THE GOOD PROSPECTS
PROSPECT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Prospect Presbyterian Church
9425 West NC 152 Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
9425 West NC 152 Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
Non Profit Organization
US Postage Paid
Mooresville, NC 28115
Permit No. 50
Church Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Closed for lunch: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Closed on Fridays
2015
Telephone: (704) 664-1514
Fax:
(704) 664-9612
Website: www.prospectpres.org
Email:
Pastor: TBA
Nurse: [email protected]
Office [email protected]
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.
Healer of my heart… lover of my soul!
The words to Sunday’s anthem “Healer of my heart… lover of my soul” have played over and over in my
mind… to the point of distraction. Would those words be so easily recalled without the music to which they
are set? Maybe, maybe not. The music becomes the carrier and reminder of those few words that on reflection have so much meaning. Likewise, Becky played a marvelous piano arrangement of “What a Friend
We Have in Jesus” during the offertory. While unspoken, I’ll bet that the words to that great hymn of the
church were playing in your mind right along with the melody coming from Becky’s hands.
The words to that anthem point me again to the healing power that Jesus exercised at Geresene, as Rev.
Valentine so clearly outlined in her sermon. In John 14, Jesus specifically spells it out to His disciples:
“These things I have said to you, [while] abiding with you; but the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the
Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and will bring to your remembrance all the things
which I have said to you.” (John 14:25-26)
HART SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO COLLEGE
STUDENTS
Applications shall be made to the Scholarship Committee
By February 26, 2015
Fannie Turner Hart and Henry Howard Hart were great advocates of education.
Their children established this scholarship in their memory, to be referred to
hereafter as the Hart Scholarship Fund. This fund has been established at
Prospect Presbyterian Church which they loved and where they served God
faithfully for many years.
The Scholarship Committee of Prospect Presbyterian Church is elected by the
Session to receive and review all applications for the Hart Scholarship. Please
contact the committee members or the church office at 704-664-1514 with any
questions.
Applications can be picked up at the church office. Completed applications need
to be returned to the chairperson. There is a mailbox in the Commons Area
marked “Hart Scholarship.”
Hmmm.. That sounds a lot like the process where our ears hear just the notes to a familiar tune and in our
head the words automatically appear. At baptism we pray that the one being baptized will be filled with the
Holy Spirit. Often, we pray that the Holy Spirit will come and do God’s work through us. And, just as Jesus told his disciples that the Holy Spirit would “…teach”, and “... bring to your remembrance”, (just as a
tune brings familiar words), the Spirit can produce in us the fruit of that Spirit in all of the relationships in
our lives. Remember Col 5:22-23? “Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Then, for reinforcement, there is the similar remembrance in Colossians 3:12-13…
“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness,
and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other;
just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
Now… I don’t know “how this works”. I have spent 50 years in church music, and concurrently, nearly 49
years in the computer industry..... and my analytical mind is a product of those computer years. What I do
know from experience... is that Jesus Christ at work in a life by the power of the Holy Spirit is a reality and
a power that defies every attempt of my mind to analyze and understand it as a logical process. I know that
the power of the Spirit is real!.. and available .. to every one of us.
Not logical, is it? But real? Absolutely.
Wouldn’t you know,... here comes another set of lyrics: “Open the eyes of my heart Lord, open the eyes of
my heart, I want to see you…. I want to see you.”
Stay tuned… for real!
Grace and Peace... and Joy... in your every day! Thank you for the grace you show to us in so many ways.
Murdoch & Melody
"Let the church be the church... Let the people rejoice. For we've settled the question. We've made our
choice!" (Gaither)
What if...
Each family picked up two extra cans or boxed mixes each time they bought for their family? {It
doesn't really matter what, but veggies, fruit, or meats are significant.}
...Someone you don't know would have a meal because of you.
Each family brought in two towels and two blankets that are "extra" at home.
...Someone could have a bath and be warm because of you.
Each time you bought something for your child or grandchild, you picked up ONE thing to go to
another child?
...Some little boy or girl would smile, knowing someone cared about them.
Each family decided to adopt one person or family in need and do secret gifts for them throughout
the year?
...Someone might believe in Angels...and find their way to Jesus.
We are the Church, the body of Christ, and I think we can all agree that we look to the scriptures for truth
and direction. For this reason, there are a number of initiatives among us to "keep doing ministry" no
matter what else is going on. For this reason, the following opportunities to be involved in Christ's work are
offered. Several of our "keen" shoppers use January and February to find 60-80% off on many items at RiteAid, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Family Dollar. They are donating these items to these ministries now.
Find the bins in the Commons Area.
Creating bookshelves with books for new Habitat houses: shelves (used is ok), books (gently used are OK
-children's and adults'), paint, decals (to rehab the shelves). Anyone interested in working on Habitat
Houses, see Murdoch.
Shoe Boxes: SHOE boxes, wrapping paper, Ziploc-type sandwich or snack size bags, toys, shoes, socks,
hygiene items, accessories, school supplies, sewing supplies - we are collecting all year so that we can begin
work well ahead of fall. We are looking at an Appalachian project as well as Operation Christmas Child.
Library: Melody Morrison is working on the church library and would welcome anyone who would like to
help. Please call 704-488-0777 (her cell).
Kay Edmiston
Perry Teeter
Stefanie Clanton
Austin Lewis
Dale McKnight
Craig Mills
Jonathan McCarter
Jan Spear
Timothy Fries
Dale Burgess
Patricia Hough
Jack Edmiston
Janielle Watkins
Donna Anderson
Stephen Waugh
Alex Cornelison
Anna Claire Cornelison
Lynn Britz
Lauren Corriher
Jennifer Jordan
Gus Linker
Ally McLelland
Hannah Nicely
Camyrn Yaede
Monroe Williams
Kathy Lyerly
WIlma Houston
Hunter Stutts
Carol Stutts
02/01
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02/03
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02/06
02/08
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02/11
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02/14
02/16
02/19
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02/24
02/26
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02/28
Dove House: sample and hotel size of toiletries
"Underwearness": an initiative to provide new undergarments for poor children and adults. Often the
poor receive used clothing, but used underwear is not generally accepted so ... there is none.
We will keep you posted as other opportunities arise. Just let your heart remember-- "Even as you have
done this unto the least of these, my brethren, you have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40
People for Prospect Mission Projects...
(submitted by Melody Morrison)
YOUNG DISCIPLES!
We will meet Sunday, February 8th at 5:00 pm. We will be doing
Valentine crafts. Any questions, please contact Pam Seamon. Hope
to see you all!
Craig & Millette Mills
Eddie & Lisa Jackson
Bill & Sarah Lefler
February 5
February 6
February 21
2015 FLOWER CALENDAR
The 2015 Flower Calendar is now
available in the hallway outside the
church office. Please remember to
sign up early for specific Sundays
that are important to you such as:
anniversaries, baptisms, and
memorials. Also, be sure to call the office
with your dedication for the bulletin at least
one week early.
You are responsible for purchasing the
flowers for that Sunday. Several florists in the
area have a key to the church and will deliver
the flowers to the sanctuary. Contact the
church office if you need the name of a
florist. Please be sure to take the flowers with
you following the service. Church staff is not
responsible for flowers left in the church.
Thanks for your cooperation!
Blanket Sunday Reminder
February 15th has been designated as
Blanket Sunday for our congregation.
A donation of $5.00 will buy a warm blanket
for someone in need. Please support this
special ministry of Church World Service by
donating money for at least one blanket.
Blankets are sent to areas facing disaster in
the United States as well as to other countries. You may have seen some of these
blankets in the media coverage of the earthquake in Haiti.
Special offering envelopes will be included in your bulletin that day. Open your
hearts and join others in the faith community
who are helping to blanket the world with love.
There is no better way to show your love for
others this Valentine’s Day. Thank you for
your generous support.
ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES
Suggested Donation for February
Tuna Fish & Crackers
GIVEN IN LOVING
MEMORY
OF . . .
MAMIE & OTHA STUTTS
By:
Nursing Homes and Retirement Facilities
Mac Atwell (Trinity Oaks – Salisbury)
Janice Bradshaw (Crown Colony - Mooresville)
Colleen Kennerly (Genesis – Mooresville)
Harriet Lipe (Genesis – Mooresville)
Bill & Betty Lowrance (Trinity Oaks - Salisbury)
Dot Richards (Genesis – Mooresville)
Verla Williford (The Pines – Davidson)
Ruth Wilson (Genesis – Mooresville)
Dottie Bigler
Martha Poston
Don LaShomb
Dot Alexander
Mary Freeze
Louise Beeker
Family of Bob Atwell
Please Remember
Allen Jackson
Martha Meredith
Jerry & Rachel Powers
Wayne Connolly
Virginia Blackwelder
Marilyn Hinds
Friends and Family of the Congregation
Sandy Kirkley (Lung Cancer, friend of Randy & Sandy Baker)
Judy Johnson (Bone Cancer, sister of Ginny Bennett)
Tommy Steele (Cancer, father of Beth Stephens & Edie Steele)
Johnny Smith (Cancer, Father of Rhonda Smith)
Benny Crosby (Prostate Cancer, Grandfather of Alex Crosby)
Vickie Haigler (Breast Cancer, Friend of Frances Ann Neel)
Chris Lawing (Cancer, friend of Vi & Don LaShomb)
Peter Flanagan (Throat Cancer, Brother in Law Mel Eaton)
Jeff Reid (Cancer, Cousin of Pam Seamon)
Pamela Rigsbee (Pancreatic Cancer, Friend of Purvis’s)
Diane Hudson (Stroke & Heart, Sister of Toni Wheeler)
Mike Peeler (Thyroid Cancer friend of Aaron Styborski)
Ann Stayer (Breast Cancer, Sister of Doris Teeter)
Jim Alley (Cancer, friend of Stephen Waugh)
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN NEWS
Circle
Acts
Lettie Beaty
Ruth
Serendipity
Date/Time
Feb. 4 @ 10:30 am
Feb. 3 @ 9:30 am
Feb. 3 @ 7:00 pm
Feb. 2 @ 7:00 pm
Location
Home of Frances Ann Neel
Session Room
Session Room
Home of Barbara Lyerly
Doris & Ralph Rutherford
FRANCES TOINTON
(Sister of Doris Rutherford )
By:
Sharon Brueske
Golden Prospectors!
The Golden Prospectors will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, February 17th at
11:00 am. The menu will be Scottish
themed meal Please bring your favorite dessert. We will have Bob and Jan Spear sharing about their wonderful vacation to Scotland.
Dear Church Family,
Thanks to all of you for all of the prayers,
cards and visits to Buck during this past year. He
enjoyed the visits and cards so much.
CLARENCE “BUCKY” DAVIS
By:
I appreciate all the visits, calls, cards and
food brought to us after Buck’s death. Also, thanks
so much to all the ladies that prepared the wonderful
meal for us after his memorial service.
Allen Lowrance
Prospectors Sunday
School Class
Ruth Staton
June Goodman
Betty Alexander
A special thanks to Dr. Charles Davenport
and Virginia Stewart, our parish nurse for all of the
prayers, visits, help and support given to us through
this difficult past year. I am so blessed to have such
a great church family.
BARBARA LINKER
(Sister-in-Law of
Sharron Clanton & Thad &
Carol Linker)
By:
Betty Alexander
God Bless All,
Dianne Davis & Family
February is Heart Health Month. We will be focusing on
the health of our physical heart and our spiritual heart. Some
of the markers we will be looking at are improving our heart
health, preventing heart disease and maintaining our heart
health. For the month of February we are going to read 1
chapter of Proverbs each day. Feb 1 - Proverbs Chap 1 and so
on, all the way to the end of the month. Please sign up on the
clip board or email at:
[email protected].
Be sure and wear RED on February 15 for Heart Awareness Sunday. Ribbons are available today for you. Knowing
what each of us can do to decrease or prevent Heart Disease is
half the battle. Exercise is held on Mondays and Thursdays at
11am. Everyone is welcome. More information is available
on various bulletin boards located throughout the church. As
the weather warms up, we can resume walking, which is
great for heart health. Health Ministry Theme for 2015 Healthy to Serve / Proverbs 14:30 “A heart at peace gives life
to the body, but envy rots the bones."
To Prospect Church Family,
Thank you for all of the prayers,
food, cards, calls and visits. We
have enjoyed everything. Please
continue to pray for Ruth and I
during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Ruth & JC Wilson
To Prospect Church Family,
Thank you for all of the prayers,
food, cards, and calls. Please
continue to pray for Dottie and I
during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Dottie & Jim Bigler
To the members of Prospect,
“The Lord watches over all who
love Him.”
For all the prayers offered, for all
the gifts, for the many cards, for all
the phone calls, for all the visits,
we praise and thank you our God
for the goodness, kindness and
thoughtfulness shown to me during
my illness has helped me to know
the love of my Savior that is still
keeping me in His care to the end.
May God’s love and guidance be
with us now and always. Thanks to
all.
Love,
Mary Freeze
JANUARY SESSION
HIGHLIGHTS
The Administrative Commission (AC), functioning as the Session, met with Elders of Prospect on
January 18 at 6:30pm for an initial meeting. The AC gave a brief introduction to our work together in
open session and talked through questions that were voiced by those present.
The AC and Elders continued in closed session for the business portion of the meeting. Items discussed were:
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2015 Budget and the concerns over being able to afford to call a pastor with almost $100,000 in
reduced pledges thus far. The Budget will be considered further at the February meeting.
Discussion took place regarding the Mediation process which has begun through In Christ Supporting Ministries. Low participation and anticipated costs were of particular concern.
Letters of Resignation from active Elder duties from Danny Bost and Bill Lefler were received and
accepted with regret expressed.
It was decided that all Elders would function as personnel committee to review PIFs for Interim
Pastor candidates on Sunday, January 25 at 4pm.
Building and Grounds committee reported that some members would like to contribute toward the
fuel oil fund, so a request was made to have this opportunity announced for others to do the same.
It was agreed to make this request of the congregation at the same time as making sure members
know that this giving should be over and above their general giving since the general fund is so
low. Motion passed.
Supply Pastors for Worship leadership were approved as presented by the Worship Committee.
Pulpit Supply Pastors through March 8, 2015:
February 1…………………Rev. Fred Coates
February 8…………………Rev. Fred Sanford
February 15………………...Rev. Fred Sanford
February 22………...………Rev. Laurie Valentine
March
1………………...Rev. Fred Coates
March
8…………...……Rev. John Milholland
December Financial Report
General Fund:
Monthly Income through 12-31-14:
Monthly Expenses through 12-31-14:
Expenses Lesser than Income
for month:
General Fund:
Year to Date Income:
Year to Date Expenses:
Ahead in budget:
Development Fund:
Ending Balance through 12-31-14:
Family Life Center: Fund Balance:
$23,644
$19,013
$ 4,631
$229,279
$228,936
$343
$39,787
$332,853
Principle Balance of Mortgage: Outstanding: $17,985