting 4,000 BC bar codes - for a grand total of $240.00! So, as you can, please shop BEST CHOICE and deposit the bar codes in the designated envelope on Christi s desk in the office. We appreciate your participation! Our next meeting is Mon., May 2nd at 11:30 a.m. - breakfast/lunch at the Village Wheel with Pam Hobart and Irene Bere, hostesses, and Dot Pitts presenting the Devotion. An item of discussion will be the Sat., July 9th Ice Cream Social fundraiser for missions we support. Tickets at $4.00 each will be available at the June 6th meeting. As usual, we will be collecting items for the Bull Shoals Food Pantry - bar soap and paper towels are badly needed. Ladies, do plan to be with us on May 2nd. Please sign up on the Reservations list on the office bulletin board on or before Sun., May 1st so that the Village Wheel can be prepared for us. Following this article is a listing of items needed by the children at the Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home & Family Services, Inc., in Monticello, AR. Our PW has been supporting the Home for well over 20 years with needed items and with monetary gifts. The ongoing support of Presbyterian churches is necessary in maintaining the housing and daily care of the children. We will be completing our study of the Book of Esther in our Thurs. 11 a.m. Bible Study class in early May, and then we will be taking a break until September. Our thanks to our leader, Pastor Terry and her assistants Norma Taylor and Amy Johnson, who have 6

7 PW, CON T... made the sessions exciting and making us eager to learn more. The Bible Study is open to all women. On Thurs., May 19th there will be a work session in Memorial Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. We will be working on the scarves Christmas project for the Food Pantry, and on favors for the Tues., Sept. 27th Brunch when we will host women from other Bull Shoals churches. Anyone wishing to donate money for scarves materials or for the snack bag treats that we provide for Food Pantry children, please see our treasurer, Mary Kerr. The children love these treats and can hardly wait to get them each month. We thank God for a church family who generously supports us in our endeavors physically, financially, with material goods and with prayers. For Presbyterian Women, Irene Bere, Moderator VERA LLOYD HOME CURRENT NEEDS We recently received the following list: Expo brand markers, loose leaf paper, folders w/pockets, bath towels, wash cloths, kitchen towels, alarm clocks, laundry baskets, hair accessories & socks. Katy Bates will be here on Sun., May 15th. Let us shower her with many of these gifts. Items may be brought to Memorial Hall during regular business hours before her arrival. Betty Aaron, Mission Chair 7

8 Golden Opportunity Days 2011 May 8th-May 15th Theme: School Days, Good Ole Golden Rule Days Sunday Mother s Day May 8th Wednesday May 11th College of the Ozarks tour 8:00 a.m. Leave Church 10:00 a.m. Keeter Center Coffee & Danish available 10:30 a.m. College Tour, ending with Communion in Chapel 12:30 noon Keeter Center dining room 1:30 p.m. Optional Museum tour ($6.00) (or head home) Details: $ Lunch inclusive Turkey Croissant Club: Smoked Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Smoked bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo on a flaky fresh baked Croissant, served with a House Salad with Pear Honey Vinaigrette dressing. Chef s Choice of Dessert Choice of Coffee or Tea Sign up in the Narthex Final Date - May 1st Committee: Bill & Mary Kerr Pat Erlewine Sandy Erickson Bob & Gloria Wiles Sunday May 15th Church Service - Blessing of the Food Potluck following service. Deacons will be the host & hostesses. The meat will be provided by the Deacons. * Project for the Year - Food Pantry * Program Speaker; Katy Bates 8

9 MISSION MINUTE MAY-2011 OLDER ADULTS On Sunday, older adults fill most church worship services. They add much to the parish s ministry. Imagine what your parish might look like without an older adult presence. Would the laughter built upon decades of friendship and meaningful ministries be as loud? Would the fellowship of Christians who have gone through tough times together lead to as many hugs? Would volunteers be fewer? Would the Sunday offering suffer? Would worship attendance shrink? Older adults constitute a vital--often majority--segment of the church. They embrace the positive attitudes of Psalm (NIV): For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. They live God s goodness and want to share it regularly. Three organizations encourage older adult ministries. The Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network provides resources for persons involved in this age group s ministries. The Association of Retired Ministers, their Spouses or Survivors provides resources for retired clergy and their families and supports missions to the larger church. The Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging serves older adults needing daily care. Please thank older adults in your church today. They form spiritual streams from which much ministry flows. May God bless our mature Presbyterians. (This article is taken from the 2011 Mission Yearbook - Page 121. Mission Committee 9

10 PEARL M. DOCAUER Pearl M. Docauer, 90, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Solway Hospice House. Pearl Lauffenburger was born in Palatine, Ill. She married Frank Docauer on March 16, Together they lived and worked in Libertyville, Ill., for almost 40 years. They retired in Arkansas and enjoyed 17 super years. Pearl and Frank moved to Duluth in She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Elmer and sister Emma. Pearl is survived by her husband, Frank; sons Randy (Wendy) of Duluth and Dave (Victoria) of Memphis; six grandchildren - Alex and Max of Memphis, Eleanor of Pittsburgh, Alan (Kelly) of Las Vegas, Paul (Danelle) of Coon Rapids, and Tammy of Cloquet; six great-grandchildren - Jesse, Celia and Kyle of Las Vegas and Jorden, Dylan and Alex of Coon Rapids; three brothers - Ray (Pat) of Oklahoma, Herald (Lois) of Colorado and John (Elaine) of Illinois. A memorial service will be held at Westwood Chapel in Duluth on Saturday, April 30th at 1:30 p.m. Memorials in memory of Pearl to the Solvay Hospice House, Miller-Dwan Foundation, 502 East Second Street, Duluth, MN Wendy and I would like to thank all who have sent comfort and sympathy cards and/or called not only to us but also to dad. Flowers for the memorial service can be sent to Frank, dad, at 925 Kenwood Ave., Apt. 3162, Duluth, MN on Friday, April 29th and we will make sure they are displayed prominently at the memorial service. Randy

11 Keep Your Fork There was a woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So she contacted her minister to discuss her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted sung, what scriptures she would like to be read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in. The woman also requested to be buried with her Bible. There is one more thing, She said excitedly. What s that? came the minister s reply. I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand. The minister stood looking at the woman, not knowing quite what to say. That surprises you, doesn t it? asked the woman. Well to be honest, yes. The woman explained, In all my years of attending those church potlucks, I always remember that when the dishes were being cleaned, someone would inevitably say, Keep your fork...the best is yet to come! So next time you reach down for your fork: remember, by God s grace, the best is yet to come. Solar Under the Sun Camp! Ferncliff is home to Solar Under the Sun, a hands-on training in the installation of solar powered systems for mission projects around the world. The adults shouldn t have all the fun! Ferncliff is offering a Solar Under the Sun CAMP for campers entering 6th and 7th grade. Campers will build and cook in a solar oven, learn how solar panels work and help connect one to power a motor and charge a battery. This camp will intermix mission with going green. They will even get to make a solar s more! Solar Under the Sun camp will also have all the fun activities you love at camp! Ferncliff is S mores, but a Lot More! Did you know that if it weren t for a Presbyterian minister, there might not be s mores! That s right. Rev. Dr. Sylvester Graham, Presbyterian minister from New Hampshire, invented and promoted Graham Bread. That recipe grew to become Graham Crackers, without which, how would we ever have s mores?! So it is understandable why we Presbyterians have such an affinity for summer camps! And, since we have one of the best PC(USA) camps in the nation here in our backyard, sign your children up for camp before they fill up. All the favorite camps are back and improved. A split level deck on the Mosley Tabernacle is finished and makes for a perfect spot for small groups to gather. There are a number of new camps to try such as Amazing Race (International Fun), High Adventure Canoe Camp (Road trip to Missouri), Horsemanship, Solar Under the Sun Camp, and Wet-N-Wild. Plus all the favorites like Family Camp, Cook Off, Night Owl, Magical Mystery Tour and more. Visit for the schedule, online registration and scholarship forms, or call to have a brochure mailed to you. 11

12 SOME THINGS A WORKING CHRISTIAN OUGHT TO KNOW, IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BULL SHOALS, ARKANSAS 1. What does PRESBYTERIAN mean? 2. Who started the Presbyterian Church, when and where? 3. Where are our headquarters? 4. What are the four levels of our church government? 5. What is the name of the presiding officer of each? The Presbytery 6. What are the sacraments? 7. What is the Holy Trinity? 8. Who is God? 9. Who is Jesus? 10. Who is the Holy Spirit? 11. What is the church? 12. What is the Bible? 13. How many books in the Bible, the Old and New Testaments? 14. Be able to find in your Bible, the following: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE FIRST & SECOND GREAT COMMANDMENTS THE CHAPTER ON LOVE THE CHAPTER ON FAITH THE CHRISTMAS STORIES THE STORY OF CREATION 1. It means ruled by Elders, see I Timothy 4:14 2. John Calvin, in 1538, in Geneva, Switzerland Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY Session (local church) Presbyterian, (the State) Synod (a group of states) General Assembly (over -all) 5. The Moderator, The local Pastor is a member of NOT the local Church. 6. Holy Baptism and the Lord s Supper. 7. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, all God, individually God. 8. God Spirit, infinite, eternal, unchangeable. In God s nature are love, holiness, justice, goodness, mercy, forgiveness, openness, and truth. 9. God in the Flesh, our Lord and Savior. 10. God with us, ever present to help us judge us, guide us, comfort, empower, and teach us. 11. The Church is the body of Christ, active in the world to do God s will. 12. The attempt to put into writing the record, commandments, instructions, the story of our faith EXODUS 20 MATTHEW 5, 6, 7 I CORINTHIANS 13 HEBREWS 11 MATTHEW 2; LUKE 2 GENESIS 1 12

13 RECIPES Strawberry Orange Pasta Salad 2 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked 1/3 cup Creamy Poppyseed Dressing (Kraft) 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Hellman s) 1/4 cup sliced green onions (chives) 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges (or fresh in container) drained 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries Directions Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Mix dressing and mayo in medium bowl. Add pasta and cut up onions (chives); Toss to coat. Gently stir in fruit. Can serve immediately, but better if chilled in refrigerator for at least one hour or more. *Can substitute light mayo if needed. If you have a recipe that you have tried before and believe others might enjoy it, please drop it off at the office to be included in the next month s newsletter. 13

14 THIS WE BELIEVE for MAY So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets Matthew 7:12 ~MISSION STATEMENT~ We will be scripture-based to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and spiritually led to guide all people to be active doers of the Word Approved by Session on November 16, 2007 CHURCH STAFF Interim Pastor: Rev. Terry Hart Clerk of Session: Vicky Bair, Church Treasurer: Peni Lloyd Financial Secretary: Dick Sass, Asst. Financial Secretary: Elaine Miller DEACONS Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Betty Aaron James Hart Ed Lloyd Sandy Erickson Joanne Kahm Gloria Wiles Bill Kerr Pam Hobart Pat Erlewine ELDERS Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Peni Lloyd Norm Hockley Vicky Bair Mary Kerr Ken Hobart Jini Sass Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals P. O. Box 305 Bull Shoals, AR