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33rd Sunday n Or

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August 26, 2015

of Hilton Presbyterian Church (USA)

Church Office Hours

Monday – Friday

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Pastor’s Hours

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

9:00 AM - NOON

or by appointment

It was a year ago now when God first opened my eyes me to see the awe-

someness of this Hilton community. We were so excited: a new family, in

our new call, in a new home, with new schools, and new friends. You wel-

comed us in love. And showing us around, inviting us in, sharing your sto-

ries, and so light upon all you do in witness to Christ, we found here bless-

ings of God upon blessings of God upon blessings of God... I never thought

to expect so much, but I could have. The bounty is rich and every day yet is

a new discovery!

Summer has been a joy, and our family is truly blessed. I thank God for

vacations, museums, fitness pals and bicycles, good neighbors and new

neighbors, vegetable gardens, Busch Gardens and Water Country. I give

thanks for two sons and a daughter who play hard and grow a little more each day. I give thanks

for Donna, for her love and for all the good God brings through her. I give thanks for this church

who aimed to slow down in June, July and August, as is her custom, but then kept herself quite

busy, with youth trips, mission and service projects downtown, strategic planning for our future

and special music each Sunday.

Now we move into fall. Hang on for all the blessings to come! Here are just a few:

Rally Day is September 13. We resume our regular hours with Sunday School at 9:15 and

worship at 10:30. Thanks to all our teachers new and old (we’ve a special blessing waiting

for you teachers that morning in worship, so be ready)! See the enclosed brochure for a

listing of all our Sunday School offerings. There’s something for everyone! Secondly, we

have our pancake lunch to benefit LINK, and with collection boxes ready for our dona-

tion of items for PORT, the homeless shelter ministry. Thirdly, following lunch, we have a

special event hosted by our Facilities Improvement Steering Committee. We’re looking

to harvest our best ideas. Does our building need a makeover? What does our church

need for faithful witness today? We need to hear from you, and yes…dreaming big is

strongly encouraged! So all aboard! It’s all day for Rally Day!

Music rehearsals resume this month for Junior Jam, Bell Choir, Ensemble and Choir! Hooray!

Make a joyful sound to the Lord!

Plans are underway for chances to get to know our sisters and brothers at Carver Memorial

Presbyterian Church! Tentative schedule includes a picnic at Deer Park on Sat, Oct. 3,

and a pulpit/choir exchange in November.

On Nov. 1, we welcome to our pulpit the Rev. Berthe Nzeba, minister of our sister church

Brikin in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo!

These are but a few glad tidings this fall! The season is already shaping up here at Hilton Presby-

terian Church, and I’m loving it. I’m loving how God is calling us all to taste and see just how good

the Lord is here. I’m loving the look of expectation I’m finding in you now and each week as our

new church season begins. Thank you, God, for your blessings upon us! Now pour your love and

Spirit and power upon us. Help us be your church in Jesus’ name!

All Aboard!

Interested in Joining?

New members are received

on Profession of Faith, Reaf-

firmation of Faith, or by Let-

ter of Transfer. If you are

interested in becoming a

member of Hilton Presbyter-

ian Church or would like to

learn more about the Chris-

tian faith, the Presbyterian

Church, or programs and

ministries of HPC, please

contact Pastor Clark, any

Ruling Elder, or the church

office.

The Rev. Clark DeSarro-Raynal

• The Messenger • August 26, 2015

Worship Time for August 30 Is 3:00 pm

Come enjoy a wonderful afternoon at HPC! Following worship we will

play games, help make new decorations for the corners of the sanctuary.

Then at 5 pm. will have submarine sandwiches, sides, drinks, and cookies.

Sign up in the narthex or call the church office regarding the meal.

Church Work Day

September 19 / 9:00 am-Noon

Yes, once again, it’s time to mark the date on your calendar

for the "Church Clean-Up and Pizza Extravaganza." In the

true Property Committee fashion, pizza, served grab and

growl style, will await all earnest workers who join us to labor

together to tidy up/fix up the church and grounds. Crumbs

will be thrown to/at (depending on our Christian charity) late

arrivals, and empty pizza boxes will be on display for those

who don’t show up at all. Because we need to know how many pizzas to order, you’ll

find a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for you to officially an-

nounce your intention to work, dive into some pizza, and so-

cialize after the work is done. We worked middlin’ hard, con-

sumed a lot of pizza, and beautified our church at our spring

work session, and we want to have the same good results at

the fall session.

Events happening throughout the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia can be found at www.pcusa-peva.org/

Hilton Area Blood Drive

Tuesday September 15 / 1:30-6:00 pm

Hilton Baptist Church

At this drive, you can give blood OR donate double red cells.

Blood donations may be given every 56 days. A Double Red

donation collects the red cells, but returns most of the plasma

and platelets to the donor. Double Red donors must have

type A negative, B negative or type O blood and meet certain

weight requirements. Also, donations for Double Red Cells

may be given every 112 days.

If you cannot donate blood, consider providing snacks for

donors. Cookies, brownies, fruit, or sandwich halves are ap-

preciated. See the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or call or e-

mail Wanda Fletcher at 249-0122 or [email protected] to

sign up for supplying a snack for the generous blood donors.

For appointments, you may use this link:

http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/

chooseDonationTime.jsp

You don’t need a special reason to give blood.

You just need your own reason.

Some donate in honor of a loved one.

Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend.

Some know that a family member or a friend might need

blood someday. Some believe it is the right thing to do.

Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contri-

bution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply.

And, you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life.

Thank you,

Wanda Fletcher, HPC Coordinator

Sunday School 9:15 am

Worship 10:30 am

Join us after worship for a

This year our youth group has teamed up with the Missions

& Outreach Committee for a Pancake Brunch.

Donations will be accepted and will benefit LINK’s PORT

homeless shelter program.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp

http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp

OUR SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED to Barbara Matthews on the

recent death of her daughter, Cynthia Diane Matthews Beckinger.

Condolences may be sent to 955 Harpersville Road #2049, New-

port News 23601.

CHRISTIAN ED will have a meeting immediately following the 3:00

pm worship this Sunday. All teachers and those who are interested

in teaching please meet in the front of the sanctuary.

PRAYER & MEDITATION HOUR will change once regular church

activities resume. Time and date TBD.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE COMMUNION? If you are an

elder not currently serving on session, the worship committee in-

vites you to be on the schedule of communion servers. According

to the Book of Order any member, with approval from session, may

serve communion, too. Do you feel called to serve in this way? If

so, please contact Kathryn Dabbs.

YOU ARE INVITED to come to a "Vision and Architecture" event

on Rally Day Sunday, September 13 to take part in discussing and

planning improvements to the church. It's been years (decades?)

since we updated the facility, and during that time we have changed

how we worship a bit. Between those changes and normal aging,

the building could use a face lift. So the Session has formed a com-

mittee to work with an architect to figure what we can and should

do. It is an exciting project, and the first time in years that we can

contemplate such a thing.

The meeting on Rally Day is for the whole congregation, and is a

forum for suggesting ideas and discussing priorities. It will follow the

Pancake Brunch right after the Sunday morning service. Coordina-

tors include Pax Goodson, Francie Pearce, George Barber, Debby

Heatwole and Melissa Goodson. We hope to see you there!

INTERESTED IN AN HPC SHIRT? Please see Sarah in the church

office. Most sizes available for children/men & women. Polos are $25

and tees are $10.

PASTOR CLARK’S OFFICE HOURS are Tuesdays and Wednes-

days 9:00 AM — NOON and by appointment.

GRASS CUTTERS NEEDED for the last of the summer weeks. A

sign up sheet is in the narthex.

2015 FLOWER CHART is located above the water foun-

tains near the bathroom. Fall dates available.

HILTON’S FOOD DRIVE is active year-round due to the dire

needs of the Peninsula Food Bank in supplying those less fortunate

than ourselves. A bin is in the narthex. Please continue to support

this local collection effort to help our neighbors. Items most

needed: hearty soups, beans, rice, canned fruit, potato flakes,

boxed cereal, canned meat & tuna, canned veggies, mac & cheese,

pasta, spaghetti sauce, pancake mix & syrup, Hamburger Helper,

canned & dry milk.

FAIR TRADE COFFEE & TEA Equal Exchange coffee, tea and co-

coa for sale. Our display is located outside the Fellowship Hall.

NEW STOCK IS HERE!

PENINSULA PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER is now holding

a Bereavement Support Group on the second and fourth Thursdays

6-7:30 pm. PPCC is located at 707 Gum Rock Court in Newport

News. (757) 947-3420

LINK is in need of beds to serve clients and those that are less for-

tunate throughout the local community. Mattresses, box springs, and

bed frames are such a common luxury that not everyone is lucky

enough to have. Any and all donations can help make a difference!

Call today to schedule a time for us to pick up your dona-

tion! Call Marlon at 757-291-5574.

VACANCY NOTICE Respite, Palliative, Hospice, 24/7 Care—Cliff's

House (A LINK initiative) currently has one room open and ready

to be filled - offering attentive, personalized care. Call Lynne Finding

at 757-254-2424 or Gail Stathers at 757-989-0090 to schedule a

tour.

THE LIFELONG LEARNING SOCIETY of Christopher Newport

University invites those of you of retirement age, to expand your

horizons. Join LLS to register for exciting classes, trips, concerts and

lectures. You may also participate in the book club, the bridge

group, discussion group or mahjongg. Join your peers for an exciting

fall at the Yoder Barn. To join, register by mail or call (757) 269-

4368 or visit lifelonglearning.cnu.edu You may also call HPC mem-

ber Jackie Peters for more information, (757) 877-0756. Fall classes

begin September 7. For a glimpse at our facility, you are invited to

the Open House Tuesday, August 25, 1 pm at the Yoder Barn for

entertainment and refreshments. Pamphlets are in the narthex.


Meet the New Campus Minister

The Rev. Dr. Donna DeSarro-Raynal (Clark’s wife!) is the

new Campus Minister of United Campus Ministries

(UCM) at Christopher Newport University. The vision

of UCM is to be a bold spiritual presence on the CNU cam-

pus, providing a place, a minister and an opportunity to study,

worship and serve God in an atmosphere of positive, accepting

Christian love. Students come together to share their faith

through discussion and weekly fellowship, offer support of

the campus community through various events and activi-

ties, provide students with information to connect with local churches,

and serve the wider community through a number of mission and outreach

efforts throughout each academic year. Donna and all who participate in

UCM appreciate your prayers and support of its ministry!

Congratulations

(L) Doris Slagle is celebrating 16 years as our organist. (R) Sarah McGinnis is celebrating 10 years as our office manager.

Let’s Get Started!

This summer has truly been a journey for me, starting with surgery

and the slow immersion back into normal life from that. In July, I

got to take my first trip to the great state of Texas while attending

“Pinnacle” an event put on by the Handbell Musicians of America

for advanced ringers and directors. While I’ve been doing this for

24 years now, there is always something new to learn and new

people with which to connect. We’ll be applying some principals of

tai chi to handbell ringing this year as a result of this conference.

I also made my yearly trek up Rt. 13 to the conference at VA Wes-

leyan College. I found lots of new choir music while I was there

and the Adult Choir will see many of these titles this fall. Just this

past weekend I attended for the first time, the HMA Director’s

Seminar. One of the greatest handbell composers and directors,

Dr. William Payn, was the leading clinician. It has been 15 years

since I was last able to study with him and I jumped at the oppor-

tunity to do so while he was in Chesapeake. I conducted in four

different classes this summer, hopefully you’ll notice some changes

for the better : ).

All of our music ensembles have experienced growth over the past

year with the installation of our new pastor, Clark. He and his

family have brought new life to our church in many ways, including

the music program. Hilton’s music program has a variety of oppor-

tunities for people of all ages to be a part of Worship +2. Won’t

you join us? Check out the schedule found in this issue of the

newsletter and in the brochure in your pews. Two items of note

are a new configuration for Junior and Youth Jams with Junior Jam

being for K -2 grades and Youth Jam being for 3 – 8 grades; and a

special program this December of Christmas Choral Classics by

the Adult Choir. We’ll be looking for some extra voices to really

make this one soar! Adult Choir begins tonight,

August 26, at 6:30 in the choir room.

Lois Reese,

Music Director


Choirs Leading in Worship

9/6 Adult Choir

9/13 Adult Choir/Ensemble

9/20 Adult Choir/Ensemble

9/27 Ensemble

September Circles (locations and times)

Circle 1: Judy Knight September 21, 7:00 pm

Circle 2: Betty Blackburn

September 10, 10:30 am

Circle 3: Cathy Stinnette

September 14, 7:00 pm

The Keenagers

Who: Anyone over 55

When: September 3, 11:30 am

Where: Mike’s Place

Please call Nola Atkins to reserve

your place at (757) 875-0190.

Yoga Classes

Tuesdays / 5:30-6:30 pm

Fellowship Hall

Try your first class for free!

Carol Millspaw, instructor

[email protected]

Fridays / 5:30-6:30 pm

Fellowship Hall

Try your first class for free!

Peggy Loughry, instructor

[email protected]

HPC member Francie Pearce’s thesis exhibition “Into the Fray” is

her final coursework to receive her Master of Interdisciplinary

Studies in Art from VCU. Her two disciplines were sculpture and

printmaking. Francie’s art, along with others’ thesis art, will be on

display through August 29 at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center,

2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News 23607. /staff photos

Members of HPC joined in the August 22 Transitions Family Vio-

lence Services 5K Run/Walk benefit. Sanu Dieng, of Transitions

(center) spoke at HPC in July about the services Transitions pro-

vides to residents of Hampton Roads. /staff photo


At the Stated Meeting of the Session of

Hilton Presbyterian Church on August 3,

2015, the Session:

Approved the minutes of the Stated

Meeting of June 1, 2015.

Approved the transfer of Louise Roy

to Trinity United Methodist church in

Rensselaer, IN into the official Member-

ship Record.

Ratified e-mail vote to elect Kathryn

Dabbs Elder Commissioner to the July 28,

2015 stated Presbytery meeting.

Approved one Facility Use Request

for Sarah McGinnis to hold an Essential

Oils Class (original date Sept. 6/date

TBD)

Approved hosting the multi-church

Elder Training on October 24, 2015 from

8:45 am to 12:00 pm.

Adopted the Memorial Committee

Procedures and Memorial Fund Request

Form.

Appointed Margaret Lassiter from

Congregational Care Committee and one

other person from the Worship Commit-

tee, to be determined, to work with

Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church’s

appointed persons on the October 3,

2015 joint picnic and a pulpit and choir

exchange in November 2015.

Approved the use of the breezeway

for Halloween toy giveaway and 2nd floor

office space for toy storage, pending the

submission of a Facility Use Request.

Approved the worship service for

August 30, 2015 to be moved to 3:00

p.m. with games and dinner to follow.

Approved Jym Newton to serve

communion, per the Book of Order W-

3.3616 d.

Approved Facilities Improvement

Steering Committee to have a visioning

exercise after a pancake luncheon on Sep-

tember 13, 2015.

Elder Commissioner Kathryn Dabbs

gave a report on the July 28, 2015 Presby-

tery meeting.


Solomon's Porch Book Study Group 6:00-7:00 pm / narthex

Beginning September 20

Come share fellowship, insights, questions, doubts, and varying viewpoints

as you join in our discussions of one of the thought-provoking books on

our list. (Final book choice will be announced soon)

All are welcome! There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Contact

Doris Slagle (595-9136, [email protected]) for further information.


Family, Friends and those Recovering will be kept on our pastoral care list for one month unless an extension

of time is requested. Please notify the church office of any changes.

Beth Shalom Lifecare (Richmond): Barbara Smith

Coliseum Nursing Home: Mary Church

The Huntington at The Newport: Margaret Hurt

The Newport: Chris Cann, Edra Mayer

Our Lady of Peace (Charlottesville, VA): Steve Lanning

At Home Recovering/In Treatment: Cathy Stinnette, Ed Bolish

Friends/Family: Patti Minium Moonis, David Lepper (Melissa Goodson’s father); Barry Beam (Kristen

Witt’s father); Sonny Sorenson (friend of Bill Blowe); Keenan Clear, John Zug (Sue Hogue’s nephew);

Leonard & Berla Peterson (Lynne Peterson’s parents)

Our Sister Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo:

Brikin Church, Kinshasa

Our Missionaries: Tom & Nancy Rach in Mexico

Military: Casey Leser, Karl Sembroski (Lois Reese’s nephew), Joey Doherty (Jessica Perry Doherty),

Taylor Herring (Margaret Lassiter), David Melendez* (Nelson Farley), Mike Roane (Lynne Peterson),

Ron Wagner, Jr. (Kate Perry Wagner) *Deployed


2 Kemper Kellogg

3 Sarah Edwards

6 Kim (Hubbard) Griffin

7 Abby Witt

16 Bill Banks, Scott Barber, Betty

Blackburn

17 Margaret Hurt

18 Romy McGinnis, Kris (Perry)

Wagner

21 Kaitlin (Clear) German

24 Mary Anne Kellogg

26 Cailee Helmick

27 Scott Hines, Katherine

Krikorian

28 Barbara Blowe

If your name is not listed, please contact

the church office so we can celebrate

your birthday too!

Dear HPC Members:

Your thoughtfulness and prayer support is greatly appreciated with the recent death

of my husband Cline. The flowers were so beautiful and comforting. I feel blessed to

have such a loving, caring, neighbor, friend (Ann Hurt) who reassures me of your

church support.

Feeling blessed,

Nancy Scott

PW (Presbyterian Women) want to thank all who donated school supplies to Tran-

sitions, an organization helping families dealing with domestic violence. The collec-

tion included. 6 book bags, 8 zipper pouches, 3 pencil boxes, 5 binders, 14 pocket

folders, 29 composition books, 17 packages of note cards, 4 packs of construction

paper, 39 glue sticks and 1 bottle of glue, 2 highlighters, 7 packages of markers, 7

pairs of scissors, 13 boxes of crayons, 11 boxes of plastic bags in a variety of sizes, 2

boxes of tissues, I roll of paper towels, 1 box of sanitizing wipes, about 150 paper

lunch bags, 124 wooden pencils, 53 mechanical pencils, 3 packages of colored pen-

cils, 1 box of blue pens, 13 packages of notebook paper, 3 rulers, 5 packages of

erasers, and 3 spiral notebooks. It’s wonderful to see the support so many were

willing to give to others. Thanks again.

Thank you so much for the surprise recognition of my "Sweet Sixteenth" anniver-

sary as organist at HPC. You made me feel very loved and appreciated, which is

what Hilton is so good at doing. My job is a joy and a blessing to me, and the chal-

lenges keep my brain and my fingers in shape! Working with Lois, Clark, the choir,

and the Worship Committee is a privilege and fun too. Who could ask for more

than that!

Doris Slagle

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

(5:30 pm Yoga)

2 6:30 pm Adult Choir

3 11:30 am Keenagers

4 9 am Soup kitchen (5:30 pm Yoga)

5

6 10 am Worship

7 Church Office Closed 9 am Soup kitchen

8 (5:30 pm Yoga) 6:30 pm Session

9 6:30 pm Adult Choir

10 10:30 am Circle 2 6:30 pm Handbells 7:30 pm Ensemble


12

13 RALLY DAY 9:15 am SS 10:30 am Worship (communion) 11:30 am Pancake Brunch Noon Vision & Archi-tecture forum

14 9 am Soup kitchen 7 pm Circle 3

15 (5:30 pm Yoga)

16 4:30 pm YJ 6:30 pm Adult Choir

17 6:30 pm Handbells


19 9-noon Church Work Day

20 9 am JJ 9:15 am SS 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Cong. Care Com 11:30 am Worship Com 6 pm Solomon’s Porch

21 9 am Soup kitchen 6:30 pm Admin/Finance Com. 7 pm Circle 1

22 (5:30 pm Yoga)

23 Newsletter 4:30 pm YJ 6:30 pm Adult Choir

24 6:30 pm Handbells 7:30 pm Ensemble


26

27 9 am JJ 9:15 am SS 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Missions & Outreach Com 6 pm Solomon’s Porch

28 9 am Soup kitchen

29 (5:30 pm Yoga)

30 4:30 pm YJ 6:30 pm Adult Choir

September 2015


(Activities in parenthesis are not HPC Activities)

SS = Sunday School AC = Adult Choir

JJ = Junior Jam

YJ = Youth Jam

HPP = Hilton Pres. Preschool MH = Middle High

SH = Senior High

SP = Solomon’s Porch

Hilton Presbyterian Church

34 Main Street

Newport News, VA 23601

The Messenger Staff

Editor: Sarah McGinnis

Copy Editor: Nelson Farley

phone: (757) 595-1313 · fax: (757) 223-5011 · email: [email protected]

website: www.HiltonPres.org

The Messenger is published the third Wednesday of each month unless noted. The deadline for the October issue is September 21. To submit news, leave items in the office mailbox marked office manager, call Sarah in the office at (757) 595-1313 or email her at

[email protected] You can receive The Messenger by mail or email.

Laity Assistant Schedule If you are unable to be at church on a Sunday you’re scheduled to serve, please arrange for a substitute, and if time allows, contact the church office.

Week of September 6 Week of September 13

Building Security Greg Raines Greg Raines

Greeters/Ushers Aderon Gibbs, Bill Blowe, Betty Watson, Kathy James-Webb, Katie Gillespie

Aderon Gibbs, Bill Blowe, Susie Banning, Kathy James-Webb, Katie Gillespie

Counters Jim Barnes, Julie Richter, Jane Day Jack Jackson, Al Riutort, Paige Williams

Nursery Desiree Mujais, Charlotte Baker, Julie Richter Desiree Mujais, Leslie Leser, Katie Gillespie

Children’s Time Pastor Clark Dan Chenoweth Liturgist/Lay Reader Josiah DeSarro-Raynal Sue Hogue Multimedia Francie Pearce/Betty Watson Francie Pearce/Betty Watson Flower Delivery Chuck Paul, Chuck Webb Chuck Paul, Chuck Webb

Giving Flowers George & Debbie Barber Open

Week of September 20 Week of September 27

Building Security Greg Raines Greg Raines

Greeters/Ushers Aderon Gibbs, Bill Blowe, Susie Banning, Kathy James-Webb, Katie Gillespie

Aderon Gibbs, Bill Blowe, Susie Banning, Kathy James-Webb, Katie Gillespie

Counters George & Debbie Barber, Christine Maculley Paul Clear, Andy Connor, Jackie Peters

Nursery Desiree Mujais, Leslie & Alex Trimble Desiree Mujais, Kathryn Dabbs, Suzy Baker

Children’s Time Wanda Fletcher Jessica Watkins

Liturgist/Lay Reader Kathryn Dabbs Craig Signorelli

Multimedia Francie Pearce/Betty Watson Francie Pearce/Betty Watson Flower Delivery Chuck Paul, Chuck Webb Chuck Paul, Chuck Webb Giving Flowers Clara & Bill Banks Open

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