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Pastor Page 2
Concert Continued 3
PW Page 4
Calendar 5
Men of the Church 6
PW Spring Retreat 7
Announcements 8
Birthdays 9
Session & Diaconate 10
The View
Volume XV Issue IV
APRIL 2018
First Presbyterian Church
147 N. Main St.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-6499
Pastor:
Rev. Dr. Gary Bagley
Office:
Prayer Request
Website:
www.fpccleveland.org
Growing in Song Concert
Good food, good fellowship and REAL GOOD MUSIC happened at our First
Annual Growing In Song Concert, Saturday night, March 17th. Lara and Joel
Potter entertained with original and traditional songs using piano, guitar, drum
and voice. After an intermission consisting of some awesome desserts and cof-
fee came our Bluegrass group, Sweet Tea and the Bluegrass Boys. This family
quartet consists of Jackson, Callie, Savannah and Parker Cantrell (relatives of
Linda Watkins and Dewayne Nix and special friend of Adele Page). These 4 sib-
lings ranging in age from 17 to 23 entertained us with their banjo, guitar,
bass fiddle and fiddle. They played and sang traditional Bluegrass, toe tapping
music for our enjoyment.
It was a fun evening for all and on top of that we raised over $ 900.00 to
benefit The Growing Place Preschool.
A huge thank you to our two groups who donated their time and talents to this
worthy cause. Also thanks to those who fixed desserts, showed up to support
the event or helped in any way to make the evening a success.
Continued on PG 3
By Melody Thomason
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t the end of Luke’s fifth chapter, Jesus speaks of change and transitions. He uses
two short parables or metaphors. One is about patching a garment and the
importance of matching cloths being joined. The second metaphor is that of wine
and wineskins…pouring new wine into new wineskins and old wine into old
wineskins or else trouble will ensue. The time in-between installed pastors is a
time of transition. Dr. Leslie Robinson of the Center for Congregational Health in Wake
Forest, North Carolina says: “The most anxious congregations in the world are interim
congregations.” This time of transition is one for questions and self-reflection. “Who are we?”
“What has our journey been like in the past?” “Where are we now?” “What is the mission,
ministry, and challenge before us?” “Who are we being called to be in the early 21st century
(as distinct from what other churches are being called to be in their own unique places on
earth)?”
Below is FPC’s Transitional Timeline thus far and in the projected future:
August 20, 2017: Resignation of the Rev. Andy Chambers as pastor with last Sunday being October 1
Early October: Presbyter Exec, Rev. Hilary Shuford met with FPC Session
November 15, 2017: Rev. Dr. Gary Bagley begins interim pastor position at the invitation of Session and the
Session Interim Pastor Search Committee
January 28, 2018: Annual Congregational Meeting elected four members-at-large to serve on the 2018
Congregational Nominating Committee along with two Session representatives and one Diaconate representa-
tive
February 21, 2018–April 25: Transitional Study for congregation-at-large, “Core Values of Vital, Growing
Mainline Churches”
Mid-April: Session could vote to request permission from presbytery to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee
(PNC)
End of April: Transition Team to support interim pastor, session, and congregation appointed
May: Congregational Meeting to elect a PNC
PNC begins their meeting process with the presbytery COM liaison; Presbyter Exec will provide training and
instruction for the PNC
PNC to complete the Mission Information Form (MIF) as needed/required for the search process
Session, in concurrence with the PNC, will approve a salary range, MIF, and position description for the PNC to
use in recruitment
Search Process of the PNC is underway
Pray regularly for the church, your leaders, and even the person whom God has already chosen as your next
called pastor.
—Gary
Rev. Dr. Gary Bagley
APRIL 2018 THE VIEW from Presbyterian Hill
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Hospitality Corner
will resume on April 8th after Sunday morning worship. Those wishing to contribute
light finger food would be appreciated. Contact DeWayne Nix - 770-983-9231
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Growing in Song Concert CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN AT NE GEORGIA PRESBYTERY
We had approximately 90 women gathered from throughout the NE GA Presbytery on March 17th at Commerce Presbyterian Church for worship and planning, along with fellowship and learning new ways to serve our Lord.
By Lindalee Walters
First Presbyterian Church was well represented at the
Presbytery meeting.
4 officers who were installed.
Lindalee Walters Treasurer, Bernice Rogers is Jus-tice, Peace, and Ethnic Concerns, Rachel Romfo is moderator of search, and Betty Royds is mountain
mission community leader.
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PW CALENDAR
CT Meeting - April 4 - 3:30 p.m.
Women's Bible Study - April 12 - 10:00 a.m. -
We will study Lesson 7, "In Community with the
Hope of the Future". Judy Winski will be the
Study Leader, and Eris Floyd will be the
Hostess.
Knit and Stitch - Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.,
except on April 4
Ladies Outing - Gibbs Gardens - April 17 (Sign-
up sheet in Narthex)
Gifts of Women Worship Service - April 29 -
11:00 a.m. and Brunch to follow in the
Fellowship Hall
Save the date of May 5 - Spring Retreat -
Additional info in this Newsletter.
At the March meeting your session:
Received thank you notes from Backpack
Buddies and Linda Watkins,
Heard reports from standing ministry teams,
Approved reinstitution of after worship
fellowship,
Approved use of the church for a harp
concert and wedding rehearsal,
Established the Congregational Care Elder as
liaison to the Diaconate,
Reviewed upcoming church events,
Brainstormed on the strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats of FPC,
Prayed for the special needs of members.
The next meeting is set for April 15th.
By Bruce Morgan
GIFTS OF WOMEN WORSHIP SERVICE
APRIL 29 AT 11 AM
BRUNCH TO FOLLOW IN FELLOWSHIP
HALL
SPECIAL OFFERING FOR
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S PROJECT
Desserts are needed for the
Wednesday Night Meal
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by Bruce Morgan
PRESBYTERIAN MEN
By Bruce Morgan
The Presbyterian Men will hold their monthly dinner and fellowship on Tuesday, April 10th at
6:00pm. We are looking forward to hosting the "Spring Fling", dinner and auction, on April 14th. We
will also be planning outings for the coming months. We welcome any of our men to join in the
fellowship.
PENTECOST
May 20, 2018
Centuries ago in the 4th century, it was determined by a council of Christian bishops
that Easter Day would always be on a Sunday to commemorate the joyous occasion of
Jesus’ resurrection. The date varies each year, but it falls on the first Sunday after
the first full moon on or after the March equinox which usually occurs around March
20. (Aren’t you glad someone else figures this out for you?) It cannot come before
March 22 or after April 25.
According to scripture, before Jesus was crucified, he promised his disciples that he
would send a comforter to be with them always. (John 14:16). Forty days after Jesus was resurrected and 10
days after he ascended into heaven, that promise was fulfilled when Peter and the followers of Jesus were in
Jerusalem for the Jewish holiday, Pentecost.
Originally Pentecost was celebrated 50 days after Passover as a Thanksgiving feast for the harvest. To Christians
it represents the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Christian Church. This year, Pentecost will be
celebrated on May 20th.
There are 4 colors for the liturgical calendar for the Christian year. On Pentecost, the paraments are changed
from white to red for one day. Afterwards the color changes to green until Advent season begins.
From Becky Clark
EVERYBODY’S WELCOME
PRESBYTERIAN MEN’S SPRING FLING
APRIL 14TH AT 6 PM DINNER AND SILENT
AUCTION
Auction proceeds will be used for projects around the church
property. If you have a donation for the Silent Auction, please
contact Bruce Morgan. Sign up sheet in Narthex.
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Mary Smith
honors her father
and family
members with a
beautiful flower
arrangement.
By Jean Kelly
The Legend of the Easter Egg
As children joyfully participate in Easter Egg hunts and open baskets of
sweets and toys left by the Easter Bunny on Easter morning, they may
not be aware of the history and tradition associated with colored Easter
Eggs. Although eggs, in general, were a traditional symbol of fertility and
rebirth in Christianity, for the celebration of Eastertide, the hard shell of
the Easter egg symbolized the sealed Tomb of Christ — the cracking of
which symbolized his resurrection from the dead. In addition, one ancient
tradition was the staining of Easter eggs with the color red "in memory of the blood of Christ” shed at the time of
his crucifixion. This custom of the Easter egg can be traced to early Christians of Mesopotamia, and from there it
spread into Russia and Siberia through the Orthodox Churches, and later into Europe through the Catholic and
Protestant Churches. (According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with
German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called
“Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws”).
Note: Wikipedia was the source of much of this background information. By Jean Kelly
The Lunch Bunch at Unicoi lodge.
We had a buffet lunch and inspected the zip
line course.
The ThingsI Learned inSunday School
TRAINING SESSION
There will be a Training Session for Greeters and Ushers on
Sunday, April 8th, at 9:30 a.m. All persons who would like to
serve as Usher or Greeter are asked to attend. This will be a
short refresher course for experienced people, and a chance to
help new volunteers feel more comfortable serving.
By Lindalee Walters
By Lindalee Walters
9 APRIL 2018 THE VIEW from Presbyterian Hill
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
April 2 - Robbie Robbins
April 5 - Karen Abbott
April 7 - Molly Free
April 10 - David Arvold
April 10 - Klayton Sumner
April 18 - Thomas (Tom) Wedd
April 18 - Clair Arvold
April 18 - Tucker Sumner
April 21 - Carl Free
April 21 - Walter Bogart
April 29 - Andrew Wall
Please accept our apologies if we
missed your birthday this month.
Please notify the church office so we
will remember next year. Thank You
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
GOD BLESS YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
FINANCIAL CORNER
February Finances
2018 Financial synopsis February Year to Date
Income for Operating Expenses: $18,221.60 $ 55,799.80
Operating Expenses: $17,101.70 $ 41,840.67
Net Operating Income for the month: $ 1,119.90 $ 13,959.13
Judy Winski
A complete listing of the church’s February financial documents is posted on the church office glass wall (by the office door). If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
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First Presbyterian Church
147 N. Main Street Cleveland, GA 30528 Phone: 706-865-6499
Fax: 706-865-5362 E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fpccleveland.org
Chairperson & Editor
Jean Kelly
Publisher
Cookie Mathis
Committee Members
Judy Winski
Bruce Morgan
Kim Ciriello
Bonnie Frost
Dick Frost
Jean Kelly
MAY NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE APRIL 18TH
The Session
Jim Hiers, Clerk of the Session
Rev. Dr. Gary Bagley, Moderator
Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Jim Crawford Melody Thomason Becky Clark Building & Grounds Education Worship Jean Kelly Lindalee Walters Nanette Baughman Communications Membership Missions Bruce Morgan Judy Winski DeWayne Nix Administration Stewardship & Finance Congregational Care
The Diaconate
Betty Smith, Moderator
Kim Ciriello, Secretary
Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Rachel Romfo Betty Royds Kim Cirello Carolyn Brooks Betty Smith Tony Clark Gail Rollins Hugh Walters
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