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Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church 311 Browns Lane · Louisville, Kentucky 40207 · Phone: 502-896-1791 · Web: www.hbpres.net
For period January 1–31, 2017
Mailing Date December 29, 2016
January at... Featured in this issue:
Welcome New Members
HBPres University
Winter is here so please check
WHAS11.com (TV and website) and
HBPres.net for closings and cancellations.
If Jefferson County Public schools are
closed, the building will be closed.
The building will be closed
Monday, January 16, 2017
for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Some Quotes:
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.
Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?
Relationships
I have told you the story before about the
mother who is walking along the beach with
her three-year-old son, who is running along
playing in the water’s edge. Suddenly a wave
comes surging in and sweeps the little boy
away. The mother cries out to God, “O Lord
how could you let this happen! I go to church
every Sunday, I tithe regularly and I have
even taught Sunday school! Lord, I beg you
give me back my son!”
Suddenly another wave comes ashore and the
son is standing next to his mother. She looks
up to heaven and cries out, “He had a hat!”
It is Monday afternoon after the Louisville
Orchestra concert that was in our Sanctuary
on Friday, the second of December. A man
called to say that he left his hat at the concert
and wondered if we could check for it. Tim,
our facilities coordinator, looked for it after
the concert. Anne Hughes looked for it as
well. Today the man stopped by and I went in
and helped him look one more time. I had the
urge to scream, “Lord, he had a hat!”
What in the world made this hat so special?
He could have bought another one with the
gas he expended driving back and forth over
here. It turns out that his wife, who died over
10 years ago, gave him that hat over 50 years
ago. He said, “It was kind of a sporty hat that
hated it. Then I started wearing it and
pretty soon I never left home without it. I
came to really love that hat.”
It occurs to me that sometimes we fall in
love with something and we are guilty of
idolatry. We might worship our house, or
our car, or perhaps our extreme wealth.
But sometimes we fall in love with
something because the thing itself reminds
us of a relationship. I love my wedding
band because it represents the relationship
I have with my wife. I loved the special
music the choir sang at Christmas because
it represented the relationship I have with
my God.
If the “what” that we love is not connected
to a “who” that we love, then we might just
have a disconnect. Do not start 2017 with a
disconnect.
John
Sunday Worship
Chapel 8:30 a.m.
Ushers—8:30 a.m.
Ushers– 11:00 a.m.
January 1
Head Usher: Kevin Pernicano
Karen Overpeck
Lynn Overstreet
Janice Clarke
Sam Pernicano
True Newlon
Al Pollock
Dee Pregliasco
January 8
Head Usher: Jim Rissler
Sherryl Schmied
Louise Pumpelly
Janet Redford
Theresa Reker
Janie Roper
Barbara Stephens
Zanet Schissler
January 15
Head Usher: Michael Sutphin
Sara Sutphin
Jonathan Sutphin
Billie Valla
Chris Ward
Nancy Williamson
Allison Allison
Jeanne Ward
January 22
Head Usher: Jeff Barrick
Betsy Barrick
Georgia Barrick
George Bales
Bill Bliven
Pam Bliven
Jim Boswell
Kitty Boswell
January 29
Head Usher: Fred Bennett
Linda Brantley
Kelly Burke
Joni Burke
Larissa Cargal
Sherri Cargal
Jacki Cusick
Heather Drake
Sam Pernicano
Lay Readers
January 1
11:00: Cynthia Hilyerd
(One Combined Service)
January 8
8:30: Lynn Cole
11:00: Heather & Micah Drake
January 15
8:30: Dick Blayney
11:00: Caroline Wood
January 22
8:30: Doug Mann
11:00: Tom Frentz
January 29
8:30: Adrian Cole
11:00: Bill Bliven
Greeters–11:00 a.m.
January 1
Brian Pollock
Nancy Pollock
January 8
Mike Schmied
Julie Schmied
January 15
Steve Whitehouse
Leslie Whitehouse
January 22
Jim Boswell
Kitty Boswell
January 29
Nate Evans
Becky Evans
January 1
Matthew 2:13-23;
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
"It's About Time"
Bill Williamson
January 8
Isaiah 42:1-9;
Matthew 3:13-17
“The Power of Water”
John Roper
January 15
Isaiah 49:1-7;
John 1:29-42
“Come and See”
John Roper
January 22
Isaiah 9:1-4;
Matthew 4:12-23
“Immediately”
John Roper
January 29
Micah 6:1-8;
Matthew 5:1-12
“What Makes You Happy?”
John Roper
Coffee Cove
January 1
Skip Light
January 8
Marina Gutierrez
January 15
Rick Williams
January 22
Marina Gutierrez
January 29
Skip Light
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HBTweens
HBTweens 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
January - May 2017 Schedule
January 13-14
Mid-KY Presbytery Tween overnight event at Highland Presbyterian Church (see flier on pg.
4). Friday at 6 p.m. until Saturday at 10 a.m. Cost - $15 and deadline is Thursday, January 5.
February 12, 12:00-2:00 p.m. - This is a change in dates!
The Tweens will go to Lazer Blaze for lazer tag and pizza. The cost is $15 for the games and
pizza. We will meet in Emory Hall (gym) after worship and pick up is at Lazer Blaze at 2:00
p.m.
March 19, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Put together care packages for college students. We will collect individual snack items for the
students. The group will meet in Emory for lunch, the project, and games.
April 23, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
“Gracie”
The group will meet in Emory for lunch, the lesson and games. “Gracie” is a fish who teaches
about loving our neighbor.
May 27 – 29:
Tween Camp at Cedar Ridge Camp (see flier on pg. 4)
Terry Hargrave, 314-7041
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HBTweens
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HBKids
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HBYouth
Parent's Night Out
Join us on Saturday, February 11 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in Emory Hall for Parent’s Night Out.
Children six months through 5th grade are welcome. Children will enjoy supervised playtime,
crafts, a light supper (please make us aware of any dietary restrictions for your child), movie
and time to "relax." This will be a pajama party, so kids can come in their PJs.
This event will be a fundraiser for the HBYouth. Cost: $15 per child; $25 maximum per family.
Please fill out a registration form for each child. Forms may be found in the church office.
Return the completed form and registration fee (checks made payable to Harvey Browne) to
Terry Hargrave by Wednesday, Febru- ary 1. If you have questions, please con-
HBYouth Events Schedule
January 8, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (MS & HS)
Youth Group time – Parent/youth meeting to talk about the upcoming events for January
through May as well as the summer trips. The meal will be catered and monetary donations
are welcome.
January 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (MS & HS)
During Youth Group time, the youth will plan and write the parts of the worship service for
“Souper Bowl of Caring” on Sunday, February 5. Chili will be served for dinner.
January 22, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (MS & HS)
During Youth Group time, the youth will finalize plans for the “Souper Bowl of Caring”
worship service on Sunday, February 5. Pizza will be served for dinner.
January 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (MS & HS)
Youth will go through worship service and do a sound check for the upcoming worship service.
They will decorate soup pots to collect money at the end of the service. Tacos will be served for
dinner.
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Jubilee Joys
Elementary fun - Jubilee grades 1-5 having fun and learning with their teachers.
Middle School Drumming - Nathan Brandenburg teaches drumming to the middle school class.
Toddler's class - Lots of energy during the Bible lesson for the toddlers.
Parent's Night out fun - Fun in PJs without the parents around during Parent's Night Out.
Parents Night Out Creations - Our youth work on creations with the chil-dren during Parent's Night Out.
January 1, 2017 Page 8
New Members
Welcome, New Members
Join us in welcoming new members Claudette and Tom Taylor. Claudette and Tom are a
retired couple who come to us from Highland Presbyterian Church, where they have been
active members. They have already become involved at HBPres. They both enjoy reading and
travel.
We are pleased to welcome new member Janice Clarke, who follows her daughter, Carol, from
Meadowview Presbyterian Church, where both were active members. Janice is a widow who
also has a grown son, Robert. She enjoys playing bridge when her health permits.
Greetings to new member, Linda Schoolcraft. Linda has been attending HBPres for several
years and is a member of the Ruth Circle. She is retired and widowed with three adult
children, Kathryn, Kristina and Jerry. Linda enjoys puzzles on her I-pad, movies, reading and
serves on the board of Harmony II Condos.
Welcome to one of our newest families Judi Jones and Bob Brown. Judi and Bob come to us by
transfer of letter from Meadowview Church, where both served as Elders. Bob is a teacher at
Assumption High School and sang in the Summer Choir at HBPres. Judi works in animal
health at the Brownsboro Animal Clinic. They both enjoyed the warm acceptance, music and
worship here at HBPres.
January 1, 2017 Page 9
Preschool
Harvey Browne Preschool
December was a magical time at the Harvey Browne Preschool. Santa made not one, but
two visits to the preschool, raising spirits and anticipation for the upcoming holidays. The
children celebrated Jesus’ birthday in their class parties on December 15th and 16th and
parents and congregation members thoroughly enjoyed the retelling of the Christmas story
in our kindergarteners’ own words. There is nothing quite like the sound of beautiful
Christmas carols being sung by children to fill you with joy and true Christmas spirit.
In the giving spirit of the season the children donated toys again this year to the Home of
the Innocents and will begin Souper Bowl collections for St. MAM soon.
Enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year continues until January 13, with first priority
going to HBPres members. We will have an open house on Wednesday, January 11 at 9:15
a.m. for parents wishing to learn more about our NAEYC accredited program and our highly
qualified and dedicated teachers and staff. If you have any questions, please contact
Barbara Bailey or Anne Hughes at 502-895-2577 or visit the preschool website at
www.harveybrownepreschool.org.
The Louisville Children’s Mobile Museum will be at the preschool on January 23 and 24
providing a hands-on “Louisville” learning experience with a focus on discovery and
imagination. We will also have vision screening by Kids Sight with the Lions Foundation in
late January for those that sign up.
Speaking of seeing, the preschool will be cooking the Wednesday Night Dinner on January
25 and we hope to see everyone there.
In Christ,
The Preschool Board
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Newsletters
The Chart below is the 2017 Newsletter deadlines. With this schedule in place you should
receive the HBPres Newsletter at the beginning of each month. If you would like to volunteer to
help fold the Newsletter, please contact Skip Light.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES 2017
2017 NEWS-LETTER
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE SEND PROOF PRINT NEWSLETTER FOLD & MAIL
February
Thursday, January 19 (Martin King Day Mon. 16th) Wednesday, January 25 Friday, January 27 Monday, January 30
March Thursday, February 16 Wednesday, February 22 Friday, February 24 Monday, February 27
April Monday, March 20 Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29 Thursday, March 30
May Thursday, April 20 (Easter Sunday 15th) Tuesday, April 25 Wednesday, April 26 Thursday, April 27
June Thursday, May 18 (Memorial Day Mon. 29th) Wesnesday May 24 Friday, May 26 Tuesday, May 30
July Tuesday, June 20 Tuesday, June 27 Wednesday, June 28 Thursday, June 29
August Thursday, July 20 (4th of July Tuesday) Tuesday, July 25 Thursday, July 27 Friday, July 28
September Friday, August 18 Monday, August 28 Tuesday, August 29 Wednesday, August 30
October Wednesday, September 20 (Labor Day Mon. 4th) Tuesday, September 26 Thursday, September 28 Friday, September 29
November Thursday, October 19 Wednesday, October 25 Friday, October 27 Monday, October 30
December Thursday, November 16 (Thanksgiving Thurs. 23rd) Tuesday, November 21 Monday, November 27 Wednesday, November 29
January
Friday, December 15 (X-mas Eve Sunday, 24th, X-mas day Monday, 25th) Wednesday, December 20 Wednesday, December 27 Thursday, December 28
Prayer Requests: Carol Clarke, Janice Clarke, Bea Young, Patrick Ricketts, Doris Wheeler, Family
of Donna Jones, Audrey McGrath, John McCarver, Betty Marquette,
The Froehlich Family, Bob Brown, Scott Jones (Anna Jones' son and Kim Harrod's
brother), Gene Ramey (Hondro Cabrera's brother-in-law), Wayne Hansen (Donna Jones
nephew), Karen Frank (Pam Schmidt's sister).
Pastoral Care
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Deacon’s Corner
The HBPres Deacons would like to wish
all members and their families a Happy
New Year! May God grant everyone
health, happiness, wisdom and
compassion in the coming year.
Blessings from the Board of Deacons:
Peggy Bales, Kim Byram, Lynn Cole,
Cynthia Frentz, Beth Kolodey, Mary Lou
Krieg and Bob Smith. If the Deacons or
the congregation members have any
questions; feel free to contact us at any
time.
Mary Lou Krieg
Board of Deacons
Stephen Ministry
A one-to-one, confidential, Christian ministry
to those dealing with:
- Loneliness
- Loss of a loved one
- Unemployment
- Hospitalization
- Divorce
- Grief
- Serious illness, and
- Many other life challenges
If you are in need of someone who cares,
supports, listens, and shares, a Stephen
Minister is trained to walk with you during
your time of need.
We will meet with you weekly for about an
hour. If that's not possible, we are also
available for phone ministry.
Questions? Call a pastor or Mary Esch
(Stephen Ministry Leader), or call the office
and request a call back.
Your Stephen Ministry Team
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Literary Corner
The Men's Book Forum
The Men’s Book Forum will meet on Tuesday, January 3 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 206. We will be
reviewing the book, The Last Days of Night, by Graham Moore, recommended by Don
Chasteen.
We will also meet on Monday, January 23 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 206. We will review the book,
Being Mortal, by Atul Gawnde, recommended by Mark Barnes. Hope to see you there.
Ladies Book Talk
Book Talk will meet on Tuesday, January 31 at 11:30 a.m. in the Barret Room. We will discuss
A Place in Time: Stories of the Portland Membership, by Wendell Berry. Bring
your lunch.
Visitors welcome.
Saturday Men’s Group
The Saturday Men’s Group will meet Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in
Room 208. Enjoy breakfast goodies, good conversation and Bible study on the third Saturday
of each month. Bill Williamson leads a Bible study on the passage that will be the basis of the
Sunday sermon for the following day. You’re welcome to join us. Call Bill Williamson at
896-1791 Ext. 112 for more information.
Bookanalia
Bookanalia will meet on Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Barret Room.
We will discuss the book, All the Light we Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr, presented by Ginny
Copenhefer. This Pulitzer Prize winning novel spent many weeks on best sellers lists and many
of you may already have read it in other book clubs. Whether you have read it or not, come and
enjoy the discussion of this book about a boy who is really talented with machines from
Germany, and a blind girl from a very loving family in France. WWII puts each of them in
situations they would never have dreamed of with a war they would never have wished to
join. Enjoy this story of familial love and courage. Everyone is welcome whether you have read
the book or not.
If you purchase the book from Carmichael's, mention Bookanalia at HBPres and receive a 20%
discount.
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In The News...
Winter Farmers’ Market
Visit the Winter Farmers’ Market at HBPres on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in
Emory Hall.
HBPres Music Series
Louisville Master Chorale - Sunday, February 26, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Tickets required.
Louisville Philharmonia - Thursday, March 2, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Louisville Philharmonia - Thursday, April 27, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Louisville Chorus - Sunday, May 21, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
HBPres University Winter Session
Winter Session #1
January 8-29
A Study on the Book of Genesis led by Scott Doelling
Pathway to Freedom: A study on Galatians led by Bill Williamson
Testing & Temptation led by Sue Garrett (This class goes through January 22)
Winter Session #2
February 6-29
New Testament History led by Tim Cargal
A study on the Book of Ruth led by the Mariners Class (This class starts January 29)
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Mission at
Grocery Cart
St. Matthews Area Ministries (St.
MAM) will be the recipient of grocery
cart items for the month of January.
Items “most needed” are:
Canned meats and chili
Canned fruit and veggies
Pork and beans
Spaghetti and sauce
Rice
Toilet paper, paper towels
Dish washing liquid
Laundry detergent
As always, other items will be
accepted. For questions/concerns,
contact Wilma Bennett (459-7705).
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Thanks!
Hospitality Night Update and Remembering Two of Our
Favorite Hostesses
Our Hospitality Night program was in full swing during the month of December. Fifty people
enjoyed dining in homes and getting better acquainted with other members of HBPres. We
appreciate our hosts, Carolyn and Tom Diener, Kitty and Jim Boswell, Edith and Skip Light,
Janie and John Roper, Nancy and Bill Williamson, and my husband, Kelly Burke. This fall we
experimented with a Sunday brunch option that was also well attended.
I would be remiss if I did not pause to remember two of our favorite hostesses. Marlene
Mitchell and Edith “Edie” Sutton were long-time members of “Tables of Eight,” which later
became known as “Hospitality Night.”
You can meet our wonderful hosts and other HBPres members at the next round of Hospitality
Night dinners. Look for more information and a sign-up in a church service bulletin.
Joni Burke
Cabbage Patch Christmas 2016
Thank you, Harvey Browne members for all the work, dedication, compassion and
generosity that brings a sense of relief and joy for 20 hard-working families who needed a
helping hand. Joy is giving from the heart. Our help begins at Christmas. Throughout the
year, remember to pray for these families, take a tour of the Patch, get involved one-on-one.
And there is always back to school shopping in the summer.
Thank you for your heart, and hands, and feet and pocketbooks!
From our hearts, Your Harvey Browne Christmas Cabbage Patch Team,
Betsy, Bob, Al, Nancy, Mariners, Laura, Julie, Wilma, Fred, Anne, Doug and Linda
Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church 311 Browns Lane Louisville, KY 40207-3983
To Open Grab and Pull at top corners.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Deadline for submissions to the
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage PAID Louisville, KY
Permit No. 1174
Pastors and Staff, Phone & E-mail
John Roper, Pastor, ext.105 [email protected]
Kimberly Cabrera, Associate Pastor for Discipleship & Ministry
Coordination, ext. 109 [email protected]
Larry Brandenburg, Minister of Music, ext. 110 [email protected]
Bill Williamson, Parish Associate, ext. 112 [email protected]
Terry Hargrave, Director of Children & Youth Ministries
Beth Brandenburg, Director Children’s Choir, [email protected]
Kathleen Yager, Children’s Choir Associate, [email protected]
Timothy Baker, Organist/Assistant Director of Music, ext. 108
Barbara Bailey, Director Weekday Preschool, 895-2577
Julie Rousseau, Director Nursery and Parents’ Day Out, ext: 119
Cheryl Granger, Church Administrator, ext. 104
Cathy Hayth, Administrative Assistant, ext.101 [email protected]
Tim Miller, Senior Custodian, ext.106 [email protected]
Office: (502) 896-1791 Church website www.hbpres.net
Session Mem-bers Anne Hughes
Clerk of Session
Jeff Barrick
Pam Bliven
Linda Brantley
Marty Cundiff
Joanne Heumann
Cynthia Hilyerd
Jennifer Hoert
Doug Holm
Frank Kosnik
Bruce Lindsey
Gary Luhr
Pat Pernicano
John Seewer
Carol Tinkle