PCPC PRESSing NEWS October 2016 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Plain City, Ohio Vol. 24 No. 10 (614) 873-5011 ◦ Fax: (614) 873-4409 ͦ E-mail: secjw@plaincitypresby.org ww.plaincitypresby.org

Dear Church Family, A little boy and his big sister went out for a walk one day, and they decided to take a shortcut home by walking through a long, narrow railroad tunnel. For safety reasons, the railroad company had built small clefts next to the track in the tunnel so that if anyone got caught in the tunnel when a train was passing through, they might save themselves. The little boy and girl had walked some distance into the tunnel when they heard a train coming. They were frightened at first, but the sister put her little brother in one cleft and she hurried and hid in another. As the train came thundering toward them, the sister cried out, “Johnny, cling close to the rock! Johnny, cling close to the rock!” After the train had passed through the tunnel, the sister went to retrieve her brother. They both were safe. (source: God Will Make a Way) When a trainload of problems comes barreling down the track in our lives, that is some pretty good advice…”Cling close to the rock…THE ROCK…JESUS. He is the one who will protect us and give us strength. Throughout Scripture, our Lord is referred to as a Rock. Here are just a few times when the Psalmist declares our Lord as the Rock. Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 27:5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Psalm 31:3 Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Feeling pressured by the problems of the world or in your personal lives? “Cling close to the Rock, Cling close to the Rock!!” And as we worship together on Sunday mornings, may we proclaim with the Psalmist…”Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.” Blessings and Love in Jesus! Alice

TRUSTEES MEETINGS 11:15 Sunday, October 9th DEACONS MEETINGS 11:15 Sunday, October 16th

LITURGIST for October is: Jim Kaufman ELDER GREETER for October is: Bill Pettibone HEAD DEACONS for October are: Vicky Pettibone Donna Rihl THE USHERING TEAM for October is: Dave and Rita McCray John Watson and Bob Watson

SESSION MEETING Tuesday, October 11th

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES :

CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS Every Sunday morning beginning at 9:15 in Fellowship Hall outside of the offices, (led and facilitated by Frank and Jerry Smith).

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY (led by Rev. Alice). The class meets on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the library by the front of the church. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY (led by Bill Pettibone) Courageous Living - The class meets meet every other Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. at the church. This month will be September 3rd and 17th in Fellowship Hall.

LADIES SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS and MEN’S SATURDAY A.M. BIBLE STUDY

WILL BEGIN a SEVEN PART DVD STUDY and DISCUSSION

EVERY SUNDAY at 9:15 A.M. FOR THE LADIES

AND ON SATURDAY at 8:00 A.M.

FOR THE MEN , COME JOIN US!! (PLEASE LET REV.

ALICE OR BILL PETTIBONE KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.) DISCUSSION

BOOKLETS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE.

MONDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING

Prayer time is 6:00 p.m. We invite you to join us as we uplift before the Lord in prayer… family, church family, friends, community, country, and world.

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY (Please Note Change In Time From Last Year)

6:30 P.M.

A STUDY OF GENESIS by Bob Russell A DVD STUDY WITH WORKBOOKS IN

FOUR PARTS This study consists of Bob Russell’s verse by verse teaching through the book of Genesis with discussion questions led by Rev. Alice. The study is helpful in understanding the meaning of the text and applying the timeless truths of God’s Word to your personal life.

HEALING SERVICE The next healing service will be on November 27th. COMMUNION SCHEDLE FOR 2016 October 2 World Communion Sunday November 27 First Sunday in Advent December 24 Christmas Eve

ATTENTION KUMJOINUS MEMBERS! Kumjoinus will meet October 1st at the Church for a potluck supper. Judy Weeks will host.

MAX & ERMA’S FUNDRAISER Enjoy a meal at Max & Erma’s on Thursday, October 6th and 20% of your bill will be returned to the Church for our Mission Trip Fund. Gather up your friends and family, and go hungry for lunch or supper! The voucher for the fundraiser is included in this newsletter; cut it out and take it with you. See you there!! ACOLYTES INSTALLED 9-25-16 were Lexi Rihl and Ian Reed. Our thanks to outgoing acolytes, Travis and Eric Manring for their faithful service! THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION is extended to Donna and Paul Gibson and family in the death of Donna’s sister, Linda Ulmer, who passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016. Please keep them in your prayers. CONGRATULATIONS to Graham and Jessica Johnston on the birth of their daughter, Oakley Marie, on September 20, 2016 weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz., and 19 ins. long. Proud Grandparents are Chris and Janet Johnston, and Great-Grandma, Judy Weeks.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S NEWS… Circle Meetings and Special events will resume in September. If you are new to our congregation and are interested in becoming a member of one of the circles, please feel free to visit any on the meetings: • Friendship Circle meets for lunch the third

Thursday of the month –Moderator, Betty Ferguson.

• Semi Circle meets the third Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. in a member’s home – Rita McCray Moderator. No meeting in October

• Lena Robinson Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. with supper at a restaurant of the hostess’ choice. Moderator, Judy Bodenbender Next meeting: October 18th Carolyn Gibeaut and Gladys McCabe hostesses

All women of the Congregation are invited

to join one of our circles!

FEED MY SHEEP FOODBANK UPDATE… The PCPC Food Bank “Feed My Sheep” continues to grow and thrive as an important mission of our Church. We have truly been blessed with an amazing “crew” of volunteers who come faithfully each week to help unload, sort, display and joyfully distribute food to a growing group of people in need. Your generous donations of food, supplies and money have filled our pantry and given us enough operating capital to continue this work. Thank You Very Much! If you would like to volunteer, or just see “what’s going on” or “how it works” please stop by Church any Saturday afternoon. The food arrives around 4:30 and we are cleaning up and heading home a little after 6:00 PM. “It is a blessing to all of us to be able to do this work and only the support of our congregation has made this mission possible.” Mike George

L.I.G.H.T. YOUTH PROGRAM SCHEDULE School Year 2016-2017 OFF Oct. 2, 9 Moses/Pharaoh, Plagues Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6 OFF Nov. 13, 20 Lent/Easter April 2, 9, 23, 30 OFF May 1, 7 Psalm 100 May 21, 28, June 4 (Make a Joyful Noise) OFF – June, July, August If you would like to volunteer with the L.I.G.H.T. program, please contact any of the following: Rosemary Anderson, Carolyn Gibeaut, Rita McCray, or Jerry Smith. Thank you for your consideration in this ministry for our youth.

Dear Church Family and Friends, On Sunday, October 30, 2016, we will be celebrating some very special birthdays - the 90th Birthday of Rev. Chuck Stenner and the 88th Birthday of Pat Stenner. We hope you will make every effort to join us in the celebration. During worship which begins at 10:00 a.m., I will be preaching with the sermon entitled, “May All Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful.” During the children’s sermon, children will sing a song that Chuck often sang with the children of the church prior to Sunday School. After worship we will have a reception for Chuck and Pat as we share some birthday cake together. The reception will be immediately after worship until 1:00 P.M. It will be a time when we can celebrate with this sweet, dedicated, caring, devoted, faithful couple. We know they have touched the lives of many people in Plain City and beyond. Please make an effort to stop by and say thanks to them and share in their special day. Also, we are asking that you please get the word out to others.

Cindy Watson Bowen will be putting together a slide show of pictures. So if you have a picture of Chuck and/or Pat that you would like included, please send it to the Plain City Presbyterian Church 231 E. Main St., Plain City, OH 43064. If you want the picture returned, please put your name and address on the back of the picture. Love and Blessings in Jesus! Rev. Alice L. Phillips

OCTOBER 6 - Kathy Stapp 7 - David Bowen 8 - Bill Pettibone 11 - Rev. Alice Phillips 16 - Ashley Goode 20 - Cindy Watson-Bowen 24 - Jill Berry Dunham Doug Short 26 - Deidra Hurley Charles E. Stenner 27 - Nicholas Bodenbender 28 - Dylan Jay Allman 30 - Johna Stahl

OCTOBER

4 - Chic & Mindy Foust 14 - Rich & Johna Stahl 27 - John & Kim Bodenbender 28 - Bob & Beth Beach

THE DEACONS ARE PLANNING A HAYRIDE AND WEINER ROAST at Chic and Mindy Foust’s home on Sunday, October 30th. Watch for time and further details in your weekly bulletins.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8am Men’s Bible Study 4:30 Feed My Sheep 6:30 Kumjoinus, Judy Weeks, Hostess

2 9:15 Adult S.S. 9:15 Ladies Bible St. 10:00 Worship

World Communion

3 6:00 Prayer Time 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 Cub Scouts

4 7:00 Boy Scouts

5 7:00 Choir

6 7 8 4:30 Feed My Sheep

9 9:15 Adult S.S. 9:15 Ladies Bible St. 10:00 Worship 11:15 Trustees Mtg.

10 6:00 Prayer Time 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 Cub Scouts

11 7:00 Boy Scouts

12 7:00 Choir

13 7:00 PC Lions Club

14 15 8am Men’s Bible Study 4:30 Feed My Sheep

16 9:15 Adult S.S. 9:15 Ladies Bible St. 10:00 Worship 11:15 Deacons Mtg.

17 6:00 Prayer Time 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 Cub Scouts

18 6:30 Lena Robin son Cr., C. Gibeaut & G. McCabe Hostesses

7:00 Session Meeting 7:00 Boy Scouts

19 7:00 Choir

20 21 22 4:30 Feed My Sheep

23 9:15 Adult S.S. 9:15 Ladies Bible St. 10:00 Worship

24 6:00 Prayer Time 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 Cub Scouts

25 7:00 Boy Scouts

26 7:00 Choir

27 7:00 PC Lions Club

28 29 8am Men’s Bible Study 4:30 Feed My Sheep

30 9:15 Adult S.S. 9:15 Ladies Bible St. 10:00 Worship

Stenner Birthdays Hayride/Weiner Roast

31 6:00 Prayer Time 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 Cub Scouts

October 2016