Mark Your CalendarJune 4-7. . . . . . . . Vacation Bible School &

Art CampJune 17-22 . . . . . Junior High Trip – The

Great EscapeJune 24-30 . . . . . Montreat Worship and

Music ConferenceJune 24 . . . . . . . . Congregational BreakfastJune 27 . . . . . . . . GPC Family Night at the

RedbirdsJuly 4 . . . . . . . . . . Independence Day –

Church Office ClosedJuly 15 . . . . . . . . . LifebloodJuly 15-21 . . . . . . Montreat YouthJuly 22 . . . . . . . . . Congregational Breakfast July 29- August 4 . . . . . . .MIHN

June 1, 2012

Welcome Ashli Blow

Ger mantown Presbyter ian Church is pleased to welcome Ashli Blow as the new Commu-nications Director. A graduate of the University of Memphis, Ashli was a double major in marketing management and journalism and business ad-ministration. Prior to joining the GPC team, Ashli interned at Howell Marketing Strategies as the Social Media Intern. At Action News 5/WMC-TV, she was the Broadcast News Web Intern with a primary focus on online news producing. As PR Intern for the Center for Earthquake Research, she created a blog to aid their website, sent out press releases and worked on newsletters. She was the founder and acting president of the University of Mem-phis’s Chapter of Social Media Club Education. Please welcome Ashli to the staff, the team and the entire GPC family.

What’s Inside: Library Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Welcome, New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Prayer Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3June Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4New Stephens Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Presbyterian Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Youth Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Thanks to Many . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Youth Intern/Down by the Creek Bank . . . 9Request for Vases/ Newsletter Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

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The Session of Germantown Presbyterian Church (GPC) has approved the naming of the new church library to honor Rev. Dr. Ernest H. Mellor for his years of faithful service to the church.

Dr. Mellor was a Presbyterian missionary to Brazil from 1958 to 1963. He and his family moved to Germantown in 1963. He served the GPC as senior pastor from June 1963 to June 1973. Dr. Mellor established the Pastoral Counseling Center of Greater Memphis in 1973 and retired from there in 1995. He served as interim pastor for various churches in the Memphis Presbytery before he returned to the GPC to serve as Parish Associate from 1995 to 2005.

The Session has set Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, 2012, to honor Dr. Mellor with a dedication ceremony immedi-ately following the second church service on that day. The Rev. Dr. William Jones will preside at the ceremony that will be held in the Church Activity Center. The church’s Presbyterian Women will serve light refreshments. The entire church membership is invited to attend.

Dr. Mellor and his wife, Lalla, have touched many lives at GPC during the years of their devoted service to the church and beyond. The naming of the library is a way to say “thank you” to each of them and to provide a lasting recognition of that dedicated service.

Dedication of New Library

Welcome, New Members: Barty, Cynthia and Katie Cresap

Cynthia is a Registered Nurse who works at German-town Methodist Hospital and enjoys jogging, swimming, gardening and watching their daughter, Katie, ride and jump her horse. Barty sings in the choir, is an excellent carpenter and enjoys woodworking, running, and activi-ties with Katie. Katie attends St. Agnes Academy. She has been an equestrian for eleven years. Katie enjoys spend-ing time with her family. The Cresap family’s contact information is: 168 Ericson Rd., Cordova, TN 38018, 901-486-5400 and 901-488-8098.

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In Our Prayers

• Louise & John Bagby• Eileen Callahan• Elaine Cates• P. T. Florendo• Mary Ann Harding & family• Peter Heist & family• Leslie Holm & family• George Kelly & family• Margaret & Neil Leonard• Elizabeth Ledsinger• Col. George Livers

• Janet McIntyre• Ernest Mellor• Stephen Nowell• Rush Stuart• Mary Lee Toler & family• Amanda Walters• Anne Weathers• Dave Wells• Gracie Willingham• Louise Woodward

In the Congregation:

Friends and Family: • Martha Bailey – GPP teacher• Micki Beene – cousin of Jonathan Frase• Estelle Bennett – grandmother of Beth Bobo • Sam Bennett – father of Jonathan Bennett • Marilyn Blank – friend of Linda McDaniel• Brandon Blum – friend of Violet & Paul Olsen• Family of Ned Boyer in his death – friend of JoEllyn & David Slott• Dale Boyter – daughter of Verla Dean• Karen Cassella– friend of Margaret & Tom Oldham• Mayme Cecil– aunt of Bethany Brown• Mike Chance – father of Arlene Wade• Manley Cox – father of Wendy Holmes• Dicksie Cribb – sister of Lalla Mellor• Cooper Henry Daniel – friend of Tonia Anderson• Mike Denegri & family – friends of Ann & Jim Harbor• Kathy & Gene Dennie – friends of Janet Anderson• Avery Downing – friend of Morgan Bobo• Trevia Durley – sister-in-law of Nancy Webb• Bree Barrier Engler – friend of the Shirleys• Christina Franks – daughter of Martha & Richard Day• Tommy Garrett – father of Elizabeth Powell• Melissa Gilbert – sister of Chris Gilbert• Jim Greiwe – brother of Joan Patterson• Brooks Gully – friend of Margaret Oldham• Flora Harris – co-worker of Stewart Carlin• Susan Hawkins – daughter of Ann Phillips

June 1, 2012

• Marilyn Hawkins – mother of Jennifer Bennett• Enyolta Hemphill – co-worker of Jonathan Bennett• Sharon Hicks – friend of Mary Jo Chism• Joanna Higdon – friend of Dixie Johnson• Kim Hilderbrand – friend of Linda McDaniel• Dorothy Holiman – mother of Lisa Crosthwait• Kimberly Jessop – friend of Katherine & Bill Burnett • Debbie & Keven Kallaher – friends of Elizabeth Wilson • Nancy Kenley – friend of Sara Hall • Winkie Kenner – grandmother of April Rice• Lori Kesler – sister of Leah Lumm• Michelle Kitty – friend of Susan Harris• Tommy Lampley – friend of Dan Legere• Jenny & David LaVelle & family – friends of Suzanne &

Craig Russell• Julie Loftin & family – friend of Tonia Anderson• Frank Maccarino – friend of Chuck Utterback• David Martin – brother of Lisa Ingram • Debbie Massengill – friend of Beth McKeithen • Cheryl McAdam – daughter-in-law of Mary & Rodney Strop • Cindy McLillie – co-worker of George Lumm • Lorraine Meeks – friend of Stevenson family • Peggy Muller – friend of Paul & Violet Olsen• Susan Nicholas – extended family of Bette Adams• Eric Payne – friend of Beth Boyle • Fred Plocinski – brother-in-law of Ruth & Dan Legere• Jan Robinson – sister of Joe Harris• Caleb Roedel & family – neighbors of Joan Patterson• Ed Roland – Father of Bethany Brown • Scott Ruleman – son of Jackie & Bill Ruleman • Al Russell – father of Sharon Turner• Pat Sams – mother of Leah Lumm• Barbara Samons – mother of Donna Morley• Jeff Sanborn & family – brother of Tonia Anderson• Chuck Sertich – friend of Mark Cooper• Sharon Shores – GPP teacher• Jeff Slawson – son of Marion Slawson• Cameron Speer (9-mo-old with cancer) – family friends of

Phyl Simmons • Marietta B. Stevenson – sister-in-law of Betty Stevenson • Christy Stewart – friend of Beth and Todd Bobo• Sherry Sugg – friend of Judy Daniel• Catherine Swan – co-worker of Barry Wall• Wilma Tate – friend of Eason family• Kelly Thomas – sister-in-law of Lara Green Watson• Roger Verbeck – father of Suzanne Russell• John Wallace & family – brother of Margaret OldhamFamily of Elaine Walsh – Colleague of Ann Harbor• Brian Ward – brother of Jill Cox• Gloria & Paul White – sister & brother-in-law of Norma Miles• David Williams – very dear friend of the McDaniels• Stanley Wills – friend of Elizabeth Wilson• Teresa Wilmoth – friend of Beth Boyle• Matt Wohlfarth – nephew of June McClellan• Kim Yelverton – daughter of Tommie Faye & Robin Coffman

Friends and Family: (continued)

• Sidney Baker – niece of Kay and Joe Donaho

• Jonas Buring – nephew of Barbara and Andrew Arthur

• Sgt. Cole Echols – grandson of Shannon & Vache Cammack

• George Moore – husband of Jill Crocker’s niece

• Patrick Peak – son of Eleanor Denton

• Vince Sievers – member of GPC

• Keith VanBrocklin – husband of JW McAllister’s niece

• Capt. Greg Wagner – husband of Meredith Wall Wagner

In Service in the Military:

The congregation extends its sympathy, love and prayers to June McClellan and her family in the

death of her nephew Matt Wohlfarth this past week.

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New Stephen Ministers Commissioned June 3

On June 3, 2012, GPC will commission eight new Ste-phen Ministers at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. They are Susan Bryant, Richard Goughnour, Tamah Halfacre, Susan Harris, Amy Phillips, Ann Reed, Ashley Robinson, and Don Willingham.

These eight individuals have completed 50 hours of specialized training in Christian caregiving and will join a team of 10 Stephen Ministers at GPC. Stephen Ministers provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to people experiencing a crisis or going through a difficult time. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers for about an hour to listen, care, encourage, pray and to provide emotional and spiritual support. Caring relation-ships last for as long as the person’s need persists.

Our new Stephen Ministers met on Monday evenings from January through May and were trained by Stephen Lead-ers Barbara Armstrong, Carol Barnes, Anne Culver, and Barb Poier. Additional teachers were Dr. Will Jones, Rev. Norlita Kaul, Rev. Rod Spencer of Samaritan Counseling Center, as well as local professionals who were brought in for specific topics. This group of new Stephen Ministers has displayed an unusual passion for this ministry and will be a huge asset to the ministry at GPC.

The Stephen Ministries organization is based in St. Louis and serves more than 11,000 congregations representing 150 Christian denominations worldwide.

Please lift up our new Stephen Ministers in your prayers, asking that God richly bless their ministry and work through them to bring hope and healing to those whom they will serve. Pray also for the continued ministry of GPC’s other Stephen Ministers and those for whom they care.

Operating BudgetYear to Date

April 2012 Actual 2011 Actual Budget 2012

Income $127,905 $482,796 $439,960 $505,914

Expense $131,581 $493,041 $451,323 $505,914

Net ($ 3,676) ($ 10,245) ($ 11,363) --

Forward in Faith ContributionsMarch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 74,081

Total to date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,044,279

Outstanding Pledges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,734,147

Balance on Construction Loan . . . . . $1,300,000

GPC Financial Summary as of April 30, 2012

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Presbyterian Women

Please join the Presbyterian Women of GPC on June 19 at 10:00 am in Warren Hall. The guest speaker will be Pam Beasley, Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Germantown. The city purchased a 10 acre suburban farm now known as the Bobby Lanier Farm Park. This park will provide many opportunities as a demonstration site and outdoor classroom. Please come hear Pam explain an overview of the project master plan, discuss program plans, the community garden and future development—all named after our very own Bobby Lanier! Come and enjoy fellowship and a delicious lunch provided by Ramona Seabold’s circle. There will be no coordinating team meeting before gathering.

We were entertained by the ladies of Martha’s Manor last month. For the month of June, they are in need of already prepared jello and cookies. Food Collections this month are canned fruits and fruit juices. Project Outreach donations are canned fruits and juices. The donation bins are in the Activity Center.

Threads of Love will take a quick summer break and meet again on Tuesday, August 14. They will begin making scarves and hats for Perea preschool, and continue making walker bags, bibs, and mastectomy/heart surgery pillows. Non-sewers needed for ironing and cutting.

Presbyterian Women will continue their mission efforts throughout the summer collecting items for Johnson’s Auxiliary and Project Outreach. Each circle will be given a list of needed items. The circle leaders will be contacting you with needed information.

Youth Sunday1 Timothy 4:1212 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Sunday, April 15, the youth led both Sunday services in worship and music. The se-niors who read Scripture and shared their reflections were: Carolyn Dellinger, Elizabeth Jones, Abby Powell, J.C. Russell, Ali Slott, and Kaylie Warren. Thank you, youth, for leading your church family and for sharing your growth as Christians within the GPC body of Christ.

The full list of graduating seniors follows: Laura Castleman, Jackson Darr, Carolyn Dellinger, Sarah Freeman, Elizabeth Jones, Sarah Langsdon, Harry Madison, Megan Miller, Abby Powell, J. C. Russell, Tyler Russell, Emily Shorter, Ali Slott, Kaylie War-ren, Andrew Wilensky, Shawn Younkin.

Please continue to pray for all youth and the graduating seniors as they go forward into the world with words from Jeremiah 1 in mind –

4 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you…; 7 But the LORD said to me,

“Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the LORD.” 9 Then the LORD put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth....”

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April 19, 2012

Germantown Presbyterian Church 2363 Germantown Road, South Germantown, TN 38138

Dear Germantown Friends.

We are thankful for your continuing and generous support of our goals and mission to provide assistance to the homeless of Memphis and Shelby County. We want to thank you for your very generous donation.

Your ongoing support of the ministry here at MIHN helps to alleviate the cycle of homelessness. Because of your help and support, we can provide hope to the families we serve by assisting them in their search to find permanent employment and appropriate housing.

Any goods or services to the donor consisted entirely of intan-gible religious benefits. Again, we appreciate your kindness.

Sincerely,

Amy L. Barnes Executive Director

Lifeblood and the GPC Lifeblood Com-mittee would like to thank those who participated in our most recent blood drive held on May 6th, as well as those who made a donation at a donor center since our previous drive:

Thanks to all for making this another great blood drive!

Our next drive will be July 15th.

If you weren’t able to participate in this drive but would like to donate, please stop by one of the local Lifeblood donor centers and mention GPC.

If you are interested in helping or-ganize the next drive, please contact Phil Carroll at (901) 361-8252 or at phillip_carroll@att.net.

Bonnie Algee

Barbara Arthur

Myles Beaupre

Renee Citrone

David Collins

John Colmer

Linda Gwin

Joe Hoffman

Bo Hormberg

Neal Horner

Jerry Huff

Patty Jackson

Harry Madison

Julie Madison

Tara Marbury

Bob Pitts

Connie Scott

Tom Scott

Becky Stanley

Rodney Strop

Anne Wesberry

Tom Wilson

PW had a successful fun luncheon Saturday April 29 with about 90 in attendance and 9 men graciously serv-ing! Bonnie Algee won the Honorary Lifetime Award and two racks full of clothes for Dress for Success were collected. Many thanks to all who participated.

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VOLUME 130 June, 2012Summer Youth Intern

Germantown Presbyterian Church welcomes sum-mer youth intern James Clark from Aberdeen Scot-land. James graduated this year from the University of Aberdeen with a law degree. Before graduating he was involved in the BP Tutoring Scheme which allowed him to go into a local primary school on a weekly basis for ten weeks to help the teacher with general duties and to provide individual support for pupils in the classroom. He was involved with the Aberdeen University student-run legal aid group Casus Omissus, where he prepared reports on legal aid and social housing in Aberdeen for the group.

He has served as a Youth Leader at The Samuel Trust: an outreach to primary school children from priority areas at the Mission Church, Aberdeen. He worked within the team to deliver the weekly kids club program, giving talks and leading game, building relationships with the children, doing school assem-blies and visiting the children’s families on a weekly basis. Children and youth work at his church allowed him to lead and organize various after school clubs, holiday clubs, school groups and Sunday events for children and young people at churches in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. He also served as a leader at Scripture Union camps during the summer holidays. During summer 2009 he spent two weeks volunteering in a children’s centre in Maputo, Mozambique, involved in the care of three- to five-year-old orphans. He was also part of outreach teams reaching into hospitals, dumpsites and to street children.

His hobbies and interests are running and spending time with friends. He will be interning with GPC through June 29 and staying with the Bagbys, so please find James and make him welcome in the GPC family. Anyone interested in hosting James for a meal during his stay, please contact the church office by phone (754-5195) or email (office@germantownpres.org).

Down by the Creek BankThe Children’s Choir traveled “Down by the Creek Bank” on Sunday, May 13 glorifying God and bless-ing the congregation with their musical talent.

Postmaster: Please deliver by June 1

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Worship Times: 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary

Office hours: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

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William G. Jones Pastor

Norlita H. Kaul Staff Assistant Pastor

Kelle Wesson Director of Children’s Ministries

Jerold Teachey Director of Music Ministries

Carolyn Mason Organist

The Vine Schedule Change

The Vine is GPC’s newsletter for publicizing church events and for communicating important aspects of church life. The Vine is now being published once a month, and it will be mailed on the last Wednesday of each month so that all of the following month’s events can be known. The new dead-line for The Vine will be the 3rd Monday of each month. Articles may be submitted by email to office@germantownpres.org.

Flower Committee Request For VasesThe Flower Committee needs small vases for its Petals and Prayers Ministry. Please bring them to the flower room, next to the choir loft. Any vase larger than a bud vase that is transportable in an auto cup holder would be very much appreciated.

Petals and Prayers invites our members and ministers to help themselves to small arrangements of flowers in the cooler of the flower room. These small vases are made up weekly, either Sunday afternoon or Monday, to be taken to those in need.

Thank you so much!

The GPC Flower Committee