July HOGE HERALD. The Meaning of Independence Day

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1 HOGE HERALD Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church 2016 July The Meaning of Independence Day What does the Fourth of July mean to contemporary Americans? For many it means a day off from work and little more. To others it means an opportunity to "party," roast hot dogs, drink beer and watch fireworks. But to the Founders of our nation, it meant far more. Upon the completion of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Samuel Adams, known as the "Father of the American Revolution" said, "We have this day restored to Sovereign to Whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in Heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His Kingdom come." Adams was a man of no small stature in the colonies. His views are widely known and he was not closet Christian. He formed the Committees of Correspondence that unified the colonists preceding the Revolution; signed the Declaration of Independence; and served as Lieutenant Governor and Governor of Massachusetts." It was Adam's view that in declaring their independence from Great Britain, the colonists were placing themselves under the only true "sovereign", the King of Kings and the LORD of lords. Adams believed that as God "reigns in Heaven" it was His desire to further His Kingdom in the New World "from the rising to the setting of the sun." On July 3, 1776, the day following Congress' approval of the Declaration of Independence John Adams a signer of the Declaration and later our president wrote the following to his wife Abigail: "The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. To John Adams, it was to be remembered as a "Day of Deliverance" from the control and oppression of tyrants, and it should be marked by acts of devotion to the God who delivers! To Sam Adams, and to his cousin John, the spiritual implications were significant. As God, the author of our liberty has "declared" us free from the power, dictates and cruel authority of the arch "tyrant", the colonists were declaring themselves "free" to serve the King of Kings, and not an earthly tyrant. Their understanding of the event was theologically based, in a desire to serve the only true "sovereign", Christ Himself. It is difficult in light of the current state of America for the next generation to gain an understanding or appreciation of these spiritual implications. The enemy is using ignorance, complacency, and revisionism to disengage Christians from their civic duties. While we celebrate "Independence" this fourth of July, remember that the greatness of America is knowing that our liberty comes from Him who died for us,. and that our "freedoms" spring from the love of God.

2 Special Announcements A MESSAGE TO ALL HOGE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS If you are in need of Pastoral care, contact the church office, (614) Leave a message if no answer. Pastoral care is also available from Covenant Presbyterian Church at (614) M-F 8:30a-4p 2016 PSV Mission Trip is being planned! The annual presbytery-wide mission work trip is scheduled for October to work with the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in Georgetown, SC. The Georgetown Presbyterian Church will be hosting this work project created to assist in flood recovery from the damages of 2015 flooding in SC. There will be space for adult volunteers. To reserve a space on the mission team, Dagmar@psvonline.org. Both Dave Colborn and Patti Gorman are planning to participate on this trip. If you are interested in joining us and have questions, please ask. SUNDAY FLOWER DEDICATIONS Did you know that if you would like to dedicate flowers used on the altar on Sunday's, you can place a note and envelope with the information in collection plate on Sunday for a future (Sunday) date? The 2 flower arrangements are made up and delivered to the Church by Hoffman's Flowers and cost $30.00 each week. If there are not any special dedications, the funds come from the churches expenses. If you are interested in helping the Deacon's out with Flower deliveries, please let the Deacon's know. KEEP IN DAILY PRAYER -Marianne Black fractured her hip. She is at Monterey Rehabilitation Center, Rm # S8, 3929 Hoover Rd., Grove City OH She would appreciate visits and cards. -Altha Martin, Pat Newman, Doug Alter, Marge Kennedy, Pat Borror, Marianne & Carl Black, Bud Dorn, Wilbur Smith, Kay Moore, Janet Mullens, Ann Adair, Judy Isel, Juanita Deweese, Janet Mullens, Lois Sensenbrenner -Hoge Church: continued support for community-based ministries. - Our city, nation, and world leaders. Our schools, teachers and children. Please help keep this list current. Provide the church office with prayer requests for inclusion of Keep in Daily Prayer sections of the weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters either by phone or Dear friends, Covenant is truly enlivened by our partnership. The staff enjoys preaching there, and the other preachers likewise appreciate your spirit! We have been offering some pastoral care, but also see the ways in which you take good care of one another: the church being the church. Session meetings are an opportunity for me to appreciate the strength and perseverance of your leadership, and I see God working through you all powerfully! The monthly HM3 events that we participate in are getting smoother, and your support and guidance for those have been enormously helpful. In short, we are grateful for our connection and for you! I will be away from work on sabbatical from June 19 - August 13, but our associate pastor Katie Kinnison will be on call, and will moderate your July session meeting. Grace and peace, Tracy When Helping Hurts Saturday, August 27, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, at Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church Part 1 of 2 workshops on learning about cultural differences between those with advantages and those who have struggled against poverty. Led by social worker Jacqui Buschor who has lived and worked on the West Side for over ten years. Her professional work is focused on neighborhood redevelopment. She brings together resources and strategic partnerships to build projects that support the strength, wellness, and vitality of challenged communities. She is passionate about educating groups on the systemic causes of poverty and economic inequality and facilitating trainings and planning groups on how to right economic injustices in ways that honor people of all backgrounds and life experiences. Part 2 will be held on Saturday, September 24. Page 2

3 Lay readers: January-Beth Ormsby, February-Patti Gorman, March-Beth Ormsby, April-Mike Minch, May-Carolyn Colborn, June-Bill Aiken, July- Diana Purcell, August-Gail Garman, September-Carol Ross, October- Mike Minch, November-Beth Ormsby, December-Donna Swaneck. If you cannot be the lay reader for the month, contact Beth Ormsby Communion Servers - If you ar e unable to ser ve, please tr y to find a r eplacement and notify the wor ship committee. July 10-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Judy Moody, Donna Swaneck August 14-Patti Gorman, Beth Ormsby, Kay Moore, Joy Rector, Diana Purcell, Natalie Alter September 11-Gary Link, Jack Neil, Gail Garman, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith October 9-Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf, Donna Swaneck, Mike Minch, Judy Moody, Diana Purcell November 13-Doug Alter, Natalie Alter, Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Joy Rector, Patty Gorman December 11-Gail Garman, Jack Neil, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Gary Link December 24-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Beth Ormsby, Kay Moore, Donna Swaneck, Diana Purcell Schedule of Ushers: If you would like to usher, please contact Gail Garman, Beth Ormsby or Carolyn Colborn. Usher Team #1 (Jan, April, July, Oct): Gary Link, Jack Neil, Bev Neil Usher Team #2 (February, May, August and November): Judy Moody, Mike Minch, Bill & Dorothy Aiken Usher Team #3 (March, June, Sept, Dec): Mike Purcell, Diana Purcell, Beth Ormsby Worship Committee This is the schedule for the fellowship hour on the second Sundays: June - Session ; September- Outreach Committee; October- Martha Circle; November- Deacons; December- Ushers No Potlucks on fourth Sunday in July, August, November and December July Birthdays Carol Ross, 3rd Patty Gorman, 8th Gary Link, 11th Rebecca McGraw 11 Bud Dorn, 27th Let me know you and your church families birthdates at: hogemempresbchurch@gmail.com or leave in the church office. Regular Session May 16, 2016 Communion was served to (42) people on Sunday May 8th, 2016; Moderators/Pastoral Care Report: Tracy and Katie Kinnison attended a New Parish Collective conference in Cincinnati who used to work through Hilltop Lutheran and seems to be very much interested in our area. They were talking up Hoge and the ministries that are being done here.; Treasurer s Report (see page 5); Committee Reports: Outreach: Michael Minch; No Meeting was held in May. Meals and Messages for May and June are planned. There are no activities planned for the upcoming months. Covenant will be making food boxes on May 21, 2016.; Finance, Facilities, and Stewardship Janet Fetherolf. The roof repair has been completed with a final cost of $4, The Re-paving and Re-Stripping of the parking Lot has been completed.; Worship and Music Gail Garman, Rev Tracy Keenan is updating Joy with the preaching schedule.; Nominating: Gail Garman- Nothing to Report.; Personnel: Carolyn Colborn-Committee Chair- Nothing to Report.; Deacons: April Food Pantry Served: : 74 Families, Adults (60 +) 34, Adults (59-18) 135, Children 87, Total Individual People Served: 256, Total New families:19; Presbytery of Scioto Valley/Task Force: Westside Urban Ministry (WUM) will be meeting on Wednesday May 25 th at 6:30 pm; Presbytery meeting will be held Tuesday May 17 th at 3:30 pm in Granville.; Old Business: Nothing to Report; New Business: Need to approve placing flags in the lawn of Hoge 3'X 5' on 10" poles 4 times a year, (Memorial Day, 4 th of July, Labor Day and Veteran's Day. Rev Ed Sensenbrenner will purchase and sponsor this along with Kiwanis Club of Hilltop and there will be no cost to the church. Motion was made, 2 nd and moved. Diana Purcell gave Rev. Ed call to let him know this had been approved.; Next Session Meeting: June 20th, 2016 Respectfully Submitted: Diana Purcell, Clerk of Session. Food Pantry can use your help too. Volunteering on the days we are open to clients and on days we need to prepare the boxes and on days we are expecting deliveries from Mid Ohio Food Bank. See Kay Moore or Carolyn Colborn May Food Pantry Totals Monthly Totals, 64 Families, People Served 207, Adults (60+) 24, Adults (59-18) 117, Children April/May Monthly Totals Families People Over 60 Adults Children May April Page 3

4 Updates and Reminders Martha Muses (We meet the second Tuesday of each month except July and August) We had a very nice turn out for our dinner before the summer break. The conversation was interesting. The meal was delicious. We had the back party room all to ourselves. We will get back to some bible studies with a small portion of our meeting devoted to a prayer shawl ministry. We have had two ladies who don t come to every circle meeting offer to make prayer shawls to add to our mission. If any other people would like to do the same let me know (rectorjoyce@sbcglobal.net) or through the church office. Whales A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah". The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?" The little girl replied, "Then you ask him". June 12, 2016 Thank you to everyone who supported my participation in the Tour de H2O The walk/run/ride was held on June 4th and it turned out to be a beautiful day for it. Darby Creek is a beautiful place to spend a morning. At one point during our walk we enjoyed watching a deer leaping through the area that is identified as a prairie restoration. The goal was $30,000 and it was reached. Steven and Keely (the founders of this event) said they will let everyone know when the project that this event funds is finalized. They will also share pictures of the work and what it looks like at completion. So stay tuned, and again thanks for helping bring clean water to rural Africa. Donna Swaneck Out Of The Box Community Theatre OOTBCT will host an open house on Saturday, July 23 at 8:00 pm. The play The Evening of Entertainment will include short skits, musical numbers and artistic readings and includes an announcement of its 2017 season. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this free event and see talented actors/actresses share their love of the arts and theatre as well as see what is in store for the coming year. Hoge s Music, Message, Meal Ministry (HM3) - If you are interested in donating to personal pantry call Robin Wilson at For helping with the meal call Mike Minch The flags on the lawn at Hoge for Memorial Day looked so refreshing. It fits very well with our Mission Statement, Feeding the Community Physically and Spiritually. It shows our support for America. Four times a year, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Veteran's Day, the flags will be displayed. Rev Ed Sensenbrenner sponsored some of the flags for Hoge Memorial as part of the Kiwanis Club of Hilltop s Patriotic Pride Project. Page 4

5 Financial Update May 31, 2016 The following is a summary of Hoge s current year financial activity through May Detailed financial reports are available by request to the church office. Designated Offerings / Donations / Other Income during 2016: Deacon s Funds: $3, (includes donations from Worthington Presbyterian, Glenwood UM Church) Parking Lot/Building Maintenance Fund: $2.42 (interest earned from designated savings account) Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner Pastoral Care & Leadership Fund: $10, HM3 / Personal Care Pantry: $ (includes support from Westminster Presbyterian) One Great Hour of Sharing: $1, Memorial Funds: $ (In memory of Richard Borror) Recycling: $56.00 HM3 Offerings: $ Mission Support: $ (from Worthington Presbyterian Church directly supports HM3) Financial notes: We continue to have a positive bottom line of operations after five months of the year! We had Durable Slate conducted repairs to our slate roof due to damage of strong winds. We have had some pipes break in the kitchen due to rust and corrosion (we believe these particular pipes were original to the building). Our refrigerator also is experiencing some issues. We are working to determine the best solution to these issues. If you are not currently participating in any of the activities at Hoge, please prayerfully consider your willingness to do so. We have unique mission and outreach occurring here which is not happening anywhere else. You have to experience it to understand it! God is calling each of us to do our part to keep Hoge alive, providing mission and outreach to our community. Please consider your prayerful, physical, and financial support during 2016 and for Hoge s future. Patti Gorman, Treasurer Financial Update May 31, 2016 Operating Income Operating Expenses Balances as of May 31, 2016: Unrestricted cash $ 35, Restricted cash 27, Payroll Liabilities ( ) Net liquid assets $ 62, Operating Income: Contributions $ 31, Interest Other income (building use) 2, Other income (other support) 2, Operating Expenses: Admin & Other Expenses $ 4, Building & Maintenance Exp 5, Committee Expenses 2, Office Expenses 1, Non-Pastoral salaries 10, Pastoral Expenses 2, Utilities and Phone 5, Total Operating Expenses $ 33, Other income (flower dedications) Total Operating Income $ 36, Difference - Operating Activity $ 3, July 24 Hymn Fest and Ice Cream Social see the Calendar on page 4 Page 5

6 July DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Add 1/2 cup vinegar to the toilet bowl, let stand a few minutes, brush and flush. If you have hard water, let the vinegar sit for an hour, and you may have to do some light scrubbing. To remove stains, add 1/2 cup borax to the water, swish it around and let it soak overnight. 3 10:30am Worship w/ Susan Warrener Smith 11:30am Deacons Meeting Happy Birthday Carol Ross 4 6:00pm No Girl Scouts Office Closed 5 5:30pm AA Meeting 7:00pm Outreach/Worship 10 10:30am Worship/ Communion/ w/rev. Scott Braswell, Covenant Presb. Church 11;30am Fellowship 11 6:00pm No Girl Scouts Happy Birthday Gary Link Happy Birthday Rebecca McGraw 12 5:30pm AA Meeting 17 10:30am Worship w / Julie Oswalt 18 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:00pm No Session Meeting 19 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting Newsletter Deadline 24 10:30am Worship Hymn Festival 11:30am Ice Cream Social 25 6:00pm Girl Scouts 26 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting 31 10:30am Worship /w Rev. Keith Jones On July 24 our worship service will be a Hymn Festival followed by a refreshing summertime ice cream social. Participate in this unique changein-pace by suggesting your favorite hymns. Jot down your choice(s) and leave it in the office, give it to a Worship Committee member, or leave it in the birthday boxes outside the three exits to the Sanctuary. Page 6

7 2016 Bulletin information should be in by Wed. at noon Please no exception Newsletter information by the 3rd Sunday July 17 Please no exception WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY There will not be a Session Meeting in July. On August 15 the Annual Meeting of the Session and Deacons will be held at 6:00pm with pizza and drinks provided :30pm NA Meeting 7 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 8 9 Happy Birthday Patty Gorman 13 7:30pm NA Meeting 14` 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 7:00pm G.S. Leader Meeting :00pm Food Pantry 7:30pm NA Meeting 21 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 22 10:30am Newsletter prep :00pm Food Pantry 6:30pm Urban Ministry 7:30pm NA Meeting 28 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 29 10:30am Newsletter prep 30 Happy Birthday Bud Dorn Ellen s Mince Meat 5 lb pork loin,1 tablespoon nutmeg, 10 lb. of apples, 2 tablespoon salt, 2 oranges & 1 lemon chopped, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 pint cherry preserves, 2 lb. brown sugar, 3 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 quart cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon all spice, 3/4 cup0 whiskey. Submitted by Nancy Loik Page 7

8 HOGE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2930 WEST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO PHONE: FAX: WEBSITE: Hoge Memorial Church Staff Head of Staff: Jesus Christ Sexton, Tony Barnett Organist, Phil Leston Various Committee Heads Various Volunteer Office Staff Heads of Various Programs and community service groups (Food Pantry, HM3, AA and NA groups, Girl Scouts, Urban Ministries, Mt. Carmel Bus) Members of Out of the Box Community Theatre Feeding the Community Physically & Spiritually Inside this issue January Food For Thought 2 Special Announcements 3 Mark Your Calendar 4 Updates and Reminders 5 Financial Information 6 & 7 Calendar of Events 8 Staff/Contact Information Page 8