NOVEMBER  BIRTHDAYS

     3 – Joe Williams                             11 – Irene Lloyd                                  23 – Morgan Jones

     3 – Beverlee Wingett                      11 – Bobbi Kelly                                  24 – Cory Councilman

     4 – Elaine Milliken                          13 – Susan Rogers                             26 – Courtney McMillen         

     6 – Michelle Williams                      14 – Paul Hogue                                 26 – Jeremy Harley

     7 – Kara Bowman                           14 – Chris King                                   27 – Mary Lib Jones             

     9 – Aaron Ridgeway                       16 – Lauren Smith                               27 – Vicki Williams

   10 – Roy Williams                            19 – Maxine Jones                              27 – Rev. John Taylor

   11 – Ryan and Bob Smith                20 – Steve Keller                                 29 – Sigrid Sheward                                 

   11 – Rick Billman                             21 – Phil Robbins                                30 – Jeff McKinney                                                                                                                                                                                           

AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE HAVING BIRTHDAYS THAT WE DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT!!

Please call the church office to update the birthday list. (286-1928)

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Samaritan’s Purse – Shoebox Ministry

There are some wrapped shoe boxes still available.  Please pick up as many as you want and start collecting items to fill your boxes.  Health kits are already inside the boxes (they include washcloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, band aids, etc. 

Note:  Please leave soap and band aids in small plastic zip bags to prevent fragrance from mixing with candy, etc.)

Suggestions:  Toys – small cars, marbles, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, plastic kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, small Etch-a-Sketch, toys that light up or make noise, (with extra batteries), slinky, hand puppets, puzzles, jacks, etc.

School supplies – pens, pencils, crayons or markers, pencil sharpeners, stamps and ink pad sets, coloring books, writing pads or school paper, solar calculators, glue sticks, small scissors, stickers, etc.

Other – wrapped hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, (no Tootsie Roll candy – it melts) sunglasses, flashlights with extra batteries, ball caps, socks, T-shirts, toy jewelry sets, hair-clips, hair bows, watches, small picture books, etc.

·        Our  2009 goal is 100 boxes.

·        Shoe Box Dedication will be Sunday, November 15.

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GET WELL WISHES

Remember those who have been ill, hospitalized or have had surgery in the last month…

Lois Mallock

Kathy McKinney

Barb Crusan

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MISSION AND OUTREACH

Sunrisers The Sunrisers’ Breakfast Group continues to meet every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. at J.R. Valentine’s Restaurant. 

Food Pantry Needs

Jell-O, Ravioli, Crackers, Meat, Vegetables, Milk, Boxed Potatoes, Healthy Snacks

Other Items Needed:  Boots, Baby Items, Winter Clothing, Drapes, Furniture, Children’s Toys, Blankets, Dishes

Pastor's Corner 

For All The Saints

Three days from the time I am writing this we will be immersed in the celebration that comes on the last day of October—Halloween.  The term Halloween, originally spelled Hallowe'en, is shortened from All Hallows' E’en, and e'en is a shortening of even, which is a shortening of evening.  Hallow is the same word for "holy" that we find in the Lord's Prayer [“hallowed be thy name”].  Halloween, therefore, originally meant "All Hallows’ Eve."  All Hallows’ Eve is called that because it is the day before All Saints Day (just as Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas).  The night which appears to many to be the antithesis of what is holy and pure actually derives its name from the day which follows it, which is a celebration of God’s holy people.  It is the evening before the day when we remember and give thanks for the saints who have died, but whose memory and heritage remains to bless us.

Because October 31 comes on a Saturday this year, All Saints Day will fall on a Sunday, and

we can celebrate the day in our worship service.  In many churches it is a tradition on the Sunday after (or on) All Saints Day to read the names of all the members of the congregation who have passed away in the last year, and although we have not done that here, I want on Sunday and in this space to remember the contribution that the “saints” in our lives have made.  There are reminders of the saints all over our church building.  There is a plaque in the hallway near my office which lists the names of men from this church who served in World War II.  Elsewhere is another plaque which lists the names of those who helped with the construction of our Christian Education Building.   Each month we receive interest income from endowments which have on them the names of the donors who have passed away.  In my mind’s eye I can see many dear friends and faithful members who  were sitting in pews when I was installed as your pastor but have since passed away.  Their contributions and memories live on.  I constantly hear someone talk about a Sunday school teacher or church leader who shaped their lives.  When we observe the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, we come together not only with those who we can see around us, but with Christ, who is present at the table, and with all God’s saints, on earth and in heaven.  We have communion with them, and with them we give thanks and praise to God. 

            As I think back on my life, I can remember with fondness the many Christian people whose faith and love touched my life.  These are people who taught Sunday School, coached our church basketball team, led a missionary conference, wore Santa Claus suits and bounced children from the congregation on their knees.  I invite you, too, to think of and give thanks to God for the saints who have brought goodness into your lives and into this congregation.  Some will have faces you remember because they taught your Sunday school class.  Others you may not even remember, but their willingness to take responsibility for doing other tasks in the church made it possible for there to be worship each Sunday, Bibles to read, teachers to teach you a place where you could hear the stories of Jesus.

            You are the saints now, and one day long after you’re gone someone will remember the way that your love and faith made the love of God real to them.  May God bless you as we pass from All Hallows’ Eve through All Saints Day to Advent, then Christmas and then the beginning of a new year.

David Downton,

Pastor and Friend

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              Ladies, please note:  Mark your calendar…the December PW meeting

                                                  will be held on the 2^nd Monday of December (14^th)

                                                  instead of the  21^st as previously scheduled.

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LUNCHEON FOLLOWING WORSHIP

November 1, 2009

          The Presbyterian Women (PW) are serving lunch

following worship on

Sunday, November 1, 2009. 

Please plan to stay and enjoy an extended time

of fellowship and a delicious lunch.

Menu:

“Everything Salad” including dessert

Coffee, Tea and drinks for children

PW will start the Mission Project of “Cents- Ability” which is a Project of PC/PSV, to fight hunger of people worldwide and in our own community.  We are hoping whoever wishes to help us with this project will do so.  We really need to respond more fully to Jesus’ command, “You Give Them Something to Eat.”

The calling committee will be contacting you soon asking for donations of a salad or a dessert.

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FESTIVAL OF TREES

The Jackson County Unit of the American Cancer Society invites the community to attend the annual Festival of Trees Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21 at the Jackson Memorial Building/ Auditorium on Broadway Street.

• If you would like to fill a tin, contact Mary Nutt 286-2368 or Loretta Jones, Chairman.

·        Donations of baked goods and candies (wrapped or boxed) are needed for the Festival of Trees.  Please deliver your baked items to the Memorial Building after 9:00 a.m. on November 19. Items needed: cakes, cookies, brownies, breads, pumpkin rolls, pies, candies, etc. 

NOTE OF THANKS

Dear Church Family and Friends,

Thanks to all of you for your prayers, cards and calls during my recent surgery and rehabilitation.  I also enjoyed the “We Care” poster and the delicious casserole.  Your kindness and concern was very much appreciated.

                                                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                                                                        Pam Mercer

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NOVEMBER  2009

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

225 Church  Street

Jackson, Ohio   45640-1763

Rev. Dr. David R. Downton, Pastor                 Office: (740) 286-1928             Manse  (740) 286-6527

Melody Morgan, Administrative Assistant     Office: (740) 286-1928             FAX:     (740) 286-1730

Paul Hogue, Music Director                            Home: (740) 286-3071

Mary Elizabeth Billman, Organist                   Home: (740) 286-4862

SUNDAY SCHOOL  (ages 3-adult)                    Fellowship – 9:00 a.m.            Opening – 9:15 a.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP – 10:30 a.m.                      Nursery Attendant  (9:00-11:30 a.m.)

CLERK OF SESSION – Chuck Shumate

MEMBERS OF SESSION:

2009-Danny Barger, Carol Downton, Danny Wise  

2010-Shirley Anderson, Kathy Crusan, Marsha Johnson 

2011-Carla Mavis, Chuck Shumate, Debbie Shumate

SESSION COMMITTEES:

Worship & Music – Carla Mavis

Christian Education – Kathy Crusan

Stewardship & Finance – Marsha Johnson

Building & Property – Chuck Shumate

Mission & Outreach – Shirley Anderson

Personnel – Debbie Shumate

Evangelism – Carol Downton

BOARD OF DEACONS:

2009- Andi Councilman – Secretary, Nancy Jolly – Vice President, Maxine Robbins, Evelyn Watts 

2010- Becky Crusan, Mary Nutt – President,  Lorna Richison, Judy Wiggins

2011- Betty Richards, Rhea Shupe, Donna Hogue, Fred Mavis - Treasurer 

DEACON COMMITTEES:

Shut-ins & Visitation – Betty Richards, Rhea Shupe

Hospitality – Judy Wiggins

Bereavement – Rhea Shupe, Judy Wiggins    

Cards – Evelyn Watts

Food Pantry – Lorna Richison

Clothesline – Lorna Richison

Caring and Sharing –  Donna Hogue, Andi Councilman

Ushers – Nancy Jolly, Maxine Robbins

Bread – Betty Richards

Casseroles – Judy Wiggins

We-Care Posters – Andi Councilman

“THE CHIMES” NEWSLETTER – Coordinating & Layout – Printing & Mailing – Melody Morgan