July 2013 Volume 66 No. 5 PHCC (Pulaski Heights Christian Church) web: phcc-lr.org Scot Crenshaw Accepts Interim Appointment In July 2013, Rev. G. Scot Crenshaw, a member of PHCC, was offered the position of Interim Pastor. His leadership and talents will be a tremendous blessing to Pulaski Heights Christian Church as we continue our search for a full-time pastor. PHCC is a Hillcrest community church affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It has been at the corner of Spruce and Hillcrest since 1927. Our email is [email protected]. 2013-2014 Board: Moderator & Elder, Missy Reeves ([email protected]) Treasurer, Angela Frazier ([email protected]) Moderator-Elect, Sam Ellis ([email protected]) Secretary, Greg Pendleton([email protected]) Scot Crenshaw ([email protected]) Tim Nance ([email protected]) 2013-2014 Elders: Rebecca Frazier ([email protected]); Scot Crenshaw ([email protected]) Inside this Issue __Page 1 A Message from Scot Crenshaw __Page 2 Venture Crew 3's Cardboard Boat Race A Message from Scot Crenshaw __Page 3 Search Committee Report – New Board Members – I want to thank you for the kindness and New Member (photo) support you have shown me as I begin my work __Page 4 in this interim phase. PHCC is a very special August 2013 Birthdays & Events place and I look forward to working with you September 2013 Birthdays & Events until the congregation hires a full-time Pastor. July 2013 Stewardship Report A special thanks goes to Tom who has been Prayer Requests very helpful showing me the ropes around the Lawnman photo office and building. He has been carrying a lot of the weight since the church has been without a The Good News (to – pg.July 2 2013 “Message”) – page 1 (“Message”from pg 1 ) Venture Crew 3's Cardboard Boat Race Minister; I am sure many do not know what all Our own 2012 Best Venture goes into the work he does normally and also the Crew goes on camp-outs extra tasks in this interim time. I also thank the regularly throughout the year. In July of each year there is a 2- Board for being supportive and helpful as I overnight get together up at begin. They have gone over and above what is Heber Springs. Part of the fun is required in serving PHCC and are focused on the a cardboard-boat race across future of the congregation. Greers Ferry Lake. This year, for the first time, VC3 entered the My prayer is that this interim period will help race! PHCC clarify her vision, grow closer together, Shannon Perry reports: “Crew get a bit more organized, and prepare the way 3 from Little Rock AR- built a for the next full-time Minister. I am honored to boat & went to the Cardboard boat races at Heber Springs. be able to serve you in this way; it is meaningful Made the news before the race and the paper after. It was to me to do this in light of the rich history and fun.” heritage of PHCC. Much good has been Here are Lauren Long, Brennen Whitson, Ari Whitson, accomplished through this church to countless and Patrick Burkett finishing the floating masterpiece. Others worked on it during the week. numbers of people in the community and in the state. Standing for justice is not always easy but will always issue rewards for years to come. I look forward to getting to know everyone better. You have been a real blessing to me already and I hope I can be the same to you. My door is open. Call me, e-mail me, or come by to visit! I will be in the church office on Wednesdays from 5:00-10:00 PM and on Sundays from 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM. I would really love to hear the faith journeys of each one of you and the dreams you have for this congregation. One thing I would like to do right away is to learn what you are interested in and willing to do in our worship services. Read Scripture? Pray? Participate in other ways? I will probably provide some sort of form for you to let me At the race Melissa Sue Gerrits got this shot: know so we can plan. Again, I look forward to working with you. Let me know however I can be of service to you. May God continue to bless us! page 2 – The Good News – July 2013 Search Committee Begins Quest Meet the New Board Members The Pastoral Search Committee asks that you pray for The church elected three new board members at the the congregation, the committee, and the search process. June 30, 2013 congregational meeting. In case you don't At its meeting on July 31, the committee: reviewed the know them, here are some photos. They are Tim Nance, selection criteria, PHCC pastoral job description, and Greg Pendleton (now the Board Secretary) and Scot pastoral covenant; discussed a resume the church had Crenshaw. These new Board members will serve through received; and wrote an advertisement that will be June 2014. published to several Disciples’ universities and seminaries. The advertisement will be sent to: Brite Divinity School / TCU (Fort Worth, TX); Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis, IN); Disciples Divinity House of the University of Chicago (Chicago, IL); Disciples Divinity House of Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN); Disciples Seminary Foundation (Claremont, CA); Lexington Theological Seminary (Lexington, KY); Memphis Theological Seminary (Memphis, TN); and Phillips Theological Seminary (Tulsa, OK). Those who inquire about the position will be asked to provide a full resume, references, and three sermons on Tim Nance audio or video. Resumes / application materials will be evaluated in light of the search criteria. Once the list of candidates is narrowed, phone interviews will be conducted. From there, the committee will interview the short list of candidates face to face and listen to them preach in person – either in their congregations or at PHCC. In the meantime, we want to clarify our mission and direction as a congregation, get every member involved, and grow stronger. Pray about these goals and find your place of service! – Scot Crenshaw Greg Pendleton Scot Crenshaw The Good News – July 2013 – page 3 Events in August 2013 Events in September 2013 Birthdays in August 2 – Catherine Crisp; 3 – Scot Birthdays in September 9 – Evelyn Behrle; Crenshaw; 17 – Julia Moore; 27 – Robert Montalvo; 15 – Mason Downing VC3; 21 – Amber Perry VC3; 29 – Jeannie Cross. 22 – Arienne Whitson VC3; 29 – Dylan Ryan. Events of note Events of note 13 - 6:00 pm Board Meeting 2 – Labor Day 2013 18 – Sign September birthday cards. 10 - 6:00 pm Board Meeting 20 – 7:00 am Feed the Hungry at the Salvation Army. 15 – Sign October birthday cards. 29 – 7:30 am Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Sunday School Mark Study 9:30 a.m. Church Community Breakfast Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Sunday School Special Study 9:30 a.m. Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Please Continue Prayers for: Pulaski Heights Christian Church (501) 663-8149 The Search Committee, Bonita J., Anne P., Fu-Ju 4724 Hillcrest Ave. Little Rock, AR 72205 M., Betty A., Susan G., Ron C., Jean H., Paula S., [email protected] www.phcclr.org Sunday Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Julia Faye C., Gale C., Karen A., Kim P., Jan P., Seeking a Pastor Trip R., Marie G., Patsy B., Lynda C., Keith R., Music Ministry ~ Stephen & Jeannie Cross Sedef O., Pulaski Heights Christian Church, and Musician ~ Betty Jo Thibault others God leads you to know of. July 2013 Stewardship Report If you see this July Budget Needs – $1985.98 young man on the property, say July Offering – $2,705.00 “Hi.” Other Income – $1,270.00 Total July Actual Income – $3,975.00 This is Dylan Ryan, who will July Budgeted Expenses – $8,479.00 be cutting and July Actual Expenses – $4,544.54 trimming our Net Loss for July – $ (569.54) lawn this summer. Fiscal Year-to-date through 7/31/13 Offering – $2,705.00 Other Income – $1,270.00 Total YTD Income – $3,975.00 Expenses YTD – $4,544.54 Net Loss YTD – $ (569.54) page 4 – The Good News – July 2013.