Presbyterian „Connection‟ June 2012 Volume 19 Issue 6
From the Pen of Reverend Terry
The little boy tugs on the salesman’s arm. “What’s that?” Not once, not twice but ceaselessly, he repeats the sequence -- “What’s that?” Each time the salesman responds graciously. After all, he wants the parents to buy a car. But we the audience can tell there is a slight edge growing in his voice. Or maybe it’s simply that we are feeling that impatience even as we chuckle at the poor man’s predicament. Finally, the little boy points to a door and says in the same tone he’s used so many times before, “What’s that?” “The restroom,” the salesman answers. With a sigh of relief and a full out laugh we watch the little boy hurry away, presumably toward the restroom.
I’ve seen this commercial many, many times. Still it makes me laugh. It also fills me with a touch of wistfulness for the years when my children were so curious. Everything they encountered was a new horizon to explore; a mystery to be unraveled; a phenomenon to investigate.
In Matthew, Jesus tells the disciples unless “you change and become like children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” I wonder if becoming like children includes this wide-eyed curiosity about…well, everything?
Imagine the difference it would make to face life’s challenges (including change) with a curious attitude instead of with hardened opposition. I wonder……
Many blessings, Terry
1 WORSHIP IN JUNE
June 3 Trinity Sunday Isaiah 6: 1-8; Psalm 29 Romans 8: 12-17; John 3: 1-17 Communion “Three and One”
June 10 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 8; Psalm 138; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 4: 21-25 Potluck “Nothing Hidden; Nothing Secret”
June 17 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time Father’s Day 1 Samuel 15: 34- 16:13; Psalm 20; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4: 26-34 Blessing of the Food Pantry “Jesse”
June 24 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 17; Psalm 9 2 Corinthians 6: 1-13; Mark 4:35-41 Service of Wholeness and Healing “Peace, Be Still”
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The Legend of the Sand Dollar A minister parked her car in a no-parking Submitted by Betty Aaron zone in a large city because she was short of time and couldn't find a space There's a lovely little legend with a meter. So she put a note under the that I would like to tell, windshield wiper that read: "I have of the birth and death of Jesus, circled the block 100 times. If I don't park found in this lowly shell. here, I'll miss my appointment. FORGIVE If you examine closely, US OUR TRESPASSES."
you'll see that you find here, When she returned, she found a citation four nail holes and a fifth one, from a police officer along with this note. made by a Roman's spear. "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I On one side the Easter lily, don't give you a ticket, I'll lose my job. its center is the star, LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION." that appeared unto the shepherds and led them from afar. Connection Online The Christmas Poinsettia If you would like to read the “Connection” newsletter online, etched on the other side, go to our website; reminds us of His birthday, http://www.presbyterianchurchofbullshoals our happy Christmastide. Click on the „Info Center‟ tab at the top, then on the drop- Now break the center open, down menu, click on “Presbyterian Connection”, then and here you will release, choose the month of the newsletter you would like to read. the five white doves awaiting, to spread Good Will and Peace. This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me,
to help us spread His Gospel,
through all Eternity. *AUTHOR UNKNOWN New church email address
We have a new email address for the church which is Bull Shoals United Methodist Women now; [email protected] Annual Salad Luncheon Thursday, June 14th - Noon
Fellowship Hall - 1000 Lynette St.- Bull Shoals Guest speaker - Debbie Jones Be sure to drop in for coffee, maybe a From the Marion Co. Senior Center Danish or cookies and wonderful fellowship RSVP by June 8th to Cathy Long at: on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. 870-404-1279 or [email protected]
3 CHURCH USHERS AND GREETERS
Greeters Ushers
June 3 - Irene Bere & Ken Hobart Sandy Erickson & Amy Johnson June 10 - Rich & Frieda Danderson Betty Aaron & Peni Lloyd June 17 - Amy Johnson & Betty Aaron Sue Babulski & Esther Roberts June 24 - Norm Hockley & Steve Broskovack Faye Brackett & Ken Hobart
PRAYER LIST FOR CONGREGATIONS, PRESBYTERY OF AR.-2011
June 3 - Mission Trip Participants First, Fort Smith June 10 - Pulaski Heights, Little Rock Harmony Church, Clarksville June 17 - First, Gravette First, Pine Bluff June 24 - Graham Memorial, Forrest City Elkins Church, Elkins
PLEASE NOTIFY PAT ERLEWINE IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO SHOULD BE ON OUR PRAYER LIST.
BIRTHDAYS June July June 1 - Fred Taylor July 1 - Faye Brackett & Ed Lloyd June 10 - Bill Kerr July 7 - Dorie Ulmer June 16 - Elizabeth Pemberton July 12 - Bill Meyers & Troy Perrin June 20 - Mercedes Haefer July 13 - Esther Roberts June 22 - Amy Schweickart July 18 - Ciera Haefer July 22 - Paul Smith July 23 - Dr. Roger Simons July 30 - Vicky Bair
ANNIVERSARIES
June 12 - Bob & Betty Hobbs July 5 - Bill & Ada Jeffrey June 13 - Paul & Mary Ann Smith July 9 - Bill & Mary Kerr June 16 - Don & Elaine Miller June 21 - Boyd & Faye Brackett June 27 - Ed & Peni Lloyd
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LIBRARY LINES FOR JUNE 2012
We have a new fiction book entitled STORM SURGE by Rene Gutteridge. We have book 1 of the Acts of Faith series entitled
THE CENTURION’S WIFE by Davis Bunn and Janette Oke. This series was donated to the library. Also donated to the library is the non-fiction book entitled CHOOSING FORGIVENESS by Nancy L. DeMoss. We have a new non-fiction book entitled WHAT JESUS DEMANDS FROM THE WORLD by John Piper and it is also our featured book.
“The aim of this book is God-glorifying obedience to Jesus. To that end I am seeking to obey Jesus’ last command: “Make disciples of all nations…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matt. 28:19-20). Jesus’ final command was to teach all his commandments.
My prayer for this book is that it will serve that global mission--to “make disciples of all nations…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” I pray I am a faithful echo of Jesus when he said, “He who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from him” (John 8:26).” John Piper author of WHAT JESUS DEMANDS FROM THE WORLD Also donated to the library are the fiction videos: SARAH PLAIN & TALL, and SKYLARK. An audio was donated: THE AWAKENING HEART by Betty Eadie. The DVD COURAGEOUS was also donated to the library and is the story about everyday heroes, our law enforcement officers. Thank you to all who so generously donate to the library. Enjoy the library. Faye Brackett, Librarian
5 MISSION MINUTE
JUNE-2012
Submitted by Faye Brackett
Members of ARMSS (Association of Retired Ministers, their Spouses, or Survivors) serve the whole church. Like Philip in Acts 8:26-40, we are taken to different places of service. The connection with the Iglesia Presbiteriana/Reformada (IPRC) in Cuba is an example. In recent years, members of ARMSS have traveled in small groups to visit and encourage our brothers and sisters in Christ in Cuba. In 2009, our group visited the seminary in Matanzas, where Rev. Bob Worley discovered a dire need in the library. Our travel group pledged personally--and Bob Worley challenged ARMSS in convention--to restock the library and prepare it for the acquisition of electronic resources. Some encouraged friends and churches to fund computers ready for high-speed Internet access. Many of the new books and computers were delivered aboard a Pastors for Peace bus purchased for IRPC. Our 2012 group witnessed the ongoing expansion of the seminary library. ARMSS crossed a short distance geographically and a huge gulf politically to equip old and young ministers to serve Christ in Cuba. On Older Adult Sunday (May 6th) we lift up those who have blazed the trail for us, those whose gifts still mightily enrich the church and the world. Three groups within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) specifically support the life and ministry of these saints: ARMSS, Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network (POAMN), and Presbyterian Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (PAHSA). Rev. Ella M. Banton, Vice President, ARMSS
The Mission Committee would also like to thank our church family for all your support of the One Great Hour Of Sharing. Our donations totaled $360.13.
Mission Committee
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Father’s Day - June 17th, 2012
Father’s Day has a very interesting history embedded in it. The thought for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. The idea of having a Father’s Day came to the mind of Sonora Smart while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. After the death of her mother, she along with her siblings was raised by her father, William Jackson Smart. Sonora wanted to tell her father how special he was and what role he played in her life. She wanted to honor her father’s parental sacrifices that he made for his children. She wanted him to know what courageous, selfless and loving man he was. Since Sonora’s father was born in June, she chose to hold the first Father’s Day celebration in Spokane, Washington on the 19th of June in the year 1910.
The National Father’s Day Committee was formed in New York City in 1926. A Joint Resolution of Congress recognized the Father’s day in 1956 and in 1966; President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father’s Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. Thus, Father’s Day was born in memory and appreciation by a daughter who believed that her father and all other fathers should be honored with a special day just like mothers are honored on Mother’s Day. It is a day to celebrate fatherhood and male parenting. Though it is celebrated n a variety of dates throughout the world, the commonality among all celebrations is the gift-giving, special dinners for fathers and family-oriented activities.
VBS - Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be held at the First Baptist Church, July 16th to 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The theme is “Sonrise National Park”. For ages 4 years thru 9th grade.
For more information, call Sharon Arra at 870-736-1922.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Here Ye! Here Ye! Please, ladies, plan to be at our Monday, June
4th, 11 a.m. breakfast/luncheon meeting at the All the women please come together Village Wheel. We do not meet during July and We have some things to do August so it will be our last meeting until It‟s a “No-Bake, Bake Sale” how easy is that? Tuesday, September 4th (on a Tuesday And the men can participate too! because Monday, the 3rd, is Labor Day). The sign-up sheet is posted on the office bulletin board. Hostesses are Mary Lou Bryant and Pam No heating up of the kitchen Hobart with Dot Pitts presenting the No muss or fuss at all Devotion. We will be planning our annual Ice A donation to help the mission Cream Social missions fundraiser, and it will be Instead of a trip to the mall! our only General Membership meeting before the Social.
You don‟t have to turn your oven on Nor stand on your feet to mix. The Ice Cream Social will be held on Saturday, You don‟t have to put on an apron July 7th in Memorial Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. - Cause there is nothing at all to fix! Sue Babulski, Chairperson. Tickets @ $4.00 each will be on sale on Sunday mornings beginning June 10th. Please sign up on the No candy, no cookies, no cake, no pies sheets posted in the church office if you No tasting, no calories, no pounds on the thighs can (1) help the day of the Social, (2) bake a No rolling, no cutting, and nothing to buy cake/cakes or brownies, (3) bring toppings. We No desserts to critique, so don‟t be shy are grateful for all the help we get each year not only from the ladies, but, also, from Donations are all that‟s asked of you the men. To give of some funds that you hold We know when we give to the many or few Currently, we are raising funds thru our "No It will come back to us all, ten fold Bake" Bake Sale from May thru June 15th. For everything that you do Don't forget: Monday, June 4th, 11 a.m. We know together we will never fail breakfast/luncheon meeting. As long as we are part of God‟s crew! Please sign up and join us! PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN (ON THE MEMO LINE, WRITE “NO BAKE “BAKE SALE) AND PLACE IT IN MARY KERR’S MAIL BOX IN THE NARTHEX. MARY IS PW’S TREASURER. PLAN ON MAILING YOUR CHECK? PLEASE ADDRESS THE ENVELOPE TO PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, P.O. BOX 305, BULL SHOALS, AR. 72619. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 8 Bible Puzzle 9 RECIPES BBQ Meatballs By Lee Drummond, Pioneer Woman Cooks Ingredients FOR MEATBALLS 1-½ pound Ground Beef ¾ cups Oats 1 cup Milk 3 Tablespoons Very Finely Minced Onion 3 Tablespoons Very Finely Minced Onion 1-½ teaspoon Salt Plenty Of Ground Black Pepper, to taste _____ FOR COOKING MEATBALLS 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (coating For Frozen Meatballs) Canola Oil _____ FOR SAUCE 1 cup Ketchup 2 Tablespoons Sugar 3 Tablespoons Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire 4 Tablespoons (to 6 Tablespoons) Onion 1 dash Tabasco Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all meatball ingredients. Roll into medium-small balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place sheet in freezer for five minutes. After 5 minutes, remove meatballs from freezer and immediately dredge in unseasoned flour. Brown meatballs in canola oil until just brown. Place into a baking dish. Combine all sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty French bread. If you have a recipe that you have tried before and believe others might enjoy it , please drop it off at the office to be included in the next month’s newsletter. 10 THIS WE BELIEVE for MAY ““For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” Romans 8: 14 ~MISSION STATEMENT~ “We will be scripture-based to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and spiritually led to guide all people to be active doers of the Word” Approved by Session on November 16, 2007 CHURCH STAFF Interim Pastor: Rev. Terry Hart Clerk of Session: Vicky Bair, Church Treasurer: Ken Hobart, Secretary: Christi Partee Financial Secretary: Dick Sass, Asst. Financial Secretary: Elaine Miller DEACONS Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 James Hart Ed Lloyd Dot Pitts Pam Hobart Gloria Wiles Sandy Erickson Pat Erlewine ELDERS Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Norm Hockley Vicky Bair Meg Simons Ken Hobart Jini Sass Arabella Richardson Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals P. O. Box 305 Bull Shoals, AR. 72619 11