From the Pastor’s Desk
“You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.”
– Job 10:12
At a retreat, one time, the leader asked us to do an exercise. He said, “Write down what you would like printed on your tomb stone. I wrote down, “I tried!“
It is probably a good idea for us to take stock of our life once in a while. What would we like to be remembered for? I wouldn’t want to be remembered for the days when I lost my patience or the one-day when I swore twice because the snow blower wouldn’t start.
I read a book once that told some quotes that people made about famous persons before they were famous. I remember one about Fred Astaire, “He sings a little, dances a little but is not much of a showman,” said by a director. If you are old enough, you will remember how famous he became with his dancing and singing.
Someone wrote about Billy Graham, “He stutters and doesn‘t have much to say.“ How he has changed the world as he went from country to country telling the Good News.
I’d like to be remembered for bringing joy into people’s lives. I would hope I would have opened some thoughts for loving our Lord and Savior. But most of all I would like to be remembered as a Child of God.
It’s hard when we are so busy to remember that people are watching us all the time. In their pain, they want to see how we handle ourselves – how those times of trouble affect us and how we respond to life’s problems.
When you come to a place that would drag you down into the depths of self-indulgent anger or action, remember God is present, He will help you through that time and bring you out on the other side stronger than you were before.
What would you like to have printed on your tombstone? Maybe we could ask to have written: “God and I, together, made it through this life in the best way we could!“ Think about it!
Pastor Marilyn
The Church Owl
Pontius Pilate
The consummate politician, the Roman governor chose to preserve his own bloated status by giving the people what they wanted: Jesus’ crucifixion. He washed his hands to signify self-absolution, but bloodied them instead.
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Announcements
Sunday School – 8:30 AM in the Community Building
Choir Practice Every Wednesday at 4:00pm
Pastor Marilyn : You can reach her at 607-222-8261. If anyone needs to meet, or need a visit or counseling, be sure to call. Winter Address: Rev. Marilyn and Ray Barnard, 5201 W. Camelback Rd. Lot B 31, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Schedule for the 200th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 8th
9:30 AM Worship Service
11:30 AM – Catered Luncheon (please make reservations) – See form on next page or there are some in the narthex. Please put in the offering plate or give to Jim Perkins by August 26th.
1:30 PM Afternoon Worship Service (returning pastors will speak.)
Followed by an Ice Cream Social.
200th Anniversary Celebration – We are attempting to contact as many people who used to live on Franklin Hill as possible to invite them to the 200th Anniversary Celebration on September 8th of this year. If you have contact information; addresses, phone numbers, e-mails etc. please contact them or give the information to Jim Perkins. If anyone is not able to attend the celebration on the 8th we would enjoy hearing from them or have them visit church sometime this year. Thank you in advance for you cooperation.
Anniversary Gift Table – Some of our members are making small items to sell on our Gift Table during our 200th Anniversary. There will be a free-will offering as people purchase those items. If you would like to contribute to this table, check with Bonne Travis. The proceeds from this table will be given to The Local Missions. This Mission is responsible for helping our local church members, friends and family in special times of need. In the past, it has provided money for heating bills, medicine needs, funeral expenses, repairs, etc. We are glad that we can benefit those in need in our local area.
PLEASE CUT OUT AND RETURN TO Franklin Hill Presbyterian Church, 400 Franklin Hill Rd., Hallstead, PA 18822 (by August 26th, 2013)
NAME ________________________________
WILL ATTEND 9:30AM SERVICE ______
WILL ATTEND THE 11:30 AM LUNCHEON ______How many? ______
WILL ATTEND THE 1:30 PM SERVICE ______
WILL ATTEND THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL ______ How many? _____
We look forward to sharing this day celebrating our 200th Anniversary with you.
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A Big THANK YOU to the float committee and all who participated in the parade on July 4th to make it such a great success. We won 4th place!!!
Fall Rummage Sale – Please, Do Not, bring any items for the rummage sale until after Sept. 10th, as
the school house will be used in the 200th Anniversary Celebration. Thank you, Esther.
Prayer Shawls – we have several shawls ready. If anyone knows of anyone in need of one, please
let Carolyn White know.
Card Ministry – A volunteer is needed to take care of the card ministry. The cards, envelopes and stamps are provided. What is needed is to put the cards out on Dessert Sundays ( Kaylee Sue’s words for coffee hour) and have folks sign them, then address them and get them in the mail. The congregation provides the names and addresses. Joe and or Marilyn sometimes add a message.The feedback from those who have received these cards has been positive and it is hoped the ministry will continue. Please let Jim Perkins or Pastor Marilyn know if you would be willing to carry on with this project.
Loose Change Offerings
1st Sunday – Local Emergency/Deacon’s Fund
2nd Sunday – Local Emergency/Deacon’s
3rd Sunday – Kenya/Rev. Malaho
4th Sunday – Building Maintenance
5th Sunday – Habitat for Humanity (whenever there is a 5th Sunday)