HEBRON HERALD Volume 27, Issue 11 November 2018 Early Deadlines and Late Activities in November By Rev. Frank Wyche, Pastor Things will be busy at the beginning and at the end of November, with All Saints ; setting clocks back one hour for the end of light Saving Time; and the deadlines to order flowers and wreaths to decorate the Sanctuary for Advent and to turn in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child all coming on the first weekend of the month! Sunday, Nov. 4, is the deadline for placing orders for poinsettias and wreaths to decorate the Sanctuary for Advent. The early deadline was set by our supplier. Order forms are in the Vestibules and on the table in the Session Room. Wreaths are $20 and poinsettias (red, white, or pink) are $6.20 each. For more information, contact Brenda Smiley. Nov. 4 is also the deadline to bring in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child (the Shoebox Project), the ministry of Samaritan s Purse for needy children around the world. Empty shoeboxes; labels identifying whether for boy or girl, and age group; and packing directions with a list of suggested gift items are on the table in the Session Room. The deadline is so early because the collection dates in our area are Nov. 12-19, and the Nov. 4 deadline will give us time to finish packing any partially filled shoeboxes. Eastern Standard Time returns and light Savings Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2:00 a.m., so set your clocks back one hour ( spring forward, fall back ) when you go to bed Saturday night, Nov. 3. After the success of Hebron s Firepit Friday on Oct. 12, the Fellowship/Service Committee is planning a Firepit Saturday on Nov. 17. Look for details in the worship bulletin as we draw closer to the event. Hebron will receive the annual Children s Thanksgiving Offering beginning on Nov. 18. This offering helps three children s ministries in the Synod of the Mid- Thursday, Nov. 1 All Saints Sunday, Nov. 4 light Saving Time Ends at 2:00 a.m.; All Saints Sunday; Sunday School, 9:55 a.m.; Worship, 11:00 a.m.; Deadline for ordering Wreaths and Poinsettias to decorate the Sanctuary for Advent; deadline for Shoeboxes for children Tuesday, Nov. 6 Election Sunday, Nov. 11 Veterans ; Sunday School, 9:55 a.m.; Worship, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Firepit Saturday, 6:30-10 pm Sunday, Nov. 18 Sunday School, 9:55 a.m.; Worship, 11:00 a.m.; receive Thanksgiving Offering Wednesday, Nov. 21 Community Thanksgiving service, 7:00 p.m. at Foursquare Gospel Church Thursday, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving ; Church Office Closed Friday, Nov. 23 Church Office Closed Sunday, Nov. 25 Christ the King Sunday, with celebration of the Lord s Supper; Sunday School, 9:55 a.m.; Worship, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Decorate Sanctuary and Chrismon Tree for Advent, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 1st Sunday of Advent Tuesday, Dec. 4 PW Evening of Comfort and Joy Children s Home of the Highlands; and HumanKind (formerly Presbyterian Homes & Family Services, and the Family Alliance). The annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be (Continued On Page 4) Advent, the season to prepare for Christmas, begins on Dec. 2 this year. Advent is the four Sundays before Christmas, so Advent can begin in either November or December, and 2018 is one of those years with all four Sundays before Christmas falling in December. The Sanctuary will be decorated including putting up banners and the Chrismon Tree on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m. The Advent Wreath will be lighted each Sunday of Advent during Morning Worship, along with readings to highlight the day s theme in worship.
2 Minutes For Regular Session Meeting Held Sept. 27 The Session of Hebron Presbyterian Church held its stated monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of the meeting were approved at the Oct. 25 Session meeting and are printed here: Present: Elder s Mike Ruleman, Hannah Bush, Allen Martin, Brenda Smiley, Charles Buchanan, Theresa Moore, Doug Trimble, Clerk of Session Tracy Mayer, and Moderator Rev. Frank Wyche. Excused: Robert Christian, Nancy K. Cook, Lori Malcolm, and Lorrie Dean. Visitor: Gail Mayer. A quorum being present, the Moderator opened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. with prayer and devotions from Matthew 21:28-32. Clerk s Report: The Session passed a motion by Mike Ruleman to approve minutes from the Stated Meeting of Aug. 23, 2018. The Session passed a motion by Mike Ruleman to approve a request from the Clover Grove Interscholastic Equestrian Team to use the church parking lot for shuttle parking during an exhibition at Grey Gables on Saturday, Sept. 29, and later in the afternoon on Sunday, Sept. 30. Previously ordered PCUSA Planning Calendars were distributed to Session members. Treasurer s Report: Handout was provided by Treasurer Mike Ruleman with a detailed Report of Fund Balances as of Sept. 27, 2018. For the period of Aug. 24 through Sept. 27, the church took in $1,417.31 more than it spent. Presbytery Report: The Shenandoah Presbytery met Aug. 25 at Warrenton Presbyterian Church in Warrenton, VA. Minutes and a summary of the meeting are online at: http://shenpres.org/meeting-documents. The Presbytery and the Highland-Augusta Mission Community encourage us to attend a workshop on incorporation. Old Business: The Church Nominating Committee has completed its work and requests a Congregation Meeting be set for election of Elders in the Class of 2021. The Session passed a motion by Theresa Moore to hold a Congregational Meeting on Oct. 21 for the purpose of electing Elders. Committee Reports Fellowship/Service (Nancy K. Cook, Lori Malcolm, Theresa Moore, Doug Trimble): The next fellowship events will be Fire Pit Friday on Friday, Oct. 12, from 6:30-10:00 p.m. (rain date Oct. 13), and Heritage Sunday on Oct. 14 with a church luncheon after worship. Personnel (Hannah Bush, Theresa Moore): No report. Property (Charles Buchanan, Robert Christian, Allen Martin, Doug Trimble): Ceiling lights in the Pastor s Office were replaced with LED fixtures and bulbs. The old swing set in the play area behind the church has been taken down and a fire pit put in its place. Stewardship (Robert Christian, Allen Martin): No report. Worship (Hannah Bush, Nancy K. Cook, Tracy Mayer): The next Communion during worship will be on World Communion Sunday, Oct. 7. We will receive the Peace and Global Witness Offering on Oct. 7. Cemetery (Charles Buchanan, Robert Christian): No report. Christian Ed (Tracy Mayer, Mike Ruleman, Lorrie Dean): The committee hosted a fellowship luncheon on Sunday, Sept. 9, for the beginning of the church program year. Commitment/Witness (Brenda Smiley, Mike Ruleman, Lorrie Dean): Hebron greeting cards are now available to the congregation. The TOY Meals are continuing. Congregational Ministries (Lori Malcolm, Brenda Smiley): The committee has begun pricing Christmas poinsettias in preparation for this year s order. Pastor s Report: Pastor Wyche officiated the wedding of Joy Dix and Steve Hudson on Sept. 15. Pastor Wyche is working on the October church newsletter to make it available to the congregation on Sunday, Sept. 30. He has been prepared for Friday morning Bible Study, but so far no more than two people have attended. The Thomas-Mutherspaw wedding of Oct. 6 has been postponed with a new date to be determined later. New Business: The Session discussed and decided to resume recording all worship and funeral services following a request from Martha Sieck. The next Stated Session Meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7:00 p.m. The blessings and prayer concerns of the congregation, friends, and relatives were shared by Session for corporate and individual prayer. The meeting was adjourned with prayer by the moderator at 8:23 p.m.
3 Minutes of October 21 Congregational Meeting to Elect Elders A Congregational Meeting was held on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, following morning worship. The Rev. Frank H. Wyche, Moderator, called the meeting to order at 12:03 a.m. A quorum was declared present and the meeting was opened with prayer by the Moderator. By common consent, Tracy Mayer, Clerk of Session, was appointed to be recording secretary for the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to elect four elders to the Class of 2021. Church Nominating Committee chair Michael Ruleman reviewed the process the committee followed in securing nominees, and thanked fellow committee members Theresa Moore, Larry Mayer and Jim McGavock for their work; he also thanked outgo- All women who are members of Hebron are automatically members of the Presbyterian Women (PW), so any and all women are invited to attend and participate. Our next scheduled meeting is April 9, 2019, at 1:30 p.m.; however, events between now and then include the Evening of Comfort and Joy silent auction and meal on Dec. 4, and the collection and packaging of goodie boxes for college students in February 2019. Please join us for these events and any others that you may be interested in. Summary of September 2018 Circle Meeting New Directories for 2018-2019 were distributed. The prayer circle will be updated as several new members have joined. Suggestions for needed items in the church were collected to be given to Sandy Burton who wants to make a gift in memory of her mother, Marie Wood. Current financial balance is $5,472. Ten members were in attendance. Rev. Frank Wyche led the Bible Study. Topic: Joshua and Caleb Challenge Us: Are You Devoted to Following God? Numbers 13:1-2, 17-14, 38. The topic explored how love of Jesus is not only an emotion but also requires a whole-hearted commitment. Summary of October 2018 Circle Meeting Information regarding the annual Inspirational Fellowship Time with other Christian women was shared. Theme: Stepping Out in Faith. The program will consist of inspirational testimonies, singing, entertainment, breakfast and lunch. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sangerville- Towers Ruritan Hall in Mt. Solon, Va. The cost is $12.00. For additional information, contact Sue at 540-350-2542. If anyone is interested in going and can t or doesn t want to drive themselves, please contact Sandy Showalter at 886-8045, and we ll put together a carpool. Current Financial balance is $5,524. Nine members were in attendance. Mrs. Jean Miller led the Bible ing elders Robert Christian, Nancy K. Cook, Lori Malcolm and Mike Ruleman for their service. On behalf of the committee, he placed in nomination following slate of four nominees for the Class of 2021: Mike Fallin, Gail Mayer, Joyce Obenschain, Robin Ruleman. The Moderator opened the floor for further nominations. There being no further nominations from the floor, the Congregation passed a motion to close nominations and elect the four nominees as the Class of 2021. There being no further business, the meeting was closed with prayer by Moderator Rev. Wyche at 12:07 p.m. Report on Presbyterian Women September and October Meetings Study: Forgiveness. Biblical and modern day examples of forgiveness were discussed. Officers for the Presbyterian Women for 2018-2019 are: Sandy Showalter, Moderator; Donna Kirtley, Treasurer; Vicki Drumheller, Assistant Treasurer; and Joyce Coleman, Secretary. Firepit Saturday on Nov. 17 A Firepit Friday was held on Oct. 12 as part of weekend activities associated with Heritage Sunday on Oct. 14, with about 50 members and friends of Hebron attending. A fire pit had been prepared by members of the Property Committee, especially Robert Christian and Tom Cook, in the play area behind the church where the swing set had been. Several members of the church, including Charles Buchanan, Larry Mayer and David Moore, contributed wood for the fire. Marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars were available to make s mores, and hot dogs, soft drinks and chips were also provided. The Frog Pond Pickers provided music, and encouraged those attending to sing along on some songs. Special thanks go to Theresa and David Moore, and all of the Fellowship/Service Committee. Because the event was so successful, the committee is planning another event for November 17, which will be a Firepit Saturday. Tentative plans call for a meal of chili, various games, and music. If the weather is bad, or if it s too cold, events will be moved inside into the Fellowship Hall. Look for more details in future worship bulletins.
4 Evening Of Comfort And Joy Dec. 5 The Presbyterian Women s annual Evening of Comfort and Joy will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4, beginning with the traditional soup and sandwich and dessert supper at 6:00 p.m., followed by a silent auction. This event is Evening of Comfort and Joy open to everyone men, women, and young people, and Hebron s members and friends! Admission is either a monetary donation of $5, or at least $5 worth of non-perishable food for SACRA. Silent Auction: The women need lots of nice things to be auctioned. In the past, new items, freshly made fresh baked bread, cinnamon rolls, cakes (please precut large cakes in half), cookies, candies, Christmas decorations, etc., have been sold. It s always very interesting to see what the ladies bring. This is both a wonderful time to do some Christmas shopping, and also to help the needy! Sheets will be posted so you can sign up if you plan to attend. The women need some idea of attendance to be sure to prepare enough food for everyone. Sheets will also be posted to list any items you will contribute for the Silent Auction. All proceeds will go to mission projects the Presbyterian Women support, including SACRA, Valley Mission, and the Verona Food Pantry. If you have any questions, please call Donna Kirtley, 886-2653. November Activities at Hebron (Continued From Page 1) held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Foursquare Gospel Church on William Cousins Road. The speaker will be provided by the Middlebrook Church of God. For more information, see article on back page. The Church Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23, for Thanksgiving. Nov. 26, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, is Christ the King Sunday, and we will celebrate the Lord s Supper during morning worship. Christ the King Sunday, also called Reign of Christ Sunday, is the last Sunday of the Christian Year or Liturgical Year. The next Christian year begins on the following Sunday, which is the first Sunday of Advent. During the Liturgical Year of 2018-2019 most of the Gospel lessons for Sunday worship in the Revised Common Lectionary will come from the gospel according to Luke. Maxine Carpenter Making Another Quilt For PW The Presbyterian Women s annual Evening of Comfort and Joy on Dec. 5 will again feature a drawing for a handmade quilt by Maxine Carpenter. Tickets are $5. Look for more details on the quilt raffle in upcoming editions of the church bulletin. November Birthdays And Anniversaries November birthdays are: Alan Wood 2 Barbara Moyer 3 Nathan Moyer 6 Richard Rathburn 6 Charles Shomo 6 Austin Smiley 7 Sean Ratliff 10 Frank Wyche 10 Meredith Moran 12 John Hildebrand 13 Jim McGavock 13 Addison Casto 14 Shirley Fallin 14 Robin Moyer 14 Sylvia Crawford 16 Scott Martin 16 Judi Wood 19 Lena Miller 22 Cory Wood 23 Joyce Obenschain 24 Julia Martin 27 Brock Moore 28 David Wright 28 Jonathan Talbott 30 Very special birthday wishes to: Charles Shomo, who will be 87 on the 6th; and to Jim McGavock, who will be 87 on the 13th. Reminder: If you have been omitted from our birthday list, or if you know of someone who should be included, please call the church at 885-1648 with the information, as we don t want to miss anyone. Hebron will ring bells for the Salvation Army outside Kroger on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. A signup sheet is on the bulletin board if you can help. Advent, the season of preparation before Christmas, often begins in November, but this year the first Sunday of Advent will be Dec. 2. Advent is always the four Sundays before Christmas, and this year all four Sundays before Christmas are in December. In addition to the wreaths and poinsettias that have been purchased, the Sanctuary will be decorated for Advent, including putting up banners and the Chrismon Tree on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to help decorate.
November 2018 Hebron Presbyterian Church Sunday School 9:55 A.M. / Worship 11:00 A.M. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 All Saints 2 All Souls Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. 3 Turn Back Clocks at Bedtime 4 All Saints Sunday Deadline to order Advent Wreaths and Poinsettias; Deadline for Shoeboxes 11 Veterans 5 6 Election 12 13 Caregiver Appreciation 7 Property Committee, 6:30 p.m. 14 15 8 9 Session Meets 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. 16 No Bible Study Today 10 17 Firepit Saturday, 6:30 till 10:00 p.m. 18 Begin receiving Thanksgiving Offering 25 Christ the King Sunday, the Lord s Supper 19 20 21 Community Thanksgiving Service hosted by New Life Foursquare Gospel Church 7:00 p.m. 26 27 Shenandoah Presbytery Meets at Strasburg PC 9:30 a.m. 22 23 28 29 30 No Bible Study Today No Bible Study Today Church Office Closed Thursday and Friday 24 Dec. 1 Decorate Sanctuary for Advent, 5:30 p.m.
HEBRON HERALD Hebron Presbyterian Church 423 Hebron Road Staunton, VA 24401 Church Office: (540) 885-1648 Church FAX: (540) 885-9512 E-mail: myhebronpc@gmail.com Website: www.hebronpc.com Hebron Presbyterian Church Rev. Frank H. Wyche, Pastor Tracy Mayer, Clerk of Session Ministries available to all ages Sunday Services: Sunday School, 9:55 A.M. Morning Worship, 11:00 A.M. Bible Study: Friday, 10:00 A.M. Community Thanksgiving Service Nov. 21 at Foursquare The annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 7:00 p.m. at Foursquare Gospel Church on William Cousins Road. This annual service is a joint project of Hebron Presbyterian Church, the Arbor Hill Church of the Brethren, the Middlebrook Church of God, New Life Foursquare Gospel Church, and Smokey Row Baptist Church. The Middlebrook Church of God will supply this year s speaker. After the service, a time for food and fellowship will be held. The fellowship time has always been a particularly popular part of the event. A free-will offering will be collected at the service, Thanks for Help on Heritage Sunday! A big thank you to everyone who helped make Hebron s Homecoming Sunday on Oct. 14 a huge success! The church provided the meal for the event, which was well attended. God blessed us with a beautiful weekend and everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks again! ~ The Fellowship/Service Committee with proceeds going to support Weekday Religious Education (WRE). Contributions are to be divided evenly between the WRE programs for Churchville Elementary School and the Riverheads District. Please join us as our community gives thanks to God for all our blessings! light Saving Time Ends Nov. 4 light Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, this year, so remember to turn your clock back one hour before going to bed on Saturday, Nov. 3. Also remember that fire safety officials recommend checking/changing the batteries in your smoke alarms at the beginning and ending of light Saving Time.