November 2014
Our Vision:
We create and deliver
joyful and authentic
Christian Community
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it
is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8
Our Mission:
We glorify God through
worship, nurture, service and outreach.
Have you ever had someone pay the bill? I was having breakfast at a diner, as I
sometimes do, alone with my books, preparing for a sermon. Immersed in words
and thought, I barely noticed that the waitress brought my check, but then took it
away, then brought it back again. She placed it on the table, smiled, and said,
“Somebody in the restaurant paid for your meal. You’re all set.” Then she walked
away.
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,
I didn’t quite know what to do. I looked around to see if I recognized anyone,
but to no avail. I had the strangest feeling of helplessness. There was nothing I
could do. To insist on paying would have been pointless. All I could do was trust
that what she said was actually true and then live in that — which meant getting
up and leaving the restaurant. My acceptance of what she said gave me a choiceto live like it was true or to create my own reality in which the bill was not paid.
This little experience points us to its larger reality of the Gospel. God in Jesus
Christ has paid our bill. In today’s living, we have to trust that we don’t owe anything. We have to trust that something is already true about us; something has
already been done; something has been there all along. There is nothing more
you owe. God already loves you.
Also in this story is a little experience of the stewardship that God calls us to.
With grateful hearts that trust in God, we offer a part of our financial resources
without expectation or need to receive anything in return. We release it to God
as an act of thanks and discipleship.
As we approach November 16th, our Consecration Sunday at Faith Church,
please pray how you might engage in this. As you pray, remember that your giving is a privilege. Never do you owe anything to the organization that is called
“Faith Church.” Your giving is an act of trust in God. Your giving is an act of
personal commitment to God’s kingdom and the ministry we are called to as
Christ’s church.
This kind of trust will always feel at least a little risky. We like the assurance that
the money we give will be used effectively and for purposes we believe in. In this
particular season at Faith Church and in the Presbyterian Church (USA), I would
ask you for an extra measure of trust as you consider your 2015 financial commitment to Faith Church.
Your ongoing faith in Jesus and trust in Faith Church is a blessing and greatly appreciated.
Your friend in Jesus,
-Pastor Wayne
ELDERS:
Class of 2015
John Foley
Dan Lute
Ray Singley
Joe Young
Class of 2016
Kelly Berry
Cheryl Caplan
Alan Lauffer
Barry Sullivan
Class of 2017
Jerry Bingaman
Sue Dinges
George Hope
Kirk Lago
Clerk of Session
Jackie Webb
Moderator
Wayne Lowe
SESSION NOTES of October 16, 2014
Priority Business:
Session met and talked with Merry Ann Kish
Motion to receive Merry Ann Kish as a member of Faith Presbyterian Church
by Reaffirmation of Faith.
Seconded
Approved
Rev. Lowe introduced the Carlisle Presbytery Conversation Team; Bill Beck and
Carlin Wagner. They explained they were in attendance at the request of Carlisle Presbytery and they do not report to Presbytery until a final decision is
made about leaving or staying with PC(USA). Carlisle Presbytery will not have a
new policy in place for leaving the PC(USA) until February, 2015. The Conversation Team will lead Session through the process and negotiate with Presbytery if
the decision is made by the congregation to leave PC(USA).
Discussion and question session followed.
Motion to approve a Special Session Meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2014 with the Conversation Team in attendance for the purpose of creating a survey to be sent to the membership of Faith Presbyterian Church concerning issues related to leaving PCUSA.
Seconded
Approved
New Business:
Motion to invite members to attend the Stated Session Meeting on November
20, 2014 and allow one hour for members to ask questions and voice concerns.
Those planning to attend and speak should notify the Clerk of Session in advance.
Seconded
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
Consecration Sunday
November 16, 2014
Sunday School at 9:00am
One Worship Service at 10:00am
A CATERED LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW IN SHAFFER HALL.
Class of 2017
Lindsay Ewing
Carol Gangwish
Wendell Jordan
Chris Sorensen
Our Speaker:
Thomas Chilcote
A Professor of finance at Messiah College since 1987,
Tom provides consulting and accounting services to
area business, and gives investment seminars on retirement planning. He is married and the father of
four children, two in college, and also has three married stepchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Tom
volunteers at a local nursing home with his family,
leads a men’s Bible study group and preaches at local
churches.
WORSHIP SCHEDULES
USHERS for November
8:00 am
2 – Joe and Sandy Young
9– Randy Knapp and Jackie Webb
10:00 am
2 – Gene and Carol Gangwish
9– Fay Azar and Kelly Berry
COFFEE
HOUR
November 16 - One Worship Service at 10:00 am
Tony and Leafie Phillips
23 – Dean Carpenter
30– David and Jenny Book
23 – John and Kathy Foley
30– John and Emily Dame
GREETERS for November
8:00 am
2 – Ron and Pat Kaullen
9 – The Ulrey Family
10:00 am
2– Marjorie Key
9 – Merry Ann Kish
November 16 - One Worship Service at 10:00 am
The Blinebury Family
23 – Gannon and Clayton Ulrey
30– Elda Klinger and Bob Klinger
23 – Ginny Geiger
30– Marie Libhart
LAY LEADERS for November
NURSERY for November
10:00 am
2-Linda Graham
9 – Carolyn Souders
16– Bob MacIntyre
23—Bob Dash
30—Kelly Berry
10:00 am
2– Cheryl Caplan
9– Karistan Cooper
16– Bobbi Jo Gabrielson
23—Jennifer Crabtree
30—Rebecca Funk
Praying for Faith
Every Wednesday through November 19, the Faith Family is asked to pray for the
congregation. The Sanctuary will be open from 6:15-7:00pm for prayer and discussion. If you cannot be there, please pray wherever you are at that time. Thank
you for lifting up Faith.
November
2—Congregational Life
9—Worship
16—Stewardship
23—Outreach
30—Nurture
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
Nursery/Toddler:
Tina Ulrey
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
4th—5th Grades
Ellen Carnahan
Heather Zlogar
6th—7th Grades
Barry Sullivan
Tom Heineman
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.
FALL CLEAN-UP ON THE
GROUNDS OF FAITH
Saturday, November 1
Rain Date November 8
Questions, contact Barry Sullivan at 919-2033
Tasks to accomplish include:
·
Removing the bulbs along the Colonial road side of the church
·
Removing the shrubs by the Northwood entrance
·
Plant grass seed where needed
·
Replace the drop ceiling tiles in the kitchen (with wipe-able tiles).
·
Replace burned out / very dim tube lights in Shaffer Hall
·
Replace burned out lights in the sanctuary
Many hands make light work!
ELECTION DAY FOOD SALE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014—7:00 AM TIL SUPPLIES LAST
Chicken Corn Soup
$8.00 a quart
Sticky Buns
Plain $4.50
Pecan $5.00
Raisin $5.00
Chicken Salad
Regular and Low-fat
$7.00 a pint
Pies
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Crisp
$8.00
$7.00
$7.00
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Missions for September and October: PA food bank - 97 items
donated and $67.50 in offering. Please continue to send in food items.
Missions for November, December and January:
Bethesda mission - we will be praying for clients in the mission as well as having
a warm gift tree and angel tree in December.
SAVE THE DATE:
January 24th - Family Game Night at the church 6:30-8:30
January 25th - Sunday school closing program
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Sunday, November 23 after the
10:00 am worship service
Light refreshments will be provided by
the Congregational Life Committee.
1st Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014
HOLIDAY! with The Harrisburg Singers
Please join The Harrisburg Singers for our traditional concert of carols and help us
sing in this festive season! We will feature familiar carols such as, Away in a Manger,
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and O Come All Ye Faithful. Our pop Holiday pieces will
include Home for the Holidays, Mel Tormé’s The Christmas Song and Jingle Bells,
among others. In addition to these wonderful individual pieces we will be singing
two choruses from Handel’s Messiah and three movements from John Rutter’s
Magnificat. In addition, some of our individual singers will perform their favorite
Christmas and Holiday pieces.
Faith Presbyterian Church
Friday, December 5, at 8:00 pm
Pre-Concert at 7:40 pm
Tickets can be purchased by
visiting www.harrisburgsingers.org
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Saturday, December 13
Details to follow...
Mark
Your
Calendars
MUSIC NOTES Caleb Flick
The Three “C’s” of November!
Communion
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
On November 2, 2014 we will celebrate Holy Communion and the Chancel
Choir will present a lovely communion anthem. Organ music on that day will
be appropriate to both communion and All Saint’s Day (November 1, 2014)
when we remember our loved ones who have died. Sowerby’s Festival Prelude
on Sine Nomine uses the familiar tune of “For All The Saints” as its point of departure beginning with the famous pedal lines and building to a triumphant conclusion. Postlude, for both services, will be Dupre’s Placare Christe Servulis
(Christ Forgive Us Of Our Sins), a short but brilliant toccata on the Gregorian
chant of the same name.
Consecration Day Concert
So this day may technically get two C’s. First we will have guest speakers and
special music from the choirs celebrating Consecration Sunday. A luncheon will
follow and Faith Church will host it’s second annual concert featuring the
Vintage Brass and soprano Tamara Black! Tamara, who first sang for Faith over
the summer, hails from the greater Reading/Allentown area and is an accomplished Soprano. She is a graduate of Westminster Choir College and Temple
University and serves as the Executive Director of Berks Opera Company.
As the newsletter goes to press Jim Milbrand, Vintage Brass founder and director, and I are in the process of finalizing the program for “Strike Up the Classics!” which will feature light classics, favorite standards, combination of brass,
organ, piano and vocals as well as some special treats! Highlights will include
Gershwin’s “An American in Paris Suite” and “How Long has This Been Going
On?”, “Vissi d’arte” from Puccini’s Tosca and “Ain’t it a Pretty Night?” from
Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah, and I will play composer-pianist William Bolcom’s
Ragtime inspired “Garden of Eden Suite”. There will be something for everyone
to enjoy: INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
Christ the King Sunday
Christ the King Sunday marks the end of the Church Year (and “Advent I”)
marks “New Year’s Day” in the Christian Church. Once again we will have joyous music from the choir and bell choirs and a few mighty organ pieces to end
the Church Year with a BANG! I look forward to seeing you in church!
OPPORTUNITIES TO FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday Faithful
“All Meals Seasoned with Love!”
Thanksgiving Feast—Wednesday, November 19—12:00 noon
Turkey and Dressing
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Sweet Potatoes in Orange Sauce
Green Bean Casserole
Baked Corn
Cranberry Relish
Rolls and Beverages
Assorted Desserts
Faithful Stitchers
led by Jackie Webb
meets the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of each
month at 1:00 pm in
the library.
Thanksgiving! What a wonderful time of year! A time to give thanks for our
family and friends and all that God has blessed us with through out the year.
The chefs of Wednesday Faithful will soon be busy preparing all the traditional
dishes that will be sure to please. We hope you will join as we get together to
enjoy a great meal with friends, and celebrate the season.
If you have not yet made your reservation, please call the church office by Friday, November 14 to let Debbie know if you will be coming. Transportation is
available.
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Ladies Christmas Tea
Wednesday, December 3 at 2:00 pm
A little tea history: The original tea party began as an
“afternoon tea” by royal Britain’s Anna, the Duchess of Bedford.
Anna started drinking tea and eating light refreshments when she
became hungry in the afternoons, since it was typical to eat only
breakfast and dinner at that time in Britain. She began inviting friends
to join her and soon the afternoon tea tradition was born.
On December 3, we invite all ladies to a “light tea” to be served at 2:00 pm in
Shaffer Hall. A “light tea” is defined by serving tea, scones, and other assorted
sweets. This very special event is a great way to take a break during this busy
time of year and enjoy an afternoon with friends. Watch for the sign-up sheet to
be posted in the Welcome Center.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday Faithful Christmas Luncheon—
December 10 at 12:00 noon Gilligan’s Restaurant 987 Eisenhower Blvd., Harrisburg
Presbyterian Page
Turners—Held the
last Monday of each
month at 7:00 pm at
the home of Nancy
Grogan. November’s pick is Impossible Odds by Jessica
Buchanan and Erik
Landermalm
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
50 Years of ABCs,
123s and TLC
Northwood Staff
Deb Mercurio
Director
Melissa Wentz
Office Administrator
Rene’ Gillespie
Teacher
Anita Klaboe
Assistant
Julie Stadler
Teacher
Melissa Gaiski
Assistant
Deb Mercurio
Teacher
Cathy Lyons
Teacher
Donna Leuschner
Teacher
Cathy Lyons
Teacher
717-657-0715
northwoodnursery
@live.com
www.northwood
nurseryschool.com
A Fall Song
By Ellen Robena Field
Golden and red trees nod to the soft breeze,
As it whispers, “Winter is near;”
And the brown nuts fall at the wind’s loud call,
For this is the Fall of the year.
Good-by, sweet flowers!
Through bright Summer hours you have filled our hearts with cheer
We shall miss you so, and yet you must go,
For this is the Fall of the year.
Now the days grow cold, as the year grows old,
And the meadows are brown and sere;
Brave robin redbreast has gone from his nest,
For this is the Fall of the year.
I do softly pray at the close of the day,
That the little children, so dear,
May as purely grow as the fleecy snow
That follows the Fall of the year.
I hope November finds everyone well and that you are enjoying the beautiful fall
weather we have been having.
The children had a great time with all of our October activities. We are getting
ready for another fun month with Indian and Thanksgiving songs and crafts. We
will be working hard to earn our feathers. All of our classes will be talking about
the things we are thankful for. At the end of the month our little Pilgrims and
Indians will join together for our Thanksgiving feast.
My favorite Wednesday Faithful is this month. Our staff really enjoys being able
to join together and share such a delicious meal. Our compliments and thanks
to the cooks.
We wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope everyone has an opportunity
to spend time with family and friends.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers. If we can be a help to you in any
way, let us know.
Northwood Staff
Deb Mercurio, Director
STEWARDSHIP REMINDERS
Consecration Sunday – November 16
Consecration Sunday is especially important this year as Faith is determining the future of our church within
PC(USA). While the discernment process is underway, it is important that we all continue to support our
church and enable it to continue offering opportunities to our members for spiritual growth. We must continue to pay for staff and pastor salaries, utility bills, Mission support and facility maintenance. Please prayerfully consider giving to Faith in accordance with your gratitude to God and pray His will be done regarding
our future.
Faith’s Mortgage Update
As of September 30, Faith’s mortgage balance is $130,781. The debt offering for September which is to pay
for the October payment was $1,100. Our monthly payment is $2,020. The mortgage is not part of our operating budget. The weekly offering/Consecration pledges do not go towards paying the mortgage payment.
Faith has always maintained a separate campaign for the mortgage. Stewardship would like to remind you
kindly to consider giving towards the mortgage.
Summary of Income and Expenses
September 2014
September September September
Actual
Budget
Variance
YTD
Actual
YTD
Budget
YTD
Variance
Total Operating Income
25,056
34,253
(9,197)
280,356
289,863
(9,507)
Total Operating Expenses
30,551
35,627
(5,076)
283,900
308,866
(24,966)
Net Income/(Loss)
(5,495)
(1,374)
(4,121)
(19,003)
15,459
(3,544)
Financial Summary:
Faith Presbyterian has a Net Loss of ($5,495) compared to a budgeted Net Loss of ($1,374) for September.
Year-to-date, Faith has a Net Loss of ($3,544) compared to a budgeted Net Loss of ($19,003).
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 thru September.
As of the end of the third quarter, Faith Presbyterian is performing much better than the budget, but keep in
mind there is still Net Loss for the year. There were more expenses than income received during the year.
Additionally, for only the month of September, Adult Envelopes income was ($8,062) below budget.
Electronic Giving – Coming Soon
Support the work of our church through Electronic Giving. Have your weekly or monthly contribution debited from your checking or savings account and transferred directly into the church account safely and electronically—you’ll never have to remember your checkbook again! Information will soon be available on the
details of Electronic Giving.
CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK HOLIDAY TURKEY DRIVE
Each year the Food Bank receives thousands of requests for frozen turkeys during the holiday season. The goal of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s annual
holiday Turkey Drive is to receive 5,000 turkeys for distribution to families in
our area. Your donations not only help needy families enjoy a holiday meal, they
give hope for a brighter year ahead.
We’ll be collecting the turkeys for delivery to the food bank. Thank you to
Anita Klaboe for volunteering to make the delivery. NOTE: They will also
accept the free turkey certificate from Giant.
Focus
On
Mission
And The Nomination Goes To….
Congratulations to DDB Executive Director, Elaine Strokoff, on her nomination
to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented at the upcoming Central PA Women’s Conference. This nomination is a well-deserved
honor. We are pleased that Elaine is to be recognized for her many contributions to the Central PA community. Congratulations on this prestigious nomination!
Did You Know?
DDB served 8,925 meals during the 3rd quarter 2014 including 309 meals during
the 3 day kitchen renovation.
Articles taken from DDB News Fall 2014
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My family and I would like to thank all of our friends at Faith for the prayers,
cards and words of comfort extended to us on the recent passing of my mom.
We are humbled and so very thankful for your care and outreach. The Faith family is truly a blessing – and we feel so fortunate to have your prayers at this time.
Our sincere love and thanks –
Nanette Soliday and family
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
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
December Birthdays
Dec 1
Dec 2
Dec 3
Dec 6
Dec 7
Dec 8
Dec 9
Dec 11
Dec 13
Dec 14
Dec 15
Nia Albright
Lauren Markle
Joe Young
Gary Sorensen
Pat Bivens
Claire Aston
Hannah Chapman
Wendy Coad
Virginia Geiger
Robin Snyder
Cathy Bentz
Ellen Markle
Erin Miller
Tim Selgas
Andrea Linn
Lindsay Ewing
Sophia Mazza
Claire Durand
Shirley Ruch
We’re sorry if we
missed your birthday.
Dec 17
Dec 18
Dec 19
Dec 20
Dec 21
Dec 22
Dec 23
Dec 24
Dec 26
Dec 29
Dec 30
Dec 31
Virginia Stimmel
Michelle Williams
Melissa Bradley
Wythe Keever
Richard Winter
Henry Albright
Valerie Lute
Kyle Klaboe
Michael Hohney
Glenda Crimmel
Chris Pollack
Fred Muncert
Gerard Blinebury
Thomas Jordan
Gerald Bingaman
Kay Williams
Please notify the
office at 545-4631.