Hebron Highlights *

Jonesborough Presbyterian Church 128 West Main Street

P O Box 383 Jonesborough TN 37659

Pastor: Reverend Allen Huff Clerk of Session: Terri Knight Treasurer: Alexis Burkett Office Staff: Kathy Scheu Music Director: Cherry Smith Youth Director: Bear Anderson Pianist: Jeri Paolini Nursery Worker: Debbie Walls WebMaster: Bill Reese Newsletter Editor: Linda Brothers

Phone: 423-753-6162 Website: www.jpcusa.org e-mail: office@jpcusa.org and pastor@jpcusa.org Office Hours: Monday -Thursday 9:30-3:00pm * ‘Hebron’ was the original name of the 1790 congregation that is now Jonesborough Presbyterian Church.

The Newsletter of Jonesborough Presbyterian Church

January 2014

January 2014 Dear Friends, I remember, several years ago, looking at a montage of photographs created by my now-20-year-old niece Katherine. An outstanding swimmer, she had included primarily swim team memories, but a picture of a three-year-old Katherine at the top of the display caught my eye and my imagina-tion. In the photo she sits inside a large, red, plastic bucket. The bucket has a bright yellow handle. Katherine’s arms are tucked into the bucket with the rest of her. The straps of her dark blue swimsuit criss-cross on her back as she peers out across white sand to the Atlantic Ocean before her. The shadow of bucket and girl stretching back across the sand toward the camera like a sundial told me that it was morning sun bathing the beach and lifting a glittering, pale blue light from the sea. The longer I looked at the picture, the more it spoke to me, and the more it moved me to see myself inside it just like Katherine herself inside the bucket. Think about it. Sit yourself inside a bucket and cast your gaze across the miles upon miles of deep, rich, mysterious, often-dangerous ocean stretching out before you. It is a splendid metaphor for the human experience of God. We are made in God’s image, yes, but we are to God what a bucket is to the ocean. None of us can give full expression to God – especially not alone. Now, by no means am I suggesting that our individual lives do not matter, or that we cannot experience the grace and presence of God in solitude and private prayer. I am simply acknowledging that God creates us for community, and only in community – only in the presence of other buckets of all manner of sizes, shapes and colors – do we even begin to experience the inklings of awareness that the fullness of God exceeds not only our intellects, but our imaginations. As we stand at the threshold of a new year, I invite all of us to sit in a bucket’s moment, peering out over the new ocean of 2014 and feel in that moment the promise, the joy, the challenge, even the heartache that will be ours together. Let’s acknowledge it and receive it. The next twelve months will not be perfect. We will have high and low tides just like we did in 2012, 2013 and in every other year we have lived. But 2014 is new. It is unexplored and unknown. It is fresh, and it holds a fullness we will not know until the waning moments of next December. What will we do with 2014? What will God ask of us in it? How will we make each moment count for the good of the next, and for the good of those with whom we live and work? Together, may we live in the Bucket—attentive to and grateful for one another. And together, may we live for the Ocean—attentive to and grateful for God. Peace,

Allen

NEXT FAMILY PROMISE WEEK SUPPORT Glenn Walker of the Ministries Committee reports that the next Family Prom-ise week, in support of Jonesborough UMC, will be March 16-22, 2014. Our church’s days will be on Monday, March 17 & Thursday, March 20. Meal preparers and meal servers are needed. We will need a main dish, salad, side dish, and dessert. Overnight chaperones, and drivers are also needed to fulfill our support days. If you can be of help in this Promise Week, please contact the JPC office at the number listed on the front page of the newsletter, OR contact Glenn Walker either at the email address gwwalkertn@gmail.com or 423-753-5076. You will be assisted in signing up for either helping with one of the meal items, chaperoning, or driving, etc. There will also be a Sign Up Sheet in the church Narthex for several Sundays prior to the Family Promise Week. Thank you in advance for your generous help.

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BEAR HUGS!! Happy New Year from Bear Anderson, our new Youth Director. Bear says that it has been “an exciting past few months since I have begun leading our youth. The Lord is truly amazing as we have already seen Him bless our friendships and fellowships with each other.” Bear is looking forward to getting to know the Lord deeper with all of us. Bear would like to thank the congregation for the support given to the adopted family for Christmas. He said it was “a huge blessing & very touching for myself, Heather, our youth, and of course, the family.” Bear also thanks Jim Cash, Larry Garst, Jacob Anderson & Allen Huff for the assistance with the float for the Jonesborough Christmas Parade. The church youth and Bear will leave for the Tennessee Christian Teen Conference (TCTC) in Gatlinburg the second weekend in January. Bear reports that other “upcoming events” will include the “Souperbowl” party on Feb 2nd, details of which will be announced as the date draws near. More events are planned for this coming spring and summer. “If you know of anyone between 7th-12th grade, invite them to come on out, “ Bear says. “I know that everyone can make an excuse why they cannot make it to youth group—BUT I am encouraging you to make it your priority to come to youth group. Looking back when I was young, I now know it was one of the most important activities I did. It can be life changing. I know is was for me. Thanks again for all your support. Many blessings!” Thanks, Bear! This should be an exciting youth year!

JAMA FOODS OF THE MONTH: JAMA Food Pantry is in great need of peanut butter and jellies, cans of pork & beans and other canned foods, as well as cereals. There has been a substantial decrease in the USDA items offered and an increase in those needing help.

JANUARY ASSIGNMENTS

JAN GREETERS: JEFF, CINDY & KAILEE AMBURGEY JAN ON-CALL ELDER: CHUCK COLLINS

JAN OFFERING COUNTERS: CHUCK COLLINS & BILL REESE

JAN COMMUNION PREP TEAM: CHARLOTTE PAHRIS &

JILL SAUCEMAN

JAN COMMUNION SERVERS TEAM #2: FRED SAUCEMAN,

LINDA BROTHERS, TERRI KNIGHT, GARY BURKETT,

BUNNY DOWNING

REGARDING FAMILY LUNCHEONS

PLEASE LET ALL VISITORS WITH THEIR HOSTS & ANYONE HAVING DIFFICULTY STANDING OR WALKING MOVE TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE DURING FAMILY LUNCHEONS

FAMILY LUNCHEON HOSTS –JANUARY Congregational Life & Membership will be the host of the January Luncheon of Soups & Sandwiches! (And dessert bars and cookies!)

January JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Phyllis Wilson 2 Kelly Wolfe 8 Susu Floyd 10 Mary Miller 12 Jeanne Cope 13 Sara Engel 15 Heather Anderson 15 Frank Saylor 16 Bob Riddle 17 Barbara Grooms 19 Kim Verhegge 19 Mary F. Bray 20 Richard Schwerdtfeger 20 Ray Marney 24 Karen L. Welch 25 Bill Reese 25 Carol Salinas 28 George Woolwine 28 Pat Davis 30

HELP A GREAT CAUSE! * BUY A COOKBOOK! Shalom Circle is still offering our “famous rec-ipes” cookbooks for sale! The cookbooks are offered for $20 and they are an excellent gift at that price! 3-ring binder style so that the cooks can add their own “favorite reci-pes”! Cookbooks were gathered together from church recipes made with love and prayerfully offered for sale to continue the Ladies’ Circles other gifts of love! Please check the cookbooks for sale in the Fellowship Hall. A Circle Member will help you with your purchase. Cookbooks make great unique gifts for show-ers or birthdays! COOK UP A GREAT DEAL & MEAL WITH THIS COOKBOOK!! *And Shalom Circle can help others in this area who can use some assistance! Thanks!

JANUARY EVENTS CALENDAR

Wed. 1s t New Year’s Day – office closed Sat. 4th Shalom Circle meets at 10am in F. hall; all women of the church encouraged to attend Communion Sun. 5th New officers installed during worship Missions ministries to meet following worship Family Luncheon hosts (CL&M) to meet following worship Pls sign up to bring soups, sandwiches, bars/ cookies for next week’s luncheon…..

Sign-up sheet located on bulletin board near the elevator

Tues. 7th Shawl Ministry meets in fellowship hall at 12:30pm; if you knit and/or crochet bring

your lunch and join us Fri. 10th-12th Youth to attend TCTC Weekend Sun. 12th Family Soups & Sandwiches Luncheon – all invited to join us following worship Mon. 13th Congregational Life & Membership ministry meets at noon in fellowship hall; bring a lunch and join us to learn more Wed. 15th& Thurs. 16th Adult choirs resume Sat. 18th Scrapbooking with Ann Norman in fellowship hall, 11am – 4pm Sun. 19th Property Ministry to meet following worship Mon. 20th NOTE: Worship Ministry meets at 6pm in F. HALL Stewardship Ministry meets at 7pm in the fellow-ship hall Tues. 21st JAMA business meeting at Jackson Park at noon Compassionate Friends meets at 6pm in the fellow ship hall Sun. 26th Annual meeting of the Congregation has been called by the Session to follow worship Tues. 28th Ladies “Snack & Yack” luncheon meets at 1:00pm At the Paragon Diner, (where Atlanta Bread Company used to be). The address is 2010 Franklin Terrace Court, JC; phone is 631-0628. Session meets at 6:30pm in fellowship hall

Church Prayer List of Friends and Relatives: Luella Adams, Bill Argo, Pauline Baker, Liam Baum, Paul Bazzetta & Teresa Hess, Jean Bellomo, Lanny Bodkins, Kim Jackson Buchanan, Carolyn Cope, Andy Costanza, Melanie Crawford, Doris Critzer, Deborah Davis, Stormy Davis, Tony Davis, Robin Doane, Clara Dunbar, Elizabeth Edmonds, Allen Evans, Kelvin Fillers, Jimmie Glenn, Jan Hearne, Karen Heiney, Jet Hieronymus, Gloria Hissong, Amber Hope, Leonard Huffstetler, Jeanne Jernigan, Josie-13 yrs old, Bob Justice, Larry Kelly, Barbara Kirchner, Di-ana Klein, Jim Kopoetic, Jean Kuhns, Kristi Kyle, Lynn Lab, Jim Larson, Bob Lowe, Jon Malone, Betty Matney, Pete McCalman, W. Kay McClellan, Mary Ruth Murray, Alex Myers, Shawn O’Patick, Joe Pidoto, Lula Ramsey, Scot Rice, Robert Riddle (Bob’s son), Bruce Scheu, Mindi Schwertdfeger, Doyle Shepherd, Lutherine Smith, Paula Smith, Gwen & Sharon Soergel, John Spears, Patricia Stone, Makenzie Taylor, Judah Thacker, Anne Udouj, Nell White, Ingrid Wilson’s mother, Families of Shirley Cruce & Mickey Colllins Church Members: Summer Buchanan, Harold Comer, Bonnie DeLucia, Bill Downing, Alisa Goolsby, Connie Jo Hosmer, Jill Sauceman, Richard Schwertdfeger, Tony Smith (brother of Cheryl & Larry Smith), Phyllis Wilson On-going prayers for our Homebound Members and Friends: Harr ison & Ramona Taylor, Janet Harvey, Vivi-an Cash, Jack Cope, Kathie Dameron, Michael Matney, Pat Wilson, Audrey Kaiman, Marianne Fair (daughter of Ruth Chase), Elizabeth Hoss, Beulah Hendry (mother-in-law of Marion Light), Wanda Sauceman (mother of Fred Sauceman), Steven Whitis (brother of Linda Brothers), Frances & Paula Pennington (cousins of Pauline Douglas), Viola Rollins (aunt of Becky Wolfe), Opal Silvert (aunt of Charlotte McDonald)

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ( For those in our congregation who are aware of illness or life events among our long-time or infrequent congregants, PLEASE notify the office and Allen)

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“When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.”

If you have a prayer request. Please call the church office, send us an email or fill out a prayer request card. Prayer request cards are located near the visitors book

JANUARY LECTIONARY Jan 5-2nd Sun after Christmas Day—Jer. 31:7-14; Ps. 147:12-20; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:(1-9) 10-18 Jan 12-Baptism of the Lord Isa.42:1-9; Ps. 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matt. 3:13-17 Jan 19-2nd Sun after Epiphany Isa. 49:1-7; Ps. 40:1-11; 1 Cor. 1:1-9; John 1:29-42 Jan 26-3rd Sun after Epiphany Isa. 9:1-4; Ps. 27:1, 4-9; 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt 4:12-23

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NO EXTENDED PARKING IN DRIVEWAY THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE requests that in order to keep the driveway on the office side of the church OPEN, VEHICLES NOT BE PARKED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME IN THAT DRIVEWAY. When it is necessary to park a vehicle to load or unload items into or out of your vehicle, please move it to a space behind the church or in front of the church ASAP. It is EXTREMELY dangerous to back out onto Main Street traffic from this driveway. Driver’s visibility is very limited and that includes the drivers coming from the direction of Boone’s Creek or Fox Street towards the church.

Very Real Need for DEPENDABLE DRIVERS The Congregational Life and Membership Committee is seeking those people who can help some of our church members who are no longer have the option of driving themselves to doctor’s appoint-ments or possibly the quick trip to the grocery store, etc. If you can lend your time in this endeavor, it would be gratefully and graciously accepted by those who are in need of that extra special care. Please notify Kathy Scheu in the office if you can add your name to the Dependable Drivers List!

FEBRUARY LECTIONARY Feb 2-4th Sun after Epiphany Micah 6:1-8; Ps. 15; 1 Cor. 1:18-31; Matt 5:1-12 Feb 9-5th Sun after Epiphany Isa. 58:1-9a(9b-12); Ps. 112:1-9(10); 1 Cor. 2:1-12 (13-16); Matt. 5:13-20 Feb 16th—6th Sun after Epiphany Deut. 30:15-20; Ps. 119:1-8; 1 Cor. 3:1-9’ Matt 5: 21-37 Feb 23rd—7th Sun after Epiphany Lev. 19:1-2, 9-18; Ps. 119:33-40; 1 Cor. 3:10-11, 16-23; Matt. 5:38-48

PRAYER SHAWL MEETING Prayer Shawl meetings are scheduled for January 7th & February 4th at 12:30 in the fellowship hall. Please bring your lunch and join us. We are gratefully accepting yarn donations, 1 yard pcs of fleece material, cotton fabric, batting and money! THANK YOU!!

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LOCAL AUTHOR’S BOOK SELLING AT LIFEWAY Dean Klein is a local author whose epic Christian thrill-er, THE AMULET, is currently on sale at Lifeway Christian Stores in Johnson City & Kingsport. The book is a gripping 3-part tale of mystery & suspense which takes the reader on an eerie, captivating journey thru time. The journey brings back to the present time that which was in the world centuries ago. The book was inspired by RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. 20th Century Fox is interested in it! Start reading Part One—The Relic. Also available on Kindle.

JAMA FOOD PANTRY Anyone wishing to help at the JAMA FOOD PANTRY on a 4th or a 5th THURSDAY of the month: Please see Jim Cash for details. The Food Pantry welcomes your help in serving those in need.

MEMBER AT FOUR OAKS

Pat Wilson is residing at Four Oaks Health Care Center at 1101

Persimmon Ridge Road and would love to have you visit her!

The Session of Jonesborough Presbyterian Church Session Ministry Teams Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Chuck Collins Karen Childress Gary Burkett Bunny Downing Sarah Fair Gordon Edwards Terri Knight Fred Sauceman Eva Garst Emily Webb Glenn Walker Bill Reese Your participation in the work of the church through the Session Ministry Teams is essential to the fulfillment of Christ’s mission. Please contact any Session member if you are interested in a Ministry Team. Worship Chair: Bunny Downing; Vice Chair: Eva Garst; Summer Buchanan, Linda Cargain, Irene Mitchell, Jeri Paolini, Cherry Smith, Ruth Verhegge, Emily Webb Christian Education Chair: Bill Reese; Vice-Chair: Sarah Fair; Bear Anderson, Margaret Childress, Marianne Huff, Cherry Smith, Cheryl Smith, Debbie Walls Congregational Life & Membership Development Chair: Karen Childress; Linda Brothers, Linda Cargain, Sara Cash, Karen Earing-Winter, Barbara Grooms, Mary Lee Miller, Ann Norman, Charlotte Pahris, Corinne Parnell, Kathy Scheu, Ida Shurr, Phyllis Wilson Missions Chair: Glenn Walker; Vice-Chair: Emily Webb; Marilyn Buchanan, Summer Buchanan, Karen & Larry Childress, Gordon Edwards, Carol Jernigan, Jim Rhein, Carol Salinas, Jonathan Webb, Terry & Karen Welch Property Chair: Gordon Edwards; Vice-Chair: Graham Norman Jim Cash, Bill Downing, Larry Garst, Jim Pahris, Bob Scheu, Kelly Wolfe Stewardship & Finance Chair: Chuck Collins; Vice-Chair: ; Treasurer: Alexis Burkett; Mary Bray, Eva Garst, Ray Marney, Jim Rhein, Jill Sauceman, Terry Welch, Jennifer Wolfe, Pat Wolfe Administration Chair: Gary Burkett Vice-Chair: Fred Sauceman; Gordon Edwards, Mike Floyd, Hal Knight, John Laughrey Session Nominating Committee Chair: Emily Webb; Vice-Chair: Fred Sauceman Congregational members:

WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO PLACE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY FOR LOVED ONES?

The 2014 Flower calendar is located on the Missions bulletin board across from the coat room. Convenient, eh? Please sign up for the Sunday(s) that you would like to place flowers in the church and Kathy will contact you.

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