United Pres October, 2014

What a beautiful season fall is! The temperature falls so that we can open our windows and enjoy the fresh air. The leaves turn to a magnificent array of hues. The markets are filled with the harvest of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is no wonder that fall is the time that we turn to think about the bounty God has given us and the privilege we have to share that bounty with others.

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 we will be celebrating World Wide Communion with the kick-off of our Annual Stewardship Campaign. I invite you all to pick up one of the Twenty-Day Devotionals that will be available in the narthex, take it home, and make it a part of your daily prayer life. Our theme this year is "Love Gives," and we will be thinking about our God who is Love and at the same time the most generous giver of all. As children of God, our generosity reflects the love of God.

Sunday, October 26, 2014 will be our Stewardship Dedication Sunday. You will be receiving a letter by mail with a pledge card for the 2015 United Presbyterian Church budget. We hope you will prayerfully consider how much of the many blessings God has given you that you would like to contribute to the work of the church to spread the love of God in Yardville and around the world. Plan to bring your pledge to church on Oct. 26, or if you can't be with us that day, mail it to the church. In addition to dedicating our pledges to next year's work, we will be recognizing the completion of the Growing for Tomorrow Campaign and dedicating our renovated facilities to God's work in our community.

As Paul writes to the Colossians: "Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." If we give of ourselves and our resources motivated by love, there is no limit to the good we can do in the name of Christ.

Yours faithfully,

Pastor Jean

Come and enjoy coffee, refreshments and fellowship on Sunday, October 5th, 10:15 am at the coffee hour hosted by the Member Care Committee.

Dickens of a Christmas Bazaar is Coming!

On Saturday, November 1, 2014 you can beat the Christmas rush by coming to our Dickens of a Christmas Holiday Bazaar and find all your Christmas presents. It is time to start preparing for it now! Queen Victoria's Deck the Hall Boutique will be filled with beautiful gifts, from Lenox China to Longenberger baskets. At Bob Cratchit's Soup and Snacks you

can have a relaxing lunch. Bob's wife will be busy herself with Mrs. Cratchit's Sweet Shoppe, where you'll be able to find homemade cakes, pies, cookies and muffins.

Marley's Auction House will have some great items up for bid, including a fabulous counted cross stitch Christmas tree skirt, a bassinet, and Christmas gift baskets. Now for the fun part - you can help. We need you to "adopt" a basket . We'll supply the basket if you don't have one. Between now and October 19, fill it with items.You can make a basket to represent your nationality - an "Italian basket" with spaghetti, potholders and a bottle of olive oil or a "Scottish basket" filled with shortbread, scones, tea and a teacup. Make up a "Night at the Movies Basket" with a new DVD and some packages of popcorn and a couple of Hershey bars. You can see a basket that was made for a knitting enthusiast: a book of patterns for Christmas gifts; red, green, and white yarn; and knitting needles.

There are many ways you can make our Christmas Bazaar a success. Spread the word among your friends. Bring in new items or collectibles that we can sell. if you like to do needlework or woodworking, make something and donate it for the silent auction. Call Gloria Hanewald at 582-0511 or Rose Wales at 584-1687 if you would like more information or you would like to help.

All are welcome to join the choir as we present our Christmas cantata "Season of Wonders" on Sunday, December 14th, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Weekly rehearsals will begin on Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30 in the sanctuary (there will be a dress rehearsal on Sat. Dec. 6th at 10 a.m.). There are listening CDs available to assist in learning the cantata. "Season of Wonders" is filled with classic carols as well as newly composed anthems, this hopeful work shines new light upon the miracles surrounding the birth of Jesus. In performing this work, different "messengers" announce the various narrations. Miracles and wonders are meant to be shared. The events that unfold are a series of wonders that are meant to be shared with the world so all may know the good news!

The United Presbyterian Women's luncheon which was scheduled for next Tuesday, October 7th, has been cancelled due to an emergency in our guest speaker's family. We are trying to re-schedule his presentation for Tuesday, November 4th. There will be an announcement in the bulletin about the new date.

The United Presbyterian Women will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Our Bible study will be "The Mothers of Moses: Jochebed and Pharaoh's Daughter" from our book, Women of the Bible. Following the Bible study, we will have our business meeting. After the meeting, those who want to will be going to a local restaurant for lunch. All women are cordially invited to attend.

SURVIVORS

The Survivors Senior Group will meet in the church parking lot on Wed., Oct. 8, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. to carpool to the Elberon Memorial Church, Elberon, NJ. The church was erected in 1886 in memory of Moses B. Taylor by his wife, Catherine A Taylor. We will be given a tour of this historical church and following our tour we will enjoy lunch at Amy's Omelette House (Ocean Blvd.) in Long Branch, NJ. If you plan to attend please make your reservation with Rita Peterson 259-7256 or email [email protected]. All seniors of the church and their friends are welcome to join the Survivors for a great tour, lunch and wonderful fellowship.

The United Presbyterian Men's Group will have a breakfast meeting on October 18th at 9:00 am at the Golden Dawn Diner, White Horse-Mercerville Road, Mercerville. This is a Dutch Treat event. Come join us for the fellowship and spiritual up-lifting as we continue to share ways of socializing and serving our church. A sign up sheet is in Fellowship Hall and must be completed by Sunday, October 12th. Questions? Contact Jim Dixon at 609-298-3398 or email: [email protected].

The Women's Book Club will meet on Tues., Oct. 28th(the last Tues. of the month) at 7:00 pm in the Bertolet Lounge. We will be discussing THE PRAYER BOX by Lisa Wingate. The story tells about a single mom who is running away from a dangerous path. After her landlord dies, Tandi finds Iola's prayer boxes which changes Tandi's life with lessons in faith, love, and caring. We invite all women of the church and their friends who enjoy books and fellowship to join us. Our Nov. selection is :BRAIN ON FIRE by Suzanne Cahalan.

Construction Update

We can really see light at the end of the tunnel - and it is not the headlight of an oncoming train! Mount Hall's battered asbestos tile floor has been removed and replaced with vinyl. Thanks to Terry Wagner, Megan Gadsby, Noah Pinto, Owen Wagner, and Michelle Parker for helping to get the room back to use. As the picture at the top of the newsletter shows, the exterior is nearly done. We are still working on two projects this month, the ramp and the floors in front of the bathrooms. The floors will be installed Thursday, October 2nd, and three coats of finish put on between Tuesday afternoon, October 7 and Thursday, October 9. Those days the bathrooms will be inaccessible and people are asked to use the bathrooms in the office.
The joists of the ramp are in place, so that all we need to do now is lay the flooring and add the railing. Thanks to Curly Rentner, Tom Kelley, Tom Zeyack, and Bill Malloy for their work on this project.

GRATITUDE

Warmest thanks and appreciation to the dedicated women who not only had some of my poems assembled and published, but included a few pictures too in the booklets.

Peggy, Gloria, Lois and Jean M. deserve the praise, not I. Kudos for their patience and hard work! It's interesting to know that the owners and operators of the publishing company are Bill and Pat Mason, two of our church members.

Sincerely and in Christian Love to all,

Margaret Archibald

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Dear Friends and Church Family,

I cannot begin to thank you for all your fine thoughts and all your prayers to help me get through these difficult times. I am so happy with all the cards, phone calls and love I have received from you. Kathy T your chicken soup is the best. I am getting a pump inserted on Wednesday and then I will know when I start the chemo. I will keep Pastor Jean and Betty informed.

Truman said thank you to all who visit as he loves the company.

May God Bless You All.

Peggy Ayres

Mission Focus for October

The history of the Rescue Mission is filled with examples of tough times and small victories. Since its humble beginnings, the Mission has always reached out to those least equipped to cope with the hardships of life. The City Rescue Mission was founded in 1915 by Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson at a time when rescue missions were springing up in urban areas throughout the United States as Evangelical Christians sought to bring the Gospel to growing urban centers. While ministering to the spiritual needs of the homeless, it became painfully clear that there were also many material needs the Mission had to address. In response, the Board decided to purchase beds and provide more meal accommodations so that these men could be housed for weeks at a time until they were able to get back on their feet. It is recorded that as early as 1918, the Rescue Mission was a place of "refuge" for over 100 people per night.

While the Rescue Mission of Trenton has undergone many changes during the past nine decades, our focus has always been to help those in need to help themselves.

The belief in the intrinsic worth of each individual continues to motivate the Rescue Mission of Trenton to provide the highest quality care and to offer support, encouragement, and a sense of dignity to all who enter through its doors.

All donations earmarked for Mission in October will be used to support the work of the Rescue Mission of Trenton.

On Tuesday, 9/9/14 Session took the following actions:

Approved a request by Ian and Melissa McAnlis to have their daughter, Claire Amelia McAnlis baptized at the 11 a.m. service on 10/19/14 and for the use of Fellowship Hall for a family party afterward.
Approved a request by Tanya and Christian Griffith to have their son, Christian Lee Griffith, Jr. baptized at the 11 a.m. service on 11/9/14.
Approved a request by Narcotics Anonymous to meet at the church on Monday evenings beginning in October.
Approved a request by Steven and Laura Gray, to use the church kitchen twice a month for three hours to prepare freezer jam. The family business is licensed through the state and is fully insured. The Grays will make donations to the church to defray the cost of using the kitchen. You can learn more about the company by visiting ICEBOXJAM.COM.
Learned that the Deacons plan to purchase and install a chair lift for the basement.
Approved a motion to accept a proposal from Cream Ridge Environmental, Inc. to remove the asbestos floor in the vestibule in front of the bathrooms and in Mount Hall in the basement. The cost of $2,600 will be paid by an anonymous gift.
Approved a motion that we replace the asbestos tiling in the basement with vinyl tiles to match as closely as possible the tiles that are in the other half of the room and the asbestos tiles in the vestibule with oak flooring to match the adjacent hallway, the total cost to be paid by an anonymous gift.
Learned that volunteers (Curly Rentner, Tom Kelley, Tom Zeyack, and Bill Malloy) have been making progress on the ramp.
Approved the Youth Group schedule including a day of service on 9/27, Movie Night on 10/19 to see "God Is Not Dead," and a Pumpkin Carving Party on 10/26.
Approved the Outreach Committee's motion that we participate in "Love the World: The Church Has Left the Building," with a six-week program of devotionals and sermons starting the Sunday after Easter (4/12/15) and culminating on Sunday 5/17/15 when we will join in worship and a day of mission.

We Pray For

Healing: for Peggy Ayres (chemo for gall bladder cancer); Lori Galvin (hospitalized for protein disorder); Anna (lymphoma); Casey Ashe (stroke); Maria; Melissa; John; Mariann; Jenn and Ted and Pat; Steve Mucha; Mayra; Pat Howell; Alice Erdy (knee surgery); Karen Machin's Uncle Ted (rehab after heart attack) and niece, Donna; Laura Scharnitz (eye surgery); Carolyn LaCrosse's grandbaby Ben (respiratory infection); Jodi Adelmann (strength as she undergoes chemotherapy for breast cancer); Gene LaMonica (gravely ill); a family member having tests; Maudi Duricliff (living in England - being treated for an unusual form of cancer); Colleen and brother Larry; Amy (pneumonia);Nancy; Maryann; Betty Braun; Amber Best; Michael; Jean Principato (chemotherapy); Marilyn Rogalski (hospitalized with stroke); Kyle Fisher (broken radius); Larry; Lew Thorn (bad fall);

Concern: for the Council Rock teens killed and injured in the Poconos accident, especially Ryan; Christians in Iraq being attacked by ISIS; for the families of Christina Feola and Wendy Martin; people in recovery programs; David Geijer's roomate, Jeff Conroy, that his problems will work out soon; that David Geijer's workplace will get more customers, and that he will get more workdays.

Comfort: for the bereaved families of Kitty Guld and Hardeo Chhedi; for Debbie Spisak and family on the loss of her mother; for Michelle Parker on the passing of her grandmother; and for Bill Frantz and family upon the passing of his dog, Sandi.

Thanksgiving: for Amaliya's 7th birthday; that Pastor Jean asked David Geijer to become a member of UPC; and that his mother's prayers for a clear mammogram were answered. He is also thankful that she is a great mom!

Joy: that Kathy Thewes' daughter Amy is participating in a fund raiser for brain tumors; and that Amy has recovered from pneumonia.