ihc newsletter october 2017 email - indian hill church · high school youth group (9-12)— kings...

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Inthegameoftennis,Ihavealwaysbeen(thoughneveraccomplished)asinglesplayer.ItisonlyrecentlythatIhavediscoveredmyageandcondi?onmaynotallowforthisanylonger.ThismeansImustacquireanewskillset.AskillsetthatIamreluctanttoembrace,doubles.DagnabbitIlikeoverseeingmyplayandifImakeamistakeitrestssquarelyuponmyshoulders.Now,Imustrelyonsomeoneelseandtheymustrelyonme.Ifindthisawkwardanduncomfortable,butifIamtocon?nueplayingthegame,thisishowImustacquiesce.Ifindthisteamworkoftwo’stobepar?cularlyrelevanttotheGospel.Jesuscon?nuallyremindsusthatwearenottodoministryalone.Hesenthispeopleoutbytwo’s,hepromisesthatwhentwoorthreearegatheredinhisname,hewillbewiththem.Wearecalledtoteamworkinaccomplishingourgoals.NowwearecalledtoteamworkinseKngourgoals.Wehavebeguntheprocessofcrea?ngour2018budget.Weaskthatthecommi-eeteamslookbackonthesuperla?veworkyouhaveaccomplishedin2017,anddreamofwhatyoucancreateformissionofthechurchin2018.

OurgiQsof?meandtalentandtreasurearewhatwepresenttoGodeverySundayduringthesacrificialoffering.Theofferingisplacedonthealtar/tabletobeconsecratedalongwiththegiQsofbreadandwine,itisapartofthegiQsweoffertoGod.Weofferthesymbolsofourlabor.Breadsymbolizingtheplan?ng,harves?ngandmakingoffood.Winethesymbolofthefruitsof?meandlabormakingdrink,andmoneysymbolizingwhatweworkhardtoearnforGodandourselves.WebundlethesesymbolsinamusicalofferinginthanksgivingofourGodgivencrea?vity,andtherepresenta?vesofthepeople,bringthemforth.ThesethingsweoffertoGodinthanksgivingofwhatGodgivestous,andGodgivesthembacktousastheChurchandCommunionwithChrist.Thisismytheologyofstewardship.Thistheologyisincumbentonteamwork,muchliketheearlyChurchwherepeopleofdifferingabili?esgavetobringtheKingdomofGodintototheworld,wetoohavetheseabili?estogive.Toaccomplishthesemissions,weaskeveryoneontheIndianHillteamtocontributewhatyoufeelissacrificial.Iamaskingyoutohelpusraisethe$700,000wehavesetforourstewardshipcampaignthisyear.

InthenearfuturewewillallbegeKngmoreinforma?onaboutthisimportantpartoflivingintoChurchandGodsKingdom.

George+

2017 Our Vision

Growing spiritually together in an open dialogue.

Living our dual denomina7onal tradi7ons and making new tradi7ons.

Energizing with a variety of dynamic worship services.

Welcoming and including all and ac7vely involving inter-genera7onal members.

Engaging our youth and growing side-by-side with them.

Leveraging our talents to benefit others.

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Celebra?ngGod’sPresenceInOurLives

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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WorldCommunionSundayStewardshipMonthBegins

• 8:00 AM Episcopal Holy Eucharist • 8:30 AM Adult Choir Prac7ce • 9:00 AM Adult Forum • 10:30 AM Presbyterian Holy

Communion • 11:30 AM Book Study - Convic'ons• 3:40 PM Presbytery Wide Youth Field

Day Event

• 5:30 PM Personnel CommiZee

• 7:15 PM AA Women

• 9:30 AM Weekly Staff Mee7ng

• 2:00 PM Staff Pictures

• 5:00 PM Building & Grounds CommiZee

• 7:00 PM 2020 Youth Outreach

• 10:00 AM Junior League Choral Group

• 4:00 PM IHCNS Chipotle (Kenwood) Fundraiser

• 4:00 PM Pastoral Care CommiZee


• 8:00 PM AA

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• 8:00 AM Presbyterian Morning Worship • 8:30 AM Jail Worship • 8:30 AM Youth Choir Prac7ce • 9:00 AM Adult Forum • 10:30 AM Episcopal Holy Eucharist • 11:30 AM Book Study - Convic'ons • 3:30 PM MS Pet Walk (Redbird Hollow) • 5:00 PM Blessing of the Pets! • 5:00 PM HS Blessing of the Pets and

Dinner with your pet in Youth Center

• 11:00 AM IH Garden Club

• 12:00 PM Chris7an Educa7on CommiZee




• 8:00 AM Finance CommiZee


• 5:00 PM IHCNS Curriculum Party

• 6:00 PM IHCNS Special Persons Night


• 3:00 PM HS Youth Group - Kings Island Halloween Haunt

• 8:00 PM AA

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BISHOP AT WORSHIP • 8:00 AM Episcopal Holy Eucharist • 8:30 AM Jail Worship • 9:00 AM Adult Forum • 10:30 AM Presbyterian Morning

Worship With Soloist, Amy Clark • 3:30 PM MS Dive Deeper • 5:00 PM HS Dive Deeper

• IHCNS Firetruck Visi7ng


• IHCNS Firetruck Visi7ng


• 11:00 AM IHCNS School House Symphony

• 5:00 PM Church & Community CommiZee

• 6:30 PM Vestry-Session Photos

• 7:00 PM Vestry-Session Mee7ng



• 12:00 PM NewsleZer Deadline

• 3:30 PM Worship CommiZee

• 5:00 PM Sharp-Longaberger Rehearsal


• 4:30 PM Sharp-Longaberger Wedding

• 8:00 PM AA

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PLEDGE SUNDAY • 8:00 AM Presbyterian Morning Worship • 8:30 AM Jail Worship • 8:30 AM Adult Choir Prac7ce • 9:00 AM Adult Forum • 10:30 AM Episcopal Holy Eucharist • 4:00-7:00 PM HS Bubble Soccer &

Babysigng for Stewardship Celebra7on • 5:00-7:00 PM Stewardship Celebra7on • 5:00-7:00 PM K-8 Bubble Soccer




• 7:30 AM Mens Fellowship Breakfast


• 5:30 PM Miller Rehearsal

• 6:00 PM MS Youth Fun Friday Corn Maze & Halloween Fun!


• 5:30 PM Miller Wedding

• 8:00 PM AA

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• 8:00 AM Episcopal Holy Eucharist • 9:00 AM Adult Forum • 9:30 AM Prior Choir • 10:30 AM Presbyterian Morning

Worship • 3:30 PM HS Ronald McDonald House


• 9:15 AM IHCNS Halloween Parade



October 2017

Sunday,October8-BlessingofthePets!3:30 - 4:45 PM Middle School, Bring your pet for a walk at Redbird Hollow

5:00 PM Blessing of The Pets For Whole Community - all are welcome!

5:00 - 6:30 PM High School, Pet Blessing then you and your pet are invited to dinner in the Youth Center!

We will be studying Convic7ons, How I Learned What MaZered Most by Marcus Borg. We will meet on Sunday October1&8.

“Marcus J. Borg, preeminent theologian and Bible scholar, reflects on his life and how he developed his most bedrock convic7ons - and why they maZer. The result is a manifesto for all progressive Chris7ans who seek the best path for following Jesus today.”

Second mee7ng of the downtown lunch bunch will be: WednesdayOctober11,at11:30AM.A sign up list will be posted . We will order from The 'Wich on Sycamore and meet at the Cathedral's Cafe across the street. I can pick up the orders and bring them, or you can brown bag it. We look forward to seeing you there!!!-- Peace and all good, George+

Save The Dates:

Saturday, November11at9:00AM 2nd Annual Day of Service

Sunday, November12at10:30AM Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan

We welcome Amy Clark to Indian Hill Church! Amy will be working with Phil Clary and Jennifer Taylor to help lead our Children's Music Ministry (details about Fall opportunities will be forthcoming). She has

experience teaching Music in grades K-12. Amy is currently the Director of Vocal Music at Ursuline Academy, and she previously taught at St. Vivian's School. Originally from Akron. OH, Amy received her B.S. in Music Education and B.A. in Vocal Performance from Xavier University. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Wolfgang (Amy loves Mozart!) and can be seen performing a variety of repertoire with the local vocal ensemble, Cantigum. She also enjoys cheering on her nephews and nieces at their various activities, as well as cheering on the Ursuline Lions at their sporting events! Amy is also a soloist in our Adult Choir, and she is assisting with our new Youth Choir. Welcome to IHC, Amy!

See sign-up sheet on bulle7n board for carpool op7ons.

The cost is $10 and you can pay there or send in a check

with paper registraion or register/pay online via

Diocesean website.

October is Stewardship Month!

This year we celebrate the theme of "Growing Together, Generation to Generation" rejoicing in our church's continued growth in membership, programs and activities, as well as our growth in church leadership. During the past year we have welcomed Rev. George Sherrill as our Episcopal rector and Phil Clary as our new Music Director, joining our Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Stephen Caine, and Jennifer Taylor, Director of Children's and Family Ministry. The money we pledge during this campaign will help fund next year's worship and music programs, children's ministries, outreach programs, and building maintenance, as well as the compensation of our talented staff. To do this and to keep our church "Growing Together, " we must reach this year's campaign goal of $700,000.

Kick-off Sunday is October 1. During the next few weeks, you will hear from families who have made the Indian Hill Church their church home for two and three generations as they share their reasons for giving to the annual Stewardship Campaign.

Commitment Sunday will be held on Sunday, October 22. Please plan to attend worship, at either 8:00 or 10:30 on that Sunday, to bring your pledge card to the altar as an act of worship. If you cannot attend that day, you may mail your pledge card to the church office or make your pledge online by going to the church website, www.indianhillchurch.org., and using the DONATE button.

A Stewardship Celebration will be held on Sunday, October 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Hall. Every member of the congregation is invited to this festive evening, with a live band, food, and drink for adults and separate activities for children. Please plan to attend this fall celebration, to greet old friends and to make new acquaintances, in a relaxed party setting.

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Savethedate:Sunday,November19at10:30WorshipThird Grade Bible Presenta7on Older children who have not received a Bible will also be included.

Saturday,October14;3:00PM-10:00PMHighSchoolYouthGroup(9-12)—KingsIslandHalloween Drop off & pick up at the church; bring your pass or 7cket, and church will pay for your pizza dinner.

Friday,October27;6:00-10:00PMMiddleSchool(6-8)Freakishly Fun Friday Night Out! Drop off and pick up at the church. Corn maze, pumpkin carving, dinner and more! As always, friends are encouraged - the more the merrier!

Sunday,October15;DiveDeeper3:30-4:45PMMiddleSchool(6-8)5:00-6:30PMHighSchool(9-12)

Sunday,October22;BubbleSoccer!!4:00-5:00PMHighSchool(9-12)5:00-7:00PMGradesK-8Children in Kindergarten-8th Grade will rotate through bubble soccer, craqs, movies and dinner during the adult Stewardship Celebra7on happening in the Guild Hall, 5:00-7:00 PM.

Sunday,October29-3:30-8:00PM(Maybeearlier)HighSchoolYouthGroup(9-12)—RonaldMcDonaldHouse Prepare dinner for RMcDH residents. Must RSVP, limit of 10.

IHN AT IHC!

As the warm days of summer were coming to an end over Labor Day weekend, we were blessed with four special families for our IHN host week. Emily, Breanna 11, and Branden age 3, Leigha and Bob and their three children Mia 4, Brayden 2, and Brody 15 months, Vinisha, Nya 16 and Jaasia 12, Lyondra and Alton La’kyah 6, and Kaylee 3. Later in the week Sylvia and Destiny age 16 came when Lyondra and Alton found permanent housing. On Thursday Candice and Joe arrived with their 5 month old baby, Prentiss, whom they adored. The families received welcoming baskets of personal care articles made by the Sunday school classes. They also made lovely banners for the downstairs hallways with the names of the families on them.

On Labor Day Susie and TJ Ackermann treated everyone to a great cookout that our guests and hosts loved!. For dessert Vinisha was surprised with a birthday cake presented to her by her daughters. She was so touched that we knew it was her birthday. On Tuesday Larry Bennett brought his therapy dog “Frye” to the delight of the children. On Friday the Indian Hill and Madeira Fire Department came to our parking lot so the kids could see everything up close. All the children received fire hats, and they asked lots of questions about the equipment. The firemen let them put on some of the equipment and sit in the truck. (See photos on bulletin board) Framed family photos were given to each of the families on Sunday before they left.

What really made our week special was the Youth from our church and the community who came each evening to help with the children. Many were there every night. They helped us set up for dinner and after dinner organized games in the library and took the children out to the playground. The swings and the lift truck in the sand were favorites. For most of the week the weather was great, but on cool evenings Uno and Head Bands were played in the library. Leigha was the big Uno winner. On Sunday morning Kate Lewis, Cynthia Zhang, James Orr and Antonio Vega Torres cane early to say goodbye to the families.

We had 100 volunteers help us during the week. In addition, the church staff was wonderful. Traci and Ela were helpful in daily updating the volunteer lists, Bill Koons helped with both the set-up and take down of the beds and tables in the Guild Hall. He also organized our IHN groceries in the kitchen so they were easy to reach. Stephen was again an overnight host, and he and George never failed to mention our upcoming host week on Sundays during the service.

Holly and I thank all the volunteers for making this week special in the life of our church. We could not do this Outreach without your help.

Deanna Ashing and Holly Dewees

Co-Chairs for IHN Outreach

Dinner Preparation Overnight Hosts Evening Hosts Bed Set Up/Take Down

Barb VanderLaan Charlie Ashing Eckert Family TJ Ackermann

Sarah Eckert George Taliaferro Joanna & Kirt Hobler Bill Koons

TJ & Susie Ackermann Stephen Caine Kelly, Caroline & Olivia Lum

Antonio Vega Torres

Elisa Donovan Andy Mackay Beck Family Cynthia Zhang

Sally Heckscher Carolyn Betts Spencer Bain

Cindy McNeill Carolyn Taft (2 Nights) Groceries Kate Lewis

Jennifer McNair Suzanne Beck James Orr

Suzanne Beck Morning Hosts Kitsa Rhoad

Juliet Sonkoly Deanna Ashing (2 Mornings) Whitley Schoeny Youth Helpers

Robin Armstrong Rosemary Ballard Sarah Beyreis Kate Lewis (7 Evenings)

Coco Taliaferro Elizabeth Jones Kelly Lum James Orr (7 Evenings)

Alison Zimmerman Linda Seal Juliet Sonkoly Cynthia Zhang (7 Evenings)

Barbara Fitch Susie Ackermann Beth Armstrong Antonio Vega Torres (7 Evenings)

Anne Paul Holly DeWees Rosemary Welch Spencer Bain (5 Evenings)

Tina Kohnen Jane Bennett Anna Lewis (2 Evenings)

Shelley Poffenberger Laundry Mary Dieckmann Sidney Poffenberger

Cheryl Webb Linda Seal Ingrid Ackermann

Shopper Nancy Lippincott Kacey Farrell Ella Beyreis

Shelley Poffenberger Karen O’Maley Caroline & Olivia Lum

Gay Bain Emma & Sarah Beck

Lisa Kircher Lauren Eckert

Volunteers For IHN Week, September 3 - September 10

October1- The Opioid Crisis: Where Are We Today? A follow up on our four part series a year and a half ago.-A new report from the Democra7c staff of the Senate Finance CommiZee has called Ohio the face of the na7on's opioid addic7on epidemic, saying that nearly 86 percent of people suffering from dependence or misuse issues do not have access to the care they need. By popula7on, Ohio is the 7th largest state in the na7on. However, in 2016, Ohio had the second most deaths by opioid overdose. Our speaker is Nicole Schiesler, M.ED., CHES, OCPS II, Director of Coali7on Strategies at Preven7onFIRST!

October8 - We know we have a tremendous problem, now what do to help reduce it? Senior Program Officer, Kelly Firesheets, Preven7ng Opioid Misuse and Safety Net

October15 - The Na7onal Ins7tute Of Health and the crisis in research Funding: Speaker TBD. Over the years we have been able to count on the remarkable achievements in treatment of diseases derived from biomedical research supported by the NIH. This research, which has been one of America's great strengths, is now seriously threatened.

October22 - The vaccina7on Connundrum: Speaker Dr, Robert Frenck,Jr Robert W. Frenck Jr., MD, received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at San Diego in 1977 followed by his MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center. He trained at the Na7onal Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, comple7ng his pediatric residency. Aqer 3 years as a general pediatrician at the US Naval Hospital, Japan, he entered pediatric infec7ous disease fellowship training at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Frenck is board-cer7fied in both pediatrics and infec7ous diseases.

October29 - Emerging health Care Strategies; The changing face of Primary Care delivery, Concierge medicine, Direct Primary Care and beyond, speaker Dr. Lisa Larkin. Dr. Larkin Graduated from Yale University Medical School in 1988, did her Internship and Residency at the University of Chicago. Dr. Larkin said the Direct Primary Care concept adopted by her prac7ce is an emerging business model that allows a simpler, more direct approach to medicine.

Date Preacher 8:00 AM 10:30 AM October 1 The Rev. George Sherrill Episcopal Holy Eucharist Presbyterian Holy Communion October 8 The Rev. Dr. Stephen Caine Presbyterian Morning Worship Episcopal Holy Eucharist October 15 The Rev. George Sherrill Episcopal Holy Eucharist Presbyterian Morning Worship October 22 The Rev. Dr. Stephen Caine Presbyterian Morning Worship Episcopal Holy Eucharist October 29 The Rev. George Sherrill Episcopal Holy Eucharist Presbyterian Morning Worship

If you would like to submit an article for the next IHC Newsletter, please email Nikki

Daley at:

[email protected]

Deadline: 12:00 PM, October 19, 2017

Thank you!

LOST & FOUND

• Four pairs of glasses (prescrip7on & reading) and miscellaneous cases

• Three umbrellas (green, black w/dots, all black) • Black cane - worn around the handle • Black Sunglasses, Chanel Sunglasses • A wooden stretch bracelet • A charm that reads "I Am" on one side & copper Penny on the

other • Girls bracelet w/ 2 charms, (cross, heart) reads "Caroline 6/24/07”)

ContactElaAtkins(frontoffice)ifyourecognizetheseitems.

Reminder: if you have loaned dishes and/or serving pieces to the church, please collect them in the kitchen on the silver cart by the grill sta7on.

Thank you!

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