From kkovacs498 at aol.com Sat Nov 1 08:02:01 2008 From: kkovacs498 at aol.com (kkovacs498 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:02:01 -0400 Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Reminder Message-ID: <8CB0A392A083C16-B28-1C5F@WEBMAIL-MY07.sysops.aol.com> Remember to set your clocks back one hour this evening before you go to sleep. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. As we approach Election Day on Tuesday, don't forget about the special adult education session tomorrow at??9 a.m. Child care is available. November 2:??How Should Christians Vote??While the separation of church and state precludes endorsement of candidates in a political election, it does not prevent us from taking our Christian values into the polling place. 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URL: http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081106/7a369766/attachment.html From dboulton at catonsvillepresb.org Thu Nov 6 14:40:08 2008 From: dboulton at catonsvillepresb.org (Dorothy Boulton) Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:40:08 -0500 Subject: [Members-and-Friends] CPC Playground Work Day - Saturday 11/8 Message-ID: <002d01c94047$7a4b4a20$6801a8c0@Dorothy> DETAILS ON THE CPC PLAYGROUND CLEAN UP. Please come and help if you can! Dear Friends - We NEED your help this Saturday, 11/8 from 9 to 12 noon, as we tackle our beloved playground. Coffee, doughnuts, and pizza for lunch will be provided. JOBS FOR WORK DAY: 1. Hang signs on the Dragons' door, the large climber, and the fence. 2. Repair the drywall in the play house. 3. Fix the play house heart window. 4. Replace protective caps, and pound down the ones that have raised up. 5. Re-paint the line on the sidewalk. 6. Plant large tree in planters. 7. Paint the shed. 8. Weed the butterfly garden. 9. Remove brush that is growing next to the shed. 10. Clean out the shed and the playhouse. 11. Fix the latch on the fence. 12. Install stronger hooks on the doors to the playhouse. 13. Dig up the root in the sandbox. 14. Install the Dynacushion at the foot of the slide. 15. Spread wood chips. 16. Flip the seat on the teeter totter. 17. Build shelves. 18. Make sanding blocks. 19. Build window screens for Dragons 1. 20. Sand large logs. This work day is a great occasion to meet other parents, help reduce costs for the center, and to have a good time! Try to come for an hour or longer if your schedule permits! Bring your children, bring your neighbors, bring your friends! Sincerely, Nancy Wagner Director CPCFCCC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. 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Nevertheless, we would like to have a good turnout. "Adventure East-A Taste of the Exotic" Part I takes our intrepid duo from Venice to Mombasa as they indulge their interest in photography, history, geography, and culture. It will introduce the audience to a world of gondolas, Greek ruins, gourmet meals, holy places, musical shows, Wonders of the World (and mankind), pampered lifestyles, gigantic temples and Pharoahs' tombs. Included in the itinerary are: Venice, Olympia, Athens, Jerusalem, the Galilee, Cairo, the Suez Canal, Sagafa , and Mumbasa. Many of us will never have the opportunity to visit these exotic locations and will have a chance to experience them vicariously. All are welcome, whether or not you signed up. Light refreshments will be served after the show. Remember if you volunteer to contribute goodies that the kitchen will not be available, so bring something that does not need to be prepared, heated, or kept cool. 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Her response to me was to quote this passage from the book of Joshua: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Needless to say, we showed up on time for church school and worship the next day. While I definitely resented it at the time, I have come to ponder this phrase during the intervening years. As an adult, I have been faced with my own choices: Whom will you serve? It is a question every person of faith and every faith community is called to answer. During this Stewardship season, let us gather to ask how we effectively assess our lives and make intentional, responsible, faithful and loving choices? Whom do we serve? See you in worship -- Dorothy __________________________________ Things you need to know. For the week of November 9, 2008 MISSION FAIR Please join us in fellowship hall after worship for a celebration of the mission of Catonsville Presbyterian Church. Displays and representatives will be gathered including the McKim Community Center, Habitat for Humanity, and our own Board of Deacons. Remember! Next week, November 16, is Pledge Dedication Sunday. The announcement section of the bulletin is attached. CHOICE consists of the mental process of thinking involved with the process of judging the merits of multiple options and selecting one of them for action. WIKIPEDIA "Choose this day whom you will serve..but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081107/32c83716/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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And, while my spiritual growth leads me foremost toward a more intimate relationship with God; it also helps me to have a more intimate relationship with my ordinal self. What are the paths to spiritual growth? Worship, prayer, music, art, meditation, loving God, loving others, loving ourselves, being reborn, nature, reading scripture, the sacraments of baptism and communion ? these are just some of the paths chosen, though there are many more. Each person must explore what works best for him or her. And, although we must remain vigilant, one sometimes realizes that what works in one season of life may change as the years pass. All paths have a spiritual economy and not a worldly economy. When the cup is half full and some is removed one has less ? right! That is not the way of spiritual growth. The more you give love away the more love you have. The more time you spend in prayer the more you can get done. The more money you give the more you are able to give. That?s right, giving is a spiritual growth experience, too. Often, the most generous people supporting a cause do not necessarily have the most to give but have long been the best givers. When someone writes a check and says thank you for giving me a chance to give they grow spiritually ? that?s when you get a glimpse that there is something spiritual going on in giving. While growing up, I watched my father bring home his hard-earned pay in cash at the end of each week. He had a system of envelopes in a box to pay the bills: mortgage, utilities, phone, insurance, etc. However, the envelope for church tithes was in front. It was stuffed with cash first. My mother, sometimes, complained about the church getting the first 10%. But even after Dad died she still used the same system because she understood that God provided for her and that she was connected to God by giving. Grow spiritually by giving. Bill Millen Inside this Issue Take Note/Act Now ? New Imani Friday Night Scrabble & Financial Seminar ? Churchville Bazaar ? Brown ?Hoe Down? ? Justice Lecture at Central ? Baby Quilts at the Gallery at Woods Memorial ? Board of Pensions ? Solemn Procession in D.C. ? Concert at An Die Musik ? Seminary Shadowing Program ? Ark & Dove Vacancy Presbytery Meetings Stated Meeting? Nov. 20 at 1pm Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church Council Meeting Nov. 11th at 7pm Vision Meeting Nov. 11th at 5pm Committee Meeting Dec. 2nd (1st Tues. of the month) Contact Information The Presbytery of Baltimore: Phone: 410-433-2012 or 800-511-0087 Office E-mail: office at baltimorepresbytery.org Website: www.baltimorepresbytery.org To subscribe/unsubscribe: Call 410.433.2012 or email Roger Evans Also on the Presbytery of Baltimore website Find past issues of Tidings at: Tidings Archives See new Church Announcements at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery. org/announcements.html Take Note/Act Now Important: Due to the lack of church contributions to Presbytery Mission 2008, the Presbytery has frozen all program and mission grant spending until funding increases. You can help us meet our goal by verifying your church's pledge status. Current funds received are $167,449. For Details, Email rturberville at baltimorepresbytery.org Church Notices All game players welcomed to attend Friday Night Scrabble at New Imani Community Church from 7-9pm on Nov. 21st. For details, call 410.363.6525. Also, State of the Economy and Your finances seminar from 9am to noon on Saturday, Nov. 15th at the church. For details, click finances . http://baltimorepresbytery.org/E-Newsletter/Tidingsattachments2008/documents /seminar-workshop_new_imani_church_11-15-082b_rv2bydml.pdf Churchville Presbyterian Church?s Women?s committee will hold its annual ?Something Bazaar? from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, Nov. 15th in the fellowship hall. The bazaar features holiday items, a boutique, a caf?, baked goods and much more. Proceeds benefit the group?s mission projects. Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church invites y?all to a ?Square Dance Hoe Down? from 7-10pm on Friday, Nov. 21st at Memorial Episcopal Church, 1407 Bolton Street in Baltimore. Admission is $25 for couples; $10 for students; and kids are free. Raffles, silent auction and prizes! Proceeds benefit Global Mission. For advanced tickets, call Sharon Holley at 410.523.1542. Also at Central Presbyterian Church, a lecture entitled ?Speak Justice, the Language that Can Change the World,? featuring former Ambassador Tony Hall at 7:30pm on Saturday, Nov. 22nd. For details, click Justice . For the Love of Baby: Crib Quilts from Yesteryear, an exhibit of child-oriented quilts from the 19th and 20th centuries is on display in the Gallery at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park now through November 30th. For details, call 410-647-2550. Synod and General Assembly Items The year-to-date return through Oct. 21st for the Board of Pensions? Balanced Investment Portfolio was reported as negative 26.6 percent, to just under $6 billion. However the pension fund has been fully-funded since 1987 and Medical Plan costs are relatively stable. For details, click Pension Other Items and Events Join the National Religious Campaign against Torture (NRCAT) on Tuesday, Nov. 12th during a Solemn Procession to the White House. For details, click Solemn Procession . Don?t miss Flutist Kathryn Master Pendergrass, pianist Rebecca Trout and other featured artists in concert at 2pm Saturday Nov. 15th at An Die Musik, 409 N. Charles St. in Baltimore. Tickets $12; $8, seniors/students. Call 410-385-2638 to order tickets in advance. The Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary?s Seminary and University will host its fall ?shadowing? program November 17th-20th. Reservations required. For details, call Patty Rath at 410.864.4200 or prath at stmarys.edu Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church is searching for a part-time Director of Music to lead adult, youth and children's music programs and choirs. The Director of Music will lead worship on a Steinway Baby Grand Piano. Knowledge of Kurzweil Keyboard is helpful. For details, fax cover letter and resume to Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church call 410-674-6481 or e-mail admin at arkanddove.org. Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter pnord at baltimorepresbytery.org Bill Millen, Associate Executive bmillen at baltimorepresbytery.org Vaughn L. Brown Jr., Stated Clerk v brown at baltimorepresbytery.org Deb Milcarek Associate of Mission and Justice dmilcarek at baltimorepresbytery.org Jane Johnson Associate for Leadership Development, Education and Youth jjohnson at baltimorepresbytery.org Bob Turberville Director of Development rturberville at baltimorepresbytery.org Julie Erickson Director of Public Policy jerickson at baltimorepresbytery.org Judi Forrester Coordinator of Financial Services jforrester at baltimorepresbytery.org Roger Evans Coordinator of Information Services revans at baltimorepresbytery.org Wanda Morgan Coordinator of Resources wmorgan at baltimorepresbytery.org Deborah I. 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Mike and Nancy were appointed in June 2000 and assigned to Christian Medical Institute of the Kasai (IMCK) and the Good Shepherd Hospital in Tshikaji. They serve in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of the Congo. The IMCK is a multi-service health complex located in Tshikaji, nine miles from Kananga, the hub of central Congo. Founded in 1954 by the American Presbyterian Congo Mission, the facilities and services include a 160-bed reference and teaching hospital, schools of nursing and laboratory technology, a clinical teaching program for medical school students, a residency program in Family Medicine, and a range of community health programs. Mike and Nancy work to educate staff and care for patients, and in malnutrition projects such as the Moringa Tree project that the childcare center has supported so generously. cid:image002.png at 01C9442D.66A890B0 The Moringa Tree Reverend Dr. Kenneth E. 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Kovacs In the marvelous providence of God, the lectionary reading for this week just happens to complement a Sunday in which we present our 2009 pledge commitments to God's work. The image above might be a little jarring and, in the eyes of some, overtly secular, but it reflects the central "character" in Jesus' Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25. "Talents" is misleading because it really means money, in fact, a whole lot of money, an enormous amount of money. Here is one of Jesus' strongest and most direct teachings on the use of money for the Christian. God really cares about how we share our resources. How we share what has been given to us ultimately depends upon our image of God, which is really what the parable is about. If our image of God is wrong, then our lives will show it. Get the image right and it will be easier for us to connect our hearts with the One we treasure. "For where your treasure is, there you heart will be also (Matthew 6:21)." Because God really cares about the health of our hearts. Grace and peace, Ken ___________________________________________________ Things you need to know for the week November 16-22, 2008 Christian Education The rosebud on the Communion table this Sunday is in honor of Genevieve Dasol Bolognese, born February 3, 2008. Cindy and Jeff Bolognese brought Genevieve home from Seoul, Korea, on October 10. Children and Parents: Please remember to keep adding to your penny banks each and every meal for the "Cents-ability - 5 cents a meal" program. Crossroads Senior High youth group meets tonight, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 111 Arbutus Avenue for "Pizza at the Fromms." Plus, there are a couple of spaces left on our World Religions weekend. See Dorothy Boulton today for info. This coming Saturday, November 22, meet at 9:00 a.m., 111 Arbutus Avenue, for our Leaf-Raking fundraiser. Stewardship with Children and Youth: Activity books and pledge cards are available on the CE table in the education wing. Adult Education: Sundays at 9 a.m. Child care is available. November 16: Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines. Spiritual disciplines are regular practices and actions that are intended to facilitate spiritual growth and ultimately bring about transformation. How did they originate and how have they evolved? What relevance do they have for twenty-first-century Christians? Join us for an introduction to these practices. Which disciplines help us grow in truth, wisdom, hope, and love and allow us to live into our faith. Led by Adam Allen November 23: Praying the Psalms. Psalms may be the most contemporary book in the whole Bible. The realities of life more than two millennia ago were certainly different from the realities of our world; however, the human condition is not that different. Love for and trust in God for us, as well as doubt and disbelief, are similar to what the psalmist knew. Relationships with others that bring love and commitment, as well as separation and pain, are not unlike what the psalmist experienced. This session explores the various types of psalms and prayers and invites us to use the psalms in our daily lives. Led by Kathy Glennan. Advent I - November 30: Advent Hymns. Why don't we start singing those familiar and well-loved Christmas carols in church after Thanksgiving? After all, we've been hearing them in the mall since just after Halloween. Why do we have to wait until closer to Christmas before singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem" or "Silent Night" in the sanctuary? Join us for an exploration of Advent hymns and their special place in the liturgical calendar. Led by Doug Heist. Mission Join us in welcoming Dr. Mike Haninger and Nancy Haninger to CPC tomorrow, November 17. They are our PCUSA Missionaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We look forward to talking with them in person about their projects with Good Shepherd Hospital and The Moringa Tree Project. Lunch will be provided in the library. Please RSVP to Vickie Lord at VickieWrites at aol.com or call 410-744-9695. Outreach Member Data Form: The Outreach Committee is working to update member information and will be handing out the Member Data Forms during Fellowship Hour on the Sundays in November. Our database allows us to keep addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers but this form also has room for you to list your children's names and ages and your skills and areas of interest and knowledge. We would like emergency contact information, too, just as a precaution in case an emergency does occur. Our goal is to keep accurate records and to have a talent bank. The talent bank will be a reference to locate resources among the congregation when the church needs specialized advice or assistance. Our members are blessed with a variety of knowledge, skills, and talents. If you have questions please call Cindy Bolognese, 410-247-4434. Please make corrections on the form and fill in any blanks. There will be drop boxes at the back of the sanctuary and in fellowship hall, or you may mail it to the church office, attention: Outreach. We will be very discrete with your personal information. Thank you for your help. Not sure what's going on at Catonsville Presbyterian? Check out our website at www.catonsvillepresb.org. Be sure to join our email list if you would like to find out about special events, upcoming worship, educational opportunities, and announcements regarding members and friends of the church. To become part of this service, go to the home page of our website and click on About Us, then Contact Us. Stewardship Planned Giving Seminar in the Library Today: Karl P. Mattison, from the Presbyterian Foundation (affiliated with the PCUSA), will present a seminar on planned giving today in the library after the benediction. A light lunch will be served. Topics covered will include: $ Gifting of appreciated assets, including real estate and securities; $ Gifting of 401ks and IRAs; $ Charitable gift annuities; $ Charitable lead trusts; $ Charitable remainder trusts; and $ Life insurance beneficiary designations or transfer of policy ownership. This is a good time to get your planned giving questions answered and hear about some aspects of giving that you may not have previously considered. Peter Green, Chair, Stewardship Committee Giving Update Offering Needed Each Week $ 7,115 Received Last Week - 11/09/08 $ 7,126 2008 Needed to Date $ 320,175 Received to Date $ 295,557 We rely on everyone to support what God is doing through this congregation. The vitality of this ministry is secured by God's grace and funded by the faithfulness and commitment of God's people. We are counting on the ongoing generosity of our members and friends. Thank you, Bob Shumaker, Finance Committee The 2008 Per Capita is $30 per member. To date, we have received $3,042. What is Per Capita? It is an assessment paid to the Presbyterian Church (USA) based on church membership. Per Capita is used for administrative expenses of the Presbytery of Baltimore, the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, and the General Assembly. Growing in God's Grace" Capital Campaign Number of Pledges Received to Date 155 Total Dollar Amount Pledged $ 968,216 Amount Received 11/09/2008 $ 3,402 Amount Paid to Date $ 839,393 Sabbatical Presentation Saturday, November 22 6:30 p.m.: Cider and Cookies, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m.: Presentation, Sanctuary I invite you to join me as I share some of what I discovered and discerned over the sabbatical, which was certainly a time of considerable renovation. I'll share some images of New Mexico, Scotland, France, and Italy, and talk about some of the insights I had along the way. Ken Kovacs _________________________________ Worship Worship Flowers: If you would like to provide the flowers for a Sunday morning worship service as a memorial, in recognition of someone, or in celebration of a special event, please call Betty Nagle at 410-465-2294. Please let her know how you would like the announcement to read. The two bouquets are $37.95. Kitchen Use During Renovations The kitchen is not accessible for food preparation until the renovation is complete and the kitchen is professionally cleaned to meet the Environmental Health regulations of Baltimore County. Deck the Halls Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Before we know it, Christmas will be here. Assuming that fellowship hall is in shape by then, we plan to decorate on Saturday morning, November 29, at 9 a.m. Join us and get in the Christmas spirit. We hope to have refreshments (cider and doughnuts) and Christmas music. All are welcome. Sponsored by Gallimaufry. Contact Sidney Turner: 410-788-8427 or vankoten at verizon.net. Santi School - Help Us Grow The Santi School Project has entered a contest. We need your help! In November, we're competing to win a place on GlobalGiving.com, a website that collects donations on behalf of charities. Winning our own permanent spot on the site will broaden our reach and boost our fundraising in the future. WHAT WE NEED TO DO . Raise at least $3,000 from at least 75 different donors. The deadline for donations is Friday, November 21, 2008. . If we meet the goal, then the Santi School Project will remain on GlobalGiving.com, where we can fundraise for our school in Ramche, Nepal. HOW YOU CAN HELP . Make a donation NOW. We are competing against other nonprofit groups; if we raise the most money by November 21, then we will get an additional $4,000 from GlobalGiving. . Tell your friends, family and coworkers about us. It's important that we receive donations from at least 75 different people. . Spread the word in places you may have friends and contacts: Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, your book group, alumni association, or your child's playgroup. . Donate online: http://www.globalgiving.com/pr/2500/proj2415a.html ANOTHER WAY TO HELP Join us for the Santi School 2nd Annual Silent Art Auction on Saturday, November 22, 7:00 p.m., at 120 W. North Avenue (between Howard St. & Maryland Ave.). More information can be found at info at santischool.org. Care of Creation: What's it all about? On Thursday, November 20, from 10 a.m.-noon (prior to the presbytery meeting), the Presbytery of Baltimore's Care of Creation Task Group will present an earth-friendly discussion, with opportunities for sharing, learning, and networking at Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church. This discussion is open to all pastors and interested lay leaders. Pre-registration is appreciated. Contact Charlie Conklin before November 18 at cconklin at comcast.net. For more information, go to www.baltimorepresbytery.org/CareofCreation.htm. Calendar for November 16-, 2008 Sunday, 11/16 PLEDGE DEDICATION SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Church School 9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Christian Education Committee, Conference Rm 11:45 a.m. Planned Giving Seminar, Library 5:30-7:30 p.m. Crossroads: "Pizza at the Fromms" 7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Style of TaizJ, Sanctuary Monday, 11/17 10:30 a.m. Counters, Conference Rm Noon Lunch with the Haningers, Library 7:30 p.m. Adult Education Committee, Conference Rm Tuesday, 11/18 9:30 a.m. Quilting Group, Conference Rm 7:30 p.m. Peace and Justice Committee, Conference Rm Presbyterian Women's Connections Circle Wednesday, 11/19 7:00 p.m. Child Care Council, Conference Rm 7:30 p.m. France Room Renovation, Library Renovation, & Building Projects Committees, Library Thursday, 11/20 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Library 1:00 p.m. Presbytery Meeting, Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm 7:30 p.m. Exploring Membership Night, Library Friday, 11/21 Saturday, 11/22 Sabbatical Presentation: 6:30 p.m. Cider and Cookies, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Presentation, Sanctuary Sunday, 11/23 REIGN OF CHRIST SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Church School 9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Nominating Committee, Conference Rm 11:45 a.m. Library Renovation Committee, Library " God is a God of abundance, not a god of scarcity. .God doesn't give us just enough. God gives us more than enough: more bread and fish than we can eat, more love than we dared to ask for. God is a generous giver, but we can only see and enjoy God's generosity when we love God with all of our hearts, minds, and strength. As long as we say, "I will love you, God, but first show me your generosity," we will remain distant from God and unable to experience what God truly wants to give us, which is life and life in abundance. Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) on abundance Reverend Dr. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D. Catonsville Presbyterian Church 1400 Frederick Road Catonsville, Maryland 21228 410.747.6180, ext. 1005 www.catonsvillepresb.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081114/de50686b/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Spiritual disciplines are regular practices and actions that are intended to facilitate spiritual growth and ultimately bring about transformation. How did they originate and how have they evolved? What relevance do they have for twenty-first-century Christians? Join us for an introduction to these practices. Which disciplines help us grow in truth, wisdom, hope, and love and allow us to live into our faith. Led by Adam Allen Stewardship Planned Giving Seminar in the library after worship ? Karl P. Mattison, from the Presbyterian Foundation (affiliated with the PCUSA), and member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC, will present a seminar on planned giving. A light lunch of baked ham and pasta salad will be served. Topics covered will include: $ Gifting of appreciated assets, including real estate and securities; $ Gifting of 401ks and IRAs; $ Charitable gift annuities; $ Charitable lead trusts; $ Charitable remainder trusts; and $ Life insurance beneficiary designations or transfer of policy ownership. This is a good time to get your planned giving questions answered and hear about some aspects of giving that you may not have previously considered. Peter Green, Chair, Stewardship Committee Monday?s Lunch with the Hanningers Join us in welcoming Dr. Mike Haninger and Nancy Haninger to CPC on MondayNovember 17. They are our PCUSA mission workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We look forward to talking with them in person about their projects with Good Shepherd Hospital and The Moringa Tree Project. Lunch will be provided in the library. Please RSVP to Vickie Lord at VickieWrites at aol.com or call 410-744-9695. Barbara Rice will have a display in fellowship hall interpreting the Moringa Tree Project, organized by Nancy Hannigner. Barbara and Glenda Johnson will be signing up people who plan to attend the luncheon. Evening Prayer in the style of Taiz? will be offered tomorrow evening in the sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. It?s a wonderful way to end a full day and prepare for the week ahead. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081115/0c094c77/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/octet-stream Size: 11345 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081115/0c094c77/attachment.obj From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Mon Nov 17 17:53:24 2008 From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs) Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:53:24 -0500 Subject: [Members-and-Friends] FW: TidingsNovember17, 2008 People Are Hungry Message-ID: <002701c94907$4e6bdbe0$eb4393a0$@org> November 17, 2008 PEOPLE ARE HUNGRY Jesus said: "You give them something to eat . . . as you do it for one of the least of these, you do it for me.? __________ People are hungry. This is what Eva Seiler told me on a recent visit to the Hagerstown Presbyterian Church?s soup kitchen. Eva has managed the soup kitchen for five years, but that day she was worried because the church?s account to purchase food was down to $5. Nancy Bennett of Trinity Presbyterian Church tried to tell me the same thing last summer, explaining that her church ?just didn?t have enough food in its food bank to serve everyone who comes.? In Baltimore, Rev. Tanya Wade tells me that more and more people are telephoning, writing and showing up on Fridays at Knox Presbyterian Church for bags of food and hot meals. I hear it . . . and, now I want to tell you. People are hungry, a lot of people ? and, they?re going to get a lot hungrier. Some folks are losing their homes; some can?t pay their bills; some wonder if they will have a job tomorrow. And, in the midst of all these challenges, people are hungry. We have many food pantries operating from churches throughout the Presbytery of Baltimore: First of Bel Air, Harundale, Grove, Trinity, Knox, Grace and Hagerstown are just a few among them. Our brothers and sisters in Christ are trying so hard to help, but they need help, as well. At Thursday?s 831st Presbytery Meeting, Council has approved a request from the Peace & Justice Committee to ask for an offering to benefit congregations operating food banks or those who would like to open a new food bank. The committee will also offer the balance of the Cents-Ability Hunger Fund ? approximately $1,200 ? to support church food and hunger programs. Can you help, too, and bring a check from your mission fund to fill empty grocery bags? Can you bring some dry goods for the empty shelves? People are hungry. Would you reach into the heart of your own congregations and consider initiating a food drive to benefit a soup kitchen or food pantry in the Presbytery? Thank you. May God bless your efforts to stem this tide of hunger, if only for now ? Because, God?s people are hungry. Deb Milcarek, Associate for Mission and Justice For information about the Presbytery of Baltimore?s Hunger program, email dmilcarek at baltimorepresbytery.org. Inside this Issue Take Note/Act Now ? 831st Stated Meeting ? Big Event ? New Imani Finance Seminar ? Brown ?Hoe Down? ? Justice Lecture at Central ? Highland film on Lyme Disease ? Woods Bazaar and Quilts ? Springfield Grant ? Santi School Fundraiser ? Ecumenical Shadowing Program ? Ark & Dove vacancy Presbytery Meetings Stated Meeting? Nov. 20 at 1pm Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church Council Meeting Jan. 8th at 7pm Vision Meeting Jan. 13th at 5pm Committee Meeting Dec. 2nd (1st Tues. of the month) Mission Giving Contact Information The Presbytery of Baltimore: Phone: 410-433-2012 or 800-511-0087 Office E-mail: office at baltimorepresbytery.org Website: www.baltimorepresbytery.org To subscribe/unsubscribe: Call 410.433.2012 or email Roger Evans Also on the Presbytery of Baltimore website Find past issues of Tidings at: Tidings Archives See new Church Announcements at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery. org/announcements.html Take Note/Act Now Presbytery of Baltimore The Presbytery of Baltimore will host the 831st Stated Meeting at 1pm on Thursday at Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church in Odenton. Don?t Miss Diana Butler Bass, celebrated author on American Protestantism, and Graham Standish, of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, PA ? keynote speakers for the Presbytery of Baltimore?s BIG EVENT, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14th 2009. Church Notices New Imani Community Church will host State of the Economy and Your finances seminar from 9am to noon on Saturday, Nov. 15th at the church. For details, click finances . Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church invites y?all to a ?Square Dance Hoe Down? from 7-10pm on Friday, Nov. 21st at Memorial Episcopal Church, 1407 Bolton Street in Baltimore. Admission is $25 for couples; $10 for students; and kids are free. Raffles, silent auction and prizes! Proceeds benefit Global Mission. For advanced tickets, call Sharon Holley at 410.523.1542. Also at Central Presbyterian Church, a lecture entitled ?Speak Justice, the Language that Can Change the World,? featuring former Ambassador Tony Hall at 7:30pm on Saturday, Nov. 22nd. For details, click Justice . Highland Presbyterian Church, in partnership with the Harford County Lyme Disease Support Group, will host a free screening of Under Our skin at 1:30pm on Sunday, Nov. 30th. For details and to view movie trailer http://www.underourskin.com/ Find trinkets and treasures for everyone at Woods Memorial Holiday Bazaar scheduled for 9am to 1pm Saturday, Nov. 22nd. All proceeds go to mission. For details, visit www.woodschurch.org or call the church office at 410-647-2550. And, For the Love of Baby: Crib Quilts from Yesteryear, an exhibit of child-oriented quilts from the 19th and 20th centuries is on display in the Gallery at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park now through November 30th. For details, call 410-647-2550. Synod and General Assembly Items PC(USA) has awarded Springfield Presbyterian Church a $75,000 Redevelopment Grant to support the church?s transformation into A self-sufficient, tithing church that responds to the needs f its community. The grant is matched by funds from the Presbytery over a five-year period. Other Items and Events A PEERLESS PRESENTATION OF MARVELOUS ARTISTIC CURIOSITIES! The Santi School Project's 2nd Annual Silent Art Auction: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7pm at The Load of Fun Studios, 120 W. North Avenue in Baltimore. The Santi School Project (www.santischool.org) built a school in a village in Nepal. The Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary?s Seminary and University will host its fall ?shadowing? program November 17th-20th. Reservations required. For details, call Patty Rath at 410.864.4200 or prath at stmarys.edu Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church is searching for a part-time Director of Music to lead adult, youth and children's music programs and choirs. The Director of Music will lead worship on a Steinway Baby Grand Piano. Knowledge of Kurzweil Keyboard is helpful. For details, fax cover letter and resume to Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church call 410-674-6481 or e-mail admin at arkanddove.org. Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter pnord at baltimorepresbytery.org Bill Millen, Associate Executive bmillen at baltimorepresbytery.org Vaughn L. 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All other crafts (ornaments & cards) are free of charge. Please note: Due to kitchen restrictions during renovations, we will provide the main dish; if you would like to contribute a side-dish or dessert, please know that there will not be any kitchen access to heating, refrigerating, or preparation. Please RSVP by sending a reply email. Let us know: a. If you would like to make a wreath and b. How many people in your family will attend. This is a wonderful evening in the life of Catonsville Presbyterian Church. Hope you'll come and help us welcome the season! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Kovacs This Sunday marks the culminating day of the liturgical calendar which lifts up the belief that Christ is enthroned with God and reigns over the universe with benign power, justice, and grace. It's the last Sunday of the liturgical year, with lectionary texts us moving us toward "last things," texts which say something about the goal and purpose of history and our lives with in it. It's a Sunday that affirms that God through Christ is in control, which means we don't have to be. Instead, we are now free to live the way God intends - offering up grateful hearts of praise for the endless bounty of God's love and then caring for all of God's children who live under the dome of God's protective care. So come, ye thankful people, come. Let us worship Christ! Grace and peace, Ken ___________________________________________________ Things you need to know for the week of November 23-29, 2008 Christian Education Cents-Ability: Please remember to bring your "cents" to church next Sunday, November 30. Help us help the hungry. Church School News: This is the last Sunday of our fall program. Next week is the first Sunday of Advent! All kinds of wonderful things will be happening to help us get ready for the birth of the Christ child: children will receive Advent calendars to help count down the days before Christmas; church school classes will have a special Advent time - with guest visitors each week; Music with Mr. Bob will have us all humming Advent and Christmas tunes; we'll make ornaments, cards & wreaths at The Big Advent Feast; we'll gather for a potluck dinner that same night . . . it's an exciting time in the life of our church. Hope you'll join us each week to be part of this holy season. Advent Resources: Advent calendars will be distributed next week to our younger children. Additional resources will also be available on the CE table in the education wing hallway. Please help yourself. There are also great online resources for families: check out www.rca.org and www.teachingmom.com to start you off. Stewardship with Children and Youth: Activity books and pledge cards are still available on the CE table in the education wing. Youth Groups: There are no youth group meetings this weekend, but we hope to see you all at The Big Advent Feast next Sunday night. Have a happy Thanksgiving holiday, everyone! Our annual Gift Collection for the McKim Community Center will begin on November 30, running through December 14. Please help us provide gifts for children and teens in this 100-year-old East Baltimore ministry. New, unwrapped gifts can be placed in the bins in fellowship hall. Neat gift ideas: How about a basketball or a board game? It's probably going to be a tough Christmas for many of our neighbors; let's help make the season bright. Looking ahead: Crossroads meets from 6-7:30 p.m. at the church on Sunday, December 7. Plan for a possible outdoor adventure. The last "Pizza with the Fromms" is right after caroling on Saturday, December 13. And don't forget, we're going to volunteer at Our Daily Bread on Wednesday morning, December 31. Rising Stars is going on a field trip to see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! on Sunday, December 14, at the Fells Point Theater, leaving from the church at 6:00 p.m. Parents & families are invited too. Ticket prices are approximately $11.50 per person. Beth Goldsby Allen will provide details. The congregation is invited to THE BIG ADVENT FEAST Sunday, November 30 Come for part, or come for all 5:15-6:00 p.m.: Wreath-making & Crafts 6:00-7:00 p.m.: Dinner & Fellowship The Details: Wreath materials will cost $8, all other crafts are free. Main dish will be provided (small donation requested). Due to kitchen restraints during renovation, potluck items - side dish or dessert - should be non-refrigerated; kitchen will not be accessible for any meal prep or heating. Adult Education: Sundays at 9 a.m. Child care is available. November 23: Praying the Psalms. Psalms may be the most contemporary book in the whole Bible. The realities of life more than two millennia ago were certainly different from the realities of our world; however, the human condition is not that different. Love for and trust in God for us, as well as doubt and disbelief, are similar to what the psalmist knew. Relationships with others that bring love and commitment, as well as separation and pain, are not unlike what the psalmist experienced. This session explores the various types of psalms and prayers and invite us to use the psalms in our daily lives. Led by Kathy Glennan. Sing a Song of Bethlehem: The Incarnation through the Music of the Church November 30: Why don't we start singing those familiar and well-loved Christmas carols in church after Thanksgiving? After all, we've been hearing them in the mall since just after Halloween. Why do we have to wait until closer to Christmas before singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem" or "Silent Night" in the sanctuary? Join us for an exploration of Advent hymns and their special place in the liturgical calendar. Led by Doug Heist. December 7: We will look at the connection between religious experience and the imaginative arts - how the Christmas story itself serves as the spark of so much creativity. Greg Knauf will share what it was like to compose his anthem, "Gloria," which was included in the St. Olaf Choir Christmas concert in 2007. Led by Ken Kovacs. December 14: We will see how the carols and hymns of the season have actually distorted our hearing of the Christmas story. Bring a CD recording of your most meaningful Christmas piece to share with the group. Led by Ken Kovacs. December 21: The focus will be on the angels' song in Luke 2, specifically the Gloria and the many musical renderings of this experience. Led by Ken Kovacs. Outreach Member Data Form: The Outreach Committee is working to update member information. In November, we will be distributing a "Member Data Form." Our database allows us to keep addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers but this form also has room for you to list your children's names and ages and your skills and areas of interest and knowledge. We would like emergency contact information, too, just as a precaution in case an emergency does occur. Our goal is to keep accurate records and to have a talent bank. The talent bank will be a reference to locate resources among the congregation when the church needs specialized advice or assistance. Our members are blessed with a variety of knowledge, skills, and talents. If you have questions please call Cindy Bolognese, 410-247-4434. The Outreach Committee will hand out the forms during Fellowship Hour on the Sundays in November. Please make corrections as necessary and fill in any blanks. There will be drop boxes at the back of the sanctuary and in fellowship hall, or you may mail it to the church office, attention: Outreach. We will be very discrete with your personal information. Thank you for your help. Peace and Justice Christian as Citizen: Gambling Referendum. Question 2 on the November ballot will be the referendum to amend the Maryland State Constitution to allow 15,000 slot machines at five selected sites. Presbyterians believe that as voters in a democracy we have free will to make choices on candidates and ballot issues. The PCUSA has adopted policies on certain issues that encompass moral choices to help people of faith make choices consistent with our value system. The choice is yours, but we as a religious institution have taken this position on gambling: 1. Our faith tradition has consistently opposed all gambling, especially state sponsored, as a way to fund government. Typically those who gamble the most are the people who can least afford it. Gambling is a deceptive funding source because the new revenue will not solve the state's budget problems. 2. The Rev. Terry Schoener preached on this topic from our pulpit this past summer. He made three points why we oppose gambling. 3. This was his first point: "There is only one God who controls our destiny. Gambling flirts with another god whose name is 'Lady Luck.' Gambling casinos are tragic places, people sacrificing and becoming the sacrifice on Lady Luck's altar, sacrificing to a god who does you no good." Additional information may be found on the Welcome Table in fellowship hall. Stewardship Have you made your pledge for 2009? Giving Update Offering Needed Each Week $ 7,115 Received Last Week - 11/16/08 $ 6,454 2008 Needed to Date $ 327,290 Received to Date $ 302,011 We rely on everyone to support what God is doing through this congregation. The vitality of this ministry is secured by God's grace and funded by the faithfulness and commitment of God's people. We are counting on the ongoing generosity of our members and friends. Thank you, Bob Shumaker, Finance Committee The 2008 Per Capita is $30 per member. To date, we have received $3,222. What is Per Capita? It is an assessment paid to the Presbyterian Church (USA) based on church membership. Per Capita is used for administrative expenses of the Presbytery of Baltimore, the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, and the General Assembly. Growing in God's Grace" Capital Campaign Number of Pledges Received to Date 155 Total Dollar Amount Pledged $ 968,216 Amount Received 11/16/2008 $ 1,792 Amount Paid to Date $ 841,185 Mission Thanksgiving Baskets: The food collection for the community food pantry was a great success. Thank you so much for all you shared - there was stuffing mix, canned goods, grocery cards and more! Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries (CEFM) will be distributing these in the coming week. If you would like to volunteer to help, they are located in Catonsville at 25 Bloomsbury Avenue, just off Frederick Road. Tomorrow's hours, Monday, November 24, are 10:00-4:00. You may contact them at 410-747-4357. (Please leave a phone message if they don't answer - it means they're busy distributing food items.) Deck the Halls Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Before we know it, Christmas will be here. Assuming that fellowship hall is in shape by then, we plan to decorate on Saturday morning, November 29, at 9 a.m. Join us and get in the Christmas spirit. We hope to have refreshments (cider and doughnuts) and Christmas music. All are welcome. Sponsored by Gallimaufry. Contact Sidney Turner: 410-788-8427 or vankoten at verizon.net. Calendar for November 23-30, 2008 Sunday, 11/23 REIGN OF CHRIST SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Church School 9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Nominating Committee, Conference Rm 11:45 a.m. Library Renovation Committee, Library Monday, 11/24 9:00 a.m. Counters 10:00 a.m. Renovation Consultation, Conference Rm Tuesday, 11/25 9:30 a.m. Quilting Group, Conference Rm Wednesday, 11/26 Thursday, 11/27 Thanksgiving Day - Church Offices Closed Friday, 11/28 Church Offices Closed Saturday, 11/29 9:00 a.m. Gallimaufry & Friends Decorate Fellowship Hall for Christmas Sunday, 11/30 ADVENT I 9:00 a.m. Church School 9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library 10:30 a.m. Worship THE BIG ADVENT FEAST 5:15-6:00 p.m. Wreath Making & Crafts 6-7:00 p.m. Dinner "Cor meum tibi offero, Domine, prompte et sincere." ("My heart I offer to you, O Lord, promptly and sincerely.") John Calvin's (1509-1564) personal motto _____ "No matter how hard you strike a bell, it will ring. What else is it made for? Even under the hammer blows of fate the heart rings true. The human heart is made for universal praise. As long as we pick and choose, making praise depend on our approval, we are not yet responding from the heart." David Steindl-Rast, Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer (1984) Reverend Dr. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D. Catonsville Presbyterian Church 1400 Frederick Road Catonsville, Maryland 21228 410.747.6180, ext. 1005 www.catonsvillepresb.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081120/1ae080f0/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/octet-stream Size: 11345 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081120/1ae080f0/attachment.obj -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 41304 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081121/b9c43312/attachment-0001.jpe From kkovacs498 at aol.com Sat Nov 22 09:50:41 2008 From: kkovacs498 at aol.com (kkovacs498 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:50:41 -0500 Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Fwd: Sabbatical Presentation on Saturday night - update In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CB1AC8D321427F-280-2882@WEBMAIL-DY32.sysops.aol.com> -----Original Message----- From: KKovacs498 at aol.com To: members-and-friends at catonsvillepresb.org Sent: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 8:08 pm Subject: Sabbatical Presentation on Saturday night - update ? Sabbatical Presentation November 22, 2008 ? "You have set my feet in a broad place" (Psalm 31:8). ?The Pedernal, Abiquiu, New Mexico ? Join me on Saturday evening for an overview of my sabbatical experience with images and reflections. ? 6:30 p.m. -- Hot cider and desserts in fellowship hall. 7:00 p.m.?-- Presentation in the sanctuary. ? Thanks to Megan Usher who will provide child care for the evening.? We?plan to finish at 8:30 p.m. ? Looking out to the?sea?from the Isle of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. ? ? Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D. Catonsville Presbyterian Church 1400 Frederick Road Catonsville, Maryland 21228 410-747-6180, ext. 1005 www.catonsvillepresb.org One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081122/7fecd64d/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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November 25??, 2008 Presbytery Committees . . . Where can you fit in? In recent years, the Presbytery of Baltimore has evolved into an organization largely guided by grass-root, committee leadership. As a result, a decision by the transformation committee to engage Deep Shift is helping 12 churches re-determine their relationship with God and the world; the Mission committee's plan to fight hunger and homelessness supports scores of community assistance and church-based food programs; and, the New Church Development committee continues to spread the Word by seeding congregations throughout the Presbytery. Meanwhile, six new committees have taken root to do the work of Christ. Yes, there is much to do - but, still, far too few to get it done. Given such a challenge, one may ask where do I fit in? Wherever you can. The Presbytery Nominating Committee needs your help to fill vacancies on a number of committees, boards and councils. There's a seat for you or an elder or some other church member on one or more of the following committees: Administration, Council, Vision, Evangelism and Church Growth, New Church Development, Committee on Ministry, Mission, Peace and Justice, Permanent Judicial Commission, Preparation for Ministry, Representation, Trustees and United Presbyterian Ministries. Members are, particularly, in need for the Christian Education, Youth, Congregational Nurture, Stewardship and Mission Interpretation committees. Most committees meet once a month and members are only obligated to serve two years. If you are interested in serving or know someone who is, please inform the Nominating Committee. To do so, simply click Committ?ee Nomination, complete, and submit the form to the Presbytery of Baltimore. You can also pick up a nominating form at the Presbytery Office or email me with your names at ara49 at aol., and I will ensure that that the Nominating Committee receives your application. The Nominating committee will review the application and contact the interested member about his or her appointment prior to approval at the next Stated Meeting of the Presbytery. Let us all take responsibility to move Christ's church into the future through our work in the Presbytery. Thanks for your support. John Kazanjian, Chair Inside this Issue Take Note/Act Now ? Thanksgiving Closings ? Big Event ? Highland film on Lyme Disease ? Christmas Around the World at Woods ? Perry Hall Women's Luncheon ? Light Street Holiday Tea ? Board of Pensions ? Springfield Grant ? Science Award ? World HIV/AIDS Sunday ? Ecumenical Studies Presbytery Meetings Stated Meeting- Jan 22 at 1pm Catonsville Presbyterian Church Council Meeting Jan. 8th at 7pm Vision Meeting Jan. 13th at 5pm Committee Meeting Dec. 2nd (1st Tues. of the month) Mission Giving As of today, the Presbytery of Baltimore's Mission Account is estimated to be $184, 804.43. Contact Information The Presbytery of Baltimore: Phone: 410-433-2012 or 800-511-0087 Office E-mail: office at baltimorepresbytery.org Website: www.baltimorepresbytery.org To subscribe/unsubscribe: Call 410.433.2012 or email Roger Evans Also on the Presbytery of Baltimore website Find past issues of Tidings at: Tidings Archives See new Church Announcements at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery. org/announcements.html Take Note/Act Now Presbytery of Baltimore Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. The Presbytery of Baltimore will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27th & Friday, Nov. 28th. Don't Miss Diana Butler Bass, celebrated author on American Protestantism, and Graham Standish, of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, PA - keynote speakers for the Presbytery of Baltimore's BIG EVENT, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14th 2009. Church Notices Highland Presbyterian Church, in partnership with the Harford County Lyme Disease Support Group, will host a free screening of Under Our skin at 1:30pm on Sunday, Nov. 30th. For details and to view movie trailer http://www.underourskin.com/ Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park celebrates Christmas Around the World with its Adult Choir at 7:30pm Friday, Dec. 5th. The program features anthems and carols from a variety of ethnic origins, including some familiar tunes. The concert is free, and childcare is available. An offering will be taken to benefit the Severna Park Assistance Network (SPAN) which helps families in need. Perry Hall Presbyterian Church will host its annual Women's Association Christmas Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at Pappas Restaurant. Light Street Presbyterian Church will host a Holiday Tea from noon to 3pm pm on Saturday, Dec. 13th to raise money for the church's music fund. Admission fee is $15. This is a great opportunity to share with family and friends. Children are welcomed, too! For details, call 410.539.0125. Synod and General Assembly Items Join the Board of Pensions for a two-day seminar on holistic retirement planning for mid- to late-career clergy and lay Benefits Plan members fro 9am to 5pm on January 28th and 29th at Hope Presbyterian Church. For details, click Pension. PC(USA) has awarded Springfield Presbyterian Church a $75,000 Redevelopment Grant to support the church's transformation into q self-sufficient, tithing church that responds to the needs f its community. The grant is matched by funds from the Presbytery over a five-year period. The Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology and the Christian Faith requests assistance in identifying scientist, engineers and science educators who approach their work as a calling from God to nominate for the annual "Science as a Christian Vocation" award. For details, click Science Award. Other Items and Events December 7th is World AIDS Sunday. Please dedicate prayer to those affected by HIV/AIDS as well as those who serve them. Interested in Classes in Scripture, Theology, or Church Ministries? The Ecumenical Institute of Theology of St. Mary's Seminary and University offers accredited master's-level theological education (courses, certificates, degrees). Auditors are welcome. Pastors should consider our post-master's Certificate of Advanced Studies. December 16th is the application deadline for the spring term, which runs from January 12th to May 7th. For details, call Patty Rath at 410-864-4200 or prath at stmarys.edu. Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter pnord at baltimorepresbytery.org Bill Millen, Associate Executive bmillen at baltimorepresbytery.org Vaughn L. 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Name: image006.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11886 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.catonsvillepresb.org/pipermail/members-and-friends/attachments/20081125/67703d43/attachment.jpg From dboulton at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Nov 28 11:56:24 2008 From: dboulton at catonsvillepresb.org (Dorothy Boulton) Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:56:24 -0500 Subject: [Members-and-Friends] enewsletter for Nov. 30 Message-ID: <000e01c9517a$401d93f0$6a01a8c0@Dorothy> For the week of November 30, 2008 Worship Preview First Sunday in Advent ________________________________________ Text: Isaiah 60:1-3, Mark 13:24-37 HOPE Dear Friends: It's difficult to shift gears: we're still recovering from our Thanksgiving dinners, and quite honestly, our earliest thoughts of Christmas seem only to urge us towards the shopping mall. But now is the time to prepare for the Christ child. Now is the time to claim our Advent hope. I look forward to seeing you in worship as we light the first candle of the season. 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