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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

November 2017

INTRODUCING JANE LOVE

We have extended an offer to the Rev. Jane Love to serve as the Interim Pastor at The Presbyterian Church of Danville. Rev. Love comes to us from her most recent call as Interim Pastor in West End, North Carolina. Prior to that, Rev. Love has served churches in Falkland, Willow Spring, Roanoke Rapids, Raleigh and Edenton, North Carolina. Rev. Love feels called to working in interim ministry. She has a passion for this kind of ministry and enjoys working with churches as they move to the next phase of their ministry. She identifies some of the following as her gifts: compassion, preaching and worship leadership, communicator, a strategist and visionary as well as a bridge builder. Rev. Love is a graduate of Pfeiffer University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Drama. She continued her education at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where she received her Masters of Theological Studies; North Carolina State University receiving a Masters of Arts in English; Southeastern Baptist Theological University receiving a Masters of Divinity; and studied in the Doctoral Program in Literature at Louisiana State University. Rev. Love will begin her ministry with us on Wednesday, November 1. If you are out and about, please stop in and say hello as we welcome her into Danville. We will have additional information for you about Rev. Love in the coming weeks. Please also take a moment to extend your thanks to the Interim Search Committee who has worked for the last three months to move The Presbyterian Church of Danville into its next phase of ministry. They have worked tirelessly and are excited about this call. The members of this committee are Mary Covell, Steve Messer, Tom Quilligan, Shane Wilson and Kari Young.

Office and building will be closed Thursday,

November 23 and Friday, November 24.

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SESSION REPORT

The Session held its regular monthly meeting on October 10, 2017, joined by the Reverend James Gilbert, representative of the Presbytery of Transylvania’s Pastoral Transition Commission. This is a summary of the reports received and actions taken at that meeting. OLD BUSINESS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Report from the Interim Search Committee (Steve Messer and Tom Quilligan) The Committee recommended that the Reverend Jane Ann Love be called to serve as Interim Pastor, and distributed a draft of the Covenant that would define the terms of her call. After hearing the Committee’s report and reviewing the draft, the Session approved the recommendation to call Reverend Love according to the terms set out in the Covenant. Budget and Finance (Tom Quilligan and Bill Garriott) The Committee report was distributed at the meeting. Non-pledged giving increased in September, while pledged giving decreased. Through the first nine months of 2017, our income is about $30,000 less than anticipated, and our expenses are about $15,000 greater than planned. A review of account balances showed them to be adequate to meet our anticipated needs in October. The Committee recommended that a report of congregational giving be included in one Grain of Salt each month in addition to the Session Report in the Salt Shaker. The Session approved this recommendation. Pledged and Non-Pledged Congregational Giving, January-September, 2017 Year-to-Date Budgeted: $342,409.50 Year-to-Date Actual: $319,653.02 Children’s Formation (Laurie Pierce) Children and youth will prepare and serve the Arnold Tower meal on October 19. The children will wear their Halloween costumes. The Halloween Social will be Wednesday, October 25, from 5:30-8:00. The Christmas Pageant will be on Sunday, December 17, at the 11:00 service. Youth Formation (Hannah McIntyre) The “Flamingo Flocking” raised more than $3500 for Youth programs. Stewardship (Bill Garriott) On the recommendation of the Committee, the Session approved designating November 19th as “Commitment Sunday,” with a congregational breakfast at 9:00 and one worship service at 10:00. This is a change from the original calendar, which scheduled the single service on November 12. Worship and Music (Mark Hoebelheinrich and Rita Bloom) The Committee’s report included plans for Reformation Sunday, October 29th. The service will include a play directed by Liz Orndorff, which will be performed at both services. World Mission (Beth Morgan) The Christmas Gift Market is scheduled for December 3rd.

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THE LEGACY FUND NOTEBOOK

NEW BUSINESS The Session approved the following motions:

That James (Jay) Hoebelheinrich be baptized on Sunday, November 12, 2017. That communion, by intinction, be served at the wedding of Mark Tibbles and Casey

Huggins on Saturday, October 14, 2017. That the Hunger Grant Application for Grace Café be approved and sent to the Presbytery

of Transylvania. Bill Garriott Assistant Clerk

I thought I would go the traditional route for this month's Legacy Notebook article. After all we celebrate Thanksgiving on November 23rd. So why give thanks in the first place? Originally our forefathers were thankful for the completion of the harvest. So many things can go wrong during the year (drought, disease, insects, wind storms, flooding or an early freeze for example) that the only statistic that really matters is how much of your crop made it to safe storage. The second thing to be thankful for was if what you harvested was enough to keep you alive through the winter. If you had enough, that alleviated a lot of worry. It also raised the possibility that out of your abundance you might share with others. A third thing to be thankful for was if you now knew you did not have enough food you had time to do something about it (Plan B) like go hunting, gathering greens, bartering or begging. Life throughout the year is really like that. Harvests come in and we know where we stand. Most of us live in abundance and have more than we really need. That gives us an opportunity to share. If we are short we are encouraged by knowledge of other people's willingness to help us. If you are thinking about sharing your abundance contact Don Porter Tuesday's at the church office from 9 a.m. till 12 Noon or by appointment. 859-324-5020 or dwporter2@bellsouth.net.

MUSIC ON MAIN STREET

JOHN RUTTER’S REQUIEM

Performed by members and friends of The Presbyterian Church of Danville Choir. A benefit concert for Hope Network, working to combat the

opioid epidemic.

Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m.

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CHRISTIAN FORMATION

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES IN NOVEMBER

Explorers Class (Room 120): A new 2-week course. led by Dr. Matthew Pierce! Here’s how he describes it:

“Islamic Spirituality: Inside and Out”: This two-week class will briefly explore the inner and outer aspects of Islamic spirituality. We'll discuss the differences between internal and external spiritual disciplines as we learn about some of the rich and fascinating ways Muslims have often approached a life of faithfulness. This class will give a fresh and personal encounter with one of the world's largest religions. Sunday Book Study (Room 122): The class resumes after taking a break to learn about the Reformation, and continues its discussion of Presbyterian Beliefs, by Donald McKim. Living Word (Chapel): This adult Bible study continues, reading the day’s lectionary each Sunday. November’s readings include selections from Joshua and Matthew. Adult Godly Play (Godly Play Suite): Hear and reflect on the Bible stories our children are learning. This month’s stories are “The Ark and the Tent,” “The Ark and The Temple,” and on the first Sunday of Advent, “The Holy Family.” PYC

Fall, as we know, is the time for hayrides and pumpkin

picking. So, with that as our goal, PYC headed out to

Devine’s Corn Maze on October 1. This has become an

annual event for the youth and everyone always has a

great time.

This year we were able to team up with the youth programs

from Lexington Avenue Baptist Church and Saints Peter

and Paul Catholic Church. We hope to continue to come

together to collaborate between these programs in the

future.

Future PYC Dates:

Dinner and Discussion Nights: November 5, 12, 19

Games and Grazing Night: November 26

High School Trip to Phelps: December 15-17

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REFORMATION CLASS With the conclusion of the Reformation class, there are several resources available at the church for those who missed a particular session or those who want to read more about the topics and people covered. 1) The excellent DVD, ‘Rick Steves’ “Luther and the Reformation,” has been donated by Dr. John

Hankla. You can borrow it or go www.youtube.com to view it.

2) The four special issues of Christian History magazine have been given to the church library by Eric Mount so that they can be checked out and enjoyed. Their titles are:

A) “Luther leads the way” B) “The People’s Reformation: How religious upheaval birthed social revolution’” C) “Calvin, Councils, and Confessions: How the Church became the churches” D) “The Catholic Reformation: Art, piety and the fight for renewal” Each issue includes ten short articles and a Reformation timeline. 3) The handouts for the final session are also available.

CHURCH NEWS

MEMBERSHIP Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a member of the church? There will be a new member orientation class Sunday, Nov 5 at 9:30 a.m. in room 201 (upstairs). The church will be receiving new members on Sunday, Nov. 12 during both worship services. If you have any questions please contact Charlie Boyd at charlieboyd1@gmail.com.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT The next Parents Night Out is Friday, November 17, 5:30-9 p.m. Drop your kids off at church and head downtown for Danville’s Holiday Open House. Restaurants and stores will offer extended hours, discounts and holiday cheer. Your children will enjoy dinner, a movie, games, and crafts. Contact Amy Wilson if your child will be attending. Also, we need lots of volunteers to help with the children that evening. Please consider staying in and having a great time with us!

NOVEMBER IS STEWARDSHIP MONTH This year’s theme is “We’re Not Going Back to Egypt!” You will receive a letter early in the month explaining the theme and outlining our hopes for the coming year. The campaign will end on Commitment Sunday, November 19. The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a congregational breakfast, followed by a single worship service at 10:00 a.m. when our pledges will be received. Save the date!

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Friends,

Casey and I would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to The Presbyterian Church of Danville for the care and support given us for our wedding. We are vividly aware of the blessing this congregation is in our lives, both individually and as a couple. Thank you, each of you, for accepting us into your faith family with warmth, love, and understanding.

Special thanks go out to the following people for making our day of celebration and joy particularly meaningful.

First is Sue Sullivan, who has played an important role in our lives both by acting as our realtor in the purchase of a home and by agreeing to coordinate the wedding ceremony for us. While we presented her with challenges, she overcame them and kept everything in line, as only Sue can. Thank you for your patience and your love, Sue.

Thank you, Lynn Preston, for being such a great resource to us and to this congregation.

Thanks to Liz and Bob Orndorff for opening up their home to the ladies of the wedding party, offering a comfortable space in which to ready themselves for the service. Your generous hospitality is deeply appreciated.

Communion was an important aspect of the service. The sacrament would not have been possible if not for the gracious help of several people. Joe Schultz provided invaluable advice on preparing the Meal, and blessed us by setting the Table. Amy Wilson and Don Porter stepped up, without hesitation, on short notice, to help Hannah and me serve. Thank you, Joe, Amy, and Don, for making possible our desire to gather celebrants around The Lord’s Table and feed them the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. Bless you for being broken bread and poured out wine for us.

THANK YOU!

CHURCH NEWS

CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT Christmas Craft Night is Wednesday, December 6, 5:30-8 p.m. We’ll gather for dinner at 5:30, and then enjoy an evening of craft making. If you would like to help at one of the craft stations, please contact Amy Wilson. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT The children will begin learning music for the Christmas pageant on WHIRLwind Wednesdays in November. If your child would like to participate in this year’s pageant, contact Amy Wilson. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings, 6-7 p.m. There will also be a dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 16, at 10:00 a.m., and the pageant will be Sunday, December 17, during the 11:00 a.m. service. There will be speaking and non-speaking parts, so there is a role for everyone! Please join us!

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Deborah Cullen provided her talents, and a considerable amount of time, sweat, and materials, for the flower arrangements. While she was not alone in this massive undertaking, her assistance contributed greatly to the finished look of bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces. Thank you, Deb, for taking some of the beauty from your heart and infusing it into the arrangements.

Our pot-luck reception would not have been possible without Teresa Goggin, Diane Reed, Tim Shelton, and others of whom I am unaware. Teresa undertook, with masterful skill, the Herculean feat of setting buffet tables with the bounty of food brought for the occasion. Diane helped in the endeavor. Tim gave technical and logistical advice and support, handling our doubts, concerns, and desires with professionalism and that warm smile of his. Thank you for making the reception exactly the kind of “family meal” for which we had hoped.

Special and heartfelt thanks to those who stayed afterwards to clean up and square away the Fellowship Hall. Apologies to those I may miss, my ignorance of your deeds does not diminish our gratitude. Joe and Zora Schultz, and Don and Nancy Porter, thank you for sacrificing your evening to clean up, and giving us peace of mind as we began our short honeymoon that everything was in good hands. You humble us with your sacrificial service and love.

Finally, thanks to Zach Klobnack and Hannah McIntyre. It should come as no surprise that Zach was stellar on the organ, which he thoroughly worked out in his performance of the Widor Toccata. Hannah was everything we could have asked for in an officiant. Her ministry of Word and Sacrament made the service what we had intended, a celebration and worship of the God Who is Love, to Whom

all glory and gratitude belongs. Grace, Peace, and Love, Mark Tibbles

Thank you to everyone who donated goodies for the college care packages and to those who mailed them! We sent out 56 care packages this fall. They are always greatly appreciated! Thank you to everyone who filled a Journey Bag. This is such an important ministry and will make a big difference in the lives of the children who receive bags. The iMoms group will distribute the bags to Family Services in Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Jessamine, and Lincoln counties in November. Thank you to everyone who made the Halloween Social such a huge success! We had our largest crowd yet! Thank you to all the chili, scary dessert, and sandwich makers. And a big thank you to the Children’s Formation Committee and all others who helped plan, decorate, and clean up. Amy Wilson

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LIVING WATERS FOR THE WORLD

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, THREE KINGS!

The small village of Tres Reyes (Three Kings) in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico recently had a party to celebrate three years of successful operation and expansion of the Living Waters for the World water system in their community (installed by the Transylvania LWW team in 2014). Operator Dany Caamal and his family organized the event, held at Monte Horeb church, where the system lives. People from the community brought food (nothing like a good church pot-luck!), and there was music and laughter all around.

Dany explained that their water plant now provides safe water to the entire community, and to several surrounding communities as well, and their distribution has expanded rapidly. “In fact,” he said, “we are now the sole provider of safe water in this area, so we feel a great responsibility to keep things running smoothly. We hope to purchase a generator to ensure that when storms cause electrical failures lasting for days, we can still deliver this essential need.”

Happy Anniversary, Three Kings, and THANK YOU for partnering with us in this ministry!

Exterior of Tres Reyes plant

Special banner created to celebrate the event

No event is complete

without the T-shirt!

COLLECTIONS

Please continue to

collect "Box Tops

for Education".

Thank you!

Our next collection will be

SUNDAY, November 12

Collection for October

$233.42

We are receiving food

donations for the

Salvation Army in the

food basket in the

Walnut Street Foyer.

Thank you!

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ARTWORK

Thanks to a thoughtful gift from Jim and Shari Stewart, the church now has some very special artwork hanging in the assembly room of the Godly Play Suite on the second floor. Most of the pictures were done by students with special needs, two of them from our own congregation. Jim and Shari purchased the two pastels by Brandon Tucker at one of our Alternative Gift Markets here at church. Bruce Caudill’s acrylic painting “God’s World” hangs outside the door to the Assembly Room. It was purchased at a 2007 show for special needs children at the Community Arts Center called “The Hands That Touch the Heart.” The brightly colored picture done with markers is by Kansas and New York artist Jenny Unrein. Jenny was born with Williams Syndrome, a genetic condition characterized by developmental delays and learning disabilities. In spite of these difficulties, Jenny has been creating her whimsical and inspirational art since age 6, with the help of her stepmother. She is now an adult with a successful business selling her artwork at shows and online at www.jennyludesigns.com. This picture holds special significance for the Stewarts, who have a young granddaughter with Williams Syndrome. The largest piece hanging in the room is a poster sized photograph of an adult and a child holding hands. This picture was taken in 2012 by Lois Quilligan, during the prayer circle before a “Soup’s On Us” work session. Take a walk upstairs and view our newest church artwork on display. Each piece is labeled. We think you’ll be impressed by the talent shown, and by the generosity of Jim and Shari. Susan Jonas

Louis Beto

Louise Cox

Ann Erwin

Billie Lou Goggin

Bill Nido

Frances Nido

Jean Ragland

Bess Rall

Anne Rosson

Scott Scutchfield

Evie Smith

Joyce Townes

Cindy Turcea

Barbara Waters

Living Waters Mission

Team

OUR PRAYER LIST

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CALENDAR

Wednesday, November 1 All Saints Day 7:15 AM High School Devotions 9:30 AM Beginning Yoga 10:00 AM AA Meeting 5:30 PM 1st Wednesday Meal 5:30 PM WHIRLwind Wednesday 6:00 PM Bell Choir 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Rutter Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 2 10:30 AM Bible Study 1:30 PM Homeschool Latin Class

Friday, November 3 10:00 AM AA Meeting

Saturday, November 4

Sunday, November 5 All Saints Sunday Daylight-Saving Time Ends 8:30 AM Worship with Eucharist 9:30 AM New Member Orientation 9:30 AM Sunday School Hour 11:00 AM Worship 5:30 PM PYC 9:30 PM Get Centred

Monday, November 6 10:00 AM AA Meeting 6:30 PM SM CE and Supervision

Tuesday, November 7 6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 7460 6:00 PM World Mission

Wednesday, November 8 7:15 AM High School Devotions 9:30 AM Beginning Yoga 10:00 AM AA Meeting 5:30 PM WHIRLwind Wednesday 6:00 PM Bell Choir 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM Norton Center Event 8:00 PM Rutter Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 9 10:30 AM Bible Study 1:30 PM Homeschool Latin Class

Friday, November 10 10:00 AM AA Meeting

Saturday, November 11 Presbytery Meeting at Corbin Veterans Day 8:30 AM Soups On Us

Sunday, November 12 8:30 AM Worship with Eucharist 11:00 AM Worship 1:00 PM Centre Choirs Rehearsal 5:30 PM PYC (Fall Cleanup) 9:30 PM Get Centred

Monday, November 13 10:00 AM AA Meeting 6:00 PM Budget and Finance 7:30 PM Musicians Showcase

Tuesday, November 14 8:30 AM Stephen Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM Session Meeting

Wednesday, November 15 7:15 AM High School Devotions 9:30 AM Beginning Yoga 10:00 AM AA Meeting 5:30 PM WHIRLwind Wednesday 6:00 PM Bell Choir 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Rutter Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 16 10:30 AM Bible Study 11:20 AM Centre Choirs rehearsal 1:30 PM Homeschool Latin Class 4:05 PM Centre Singers Rehearsal 5:15 PM Arnold Tower - Deacons 5:35 PM College Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM College Choir Concert

Friday, November 17 10:00 AM AA Meeting 5:30 PM Parents Night Out

Saturday, November 18 10:00 AM MOMS Concert Dress Rehearsal

Sunday, November 19 Stewardship Sunday 10:00 AM Worship with Eucharist 3:00 PM Music on Main Street 5:30 PM PYC 9:30 PM Get Centred

Monday, November 20 10:00 AM AA Meeting 6:30 PM SM Supervision

Tuesday, November 21 7:00 AM Men's Breakfast 6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 7460 7:00 PM Local Mission

Wednesday, November 22 7:15 AM High School Devotions 9:30 AM Beginning Yoga 10:00 AM AA Meeting 6:00 PM Bell Choir

Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day Office/Building Closed

Friday, November 24 Office/Building Closed 10:00 AM AA Meeting

Saturday, November 25

Sunday, November 26 Salt Shaker Deadline 8:30 AM Worship with Eucharist 9:30 AM Sunday School Hour 11:00 AM Worship 5:30 PM PYC

Monday, November 27 10:00 AM AA Meeting 7:00 PM Deacons Meeting

Tuesday, November 28

Wednesday, November 29 7:15 AM High School Devotions 9:30 AM Beginning Yoga 10:00 AM AA Meeting 5:30 PM WHIRLwind Wednesday 6:00 PM Bell Choir 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 30 10:30 AM Bible Study 1:30 PM Homeschool Latin Class

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SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS Nursery Volunteers (10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.)

November 5: Sara Egge

November 12: Ann Young

November 19: Laurie Pierce (9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.)

November 26: Ruth Morrison

Greeter for the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

Gay McGuire

Ushers for the 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

November 5 & 12: Judy Childress and Irvine Fox

November 26: Tom and Judy Childress

Ushers for the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

Beau and Susan Weston; Preston and Kathy Miles

Elder/Deacon of the Week

November 5

8:30: John Preston

11:00: Rita Bloom and Beth Morgan

November 12

8:30: Katie Banks

11:00: Charlie Boyd and Steve Messer

November 19

10:00: Joanie Lukins and AJ Strauch

November 26

8:30: Mark Tibbles

11:00: Paul Voss and Tom Quilligan

Lay Readers for 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

November 5: Sue Sullivan

November 12: David Shewmaker

November 26: Becky Gash

Lay Readers for 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

November 5: Patsi Trollinger

November 12: Youth

November 19: Evie Smith

November 26: Sara Egge

Communion Servers for November 5, 2017

(intinction)

*Mary Beth Garriott, Tena Messer and Laura Russell

Preparers: Lynn Copp and Judy Childress

Communion Servers for November 19, 2017 (tray)

*Tom Quilligan, Rita Bloom, Laurie Pierce, Steve

Messer, Kim Ragland, Fred Marr, Charlie Boyd and

David Shewmaker

Preparers: Jean Harney and Ann Young

November Flower Calendar November 5: Barbara Waters November 12: November 19: November 26: Jean Harney

If you would like to provide flowers for the sanctuary please sign up in Fellowship Hall or contact the office.

Sunday, November 5, 2017 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

All Saints’ Sunday Josh. 3:7-17; Ps. 107:1-7, 33-37;

1 Thess. 2:9-13; Matt. 23:1-12

Sunday, November 12, 2017 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Josh. 24:1-3a, 14-25; Ps. 78:1-7; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13

Sunday, November 19, 2017 24th Sunday after Pentecost

Judges 4:1-7; Ps. 123; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matt. 25:14-30

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Christ the King Ezek. 24:11-16, 20-24; Ps. 100;

Eph. 1:15-23; Matt. 25:31-46

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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

500 West Main Street Danville, KY 40422 Email: church@presbydan.org Website: www.presbydan.org Church: 859-236-6692 Fax: 859-236-6360

Jane Love: jane@presbydan.org

Hannah McIntyre: hannah@presbydan.org

Zach Klobnak: zach@presbydan.org

Lynn Preston: church@presbydan.org

Tim Shelton: shelton@presbydan.org

Amy Wilson: amyw@presbydan.org

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