|IN THE WAY|REVEREND JODY HILL For our September article, I asked Lynn to share the article she wrote & submitted at the request of Martha Knichel (St. Andrew Presbytery, Synod of the Living Waters) to be published in September’s edition of The Pipeline. Lynn commented, “You know, once I started writing this article & listing these ministries that we are supporting….it really made me feel good. It opened my eyes to the difference that the RPC makes in our community—great & small, far & wide. I was smiling when I finished!” Hope there’s a smile on YOUR face by the time you reach the end, as well!

"Ripley Presbyterian Church has a heart for Christ and community--we are a "mission-minded" congregation, and support several ministries in our area. We provide financial support to the Tippah County Good Samaritan Center through special offerings; we support the campus ministry UKirk of Ole Miss by providing a supper meal every semester to their college students; we support Ripley Rotary's Coats for Kids by providing a rent-free venue and volunteers to help fit the kids from Tippah & Benton Counties with coats for the upcoming winter. Other ministries that have our support are the Gideon's, Together For Tippah, Samaritan's Purse (Operation Christmas Child--we have an AWESOME "Packing Party" in November prior to shipping our OCC boxes!), and Living Waters For the World. The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance of Mississippi ministry holds a very special place in our heart--this ministry played a big part in the clean-up/rebuilding/restoration of the destruction & devestation left by the F-4 tornado that swept through our area in December 2015. This effort continues today--work is still being done, and families are still being helped. RPC had volunteers that donated items & funds, assisted the Emergency Management with the organization of donated items, and helped distribute them to the affected individuals & families. RPC also provided the use of our family life center, The M.E. Gregg Center, to the emergency response teams who needed a place to stay. What a humbling experience it was to visit with these workers, provide a meal, snacks & drinks, and to watch them unselfishly give of their time & talents to help our community. The RPC considers itself very blessed to have the opportunity to support all of these ministries & more. To help & love one another and to share Christ's love, as He loves us, is a mighty and wonderful gift of grace. We must never forget that. We are very, very thankful." Peace & Grace, Lynn Hill

Summary of the Stated Session Meeting

Ripley Presbyterian Church Stated Session Meeting

June 12, 2016 – 5:00 p.m.

Attendance: Reverend Jody Hill; Leon Bailey; Bobby Elliott; Robert Goolsby; Norris Howell; Ann Wigington and Lynn Hill. Absent: Benton Elliott (Excused) Bobby Elliott called the meeting to order and made the motion to allow Reverend Jody Hill to moderate and conduct the Stated Session meeting of the Ripley Presbyterian Church. This motioned was approved by common consent. Reverend Jody Hill opened the meeting with prayer. Clerk’s Report: The June 12 agenda was examined and approved by common consent. After examination by the members of the Session, Leon Bailey made the motion to approve the May 1 stated meeting minutes of the Ripley Presbyterian Church Session. Ann Wigington seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Old Business:

• Steve Hill/Peru Ministry. Norris Howell made the motion to approve this ministry and include it in our "Minute for Missions" as a special offering

opportunity, rather than a RPC budget item. Bobby Elliott seconded this motion which was unanimously approved.

• Gregg Center entry renovation update: In Benton's absence, Rev. Jody Hill and Robert Goolsby provided the report for Benton. Jeff Stokes has provided a design and an estimated cost of $500.00. Benton (as noted in the April 10 minutes) will graciously provide the funds for the renovation. Norris Howell made the motion to approve this project. Leon Bailey seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

• Update from the RPC Facilities Policy & Guidelines Committee: Norris Howell & Lynn Hill presented the session with the committee's revised Facility (formerly The Gregg Center) Policy and revised RPC Wedding Policy. After discussion, Lynn Hill requested the approval of the revisions be tabled for further consideration and review. Bobby Elliott

made a motion to table the approval of the revisions until the August session meeting. Robert Goolsby seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

New Business:

• Report from the May 10th Presbytery Meeting (Leland Presbyterian Church, Leland, MS) from delegate Lynn Hill and Rev. Jody Hill. Several items of interest included the addition of UKirks at Mississippi State University, MUW & Delta State University & theformation of a UKirk board fo rthe Golden Triangle region for the MSU and MUW campuses; the University of Ms UKirk's mission trip to Haiti; Camp Hopewell's renovation of the Chapel; the Hunger Grant of $1,500 awarded to the Tippah County Good Samaritan Center; and the approval of the settlement between First Presbyterian Church, Greenwood and the Presbytery of St. Andrew. RPC's sessional records were examined and

approved. Lynn noted that our session would need to review our church roll in the next several months.

• Wil Howie has informed us that he is available to come speak to RPC about Living Water of the

• World the first 3

Sundays in August. Lynn Hill will contact Wil to see if August 21st will be agreeable.

• The request from trustee Elvin Huddleston that Lynn Hill be added as a signatory for all RPC/Peoples Bank accounts was approved by common consent.

• Rev. Jody Hill's request to be off on Sunday, July 3 was approved by common consent. Dr. Holland has agreed to bring the message on this date.

• Choir Appreciation Sunday will be celebrated on June 26th. Ann Wigington volunteered to organize the Fellowship Luncheon (Diane & Leon will be out of town) & Lynn Hill suggested that a special offering be taken to fund the purchase of new choir robes for the choir members at the luncheon. This was approved by common consent. Lynn will inform Music Director Jennifer Huddleston, and will obtain a quote for the choir robes. Lynn will place this announcement in the weekly e-mail and the 6-19-16 bulletin.

2016 Committee Reports Buildings & Grounds/ N. Howell & L. Bailey: Leon Bailey reported the new kitchen appliances for the Educational Building have been installed.

Christian Education/ A. Wigington Rev. Jody Hill informed the session that FUMC of Ripley has issued a special invitation for our youth to participate in their VBS (July 10-15). Congregational Care & Outreach/N. Howell & L. Hill Rev. Jody Hilll informed the session that he & Billye Mauney will begin visiting in our community on a monthly basis. Our next meeting is August 7, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. There being no further business, Norris Howell made the motion to adjourn. Robert Goolsby seconded; unanimously approved. Rev. Jody Hill closed the meeting with prayer. Lynn Hill Clerk of the Session

Worship & Christian Education, Etc.

WORSHIP HOURS 9:30 AM—Sunday School 10:30 AM—Worship Service

MIDWEEK ADULT BIBLE STUDY |Beginning Sept. 7, 2016 WEDNESDAYS @

6:00 PM

MIDWEEK | YOUTH | 2016-2017 BEGINNING SEPT. 7 SEE YOU THERE!

RPC/PW Circle Meetings: We meet the first Monday after the second Sunday of each month at 10 am in The Gregg Center. The 2016-17 PW/Horizons Bible Study is titled “Who Is Jesus?”, written by Judy Yates Siker. Copies will be available in the church office and at our first meeting September 12, @ 10:00 am.

PW Council for 2016-2017 Moderator Lynn Hill lynnrpc@ripleycable.net (662-837-6678) Vice Moderator| Deborah Steverson (662-837-8332) Secretary—Pat Ledbetter (662-837-7169) Treasurer|Ann Wigington (662-837-4683) Historian|Jennifer Huddleston (662-587-6807)

RPC Men’s Fellowship Breakfast & Devotion Meets the first Sunday of every month

@ 8:30 am in the Gregg Center. Lectionary Texts & Readers for September

9-4-2016 CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 1:1-3 FIRST LESSON: Jennifer Huddleston Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 SECOND LESSON: Luke 14: 25-33 SERMON TITLE: "One For All" 9-11-2016 CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 51:1,2 &10 FIRST LESSON: Price Elliott 1 Timothy 1: 12-17 SECOND LESSON: Luke 15: 1-10 SERMON TITLE: "He Welcomed Sinners"

9-18-2016 CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 113:1-3 FIRST LESSON: Elvin Huddleston Jeremiah 8: 18-9:1 SECOND LESSON: Luke 16:1-13 SERMON TITLE: "The Manager" 9-25-2016 CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 146:1-5 FIRST LESSON: Robert Goolsby Jeremiah 32: 1-3a, 6-15 SECOND LESSON: 1 Timothy 6: 6-19 SERMON TITLE: "Are You Content to be Content?”

The RPC Choir practices the first Sunday of every month at 11:30 am (immediately following worship service). We would love you have you join us! Choir Fund Update: To date, we have collected $755.00 toward the purchase of new robes for our choir! Thank you so much for your generosity! Hopefully, we will be able to “suit up” in our new robes at the beginning of the Advent season!

Missions Volunteers for TCGSC

The Tippah County Good Samaritan Center is always looking for volunteers. Their hours are: Mondays only

9:30 am – 11:30 am 1:00 pm -3:00 pm 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Phone: 662-512-003

We are UKirk at Ole Miss: a student faith community of the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving the University of Mississippi. Our name means "University Church"--- "Kirk" is an old Scots-English word for Church. We're by Presbyterians, but we're not just for Presbyterians. We're a member of UKirk Ministries and partnership ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Oxford and St. Andrew Presbytery. Join us for a free dinner, followed by worship with communion every Tuesday Night a 6:00 PM at 302 South 11th Street in Oxford, just behind the Lyric Theater.

This year’s theme is “Come and See” and we’ll be reading through the Gospel of Mark. Please join us!! Additionally, we are raising funds for our mission trip to Haiti by selling season parking passes for all home Ole Miss football games! It costs $350, and the parking is located at Tyler Ave. & S. 10th St. (FPC Oxford), less than a mile from the Grove. Contact ukirk.olemiss@gmail.com, if you are interested!

Rev. Wil Howie spoke to our congregation on Aug. 21about the work of this ministry. A special offering was held Aug.28, and will

continue through Sept. 11, if you would like to contribute!

SEPTEMBER Birthdays & Anniversaries 3 Olivia Montagnet 4 Sally Permenter Stan Horton 13 B.J. Horton 15 Eloiese Walker 18 Kenny Hill 20 Anthony Huddleston 21 Pat Hopper 23 Luke Hill 25 Ivy Settlemires 30 Sherry Hill

Memorials & Honorariums

In Memory of Lee Earl McBride By Ruth Cook By Lamon & Shirley McClain In Memory of Robert Scott By Lamon & Shirley McClain In Honor of Rhonda Brown (Choir Fund) By Pat Ledbetter In Honor of Deborah Steverson (Choir Fund) By Pat Ledbetter

Save the Dates September 11 |Session Meeting @ 5:00 pm September 12 | RPC/PW Circle Meeting @ 10:00 am September 16 | Senior Citizen Appreciation Day & Health Fair at the Tippah County Fairgrounds. Health Fair: Program Hall 8:00 am – 10:00 am; Activities: Industrial Building 10:00 am – until.

Program: “Senior Care- Behavioral Health”, Dr. Patrick Chapman, CEP, TCH Entertainment: Local Musicians; Free blood pressure checks, glucose checks, O2 saturation, and heart rate. Lunch & Door Prizes. Emcee for the Day: Sheriff Karl Gaillard. September 20 | “Prayer on the Square” @ 7:00 pm (Ripley Main Street)

RPC SESSION Class of 2016 Leon Bailey- Buildings & Grounds Co-Chair; Elder Nominating Committee|662-882-1190|leon@ripleycable.net Bobby Elliott-Vice Moderator, Personnel & Budget Co-Chair; Elder Nominating Committee; Endowment Fund Chairperson|662-512-8531|bae@dixie-net.com Class of 2017 Ann Wigington-Christian Education Chair|662-512-2277|hwig@bellsouth.net Robert Goolsby- Personnel & Budget (Moderator)|662-316-2644|rgools@ripleycable.net Norris Howell-Buildings & Grounds Co-Chair, Congregational Care & Outreach Co-Chair|662-837-1750|nljhowell@yahoo.com Class of 2018 Benton Elliott-Personnel & Budget Co-Chair|662-316-2994 |bentonelliott41@gmail.com Lynn Hill, Clerk of the Session –Worship; Congregational Care & Outreach Co-Chair| 662-837-6678 | lynnrpc@ripleycable.net

YOUR CHURCH STAFF RPC Office Phone---662-837-3765 Office Hours: Mon-Wed/ 9 am to 4 pm Thursdays 9 am to Noon

Jody Hill---Pastor---662. 512. 8226 (cell) jody.hill34@gmail.com Lynn Hill---Church Admin.---662-837-6678 (cell) lynnrpc@ripleycable.net B.J. Horton---Director of Christian Education---662-587-1315 bjhorton@lda-cpa.com Jennifer Huddleston---Director of Music---662-587-6807 HuddlestonJ@stippah.k12.us