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THE RENEWAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE
551 Franklin Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Church (410) 939-3611
November 2019 Dear Friends,
We began our focus on the Gospel of Luke in September. We will conclude that study in November.
We begin the month with the story of Zacchaeus, the Jericho tax
collector up in a tree. Jesus rescued him and goes to his house to have
lunch. It is a memorable story, especially for the times when we find
ourselves up a tree.
Later Jesus is questioned by some Sadducees who are remembered
because they do not believe in resurrection. They pose a “gotcha”
question to Jesus about marriage in the life after our earthly life. Jesus
answers them that those who are alive in God will always be alive
because God is God of the living. What does Jesus mean when he says
God is God of the living?
Jesus overhears some people talking about the grandeur of the
Jerusalem Temple, how grand are the stones and how much had been
spent to finance its building. But even the great temple in all its glory
would fall. The foundation of life is rooted in that which is greater than rocks and a building.
November ends with Christ the King Sunday. As we complete the church
year, we are reminded that God is sovereign and that even when the
world seems to be out control, God is yet in control and the purposes of
God will succeed.
In what ways have we grown as a church by reading in the Gospel of
Luke over these months? We began by noting that in our polarized
world, Luke’s Gospel can bring people together. Are there signs that this
is happening?
Luke, more than the other Gospel writers, reminds us that the Gospel that Jesus taught and lived is for all
people everywhere. Jesus’ Gospel is for tax collectors and sinners, Samaritans, and people everywhere. Luke
tells the stories about lost sheep, lost sons and daughters, good Samaritans, and tax collectors like Zacchaeus.
All of us, no matter who we are or where we have been, need to know the good news of the Gospel.
Luke was the only Gospel writer to continue the story of Jesus in a second book, The Acts of the Apostles. He
reminds us that the story of Jesus does not end with his resurrection and ascension but continues on even
today. God still calls us to preach good news to all people with whom our lives intersect. We have remembered
the stories that Luke gives us with the hope that what happened in these stories will happen in our world today.
Faithfully,
Rich ([email protected])
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NOVEMBER 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
All Saints’ Day 1
World Community Day
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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 3
Communion Sunday Coffee Fellowship 9:30am to 10:45am
Worship – 11:00am Rev. Rich Link speaking
Daylight saving time ends
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Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm
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Grace Place
Election Day
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Session packet
Info due
Aerobics 8-9am W.W. – 4:30pm
A.A. – 8pm
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Choir practice 6:15 pm
Jane & Paul Martin’s home
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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10
Sunday School – 9:45am
Coffee Fellowship 9:30am to 10:45am Worship – 11:00am
Rev. Rich Link speaking
Caregiver Sunday
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Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm
Veterans Day
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Aerobics 8-9am W.W. – 4:30pm
A.A. – 8pm
Session Meeting
6:30 p.m.
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Choir practice
6:15 pm Jane & Paul
Martin’s home
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 17
Sunday School – 9:45am
Coffee Fellowship 9:30am to 10:45am Worship – 11:00am
Rev. Rich Link speaking
Hunger and Homelessness
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December Newsletter Deadline
Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm
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Aerobics 8-9am W.W. – 4:30pm
A.A. – 8pm
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Choir practice 6:15 pm
Jane & Paul Martin’s home
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‘The Vine’ food pantry
10–11:30am & Books
for Bread 9 to noon
Christ the King/Reign of Christ 24
Sunday School – 9:45am Coffee Fellowship 9:30am to 10:45am Worship – 11:00am
Rev. Rich Link speaking
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Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm
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Aerobics 8-9am W.W. – 4:30pm
A.A. – 8pm
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Thanksgiving
Holiday
Church office
closed
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CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
11/02 Ryan Anthony Hopps 11/22 Julie Ducharme
11/09 Deanna Merkel 11/23 Ann Lohsen
11/19 Jerry Gatto 11/26 Autumn Brown
11/20 Elizabeth Martin 11/28 Sarah Weitzel
11/22 Ana Marie Smith 11/29 Gary Kirkendall
11/22 Charlotte Gregory
11/11 – Neil & Heather Willoughby
11/16 - Steve & Ruby Anne Saltzgiver
DUTY ROSTER
Flower Building
Liturgist Ministry And Grounds Usher-Tellers
11/03 Pat Allingham Amy Weitzel Pam Mason Team #4 Greg Smith (Capt.)
11/10 Ed Matthews Dianne Berry Greg Smith Team #5 George Deibel (Capt.)
11/17 Paul Martin Sandy Matthews Ed Matthews Team #1 Ron Stein (Capt.)
11/24 Ron Stein Tara Werkheiser Scott Pentz Team #2 Lew Mason (Capt.)
Communion
11/03 – Ron Stein
- Carolyn Mathias
Church Staffed Office Hours
Monday – Office Closed Tuesday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday – Office closed
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Blessing of the Pets – October 6, 2019
Presentation of Bible to Emma Weitzel - October 27, 2019
PRAYER CONCERNS Our church family and friends.
Prayers for our country, our president, our military, our law enforcement and our first responders.
Leola Leffler’s daughter Suzanne is doing much better and her niece Candace Glewen is doing better and now only
requires chemo every two weeks.
Bill Berry requests prayer for Carolyn Berry. Also, for his Dad William who is taking care of her.
Melody Link’s Dad, health concerns.
Linda Glod, recovering from surgical procedure.
Sandy Sapp, medical concerns.
Family and friends of Ralph Redding.
Sandy Matthews requests thoughts and prayers for the Dobson’s. Also prayers for Sandy’s younger nephew, had
stroke symptoms at work and the hospital is doing further testing. Her older nephew’s wife was in a car accident, non-
life threatening injuries, but will need time to heal.
Prayers for traveling mercies for Helga Davis who is traveling to Germany to visit and care for family
Do you have a prayer concern? Please let us know!
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THE VINE FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry was open on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from
10-11:30 a.m. 10 families received food at this time.
I wish to thank Dianne Berry, Amy Weitzel, Kimberly Andreen, Kendra Rogers,
Danielle Wasko, Angelina Barbera, Faith Andreen and Sarah Weitzel for their help
in ‘boxing up’ and distributing the food.
And thanks to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and others who donated food or donated
money to purchase food. The next day for the food pantry will be Saturday, November
23, 2019.
The Vine Food Pantry Schedule -for remainder of 2019
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YOUR MONETARY OR FOOD DONATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. WHAT YOU GIVE WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO REAL PEOPLE. THANK YOU! *In November and
December, our food giveaway is on the Saturday prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
The Vine Food Pantry always needs: Peanut Butter, Jelly/Jams, Spaghetti/Sauce, Canned meats, Mac & Cheese, and Cereals. Pick up one or two items the next time you’re shopping and drop them at church on Sunday. If everyone brings 1 item, which will be 40-50 items a week the pantry could stay full.
Respectfully submitted, Lew Mason
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Miles of Pennies
Donations for October - $11.00
Total to date is $702.71 for our fifth Mile of Pennies. A Mile of Pennies
consists of $844.80 or 84,480 pennies. The Mile of Pennies originated in 1986.
If you would like to contribute to the Miles of Pennies, we have a basket
located on your left as you enter the Narthex and ‘thank-you’ in advance for
your participation in this mission of our church. The money is used to purchase
cards and stamps for mailings to members and friends of the congregation.
George Deibel III
Miles of Pennies Chairman
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE 551 Franklin Street Havre de Grace, MD 21078-2899
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE [email protected]
Church office (410) 939-3611
November 2019 Newsletter
Vision Statement
God’s call and our vision as we come together in the Presbyterian Church of Havre de Grace is to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ so we may be a faithful, friendly, and welcoming Christian community committed to worship, education, fellowship, and mission. Come grow with us as we adapt to these changing times!
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