HOGE HERALD Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

2018

February ASH WEDNESDAY

The church calendar is a tool that is full of the wisdom of the ages. It is a tradition that pre-dates the Reformation and belongs to all of Christendom. God has been sanctifying his people for centuries, and an Ash Wednesday service (as well as the season of Lent as a whole) has proved to be helpful to that end. In our day especially, a sentimentalized, artificially-sweetened version of the gospel is all too popular.

Ash Wednesday (with or without receiving ashes) and the season of Lent remind us that the biblical narrative has some darker themes and threads as well, and we are not doing the Scrip-tures justice if we totally neglect them. We want to be well-rounded Christians, shaped by the whole counsel of God, not just a few favorite "happy" texts. The church calendar imposes a discipline upon us, bringing us into contact with the more unsettling, uncomfortable teachings of the Word. But it does so in order that we may have a fuller and deeper joy when the celebra-tive seasons of the calendar roll around! My guess is that Easter will mean more to those who have been through Ash Wednesday (just like Christmas means more to those to observe Ad-vent).

But Ash Wednesday and the like not only put us in touch with the overarching narrative of Scripture; the calendar also links us with the historic catholic church. Americans do not have to observe the 4th of July to be American -- but there's no doubt that doing so can encourage pat-riotism (love for country), a deeper sense of appreciation for "the American story," civic vir-tues, a sense of belonging, etc. In the same way, but much more deeply, the church year forms in us a Christian identity, a greater sense of our history, stronger bonds of fellowship, etc. Yes, we are Presbyterian -- but more than that, we are "simply Christian." Our Presbyterian distinc-tives do not really define us. They are important, but not ultimate. We are proud to be associat-ed with the wider church, as she has existed through the centuries and throughout the world today. The fact is, the vast majority of God's people will be doing Ash Wednesday and observ-ing Lent in some form or fashion, just as they have done for almost two millennia -- why should we hold out rather than joining in.

Ash Wednesday has not necessarily been a feature of Presbyterian church life, but if you look closely at the historical reasons for that, you find that many of them were reactionary or politi-cal and are no longer applicable in our situation.

Adapted and posted by Joe Thacker, pastor of St. Mark Reformed Church, Brentwood, TN, from an article by Rich Lusk, Trin-ity Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AL.

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Special Announcements KEEP IN DAILY PRAYER

- Lois Duey home after a stay at Mt. Carmel West

-Avis Dorn's daughter, Jody - health challenges

-Doug Alter, Marianne Black, Juanita Deweese, Sallie Wilson, Barbara Mapes, Wilbur Smith, Nancy Loik

-Hoge Church: continued support for community-based ministries.

-Our city, nation, and world leaders. Our schools, teachers and children.

Please help keep this list current. Provide the church office with prayer requests for inclusion of “Keep in Daily Prayer” sections of the weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters either by phone or email

Harmon Elementary School, located in Grove City, had their annual 3-week canned food drive to collect food items for our food pantry. Parent volunteers from Harmon drove their trucks and cars full of shelf stable food items to Hoge on Friday afternoon, December 8th. They unloaded all the food items and brought them into the church. There was a lot of thanks being shared – from them to us for having a food pantry – and from us to them for bringing us so much food. Their donation stretches our food pantry budget, since the food they donate means we order much less from the MidOhio Foodbank in the winter months.

Harmon’s focus this year is “Finding the Key to Student Success”. They have certainly been very success-ful as a school community in coming together to help others. Thank you Harmon Elementary!

February Birthdays

William Sorrell, 1 Gail Garman, 4

Phil Leston, 14 Diana Purcell, 21

Lois Duey, 24

Prepare for the upcoming Season of Lent!! Ash Wednesday is February 14 and marks the beginning of Lent. Please plan to attend an Ash Wednesday service either at Cove-nant Presbyterian Church in Upper Arlington or Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lincoln Village. We will be again planning Wednesday evening “Soup and Services” between Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. We are considering a spiritual video series as part of the Lenton Bible study. Please plan to attend and become part of the discussion! Also, consider signing

Adding to our ministries in this house of God are our partner-ship with Covenant Presbyterian Church, the help of Worthington Presbyterian Church with HM3, the Out of the Box Community Theatre, Mt. Carmel Outreach Bus, 3 AA and 2 NA Groups and a Girl Scout Troop. Neighborhood watch groups to serve the commu-nity and the Stuff the Bus uses the parking lot. We have hosted Easter Egg Hunts and Birthday Party for Jesus at Christmas time. We con-ducted Peace School sessions for many years and Vacation Bible Schools along with annual Fall Sales.

Hoge Memorial is a very recognizable icon on the Westside/Hilltop area of Columbus. You can’t walk around the halls and rooms of this facility without finding beautiful and sometime unique architectural features. Not only does this building offer features that cry out to be seen but it also offers a home for ministries that are valuable and precious to this community. There are many memories here and a promise of many years of service and comfort with it messages, music and ministries.

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Lay readers: January-TBA, February-Patti Gorman, March-TBA, April-Mike Minch, May-Carolyn Colborn, June-Bill Aiken, July-Diana Purcell, August-Gail Garman, September-Carol Ross, October-Mike Minch, November-TBA, December-Donna Swaneck. If you cannot be the lay reader for the month, contact Worship Committee Communion Servers - If you are unable to serve, please try to find a replacement

and notify the worship committee. January14-Natalie Alter, Donna Swaneck, Debbie Peters, Diane Purcell, Judy Moody, Joy Rector February11-Susan Barrett, Jack Neil, Patti Gorman, Gail Garman, Gary Link, Bev Neil March 11-Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf April 1 Easter-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Donna Swaneck, Gail Garman, Judy Moody, Patti Gorman May 13-Natalie Alter, Debbie Peters, Joy Rector, Jack Neil, Bev Neil, Gary Link June 10-Susan Barrett, Gail Garman, Charlotte and Wilbur Smith, Janet Fetherolf, Carol Ross July 8-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Judy Moody, Donna Swaneck August 12-Patti Gorman, Joy Rector, Diana Purcell, Natalie Alter, Bev Neil September 9-Gary Link, Jack Neil, Gail Garman, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith October 14-Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf, Debbie Peters, Mike Minch, Judy Moody, Diana Purcell November 11-Doug Alter, Natalie Alter, Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Joy Rector, Patty Gorman December 9-Gail Garman, Mike Minch. Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Gary Link December 24-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Donna Swaneck, Diana Purcell, Debbie Peters, Janet Fetheolf Schedule of Ushers: If you would like to usher, please contact Gail Garman or Carolyn Colborn. Usher Team #1 (Jan, April, July, Oct.) Gary Link, Jack Neil, Bev Neil Usher Team #2 (February, May, August and November): Judy Moody, Mike Minch, Bill & Dorothy Aiken Usher Team #3 (March, June, Sept, Dec): Mike Purcell, Diana Purcell, Jim Cheadle Worship Committee This is the schedule for the fellowship hour on the second Sundays: January-Finance and Facilities; February-Session; March-Outreach/Worship/Christian Ed; April-Choir; May-Martha Circle; June - Session; July - Finance and Facilities; August– Ushers; September- Outreach/Worship/Christian Ed Committees; Oc-tober- Martha Circle; November- Deacons; December- Ushers No Potlucks on fourth Sunday in July, August, November and December

Families Served at HM3 for the month of Dec.—Adults 99, Kids 9, (Volunteers 27, Hoge Members 16), Total 151

Food Pantry Totals-Dec. Totals 61 Families, 199 People served, Adults (60+) 23, Adults (59-18) 113, Children 63

Opportunities for Daily Devotions and Bible Studies For the past four years, the Outreach committee has encouraged everyone to develop a practice of incorporating daily spiritual reflections and devotions. The Upper Room booklets are available, free of charge to anyone who wishes to have one. Each book provides daily spiritual devotions and Bible readings via bi-monthly publications. Reverend Keith Jones leads Bible studies prior to worship on Sundays in which he is preaching. Reverend Jones preaches on average 2 Sundays each month. The Bible studies begin at 9:30 am in the parlor. Watch the calendar and plan to participate. All are welcome to attend.

Out Of The Box Community Theatre OOTBCT’s current production is The View From Here. The show is running for two weekends: February 2, 3, 4 and 9, 10, 11. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8:15 pm and the Sunday matinees begin at 3:00 pm. Mark your calendar and plan to attend a show. “Meet Fern an agoraphobic, who has not left her house in six years. She has gotten along just fine until her sister, her neighbor and life in general park it on her couch.”

If you would like to help with Hoge’s HM3 contact Mike Minch or Gail Garman. This is one of the Hoge ministries that we have been hosting for over eight years allowing us to carry on with our pledge in feeding the community physi-cally and spiritually.

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Updates and Reminders

Nancy’s Memories

My mother had been a teacher in one-room schools. After her marriage she could not teach in public schools until WWII when women teachers were needed. But the state had many rules (one was no snow days). She taught at the Institute for the Feeble Minded and had to stay with her class every Sunday morning.

There were many children there who had normal IQs. We have to realize that at that time there were no juvenile detention homes. Children were kept in orphanages in the county until they were 15 but until they were 18 the had to be supervised. There were no places like Franklin Village. So there were high func-tioning children there. When I taught, I had some children with borderline skills and they did well. So it would seem those 16 to 18 year old children must have also

In addition to Sundays at church, and two evenings to dance with residents, my mother had to eat lunch at the school. The lunches cost a dollar. Mom earned $50 a month. She paid at least $25 for lunches. That didn’t leave much money but at least she did have a job with regular hours.

I did not go to Hoge on Eureka Avenue until I was 12. I went to Glenwood Methodist Church on Highland Avenue. My father was dropped from the Hoge rolls after the crash. He lost his job and could not pay his pledge. Thankfully Hoge has changed that process. My dad became a Lutheran.

While writing this I realized I had never attended church with both of my parents until I was an adult. No doubt that explains why I was never baptized until in my 30s in California at the same time my 4 year old daughter and four month old son were baptized. The baptisms were in a Methodist church. My husband was raised Catholic and had already been baptized. Frankly I never found a Presbyterian church in San Jose. The Methodist minister was happy to meet “someone who grew up in the Bible Belt”. I never thought of that be-fore. Do we Midwesterners take that for granted?

When the new West High School opened in 1928, it was possible for me to go to Highland Elemen-tary with my friends. Before that time, I lived a half block out of Highland district and was told to go to John Burroughs Elementary school which was much further away on Sullivant Avenue. After several bad starts, my parents kept me home for the half semester. I started at Highland Elementary in first grade. Because of the delay, I was older than my class mates. In second grade half of our class was skipped a half year due to some over crowded classes. This put me where I belonged and my class mates six months younger then. I went happily to school with my neighbors and friends.

I definitely had a different childhood. If there was a snow day, I went to school with mom. I sat in her class just like the other students. If I answered incorrectly another student would correct me. We went to any programs or parties for Halloween and Christmas. Until a few years ago, one of those children and I stayed in contact. She contacted me often after mom died. She said I was the only person other than mom that knew she had been there except her family. These occasions help you learn to see people in a different light.

Little Johnny

Little Johnny went to Sunday school one Sunday. The lesson for the day was from Genesis. "God opened up Adam's side, took a rib from him, and created Eve from it," was what really struck Johnny.

Later, that afternoon, Johnny started feeing sick, and his side began to hurt. He layed down on the couch, and after about half an hour, his mother came over and asked him if he was feeling okay. He said, "Not real-ly - I think I'm gonna have a wife."

Martha Muses—The January meeting night was cold and snowy/icy so some of the members could make it to the meeting. Instead of the Bible study we discussed church activities and the direction they were taking for the community. Jeni furnished a light refreshment that we enjoyed through the meeting and discussions. Our next meeting will be February 13 at 7:00pm.

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The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide are always available free to the congregation.

Balances as of December 30, 2017:

Unrestricted cash $ 79,730.46 Restricted cash 28,777.89

Payroll Liabilities ( 0.00) Net liquid assets $108,508.353

Operating Income:

Contributions $ 91,035.58 Interest 4,767.04 Other income (building use) 6,285.00

Other income (other support) 6,418.43 Other income (flower dedications) 1,830.00

Total Operating Income $ 110,336.05

Operating Expenses:

Admin & Other Expenses $ 9,296.27 Building Maintenance 17,843.63 Committee Expenses 8,690.38

Office Expenses 4,370.25 Non-Pastoral Salaries 26,774.00

Pastoral Expenses 6,609.04 Utilities and Phone 17,015.50 Total Operating Expenses $ 90,599.07

Difference - Operating Activity $ 19,736.98

Balances as of December 30, 2017:

Unrestricted cash $ 79,730.46 Restricted cash 28,777.89

Payroll Liabilities ( 0.00) Net liquid assets $108,508.353

Operating Income:

Contributions $ 91,035.58 Interest 4,767.04 Other income (building use) 6,285.00

Other income (other support) 6,418.43 Other income (flower dedications) 1,830.00

Total Operating Income $ 110,336.05

Operating Expenses:

Admin & Other Expenses $ 9,296.27 Building Maintenance 17,843.63 Committee Expenses 8,690.38

Office Expenses 4,370.25 Non-Pastoral Salaries 26,774.00

Pastoral Expenses 6,609.04 Utilities and Phone 17,015.50 Total Operating Expenses $ 90,599.07

Difference - Operating Activity $ 19,736.98

Financial Update – December 31, 2017 The following is a summary of Hoge’s current year financial activity through December 2017. Detailed financial

reports are available by request to the church office.

Designated Offerings / Donations / Other Income during 2017:

Deacon’s Funds: $10,554.51 (includes donations from Worthington Presbyterian, Glenwood UM Church)

One Great Hour of Sharing: $1,615.00

Christmas Joy Offering: $664.00

Parking Lot/Building Maintenance Fund: $4.97 (interest earned from designated savings account)

Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner Pastoral Care & Leadership Fund: $607.46

Recycling: $159.00

HM3 Offerings: $184.28

HM3 Support: $2,176.00 (includes support from Covenant and Westminster Presbyterian Churches)

Mission Support: $1,666.67 (from Worthington Presbyterian Church – directly supports HM3)

Donation in honor of Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner’s 65th Wedding Anniversary: $650.00

Memorial Funds in Memory of Marge Kennedy: $3,000.00

Memorial Funds in Memory of Kay Moore, Bud Dorn, Pat Newman and Betty Debth: $1,045.00

Martha Circle Donation: $500.00

Fall Sale Proceeds: $1,075.15

Birthday Party for Jesus: $40.00

West High School Cowboy Bucks Program: $20.00

Financial notes:

We continue to address several maintenance needs of the building and property: The process of professionally cleaning and waxing floors in commonly used hallways and rooms have be-

gun clean up efforts are needed with the east lawn (removal of excessive yard waste, fence posts, yard clean-

up, etc)

flashing, seals and slates around the chimney are in need of repair

work continues on expanding internet access throughout the building is on-going Contact members of the Finance & Facilities committee to inquire how you are able to help with any of these projects (physically and/or financially). Please continue to commit to Hoge in prayer, physical efforts, and finan-

cially. Thank you for your continued support. God is calling each of us to do our part to keep Hoge alive,

providing mission and outreach to our community. If you are not currently participating in any of the activities at Hoge, please prayerfully consider your willingness

to do so. We have unique mission and outreach occurring here which is not happening anywhere else. You

have to experience it to understand it!

Patti Gorman, Treasurer

February

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

4 9:30am Bible Study 10:30am Worship w/Rev. Keith Jones 11:30am Deacons Meeting 3:00pm OOTBCT—A View from There play 7:00pm AA Meeting Happy Birthday Gail Garman

5 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA

6 5:30pm AA Meeting

11 9:30am Bible Study 10:30am Worship w/ Communion w/Rev. Keith Jones 11:30am Donut Fellowship 3:00pm OOTBCT—A View from There play 7:00pm AA Meeting

12 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA

13 5:30pm AA Meeting 7:00pm Martha Circle

18 9:30am Bible Study 10:30am Worship w /Tom Billman 7:00pm AA Meeting

Newsletter Deadline

19 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA 7:00pm Session

20 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting

25 10:30pm Worship/ Rev. Wayne Morrison 11:30am Pot Luck Fellowship 7:00pm AA Meeting

26 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA

27 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting

Aunt Ethel’s White Cookies - 2 eggs, 1 cup shortening/lard, 2 cups sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. nutmeg, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup sweet milk, flour to roll. Mix lard, sug-ar, egg together. Add milk and vanilla. Then last, dry ingredients, sifted. Roll out and bake in 400o oven. This is the recipe as it has been passed on. I still make these cookies. I have found that I use 5 ½ to 6 cups of flour. I like to work with the dough chilled as I roll it and cut it out. I roll to 1/4 “ thick and bake 4 to 5 minutes. Submitted by Sharon Michael

Your are invited to visit our Facebook page, web page, HM3 facebook page and online calendar page. Help me keep these pages updated with the latest activities here at Hoge. We found that one of the people who made a presentation at our Birthday Party for Jesus found out about us on our web page. A person coming to food pantry found us on the facebook page; we get thumbs up from people following our HM3 on the HM3 facebook. Proofs that we are reaching

the community we want to serve. See the last page of the bulletin or newsletter for how to reach these pages.

2018

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Ash Wednesday at Covenant PC in Upper Arlington—Services at noon and 6:30 p.m At Westminster PC in Lincoln Village —7:30pm

1 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 6:00pm Brownies 7:00pm GS Leader Meeting 7:00pm Outreach/Worship/ Christian Ed Happy Birthday William Sorrell

2 6:00pm AA Meeting 8:00pm OOTBCT—A View from There play

3 5:00pm HM³-Robin Wilson 7:00pm AA Meeting 8:00pm OOTBCT—A View from There play

7 7:30pm NA Meeting 7:30pm Choir

8 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 6:00pm Brownies

9 6:00pm AA Meeting 8:00pm OOTBCT—A View from There play

10 5:00pm HM³- Overbrook 7:00pm AA Meeting 8:00pm OOTBCT—A View from There play

14 7:30pm NA Meeting Happy Birthday Phil Leston

15 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 6:00pm Brownies

16 6:00pm AA Meeting

17 5:00pm HM³-Covenant 7:00pm AA Meeting 7:00pm OOTBCT- “Golden Boxie Awards Night”

21 12:00pm Food Pantry 7:30pm NA Meeting 7:30pm Choir Happy Birthday Diana Purcell

22 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 6:00pm Brownies

23 9:30am Newsletter prep 6:00pm AA Meeting

24 5:00pm HM³-Tom Piecnski 7:00pm AA Meeting Happy Birthday Lois Duey

28 12:00pm Food Pantry 7:30pm NA Meeting

Bulletin information should be in by Wed. at noon—Please no exception Newsletter information by the 3rd Sunday February 18 —Please no exception

How to Make Your Home Smell Good - Make a stove simmer. Simmer water in a small saucepan, add citrus slices and lavender or mint; Make your own scent-filled jars, in mason jars add simmering water and choice ingredients (like cinna-mon sticks and dried apples); Clean your garbage disposal-try spritzing a dollop of lemon-scented dish soap down into the disposal, run the water, then turn it on, also run lemon or lime rinds through, followed by lots of water; Place candles stra-tegically-Anchor a few candles where you would least expect them to be but don't light them; Bring the outside in-Indoor plants clean the air, many offer pleasant fragrances too; Soup up your air vents- Clip a car deodorizer to a vent's metal slats; Turn on the oven-bake cinnamon rolls or a banana bread; Use dryer sheets- place a few sheets in closets and dressers.

Do you feel as I do, that our hymns carry God’s message along with the

sermons we hear each week? Join us, the Hoge Choir. For me the choir

practices themselves bring knowledge, praise and peace. Please don’t let this

opportunity to the beauty of this form of worship pass you by. We need you.

We meet twice a month for about an hour for practices and then we have a

rehearsal at ten o’clock on Sunday morning before service.

HOGE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2930 WEST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO 43204

PHONE: 614-276-5433 FAX: 614-276-5434

EMAIL: HOGEMEMPRESBCHURCH@GMAIL.COM WEBSITE: WWW.HOGEMEMPRESBY.ORG

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Feeding the Community Physically & Spiritually

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Inside this issue

1 Food For Thought

2 Special Announcements

3 Mark Your Calendar

4 Updates and Reminders

5 Financial Information

6 & 7 Calendar of Events

8 Staff/Contact Information

Hoge Memorial Church Staff

Head of Staff: Jesus Christ

Sexton, Tony Barnett

Organist, Phil Leston

Various Committee Heads

Various Volunteer Office Staff

Heads of Various Programs and community service groups (Food

Pantry, HM3, AA and NA groups, Girl Scouts, Urban Ministries,

Mt. Carmel Bus)

Members of Out of the Box Community Theatre