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A Publication of The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia Lamp Led by the Holy Spirit, we glorify, nurture, witness.

September 2015

Christian Art Show Opening Evening, October 2

To celebrate the completion of our new

Fellowship Hall and to support Micah

Ministries’ service to our community,

there will be a show of Christian art by

local artists and photographers during the

month of October.

The opening reception will be held on

First Friday, October 2, between 6:00 and

9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come

and enjoy a unique opportunity to view

Christian art as part of your First Friday

celebration in Fredericksburg. There will

also be an opportunity to learn more about

the services that Micah Ministries pro-

vides in our community and to support

their work through donations or as a

volunteer.

Welcome Beginnings What excitement and energy come to and through our church

campus and congregation in September this year!

In addition to the amazingly beautiful and renovated Education

Building with its expanded Fellowship Hall and new Kitchen, we

kick-off a new year of study and learning on September 13, with our

Christian Education Breakfast. Choirs, youth groups and classes

resume new schedules this month. And we resume community

dinners in our building, hosting meals on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays

of the month.

None of this is possible without the sustained support of a dedicated

congregation. Thanks to all of you who have made gifts, pledges and

offerings in support of our building project.

Our Session invites you to join us in study, service, witness and

worship this month. And we invite you also to welcome new mem-

bers to the church staff.

We have hired a new custodian, Mr. Frank Johnson, who has al-

ready begun to transform the levels of cleanliness around the entire

campus. Our youth have met and welcomed a new Director of Youth

ministry, Ms. Rachel Erb, who will coordinate and direct our Middle

and High School Ministries. Rachel is a senior at Union Presbyterian

Seminary in Richmond and will be here primarily on Sundays. As

you know, the congregation voted to call Candidate Brittany

Tamminga as Associate Pastor in our meeting on August 9. She was

approved for ordination by the Presbytery of the James on the 11th

and will be ordained by San Diego Presbytery at her home church in

Oceanside, California, on September 13. She will move to Fredericks-

burg and join us in worship on Sunday, September 27.

Please welcome Frank, Rachel, and Brittany to our staff and

congregation.

And give thanks to God for a new season of ministry and witness in

Fredericksburg.

See you in worship!

The Lamp The Presbyter ian Church

Prime Timers & Empty

Nesters are reminded that

their deposits of $89 per

person for the 2016 West

Virginia overnight trip,

May 31-June 1, are due by

September 1. The total

cost of the trip is $439 per

person. Please make

checks to “The Presbyte-

rian Church” and put

“West Virginia” in the

memo. If you have

questions, please be in

touch with Bruce.

The trip will include

2 nights’ lodging, 2 break-

fasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners,

2 train rides (The Cheat

Mountain Salamander and

the Durbin Rocket),

American Mountain

Theatre, Seneca Caverns,

Blackwater Falls State

Park, luggage handling,

taxes and gratuities, and

motorcoach transportation.

White Star Tours is the

organizer of the trip.

The Prime Timers Fellowship Group

will begin a new year of activities with

their planning luncheon at 11:45 a.m.,

on Wednesday, September 9, at

O’Charley’s in Central Park. We ask

two members to take charge of making

the arrangements for an activity for one

of the 2nd-Wednesday-of-the-month

gatherings from October through June.

In the good weather months, it is usually

a trip to a point of interest that includes

lunch, and in the winter months we

usually go to a local restaurant for lunch.

Please make a reservation by September

6, for the lunch on September 9, by

calling the church at 373-7057, or

emailing Bruce at bhar-

[email protected].

The Forever Young Fel-

lowship Group will have

its September luncheon in

the Church House dining

room at 11:30 a.m., on

Tuesday, September 22.

You will be able to park in

the church parking lot and

also use the lift at the back

of the Row Houses. The

menu is to be determined.

You may make your reser-

vation by calling the

church office at 373-7057.

The Forever Young Fel-

lowship is for our super

seniors who may or may

not have some mobility

issues and want to have a

good meal and fellowship.

2016 West Virginia Trip

Prime Timers’ Planning Meeting

PW circles will begin their Bible study

Come to the Waters in September. You

are invited to join one of the monthly

circles: Circle of Joy on the 1st Monday,

10:00 a.m. in the Church Parlor, leaders:

Kathryn Hower, 361-7435 and Gale

Kehoe, 371-4570; Circle of Prayer on

the 2nd Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. in the

Church Parlor, led by Jeanne Ramsburg,

710-5891; Faith Circle on the 2nd Mon-

day, 1:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor, led

by Kathy Stephen, 891-0313; Friend-

ship Circle on the 2nd Tuesday, 11:30

a.m. at Chancellor’s Village, led by

Carol Johnson, 639-4700. Never Ending

Circle, on the 1st Sunday at various times

in members’ homes, led by Trudy

McNatt, 373-2852.

Forever Young Lunch in The Parlor

Presbyterian Women Circles

Ladies Bible Study Join the Ladies Thursday

Morning Bible Study as we

learn more about Paul’s letter

to the Romans. Beginning

Thursday, September 10, we

will meet weekly from 9:30-

11:30am; in Middle House;

childcare provided. Books are

$20 and will be distributed at

the first session. To order your

book or if you would like more

information, contact Chris

Repp, [email protected].


Are you looking for a way to connect

with other women in the church? Robin

(Barnes) Joel, Heather (Howe) Eland,

and Rachel (Jarnecke) Hole are starting a

new Women’s Circle. Our mothers, and

the women of the Neverending Circle,

have been wonderful role models of the

support women can give one another.

We have witnessed them grow spiritu-

ally, support one another in good times

and in bad, and develop friendships that

last a lifetime. We invite you to join the

next generation of Women’s Circles.

We are forming another Circle that will

meet on Sundays to be that support for

one another. Please join us for an infor-

mational meeting on Sunday, September

27, at 12:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor as

we begin our own journey. We will get

to know one another, decide on a Circle

name, choose the best time and place to

meet, and develop a plan for study. If

you have questions or are interested in

being a part of the circle but can't make it

to the meeting on September 27, please

contact Robin Joel, 540-229-1421,

([email protected]),

Heather Eland, 540-850-6374

([email protected]), or

Rachel Hole, 540-903-0677,

([email protected]). The Children at the Lord’s

Table Class for 1st thru 3rd

graders and their parents will

meet on Sunday, September 27,

in the Fellowship Hall for lunch

following the 11:00 a.m.

worship service. We will then

proceed to the top floor of the

Education Building for sharing

about what the Lord’s Supper

means. This will help parents

prepare their baptized children

for communion. Our next

communion is October 4.

Please let Bruce, 373-7057,

([email protected])

know by September 20, if you

plan to attend.

Empty Nesters—Theater Night—Saturday, September 26

New PW Circle Begins

Preparing for Communion

Join us for an evening of

fun and theater. The eve-

ning starts at 5:30 p.m. at

the home of Trudy and

Milton McNatt, 1315

Sunken Road. Bring your

favorite hors d’oeuvre or

dessert and a beverage of

your choice. We will see

Noises Off at UMW at

8:00 p.m. Contact Karen

Johnson for tickets - $14

per person - by September

16, 371-2719,

([email protected])

. If you would like to at-

tend the pre-theater event,

but not the play, contact

Trudy, 373-2852,

([email protected]).

Noises Off—As the ac-

tors in a mercurial British

theater company rehearse

for their opening night

performance of the adult

comedy Nothing On, doors

slam one after the other,

sardines fly through the

air, and hilarious mayhem

ensues! Everything that

can go wrong does in Mi-

chael Frayn’s romp

through an actor’s worst

nightmares—missed cues,

botched costume changes,

forgotten props, and plenty

more. Noises Off is a side-

splitting look into the on

and off stage antics of a

theater company aiming

just a little too high as it

lurches toward an opening

night disaster.

Special Needs Ministry Begins With the opening of our new fully-accessible Education Building and Fellowship

Hall, we are ready to expand our outreach to start a new ministry to adults with

intellectual and developmental disabilities. In September, we will welcome the

residents of Humankind (formerly Presbyterian Homes and Family Services) to our

Wednesday Fellowship. We will be using the biblically-based curriculum from the

Friendship Ministries program. Part of a Friendship Ministry involves the

participation of men, women, and/or youth from our congregation who are commit-

ted to participating in the evening activities along with our new friends in Christ. If

you are interested in helping by being a special friend to one of the 5 residents we

will be hosting, please contact Betsy Lewis ([email protected]) or Bruce Har-

vey ([email protected]), or sign-up at the table outside the Sanctuary.

mailto:[email protected]







Fall

Bibles to 3rd graders

On Sunday,

September 20, we

will present Bibles

to our third graders

at both services.

All are invited to the Church School

BREAKFAST on Sunday, September

13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship

Hall. Kaci LeFebre will prepare the

breakfast –scrambled eggs, egg casse-

role, fruit, bagels, ham/sausage, juice,

milk, coffee and tea. The Christian

Education Committee will help serve.

This will begin a new year of classes

for all ages, and we encourage you to

come.

Our children and youth will be

promoted to their new classes around

10:00 a.m. This year our 2-year old

through 5th grade classes will all meet

in classrooms located in the Education

Building. Our Middle School and

Senior High classes will continue to

use the top floors of the Church House

and Middle House respectively.

Adults will remain in the Fellowship

Hall to hear a preview of the different

offerings of classes this fall. PLEASE

CHECK OUT THE BROCHURE

INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER

FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION

OF THE ADULT CLASSES AND A

LIST OF TEACHERS FOR THE

CHILDREN & YOUTH CLASSES.

Wednesday Fellowship dinners and

activities will begin on September 16 and

continue through October 28. Meal time

will be from 6:00 to 6:40 although you

may still be able to get something to eat if

you arrive late. Catered meals from local

restaurants will be $10 for adults and $3

for children ages 4-11, with a family maxi-

mum of $30. Other meals will be $5 for

adults and $3 for children, with a fam-

ily max of $20. There will be a reser-

vation form in the bulletin each

week, or you may sign-up by calling

the church at 373-7057 by Tuesday

noon.

Each week from 6:40 to

7:00 p.m., we will have a special

presentation from a member of

our church or someone from

the community talking about such

programs as the Campus Christian Center

at UMW, Micah Ministries, Rebuilding

Together, Haiti Update, Adult Mission trip

to West Virginia, SOKS Camp and Prison

Fellowship.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. we will offer ac-

tivities for children, youth and adults. Pas-

tor Fisher will lead a study. The Medita-

tion Group plans to introduce some differ-

ent spiritual disciplines each week for

members and guests to explore and experi-

ence. We want to offer a yoga/exercise

class either before or after dinner, depend-

ing on when we can get an instructor (there

would be an extra cost for this). We also

want to offer tutoring to any of our chil-

dren and youth who may want or need it.

There will also be a class for children, par-

ents and other interested youth and adults

to attend together that will involve some

Bible study, games, art and other activities.

A very special aspect of the dinner and

activities this fall will involve our friends

from the Humankind (formerly Presbyte-

rian Homes and Family Services) here in

Fredericksburg. They will come to dinner

and then have a Church School-like class.

Adults and youth are needed to assist with

this effort both at dinner and in the class-

room.

We also need dishwashers as we will not

be using paper products but making use of

our new dishwasher. In addition, tutors for

any subject are needed. We are also look-

ing for volunteers to help prepare and serve

meals. If you are willing to help with any

of these, please let Bruce know as soon as

possible, 373-7057

([email protected]).

Church School Breakfast

Wednesday Fellowship—September 16-October 28


Micah Breakfasts Beginning Saturday,

October 3, our church will

host the Micah breakfast each

Saturday morning in our

Fellowship Hall from 6:30 to

9:00 a.m. Other groups will

come in to prepare and serve

the breakfasts. We have 10

members (5 pairs) who have

volunteered to open and close

the church each Saturday. The

breakfasts will be in addition to

the community dinners we host

on the first, third and fifth

Saturdays.

Peacemaking The third of the four Special PC

(USA) Offerings - Peacemaking - will

be taken on World Communion Sun-

day, October 4. This offering assists

peacemaking efforts at all levels of our

denomination. Twenty-five percent of

this offering stays local. This year this

will go to Empowerhouse, which seeks

to educate the public and provide con-

fidential assistance through a crisis

hotline; temporary shelter; support and

recovery groups for victims, batterers

and their children; and court advocacy.

Our Mission Committee met with a

representative of Empowerhouse at

their June meeting this year.

CCC Golf Tournament The Campus Christian Community at

the University of Mary Washington

will sponsor its annual Benefit Golf

Tournament on Monday, September

28, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fredericksburg

Country Club. The cost for an individ-

ual player is $85, and a team of four is

$320. You may also be a sponsor at

several different levels - $2500, $1000,

$500, $250 and $200. If you or your

business is interested in being a spon-

sor, contact the CCC, 373-9255

([email protected]). If you are in-

terested in being part of a church team,

contact Bruce before September 13.

School Dressing Days School Dressing Days is over for another year, and it was a big success. We

were able to provide clothing, backpacks, toiletries and school supplies to

1,144 children. It is a team effort that has been put on by the Interfaith Commu-

nity Council for over 40 years with 20+ churches and religious organizations

participating. Our faith partners from New Vision Kingdom of God made it their

mission to buy or collect 1200 pairs of new shoes after seeing the lack of shoes

last year and they came through! What an unbelievable effort and the families

were very grateful for all they received. And what awesome volunteers we have!

Thanks to all for your donations of time, money and needed items. You can

continue to help with this ongoing effort by alerting Becky Pall to any good

clearance sales you see on shirts, jeans, underwear, etc. We find our best deals in

Target, Wal-Mart and Gabe’s year round so if you shop those stores, please keep

your eye out. We would like to improve on having more coats, jackets and

hoodies (most desirable) available since we ran out again this year. Those are all

used items that are donated or collected from various schools’ Lost and Found

bins. Please remember School Dressing Days and save your children’s outgrown

outerwear for us; we have an ongoing collection for them. Thanks again!

We give a BIG Thank You to Becky Paul for all the work she does in making

School Dressing Days such a success.

Twenty years ago the Sacred Dance

Ensemble of Fredericksburg came into

being. Our mission was, and is, to

glorify God through dance, giving

back the beautiful gift we have been

given by him. We’ve been a part of

worship in many local and out of state

churches, weddings, funerals,

ministerial installations and various

Christian functions, celebrating our

close and endearing friendship with

each other and fellowship with so

many lovely people along the way.

We thank our Presbyterian Church

for the support and encouragement

they have given us. Our love for

Christ and His words “feed my sheep”

have resonated with us, since we

believe that a visual interpretation of

God’s Word adds dimension and

clarity. Thank you all for your love

and support.

Sacred Dance



The Community Dinners have re-

turned to our Fellowship Hall. Thanks

to the Fredericksburg United Method-

ist Church for providing space for the

dinners during the construction. Did

you know? Hope Presbyterian Church

serves a meal at our church on the 1st

Saturday of every month, and Resur-

rection Lutheran Church serves dinner

on the 5th Saturday. Our church serves

the meal on the 3rd Saturday of every

month.

The dinners are for anyone in the

community who would like a free meal

and an afternoon of fellowship.

Upcoming dates are September 19,

October 17, and November 21. Would

you like to help cook, serve, clean up

or make brownies?

Contact Karen Johnson, 371-2719,

([email protected])

From June 23 to June 26, ten of our Middle School youth

and two adults participated in one of four Middle School

Conferences at Massanetta Springs Conference Center.

Through worship, keynote, small groups and recreation,

they joined middle school youth and adults from several

states as they explored the theme, Wear Love. The youth

who participated were: John Fartro, Ben Fidler, Langley

Polk, Aaron Shirk, Chris Hall, Nicholas Medina, Jamie

Loder, Thomas Hancock, Lexie Loder and Claire Fritz.

The adults were Kim Fischer and Robert Fidler.

Here are some reflections from four of the Middle School

youth.

Lexie and Jamie Loder - - Our favorite things about

Massanetta Springs were the worship times and our en-

counter groups. In the encounter groups, we met people

from a lot of different states. We enjoyed doing energizers

every day and lots of activities. The scavenger hunt with

balloons and the dance were a lot of fun. The food was

really good, especially in the morning when they cooked

bacon and we could smell it in our rooms!

Langley Polk - - Massanetta has a very special meaning to

lots of people. What some people don’t know about this

“thin place” is that Massanetta Springs’ history claims

that the cold water spring provided relief to people who

were disease-stricken or weak in spirit.

There really is something very special about Massanetta;

no, it’s not the water \. Massanetta is a life-changing place

where youth and adults become one. There is no such

thing about arguing or disagreements between hormonal

teenagers and frazzled adults. At 'Netta we’re all in the

same position regarding our faith. As I've heard from my

Sunday School leader, Mr. Lowery, “There is no such thing

as a mature Christian.”

'Netta provides a shameless place to admit your specula-

tions of a higher power; you know as a youth it’s hard to

imagine such a great being. The adults merely help the

youth to find ways to always have time for God throughout

the day. The adults are also reminded of how the youth

have the best intentions to follow the ways of Jesus’

forgiveness and love, but that sometimes life can throw

them rotten lemons and they’re expected to make lemon-

ade. Massanetta shows the youth that you can have a great

time without what society says needs to be at a party.

Presbyterian youth know how to throw a party, without

alcohol, drugs, or the absence of super awesome adults.

It takes a weight off of my chest knowing that there is a

place where I can let go around people who share the faith.

In society today it seems as if social media, fashion,

super-cute boys, and food are the gods anyone really cares

about. It’s great to see those gods destroyed (there are

cute boys there though), and nothing completely over-rated

as priorities change.

We see where we’ve made mistakes, and we rethink

where we are and where we want to be to see if they line

up. Massanetta gives us a much needed and well-deserved

attitude adjustment with a safety-net of understanding to

ask God for forgiveness. Then, we start completely fresh,

almost as a new person. Massanetta builds character; it

shapes our personal views and priorities. Thank you for

recognizing the importance of Massanetta.

Ben Fidler - - Some of my favorite things were the food,

the hotel-like rooms to ourselves, and the ending vespers

service. The vespers service was a nice, candlelit, closing

event. It was held in Hudson auditorium just after the sun

went down. It was a great ending to the week.

Wear Love ~ Massanetta Middle School Conference

Community Dinners—Great news!



Early on Sunday morning, July

26, twenty youth and two adults

departed for the Montreat Youth

Conference in Montreat, North

Carolina. Tamie Pratt-Fartro and

Steve Davis helped drive the group

down. Two other youth and one

adult met us at Montreat Sunday

afternoon. Our group once again

stayed in the Winsborough,

walking across the dam past Lake

Susan to the Assembly Inn for our

meals.

Each morning following break-

fast the group joined about 1,200

other youth and adults in Anderson

Auditorium for energizers, singing

and a keynote presentation focused

on the theme, Our Story. The

keynote presenter used drama and

videos as part of his presentation.

After keynote most of the 1,200

participants went to their small

groups, consisting of 25 to 30

youth and adults, to continue

grappling with the theme and

building relationships with one

another. Lunch followed with a

little free time for a quick nap,

ultimate Frisbee, choir rehearsal, a

stop at the Huck for ice cream,

shopping, or just relaxing. The

afternoon small group started at

2:00 p.m., and there was usually a

recreation event that followed for

the entire conference. There was

also some free time before dinner.

After dinner everyone gathered

in Anderson for worship. The

group experienced a reaffirmation

of their baptismal vows, commun-

ion, preaching and singing. The

services were very meaningful.

After worship there were recrea-

tional events Monday through

Wednesday evenings, and a variety

show with youth conferees provid-

ing the acts, including our own Flo

Medina, on Thursday evening. On

Friday evening there was a candle-

light service around Lake Susan at

the conclusion of worship.

Each day ended with a back-

home meeting involving just our

group from Fredericksburg. We

reflected on our different experi-

ences from the day as well as talk-

ing some about the issues that

were presented at keynote and

worship. This was a special time

for our group to grow closer to-

gether.

Wednesday afternoon was free.

After a rain storm some of the

group went rock-hopping and then

found a deep pool of water in the

creek where some jumped off a

rock into the water. Others took

naps, read, or did a little shopping.

Here are some reflections from

our youth about Montreat:

Andrew Kuliasha -- During my

week in Montreat, North Carolina,

I was chosen to participate in a

group of youth called the Jeremiah

Project. This group helps prepare

liturgy for the two services during

our time at Montreat. The theme

for the week was Our Story. We

tried to include it in the Keynote

and Worship Services for all to see

and hear and make it an enjoyable

experience. Our hope for the week

was that people would realize they

are a much bigger part of God’s

narrative than just being one page

in length. We hoped the conference

participants would see that all of

our stories are woven together in

God’s book of life. I met new peo-

ple who became friends and many

had the same goal as me -- to help

make the Montreat experience, and

in particular worship, memorable

and enjoyable for all. I hope in the

future I will get chosen again to

participate in this amazing group.

McCray Fidler -- As a rising

sophomore and a first-timer going

to Montreat, I began the journey a

bit nervous. By the end of this life-

changing week, I had gotten to

know new people, become closer

with my church group, and enjoy

all of the great activities Montreat

had to offer. From the amazing

worship services to the fantastic

meals, Montreat truly was a life-

changer. It taught me important

life lessons in that we all have sto-

ries; some people have messier

ones than others. But throughout

all the ups and downs life has, God

remains strong throughout.

This was a great week for our

youth and adults. Ten of the youth

and one adult were at Montreat for

the first time. The youth who par-

ticipated were: Olivia Fartro,

Anna Repp, Emma Harrison,

David Deaderick, McCray Fidler,

Will Rowe, Becky Talmadge,

Rachel Talmadge, Graham Major,

Nils Pedersen, Claire Rehm, Drew

Porter, Brendan Shirk, Libby

Humes, Mary Grace Humes,

Emily Humes, Flo Medina, Camila

Medina, Andrew Kuliasha,

Mallory Veil, Sydney Coffman

and Jessica Conway. The adults

were Amy Talmadge, Joan Gaston

and Bruce Harvey. Pastor Fisher

helped drive the group back.

Our Story ~ 2015 Montreat Youth Conference


YOUTH @ TPC Have a question? Contact Rachel Erb | Director of Youth Ministries |

[email protected]

Hi y’all, I’m Rachel! .....................................................................................

I’m a mountain-born Virgin-

ian reared partly in the Tar

Heel state who enjoys singing,

Hokie football, red lipstick,

reading, being near water,

quality donuts, and proper

grammar. This year is my last

at Union Presbyterian Semi-

nary in Richmond, where I’m

studying with the hope of be-

coming an ordained pastor af-

ter graduation. Introduce your-

self at church, email me, ask

me a question, tell me a joke -

whatever you’d like! I can’t

wait to meet you!

Like to sing? .....................................................................................

Check out the Youth Choir,

which meets on Sundays at

5:00 p.m. Talk to Mary Ann

Casey to learn more.

New & Returning

Advisors .....................................................................................

After church on Sunday,

August 30, please plan to meet

with Rachel over lunch to talk

about the upcoming year. More

details will come by email. If

you have any questions in the

meantime, please don’t hesitate

to ask!

Join us to celebrate new beginnings! We are starting our year with a night of fun on Sunday,

September 13. A new school year means it’s a new Youth Group

year, as well. Come get to know your advisors and fellow youth,

both the new ones and the ones you think you know already. Come

give your input on possible topics, events, and activities for Youth

Group. Come reminisce about the great time you had at Massanetta,

Montreat, the Mission Trip, or other experiences this summer.

Come check it out because you haven’t been to Youth Group in a

while, or maybe even at all, or come because you always do.

Whatever your reason - come kick-off fall with us!

Save the Dates: September 13, 20, 27: Dinner at 6:00 p.m., Youth Group at 6:30 p.m.

Look for specifics on weekly topics and activities soon!

October 10 & 11: Middle School Retreat at Camp Hanover

More information will be shared on September 13!


Elders

Rachel Ball

Gene Bingham

Karen Boyles

John Conway

Doug Horstman

Vanessa Huffman

Donna Hughes

Leif Johnston

Susie Kuliasha

Ralph Lewis

Amy McCullough

Allen Polk

Ashley Raska

Jen Rowe

Becky Talmadge

Jeremy Vaughn

Tom Wimberly

Sarah Wright

Adam Zimmerman

2014-2015 Session

Moderator – Rev. Allen H. Fisher, Jr., Pastor

Clerk of Session - Patty Toler

Milestones Capsule of Concern: Rick Brehm,

Donna Hughes, Michael Hynden, Mary

Lowman, Ray McAfoose, Ilse Repan-

shek, Bob Snow, Susie Techlin

Continued Prayers: Lou Garrison,

Marjorie Glassco

Baptisms: Enoch William Huffman, born April 9, 2009, was

baptized on July 26, 2015. Enoch is the son of Vanessa and

Will Huffman, and brother of Addie.

Heartfelt Christian love and sympathies are extended to the

friends and family of Ruth Moffitt, who died on July 27,

2015;

And to the family and friends of Jeanne Waite, who died

on August 12, 2015;

And to Bernie Kenneweg and family on the death of her

husband, Don, who died on August 17, 2015.

Girl Scout Silver Project Hello, my name is Langley Polk. I have a Girl Scout

Silver project to collect gently used Halloween costumes

and party supplies for children and teens in our community

who are unable to afford them. Please place your donations

in the box on the front porch of the Sanctuary on Sunday

mornings in the months of August and September.


Birthdays

1. Nathan Cass, Katie Fidler, Kim McCaman,

Katie Story

2. Betty Jo Morecock, Shirley Sanderson,

Ray McAfoose

3. Beth Rabatin, Whitney Clark, Nikolas Farley,

Emily Burke, Eric Rocholl

4. Tammy Hancock, Mary Elizabeth McManus,

Jaeger Spratt, Helena Samson, Nancy Stubbs

5. Kerry Devine, Rhonda Coble, Nils Pedersen

6. Sammy Merrill, Sharon Moser, Bruce Stephen,

Allen Polk, Karl Karch, Bobbie Kerns

7. Della Hall, Hattie Bingham

8. Jacob Rehm, Branner Johnston, Rachel Talmadge

9. Bob Hornbuckle, Donna DeSimini, Dick Szymanski

10. Debbie Leimer, Bill Mitchell, Ralph Lewis, Jeff Veil,

Antonio More

11. Kathy Vining

12. Mary Lou Greenlaw, Mike Kuliasha,

Nicholas Medina

13. Elizabeth Rehm, Judi Hughes

14. Pete Humes, Mark Hilts, Wilson Carr

15. Natalie Bohmke, Daniel Luckett, Paul Horn,

Macon Fino

16. Tom Lewis, Erin Hughes, Susan Personius,

Marjolijn Bijlefeld, Janet Hume

17. Kim Braun, Maddy Foreman, Erin Marcotte,

Chris Eckel

18. John Howe, Jean Mitchell, Steve Davis

19. Emily Humes, Mary Grace Humes, Heather Leimer,

Randy Lacey

20. Brad Repp

21. Shirley Eye, Don Newlin, Denise Hamlett,

Edwin Wyant

22. Rim Vining

23. Terri Kunkler, Taylor Clark

24 Eleanor Lang, Jamie Henshaw, Jesse Hogue,

Matt Miller

25. Hannah Fisher, David Peterson, Trey Talmadge,

Dana Hilts, Amy Ciccone, Caroline Major,

Pete Richards, Vickie Neely

26. Judy Hansen, Joan Hamb, Drew Spinnanger,

Don Nance, Clare Robinson, Heidi Ribel

27. Langley Polk, Jedediah Blashford, Tanner Ribel

28. Bill Hollister, Sally Edwards, James Luckett,

Tracy Sweet, Tricia Garner, Emma Rexrode,

Mellissa Gloyd

29. George Cralle, Kelly Banez, Felicia Hibbeler,

Maggie Johnson, Jesse Chewning

30. Susan Raabe, Virginia Jaworski, Emma Liska,

John Spear

NON PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE

PAID Fredericksburg

VA PERMIT NO. 193

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

810 Princess Anne Street

Princess Anne and George Streets

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Make a Joyful Sound Unto the Lord! The Adult Choir and Jubilate Ringers will have their first rehearsals on Thursday,

September 3. If you have an interest in using your musical talents, please don’t hesitate to

stop by and join in the fun. We always welcome new friends to the fellowship.

The Jubilate Ringers meet in the Sanctuary Balcony from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The ability to read

music is preferred. The Adult Choir meets in the Choir Room under the Sanctuary

from 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Rehearsal Schedule for the Youth/Children’s Choirs:

Cantate, the youth choir for 6th-12th graders, meets Sunday afternoons from 5:00-6:00 p.m.,

before Youth Groups. The first rehearsal is Sunday, September 13, in the Choir Room on the

2nd floor of the Education Building. With the expanded space, we have the opportunity to

reinstate the Youth Bells during rehearsal time. All middle and high school students who

would enjoy being part of this special fellowship are encouraged to stop by on September 13

and investigate the possible ways to use their musical talents in the church.

Covenant Choir, for 1st-5th graders will meet in the Choir Room on the 2nd floor of the

Education Building on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:00 a.m. For those who would like to

participate in a Children’s Bell Choir, we will rehearse each Sunday at 9:30-9:45 a.m. The

first rehearsal will be Sunday, September 20.

Carol Choir includes children who are in Pre-K or Kindergarten. They meet for rehearsal

during the Sunday School hour.

If you need more information, contact Larry and/or Mary Ann Casey, Choirmasters

[email protected] or [email protected].

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