St. Philip Presbyterian Church

Hurst, Texas www.stphil.org

(817) 282-9181 (817) 282-6690 (fax)

Rev. Dr. Greg Garis, Pastor

Rev. Elizabeth Dick, Interim Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Charles Teykl, Parish Associate

VOL. 49 March 12, 2014 No. 35

Blessings Abound

Dear Friends,

It has been such a blessing to welcome baby Anthony into our lives. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a “stay – at – home mom,” blessed by his growth from newborn to infant, hearing his coos and watching his face light up with smiles, and seeing Michael become such a loving big brother. I am grateful to work in the church where the value of family life is understood. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the adoption leave granted. Indeed, it has allowed me to hear God’s call to slow down my work outside the home. I look forward to seeing you all when I return to St. Philip on Sunday, March 16, but I find myself praying even more fervently for the work of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee. The person who will become your full time installed associate pastor will be blessed, as I have, by your mission, your thoughtfulness, and your compassion for those who suffer. And when that person arrives, I will be blessed to continue following God’s call, this time with a family focus. God is good! All the time!

In Christ’s service, Elizabeth

Lent 2014

There are certain times in life when we carry heavy loads. Unlike the worker who actually carries the weight doing their job, our heavy loads we cannot unload at the end of the day. We carry them to bed – wrestle with them during the day and sometimes it seems like we carry heavy loads for days, months and even years. These loads are sometimes named and sometimes they are unnamed, but they take their toll. In Matthew’s Gospel we read Jesus say, "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30) “Rest” in these verses is Jesus’ invitation to us. And although Jesus might be talking more about Sabbath rest, the point we can gain is that Jesus will provide us peace and real rest. Christ is our real peace. Sometimes we believe that if we could just take a day off, or sleep in one day that we could find the rest for our souls, but this kind of rest for our souls we only gain from the Christ. In this season of Lent and after all we have experienced in our community of faith in the past few weeks, perhaps we should take Jesus’ invitation to heart and allow him to be our “yoke-mate.” Someone said, that “Jesus' yoke--though "easy" and the burden "light"--nonetheless gives us direction and purpose for our lives. We no longer need to create and re-create ourselves--we can be gently re-sculpted into Christ's likeness.” It’s not too late to read a book that might help us with our walk with Jesus to the cross. The book “Five Practices of Fruitful Living” is available and small groups are gathering weekly to discuss each chapter. Please see me to pick up a book. And may you find the Christ walking with you – helping you with the heavy loads. Blessings and Peace, Greg

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: The family of Emily Lambert, daughter of Steve and Donna Koenig, who passed away. A memorial service was held March 8th at St. Philip…Jessica McClasky, granddaughter of Joy McClasky…CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR: Curtis Roten…Margaret Houston…Al Moreira…Christy Williams… Glenn Steketee… Ruby Morrow…Robert Adam…Marion Hayes …Phyllis Caswell…Charlotte Mecaskey…Rebecca Ferguson…Merlin Carstenson…Jack Kimball...Jim Toler...Marie Borland…Dana Caswell…Cindy Simmons…Linda Vautier…Doris Clark…Madelyn Glass…Mary Ann Nicholson…Randee Teykl…Cindy Case…Mary Jo Wood…Jim Wood…Pat Carlson…Dick Rager…Kelly Frazure…Johnny Wallace...Kay Bookout…Lidia McFar-land…Ellis Rogers…Mertie Martin…Lu and Sarah Brewer…Elma Lee Mulkey…Ben Cross…Brenda and Roy Petersen…David Moore…Colby Steddum…Sally Starr…REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Zach Saunders, Tom and Lynette Mercer’s son...John Calhoun Miller, Mac and Ruth Calhoun’s grandson and Elaine Stokes’ nephew…Matt Kiser and David Kiser, sons of Helene Kiser…Josh Peck, son of Sherri Siler…Jennifer Reynolds, daughter of Margaret Reynolds…Matt and Cosmo Romo, great-nephews of Liz Hailey…Andrew Norman, grandson of Stella and Bob Urban…Sarah Willett, granddaughter-in-law of Bob and Stella Urban…Ben Temple, grandson of Tal and Jaylon Buie…Ryan Schuster, nephew of Fred Barney…Christopher Koppel, fiancé of Carolyn Rippe…Austin MacLeod, grandson of Lillian MacLeod…

ATTENTION ALL MEN OF ST. PHILIP If you are retired, unemployed, preach, or work part time, you are eligible to join the

Happy Slackers for lunch. Thursday, March 13th, 12:00 p.m. at

Ernie’s Seafood and Restaurant.

Leave your aches, pains and worries at home and have a great time with new and old friends. Good Food and Fellowship.

Randy Brice, Head Slacker 817-285-6406

St. Philip Presbyterian Women MARCH March 18 (Tuesday) 10:00 a.m. FW Botanic Garden Fellowship March 25 (Tuesday) 9:30 a.m. Lovies Fellowship Hall

APRIL April 3 (Thursday) 1:30 p.m. PW Bible Leaders Parlor April 7 (Monday) 5:30 p.m. Life Circle Sara Snell’s house April 8 (Tuesday) 9:30 a.m. Grace Circle Room 8 April 8 (Tuesday) 10:00 a.m. Sheila Bradley Circle Parlor April 8 (Tuesday) 7:30 p.m. Mary Dietz Circle Parlor April 11-12 (Friday & Saturday) Women’s Retreat See Below April 22 (Tuesday) 9:30 a.m. Lovies Fellowship Hall

Note: Please continue to bring non-perishable food items (canned goods and dry goods) throughout the year and place them in the NEED bin on the Oak Terrace. Thank you.

Presbyterian Women News Upcoming Presbyterian Women Activities

March 18 Tour the Fort Worth Botanic Garden's Butterflies of Asia exhibit.

The exhibit is held in the glass Conservatory where it will be warm and humid. No strollers are permitted in the Conservatory but walkers and wheelchairs are allowed. Meet at the church at 10am to carpool. After the tour we will have lunch in the Garden's restaurant.

April 11 The Women's Retreat starts Friday night at Bizzi's Bistro on Hardwood in Bedford.

This will be a come and go evening from 6pm-9pm focusing on art and fellowship.

April 12 Saturday The Women's retreat continues with tours of several Fort Worth museums and gardens

including lunch. The cost of the retreat is $20. This includes admission to all events and lunch. This price does not include Friday night at Bizzi's. The theme of the retreat this year is heART and soul. All locations are handicapped accessible. A good time to be had by all! Sign up at your circle meetings or by calling the church office. Sign up will also be held on March 30 and April 6 on Oak Terrace. You do not have to be a member of a circle or even a member of St. Philip to attend.

It's Coming!! It's Coming!!

A wonderful new opportunity for lunch with friends in March.

On March 27th some of our Presbyterian Women will be serving lunch for one and all. Why? Presbyterian women have embraced a new mission because our P.D.O. need funds and they are a vital part of our outreach programs! For just $10.00 each (remember this is a fund raiser) you can enjoy lunch with your friends in our fellowship hall. We will not have linen tablecloths or violin music but we will have good food shared with friends and neighbors for a great cause. Invite everyone you know and be part of this important time in the life of our St. Philip Preschool.

YOUTH NEWS! (use ‘Youth’ graphic for title) All events in the Youth Hall unless otherwise specified.

Sat, March 22 Dinner and Granbury Drive-in Theater (bring money for dinner at Babe’s Chicken House) Leave at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 23, 12:30 p.m. Parent Information Meeting about Youth Sexuality Retreat (Youth Hall)

Sat, March 29, God’s Gift of Sexuality Retreat for younger youth (6th - 8th graders) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m and older youth (9th - 12th graders) (in Youth Hall and Loft)

April 6, 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Wooden Cross-making

April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Canned Food Drive

Sat, April 19, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Youth help with Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

Sat, April 19, 5:30 p.m. Youth lead Easter Vigil in Fellowship Hall

April 20 Easter Sunday - No Youth Group Meeting

Fri, April 25, 7:00 p.m. Youth Worship Planning Lock-In, ends Saturday morning

In the month of April, the St. Philip Sunday School children and youth will be studying: Preschool: Jesus Lives! Elementary School: Passion Narrative Junior High: God and Church curriculum Senior High: Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations (Youth Edition)

One Great Hour of Sharing Children’s Offering

Children are bringing home a special fish bank and giving calendar for our Easter offering, One Great Hour of Sharing. These gifts help people around the world to experience God’s love through medical help, vocational training, and emergency relief programs. We hope this bank and calendar help your child feel a part of our church’s caring ministry. If your family would like to participate in this offering during Lent but didn’t receive a bank and calendar, please pick them up in the church office or from Jennifer Friedel, Interim Director of Christian Education. You may return the bank to worship on Easter Sunday, April 20. We will collect banks during the Time for Young Christians.

Gilbert and Sullivan

Friday, March 14, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

&

Friday, March 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

At the Old Bedford School House

2400 School Lane; Bedford Tx. 76021

Call: 817-915-7807 for tickets & more information

Come and enjoy this delightful, English comedy of Japanese Court intrigue and hear

familiar songs like “Three Little Maids” and “Willow, Tit Willow.”

Mikado

The

The

Regal Opera Company

LIBRARY NEWS – Event CHILDREN

Come join us in the LIBRARY for A SPECIAL 5th SUNDAY PROGRAM

March 30, 2014 Grades K – 5th

*9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Book: Mr. Peabody’s Apples Uh Oh! Someone is spreading a rumor. Come to the Library and hear the story of Mr. Peabody’s

Apples, by Madonna. All the kids love Mr. Peabody, their coach, but he was seen doing something very unusual. Come and find out what and what the children did about it. Our words have great power. Power to hurt or power to help. May our words always be kind and helpful.

Craft: Following our story, we’ll each be making a wall sign with markers, stickers, sequence and other eye catching decorations to take home for your room.

Scripture:

Ephesians 4:29 Do not speak harmful words, only helpful, kind words for building up others, as is their need. Matthew 7:1 Do not judge so that you may not be judged, for with the judgment we make, so will we be judged.

STORY * DISCUSSION * CRAFTING Come check us out!

In honor of

Carolyn Rippe (daughter of Rob & Mary Alice Rippe)

bride-elect of Chris Koppel

Saturday, April 5th

1 p.m.

In the Church Parlor at

St. Philip Presbyterian Church

Registered : Crate and Barrel, Macy’s, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Hostesses: Lynette Mercer, Marcey Mullins, Kay Lynn Newlon,

Susan Riley, Sherri Siler, Sara Snell, and Kathy Taylor

In honor of

Dayna Johnson

bride-elect of Ryan Steddum (son of Karen Dean and the late Glenn Steddum,

and the nephew of Matt and Kathy Taylor)

Saturday, March 29th

1 p.m.

In the Church Parlor at

St. Philip Presbyterian Church

Registered : http://www.myregistry.com/public/Dayna-Johnson-Ryan-Steddum

This is an on-line registry.

Hostesses: Diana Braly, Kathleen Grimes,

Marcey Mullins, Kay Lynn Newlon,

Susan Riley, Sherri Siler,

and Sara Snell

Come to the

St. Philip Preschool Craft Show & Silent Auction

March 22nd 10:00am – 4:00pm

Deadline to donate an item for the Silent Auction is March 20th!!! Let Susan Riley know what you wish to donate at mstriley@att.net

Deadline to reserve a booth for the Craft Show is March 20th!!

Do you like to bake?? If you would like to donate a baked good for the Bake Sale,

bring your baked good on Friday, March 21st to the kitchen Tell your friends & neighbors!!

For more information, cindyb@stphil.org

Red Wheel Pies, Cookies, etc….. For Sale March 17th-28th Place your order in the office or at the craft show booth! Checks made payable to St. Philip Preschool

The orders will be delivered in time for Easter & Mother’s Day, so plan ahead!!

Orders to be picked up on April 10th in the Youth Hall

Phil’s Unplugged

Abby Baker & Paul Demer www.abbybakermusic.com

Friday, March 14th 7:00 PM in the Youth Hall

“Phil's Unplugged” is a ministry of St. Philip Presbyterian Church.

We provide a stage for upcoming and established artists looking to share their songs and stories.

Come as you are and join us for music, community, and free coffee on the second Friday of every month.

Parish Health Ministry

Next Blood Pressure and Health consultation date is April 13, 2014 12:00 p.m.

Bonnie Skodak nurse@stphil.org

The Parish Nurse can be contacted through the church office.

N.E.E.D

This month the following requests have been made: Hamburger Helper Asst. Helper Jam/Jelly Refried Beans Rice Tea Bags

Thank you for your continued Support, Mission Outreach

Financial Report

February Year to date Income $40,560.36 $79,953.54 Expenses $53,597.38 $94,309.24 ($13,037.02) ($14,355.70) Thanks to everyone for their contributions. If you are not current on your pledge, please attempt to catch up on your pledge as soon as possible.

Faith Community Health Promoter Training April 3 and 5, 2014

Do you have an interest in helping others lead healthier lives? If so, the Faith Community Health Promoter training may be the right fit for you. As a Faith Community Health Promoter (FCHP), you will work with your clergy, staff and volunteers to promote wellness, prevention and wholeness within your congregation. TOPICS COVERED This training helps you acquire the knowledge, tools and resources needed to improve the health of the people in your congregation and community. Those interested in becoming Faith Community Health Promoters will learn the following: • The role of a Faith Community Health Promoter • How to develop and sustain a Health Advisory Committee • How to conduct a health-needs assessment in a congregation • Understanding disease prevention and how to promote a healthy lifestyle • How to access health resources • How to document health and wellness activities ATTEND TRAINING Two-day training class: April 3—6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 5—8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Texas Health Resources University at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 8194 Fogelson Lane Dallas, TX 75231 If you are interested in becoming a Faith Community Health Promoter, please contact Tikisa Jackson, Program Director of Faith Community Health, at 214-345-7124 or e-mail tikisajackson@texashealth.org.

Adult Education is looking for members to serve on the Committee. If you are a new member or a long time member we value your input. The committee is responsible for taking part in planning and implementing operations of the church school and other educational programs of the church for adults.

If you are interested in joining us or have more questions concerning the Adult Education Committee contact Fran Noakes 817-485-4975, francesnoakes@sbcglobal.net or the church office.

The Congregational Life Committee and Nurture are looking

for able and willing people to clean up the coffee after Sunday morning Worship. If you would like to help with this, please contact Robert Thompson, Beverly Dobesh, Dina Ferreira or Rev. Garis.

Note of the Week………………

I keep thinking that spring will be here any day now, and yet the weathermen keep forecasting 50 degree daytime highs and 30 degree nighttime lows! Our beautiful Bradford Pear trees burst into bloom last week only to be blighted by a hard freeze! (Now, they are brown Bradford Pear trees! L) And yes, after complaining to someone about not having spring, they reminded me that we would soon be sweltering in the Texas sun, and that we probably would not have a spring at all. How dismal is that! But I remain optimistic! I love Easter and new beginnings. The weather may not cooperate, but one sure thing is that Christ died upon the cross and rose again from the dead bringing the promise of eternal life. We can rely on the “good news” of the Gospel of Christ’s resurrection from the dead! Hallelujah! Lent began last Wednesday with our Ash Wednesday service and continues until Palm Sunday and Holy Week. The Chancel Choir will be singing more contemplative anthems and this Sunday will be singing “Lord Jesus, By Thy Passion” by Palestrina. The lyrics are: Lord Jesus, by Thy passion, to Thee I make my prayer. Thou who in mercy smitest, have mercy, Lord, and spare.

See you in church on Sunday.

Joyfully Singing in Christ, Pam Cochrane

Dear Members of St. Philip, Thank you so much for helping & supporting me to go on a trip to Mexico this spring break. It is amazing, comforting, and inspiring to know I have such a wonderful church family having my back and carrying me forward. I am tremendously blessed to be a part of such a giving community and strong believers. I have no doubt God will help me share the love I have been given from y’all, onto these kids. Thank you, I am so grateful, Kelsey Jowell

All of the St. Philip Presbyterian Church Girl Scouts, Amanda Berney (Junior) , Lilly Belknap

( Junior) , Lara Anderson (Brownie) Katherine Umpress (Junior), Madeleine Hodges (Junior),

Marie Stark (Junior), and Julia MacLeod (Cadette), would, like to send out a big THANK YOU for making our Multi Troop Cookie Booth a great success.

In a total of two 45 minutes sales, three 15-minute time slots, the girls sold 214 boxes of

cookies. It can usually take the girls up to 6-hrs at a cookie booth location to sell that many.

All of the girls thank you for your booth purchases and your individual purchases.

Rachael and husband Tony Moffett have been married for thirteen years. They have two children, Melissa age 12 and James age 9. Due to a job change, they made a move from Houston and have lived in North Fort Worth for approximately eight months. They were engaged members of Pines Presbyterian Church, Houston. They visited several churches but felt right at home the first time they visited St. Philip. They have transitioned nicely into the life of St. Philip and are already active in various church activities.

Rachael loves to read and does substitute teaching in Keller. She trained as a Stephen Minister, has been involved in various small group studies and has served on the nominating committee. She has a vested interest in youth planning and would like to be involved in some way with youth missions. Melissa has bonded very well with the youth group. Outside of SPPC she enjoys dance and plans to be in the choir next year. She is a sixth grader. James is happy to take part in church school and studying his Action Bible. He is in the fourth grade, sings in the choir and enjoys tennis when he has free time. Welcome to the Moffett Family.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS February 2014

Session approved the following items at its regular February meeting: Presbyterian Women cooking lunch on the 4th Thursday of each month with all proceeds

going to support PDO. Cost will be $10.00 and additional donations will be accepted.

Reservations will be required.

A Minute for Mission on February 23, 2014, to promote the Sunday School Open House on

March 2, 2014.

A Minute for Mission on March 9 and March 16, 2014, to promote the PDO Craft Fair

fundraiser on March 22, 2014.

A Minute for Mission on February 23, 2014, to promote Evangelism’s booth at the PDO

Craft Fair fundraiser.

Accepting the proposal from RushCo Energy Specialists for $43,623.13 to replace the

sanctuary air conditioning compressors and air handlers.

Electing Bill Parmelee and Fran Noakes, as Friday Commissioners to the Presbytery meeting

on February 28, 2014, at Binnerri Presbyterian in Richardson, and Dina Ferreira and either

Sharon Curry, Tom Mercer or Martha Jane Staples, along with Fran Noakes as Alternate as

Saturday Commissioners for March 1, 2014.

Lenten book study books being available on the Oak Terrace on February 23 and March 2,

2014, along with a sign-up sheet to participate in the study. A $13.00 donation for the book

will be appreciated.

Suspending Session and committee meetings and special gatherings of the church during Lent

(March 5 through April 20, 2014) to focus on prayer and faith.

Holding the April Session meeting on April 27, 2014, to avoid missing two Session meetings

in a row.

Moving ownership of the All-church Barbecue from Congregational Life to Finance and

Stewardship Committee.

Session ratified an e-vote to have a Minute for Mission on February 16, 2014, to promote Women’s Heart Health by wearing red on that Sunday morning.

April 1 Margaret Reynolds April 2 Chuck Caniford April 3 Fran Noakes April 3 Karen Dean April 3 Thomas Hansen April 4 Donna Jowell April 4 Sarah Forester April 5 Lara Anderson April 6 Cole Garis April 7 Bill Parmelee April 7 Will Aldridge April 8 Seldon Mapel April 8 Jim Dixon April 9 Madeleine Hodges April 9 Kadin Houston

April 10 Scott Skodak April 11 Rob Rippe April 11 Wendy Parmelee April 12 Jean Koss April 12 Terri Caniford April 13 Kathleen Houston April 13 Marilyn Matthews April 13 Max McKee April 14 Ben Lucas April 14 Jonathan Cox April 15 Sally Starr April 15 Joe Laehr April 16 Pat Simmons April 16 Jakob Sogan April 20 John Sneddon April 20 Kathleen Fulenwider April 20 Carolyn Rippe April 21 Frankie Head April 23 Elizabeth Jones April 25 Kay Shipp April 26 Katherine Nagy April 28 Kelsey Jowell April 29 Shonna Whitehead April 30 Ed Locker April 30 Micaela Braly

ST. PHILIP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 745 W PIPELINE ROAD

HURST, TEXAS 76053-4999 MARCH 12, 2014

Sunday, March 23 All Moms of infants through school-age children are invited to join other

St. Philip Moms for a night out of fun and fellowship. Bring your kids with a brown bag meal or snack, to the education wing at 5pm for childcare

with some of our church’s more “seasoned” moms and then join us at Abuelos at 5:15 p.m. for a “dutch treat” dinner and discussion.

Then back to the church to pick up our bundles of joy! Join us for a great time of fun, fellowship and laughter with other Christian Moms!

For questions or other information contact Lynn Garis at

(912)996-0401 or lynn.garis@yahoo.com

Mariners

Saturday, March 15th Pulido's formerly know as Mi Hacienda,

1224 Precinct Line Road, Hurst at 6:30 pm

Hope to see you there.

If you have questions contact Steve & Fran Noakes