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Worship &
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PCOP
Initiatives
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Fellowship
& More
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Education
& Discipleship
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February
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Missions
& Outreach
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Volunteer
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For Valentine’s
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The Newsletter of The Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney - 106 E. Union St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767
The Highlander February
2014
Mark Your
Calendars
February 4th
1st Tuesday
Community Meal
February 9th
Outreach
Committee
Meeting
February 15th
Saturday
Friends Out
Parking on Groundhog Day
Sunday, February 2nd
Consider parking in...
Fairman Center IUP Parking Lot
Pantall Parking Lot
Along Union & Findley Streets
***Please reserve the PCOP Parking Lot on
Union Street for those who need it***
First Tuesday Community Outreach Meal Cooks, Servers, Clean-Up, Food & Monetary Donations
Tuesday, February 4th 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Dining Hall
The Community Outreach
Committee is set to offer our monthly First Tuesday Community Meal on
Tuesday, February 4th and they need your HELP! Sign-Up sheets are
located outside the Church Parlor or contact Jessica Suntheimer
at (814) 249-5955.
Exciting News!
Local Non-PCOP Family donates
$2000 to help support Community Meals
A reprinting of the “2013 Pastor’s Annual Report” from the 2013 PCOP Annual Report*
In moments like these when we are called upon to be nostalgic, we benefit greatly by trying to look past our accomplishments and ask: What really happened in 2013? These are my thoughts. We became more outwardly focused. One of the true blessings of the year was the energy behind our outreach ministries. Serving Punxsutawney and beyond became a “no-brainer” for many of our members and friends. Both new and existing ministries placed reaching out and service in the forefront in 2013. We accepted that finances will be an ongoing concern. Watching the monthly figures rise and fall, trends started to develop early in 2013. Spending was constant and within budget but giving was not. The finances of the church are closely monitored by our Finance Committee Chair, the Church Treasurer, myself, and the Session. Attention and creativity is being put towards how we can be both faithful to the Spirit’s call and be fiscally responsible in 2014 and beyond. We were reminded that PCOP is a relational church. This congregation thrives when relationships are at the center of what we do and how we do it. Homebound Communion, special times of fellowship, caring for members & friends during hard times, and inversely, laughing and having fund together; this congregation is a family and the relationships formed and strengthened here are incredibly important to all of us. This truth is also a constant area of growth and improvement. What is being “left out” of this PCOP family? We acknowledged our blessings and limitations. 2013 brought on many transitions; some good and some devastating. Beloved members were lost , and new members joined our family of faith. Some programs were successful, and others were not. The facility crumbled in places and was strengthened in others. The ebb and flow of life here at PCOP provided another opportunity to acknowledge that we are blessed and called by a loving God in whom we move and have our being. Much was outside our control, and running into our limitations had its familiar sting, but we remained thankful. The call and blessings of God were not lost on PCOP in 2013 * copies of the complete 2013 PCOP Annual Report are available in the narthex or by calling the PCOP Office at (814) 938-5560
Note:
Due to frigid
weather on
Sunday, January
26th, just over a
quorum was
present for our
Annual
Congregational
Meeting. Since
many missed out
on the
presentation, I’ve
elected to reprint
my “2013 Pastor’s
Annual Report”
P a g e 3
Our February 2014 Worship Calendar ***Worship Begins at 11:00 a.m.***
February 2nd
Groundhog Day featuring a Celebration of
the Lord’s Supper
The Gospel According to
Groundhog Day
Micah 6: 1-8
& Matthew 5: 1-12
February 9th 5th Sunday after Epiphany
Saltiness
Psalm 121: 1-10
& Mark 9:38-50
Worship in the month of
February begins with worship
on Groundhog Day, February
2nd. We will not have Sunday
School on the 2nd. Worship
will begin at 11:00 a.m. as
usual. Parking may be a
challenge so please plan
accordingly.
After Groundhog Day, our
attention turns towards the
intersection of our faith, and
our everyday lives. We believe
that the Spirit is at work
shaping and molding us in the
image of Christ. Such work is
often challenging and
stretching. Join Us!
February 16th 6th Sunday after Epiphany
Plain Spoken
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
& Matthew 5: 37
February 23rd 7th Sunday after Epiphany
Love Your Enemies
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
& Matthew 5: 38-48
Worship & Music
Officers of the Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney
ELDERS
CLASS OF 2014 CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2016
Doug Chambers (Clerk) Barb Hanley Janey London
Richard Fetterman Nick Suntheimer Ben Fitzgerald-Fye
Barb Burkett George West Wick Divelbiss
(Vacant) (Vacant) Susan Wydra
BOARD OF DEACONS
CLASS OF 2014 CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2016
Lee Blose Diane Ewing (Chair) Jessica Suntheimer
Richard Cessna Jack Haire Kay Nesbitt
Laurie Craig Debbie Himes Lynz Bowers
Debra Dinsmore Jean Hughes Kerrin Roberts
PCOP Initiatives & Projects
New Recycling Bins for Bulletins & Paper Please make sure to use our NEW Blue Recycling Bins for
Your Sunday Worship Bulletins & Other Paper Recyclables
As part of our PCOP Recycles initiative, blue Paper Recycling bins have
been placed by the exits to our sanctuary. Located in the parlor hallway,
by the main entrance, and by the Findley St. double-doors, these bins are
ready to collect all your paper recyclables. Please no trash.
Questions about PCOP Recycles or would like to help? See Rev. Brett
Help Save a Life
Contribute
toward the
purchase of an
AED Machine During any given week PCOP hosts between 100 to 200
total individuals for worship, meeting, or meals. Many of
these individuals are within classic age ranges for
increased risk of a cardiac event. Outfitting PCOP with an
AED machine is a goal of this year. Thanks to a generous
member gift, 50% of the AED cost has been paid. Help
cover the remaining balance by making a donation to
PCOP. Write AED in the memo line on checks.
What is an AED?
The automated external defibrillator (AED) is a computerized medical device. An AED can check a person’s heart rhythm. It can recognize a rhythm that requires a shock. And it can advise the rescuer when a shock is needed. The AED uses voice prompts,
lights and text messages to tell the rescuer the steps to take. AEDs are very accurate and easy to use. With a few hours of training,
anyone can learn to operate an AED safely
7,500 Hours Together
January 19th & 26th 2014 Final Tally
219.5 Hours
Our 2014 Congregation
Project, 7,500 Hours
Together, launched on
Sunday, January 19th, and
over two weeks, PCOP
Members and Friends have
given 219.5 hours of service.
Some Great Opportunities to Serve in February
1st Tuesday Community Meal
on February 4th
Crosstown Food Pantry
on February 17th
Removal & Drop-Off of Old
Rotation Station Computers
Creating Worship Slide
Presentation
P a g e 5 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 4
Fellowship & More! Saturday Friends Out for February
SATURDAY FRIENDS OUT WILL MEET AT
Gimmick’s
466 Harmony Road in Punxsutawney
12:00 p.m. Lunch on Saturday, February15th
Please call the church office to make your reservation
by February 14th
Celebrate our
February birthdays!
2nd
Donna Anderson
3rd
Laurie Craig
John Hodgson
7th
Bob Barrett
15th
Evelyn Lettie
18th
Max Roberts
20th
Loni Studebaker
24th
Rick Nesbitt
27th
Flo West
Forgetting Anyone? Call the PCOP Office
will not meet in February. The next
gathering will be in March 2014. Marriage Seminar is open to everyone and
regularly at the homes of Marriage Seminar
members. Questions? See Ginger Momyer
Seminar
Outreach
Committee
Called
Meeting
Sunday, February 9th
following worship
The Outreach Committee, the group responsible for the
First Tuesday Community Meals, will be meeting Sunday,
February 9th immediately following worship in the
Lester Seminar Room. All Are Welcome!
Summer 2014
Yard Sale
in the works! Looking for
Good Quality,
Working Order
Donations
Please No Clothes!
F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 4
Education & Discipleship
T h e H i g h l a n d e r P a g e 6
Adult Education for February
February’s Tuesdays at Ten
11 INDISPENSABLE RELATIONSHIPS
YOU CAN’T BE WITHOUT
February 4th, 11th, & 18th
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. - Lester Seminar Room
On this journey of life
You are going to need ...
an Editor
a True Friend
a Butt-Kicker
a Protégé
an Encourager
a Yoda
a Back-Coverer
a Reject
a “Little One”
A few VIPs and a Place
The real meaning of life
is not a journey question
or an arrival question.
Your journey and your
destination are both
important, but neither is
possible without an
answer to this prior
question: Who are you
taking with you on this
journey toward your
destination?
Children’s Rotation Sunday School
Exploring
Life in
Bible
Times
All Children are Welcome!
Sundays at
9:45 a.m.
angels
Angels are often mentioned in the Bible. They
have played important roles in Christian
spirituality down through the centuries, and
today are featured prominently in movies,
television shows, books, and art. In this study,
we will explore what is said about angels
(both in the Bible and today), and also
compare that to what Christians affirm about
Christ.
February 9, 16, & 23
at 9:45 a.m. Lester Seminar Room
Reminder:
No
Sunday
School
on Groundhog Day ** Sunday School resumes Feb. 9th **
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 February 2014 Meetings:
February 9th: Outreach Committee (after worship)
February 16th: Deacons (9:30 a.m.)
February 24th: Session (6:00 p.m.)
2
Groundhog Day
No Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Worship
3
3
Tuesdays at Ten
10:00 a.m.
Community
Meal
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
5 6
Bell Choir
6:00 p.m.
Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.
7 8
9
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Worship
Outreach Mtg.
After Worship
10
11
Tuesdays at Ten
10:00 a.m.
12 13
Bell Choir
6:00 p.m.
Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.
14
Valentine’s Day
15
Saturday
Friends Out
12 Noon
16
Deacons
Meeting
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Worship
11 AM
17
Crosstown
Food Pantry
5:30 p.m.
18
Tuesdays at Ten
10:00 a.m.
19 20
Bell Choir
6:00 p.m.
Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.
21 22
23
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Worship
11 AM
24
Session Meeting
6:00 p.m.
25
Tuesdays at Ten
10:00 a.m.
26 27
Bell Choir
6:00 p.m.
Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.
28
FEBRUARY 2014
P a g e 8 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 4
Mission & Outreach
Crosstown Food Pantry Monthly Food Distribution
Monday, February 17th begins at 5:30 p.m.
Help Fight Hunger by Donating
Canned Fruit, Tuna, Hygiene Items,
Cereal, Spaghetti, & Laundry Detergent
Souper Bowl of Caring 2014
Get Your Donations in on February 2nd
Due to the frigid and snowy weather, we have extended our
SOUPER BOWL of CARING donation opportunity
to February 2nd after worship.
*** 100% of all Donations go to Crosstown Food Pantry ***
Mission Committee Annual Report
Knitters in the congregation contributed some two dozen mittens and hats to
Community Action for children in Jefferson County. This yearly project is an
on-going effort to keep little hands warm. Yarn is made available for those who
want to continue the effort for next Christmas. Members also made a worthwhile
effort to make the church's Toys for Tots drive a success. The donor box was
completely filled with toys.
Although little was done this year with the Rwanda project, it is still a viable outlet for
monetary contributions. The Presbytery will accept any amount to purchase
children's shoes and goats for our neighbor congregation in Rwanda.
Submitted by Roberta Dinsmore, Lynn Bennett, co-chairs
NOTE:
The 2013 Mission
Committee Annual
Report was mistakenly
left out of the Annual
Report Packet.
T h e H i g h l a n d e r P a g e 9
Thank You to our February 2014 Volunteers
February 2nd
Groundhog Day
& the Lord’s Supper
Screen George Momyer
Sound Barb Hanley
Liturgist Debbie Dinsmore
Acolyte Kally & Kassidy
Graham
February 9th 5th Sunday after
Epiphany
Screen TBD
Sound Bruce Willams
Liturgist Kathy Dinsmore
Acolyte Holly Hartman
February 16th 6th Sunday after
Epiphany
Screen Nick Suntheimer
Sound
Liturgist Roberta Dinsmore
Acolyte Jackson & Ben Fezell
February 23rd 7th Sunday after
Epiphany
Screen Ben Fitzgerld-Fye
Sound Barb Hanley
Liturgist Bev Divelbiss
Acolyte Madelyn Fye
& Mackenzie Reiter
Those Needing Our Prayers Betty Brumbaugh Otto Grube
Ed Craig Lois Leksell
Kathy Kopp Joe Karetski
Nancy Lazorchak Glenn McMillen
Annie Laurie Williams Debbie Wright
Jane Wineberg Evelyn Lettie
Betty Cessna Janet Starr
Bill Ward Gillen Geary
Lynn Bennett Avanell Bennett
Randy Nesbitt Jason Wineberg
Our Christian Sympathies
to The Deeley Family at the passing of Bill
Deeley’s mother, Dorothy “Dot” Deeley
on January 22, 2014
Best of Luck
to all our
Inner Circle
Members
& Friends
Bill Deeley, Bob Roberts,
Butch Philliber, Keith Shields,
Bill Cooper, Bob Chambers,
& Mike Johnston
Groundhog Day 2014
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: December 2013
CURRENT YEAR
TO DATE
BUDGETED
Receipts $16, 340.67 $202,019.42
Disbursements $13,983.03 $217,033.20 $184,039.00
Excess (-Deficiency)
of Revenues over Expenditures
$2,357.64 ($15,013.78)
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who
live in it ~ Psalm 24:1
The Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney
106 E. Union St.
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767
Office: (814) 938-5560
Visit Us Online at punxsypc.net
Reminder
Deadline for
March 2014’s
Highlander Articles
is Monday,
February 17th
For Valentine’s Day
Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or
arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not
irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears
all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. - 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a
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