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Community Presbyterian Church of Forsyth, Missouri

Community Presbyterian Church Newsletter • January 2019

Ongoing __ Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m., Communion on the

1st Sunday

CAM Food Pantry Sunday on the 1st

Sunday

Men’s Breakfast meets Wednesdays,

8:15 a.m. at Fat Daddy's BBQ

Women’s Breakfast meets Wednesdays,

8:15 a.m. at Yummy Donuts

Choir Practice meets Wednesdays,

7 p.m.

Exercise Class meets Tues. & Thurs.,

10 a.m., Old Fellowship Hall

AA Tuesdays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. in

Old Fellowship Hall

January___ 3 The Bookies Book Club, Hospitality

Room, 10:30 a.m.

4 Birthday Party, Forsyth Care Center,

3:00 p.m.

7 Diabetes Focus Group, Fellowship

Hall, 10:00 a.m.

17 Presbytery Day, Hospitality Room,

10:00 a.m.

Session Meeting, Hospitality Room,

6:00 p.m.

20 CHIMES deadline

Chili Cook-off!, Fellowship Hall,

Following worship

21 Women’s Circle Bible Study,

Fellowship Hall, 10:30 a.m.

Liturgist ___

Anna Koelling

Ushers/Greeters ___

Dallas & Sharon Flann, Liz Rogers,

C.J. Gailey

By Dennis Winzenried

Pastor, Community Presbyterian Church

Happy/Blessed New Year – 2019. Where

did the last year go? Well, a second here, a

minute there, a day here, a week there.

After Christmas Phyllis and I made a trip to Wichita to see

family there. In visiting with my step-grandson David, he said

that next year he wanted to throw a “20’s” party for the roar-

ing 20’s would be back once again. LOL (Laughing out

Loud), My what a hundred years has brought about. Not a

bad idea though. Well, that’s rushing things.

Let’s come back to this time, 2019. What will this year bring?

Opportunities – yes. Challenges – yes. Many good times –

yes. Some bad times – yes. Some ups and some downs –

yes. Many opportunities to serve God – ABSOLUTELY!

There are many ways to view time. Chronological time – our

seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and years. This is

how we know our birthdays, our anniversaries, major histori-

cal events. Then there is Kairos time – God’s time.

Kairos time on the other hand is God’s time. Here are two

definitions of Kairos.

Kairos is timeliness, appropriateness, decorum, sym-

metry, balance—awareness of the rhetorical situation or

"the circumstances that open moments of opportunity"

Kairos (καιρός) is an Ancient Greek word meaning the (Continued on page 2)

Ref lect ions f rom the Pastor ’s Desk

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Community Presbyterian Church

271 Main Street

Forsyth, MO 65653

417-546-2584

Elders

Officers

Staff

Linda Reynolds

Tex Ritterbush

Anna Koelling

Wayne Gailey

Madelon Kinkade

Donna Lakey

Clyde Henscheid

Dave Wright

Betty Forrest

Dennis Sulgrove

Nathan Woodward

Reed Click

Pastor: Dennis Winzenried

Church Phone: 417-546-2584

Cell Phone: 417-546-7103

Email: pastordennis@mchsi.com

Administrative Assistant: Denise Carr

Organist: Linda Stillings

Choir Director: Arliss Stillings

Custodian: Gala Vrionis

Outside Custodian: Dennis Sulgrove

Corporation President:

Tex Ritterbush

Clerk of Session:

Sue Wright

Treasurer:

Linda Reynolds

Assistant Treasurer:

Dennis Sulgrove

Website: www.compresby.org

Church Email address: compresby@centurytel.net

On Facebook: Community Presbyterian Church of Forsyth, MO

Mailing address PO Box 486, Forsyth, MO 65653

right, critical, or opportune moment.

We might live within chronological time, yet we are called

to sense how we are called to live within God’s time –

Kairos – knowing that every moment is pregnant with the

possibility of serving God.

In Revelation 21 we hear; 5b “See, I am making all things

new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trust-

worthy and true.” 6a Then he said to me, “It is done! I am

the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.

(New Revised Standard Version)

My question for all of us is; how will we strive to live within

God’s time during 2019? What will do to be open to God

being in our midst each and every day? God is, yet will we

be open to really sensing God’s presence and HIS call for

us to serve HIM?

All the challenges we face these days are opportunities to

serve God.

What will this year bring? Opportunities – yes. Challenges

– yes. Many good times – yes. Some bad times – yes.

Some ups and some downs – yes. Many opportunities to

serve God – ABSOLUTELY!

Together, let us seek to serve God by participating with

God in ushering in HIS kingdom upon earth as it is in

heaven.

Just read the following on Facebook. “Telling people that

God loves them is good theology. Show people that you

love them is what transforms the world.” Jim Palmer.

Thanks be to YOU, O God, for the gift of a new year. A

year YOU did not promise us, yet is giving to us. May we

glorify YOU throughout each second of this year. Amen.

Pastor Dennis

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Session Digest – December 20, 2018 Stated Meeting

Eleven of the twelve elders were present for the meeting.

Sue Wright provided devotions from a book “Jesus is the Reason

for the Season”. She closed the devotion with the opening prayer.

Pastor Dennis reported on home communions since last meeting,

and his work in the church and community.

Elders then reviewed the current membership and took action of

some who had moved away in past years.

Pastor noted that the new camera and projector have been pur-

chased and will be used in Sunday school and worship.

Thursday, January 17, 2019 Presbytery Day will be held at Com-

munity Presbyterian Church. This is a time for our new Pastoral

Presbyter and our Governance Presbyter to meet with elders, pas-

tors and others from our Church and Presbyterian Churches near

us. They will be here from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Anyone who

would like to meet and talk to them is welcome to attend. A soup

lunch will be provided and Donna Lakey will be asking for assis-

tance in this endeavor.

The financial reports for November 2018 were reviewed and ap-

proved for audit. The elders noted that we have had more income

than expenses through the first eleven months of the year. They

give thanks for faithful giving and good management of resources.

The budget committee then presented a proposed budget for

2019. Elders projected income at 157,000, with projected expens-

es of 156,450. Within the budget is a 3% raise for all staff, includ-

ing the pastor. The pastor’s increase will need congregational ap-

proval. Elders called for a congregational meeting following wor-

ship on Sunday, January 13. Details of the pastor’s call will be

shared at the congregational meeting.

Building and Grounds committee are working on enhancing our

Christmas presence outside the church. It was approved to pur-

chase lights and other decorative items following Christmas this

year.

Anna asked about improvements to the lighting in the Sunday

School room. Tex indicated he would take care of it.

Dave Wright reported that the Christmas Eve post cards have

been mailed. Dave also indicated he would like to do the same

type of thing prior to Easter.

The Thanksgiving Day community meal was a success. 175 to 200

people were served. Leftovers were shared with the Women’s Cri-

sis Center and attendees. Discussion was held on a couple of mi-

nor details.

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The Bookies

The next meeting of the Bookie

Club is scheduled for Thursday,

January 3, 2019, at 10:30 AM in the

hospitality room.

Our book this month:

Our January book:

That Camden Summer by LaVyrle Spencer

In the early 1900s,

divorcee Roberta

Jewett, returning to

her childhood home

in Maine with her three daughters,

is talked about and shunned by

the community. Even Roberta's

mother is ashamed of her. Then

Roberta develops a friendship with

the man repairing her home, and

the neighbors are up in arms.

The Hate You Give

by Angie Thomas

When sixteen-year-

old Starr Carter wit-

nesses the fatal

shooting by a police

officer of her childhood best friend,

Khalil, she is afraid to speak out.

But remaining quiet and safe is diffi-

cult with rising tensions between

the police and the community.

Please join us and bring a friend!

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Diabetic Focus Group

Our next meeting will be on

Monday, January 7, at 10 a.m. in

Fellowship Hall.

We will have a speaker this

month. Heather Tuck, CPed,

CFOM, from JP&O Prosthetic &

Orthotic Lab will speak on proper

foot care for diabetics.

Join us and bring a friend or a

neighbor who might benefit from

this meeting.

Benevolence Fund Report: During December we helped 15

families: 6 with rent, 3 with utilities,

2 with transportation, 2 with

household needs and 2 with pre-

scription medicine.

This month, we received 4 dona-

tions from church members and a

donation from First Community

Bank of the Ozarks. In addition,

we received a generous grant

from the Slusher Foundation.

Thanks to all for your wonderful

gifts!

If you would like to make a dona-

tion to the Benevolent Fund,

please do so by marking your

check “benevolent fund”.

If you have questions about the

fund, please contact the office or

Pastor Dennis directly. Those who

receive our assistance greatly ap-

preciate your gifts!

Pastor reported that the Christmas Cookies sale for Taney

County Ministries raised $1,700+. Several noted that the cook-

ies sold quickly.

Donna asked for thoughts on the Consecration Dinner and the

Christmas Dinner. The Consecration dinner was a success.

Several concerns were raised about the Christmas Dinner and it

was agreed to hold it at the Church next year with the same ca-

terer that handled the Consecration dinner. Suggestions were

made for entertainment and servers.

Donna reported that the Chili cookoff will be held January 20,

2019 following worship. She also verified all the trophys are at

the Church.

Meeting assessment. A good meeting, moved right along.

Could cut some of the talk.

Devotions for next meeting – Reed Click.

The meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m. and was closed with prayer for

those in the congregation with needs.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 17, 2019 AT 6:00

P.M.

Session Digest of November 15, 2018 Meeting

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HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!

We hope your new year has been

a great one so far. With the new

year we usher in another chili

cook-off to be held January 20

downstairs immediately after

church. There are three catego-

ries for the cook-off: The Best

Chili, The Most Unusual Chili and

The Hottest Chili. Trophies will be

given--some of the most valued to

be had! Dennis will be in charge of

the judges. So get you cookbooks

out, your large pots and join us in

our Third Annual Chili Cook-

off. We will also need you to pro-

vide cornbread and des-

serts. There is nothing better than

a big bowl of chili - the ultimate

"soul food." So join us, please, at

our Third Annual Cook-off!

January 20, 2019

Following worship

Annual Committee Reports

are due!

This is a notice to all committee

chairpersons that your annual re-

ports are due!

Please have your report to the

office by Monday, January 14,

2019. Your report can be dropped

off at the office or you can email it to

compresby@centurytel.net.

The following is a note from Elizabeth Hughes,

Director of CAM:

Many thanks for your generosity this year!

May you be blessed beyond measure!!

She also included the following message

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Below is a hand-drawn Christmas card from Rose Franceschini.

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Food Pantry Sundays During 2018, the first Sunday of the month is

CAM Food Pantry Sunday. Although food can

be donated for this effort, CAM can turn each

$1 into $10 to purchase food for the pantry.

CAM donations for December: $77.

Total of donations for all of 2018: $1,657.16!

In 2019, we will continue CAM Food Pantry

Sundays on the first Sunday of the month.

BIRTHDAYS

2 Linda Worster 6 Shirley Earll

12 Betty Forrest

15 Linda Stillings

20 Billie Utesch

26 Glad Haltom

28 Len Clifford

29 Wayne Graham

ANNIVERSARIES

2 Terry & Shirley Earll, 22 years

5 Roy & Dixie Green, 64 years

Bulletin Board Corner by Linda Jasper-Reynolds

From the staff of

Community Presbyterian Church,

we would like to say “Thanks”

for the generous Christmas gifts-

we appreciate it very much!

Dennis W.

Denise Arliss Linda Gala Dennis S.

Pastor Dennis and Community Presbyterian Church-

Thank you, both to you and my entire church fami-

ly, for being part of the quilt I received on Friday

night. It was a moving gesture that totally surprised

me. I truly love it and it means a great deal to me. I

sincerely appreciate all your love and support

throughout my 12 years as prosecutor.

—Jeff Merrell

A big Thank You to all who supported the 2018

Cookie Sale on December 15. Even though it was

delayed a week it was very successful. The grand

total from the sale was $1,607.15! We appreciate all

the cookie bakers and cookie buyers and look for-

ward to next year.

CPC Cookie Committee

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COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

P.O. Box 486

Forsyth, MO 65653-0486

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Following worship

Trophies will be awarded!

(Please see page 5

for additional details)