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Thoughts from Ground Levelast month at the dinner table, Katherine proudly

shared with Susanne, Jonah, and me that she waslearning about George Washington in school.

Since February is the birth month of our first president,I want to share some of the events from theRevolutionary War involving this founding father andone of his generals.

On Christmas Day 1776, General Washingtoncrossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania intoNew Jersey to surprise and defeat the British andHessian forces at the Battle of Trenton. Remember thefamous painting depicting the Delaware Crossing thatpreceded this victory? After winning the Battle of

Trenton, Washingtons forces headed north towardPrinceton hoping to add to their military success anddrive the British out of New Jersey.

During the night, the American army moved quietlyfrom Trenton to theoutskirts of Princeton.

They wrapped thewheels of their canon incloth to keep quiet andmarched all night. Theroads had frozen andthis made the marcheasier (and certainlycolder). They got to theoutskirts of Princeton on

January 3, 1777, andfound the British rearguard under the command of Major General LordCornwallis, who thought Washington and his army

were still in Trenton. The battle on that cold day wasinitially fought in an apple orchard owned by a Quaker,but moved to a wide open meadow in which stood anoak tree. The Continental Army was victorious over the

British that day.The Battle of Princeton was a turning point in the war for independence. One of Washingtons generals,Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, and his 350 men werethe head of the spear in that battle and were the first tomeet British forces on the battle field, two regimentsand a mounted unit.

During the course of the battle, General Mercerwas wounded by British bayonets. Not wanting to leavehis men or the battle, Hugh Mercer was placed againstthe oak tree while the fighting continued. When thebattle ended, he was taken to the house of a nearby

Quaker where he, sadly, died nine days later from hiswounds.

The oak tree became well-known as the site from which General Mercer conducted the battle oPrinceton. It came to be known as the Mercer Oak.

Susanne and I have visited the site of this famousbattle. I can remember a real sense of awe being there.It was the first Revolutionary War battle site for thisCalifornia native, and an important part of studying atPrinceton. I wonder if any of the seven Revolutionary

War veterans buried in Pisgah cemetery fought in thatbattle or knew any of the soldiers who did.

An historical marker tells how the events of thebattle unfolded, and how General Mercer was able to

stay on the battle field even while wounded.To me, the image of General Mercer wounded and

leaning against this oak tree is a powerful image ofbravery, sacrifice, and dedication. Similar events are told

about people in everywar.

This image is also areminder that because wehave all faced challengesin lifesome moredifficult than othersallof us are, in some way,

wounded and brokenpeople. Battles come inall kinds.

As Christians whoface challenges in life, webelieve there is a sturdy

place to lean for support. We can lean on the strengthof Jesus Christ to help us endure lifes struggles.Nothing we face can undermine the sturdy support ofChrist and His church, for the two are not separable.

In Acts, Peter preached these words: We are witnessesto all that Jesus did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put

Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, but God raised Himon the third day (Acts 10:39)

Take hope in the power of God to provide a steadyplace in all the battles of life. This steady place is thecross of Jesus Christ, a mighty tree and the power ofGod made visible. (1 Corinthians 1:18). Lean againstthis tree. It will hold you. Trust in the freedom, newlife, and community of faith this tree provides to all the

world. Announce the good news of this tree whereveryou go.

Grace and peace, Jon

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The Pisgah PostPisgah Presbyterian Church February 2006 Versailles, Kentucky

Our Mission: to worship God, study the Scripture, practice the teachings of Jesus


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Mission and Evangelism CommitteeProject Linus March 12:00pm

To all of you who have come to love the ProjectLinus luncheon and work day-mark March 12 on yourcalendar. Bring a yard of fleece (available at Wal-Mart,

Terrys, Fabric Stores, etc.), and a good pair of scissors.No sewing skills are required. Lunch will be provided.

The fellowship is fantastic as we work together. Ourgoal this year is to make 30 blankets on the March 12.

For those of you who do not know about ProjectLinus, it is an organization that provides home madeblankets of any type to children as they enter thehospital or are in need of special comforting. Forexample, Project Linus blankets were offered to youngpeople as they returned to Columbine High School afterthe shootings there. Locally, our blankets are usuallysent to Central Baptist Hospital, Cardinal Hill and U.K.

5th Sunday Thank YouThank you to all who gave so generously to the 5 th

Sunday Offering on January 29. Thanks to you $655.00 was raised to help bolster lagging federal funds andhopefully keep the Woodford County Senior CitizensCenter/Meals on Wheels Programs and othersfunctioning fully in 2006. Pisgah Power is amazing!!!!!

Concert of Prayer-Winter Time ChangeDuring these dark and cold (?) winter months we

thought those of you who enjoy the Concert of Prayermight enjoy it even more at 4:00 p.m. The old 6:00p.m. time had us all out after dark. So come at 4:00p.m. and enjoy the sun on Sunday February 12 andMarch 12.

Peace & Quiet Are you searching for some peace and quiet? Try

our sanctuary. Every Monday morning the sanctuary will be open from 8:30-9:00a.m. for you to centeryourself for the week ahead. Let us know if a mid weekevening time would be of value for you and we will tryto make it happen. Sarah Cox

Pisgah Postings!

SeasonedCitizens LunchFriday, February 9thTopic: EmergencyPreparedness for Seniors

Call Willa if you plan to

attend. (873-8904)

Valentine Fellowship Dinner UpdateSaturday, February 11, 2006 at 6:00

Hosts will learn who is in their group on 1st, 2nd, or3rd of February, in order to have to have plenty of timefor making arrangements. Coffee/hot tea provided. Ifquestions remain unanswered after seeing sign-upsheets, e-mail Becky or Jim Nelson [email protected] or phone 502 867 7575orcatch a Fellowship Committee member anywhere.

Sponsored by the Deacons Fellowship Ministry.

March 12, 2006

Pisgah Church will recognize everyone involvedwith the Girl Scouts of America during both worshipservices on Sunday, March 12. (This Sunday falls on theannual Girl Scout birthday celebration.) All Girl Scoutsare encouraged to wear their uniform to church

Wanted: Phone Volunteers for a few weekdaymornings in February. Call the church office.

Ushers for one or more Sunday mornings thiswinter. Contact Maggie Howard or sign upon the sheet in the narthex.

Needed Your news! Tell us whats going on inyour life so we can share it with the churchfamily.

The Pisgah Post is published monthly by the PisgahPresbyterian Church, 710 Pisgah Pike, Versailles,KY 40383. The deadline for the March 2006 issueof the newsletter is February 17. Please submitarticles to the church office or email them [email protected].


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Foodbank Thank Yous Thanks so much to the following people who

volunteered to assist with the Food Bank. Pisgah willagain be responsible for helping in a few months. Pleasekeep this in mind. Pam Stilz, Jane Pryor (two days),Rhonda Fister, Carlee Miller (two days), EmmaMitchell, Beth McDaniel, Tessa Dole, Dale Wolfram,Susanna and Leon Creek.

Ann Ortenberger

The Senior Mens Study Group The following is the revised February and March

schedule for The Senior Mens Study Group. The groupcontinues to meeting Saturday mornings at 8:30-10:00a.m. in the Academy buildingFebruary 4 Galatians 1-3 (David Shropshire, moderator)February 11 Galatians 4-6 (Art Ortenburger, moderator)February 18 Why Christianity Must Change or Die (Judson

Mackby, moderator)February 25 Mere Christianity, Book One

March 4 Mere Christianity, Book Two March 11 Mere Christianity, Book Three March 18 Mere Christianity, Book Four

Session Notes The Session met in the Academy Building at

7:00pm on January 24, 2005.

Elected Don Schmidt to serve as Treasurer andPhil Bisbee to serve as Clerk of Session. Bothterms are for one year.

Approved the 2006 Session Committeassignments and structure. This is posted onthe bulletin board in the Academy Building.

Approved a request from the Session of theGeorgetown Presbyterian Church for a Sessionretreat at Pisgah Church on March 4.

Approved a request from the Sacred HarpSingers to spend Saturday, May 20 at thechurch for their spring shape-note singing

workshop.

Approved a request from the Lexington PEOfor an event on May 15.

By request, transferred Graham family to theTroy Presbyterian Church.

By request, deleted Sunny and Betty Dunlapfrom church roll.

Called a congregational meeting for Sunday, January 29, 2005 to approve the terms of callfor the pastor.

The minutes of all Session meetings are availablefor anyone in the congregation to read. The SessionCommittee chart and monthly financial report is postedon the Session bulletin board in the Academy Building.

Session Assignments

Elders and Committees Administration Committee:

Frank Snipp and Don SchmidtChristian Education Committee:

Jamie Gilbert and Becky PraterMission and Evangelism Committee:

Sarah Cox and Art OrtenburgerProperty Committee:

Phil Bisbee and Martin Fister (Deacon)Stewardship Committee:

Lisa Johnson and Abe FossonWorship Committee:

Lesley Kindred, Daniell Hill, and Maggie Howard

A Couple Thank Yous!!!!!Dave Shropshire wishes to thank everyone who

prayed, sent a card, visited, and expressed their concernfor him during his stay in the hospital.

Ted Bendis sends this note also. Hello, PisgahPresbyterian Church. Thank you for all your thoughts,prayers and Christmas gift. I can not express what itmeans to know there is someone thinking of you duringthese trying times.

Happy Birthday to You in February1 Debbie Martie, Steve Cox2 Patrick Hayes5 Erika Clark, Kelly Hill, Tara Humphreys6 Ramsey Easley7 Constantine Budovsky8 Catherine Davidson9 Charlotte Gilbert

12 Mary Alice Clark, Margaret Shropshire14 Quin Broadbent16 Page Dunlap17 Bill Busby, Anne Davis18 Carolyn Snipp20 Lynda Clark, Rachel Baston21 Lauren Gilbert22 Robbie Stilz23 Becky Wilder, Joel Thomas25 Daryl Easley, Mary Lee Jones, John Baston26 Rhonda Ball27 John Walker

and in early March!2 J.P. Stilz4 Courtland Johnson, Andrew Ryan5 Jon Martin6 Anna Gerrow7 Lantz Kindred11 Hannah Kindred, Don Schmidt16 Peg Wilds

If we have not included your birthday,please accept our apology and let us know sothat we can u date our files.


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The 2006 Community Lenten Services aresponsored by the Woodford County Ministerial

Association. Each service falls on a Wednesday andbegins at noon, followed by lunch at the host church.

The final service during Holy Week falls on GoodFriday.

Date Location SpeakerMarch 1 First Baptist Melissa SeviereMarch 8 Pinckard Baptist Jeff DouglasMarch 15 Versailles Baptist Doug SimpsonMarch 22 Versailles UMC Jon MartinMarch 29 Versailles Pres. Coleman Howlett

April 5 Woodford Christian TBA

Youth Ski TripFebruary 19, 2006Attention middle and high school students! You are

getting what you asked for - a ski/snowboarding trip toPerfect North! Join us for fun and fellowship Sunday,February 19. Plan on attending early worship andSunday school and leaving the church at 11:00am. We

will stop for a quick lunch on the way and have theentire afternoon to attack the slopes. Plan on returningto the church around 9:00p.m. Lift tickets are $40.00and equipment rental $22.00. Bring extra spendingmoney for dinner at the chalet. Invite a friend! Contact

Maggie Howard or Sue Henry to sign up or if you havequestions. Check out the slopes web site atwww.perfectnorth.com.

Wanted: Adult drivers and chaperones for theyouth ski trip to Perfect North on February 19. ContactSue Henry at church or Maggie Howard @ 873-4954.

In Memoriam: Helen Woodside SchmidtFebruary 29, 1916 January 14, 2006.

Sympathy is extended to Dottie and Don Schmidt,Don and Karen Schmidt and T.J. and Cathy

Johnson on the death of Helen WoodsideSchmidt who died Saturday, January 14 inLexington. Helen was 89 years old.

Sympathy is extended to Jim and Linda Kuder onthe death of Lindas sister on Monday, January 23in Savannah, Georgia.

Snippets Amanda Howard has been accepted at the United

States Naval Academy for Fall.Katherine Martin received a certificate for perfect

attendance at Huntertown Elementary School forDecember and January.

Jim Rodgers is directing the University of KentuckysOpera Theater in Rogers and HammersteinsCarousel. The performances will be performed at

The Lexington Opera House March 31, April1,7and 8 at 7:30p.m. and April 2 at 2:00. Tickets

can be obtained by calling the Singletary Center at859-257-4929.Christian Torp has submitted an application to take

the Kentucky Bar in July. John Walker, Jr. has been named 2006 team

coordinator for all the Relay For Life teams inWoodford County.

Michelle Wellings grandmother will be celebratingher 100th birthday in February.

Marlin Yawn and Joe Graddy will be away on amission trip to Patagonia, Argentina, February 11-24. Please keep them in your prayers daily.

We are so excited about this new addition to thePisgah Post. Please send an email, a note, or call thechurch with any news regarding your family that we canshare with all who receive the newsletter.

Kids of the KingdomFebruary 12Open to elementary children through the 5th grade

this afternoons activity will center around the Valentinetheme of loving others as God loves us. Lunch, lessonand lively activities will be part of the fellowship time.

All children are welcome.

Womens Bible StudyLoved By God Womens Bible Study is off to a great

start. Fifteen women gather weekly for study, prayerand fellowship using material written by Louisvilles LizCurtis Higgs.


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Sundays at Pisgah Church!8:45a.m. Early Worship9:45a.m. Sunday School for all ages11:00a.m. Morning Worship

The Staff Email Jon: [email protected]: [email protected]

Presbyterian Web Sites:Pisgah: www.pisgahpresbyterian.orgPresbyterian Church (USA): www.pcusa.orgTransylvania Presbytery: www.transypby.orgSynod: www.synodoflivingwaters.orgPby. New Service: www.pcusa.org/pcusa.brief.htmPresbyterians Today:www.pcusa.org/pcusa/todayPby. Disaster Assistance: www.pcusa.org/pda

Pisgah Church StaffJon Martin, PastorLinda Jones, OrganistSue Henry, Director of Christian EducationPeggy Graddy, SecretaryTed Bendis, BookkeeperBob Keller, Groundskeeper

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