MADISON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Trumpet Notes

august, 2017

202 Broadway Madison, IN 47250

812-265-2952 email: madpresby@gmail.com

LAFFS to visit Stream Cliff Herb Farm

LAFFS will be going to Stream Cliff Herb Farm on August 2, 2017. We have the first seating for lunch at

11:00 a.m. This will eliminate any delay in being seated and will make parking easier. Reservations are due

by noon on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Please call Janet at 812-265-2952 or Mary Elizabeth Goldsmith at 812-

273-4279.

The History of Stream Cliff Herb Farm

The history of Stream Cliff dates back to 1821. A bachelor, James Harmon, came to Indiana from Maine.

His family was from Pennsylvania and his father served in the Revolutionary War under Benedict Arnold.

President George Washington gave land grants to the Revolutionary War soldiers as there was no money to

pay the troops. James came to Indiana in 1821 to collect his father’s land grant. Jimmy lived in a hollow tree

and had pigs under the floor to keep him warm while he was in the tree. He built the big barn and baked the

bricks for the house which he built during the 1820s and early 1830s. He died in 1863. Having no heirs, he

left his farm and possessions to the Methodist Church (Asbury College). During the Civil War, Morgan’s

Raiders were at the farm on July 11, 1863. The road which runs in front of the farm was used by General

Morgan and his Raiders on their famous raid as they came north from Old Paris. The farm was purchased

from the Methodist Church by the family of the current owners. Six generations of family have lived on the

farm. Visitors continue to enjoy the Farm’s Tearoom and Winery.

The youtube link below presents a video of this

piece recorded in 2006 in Manchester, Eng-

land. This particular reading of the piece is notable

because it involves 700+ singers, contrasting the 40

singers usually employed, and because the architec-

ture of the space will allow you to see the divisions

between the eight choirs clearly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2rK_Yhpui8

I hope you enjoy the video. You are in my

prayers. Jonathan

Ministry updates

Fellowship Committee: The Fellowship Com-

mittee will be hosting a pitch-in on Sunday, August

13. We will provide fried chicken. We are asking

the congregation to bring other picnic type food and

desserts. We hope you will stay after worship ser-

vice and join us!

Membership Questionnaire: Our current

computer software system (PowerChurch Plus) of-

fers the ability to maintain personal profile records.

The information stored on these records can be ex-

tremely helpful when a member passes away, or

when used for something as simple as choosing

hymns for our annual Favorite Hymn service. With

this in mind, the Membership Ministry will distrib-

ute the accompanying questionnaire during the Au-

gust 6 worship service. We ask that you fill in as

much information as you are comfortable sharing,

and return the form on the following Sunday, Au-

gust 13, during the Fellowship Pitch-in. Please

note; this is strictly a voluntary action on your part,

but one that will be helpful to future church

ministries.

A Deacon’s Message

Last year when I was asked to be a Deacon, I

was honored but had substantial concerns about

responsibility and time requirements. That was

before. Now, I am amazed.

Amazed at the teamwork.

Amazed at the sharing.

Amazed at the streamlined use of text and

email.

Amazed, most of all, at the gratification in

being able to help others.

The satisfaction in my heart. The satisfaction

in my soul. The satisfaction in knowing I’m

doing God’s handiwork. Such little investment

of effort with such high and grand rewards.

They will be looking for new Deacons to re-

place those that are required to step down by

our constitution. Please consider grasping this

role. Become amazed. Become gratified. Fill

your soul. Dan Smith

Musical Notes

Certainly one of the most complicated and

lovely choral works ever written is “Spem in

Alium” by Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585). This

miraculous work requires 40 independent voices

organized into eight choirs of five voices

each. Apocryphally, Tallis composed this piece

to compete with a 30 voiced composition by an

Italian contemporary. The end result is a

gigantic soundscape, unique to the repertoire. A

translation of the Latin text, copied from

Wikipedia, follows.

I have never put my hope in any other

but in Thee, God of Israel

who canst show both wrath and graciousness,

and who absolves all the sins

of suffering man

Lord God,

Creator of Heaven and Earth

Regard our humility.

Membership Ministry: The Membership Ministry is responsible for the accuracy and relevance of the names appearing on the weekly Prayer List in the church bulletin. Please take a few moments to review the name(s) or institution(s) you have provided for inclu-sion, make a determination as to the relevance of contin-ued inclusion on the list, and contact Janet in the church office to make any corrections or removals that are ap-propriate; in this manner we can maintain an accurate and manageable Prayer List.

ACES: The potluck suppers and programs sponsored

by the Adult Christian Education Subgroup (ACES) will

not be held in August. Please plan to join us on Thurs-

day, September 7, when we again will share a meal and

begin a study of a five-part DVD series entitled “Who Is

This Man?”

Finance Committee/Reimbursement Policy: The Finance Committee recommended to Session,

which was approved, that a deadline be placed on

submitting receipts for reimbursements and receipts for

“in-kind” giving. In-kind giving is where you purchase

items for the church, like coffee hour supplies or meal

items for the juvenile facility, and you don’t want to be

reimbursed but you want the contribution counted

towards your end-of-the-year giving statement for your

taxes. Effective August 31, 2017, all reimbursements

and in-kind receipts must be submitted by the end of the

following month. All reimbursements and in-kind

receipts incurred for this calendar year not yet turned in

must be submitted by August 31. For example, if you

purchase items in September that need to be reimbursed,

your receipt must be turned in no later than the last

business day of October, which is the 31st. Please

remember to keep items purchased for the church on a

separate receipt from personal items. Please note that

December receipts must be received no later than

December 31.

Finance Report: A finance report is not available

for June since Session did not meet in July.

Google My Business: For the month of June:

492 people viewed our church from a

Google search

8 people asked for directions

18 people visited our website from a

Google search

3 people called our church from their

Google search

MPC currently has one 5-Star review. Please

consider writing a review of our church on

Google to encourage more visitors to attend!

Volunteers needed: The CE committee

needs you! We need at least one more nursery

volunteer, and we need at least two more

teachers for our elementary Sunday School

program. If you are interested, please contact

Don Wiest at wiestdg@gmail.com or 812-801

-3163. You can also speak to Susan Ohlen-

dorf, as well. Be a part of these special minis-

tries.

Nominating Committee: The Nominat-

ing Committee is looking for individuals to

serve as Elders and Deacons to the class of

2020. If you would like to nominate someone

from the congregation for consideration,

please contact one of the Nominating Com-

mittee members. They are: Mike Dorsey,

Shannon Glass, Gina Freeman, Terri Brunner,

Larry Newhouse, and Rick la Cour.

Holy Humor

Membership Ministry and

ACES

The 5th Thursday Meal of June was an evening spent in quality

fellowship with our neighbors from Rivertrace Apartments.

LAFFS Lunch at Shipley’s

PRAYER LIST

Congregation: Sharon Auxier, Mary

Louise Grimes, Tony Harrell, Bob and Pat

Hughes, Al Huntington, Bill Mayberry,

Isabelle Norris, Beth Orrill, Staci Ryan

Torres, Barbara Walters-Dixon, Greg

Ziesemer.

Family and Friends: Steve Aldridge, Mike

Baker, (Mary Davee’s brother), Michelle

Barlow, Lloyd Bell, Robert Black, Carol

Blasdel, Donna Bowman. Todd

Bredenkamp, Connie Brink, Mike Brown,

Chris Browning, Michael Busching, Dave

Buxton, Becky Chase, Mike Cope, Sherry

Craddock, Susan DeLapp, Leslie and

Stephen DeLorenzo, Hilary Drake, Dan

Dunn, Phillip Eades, Erik, Trish Frye,

Jessica Garvey and family, Pat Goley,

Shirley Griffith, Charles “Poogie” Grooms,

Chuck Hale, Peggy Hans, Millie Harness,

Ryker Harris, Marshall Havens, Brittany

Henry, Bob Hudson, Bill Hughes, James

Jackson, Curtis Jacobs, Brittney Johnson and

family, Ruth Johnson, Vince Johnson and his

wife Mary Jean Woodburn, Kaya Kabota,

Candy Kahn and family, Joan and Don

Knowland, Michael Sean Kugler, Paul

Limato, Jeff Lineburg (Janet Castor’s

brother), Steve Livingston, Terra Louis,

Jason Mace, Madison Correctional Facility

and Juvenile Correctional Facility Residents

and Staff, Madison State Hospital, Mary

McClure, Tabatha Melton, Gaye Mill, Eric

Mitchell (Jean Beaver’s son), Jeanine Hill

Moran, Gary and Geneva Napier, Muriel

Newcomb, Pam, Joy Parks, Wanda Payton,

Frank Pearson, Nak Phok, Michelle Powers,

Roberto, Cora Russell, Susan Schafer and

family, Jeff, Janna and Rachel Schmidt, Ken

Schneider, Donna and Travis Smith and

family, Jessica Smith, Laryssa Smith,

Therese Spence, Tiana Stockton and family,

Roy Stone, Mary Lynn Summerfeld, Denver

Taylor, Trey Taylor, Doug Vaughn, Peggy

Voris and Family, Buddy Waller, Warren

(friend of Bob and Judith Glass), Jaye

Weaver, Tom Weber, Laurel Lyn Wiest, Sue

Williams, Nick Wyne.

Women’s Bible Study: The Women’s Bible Study

group will meet on Wednesday, August 2, at 7:00 p.m. in

the Brown building. We will be looking at Chapter 3 in

Adam Hamilton’s book, Confronting the Controversies.

All ladies are invited to join us.

Courtyard: Shannon Glass and Dan Smith are forming

a team to discuss ways to further enhance the courtyard

area. Possible options include a columbarium project and

a veteran-type memorial. We need help and input from

volunteers. If you can help, please contact one of us at

church or text/call 812-801-1799, Dan’s phone. Thank

you.

MPC welcomes new baby, Lucy Gail, born July 12,

weight, 9 pounds and length, 21½ inches. The proud par-

ents are Mary Beth and Keith Cullens of Louisville, and

grandparents are Bill and Susan Ohlendorf.

MPC also welcome new baby, Isabelle Norris, who was

born on July 19. Mom and dad are Lauren and Michael

Norris, and the grandparents are Tom and Mary Davee.

Spirit-led Choir: The spirit-led (i.e., no previous re-

hearsal required) choir will resume the entire month of

July and on the first Sunday of each month through No-

vember. Those interested in participating will please arrive

at the choir room at 9:30 before Sunday worship to sing

through the simple anthem and responses for the day. No

experience is required. Come as frequently or infrequent-

ly as your schedule permits.

Session: The Session will meet on Wednesday, August

16, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.

Lost and Found: Please check the lost and found box

in Fellowship Hall periodically for any items you may

have misplaced.

MINISTERING IN AUGUST

GATHERING MUSIC

6. Greg Ziesemer

13. Gregg Mayberry

20. Open

27. Jean Beaver

USHERS 6. Tim Busching and Mary Davee

13. Natalie Willis and Dan Smith

20. Mike Dorsey and Don Clapham

27. Brett Corbin and Gina Freeman

LITURGISTS

6. Mike Dorsey

13. Sheri Hookey

20. Terri Brunner

27. Marcia McCracken

GREETERS

6. Christie Busching and Connie Huntington

13. Louise Kant and Carole Hanson

20. Jennifer Saroka and Staci Ryan Torres

27. Sheri Hookey and Carole Hanson

FELLOWSHIP HOUR HOSTS

6. Carole Hanson and Connie Huntington

13. Pitch-in

20. Open

27. Crystal Bayne and Jennifer Saroka

Sunday Schedule

August 6 8:30 A.M. Adult Sunday School

10:00 A.M. Worship Service/

Communion

Deacons’ Offering

Children’s Sunday School

11:00 A.M. Fellowship Hour

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August 13 8:30 A.M. Adult Sunday School

10:00 A.M. Worship Service

Children’s Sunday School

11:00 A.M. Fellowship Hour/Pitch-in

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August 20 10:00 A.M. Worship Service

Children’s Sunday School

11:00 A.M. Fellowship Hour

Worship Ministry Meeting

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August 27 8:30 A.M. Adult Sunday School

10:00 A.M. Worship Service

Children’s Sunday School

11:00 A.M. Fellowship Hour

MPC Rotating Prayer Calendar

Week of August 6

Al and Connie Huntington

Dick and Marcia McCracken

Tammy Taylor

Jake and Trey

Burk Fleming

Week of August 13

Jennifer and Lawrence Schoch

Annie Orrill

Kenneth and Terri Brunner

Week of August 20

Tim and Christie Busching

Carolyn Firth

Rivertrace Apartment Residents

Week of August 27

Kevin Carlson and Kim Kirchner

Libby and Tim Sheppard

Rev. David and Rev. Dr. Nancy Young

August Birthdays

1. Ben Webb, Sondi Williams

2. Ashtyn Olivia Adams, Dianna Terry

4. Curtis Jacobs

9. Desna Ratcliff

10. Alicia Ricketts

16. Staci Ryan Torres

17. Joan McFadden

18. Jenny Cook, Sloane Mathews

19. Susan Ohlendorf, Charlie E. Vaughn

20. Don Clapham

21. Jim Grant, John Nyberg

24. Kay Lou Adams, Henry Ricketts

26. Tim Busching

28. Bryson Adams, Markey Weaver

30. Eric Newman

31. Matthew Ward

Membership Questionnaire