the newsletter of january 2019 hendersonville presbyterian...

The Newsletter ofHendersonville

Presbyterian Church

by Pastor Bill

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The Final Lap: A New Beginning

January 2019VOLUME 34 NUMBER 1

Determined to beat the old men across the finish line, I pumped my armsand opened my stride. My father’s crew-cut, NASA scientist friend, Burt,blasted past me and crossed the line first. Suddenly Dad was by my side,making it look like he was straining but he may have been holding back. Itdidn’t matter. I was going to beat him. I crossed the line and almostcollapsed, my lungs heaving. Two others followed, offering words of encouragement towardme, the elementary school kid who ran with adults. I kept it up over the next few years,competing to the last lap with the men who let me join them around local high school tracks ordown neighborhood streets.Life offers us an unending continuum of last laps: work projects we need to complete,academic accomplishments, family goals, and life ambitions. Each day, week, month, andyear is in itself a potential place for closure with success. What major life ambitions,challenges, or projects do you hope to accomplish in 2019? One such ambition I share withyou is that we make a successful transitional between pastors. A related hope is for Lin andme to get off to a good start as missionaries of the church, serving the Church worldwidethrough Scripture Awakening.For such goals, Paul offers invaluable advice. Linking his life with a race, he writes: Forgettingwhat is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win theprize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13-14). Notethree key insights:

1. Forgetting what is behind. We cannot run well if we are always looking back. Wemust not live by the common mantra often heard in churches: “We haven’t done itthat way before.” The transition period is a time to evaluate who we are and who Godwants us to become.

2. Straining toward what is ahead. The image here is of a runner pressing across thefinish line, his chest extended, his head stretched forward, and every muscle andsinew straining toward a goal. It is not enough to put the past behind. We must alsofocus well on the new insights and ambitions God places in our hearts. But how do weknow that our ambitions are God’s ambitions? Paul’s third point provides the answer.

3. To win the prize for which God has called me heavenward. Paul was not interested inpraise from others. He looked for rewards from the Lord. He was so committed toliving for God that all the demons of hell could not stop him. People would attempt tokill him, but no one could reshape his inner drive. Simply stated, a person or churchthat is completely dedicated to God can trust in God’s continual guidance.

Each final lap we face in life should be an “all-in” for the Lord experience (1 Corinthians 9:24).Let us then face this transition period like athletes running for the goal, knowing that eachfinish is a new beginning.


“I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whencecomes my strength.” —Psalms 121:1

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Session Highlights - December 3, 2018

UPDATEVolume 34 Number 1January 2019

The Newsletter ofHendersonvillePresbyterian ChurchPastorDr. William P. CampbellEditor:Brenda BradshawProduction:Church Office

Deadline for submissions is the21st of each month.

AUGUST UPDATE DEADLINEUPDATE DEADLINE

The stated Session meeting was held on December 3 with all elderspresent except Charles Young, who was excused. Also attending werethe incoming elders for 2019—Carol Broyles, Robert Burns, JaredDeRidder, and Marge Hever.Carol Broyles gave her personal testimony of coming to faith in Christas a part of her being recommended by the Session to the congre-gation as an elder. She was, of course, unanimously approved.Tom Pitman was unanimously approved to be our transitional pastoreffective February 1, 2019. During the month of January, Tom will be atHPC about half the time getting familiar with the church and benefittingfrom being with Pastor Bill. Bill’s last day as our pastor will be January31. He will then be full-time at Scripture Awakening, which is located inHendersonville. He will be our missionary and Scripture Awakening willbe one of our supported ministries. We look forward to Bill and Lincontinuing to worship with us.While we will miss Pastor Bill as our senior pastor and preacher, theSession believes that this next chapter in our church life will be excitingand fulfilling as we continue to grow in spiritual maturity and demon-strate the love we have for each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.Operation Christmas Child is planning to hold a silent auction fundraiser at the church sometime in May 2019.Bill Jones is starting a new Sunday School class on the life of David.This class will be open to all, particularly to those who do not presentlyattend one of the Sunday School classes. You will be hearing moreabout his class soon.The Session wishes you a happy, healthy, New Year. May the Lord’srichest blessings fall on each of you.

—Louis Haynes, Clerk of SessionFor I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans toprosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and afuture. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all yourheart. (Jeremiah 29:12, 14)

Deacon’s Meeting - January 13, 6 pmSession Meeting - January 20, 7 pm

The complete minutes of session meetings are posted on the SessionBulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall as soon as they are approved.

Deadline for the UPDATE is the21st of each month. If you haveinformation or articles for theFebruary UPDATE, please getthem to us by January 21.You can leave written copy/photosin the Communications mailbox inthe Church office, or send elec-tronically to the church office ordirect to Brenda Bradshaw :

[email protected] for your cooperation!

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TO THE CHURCHTRIUMPHANT

TO THE CHURCHTRIUMPHANT

Our Christian sympathyis extended to hisfamily and friends.

Bill KofoedDecember 15, 2018

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My name is Tom Pitman, and I’mgoing to be your transitional pastor forthe next year or so. I’m lookingforward to meeting you and all thatGod has planned! I’ve been asked toshare some things about myself, myministry and my family. To start—Mydesire is to seek God and give Himmy life; I want to always be willing towalk with Him when the road is easyand when it is difficult. I want to be apart of what He is doing. I want to beused by God to help people getsaved, love Him deeply, and equip them to respond to Him.I have learned a few important things about the ways of God. He reallydoes value mercy over judgment. He loves the humble and humiliatesthose filled with pride. God is more concerned with faithfulness thansuccess. He wants us to have ears to hear what He is saying. I believethe most important words we can hear Him say are, “I love you.”I grew up in Saratoga, California, (Bay Area of San Francisco) in aChristian family. I was called into pastoral ministry while I was in college,and I earned a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary inPasadena, California. I completely enjoy studying Scripture and Churchhistory as well as preaching and teaching the things I believe God leadsme to share. I have served as a pastor for 26 years from California toAlabama to Ohio, and I’ve been in Anderson, South Carolina, the pastseven years. Currently, I serve as the Ministerial Chair for our presbyteryand as a transitional pastor.My wife, Diana, and I have been married 29 years. Diana also graduatedfrom Fuller Seminary and earned a Master of Cross Cultural Studies.

Diana has served as a social worker, asociology instructor at a community college,and as an adoption counselor. We like toserve together in counseling and small groupministries. She enjoys serving with ministryteams, women’s ministries, and encouragingpeople in their spiritual gifts. Currently, Dianaserves on the Women’s Council for ourpresbytery.We have two adult kids—Andrew is 24 yearsold and is a graduate student studyingtheoretical math at Clemson University. Annais 21 years old. She just graduated fromClemson and is on her way to start medicalschool this fall. We are grateful that both loveJesus and people.I have a shepherd’s heart and I enjoy beingwith people. I find that God uses me to share

His love through a variety of waysinvolving connections and relation-ships with people from variousbackgrounds and generations.Jesus has led me to experienceHis power through spiritual gifts.I’ve seen God heal many peoplefrom headaches to cancer andlearned how to minister to thosewho are not healed. He has taughtme to pay attention to him fromleading worship services to shar-ing His love with people.As we begin 2019, I am excited Ihave the opportunity to develop acloser relationship with Bill, to getto know you all, and to be a part ofwhat God is doing with this churchfamily. —Tom

WELCOMETom and Diana Pitman

Conversation startersand other useful

information about ournew Transitional Pastor

and his wife.• They met playing intramuralfootball at Fuller.• They spent the first year of theirmarriage in Costa Rica.• While still in seminary, Tomspent a month in eastern Hungaryliving in the home of the leader ofthe underground ReformedChurch in the communist easternblock.• He has been the founding pastorof two churches—one inTuscaloosa, Alabama, and theother in Stockton, California.• Tom’s community and civicactivities are impressive, including: Captain, Stockton Police

Chaplaincy, Stockton PD (California)

School Resource Chaplain Stockton, California

Board Member, Youth for Christ Santa Maria, California

And he likes to read, cook, watchmovies and participate in recre-ational sports with friends.(Just to mention a few things...andthere’s so much more to discover!)

A letter from Tom—

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Meet DeaconRoy Hathaway

I was raised in a Christian home and attended church regularly from Nursery through

Sunday School. During the Sunday School yearsI became an avid reader of the Bible and was very

interested in Jesus’ healings and very fond of the way he treated people.I went to a high school named Brooklyn Technical HS which required acity wide competitive entrance exam and commuted 1½ hours each wayby bus and subway. I was a Boy Scout and a member of the Boy Scoutband of 80 members. We were in many New York City parades, but Iwas always on a side street and never saw an entire parade.During my high school years I was involved in an explosion at homewhich resulted in 4 weeks in the Hospital burn center and two skingraphs that did not take. During this time I read my Bible daily, especiallyfocusing on Jesus’ healings as my way to end this ordeal. Near the endof my hospital stay, they asked my mother to take me home to heal asthey had done everything they could. At this juncture, I was happy toknow that I could now rely totally on the Bible and Jesus’ works. Thehealing process took about 3 weeks, and at that time I accepted JesusChrist as my Lord and Savior. I was 15 years old at the time.After finishing High School, I went away to the Rensselaer PolytechnicalInstitute (RPI) in Troy, N.Y. And obtained a degree in Electrical Engineer-ing. During college, I was active in the Chorus, Sailing Team, and theRPI Players.I have been married 64 years and have 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and3 Great Grandchildren. During the child bearing years, my wife and Iboth taught Sunday School for 10 years, she taking the entry classesand I having the 16 year olds. I also served at various times as ChurchTreasurer, Property Chairman, Board Chairman each one for 3 years.I moved to Hendersonville 1 ½ years ago and immediately joined theChoir. Since then I have been active on 6 Committes.I am so happy to have joined this loving church and am looking forwardto serving as a Deacon for the coming three years.

L-R, Back Row: Clay Haskins, Ragena White, Judy Todd,Cindy Leonard, Sherri Jones, Fran Ohlsen, Harold Gilbert

Front Row: Judy Van Wagoner, Tommy Brendel,Roy Hathaway, Lynnette Stark, Priscilla Haynes

2019 Deacons TOP: Deacons who’ve completed their threeyear terms: Sally Hicks, Esther Jacobson,

Rosalind Bauer and Anne RidingsBOTTOM: New Deacons:

Judy Von Wagoner, Roy Hathawayand Priscilla Haynes.

Nursery WorkersNeeded

All of us have a great opportunity toserve the Lord by working at leastonce a quarter in our Sundaymorning nursery. Please considerthis worthwhile ministry as we beginto schedule for the first quarter of2019. If you are willing to work,please contact Tommy Brendel at

[email protected] or call 828 551 5940, as soon aspossible. We really need help.Thank you!

Hundreds of people in ourcommunity have no vital rela-tionship to a local church. Jesussays: “Lift up your eyes, andsee how the fields are alreadyripe for harvest.”Each and every Christian iscalled to be an EVANGELIST,a bearer of good news.Fulfill your calling asan evangelist bytaking the easieststep of all:INVITE A FRIENDto share ourworshipand service.

INVITE A FRIENDTO OUR HOUSE


Wed 4:00 Handchimes(Except Jan 23 & 30)4:00 HandbellsJan 23 & 306:10 Adult Choir

REHEARSALSCHEDULE

MUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTESMUSIC NOTES

GROUPPERFORMANCE

SCHEDULE - 10:55 ServiceJanuary 20 Handchimes

New Choir Members arealways WELCOME.

Those interested in joiningmay call Gayle at 692-3211Ext. 5 or just come to theChoir Room on Wednesdayat 6:10.

Many thanks to the crew of Frank Todd, Grant Sitler, Doug DiRienzo,Tommy Brendel. The old black and white striped wallpaper is gone

and the room is now calmly inviting!

Session room painting job.

Holy Communion is servedregularly at HendersonvillePresbyterian every first Sundayof the month at the 8:30 AMservice and the 10:30 AM KingStreet service—both held in thechapel—and on the first Sundayof even numbered months at the10:55 am service in the sanctuary,as well as at special servicesthroughout the year.The Lord’s Supper will next becelebrated on Sunday morning,January 6, at the 8:30 serviceand at the King Street service.We invite you to join us for thesecommunion opportunities.

CELEBRATINGCOMMUNION

These two funds were establishedin September 2013 to replace theno longer available, long-standingLovett Fund. The only source ofmonies now for missionary trans-portation costs for Table Talks or topreach; shortfalls; or special needsnot covered by the church’s annualBenevolence support, is from theMissionary Care Designated Fund.When the Local Missions commit-tee learns of a crisis in one of theHenderson County organizationsour church supports, the only sourcefor providing extra support is theLocal Missions Designated Fund.This is a reminder that, should youwant to give to either of theseaccounts, please write your checkto the church and on the bottomstate either “For Missionary CareDF” or “For Local Missions DF.”Both committees thank you.

Designated Fund forLocal and Global Missions

If you can help with kitchenchores in the upcoming months,please call or email BrendaBradshaw [email protected] or828-777-8990.We need folks to help duringfood preparation 2:30-5:30; tohelp at the check-in desk, and tohelp clean up as soon as dinneris over.The “Order of the Apron” volun-teers are a great group to workwith, and we have a really goodtime.By the way, our young childrenhave signed on to volunteer oneWednesday night Supper eachmonth. Please take the time tothank them.

OUR KITCHENSTILL

NEEDS YOU!

“I will lift up my eyes unto the hills,from whence comes my strength.”

—Psalms 121:1

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Children & Youth & Families

The whole community wass invited to join us for our Christmas EveCandlelight and Communion. Scripture was read by youth membersthe Grady family lit the Christ candle of the Advent wreath, andPastor Bill delivered the homily and led in the celebration of HolyCommunion. Pastor Dwayne was liturgist, and special music included the Adult and Children’schoirs singing “O Come All Ye Faithful; and there were instrumentalist all glorifying God in thehighest. These included Gabe Morris, Luke Morris and Brenda Holmer, piano; Jacqueline Siverly,trumpet; Grant Sitler, trombone, Rebekah Macdonald and Sarah Macdonald, violin. Cathey Gilbertwas the vocal soloist.

Christmas Eveat

Hendersonville Presbyterian Church


Children & Youth & Families

Children and youth reinact theChristmas story

Walter Bashore andBilly Ward III read scripture.

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2018 HPC Bell Ringers for The Salvation Army

For the fourth year in a row HPC volunteers rang bells for TheSalvation Army to support their Red Kettle fund raiser ministry.This year we switched ringing locations from The Fresh Market tothe Wal-Mart Food Entrance door. The location move provedrewarding with donations totaling $501.39, a new high for HPC bellringing efforts! (Our first location choice for ringing had been thenew Publix store which was denied due to Publix Corporate policy.HPC bell ringers rang from 10AM to 8PM and included John andMarjorie Cooper (2 hours!), Bill and Sherri Jones, Jane Waddell,Elaine Udstuen, Marilyn Frenier, Brenda Bradshaw, Becky and ClayHaskins – and Beau, their Big Dog, Eva and Dick House, TanyaJones, and Jeanie and Ed Joran.Thanks HPC Bell Ringers for exemplifying two of The SalvationArmy’s slogans – “Christianity with its sleeves rolled up” and “Doingthe Most Good.” Donations from our bell ringing effort supports thelocal Salvation Army ministries that help thousands of recipientsfrom Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties receive food,clothing, energy and rent assistance, the Army’s Angel TreeChristmas participation, and many other assistance programs.

STEWARDSHIP“Again, [the kingdom of heaven]will be like a man going on a jour-ney, who called his servants andentrusted his wealth to them.” — Matthew 25:14“Come and share your master’shappiness!” That is what the mas-ter says to the two servants whomanaged their talents well.In this parable the master notonly says “Well done,” but healso adds a reward, an invitation:“Come and share your master’shappiness!”That’s quite the invitation for amaster to extend to a servant!The servant is not likely even toexpect praise for a job well done;after all it is his duty to serve tothe best of his ability. But to alsobe welcomed in to share in hismaster’s happiness—that is un-heard of!Yet that’s the way it is for us. OurLord and Master expects us tolive faithfully and loyally asstewards of the resources andtalents he has provided us. But,even more, he also gives us theability to do these things. Haveyou ever made a meal for some-one who needed support? Orhave you visited a person con-fined to their home? Or have youhoused someone who needed aplace to sleep? That was thework of the Spirit of God in you,showing others his love.God even gives us a feeling ofwell-being when we do some-thing good for someone. Howawesome that he still shows uswe have done well and that heinvites us to share in his happi-ness now and forever.Share God’s love with a neighbortoday, and share in God’s bless-ing and happiness!PrayerLord, thank you for your love,and guide us to share it freely.In Jesus, AmenFrom Devotions by Dale Melenbergon the website:today.reframemedia.com/authors/dale-melenberg

—Your Stewardship Committee


MISSIONARY CARE COMMITTEEDavid Demirgian Update

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth hasbeen given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizingthem in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, andteaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I amwith you always, to the very end of the age.”

-Matthew 28:18-20 - NIV

By early December it was begin-ning to look alot like Christ-mas aboardthe LogosHope. Thecrew decor-ated thedecks withChristmascheer. Davidhas a myriadof holiday activities in which he canparticipate, ranging from movienights, caroling, a solitude andprayer day (optional fasting), tablegames night, as well as theChristmas Eve dinner and service.The ship will close to the public onChristmas Day, and then beginningWednesday, December 26, thecrew will work to prepare the shipfor travel to the next port. OnDecember 27 they will cast off toAntofagasta, Chile. They are due toarrive there January 3. David andthe crew will spend New Years’sailing! For this journey, they willbypass Peru ports altogether.David has worked on several majorwelding projects. In Costa Rica, heand other ship’s welders workedthrough the night to repair a waterfiltration system. Another projectinvolved challenging weld-ingfabrication. In a 3-day project Davidreplaced a ‘life ring’, a rope pulledthrough a pulley to release a cablethat lowers the life boat. He had toremount the metal ring whilestanding atop a ladder and strad-dling the ship’s railing – all of thiswhile a stiff wind was blowing! (Seephoto above.)He joins in on ministry opportunitiesas his schedule allows. He hasgone on three construction pro-jects, a trip to see the Jim ElliottMuseum and numerous “To TheStreets” outings to share Christ’slove in the surrounding port city.David asks us to pray for God togive him welding skill. Pray for theLord to stir hearts and open thedoors for the Logos Hope teams toshare the hope, help, and love ofJesus Christ.

It was a wonderful experience to meet Dr.Denvthuama when he visited our church inOctober. He is a humble warrior for thePresbyterian Church in Myanmar. When weheard of his schedule during his stay, thatidea was confirmed. He had been preachingat his daughter Mahlimi’s Mizo church inIndianapolis and plans to visit many Mizocongregations while he is in the US.He has labored in Myanmar for many yearsbuilding up the church even when there wasgreat suppression of Christians. That sup-pression began in 1962 when the Socialiststook over and cut the country off from theworld. All private institutions were nationalized and the country went froma rich “Rice Bowl” to “the Least Developed Country.” The strict control ofmoney made it difficult to get funds to him. for several years, we had tobe very careful about exposing his location in any of our Church’spublicaitons. During that time he joined Tahan Theological College andserved as a teacher, advisor, and eventually as President. Tahan Theo-logical College began in 1978 with seven students and now has around150. It is also the leading source of Presbyterian pastors. During thoseyears he began writing books to expand the understanding of Presbyteri-ans about their denomination and their Lord. He was allowed to travelduring the oppression because he was the General Secretary of theAssembly of Myanmar’s Presbyterian Church. We have been honoredby Dr. Dengthuama because he often uses a picture of our church in thebooks he writes.Now that the country allows more freedom of worship, he continues towrite study books for the Bible and he travels by motorcycle to manychurches to present these Bible studies as well as training to the Elders,teachers and lay leaders. The challenge to the Christians in Myanmar isto be effective in a Pro-Buddhist culture where active discrimination ispracticed. They are living in the second largest country in SoutheastAsia, yet they represent only 4% of the population, along with 4% Mus-lim, and 1% Amimists. All the rest are Buddhists.This visit by Dr. Dengthuama exemplifies the changes in Myanmar,because he is allowed to leave the country for three months to visit adaughter who left the country. The daughter, a Christian, is a part of thelargest group to be given asylum here from Myanmar.

REV. DR. DENGTHUAMATahan Theological College

MYANMAR (formerly BURMA)


Let’s show our love toour shut-ins

with cards, prayersand visits.

* At HomeSee Church Directory

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* Don Bentzen* Geri Sorrell

* Ardie Steven

Beverly DavidsonMountain Home

Health and Rehab

Marie-Louise HathawayCherry Springs Village

Chris LewisCarolina Reserve - Laurel Park

Eleanor Miller(recovering at daughter’s home)

54 Tony Lunsford DriveLeicester, NC 28748

Rosie Pardue - NEW ADDRESSWesley Court Assisted Living

916 Wesley CourtBoiling Springs, SC 29316

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Hospital Visitation ScheduleWeek of:Jan 6 Ragena White 458-8229Jan 13 Marilyn Frenier 891-9716Jan 20 Carol Morain (404 805-7698Jan 27 Tanya Jones 692-8678

Thanks to all involved in hospital visitation

Table Talks for November 2018Jan 2 No programs - Happy New Year!Jan 9 “8 Spiritual Essentials”—Dr. Ken Boa

Author of more than fifty books and internationallyrecognized teacher Dr. Ken Boa brings insights aboutkey aspects of the faith.

Jan 16 “Things I Learned Through Ministry” — Pastor BillPastor Bill shares insights from his years of ministry atHendersonville Presbyterian Church.

Jan 23 Celebrating the Campbells’ MinistryA time to celebrate the Campbell’s seventeen-year ministryat Hendersonville Presbyterian Church. They will becomemissionaries of the church beginning on February 1, 2019,leading the ministry of Scripture Awakening.

Jan 30 Welcome to Tom and Diana PitmanTom Pitman is the transitional pastor for HendersonvillePresbyterian Church, providing a bridge between theprevious and new lead pastor. This is an opportunityto get to know him and Diana, and their vision for thetransitional period.

Please keep in prayer:Don Bentzen Carol Brinkley Beverly DavidsonDoyce Durham Hjordis Hunt Dave Radcliffeand all those in military service.

INTERFAITH ASSISTANCEMINISTRY (IAM) helps citizensof Henderson County who arein financial need.The IAM pantry focus forJanuary is canned chili, individualfruit cups, canned vegetables, andtoothbrushes and toothpaste.Other foods and personal careitems are always welcome--warmclothing also!Especially needed now are blan-kets, children’s coats, and newsocks and underwear (for thewhole family).You can leave your donations atthe church.

For prayer chainconcerns, please call:Tanya Jones at 692-8678 orthe church office.

Grief Recovery Support GroupOur church has available a ministry program called GriefShare. Thisis a Christ-centered, non-denominational program consisting of 13weekly sessions which include a video and group sharing. The videosare led by experts in grief counseling; each is self-contained.We plan to start a new session on February 15, from 1:00–2:30 pm inRoom 206.Please call the churhc office at 692-3211 to indicate your interest inattending.


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Rhoda Suesz, Katherine MacdonaldCaryl MobleySteve ByrdDorothy Managan, Linda Stephens, Sam Elliott,Sharon Mitchell, Mary SizemoreSteve HartKaren AndrewCathey Gilbert, Sarah WalrathLin Campbell, Bob Murray, Jannelle Martin, Nan RichSharon CandellRuth Dykstra, Lorna BashoreJohn Rich, Hazel Richards, Joan ManfreGayle Stepp, Joann Youngs, Fred LindsayDorothy Pickins, Bette Lee Taylor, Jacob MacdonaldDon HolmerBarbara PharrMarguerite Martin, John McCaslinBrenda BradshawBill Jones, Judy Van Wagoner, Patty CollinsRoberta Swanson, Marcia ElliottDoyle WilliamsDoyce Durham, Cindy Leonard

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LIBRARY NEWS

JANUARY SCHEDULE FOR KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE “ORDER OF THE APRON,”please call Brenda Bradshaw to volunteer - 777-8990 - email: [email protected]

Sink & Salad Georgia Hemenway Barbara Green Becky Haskins2:00–5:30 PM Ed Foster Sherri Jones Roy Hathaway Clay Haskins

Table Setting Marilyn Frenier Anne Carlin Marilyn Frenier Anne Carlin Marilyn Frenier

Deep Sink (1) 6PM Charles Young Jeanie Joran Bob Hicks Rick Spindler Bill JonesDeep Sink (2) 6PM Nina Young Ed Joran Gil Broyles Pam VanTassel Isabelle Ashley

Dishwasher Lynne Hemenway Bob Briner Don Haynes Lynne Hemenway Ralph Mitchell

Asst. Dishwasher HELP NEEDED Marilyn Frenier Ragena White Judy Van Wagoner Eloise Murray

Dishes - 6PM Roberta Swanson Darlene Davey Lin Campbell Dorothy Managan

Salt/Pepper P/U Tanya Jones Tanya Jones Sharon Mitchell Side Table P/U Larry Jones Larry Jones Children Ralph Mitchell Children

Check-In Desk Betty Muller Carol Broyles Betty Muller Carol Broyles Marge Hever

Position JAN 2 JAN 9 JAN 16 JAN 23 JAN 30Carolyn CavalloneEsther Jacobson

Mary Rose

Welcome to our New Year, 2019,and a special welcome to our newmembers of HendersonvillePresbyterian Church. I have metmany of you, but to those I havenot met, please do not hesitate tocome into the library and have alook around.Our library has books for manyinterests and surely there will bebooks just right for you. I love tohelp our members find authorsthey might enjoy reading. I alsoenjoy feedback from readers tohelp in future book selections.For parents of young children, anew book for you to enjoy withyour little ones. God Counts, is abeautifully illustrated book byIrene Sun. In this story, childrendiscover how numbers declare theglory of God, discovering Biblestories and the truth, beauty, andgoodness of our sovereign Godthrough numbers and patterns. This book explores how Godcounts every fish in the sea, everystar in the sky, every hair of theirheads, and every tear in theireyes. Children who enjoy

counting will be filled with wonder,leading them to understand deepertruths about God, themselves andthe world around them.Please come and visit our greatlibrary, a warm and welcomingplace for you. —Sara Emel

Audio CDs of the Sunday morningworship services, and Table Talkprograms may be purchased for$2.00 per CD. Please call thechurch office at 692-3211 toorder copies. CDs are alsoavailable on loan from the library.

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Announcing a new Sunday School class to begin January 13

The Christian Education Ministry has announced a new Sunday Schoolclass, called “Digging Deeper, Hearing his Vlice,” which will begin onJanuary 13, 2019. Those not currently involved with a Sunday Schoolclass are encouraged to consider attending. The class will meet inFellowship Hall and will begin with a study of the life of David.Bill Jones will be teaching the new class. It will not be a lightweightstudy, but rather an in-depth character study on the life of David, whichcould challenge you in ways you may not expect.God calls David “a man after His own heart.” In this class we will dis-cover how a heart for God will result in positive changes in almost everyaspect of our lives and particularly in our relationship with God. It will even change our perspective on successand failure and, to be sure, David had his share of both.We will take as long as we need to study this amazing man of God, but we anticipate it taking upto a year to work our way through the Scriptures about this man after God’s own heart.

Come, join with your brothers and sisters in prayer. This isa non-structured, very casual, time to sit before the Lord.Community prayer starts at noon and lasts about one hour.Come as you can and leave whenever—even if you canonly stay for a few minutes.

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