Last month I attended the Love INC board meeting. I’m one of 9 members on their board. At this last meeting we looked at the core values of Love INC and talked about how each impacts the work of our local Love INC for Taney and Stone Counties. Here are the core values for Love INC:

We are Christian. Everything we think, say, and do is in the name of Christ.

Prayer is an integral part of who we are.

We follow Christ’s example of valuing people in need.

We value the unity of the body of Christ.

We value transformation in the lives of people and communities.

We value churches living out the two great commandments to love God and love their neighbors.

We value building Christ-like relationships.

We value the connectedness of the love INC movement.

We model excellence.

We value continually maturing in our capacity to meet people’s needs.

I share Love INC’s core values because I believe we all need core values. I also be-lieve we all have core values, they just may not be what God wants them to be. At this month’s session meeting I’ll be encouraging the elders to explore what are our, Community Presbyterian Church’s, core values. Many of Love INC’s fit who we are as well, yet ours will be specific to our being Community Presbyterian Church Forsyth, Missouri.

A question for each of us is; what are our core values and do we live them out?

The core values that stand out to me are; Christ centered, prayer, value transfor-mation and maturing in Christ.

In many ways, September marks the beginning of a new year. A new school year has started. Here at the church things turn to our fall activities and focusing upon God’s call for us as we begin winding down one year and looking forward to the new year. We’ll have lots of activities in the coming month(s) that will help us continue to move forward in Christ.

In the adult Sunday school class that I help lead, we have just begun a look at Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. In a very real sense this is Paul’s systematic theology. This would be one way that one might seek to grow in Christ in this new school year.

Here are a few things I want to highlight that are in this newsletter:

Eastern Taney County Day of Sharing, community Thanksgiving meal. This is an ex-citing opportunity for us and our community. Be praying about how you can be a part of this special community event. Then let us know how you will help.

The Presbyterian Women begin their new study on Wednesday, September 21 at 1 pm. I’ll be leading the first lesson and introducing the study for this year. Excellent opportunity for you to join this women’s group of our church.

Along with these we have our normal activities; worship, Sunday School classes for all ages, fellowship (Sept. 11 – Potluck), dinner with friends on the 18th. Consider being a part of all these wonderful opportunities to be with God’s people.

Pastor Dennis

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Refurbishing Update 8/30/2016

The Old Fellowship Hall and entrance way is finished! And my, what a difference everything

makes. Girl Scout leaders and moms told Phyllis, “The entrance is now so welcoming. It makes

you want to come into the room.” Thanks to all who put in many hours making this all possible.

The sanctuary, chancel area and hallways near the office all have new carpet with padding. It’s

really helped dress up this whole area.

The downstairs restroom near our main fellowship hall is now handicap accessible. Both old

doors were removed and a new doorway on the side was put in. Whole area painted and fresh-

ened up. This was made possible through the gift of $2,000 from the presbytery. Thanks!

A camera security system was installed outside the door of the main office entrance. We can

now see who is at the door and speak to them, without going to the door. It’s a great addition

and help to us in the office.

The elders will be visiting about what next. We still have a few projects that we want to get ac-

complished. Thanks for the gifts that make this all possible.

Entrance to Old Fellowship Hall

Downstairs Bathroom:

Front door security camera/intercom

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Benevolence Fund Report:

During August we helped 16 people: 4 with util-ities, 4 with food or family needs, 3 with trans-portation needs, 3 with prescription medicines, and 2 with rent.

We received 2 donations to the fund this month. Thanks for your wonderful gifts!

If you would like to make a donation to the Be-nevolent Fund, please do so by marking your check “special gift - benevolent fund”. You can also donate to the fund through our website’s PayPal button. It’s toward the bottom on the first page. Please mark your gift for the Benev-olent Fund. Those who receive our assistance greatly appreciate your gifts!

Diabetic Focus Group

The regular monthly meeting of the Diabetes Focus Group will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. in Fellowship Hall. (This is the second Monday, due to Labor Day on the first Monday.)

The meeting will be centered around a group discussion of healthful restaurant eating.

Come and join us and bring a friend or a neighbor!

Does not reflect all of the salaries through the end of August.

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Food Pantry Sundays

The first Sunday of each month we will have a special offering for

Christian Action Ministries Food Pantry. Although food can be donated for this

effort, CAM can turn each $1 into $4 to purchase food for the pantry.

The total food pantry collection for August was $73

2016 Per Capita Rate Per capita is an amount of money per member that our congregation pays to our larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This annual amount is shared between our lo-cal presbytery, regional synod and Gen-eral Assembly. For 2016, our per capita rate is $31.00 per member. Any contribu-tions toward this amount would be appre-ciated. Please note your contribution as “Per Capita” to be sure it’s credited cor-rectly.

To date we have received $654 toward the per capita assessment.

Thank you!

“A Taste Of Heaven” Cookbook!

We still have plenty of cookbooks left, for yourself or a gift for a friend!

The book contains over 600 recipes submitted by members and friends of the church. Cost of the book is a very reasonable $12.50 each. They are available in the hallway next to the offices and in the sanctuary, in the literature rack as you come up the stairs.

Eastern Taney County Day of Sharing

First and foremost, a big THANK YOU! To all who responded to

the survey regarding needing help with the community Thanks-

giving dinner being planned by the Day of Sharing committee. As

our group gets further into the arrangements, another opportunity to sign up

will be provided for those of you who missed the first survey.

So far, seven area churches have committed to this project. Jeff Jordan, Pastor

at Forsyth Christian Church, has agreed to Chair the group. A contact person

from each of the churches rounds out the committee. The participating churches

are: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, River, Taneyville New

Beginnings, and the Forsyth Christian. The committee is in the early planning

stages—-addressing questions of menu, volunteer workers, food preparation,

finances, etc. Our next meeting has been scheduled for September 15th. Stay

tuned for more information as we move closer to Thanksgiving Day and the big

event.

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September is here. School is in session and many churches are celebrating the return of Sun-

day School and other activities that were put on hold during the summer. It is a time of great

activity in and around church life. Many times, the mission that occurred in the summer, is re-

ported sometime in September and people are amazed at the lives touched by their effort.

From VBS to mission trips, people who love Christ are reaching out to make a difference. As I

have listened to all the VBS stories, I am reminded of a story the Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess told

me when he first came to JCP. He said the church where he had come from didn’t do summer

VBS - they did VBS during spring break. That is thinking outside the box. What would happen if

a church did VBS over Christmas break or spring break? Or even some other time? Or what

about planning a major mission trip for recently retired people? Sometimes thinking outside

the box when we are seeking to build up the Kingdom of God helps us experience God’s love in

ways we would have never expected. I look forward to hearing about all your experiences of

Kingdom building and service this past summer and those you will have in the future. In the

mean time, keep up the good work.

Pastor Susan Rosenbaum

The Bookies

The next meeting of the Bookie Club is scheduled for Thursday September 1, 2016, at 10:30 AM in the hospitality room at Forsyth Community Presbyterian Church.

We will be discussing two books during this meeting. They are as follows:

Miracles from Heaven: A Little Girl and Her Amazing Story of Healing by Christy Wilson Beam.

Religion.

Woman recounts the life of her daughter, Annabel, who was diagnosed with an incura-ble digestive disorder. Relates Annabel's fall from a tree, resulting in unconsciousness, with her digestive issues subsequently and mysteriously cured. Annabel claims to have visited Heaven while knocked out. Basis for 2016 movie.

Lights Out: a Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath by Ted Koppel.

Social Sciences/Computers/ Government and Politics.

Journalist examines the potential repercussions if the national power grid were sub-jected to a cyberattack. Discusses the findings of a government study which posits on-ly one in ten Americans would survive such an attack, and proposes ways to prepare for such a scenario.

Please join us and bring a friend.

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The Senior Center is desperately

seeking drivers to deliver meals.

Potential volunteers, please call

the center at 546-6100. Ask for

Lynie.

DRIVERS

NEEDED!

Sunday, September 11

following worship

Old-fashioned potluck, bring whatever you would like to

share with the group and join us for food and fellowship!

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Well here we are with another summer almost gone,

hopefully all of you had a very good and enjoyable one.

We will be starting our Circle Meetings and Bible Study

this month, our Bible study this year is “Who Is Jesus” an understanding of who

Jesus was and is.

Wednesday, Sept. 21st @ 1:00 P.M. Pastor Dennis will be giving is the first

lesson of this study. Study books will be available before then.

Remember! Esther Circle meets the 2nd Friday of the month @ 11:00 A.M.

and the Hannah Circle on the 1st Wednesday of the month @ 1:00 P.M.

To all the new ladies of the church, we hope you will join us in the circle of

your choice, and join in the fellowship and Bible Study.

Looking forward to seeing all of you on Sept. 21st.

Blessing to all

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Quote of the month:

" Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail "

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

BIRTHDAYS*

3 Madeline Lumpkin, Pat Seals

5 Cheryl Saforek

11 Pat Larsen

14 Susie Braden

15 Mary Jane Wallahan

16 Pat Knudtson

20 Steve Wood

26 Ed Legge

28 Janell Winkert

29 Ken Elders

ANNIVERSARIES*

6 Wayne and Barbara Graham, 52 years

20 Steve and Susan Wood, 2 years

23 Bill and Sara Aley, 1 year

30 Edd and Delpha Riley, 21 years

*Don’t see your birthday or anniversary

listed above during your special month? That

means we don’t have it on file. We want to

share in your joy and help you celebrate!

Please let the office know so we can update

your record.

Notes from the office:

Updates on the New Picture Directory!

Please be sure that I have any updated

addresses, email addresses or phone

numbers that you would like to include in

the directory. I will be listing both local

and alternate addresses as usual. For

phone numbers, I do not usually list

cell phone numbers unless you re-

quest it to be listed. If yours is not

currently listed in the small directory

but you would like it listed, please let

me know. In addition, I plan to list

birthdays and anniversaries for those that

I have. If you have not seen yours listed

in this newsletter during your special

month, that means I don’t have it!

This is the first time we will be publishing

the photo directory in-house so please

bear with us as we work through the de-

tails. Thanks again for your cooperation

throughout the entire process!

MENTOR SUNDAY September 18

We will recognize and

celebrate the mentors from Community Presbyterian Church.

Wear your mentor t-shirt!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Every Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:30

1 Exercise class 10:00 am The Bookies 10:30 am Bar Assoc Lunch 11:30 am

2 Care Center Birthday Party 2:30 pm

3

AA 7:00 pm

4

CAM Food Pantry Sunday

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(office closed)

6 Exercise class 10:00 am AA 7:00 pm

7 Wmn’s Breakfast 8:15 am Men’s Breakfast 8:15 am

Choir 7:00 pm

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Exercise class 10:00 am Mentor training 4:30 pm

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10

AA 7:00 pm

11

Old Fashioned Potluck 11:30 am

12

Diabetic Focus Group 10:00 am Yoga 5:45 pm

13 Exercise 10:00 am Chamber Lunch 11:30 am

Yoga 5:30 pm

AA 7:00 pm

14 Wmn’s Breakfast 8:15 am Men’s Breakfast 8:15 am Calico Cutups 10:00 am

Choir 7:00 pm

15

Exercise class 10:00 am Session Meeting 5:30 pm

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17 Forsyth Sr. Ctr. Breakfast 7 – 10

AA 7:00 pm

18 Dinner with Friends-11:30 am at the Longhorn

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Yoga 5:45 pm

20 Exercise class 10:00 am Yoga 5:30 pm

AA 7:00 pm

21 Wmn’s Breakfast 8:15 am Men’s Breakfast 8:15 am

PW Bible Study Kick-off 1:00 pm

Choir 7:00 pm

22 Exercise class 10:00 am

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24 AA 7:00 pm

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26

Yoga 5:45 pm

27

Exercise class 10:00 am

Yoga 5:30 pm

AA 7:00 pm

28 Wmn’s Breakfast 8:15 am Men’s Breakfast 8:15 am

Choir 7:00 pm

29 Exercise class 10:00 am

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Ushers/Greeters Liturgist

Tex and Pauline Ritterbush

Georgia Roe

Pat Seals

Here is a fun tidbit for September; the September Equinox in Branson, Missouri, USA is on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 9:21 AM CDT. That is exactly when summer ends and fall begins.

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Community Presbyterian Church

Staff Members

Pastor....................................................Dennis D. Winzenried

Secretary…………………………………….....Denise Carr

Choir Director………………………………….Arliss Stillings

Organist………………………………………….Linda Stillings

Custodian……………………………….……...Gala Vrionis

COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH P.O. Box 486 Forsyth, MO 65653-0486

Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am

C O M M U N I T Y

P R E S B Y T E R I A N

C H U R C H

PO Box 486

271 Main Street

Forsyth, Missouri 65653

(417) 546-2584

Dennis Winzenried, Pastor

Website: www.compresby.org

Email: compresby@centurytel.net