NEWSLETTER FOR THE CONGREGATION OF FELLOWSHIP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OCTOBER, 2014
Get in the Race
Next month, more than 40,000 people of all shapes and sizes will take
part in the New York City Marathon. While the field features several elite
athletes, the vast majority of entrants are average Americans running for the
love of the race (and maybe to also drop a few pounds). The New York City
Marathon is considered to be the world’s largest and, since it began in 1970,
has become one of the most popular. Over 2 million spectators line the
streets, bridges, and roadways to watch the racers run, while another 315
million watch on television.
I have a Bible verse that is very special to the body of Christ as we run
our race of faith through life. It’s from Hebrews 12:1, where it says, “…Let
us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” It’s interesting, because to
many people, perseverance is for losers. The attitude is, “Why should I stick
with anything longer than you want to? After all, isn’t the purpose of life to
make to make every moment as fun and interesting as possible?” We live in
a disposable culture. If you don’t like something, change channels, change
jobs, change location, and change friends. If you aren’t happy, change
your image, change your wardrobe, become a blonde, reinvent yourself, –
anything to keep from getting stuck in a rut of the “same old, same old.”
And yet, all athletes, regardless of the sport, know a valuable lesson: Tough
it out… suck it up… and don’t ever give up.
My friends, the race set before us is for the rest of 2014. And we really
only have an inkling of what the terrain ahead of us will as we run our
every-day-athon for the rest of the year. But God has given us a “race
packet” in the holy scriptures to help us run our race. How do we carry on
when the hills are steep and the road is long and the pain intense? Our race
packet tells us. We find strength to persevere by keeping our focus on Jesus.
It says in Hebrews 12:2, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus…” Jesus ran this race
long before we did. He was the first to suffer, the first to die, and the first to
be raised. And he will one day be at the finish line with a huge smile on his
face, waving us home.
If you’ve been thinking about quitting the race, hang in there. If
you’re not in the race, it’s still not too late. Find your passion. Use your
gifts and talents here at Fellowship. Lace up those Nikes! Let us run with
perseverance. And let’s run together.
In the Grip of Christ’s Grace, John Hartman
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Called to follow Christ,
Equipped to share Christ’s teaching,
Committed to serve Christ in the world!
MINISTER: John P. Hartman
OFFICE MANAGER: Martha Shannon
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Kate Platz
ORGANIST: John Fair
PRAISE TEAM COORDINATOR: Blake Tickle
HANDBELL DIRECTOR: Claire Clark
DIRECTOR FELLOWSHIP SCHOOLS:
Melissa Mitchell
2005 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
336-288-5177
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Coffee and Conversation
Deuteronomy and its Impact in the Hebrew Scriptures
Did you know?
Source: Initial Survey of the 2012-2014 Presbyterian Panel
In Matthew 22, Jesus was asked to name the commandments.
He responded by quoting a passage from Deuteronomy. What
can we learn from a study of Deuteronomy—the final book
of the Pentateuch? The Deuteronomists took Judaism into
new directions, transforming understandings. For example,
in this last book of the Torah there cannot be found one
instance of God “dwelling” in the temple. Rather, the place
of worship was the “House of God’s Name.” Our study will
cover the Great Covenant, the Concept of God, the Curses,
what it meant to “Fear God,” the Concept of Wisdom, and
how the Deuteronomists’ writings and impact can be traced
into several other Old Testament books. The class will also
explore a list of specific Deuteronomic Phraseology. Our
textbook is Moshe Weinfield’s classic work, “Deuteronomy
and the Deuteronomic School.”
October 5: Covenant of the Plains of Moab, Part 1
October 19: Covenant of the Plains of Moab, Part 2
October 26: Covenant Curses and
a startling finding in 1955
IN WHAT YEARS WERE OUR PC(USA)
MINISTERS ORDAINED?
1%
17%
27%
23%
32%
Prior to 1970
1970-79
1980-89
1990-99
2000 to present
Stewardship Study
John Hartman will lead a 4-week
class to help us examine our lives
of faith, our ways of giving, and
our finances.
From the DVD study titled,
“Treasure,” we will study Matthew 6 to further
examine finances and possessions. Begins
October 26 in the Fellowship Hall.
Say It With Flowers
Recycle Your Old Laptop
Celebrate an event, honor or remember a
special person this year.
We want your old laptop computer!
Our goal is to replace desktop
computers in the Library with laptops
to be used for Fellowship Day School.
Laptops with CD/DVD and power cords
must be in working condition. To
donate and recycle yours, please bring
to the church or Day School office. For
questions, please contact:
Say it with flowers in the sanctuary.
To donate flowers, please sign your name
and phone number on the appropriate
Sunday on the Flower Chart.
To donate money toward flowers, please
place your check in an offering plate and
specify “flower fund” on the memo line.
Your help in adorning our sanctuary is much appreciated.
Please call your questions or requests in to Nancy Gibble - 545-1019
Melissa Mitchell or Debbie Clark
(336) 288-1351
(336) 288-5177
Fellowship Book Club CALLING ALL READERS
If you enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction,
and if you enjoy sharing your ideas and thoughts on
books, we have the group for you: Fellowship Book
Club! We select a book for each month and always
have a lively discussion! The Fellowship Book Club
meets the first Thursday
of each month
at 7:30 p.m. for
1 - 1 1/2 hours.
Please contact
Nancy Gibble at
[email protected]
for more information.
We Need Your Help
Fellowship Day School is back in action!
Sound Techs Needed
Both services are in need of people to run the sound board
and the video screens. No prior experience needed, just
desire to help in the worship services. You will adjust the
sound level during the services and advance through the
different screens during the services. If interested contact
Charles Layno at [email protected] or 288-3635.
SAGES TO VIEW CHURCH MURALS
On Tuesday, October 21, SAGES will meet at our church
at 10:45 AM to carpool and travel approximately thirty
minutes to Mount Tabor United Methodist Church in
Madison. This small church has a unique presentation
of three New Testament Bible stories through murals,
computerized story telling and lighting.
Following this viewing, the group will have lunch at well
known Fuzzy’s BBQ restaurant in Madison. Please RSVP to
Phyllis Loflin by October 19 at [email protected]
or 275-6260.
Please help support the school by donating
supplies:
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Baby wipes
Clorox wipes
Clorox Anywhere (spray)
Snacks (nut-free): Goldfish, pretzels, vanilla
wafers, Cheezits, Ritz crackers, saltines, cereal,
Wheat Thins, graham crackers, animal crackers
Musicians Wanted
The Tapestry praise team is looking for another guitarist
and other instrumentalists. Contact Blake Tickle at
[email protected]
Thanks so much for your help!!
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you enjoy working with little ones, please consider
volunteering for occasional nursery duty during the 11:00
worship service. With several volunteers on our list, you
will be serving only once every 5-6 weeks. If you'd like to
know more, just drop by the nursery one Sunday morning
and speak with a volunteer. Contact Claire Clark to sign
up! Thanks You! [email protected]
Bad Weather Policy
It will soon be that time of year again – the time
when snow or ice may be present on Sunday
mornings.
Attendees should always err on the side of safety
instead of on dedication and determination to get to
church. While it's rare that Fellowship will cancel all
Sunday activities, it does occasionally happen.
Should weather dictate that Fellowship modify the
morning worship and education schedule, we will
notify local radio and television stations by 6:30am.
The decision will also be posted on DigTriad.
Hello precious friends,
I am a cancer patient at Wesley Long and have
been blessed with several of the comfortable
pillows that you make! You are indeed involved
in a ministry that makes us so comfortable as we
receive chemo. They help me at home resting
also. I have your address and will, at some time
when I can, come to your church and buy some
to give to others – I plan to leave your card on
them so they can spread your good news. Love
and blessings of our Lord Jesus.
Autumn
by Eileen Morman
Summer has gone until another year.
The cooler, shorter days are here.
There are the lovely colors of the leaves still on the trees,
The reds and golds, yellow and bronze,
So much like a lovely painting, easy to behold.
A wooded place is where to be, there are so many things
Patricia Taylor
to see before the winter snow.
A fawn may peep from behind a shrub, wild turkeys
rustling in the brush.
The birds may start chirping with their song of glee,
wild violets may be growing close enough to touch.
SAVE THE DATE
Red Cross Blood Drive
A ring of toadstools growing, every one a match,
Thursday, January 15, 2015
The Red Cross is in need of blood "THE GIFT
OF LIFE" and we would appreciate all the help
we can get. We would love to have donations
of bottles of water, cookies or cut fresh fruit.
Please let Judy Simpson, 617-0459, know if you
are able to help out.
Is this where gnomes and goblins come to chat, before
it’s Halloween?
The sun shines through the trees with a special glow.
God is in His heaven looking down below.
So let us offer up a prayer of thanks because we know
he loves us so.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
The Congregational Care
Committee is here to help! If
you need any assistance during
a difficult time, please let us
know. Also, if you know of anyone
in the congregation who might be
in need of attention, please contact
one of our members during their
assigned month for assistance.
LINDA KERSHNER
292-8162
This
& That
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS
Oct 1
Oct 3
Oct 9
Oct 11
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 21
Oct 24
Debra Mundy
Nora Burleson
Lesa Layno
Dick Lee
Joan Hutton
Kelly Starkey
Charles Layno
Donna Steele
Dale Blaser
Linda Kershner
If your birthday is not on the list
and you wish to be included, please
notify Linda Kershner at 292-8162.
NURSERY DUTY
FOR OCTOBER
Oct 5
Oct 12
Oct 19
Oct 26
Carol McKenzie
Julie Davis
Erin & Nicole
Amy Ditommaso
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
OCTOBER 5
Ushers: Lesa Layno, Charles Rodenbough, Hal Knott, Jim Spain
Scripture Reader: Mark Kirstner
Sound Tech: Barbara Walters
OCTOBER 12
Ushers: Heidi Weaver, Donna Gibbs, Steve St. Cyr, Sarah St. Cyr
Scripture Reader: Susan Harman
Sound Tech: Charles Layno
OCTOBER 19
Ushers: Dick Lee, Debra Monday, Larry Van Horn, Robert Clark
Scripture Reader: Julie Davis
Sound Tech: Barbara Walters
OCTOBER 26
Ushers: Judy Meyler, Tracy Dobbins, Dan Dobbins, Bobby Smith
Scripture Reader: Wil Gibble
Sound Tech: Charles Layno
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:
November 24, 2014
Send submissions to Donna Gibbs at [email protected]
MISS A SUNDAY?
CATCH UP!
If you miss a worship service, you can read the Concerns and
Celebrations in a small notebook labeled “Concerns and Celebrations”
which is lying on the table in the Narthex.
OCTOBER CALENDAR
Please note: This calendar is correct as of September 20. Events are subject to change so please visit
www.fellowship-presbyterian.com for the most up-to-date calendar.
Oct 1
7:00am - Holy Grounds Men’s Study @ Panera Bread
11:00am - Mom’s Small Group - Parlor
5:45pm - Wednesday Night Live
8:00pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Day School Sale
School Pictures
Oct 2
7:00pm - Praise Team Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Day School Sale
Meyler Oil Studio
Oct 3
Day School Sale
Oct 4
8:00am - Men’s Breakfast
Day School Sale
Oct 5
8:45am - Alternative Worship
9:45am - Sunday School
11:00am - Traditional Worship
Oct 6
5:30pm - Clark Piano Studio/Sanctuary
6:30pm - Beth Moore “Breaking Free”
Oct 7
1:00pm - Greensboro Newcomers Board Meeting
Oct 16
5:30pm - PCC Board Meeting Library
7:00pm - Praise Team Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Meyler Oil Studio
Oct 19
8:45am - Alternative Worship
9:45am - Sunday School
11:00am - Traditional Worship
Oct 20
5:30pm - Clark Piano Studio/Sanctuary
6:30pm - Beth Moore “Breaking Free”
Oct 21
11:00am - SAGES
Oct 22
7:00am - Holy Grounds Men’s Study @ Panera Bread
5:45pm - Wednesday Night Live
7:30pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Oct 23
7:00pm - Praise Team Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Meyler Oil Studio
Oct 26
8:45am Alternative Worship
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am - Traditional Worship
Oct 8
7:00am - Holy Grounds Men’s Study @ Panera Bread
5:45pm - Wednesday Night Live
5:45pm - Stewardship & Finance Committee
7:30pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Oct 27
8:00am - School Parent/Teacher Conferences
5:30pm - Clark Piano Studio/Sanctuary
6:30pm - Beth Moore “Breaking Free”
7:00pm - NAMI Educational Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
Scholastic Book Fair
Oct 9
7:00pm - Praise Team Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Meyler Oil Studio
Oct 28
7pm - Session (Parlor)
Scholastic Book Fair
Oct 11
Tentative party reservation Fellowship Hall
Oct 29
7:00am - Holy Grounds Men’s Study @ Panera Bread
5:45pm - Wednesday Night Live
7:30pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Scholastic Book Fair
Oct 12
8:45am - Alternative Worship
9:45am - Sunday School
11:00am - Traditional Worship
Oct 13
COLUMBUS DAY
5:30pm - Clark Piano Studio/Sanctuary
6:30pm - Beth Moore “Breaking Free”
Oct 14
9:00am - Second Tuesday Work Group
Oct 15
7:00am - Holy Grounds Men’s Study @ Panera Bread
5:45pm - Wednesday Night Live
7:30pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Oct 30
7:00pm - Praise Team Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Scholastic Book Fair
Oct 31
REFORMATION DAY
HALLOWEEN
Scholastic Book Fair