JULY 2014 F IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Presbyterian

324 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 636-2149 office@fpcjcmo.org

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2014 CONFIRMANDS!

Jeffrey Dodson Tanner Haugen

Becca Hickman

William Holloway Michael Manda

Amy Naaman Christopher Nickolaus

For more on our confirmands, please

see Page 6

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A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR

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Dear Members and Friends of Faith,

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1

As you read this, I will be travelling in Norway, the land of my ancestors. I have wanted to go to Norway for most of my life and, as I celebrate my 60th birthday, I thought it would be a good time to live out that dream. It will be a reminder to me of the “cloud of witnesses” who surround me in my faith and life journey. None of us is actually an island. We are all connected to the ancestors who came before us and who will follow after we are gone. I am looking forward to connecting with my ancestral roots.

As a faith community at First Presbyterian, we are also connected to our ancestral roots that reach back 180 years - to that first group of 12 Presbyterians who gathered in the Capitol to worship God in Jefferson City. We are connected to the Presbyterians who moved to this site at Madison & McCarty to worship 120 years ago. We are connected with the first group of Presbyterians who gathered 20 years ago to plan for Habitat for Humanity in Jefferson City. We will celebrate that ministry on August 3rd in our morning worship. On June 29th we will celebrate our history and our future as we welcome new members in worship at 10:00 am and celebrate Founders Day with a church-wide reception for 50-plus-year members at 11:00 am. We will also be remembering, celebrating and commissioning our Food 4 Kids program, which is in its 4th year at First Presbyterian Church.

On June 29th, we will also be kicking off our Sunday Night Live @5 series on “Faith in Politics” with David Henry preaching on “Justice Doesn’t Just Happen” and Natasia Sexton leading the music from the Civil Rights Era. Army Master Sergeant Roger Morff, who served a year long tour in Iraq, will speak on “Faith and Patriotism” on July 6th at SNL. Abiathar Naaman will speak at the July 20th SNL on “Faith and International Politics” as he explores the situation in his home country of Nigeria.

So it turns out that we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses that stretch back in time, around the world, and into the future. Join us this month at First Presbyterian Church to connect with this cloud of witnesses and to be part of the cloud of witnesses that extends into the future.

Gud vaere med deg (God bless you),

Pastor Rob

“Join us this month at First Presbyterian

Church to connect with this cloud of

witnesses and to be part of the cloud of

witnesses that extends into the future.”

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Presbyterian Women

TRY OUT THE PW BIBLE STUDY

This year’s Bible study is called “Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians” by Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty. Join us in learning how Paul’s message to the early church presented spiritual truths for 1st Century

Christians, yet can have a new relevance to us today. Our Circles will begin this study in September. A copy can be ordered through Judy Robinett for $8.00.

If you are interested in attending this year’s Women of Faith Revival, there are information sheets in the PW Mail Slot in the Library. The Revival is August 22-23.

ROAD TRIP TO KANSAS CITY! August 1st & 2nd is the PW-Synod Gathering and the annual Bible Study Workshop, both at Village Presbyterian

Church in Prairie Village, KS. The Friday afternoon PW-Synod Gathering will include workshops (including a presentation on human trafficking by Anne Schneider) and worship with women from across the 6 Presbyteries in our Synod. We’ll be free that evening to eat out together, e.g., BBQ or the Cheesecake Factory? On Saturday is the Annual Bible Study Workshop with the author of our PW Bible Study – this is always a terrific introduction to the Bible Study, with the author sharing her thoughts and ideas for how we can share it within our Circles!Anyone is welcome to attend – there are registration forms in the PW Mail Box in the Church Library. Please let Anne Schneider or Margi Woods know by Friday, July 18th if you are registering so we can arrange for carpools. WARNING: Both events are well-worth attending and may greatly increase your excitement about attending next Summer’s Churchwide Gathering in Minneapolis!

PW’s Summer Schedule Friday, July 18th – Reservations for PW-Synod

Gathering and PW Bible Study Workshop Due! Friday, Aug. 1st – PW-Synod Gathering @ Prairie

Village Presbyterian Church Saturday, Aug. 2nd – PW Bible Study Workshop on

Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians @ Prairie Village Presbyterian Church

Friday/Saturday, Aug. 22-23rd – Women of Faith Revival @ Kansas City

Our Circles will resume in September – Join the

Circle of your choice!

The July Kaffee Klatsch will be on July 23rd (the 4th Wednesday) at 10:30. Watch the Sunday Bulletin and church calendar for the location. (Kaffee Klatsch is an informal social gathering of women).

Clip & Save Labels this Summer to help kids….

Presbyterian Women collect Box Tops for Education, Best Choice/Always Save, and

Campbell’s labels for Church World Service and the Farmington Children’s Home. Drop labels off in the Label Collection Box in the church library.

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A Summary of June 6, 2014 Special Session Meeting Minutes

A special meeting of the Session of the First Presbyterian Church was called to order at 6:30 pm by Rev. Dr. Robert C. Erickson. Following dinner with our 8th Grade Confirmands, their families and their mentors, the confirmands individually met with elders, pastors, and/or mentors for their examination in anticipation of their profession of faith on Confirmation Sunday. The meeting reconvened as a whole and reports were made from each group, introducing the confirmands, sharing a little about them and highlights from their statements of faith, and recommending their approval by the Session for membership in the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City.

Elder Slevin moved that Becca Hickman be received and confirmed, seconded by Elder Quetsch. The motion was approved. Elder Holloway moved that Tanner Haugen be received and confirmed, seconded by Elder Pletz. The motion was approved. Elder Busch moved that Michael Manda be received and confirmed, seconded by Elder Haviland. The motion was approved. Elder Schnieder moved that William Holloway be received and confirmed, seconded by Elder Laves. The motion was approved. Pastor Dave moved that Christopher Nickolaus be received and confirmed, seconded by Elder Laves. The motion was approved. Elder Slevin moved that Amy Naaman be received and confirmed, seconded by Elder Busby. The motion was approved. Elder Busby moved that Jeffrey Dodson, who was examined earlier in the week, be received and confirmed, seconded by Elder Busby. The motion was approved. Pastor Dave, Elder Ruthie Caplinger, and Elder Jeanine Toomey were thanked for their work as teachers of the confirmation classes.

The meeting of the Session adjourned at 8:05 pm following a closing prayer by Pastor Dave. The next regular meeting of the Session is at 6:30 pm on June 24, 2014.

NOTES FROM SESSION & MORE

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OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM will meet on Monday, July 7 at 6:30 pm in the Parlor. Come join us as we seek to be faithful in fulfilling Christ’s call to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” and work for justice in our community and beyond. Contact Elder Sharon Busch or Pastor Dave for more information.

JULY 4 FAIR TRADE/MISSION SALES

We will set up a table in front of church on Friday, July 4 from 10 am - 6 pm to promote the local, national and international

missions of our congregation, and sell our Fair Trade and Mission items – with the proceeds from the Fair Trade sales going to the benevolent ministries of Common Ground and the proceeds of the sales of Mission items going back into those missions. Stop by and check it out while you are downtown for the Salute to America activities!

COMMISSIONING OF Kyle Kittrell for his mission trip to Malawi and Holly Anderson, Lorraine Dodson, Libby Dodson and Pastor Dave – our 2014 Peru Crew – will be held during our 10:00 am Worship Service on July 13. Our Peru Crew will depart on July 25 and Kyle will leave for Malawi on July 31. Please be in prayer for these folks as they travel and serve, representing us in mission around the world.

COLLEGE STUDENTS & COLLEGE-AGE YOUNG ADULTS

are invited to enjoy dinner and fellowship at Pastor Dave’s home (308 Binder Dr.) on Monday, June 30th at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to Pastor Dave by June 29. (Our college students & college age young adults will enjoy other opportunities for food, fun and fellowship this summer!)

STUFF-A-BEAR Come to First Presbyterian Church on July 4th between 10 am - 6 pm and “Stuff-A-Bear” for yourself or to give to a friend - it’s totally FREE! We will be inside where it is cool, too! Sponsored by the Presbyterian Preschool.

MISSION TRIP TO THE JUNGLE OF PERU!

Four members of our church family, along with four from the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church in Quarryville, PA will be traveling to Iquitos and Tamshiyacu, Peru on Friday, July 25. We are collecting supplies for this trip – to share with the people of the Amazon. We are collecting over-the-counter pain relievers, multi-vitamins (NOT gummy type) and school supplies (pencils, colored pencils, small notepads, crayons). These may be placed in a box in Knox Hall.

MISSIONS

COMMON GROUND If you are interested in helping with the Community Gardens at Common Ground this summer (weeding, harvesting), please contact Pastor Dave.

SAMARITAN CENTER ANNUAL DINNER AND AUCTION is Thursday, July 17 at Capitol Plaza Hotel. Doors will open at 5:30 for social hour and silent auction. Dinner and live auction follow at 6:30. Items range from baked goods, to electronics, to fine art, to sports memorabilia and tickets, to jewelry, to vacation packages. There is something for all interests and price ranges. Live entertainment and raffles will also happen through the evening. Dress for the event is casual. Seating is limited and is first come, first serve. Contact Deacon Dan McPherson if you are interested in attending. Tickets are $75.00 per person.

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SALVATION ARMY Our church family continues to serve 7 meals per month at Salvation Army Center of Hope. If you would like information on becoming a member of one of these groups, please contact Deacons Christa Johnston or Debbie Wilson.

FOOD PANTRY “When did we see you hungry….” Each day those who are hungry in our community come to our church for food. In response to this growing need, we are encouraged to bring canned goods and other non-perishable food items for our Food Pantry. Items can be brought at any time. For more information see Deacons Gene Reed or Jay Bosch.

About Samaritan Center - In operation since 1987, the Samaritan Center is a non-denominational interfaith support agency which serves the Mid-Missouri area. Over 1400 families are served per month. While the main focus of Samaritan Center is food, it provides many other services. Additional services provided include, but are not limited to: energy assistance, rent assistance, clothing, prescription assistance, medical and dental health, legal care, and tax assistance. For more information contact the Samaritan Center at 634-7776. Follow us on Twitter @MidMoSamaritan

“Re-purposing” of the AGAPE House The Agape House of Jefferson City has been serving those visiting loved ones in our area prisons for almost 25 years. Our congregation has been a key supporter of this community ministry from the beginning. The numbers of guests at the house has dropped dramatically over the past few years for a variety of reasons. Consequently, the house with its 15 beds is underutilized. As one person noted, this is a solution looking for a problem. The current Board and interested supporters are in the process of discussing how best to utilize this resource for our community. The idea is how best to re-purpose this residential facility located in the core of Jefferson City at 810 E. High Street to better meet the needs of our community. The current Board gave approved for a formal repurposing committee to be established for the property. This process is underway and an initial meeting is currently scheduled for June 25th with interested persons and subject matter experts to explore the feasibility of some specific ideas for the house. The need that has received the most support is to serve young women at risk of becoming homeless and dropping out of school. The opportunity is to use the Agape House to provide emergency and temporary housing for such girls with a safe, clean and supervised place to stay. There has also been discussion of possible serving as transitional housing for young women exiting foster care. If you or someone you know has knowledge or expertise with this need area and are interested in assisting in the exploration of the feasibility of transitioning the Agape House into such a facility, please contact Scott Johnston, at jscott.johnston@gmail.com or Troy Stabenow, Agape House Board President.

EVERY SUNDAY 9:00 am - Calvin Class Meets 10:00 am– Services of Worship 11:45 am– Coffee Fellowship/Knox Hall 5:00 pm– Sunday Night Live @ Five in the Chapel 5:45 pm - Shared Meal in Knox Hall

EVERY WEEK 7:00 pm Monday– Boy Scouts - Troop 2 1:30 pm Tuesday - Staff Meeting 5:00 pm Thursday - Granny Basketball Practice 6:30 pm Thursday - Praise Team Practice 5:00 pm Friday - Men’s Basketball

JULY 2014

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Tuesday, July 1 6:15 pm Deacon Officers Meet 6:30 pm Deacon Committees Meet 7:00 pm Board of Deacons Meet Friday, July 4

INDEPENDENCE DAY - CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

10:00 am Fair Trade/Mission Sale @ FPC in Front Circle Driveway (until 6:00 pm) Monday, July 7

FOOD 4 KIDS - FPC WEEK 6:30 pm Social Justice Team Meets in the Parlor 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers Meet Tuesday, July 8

NO SESSION MEETING Wednesday, July 9 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army Friday, July 11 6:00 pm New Members Dinner Saturday, July 12

YOUTH LEAVE FOR MONTREAT 11:30 am Serve Lunch at Ken Locke Apartments Monday, July 14 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:30 pm Family Life Committee Meets Wednesday, July 16 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army Thursday, July 17 10:30 am Retired Adults Fellowship Meets 12:00 pm Communications Committee Meets 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 5:30 pm Samaritan Center Dinner & Auction Friday, July 18 6:30 pm Loaves & Fishes at the Bailey’s Home Saturday, July 19

YOUTH RETURN FROM MONTREAT Monday, July 21 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Downtown Diner 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:30 pm Faith Voices at the Catholic Center 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers Meet Tuesday, July 22 8:00 am STAYCATION - 1-5th Grade 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army

Food 4 Kids - Monday-Friday, June 30th - August 13th Wednesday, July 23 10:30 am Ladies Kaffee Klatsch - TBD Friday, July 25

MALAWI MISSION TRIP LEAVES PERU CREW LEAVES ON MISSION TRIP

YOUTH LEAVES FOR REACH WORKCAMP 10:00 am Missouri Faith Voices 11:30 pm Serve Lunch at Ken Locke Apartments Sunday, July 27 12:00 pm Family Swim at Camp Covenant Point

ECUMENICAL DAY CAMP 2014 AUGUST 4-8 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(FRIDAY, AUG. 8 - 8:00 AM - NOON) AGES: (starting) 1st - (starting) 6TH GRADE We meet at church and travel in church buses to Camp Covenant Point in Holts Summit. Our theme is year is “COLORS: Putting Visuals and Words to the Emotions of Fear, Greed, Pride, Anger and Love.” Every day we have a Bible story, music, crafts, time to explore emotions, recreation, lunch and TWO snacks, as well as swimming, boating and hiking! It is a really fun week and a great way to get ready for school to begin. The cost is $50 per camper. Registrations forms are in the kiosk in Knox Hall, or contact the church office.

THE BOARD OF DEACONS will meet on Tuesday, July 1 – 6:15 pm for Officers; 6:30 pm for Committees (if meeting time is needed); and 7:00 for the Board Meeting. (Our next “New Member Dinner” will be held on Friday, July 11.)

JULY BIRTHDAYS

1- David Webster 1 - Cyndi Gamble 1 - Jim McAdams 2 - Becky Washburn 2 - Bob Miller 2 - Bruce Wylie 2 - Cynthia Whaley 3 - Kathryn Nesmeyer 4 - Hallie Gibbs 5 - Rev. Rob Erickson 5 - Kate Burnett 6 - Kelly Smith 7 - Charles Johnson 8 - Larry Brickey 8 - Jim Grazier 8 - Wayne Schmid 9 - Herman Heil 10 - Rae Simpson 10 - Sophia Stabenow 11 - Raymond Kalfus 11 - Stewart Strong 12 - Larry Keating 12 - Morris Trout 13 - Jean Branstetter 13 - John Ford 13 - Christina Stabenow 14 - Marty Gardner 15 - Cherie Bishop 15 - James Strong 15 - Melissa Seckinger 16 - Laura Hart 16 - Annie Kittrell 17 - Leona Obermiller

17 - Rex Hall 17 - Madeline Renkemeyer 18 - Deric Ndhlovu 19 - Lee Springer 19 - Barbara Hall 20 - Marilyn Hutcherson 20 - Katie Larivee 21 - Rob Land 21 - Jeanette Smith 21 - Ruth Cook 21 - Joyce Sone 21 - Christa Johnston 21 - Sam Turner 22 - Scott Johnston 22 - Jason Ludwig 22 - Patrick Rogers 23 - Audrey Gaines 24 - Sally Lepper 24 - LeAnne Gottschalk 25 - Patricia Epema 25 - Josh Hickman 26 - Ann Adams 27 - Bill Kocher 27 - Bill Wilson 27 - Jack Gamble 28 - Brian Conley 28 - Tom Weaver 26 - Grace Rogers 29 - Matt Nickolaus 30 - Bud Heineman 30 - David Turner 30 - Kaylyn Sonius 30 - Brian Parks

Congratulations!

Welcome to Catherine Grace Hutelmyer, daughter of Elizabeth & Kevin

Hutelmeyer, born on June 13, 2014. Pastor Dave & Jackie Henry are the proud

grandparents.

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MEN’S BREAKFAST at Downtown Diner on High Street is Monday, July 21 at 7:00 am (and the third Monday of each month). Come join us for food, fellowship, prayer and

lively conversation!

FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE will host a Family Swim at Camp Covenant Point on Sunday, July 27 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and the Church Family Picnic on Sunday,

August 10 beginning at 3:00 pm, also at Camp Covenant Point (in Holts Summit). Activities will include swimming, potluck dinner (at 5:00 pm) followed by our Sunday Night Live @ Five Worship. Make plans to attend!

If you would like to join the Family Life Committee and help plan activities like the Family Swim at Covenant Point (July 27 12:00-2:00 pm), Church Family Picnic, Halloween Party and Chili/Dessert Cook-off (Sunday, October 26), Family Movie Nights, etc. please see Elder Judi Busby or Pastor Dave.

AGES: (starting) 1st - (starting) 6TH GRADE

This is our first “Staycation” which will be on July 22nd from 8:00AM - 5:00 PM. We will meet at church and travel (either walking or in a church bus) to several interesting and different spots in Jefferson City. We’ll eat lunch at a park and then go swimming at the Slevin’s house. (Mrs. Slevin was our director of VBS.) Children need to bring swim suits, towels, and a sack lunch. We are STAYING in town - thus the designation STAY-CATION! Registration forms will be in the kiosk in Knox Hall, or you can contact Marilyn Hofmann.

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First Presbyterian Golf Tournament to Support Children &

Youth Ministry Through Technology

4 Person Scramble $75 per Person Includes Lunch

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Confirmands - from Page 1 PENTECOST SUNDAY – JUNE 8, 2014 – The following young women and men made their public Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ and were Confirmed with prayers and the anointing with oil on Pentecost Sunday: Jeffrey Glennon Dodson, son of Jack and Lorraine Dodson, graduated from Thomas Jefferson Middle School where he received the Presidential Academic Award. At TJMS Jeffrey was on the Cross Country, Basketball and Track teams. He enjoys playing piano and skiing, and assisted with our Vacation Bible School again this year. Tanner Lang Haugen, son of Garth and Sue Haugen, completed Middle School at Lewis and Clark. He earned the Academic Achievement each year in Middle School, was a Student of Character, Student of the Month and was nominated to attend the National Young Leaders State Conference. Tanner ran Cross Country in 7th & 8th grades, was on the 8th grade Basketball Team, the Jefferson City U14 Soccer Team, the PAOK U14 Soccer Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Missouri State Olympic Development Program Soccer Team. Tanner enjoys playing soccer, shooting baskets and hanging out with friends. Rebecca Jewell Hickman, daughter of Tom and Jennifer Hickman, graduated from Thomas Jefferson Middle School where she was Student of the Month. Becca is on the Capital Classics Synchronized Skating Team and has competed nationally. She enjoys figure skating – both individual and team. She also enjoys baking cookies. William Paul Holloway, son of Craig and Michelle Holloway, completed 8th grade at St. Peter Interparish School. He plays percussion and was in the District Honor Band in 2013 and 2014. William is a member of Boy School Troop 2, Order of the Arrow, St. Peter’s Math Counts Club and St. Peter’s Marching Band. He enjoys playing tennis. Michael Edward Wedel Manda, son of Melissa Manda and Ted Wedel completed Lewis and Clark Middle School where he received the LCMS Academic Achievement, Science and Language Arts Awards; the JCHS Geometry Award and CBC Baseball Life Award. Michael is a member of the Mid-Mo Express Baseball Team, LCMS Basketball Team, LCMS Orchestra and Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1. He enjoys backpacking, canoeing, ultimate Frisbee, playing the violin and is on the JCHS Debate Team. Amy H. Naaman, son of Abiathar and Harira Naaman, graduated from Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Amy received the Academic Excellence Award and is on the Jefferson City Barracuda Swim Team. She enjoys swimming, hanging out with friends, going shopping, playing card games and serving with our Youth at the Salvation Army Center of Hope. Christopher Michael Nickolaus, son of Nathan and Mari Nickolaus, graduated from Lewis and Clark Middle School where he received the Principal Recognition. Christopher ran Cross Country and enjoys video games, camping and Scouting. He is a member of our own Troop 2 and loves to go on our Mission Trips and help and serve others.

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Back Home from Hungary/Ukraine

It was so good to greet our dear friend David Pandy-Szekeres at the airport in Budapest on May 21! After nearly 30 years in a partnership between Missouri Union Presbytery (MUP) and the Cistibiscan District of the Hungarian Reformed Church (HRC), several generations of us have bonded as brothers and sisters in the Lord’s family. In the 2 weeks from May 21 to June 3, Bob and Annell Bailey and 7 other travelers had a wonderful time that can only be summarized much too briefly here: Bob and Annell worshiped with our congregation’s partner church in Szerencs. After lunch

with their pastor Rev. Dr. József Börzsönyi and his wife Mariana, she took us to tour the local castle. We gave them our church directory as a gift. They overwhelmed us with gifts of the world-famous local wine, chocolates, gift books, etc. Our driver that day was the Administrative Assistant to Bishop Csomos, Hajnalka Domokos, who stayed at our home when she was in Jefferson City.

We met with the District’s Chief Elder Tibor Abram (the layman who is the partner and equal of Bishop Csomos.) We discussed a request from a seminary teacher in poverty-stricken Malawi in Africa, and agreed to share the cost. We are now joint partners, sharing in ministries elsewhere – in Africa and Ukraine at present. What an exciting time!

In Ukraine, we were in the Hungarian district in far southwest -- no evidence of fighting. In Beregsom we attended a confirmation worship, followed by a huge meal at home of the young pastor, his pregnant wife and adorable toddler daughter. We saw the furnace provided by Missouri MUP funds, which enabled the family’s move from a tiny apartment.

Also in Ukraine, we saw the work of our friend and guide David Pandy-Szekeres, Director of HRC schools in Ukraine. We attended graduation of one of the HRC secondary schools, saw gypsy camp with kindergarten run by David’s HRC.

Next time, please come with us to see God’s amazing work where communists once ruled!

Yours in Christ, Annell Bailey

MANY THANKS to our Family Life Committee for sponsoring the Concert by the Shallowford Presbyterian Church Youth Choir on June 10, and to the 23 families who hosted the Choir members and their Chaperones! Also a big THANK YOU to our Youth who greeted and welcomed the Shallowford Youth – and introduced them to Central Dairy!