1. law, govt and politics

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We create and deliver
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Christian Community
Our Mission:
We glorify God through
worship, nurture, service and outreach.
WORSHIP 10:00 am
Faith Church Staff
Wayne A. Lowe, Jr.
Pastor
Caleb Flick
Director of Music
Ministries
Ellen Carnahan
Director of Children’s
Music
Debbie Kissinger
Office Administrator
Carol Hoover
Treasurer
Emily Dame
Financial Secretary
Joe Sponaugle
Custodian
Faith Presbyterian
Church
1801 Colonial Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-545-4631
www.lifeinfaith.org
Dear Friends in Faith,
October 2014
As we have been studying the book of Exodus during this fall season, my internal
movie player often rewinds back to the movies that have portrayed that epic
story in film. Once you have seen it, one cannot forget the great Cecil B.
DeMille work simply called The Ten Commandments. Charlton Heston made a
great Moses. Dreamworks Pictures more recently told the story in their animated movie called The Prince of Egypt. It is also well worth a look.
And then there is a short scene from a Mel Brooks movie in which he plays the
part of Moses. In this version Moses is given three tablets of the Law of God,
containing fifteen commandments. Going to the people, Moses says, “I give you
these Fifteen Commandments of God for you to obey.” But on the way to present them, he steps on the hem of his robe and drops one of the tables, shattering it on the ground. “Oy!” says Moses. “I give you ten- ten commandments of
the Lord for all to obey!”
Funny as that scene may be, we should not give up so easily on any of the Commandments. Jesus certainly does not. In Matthew 5 he says, “I have come not
to abolish but to fulfill [the law and prophets]. For truly I tell you, until heaven
and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the
law until all is accomplished.” The Commandments are not disposable. For
Christians they are a gift, and for three important reasons.
The Ten Commandments show us our need for God’s salvation. The Apostle
Paul reflected much on this. In his letter to the Romans, Chapter 7, he said, “For
I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another
law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that
dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this
body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! (vs. 22-24).”
Paul could see that the law was useful and a delight, but not a means to make
one acceptable to God. It cannot be done perfectly, and in fact reminds us of
how sinful we are. The law directs us to the ways in which we need to be saved
from our “wretchedness.” We are saved from our sin through Jesus.
Living the Ten Commandments gives us a way to show our love for God. When
we love, honor and respect a parent, or our spouse, or some kind of leader, we
seek to understand their expectations of us. And, to the best of our ability, we
endeavor to live accordingly. This simple reality applies to our relationship with
God. 1 John 5:2&3 teaches this: “By this we know that we love the children of
God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is
this, that we obey his commandments.”
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Class of 2015
John Foley
Dan Lute
Ray Singley
Joe Young
The Ten Commandments show us the best way to live. Given to us in the law
are the boundaries for a life well lived. When we live within these boundaries, it
adds to our lives. The commandments show us the best ways to engage in the
primary relationships of human life. We are shown the ways to live out our relationship with God, with parents, with family, with spouse, with neighbors, and
with those whom we work with. Choosing to live inside these boundaries, life is
given the opportunity to flourish. Choosing to outside these boundaries, we put
ourselves and others at risk.
Class of 2016
Kelly Berry
Cheryl Caplan
Alan Lauffer
Barry Sullivan
The love and mercy of God, new every morning, is nothing but unmerited favor.
With thankful hearts that love God in return, may our living be directed by his
commandments. They remind us of our need for mercy; they give us a way to
love God and they give us the place for our lives to flourish. May we delight in
the Law of God!
Class of 2017
Jerry Bingaman
Sue Dinges
George Hope
Kirk Lago
Yours in Christ.
-Pastor Wayne
ELDERS:
Clerk of Session
Jackie Webb
Moderator
Wayne Lowe
SESSION NOTES of September 18, 2014
Priority Business
Discussion regarding issues facing Faith Church and the PC(USA).
Nurture Committee: Motion to approve Group Work Camps to
Wintersville, OH July 19-25, 2015.
Approved
DEACONS:
Class of 2015
Wendy Coad
Barb Dugan
Doug Funk
Jackie Webb
Class of 2016
Nancy Bingaman
Bob Dash—Moderator
Anita Klaboe
Laurie Sullivan
Class of 2017
Lindsay Ewing
Carol Gangwish
Wendell Jordan
Chris Sorensen
Worship Committee: There will be one service on World Wide Communion
Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM with a Congregational Conversation Meeting to follow the service at 11:15 AM.
Personnel Committee: Motion to approve vacation for Rev. Wayne Lowe
October 12-15, 2014.
Approved
Motion to approve Rev. John Schmidt as guest preacher for Sunday,
October 12, 2014.
Approved
Mission Committee: CROP Walk will be October 19, 2014-HACC Campus.
Next Presbytery Meeting is September 23, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church in
Shippensburg, PA. George Hope and Dan Lute will attend with Rev. Lowe.
Home Communion was served to Joan Rice on September 9, 2014 and to Bailey’s
on September 16, 2014.
WORSHIP SCHEDULES
USHERS for October
October 5—One Worship Service at 10:00 am
Ray Singley and Kirk Lago
8:00 am
12 – Gannon and Clayton Ulrey
19– Fred and Jean Muncert
26– Ron Kaullen and Dean Carpenter
10:00 am
12 – Gary Souders and Dan Lute
19– Shirley Cole and Sara Rappolt
26– Greg Landis and Dan Hassell
GREETERS for October
October 5—One Worship Service at 10:00 am
Wendell and Rose Jewell Jordan
8:00 am
12 – Dave and Sally Young
19 – Elda Klinger
26– Fred and Jean Muncert
LAY LEADERS for October
10:00 am
5-John Foley
12 – LeeAnn Singley
19– Barb Tirone
26– Cheryl Caplan
NURSERY for October
10:00 am
5-Erin Miller
12 – Heather Zlogar
19– Melissa Black
26– LeeAnn Singley
10:00 am
12– Melissa Bradley
19 – Doug and Cindy Bear
26 – Bill Cameron
COFFEE
HOUR
October
5—Deacons 2
12—Properties
19—Mission
26—Deacons 1
November
2—Congregational Life
9—Worship
16—Stewardship
23—Outreach
30—Nurture
LAY LEADERS for November
10:00 am
2– Linda Graham
9– Carolyn Souders
16– Bob MacIntyre
23-Bob Dash
30-Kelly Berry
NURSERY for November
10:00 am
2– Cheryl Caplan
9– Karistan Cooper
16– Bobbi Jo Gabrielson
23-Jennifer Crabtree
30-Rebecca Funk
December
7—Deacons 2
14—Properties
21—Mission
28—Deacons 1
Prayer Service
4th Wednesday of
each month at
6:15 pm in the
Sanctuary
Sunday School
Teachers
Sunday School News
Nursery/Toddler:
Tina Ulrey
Thank you to our wonderful teachers!
3—4 Year Olds:
Carol Hoover
Tina Shireman
Kindergarten & 1st
Grade:
Bess Blinebury
Cindy Bear
2nd—3rd Grades:
Kirk & Lora Lago
Chris & Melissa Black
Jason & Vanessa Weiser
We have been blessed by the teaching partnership of Sherri Linn and Mike Graham for our 2nd/3rd grade class for many years. They have decided to take a
break from teaching this year. Thank you so much for your years of service to
the children of our congregation!
Please welcome our new teachers:
2nd/3rd Grade: Kirk and Lora Lago, Chris and Melissa Black, Jason and Vanessa
Weiser (These couples will be taking turns teaching the class).
6th/7th Grade: Tom Heineman will be joining Barry Sullivan
4th—5th Grades
Ellen Carnahan
Heather Zlogar
Sunday School Mission Focus for Fall
6th—7th Grades
Barry Sullivan
Tom Heineman
We will continue our collection of non-perishable food items for the Food
Bank this fall. Children may place food items in the bins located in the
gathering area.
8th—9th Grades:
Sugi Judd
10th, 11th & 12th Grades
Chris Sorensen
Adults:
John Dame
Ellen Carnahan
Adult Sunday School
Led by John Dame meets
a 9:00 am in the library.
Study series “The Reason
for God” by Timothy Keller.
Precept Upon Precept
Led by Ellen Carnahan—
Monday mornings at
9:00 am—Monday evenings at 7:30 pm in the
library. Class study: The
Gospel of Luke (2nd part)
Class: E100
Join Pastor Wayne on
Sundays at 9:00 am in the
Parlor Room.
Sunday School Halloween Party at Faith
Saturday, October 25
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Sunday School Closing Program
Sunday, October 26
9:20 to 9:50 in Shaffer Hall
Protection for
the wounded.
Voices for the
silenced.
Dignity for the
abused.
Hope for
women
worldwide.
FOCUS
ON
MISSION
Sunday, October 19 at HACC Campus & Wildwood
Registration at 1:00 pm—Walk begins at 1:30 pm
It’s the original charitable walking event in the US. Each year CROP
Hunger Walkers, volunteers, and sponsors put their hearts and
“soles” in motion, raising money to help end hunger and poverty
around the world and in their own communities.
Will you be a part of it? Sign up in the Welcome Center—Donate
on line at www.crophungerwalk.org
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We Walk Because They Walk
27th Annual
TASTE
Of Central Pennsylvania
Sunday, October 26 from 11am to 3:30 pm
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
Sample the latest menu items from the area’s top restaurants, caterers, wineries
and breweries. By attending the Taste of Central Pennsylvania you will help the
Food Bank provide food to more than 55,000 people in need every week.
For event and ticket information, please visit centralpafoodbank.org or call the
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank at 717-545-1700.
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MUSIC NOTES Caleb Flick
Music
At Faith
Jubilation Ringers
Schedule TBA
Children’s Choir
Sunday mornings
at 11:15 am
Choir Chimers
Sundays at
12:00 Noon
Spirit Singers
Sundays at
12:00 Noon
Bells of Faith
Wednesday evenings
at 7:00 pm
Chancel Choir
Wednesday evenings
at 8:00 pm
Fall is here and Faith’s music ensembles have been rehearsing away to bring you
wonderful music in the upcoming months. The Chancel Choir has shared their
musical offerings the past several Sundays and we look forward to October 5
(Worldwide Communion Sunday) when the Spirit Singers and Bells of Faith return to the sanctuary.
On October 5 we will have one Worship Service at 10 am for Worldwide Communion Sunday. The Spirit Singers and Chancel Choir will join forces for two
special anthems—one “traditional” and one more modern. The Bells of Faith will
perform an exciting arrangement of “I Will Go and Tell to Jesus” and a more
meditative number simply titled “Prayer”. The Spirit Singers will perform later in
October and we will next hear the Bell Choir on Consecration Sunday, which is
November 16 this year. The Bell Choir, Chancel Choir, and Spirit Singers are
always happy to welcome new members. We would love to encourage anyone
with an interest in participating in any of our groups to see me after a worship
service to discuss how you could get involved!
I would like to take this opportunity to mention two opportunities in the near
future which would allow for shorter term commitments for you or your family.
Following worship on Consecration Sunday, November 16, Faith Church will be
hosting its annual luncheon. George Hope has asked me to recruit some young
people (of all ages!) who might be interested in providing some special music during a portion of the dinner. This will be relatively informal but a wonderful way
of giving back to your congregation with your time and talents. A concert is also
being planned for the 16th (time to be announced) when we will welcome back
Jim Milbrand's Vintage Brass and Berks Opera Company's Tamara Black. The
program will feature a light mix of sacred music, show tunes, and other favorites.
You will not want to miss this!
The last week of September an email went out to past and current members of
the Jubilation Ringers. The sign up sheets reflected that numbers were too low
to successfully organize for the fall. FORTUNATELY! I have received responses
which indicate that interest is greater than reported, but we would like to move
forward on a somewhat “compacted” rehearsal schedule. The Jubilation Ringers
will play on Consecration Sunday, November 16, and on Christmas Eve with rehearsals starting approximately 3 weeks before each date. It will be imperative
that your son or daughter be able to attend at the very least one rehearsal during
this time. More information will be going out to families later this month, but if
your son or daughter has considered ringing in the past but never quite taken
that step, this would be a great time to consider joining!
We have much to be thankful for at Faith Church and I am pleased to work with
such friendly and enthusiastic musicians each week!!
OPPORTUNITIES TO FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday Faithful
“All Meals Seasoned with Love!”
October 15 at 12:00 noon in Shaffer Hall
We kicked off the season on September 17 when we served over 50 people a
PA Dutch favorite, Ham Pot Pie, lettuce with hot bacon dressing, and pickled
eggs and beets. It was a hit!
We have decided to change things up a bit in October and serve another regional favorite.
On the menu will be:
Pork and Sauerkraut
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Homemade Apple Sauce
Rolls and Beverages
Assorted Desserts
Please call the church office by Friday, October 10 to let Debbie know if you will
be coming. Thanks!
Faithful Stitchers
led by Jackie Webb
meets the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of each
month at 1:00 pm in
the library.
Transportation is available by calling the church office at 545-4631.
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Thanksgiving Feast—Wednesday, November 19
Turkey and Dressing
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Sweet Potatoes in Orange Sauce
Green Bean Casserole
Baked Corn
Cranberry Relish
Rolls and Beverages
Assorted Desserts
Presbyterian Page
Turners—Held the
last Monday of each
month at 7:00 pm at
the home of Nancy
Grogan. October’s
pick is The Orphan
Train by Christina
Baker.
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Ladies Christmas Tea
December 3 at 2:00 pm
Bridge of Faith
Card Club led by Pete
Henning—Held the 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of
each month at 6:45 pm
in the Nevada room.
Northwood Notes
Northwood
Nursery School
Of Faith
Presbyterian
Church
Autumn Leaves
Autumn leaves, they flutter
as they fall down to the ground.
They whirl, they twirl, they dance,
but they don’t make a sound.
Quiet, oh-so-quiet,
they whisper on their way,
landing in a pile
in which we all can play.
50 Years of ABCs,
123s and TLC
Northwood Staff
Deb Mercurio
Director
Melissa Wentz
Office Administrator
It is wonderful being back in school. We had a great first month. The children
have quickly adjusted to our preschool routine. We are especially pleased with
the work we had done on the playground. The weather has been beautiful and
the children are loving being outside.
Rene’ Gillespie
Teacher
Anita Klaboe
Assistant
October is going to be a very busy month. We will be visiting the Linglestown
fire house which the children really enjoy. Baking something delicious with apples is on everyone’s calendar and the firemen enjoy sampling what our little
chefs make.
Julie Stadler
Teacher
Melissa Gaiski
Assistant
On October 22nd, we will celebrate FALL with face painting, trips to our pumpkin
patch, cookie decorating and lots of fun games.
Deb Mercurio
Teacher
Cathy Lyons
Teacher
Donna Leuschner
Teacher
Gail Gherardini
Assistant
717-657-0715
northwoodnursery
@live.com
www.northwood
nurseryschool.com
Trunk or Treat will be on October 30th and 31st. We will start our event with a
parade in Shaffer Hall. The children will sing all the “scary” Halloween songs
they have been learning. After our performance, we will head to the parking lot.
Our parents are very creative and have fun decorating their trunks and passing
out treats.
If you haven’t been on our side of the building, please stop by. The hallways are
full of beautiful artwork and the classrooms are once again full of friends, fun,
learning, and laughter.
Thank you for your prayers and continued support.
We are once again collecting Giant bonus card numbers. You can leave your
number at the Northwood office (657-0715) or if you see Melissa or Anita on
Sunday, they would be happy to take it for you.
Sincerely,
Deb Mercurio
Director
Stabler Matching Campaign/Mortgage Update
On Sunday, September 21, the congregation celebrated the $100,000 received from the Stabler Foundation as part of the matching grant to pay for the renovations completed in 2012
and 2013. As part of the Stabler Matching Campaign, the congregation could choose to give
towards the mortgage over three years. The majority of the monies pledged have been received. We are asking you to prayerfully consider giving towards the current mortgage
which is the remaining balance from the building of the sanctuary which was completed in
1994. Faith’s mortgage balance is now $132,447 which is lower than when the renovations
were begun! However, we still need to make a monthly payment of at least $2,055.
Summary of Income and Expenses
August 2014
August
Actual
August
Budget
August
Variance
YTD
Actual
YTD
Budget
YTD
Variance
Total Operating Income
31,455
27,220
4,235
255,300
255,610
(310)
Total Operating Expenses
34,606
32,075
2,531
253,349
273,239
(19,890)
Net Income/(Loss)
(3,151)
(4,855)
1,704
1,951
(17,629)
19,580
Financial Summary:
Faith Presbyterian has a Net Loss of ($3,151) compared to a budgeted Net Loss of ($4,855) for August. Year
-to-date, Faith has a small Net Income of $1,951 compared to a budgeted Net Loss of ($17,629).
Year-to-date, Faith was budgeted to have a Net Loss. Faith is performing better than budget due to not hiring the open Director of Educational Ministries position and the Building and Properties expenses running
well under budget.
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Things about fall that will put a smile on your face:
The word “autumn” is clearly the most elegant way to describe a season. It
even sounds beautiful.
One word: COLOR. It makes every lake look like an oil painting.
The food is supremely comforting.
Pumpkin-flavored EVERTHING!
The smell of a fresh bowl of candy corn. It’s a mixture of cake and happiness.
There’s something about the way rain smells in the fall.
The colors of autumn make everything look stunning, especially if it’s old and
worn.
And there is nothing like the smell of crisp air on the open road.
The first sip of a steamy beverage on a brisk day.
The crunch of leaves underfoot can be experienced just about everywhere.
The smell of simmering broth after a long afternoon in the chilly autumn air.
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And at the end of the day, the crackle of a roaring fire.
AH...Autumn!
Id’ like to thank my wonderful Faith family for all the cards, phone calls, visits,
meals, and the prayer shawl that I received after my knee replacement surgery.
You really can’t appreciate what a great Faith community we have until you’re in a
situation such as this. Everyone has been extremely caring and supportive. Even
though my “healing journey” isn’t complete, I’m well on my way to recovery.
Thanks again for everything!
Yours in Faith,
Sue Dinges
October Birthdays
Oct 2
Oct 3
Oct 5
Oct 6
Oct 7
Oct 8
Oct 9
Oct 10
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Katherine Graham
LeeAnn Singley
Greg Landis
John Mease
Edwin Shireman, III
Don Coleman
Bob Weaver
Debbie Kissinger
Elizabeth Shireman
Morgan Weiser
Linda Graham
Jean Morton
Joe Schwer
Morgan Hoover
Karistan Cooper
Beverly Lavoie
Henry Lavoie
Braxton Crabtree
Blake Crabtree
Nathaniel Stauffer
Oct 17
Oct 19
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 25
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 31
Barbara Allerton
Rebecca Lowe
Emma Zlogar
Bess Blinebury
Sydney Winter
Marion Nicolodi
Brent Sapen
Jean Harden
Eric Linn
Sam Sehar
Ellen Carnahan
Gordon Lauffer
Tina Shireman
November Birthdays
Nov 1
Nov 2
Nov 3
Nov 4
Nov 5
Nov 9
Nov 11
Nov 13
Nov 14
Nov 17
Dean Carpenter
Victoria Funk
Charles Zwally
Christopher Black
Valerie Shreffler
Trevor Lauffer
Tony Phillips
Kelly Berry
Michael Graham
Brian Hoover
Andrew Lowe
Beverly Shireman
Harry Watts
Madelyne Key
Jason Weiser
Bobbi Jo Gabrielson
Greg Linn
Larry Semones
Larry Dinges
We’re sorry if we
missed your birthday.
Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 21
Nov 22
Nov 25
Nov 26
Nov 30
Carolyn Souders
Natalie Markle
Alex Caplan
David Coad
Matthew Lute
Julia MacIntyre
Calvin Lowe
Brad Markle
Nicolette Sorensen
Ruth Blinebury
Cole Watts
Barbara Selgas
Josh Lowe
Please notify the
office at 545-4631.