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Stewardship FairSunday, November 4 at noon!

Fall brings thoughts ofStewardship to Pisgah. Plan toattend the Stewardship Fair. Weinvite you to participate in theannual chili cook-off. Men of

all ages are invited to participatein a cake baking contest. There will be hot dogs, boothsand prizes. Dont miss the fun.

See you at the Fair!!Your Stewardship Committee: Lindsey McHatton,

Abe Fosson, Lisa Johnson and Becky Wilder

Christian EducationThe Christian Education committee met October 22.Starting in November we will be meeting on the third

Monday of each month.On October 28, about 12 kids from preschool thru

5th grade, six adults and two middle school kids, attendedthe Woodford Humane Society trip. We went toMcDonalds for breakfast first. Then to the HumaneSociety where we placed our laundry basket of dog andcat items in the middle of a circle and said a prayer. Thekids could enter the cat rooms and play with the cats.

We visited two outdoor dog pens and then came in andput dog toys in the empty dog cages. They let the dogsin and the kids could watch as the dogs played with the

toys they had given them. The kids had a great time andare already planning their next offering field trip

At the Stewardship Fair we are planning to set up atable. We will have lots of pictures of our classes and

we are bringing the lighthouse upstairs for everyone tosee. There will also be a sign up sheet for committeemembers for next year. Hope you will sign up. We havea great group and would love to have you join us.

Dont forget to come to Sunday School. There is aspot for everyone.

Hope to see you!!Becky Prater and Lesley Kindred

A Thank You!Dear Pisgah Scholarship Committee and Church,

I wanted to thank everyone for awarding me withthe scholarship. Because of your help, I am able to go toa wonderful university to learn how to use and share thetalents God has given me.

Thank you again and God bless!Martha Prewitt

Share a Prayer TheAdvent Book of Prayers This Advent season we are creating a book of

prayers. We are asking members to submit a mealtimeprayer and each prayer that is submitted will be devotedto a day of Advent. At dinnertime during the season of

Advent, you will be able to say the blessing that otherchurch members say before dinner. This will be an

opportunity to learn some new ways of saying grace andto connect with fellow church members. On any givenday in Advent, our whole church family will be unitedaround one familys words of grace and gratitude!

Whether you want to write a prayer with specific Advent content, submit an old faithful mealtimeprayer, or do both, your Worship Committee will

welcome your submissions. The final booklet willcontain the prayers we receive as well as artwork fromour members. The Worship Committee hopes that thisshare a prayer booklet will bring comfort and goodtidings to you this Advent. Please submit these to theoffice by November 18.

Peace in Christ,The Worship Committee

Write your prayer in the box below and place it in theoffering box at church.

Mary Shepherd CircleThe Mary Shepherd Circle met October 2, 2007. We

now have Pisgah Note Cards for saleFour SeasonsCards and Black/White Cards of our beautiful Church.

They sell for $5.00 per package. You can see them in theAcademy Building.

We will again be hosting thetraditional Thanksgiving Feast in the

Academy Building on Sunday,November 18, following the11:00a.m. service. Meat will be furnished by the Circle.Bring a dish to share and well see you there!


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New Church OfficersOn October 14, the following people were elected

by the congregation to serve as officers. They will begintheir work in January 2008.

Elders-elect: John Baston, Jennifer Chandler, JudDavis and Missie WoodDeacons-elect: Chuck Craycraft, Ed Harris, Greg

Lawrence and Becky Wilder. In addition, HannahKindred was elected to serve out the remainder ofAmanda Howards term.Trustees-elect: Larry Jones and Bob Weldon

Moravian LovefeastA Spiritual Way to Begin the Season of Advent

December 2, 2007In the Sanctuary at 7:00pm

From the Moravian Music Foundation:The Lovefeast is a simple meal shared in a spirit of

reverence and joy that Christ is present in our lives. Theactual food and drink may vary considerably; in the

Caribbean you may drink tea, in Africa you may eatpeanuts. In America, the traditional Lovefeast consists ofa sweetened bun and coffee - but it could be a cookieand juice as well.

The manner of serving may also vary - except that allwait until all have been served and the Pastor has askedthe Blessing. Some congregations listen to the choir singhymns and anthems while they enjoy the Lovefeast meal;in other congregations, people speak quietly with theirneighbors about their spiritual journey. For 270 years theLovefeast has maintained its dignity and grace, and isused by quite a few other demoninations to celebrate

appropriate events.

Operation Christmas ChildA Simple Gift Calling all shoe boxes!

Merry Christmas! Okay, its a little early for that, butits not too early to start thinking of sharing our goodfortune with those who need our help. It is a

heartbreaking reality that millions of boys and girls

around the globe live in difficult circumstances and arein desperate need of hope. These children long to knowthat they are loved, and together we can help to fulfillthat need.

The Mission and Evangelism Committee inviteseach member of our congregation to share the GoodNews of God's love by participating in OperationChristmas Child. Also known as the shoe box project,

which brings joy and hope to children around the world

through gift-filled shoe boxes. This program ofSamaritans Purse provides an opportunity for people ofall ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on missionproject while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas- Jesus Christ.

We will be collecting the gift-filled shoe boxes onSunday, November 18. Instructional pamphlets andprayer cards will be available at the Stewardship Fair onNovember 4. Additional materials will be left in the

Academy Building until collection time. Thank you foryour participation in this important mission and we lookforward to making this the best year ever!

A note from the Administration CommitteeIts hard to believe, but its stewardship and

budget time again. Our committee has been hard at workpreparing Pisgahs budget for 2008. This year we areanticipating income based on a 2007 projected amount

with a slight, 4%, increase. Since we are committed to abalanced budget, the Session has budgeted expenses tomatch this planned income. By

the end of the year, it isprojected that our 2007 income

will be less than we hadexpected it to be back in

January. We believe this isbecause the unpledgedincome was over estimated forthe year. (This amount is calculated by looking at theamount from the previous year.) At its October meeting,the Session limited expenses for the rest of the 2007 tomatch this over estimation.

We began our 2008 budget work using realistic

2007 income amounts as a starting point. The result isthat the 2008 budget expenses will be less than 2007.

This is admittedly a conservative budget, but shouldadditional money come in, the Session will add itemsback into the budget.

The 2008 budget will be included in thestewardship package. There will also be a budgetpresentation at the conclusion of worship on November.11. Please see any member of the administrationcommittee or the Session if you have questions.

Don Schmidt


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DCE NotesBoth the Saturday Morning Mens Bible Study and

the Thursday Night Womens group have been using theMax Lucado study, 3:16 The Numbers of Hope, basedon the scripture of John 3:16For God so loved the

world that he gave his one and only Son that whoeverbelieves in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Lucado sums the scripture up by saying simply, Heloves. He gave. We believe. We live.With stewardship season upon us, it is interesting to

note that the words give or giving are used 2,162times in the Bible. God wants us to become like Him.He wants us to learn to be givers, too. Scripture alsomakes it clear that God is interested in the attitude of thegiver. We know that God is the source of all that wehave: our life, our abilities, our natural resourceseverything. God gave to us firstand giving allows usto express our appreciation. Ponder Pauls words in 2Corinthians 8:7, But just as you excel in everythinginfaith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestnessand in your love for ussee that you also excel in thisgrace of giving. Giving is not only supplying needs butrather overflowing in expressions of thanks to God a

way of saying I am grateful, God for all you havedone.

When I first started working for the MethodistChurch in Michigan, a church member gave me aphotocopy of an article from TheGaines Street Builder. Iknow nothing about this publication but I have kept andhave shared this modern day parable for 22 years. It istitled:

Tipping and Tithing

Now it came to pass at noon one day that an editor was a guest of a certain rich man. The lunch was enjoyed at a popularrestaurant. The waiters were very efficient. The food was good.

Now when the end of the meal was at hand, the waiterbrought unto the host the check. And the host examined it,

frowned a bit, but made no comment.But as we rose to depart, I observed that he laid some bills

under the edge of his plate. I know not what the denomination ofthe bills were; howbeit, the waiter who stood nearby smiled happily(which being interpreted, means the tip was satisfactory).

Now this parable entereth not into the merits or demerits oftipping. But as I meditate on the bills that become tips throughoutour nation, I begin to think of tips and tithes. For it is nowsuggested that the proverbial tip be more than the tithe, lest thewaiter turn against you.

And as I continue to think on these things, it comes unto methat few people who go to church treat their God as well as theirwaiter. For they give unto the waiter a tithe or more but untoGod they give whatever they think will get them by.

Verily, doth man fear the waiter more than he feareth God?And doth he love God less than he love the waiter? Or does thewaiter do more for him than his God?

Looking Ahead to DecemberMark your calendars as December 16 is the date for

the PISGAH FAMILY CHRISTMAS. This year, wewould like to have all the Children as well as interestedYouth and Adults participate in the program. Truly, aCHURCH FAMILY experience!

It is a short play titled Christmas Windows. It canbe done with a flexible number of cast members andthere are many speaking as well as non-speaking parts.Each window will be staged individually and so this

will cut down on the amount of rehearsal time requiredfrom each cast member. Please contact Sue by the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 18 if you arewilling to participate in this years program.

Window One on Mondays--November 26 andDecember 10 6:00 7:00 pmWindow Three on Tuesdays November 27 andDecember 11 6:00 7:00 pmWindow Twoon Wednesdays November 28 andDecember 12 6:30 7:00 pmWindow Four on Sunday November 9 (noon to 2:00)andThursday December 13 6:00 7:00 pm

Full Cast on Friday December 14 6:00 9:00 pm

Full Cast Run-through and Performance onDecember 16 at 3:00 pm

I am also looking for people to serve as stagehands and help with the sets and scenery.

Props and Costumes I know are needed at this time are:Santa Claus SuitClown CostumeSmall artificial Christmas tree (under 6)

Artifical Green Garland (12-16)Silver or Gold Garland

Strands of minature lights (blinking and non-blinking)Plain glass or plastic ornaments with hooksChristmas lawn ornament (plastic or inflatable)Cardboard Fireplace

See you in church!Sue

The Pisgah Post is published monthly by the PisgahPresbyterian Church, 710 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY40383. The deadline for the December 2007 issue ofthe newsletter is November 19. Please submit signedarticles to the church office or email them [email protected].


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SnippetsoOn October 21, Dr. Michael Brooks took on 17youth chess players from the Sayre School in a Chess

Simul competition. He went from board to boardplaying each studentthe student who lasted thelongest and won a bag of Skittles for his effort wasChauncey Hill!

oDid you see Jim Coxs picture in The WoodfordSunlast month? He received the Director Emeritus Award at the annual meeting of the WoodfordCounty Farm Bureau. Congratulations Jim!

oCongratulations to Taylor Johnson who placed 6thin her age group at the state Horseriding

Competition. Her event was in Saddleseat. Taylorhas only been taking lessons for 1 year!oSally Dunlap wanted everyone to know she received

a phone call on October 29 fromJean Springer andthat Jean sounded strong and happy. She wasmaking plans to meet up with Sally and Whitneywhile she and her daughter, Susie, are in Florida thiswinter. Jeans address is: 6217 Canyon Ferry Road,Helena, MT 59602

oFor any parents who would like to have an eveningout, Sarah Kindred wants you to know that she isavailable for babysitting.

Additional Snippets are posted on the Pisgah Fridge inthe Academy Building

Pisgah Youth Group The middle school and high school youth groups

will be going to play laser tag and roller skating on

November 3rd. We will meet at the church at 1:00 andthen go to Champs Entertainment Complex inLexington. After laser tag and roller skating we will go toCulvers for burgers and ice cream and then return toPisgah at 6:00 PM. The skating cost is $6 plus $2.50 forskate rentals. Laser tag costs $8 for a 20 minute roundand $5 each additional round after you play the firstround. Dinner will be around $9 for a total of around$25 for the whole day. The Stewardship Fair is onNovember 4th. We will have a bon fire on November11th. On November 25th we will be raking leaves, andon December 30th we will have a lock-in at Pisgah.

Hannah Kindred

Join with your church family as we carry on a longtradition with New Union Christian Church for acombined Thanksgiving Day service. This year we aremeeting here at Pisgah Church. The service is at 10:30amon Thanksgiving Day.

Happy Birthday to You in November1 Mary Louise Quisenberry

5 Sarah Cox6 Frank Snipp8 Sandy Marting, Annie Stilz9 Pam Stokes11 George Kadamyan12 Joy Hardesty, Kathy MacLeod13 Emily Craycraft, Emma Mitchell, Michael Jones14 Andrew Johnson15 Linda Bisbee, Pegi Ivancevich, John ORear16 Becky Nelson17 Wanda Rodgers, Olivia Cassidy18 Lesley Kindred

20 Susan Fey21 Lee Graddy22 Vitaly Budovsky, Steve Burrier23 Asa James, David Prater24 Bekah Davis25 Betsy Fishback26 Dorothy Davis, Campbell Graddy, Stephanie

Mobley

And in early December1 Carlee Miller2 Joe Graddy, Chad Scott4 Beth Straub5 Jesse Smith8 Toland Lacy, Phil Lacy9 Sue Fosson, Judy Simpson

Please help us keep this list up to date!


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Sundays at Pisgah Church8:45a.m. Early Worship9:45a.m. Sunday School11:00a.m. Morning Worship

The Staff Email Jon: [email protected]

Sue: [email protected]: [email protected]

Presbyterian Web Sites:Presbyterian Church (USA): pcusa.org

Transylvania Presbytery: transypby.orgSynod: synodoflivingwaters.orgMontreat: http://montreat.orgPresbyterians Today:pcusa.org/pcusa/today

Pisgah Church StaffJon Martin, PastorLinda Jones, OrganistSue Henry, Director of Christian EducationLynn Davis, Secretary

Ted Bendis, BookkeeperBob Keller, GroundskeeperRhonda Ball, Nursery Worker

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