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The
Window
The news of
Black Mountain
Presbyterian Church
October 26 through
November 8, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to a
Stewardship Luncheon
in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 26, at 12:15 p.m.
The Stewardship Ministry Team
Phil & Randy Parker, John Hopkins
Dedication Sunday is November 9.
Please bring your pledge card to worship.
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Calendar
Many other groups meet here, but only BMPC events are reflected on this calendar.
When Paul reflected on
Sunday, November 2
the nature of service, he
Sunday, October 26
8:30 a.m. FirstLight
9:40 a.m. Church School
9:40 a.m. Inquirers’ Class
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
5:00 p.m. HS & MS Youth
5:00 p.m. Adult Handbells
Monday, October 27
7:00 p.m. Session meets
Tuesday, October 28
All Saints’ Sunday
Communion at both services
8:30 a.m. FirstLight
9:40 a.m. Church School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
5:00 p.m. HS & MS Youth
5:00 p.m. Adult Handbells
7:00 p.m. All Saints’ Service
said: “Don’t do anything
7:00 p.m. Friends of Creation
others. Adopt the attitude
Monday, November 3
1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women Bible Study
Tuesday, November 4
2:15 p.m. PW Coordinating Team
Presbyterian Women Circles meet
7:00 p.m. Prophets
7:00 p.m. Prophets
Wednesday, October 29
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sharing The Word
Logos – Halloween
PNC Meeting
PipeScreams
Chancel Choir
Friday, October 31
12:00 p.m. Window Deadline
7:00 p.m. Women’s AA Meeting
The deadline for the next Window is
Friday, October 31, at noon. Please send your
news to [email protected]. Thank you!
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Wednesday, November 5
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
The Window Folding Ministry
Sharing The Word
Logos – Mr. Potato Head
PNC Meeting
Chancel Choir
Friday, November 7
5:00 p.m. MS Youth to
Camp Grier Retreat
7:00 p.m. Women’s AA Meeting
Saturday, November 8
All Day MS Youth at
Camp Grier Retreat
You can view The Window in color on our website at www.bmpcnc.org. Click the link on the home page.
If you would like to stop receiving The Window in the mail, please call the church office at 669-2725.
We will email a reminder for each issue with a link to view it on the website.
for selfish purposes, but
with humility think of
others as better than yourselves. Instead of each
person watching out for
their own good, watch
out for what is better for
that was in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 2:3-5
Volunteer Spotlight
During the week of September 21-27, BMPC participated in Room in the Inn which hosts 12
homeless women for a week. Yvette Ballard organized the effort along with help from Scottie
Cannon who tirelessly recruited volunteers. They are examples of the servants Paul describes in
Philippians 2:3-5.
Yvette has been involved with RITI for about six years since marrying her husband Mike,
one of the original organizers of RITI. Scottie, who learned about service as the daughter of
a Presbyterian minister, has volunteered in the church and in the community over the years.
Their work on RITI shows a good blend of capabilities with Yvette attending to the details while
Scottie finds volunteers. Scottie and Yvette agree the project takes both sets of skills, but it’s not
an easy job.
After the number of years working with RITI, Yvette admits she went into the week
thinking it would be her last. Then, when an evening’s conversation with one of the guests
revealed that their personal stories were very similar except for the outcome, Yvette changed
her mind about continuing. Scottie says meeting people, both those helped and the helpers, is
the best thing about volunteering. As recruiter, she contacts church members and any willing
person, including some from her exercise class.
This year, in addition to the middle school youth group, 42 volunteers represented BMPC.
Yvette and Scottie agree that volunteer service is the key to feeling a part of the church.
Yvette would like to see a broader, multigenerational base of volunteers for RITI and other
efforts. Scottie observes that often volunteer opportunities reflect one’s phase in life with
younger families centering in the involvement of their children and then becoming involved
with other projects later in life.
Yvette teaches third grade at Johnston Elementary in West Asheville where she says each
day is an act of mission. Along with Mike, she is a senior high youth group advisor, and she also
teaches kindergarten church school. Her feelings about the church’s mission relate closely to
her own experiences as a widow and as caretaker for her aging parents. She would like to see
a bereavement support group for those s uffering loss and outreach to the elderly homebound
who are often forgotten. Yvette finds inspiration in the many people who volunteer both in the
church and the community.
Scottie, one of those admired volunteers, says she likes volunteering for many different
projects and enjoys the variety of experiences they offer. Besides RITI, she is also part of a regular
Logos cooking team and on the Mission Ministry Team. She volunteers at Kiwanis thrift shop
and is on the Kiwanis Board, works at the Swannanoa Valley History Museum, participates in the
Hunger Walk project, and for several years organized the Women and Children’s Retreat to allow
women from The Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women to spend time with their children.
Scottie urges each person to find one thing to do both as an individual commitment and
as an example to others, especially the children who will see mission in action. Yvette describes
service as a recipe with potential volunteers the ingredients. In order for the recipe to work,
all the ingredients are needed. If anything is left out, the recipe will fail. None of us can do
everything, but by working with others, combining talents, gifts, and a firm belief that a life of
service reflects the “attitude of Christ Jesus,” all can contribute to a better world.
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More than one reason to call this place a sanctuary
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Do you know that Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
Mission Committee supports Helpmate, Buncombe County’s
domestic violence agency, and that Helpmate in turn
provides education and resources for this congregation?
Do you know that back in 2002 BMPC adopted a
comprehensive “Response to Family Violence” that includes,
among other things, a theological statement of our beliefs
about God’s plans for human relationships?
Do you know that BMPC has a Family Violence
Prevention Committee? (And do you know that committee is
currently seeking a wider membership? If you’re interested,
you can contact Jim Poling, committee chair).
Do you know that BMPC observes Domestic Violence
Awareness Month one Sunday every year? If you were in
worship on Sunday, October 12, you experienced that special
service.
If you read our church’s Response to Family Violence
and our Child Safety Policy; if you heard Margaret Torrence’s
October 12 sermon, and Jim Poling’s prayer, and Betsy
Warren’s Minute for Mission, and all the other elements of
that service, you will understand why we say: “There is more
than one reason to call this place a sanctuary.”
Betsy told us some brief stories on Sunday, the stories
of family violence victims that she has met over the years.
Each story came from someone from within our own BMPC
family. Each story was real. Each person was in deep pain.
Heath Rada, Moderator of the General
Assembly, and his wife, Peggy, will be
speaking about a recent visit with Christians
in the Middle East on November 10 at 3:00
at Montreat. The BMPC bus will leave at
2:30 that afternoon for anyone interested in
attending. The bus will return at 4:30. Please
call Jim Cogswell at 669-0573 by Nov. 5
if you would like to ride the bus.
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And each person found a sanctuary in this church.
Listen to the voices of those people:
I am the woman sitting beside you, the one who always
wears long sleeves, the one who shakes your hand in the
narthex and then goes home with her husband. Afraid.
I am the child in weekday school, the one whose eyes
widen at a raised voice. I try to be good, and very quiet,
because I am afraid.
I am the teenager visiting grandparents in Montreat.
They drag me here on Sundays where I don’t want to look
at you because I have secrets that sometimes spill out of my
eyes, and I am afraid.
I am your church friend, the parent of a grown daughter
about whom I worry constantly. I jump when my phone
rings. I jump when it doesn’t. I am afraid.
We are the woman, the child, the parent, the teenager,
the friend. We come here afraid, and to our surprise, we
find comfort. You pray for us right from the pulpit. We hear
things we never imagined about God’s plan for human
relationships. You do not judge or blame. Your eyes do not
say, Why don’t you just leave? You walk beside us. You offer
us help, and healing, and courage. You offer us sanctuary.
You may never know our stories. We may never say
“thank you” right out loud. But we see the love of Christ in
you, and we hear a strong voice saying “Justice” and “Peace.”
We are grateful for your ministry.
We are thankful for this sanctuary.
Margaret
speaking
at the Fall
Gathering
of the
Presbyterian
Women on
October 14.
Presbyterian
Women
On Tuesday, October 28, at 1:00 p.m.,
Florence Shelor, will prepare the
PW Circle Bible leaders to teach lesson 3,
“Covenants and God’s Enduring
Faithfulness.” You are invited to meet with
the group in the Library for an interesting
hour examining II Corinthians.
PW Coordinating Team meets in
CR-1 at 2:15 p.m.
Circles meet Tuesday, November 4
All women are invited to participate in a
morning, afternoon or evening Circle.
Elizabeth
Keithie Knowles, 39 Wagon Trail, 10 a.m.
Esther
Kay Salmon, Carpool from church at 9:30 a.m.
Miriam
Betty Jo Walker, 24 Wagon Trail, 10 a.m.
Priscilla
Karen Smith, Carpool from church at 9:40 a.m.
Sarah
Cathy Evans, Meet at BMPC library at 10 a.m.
Ruth
Penny Mayronne, Carpool from church at 1:30 p.m.
Rebekah
Carey Jo Elam, Highland Farms at 3 p.m.
Naomi
Susan Hensley, Carpool from church at 6:40 p.m.
Chrismon Workshop
On Sunday, November 9, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., we will
gather in Fellowship Hall to make Chrismons for our church
Christmas trees and also for our trees at home. This is an
afternoon for folks of all ages.
Chrismons are ornaments using the Christ symbols,
constructed in white, gold and silver. There are many shapes,
from crosses and crowns to butterflies and fish. We will
provide materials and instructions for a variety of designs,
from simple to elaborate, and will have facilitators to
guide you through the process of making your ornaments.
On Sunday, December 7, after caroling and a soup
supper, we will have a short service of dedication and place
the Chrismons on the Fellowship Hall tree.
SVCM Winter Shelter Meals
It's that time of year when the SVCM Shelter opens its doors on
nights when the temperature is below 38 degrees. Our church
has been asked to provide meals from Nov. 3-10 for people
who will come to get out of the cold. Please sign up for either
contributing money for us to buy breakfast and luncheon
meals or to cook a supper. This year they are asking for soup or
stew with a few extras for the dinner hour. Please sign up on
Sunday in the narthex or contact Margie Tyas if you can help in
any way. One person could make a dessert and another could
cook some cornbread. Please plan to be able to eat with the
guests for the dinner hour. Also, any who would like to play a
musical instrument after dinner is more than welcome. Thank
you for your prayers and any support you can give. Please call
Margie Tyas (669-6729) or Barbara Gaw (669-4463) or Scottie
Cannon (669-2078) if you want more information. Have you
ever thought about what it would be like to have dinner with
Jesus? What happens when you entertain strangers?
There are many dishes on the lost and found
table in the church office. One of these nice
dishes was left at AT Brown’s house.
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Adult
Church
School
Becomers
October 26
Luke 23
Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion
Florence Shelor
November 2
Luke 24
Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension
Jim Cogswell
Biblical Perspectives
October 26
You Have Heard... But I Say to You
David Kaylor
November 2
The Homeless Shelter: New Director,
Plans for Winter, Renee Brame
Faith Builders
October 26
Homeward Bound presentation
(details on right)
November 2
Prayer: Intimacy with God
(Living the Questions 2
DVD and discussion).
Bible Class
Book of Acts
Walk on Water
What are your Gifts?
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Thanksgiving Volunteers
Please call the church office at 669-2725
if you would like to help with the
community holiday meal at Thanksgiving.
Christmas Dinner Theater
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Christmas
Dinner Theater, Sunday evening, December 14, with
seatings at 5pm and 7pm (reservations will be required).
Bigger and better than before, this dinner theater
features a production of John Carter's "In Bethlehem
Inn" with a cast made up of your church family and
friends. While the play is in progress you will enjoy a
great meal with other members of your church family.
The show concludes with a moving outdoor live nativity.
Here are some additional opportunities to be part of this
great evening: Angels and shepherds for the outdoor
nativity, costume provided (any age, though a parent
may be invited to participate with a very young child);
twelve strong men to help us mount a "procession of the
magi" outdoors. Speak to Alexandria Carreiro, director,
or Mike Barker for more details.
The Faith Builder’s Sunday School Class
will host a presentation on Homeward Bound on
October 26. Jim Lowder and Nicole Brown, who
both work with Homeward Bound, will talk about
the program and specifically about the Hope to
Home program. Participating in Hope to Home is an
opportunity for a faith community to partner with an
individual who has just received permanent housing.
Please plan to join our class on October 26 if you would
like to learn more about this program.
Happy ThankYou BMPC family
Birthday!
October
26 Harry Horne
Donna Marie Todd
Gordie Murphy
James Huggins
27 Frank Davison
Bill Janes
Hugh Mayronne
Ken Scott Jr.
David Hekking
Reid Pomeroy
28 Olivia LaMotte
Betty Becker
Caleb Ford
Jonathan Donnell
Max Cogbill
30 Elaine Godfrey
Leslie Carreiro
31 Billy Banks
Susie Burns
Callie Shaffer
November
3Lew Rudisill
Dan Stitt
Alison Banzhoff
4Scott Godfrey
Arlene Wells
5Meredith Begley
Kiersten Hall
6Martha Martin
7Paul Carreiro
8Virginie Pomeroy
Vivian Pickett
Dear Friends,
There are no words to express how much your prayers and concern
for Justin and our family have meant to us over these four long
years. We truly knew we weren’t in this fight alone. Your cards and
notes these last few weeks have been much appreciated as we move
forward. We are grateful for such a caring congregation.
Thank you,
Jim and Carey Jo
A prayer request from Dan & Elizabeth Turk,
our PC(USA) Mission Co-workers in Madagascar
Please pray for peace, justice and calm in Madagascar in the midst of a tense
political situation.
Marc Ravalomanana, former president of the country, returned to the island
nation October 13. Ravalomanana has spent the last five and a half years in exile.
A crowd gathered outside Ravalomanana’s home to welcome him and to
hear him give a press conference. The military fired tear gas to disperse the crowd,
after which they entered Ravalomananas’ home by force. Marc Ravalomanana was
removed by the military and reportedly taken to a military camp in the capital.
He is alone and has not been allowed to contact family or speak with his lawyer,
prompting concerns for his security.
The Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM), a partner of the PC(USA),
which Ravalomanana serves as lay vice president, has called for calm and urged the
government and military to respect fully the human rights of all of Madagascar’s
people, including former President Ravalomanana.
Don’t have plans this Thanksgiving?
Join us for a
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 27, at 12:00 noon
Call 669-2725 to make your reservation
by Monday, November 24
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