Bethesda Beacon August 2011

IN THIS ISSUE Property Committee Report Prayers and Sympathy Announcements Presbyterian Women Health Cabinet Youth & Christian Education Birthdays Mailbox Calendar

STAFF

Dr. William F. “Chip” Summers Pastor

Mrs. Barbara Hoke DCE

Mr. & Mrs. Bo Dickinson Directors of Music

Mrs. Joy Parrott, RN Parish Nurse

Mr. Art Maxwell Clerk of Session

Mrs. Serena Ogburn Moderator, Presbyterian Women

Mrs. Leslie Williams

Director Bethesda Christian School

Mrs. Clara Fenton Office Manager

Ms. Holley Ham Secretary

Church office telephone 432-4593 Church office fax 432-3585 Church email bethesda@bellsouth.net

Bethesda’s Website: www.bethesdapresbyterianchurch.org

E-mail addresses: Chip: bethesdarev@bellsouth.net Barbara: bethesdadce@bellsouth.net Leslie: bcs@bellsouth.net Art: bethesdaengineer@bellsouth.net Joy: JoyParrott@bellsouth.net Clara: bethesda.clara@bellsouth.net

A Newsletter for the Members and Friends of Bethesda Presbyterian Church

A Report from your Property Committee

Joan Corbin, Emily Jones, Derrick O’Bradovich, Cameron Greenway, Doug Metzger, Sunny Barr, Clarence Mahoney, and Rick Todd Weddings, Wednesday Night Suppers, Sunday School, Worship, Pioneers, Choir Plus, Bethesda Christian School, Vacation Bible School, Basketball, Bible Studies, Recitals, and those are just a few of the events that have taken place on our campus this Spring and Summer. So what does all this increased activity mean? STRESS! Good stress but stress none the less on our personnel and volunteers, but also on our infrastructure. So with a care-ful eye on our finances and the approval of the Session, the Property Com-mittee has been hard at work on the following project this spring and sum-mer. #1. McArn Hall Improvements. In an effort to better serve the multiple activities that take place in the hall on a day-to-day basis two storage closets were added to accommodate chairs, tables, and equipment etc. A corner cabinet, bulletin board, refreshment bar, shutters, and a new front door com-pleted the project. #2. Sanctuary Painting. After much due diligence and planning the exte-rior painting of the sanctuary is close to completion. Cracks have been sealed, boards replaced, and several coats of fresh white and Charleston Green paint have been added to the exterior of our historic building. #3. Carpet Cleaning and Tile restoration. The sanctuary, Bethesda Christian School, McArn Sunday school rooms, nursery, church offices, and Westminster Hall have all had the carpets cleaned and tile waxed. #4. Bride Room. Painting, sanding/re-staining of the original floor, new shutters, and recovering of existing furniture make the new bride room a real source of pride. Additional improvements to the adjacent bathroom are planned, but will require funding through private donations. Please contact Emily Jones or Joan Corbin if you are interested in contributing to this worthwhile project. #5. Outdoor Storage Building. We have added a 10’x10’ outdoor storage building to help contain and protect the playground equipment (tricycles, buckets, shovels, helmets, toys, etc). Special care was considered to make sure the building fits in nicely with the surrounding Bethesda architectural design. I hope you will find that all of these projects have met the increasing needs of our congregations and that the Property Committee has been good stew-ards with your finances. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask me or any of the property committee members. Sincerely, Marc Jones

Bethesda Announcements August 2011

We will assemble between the two services on Sunday, August 14th, in Westminster Hall. Join us for a cup of coffee, a little snack, and great fellow-ship. There will be blood pressure screenings available.

“Pennies for the American Red Cross” donations:

$391.70

Thank you so much for your

donations!

The Health Cabinet

THE DAVID PARROTT SCHOLARSHIPTHE DAVID PARROTT SCHOLARSHIPTHE DAVID PARROTT SCHOLARSHIPTHE DAVID PARROTT SCHOLARSHIP This is the 30th annual David Parrott Scholarship given by Bethesda for the development of Christian character to a rising freshman in college. This year’s recipient is Katherine Dickinson. She will be attending The University of Virginia in the fall. She is the daughter of Bo & Ari Dickin-son.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN AND MARIE WILSON ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR

GRANDDAUGHTER, AILISE MARIE KEENAN,

ON JUNE 30, 2011.

Bethesda Announcements August 2011

WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS!

Jonathan & Stephanie Beam Marnie Melton (Hailey, Kennedy & Paisley) (Addison) 808 Kornegay Circle 1707 Broad Street Camden, SC 29020 Camden, SC 29020 Linda Kanatzar Will & Ashleigh Newsome P.O. Box 1375 (Connor & Elliott) Camden, SC 29020 502 Indigo Court Camden, SC 29020

Non Profit Org.

US Postage

PAID Camden, S.C.

29020 Permit No. 68

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 502 DeKalb Street

Camden ,SC 29020

Return Service Requested

August 2011

AUGUST 2011 CALENDAR

1. Pioneer Club Registration begins 21. 9:00 1st Worship 10:30 A.M. Member Care 10:00 Sunday School 11:15 2nd Worship 7. Communion RALLY DAY! 9:00 1st Worship 23. Bethesda Christian School Starts 10:00 Sunday School 11:15 2nd Worship 26. Youth—5th Quarter at Bethesda 28. 9:00 1st Worship 8. 7:00 P.M. Session Meeting 10:00 Sunday School 11:15 2nd Worship 9. 12:00 P.M. Presbyterian Women’s Luncheon 29. Beacon article deadline 14. 9:00 1st Worship 10:00 Sunday School 10:00 Coffee Fellowship 11:15 2nd Worship

1. Bill Brooks 2. Deas Penman David Uggiano Stan Branham 3. Fran Miller 4. Mary Catherine Norwood Bob Clithero 5. Ben Marshall Mary Catherine Miller 6. Don Pullum Katie Munn 7. Marc Jones Kevin King 10. Frances Sill Nancy Rose

11. Elaine Nicholson Tommy Shumate 12. Guy Steenrod 14. Liz Outlaw Margretta Watts Beverly Odom Harvey Shaw Larkin Kelly 15. Clyde Jones 16. Mary Markley Allison Woolard Rebecca Woolard 17. Jade Northrup 18. Anne Womack Mary Louise Guion

Frances Guy 19. Terry Carson 20. Art Maxwell 21. Quentin Webber 22. Betty Coombs Molly Anderson 25. Alyson Barnett Johnny Deal 26. Heather McCarley 28. Glenn Tucker 29. Ila Mae Richbourg Cort Calk 30. John Thomas Lauren Corr 31. Tom Hoke

AUGUST 2011 BIRTHDAYS

Mailbox

Dear Members of Bethesda, Thank you so much for all your caring visits, flowers, food and prayers. I am so blessed to have you all caring for me. God bless you all. Love, Silvia Jonkoff

SACKS OF LOVE

In just a few short weeks our children will be back in school and our Sacks of Love program will again be up and running. Thanks to all who gave during the last school year. We will again serve Camden High School, but this year Lugoff Elgin High School will be served by a church in Elgin. Once school is in session we’ll know how many stu-dents are in need. Our Sacks of Love basket will be in the hall outside Barbara’s office and we hope each of you will think of Sacks of Love when you are shopping and will fill it with donations. As always, your monetary donations are also much needed and much appreciated. Just send your checks to Clara and make a notation for SOL (Sacks of Love). Just a reminder—we need individual portions and these are some of the things we’ll need: juice boxes canned vegetables ramen noodles beanie weenies cookies pudding pasta granola bars 6 pack crackers chips pop tarts canned fruit individual cereals nuts vienna sausages Thank you in advance for your help with this most worthy program. No child deserves to be hungry and every child deserves a chance.

To My Bethesda Family: Everyone has been so wonderful to me during the illness and death of my mother. My family and I appreciate so much all the calls, cards, visits, flowers, offers to help, and especially your prayers. Your love and support have been a source of strength and comfort during this diffi-cult time. I am so thankful and blessed to work and serve in this place with such special people. Clara

Youth and Christian Education August 2011

Attention All womenAttention All womenAttention All womenAttention All women Spring Valley Baptist Church is hosting a Beth Moore Simulcast on Saturday, Sep-tember 10th, 2011 from 10:30 to 5:15. There is a $15 charge which includes a box lunch. Beth Moore focuses on scriptural teaching and has such a love of God’s Word that it becomes alive and active in everyone who hears her speak. You will go away richer and more for filled than you were be-fore. If you are interested in attending this event and would like to go as a group please contact Barbara Hoke at the church office@ 432-4593. You can go online and purchase your ticket at springvalleybap-tist.com under women’s ministry.

PandaMania PandaMania PandaMania PandaMania We had another great year at VBS

Thanks to all the many hands that helped make it possible

Rally DayRally DayRally DayRally Day August 21st, 2011

Please join us for the start of our Fall Sunday season

Come meet you teachers and see what they have in store for you this year.

5th Quarter5th Quarter5th Quarter5th Quarter We will once again partner with Lyttleton Street United Methodist in hosting

5th Quarter for the youth.

They will begin immediately following the

Camden High Home Football Games and end at 11:30

Friends are welcome

The schedule will be as follows

August 12th Lyttleton Street

August 26August 26August 26August 26thththth Bethesda Bethesda Bethesda Bethesda

September 16th Lyttleton Street

September 23th BethesdaSeptember 23th BethesdaSeptember 23th BethesdaSeptember 23th Bethesda

September 30th Lyttleton Street

Senior High Rafting TripSenior High Rafting TripSenior High Rafting TripSenior High Rafting Trip

The previously scheduled trip has been canceled.

It has been rescheduled for

August 26th leaving Bethesda at 7:00 a.m. and

Returning late on August 27th.

If interested please contact Barbara Hoke @ 432-4593

To reserve your spot and for more details.

Youth Youth Youth Youth We will resume with our youth meetings on August 21st

Followed by a 2 week break

and come back together on September 11th.

Check your emails and mailboxes for details to come.

Wet WednesdayWet WednesdayWet WednesdayWet Wednesday Bethesda had some children that came and took advantage of the 100 degree temperatures in July.

They had tons of fun with water, sand, bouncy house and lots of sugary snacks. If was a great way

to pass a hot summer day

(Thanks to Smokin & Grillin for donating their bouncy house for us to use. It was an unexpected

addition to our event. The kids loved it!)

Wednesday Night SuppersWednesday Night SuppersWednesday Night SuppersWednesday Night Suppers We are adding more Wednesday night suppers to the calendar this fall so that when you come

to pick up your child at 6:00 there will be a hot meal waiting for you and your family.

We will have fewer after supper programs which will allow you to fellowship together or hurry

home to do homework or laundry.

We pray you will take advantage of all the opportunities we are offering in hopes that they will

enhance your child’s

knowledge of Christ and the Bible.

First supper September 14th at 6:00 p.m.

Training for Volunteers and TeachersTraining for Volunteers and TeachersTraining for Volunteers and TeachersTraining for Volunteers and Teachers Anyone who has agreed to teach or volunteer for Sunday school, Children’s Church, Choir Plus

or Pioneer Club must attend a training course titled “Darkness to Light” to be

led by John Gardner.

This is being offered for your protection as well as that of the children.

Sunday August 28th 2:00 to 5:00

(Child care will be provided for this time period)

or Wednesday September 7th.

Lisa O’Bradovich & Bette Bronson Bo & Ari Dickinson Pioneer Club Co-Coordinators Choir Plus Directors

Dear Parents, We are gearing up for a great year of Pioneer Club and Choir Plus! Both of these children’s programs will be on Wednesdays this year. You can sign up your child(ren) for one or both of these programs. Registration will be open for the month of August, and the programs will start on September 14th.

Choir Plus. . .

is a program for children in K5-5th grade and are divided into two groups by age and grade. They

learn vocal and music skills using songs and hymns based on scripture and Christian tradition. They

gain a greater understanding of God's word and their own ability to contribute to the life and

worship of the church. The choirs sing in church on some Sundays throughout the school year and

participate in a musical production each semester. Snack fee for the year is $10 for one child

and $5 for each additional child from the same family.

Older Choir Plus (3rd-5th): 3:00 – 4:15 PM Younger Choir Plus (5K-2nd): 3– 5 PM

Pioneer Club. . .

is for children from 2K- 5th grade and is divided into five groups by age/grade. It is a fun place

where your children will learn Christian values, grow spiritually, study, memorize, and apply scrip-

ture, learn practical life skills and develop lifelong Christian friendships. …and have a really great

time doing it! They will receive a club t-shirt and earn badges through bible study and life applica-

tion projects. Supply fee is $25 per child with a $60 family max.

Older Pioneers (3rd-5th): 4:15-5:45 PM Younger Pioneers (2K-2nd): 5 -6 PM

Wednesday Night Suppers: 6:00 PM

Please return the appropriate registration forms and fees to the church office during the month of August. We look forward to a great year with both programs and participating in the spiritual growth of your children. In Christ,

Choir + Plus and Pioneer Club 2011

WOW it’s summer and temperatures are still rising – the long hot summer…. May ended with the PW birthday celebration and delicious salad luncheon, thank you Emily Jones and your team for another successful meal. Joan Inabinet, author and retired teacher, was our speaker. Joan and husband, Glen recently published A History of

Kershaw County and she graciously shared stories of women that shaped our county from the early Indian period up to the Revolutionary War. Joan will have to join us again and bring us forward in Kershaw County’s progress. We now have plans for our end-of-the-summer luncheon and hope to have all the women of the church come and enjoy this fellowship. We think it will be fun to focus on visiting with one another and sharing vacation stories. We will also install new officers during the get together. We also congratulate, Dr. Cindy Dieringer on her recent award to the Presbyterian Women’s Honorary Life Membership. In her quiet way, Dr. Cindy has helped many of the Bethesda family with medical advice and held numerous positions on the PW Coordinating Team as well as being on the Health Cabinet, member of handbells and the choir. Don’t forget to mark your calendars now! And join us for a goodtime on Tuesday, August 9th at 12 noon in Westminster Hall. We will remind you in the church bulletin as time approaches. In the meantime, have a great, safe summer and save up those vacation stories and share your photos with us.

PW Coordinating Team

There will be no PW Coordinating Team meeting in August. Officers, remember you don’t turn over your posi-tion until September. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6th at 2:30pm in our meeting room in McArn. Please call and let me know if you cannot make it.

Serena Ogburn

Moderator 432-7533

Presbyterian Women August 2011

Matthew 18:4 "Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child, will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

Attention Ladies: Young, middle-age, and mature, we would love to have you join one of the Presbyterian Women’s Circle and study the Beatitudes this year. As you read about each of the beatitudes you might look into your own heart and examine your feelings towards them. Are you trying to follow each one of them? I think you will find that you need a rather humble, almost a childlike attitude towards each one of them if you are to be successful in follow-ing them. We invite you to attend either a morning circle or an afternoon circle. One meets at 10:30am the sec-ond Tuesday of each month and the other meets at 2:30pm the second Tuesday of each month. Circle meetings are held from September to May and at Christmas we have a luncheon and again in May we have a “Birthday” luncheon. Please contact Serena Ogburn, Moderator of PW Women or Mary Catherine Norwood, Assistant Moderator of PW Women, if you would like to become involved with Bethesda women and their missions. The fellowship, the Bible study, the projects and the missions are a valuable part of the Bethesda family.

Prayer Concerns for Members and Friends:

Don Pullum, Alex Etters, Bill Coombs, Annie B. Wood, Alanna Shepherd, Pat Deal, Silvia Jonkoff, Betty Sheorn, Joyce Roberts, Jane Barron, Jim LaFrage, Roy Brad-ley, Allison Beatty (Betty Sheorn’s granddaughter), Jeferson E. Avila D. (Compassion International child sponsored by Sunday School), Richard and Diane Kordek (Jo McLeod’s brother and sister-in-law), Billie Metcalf (Jean Dixon’s sister), Chandra Smith (friend of the Watkins), Tif-fany Ligon (Bill and Kathy’s daughter-in-law), Jeff Tindall (Harvey Clarke’s nephew), Jerry Barnett (Alyson Barnett’s father), Jim Holmes (Serena and Larry Ogburn’s friend), Howard Johnston (Greg Mor-ris’ grandfather), Jan Rivenbark (Darlene Platte’s brother-in-law), Ashley Grantham (husband of BCS teacher), James Hargett (Trisha Guy’s father), Patricia Grier (sister of Judy Matthews), Betty Whitman (Debbie Herman’s mother), Margaret Brinson (Guy Steenrod’s mother), Roland Lackey, Gloria Childress (friend of Kathleen Tiller), Jo Ogburn (Serena’s sister-in-law), Connie and Mike Martin (parents of Samantha Argondizzo), Trisha Hinds (Kathryn Jones’ mother), Barbara Brunson (Deas Penman’s sister-in-law), Eva Evans (Penny Schmitt’s mother)

Silvia Jonkoff and family on the death of her

daughter-in-law.

Ruth Brendel’s family and friends.

Mary Markley and family on the death of her

grandson.

Rollin Reynolds, Jr. family and friends.

Clara Fenton and family on the death of her

mother.

Patsy Stewart and family on the death of her

mother.

Prayers & Sympathy August 2011

CHOIR+PLUS

REGISTRATION FORM

Name ________________________________ Birthdate____________

Address ______________________________________________________

Parents’ Names ________________________________________________

Home Phone __________________________________________________

Work/Cell Phones ______________________________________________

E-Mail _______________________________________________________

School ____________________________________ Grade _____________

Church _______________________________________________________

Food Allergies? _______________________________________________

Ride Bus _________Yes _____ No

Parent’s Signature ______________________________________________

Pioneer Clubs® Member Registration Form Club Year 2011-12 Club member name___________________________________________________________________ Age _______________ Birth date ___________ Grade ______________School ___________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State ___________ Zip/Postal Code _________________ Home Phone ___________________________ Work phone __________________________________ Mother’s Name __________________________________________ Cell phone ___________________ Father’s Name _________________________________________ Cell phone ____________________ Email address ____________________________________Belongs to:__________________________ Home church ________________________________________________________________________ Doctor’s name _______________________________________ Phone _________________________ Allergies ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Special instructions or information about child:___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Person(s) authorized to pick up child: Mom______________________Dad______________________Others_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency contact if parent or guardian cannot be reached: Name _____________________________________________________ Relationship_______________ Emergency contact phone ____________________________________________________________________________________ I give my permission to the staff of Bethesda/Pioneers to seek medical attention for my child if necessary while participating in Pioneer Club functions. I understand that all necessary precautions will be taken for my child’s safety. I will not hold the church, its staff, or those supervising liable. Signature of Parent or Guardian:___________________________________________________ Photo Release: I give permission for pictures and videos to be taken during club activities for use in church and club-related events (i.e. slideshows shown at special events, club bulletin board, ect). Signature of Parent or Guardian: __________________________________________________ Print name: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________ Parents Are Awesome! Can you help? Here are some ways we could use your help. Please check if you are able: Fill in when a leader is absent___________ Sew badges onto tshirts/vests___________ Help with special events________________ Other/As needed______________________ ____ Club Fee of $25/child with a $60 family max. (Fee helps to cover club shirt, handbook, badges, materials, spe-cial events).

Health Cabinet Bethesda will again host the Life Line Screening Event on Friday, September 16, 2011 in Westminster Hall. The first appointment will be 9 am and the last appointment is 4 pm. There will be five screenings offered for a total amount of $140.00. These screenings are carotid artery, abdominal aortic, PAD, atrial fibrillation and an osteo-porosis assessment. Individual screenings will cost $60.00. Pre-registration is necessary to schedule appointment times. Please pre-register by calling 1-800-324-1851. More information on Life Line Screening and these painless ultrasound procedures will be put in our church bulletin. Please call me if you have questions about this upcoming event. The website for LLS is www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners. Extreme Heat Health Reminder Do be mindful of the heat especially if you are working or playing sports outdoors. Apply sunscreen, wear a hat and drink plenty of fluids if you have to be out . Remember your four legged friends also and keep them cool . Have and safe and happy summer! Joy Parrott 432-1186

2011 Honorary Life Membership Award2011 Honorary Life Membership Award2011 Honorary Life Membership Award2011 Honorary Life Membership Award

Each year the Bethesda Presbyterian Women confer an Honorary Life Membership upon an individual in recog-

nition of faithful service to our church and its missions. On June 12, 2011, this honor was given to Dr. Cindy Dier-Dr. Cindy Dier-Dr. Cindy Dier-Dr. Cindy Dier-

ingeringeringeringer, a very deserving and hard-working member of Bethesda Presbyterian Women.

Cindy was born in Ohio and became a Presbyterian while attending Grove City College, a small (2000 students)

Presbyterian college in Pennsylvania. As Cindy says, she migrated to West Virginia and North Carolina before com-

ing to South Carolina to do her residency at Richland Memorial. While at Richland, she attended Eastminster Pres-

byterian Church. At Eastminster she was active in choir, handbells, and was a circle co-chairman. In 1994 she moved

to Camden and was employed by Kershaw Health (back then Kershaw County Memorial Hospital) as an emergency

medical doctor. Cindy is the daughter of Frank Dieringer, who resides at the Presbyterian Home in Columbia and

the late Ruth Dieringer, both members of Bethesda. She has one sister, Barbara, a brother-in-law, and numerous

nieces and nephews back in Ohio.

Cindy joined Bethesda in April 1999. Since then, she has been busy with many as-

pects of church life. She is a member of Bethesda Handbells, and she sings alto in the

adult choir. She has served as Moderator-elect and twice as Moderator of the Presbyte-

rian Women. She has also served as Historian and is now Secretary for the Presbyterian

Women’s Coordinating Team. She is an active member of Circle 1. She was responsible

for the Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering that was held at Bethesda in 2006. Be-

sides being active in the Presbyterian Women, she has been a member of the Health

Cabinet for ten years; she helps with Health Fair presentations; she helps with blood pres-

sure monitoring at coffee fellowships; and she has presented a Wednesday night supper

health program. She is Medical Director and advisor for the Automatic External Defibril-

lator program here. She was a member of the elder nominating committee for 2010. She

helped organize and deliver cookies to the emergency teams throughout Kershaw County

right after 9/11—this was a PW missions program. Also, she has advised many of our

church members on health concerns for themselves or family members.

We are so proud of Cindy and thank her for her devotion to Bethesda.