Evergreen Presbyterian Church (USA)

JULY 2017

The Grapevine

Koinonia Lunch

Sunday, JULY 2

(following worship)

Bring your favorite covered dish.

ADULT CHOIR

July 5—Rehearsals Resume on Wednesday Nights

July 9 — Choir Resumes singing in Sunday Worship Service

All Church Canoe Trip Ecofina Canoe Livery Youngstown, Florida ( http://canoeeconfinacreek.net/ ) Saturday, July 15

Participant Registration at the following link by July 11 ( https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=41431 ) $50 per canoe or two person kayak. Meet at the church at 8:30am to caravan. Bring your own lunch and beverages. Anyone under the age of 18 must have an adult attend with them. If this is not a parent, the parent must ask another adult to be responsible for the child's safety & well-being.

Evergreen Welcomes Dr. Rachael Knoll, Regional Presbyter

For The Presbytery Of South Alabama And The Presbytery Of Mississippi

To Meet Our Congregation And As Our Worship Service Preacher On Sunday, July 30

Rachael Knoll, Faith Journey

I grew up in Brandon, Florida a suburb just outside of Tampa and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Brandon. The church has always played an important role in the life of my family. The church was a place where each of us were able to explore our God given gifts and be able to use them to serve God and others in a variety of ways particularly, in the area of missions. Each summer, I would spend a week at Cedarkirk, a Presbyterian camp and conference center nearby. My experiences at summer camp were incredibly formative for my faith journey and relationship with Jesus.

I attended The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where I received a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. During summer breaks, I would return home and work as a counselor at Cedarkirk. In the summer before my senior year, a mentor and Presbyterian minister, suggested to me several times that I should consider whether or not God was calling me to seminary. Like Sarah in the Old Testament, I laughed every time she suggested it because it was my intention to attend law school. However, on my way back to Washington D.C. for my senior year I found myself on the campus of Columbia Theological Seminary and completely enamored with the campus and courses of study.

On June 10, 2000 I married Eric Knoll and on June 17 I began serving my first call as the Associate Pastor of Timberridge Presbyterian Church in McDonough, Georgia. I can attest to the fact, that was a very busy week! I was so fortunate to have a wonderful first call and was blessed to learn so much from their guidance and our growth together. In 2004, Eric and I welcomed a son, Jack Knoll who has been our most fun challenge as we face the teen age years. In 2006, I resigned my position since it became clear to me that the new pastor who had been called intended to explore separating the church from the Presbyterian Church (USA). This was a time of great sadness and I experienced a real need for God’s strength.

In June of 2006, I was asked to consider a position at McDonough Presbyterian which is a mere four miles away from Timberridge. Again, I laughed at this idea because it seemed rather absurd at the time. Ten years later, I have been blessed by a wonderfully strong and spiritual congregation. After finishing my D.Min. in May of 2015, I very clearly felt the stirring of the Holy Spirit encouraging me to be open to a new opportunity for ministry. I am very excited about the opportunity to serve both the Presbytery of South Alabama and the Presbytery of Mississippi as their Regional Presbyter. I look forward to new challenges and new things that God will raise up as we are in ministry and service together.

Living the Word

Lectionary Texts

July 2 Genesis 22:1–14 Psalm 13 Romans 6:12–23 Matthew 10:40–42 July 9 Genesis 24:34–38, 42–49, 58–67 Psalm 45:10–17 or Song of Solomon 2:8–13 Romans 7:15–25a Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30 July 16 Genesis 25:19–34 Psalm 119:105–112 Romans 8:1–11 Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 July 23 Genesis 28:10–19a Psalm 139:1–12, 23–24 Romans 8:12–25 Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 July 30 Genesis 29:15–28 Psalm 105:1–11, 45b or Psalm 128 Romans 8:26–39 Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52

Sanctuary Guild

July

Jean Woodham

Jeanene Knighton

Worship Leaders

July 2 Annamarie Arens

July 9 Merilee Bryson

July 16 Alan Belsches- Lillie Pruitt

July 23 Deana Stinson

July 30 Sue Register

Locking Church

July

Felton Woodham

Children’s Moment

July 2 Jacque Giddens

July 9 Jody Harper

July 16 Victoria Gosselin

July 23 Mike Brown

July 30 OPEN

Ushers July 2 Becky Koza & Lance Mertz

July 9 Audra & Steve Shimoda

July 16 Linda & Steve Whitehead

July 23 Andy Gosselin

July 30 Elisabeth & Troy Eck

Calling Visitors

July 2 Melissa Persch

July 9 Bill Arens

July 16 Bill Arens

July 23 Ron Haltermon

July 30 Ron Haltermon

Acolyte

July 2 Victoria Gosselin

July 9 Lillie Pruitt

July 16 Kaylee Day

July 23 Avery Vann

July 30 Luke Giddens

Communion Procession

July 2

Cup Magnus Eck Bread Kaylee Bostick

Meals for the Month

July

Mary Lou Bradford Coordinator

Shirley Benson

Robin Powell

Candi Hanners

Flowers for Month

July 2 OPEN

July 9 OPEN

July 16 OPEN

July 23 Jody Harper

July 30 OPEN

Joseph Johnson

Travels

July 20-22—New Orleans for SDOP site visit

July 27-29—Louisville for SDOP finance team meeting

Ashley Drake

Mertz Travels

July 5-15—-Guatemala

July 15 - All Church Canoe Trip

Ecofina Canoe Livery

Youngstown, Florida

(See first page.)

Dive-In Wednesdays: July 12, 2:00-4:30 @ Ellen’s

July 19, 2:00-4:30 @ Ashley’s

July 26, 2:00-4:30 @ Ashley’s

July Children,Youth And Family Events

IF YOU UNLOCK A DOOR IN THE CHURCH,

BE SURE IT IS LOCKED WHEN YOU LEAVE,

OR, BE SURE SOMEONE WILL LOCK!!!!

ANNUAL FIESTA MEETING

The Night Circle of the Presbyterian Women will host its

annual Fiesta meeting on July 11 at the Old Mexico

Restaurant at 6:00pm. All women of Evergreen are invited

for an evening of fellowship. Please RSVP to Becky Koza at:

bkoza@graceba.net or 792-0808.

A Letter from Lucille Adams, our New Presbyterian Women Moderator

Dear Evergreen:

I would like to thank you for putting your trust in me to serve as your Presbyterian Women Moderator. I look forward to my turn and will make every effort to put my best foot forward to serve you well by keeping you informed and promoting the purpose of P.W. (Presbyterian Women.)

I also want to thank the circle moderators and board members who have taken responsibilities with the P.W. organization.

If you have never been an active member of P.W., let this be the year you become active. There are two circles which meet on the second Tuesday of each month—one in the morning and one at night. Please give this prayerful consideration. You will receive a blessing.

Our study for 2017-18 is Cloud of Witnesses: The Community of Christ in Hebrews written by Melissa Bane Sevier. I have read the study, and we are in for a treat.

Each year P.W. continues to have the Alabama-Mississippi Women’s Conference. At this conference we get an in-depth review of the upcoming study as well as many, many other studies and ideas to promote Presbyterian Women. Want you please consider joining us for this outstanding meeting which will be held July 19-21, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, AL?

If you have talents in crochet, knitting, etc., the Alabama-Mississippi’s Women’s Conference gift shop needs items to sell. These goes to much needy causes.

Also, the Fall Gathering of P.W. will be September 30 at First Presbyterian Church, Bay Minette, I hope many are planning to attend this event.

I hope you are subscribing to the P.W. magazine, Horizions. The subscription is $19.95 per year; but through your subscription, you will receive a $12.00 P.W. Bible Study Book which will help our local budget. I read Horizions from cover to cover and can’t wait for the next to come. This magazine informs us what our connectional P.W. is doing all over the world.

Thank you so much for your generous contributions to the P.W. Birthday Offering in May.

We are excited to announce that the District South Alabama Spring Gathering will be held at Evergreen in 2018.

Our kick-off for our local P.W will be in September. I look forward to seeing you.

Blessings,

Lucille Adams

2 - Melba Jackson Earl Jernigan Lowell Yearta 5 - Bill Arens Nina Harper Michelle Perry Larry Register 7 - Virginia Peelen 8 - Karen Cushman Iverson Garrett 9 - Karrie Hart 10 - Alan Belsches 11 - Jane Belsches Mike Goodman 12 - Buddy Wax 13 - Joseph Johnson 14 - John Deal 16 - Evelyn Kinney Sally Schenz 18 - Adam Belsches 19 - Merilee Bryson 20 - Joseph Jernigan II 21 - Dave Andrews Abby Bennett Gary Kinney Chris Maddox 24 - Diane Howse Bo Walker

25 - John Perry 26 - Jo Ann Hoekenga Ashley Scarborough 29 - Caitlin Brown Kaylee Day Frances Jackson Carrie Mega 31 - Rebecca Davenport Alice Dinkins Pina Smith Jansen Tidmore 4 - Ryan & Sara Phillips 12 - Alan & Jane Belsches Chris & Angie Maddox 18 - Terry & Charla Day 19 - Sam & Betty Prillaman 22 - Jimmy & Jacque Giddens 23 - Ron & Jane Davenport Jim & Carol Johnson 27 - Bret & Patti Simpson 30 - Felton & Jean Woodham

Thank you so much for permitting my students the privilege of using your beautiful Senior Center to have our piano recital on Friday evening, May 26, 2017. Enclosed is a small token of our appreciation. Aneita Roberts H. Latta Music Teacher

Dear Staff and members of Evergreen Presbyterian Church:

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Girard Elementary School, we would like to thank you for

the lunch provided to our staff, Garden Project and use of the grounds during our safety drills.

The 2nd grade students looked forward to coming over on Friday to work on the garden and

the presentations.

We appreciate your thoughtfulness and continued support.

Sincerely, Glenda D. Sanders, Principal

We want to thank you for your prayers, food, cards and wonderful caring phone calls

throughout Jerry’s past surgeries. One of our many blessings on our move to Dothan was

when our paths crossed with the Evergreen family. Jerry and Lucille Adams

JUNE at Mama Tina’s

What a week at Mama Tina’s!! There were a number of our regular meal Preparers and Servers who were on vacation or ill this month. At first an Intense panic came over me and then an amazing calm. For when I sent out

my SOS people came to our rescue.

Our greatest surprise came on Wednesday evening. We were not looking for additional help and were pretty certain none of our Youth could make It. What an amazing gift when 6 young people walked through the door Ready to prepare plates and stay with me to serve- so that the regular Adult workers could have their

evening free.

So… Evergreen, the next time you see Lillie, Ella, Emma, Charles, Luke, or Brett be sure to thank them for being our MAMA TINA’S

GREAT GIFTS!!

In a world where everyone says young people are self possessed-

take A look at our Evergreen Youth. They are the best ever!!!

Thanks be to God for all who helped to raise these amazing young people!

Love,

Dee June Volunteers & Meals:

Food Preparers: 27 Servers: 30 Meals Served: 524

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2

9:30am-Sunday

School

10:30am-Worship

11:30am-Koinonia

Lunch

3

OFFICE CLOSED

4

OFFICE CLOSED

5:15pm-NO Men’s

Group

5

8:30am-NO Food

Pantry

6:30pm-Adult Choir

Rehearsal

6

10:00am-Bible Study

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9

9:30am-Sunday

School

10:30am-Worship

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5:30pm-NO Session

Meeting

11

5:15pm-Men’s Group

12

8:30am-Food Pantry

2-4:30pm-Dive-In @

Ellen’s

6:30pm-Adult Choir

Rehearsal

13

10:00am-Bible Study

14 15

8:30AM-All Church

Canoe Trip at

Ecofina Canoe Livery

Youngstown, Florida

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9:30am-Sunday

School

10:30am-Worship

11:45am-Discipleship

Planning Meeting

17 18

5:15pm-Men’s Group

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8:30am-Food Pantry

2-4:30pm-Dive-In @

Ashley’s

6:30pm-Adult Choir

Rehearsal

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10:00am-Bible Study

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9:30am-Sunday

School

10:30am-Worship

24 25 5:15pm-Men’s Group

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8:30am-Food Pantry

12pm-Interfaith Lunch

2-4:30pm-Dive-In @

Ashley’s

6:30pm-Adult Choir

Rehearsal

27

10:00am-Bible Study

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9:30am-Sunday

School

10:30am-Worship:

Preaching - Dr.

Rachael Knoll,

Regional Presbyter

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Serving at Mama Tina’s

June 25-28 July 2017

Evergreen Presbyterian Church (USA) The Church with a Heart for the Community

1103 N. Pontiac Ave. Dothan, AL 36303

Phone: 334-792-7898 Fax: 334-792-3160 E-mail: carol@evergreenpres.net