Christ Presbyterian Church 5657 Pleasantview Dr. Milford, Oh 45150 www.christpresmilford.org Phone: (513) 831-9100 Email: christpres@zoomtown.com "Find us on Facebook The B r a n c h e s October 2018 Christ Presbyterian Church Sunday School 9:15am Fellowship 10:00am Worship Service 10:30am Pastor: Rev. Linda McClanahan Music Director: Becky Jones Newsletter Editor: Gloria Orsini And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 Christ Presbyterian Church Mission Statement In love, we share our journey to Christ with all, through inspiring worship, studying the Word, embracing mission, nurturing the spirit, and providing services and support to our congregation and community. 1
Sunday Christ Presbyterian Church October 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Matt 25 9am-noon Exercise 9:30am Spiritual Life 11 AM Bible Study 10:30am Worship Com.-11am Band 6:30pm Yoga 6:15 PM Handbells 7:00 pm Tops 6:00PM Blue 6PM 7 World Communion 8 Columbus 9 10 11 12 13 Sunday School 9:15 am Day Exercise 9:30am Fellow shikp 10:00 AM Band 6:30pm Bible Study 10:30am Bon Fire Worship Service 10:30 am Handbells 7:00 pm Tops 6:00PM and Story Telling Yoga 6:15 PM at CPC People in Prayer 11:45 am 7:00 PM 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Sunday School 9:15 am Book Club @ Church Exercise 9:30am Fellow shikp 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Band 6:30pm Bible Study 10:30am Worship Service 10:30 am Handbells 7:00 pm Tops 6:00PM Recept./Stew arship 11:30 am Yoga 6:15 PM 4-H Group 7 pm 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Sunday School 9:15 am Exercise 9:30am Fellow shikp 10:00 AM Branches deadline Band 6:30pm Bible Study 10:30am Worship Service 10:30 am Woman's Group 6:00pm Yoga 6:15 PM Handbells 7:00 pm Scouts Session Mtg. Noon Fill Shoeboxes Tops 6:00PM 7PM 28 Reformation Sunday 29 30 31 Sunday School Fellow shikp 9:15 am 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:30 am Yoga 6:15 PM Food/Blessing Bags LOOKING AHEAD: Nov. 4- All Saints' Day observed / Daylight saving time ends Nov. 25- Christ the King / Reign of Christ Nov. 18-- Harvest Dinner Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Dec. 2-1st Sunday of Advent; begin Lectionary Year C Mercy Works 5:00PM 2
The Many Different Seasons There are many different seasons In life that we go through, Times of God's blessing and peace And times of hardship too No matter what the season, We find that we are in, God is there to lead us on And give us hope within And when the seasons of hardships Have come into our lives, We can be encouraged by God For our hope is placed in Christ For we know it's only temporary And will change as seasons do, Though it feels like an eternity And we wonder if we'll get through But God's rivers of mercy Flow down from heaven above To bring to us refreshment And to touch us with His love So thank the Lord for the seasons, As different as they are, And for the growth that comes from it, Bringing change within our hearts. By M.S.Lowndes 3
From the Pastor s Desk October 2018 I m a big fan of the fall the cooler weather, the turning leaves on the trees, Ohio State football! The fall is also Stewardship season in the church. We are an all-volunteer army here. The government does not subsidize us (praise the Lord!) and we have no major donor underwriting our activities. It s just us, which is good and the way it should be. What we do is up to us. What we dream up are our own plans and schemes. The money to support this ministry comes from us and no place else. Giving to the Church is a way of responding in gratitude to the God who gives so much to us. From our Jewish heritage we recognize the tithe, 10% of our income. From our Christian foundation we believe that everything we have belongs to God, 100%. We are stewards who manage what the Lord has given to us in the first place. We do not own what has been given to us. The discipline of giving back is part of our responsibility as disciples of Jesus. We want to give him our best and not our leftovers. Think over your own financial life and consider committing a portion of that as a sign of all that God has done for you. Not using up all we have for our own needs is an act of trust, believing that we can depend on the Lord and know he will come through. You will receive a letter if you haven t already with a pledge card enclosed. You will hear a message on stewardship on Oct. 7 th and another presentation on our financial needs on Oct. 14 th. The members of your Session ask that you bring your commitment cards with you on Sunday, Oct. 21 st when we will dedicate our pledges for 2019. From those totals we will form next year s Budget. Be part of something greater than yourself. And may God bless you for it. Rev. Linda McClanahan 4
Classy Clutter Rummage Sale We are having a rummage sale this fall!!! Mark these dates (and times) on your calendar as they are different from past sales: Thursday November 15 9AM 3PM Friday, November 16 Noon 6pm Saturday, November 17 9AM Noon ($5.00 Bag sale) You may drop off items starting on Sunday, November 11 th. No furniture or extra large items please. We can post photos and contact numbers of large items that you want to sell. We are known for the quality of our Classy Clutter so please make sure your items are gently used and clean ( no dried on food, dog/cat hair, mud/dirt. We have found that the better the items look and smell, the higher the price we can ask. Bon Fire and Story Telling Friday October 12 th 7PM 9PM Russ and Barb Childers bring Appalachian music and stories to a fall bonfire at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford OH. Bring your friends and neighbors for a fun evening for both kids and adults. Bring a chair to sit on. 5
Liturgist Ushers Month of October Martha Enriquez CPC is Cookin Month of October Jack Smith & Anne Bradrick This is a great meal for those cool fall days ahead. Kielbasa and Kidney Beans 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 small onion, chopped ½ cup chopped sweet red pepper ½ cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons steak sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained In a skillet, cool sausage for 2-3 minutes. Stir in onion and peppers. Cook and stir until sausage is lightly browned and vegetables are tender; drain. Combine brown sugar, steak sauce, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce; stir into skillet. Add beans. Cook and stir until heated through. Enjoy! Jan Among our Members & Friends The following members and friends of Christ Presbyterian recently have been sick, are home bound or mourning the loss of a loved one. Please keep them in your prayers. Cards are welcomed, too! Dot Burch c/o Pam Poe 5120 Sugar Camp Road Milford, OH 45150 ( SEM Terrace (#97F) 5371 South Milford Road, Milford, OH 45150) Cindy Combs 5985 Meadow Creek Dr. #7 Milford, OH 45150 Shirley Gossett 1286 Blue Ridge Way Milford, Oh 45150 Annette Harvie 1835 Dogwood Trail Goshen, Oh 45122 Pat Purdy 107 Mitchell Blvd. Harrison, Oh 45030 Kevin Tate Mt. Washington Care Center 6900 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230 Phyllis Welch 5911 Amanda Court Loveland, OH 45140 6
October 2018 Revised Common Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals 20th Sunday after Pentecost October 7, 2018 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Semicontinuous Job 1:1; 2:1 10 Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1 4; 2:5 12 Mark 10:2 16 Complementary Genesis 2:18 24 Psalm 8 Hebrews 1:1 4; 2:5 12 Mark 10:2 16 21st Sunday after Pentecost October 14 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Semicontinuous Job 23:1 9; 16 17 Psalm 22:1 15 Hebrews 4:12 16 Mark 10:17 31 Complementary Amos 5:6 7, 10 15 Psalm 90:12 17 Hebrews 4:12 16 Mark 10:17 31 22nd Sunday after Pentecost October 21 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Proper 24 Semicontinuous Job 38:1 7 (34 41) Psalm 104:1 9, 24, 35c Hebrews 5:1 10 Mark 10:35 45 Complementary Isaiah 53:4 12 Psalm 91:9 16 Hebrews 5:1 10 Mark 10:35 45 23rd Sunday after Pentecost October 28 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Proper 25 Semicontinuous Job 42:1 6, 10 17 Psalm 34:1 8 (19 22) Hebrews 7:23 28 Mark 10:46 52 Complementary Jeremiah 31:7 9 Psalm 126 Hebrews 7:23 28 Mark 10:46 52 Spiritual Life Service Opportunities: Matthew 25 Wed., Oct. 3 from 10:00-12:00 or Sat., Nov. 10 from 9:00-11:00 Backpack Ministry is up and running for the school year. You are welcome to help fill bags any Thursday. These bags provide our local children food for the weekend. The location is still in the Milford Plaza, but has moved down toward the DMV building. Time 6:30 Mercy Works is located at River Tree church here in Milford. The program provides a meal each Wednesday evening to our working poor and homeless. Our next opportunity to serve is Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 5:00. You can talk to Joanne Widmer or Jack and Jan Sawyer if you are interested or want more information. They served last month. Blessing Bags for October go to MMM Just Pray for Me Oct. 7 Music Oct. 14 Marcia Rood The Adult weekday Bible Study Continues onthursdays, at 10:30 in the Fireside Room. We will be traveling through the Scripture this school year thinking about the Stories of the Bible and how they help us understand our own Story. If you ve never really studied the Bible, this is a great place to begin! Oct. 21 Jan, Jack, Annie Sawyer Oct. 28 Jake, Kelvin Sawyer; Elizabeth Gumbert Matthew 25 Ministry A Hunger 5K walk/run is taking place on Saturday, November 3 at 8:30 am to benefit Matthew 25. It is a fun, family friendly way for people of all ages to help those in need. For more information/registration go to: www.hunger5k.org 7
*** UPDATED February 2018 *** Committee/Position If Session then (Class) Contact # Pastor Rev. Linda McClanahan 831-9100 Music Director Becky Jones 683-8596 Treasurer Phil Widmer 575-5029 Financial Secretary Peggy Hannah 722-1509 Newsletter & Website Gloria Orsini (2019) 258-7495 Worship Becky Jones 683-8596 Session Rep Margarett Angel (2018) 505-6444 MMM Steve Reis 752-7793 Jean Holmes 677-1034 Women s Group/PW Linda Rearick 576-0799 Co-Chairs Jan Sawyer (2018) 248-1856 Clerk of Session Patty Fix 625-9305 Christian Education Session covering various duties Cong.Care/Caring Group Joanne Widmer (2020) Co-chair / Jan Sawyer 248-1856 Fellowship Martha Enriquez (2018) 260-4352 Personnel Andy Fix (2019) 887-6439 Publicity Gloria Orsini (2019) 258-7495 Outreach Margaret Angel (2018) 505-6444 Session Rep Gloria Orsini (2019) 258-7495 Spiritual Life, Mission & Stewardship Chair Joanne Widmer (2017) 575-5029 Finance, Building & Grounds Chair Patty Craft (2020 ) 706-5265 Other Contacts 4-H Brenda Bayne (2019) 575-0531 AA please contact Flora Kreyenhagen 576-0799 Book Club Jan Sawyer 248-1856 Community Garden Patty Craft (2020) 706-5265 Cub Scouts Jack Sawyer 248-1856 Exercise Class Bonnie Schanz 831-5007 Grass Cutting Jack Sawyer 248-1856 Matthew 25 Ministries Joanne Widmer (2017) 575-5029 Mowing Coordinator Jack Sawyer 248-1856 Nominating Committee Gloria Orsini (2019) 258-7495 Technical Team Doug Jones/Andy Fix (2019) 683-8596/887-6439 TOPS Cindy Combs 831-5007 Youth Group TBD Monthly Meetings 1 st Sun Communion 10:30 am worship/youth in Sanctuary; People in Prayer 1 st Wed Worship Committee at 11:00 am 2 nd Mon Mission / Spiritual Life Committee at 11 am 3 rd Wed - Outreach/Publicity 11am 3 rd Thurs 4H at 7 pm 4 th Mon Women s Group at 6:00 pm Monday following Session meeting Branches deadline B&G/Finance Committee meets as needed. Last Sunday Blessing Bags / collection for MMM food closet Session Mtg. Varies on Sun and Tues. Weekly Meetings Every Thurs. Exercise 9:30am (Sep-May) Every Thurs Bible Study/10:30am- 11:30am (Sep-May) 8
Clerk s Report August 2018 By Patty Fix Motion: To approve the minutes of the stated meeting of June 4, 2018. 2 nd. Passes Motion: To receive the Financial Secretary s Report and treasurer s Report 2 nd. Passed Motion: To approve Patty Craft to teach Yoga at the church every Tuesday Beginning September 11 on Tuesday from 7 to 8 pm 2 nd. Passed Motion: To approve Angels House of Music using the facilty on 6-8 and 6-7 for a recital 2 nd. Passed. Motion: To adjourn Passed Special Meeting June 10 Motion: To welcome Marcia Jane Rood into the membership of the church on Reaffirmation of Faith and to introduce her to the congregation during the fellowship event and on the 17 th during worship. 2 nd. Passed 9
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