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Presbyterian ‘Connection’ OCTOBER 2014 Volume 21 Issue 10

"Fond Memories"

Looking through a scrapbook that Norma made from articles, pictures, brochures, etc., I decided to use something differently for my monthly "Connection" article. It is an article I was tasked to write for the 2nd Infantry Division newspaper, “Indianhead,” when I was in Korea.

********************** It is easy to laugh at a comic strip character like Donald Duck who is perpetually frustrated. Quite often he is depicted in a frustrating experience such as we might have in a dream---alone on an island and finding hope for survival melting away into the form of some useless object. Frustration is anything but amusing when it envelops us personally. Rather than letting our frustrations get the best of us we need to look for a sensible understanding of why they came. It may be well to learn a lesson from the fellow who decided one evening to build a bookcase. He found two nice pieces of wood in the craft shop to use as the uprights and set to work. When the beautiful piece of furniture was completed and brought to the house, it was discovered to be about three inches too tall to stand upright in the living room. That is frustration. He didn't measure the height of a normal house ceiling before setting to work. Fortunately, three inches could be taken off without disfiguring the work of art. We get frustrated in life periodically because we continually push ourselves beyond our physical limitations. Our goals in life are so unrealistic that we cannot possibly begin to attain them. This can lead us into mental and emotional fatigue. We can make our frustrations fruitful by making them creative of something new and better. The Apostle Paul used his detention in a Roman jail to write some of the priceless treasures of the Christian faith. A positive attitude toward failure and disappointment can do astonishing wonders for us. We need to use our frustrating experiences in life as building blocks for our future rather than stumbling blocks. Our faith in Jesus Christ can help us deal with our innermost struggles in life. The Apostle Paul discovered that the power of God is the cure for the brick walls we walk into. He is the light that can lead us out of our blind alleys. When frustrations invade a marriage, the blues creep into our attitudes, or drugs get a grip on us, admit to God the mess we have made for ourselves and ask him to help us to deal with these personal needs. "Have your minds ready for action, then. Keep alert, and set your hope completely on the blessing which will be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Be obedient to God, and do not allow your lives to be shaped by those desires that you had when you were still ignorant. Instead, be holy in all that you do, just as God who called you is holy." (1 Peter 1:13-15) Frederick A. Taylor

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Connection Online

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online, go to our website;

http://www.presbyterianchurchofbullshoals

Click on the ‘Info Center’ tab at the top, then on the drop-

down menu, click on “Presbyterian Connection”, then

choose the month of the newsletter you would like to read.

The most recent newsletter will be at the top.

Coffee & Fellowship

Be sure to drop in for coffee, maybe a

Danish or cookies and wonderful fellowship on

Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Memorial

Hall!

August Income - $4,460.84

August Expenses - $6,419.17

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WORSHIP IN OCTOBER

OCTOBER 5TH WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Matthew 21:3-46 & Philippians 3:4b-14

COMMUNION

OCTOBER 12TH

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Matthew 22:1-14 & Philippians 4:1-9

POTLUCK

OCTOBER 19TH

Joshua 1:1-9

Matthew 22:15-22 & 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

BLESSING OF THE FOOD PANTRY

OCTOBER 26TH

Joshua 3:7-17

Matthew 22:34-46 & 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8.

MINUTE FOR MISSION

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CHURCH USHERS/GREETERS COMMUNION SERVERS

October 5 - Irene Bere & Sandy Erickson Ed & Peni Lloyd

October 12 - Ken Hobart & Dr. Simons

October 19 - Bob & Gloria Wiles

October 26 - Irene Bere & Sandy Erickson

PRAYER LIST FOR CONGREGATIONS, PRESBYTERY OF AR.- 2014

October 5 - Cane Hill Church, Cane Hill Christian Educators & Youth Directors

October 12 - First, Van Buren First Batesville

October 19 - First, Eureka Springs Central, Russellville

October 26 - First, Helena West End, Arkadelphia

PLEASE NOTIFY PAT ERLEWINE IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO SHOULD BE ON OUR PRAYER LIST.

BIRTHDAYS October November October 12 - Elaine Miller November 11 - Sandy Erickson October 17 - Nancy Soares November 13 - Charlie Lowe November 18 - Mary Lou Bryant November 27 - Frieda Danderson

ANNIVERSARIES

October 22 - Bruce & Lee Powell November 13 - Charlie & Shirley Lowe

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LIBRARY LINES OCTOBER 2014

We have three new non-fiction books which can be found on the new

book shelf. They are:

SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY by Max Lucado

WHEN MY FAITH FEELS SHALLOW by Minette Pratt

HEALING LIFE’S DEEPEST HURTS by Edward Smith

The featured book is: WHEN MY FAITH FEELS SHALLOW.

“I have lived a ‘Christian’ life that appeared spiritual, but was not authentic. This was hard to take, for here I was a pastor’s daughter and a seminary professor’s wife, and I was seeing myself as God saw

me. I felt broken before Him.”

“Deep within, I heard the still, small voice of Jesus saying, ‘Open your life to what I want to teach you.’ It was then that a desire was born deep within me to become truly Christ like.” “The author invites readers to experience a similar transformation into greater spiritual depth. Eighteen pathways reveal an accurate

picture of God, vital spiritual disciplines, and more.”

Faye Brackett, Librarian

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MISSION MINUTE

OCTOBER-2014

“Some people think of American Indians or Native Americans as being all alike. That would be like saying all Europeans are the same. Yes, there are similarities, such as the importance of creation and of kinship. But the gift of each tribe’s uniqueness is

a mark of the Creator’s handiwork.

The Laguna United Presbyterian Church, worshiping in three villages on the Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, is the only Native American congregation in the Presbytery of Santa Fe. It is one of two church bodies that have been sanctioned by the Laguna

tribal council. The other is the Catholic Church.

Anyone who knows the complex history between indigenous communities and Christian missions knows how significant this

relationship is.

Members of Laguna United Presbyterian Church have been exploring ways to continue ministry in 2014 and beyond. With the Mission Partnership Funds that supported their teaching elder having now come to an end, they are strengthening cultural understanding of stewardship, and ruling elders are considering the meaning of becoming commissioned ruling elders. Members who are potters continue to share the gift of their art on Communion ware, and the congregation continues

to welcome visitors from near and far to worship with them.”

- Rev. Judy Wellington, La Mesa Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Submitted by the Mission Committee

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“TILL WE SPEAK AGAIN”

Question: Why do so many Christians participate in Halloween activities,

after all it’s a pagan holiday and a sinful celebration?!!

Millie: Because it’s fun!! Don’t judge, lest ye be judged!! Surprise…. It’s roots

are actually from early Christianity. It is another name for “All Hallows Eve”

or “All Saints Eve”. It’s a yearly celebration observed all over the world on

October 31st. It is a time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the

dead including saints, martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers.

In many parts of the world, Christians observe “All Hallows Eve” by attending

church services and lighting candles on the graves of the dead. Others observe

this time to either eat a specified diet of vegetarian foods or observe a period

of fasting and prayer before a feast on “All Saints Day”.

Some early protestant churches would use this time to also celebrate

“Reformation Day”. They would hold festivals, children would dress in

costumes and candy and gospel tracts would be distributed.

In modern times, costumes include witches, devils, zombies and other occult

beings. This is only one night a year and done for fun; there is no harm in that.

If we hurry we still have time to plan a great Halloween party!!

I do hope this has answered your question. Luv, Millie aka-Meg

Thought for the day: When you open mouth and insert food,

Remember the salt….

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OCTOBER PUZZLE

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

The first Fall meeting was held at the Village Wheel, Tuesday, September 9th at 9:30 a.m.

There were fourteen in attendance; Also, a first time welcome to Jodi Breedlove and her

dad, Steve Broskovak.

The meeting was opened with a welcome to everyone by our moderator. Amy Johnson

gave the opening prayer, with lots of encouragement to attend our P.W. meetings.

Thanks Amy and also thank you to Betty Aaron, Mary Kerr, and Hostesses for our

meeting.

All reports were given and approved. For our Mission donations, there was an approval

of $410.00 to be sent to the following:

Haiti Foundation $110.00

Flippin Lunches $100.00

Vera Lloyd Home $100.00

North Arkansas Food Bank $100.00

“Also known as the Bridge Bash”

Jini Sass gave her report from the first meeting for the Potato Bash. There will be a final

meeting, Wednesday, October 1st at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Hall.

Our next meeting will be October 14th, 9:30 a.m. at the Village Wheel. Devotions will be

given by Norma Taylor and Hostesses will be Irene Bere & Jodi Breedlove. “Friends,

remember to bring your Food Pantry items to the next meeting.” Please check your white

insert “Announcements”, in the Church Worship Folder to see what is most needed.

Our meeting was closed with the Mizpah; “May the Lord watch between you and me when

we are absent, one from another.”

God Bless,

Mary Kerr - Moderator

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RECIPE FOR OCTOBER

Dump Cake

Ingredients

FOR CAKE

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup salad oil

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 can apple pie filling

2 eggs

2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 cup raisins

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Mix everything together with a spoon

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes in a 9 x 13 pan.

Add frosting when cool.

SUBMITTED BY PAM HOBART

FOR FROSTING

1 package 3 oz. cream cheese

1/4 lb. margarine

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

*can add chopped nuts to top

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THIS WE BELIEVE for OCTOBER

“DO NOT CONFORM ANY LONGER TO THE PATTERN OF THIS WORLD. BUT BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND.

THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TEST AND APPROVE WHAT GOD’S WILL IS — HIS GOOD, PLEASING, AND PERFECT WILL.”

“Romans 12:2”

~MISSION STATEMENT~

“We will be scripture-based to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ

and spiritually led to guide all people to be active doers of the Word”

Approved by Session on November 16, 2007

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor: Fred Taylor, Clerk of Session: Vicky Bair, Church Treasurer: Ken Hobart,

Secretary: Christi Partee, Financial Secretary: Dick Sass, Asst. Financial Secretary: Elaine Miller

DEACONS

Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016

Ed Lloyd Pam Hobart Sandy Erickson

Amy Johnson Dick Sass Pat Erlewine

ELDERS

Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016

Meg Simons Ken Hobart Vicky Bair

Peni Lloyd Steve Broskovak Jini Sass

Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals

P.O. Box 305

Bull Shoals, AR. 72619