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A Publication of The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia Lamp Led by the Holy Spirit, we glorify, nurture, witness.
January 2019
Enjoy! Another Year Begins What makes a thing “holy”? It’s not willpower, or luck, or self-determination or
ambition. What is holy is what is set apart to a sacred purpose. Most often that is
done by God, and we merely formalize the obvious. Think of a baby’s birth, or an
aged parent’s last breath.
Now think for a moment about the bubbly quality of sparkling sodas and juices.
Can you remember when they tickled your nose as a child? -- Or as an adult, how
the effervescent fizz of certain drinks impresses you?
“Laughter is carbonated holiness,” says Anne Lamott.
While you are toasting and celebrating in January, consider this unexpected image
from the distinguished writer. Perhaps sharing a little carbonated holiness can help
us start the New Year on a good footing, with a more joyful demeanor.
A smile, a grin, or full-bodied laughter is such a gift in our super-serious world. It
reminds us of friendship, of joy, of playfulness. And, it’s contagious.
Try it out today: see if you can help others break from their blank boredom, their
frowning sternness, or the veneers of cynicism and indifference that pancake so
many faces like mortuary make-up.
Recall the great response to the opening question of the Shorter Catechism.
Q: “What is the chief end of humankind?”
A:“…to glorify God and enjoy God forever!”
Being committed to glorifying God may just keep you open to laughter, joy, a
more balanced view of yourself and those you love. Do you suppose that laughing
together might even help keep us more faithful disciples?
Carbonated holiness seems as if it may be worth sharing!
See you in worship!
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2019 Confirmation Journey The 2019 Confirmation Journey begins on January 6, at 6:30 p.m. with an
activities night for the explorers and their mentors in the Undercroft. Classes
will start the following Sunday, January 13, at 9:45 a.m. and continue through
May 5. The only Sunday there will not be class is March 10 when the explorers
will be at the congregational retreat. There will also be some special activities
that will take place other than class time. The explorers for the 2019
Confirmation Journey are: Zach Horn, Will Oplinger, Margaret Rowe, Jack
Schneider, and Helena Sidebotham. The leaders are: Della Hall, Tricia Garner,
Porter Blakemore, and Bruce Harvey. Please be in prayer for the explorers,
mentors, parents, and leaders.
Bowl Foods Potluck and Trivia Night The Fellowship Committee will host
a Bowl Foods Potluck and Trivia Night
on January 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
in Fellowship Hall. Please bring your
favorite food that can be eaten in a
bowl: chili, macaroni and cheese,
stew, or soup. Beverages and dessert
will be provided. The trivia game will
be for older children, youth, and adults.
A table for young children will be
provided for Play-doh and coloring.
Church School Brunch All members and visitors are invited
to the Church School Brunch on
Sunday, January 6, at 9:30 a.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. All the food and
beverages will be provided by the
Christian Education Committee.
Children and youth will move to their
classes following the brunch and a
few announcements. Adults are
encouraged to remain in the
Fellowship Hall for a brief description
of the adult class offerings and to assist
with cleanup.
January Prime Timers Our January outing will be on
Wednesday, January 9, at noon at
Basilico Italian Market at the new
location at Harrison Crossing, 7011
Harrison Road. Going from
Fredericksburg, you turn left at the
Harrison Crossing light, take the first
left, and then right into the parking lot.
You may park in the front or the back.
Look for Harry Smart at the front door.
RSVP to Harry or Gerry Smart,
786-6170 ([email protected]) by
January 6.
May Pittsburgh Trip Prime Timers and Empty Nesters
going on the trip to Pittsburgh,
Falling Water, and the Flight 93
Memorial, April 30-May 2, 2019,
are reminded to continue to make
their monthly payments of $50. All
monies are due by March 31. The
total cost is $389 per person. There
is still room for a couple of people.
Contact Bruce, 373-7057
Empty Nesters/Prime Timers Event Join us for an evening of fun,
conversation, games, appetizers, and
desserts on Saturday, January 12. It’s
a great chance to catch up with friends
in a fun and comfortable atmosphere.
Please bring your own beverage along
with an appetizer or dessert to share.
A bonfire and s’mores are also on the
agenda! The fun happens from 5:00 to
9:00 p.m. on January 12, at the Simms’
residence, 12092 Mount Rose Drive,
King George. Let Lynn know by
phone, 540-775-2763, or email,
[email protected], if you plan
on coming.
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PW Circles & Other Meetings Never Ending Circle - Jan. 6, 12:30pm, at Debbie Leimer’s, leader, Trudy McNatt, 373-2852
Circle of Joy - Jan. 7, 10am, Church Parlor, leader Kathryn Hower, 361-7435
Faith Circle - Jan. 14, 1pm, Church Parlor, leaders Patti Kerns 786-2861 & Susie Davis 656-2055
Friendship Circle - Jan. 8, 10:30am, Chancellor’s Village, leader Carol Johnson, 639-4700
Circle of Prayer - Jan. 21, 12:15pm, Conference Room, leader Jeanne Ramsburg, 710-5891
Circle of Grace - Jan. 20, 2pm, lead-ers Heather Eland, 737-4449, Robin Joel, 229-1421, Rachel Hole, 903-0677
Horizons Bible Study Review of Lessons 6 & 7 - Jan. 13, 12:30pm, Conference Room, lead by Pastor Tamminga,
PW Coordinating Team meeting- Jan. 15, 10am, Conference Room
Lenten Church School Class Special Church School Class during
the season of Lent
During the Lenten season, a new
Conversations in the Public Square
course called “Who is My Neighbor –
Immigrants & Refugees Among Us,
will meet on March 17, 24, 31, and
April 7, and 14, in the Fellowship Hall.
Plans are still in process on this course.
We will have guest speakers from both
the PC (USA) Office of Public Witness
in Washington, DC and the PC (USA)
Office at the United Nations, refugees
from our community, and other guests
as we work together to come to a better
understanding.
Congregational Retreat The 2019 Congregational Retreat at
Camp Hanover is March 9-10. This is
a great weekend to make new friends
and renew old friendships in God’s
creation as you enjoy activities for all
ages, worship, campfire, singing,
stories, free time, and great fellowship.
The theme the planning team is
developing, is: Open: God, Commu-
nity, and Fun. Stay tuned for more
information. The food is great and
the accommodations are suitable for
almost everyone.
If you have questions contact a
member of the committee: Katie
Fidler, Barbara Nance, Jamie Loder,
Charlotte Young, Cole Young, Julie
Young, Jon Schneider, Patty Toler,
Karen Johnson, Connie Barnes, or
Bruce Harvey.
Worship Workshop The Worship Workshop is coming
on Sunday, January 27, following the
11:00 a.m. worship service. All 1st –
3rd graders and their parents are invited
to come to the workshop that will help
prepare and enhance worship for all
members of the family as they move
from different learning centers focus-
ing on: the Lord’s Prayer, Finding a
Scripture Passage, making a Hymn-
book marker, playing a sanctuary
game, and an order of worship activity.
The group will also go to the Sanctu-
ary for a scavenger hunt and to sing the
Doxology and the Gloria Patri. Lunch
is included.
Please let Bruce know by Sunday,
January 20 if you plan to attend.
Rise Against Hunger Event Are you ready to pack 20,000 meals
for some of the hungry people in our
world? Come join the excitement of
seeing 3-year olds through adults
working together to put the meals of
rice, vegetables, soy, and 23 vitamins
and minerals in plastic bags, sealing
the bags, and then packing them in
boxes. Boxed meals will go to the Rise
Against Hunger warehouse ready to be
shipped to a place in need.
Mark your calendar for Sunday,
February 3, following worship led by
our high school and middle school
youth and the Souper Bowl offering
(the offering will assist in the cost of
the meals, which are 29-cents per
meal). The Souper Bowl offering was
started by a Presbyterian youth director
in South Carolina over 25 years ago on
Super Bowl Sunday. Come join the
fun and look for the sign-up table in
January.
Community Dinner Dates January 19 and February 16.
Contact Karen Johnson, 540-621-
5685 ([email protected]), if
you would like to help.
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Middle School High School
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*Sat. January 5
We will be kicking off the new year together at The GardenFest of Lights! All youth are invited to meet at 6:30 p.m.
in the church parking lot to depart for the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond. See you there!
Students should eat supper prior to their arrival. Cost of this event is $10 per student and we expect to return to the
church by 10:00 p.m. There will be no Youth Fellowship on Sunday, January 6.
January 13
Youth Sunday is just around the corner! All Youth are invited to come and join us for an afternoon of food,
fellowship, and the fun of planning this special day in the life of our congregation. We will meet from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided. There will be no Youth Supper this evening.
*Fri. January 18 - 19
YOUTH LOCK-IN, enough said. It has been many years since our last youth lock-in. Come and be a part of history,
8:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Saturday. There will be no Youth Fellowship on Sunday, January 20.
January 26
You won’t want to miss our very first Youth Supper of the New Year… or the special activities some of our youth will
be leading this evening!
Upcoming Blood Drive The Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring a blood drive with the
American Red Cross on January 29, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall. All you need to do to become a part of this lifesaving mission is book
your appointment time on the signup sheet located on the table in the
Fellowship Hall each Sunday in January or online at redcrossblood.org.
Search online for sponsor code: FredericksburgPresbyterian.
Don’t forget to encourage your family members, friends, and co-workers
to join you. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Benn, 540 370-
1646 ([email protected]).
2. Libby Humes, Mike O'Brien, Scott Theado,
Tom Wimberly
3. Brent McGhee
4. Mollie Creasey Gary Wainwright
6. Joan Darby
8. Haley Dameron
9. Bud Baker, Sarah Gormley, Anne Thompson
10. Thomas Digges, Harry Farley, Bridget Harvey
11. Laura Digges, Eric Dowling, Ruth Moreau,
Lillian Remsen, Alexandra Spaulding
12. Mike Foreman, Ginger Oplinger
13. Pete Kolakowski, Mia Rawlings
14. Maxine Gloyd, Gary Scheibel
15. Lou Cralle, Duane Hansen, Oliver Morris,
Linda Spangler, Neil Sullivan
16. John Baer, Susan Harrison
17. Erica Foreman, Drew Rexrode, Jane Williams
19. Missy Dodson, CJ Forsing, Lee Woolf
20. Meredith Goggin, Miguel Pineda, Chris Repp,
Don Wilson
21. Michael Gloyd
22. Nellie Kate Dameron
23. Sarah Coddington, Nancy Wilson
24. Jeff Kunkler
26. Carol Campbell, Harry Lewis
27. Adam Bentley
28. Claire Fritz, Don MacNemar
29. Brian Baker, Ellie Bell, Zac Cunningham,
Bruce Harvey, Silas Lacey, Clara Liska,
Kim Liska, April Stevens
30. Kaileen Coffman, Don Doherty
31. Robert King, Lynn Norfleet
John Bailey Connie Barnes Marjolijn Bijlefeld Matt Bohmke Kurt Chewning Steve Davis Erik Fino
Piper Foresman Michael Gloyd Vanessa Huffman Andrea Ilardia Brian Liska James Luckett Sammy Merrill
Diane Peterson Michelle Porter Will Rowe Beth Valasko Joel Young
2018-19 Session
Moderator – Rev. Allen H. Fisher, Jr., Pastor Associate Pastor – Rev. Brittany Tamminga Clerk of Session – Tamie Pratt-Fartro
Milestones Capsule of Concern: Tom Edwards, Clark Hower, Barry
Jones, Sharon Moser, Carter Theado, John Walker
Baptism: Mia Larkin Rawlings, born January 13, 2016,
was baptized on November 25, 2018. Mia is the daughter
of Bayli Larkin Rawlings. Her grand-mother is Lynn
Rawlings, her great-grandmother and great grandfather are
Debra and Dorian Myers, and Jeffrey Rawlings, II is her
uncle.
Graduation: Henry Day graduated from James Madison
University, December 15, 2018.
Heartfelt Christian love and sympathies are extended to
Marnie Schattgen and family on the death of her father,
Laird Cruzen, who died on November 13, 2018; and
Felicia Hibbeler and family on the death of her father,
Herb Rudolph, who died on November 30, 2018; and
Patti Myers on the death of her sister, Donna Lee Burns,
who died on November 27, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minne-
sota.
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Elders
Thanks The Christian Education Committee thanks The Rev.
Anders Pedersen and The Rev. Allen H. Fisher, Jr., for
teaching this past semester in our adult church school
classes. Both the Parenting Class and the Faith & Movie
Class will continue in the winter/spring semester. Please
be on the lookout for the 2019 Winter/Spring Church
School Brochure with descriptions of all the adult classes
along with teachers for the adult, children, and youth
classes.
The Sacrament of
Communion
will be celebrated in
worship on
January 6
Some dates to remember Sunday, January 27
Worship Workshop for 1st-3rd graders and their
parents following the 11:00 a.m. worship ser-
vice, please let Bruce know by January 20, if
you plan to attend
Tuesday, January 29
Red Cross Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall
Sunday, February 3
Rise Against Hunger – we will again put together
20,000 meals in the Fellowship Hall to help feed
the hungry
March 9-10
Congregational Retreat at Camp Hanover
Know Your Neighbor Events The next Know Your Neighbor Event will be on
Saturday, January 5, at the Fredericksburg Area
Food Bank from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. We will pack
food boxes. Ages 10 and up are welcome to come.
We will meet at the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank,
3631 Lee Hill Drive. We will go to Wegmans for
lunch for any who are interested.
On Sunday, March 3, our church will host a Know
Your Neighbor: An Interfaith Gathering event in the
Fellowship Hall from 3:00-5:00 p.m. We will hear
short presentations about Easter, Passover, and
Ramadan as well as have a time for table talk and
fellowship.