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HOGE HERALD Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church 2017 March The Keeper of the Spring This story has been attributed to the late Peter Marshall, former chaplain of the United States Senate. There was once an old man who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes of the Alps. He had been hired by the village council many years ago to clear away the debris from the pools of water up in the mountain crevices that fed the lovely stream flowing through their village. With faithful, si- lent regularity, he patrolled the hills, removed the leaves and branches and wiped away the silt that would otherwise choke and contaminate the fresh flow of water. By and by, the village became a popular attraction for visitors. Graceful swans floated along the crystal clear stream; picnickers gathered along its banks; and the view of the water from local shops and cafes was picturesque beyond description. Years passed. One evening the council met for its semiannual meeting. As they reviewed the budget, they noticed a small amount that was being paid to the "keeper of the spring." The village treasurer asked, "Who is this 'keeper of the spring'? Why do we keep him on the payroll year after year? No one ever sees him. Have any of you ever met this man? For all we know, he is simply taking our money and doing us no good whatsoever. In my opinion, this person is no longer necessary." Everyone agreed with the treasurer and the council voted unanimously to dismiss the old man. For several weeks, nothing much changed. The village went about with its business as usual. But by autumn, the trees began to shed their leaves. Small branches snapped off and fell into the pools that fed the stream, hindering the rushing flow of sparkling water. One afternoon, someone noticed a slight yellowish- brown tint in the water. A couple days later the water was much darker. Within another week or two, a slimy film covered sections of the water along the banks and a foul odor was soon detected. The swans left the vil- lage, as did the tourists. The economy of the village was in serious peril. Likewise was the health of the vil- lage, as many were getting sick from drinking the water. An emergency meeting of the village council was held. After much discussion, they realized their error in judgment and they hired back the old "keeper of the spring." And within a few weeks, the beautiful stream came back to life. The swans and visitors gradually returned, as did the vitality and well being of the little village in the Alps. What the "keeper of the spring" meant to the little village, we Christians mean to the world. Jesus called us "salt," which is to say that we are "preservers" of what is good and true in the world. Like the old man in the mountains, we are called to serve--and to be faithful. We may not get a lot of recognition or ap- preciation for our efforts, but we have the power to change the world. That's what Jesus wants us to do. He put us here to serve, and in a very real sense, the well-being of the whole world is dependent upon us. We do make a difference! The "keeper of the spring" had a job which seemed to the village council very insignificant. Yet, when he was no longer around, the entire village suffered. In the same way, we are all important to the church, which is the body of Christ: "The eye cannot say to the hand, 'I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, 'I don't need you!' On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indis- pensable--and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor" (1 Corinthians 12:21-23). Shana Vernon, who did an internship here at Hoge was ordained as a Presbyterian Minister on Janu- ary 22nd. A few members of Hoge attended the ordination at Broad St. Presbyterian Church. She wrote us this thank you note, and here is an excerpt of it to the Hoge congregation: " I think of all of you often and the ministry you're doing on the Westside. My time with you was so rich and reward- ing, and formative to my own ministry. I carry you in my heart as I care for ill and hurting at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. may there be peace and health for all".

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HOGE HERALD Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

2017

March The Keeper of the Spring

This story has been attributed to the late Peter Marshall, former chaplain of the United States Senate.

There was once an old man who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes of the Alps. He had been hired by the village council many years ago to clear away the debris from the pools of water up in the mountain crevices that fed the lovely stream flowing through their village. With faithful, si-lent regularity, he patrolled the hills, removed the leaves and branches and wiped away the silt that would otherwise choke and contaminate the fresh flow of water. By and by, the village became a popular attraction for visitors. Graceful swans floated along the crystal clear stream; picnickers gathered along its banks; and the view of the water from local shops and cafes was picturesque beyond description.

Years passed. One evening the council met for its semiannual meeting. As they reviewed the budget, they noticed a small amount that was being paid to the "keeper of the spring." The village treasurer asked, "Who is this 'keeper of the spring'? Why do we keep him on the payroll year after year? No one ever sees him. Have any of you ever met this man? For all we know, he is simply taking our money and doing us no good whatsoever. In my opinion, this person is no longer necessary."

Everyone agreed with the treasurer and the council voted unanimously to dismiss the old man.

For several weeks, nothing much changed. The village went about with its business as usual. But by autumn, the trees began to shed their leaves. Small branches snapped off and fell into the pools that fed the stream, hindering the rushing flow of sparkling water. One afternoon, someone noticed a slight yellowish-brown tint in the water. A couple days later the water was much darker. Within another week or two, a slimy film covered sections of the water along the banks and a foul odor was soon detected. The swans left the vil-lage, as did the tourists. The economy of the village was in serious peril. Likewise was the health of the vil-lage, as many were getting sick from drinking the water.

An emergency meeting of the village council was held. After much discussion, they realized their error in judgment and they hired back the old "keeper of the spring." And within a few weeks, the beautiful stream came back to life. The swans and visitors gradually returned, as did the vitality and well being of the little village in the Alps.

What the "keeper of the spring" meant to the little village, we Christians mean to the world. Jesus called us "salt," which is to say that we are "preservers" of what is good and true in the world. Like the old man in the mountains, we are called to serve--and to be faithful. We may not get a lot of recognition or ap-preciation for our efforts, but we have the power to change the world. That's what Jesus wants us to do. He put us here to serve, and in a very real sense, the well-being of the whole world is dependent upon us. We do make a difference!

The "keeper of the spring" had a job which seemed to the village council very insignificant. Yet, when he was no longer around, the entire village suffered. In the same way, we are all important to the church, which is the body of Christ: "The eye cannot say to the hand, 'I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, 'I don't need you!' On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indis-pensable--and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor" (1 Corinthians 12:21-23).

Shana Vernon, who did an internship here at Hoge was ordained as a Presbyterian Minister on Janu-ary 22nd. A few members of Hoge attended the ordination at Broad St. Presbyterian Church. She wrote us this thank you note, and here is an excerpt of it to the Hoge congregation: " I think of all of you often and the ministry you're doing on the Westside. My time with you was so rich and reward-ing, and formative to my own ministry. I carry you in my heart as I care for ill and hurting at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. may there be peace and health for all".

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Special Announcements

KEEP IN DAILY PRAYER —-Avis and Bud Dorn — their daughter Jodi is in St. Ann’s fighting pneumonia

-Kay Moore is recuperating at home

-Janet Mullens - is recuperating at home after knee replacement surgery

-Rev. Bob Schmidt , retired Presbyterian minister who grew up at Hoge. He has pancreatic cancer. 3005 Congress Rd. Norristown, PA 19403-4003

-Pat Newman, Doug Alter, Pat Borror, Marianne Black, Bud Dorn, Judy Isel, Juanita Deweese, Sallie Wilson, Kay Swanson (Gail Garman’s sister), Barbara Mapes

-Hoge Church: continued support for community-based ministries.

-Our city, nation, and world leaders. Our schools, teachers and children.

Please help keep this list current. Provide the church office with prayer requests for inclusion of “Keep in Daily Prayer” sections of the weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters either by phone or email

Prepare for the upcoming Lenten Season!!Ash Wednesday is March 1 and marks the beginning of Lent. Please plan to attend an Ash Wednesday service either at Covenant Presbyterian Church (6:30pm) in Upper Arlington or Westminster Presbyterian Church (7:30pm) in Lincoln Village. We are again planning Wednes-day evening “Soup and Services” between Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. We will be studying the book “The American Miracle Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic” written by Michael Medved and its connection of God’s will and the development of the United States. Please plan to attend and become part of the discussion! Soup to end at 6:15 so that discussion can begin. Also, consider signing up to provide the soup-based meal during these services. Maundy Thursday, Covenant April 13, 7:00pm; Westminster Presbyterian Church, April 13, 7:30pm

Note from Kay Thank you for the cards and prayers and your continued support while in the recovery period of my stem cell transplant. I entered the hospital on 1-19-2017 and they started chemo. One week later on the 26th I was getting the new stem cells. Two weeks later on 2-9, I was being sent home and my sister, Carol is staying with me for now/ as my caregiver. I am by no means completely through the whole process, There is a rejec-tion period where you have to take several drugs and visit The James Stem Cell Transplant Clinic at least once if not twice a week, depending on how you are doing. I have to wear a special mask when I am outside of my house, and it is difficult to breath when wearing it (it is called a duck bill mask). Dr. Divine says I am doing good but some of the medications have side effects including making you dizzy and not able to drive among other things. It is a SLOW recovery.

The Sensenbrenners Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary at Hoge!

Rev. Ed and Lois Sensenbrenner will have been married 65 years on March 16, 2017. They are having an Anniversary Reception on Sunday afternoon March 12 here at Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The reception will be held in World Hall.

Rev. Ed grew up in Hoge Memorial Church, was confirmed in 1942 and he and Lois were married in 1952 in the “old” Hoge Memorial at 29 S. Eureka Ave. Rev. Ed and Rev. Bob Schmidt were ordained in the ministry by the Presbytery of Colum-bus in our present sanctuary in June 1962

Rev. Ed served as Pastor of the Yoked Field of Island Creek and Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Churches for 4 years in Steubenville Presbytery; then as Associate Pastor of Broad St. Presbyterian Church for 5 years in Columbus Presbytery. His final 26 year as Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy, Ohio in Miami Presbytery. In retirement, Rev Ed served here at Hoge Memorial as part-time Supply Preacher and Pastoral Visitation for four years, 2012 to 2015. All are invited to share in their joy at their reception! No gifts, please. Cards will be welcome.

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Lay readers: January-Beth Ormsby, February-Patti Gorman, March-Beth Ormsby, April-Mike Minch, May-Carolyn Colborn, June-Bill Aiken, July-Diana Purcell, August-Gail Garman, September-Carol Ross, October-Mike Minch, November-Beth Ormsby, December-Donna Swaneck. If you cannot be the lay reader for the month, contact Beth Ormsby Communion Servers - If you are unable to serve, please try to find a replacement and notify the worship committee.

January 8-Natalie Alter, Donna Swaneck, Debbie Peters, Diane Purcell, Judy Moody, Joy Rector February12-Susan Barrett, Jack Neil, Patti Gorman, Gail Garman, Gary Link, Beth Ormsby March 12-Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf

April 16 -Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Donna Swaneck, Gail Garman, Judy Moody, Patti Gorman May 14-Natalie Alter, Debbie Peters, Joy Rector, Beth Ormsby, Jack Neil, Gary Link June 11-Susan Barrett, Gail Garman, Charlotte, Wilbur Smith, Janet Fetherolf, Carol Ross July 9-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Mike Minch, Doug Alter, Judy Moody, Donna Swaneck August 13-Patti Gorman, Beth Ormsby, Kay Moore, Joy Rector, Diana Purcell, Natalie Alter September 10-Gary Link, Jack Neil, Gail Garman, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith October 8-Carol Ross, Janet Fetherolf, Debbie Peters, Mike Minch, Judy Moody, Diana Purcell November 12-Doug Alter, Natalie Alter, Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Joy Rector, Patty Gorman December 10-Gail Garman, Jack Neil, Susan Barrett, Charlotte Smith, Wilbur Smith, Gary Link December 24-Dave Colborn, Carolyn Colborn, Beth Ormsby, Kay Moore, Donna Swaneck, Diana Purcell Schedule of Ushers: If you would like to usher , please contact Gail Garman, Beth Ormsby or Carolyn Colborn. Usher Team #1 (Jan, April, July, Oct.) Gary Link, Jack Neil, Bev Neil Usher Team #2 (February, May, August and November): Judy Moody, Mike Minch, Bill & Dorothy Aiken Usher Team #3 (March, June, Sept, Dec): Mike Purcell, Diana Purcell, Beth Ormsby, Jim Cheadle

Worship Committee This is the schedule for the fellowship hour on the second Sundays: January-Finance and Facilities; February-Session; March-Outreach/Worship/Christian Ed; April-Choir; May-Martha Circle; June - Session; July - Finance and Facilities; August– Ushers; September- Outreach/Worship/Christian Ed Committees; October- Martha Circle; November- Deacons; December- Ushers No Potlucks on fourth Sunday in July, August, November and December

Session of Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church met for their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. January 16th, 2017 in the Church Parlor. Meeting was opened with prayer by Session Member doing Devotion: Rev.Tracy Keenan. Clerks’ Report – Diana Purcell, Communion was given to (37) people on January 8th, 2017. Partners in Education training was held on Saturday January 7th, 2017 at Hilliard Presbyterian Church; Moderators/Pastoral Care Report: Visited Janet Mullins & Larry Emmons, Emailed Kay for a follow up, Will be contacting Wilbur Smith. Taught Elders 101 training at Partners in Education on January 7th, 2017; Treasurer’s Report – Patti Gorman, December Contributions were up. Operating Expenses for the year was down $22,582.06. Motion was made to move $705.00 received for Memorial funds into the Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner Pastoral Care & Leadership fund, (See treasurers report); Committee Reports: Outreach: Michael Minch, Out of the Box Community Theatre will be presenting " Weekend Comedy" Feb 3, 4 th 5, 10, 11, 12 . Auditions for "The Odd Couple-Female Version will begin in February at 6:30 pm; Outreach meetings are moving to Thursday evenings beginning in February. Have a few dates that have not been filled for HM3. Over-brook has committed to dates. Waiting on dates from Westminster, and Leslie Snyder (Worthington Milroy Group); Finance, Facilities, and Stewardship – Janet Fetherolf/Dave Colborn, Exit light signs have not been installed yet, and would be here this week to install them. Toilets in Women's Restroom had to be flushed out and discussed installing containers in each of the stalls. We received a quote of $415.00 to replace the toilet in the 2nd stall with a New Handicap Capability one. New Refrigerator in kitchen was delivered and damaged. We were told it would be fixed and nothing has happened yet. Dave spoke with Jeff. Patti is going to contact Perry since this company was recommended to us; Worship and Music – Gail Garman- Ministers Scheduled to Preach in January: Nominating: Gail Garman. Installation and Ordination of Deacons and Elders will be held on Sunday January 22, 2017: Deacons: Debbie Peters- 3 year term – Installed Elders: Natalie Alter- 3 year term- Installed, Beverly Neil - 3 year term- Ordained, Patti Gorman –3 year term-Installed; Personnel: Carolyn Colborn-Committee Chair- No Report; Deacons: December Food Pantry Served: (see food pantry report); Presbytery of Scioto Valley/Urban Ministry: Next Presbytery meeting is February 21st at Broad Street Presbyterian; Westside Urban Ministry met on Wednesday, Jan. 11th and will meet again on February 6th at 6:30 pm. They will be piloting a new program about Building relationships in the community for approximately 8 weeks. It would include 4 churches, 6-8 people from the Community who would be seen as chaplains and would share with everyone else. The home place base would be HM3; Old Business: No Report; New Business: Shana Vernon (Served an Internship at Hoge a few years ago) is being ordained Sunday January 22nd, At 3:00 pm at Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 E.Broad St. Shana is serving as a chaplain in St. Louis. Leadership Development Session of Deacons and Elders will be held on Saturday February 18th from 9:00-12:00 pm. The training will be held at Hoge and led by Rev. Tracy Keenan. We will be exploring Hoge's spiritual as well as Administrative goals and expectations for 2017 and the future. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm with the Lord’s Prayer. Next Session Meeting: February 20th, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Respectfully: Diana L Purcell, Clerk of Session

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Updates and Reminders

Families Served at our HM3 (Hoge: Music, Message, Meal) for the month of January:

Adults 144, Kids 21, (Volunteers 13, Hoge Members 10), Total 218

If you are interested in donating personal care items call Robin Wilson at 614-783-9757. For

helping with the meal, Mike Minch 614-557-8816.

Dear Grandson: I have become a little older since I saw you last, and a few changes have come into my life since then. Frank-ly, I have become a frivolous old gal. I am seeing five gentlemen every day. As soon as I wake up, Will Pow-er helps me get out of bed. Then I go to see John. The Charlie Horse comes along, and when he is here, he takes a lot of my time and attention. When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn't like to stay in one place very long, so he takes me from joint to joint. After such a busy day, I'm really tired and glad to go to bed with Ben Gay. What a life. Oh yes, I'm also flirting with Al Zymer.

Love, Grandma

P.S. The preacher came to call the other day. He said at my age I should be thinking of the hereafter. I told him, "Oh, I do it all the time." No matter where I am, in the parlor, upstairs, in the kitchen or down in the basement, I ask myself, "Now, what am I here after?"

One of our three on-going major ministries is the Mt. Carmel Outreach Bus. The bus served a total of 97 people in the months of July (6), August (20), Sep-tember (14), October (32), November (25), Decem-ber (10) and January (21)

January 2017 Monthly Totals, 88 Families, People served 311, Adults

(60+) 31, Adults 166, Children 114

Martha Muses—There was a good turn out for our February Meeting. Jeni McGraw gave the lesson on how the Gos-pel chapters of the Bible handled the life of Mary, Mother of Jesus. Jeni put much effort into using a display board to emphasize the interesting points. We discussed some of her information as we enjoyed learning from what she had put together. We enjoyed a light snack provided by Carolyn Colborn. We discussed our involvement in upcoming events affecting up coming church dates and brought each other up on members news. Our next meeting will be March 14 with the Bible Study to be on Ester. All are welcome and encouraged to join us.

March Birthdays

Janet Mullins, 4th; Dan Isel, 29th

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For me our services in Wold Hall during January and February seem have a feel of closeness with each other. We can experience the ambiance of different areas of the church. There is a wonderful history of every part of the church. Many enjoyed a Sunday service from the balcony. For some of us the brides room was a spe-cial place. For some the choir loft has its many memo-ries. Moving around in the church can not only bring back memories but offer the chance to form new mem-ories and purposes. I am glad we can take advantage of every part of our beautiful church.

Corrections/changes for the current (2016) Church Phone Directory: Carolyn Colborn, (H)614-875-5128; Judith Edwards, drop home number and change cell to: (C)614-545-8674; Jay Michael (not Jan)

In the annual report three names of Ushers were left off. They are Donna Swaneck, Carol Ross, and Diana Purcell. The corrected list is in our updated web page copy of the report. Our updated web site is now up.

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Balances as of January 31, 2017:

Unrestricted cash $ 53,277.09 Restricted cash 28,833.49

Payroll Liabilities (152.47) Net liquid assets $ 81,958.11

Operating Income:

Contributions $ 4,726.53 Interest 1,280.89 Other income (building use) 526.00

Other income (other support) 461.64 Other income (flower dedications) 45.00

Total Operating Income $ 7,040.06

Operating Expenses:

Admin & Other Expenses $ 211.74 Building & Maintenance Exp 811.82 Committee Expenses 310.03

Office Expenses 290.41 Non-Pastoral salaries 2,265.00

Pastoral Expenses 627.72 Utilities and Phone 1,798.38 Total Operating Expenses $ 6,315.10

Difference - Operating Activity $ 724.96

Balances as of January 31, 2017:

Unrestricted cash $ 53,277.09 Restricted cash 28,833.49

Payroll Liabilities (152.47) Net liquid assets $ 81,958.11

Operating Income:

Contributions $ 4,726.53 Interest 1,280.89 Other income (building use) 526.00

Other income (other support) 461.64 Other income (flower dedications) 45.00

Total Operating Income $ 7,040.06

Operating Expenses:

Admin & Other Expenses $ 211.74 Building & Maintenance Exp 811.82 Committee Expenses 310.03

Office Expenses 290.41 Non-Pastoral salaries 2,265.00

Pastoral Expenses 627.72 Utilities and Phone 1,798.38 Total Operating Expenses $ 6,315.10

Difference - Operating Activity $ 724.96

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Financial Update – January 31, 2017

The following is a summary of Hoge’s current year financial activity through January 2017. Detailed financial reports are available by request to the church office and via our Annual Report.

Designated Offerings / Donations / Other Income during 2017:

Deacon’s Funds: $504.75 (includes donations from Worthington Presbyterian, Glenwood UM Church)

Parking Lot/Building Maintenance Fund: $0.42 (interest earned from designated savings account)

Ed & Lois Sensenbrenner Pastoral Care & Leadership Fund: $8.59

Recycling: $9.00

HM3 Offerings: $36.01

Mission Support: $138.88 (from Worthington Presbyterian Church – directly supports HM3)

Financial notes:

In response to insurance concerns, we have installed “Exit” signage above our exterior doors. They look great and are well lit as they provide a source of light down many dark hallways. We thought we were going to need to replace the middle/handicap stall in the women’s restroom but Tony was able to fix the problem another way. Let us hope that it lasts awhile. We expect increases in several areas of opera-tional costs in 2017 which are out of our control and we continue to evaluate and monitor those within our control. We are most appreciative to the many designated gifts this past year allowing us to address maintenance concerns and mission efforts.

While being challenged, Hoge has been blessed in so many positive ways. Covenant Presbyterian Church has agreed to another year of partnership with Hoge. This support is continued answer to prayer. Please continue to commit to Hoge in prayer, physical efforts, and financially. God is calling each of us to do our part to keep Hoge alive, providing mission and outreach to our community.

If you are not currently participating in any of the activities at Hoge, please prayerfully consider your willingness to do so. We have unique mission and outreach occurring here which is not happening any-where else. You have to experience it to understand it! Patti Gorman, Treasurer

The session of Hoge has approved our participation in the One Great Hour of Sharing offer-ing. Each gift to this offering helps to improve the lives of people in these challenging situa-tion. It provides us a way to share God's love with our neighbors in need. In fact, OGHS is the single largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world. One Great Hour of sharing , received during the season 0of Lent (March 1-April 15) makes a dif-ference in the world through three impactful programs: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (32%), the Presbyterian Hunger Program (36%) and Self Development of People (32%)

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

5 10:30am Worship w/ Rev. Keith Jones 11:30am Deacons Meeting 7:00pm AA Meeting Back to the Sanctuary

6 10:30am Breast Feeding Clinic 6:00pm Girl Scouts

6:30pm Urban Ministry 7:30pm NA (this is a new group to

join the Hoge building home and will be meeting every Monday evening.)

7 5:30pm AA Meeting

12 10:30am Worship w/ Communion w/ Rev. Katie Kinnison, Covenant PC

11:30am Doughnut fellowship 3:00pm Sensenbrenner 65th Anniversary Celebration 7:00pm AA Meeting

13 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA

14 5:30pm AA Meeting 7:00pm Martha Circle

19 10:30am Worship w /Rev. Susan Warrener Smith 7:00pm AA Meeting Newsletter Deadline

20 10:30am Breast Feeding Clinic 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:00pm Session 7:30pm NA

21 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting

26 10:30am Worship w/ Rev. Rudy Smith 11:30am Pot Luck Fellowship 7:00pm AA Meeting

27 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm NA

28 12:00pm Food Pantry 5:30pm AA Meeting

Jam Cake: ½ lb butter , 4 eggs, 3 c flour , 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp soda, 2 c sugar , 2 egg yolks, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 c buttermilk, 2 c blackberry jam. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and yolks; beat until light. Sift flour with dry ingredients. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk; add jam. Bake in 3 greased and floured 8-inch pans for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. ICING: 2 egg whites, ½ lb butter, 2 c sugar, 1 c evaporated milk. Cook butter, sugar and milk to soft ball stage; pour slowly over stiffly beaten egg whites. Spread between layers and over cake. This recipe has been passed on for over 100 years.

Out Of The Box Community Theatre– The next production will be “The Odd Couple, Female Edition”. The show will run on March 31 and April, 1, 2 and 7, 8, 9. Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees will begin at 3:00 pm. Mark your calendar and plan to attend a show. Judy Manley is part of the cast!

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 7:30pm NA Meeting 7:30pm Choir

2 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 7:00pm Outreach/Worship/ Christian Ed

3 6:00pm AA Meeting

4 5:00pm HM³ 7:00pm AA Meeting Happy Birthday Janet Mullins

8 6:00pm Soup and Service 7:30pm NA Meeting

9 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 7:00pm G.S. Leader Meeting

10 6:00pm AA Meeting

11 5:00pm HM³ 7:00pm AA Meeting

15 6:00pm Soup and Service 7:30pm NA Meeting 7:30pm Choir

16 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus

17 6:00pm AA Meeting

18 5:00pm HM³ 7:00pm AA Meeting

22 12:00pm Food Pantry 6:00pm Soup and Service 7:30pm NA Meeting

23 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus

24 9:30am Newsletter prep 6:00pm AA Meeting

25 5:00pm HM³ 7:00pm AA Meeting

29 12:00pm Food Pantry 6:00pm Soup and Service 7:30pm NA Meeting Happy Birthday Dan Isel

30 2:00pm Mt. Carmel Medical Bus 31 6:00pm AA Meeting 8:00pm The Odd Couple (Female Version) play

Bulletin information should be in by Wed. at noon—Please no exception Newsletter information by the 3rd Sunday March 19—Please no exception

Creative ways to use 6 household items:1. Popsicles are awesome. Sticky fingers are not. Cupcake liners to the rescue! Just poke a hole in the base and then wrap one liner around each Popsicle stick. 2. This is such a great trick for getting to hard-to-reach candles. Just light the end of a dry spaghetti noodle and stick deep into your votive to light your wicks. 3. Here’s how to keep that spaghetti fresher longer: Store it in an old Pringles can! 4. I will fully admit to having hammered my fingers while trying to ham-mer a nail before. You can save your fingers from getting all busted up by using a comb to hold nails in place. 5. You can use a bit of beeswax to waterproof your shoes! Just rub the wax onto your shoes, blow-dry to seal, and you’re done. 6. A great trick for those super-rushed mornings. Use a hair straightener to quickly iron a cuff or collar.

The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is avail-able free to the congrega-tion.

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HOGE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2930 WEST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO 43204

PHONE: 614-276-5433 FAX: 614-276-5434

EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.HOGEMEMPRESBY.ORG

https://www.facebook.com/hogemempresbchurch/

Feeding the Community Physically & Spiritually

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Inside this issue

1 Food For Thought

2 Special Announcements

3 Mark Your Calendar

4 Updates and Reminders

5 Financial Information

6 & 7 Calendar of Events

8 Staff/Contact Information

Hoge Memorial Church Staff

Head of Staff: Jesus Christ

Sexton, Tony Barnett

Organist, Phil Leston

Various Committee Heads

Various Volunteer Office Staff

Heads of Various Programs and community service groups (Food

Pantry, HM3, AA and NA groups, Girl Scouts, Urban Ministries,

Mt. Carmel Bus)

Members of Out of the Box Community Theatre