The Allen Park Presbyterian Church (USA) A Stephen Ministry Congregation December 2014/January 2015 Allen Park, Michigan 48101 We are beloved children of God, a family called and empowered by the Holy Spirit to shine Christ's love. Boar’s Head Festival and Feast WORSHIP SCHEDULE Boar’s Head Worship Service - December 21 - one service at 10 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Chapel 10 a.m. Sanctuary 11:30 a.m. Sanctuary 10:15 to Noon - The Blend in the Parlor (coffee, food & fellowship) The next GOOD WORD will be published in February 2015. The deadline for this issue is Jan. 14, 2015. Church office will be open for a half day on December 24 and 31. The office will be closed on December 25 & 26 and January 1 and 2, 2015. The entire staff of Allen Park Presbyterian Church wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a blessed new year. Church Office: 313-383-0100 Community performance: Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Boar’s Head Feast: Saturday, December 20 at 7 p.m. (Get your tickets in the church office now - see article on page 5.) Longest Night/Blue Christmas Service Sunday, December 21 - 7 p.m. in the Chapel Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. Family Carol Service Young Singers and Young Ringers Choirs 10:00 p.m. Candlelight/Communion Service Adult Choir and Handbell Choir The Christmas Eve offering will become the operating budget for the Deacons for 2015 “The work of the Deacons demands time, love and money.” Notice of the Annual Meeting of the Congregation The 2014 Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held immediately following the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, January 18, 2015 in the sanctuary. Page 2 Dear Friends: For me, the remarkable thing about Christmas is that it is more than just a story about a little baby who was born so many centuries ago. Our Savior’s life is something that transcends human history. He is present in the world and his spirit, his presence can be reborn in our hearts today. With that in mind, I hope dear friends that you will remember that we may be the only Christ some people will see this holiday season. I love this old poem by Warren Meyer, and I want to share it with you: You are Christmas… Every time you smile and help to make the world a brighter place. You are Christmas… Every time you laugh and let the sound join with all the happy music of the world. You are Christmas… Every time you speak a word of faith to some fearful soul along an unpaved road. You are Christmas… Every time you pray a prayer for those who need your very special blessing. You are Christmas… Every time your loving hand goes out of the way to give that extra special service. I hope that you will be Christmas and be the presence of Jesus to someone this season. One of the best ways that you can do that is by giving generously to our Christmas Eve offering this year. Your gifts are the main resource for our Board of Deacons for the year. As you know it is our Deacons who lead APPC in our ministries of compassion. From giving folks food, to keeping families warm, to helping the homeless at ChristNet - it is our Deacons who reach out in Christ’s name to our Community. In Christ’s Love, Doug Blaikie and Staff Doug Michelle Rita Kerri Virginia Irene Krista Keith Janet Nick Chris Page 3 Dear Friends: I struggle with Christmas every year. Not what you expected your pastor to say? True confession! According to Mike Slaughter, pastor of the Ginghamsburg Church in Ohio and author of A Different Kind of Christmas, “Christmas has been hijacked and exploited. We have professed allegiance to Jesus but celebrate his birth with a glut of materialism…Christmas is not your birthday; it Jesus’ birthday!” So how can we reclaim this holy day for Jesus? How can we honor God in our gift giving and card sending and decorating and eating, drinking and making merry this season? Give to God a portion of each gift you give. Would it shorten our list at all if we gave 10% of the cost of each gift as an offering to God? We would certainly be thinking of Jesus as we spent each dollar! Give to God a percentage of the time we spend shopping and card writing. Think of the mission work we could accomplish if each of us took 10% of the time we spent “preparing” for Christmas in service to God’s people. I’m guessing many of our calendars would be filled with all kinds of mission notations! Give to God a portion of our partying, decorating and merry-making. If we took 10% of the time we spent in Christmas preparations and lift up prayers to God and listened for God to speak to us, think how much richer we would be! In order to remind ourselves that Christmas is Jesus’s birthday and not ours, let’s use all our Advent and Christmas preparations as opportunities to celebrate God’s incarnation, God’s birth to us in flesh, God’s great gift of Christ in this world. We’ve already received our gift, the greatest gift ever! Now let’s give our lives back to God as our gift to God this Christmas! Advent, Christmas and New Year Blessings! Michelle James Page 4 Many Ways to Worship at APPC The Season of Giving By Doug Blaikie Sometimes I wonder if our members know of the many worship opportunities at APPC. By Michelle James December is upon us, and with it comes all the shopping and decorating and eating and drinking and gift giving First there is a short, very casual service in our and receiving. It almost feels like chapel following the Share Dinner on Wednesday reckless abandon! This is the season nights. The service begins at 6:45 in the evening many of us look forward to all year, when the weather and never goes longer than a half hour. turns cold and spirits are warm, as Christmas lights For the early birds in our congregation - we twinkle against the darkness. So many of us are moved to generosity in this have our 8:30 chapel service every Sunday season, and why not? After all, God gave us his Son. morning. In this service we celebrate Communion Shouldn’t we also give gifts to one another and to our each week. It is traditional in style and intimate, yet more casual than our regular 10:00 a.m. service caring ministries and charities in Christ’s name? Of course! That is how God’s love is spread throughout on Sundays. the Kingdom! At the start of this program year, we had begun We have just finished dedicating our pledges to the another service that starts each Sunday at 11:30 church for the next year, and as we present our gift a.m. in the sanctuary. Some of the unique things each time the offering plate comes around, imagine the about this new service are that it follows the gift God placed in that offering basket in Bethlehem so lectionary through the church year. It is also much long ago. Or even more, imagine Jesus in God’s arms, more contemporary in tone than our other being laid in the offering basket on that hill just services on Sunday morning. Except for the short outside Jerusalem. Can any gift we give match God’s meditation (yes I mean short – 5 to 10 minutes), great, sacrificial gift? Of course not, but how can we hold back the gift of our labors from the One who loves the 11:30 is being led by dedicated lay members. I us so much? How can we withhold the gift of our very think it is a wonderful opportunity for you to lives to the One who gave us the gift of life itself, the experience some new music, listen to a different gift of life forever? instrument, and experience worship in a new May God bless you and yours richly this Christmas light. and all through the New Year! But the best way for you to learn about it is to come and see for yourself. See you at worship! Deacon’s Christmas Offering (Susan McCausland, Moderator of the Board of Deacons) The Deacons have one "fundraiser" a year. Our budget is based on the Christmas Eve offering. What is given by you, the congregation, is the only funding we receive. We operate on this all year. What do the Deacons do, you may ask? The Deacons of this church, have two ministries - Congregational Life and Community Outreach. Deacons are the compassionate arm of the church, offering help and caring concern wherever they can. Congregational Life involves the care of our members. It includes fellowship in the form of the annual Pig Roast, and the new Dinner for Eight. It includes spiritual care, including picking up those in our congregation that don't have a ride. Ushering and safety, sacrament preparation, cards and calls and visits to those in need are also the work of the Deacons. The medical equipment loan program is supported by the Deacons. The Deacons also pray for the congregation. Community Outreach is the second area of care that the Deacons undertake. We provide food boxes to those in need. Feeding the homeless on the streets of Detroit on the fifth Sunday of the month is another ministry we provide. The Giving Tree with tags of wishful presents is also a Deacon endeavor. Some of these projects only require our time and energy, but many of the Deacons outreach activities require funding. Each year we ask for your help, and each year you respond with your Christmas Eve offering. Please help us this year. There is much to do. Page 5 APPC Christmas Giving Tree Annual Mitten Tree The APPC “Giving Tree” is now available in the narthex. On it, you will find gift tags which contain gift selections. Please select an ornament(s), purchase the gifts, and return the wrapped packages to the church office. Please be sure to include the original ornaments face up so that we can read it! This will ensure that your gift gets to the right recipient. These Christmas presents will benefit local families. All gifts must be returned by Tuesday, December 16 so that the Deacons can deliver them in time for Christmas! Christmas Poinsettias In Honor/Memory/Celebration of our Loved Ones The poinsettias that decorate the chancel during the Christmas season are given by members and friends in honor and remembrance of family, friends, and loved ones. The cost is $25 for your dedication. A special booklet will be published and distributed during the Christmas season. Deadline for dedications is Sunday, December 14, 2014. The poinsettias are delivered to our homebound members after the Christmas Eve services by the Board of Deacons. A registration form is available on the back page of this newsletter and in the church office. 8 The next seating for Dinner for Eight will be February/March, and then again in April/May. This is a great way to develop and deepen friendships with food and Christian fellowship. Sign up in the church office NOW so you can be added to a group. Once you have signed up, the Deacons will pick “8” people (including the host) for a group dinner. You will be contacted by the host to confirm a date for the meal and be informed of what side dish you can bring to share. Celebrating 34 Years of Spreading Hope The holidays are here, and it’s time to decorate our mitten tree with new and handmade mittens, gloves, socks, hats, and scarves for men, women, and children (including babies). Our goal, again this year, is to distribute 500 items to the needy. Please bring your donations to the church parlor starting Sunday, November 30, 2014 and help decorate the tree. The mitten tree is sponsored by the Ottinger family and is displayed in loving memory of Warren and Margaret Ottinger. Longest Night Service of Solace Sunday, December 21 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel Cries of “Merry Christmas!” and non-stop caroling contrast with the feelings of many people at this time of year. For those suffering from depression, from break-ups, unemployment and job loss, the recent or impending death of loved ones and for those whose lives or families are in crisis, it can be a very isolated and dreary time. Every greeting and song reminds them of how difficult or unhappy life is at this moment. Many churches have begun to recognize that Festivals of Lessons and Carols, celebrations of Christmas and children’s pageants do not meet everyone’s needs. To fill this gap churches offer a Blue Christmas service, a Service of Solace or Longest Night. People who are not having a very Merry Christmas and friends who support them are invited to come, sit and worship with one another in a liturgy that speaks of the love of God for the lonely and the grief-stricken. Boar’s Head Feast and Festival Tickets for the Boar’s Head Feast are now available in the church office. This dinner takes place after the community performance of the Boar’s Head Festival on Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 for a family of four or more. Please sign up and get your “numbered” ticket before December 14. You will pay for the dinner at the door on December 20. Page 6 Session Synopsis Session Synopsis Judith Ouellette, Clerk of Session Dated October 21, 2014 Judith Ouellette, Clerk of Session Dated November 11, 2014 Session meeting convened at 7:34 p.m. Session meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. Trustee Report: Trustee Ken Beebe explained changes to Endowment Policy not allowing the Endowment Fund to go below one million dollars. Endowment Policy passed. Rev Blaikie read the Thanksgiving Proclamation of Abraham Lincoln and led Session in prayer. Stewardship: Consecration Sunday will be Nov. 16, guest speaker will be Rev. Blaikie. Luncheon will be served after the service. (The cost of the luncheon was covered by an anonymous donor.) Two letters will be going out to church members on Stewardship. Personnel: Job description for Associate Pastor was reviewed and passed. Budget & Finance: Mike Klein reviewed on where our money is designated to better manage our funds. Planning & Vision: Sid Alley reviewed two programs from PCUSA that might be helpful to our church for growth. Regeneration program was accepted, also accepted checking to see if other church’s in the area would be interested in joining us in the second program New Beginnings. Boy Scout Collin Hoop explained Eagle project he wishes to do at Camp Wakanda. It consists of building four bat houses and erecting them in the woods surrounding the camp. He will also make a model of the houses for educational purposes to be displayed in craft cabin or dining room. Motion to let him proceed on this passed. Planning and Vision: Information still being gathered for Project Regeneration Stewardship: Reviewed plans for Consecration Sunday. Technology: Hearing loop antenna has been fixed. New Business: Motion passed to abort present website while working on a new improved one. Pubic Worship & Music: Boars Head will be December 20 & 21, 2014. Boar’s Head dinner will be $5.00 or $15 for three or more in the same household. Associate Pastor: Confirmation classes in January. Working on winter retreats. Bucket Club to choose new name. Underground Railroad had 23 participants. New Business: Arno School will continue to use our church as an evacuation center in case of an emergency. Moderator: looking forward to preaching this Sunday for Consecration Sunday. Associate Pastor: New APPLLE classes starting. Reviewing Usher list for the upcoming year Researching how to expand Share dinners. Youth Council collecting cans and bottles to help fund summer programs. Moderator: Announcements will be read in church again. Adjourned : 9:25 p.m. 2015 ChristNet Dates The dates for our church to host ChristNet will be Sunday evening, March 15 through Sunday morning March 22, 2015. What you can do now. Please save your travel-size toiletries. Look for bargains on new socks and underwear for men and women. Save to donate clean, gently-used clothing. When the sign-up is available: Sign up to host a dinner. Volunteer to work on the shifts each night. ► ► Adjourned 9:28 p.m. ► ► ► ► Page 7 Reports Due For Annual Meeting A notice to all committee chairs of APPC boards and groups. Your committee report for the annual meeting is due in the church no later than Sunday, January 4, 2015 for inclusion in the 2014 Annual Report that is presented to the congregation on January 18, 2015. All reports should be delivered to the church office, or e-mailed (which is preferred) to our office manager, Rita Javorski at [email protected]. Last Day to Pay 2014 Pledge The end of the year is an ideal time to make a charitable gift to the church. If you finalize your gift before December 31, 2014, you will be able to claim the charitable contribution on your 2014 Federal Income Tax return. All contributions to the church of 2014 must be in the church office no later than end of the day Monday, January 5, 2015 – checks must be dated for December 31, 2014 for IRS purposes. Janet Morton, Financial Secretary [email protected] - 313-383-0100, Ext. 10 Worship NOTES There will only be one service on December 21 in celebration of our Boar’s Head Festival which will take place during worship at the 10 a.m. service. December 28 - one service at 10:00 a.m. In January 2015: January 4 - Three services and Communion January 11 - Three services January 18 - One service at 10 a.m. January 25– Three services with Ordination and Installation of new officers at 10 a.m. Fair Trade Christmas Sale (Dec. 7) The Peace and Justice Ministry of the Presbyterian Women of our church will be selling “at cost” a number of fair trade organic items on Sunday, December 7 in the hallway near the parlor in support of small farmers around the world. They will have on hand a basket of organic soup, olive oil, organic tea and organic chocolate. These items will make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. Upcoming Board Meetings DEACONS (First Tuesday at 7 p.m. Parlor) December 2, January 6 and February 3 SESSION (Second Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Parlor) Committee Meetings at 6:30 p.m. in various rooms December 9, January 13, February 10 COMMUNION Sunday, December 7 - Team A (Plates) December 24 Christmas Eve 10 p.m. Team B (Plates) Sunday, January 4 - Team A (Intinction) Sunday, February 1 - Team B (Plates) TRUSTEES (Third Tuesday 7:30 p.m Oasis Room) December 16, January 20, February 17 Endowment Meetings: Monday, March 9, 2015 (Tower Room) 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015 (Tower Room) 6:45 p.m. The Allen Park Presbyterian Readers (December 17, 2014) “I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday.” I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban is the APPC Readers’ book for discussion on Wednesday, December 17, at 7:15 p.m. in the Parlor. This book is available at Amazon. Our discussion leader will be Beverly Milotz. When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school and few expected her to survive. Malala’s miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations. She is the youngest nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. This book is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism; of the fight for girls’ education; of the father, who as a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school; and, of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons. This book will make you believe in the power of one person’s voice to inspire change in the world. If you have questions, please call Beverly Milotz at 313-768-5504. January’s Readers’ book will be The Light Between Oceans by H.L. Stedman. Our discussion leader will be Margaret Pagnucco. Watch for a preview of the book in The LITE. Our weekday preschool program has openings in January. Our licensed weekday preschool will accept preschoolers in January on a limited basis. If you feel your child might be ready to give school a try, give us a call or an email at: [email protected] Directors: Christine Haydon and Carrie O’Riley Our Preschool Wish List All donations for the preschool can be left in the church office. Scarves Corks Shells Pom poms Nuts and bolts Padlock and key Metal or plastic dog dish Steering wheel Suitcase (carry on size) Train case Thank you for thinking of us!! Briefcase Purses Eyeglasses (no lenses) Clip boards Maps Binoculars Magnifying glass Microscopes Coffee cans (not plastic) Holiday sweaters Adding machine Calculator Computer mouse Rulers Levels Sponges Rubber bands Envelopes Orange cones Neck ties Bow ties Camp Wakanda Schedule Winter Camp Tons of snow WINTER 2015 High School Camp - Feb. 6-8 Sign up deadline: Sunday, January 25, 2015 Awesome food Waverunners - Feb. 13-17 Late night tacos Sign up deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2015 Sledding Middle School Camp - Feb. 20-22 Ice Skating on Lake Ell Sign up deadline: Sunday, February 8, 2015 Cool Tee Shirts Family Camp - Feb. 27—March 1 Hot chocolate Cool games Relax by the fireplace Bring a friend Meet new people Reconnect with God! Sign up NOW in the church office! Space is limited at Winter Camps!! (New) Limited Power of Attorney form will be needed. Kids Hope USA Kids Hope USA is in full swing with 15 mentors matched with 15 students and one mentor waiting for a student. Kids Hope is a Christian -based mentoring program between Allen Park Presbyterian Church and Arno Elementary School. Kids Hope gives hope to children that are at risk in public elementary schools through a relationship with a caring church member. These children are at that critical time when values are formed, selfesteem is developed and academic skills must be acquired. Mentors build a relationship with their Sign up deadline: Sunday, February 15 SPRING 2015 Craft Camp: March 6-8 Sign up deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2015 SUMMER 2015 Waverunners: June 24-28 3/4 Grade: July 6-9 Shipmates: July 9-12 5/6 Grade: July 12-17 7/8 Grade: July 19-24 Bucket Club: August 2-5 Choir Camp: August 6-9 College Age: August 9-12 student by meeting for one hour per week at the elementary school. You become someone that the student can count on seeing each week. Although we are currently not in need of mentors—that can change at any given time. If you are interested in training for this loving ministry right here in our own community, please email Krista Nappa, our Kids Hope Director, with your contact information at [email protected]. Page 10 Presbyterian Women of APPC APPC Moderator’s Message - Pat McBride, 2014-2015 313-732-5871 - [email protected] Grace and Peace to all, Allen Park Presbyterian Women just finished a very busy month, and the fun never stops. First, thank you to everyone that helped with this year’s Craft Fair. The amount of baked goods was astounding to see. Over $1,000 was made from the bake sale alone. Ruth Circle did an outstanding job of organizing the fair again this year. Special thanks to Elaine Doran for all of her hard work. Phoebe-Hannah Circle did a great job with the lunch that was offered. Thank you to Boy Scout Troop 1051 for cleaning up after the Craft Fair ended. Your help was appreciated. We hope everyone had a great time and found some awesome items to purchase. Our December Gathering will feature a skit entitled “Joseph” and is being hosted by Ruth Circle. It is open to everyone. Please join us on Tuesday, December 16th in the Parlor at 7 pm. A free will offering will be taken to cover the program expenses. There will be no Gathering in January. APPW is in search of filling some soon to be vacant positions on its board. Please prayerfully consider volunteering for one. They are in search of a ViceModerator, Bible Study Leader and Treasurer. If you have any questions, please contact Pat McBride or Sue Maxey for more information. We still have organic chocolates, teas, soups and oils for sale. If you are interested in purchasing, please see a member of APPW and they can assist you. I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Patti Johnson APPW Co-Treasurer Congratulations to Pat McBride, our PW Moderator! It has been announced in the November 2014 issue of Horizons magazine that our very own Pat McBride has been nominated to the Churchwide Coordinating Team of Presbyterian Women for 2015-2018 for the Search Committee, East Central Region. She will be presented for election at the Business Meeting which is held in conjunction with the 2015 Churchwide Gathering. We are so proud. Upcoming APPW Dates Wednesday, Dec. 3 – PWPD Gathering at Celtic Cross Monday, Dec. 1 &15 – Piecemakers (7 p.m. Art Room) Tuesday, Dec. 9 – Mission Sewing (9:15 a.m. Art Room) Tuesday, Dec. 16 – APPW Gathering—“Joseph” (7 p.m. Parlor) Tuesday, Dec. 23 – Bible Study Leaders (6 p.m. Parlor) Tuesday, Dec. 23 – Coordinating Team (7 p.m. Parlor) Monday, Jan. 5 & 19 – Piecemakers (7 p.m. Art Room) Wednesday, Jan. 7 – PWPD Gathering (location TBA) Tuesday, Jan. 13 – Mission Sewing (9:15 a.m. Art Room) Tuesday, Jan. 27 –Bible Study Leaders (6 p.m. Parlor) PW GATHERING Tuesday December, 16, 2014 @ 7pm in the Sanctuary/Parlor “JOSEPH” The events surrounding the birth of Christ are seen through the eyes of Mary's husband, Joseph. From the visitation of the angel to announce his birth to the encounter with the Wise Men, Joseph relates the story with words that can be found in any man's heart. Since Joseph has no 'dialogue' in scripture, we can only imagine what he might have said about it all. The story also includes the song, Joseph's Song written by Michael Card and sung by David Kren. This special evening will be hosted by Ruth Circle and the congregation is invited to attend. David Kren performs skits with a religious theme. A free will offering will be taken to cover the cost of the program. “Hospitality of the Heart” Welcoming and Surrendering to the Holy Spirit Saturday, March 14, 2015 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak Keynote Speaker: Pat Johnson, Chaplain and Spiritual Director. Registration and retreat details coming soon. Page 11 Hands-on Mission at APPC If you are the type of person that enjoys serving others, please join us every “fourth Sunday” for Touch/Down at 1 p.m. at APPC. We will have a different mission activity each month. We will post details of our activities in The LITE as the date draws closer. Feathers of All Kinds Needed for Boar’s Head Costumes The costumers are in need of feathers for the Boar’s Head Festival costumes. “The Twelve Days of Christmas” includes six birds: partridge, turtle dove, French hen, calling bird, geese and swan. If you have feathers of any color (single feathers or boas) to adorn costumes, please leave in office: ATTN: Mary Lou Provost. Auditions for Musicians/Singers for Third Service The Third Service Worship Band plans to take it up a notch at the beginning of the new year. They are in need of a few individuals who would be interested in sharing their gifts to help lead worship through music. The band is specifically looking for male voices and guitarists. There will be auditions before the end of the year. Candidates must be willing to volunteer their time for practice every week and be available to play on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. The Third Service offers an intimate worship experience through a more contemporary worship style and music while still set within the walls of our beautiful sanctuary at Allen Park Presbyterian Church. Please prayerfully consider this commitment and opportunity. We will pull music from some of the more popular contemporary musicians out there as: David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, Mumford and Sons, U2, Switchfoot, Anberlin, Hillsong UNITED. Casting Crowns, Death Cab for Cutie, Jack White, Matt Redman, EmmyLou Harris, etc. We will also put our own twist on hymns from our hymnals. Please watch The LITE and the church Facebook for more details or email: [email protected] Blood Drive on January 15, 2015 There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the Fellowship Building on Thursday, January 15 from 2:00 to 7:45 p.m. In order to have the convenience of being able to give blood in a comfortable and familiar place— our church—we have a certain quota of pints of blood that must be donated. So, please take a few minutes out of your busy schedule and stop by the church to give the gift of life on January 15. Thank you in advance to all you who are donating blood. You are my heroes! Parish Nurse, Chris Mayer. Keeping our Food Barrels Full Become a Deacons’ “Helping Hands” Become a “Helping Hands Hero” by helping us keep our food barrels filled to the rim! This is our basic list. In The LITE each week, we mark the items that are our greatest need that week with an asterisk (*). Thanks for your help! Cereal Oatmeal Jam/Jelly Peanut Butter Noodles Spaghetti Sauce Powered Milk Mac & Cheese Soup Canned Veggies Juice Canned Beans Potato Boxes Ramen Noodles Hamburger/Chicken/Tuna Helper Pancake Syrup Canned Fruit Boxed Milk Chili Canned Tuna Pasta/Rice Canned Dinners FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Every Month/Second Sunday We provide a free blood pressure clinic once per month on the second Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor. December 14 - Jessica Bedient and Beverly Milotz January 11 - Barbara Hopper and Phyllis Froehlich February 8 - Barry Davis and Chris Vaughan Please join us - it could change your life. Page 12 Parish Nurse’s Corner Chris Mayer, R.N.—313-575-5853 - [email protected] Practical Ways to Decrease Stress during the holidays Hike your mood with sunlight. It stimulates the production of feel-good serotonin and also helps relieve seasonal affective disorder (SAD). To ease SAD symptoms, spend time outdoors or near a window on sunny days, or ask your doc about phototherapy (a treatment using a box that emits full-spectrum light). Take a whiff of citrus. Researchers studying depression have found that certain citrus fragrances boost feelings of well-being and alleviate stress by upping levels of norepinephrine, a hormone that affects mood. For an all-day pick-me-up, dab a little lemon or orange essential oil on a handkerchief to tuck in your pocket. Walk away from worries. The rhythm and repetition of walking has a tranquilizing effect on your brain, and it decreases anxiety and improves sleep. Aim for a brisk, 30 min. walk a day. Sleep better with 5-HTP. This plant extract (available in capsules at most drugstores) is thought to increase serotonin, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Doctors recommend 150 milligrams daily. If you take antidepressant medications, talk to your doc before trying it. Squeeze here. The fleshy place between your index finger and thumb is called the hoku spot in traditional Chinese medicine. Applying firm pressure there for just 30 seconds can reduce stress and tension in your upper body. So if you start to feel overwhelmed by the holiday chaos, give your hand a squeeze and take a deep breathe. Do less, enjoy more. We go overboard to please others during the holidays: shopping, cooking, sending cards, and attending every event. Instead, take care of yourself by saying “no” at least once—and maybe more. Don't neglect whatever cracks you up. Laughing like crazy reduces stress hormones. That, in turn, helps immune cells function better. Forget perfection. Stop obsessing over doing it all! Don't sweat the small stuff and your holiday will be much more enjoyable. Consider abandoning old customs. Abandoning old customs can be a good strategy if you're lonely or grieving. Experiment with a different culture's customs, or invite isolated colleagues over and start some new traditions. Go tech-free. Constant cell phone buzzes and email alerts keep us in a perpetual fight-or-flight mode due to bursts of adrenaline. Not only is this exhausting, but it contributes to mounting stress levels, especially in women. What better time to turn your gadgets off than during a holiday get-together? Enjoy spending time with your family and friends without worry. Savor a spicy meal. Hot foods trigger the release of endorphins—the natural chemicals that trigger feelings of euphoria and well-being. Turn up the tunes. Anxious? Listen to your favorite music. Research from the University of Maryland shows that hearing music you love can relax blood vessels and increase blood flow. Don't overschedule. If you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed by your holiday agenda, don't over schedule your time and take on more than you can manage. Remember: It's OK to slow down a bit. Think positive. The holidays may drive you to your breaking point, but don't focus on the bad. Negative thinking can trigger the body's stress response, just as a real threat does. Remember, it's time to celebrate with your family and friends (even if they do stress you out!). An optimistic outlook will help you cope with challenges that come your way. Info taken from Health Magazine: “25 Ways to Fight Holiday Stress”. http://www.health.com/ health/gallery/0,,20306655,00.html Our Prayer List Kimberly Smith (Granddaughter of Evelyn Smith) FOR THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Liz Crawford (Friend of Judy Martin) November 11 Kathleen Carson (Sister of Art & Barbara Jo Carson) October 18 Dennis Tomalka October 17 Robert Green (Son of Margaret Green) October 16 Patricia Templin (Mother of Larry (Ellen) Templin, Sister of the late Carol Maki) FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Gloria Welch HAVING SURGERY Virgie Torok RECOVERING - SURGERY/HOSPITALIZATION Michael Klein Tom Marshall Nancy Horvath Ethan Kubik Laurie Moscarello Rick Roy (Friend of Sue Theeck) Ted Mazans Cindy Trudeau (by the Bono family and the grandmother of CeCe and Mandy Bono) HAVING TESTS/PROCEDURES/TREATMENT Judy Martin Joyce Benso (Friend of Judy Martin) Pam Ronan (Friend of Sue Theeck) Jennifer Hilyer-Jones Neolla Costner (Friend of Wayne Cuthbert) Diane L. Smith (Daughter of Evelyn Smith) FOR EMOTIONAL STRENGTH & HEALING Betty Paisley Georgia Luke Joyce Poole Susan Theeck Vivian Brooks Ken Lush Vern Welch Fern Brandt Phyllis Jones Michele Dam Bob Myers Norma Ross Shirley Botu Valerie Hilyer Judy Graham Frances Lush Carl Schleicher Doris Ward Leonard Saenz Dot Uren Geri Knight Joe Melling Ruth Beattie Chuck & Betty Bray Richard Henig Catherine Kirby Dorothy Hensel Angie Taylor Floyd Smith Dorothy Smith Jen Forte Margaret Taliaferro Don & Arlene Shanley Jen Forte Julius Dazy Dick Hershberger Winnie Frank Jane Hilyer Phyllis Hartman Marlett Gaujanian Dorothy Foucher Dorothy Adams Joan Reckinger Wally Bach Ben Warren Ceil Pretty Jim Kinard Jim Masterson Wilma Fairbairn (Georgia Luke’s Sister/Aunt of Keith (Mary Lou) Provost) Pattrica Woodie (Niece of Virgie Torok) Gavin Frew (& parents Rob & Erica) (Friends of Cuthberts) Andi Stevens (Cousin of Wayne (Megan) Cuthbert) Barb Cabadas Reynolds (Friend of Elaine Doran) Sharron Sherrill (Friend of Karin Kozlo and Norma Bentley) Carman Gudin (Friend of De De Sherlock) Cindi Miller (Mother of Kimberly Miller) Sue Stimson (Daughter of Phyllis Froehlich) Maryanne Froehlich (Daughter-in-law of Phyllis Froehlich) Page 13 Tammy & David Bridgeman (Friends of Norma Bentley) Danielle Thurston (Michelle) Kate Patterson (Friend of Amy Bowerman) Clyde Shepherd (Friend of Butch and Linda Brunelle) Daniel, Tori & DJ Powell (Friends of Karin Kozlo) Dana Holder (Friend of Karin Kozlo) Katie (Diebel) Trupiano (Friend of Geri Knight) Gail Vargo (Sister-in-law:Norma Bentley/Aunt of Karin Kozlo) Beverly Markus (Mother of Kerri Van) Stephen Popy (by Cheryl Blevins and family) Gail Rigdon (Sister-in-law of Jill & Gary Kleinsmith) Kathy Moy (Sister of Margaret Fischer) Valerie Geter (Friend of Jennifer & Julius Jones) David Ray Allen (Brother of Patty Allen) Laura Krajewski (Friend of Rita Javorski) Taylor Hadley (Niece of Tracy Cruts) Valarie Bernard (Niece of Irene Barazsu) Leslie Hibbler (Friend of Phil & Nancy Atkinson) Judy Salucci (Daughter of Mary Ogdie/Sister Roger Ogdie) Nick Duckett and Laura Bruce (Friends of Jeri Knight) Todd Graham (Friend of the Shamie Family) Richard Findlay (Shanley/Seabloom/Shamie family) Aaron Mei (Friend of Shanley/Shamie/Seabloom Family) Holly Ryan (Granddaughter of Angie Taylor) Greg Fanfalone (Friend of Ronnie Beebe) Brandon Law (Brother of Michael Law, Jr) Sue Leszczynski (Godmother of Norma Bentley) Wendy Loomis (Niece of Wendy and Steve Reimers) Gertrude Quasada (Grandmother of Michael Law, Jr.) Introducing: Desmond Erik Taylor Born November 2, 2014 10 a.m. (6 lbs., 2 oz.) Parents: Jenna and Erik Taylor Grandparents: Guy & Joanne Taylor and Dick & Judy Winter of DeWitt, MI Great Grandmothers: Elizabeth Antulis and Mary Winter, Aunts and Uncles: Guy & Kara Taylor; Alison & Scott Cave Did We Miss Your Birthday? We publish birthdays in THE LITE each week. If we somehow missed your birthday, please call the office and let us know. We will correct the error in our church records. We are happy to announce other special joys too - just let us know! Allen Park Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 7101 Park Avenue, Allen Park, MI 48101 313-383-0100 - FRONT DESK Ext. 0 Kerri A. Van Editor, Ext. 13 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.appc.us (under construction) Be our friend on Facebook for the latest info. Twitter: APPC1 Page 14 Address Directory Change of Addresses Virginia Parent, Membership Secretary 313-383-0100, Ext. 15, [email protected] Please update your church directory. THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK ON ELECTRONIC VERSION CHURCH STAFF Rita Javorski - Ext. 11 - [email protected] Office Manager Kerri Van – Ext. 13 - [email protected] Communications Manager Virginia Parent - Ext. 15 - [email protected] Membership Secretary Irene Barazsu - Ext. 18 - [email protected] Contributions Secretary, Payroll Janet Morton - Ext. 10 - [email protected] Financial Secretary Nick Mikolajewski - Custodian - [email protected] T H E GO O D WO R D A publication of Allen Park Presbyterian Church (USA) Kerri A. Van, Editor 313-383-0100, Ext. 13 - Cell: 734-552-7628 - [email protected] If you wish to have an article included in this publication, you must submit your information to Rita Javorski prior to the deadline. The deadline for the February 2015 issue is Wednesday, January 14, 2015 by 4 p.m. For more info: [email protected] Douglas H. Blaikie, M. Div. Pastor [email protected] - Ext. 12 Michelle James, M. Div. Associate Pastor [email protected] - Ext. 16 Dr. Rev. Keith O. Provost, Parish Associate [email protected] - Ext. 51 Rev. Levon G. King, Parish Assistant [email protected] Rev. William Colwell - Pastor Emeritus Judith A. Ouellette, Clerk of Session [email protected] Richard Huebler., President of the Trustees [email protected] Kip Horvath, Corporate Treasurer Susan McCausland, Moderator Board of Deacons [email protected] Christine Mayer, Parish Nurse [email protected] - Ext. 17 Art Hughes, Stephen Ministry Leader [email protected] Krista Nappa, Kids Hope Director [email protected] Pat McBride, Presbyterian Women Moderator [email protected] Music Department Andrea Carlson - [email protected] Young Singers Choir Director, Flutist Amy Bowerman- [email protected] Youth Connection Choir Director Christine El-Hage - Pianist, Adult Choir Accompanist, Youth Connection Choir Accompanist, Young Singers Accompanist, pianist Dr. Christian Kreipke - Organist, Pianist Carolyn Marengere - [email protected] Young Ringers Choir Director Wendy Reimers - [email protected] Adult Choir Director, Handbell Choir Director, Pianist, Accompanist, Organist James Sargent - [email protected] - Pianist Ruth Beattie - Organist Emeritus Weddings at APPC - To book a wedding, contact Rita Javorski to reserve your date with a $100.00 deposit at 313-383-0100, Ext. 11 or [email protected] Sextons: Michael Harris, Sarah Klein, Natalie Marengere, Randall Nicholls, JR Whiteford Funeral Sextons: Chuck Ouellette, Katy Rodriguez, Gary Robinson, Randall Nicholls Page 15 Back Page Cheat Shee t Ushering Teams /Counting Teams Dec 7 (Communion) ----- Ushering 4/Counting 6 Dec. 14 ---------------------- Ushering 5/Counting 1 Dec. 21 ---------------------- Ushering 6/Counting 2 Christmas Eve ------------- 7:30 - Ushering 1 Christmas Eve ------------- 10 pm - Ushering 2 Dec. 28 ---------------------- Ushering 3/Counting 3 Jan. 4 (Communion)----- Ushering 4/Counting 4 Jan. 11 ---------------------- Ushering 5/Counting 5 Jan. 18 ---------------------- Ushering 6/Counting 6 Jan. 25 ---------------------- Ushering 1/Counting 1 Feb. 1 (Communion) ---- Ushering 2/Counting 2 Feb. 8 ------------------------ Ushering 3/Counting 3 Van Teams #1 #2 #3 #4 - Captain: Captain: Captain: Captain: Barry Davis - Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1 Bob Ammon - Dec. 14 & Jan. 11 Chuck Ouellette - Dec. 21 & Jan. 18 Kevin Vaughan - Dec. 28 & Jan. 25 Sunday Coffee Hour—The BLEND **please note The Blend has been moved to the Parlor. Dec. 7 ------------------------ Trustees Dec. 14 ---------------------- Trustees Dec. 21 ---------------------- Deacons Dec. 28 ---------------------- Deacons Jan. 4 ------------------------ Scrapbookers Jan. 11 ---------------------- Waverunners Jan. 18 ---------------------- NO BLEND Jan. 25 ---------------------- Waverunners Feb. 1 ------------------------ Dorcas-Rebekah Circle Feb. 8 ------------------------ NO BLEND—Scout Soup -------------------------------- and Salad Luncheon Front Desk Volunteers (Sunday) Dec. 7 ------------------------ Diane Anderson Dec. 14 ---------------------- Margaret Pagnucco Dec. 21 ---------------------- Irene Barazsu Dec. 28 ---------------------- Irene Barazsu Jan. 4 ------------------------ Shirley Slotka Jan. 11 ---------------------- Irene Barazsu Jan. 18 ---------------------- Diane Anderson Jan. 25 ---------------------- Virginia Harmon Feb. 1 ------------------------ Margaret Pagnucco Feb. 8 ------------------------ Patricia Frazier **If you would like to be a sub for our front desk volunteers during the week (morning and/or afternoon), please contact Rita in the church office at 313-383-0100, Ext. 11 PLEASE DO NOT DELAY DELIVERY! Contains time sensitive information for December 1, 2014 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Allen Park Presbyterian Church (USA) 7101 Park Avenue Allen Park, Michigan 48101-2091 (313) 383-0100 - [email protected] PERMIT NO. 1 PAID US POSTAGE BULK RATE CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDER FORM Can and Bottle Drive to support our youth - drop off your clean returnables in the alley behind the Fellowship Building from 8:30 to noon. Please PRINT clearly! COST $25.00 In memory / honor/ celebration (circle one) of ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Given by ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Noisy Offering - save your spare change and help our youth support Heifer International Project. Paid Cash ________________ Paid Check # ________________ Daylight Saving time ends on November 2, 2014. 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