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LECTIONARY READINGS The Pipe Line March 3: As our PC(USA) worship resources remind us, the season of Lent is a time for prayer, fasting and self-examination in prepara- tion for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at Easter. It is a period of 40 days – like the flood of Genesis, Moses’ so- journ at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s call to Ninevah to repent and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilder- ness. (For those of you doing the counting, the Sundays in Lent are not counted in this reckoning of the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter, as every Lord’s Day is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.) Think about 40 days. Does it seem like a short amount of time? A long period of time? Remarkably, a lot can happen in 40 days. Think about periods or seasons in your own life. Have you experienced something trans- formational in a period of 40 days? Commit to making the next 40 days meaningful. March 10: The Season of Lent is traditionally a time when many communities of faith equip and nurture candidates for baptism and confirmation. In Baptism, we celebrate the grace of God that cleanses us from our sin and enfolds us into the Christian family. Our baptism is a glorious, free gift, and from it, we are also launched into our Christian calling. Reflect on these two things this week: the grace of God and God's call in your life to active Christian service. How do they inform and strengthen each other? March 17: During Lent, Christians often speak about giving up something – chocolate, meat, etc. – or we think about adding some- thing into our daily life. Whatever you choose to do or not do over these next 40 days, remember this is a time to deepen your relation- ship with God. Consider adding a spiritual discipline into your day, such as fasting, prayer, or the Ignatian practice of examen, reflecting where you have experienced God's presence in your day and where you have felt more drained and disconnected from God. Commit to what you choose, and trust God to be at work in your life. Beckley Presbyterian Church 203 S Kanawha Street Beckley, WV 25801 February 27, 2019 304-252-6289 Email: [email protected] Website: beckleypres.org SUMMARY OF SESSION MEETING February 2019 MEETINGS Administration: Clyde Smith presented a writ- ten report of the admin meeting held on Feb- ruary 19, 2019. Dates set for Officer Election for 2021-22 Personnel: None presented Church Growth: A written report was provided. Congregational Care: No report Property: Mac Tieche provided an update of the handbell theft and also a letter from Richard Lee Wallington Jr re- garding a requested use of the Ed building for a daycare. The need for further investigation of security measures was mentioned. Worship: It was reported that Mary Calvert will act as moderator until Bill Hartling is ready to resume that posi- tion. Old/New Business: Betsy Gilmer provided update on discussion regarding Shepherd Center organ. Drema Davis reported on PWV meeting she attended on February 16th. NURTURING FAITH March 3 Transfiguration of the Lord Exod. 34:29-35; Ps. 99; 2 Cor. 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) March 10 1 st Sunday in Lent Deut. 26:1-11; Ps. 91:1-2, 9- 16; Rom. 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13 March 17 2 nd Sunday in Lent Gen. 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps. 27; Phil. 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 March 24 3 rd Sunday in Lent Isa. 55:1-9; Ps 63:1-8; 1 Cor. 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9 March 31 4 th Sunday in Lent Josh. 5:9-12; Ps. 32; 2 Cor. 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-31 OFFICER ELECTION We will soon be electing officers. A list of active confirmed members, the nomina- tion form for 5 Ruling Elders to Class of 2021-2022, 1 Trustee, and 1 Nominating Committee representative will be available in the church Narthex on March 10 and should be returned by April 7th. Ruling Elders are chosen by the peo- ple. Together with Teaching Elders (Ministers) of the Word and Sacrament, they exercise leadership, government, spiri- tual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of this church as well as the church-at-large. In our church, they also oversee the work of the numerous com- mittees. When they are elected as commissioners to higher governing bodies, Ruling Elders participate and vote with the same authority as Teaching Elders of the Word and Sac- rament, and they are eligible for any office. Ruling Elders should be persons of wisdom and ma- turity of faith, dedication, leadership skills, and compassion- ate in spirit. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian Gospel, both within the church and in the world. Sixteen ruling Elders make up our church’s Session, which meets the fourth Monday of each month. Trustees shall have the following powers to: —receive, hold, encumber, manage, and transfer prop- erty, real or personal, for the congregation —accept and execute deeds of title to such property —hold and defend title to such property —manage any permanent special funds for the further- ance of the purposes of the congregation. All this is done subject to the authority of the Session and under provisions of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA). A congregational meeting has been called for the election of officers on Sunday, May 5 , at the close of worship. Nominations from the floor may also be made at that time, with the prior consent of those being nomi- nated. OFFICER ELECTION A congregational meeting will be held SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2018 at the close of worship for the election of officers. A list of active confirmed members and the form for nominating officers (5 Ruling Elders, 1 Trustee, and 1 Nominating Committee representative) may be picked up at the church and should be returned by April 07, 2019 OPEN FLOWER DATES March 17,24 & 31 If you would like to place flowers on the alter contact Betsy Gilmer (304)253-8923
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LECTIONARY READINGS
The Pipe Line
March 3: As our PC(USA) worship resources remind us, the season of Lent is a time for prayer, fasting and self-examination in prepara-tion for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at Easter. It is a period of 40 days – like the flood of Genesis, Moses’ so-journ at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s call to Ninevah to repent and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilder-ness. (For those of you doing the counting, the Sundays in Lent are not counted in
this reckoning of the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter, as every Lord’s
Day is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.) Think about 40 days. Does it seem like a short amount of time? A long period of time? Remarkably, a lot can happen in 40 days. Think about periods or seasons in your own life. Have you experienced something trans-formational in a period of 40 days? Commit to making the next 40 days meaningful. March 10: The Season of Lent is traditionally a time when many communities of faith equip and nurture candidates for baptism and confirmation. In Baptism, we celebrate the grace of God that cleanses us from our sin and enfolds us into the Christian family. Our baptism is a glorious, free gift, and from it, we are also launched into our Christian calling. Reflect on these two things this week: the grace of God and God's call in your life to active Christian service. How do they inform and strengthen each other? March 17: During Lent, Christians often speak about giving up something – chocolate, meat, etc. – or we think about adding some-thing into our daily life. Whatever you choose to do or not do over these next 40 days, remember this is a time to deepen your relation-ship with God. Consider adding a spiritual discipline into your day, such as fasting, prayer, or the Ignatian practice of examen, reflecting where you have experienced God's presence in your day and where you have felt more drained and disconnected from God. Commit to what you choose, and trust God to be at work in your life.
Beckley Presbyterian Church
203 S Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
February 27, 2019
304-252-6289
Email: [email protected]
Website: beckleypres.org
SUMMARY OF SESSION
MEETING February 2019 MEETINGS
Administration: Clyde Smith presented a writ-ten report of the admin meeting held on Feb-ruary 19, 2019. Dates set for Officer Election for 2021-22
Personnel: None presented
Church Growth: A written report was provided.
Congregational Care: No report
Property: Mac Tieche provided an update of the handbell theft and also a letter from Richard Lee Wallington Jr re-garding a requested use of the Ed building for a daycare. The need for further investigation of security measures was mentioned.
Worship: It was reported that Mary Calvert will act as moderator until Bill Hartling is ready to resume that posi-tion. Old/New Business: Betsy Gilmer provided update on discussion regarding Shepherd Center organ. Drema Davis reported on PWV meeting she attended on February 16th.
NURTURING FAITH
March 3 Transfiguration of the Lord
Exod. 34:29-35; Ps. 99; 2 Cor. 3:12-4:2;
Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
March 10 1st Sunday in Lent
Deut. 26:1-11; Ps. 91:1-2, 9-16; Rom. 10:8b-13;
Luke 4:1-13
March 17 2nd Sunday in Lent
Gen. 15:1-12, 17-18;
Ps. 27; Phil. 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
March 24 3rd Sunday in Lent
Isa. 55:1-9; Ps 63:1-8; 1 Cor. 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
March 31 4th Sunday in Lent
Josh. 5:9-12; Ps. 32; 2 Cor. 5:16-21;
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-31
OFFICER ELECTION We will soon be electing officers. A list of active confirmed members, the nomina-tion form for 5 Ruling Elders to Class of 2021-2022, 1 Trustee, and 1 Nominating Committee representative will be available in the church Narthex on March 10 and should be returned by April 7th. Ruling Elders are chosen by the peo-
ple. Together with Teaching Elders (Ministers) of the Word and Sacrament, they exercise leadership, government, spiri-tual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of this church as well as the church-at-large. In our church, they also oversee the work of the numerous com-mittees. When they are elected as commissioners to higher governing bodies, Ruling Elders participate and vote with the same authority as Teaching Elders of the Word and Sac-rament, and they are eligible for any office. Ruling Elders should be persons of wisdom and ma-turity of faith, dedication, leadership skills, and compassion-ate in spirit. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian Gospel, both within the church and in the world. Sixteen ruling Elders make up our church’s Session, which meets the fourth Monday of each month. Trustees shall have the following powers to: —receive, hold, encumber, manage, and transfer prop-erty, real or personal, for the congregation —accept and execute deeds of title to such property —hold and defend title to such property —manage any permanent special funds for the further-ance of the purposes of the congregation. All this is done subject to the authority of the Session and under provisions of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA). A congregational meeting has been called for the election of officers on Sunday, May 5, at the close of worship. Nominations from the floor may also be made at that time, with the prior consent of those being nomi-nated.
OFFICER ELECTION A congregational meeting will be held SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2018 at the close of worship for the election of officers. A list of active confirmed members and the form
for nominating officers (5 Ruling Elders, 1 Trustee, and 1 Nominating Committee representative) may be picked up at the church and should be returned by April 07, 2019
OPEN FLOWER DATES March 17,24 & 31
If you would like to place flowers on the alter
contact Betsy Gilmer (304)253-8923
Beckley Presbyterian Church
203 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
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PAID Beckley, WV
Permit No. 114 “The mission of Beckley Presbyterian Church is to glorify God through the nurturing and equipping of our congregation to manifest our faith throughout God’s creation with love, joy, hope, and open hearts.”
05 Jacob Van Meter
07 Joy Bailey
08 Patricia A. Lester
08 Ross Hageman
09 Judy Harrah
11 Matt DiGiulian
12 Kevin Morris
12 Mallory Mann
17 Pat Rucker
19 Lynne Clowers
19 Debbie Goodson
26 Kedric Branford
29 Jennifer Sutphin
31 Cheryl McGill
31 Paula Wykle
31 Brandon Williams
MEMORIAL GIFT FUND we are grateful for the following Gifts:
—In Memory of Walter Mack Hart by: South Hill’s Book Club, Ms. Betty Klingensmith, Ms. Susan Shaffer, Mrs. Sue Pomykata —In Memory of Shirley Fox by: Phymosia Garden Club —In Memory of Martha Newcomb by: Mr.& Mrs. James Songer
MUSIC FUND
—In Memory of Walter Mack Hart by: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lucas —In Memory of Martha Newcomb by: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lucas
Elders on Call Feb 24-Mar 2-Dave Sotak and Marcia Fairlie
Mar 3-9-Ross Hageman and Betsy Gilmer
Mar 10-16-Mac Tieche
Mar 17-23-Drema Davis and Marcia Fairlie
Mar 24-30-Dave Sotak
Mar 31-Apr 6-Nancy Cameron
Church Growth/Service
will host our monthly Fellowship Lunch Please join us and bring a friend
following Worship on Sunday, March 10th
Cost $5.00/donation accepted.
MARCH 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
18:00 p.m.-AA Mtg 2
3Transfiguration of the Lord 9:45 a.m.-Sunday School
10:55 a.m.-Worship 1:30 p.m.-Cong Care Mtg. 1:30 p.m.-Christian Ed 7 p.m. Worship on 99.5
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10:00 a.m.-PW Mtg.
Noon-AA Mtg-EB
5 9:00 a.m.-Shepherd’s Ctr 10:00 a.m.-Knitting-WR 6:30 p.m.-Cub Scouts 8:00 p.m.-AA Mtg–EB
6 Ash Wednesday
Noon-AA Mtg-EB 7
Noon-AA Mtg-EB
6:00 p.m.-Handbells
7:15 p.m.-Choir
8 8:00 p.m.-AA Mtg–EB
9 12:00 PW Lunch-
eon
10 Daylight Savings Time 9:45 a.m.-Sunday Sch.
10:55 a.m.-Worship 12:00 p.m.-Fellowship lunch 7 p.m. Worship on 99.5
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Noon-AA Mtg-EB 1:30 p.m.-Chur Growth Mtg
12 9:00 a.m.-Shepherd’s Ctr 10:00 a.m.-Knitting-WR 6:30 p.m.-Worship mtg. 8:00 p.m.-AA Mtg–EB
13
11:00 a.m.-Carp Crn
Noon-AA Mtg-EB
14
Noon-AA Mtg-EB
6:00 p.m.-Handbells
7:15 p.m.-Choir
15 8:00 p.m.-AA Mtg–EB
16 9:00 a.m.-Pres
Prep Mtg
17Cents-Ability Offering 9:45 a.m.-Sunday School
10:55 a.m.-Worship 7 p.m. Worship on 99.5 FM
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Noon-AA Mtg-EB 19 9:00 a.m.-Shepherd’s Ctr 10:00 a.m.-Knitting-WR 6:30 p.m-Cub Scouts 8:00 p.m.-AA Mtg–EB
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Noon-AA Mtg-EB 21
Noon-AA Mtg-EB
6:00 p.m.-Handbells
7:15 p.m.-Choir
22 8:00 p.m.-AA Mtg–EB
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24 9:45 a.m.-Sunday School
10:55 a.m.-Worshp 7 p.m. Worship on 99.5
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Noon-AA Mtg-EB 26 9:00 a.m.-Shepherd’s Ctr 10:00 a.m.-Knitting-WR 8:00 p.m.-AA Mtg–EB
27 Pipe Line
11:00 a.m.-Carp Crn
Noon-AA Mtg-EB
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Noon-AA Mtg-EB
6:00 p.m.-Handbells
7:15 p.m.-Choir
29 8:00 p.m.-AA Mtg–EB
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31 9:45 a.m.-Sunday School
10:55 a.m.-Worshp 7 p.m. Worship on 99.5
SPRING FORWARD DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
begins Sunday, March 10th.
Remember to turn your clocks forward Saturday night, March 9th.
CHURCH GROWTH AND
SERVICE WILL BE COLLECTING TOILET
PAPER AND SOAP AGAIN
THIS MONTH FOR HELP-
ING HANDS. PLEASE DROP YOUR
DONATIONS OFF IN THE BASKET AT
THE BACK OF THE SANTUARY.
ASH WEDNESDAY
SERVICE
WILL BE
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 6TH
7:00 P.M.
