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September 20 STAYING AT THE TEXT As Christians of the Word – meaning both the Bible and Word in Jesus Christ – we look to the living Word to guide, strengthen, comfort, and nurture us. In our Fall months together, then, we will gather to worship studying a different book of the Bible each month. This will allow us to work with passages under the umbrella of unifying themes. To prepare for these months, please consider reading the whole book more than once to have a well-rounded understanding of the text. In
September, read the prophet Jeremiah. In
October, read Paul’s second
letter to Timothy. In
November, read Paul’s second
letter to the church at Thessalonica. With
school starting up again in September, it is everyone’s chance to beef
up on learning skills. So,
with your reading, spend some time studying and asking questions of the
text, too. This work will take us more deeply into the Christian life,
as we seek to be faithful followers of Jesus and his Word.
Grace
and Peace, NOTE:
If this newsletter has been passed to you by one of our members as
an introduction to our church, we welcome the opportunity to get to know
you better through coming to worship with us.
Our Sunday worship service begins every Sunday at 10:30 AM, with
Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 AM.
Our church is located on Presqueisle Street between 5th
and 6th Streets, with parking behind the building or on the
street. MAKE
A NOTE!
Worship
begins at 10:30 AM on Sunday, September 2, with
Sunday School classes for all ages starting at 9:30 AM! FALL REHEARSALS TO
RESUME: Senior
Choir and Westminster Bells: August
29 at 6:45 (Bells) and 7:30 PM (Choir). Instrumental
Group: after church on Sept.
2 Sonshine
Ringers: 9:10 AM on Sept. 2 It's
that time of year when we begin to plan for the worship services for fall
and winter. We're looking forward to making a joyful noise with voices,
bells and instruments. Please feel free to join us for our practices. We
welcome new members! SEPTEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
2
– Stuart Hollis
17 – Gigi Sayers 2
– Sonja (Warg) Chestnut)
22 – Grace Hickson 3
– David Houser
23 – Mark Ammerman 4
– Lauren Lesko
24 – Kevin Gearhart 4
– William Johnson
25 – Sally Nelson 9
– Marty Bullis
25 – Joyce Kanour 9
– Bethany (Nelson) Coursen
25 – Sharon Goss 10
– David Dixon
27 – Ed Storck 13
– Carly Gonder
27 – Erin Gearhart 16
– Jerry Ammerman
29 – Colt Viehdorfer
17 – Margaret
(Peg) Capatch SEPTEMBER
ANNIVERSARIES 3rd
– Dan and Kirsten Guelich – 13 years 10th
– Don and Jill Blake – 30 years 12th
– Ray Joe and Susan Millward – 26 years 17th
– Tom and Lisa Holden – 24 years 21st
– Dick and Holly Kithcart OFFICER
MEETINGS for SEPTEMBER
(in the parlor)
Deacons:
Tuesday, September 4th @ 7:00 p.m.
Session:
Monday, September 10th @ 7:00 p.m.
Trustees:
Tuesday, September 18th @ 7:00 p.m.
PW:
To Be Announced AUGUST SESSION REPORT
Vacation ended for Session on Monday, August 13. It performed some routine tasks:
And, Session also performed some tasks that were considerably more interesting: o
nominating
individuals for a meritorious service award from the Presbyterian Homes o
hearing
reports of the activities of the “age group committees” o
approving
Pastor Tracie’s officiating at a couple of weddings o
discussing
pastoral care needs within the congregation o
discussing
ways to be more welcoming to others as a church and as a community o
approving
the purchase of a media projection machine through the Memorial Fund Taking time off is indeed refreshing, but there is a certain comfort in the routine of “getting back in the saddle” and in the genial banter of friends working together to serve your needs. We’re back at it! Peace,
Jeff Eyet SUMMER THANKSSummer
brings a change of schedule for many, and we are grateful
to those who gave time to the church in July and August.
First, for those who helped supply refreshments for
the after-worship fellowship time, thanks to:
Tom and Barb Little, Mary
and Harold Shirey, the Viehdorfer and Yarger families, Paul Springer, the
Whitehead and Millward families, Bill and Carol Moore, and Don, Jill and
Casey Blake. To Tyler Good,
who stepped in for July and August to take care of the church while Gary
took a much deserved vacation … thanks!
To Steve Starner, who has worked the Sound Team for 4 years and is
now giving someone else a chance to learn … thanks!
To Bill Moore, who led our congregation in worship during Pastor
Tracie’s vacation time … thanks!
To Sally Laux, for providing a variety of musical offerings this
summer … thanks! To the
many musicians and vocalists who shared their gifts with the congregation
… thanks! VBS
THANK YOU Students
took the “plunge” into obedience, courage, faith and service during
Vacation Bible School August 13-16. The
teachers and recreation director experienced the same plunge weeks earlier
as they
prepared for VBS. Their
willingness to obey Jesus and, with courage and faith, serve
Him and the students was very evident as the days unfolded. Many
thanks to song leader/teacher Karen Wood, teachers Carol Moore, Mary
Shirey, Christy Johnson, Jill Reed, and Melissa Millward, helper turned
teacher, for
your enthusiasm and love of Jesus and the children. A great big, whopping thank you goes to Ryan Good who single-handedly and flawlessly directed recreation time for over 50 children. There was never a dull moment. Teachers
expressed praise and appreciation for Ryan’s enthusiasm for the Children
and his maturity in maintaining control at all times. Thanks
go also to helpers Jason Rishel, Harold Shirey, Kayla McCreadie, Sarah
Chorle, DJ Matsko, Eliot Reed and Jamye Nevel for your loving patience
and tenderness with the children. Thank
you to Mary Beth and Jeff Eyet who tirelessly provided theme-based snacks,
to
all who donated snack items, to Robin Yarger, crafts person for Karen
Wood’s third
and fourth grade class, and to Gigi Sayers for staffing the registration
table. And
last, but certainly not least, thank you Pastor Tracie for being the
leader with
JP Penguin during the opening and closing of VBS each day. VBS is truly a team effort. With Jesus as our guide, this team provided an amazing four days for our children. Thank you all! Holly
Kithcart, VBS Director THANKS
Many thanks
also go to Holly Kithcart, who was the Plunge In VBS Director this year
for the first time. Her
organization, creativity, and enthusiasm made it one of our finest VBS
weeks yet!
KRISLUND GROUND BREAKINGJoin
in the excitement of the new building from the Funding
the Future Campaign by attending the ground-breaking celebration
on Sunday, September 9, 2007, 4:30-6 PM.
The dedication
service begins at 4:30 PM, with a cookout at 5 PM.
Dress
is casual and reservations are requested at 814.422.8878. MINISTRIES TO WOMENWomen
of the church are looking to do some intergenerational learning and
relationship building through two different kinds of events each month.
Mark your calendars now to enjoy our Cooking Nights, where a
seasoned cook from our congregation will share a special recipe and teach
us how to make it, and our Study nights, where we will keep reading in
Genesis for God’s word to each of us.
The cooking nights may have a nominal fee connected with them to
cover ingredients, but you will come home with both something to eat, and
the means to make more! Monday,
September 17 – Genesis Study from 7-8:30 PM Monday,
October 1 – A Cooking Night with Carol Moore, 7-8:30 PM
Monday, October 15 – Genesis Study from 7-8:30 PM
Monday, October 29 – A Cooking Night, 7-8:30 PM
Monday, November 5 – Genesis Study from 7-8:30 PM
Monday, November 26 – A Cooking Night, 7-8:30 PM "MUSIC
FOR THE ARTS, AN EVENING OF MUSIC IN
SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN THE AREA SCHOOLS" Sunday
September 23rd at 6:00pm with reception to follow at 7:00pm, here
at the Philipsburg Presbyterian Church. We are still in need of a couple groups
and or individuals to contribute with a musical number. We also need donations
of snacks for the reception & don't forget to bring the snack recipe to
share with others! And remember the reason for the evening...your generous
donations
of art supplies for the schools! Thank you for your support! Questions:
Allison 342-0538 / Danielle 342-2549 PRESBYTERY IN OSCEOLAOur
neighboring church in Osceola Mills will be hosting Presbytery on Tuesday,
September 25. If you’d like
the chance to see how Presbytery works up close, consider visiting the
meeting, which starts at 6 PM. YOUNG AT HEART luncheons
for food, fellowship and a program. The
committee has been busy deciding
on the menu and programs to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable time.
Come
and join us at 12:00 noon. Reservations need to be made by Sunday, September
23, by calling 342-4371. The cost is $3.00. A FRIENDLY REMINDER –Our
per capita that we pay to the Presbytery is due in November.
If you haven’t contributed and would like to, your generosity is
always appreciated. If you
aren’t sure if you have contributed, please contact Edie Good.
Per capita for each member is $25.65
Thank you,
The Board of Trustees
GIVING FROM OUR ABUNDANCEAs
part of our Communion Sunday Celebration,
the Presbyterian Women have
made recommendations for special needs
at the Food Bank with Community Action.
For
World Communion Sunday on October 7, we are
planning to collect cereal. Advance
notice will
help pay attention to sales! SAVE THE DATE FOR KIDS!Sunday,
October 28, from 1-3 PM will be an all-area Presbyterian bowling event for
kids in Kindergarten through 12th grades! Save the date and plan to bring
a friend! SAVE THE DATE!Session has designated April 27, 2008 as our CELEBRATION SUNDAY for the 100 year birthday of our sanctuary. We will be joined by special guests Carl Gray and Jennifer Gray Loman, Carl and Betty Gray’s children, in order to dedicate the memorials that day. Please reserve the date, and invite previous members to return for a visit that day! CHILDRENS
AID SOCIETY – HEALTHY MARRIAGE PROGRAM Join
the Healthy Marriage Program of the Children’s Aid Society. A
new session begins in the Fall. Clearfield
and Houtzdale sites available. There
is no cost, and we provide free child care!
Classes will cover: Building
on
one another’s strengths, positive communication techniques, having fun
together, how
stress can affect the relationship and more. Once
classes are completed there will be booster activities on Money
Management, An
Introduction to Couple’s Massage, 3 date nights with FREE childcare and
peer support
group for couples. General
income guidelines apply; call to see if you qualify.
For more information please contact Amanda of the Healthy Marriage
Program at (814) 765-2686 or 371-3668, ext. 225 or amandac@childaid.org.
OUR CHURCH OFFICERS
THE
SESSION
Class of 2007
Class of 2008
Class of 2009 Laura
Barnett
Bob Branstetter
Darrell Hollis
Tom Little
Tracy Branthoover Julie
Jo Johnston Colleen Viehdorfer
Joyce Kitko
Susan Millward THE
BOARD OF DEACONS
Class of 2007 Class
of 2008
Class of 2009 Lisa
Chorle Jill Blake
Dave
Dixon Sally
Nelson
Harold Shirey
Shannon Johnson Karen
Wood
Mary Shirey
Jill Reed
Amy Rodgers THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Class of 2007
Class
of 2008 Class
of 2009 Marty
Bullis
Erik Johnson
Gary Barnett
Barb Little Dan Nelson
Julie Milsom Bonnie
Rodgers
Shirley Turner
Ed Storck
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