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MEMORIAL PRESS 731 Walnut Street - P .O. Box 70 - Dayton, Indiana - 47941 (765) 296-3199)

Web: www.daytonpres.org Pastor Justin: [email protected]

Darlene : [email protected] DECEMBER 2014

Pastor’s Epistle

“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you ever given a portion of yourself to someone? I bet you have. When you volunteered at the Kid’s Closet or the

Food Pantry that one morning, or when you rang the bell for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle, you gave some of yourself for another. When you stopped to talk with that certain someone when you knew you just didn’t have the time, or when you called that other person at home when they didn’t show up for church one Sunday, you shared a piece of yourself with them. Remember when you gave that harried and hardworking waitress a twenty five percent tip even though the service was just atrocious, but knew they were doing the best they could, well, you also gave them a portion of yourself. Last week, when your neighbor didn’t know that their dog had gotten loose, which would have suited you fine if it just ran away because you hated how it barked and barked all night long, but you went next door and told them anyway, and even helped them look for Fido, it was then too, my friend, that you gave them a very good piece of who you really are.

Do you think that God gives a portion of himself to us when we need him to? No, I don’t think so, in fact, I know he

doesn’t. God has never given a portion of himself to you or to anyone. Are you surprised? Well, you shouldn’t be, because God doesn’t give pieces of himself to us; he gives all of himself to everyone!

That, my friends, is the mystery and awesomeness of incarnation of Jesus who was born as an infant to Mary on the first

Christmas. Although we can only give portions of ourselves to others because of our humanness, God can give all of himself because of his humanness! It is a mystery because it doesn’t make sense but it is oh so very true. When Jesus was born, truly born, in the flesh, as human as you and I, yet still God, it was then that he gave his entire self, body and soul, if you will, to all of humanity, to all of us. He didn’t hold back one iota, had no plan B, and held nothing in reserve, just in case things didn’t work out the way he planned. Instead he placed himself in the arms of Mary, as confused and anxious as any young mother is, and trusted that this time, we would finally understand.

The greatest gift any of us can give is a portion of ourselves; the greatest gift God has given us is his entire self in Jesus

Christ. “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all…he it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.” (Titus 2:11 & 14) During this Christmas season, continue to give of yourself, for that is what Christmas is about. And God will continue to give all of himself for you, for that is what he is all about!

Blessings, Pastor Justin

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* * * SESSION NOTES * * * Your Session met on Tuesday evening, November 18, 2014, and during the meeting the Elders: Approved the All-4-Fun 4-H Club using our facility on February 6 Heard a report of the Presbytery Assembly of 11/18, which indicated new and expanded uses for Geneva

Center Received a new Assessment for the rental property from the County Assessor Added 2 copies of the late Rev. Dr. Paul Kitley’s book The Fruits of the Holy Spirit to our Church

Library Approved “The First Christmas: A Children’s Christmas Pageant” adapted by Elizabeth Schlesinger-Devlin Learned that more pew Bibles will be obtained to continue with memorial requests Heard a report from the Nominating Committee, preparing for the Called Meeting of the Congregation and

Corporation scheduled after worship on November 30, for the Purpose of hearing a report from that committee, and electing our church officers for 2015

Continued to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Kid’s Closet mission and ministry

Michael E. Grimes, Clerk of Session

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Celebrating the Saints – Recognized on Sunday, November 2, 2014

Francis I. Alkire – December 15, 2013 Lois M. Miller- December 26, 2013 Benjamin E. Huston - February 12, 2014 Gary L. Hicks – April 14, 2014 James L. Whitlock – May 14, 2014 Rosalee M. May – August 8, 2014 Edwin Bruce Biery – August 13, 2014

Rev. Dr. Paul Kitley – October 29, 2014




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MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DAYTON, INDIANA BIBLE DEDICATION

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Given by: In Memory of: In Honor of: Susan Y. Clawson & family Kenneth and Julia Widmer Yost Cathy Bowlin Marcus (Mark) and Helen Thompson Cathy Bowlin Donald Thompson Bob & Kathy Deckard Our Grandaughter Elizabeth Keough Bob & Kathy Deckard Our Grandchildren Steve & Cathy Hancook Conrad & Margie Calmer Steve & Cathy Hancook Jack Hancook Jane Hancook Steve & Cathy Hancook Marvin & Norma Bush Steve & Cathy Hancook Ann Benner Hancook Steve & Cathy Hancook Sandra Calmer Smith Michael & Jon Grimes Donald C. Grimes Michael & Jon Grimes Margaret L. Grimes The families of: Sharon Wills, Sally Maroska, Deb Watkins and Susan Gibson Floyd (Frog) and Lola Dixon The families of: Sharon Wills, Sally Maroska, Deb Watkins and Susan Gibson Jim & Mae Whitlock Ray & Patty Hicks Walter & Goldie Pendleton Terry Pfeiffer Karen Summers Mary Ellen Bowers Karen Summers Dwight & Wilma Baker Tammy & Randy Webber Daniel Robert Lenig, Esther Gareis Max & Marsha Biery Family Truman & Sue Alkire Max & Marsha Biery Family J. Kenneth & Elma Biery

Patricia Biery Edwin Bruce Biery




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Given by: In Memory of: In Honor of: Patricia Biery Paul & Maud Biery Patricia Biery Leon & Doris Corns Marilyn Yoder Marvin, Lucy, Morris & Marlene Yoder The Schlesinger-Devlin Family Mary Kay Devlin Phyllis Hill Richard, Josephine and Daniel Sanders Ralph & Diane Achgill Jenny Achgill and Helen Cunningham Bill & Nancy Edwards Carol Frantz David & Greg Frantz Carol Frantz MacKenzie & Keaton Orr

Joy & Don Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rohler and Mr. & Mrs. Walter Schwartz

Richard Logan H. Vaughn and Bertha J. Logan Jack Norris family Jack Norris family Ron & Esther Miller Edward & Esther Brockett Ron & Esther Miller Mary L. Engler Ron & Esther Miller Edward Miller Ron & Esther Miller Barbara L. Smith John & Nancy Brand William & Elsie Widmer John & Nancy Brand Everette & Kay Brand Judy & Lynn Ryan Mildred & Russell Vaughn Fauniel Gard family Fauniel S. Gard Fauniel Gard family Ronald Dale Gard II Gene & Sally Smith, Gary and Debra Vyse, Adam, Angelia & Nathan Franklin Barbara L. Smith Alex & Cindy Zdravich Anita Bohannon Ron & Harriett Berry Wilson & Oreal Bull Marge Smith Keith Smith Marge Smith Gertie Dilden




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DECEMBER SUNDAY BREAKFAST HOST/HOSTESS: Nancy & Bill Edwards DECEMBER ELDERS: Tammy Lineback, Communion Brian Sprague, Devotions DECEMBER DEACONS: Cindy Bull, Captain Cindy Stanford

2 Roy Reid 15 David Stene 3 Wes Shaw 17 Aiden Grimes 4 Nathan Andrew Franklin 17 Kristin Webber 4 Ben Petrie 22 Lois Campbell 5 Evan Tyler Lane 22 Caitlinn Lineback 6 Nicholas Bush 25 Jesus

7 Hannah Boles 26 Bobby Deckard 12 Joy Schwartz 30 Lerry Holladay

12 Elizabeth Schlesinger-Devlin 30 Margery Smith

12 David & Heather Stene 14 Jason & Nina Chism 17 Michael & Tracey Harris 23 Tim & Suzanne Fogarty 26 Ralph & Diane Achgill

30 Rob & Nancy Grimes




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OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:

Our military, our nation & its leaders; persecuted Christians; people locally & nationally in need; victims of domestic violence; Carolyn Finkenbinder; Russell Lucas; Marjora Odenkirk; Jackie Ginther (Niece/J.Schwartz) Cindy DeGolyer; Randy Smith, Monica Bretz; Andy Vasiento (father of Nicole Rosen); Kevin Konrad; Ellen Hiday (friend of T. Lineback); Betty Pfeiffer; Jack Ferry (friend of D. & J. Schwartz); Richie Holmberg (nephew of Lynn & Judy Ryan); John & Jean Downham; Ann Jarboe (daughter of C. Gribble); Margaret Stonecipher (friend of C. Stanford); Miriam Woodrow; Kathleen Smith (co-worker, K. Summers); Carol Bolander (daughter of L. Guenther); Rick McCullom (nephew of J.

Schwartz); Jon Grimes; Mary Terry; Jill Plantenga (Vyse’s family friend); Lois Sherrill (mother of C. Zdravich); Terry Lynn Pfeiffer; Max Biery; Jane Yost; Terry McKillip (friend of C. Bull), Bob & Susie Yost; Riley Crye (friend of the Boles family); Brent McKinney (friend of the Boles family); Kennedy Alkire; Shirley Schwartz (sister-in-law of D. Schwartz); Jeff Westfall (brother of Gary Vyse); Debbie Ward; Nina Wagner (Aunt of Muriel Grimes); Nancy Brand; Janet Clarkson (sister of Judy Ryan); Tyler Loschen (friend of DeGolyer family) Morgan Valenta, Rev. Ashland Shaw (father of W. Shaw); Avery Grimes; Kevin Querry (friend of S.& C. Stanford); the family of Dave Bull; Jack Carson.

Thank-you Cindy Gribble Many things have changed during the 180 year history of Memorial Presbyterian Church. One thing that has remained the same is our love of music. We can only imagine what role music played during the first 100 years of worship services. However, we do know that in 1935, Church member Emma Brand passed away and bequeathed to the Church a financial gift for the purpose of purchasing a new Wickes pipe organ. The first public playing of the organ was on February 23, 1936 and this fine instrument continues to serve the needs of our church nearly 79 years later.

A pipe organ cannot be heard and appreciated until someone actually plays it. Memorial Presbyterian Church has been blessed with gifted musicians who have served as Church Organist including Mrs. John Widmer, Julia Yost and Jeanette Gibson. Our current organist, Cindy Gribble has done an amazing job playing for our worship services and accompanying the Chancel Choir for the last two years. Sadly for our congregation, the time has come for us to say good-bye to Cindy who will be leaving our Church at the end of December. Please join us for a coffee hour in the Parlor following Worship on Sunday, December 21st as we honor and thank Cindy for her service and sharing her great talents with Memorial Presbyterian Church. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Each year members of the congregation provide Christmas Poinsettias to help decorate the church. The Flower Committee makes the arrangements for these plants, which at the conclusion of our December 21st worship, will be taken by the Deacons to shut-ins and others in the congregation.

If you would like to help, fill out the coupon below and send it to the Church Office (P.O. Box 70, Dayton, IN 47941-0070). The cost of a Poinsettia this year is $9.00. Please make checks payable to D.P.W. Flower Fund.

IN MEMORY OF (deceased) _____________________________________________

IN HONOR OF (living) _________________________________________________

GIVEN BY________________________________________________

AMOUNT ENCLOSED __________________ ($9.00 per Poinsettia) Deadline for Dedications – Sunday, December 14, 2014.




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Rejoice! Reflections on Four Seasonal Hymns

During the season of Advent, beginning on Sunday, November 30, the Adult Sunday School Class with be singing,

listening to and learning about some of our favorite Christmas Carols! Whether it's memories of caroling, Christmas pageants, or Christmas Eve services, the hymns of Christmas are some of

the most evocative parts of the season for many of us. They refocus our spirits and remind us of the holiness and mystery of God's incarnation.

This four-session Advent study pack explains the history behind some of our favorite carols and helps groups encounter the rich wording anew. Focusing on the ways in which words and music can speak to the core of our experiences, groups will spend time in reflection, conversation, and simple enjoyment of these beloved hymns.

The four hymns that will be studied are: Sunday, November 30: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" Sunday, December 7: "Silent Night, Holy Night" Sunday, December 14: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" Sunday, December 21: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"

Please note there will not be Adult Sunday School on Sunday, December 28.

2014 Smorgasbord and Bazaar – Thank you for your support!! What a wonderful day! We were blessed with a great turnout and

the generous support of our congregation and community! A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL for your prayers and generous contributions of time, food, creativity…and appetites!!

We served 266 dinners, and unfortunately had to turn a few away. The tentative profit this

year is $1800 for the Smorgasbord and $625.00 for the Bazaar; a total of $2425 for missions of the Dayton Presbyterian Women!

Please send your ideas and suggestions for next year – we will definitely be preparing for

MORE FOOD! BLESS YOU ALL! Phyllis Hill, on behalf of the Dayton Presbyterian Women




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News from Evangelism/Seed Planting Committee

Our DINE WITH NINE GROUPS are in full swing of meeting each month. Please continue to do so and always feel free to invite others into

your groups that may have not signed up. I believe this is truly the best way for everyone to really get to know each other. The groups are a lot of fun, and we all have the common goal of sharing God’s love for each other.

ZUMBA has gone through a period of low attendance, but we are back in the

up-swing now and have several new gals coming from the Dayton area. Last week we had 9 in attendance, and there were only 2 from the church. We are reaching out to others in the community. If you haven’t tried it yet, try us out on a Wednesday night at 6:45 p.m. in the basement. Classes are $4.00 each and taught by a certified instructor. You can lose up to 1000 calories by doing Zumba!

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING will be held Sunday, December

7 at 6:30 p.m. We all will join together at the Christmas tree (west of the church), light the tree, sing some carols, and then join in the parlor for refreshments. I plan to bring our homemade apple cider (so good), hot chocolate, and donuts (and maybe some surprises)! Please mark this on your calendar and make an effort to come—it will get

you in the holiday spirit! GETTING BACK TO CHURCH -- Why not, take the time to invite

someone back to church that you haven’t seen for awhile. Do you have a new neighbor? Your personal invitation just might be the thing that would bring someone to church. We have so much to offer from this church family of ours, so who would you like to bring to church?

Harriett Berry, Chairman, Evangelism/Seed Planting Committee




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Who refreshes others will be refreshed. – Proverbs 11:25

On November 16, 2014 we celebrated Kid’s Closet 10 Year Anniversary!

A huge “thank you” to all of our volunteers during the month of November. We were able to serve 16 families with 55 children.

We continue to accept new or gently used donations of children’s clothing, newborn through teen sizes and maternity wear.

The adult class will continue the monthly Micro Mission Sorts during Sunday School. We will meet in the sanctuary for opening exercises, then go to the basement for the sort. This will be the Sunday before the distribution each month, so in January it will be January 25th. The Distribution/Sort will be January 31st. Kid’s Closet will be closed during the month of December.

For more information, contact Julie Boles or Muriel Grimes.

Sunday, December 7 – After Worship - Christmas Program Practice Sunday, December 14 – 9:00 am Christmas Program Practice 10:30 am Christmas Program Presentation 12:00 – 2:00 pm Youth Groups’ Christmas Party




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As the year comes to an end, we would like to thank everyone who has

contributed in any way to our Food Pantry. Some special people we would like to mention who have given their Friday

mornings to help our pantry open are Jack Carson, Linda Miller, Sally Smith, Karen Summers and Alex and Cindy Zdravich.

We want to especially mention and thank Ron Berry, John Brand and Bill Edwards who, no

matter what the weather, picked up, hauled and unloaded all the food we used in our pantry. Also, thanks to Pastor Justin for his help and encouragement.

The pantry has been open for over 20 years and without all our volunteers this would not have

been possible. Due to an increase in demand, the Food Pantry is forced to adjust the eligible distribution area.

Beginning January 1, 2015, Dayton Food Pantry will limit the distribution area to addresses located in Sheffield Township, IN (which includes the town of Dayton, IN), Lauramie Township, IN (which includes the towns of Clarks Hill and Stockwell, IN) and Clinton County, Indiana. Proof of address may be requested.

Carol Frantz and Paul Houser P.S. Carol would like to express her appreciation for all the help of Paul Houser this year. Thanks,

Paul!

Change for Change! This offering is meant to support local mission projects this year. Please, SAVE your loose coins (no bills – we want to make the offering buckets ring again this year!). The second Sunday of each month - bring your change to help with Change in our community and throughout the world!

We raised $116.26 in November! Our next Change for Change event is December 14, 2014.




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2014

SUN

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Dine/Nine Al’s Garage

Group @ T.C.’s 5:30pm

Boy Scouts, 6:30 pm

2 Trustees, 7:15 pm

Cub Scouts,

6:30 pm

3 Lectionary Bible Study, Noon Zumba, 6:45 pm

4 Choir, 7:00 pm

5 Food Pantry,

9:OO-11:00 am

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7 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:30 am Cont. Breakfast 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Cont. Breakfast 10:30 am Worship 12 pm Pageant Practice

Community Tree Lighting,6:30 pm

8 Dayton Mother’s Club

Dinner

Finance, 6:30 pm

Boy Scouts, 6:30 pm

9 C. E. Meets,

7:00 pm

10 Lectionary Bible Study, Noon Zumba, 6.45 pm

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Choir, 7:00 pm

12 Food Pantry,

9:OO-11:00 am

Rohler’s Grocery Dine w/Nine –

Avidity, 6:30 pm

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Jubilee Christmas 1:00 pm

14 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:30 am Cont. Breakfast 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Cont. Breakfast

10:30 am Worship – Children’s Christmas

Pageant. Change for Change Event 12 pm Youth Groups’ White Elephant Party.

15 Boy Scouts, 6:30 pm

16 Cub Scouts, 6:30 pm

Session, 7:00 pm

17 Lectionary Bible Study, Lunch at O’Charley’s, 12:00 pm Zumba, 6.45 pm

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Choir, 7:00 pm

19 Food Pantry,

9:OO-11:00 am

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21 4th Sunday of Advent 8:30 am Cont. Breakfast 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Cont. Breakfast 10:30 am Worship Good Bye Fellowship for Cindy Gribble.

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Christmas Eve Service,

7:00 pm

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26 Office Closed

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28 8:30 am Cont. Breakfast 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Cont. Breakfast 10:30 am Worship

29 Darlene out of office

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Memorial Presbyterian Church 731 Walnut St. (State Road 38 E) P. O. Box 70 Dayton, IN 47941-0070

Sunday Schedule 8:30 am Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 am Continental Breakfast 10:30 am Worship Sunday, December 14, 10:30 am Children’s Christmas Pageant Wednesday, December 24, 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship




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