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Adult Sunday School 9:40 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am
May 2015
Words of Friendship
A Word from the Pastor
Dear Friends,
One of the things I love about Friendship is the way this church cares for each other. When
one of our members is struggling or hurting, there are usually many volunteers to help in any
way that they can.
As we move into the month of May, let’s keep our hearts and prayers focused on how we
can extend that care out into the community. Look around our community and ask where
people might need the presence and help of Friendship Church. Jesus’ ministry was about
going out into the world—not waiting for people to come to Him—and giving them love and
care and grace. How might we do the same?
This is one of the questions we have been asking ourselves as a session. As church
leadership we want to be ready when the world comes to us, but more importantly, we want
to be ready to go out into the world!
Grace and peace to you,
Rev. Tara Bulger
Friendship Presbyterian Church (USA)
8531 Macon Highway Athens, Georgia 30606
(706) 543-6077 www.gotofriendship.org
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The Men’s Club will be having a Spring Fling Dinner for all
the ladies in the church on Thursday, May 7, at 6:30pm.
They will be serving a steak or chicken dinner with all the
trimmings. Reservations may be made by calling the church
office by May 3rd.
Circle One will meet on the second Tuesday, May 12th at
the church at 9:45am. Our Pastor Tara will lead our Bible
study using the Lambert method of studying the Bible. All
women are cordially welcomed to visit and go to lunch
after the circle meeting or meet us at the restaurant. Join
us for our annual “Spring Lunch.” The Circle will not meet during the summer
months. Call Pattie Ivy for more information.
Liturgist Money Counters Rocker MOM
3 Olivia Bennett Bev Davis Evelyn Montgomery
10 Monica Graham Pattie Ivy Melody Cartledge
17 Wallace Salter Linda Kelly Anne Lee
24 Bruce Hildebrand Ted Walker Linda Kelly
31 Ryann Bulger Linda Kelly Donna McGinty
Communion Servers
3 Bev Davis, Carl Cartledge, Linda Kelly, Ted Walker
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Session Stated Meeting April 23, 2015
submitted by Marks Towles, Clerk
Received notice that J. Swanton Ivy Realty will no longer handle property management for
the public. This means that they will no longer represent the church in rental matters
related to the Dye House. Session agreed to renew lease with present tenant for another
year and to ask Brian Bulger to be the point person for matters related to the Dye
House. (Brian has agreed).
Approved agenda for Annual Meeting to be held on May 3rd. Routine matters plus ask
congregation to approve dissolution of Board of Deacons. Their role to be taken on by a
“Congregational Care Team” with similar accountabilities but without the formal structure
and process of a Board of Deacons.
Let’s meet this Sunday,
May 3rd, at 6 pm for
dinner at Chops and
Hops!
If anyone has been effected by the
recent address changes from a
Bogart address to an Athens
address, please notify the church
office.
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“Veni Creator Spiritus”
“Veni Creator Spiritus” (Come Holy Spirit) is a hymn dating from the 9th century which, as
an invocation of the Holy Spirit, is traditionally sung during the liturgical celebration of the feast of
Pentecost. It is also sung at solemn occasions such as the consecration of bishops, ordination of
priests, dedication of churches, openings of synods and coronations of kings.
The hymn has been incorporated in diverse musical settings. Martin Luther used the original
Gregorian chant (see above) as the basis for his hymn “Komm, Gott Schöpfer” in 1524. Other
noteworthy adaptations include those by French composers Hector Berlioz (a motet for women’s
voices, 1888) and Maurice Durufle (symphonic organ piece, 1930); German composers Gustav
Mahler (Symphony no. 8, 1907) and Paul Hindemith (Organ Concerto, 1963); and Polish composer
Krzysztok Penderecki (motet for mixed voices, 1987).
The text of “Veni Creator Spiritus” is believed to have been written by Rabanus Maurus
(780-856), a Benedictine abbot, theologian and scholar whose work contributed so much to the
development of German language and literature that he received the title “Praeceptor
Germaniae” (Teacher of Germany).
In 803 Rabanus became director of the monastic school of Fulda (near modern Frankfurt-am-
Main), and developed it into a leading center of learning; the manuscripts and works of art that he
collected made Fulda one of the richest conservatories in western Europe. Under Rabanus, Fulda
enlarged its abbey structures, which were decorated by his own art students. Rabanus also gained a
reputation for social concerns, and reportedly he was responsible for preventing the starvation of
hundreds during the famine of 850.
Rabanus believed that the arts and sciences were a necessary means of communicating
Christian belief to the Germans, and so wrote a number of treatises and compendiums that
synthesized intellectual history from classical and early Christian authors up to the 9th century. His
most famous work is De rerum naturis (Of the nature of things), an encyclopedia in twenty-two
books; Rabanus also wrote treatises on education and grammar and commentaries on the Bible.
Since the English Reformation in the 16th century, there have been more than fifty English
translations of “Veni Creator Spiritus.” The version in the Presbyterian hymnal (no. 125) was
written by John Cosin for the coronation of Charles I in 1625. Cosin’s translation has been used at
every English coronation since. Its first verse is:
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire.
Thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.
(continued on page 5)
by Kevin Kelly
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(“Veni Creator Spiritus” continued from page 4)
Cosin (1594-1672) was a bishop, theologian and liturgist whose scholarly promotion of
traditional worship, doctrine and architecture has established him as one of the significant
figures in the history of the Church of England. In 1627 he wrote the famed Collection of
Private Devotions at the request of Charles I for a daily prayer book at court.
Cosin was exiled in Paris during the Puritan Commonwealth government, but upon the
Restoration of Charles II in 1660, he was made bishop of Durham Cathedral. At the Savoy
Conference in 1661, Cosin endeavored to reconcile the Presbyterian and Puritan factions in the
revision of the Book of Common Prayer, which was to become the standard of Anglican
worship. During his administration of Durham Cathedral, Cosin oversaw the creation of some
of the outstanding examples of neo-Gothic carvings and furnishings that are extant in England.
GARDEN RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE!
All are invited. Children are especially welcome.
160 Plantation Dr., Athens, GA 30605
(At end of Cedar Shoals Dr., turn left;
go 500 feet, turn right; 7th house on right)
706-543-3753
Caren & Maurice Snook will host a Garden Railroad Open House
on Saturday, May 3, 2015, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Drop in
anytime).
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Preschool Happenings by: Kelly Jones,
Preschool Director
Preschool Graduation will be held Monday, May 11, at 9:30am
in the Sanctuary. We invite everyone to
come and celebrate this special occasion.
The preschool offers enrichment classes throughout the school year.
Below are some students enjoying
the Art Class (making picture frames) and
the Science Class (making volcanoes)
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The “April showers” contributed to a very wet
Wilderness Survival camping weekend for the Boy
Scouts, who nonetheless “thrived and survived” in
our annual weekend challenge, in which the Scout
teams made and slept in their own shelters, cooked
food with no utensils, started fires with no matches,
and otherwise demonstrated their Scouting skills.
While the grounds were wet, our Scouts kept a
positive mental attitude, and successfully started fires with batteries/steel wool and with flint and steel;
caught fish; made baskets from wild grape vines; honed their tomahawk throwing skills; demonstrated
ground-to-air signals; boiled water in an orange peel; and more!
While the rainy weather cancelled Pack 149’s scheduled rocket launch
and Pack meeting, they are gearing up for the annual Blue and Gold
ceremony on May 8, where the Cub Scouts will conclude their
program year and celebrate the Cubs’ accomplishments.
In April, one patrol also did a day hike at the Botanical Garden, and
several members of the Order of the Arrow attended the regional
“Conclave” in Rome, Georgia. Troop 149’s May camping trip will be
at nearby Lake Oglethorpe, and focuses on sports and games, plus
(weather permitting) boating and fishing. And of course, we are
getting ever closer to this summer’s adventure, sailing and snorkeling
in the Bahamas!
At meetings, the Scouts focused on “wilderness survival” skills during
April, as well as physical fitness, and the Stamp Collecting and
Communication merit badges. On May 9, troops across the entire Boy
Scout Council will be conducting community service projects; Troop 149 will do a trash cleanup along our
“Adopt-A-Mile” section on Norton Road. We also have two Scouts
who have completed all their requirements for the rank of Eagle
Scout, and will be
going through their
district Board of
Review later in May.
Thanks for your
continued support of
the Boy Scout Troop,
Venturing Crew, and
Cub Scout Pack.
Scouting at Friendship
By
Scoutmaster Paul Matthews
Scouts keeping the fire going at their campsite
Muddy Scouts after the Wilderness Survival weekend
Basket weaving with wild grape vines
Teams set up shelters and cooked
without utensils at Wilderness Survival
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Worship Attendance & Giving in April
April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26
Attendance 77 44 39 45
General Giving $3240.00 $1013.00 $4983.00 $1377.00
Building Fund $200.00
One Great Hour of Sharing $63.00
Relay for Life Contributions $25.00 $50.00 $302.00
Friendship Presbyterian Church
Year-To-Date Through March, 2015
Selected Assets and Liabilities
Inflows Year to Date
Outflows Year to Date
Cash in Bank -- General Fund 31,517
Cash in Bank --Restricted Fund 3,130 1,095 100
Total Cash in Bank 34,647
Kerry Hill Educational Fund -- Oconee 6,749 200 0
Savings -- New Covenant Securities 56,121
Mortgage Debt 54,866
Income Statement Summary
Year to Date (Actual)
Year to Date (Budget) Actual vs. Budget
Receipts from Congregation 33,473 34,690 (1,217)
Dye House Rent 2,423 2,423 0
Support from Preschool 19,467 13,850 5,617
All Other Income 67 137 (71)
Total Receipts 55,429 51,100 4,329
Administration Expenses 22,430 22,112 (317)
Personnel Expenses 27,985 29,785 1,800
Discipleship Expenses 0 100 100
Membership Development & Care 30 475 445
Mission/Bldg & Grounds Expenses 1,551 4,550 2,999
Worship Expenses 90 775 685
Total Operating Expenses 52,085 57,797 5,713
Net Income / (Deficit) 3,345 (6,697) (1,384)
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MAY 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
26 Andrea Williams Nancy Graham 9:40 AM Adult Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 4:00 PM Chamber Singer Concert
27 5:30 PM Children's Choir 7:00 PM Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal
28 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 149 7:30 PM Athens Chamber Singers Rehearsal
29 7:00 PM FPC Choir Rehearsal
30 David Ivy Jane McGahee
1
Church Office Closed 6:00 PM Relay for Life
2 Wedding - Emily Ashford and Taylor Sholes
3 9:40 AM Adult Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service w/Communion 12:00 PM Annual Congregational Meeting 2:00 PM Friendship Community Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM Youth Dinner—Chops and Hops
4 5:30 PM Children's Choir 7:00 PM Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal
5 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 149 7:30 PM Athens Chamber Singers Rehearsal
6
11:00 AM Bible Study 7:00 PM FPC Choir Rehearsal
7
6:30 PM Ladies Spring Fling Dinner
8 Church Office Closed
9
10
Caren Snook 9:40 AM Adult Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service
11
Elmer Stancil 9:30 AM Preschool Graduation 5:30 PM Children's Choir 7:00 PM Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal
12 9:45 AM Circle One 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 149 7:30 PM Athens Chamber Singers Rehearsal
13
11:00 AM Bible Study 7:00 PM FPC Choir Rehearsal
14 15 Church Office Closed
16 Anne Lee Tammy Nix
17 9:40 AM Adult Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:00 PM Friendship Community Choir Rehearsal
18 Kevin Kelly & Nan McMurray 5:30 PM Children's Choir 7:00 PM Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal
19 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 149
20
11:00 AM Bible Study 7:00 PM FPC Choir Rehearsal
21 7:00 PM Cub Scout Meeting
22 Church Office Closed
23
24 Maggie Ivy 9:40 AM Adult Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:00 PM Friendship Community Choir Rehearsal
25
Church Office Closed Frank White 5:30 PM Children's Choir 7:00 PM Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal
26 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 149
27
11:00 AM Bible Study
28 7:00 PM Troop Committee Meeting
29 Bobby & Kathie Shinholser Church Office Closed Julie Hill Karen Coons
30 12:30 PM Voice Spring Recital
31 9:40 AM Adult Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service
1 5:30 PM Children's Choir 7:00 PM Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal
2 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 149
3 4 7:00 PM Pack Committee Mtg
5 Church Office Closed
6
Friendship Presbyterian Church
8531 Macon Highway
Athens, GA 30606
Friendship Presbyterian Church 8531 Macon Highway Athens, Georgia 30606
Phone: (706) 543-6077 Website: www.gotofriendship.org Email: [email protected]
FRIENDSHIP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT
As followers of Jesus Christ, assured of God’s unconditional love for everyone, we strive to be an accepting and joyful
community that centers upon worship, encourages personal growth, celebrates diversity, nurtures individual gifts, and moves
beyond boundaries to share, through service, Jesus’ love, compassion, and justice in an uncertain world.
Church E-mails:
Church Office: [email protected]
Tara Bulger: [email protected]
Please check out our website @
www.gotofriendship.org for our online calendar
Please submit news for June’s
Words of Friendship
to the church office no later than
Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Due to office schedule submissions after this date
may not appear in next month’s newsletter.
All submissions are subject to editing.
Friendship Presbyterian Church (USA)
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Immediately following Sunday Worship
