Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church 30685 NW Scotch Church Road Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 Church Office: 503-648-9573 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID HILLSBORO, OR 97123 PERMIT #58 Time-Dated Material NEWSLETTER OF THE OLD SCOTCH CHURCH January, 2015 Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church 30685 NW Scotch Church Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone 503-648-9573 FAX 503-640-2561 [email protected] www.oldscotchchurch.org Office: Tuesday—Friday, 9:00 AM—1:00 PM Sundays Sunday School Worship Fellowship Hour Youth Group 9:00 AM* 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM* Wednesdays Choir Practice 7:00 PM* See calendar for additional events. (*summer hours may vary) Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968 Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church ~ “old scotch” ~ January 2015 Newsletter Hearing a Prophet Lent begins this year on February 18, with Easter on April 5, so we have just six weeks between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday. During the fall, the Adult Sunday School class studied some of the prophetic traditions, so it seemed appropriate to take a look at one of the minor prophets, Micah. Micah was active as a prophet to Judah, experiencing the fall of Samaria in 722 BCE and the Invasion of Judah in 701 BCE. His tenure as a prophet came alongside that of Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea. He spoke out for the LORD during the reigns of kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. In all, Micah was an active prophet from 737-696 BCE. Though the context of Micah's prophecy was focused on Jerusalem, we will hear his words and themes in our own contexts and enter into the timeless prophetic word to serve the LORD beyond all else. Like wisdom passed down over centuries, Micah speaks to our world today in more ways than we would guess, beginning with what is likely the most memorized verse of Micah 6:8: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. For your reading in preparation for Sundays, here are the texts and themes from Micah: January 4 Luke 2:40-52 Forget all you know about Jesus as a boy January 11 Micah 1:1-7 What We Worship; Communion Sunday January 18 Micah 2:1-5 The Fruitful Life January 25 Micah 3:1-7 What It Means to Lead February 1 Micah 4:1-8 The Long Term Plan; Installation Sunday February 8 Micah 6:1-8 How History Forms Us; Scout Sunday; Communion February 15 Micah 7:14-20 Who Is Like God? Annual Congregational Meeting Finally, thank you for honoring the whole Bullis family with a Christmas card, notes, and gift from the congregation. We are grateful to be in ministry with you as we walk the journey of faith together. Grace and Peace, Did you know the Aspire and weekly sermons are now available online? You can access them at: www.oldscotchchurch.org Youth News! Come join the adventure! What a fantastic year is has been for the Old Scotch youth group! God has been faithful by providing us with a supportive congregation, diligent volunteer leaders, and a great group of youth who have the desire to follow Jesus everyday. As we say goodbye to 2014, we take the time to celebrate and welcome all the joys that 2015 has to offer. The youth group ended the year together with a trip to Zoo Lights and our annual white elephant gift exchange party. We also said goodbye to our volunteer leader, Chris Granat. Chris has been a faithful volunteer leader, even before I came on staff. He has helped with many aspects of the ministry, including leading worship at youth group. We appreciate his volunteer commitment and the many gifts that God has given him as a leader. Please take the time this month to thank him for his years of service to our youth. On another note, we have finally figured out our plan for the 2015 youth mission trip this summer! This year’s trip will provide two separate opportunities for our youth. Our middle school youth will be teaming up with First Presbyterian Church for a local mission trip in the Portland area. We will serve our community by volunteering at various organizations in the area. This trip will take place on July 13 – 17. The high school youth will be teaming up with Sierra Service Projects – a Christian non-profit organization that provides various mission trip opportunities for youth. We will travel to Smith River, CA, to help with various construction based service projects in the community. The date for this trip is set for June 28 – July 4. We are thrilled about these exciting opportunities for our youth! Blessings, Brian Gustafson Upcoming Youth Events Events Sky High Sports Saturday, January 17, 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Cost: $10 And, don’t forget… Youth Group meets at the church every Sunday, 6-7:30 PM, unless listed otherwise! Mark Your Calendar! Scout Sunday Is February 8! Troop 873 is active and energetic in their work with boys and young men as Scouts. Each year, we celebrate our partnership with this troop on Scout Sunday, where they provide ushering as a ministry to our congregation. Session has voted to continue the tradition started last year by taking all of the loose offering (cash) or designated checks for a special gift to our Scout troop, in support of them this year. If you would like to plan to support our troop, February 8 will be that offering opportunity. January Deadlines are EARLY THIS YEAR! As you may know, our office administrator, Jeff Uecker, will be out of the country from the end of January through early March. Rest assured, capable substitutes will be covering office business during that time, but January deadlines will be a bit earlier than usual. If you have information for the February Aspire or if you are turning in Annual Reports, please submit them by Friday, January 9 at the latest. Anyone who needs to beg or bribe for an extension can contact Jeff in the church office. Women's Service Guild Meeting This month’s meeting will be held the January 13, at 7 PM, at the home of Joan Johannes. We will focus on preparations for the Annual Women's Retreat and the installation of new officers. Annual Meeting The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, February 15, following worship. Annual reports will be presented. We will also review next year’s budget. Save the date! Don’t Forget! MEN’S BREAKFAST The Men’s Breakfast meets the first Saturday of each month at Elmer’s restaurant. Come join us for conversation and a hearty meal. All men are welcome! For more information about Men’s Breakfast, contact Bruce Waller or the church office. Knitters The knitters meet most Thursdays at 7 PM, usually at Peggy Ploem’s home. Please check the monthly Aspire calendar for any weeks they may not meet. If you are new to the group, call Peggy to make sure of the location. All are welcome! COOKIE SUNDAY The last Sunday of each month is Cookie Sunday during Fellowship Hour. We invite you to bring your favorite cookies or healthful snack to share. Choir Choir meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary to prepare for Sunday worship. All who are interested in singing with us are welcome! News of Our Church Family Dear Friends, Words of Appreciation “Your kindness means the world to me.” What does a person say to so many special people from my Old Scotch Church? God and I know you are the “Best.” My love to you all. Elaine Olsen New Giving Opportunity! Our church has registered to be a charity with Amazon, which yields us .5% of every purchase you make, at no cost to you. To use this charity option, please shop at smile.amazon.com instead of at amazon.com. Your regular Amazon account will apply, and the prices are exactly the same. For the first time you shop, select the link “Your Account” and then the “Choose your Charity” link. Search for our church under “Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church.” Once our church is selected, we simply receive a quarterly check from all the purchases of our members who use this site! Please remember us during your Christmas shopping! OLD SCOTCH CHURCH WOMENS RETREAT January 24 & 25, 2015 Tilikum Retreat Center Led by Kristen Hamilton-Sutherland It’s time once again for the Old Scotch Church Women’s Retreat. We would like to invite all women to join us for this popular event. This is a great time to make new friends, strengthen old friendships, and study God’s word together. Please come for the day or stay over night both options are great. We look forward to having you join us! We are excited to have Kristen Hamilton-Sutherland as our retreat leader. Come join us for a time of connecting with our God and one another. Whether you are feeling burdened by or excited about life, join us at the feet of our Savior. We will spend time studying scripture, eating great food (with no dishes to clean), and fellowship with other women of God. Dietary Needs: If you have dietary needs you must fill a new Medical Diet Request form and turn it in to the office no later than Sunday, January 11 at 11:30 AM. They say they can not make accommodations if they do not have the forms on time. Please contact Heather to request your form. Or, you may pick one up in the church office. Sponsorship: One of our missions is to provide opportunities to attend the Women's Retreat regardless of finances. Sponsorships are kept confidential so please let us know if you want to attend and need a partial or full sponsorship. To register, please fill out the form below and return it with your payment to the church office by Sunday, January 11. --------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- OLD SCOTCH CHURCH 2015 WOMENS RETREAT Registration form Name _________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________ Enclosed is: ______ $90 (lodging and 3 meals) ______ $40 (2 Saturday meals-no overnight) ______ I am interested in a spnosorship (or call us) ______ I have special dietary needs. (please explain below) (Cooks must have this information no later than Sunday, January 11 to accommodate your needs.) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______ I would be willing to drive. I can take up to _____ passengers. ______ I would like to carpool. I live in: ____________________ Registrations and checks are due in the church office by Sunday, January 11, 2015. For more information, contact Heather McConnell Adult Sunday School January 4 and 11, the Adult class will finish our Advent devotional, Watch for the Light, with devotions written clear up to epiphany. Then they will study passages in Genesis that aren't preached on or discussed by the church much. This will continue until Lent starts in February. Come to see what you're missing! Warm Clothes Donations We are collecting donations of warm clothes and coats for the homeless. Donations go to Sonrise Church's winter homeless program. Please put donations in the box in the Fellowship Hall by the elevator. If you have questions , please contact Joan Johannes. Thank you. Budget News We were doing an excellent job staying on track with our budget through the month of September. In October we had a drop in income compared to budget. In November—as can be seen by the below report—we were behind in income by $19,000.00. It looks like our December giving is high (as expected) and our total expenses are lower than budgeted. I anticipate we will end the year with a total negative variance to the budget of $4,000.00. In 2015, we’ll work to be even farther ahead through 3 rd quarter so that we have a positive variance at the end of 2015. Thank you for your continued support! Terri Browning, Business and Finance Elder Reminders in Our Service to God ELDER ON CALL FOR JANUARY — Jean Moseley COMMUNION SERVERS JANUARY 11 — Peggy McShane, Lois Sterenberg, Russ Sterenberg, Bruce Waller USHERS FOR JANUARY Alternate Coordinator, Elmer Mays January 4 Ellen Vanasche and Pete Dunn January 11 Ann Simmons and Sue Moore January 18 Elmer and Harriet Mays January 25 Duane and Sandy Zieman USHERS FOR FEBRUARY Alternate Coordinator, Judi Eckersley February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22 McFadden Family Scouts Bill and Judi Eckersley Browning Family ASPIRE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR THE FEBRUARY ISSUE – JANUARY 9 Church Staff Rev. Tracie Bullis Pastor Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator Office Administrator Treasurer Choir Director Accompanists Session Leadership Clerk of Session Matthew Metz Business Administration & Finance Terri Browning Mission Chris Macfarlane Worship and Music Fara Laners Christian Education Mike Charles Cemetery David Bratton Outreach & Membership Sue Weinbender Building & Grounds Jean Moseley Fellowship Peggy Ploem Brian Gustafson Jeffry Uecker Katherine Kinnear Maurine Granat Meredith Bach, Judy Charles K.K. Friar, Kevin Upton Wedding Hostess Robi Knox Nursery Kelsey Brown Haley Knox Deacons Yvonne Arnoldi • Fred Dolsen • Sue Foster • Joan Johannes • Debera Knox • Dolores Fay Laners Cheryl McFadden • Peggy McShane • Ann Simmons • Nora Stevens • Cindy Uecker Our Cemetery Fall 2014 Interments & Inurnments Robert Louis Alfano — March 29, 1929 - November 19, 2011 Carolyn Blanche Bills — October 19, 1932 - February 8, 2014 Janice Marie Caldwell — December 20, 1941 - October 10, 2014 Max Bruce Hiatt — November 22, 1922 - August 18, 2014 Holder Jones — January 19, 1915 - December 12, 2014 Herbert Frank Jorgensen — February 10, 1933 - June 24, 2014 Patricia Ann Moss — September 18, 1945 - August 13, 2014 Hazel Theresa Riswick — March 15, 1908 - December 28, 1998 Robert Ernest Zurcher — May 17, 1929 - October 11, 2014 OLD SCOTCH CHURCH CEMETERY PRICE STRUCTURE Members Non-members In-Ground* Regular, 4’x10’ lot $700 $1200 (double-depth burial allowed in unoccupied lot) Infant section, 4’x7’ lot $200 $500 Cremation, 2’x2’ lot $150 $300 (*These prices do not include opening of grave or fabrication and installation of marker. A $150 charge for recordkeeping is imposed for each interment.) Columbarium** Top row $750 $1100 Middle Row $700 $1050 Bottom Row $650 $1000 (**Additional inurnment and shutter fees apply. Additional record-keeping fee of $150 for each inurnment.) For more information about cemetery policies, please contact the church office or go to: www.oldscotchchurch.org/cemetery On a Lighter Note 18—2nd Sunday after Epiphany 19 Thursday Friday February Aspire Submissions Due 30 23 16 9 2 This Month at Old Scotch—January 2015 Wednesday 8 Tuesday 7 Monday 6—Epiphany Sunday 1 5 7 PM - Knitters 7 PM - Knitters 4—2nd Sunday after Christmas Day 7 PM - Choir 15 7 PM Worship 14 7 PM - Knitters 7 PM - Scouts 11 AM - Staff 7 PM - Choir 22 9 AM - Sunday School 10 AM - Worship 11 AM - Fellowship Hour 11:15 AM - Joy & Youth Choirs 6 PM - Youth Group 21 7 PM - Knitters 13 7 PM - Choir 29 12 28 7 PM - Knitters 7 PM - Scouts 27 7 PM - Choir 7 PM - Scouts 11—Baptism of the Lord COMMUNION 9 AM - Sunday School 10 AM - Worship 11 AM - Fellowship Hour 11:15 AM - Joy & Youth Choirs 11:15 AM - Building & Grounds 6 PM - Youth Group 26 7 PM - Session 20 7 PM - Scouts 9 AM - Sunday School 10 AM - Worship 11 AM - Fellowship Hour 11:15 AM - Joy & Youth Choirs 6 PM - Youth Group 25—3rd Sunday after Epiphany COOKIE SUNDAY 9 AM - Sunday School 10 AM - Worship 11 AM - Fellowship Hour 6 PM - Youth Group Women’s Retreat at Tilikum 3 Saturday 8 AM - Men’s Breakfast @ Elmer’s Restaurant 10 9:30 AM - Deacons 17 Women’s Retreat at Tilikum 3-5 PM - Youth @ Sky-High 24 31
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