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Southminster Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Missouri, is called by God to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to minister in love to the needs of members of the congregation
and residents of the community, and to promote peace and justice in the world.
Issue 917 September 2017
SSouthminster outhminster PPresbyterian Church resbyterian Church
September is here. Labor Day weekend, all schools are back in session, summer is waning, and fall approaching. A lot of change comes to our community in September. Personally, at my home, September brings several birthdays, mine included, my wife’s and my anniversary, and another fall of empty nest syndrome. No matter how we look at it, this month is big on change. Our church shifts gears from summer back to Wonderful Wednesdays, we begin serious planning for Choir Fest, plus Equipping the Saints, both coming to us in October. Choir is starting back and we have thoughts of cooler weather. These are all things we have done each year but every time there are those parts that are new and have their own identity. Southminster's Session is going full swing and now meeting on Thursday evening instead of Sunday night. Things are still the same but always changing, sometimes a lot and sometimes only a little, always though there is change. In September I get one more year older. We celebrate another year together as husband and wife. Plus it is the start of another year for JayE and me at this wonderful church. We can not begin to express how wonderful being a part of Southminster has been. Sure there are always the ups and downs as in any relationship, but for us the ups far outweigh anything else. Each Sunday or Wonderful Wednesdays we get to meet some of the nicest people ever. We hear about your families, your joys and your trials. We are seeing several new people coming and that is just another joy to experience at the church. Our staff has come together and are sure a pleasure to work with. Tara is a real diamond and a great help to me. One can not say enough about Paul and Judy but let us all remember to keep them in our prayers. Garret is a bright and positive young man who is growing every week. I see the yearly changes and the ongoing change at Southminster as God moving us along in life. In my mind it is not bad to be going down this road with such a wonderful group of people. We, JayE, Sky, and I, want to thank all of you for letting us be in your lives and we are blessed that you are in ours. God be merciful, kind, loving, and present in your hearts. We love you all.
Pastor Charley
2 September 2017
CONCERNS
Heather (friend of Rosemary Finney)
MEMBERS WITH ONGOING CONCERNS
Lea Barcomb at Home
Mary Brunner at Elfindale Manor
Dale McDonald at Mount Vernon
Sharol Neely at Home
Gondy Shuler at Lakewood Care Center
Sue Kness at Home
Jim Jester at Home
FRIENDS & FAMILY
Charles Bess, father of Jeff Bess
Jerry Holt, brother of Don Holt
Linda Ice; Deidre, sister & niece
of Nancy Robinett
Cameron Marshall, son of Denise Moll
Randy Randall, son of Margaret
Clare Fulvio, mother of Maria Nelson
Jack Shuler, grandson of Gondy Shuler
Julie Newton, daughter-in-law of Charles
& Louise Newton
Cece (Lumpe) & Jonathan Haden
Jan (John), Rich Marsh’s friend
Louise Davis, Denise Moll’s mother
Paul Finney, son of Curt and Rosemary Finney
and father of John Paul
Josh Bradley, son-in-law of Marcie
and Dave Cottrill
Donna Adams, friend of Pam Newton
Joann Wills
Paul Robbins
B I R T H D A Y S :
2nd - Michael T. Lyons
6th - Gondy Shuler
9th - Jeff Bess
10th - Dale McDonald
10th - Frances Smith
11th - Martha Charles
20th - Jocelyn Bogue
20th - Jedediah Burghout
23rd - Charley Shurtz
25th - Pam Curtis
29th - Joe Bogue
A N N I V E R S A R I E S :
11th - Charley & JayE Shurtz
22nd - Duane & Nancy Robinett
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FROM
The next two months are exciting for John Calvin Presbytery. We will be having three presbytery wide events which are open to everyone. The first on is a continuing education event for everyone in the Presbytery. It is a six week online interactive series called “Worship Reboot” which will be taught by Dr. Marcia McFee. More information can be found on the website. Second, our International Peacemaker, Doug Baker, will be with us from September 22-28 and during that time, JCP will host a time with him on Saturday, September 23rd at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church in Springfield, MO. Third, Equipping the Saints with keynote speaker, Joan Gray, will be on October 21st at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, MO beginning at 8:45. This event offers many different workshops along with the plenaries with Joan. More information is also on the website. I would encourage you to participate in as many of these events as possible as we work to keep our connections strong in JCP.
Pastor Susan Rosenbaum
Rev. Susan Rosenbaum Pastoral Presbyter John Calvin Presbytery P.O. Box 787 Shell Knob, MO 65747 620-674-1844 - cell
Church Office Hours: Monday 10:00 - 2:15 Wednesday 9:00 - 1:00 Thursday 9:00 - 1:00 Pastoral Office Hours: Tuesday 9:00 - 2:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 2:00
The church office will be closed on
Monday, September 4th for the holiday, and on Thursday,
September 14th for a vacation day. We will be open the other days of those
weeks during normal hours.
The SEEKERS are proud to congratulate Kay Vergien on her 90th birthday by serving cake immediately after morning service on September 3rd.
Dear Southminster Church Family- I would like to thank everyone for the many prayers, cards and telephone calls during my recent illness and hospitalization. It was reassuring that the bond with the congregation and my family was shown. The rose and the visits by Pastor Charley and others was greatly appreciated. Thanks again for your concern and prayers. Jim Moore
Sunday School classes for children and
youth will resume on Sunday, Sept. 10.
4 September 2017
Scroll Notes Stated Session Meeting
May 21, 2017
Clerk’s Report: Pam Curtis went to the Presbytery’s Clerk of Session Review on May 13 at Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church for the annual minutes and register review. Our books were approved for this year. It was approved by Session to purchase the minutes book and check on a fireproof cabinet. Committee Reports: Worship: Garrett Lea was welcomed into the committee. When Phillip Smith is available he will be helping Garrett as Choir Director until Garrett gets more settled into a routine.
Congregational Care: Equipping the Saints Workshop will be held at Southminster on October 21 from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm. Ten Subway cards were mailed to students taking finals. Christian Education: Wednesday, May 24, our “Spring Fling”, which will be the last Wonderful Wednesday was held. A thank you was extended to the Christian Education Committee for setting up the Seder Meal and the Mother’s Day Dinner.
Mission: Sue Moore reported that Crosslines served 84 families with 198 people. The playground was in question, as to when it will be completed. Sue also asked about a decision on what project Jean Stokke’s money will be used. The Back to School Bash will be held in July for Holland School. Stewardship: The Pentecost Offering will be Sunday, June 4. A birthday cake will be offered after the service in celebration of Pentecost. Administration/Property: A new beam was installed on the north side of the chimney above the piano in the Narthex. Gutter replacement is completed and extensions are in place and eight garden areas in the community garden have been planted. The issue of new chairs to replace the old wooden ones was discussed. It was moved to purchase 200 chairs after we look over material and agree on purchase. Roofing and siding will need to be done on the west side of the narthex. Pastor’s Report: Conducted six services, one requested funeral outside of the church, visited Holland School twice, made three hospital visits and numerous phone calls, conducted six Wonderful Wednesdays with one managed by Chaplain JayE Shurtz, interacted with Bethany and Christian Community Churches as well as both AA groups. Attended the May Presbytery meeting in Shell Knob with Ted Scott. Request Session to allow the church to withhold money to cover end of year social security taxes for housing and salary. Motion was made and seconded and passed to withhold from housing and salary to pay for his taxes. Unfinished Business Seekers: Will have a garage sale in August. New Business Bringing in the Flags – Would like to bring in the U.S. Flag and the Christian Flag into the sanctuary on a permanent basis. Discussion to have the flags returned to the sanctuary is due to the number of people who had expressed a wish to have them returned. It was moved the U.S. flag and Christian flag be brought into the sanctuary on a permanent basis, motion was seconded. Voting was 3 for bringing them in; 2 abstentions and 1 opposed. Pastor Shurtz broke the tie with a “for” vote, but will clarify his vote. Pam Curtis, Clerk of Session
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Liturgist Liturgist Liturgist Liturgist
Pam Curtis Pam Curtis Pam Curtis Pam Curtis
Head Usher Head Usher Head Usher Head Usher
Dee Diehl Dee Diehl Dee Diehl Dee Diehl
Usher Usher Usher Usher
Brenda Stone Phyllis Feyh Brenda Stone Phyllis Feyh
Greeters Greeters Greeters Greeters
Nancy Wageman Duane & Nancy
Robinett Nancy Wageman
Duane & Nancy
Robinett
Head Counter Head Counter Head Counter Head Counter
Brenda Stone Ted Scott Jim Moore Jim Anderson
Counter Counter Counter Counter
Denise Moll Charles Newton Bonnie Hunter Dee Diehl
6 September 2017
2 0 1 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 7:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
2 8:00 AM - New Life Group 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 12:00 PM - Overeater’s Anonymous 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church
3 8:00 AM - Christian Community Church 9:30 AM - Sunday School 10:45 AM - Worship Service Communion Blood pressure checks after worship 12:30 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church
4 10:30 AM - Bible Study (Westminster) 6:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Church 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
5 9:30 AM - PWCT 10:30 AM - Worship Committee 4:30 PM - Debtor’s Anonymous 6:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous 6:30 PM - New Freedom Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group
6 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 5:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 5:30 PM - Wonderful Wednesdays - Potluck dinner 7:15 PM - Choir
7 1:30 PM - Congregational Care 5:30 PM - Al Anon Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group
8 7:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
9 8:00 AM - New Life Group 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Piano recital 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 12:00 PM - Overeater’s Anonymous 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church
10 8:00 AM - Christian Community Church 9:30 AM - Sunday School 10:45 AM - Worship Service 12:30 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church
11 10:30 AM - Bible Study (Westminster) 2:00 PM Mission Committee 6:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Church 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
12 1:30 PM - Afternoon PW Circle 4:30 PM - Debtor’s Anonymous 6:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous 6:30 PM - New Freedom Group 7:00 PM - Evening PW Circle 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group
13 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 5:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 5:30 PM - Wonderful Wednesdays - Dinner provided 7:15 PM - Choir
14 5:30 PM - Al Anon Group 6:30 PM - Session 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group
15 7:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
16 8:00 AM - New Life Group 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 12:00 PM - Overeater’s Anonymous 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church
17 8:00 AM - Christian Community Church 9:30 AM - Sunday School 10:45 AM - Worship Service Blood pressure checks after worship 12:30 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church
18 10:30 AM - Bible Study (Westminster) 6:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Church 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
19 4:30 PM - Debtor’s Anonymous 6:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous 6:30 PM - New Freedom Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group
20 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 5:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 5:30 PM - Wonderful Wednesdays - Potluck dinner 7:15 PM - Choir
21 5:30 PM - Al Anon Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group
22 7:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
23 8:00 AM - New Life Group 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 12:00 PM - Overeater’s Anonymous 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church
24 8:00 AM - Christian Community Church 9:30 AM - Sunday School 10:45 AM - Worship Service 12:30 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church SCROLL DEADLINE
25 10:30 AM - Bible Study (Westminster) 6:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Church 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
26 4:30 PM - Debtor’s Anonymous 6:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous 6:30 PM - New Freedom Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group
27 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 5:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 5:30 PM - Wonderful Wednesdays - Dinner provided 7:15 PM - Choir
28 5:30 PM - Al Anon Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group
29 7:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group
30 8:00 AM - New Life Group 12:00 PM - Free Lunch, No Questions 12:00 PM - Overeater’s Anonymous 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church