TIDINGS

3000 North High School Road + Indianapolis, IN 462249 am Traditional Service + 10 am Sunday School +

11 am Contemporary Service

JOHNKNOX.ORGFrank Mansell, Pastor

Lisa Crismore, Commissioned Ruling Elder

Come discover how youcan get involved and serve at John Knox!

INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE:

• Movie Night - March 7• Daylight Savings Time Begins - March 8• Sunday Evenings Together - March 8• Disability Awareness Sunday - March 15• Group Dinner at Charbonos - March 20• Women’s Retreat - March 21• PW Garage Sale - March 28• Palm Sunday - March 29

MARCH 2015

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IMPORTANT WORK BY YOUR SESSIONAt its stated meeting on January 26, the Session spent con-siderable time on two important topics. On behalf of the Session, I wanted to share more about each of those impor-tant discussions, and how you can be an active part in these matters as we move through 2015

To Grow Christ’s Church at John Knox Presbyterian Church

This is the goal which the Session has set for our ministry as a community of faith in 2015. That goal may seem self-evident for any church to set. However, it arises from very intentional conversation around the visions and ideas that were generated last spring in our Visioning the Future Din-ners, ideas and visions which YOU shared around John Knox being an Open. Caring. Community. As we looked through all of the ideas shared last spring, the Session gravitated to four particular themes for growth. Those are:• Community• Intentional Outreach• Children• Spiritual GrowthEach of the ministry teams will be considering these themes in their own programs and goals for ministry this year, utiliz-ing many of the ideas you generated from our discussions last spring. Each Session member is also setting personal goals for the year, which they will see at the top of their agendas at each meeting. Their individual goals are tied in to these overall goals and visions, and throughout our year of service, we will share how we are doing with our goals and hold one another accountable as fellow colleagues in ministry.

What can you do? Get involved with a ministry team. Set your own personal goals for activity in the life of John Knox for 2015. Talk with the Ruling Elders about these goals and visions, and participate when we have opportunities for shared conversation as a church. Remember: you didn’t elect these men and women to do all the work; we are part-ners together in ministry in this place.

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Listening to One Another - Listening for God’s Voice

Over the last few years, the Session recognizes that we have experienced a great deal of change as a church. We have witnessed new people joining our fellowship, and we have said goodbye to several people. We have experienced new ways of worship through music and the arts, and we have engaged our community in outreach in new ways. These changes can cause feelings of excitement on the one hand, anxiety on the other, and a myriad of feelings in-between.

The Session believes it is crucial for us to listen to all voic-es that are connected to our congregation, and provide a means for both joys and concerns to be shared, so that we can move forward in a healthy, constructive manner. To do that, the Session formally requested that the Committee on Ministry (COM) of Whitewater Valley Presbytery partner with us in conducting Listening Sessions with John Knox in 2015. These Listening Sessions are part of a process the COM uses with congregations to engage everyone within a local church around questions which are specific to that church’s situation. It is a process completely faciliated by the COM, and not by the church’s staff or leadership. Following these Listening Sessions, the COM provides a thorough and detailed report of all that was shared to the Session, so that it might lead the congregation in the most effective way. It is expected that these Listening Sessions would take place later this spring.

What can you do? PARTICIPATE. When you see informa-tion later regarding dates and times for these sessions, sign-up and make this a priority as a member or friend of John Knox. The only way this is helpful to us as an entire congre-gation is if EVERYONE participates, for it is predicated on all voices having a chance to speak. And, LISTEN. Listen to not only to those you agree with, but also to those who offer a different view or opinion. Realize that God speaks through all of us, not just those who speak the loudest. And trust that out of this God will lead us into a vibrant future as an Open. Caring. Community.

With a full and grateful heart,Frank

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March is Disabilities Awareness Month. People with dis-abilities are part of our society. They are the folks that we call neighbor, friend, loved one, and colleague. It is this time of year that we pause and become aware that people with disabilities are people first. Their disabilities are a part of their lives, but do not define them.

In bringing awareness to our congregation, we are going to be welcoming two very special guests on Sunday, March 15. Nicholas Goldsberry and Manoj Rana will be sharing with us their stories during worship. Both men have walked amaz-ing journeys and have gifts to share with us. One man was born with a disability and the other suffered from a tragic event which left him with disabilities.

Why the need to be aware about our disability community? It is about respecting each other and learning from each other. And in the end, because we have a better under-standing of people, we hopefully will love each other a little better.

One thing I have learned over the past several years from Disability Awareness is the language that I use is very im-portant. When you are writing or speaking about people with disabilities, one should always use people-first lan-guage. Here are some “Don’ts” and Do’s” when it comes to using appropriate language:

DON’T SAY: DO SAY:

* wheelchair bound or * A person who uses a confined to a wheelchair wheelchair

* retarded person * A person with mental retardation

* the blind * A person who is blind or with a vision disability

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WOMEN’S RETREATSATURDAY MARCH 21 - 9am-12pm

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL WORDA growing spiritual practice is that of choosing one word to focus on, pray about, and live by during the year. During this retreat, you will be introduced to the concept of choosing your spiritual word, participate in a guided reflection exer-cise, and have the opportunity to explore your chosen word using artistic expression. Join this journey of discovery as you navigate what God is inviting you to be, do or grow to-ward. Our guest retreat leader is spiritual director, Beverly Gallagher. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the end of Feb-ruary. If you have any questions, please see Lisa Crismore.

* suffers a hearing loss, deaf * A person who is deaf or with a hearing disability

* afflicted with MS * A person who has multiple sclerosis

* autistic * A person who has autism

* a disabled person, handicapped * A person with a disability

* dumb, mute * A person who is unable to speak

I want to thank the Gillespie family for bringing Disability Awareness to our attention. This is something that is very dear to their hearts. I am thankful that it is something that has become dear to our hearts as well.

Blessings,Lisa

Tidings is published monthly by John Knox Presbyterian Church, 3000 N. High School Rd, Indpls, IN 46224 Pastor: Rev. Frank Mansell, jkpcpastor@comcast.net; Phone: 317-291-0308, johnknox.orgEditor: Betty Orr bg4orr@comcast.net; Editor reserves the right to edit for content and space.

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Sunday, MARCH 1, the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Plan to be in church on that day to share this meal with the people of God.

Also on March 1, food items (nonperishable) will be collect-ed for Food on the First, and then taken to St. John’s Store-house food pantry. Bring your items on Sunday, March 1st.

1st Sunday - Betty & Goehrig Orr2nd Sunday - Mary Harmeson & Carolyn Lyons

3rd Sunday - Kit Swigart4th Sunday - Sharon Flannery

5th Sunday - Gary Shaw

POP-IN MINISTRYMARCH SCHEDULE

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

9 a.m. Worship C o m b i n e d Worship

11 a.m. Worship

JAN 25 152

FEB 1 81 28

FEB 8 94 41

FEB 15 95 40

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGESUNDAY, MARCH 8

Daylight Savings Time will begin this year on SUNDAY, MARCH 8th. When you go to bed on Saturday evening, be sure to set your clocks AHEAD one hour.

FIRST SUNDAY OF MARCH

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TIDINGS DEADLINEArticles for the APRIL 2015 issue of the John Knox Tidings are due by THURSDAY, MARCH 19th. The preferred way to turn in your articles is to email them directly to the editor: bg4orr@comcast.net or place them in the TIDINGS mailbox in the Church Office.

Our prayers are with Kit Swigart and her family on the death of her husband, Darryl, who died February 5. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 28, at 2 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian Church, with visitation from 12 to 2.

IN SYMPATHY

THANK YOU NOTES

Thank you for all of your prayers and concerns for Jerry and our family during the past 8 months. Jerry continues to make progress every day. We are looking forward to the time when we can walk through the John Knox doors and greet out Church Family face to face. Also, thank you for the countless Happy Birthday wishes Jerry received. Jerry stayed busy opening and reading all the wonderful messag-es. We thank you! Jerry, Mary and Andrew Carter

Thank you so much for all your care and concern when I lost my son, David. It was such a devastating shock because he, seemingly, was so healthy. He and his family were enroute with friends for a special after-Christmas vacation. But it was not to be. Your love and support are appreciated at this difficult time. Judy Klencke

Thank you so much for all your prayers, comments, notes, cards, and calls during the last few months. Losing Goeh-rig’s father in late October, then his step-mother in late January has been difficult. We especially appreciate those who came to the visitations and services. Being surrounded with the love and support of our Church Family has meant a great deal to us. Goehrig and Betty Orr

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY will resume meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Church Parlor. We will re-view and discuss Chapter 10, Mary Magdalene, page 171, of the book 12 Extraordinary Women of the Bible. The study is open to all. We would enjoy seeing you there.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYTUESDAY - MARCH 17

LENT/EASTER at JOHN KNOX

MARCH 29: Palm Sunday Services - 9 & 11 a.m.

APRIL 2: Maundy Thursday Service - 7 p.m.

APRIL 3: Good Friday Service - 12 noon(St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 6000 West 34th Street)

APRIL 5: Easter Sunday Services - 9 & 11 a.m.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: Frank Mansell will lead a Bible Study during the Season of Lent on Tuesdays in March. The study on Tuesday will focus on the Scripture lessons for the fol-lowing Sunday’s worship services. All are welcome - you do not have to be a Bible expert to participate! The studies will take place on March 3, 10, 24, & 31 at 11 a.m., in the Parlor.

EASTER FESTIVAL - SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 9-11 a.m.Breakfast, games, door prizes, crafts, hands-on activities, and interactive Holy Week story telling for children.

FLOWERS ON SUNDAYSPPORTU-

Did you know that you can add to the beauty of our worship each Sunday by offering flowers for both services? Just sign-up on the chart posted on the bulletin board outside the Church Office. Either provide your own arrangement, or Kim Grant can order an arrangement from a local florist and then acknowledge your gift in the bulletin. Call Kim (291-0308) if you have any questions.

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By request, we are bringing back Sunday Evenings Together once a month. Our first SET will be held on Sunday, March 8. We will eat at 5:00 p.m., with the program to begin at 6:00 p.m. The program will consist of our own Dr. Clark Wells dis-cussing his trip to China last year including his work with Chinese medical professionals. Dinner will be consist of our famous Presbyterian potluck with the main course, drinks and tableware provided by JKPC. Please sign up with the number of people attending, and the side dish or dessert you are bringing, on the sheet outside the church office by no later than March 1. You won’t want to miss this opportu-nity for great food, and great fellowship! Questions? Ask Patty McKinnon or call her at home: 317-875-1698.

SUNDAY EVENINGS TOGETHERMARCH 8 - 5pm

JKPC GROUP DINNERMARCH 20

Last year in March, instead of having the Suppers for Eight program, we enjoyed a JKPC Group Dinner at Charbonos in Avon. The dinner was well attended, so we are planning to do this again on Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Charbonos is located in the Kroger Shopping Center, the corner of U.S. 36 and State Road 267. We will be in their private dining room. Everyone will order from the menu and pay for their own meals. If you didn’t sign-up in February, contact Judy Rick-etts (272-2533) to see if there would still be space. Come join us for a time together of good food, fellowship, and fun!

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We will gather at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 for dinner with our members at The Harrison. Cost is $8 person.

We will gather at noon on Monday, March 23 for lunch with our members at Westside Garden Plaza. Please RSVP to the Church Office (291-0308) for both dates.

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JDINING EVENT AT FIREHOUSE SUBSMARCH 31

If you eat at Firehouse Subs, 5841 Crawfordsville Road in the Speedway Crossing Shopping Center (on the south side of the road just east of Cunningham Road) on Tuesday, March 31st, from 10:30 a.m. until 9 p.m., 15% of your total bill (not including tax) will go to the church Capital Campaign Fund. Carry-out orders are included. You must present a flyer when you place your order. Flyers are available on the table under the bulletin board by the Church Office. Please give flyers to your relatives, neighbors, co-workers, etc. How-ever., you may not distribute flyers in the restaurant park-ing lot the day of the event. This is a great way to help the church and go out to eat. Thanks for your support!

METAL RECYCLING: $141.75

PAPER RECYCLING: $7.25

TRASH BAG SALES: Trash bags will be sold between ser-vices on Sunday, March 15th. Three sizes are available at $13 per roll. All proceeds go to the Capital Campaign Fund..THANK YOU for your support.

FUND-RAISING REPORT

It has been four years since our last church pictorial direc-tory, and there have been many changes since then! This fall, we would like to work on another directory, including all members and friends of John Knox Presbyterian Church. A pictorial directory is one of the most helpful tools we can provide to visitors and new members of the church, so they might put faces with names and more quickly feel connect-ed to others in the church. Do you have an interest in help-ing with such a project? If so, please contact Frank Mansell (291-0308, jkpcpastor@comcast.net) in the coming weeks. Such an important resource cannot happen without your help - thank you for being open to help!

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

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Stephanie Charboneau March 15Anita Boateng March 18Jennifer Williams March 19Zach Stiles March 20DeAnne Baker March 22Gary Shaw March 22Kay Adams March 25Vincent Kraft March 25Margaret Wilson March 25Jim Graves March 26Karlie Herman March 28Amy Winton March 29Chris Burgan March 31

Graeme Pellett March 2Octavious Salik March 2Ken Duggins March 3Jeff Gillespie March 3Michael Morrell March 3Barbara Williams March 3Kevin Whitaker March 4Pauline Shockley March 5Madeline Herman March 6Donald Charboneau March 7Ramona Watts March 10Daisy Tawiah March 11Charles Curtis March 12C.V. Rennaker March 12Kweku Boateng March 15

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

ADDRESS/PHONE # CHANGES

Linda McPherson: new landline phone #: 765-522-1336

Mildred Manring: Please send all mail to Judy Klencke.

The Deacons heard how much you enjoy our Sheep-Shep-herd Luncheon each October, so we are going to have a Spring one! Sunday, April 26 we will have a special morn-ing schedule of events, with Church School at 10 a.m. and a single worship service at 11 a.m. Following worship, we will have a pitch-in lunch in the Fellowship Hall. All of us will share in providing the food and the Deacons will pro-vide drinks and table service. You are invited to bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert to share with everyone. Your Shepherd will be calling you early in April to invite you to this special day. Mark your calendar and plan on attending!

JSPRING SHEEP-SHEPHERD LUNCHEONSUNDAY - APRIL 26

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*Have you been thinking about getting more involved at JKPC, but not sure how? *Did you set a New Year’s resolution to be more active, but you are not motivated on what to do?*Think you want to help but not sure if you are equipped?Well then pray about it. Ask God for His direction for you.If you hear God’s voice and He says GMO....it does not mean grow more oranges or get moving outdoors or even gain major opportunities....it means General Mission & Outreach.If you do not hear His Voice, yet still feel led by the Spirit to serve, then there is a great opportunity for YOU at JKPC.

JOIN THE MISSION TEAM.The good news is: God does not call the equipped, He equips those that He calls. So you do not even have to trust your-self, just trust HIM.The other good news is: Mission Team only meets six (6) more times in 2015 so there are not a ton of meetings...but, there are a ton of opportunities.We have activities already planned out for the entire year, all you need to do is get involved with the activities that are the right timing for you.Our next meeting is Monday, March 9th at 7 p.m.Feel free to come and see and hear what we have planned and where YOU can fit. Please contact Ross Estabrook (rossestabrook@gmail.com) if you have any questions or need any additional informa-tion. We look forward to serving with you!

KAYENTA BABY SHOWERMARCH AND APRIL

Brand new and gently used baby and toddler clothes, blan-kets, toys, etc will be collected by PWCT to send to Kayenta Village during March and April. Bring your donations to the church and place them in the marked boxes in the hallway.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MISSION

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JKPC YOUTH THANKS YOU

The JKPC Youth Group would like to thank you for your pro-found support in attending and donating to the Spaghetti Lunch and Dessert Auction on February 15th. Through do-nations, ticket sales, and auction bids $2,271.51 was raised! This will go towards our summer mission trip to Sandusky, Ohio. We thank you for being examples of disciples of Jesus Christ and for enriching our lives through your support!

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - MARCH 6

A worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year invites you to attend a WORLD DAY OF PRAYER service on Friday, March 6th at 10 a.m. at the Speedway Christian Church, 5110 West 14th Street. The theme for this year is “Bahama Moment”.

Come, join us and bring your friends for a showing of the movie “THE WAY” on Saturday, March 7th in Fellowship Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will start at 7 p.m. Bring a snack to share. Drinks will be provided. There will be tables and chairs, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair, blankets, or whatever is comfortable for you. Children are welcome to attend the movie at the discretion of their parents. The movie is rated PG-13. Child care will be provided. THE WAY is an inspirational story about fam-ily, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an irascible American doctor who comes to France to deal with the tragic loss of his son. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage “The Way of St. James” to honor his son’s desire to finish the journey. Through unexpected experiences, he discovers the difference between “the life we live and the life we choose.”

JMOVIE NIGHT - “THE WAY”SATURDAY - MARCH 7

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PW ANNUAL GARAGE SALESATURDAY, MARCH 28th

MONTHLY CRAFT MORNINGS10 A.M. TO NOON

It takes lots of donations and lots of help to make this an-nual fund raiser a success. YOU can help:*Bring your no-longer used, worn, wanted items to the church beginning Monday, March 23rd. ONE MAN’S TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE!!PW volunteers will be at the church Wednesday - Friday from 8 :30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accept your donations and get everything set up and priced for the sale on Saturday. If you would like a receipt for your donation, just let us know.*Volunteer to help with the set-up and pricing and/or the day of the sale and/or help at the end of the sale (2 p.m.) to box-up leftovers.*Donate 2 liter bottles of soda, chips, veggies, and sweets to feed the volunteers.*Large items can be picked up if you need help - call Sandy Jordan (446-3860)*Able-bodied and/or have a truck to help pick-up large items.*Wear your JKPC t-shirt if helping the day of the sale.THANK YOU FOR HELPING WITH ONE OF THE 2 MAJOR FUNDRAISERS OF THE JKPC PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN.

IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR THE 2015 PW BAZAAR. Craft Mornings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Bring something you are currently working on and enjoy the fellowship as we work, or help with a craft we have going. We are open to your ideas, so please share - we are happy to hear about them and to see them.

Questions? Ideas? Comments? contact Pam Herman (317-840-9461 or pjherman.lib@gmail.com. THANKS!

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The Chancel Guild is now taking orders for Easter flowers. We will have lilies once again, but we are also going to try and obtain daffodils and/or tulips, if they are available. The cost is $10.00 per plant, and orders need to be submitted by March 22. Please submit payment at the time of your order and mark “Easter Flowers” on your envelope or check.

EASTER FLOWERS

NAME: ___________________________________________

# of FLOWERS: ___________________________________

IN HONOR OF: ____________________________________

IN MEMORY OF: ___________________________________

I would like my order to be for: ____ Lilies ____ Daffodils ____ Tulips ____ Doesn’t matter

PYOCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORINSTALLATION SERVICE - MARCH 21

Please join the Pyoca Advisory Council for a service of wor-ship and installation for Rev. Jake Hofmeister as he begins his call as Pyoca’s Executive Director. The service will begin at 2 p.m. in the Camp Pyoca Lodge. An offering will be tak-en for camp scholarships as part of this service. At 3 p.m., there will be an open house with light refreshments and a time to meet Jake and his wife, Emily. We hope you can join us in this exciting time in Pyoca’s continuing ministry!

SAVE THE DATES!JULY 13-17: Vacation Bible School - “Workshop of Wonders” is this year’s theme.

OCTOBER 2-4: All Church Retreat at PYOCA (note it is the whole weekend!)

Look for more information in next month’s Tidings!

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