May HOGE HERALD. Mother s Day and the Christian Connection. Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

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1 HOGE HERALD Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church 2017 May Mother s Day and the Christian Connection. Celebration of Mothers over the centuries has appeared in varying forms and traditions since and possibly before Roman times. In the 1600s the Church of England instigated Mothering Sunday in recognition of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Later this religious celebration was expanded to include honoring all mothers. As time passed, this celebration slowly disappeared from the church calendar. The seed for Mother s Day that we celebrate today had its beginning in 1858 with Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis a Christian lady who was working to heal the nation after the Civil War. Her strategy was to promote and elevate the important role of mothers and help them to create healthier and more hygienic homes. From this she instigated a Mothers Friendship Day which eventually developed into a national movement called Mothers Friendship Clubs. At these clubs Ann would teach the mothers basic nursing and safe sanitation practices to be used in the home, which she had learned from her brother who was a famous M.D. This resulted in many lives being saved and by offering this service to both sides of those involved in the Civil War it was instrumental in facilitating the reconciliation process between Union and Confederate neighbors. When Ann Marie Jarvis passed away after a long illness, one of her two daughters, Anna decided to dedicate her life to her mother s dream of a Mother s Day to honor all mothers around the world. Anna missed her mother greatly and felt children often neglected to appreciate their mother enough while the mother was still alive. As a Sunday school teacher for twenty years at her church, she was very aware of the Fifth of the Ten Commandments, Honor your father and mother and no doubt would have taught this to her students. She shared her desire to bring to fruition her mother s dream and it was readily accepted by her friends. The first such service was held at her church and she handed out her mother s favorite flower, the White Carnation. At first, people observed Mother s Day by attending church and writing letters to their mothers. After much letter writing and lobbying the Governors of Oklahoma and West Virginia in 1910 proclaimed the Second Sunday in May to be celebrated as Mother s Day. The acceptance of this celebration throughout the USA was breath taking. By 1911 there was not one state in the USA that did not have its own observance of Mother s Day. On May 9th 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, proclaimed the Second Sunday in May as Mother s Day and a national holiday. It was not long before the Mother s Day celebration was embraced by other nations as far away as Japan, China, Africa, South America and some Asian countries. Within ten years, the rapid commercialization and exploitation of this sacred and joyous celebration for Mothers caused Anna much grief. She went on to spend her inheritance fighting against the abuse of this Christian based celebration and said that she wished she would never have started the day because it became so out of control Despite Anna Jarvis s misgivings, Mother s Day has flourished all around the world. In the USA the Second Sunday in May has become the most popular day of the year to dine out, and the telephone lines record their highest traffic. However let us not forget the original intention as set out by God to celebrate and honor the mothers in our families, in our churches and in our society. Complied by: Graham McDonald

2 Special Announcements A Message From the Deacons A big thank you to everyone who came to the pancake breakfast on Palm Sunday, and/or donated to it. Thanks as well to the people who are not Deacons, but helped us out in the kitchen. It made a difference. It was a very enjoyable breakfast and we ended up with $ in donations. All of the donations will go to the Deacon's Fund. Donna Swaneck, Chairperson, Board of Deacons. KEEP IN DAILY PRAYER -Rev. Bob Schmidt s family Bob went to heaven on April 2, 2017 peacefully from his wife s arms with his family all around -Margaret (HM3)-pneumonia and breathing problems -Kay Moore is recuperating at home -Pat Newman, Doug Alter, Pat Borror, Marianne Black, Bud and Avis Dorn, Judy Isel, Juanita Deweese, Sallie Wilson, Kay Swanson (Gail Garman s sister), Barbara Mapes, Wilbur Smith -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 Special Thank You Received Congregations of the PSV joined forces with Presbytery Disaster Assistance to support the efforts and cost of providing a new roof on a home which the group worked on during its mission trip to South Carolina this past October. Dave Colborn personally worked on this house. Due to many complications, the work was not able to be completed during the week which we were there. The participating congregations committed to do what they could to ensure a roof would be placed on this family s home. Hoge supported this project. In March, we received a thank you for these funds as the house now has a proper roof. Debbie and Gregg, the homeowners, and PDA appreciate this gift. We received the following note of thanks from Sue Mathews, sight coordinator for the area which we worked. To the members of Hoge Memorial Church, Thank you so much for your contribution of $1,000 to help pay for the new roof on Debbie & Gregg s house. The work PDA is important and we are grateful for people like you, who have helped in this way. Blessings, Sue Mathews Sunday Flower Dedication 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. The flowers can be dedicated in the memory of Family and/or Friends or in Honor of Family and/or Friends. If you dedicate the flowers, please let the Deacon's know if you want to take one arrangement home with you on the Sunday, when you dedicate flowers. The Deacon's try to deliver the flower arrangements to the Shut-Ins and the ill who we refer to as the Family Visitation, who may not be able to attend church that often. The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is available free to the congregation. 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 are unable to serve, please try to find a replacement and notify the worship committee. January 8-Natalie Alter, Donna Swaneck, Debbie Peters, Diane Purcell, Judy Moody, Joy Rector February12-Susan Barrett, Jack Neil, Patti Gorman, Gail Garman, Gary Link, Beth Ormsby March 12-Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf April 16 -Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Donna Swaneck, Gail Garman, Judy Moody, Patti Gorman May 14-Natalie Alter, Debbie Peters, Joy Rector, Beth Ormsby, Jack Neil, Gary Link June 11-Susan Barrett, Gail Garman, Charlotte and Wilbur Smith, Janet Fetherolf, Carol Ross July 9-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Judy Moody, Donna Swaneck August 13-Patti Gorman, Beth Ormsby, Kay Moore, Joy Rector, Diana Purcell, Natalie Alter September 10-Gary Link, Jack Neil, Gail Garman, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith October 8-Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf, Debbie Peters, Mike Minch, Judy Moody, Diana Purcell November 12-Doug Alter, Natalie Alter, Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Joy Rector, Patty Gorman December 10-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, Jim Cheadle Worship Committee This is the schedule for the fellowship hour on the second Sundays: January-Finance and Facilities; February-Session; March-Outreach/Worship/Christian Ed; April-Choir; May-Martha Circle; June - Session; July - Finance and Facilities; August Ushers; September- Outreach/Worship/Christian Ed Committees; October- Martha Circle; November- Deacons; December- Ushers No Potlucks on fourth Sunday in July, August, November and December Regular Session Meeting - March 20 th, The Session of Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church met for their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. March 20, 2017 At Bob Evans (West Broad St.). Meeting was opened with prayer by Session Member doing Devotion: Tracy Keenan; Elders Present: Joy Rector, Gail Garman, Dave Colborn, Patti Gorman, Natalie Alter, Mike Minch, Diana Purcell; Clerks Report Diana Purcell, Communion was given to (40) people on Sunday March 12 th.; Moderators/Pastoral Care Report: Tracy has been in contact with Bemis about going out and visiting with them and he keeps saying now is not a Good time. They are staying at Woodspring Suites Extended Stay in Grove City at (62 & 270).; Treasurer s Report Patti Gorman, Contributions are down a little compared to last year. Other Income is up a little. Building Insurance was paid, Out February $1, We had the Exit Lights installed on all of the doors for $1, Salaries were up a little due to raises being given to Tony and Phil. Utilities are steady for now. (See report on page 5); Committee Reports: Outreach: Michael Minch, Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday April 15 th at 11:00 am. This has been posted on the Nextdoor Website calendar, and will be placing a small add in the Westside Messenger. We will need approximately 3,000 eggs. HM3, All meals are covered through the end of April. There is a need for someone to do the message on April 22., Out of the Box Community Theatre is performing The Odd Couple (the female version) (see calendar at end or newsletter); Finance, Facilities, and Stewardship Janet Fetherolf, The Girl Scouts are looking for a place for a new troop to meet. They want to meet Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. There are approx. 19 girls and due to the size would use the Junior Room. Approved by consensus. the Blockwatch people would like to schedule their annual celebration at Hoge for July 29 th. By consensus., The Stuff the Bus would like to use the parking lot on Aug. 12 th. A Group from OSU is investigating using Hoge as a meeting site for a new group call Moms2B.It would have 10 Instructors teaching women about infant care, and nutrition. They would need Wold Hall, the kitchen, the nursey and maybe a small room for private meetings and would meet for approx. 2 hours a week. They Would pay $ per month for the use of the building. This would begin sometime in late summer and they will let us know at a later date if they choose to us Hoge. Worship and Music Gail Garman- Soup and Service is being held and discussing The American Miracle-Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic Book by Michael Medved., Several of us are receiving Daily Blogs from Keith Jones which is very Inspirational. All Minister are scheduled through May. (See on line calendar for scheduled dates); Nominating: Gail Garman - No Report; Personnel: Carolyn Colborn - Committee Chair- No Report; Deacons: February Food Pantry Served: (see food pantry report on page 2); Presbytery of Scioto Valley/ Westside Urban Ministry: Dave Colborn attended the Presbytery meeting. The first HM3 Peer Chaplaincy program was held on Saturday March 18 th in the Parlor. Patti Gorman attended West High School's College and Career Day along with her sister Janet and enjoyed the day.; Old Business: No Report; New Business: No Report; Next Session Meeting: May 15, 2017 at 7:00pm. Respectfully: Diana L Purcell Clerk of Session Page 3

4 Updates and Reminders Martha Muses We had a small gathering but the meeting went on as usual with an interesting Bible Study on the life of Esther...I had a "my bad" moment, I was supposed to be hostess but I didn't bring goodies (there was something bothering me all day about the meeting and that was it). The next will be May 9 at 7:00. Mommy A little girl was in church with her mother when she started feeling ill. "Mommy," she said, "can we leave now?" "No," her mother replied. "Well, I think I have to throw up!" "Then go out the front door and around to the back of the church and throw up behind a bush." After about 60 seconds the little girl returned to her seat. "Did you throw up?" Mom asked. "Yes." "How could you have gone all the way to the back of the church and returned so quickly?" "I didn't have to go out of the church, Mommy. They have a box next to the front door that says, 'For the Sick.'" COME ON ALL..I want your opinions and suggestions Hoge s Web Page: our on-line calendar: calendar.google.com/calendar/render#main_7 Hoge s Facebook Page: our HM3 Facebook Page: Help me keep them correct and up to date. Joy Rector-rectorjoyce@sbcglobal.net or hogemempresbchurch@gmail.com.invite your friends and family to visit us out in the virtual world. May Birthdays Barbara Mapes 4, Carolyn Colborn 5, Judith Edwards 6, Roger Gorman 7, Susan Barrett 18, Doug Alter 22 Families Served at our HM3 (Hoge: Music, Message, Meal) for the month of March: Adults 115, Kids 24, (Volunteers 35, Hoge Members 6), Total 180 If you are interested in donating personal care items call Robin Wilson at For helping with the meal, Mike Minch To help with food pantry contact Kay Moore, Dorothy Aiken or Carolyn Colborn. One of our three on-going major ministries is the Mt. Carmel Outreach Bus. The bus served a total of 97 people in the months of July (6), August (20), September (14), October (32), November (25), December (10) and January (21), February (12), March (NA) March 2017 Monthly Totals, Families 72, People served 243, Adults (60+) 34, Adults (59-18) 137, Children July August September October November December January 2017 February 2017 March Families People Over 60 March Adults Children February Signs of Spring! Spring is here and it will soon be time to clean out and prepare the flower beds and planters around Hoge. The colorful tulips, lillies and daisys have already started to bloom and were beautiful to see on Easter morning! The beds on the north side of the parking lot have been cleaned up and maintained in loving memory of Fran Gorman by her family. She always enjoyed fresh flowers and I like to think that when the flowers are opening up and blowing in the wind, it is mom's way of saying hello to all of us. Susan Barrett oversees the clean up and maintenance of the beds and planters on the south end, in front of the church, and along the west entrance. Susan also spends time ensuring that all beds and planters are kept watered throughout the spring, summer and fall. Donations of time cleaning/planting/weeding as well as financial resources for perineals and general supplies are always welcome. (see bottom of page 5 for a look at Hoge s gardens) Page 4

5 Financial Update March 31, 2017 The following is a summary of Hoge s current year financial activity through March Detailed financial reports are available by request to the church office. Designated Offerings / Donations / Other Income during 2017: Deacon s Funds: $1, (includes donations from Worthington Presbyterian, Glenwood UM Church) Parking Lot/Building Maintenance Fund: $1.22 (interest earned from designated savings account) Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner Pastoral Care & Leadership Fund: $ Recycling: $24.00 HM3 Offerings: $75.01 Mission Support: $ (from Worthington Presbyterian Church directly supports HM3) Donation in honor of Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner s 65th Wedding Anniversary: $ Financial notes: We addressed maintenance issues with our boilers and had to replace a relay switch which controls heat in the upper level of the building. Please continue to commit to Hoge in prayer, physical efforts, and financially. God is calling each of us to do our part to keep Hoge alive, providing mission and outreach to our community. 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! Patti Gorman, Treasurer Balances as of March 31, 2017: Unrestricted cash $ 55, Restricted cash 28, Payroll Liabilities ( 0.00) Net liquid assets $ 83, Operating Income: Contributions $ 16, Interest 1, Other income (building use) 1, Other income (other support) 1, Other income (flower dedications) Total Operating Income Operating Expenses: $ 21, Page 5 Admin & Other Expenses Building & Maintenance Exp Committee Expenses Office Expenses Non-Pastoral Salaries Pastoral Expenses Utilities and Phone Total Operating Expenses $ $ 2, , , , , , , , Difference - Operating Activity $ 43.23

6 May SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Here is a link to Rev. Keith Jones inspirational blog spot: Some of us are receiving it in week day personal s. 7 10:30am Worship w/ Rev. Rudy Smith 11:30am Deacons Meeting Happy Birthday Roger Gorman 1 10:30am Breast Feeding Clinic 6:00pm Girl Scouts 6:30pm Urban Ministry 8 6:00pm Girl Scouts 2 5:30pm AA Meeting 9 5:30pm AA Meeting 7:00pm Martha Circle 14 10:30am Worship w/ Communion w/rev. Jim Mehler 11:30an No Doughnut Fellowship Happy Birthday Ann Parlin 15 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:00pm Session 16 5:30pm AA Meeting 21 10:30am Worship w / Rev. Keith Jones Newsletter Deadline 22 10:30am Breast Feeding Clinic 6:00pm Girl Scouts Happy Birthday Doug Alter 23 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting 28 10:30am Worship w/ Rev. Wayne Morrison 11:30am Pot Luck Fellowship 29 6:00pm Girl Scouts 30 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting Ma s Dumplings Sift together: 1 ½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, Cut in 2 tablespoons Crisco or butter. Then add3/4 cups sweet milk and stir. Dip spoon in broth and then in mixture. I use dough size of English Walnut. There should be meat, chicken or beans with the broth so dough does not drop to bottom of pan. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Then covered for about 6 or 7 minutes. Don t peek or they will fall. Note: Some do not add shortening. Submitted by Nancy Loik Page 6

7 2017 Bulletin information should be in by Wed. at noon Please no exception Newsletter information by the 3rd Sunday May 21 Please no exception WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 Meeting 7:30pm Choir 4 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 7:00pm G.S. Leader Meeting 7:00pm Outreach/Worship/ Christian Ed Happy Birthday Barbara Mapes 5 6:00pm AA Meeting 6 5:00pm HM³ Happy Birthday Carolyn Happy Birthday Judith Colborn Edwards 10 Meeting 11 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 12 6:00pm AA Meeting 13 5:00pm HM³ 17 Meeting 7:30pm Choir 18 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus Happy Birthday Susan Barrett 19 6:00pm AA Meeting 20 5:00pm HM³ 24 12:00pm Food Pantry Meeting 25 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 26 9:30am Newsletter prep 6:00pm AA Meeting 27 5:00pm HM³ 31 12:00pm Food Pantry Meeting Hoge s Recycling Project-Hoge has had a recycling project. Donna Swaneck takes aluminum cans brought to the church to Cyclemet for recycling. It is a nice source of income for the church. While some are bringing cans that their immediate family has used, others collect cans from work, extended family members, or friends. Our sexton Tony picks up cans from our property as he cares for the outside of our church. Thank you for your support. 8 Things You Can Use Twice Before Tossing-1. Butter Wrappers: store in a plastic container & refrigerate. Use it to grease baking pans. 2. Business Cards: Use the other side to label storage boxes. 3. Used Envelopes: Cut a corner off envelopes and use as bookmark corner sleeves just slide one over the page 4. Tissue Boxes: Once they re empty you can use these as a plastic bag dispenser. 5. Styrofoam Food Trays: Clean thoroughly, wrap in foil then use as trays for giving gifts of baking. 6. Paper Towel Cardboard Rolls: Use to wrap extension cords, Christmas lights. 7. Laundry Scoops: Wash thoroughly and use as sandbox, pool, bathtub toys or pet food scoopers (for dried food). 8. Cereal Liner Bags: Clean and use for stacking meat patties before freezing. 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 1 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