CHERRY FORK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
September, 2010
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From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Friends,
This week I want to recite a story about a little leopard named Harriet. Harriet was rescued as a cub from poachers. She was raised by a man named John in his home that was across a river from a nature preserve. When Harriet was old enough, John released her into the nature preserve. She adapted quickly, and had two cubs of her own. One day a flood came to the preserve and Harriet and her cubs had to flee her flooding den. They went back home to John’s house and stayed in his kitchen until the flood was over. The river was too strong for Harriet and her cubs to swim across, so she put them in John’s boat and he ferried them back to the preserve.
We live in the wild of life. We may feel we do all right, but sometimes flood waters rise in our lives. We do not always know how to handle them. We can be like Peter who walked on water until his faith was shaken by the crashing waves, and he began to sink. We must be ready to return home to our Father in Heaven when these hard times come. We can find security in Scripture and prayer, so that we may go back to the wild renewed and encouraged to face the challenges that await us there.
The Peace of our Lord,
Nate
Session Minutes
August 11
The Session held its regular meeting in the social room at 6:30. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Nate Manzo, moderator. Elders present were Ryan Wagner, Jane Leonard, Linda Purdin, and Betty Beam, clerk. The financial report and minutes were approved. The session discussed having the youth group hold their meetings at the Cherry Fork Church. The confirmation class for Cherry Fork and Seaman will be held at Cherry Fork.
A motion was passed to grant the request to have Marley Jo Whalen receive the sacrament of baptism on August 1 during worship service.
There will be a special joint session meeting on September 8 for the purpose of reviewing the covenant agreement of the Cherry Fork and Seaman Presbyterian churches.
Internet will be installed at the church on August 13. The spiritual gifts committees will meet on September 27. The next community dinner will be held at the church on August 27. The pews will be moved so new carpet can be installed in the sanctuary.
Cards will be sent to members that have not been to church recently to let them know they are missed.
Marley Jo Whalen, (born May 29, 2010) infant daughter of Brittany Lynn (Tolle) and Darryl Clayton Whalen, received the sacrament of baptism on August 1. Grandparents are Penny and Randy Tolle; great grandparents are Jim and (late) Beverly Williams.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 until the next regular meeting to be held September 8 at 6:30. The meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. Manzo.
Betty Beam, clerk
Thanks!
The Caring Committee:
Thanks so much to Betty and Jane for the Horizon of Hope Longaberger mug and the tea. It really helps the down days of chemotherapy. I am so blessed to have such a caring and supportive church family during this time of illness and uncertainty.
Thanks again and God bless, Diana
Dear Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church:
Thank you to all those who have sent cards and support as I am recovering from my shoulder injury. Thanks very much to the caring committee, Carolyn and Colleen, for the lovely meal. It is so nice to have a helping hand! God bless all of you.
Jane Hesler and family
Thank you for all of the cards and prayers during my surgery. Thank you to Carolyn Work and the caring committee for the cool gift.
Adison
Upcoming Events
Greeters for September:
9/5: Ronnie Shupert family
9/12: Evelyn Grooms & Jennifer Work
9/19: Alan Foster family
9/26: Gary Kimberly & Linda Purdin
9/8: Cherry Fork Session meeting at 6:30
9/8: Special Joint session meeting
9/17: Food for the Soul 5-8 p.m.
9/18: Fall Vendor Fair 9 - 3 at St. John's Westminster Union Church, 1085 Neeb Road in Delhi * see bulletin board for info.*
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Caring Committee for September: Diana Shreffler and Sarah Kay Blythe
Alter Flowers for September: Fosters
" Food For The Soul"
Free Meal for the Church and Community
Friday, September 17, 2010 5-8 p.m.
Menu - Spaghetti, salad, tea, water
Come and enjoy the fellowship!
Prayer Joys & Concerns
Stephanie McCoy
Diana Shreffler
Cliff Franks
Randy Edgington
Gary Kennedy
Dee and Dick Henley
Gayle Sullivan
David Work
Gary Seaman
Jeff and Amber Raines
Adison Wright
Adam Shoemaker
Eldon Sautter
Sam Beighle
Evelyn Grooms
Sarah White
Community dinner
Danielle McClanahan
Gary Novaria
Debbie Beam
Bill Shelby
Minnie Foster
Roy Stricklett
Edna Ames
Jim Peabody family
Jane Brown family
Oneta Simmons
Jane Hesler
Amy Miranda
Gerald Newman
Vision Fund
Church workers
Lisa Thompson
Rain
Wanda Shelton
Verl and Barb Butler
Tanya Johnson
Mike Massie
Autumn Manzo
US troops and families
Students and teachers back to school
Membership Recognition Service
On July 25, active long-term members of the Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church were recognized during church service. Those with 40-49 years were: Linda Purdin (40), Dan Raines (41),Colleen Shoemaker (41), Jane Leonard (41), Larry McIntire (42), Gary Kimberly (42), Lucinda Raines (45), June Tumbleson (46), Dan Downs (47), Betty Beam (47*), Rick Fulton (47*), Brenda Shupert (49*), Nancy Atkinson (49).
Those with 50-59 years were: David Purdin (50), Minnie Foster (55), Jean Eldridge (55), Sarah Kay Blythe (55), Orlie Kirker (59).
Those with 60-69 years were: Ruth Ellen Fulton (61*), Dorothy McIntire (63), Jacqueline DeAtley (64), Dixie Baldridge (64), Keith Baldridge (65).
Those with 70 + years were: Mary E. Kirker (70), Pauline Mathias (70*), Homer Eldridge (76).
* denotes an original member of the former Eckmansville Presbyterian Church until its merger with Cherry Fork on January 15, 1970.
Fair News
Natalie Wagner has participated in several fairs this summer. She has shown her heifer and feeder calf at the Clinton County Fair Open show, Adams County Fair Open show, Fayette County Fair Open show, Greene County Fair Open show, the Muskingum County Fair, and showed two steers at the Ohio State Fair in the Pro-duction Class and Carcass show for a friend from Preble County. Natalie is the daughter of Pete and Janet Wagner, granddaughter of Nelson and Nancy Atkinson.
Madison Jones won Grand Champion Feeder Calf at the 2010 Adams County Fair Open Show. Madison also exhibited her 2 breeding heifers, "Miss Zoey", and "Miss Sadie",and her feeder calf at the 2010 Ohio State Fair. Madison received 2nd place in Showmanship with both heifers in the 9-14 year old division. She placed 2nd and 4th in class with Zoey,1st and 3d in class with Sadie andplaced 2nd in class with her feeder calf.
Jacob Jones showed his feeder calf at the 2010 Adams County Fair Open Show and stood 3d in his class. Jacob also exhibited his Market Steer, "Cooper", a feeder calf, and a feeder heifer at the 2010 Ohio State Fair. Jacob received 2nd place in Showmanship with his Market Steer in the 11 year old division. Jacob placed 2nd in class with Cooper, 3d in class with his feeder calf, and won 3d Overall with his feeder heifer. Madison and Jacob are the children of David and Jennifer Jones, and grandchildren of Nelson and Nancy Atkinson.
Adison Wright, daughter of Joseph and Anyssa Wright, granddaughter of Mickey and Debbie Miller, received Reserve Champion Market Goat at the Adams County Fair. She also placed as the Overall Outstanding Market Exhibitor.
Choir Practice Resumes
Choir practice will begin again on September 2nd at 7 p.m. We will also try to have Bell Choir practice afterwards, at about 8:00. Additions would be welcome if anyone would like to join either group!
Cherry Fork Presbyterian Women
The Cherry Fork Presbyterian women and guests met at the Country Inn at Mt. Orab on August 4 at 6:30 for our annual outing. Twenty-nine people enjoyed an evening of fellowship and good food. We also signed cards for the ones on our prayer list.
Corresponding Secretary, Sarah K. Blythe
Tissue Collection
The Cherry Fork Presbyterian Women will be collecting boxes of tissues in September for our roll call. Others are invited to bring some in to church if they would like. We have several teachers in our congregation and plan to divide them. We will collect other items in future months.
Building Committee Updates!
The building committee has been extremely busy over the course of the last month, with the renovation of the Social Room, and the replacement of the carpet throughout the Sanctuary, Social Room, and restrooms! As noted by the results of the online survey that was posted last winter, the members of the Cherry Fork Presbyterian Church listed the renovation of the Social Room and new carpet for the church as the most desired projects. Thanks tothe generosity of the people in our church, these projects were both able to be completed prior to the initial projected date. The Social Room renovation was funded by a sum of money thathad beengiven to the church from the estate of the late Hubert Reed, while allother expenses were covered by donations. In order to make all of this possible, many people were involved in the process. A great big "THANK YOU" goes out to the following individuals who assisted with the renovation of theSocialRoom and/or the preparation of theChurch for the new carpet:
Jim& Carolyn Work
Harry& Jane Leonard
Nelson & Nancy Atkinson
Dan & Ann Downs
Ronnie & Brenda Shupert
Pete & Janet Wagner
David & Jennifer Jones
Matthew & Erin Trefz
Ryan Wagner
Natalie Wagner
Nate Manzo
Jason Work
Colleen Shoemaker
Nick Shreffler
Madison Jones
Jacob Jones
Jackie DeAtley
Penny Tolle
Jerald Whitley
David Whitley
Rick Fulton
Mickey & Debbie Miller
Phil Shreffler
Jonathon McIntire
Larry McIntire
Thanks again to those who helped in any way!
Submitted by Ryan Wagner,
Building Committee Chairman
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