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THE RENEWAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE

551 Franklin Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078

Church (410) 939-3611

November 2019 Dear Friends,

We began our focus on the Gospel of Luke in September. We will conclude that study in November.

We begin the month with the story of Zacchaeus, the Jericho tax

collector up in a tree. Jesus rescued him and goes to his house to have

lunch. It is a memorable story, especially for the times when we find

ourselves up a tree.

Later Jesus is questioned by some Sadducees who are remembered

because they do not believe in resurrection. They pose a “gotcha”

question to Jesus about marriage in the life after our earthly life. Jesus

answers them that those who are alive in God will always be alive

because God is God of the living. What does Jesus mean when he says

God is God of the living?

Jesus overhears some people talking about the grandeur of the

Jerusalem Temple, how grand are the stones and how much had been

spent to finance its building. But even the great temple in all its glory

would fall. The foundation of life is rooted in that which is greater than rocks and a building.

November ends with Christ the King Sunday. As we complete the church

year, we are reminded that God is sovereign and that even when the

world seems to be out control, God is yet in control and the purposes of

God will succeed.

In what ways have we grown as a church by reading in the Gospel of

Luke over these months? We began by noting that in our polarized

world, Luke’s Gospel can bring people together. Are there signs that this

is happening?

Luke, more than the other Gospel writers, reminds us that the Gospel that Jesus taught and lived is for all

people everywhere. Jesus’ Gospel is for tax collectors and sinners, Samaritans, and people everywhere. Luke

tells the stories about lost sheep, lost sons and daughters, good Samaritans, and tax collectors like Zacchaeus.

All of us, no matter who we are or where we have been, need to know the good news of the Gospel.

Luke was the only Gospel writer to continue the story of Jesus in a second book, The Acts of the Apostles. He

reminds us that the story of Jesus does not end with his resurrection and ascension but continues on even

today. God still calls us to preach good news to all people with whom our lives intersect. We have remembered

the stories that Luke gives us with the hope that what happened in these stories will happen in our world today.

Faithfully,

Rich (linkmail06@gmail.com)

mailto:linkmail06@gmail.com

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NOVEMBER 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

All Saints’ Day 1

World Community Day

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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 3

Communion Sunday Coffee Fellowship 9:30am to 10:45am

Worship – 11:00am Rev. Rich Link speaking

Daylight saving time ends

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Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm

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Grace Place

Election Day

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Session packet

Info due

Aerobics 8-9am W.W. – 4:30pm

A.A. – 8pm

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Choir practice 6:15 pm

Jane & Paul Martin’s home

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10

Sunday School – 9:45am

Coffee Fellowship 9:30am to 10:45am Worship – 11:00am

Rev. Rich Link speaking

Caregiver Sunday

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Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm

Veterans Day

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Aerobics 8-9am W.W. – 4:30pm

A.A. – 8pm

Session Meeting

6:30 p.m.

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Choir practice

6:15 pm Jane & Paul

Martin’s home

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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 17

Sunday School – 9:45am

Coffee Fellowship 9:30am to 10:45am Worship – 11:00am

Rev. Rich Link speaking

Hunger and Homelessness

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December Newsletter Deadline

Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm

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Aerobics 8-9am W.W. – 4:30pm

A.A. – 8pm

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Choir practice 6:15 pm

Jane & Paul Martin’s home

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‘The Vine’ food pantry

10–11:30am & Books

for Bread 9 to noon

Christ the King/Reign of Christ 24

Sunday School – 9:45am Coffee Fellowship 9:30am to 10:45am Worship – 11:00am

Rev. Rich Link speaking

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Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm

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Aerobics 8-9am W.W. – 4:30pm

A.A. – 8pm

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Thanksgiving

Holiday

Church office

closed

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CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

11/02 Ryan Anthony Hopps 11/22 Julie Ducharme

11/09 Deanna Merkel 11/23 Ann Lohsen

11/19 Jerry Gatto 11/26 Autumn Brown

11/20 Elizabeth Martin 11/28 Sarah Weitzel

11/22 Ana Marie Smith 11/29 Gary Kirkendall

11/22 Charlotte Gregory

11/11 – Neil & Heather Willoughby

11/16 - Steve & Ruby Anne Saltzgiver

DUTY ROSTER

Flower Building

Liturgist Ministry And Grounds Usher-Tellers

11/03 Pat Allingham Amy Weitzel Pam Mason Team #4 Greg Smith (Capt.)

11/10 Ed Matthews Dianne Berry Greg Smith Team #5 George Deibel (Capt.)

11/17 Paul Martin Sandy Matthews Ed Matthews Team #1 Ron Stein (Capt.)

11/24 Ron Stein Tara Werkheiser Scott Pentz Team #2 Lew Mason (Capt.)

Communion

11/03 – Ron Stein

- Carolyn Mathias

Church Staffed Office Hours

Monday – Office Closed Tuesday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday – Office closed

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Blessing of the Pets – October 6, 2019

Presentation of Bible to Emma Weitzel - October 27, 2019

PRAYER CONCERNS Our church family and friends.

Prayers for our country, our president, our military, our law enforcement and our first responders.

Leola Leffler’s daughter Suzanne is doing much better and her niece Candace Glewen is doing better and now only

requires chemo every two weeks.

Bill Berry requests prayer for Carolyn Berry. Also, for his Dad William who is taking care of her.

Melody Link’s Dad, health concerns.

Linda Glod, recovering from surgical procedure.

Sandy Sapp, medical concerns.

Family and friends of Ralph Redding.

Sandy Matthews requests thoughts and prayers for the Dobson’s. Also prayers for Sandy’s younger nephew, had

stroke symptoms at work and the hospital is doing further testing. Her older nephew’s wife was in a car accident, non-

life threatening injuries, but will need time to heal.

Prayers for traveling mercies for Helga Davis who is traveling to Germany to visit and care for family

Do you have a prayer concern? Please let us know!

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THE VINE FOOD PANTRY

The food pantry was open on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from

10-11:30 a.m. 10 families received food at this time.

I wish to thank Dianne Berry, Amy Weitzel, Kimberly Andreen, Kendra Rogers,

Danielle Wasko, Angelina Barbera, Faith Andreen and Sarah Weitzel for their help

in ‘boxing up’ and distributing the food.

And thanks to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and others who donated food or donated

money to purchase food. The next day for the food pantry will be Saturday, November

23, 2019.

The Vine Food Pantry Schedule -for remainder of 2019

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YOUR MONETARY OR FOOD DONATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. WHAT YOU GIVE WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO REAL PEOPLE. THANK YOU! *In November and

December, our food giveaway is on the Saturday prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

The Vine Food Pantry always needs: Peanut Butter, Jelly/Jams, Spaghetti/Sauce, Canned meats, Mac & Cheese, and Cereals. Pick up one or two items the next time you’re shopping and drop them at church on Sunday. If everyone brings 1 item, which will be 40-50 items a week the pantry could stay full.

Respectfully submitted, Lew Mason

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Miles of Pennies

Donations for October - $11.00

Total to date is $702.71 for our fifth Mile of Pennies. A Mile of Pennies

consists of $844.80 or 84,480 pennies. The Mile of Pennies originated in 1986.

If you would like to contribute to the Miles of Pennies, we have a basket

located on your left as you enter the Narthex and ‘thank-you’ in advance for

your participation in this mission of our church. The money is used to purchase

cards and stamps for mailings to members and friends of the congregation.

George Deibel III

Miles of Pennies Chairman

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE 551 Franklin Street Havre de Grace, MD 21078-2899

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE office@presbyterianchurchhdg.comcastbiz.net

Church office (410) 939-3611

November 2019 Newsletter

Vision Statement

God’s call and our vision as we come together in the Presbyterian Church of Havre de Grace is to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ so we may be a faithful, friendly, and welcoming Christian community committed to worship, education, fellowship, and mission. Come grow with us as we adapt to these changing times!

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