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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FALLING SPRING

Inside this issue:

Pastors’ Cor-

ner

2

What’s Hap-

pening

4-5

Youth News 7

Session 8-9

PW News 10

Church Offic-

ers

11

Worship 12

October 2015 Volume 27, Issue # 10

Thanks to everyone for making our Tailgate Party an awesome event

for our church. Our next special event will be our Harvest Party on

October 28 which will feature a special TRUNK OR TREAT time. We

will all gather for a special meal that Chef Bryan will be planning,

and then as our children share a few activities and change into their

costumes, any adults or families that want to decorate their vehicles

and provide treats to our children can do so. Our theme this year will

be PUMPKIN PATCH, so be sure the décor follows this theme. We

want our adults to dress up too! Let us all remember to make our

decorations and costumes as positive as possible! Join us for the

FUN!!!

Mark your calendars NOW and plan to BRING A FRIEND! Fun for ALL AGES!

We still need volunteers for the Midweek Meal! If you can volun-

teer ANY Wednesday of the month to help cook the meals that

are such an important part of fellowship here, please contact Bry-

an Lucas at bneil57@yahoo.com

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Pastors’ Corner

Marriages

Ann K. Beegle married William Law on September 26 in

Baltimore. Dr. Harter conducted the service. Ann is the

daughter of Miriam Huffman and Richard Beegle.

Births

Luke Ezra Sheep was born on August 4. Luke is the son

of Tom and Elizabeth Sheep and the grandson of Bob and

Diane Sheep.

The Nominating Committee is seeking a few followers of Christ to serve as Elder and Deacon. If you feel called, or know some-one who is gifted to serve in this capacity please contact a member of the Nominating Committee. Members are: Larry Herb, Mary Mason, Bonnie Bucher, Cory Meyers, Marion Unruh, Ron Statler and Jim Kinton, chair. Jim Kinton may be reached at 377-5187 or jimmk47@yahoo.com. Please pray to discern who is called; it may be you!

For the past few days, a great deal of coverage was given of the visit of Pope

Francis. Pope Francis, in a conversation with a Rabbi, said something very in-

teresting. He declared, “In my personal experience with God, I cannot do with-

out the path. I would say that one encounters God walking, moving, seeking

him and allowing oneself to be sought by him…That can happen on different

paths, the path of pain, of joy, or light, of darkness.” As journeyers on a new

path, the path of this church, this quote was striking.

Over the years, we heard many encounters with God while a person or a

church was moving or walking. For example, Laura encountered God while she

was on a mission trip to Peru, and heard the call from God to ministry, as she

stepped off a boat to the cries of people asking her to teach them songs about

Jesus. For Andy, an encounter came while walking through the crypt at Canter-

bury Cathedral in England, where all of a sudden the overwhelming presence of

God was felt. For churches, an encounter came when a church felt a call to par-

ticipate in a Relay for Life event, moved forward to answer that call, and even though the church was

around 100 members, raised the second highest amount of money in an entire county for the American

Cancer Society. Encounters come when we are moving, walking on our path, and when we are seeking the

Holy.

Think of it this way. While writing this article there is a glass of water on the desk which was on the

desk for 24 hours. The water has not moved, or been touched for about 12 hours, so it is probably warm,

brackish, and a bit foul tasting. Compare that to a glass of water gotten right from a faucet, where the wa-

ter has been moving, it’s cold, and it tastes fresh. The second glass is more life giving. Likewise, when we

as individual Christians or as a church are on the move, thinking about what God is calling us to do and be,

and discovering new horizons, we encounter God.

Let’s come back to the water analogy. To drink a great glass of water, new water has to be put into the

glass. In other words, to consume a good glass of water, the glass needs to be filled with new water. Like-

wise for us to move, walk, and go on our journey, we need to be sustained by the Living Water of Christ.

To use the Pope’s terminology, we allow ourself to be sought by him. What does this seeking look like? It

means developing a relationship with Christ, thereby receiving the Living Water through prayer, through

worship, through education, and through being with your Christian brothers and sisters. My friends, we

strongly encourage you to do so, as there is so much going on here at PCFS. Come to a worship service,

and be fed through song, scripture, prayer, and sermon. Come to one of the many educational opportuni-

ties, or fellowship opportunities throughout the week. Let these events feed you with the Living Water,

and then let us discuss the next steps of your individual journey, and our journey as a church.

The Hart family feels so blessed to be here with you. We thank you for so much, but perhaps mostly

the privilege of being on the journey with you. May God bless you.

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Fielder Mission Notes

Dear Friends in Christ,

I usually tell people--with good reason--

that the roads are much more of a threat

in Africa than infectious diseases or

wild animals. Surely, in Malawi we

took effective precautions against malar-

ia, which is a real danger. And in South Sudan a snake came

closer than I would like to recall. Statistically still, it's the

roads, and then routine, everyday crime--often on those same

roads. The dirt path outside our housing complex has become

a recent target of "thugs," as my Kenyans friends call highway-

men.

A friend of ours, a missionary in Malawi, died in a car accident

returning from Zambia. Her passion was to reach young peo-

ple with the love of Jesus through sports ministry. On another

occasion, we cared for a young missionary severely injured

while taking Malawian students to the lake. Following emer-

gency evacuation to South Africa, she survived, and returned to

Malawi.

The former Maua Methodist Hospital medical director and his

wife, German missionaries, died in a car accident, at a junction

I pass regularly, just a few weeks before they were scheduled

to leave Kenya. One son is back working in Kenya with chil-

dren. A daughter lives in a Christian community serving refu-

gees in the UK. Another sibling is studying to serve the

church.

Two weeks ago this refrain, that we fear the roads but not the

bugs, became--for a moment--if not untrue then at least irrele-

vant. Matthew started complaining with what at first I brushed

off as nothing serious. He said his neck hurt and reacted in

exaggerated fashion when I tried to examine it. With the start

of a new school looming in a few days, I wondered if this pain

wasn't a sign of anxiety. The neck slowly improved to the

point that I could feel a few small lymph nodes, but, again,

nothing concerning.

Matthew went to school the first day and did well. That night

his temperature soared to 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit, a sure sign

something was not right. With the small lymph nodes in the

neck and the fever, I thought he must be suffering from a

viral infection which would resolve on its own. When a rash

started, I still concluded the same thing, as did our neighbor, a

pediatrician.

In the backs of our minds Amanda and I considered a tick

bite. Both of us knew that an AIM missionary had died from

such an infection at Kijabe in 1999. We had not seen a tick on

Matthew, nor had we been out "in the bush" recently.

He slowly improved but remained tired with a milder fe-

ver. Then, a week after the neck pain began, Amanda noticed

the tell-tale tick bite in the hairline behind the ear (called a

"tache noire" in medical circles, or "black spot"). I am an in-

fectious disease doctor who uses antibiotics sparingly, but now

I sprang into action. On a Friday night it was not safe to head

out on the roads into Nairobi or to Kijabe, and testing for such

an infection is not routinely available anyway. So, know-

ing that these bacteria respond to doxycycline, we thank-

fully located two doses and started immediately.

I fired off questions to friends at Hopkins and the Univer-

sity of Texas Medical Branch, to infectious disease spe-

cialists and experienced missionary doctors. Within a

couple hours I had perhaps 10 helpful opinions! About

the type of infection, other conditions to consider, the dose

and duration of the antibiotic. Matthew was on the appro-

priate treatment, which just needed time to work.

Not able to keep my mind off that tragic case from many

years prior, I crept into Matthew's room at night to check

his pulse, breathing and oxygen level. The bacteria had

caused a little bit of pneumonia.

He has since made a full recovery. While still on his anti-

biotic course, he managed to cut his knee on a piece of

glass in the playground! With the antibiotics already in

his system and a tetanus shot, he again recovered without

incident.

Those who live in Appalachia or the northeast US, who

camp or hike (or play golf, badly), know to be careful of

ticks. What Matthew had (likely Mediterranean Spotted

Fever) is endemic to Kenya, probably came from a dog we

are keeping, and is similar to Rocky Mountain Spotted

Fever. The key is rapid recognition, and then the out-

comes are good.

The experience caused us to reflect on why we are

here. What do all the people without access to doctors and

clinics and medicines do? This single infection, just one

among many, is actually widespread and common in rural

Africa. Access to healthcare is not. We could call on a

veritable army of experts. How many have I seen die here

because of a missed diagnosis or wrong treatment?

Recently our family watched a documentary that we

strongly urge every believer to see. "A Deadly Mis-

sion: From Belfast to Congo" is the story of two mission-

ary families and their ordeal amidst the political upheaval

in central Africa a half century ago. A friend of ours was

there and is featured in the film.

What we have experienced is trivial compared to the

struggles of the saints to share the Gospel and plant the

church. When one of the families decides to return a few

years later to the same region where they lost their mis-

sionary colleague (much like the families and victims of

trauma in Kenya and Malawi mentioned above returned to

serve in places of tragedy), African friends emerge from

hiding in the forest. "You came back, but not just

you. You brought your children back. That shows you

really love us."

Today, contrary to the intentions of the Marxist rebels

who killed many of their number and promised to outlaw

Sunday, the church in Eastern Congo is thriving.

Grace,

Jon, Amanda, Matthew, Aaron, & Anna

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What’s Happening

Tour to Bible Lands

Dr. Harter and Ian Jacobs will direct their annual Pilgrimage and Study Tour to Israel from February 20-March 4, 2016, flying non-stop on USAir from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv. For further information, call 264-3828.

IT’S SHOEBOX TIME AGAIN! Operation Chr istmas Child br ings

joy and hope to children in desperate situations through gift-filled shoe-

boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993 more than 100 million

boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God's love through the

power of these simple shoebox gifts. Operation Christmas Child has

opened doors to entire families and sometimes entire villages to accept

Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Your help is needed. Pack a shoebox or donate

items that will put a smile on a child’s face and open their heart up to the love

of Jesus. In 2014, Falling Spring packed 218 shoeboxes. Our goal this year is 225

shoeboxes. Please contact Pam Bucher at 860-6776 or

psbucher73@embarqmail.com if you have any questions.

OCC Shoeboxes are available for your convenience in the front of the FLC and the

back of the Sanctuary. A box also is available for you to donate individual items to be packed into shoe-

boxes by the church youth.

How to Pack a Shoebox information is available at

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/

OCC Gift Suggestions:

Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such : as toy cars, yo-

yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.

School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, pa-

per, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, tools, watches,

flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.

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Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring

Mid-Year financial Update

Here we are entering the fall season – eight months into our church year. Most of you will recall from our congregational

meeting in February that we entered 2015 with a significant financial challenge. In order to maintain programs and staffing,

as well as support missions with a 10% tithe from our operating budget, we faced a budgeted deficit of over $90,000.

As we close August and embark on our journey with the Hart’s as our new pastoral team, we find that 2015 has been an im-

proving year so far.

Our budgeted deficit is well below the projected levels.

Giving is at 2015 levels which represents an increase (6.7%) over prior years

Expenses are in line with budget expectations except in one area – Since Mark Medina left his position in the spring, we

have, of course, seen significant savings in the area of our staffing costs. In fact, we are well ahead of our projected budget

deficit, but in reality it is primarily due to the pastoral cost savings.

While we still have a significant 2015 deficit, our hopes are that we have reached the crossroads in the church’s transition and

will move ahead for the rest of the year and into the future.

Total 2015 Tithes and offerings to August 31 $357,000 - about $24,000 more than last year

Total income from all sources including

Investments $408,000 - about $18,000 more than last year (the difference is

lower investment income and

lack of manse rental income this year)

Deficit to date ($18,000)

As stated, this deficit, while substantial, is $45,000 less than last year at the same point. $27,000 of this difference is attributa-

ble to payroll savings.

We want to recognize and thank all of the members of the congregation and staff who have responded to our needs through this

difficult transition and recognized their part in the future of this wonderful church.

If you have any questions about this report or any other church finance question, please contact me through the church office or

at pluka4@comcast.net

Paul Luka, Treasurer

Seeking Participants for Mission to Honduras

There will be a meeting for interested individuals in possibly joining

a team of medical and dental professional providers and anyone

(no experience or professional training necessary) who desires to

be part of a short term mission project to Trujillo, Honduras. Pro-

jected dates are Saturday, April 2 through Saturday, April 9, 2016.

This project will be led by Dr. Scott and Diane Karper and we will

serve the village of Guadelupe Carne (near Trujillo) where several

Falling Spring mission teams have worked before.

The meeting is set for Thursday, October 8, 2015 in room 203 at 7

PM in the Family Life Center. Please come and find out more about this mission project and if

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We build RELATIONSHIPS and create a loving

place where students and their families can

KNOW Jesus, GROW close to Him, and SHOW

His love to everyone

fallingspringyouth.org

SCHEDULE:

6:30 Game

7:00 Singing

7:20 Message, followed by ↓

8:00 Small groups

8:25 Snacks

Wackies: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 In September, we will enjoy building deeper community. Here’s the schedule:

10/7 12 Year Old Jesus: Luke 2:41-52

10/14 Faithful Jesus: Luke 4:14-30

10/21 Lost and Found: Luke 15

10/28 College Care packages & Game Night

Sunday Morning Bible Studies: Every Sun, 10:10 - 10:55, in rooms 211-212.

Middle School and High School

10/4 That Kind of Love (Romans 5:6-11)

10/11 Universal Laws (Matthew 22:37-40)

10/18 Conviction vs. Condemnation (Romans 7:14–8:4)

10/25 Meant for More (Jeremiah 1:4-10)

Event Calendar

Oct. 28: Wackies – Assemble college care packages / game night Nov 6-8: Pittsburgh Project Mission Weekend Dec. 2: Advent Generosity Conspiracy Dec. 16: Falling Spring Christmas Party (begins at 5:00) Jan. 15-16: 30 Hour Famine Jan. 24: Youth Leader Party Feb. 9: Camp Registration, 7:00 AM at the Church Office Feb. 19-21: Winter Retreat May 4: 2nd Annual Wackies Olympics May 15: Youth Sunday May 18: Senior Night at Wackies June 29: Camp parent meeting at 6:00 in rm. 211 July 10-15: Camp Falling Spring July 20: Wackies Slip and Slide Party!

Cont. on page 7

of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

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fallingspringyouth.org

Help us share some love with our college students

On October 28, we plan to prepare and send care packages to former youth who are now living away from home. If you would like to be part of this love explosion, please read on... First of all, if you know of any students who live away, please send their name and address to Brad Hill: youthdirector@pcfallingspring.org. Second, would you be willing to donate any of these items: hot cocoa mixes, pre-packaged snacks or candy, mints or gum, Cliff Bars, granola Bars, Pop tarts, mini boxes of cereal, toothpaste, Chapstick, tis-sues, Band-Aids, deck of cards, pens or other school supplies. If so, please contact Brad Hill: youthdi-rector@pcfallingspring.org for more details.

Reverend Andrew Hart recently presented a Certificate of

Appreciation to Naomi's Bakery, which is in Jim's Farmers

Market on Grant Street . The Community Dinner at The

Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring is blessed by their

generous donations of an abundance of breads and desserts

every week, throughout the year. These donations allow us

to provide full, nourishing meals for our guests, at no cost to

them. These donations are also extremely helpful in keeping

Falling Spring’s costs down. The Community Dinner served

over 4,000 guests in 2014. We are so thankful for the gener-

osity of Naomi's Bakery!

PCFS Photo Gallery

Our Wild Worshippers!

Fun at Tweens!

PCFS Deacons

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Session Minutes

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

TO CALL CO-PASTORS FOR THE PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF FALLING SPRING ON JULY 26, 2015.

The congregational meeting was called to order by the Rev-

erend Dr. Tom Thomas at 11:15. Previously, Reverend Dr.

Andrew Hart, Reverend Laura Hart and family were escort-

ed out of the Sanctuary by a representative of the Pulpit

Nominating Committee. The purpose of the meeting was

for the Session of the Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring,

upon the authorization of the Committee on Ministry of the

Carlisle Presbytery, and at the request of the Pastor Nomi-

nating Committee, to call a congregational meeting on July

26, 2015 at the conclusion of the Unified Worship Service

for the purpose of hearing and acting upon the report and

recommendations of the PNC, and conduct such business

that pertains there to. Proper notice had been given to the

congregation.

The moderator, Reverend Dr. Tom Thomas opened the

meeting with prayer and then requested the Clerk to attest

that a quorum was present which he did.

Reverend Tom Thomas introduced Linda Fisher, the chair

of the Pulpit Nomination Committee. She made a motion to

call the Reverend Dr. Andrew Hart and the Reverend Laura

Hart as co-pastors of The Presbyterian Church of Falling

Spring and to approve their Terms of Call. These Terms of

Call and the Statements of Faith had been distributed to the

congregation at the beginning of the meeting. The modera-

tor opened the floor for discussion and members of the con-

gregation questioned the PNC on the following issues: at

what time did the candidates find Christ in their lives;

whether they approve that the Session is still using the pre-

vious Book of Order which did not permit same sex mar-

riages and maintain the requirements of fidelity; the candi-

dates’ commitment to missions; and the candidates’ experi-

ences with varied forms of worship. During these interac-

tions, the congregation erupted with standing applause for

the efforts of the Pulpit Nomination Committee. They were

Larry Amsley, Linda Fisher, Lee Harter, Jim Kinton, Dave

Nicholas, Deb Stewart and Pete Zimmerman.

A motion was made and properly seconded to call for the

question. This motion was approved, ending the discussion

and enabling the Moderator to instruct the congregation that

they had indicated they were ready to vote.

The Moderator announced the names of the tellers who had

come forward. They were Elders Larry Herb, Hugh Jones

(Clerk of Session), Terry Mader, Susan Mummert, and Ellen

Palmer.

The Moderator informed the congregation that each person

in attendance on the Active Roll of the Presbyterian Church

of Falling Spring was entitled to vote. There was a written

secret ballot with only a “yes” or “no” on it. The majority

of those present and voting were required to elect the candi-

dates. The Moderator reminded the congregation that they

were voting solely on the candidates and their Terms of

Call.

The ballots were distributed by the tellers who subsequently

collected them and departed to the Riddle House to count

the ballots. During this time, David Wenerd, Director of

Music, led the congregation in singing hymns and praise

songs.

The tellers tabulation of the vote was 229 yes and 1 no and

1 abstention. After informing the candidates, the Clerk of

Session presented the results in writing to the Moderator.

The Moderator then declared that the congregation had

elected the Reverend Dr. Andrew Hart and the Reverend

Laura Hart to be co-pastors of the Presbyterian Church of

Falling Spring.

A motion properly seconded to dismiss the members of the

Pulpit Nomination Committee with appreciation for a job

well done passed with applause for the Committee.

Subsequently, the Hart family returned to the Sanctuary

with the PNC resulting in another rousing ovation. Rever-

end Dr. Tom Thomas introduced the Reverend Dr. Andrew

Hart and the Reverend Laura Hart and asked them whether

they accepted the call as co-pastors to the Presbyterian

Church of Falling Spring. Their positive response initiated

another round of applause.

The Moderator asked the congregation to approve a motion

authorizing the Session to review and approve the minutes

of the congregational meeting and place them in the perma-

nent records of the church. This motion was unanimously

passed followed by another unanimous vote to adjourn.

At this time the Reverend Dr. Tom Thomas asked the Rev-

erend Dr. Andrew Hart and the Reverend Laura Hart to

pronounce the Benediction and Closing Prayer. They did

this together.

The Reverend Dr. Tom Thomas Hugh E Jones

Temporary Pastor Clerk of Session

The Session of the Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring

(PCFS) met on August 2, 2015, in Room 208 of the FLC.

Moderator: Rev Tom Thomas

Elders Present: Dick Johnson, Pete Zimmerman, Lynne

Peters, Don Bixel, Jim Kinton, Ellen Palmer, Harold Lutz,

Sue Mummert, Larry Herb, Terry Mader and Hugh Jones,

Clerk

Elders Excused: Michael Breslin and Steve Bucher

Deacon: Betty Taylor

Trustee: Deb Stewar t

Meeting was called to order by: Rev Tom Thomas at 6:45

followed by an opening prayer and devotion by Ellen Palmer.

The docket was approved with the addition of the examina-

tion of Don Bixel as elder.

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The minutes of the Session meeting of July 21, 2015, the Joint

Board meeting of July 21, 2015 and the congregational meet-

ing of July 26, 2015 were approved.

A motion was approved to form an administrative committee

consisting of the Moderator Rev Tom Thomas and Ruling

Elders Jim Kinton and Richard Johnson to meet with the

Board of Deacons and conduct an examination of Deacons not

previously ordained. [G-3.0109b] This commission will report

back to the Session at their September meeting.

Omnibus Motion:

The following motions were recommended to the session and

were approved:

Create a discretionary fund for the Co-Pastors for the re-

mainder of 2015.

Approve January 9, 2016 as a day to focus on hunger and

poverty and be able to change the date if necessary.

Approve a marriage retreat in 2016.

The Rev Tom Thomas thanked the Session for the opportuni-

ty to serve as its Temporary Pastor for the last few months.

He praised the efforts of the Boards during this transition and

stated he felt very positive about their abilities to meet the

challenges for the near future. The Session thanked him with

a motion recognizing his laudatory efforts assisting the

Boards and the congregation.

Report of the Clerk: The Clerk noted that the September

meeting falls on Labor Day and the Session had tentatively

decided to meet on Monday September 14, 2015. After some

discussion this was agreed upon. The Presbytery Meeting on

September 22, 2015 at Pine Street Presbyterian Church starts

at 6:30 PM. Since the Clerk may not be able to attend, Linda

Fisher, chairperson of the PNC, will introduce the Reverend

Dr. Andrew Hart and the Reverend Laura Hart as our new co-

pastors. Lynne Peters will also attend and Jim Kinton has

agreed that his family will be in charge of babysitting the Hart

children. Additional elders are welcome to attend.

The Clerk reported that the official vote approving the PNC’s

recommendation of Reverends Andy and Laura Hart was 229

yes and 1 no and 1 abstention. Official documentation of the

meeting has been sent to the Presbytery. The attendance at

the congregational meeting was recorded as 330 but there

were at least 25 more people present.

As of August 2015 the membership rolls of PCFS are 644

active members and 191 inactive members.

Lois Yost’s request to remain on the active roll was approved

even though she is in a nursing home in Virginia.

Paul George and Jane and Robert Logan were returned to the

active rolls.

A proposed minimum salary requirement for pastors was dis-

tributed. A draft of a tentative division of

responsibilities created by Reverends Andy and Laura Hart

prior to their decision to renew their interest in

PCFS was distributed. This will be updated and given to the

Session at an appropriate time.

The feasibility of reprinting additional copies of the 250th

book was noted. Trustee Stewart indicated

that she would look into the matter.

Deacon Report:

Deacon Betty Taylor reported on the activities noted in the

Deacon minutes.

Trustee Report:

Debra Stewart reported on the progress in preparing the

Manse and the Riddle House Offices for the new pastors.

The moving van is expected to arrive on August 24, 2015

and September 1, 2015 is the official date for the begin-

ning of the Reverends Harts’ ministry.

The session approved the temporary pastors report, clerks

report, deacon report and trustee report.

Standing Committee Reports:

Fellowship and Nurture: The Church Picnic at Norlo Park was very successful.

More people attended than signed up.

Worship:

Elder Terry Mader distributed an updated 2015 Church

attendance report.

Youth:

A review of Camp Falling Spring 2015 written by Brad

Hill was distributed, noting the many successful activities

during the week. Invitations to the 2015-2016 Confirma-

tion class were being sent to appropriate families. The

Wacky Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 19, 2015

and the Pittsburgh Project Mission is scheduled for No-

vember 6-8, 2015.

Old Business:

Tracy Lombardozzi’s request for a day of prayer and fast-

ing was postponed again. Rev Thomas indicated the need

for proper preparation for such an event.

New Business:

It was noted that the Presbyterian Women were planning

to fill the pantry with food and other necessities prior to

the Harts’ arrival. Additional participation was encour-

aged.

Opportunities for prayer:

Reverend Thomas led the Session in closing prayer in-

cluding prayers for the families of Meagan Smiley and

Robert McCleary. Also included were prayers of healing

for various members of the congregation.

Respectfully submitted,

Hugh E. Jones

Clerk of Session

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PW News

Hoss’s Community Day October 12th We look forward to seeing you at Hoss’s either for lunch or din-ner on Monday, October 12th. Funds from our fall and spring Hoss’s event

will provide scholarship funds to Krislund Camp and Conference Center. Remember that you must take a card with you into the restaurant and present it when ordering for us to receive the credit. We are not allowed to hand out cards at the restaurant. Please do not share cards at the restaurant or we may lose our privilege to continue in the fundraiser. Only one card per party is needed.

PWP Fall Gathering October 24th at Market Square Women of Carlisle Presbytery will meet on Satur-day, October 24th at Market Square Church in Harrisburg. Registration begins at 9:00, includes lunch, and programming will end by 2:00. We will celebrate United Nations Day with a report from Katie Blume about the UN Commission on the Status of Women and a second program by Rev. Heather Sigler titled “Syria and Lebanon: Hope in the Midst of Despair”. Plan to join us. Call Linda Fisher if you would like to carpool.

More information is posted on the board in FLC/CEB lobby.

Time to place orders for holi-day wreaths Orders for those wonderful, freshly cut ev-

ergreen wreaths will be taken in October. We must place orders in early November because the wreaths are made-to-order and delivered to our church from New England. Order forms will be available soon. Look for them in the FLC/CEB lobby, Sunday bulletin, and church office. Call Lynne Peters or Joy Zimmerman with any ques-tions.

Monthly Book Discussion

Book Discussion meets the third Wednesday at 3:15 in Room 205. Every-one is welcome; please contact Sue Mummert to let her to expect you or for additional infor-mation. The titles selected for this year: Oct. 21

-- Flight Behavior, Nov. 18-- Language of Flowers, Dec. 16-- Still Alice, Jan. 20-- Dovekeepers, Feb. 17-- Mud Castles, Mar. 16-- Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, and Apr. 20-- Wonder.

Women’s Thank Offering Service November 15th is the date for the annual service.

We are planning for that service now, and we are looking for some volunteers to take part in the service. Call Lynne Peters to be in-

volved in any of the three services on November 15th. We love to have new participants. Rev. Laura Hart will deliver the message that morning.

The members of the Coordinating Team are Linda Fisher, Sue Mummert, Karen Stover, Marilyn Grif-fin, Lynne Peters, Pat Phenicie-Grandel, Becky Johnson, Becky Fritz, Ginny Regi, Paige Ros-enberger, Vicki Kaye and Judy Klebe.

Clip this and bring to Hoss’s on October 12!

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THE TRUSTEES

THE CHURCH STAFF

THE DEACONS

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Hart, Co-Pastor The Rev. Laura Hart, Co-Pastor

Brad Hill, Director of Youth Ministries Patti Plasterer, Organist

David L. Wenerd, Director of Music Denise Ekdahl, Bookkeeper

Tressa Bellows, Administrative Assistant Jim Weber, Part-time Groundskeeper

Justin Hanks, Building and Grounds Supervisor Melinda Yeager and Heather Funk, Housekeepers

Dr. Alan Rock, Director of Christian Education Paul Luka, Treasurer

Mrs. Rudolf M. Wertime, Historian Linda H. Fisher, Moderator-Presbyterian Women

John Fisher, Financial Secretary The Rev. Dr. William H. Harter, Pastor Emeritus

Hugh Jones, Clerk of Session

THE SESSION

2015 2016 2017

Terry Mader Mike Breslin Larry Herb

Sue Mummert Steve Bucher Richard Johnson

Lynne Peters Jim Kinton Howard Lutz

Pete Zimmerman Ellen Palmer Don Bixel

2016 2017 2018 2019

Todd Foltz Martha Walker Joe Benbow Ryan Moose

Darren Grove James Kampstra Bill Etter Cory Meyers

Charles Siemer Debra Stewart Dennis Hillwig Joel George

2015 2016 2017

Pam Bucher Sarah Albrecht Melissa Culbertson

Leslie Hanks Katy Dortenzo Joan Gindlesperger

Miriam Huffman Karen Stover Nancy Jones

Bill Klebe Judy Klebe Pat Phenicie-Grandel

Linda Lake Philip Lindsey Doris Newman

Elizabeth Taylor Tracy Lombardozzi Jenn Schellhase

Heidi Lucas Gail Smith

Renee Brink Kathryn White Johnnie Smith

8:15

10/4—Unified Worship at 10 AM in the FLC

10/11—Trustee Darren Grove

10/18—

10/25—Elder Jim Kinton

9:00

10/4—Unified Worship at 10 AM in the FLC

10/11—Elder Steve Bucher

10/18—Deacon Judy Klebe

10/25—Deacon Philip Lindsay

11:00

10/4—Unified Worship at 10 AM in the FLC

10/11—Deacon Katy Dortenzo

10/18—Trustee Charles Siemer

10/25—Deacon Tracy Lombardozzi

October Church Greeters

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221 North Main Street

Chambersburg, PA 17201

Change Service

Requested

Worship Schedule Sermon Series for October 2015

“You Were Made for This”

October 4—You were made for: Relationship

Scripture passages—Genesis 2:15-25,

Hebrews 10:23-25

October 11—You were made for: Worship

Scripture passages—Psalm 150,

Revelation 4:1-11

October 18—You were made for: Discipleship

Scripture passages—Isaiah 50:4,

Luke 9:21-27

October 25—You were made for: Mission

Scripture passages—I Chronicles

16:23-36, Matthew 28:16-20