The Covid-19 virus has caused many changes in the way we live, work and relate. It also has caused us to see what is really important in life. My missions friend, Dan McNerney, wrote in his June Newsletter about “Dealing with Less” during the pandemic. In this he wrote about the importance of generosity during this time.

FROM THE FRONTIER JOURNAL— MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Generosity is a chief characteristic of the Christian life. When God fills our own souls with peace, joy and rest, we hopefully begin to accumulate and consume less entertainment from the world designed to assuage our boredom and deceivingly keep us preoccupied, happy and satisfied. Because we feel loved, forgiven and accepted by God, we hopefully begin to turn our minds from self-worry and preoccupation to the wellbeing of our neighbors and

needs of those we know who might be suffering.

We are reminded of the blessing of being used by God to bring peace, joy and rest

into other's lives, not just our own. God is love and we become more loving the closer

we draw to him. If we are stingy and insensitive people, we are distancing

ourselves from God and grieving the gift of the Holy Spirit he has given us.

After Jesus ascended into heaven, he sent his Holy spirit to earth to live among those who were repenting and becoming his disciples. The Holy

spirit’s presence and power helped give birth to the first Christian communities, now known as the Church. Love and generosity overflowed among the believers enjoying Christian fellowship for the first time. As they worshipped Christ together with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit within them, they became more generous people, sensitive to the needs of

F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H

AUGUST 2020

THE ANDERSON TESTAMENT Pastor Kevin Bausman

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those less fortunate around them. The second chapter of the book of Acts relates the following; “All the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared

the money with those in need. They worshipped together at the Temple each day,

met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and

generosity—all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the

people.” (Acts 2:44-47a)

In order to remind us about the virtues of generosity, the Apostle Paul wrote these most insightful words: “ I have never coveted anyone’s silver or gold or fine clothes. You know that these hands of mine have worked to

supply my own needs and even the needs of those who were with me.

And I have been a constant example of how you can help those

in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It

is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

(Acts 20:33-35)

May increased generosity be one of the things all of us as Christians learn during the pandemic. It has been wonderful to be back in worship together ! I have enjoyed seeing you all once again! Let us all pray for a vaccine soon so we can be together without masks and have others who can’t join us at this time be able to do so.

Blessings, Pastor Kevin

Kevin (continued)

STAFF:

• Senior Pastor - Rev. Kevin Bausman

• Music Coordinator

Kirby Gilliam

• Organist/Pianist—

Stephen Fleck

• Director of Handbells

Barbara Bowman

• Office Administrator – Julie Benagh

• Family Ministry Leaders— Jesus Llamas & Kirby Gilliam

• Financial Secretary- Ken Wilkinson

• Maint. Engineer

Mike Schildmeier

• Asst. Maint. Eng.—

Jim Marvell

TWO GOLF OUTINGS BY OUR SPOTLIGHT CHARITIES

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25th Annual Golf Outing To sponsor the

Madison County Sheriff’s Department Chaplaincy Program

Saturday, August 15th, 2020

8:00 AM Tee Time Meadowbrook Golf Course

Trophies, Prizes, Lunch, Drinks Anderson, Indiana

Reserve your foursome by contacting the

Chaplaincy Office at 765-646-4076.

YOUTH SERVING CHRIST MINISTRIES ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE

Get a Team Together & Have Some Fun!

Thursday, Sept. 3rd, 2020

EDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE

Lunch - Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken

Florida Scramble—Teams of Four

Cart, Green fee, Prizes, Box lunch, Driving range and a Goody Bag

Registration & Lunch 11:30 AM

Shotgun start 2 PM

Individual Price $65, Team cost $260

Checks payable to Youth Serving Christ! Questions? Call Garri George at (765) 617-0187

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WE’VE LOST LILLIAN HATHCOAT

Lillian S. Hathcoat, 89, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Community Hospital in Anderson, following a brief illness.

She was born on December 18, 1930 in Morgansville, West Virginia, the daughter of Ray and Effie (Orr) Stubbs. She was employed by the Delco Remy Division of General Motors for 38 years, retiring in 1989. She was very thankful to be a Delco Remy employee and enjoyed the social gatherings held through the UAW Local 662 over the years.

She was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Anderson, where she served on many committees and as an Elder and Deacon.

She is survived by her son, Michael (wife, Angela) Carder of Northborough, Massachusetts, several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

JACKIE TAYLOR PASSED AWAY

Jacqueline (Knott) Taylor, 96, of Anderson, passed away on July 22, 2020, at St Vincent's Hospital after an extended illness. She was born July 4th, 1924, in Toledo Ohio, to Arthur and Marie Knott. Jackie found her passion early in life. As a little girl, she nursed her pets and dolls back to health and went on to earn her nursing degree at Toledo School of Nursing in 1946. The following years, she practiced brain and cardiac surgery at Toledo Hospital, which is where she met her husband, James. She also served as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II, building B24 bomber airplanes. Her social joy was contagious and her love for her children and grandchildren was inspiring. She will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Marie, and many other family members and friends. She is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey (Susan) Taylor of Melbourne, Florida, and Jay Taylor of Cocoa Beach Florida; her daughter, Jennifer (David) Zur of Littleton, Colorado; grandsons Jeffrey, Steve, Chris, Cody and Michael; her best friend Jeanne Rains of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Due to coronavirus, services are pending and will be announced at a later time.

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15th Anniversary Annual Jessica and

Lynsey Memorial Ride 2020

In life, Jessica Lyons and Lynsey Schildmeier were best friends. And

though both their lives were ended early in violence, their legacy has raised more than $265,000 for local charities and

scholarships in the form of a yearly memorial motorcycle ride.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year a Celebration Cook-Out will be held at the Moose Lodge from 11 AM to 6 PM in place of the motorcycle ride. There

will only be a celebration cook-out this year. The event is free, but donations will be accepted at the Moose! All proceeds will be donated to the Madison County

Community Foundation for their scholarship program.

The 15th annual Jessica and Lynsey Memorial Cook-Out will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8th. 100 Percent of the proceeds benefit scholarships in their memory and are

available through the Madison County Community Foundation.

Over $265,000 has been raised for local charities and scholarships from past rides.

NO COST FOR THE FOOD THIS YEAR— T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $20

Lynsey was the daughter of Mike Schildmeier, our Maintenance Engineer. Please make checks

payable to Memorial Ride if you’d like to contribute.

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Lou Ellen Canaday, 90, of Anderson, peacefully passed away July 15, 2020, at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson.

She was born July 19, 1929, in Anderson, to Pansy Wellons Wyant and Paul Wyant.

Lou graduated from Anderson High School and held many jobs that were dear to her. She gladly assisted her late husband Bob on all of

his endeavors.

She loved children and worked as a secretary at Anderson Community Schools where she was dearly loved. She was also a deacon, usher and member of the First Presbyterian Church in Anderson. Lou served as a Deacon for 6 years in her 80’s!

Lou is survived by her loving sons, Mark Canaday and Eric (Cindy) Canaday, She was preceded in death by her loving husband, George "Bob" Canaday; grandson, Joshua Greene; her parents; and brother-in-law, Ray Gilbert.

The following memorials were received by the church before July 24th:

MEMORIALS 2020

LOU CANADAY

William & Mary Alice Carrell

Frank & Jayne Beeler

Bill & Carolyn Canada

John & Deborah Daugherty

N. Pearl Elmore

Mary Kay Roby

ROBERT MILLER

Jack & Ann Scott

WE’VE LOST LOU CANADAY

LILLIAN HATHCOAT

Frank & Jayne Beeler

Sonya Eddy

Nancy & Taylor Ohlheiser

Mary Kay Roby JACKIE TAYLOR

Sonya Eddy

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SUBMITTED BY PAM WARNER

A while back I read a story of a visiting pastor who attended a men’s breakfast in the middle of a rural farming area of the

country.

The group had asked an older farmer, decked out in bib overalls, to say grace for the morning breakfast.

"Lord, I hate buttermilk, "the farmer began. The visiting pastor opened one eye to glance at the farmer and wonder where this was going.

The farmer loudly proclaimed, "Lord, I hate lard." Now the pastor was growing concerned.

Without missing a beat, the farmer continued, "And Lord, you know I don't much care for raw white flour."

The pastor once again opened an eye to glance around the room and saw that he wasn't the only one to feel uncomfortable.

Then the farmer added, "But Lord, when you mix them all together and bake them, I do love warm fresh biscuits.

So Lord, when things come up that we don't like, when life gets hard, when we don't understand what you're saying to us, help us to just relax and wait until you are done mixing. It will probably be even better than biscuits. Amen.”

Within that prayer there is great wisdom for all when it comes to complicated situations like we are experiencing in the world today. Stay strong, my friends, because our Lord is mixing several things that we don't really care for, but something even better is going to come when God is done with it.

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Jack Eflin’s daughters, Julie Witte and Jennifer Isenbarger, recently held an online auction of their father’s condo contents.

They were kind enough to donate four wheelchairs to the church, one lightweight/travel and two traditional, a walker and a cane. The church also has another walker and three shower seats.

First Presbyterian is happy to loan these out to any members who need them! Give Julie in the office a call if you could utilize any of these items.

WE HAVE WHEELCHAIRS/WALKERS/SHOWER SEATS FOR LOAN!

Jack and Boots Eflin’s daughters also donated a beautiful print in memory of Jack. It is hanging in the main hallway.

Thank you, Julie and Jennifer, for remembering First Presbyterian in this manner!

BEAUTIFUL PRINT IN MEMORY OF JACK EFLIN

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June Income $15,530

June Expenses $18,617

June Deficit ($3,087)

Since our new financial year began June 1st, the above figures are also the YTD numbers. Income was close to the predicted monthly average. Expenses were well below average by almost 33%.

Since the forecast deficit is once again very substantial at $166,022, June produced a deficit of $3,087 which is well below the forecast monthly average of about 27,538.

Dick Peck, Finance Chair

FINANCIAL UPDATE

LESLEY HENNING APPRECIATION!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! The Christian Ministries team as well as the parents and grandparents of 1st Pres wish to give Lesley Henning a huge thank you for her years of service. Lesley has served as our nursery supervisor for the last 5 years. She has decided to step down at this time. We will miss her in the nursery caring and nurturing for our loved little ones. Thank you, Lesley! We are putting off hiring a new nursery supervisor at this time due to the nursery being closed down. When we are able to open back up with all of our services and fellowship, the Christian Ministries team will start looking for a new person. If you have questions about this, please talk to Courtney Babb.

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ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION

Anniversaries 2020

!Your new Session Members are

David Brogdon, Tom Godfrey and Cindy Peck.

Your new Deacon will be Nancy Campbell, serving another term will be Jane Ford.

Your incoming Trustee will be Lee Fleck.

Ordination & Installation will take place on Sunday, August 9th.

!Dick & Cindy Peck, 46 years, 8/10

George & Alyce Taylor, 57 years, 8/10

Greg & Lynda James, 36 years, 8/11

Bill & Carolyn Canada, 69 years, 8/19

Dave & Cathy Brogdon, 4 years, 8/20

Jerry & Stephanie Crabtree, 43 years, 8/20

Steve & Shelly Fosnot, 19 years, 8/25

Gil & Marilyn McKean, 64 years, 8/26

Dan & Jane Davisson, 59 years, 8/27

We wish you all many more years of happiness!

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8/1 Dolores Corbin, Jerry Crabtree

8/2 Nate Babb

8/3 John Etchison

8/9 Cassius Velez

8/11 Ryker Davisson, John Miller

8/12 Hannah Kimmer Verdin, Grant Mountcastle, Norma Waltz, Simon Fleck

8/18 Steve Fosnot

8/19 Jason Knapp

8/23 Adrienne Badgley

8/24 Mary Jane Bausman, Logan Mitchell

8/25 Lorien Knapp Sayayu

8/27 John Mitchell, Christine Nealis

8/29 Lanny Weatherford

8/30 Dena Bischoff

Birthdays 2020

The anniversaries and birthdays listed are from our database. If your special day does not appear, please call the church office at 642-0219 and let us know so we may correct our records and celebrate with you!

Instead of our usual Communion by Intinction, the church has obtained

Prefilled Communion cups

with wafers.

They will be placed in the pews in the cup holders.

Pastor Bausman will explain how the process will work on

Sunday, August 2nd!

COMMUNION DURING THE PANDEMIC

230 West 9th Street Anderson, IN 46016

Fi rs t Pr esbyter ian Church

Phone: 765-642-0219 Fax: 765-642-4568 Email: 1stPres@

1stPresAnderson.org Www.1stPresAnderson.org

Facebook—First Presbyterian Church

Anderson

Dates to Remember:

August 1 - Zoom Presbytery Meeting

August 2—Communion August 8 - Jessica & Lynsey Celebration Cook-Out August 9th—Ordination & Installation August 15—Mad. Co. Chaplaincy Golf Scramble @ Meadowbrook Sept 3rd—Youth Serving Christ Golf Scramble @ Edgewood

Sept 8th—Annual Blood Drive

NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES

• Deadline is the 20th of each month.

• Complete the Newsletter form and place it in the church of-

fice, directly in Julie Benagh’s mailbox in the Conference

Room - OR - e-mail to Julie at

1stPres@1stPresAnderson.org