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Presbyterian ‘Connection’ April 2016 Volume 23 Issue 4

HAVE YOU BEEN USING “OUR DAILY BREAD” REGULARLY?

Our Daily Bread is a good daily devotion book. Have you been making use of it? It is available

for your spiritual health, growth and development. It is normally distributed through the Adult

Sunday School class and the remaining ones placed in the narthex. This month, I am sharing some

of the daily closing devotional thoughts with brief commentary. They are gems of thought that are

worth our time to think about and practice.

Access to God’s throne is always open.

“Because of Christ’s sacrifice for our sins, all those who follow Him can come into His presence at

any time. He has given us the right of access.” Let us use God’s open door policy. Jesus told us to

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28) Take

Jesus at His word. Talk to the Lord about any and everything that is on your mind.

God calls us to live by faith, believing that He will fulfill His promises.

Make this a regular prayer of your heart: “Father God, I want to live by faith, believing Your

promises and knowing that You welcome me into Your kingdom. Enlarge my faith.” Strive to

have the faith of a mustard seed. Though it may be small, when believed and practiced, it has big

and wonderful outcomes.

Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing the songs of faith with gusto. Keep a song of praise in your heart. Hymns

of faith help to keep the soul vibrant. “Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in

your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16) We gain spiritual strength when we sing songs of faith.

They help us to “be strong in the Lord and His and his mighty power.” (Ephesians 6:10)

God bless! Fred

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Coffee & Fellowship

Be sure to drop in for coffee, maybe a

Danish or cookies and wonderful fellowship on

Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Memorial

Hall!

February Income - $3,868.00

February Expenses - $5,023.37

THURSDAYS, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO NOON IN

MEMORIAL HALL. MEN & WOMEN WELCOME.

PW&M Monthly Meeting

PW& M hold their monthly meeting at Hank

& Kate’s Bakery & Café on the 2nd Tuesday of

each month at 9:30 a.m. Women and Men are

welcome to join us for breakfast and

fellowship.

“Golden Opportunity Day’s”

“In the Garden with Jesus” May 1st to May 8th

Communion May 1st with Brunch following

Church Service

Thursday May 5th—Lunch at Bradley’s

(Sean’s) at 1:00pm

Friday May 6th—clean Church yard 9—12

Sunday May 8th celebrate Mother’s Day

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WORSHIP IN APRIL

APRIL 3rd

“Initiation”

Proverbs 6:1-11

COMMUNION

APRIL 10th

“How Do We Think?”

1 Kings 21:1-10

POT LUCK

APRIL 17th

“Keeping in Step”

Galatians 5:13-26

BLESSING OF THE FOOD PANTRY

APRIL 24th

“What Is Our Agenda?”

Luke 15:11-32

MINUTE FOR MISSION

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CHURCH USHERS/GREETERS COMMUNION SERVERS

April 3 - Irene Bere & Sandy Erickson Ed & Peni Lloyd

April 10 - Bob & Gloria Wiles

April 17 - Irene Bere & Elaine Miller

April 24 - Faye Brackett & Ken Hobart

PRAYER LIST FOR CONGREGATIONS, PRESBYTERY OF AR.- 2016

April 3 - Mt. Comfort, Fayetteville First, Dardanelle

April 10 - Good Shepherd, Greenwood Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

April 17 - Central, Fort Smith Active Deacons

April 24 - Alpine Church, Amity Cleburne Avenue, West Helena

PLEASE NOTIFY PAT ERLEWINE IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO SHOULD BE ON OUR PRAYER LIST.

BIRTHDAYS

April May April 6 - Mary Ann Smith May 7 - Meg Simons April 10 - Betty Craig April 19 - Norma Taylor April 19 - Garrett Carpenter

ANNIVERSARIES No April Anniversaries May 19 - Robert & Tywllah Schauer

May 31 - Fred & Norma Taylor

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LIBRARY LINES - APRIL 2016

We have new books: Non-fiction: MORE THAN A CARPENTER by Josh McDowell; Fiction: series by Angela Hunt: 1-DREAMERS, 2-BROTHERS, 3-JOURNEY (Legacies of the Ancient River; by Sarah Sowell & Nicole Wright: 1-AMISH DEVOTION, 2-AMISH BRIDE, 3-AMISH LOSS, 4-AMISH MYSTERY (Torn Series); by Leslie Gould: 1-AMISH PROMISES, & 2-AMISH SWEETHEARTS (Neighbors of Lancaster County)

Featured books follow:

AMISH DEVOTION Book 1 Aubrey Forrest's Rumspringa is quickly approaching. She knows all too well what the ramifications can be for choosing to leave the community. Although she's not to discuss it, the pain is still very real for her. After witnessing the excommunication of someone she loved dearly, Aubrey is not too keen on going through this rite of passage herself. Jamie Miller's Rumspringa is approaching, and his feelings on this, are mixed. A sweet friendship develops between Aubrey and Jamie, but there are rules to be followed. As Aubrey's heart grows to like Jamie, some rules prove to be difficult to obey. Neither of them wants to keep secrets, but some secrets are necessary in order for their love to bloom. Can Aubrey and Jamie reconcile their personal struggles and find a happy medium that will allow them to love freely?

AMISH PROMISES Book 1 - Neighbors of Lancaster County by Leslie Gould

When Joel and Shani Beck arrive at their new home, they're looking for peace. Shani is thrilled to have Joel back from Iraq, but he needs time to heal, and the quiet of Lancaster seems just the place. They can't imagine any trouble with their Amish neighbors, the Lehmans, but things get off to a rocky start when their son is involved in an accident that injures one of the Lehman boys. Eve Lehman has run her brother's household ever since the death of his wife, but Tim's a stern patriarch. Despite his protests, she's drawn to the new neighbor, Shani, and the two begin to form a strong friendship forged on faith and family. Things seem like they've quieted down until Joel's single and handsome army friend Charlie catches Eve's attention--a man unlike any Eve has ever met. Suddenly life for both families becomes more complicated than any of them could have ever imagined.

MORE THAN A CARPENTER by Josh McDowell

The inspirational classic, More than a Carpenter, is now updated for a new generation of seekers with a fresh look, revised material, and a new chapter that addresses questions commonly raised today. Former skeptic Josh McDowell is now joined by his son Sean as they examine the evidence about Jesus. Is he really the Lord he claimed to be? How can we know for sure? More than a Carpenter offers arguments for faith from a skeptic turned believer. Since its original publication in 1977, this modern classic has sold over 15

million copies, been translated into dozens of languages, and introduced countless people to the real Jesus. Now with new content that addresses questions raised by today’s popular atheist writers. Audio edition read by Sean McDowell. A new biography has been added to the library: MOVER OF MEN AND MOUNTAINS. This book was discussed in Dr. Fred's sermon on March 6th: "The Keystone of Discipleship". A synopsis follows: Despite early failures, R.G. LeTourneau rose to eminence in the competitive world of manufacturing and construction. Although his competitors thought him insane, history has proved that his inventive genius was decades ahead of its time. His combination of enterprise and Christian commitment led to his sponsoring many works involving missions and education, including LeTourneau College, a Christian liberal arts and technical school in Longview, Texas. Through a lifetime of business ventures, this engineering genius put faith into action and reaped big rewards. Movers of Men and Mountains is the story of how an engineering genius put faith into action and reaped big rewards. ENJOY THE BOOKS! Faye Brackett, Librarian

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MISSION MINUTE

APRIL-2016

July 16, 1979 is a day the Navajo Nation in New Mexico will never forget. An earthen dam gave way, releasing 1,000 tons of radioactive mill waste and 90 million gallons of acidic and radioactive liquids into the Rio Puerco. The waste traveled downstream across nine Navajo chapters and the community of Gallup. Residents described “a wave of green liquid” heading their way, covering them as they headed home. The Uranium Tailings Spill is still listed as the largest uranium spill in United States history. Recently, the Red Water Pond Road Community Association hosted its annual commemoration near Church Rock. “In 36 years, we’ve had three minor cleanups in the area, but the contaminated waste is still here,” says he association’s Edith Hood. “We’ve been told by the Environmental Protection Agency that they are waiting on the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to complete their reviews of the area before additional cleanup work can be done.” Among the organizations connected to the region is the Multicultural Alliance for Safe Environment (MASE). This grassroots initiative involves several groups working to remove uranium contamination and prohibit future mines in the area. Participants include the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos, residents of the Navajo Nation, the Post 71 Uranium Workers, ranchers, and other communities throughout the affected area. In January 2014, the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) partnered with MASE to assist in cleanup and public awareness efforts. “This community is facing an uphill battle, considering the government’s sensitivity concerning uranium contamination,” says Cynthia White, SDOP coordinator. “This battle is for clean air, land, and water, and about maintaining spiritual harmony and balance in an indigenous community. SDOP is proud to assist the community in its struggle for a healthy existence on native land.” The area, known as the San Juan Basin, lacks basic rights to electricity or running water because of radioactive contamination of the land, air, and groundwater. According to MASE, there have been significant numbers of miscarriages and birth defects, as well as confirmed cases of liver and pancreatic cancer in the San Juan Basin. “There are many breathing problems, including children suffering from asthma and bronchial problems,” says Hood. “I have worked in one of the mines and have been through chemo treatments for lymphoma.” Hood’s group conducts public awareness activity and has been successful at keeping old, abandoned mines from reopening to this date.

Submitted by the Mission Committee

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN & MEN

General Meeting of PW&M

March 8, 2016 at Hank and Katie's Cafe

Our first monthly meeting of 2016 was attended by 16 members and 1 guest, Linda Allensworth's sister, Julie Smith. Our greeters today were Betty Aaron and Mary Kerr. Amy Johnson gave the devotion from a book of Puritan prayers. Moderator Steve Broskovak opened with prayer for our meal then brought the meeting to order after breakfast.

REPORTS:

Secretary, Amy asked for any changes or corrections to the minutes of the last general meeting, Dec. 8, 2015. There were none so the minutes will be placed on file and posted on the PW&M bulletin board. She also read several correspondences from past PW&M members and two thank-you letters for our 2015 donations. One more passing of the sign-up sheet for meeting greeters and devotions filled up the slots for all meetings up to our summer break.

Treasurer, Mary presented the figures for the last treasurer's report ending Dec. 31, 2015. The beginning balance on Dec. 1 was $2129.90, with total receipts of $200.66, and total disbursements of $1081.55 leaving a balance of $1249.01 on Dec. 31. There were no changes or corrections so the report was accepted as written and will be placed on file and on the bulletin board.

Announcements: Pastor Fred Taylor informed us that our brother, Norm Hockley has been moved to Twin Lakes Nursing Home and does desire visitors. Also, he gave us a reminder to turn our clocks forward one hour this Saturday night so we won't miss worship service Sunday with the start of DST. Our church will host a Maundy Thursday service at 6 PM on Thursday, March 24.

Publicity: Vicky Bair is up-to-date on all publicity.

Missions: Linda Allensworth would like to have help and guidance to perform her new duties as head of the missions committee. Today Amy Johnson will help her to address the 2016 ministries we will discuss in New Business.

OLD BUSINESS:

Vicky Bair addressed two changes she would like to see take place at this year's Christmas Party Meeting to help the party run more smoothly. She stressed needing everyone to make a reservation so she can supply games and favors accordingly. In the past several years we have brought jars of peanut butter to use first with a bow to decorate the breakfast tables then be given to the Bull Shoals Food Pantry afterward, and we do want to continue the donation but not have them cluttering an already-crowded table. She will make a centerpiece of them on a separate table in the future.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser: Linda, chairperson of missions has volunteered to also chair this fundraiser and will ask for assistants as time nears. She asked to set the date for the fundraiser for July 16 and all agreed.

2016 Missions For PW&M to support: Discussion was opened by Amy Johnson. A list of last years ministries we supported was read: Bull Shoals Food Pantry; BS Food Pantry Christmas Box Project; Flippin Schools Lunch Program; Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home; Baxter Day Service Center; Our Kids of Marion Co.; Bull Shoals Ministerial Alliance; Presbyterian Emergency Relief ; and Flippin Schools Back Pack Program. Amy asked for discussion or any new suggestions. She had the only new suggestion: to add the Marion Co. Senior Center Services' Meals On Wheels program, based out of their facility in Flippin. She presented statistics on their program and their needs. All were in favor of this addition. The discussion was closed and the coordinating team will make the final suggestions and present a recommendation to the general membership at the April 12 meeting.

OTHER BUSINESS: Next General Meeting: April 12, 2016 at 9:30 AM with greeters, Irene Bere and Bill Kerr. Norma Taylor will give the devotion. Next Team meeting was set for March 31, at 9 AM.

Moderator Steve adjourned the meeting at 10:50 AM and Pastor Fred closed with prayer.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary, Amy Johnson

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Till We Speak Again

“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. April showers bring May flowers.”

These aren’t just cute little sayings, they are based on real life experiences over years

and years.

Jesus Loves Me, What a Friend We have in Jesus, Showers of Blessing, these aren’t

just old hymns we’ve all heard since childhood. These songs are also based on the

writer’s experience in life. Those songs come from the heart and soul of the person who

penned those words. Something happened to that person’s life to inspire that song.

Many times the most uplifting songs are written after sad or even tragic circumstances.

These are the times in which our faith in Jesus is the only way we could ride out the

storm of life. In truth most of us only remember that he is truly our friend during

times of trial or times of need. He should always be our BFF and thought of during

times of fun and happiness. I believe Jesus loved to laugh and smile. We know he loved

to tell stories and I’m sure some of them were told with a smile.

If you were to write a song about Jesus, what would yours be called? Mine might be

called “ Speed Dial to Heaven” or “Press 1 for Jesus” since my cell phone seems to be

my constant companion. All my favorite people are programmed on speed dial, so no

wrong numbers.

Till Next Time,

Luv, Millie

Thought For the Day: Jesus has many friends, but he always

has time for you – remember to pray!

Evangelism and You

Whenever we let the light of God shine in us, that brilliance is seen by others ... Bad

days, good days, sick or well, we always have God within us, and when we can show

that positive "light" to others, we are sharing God's word, sharing our Christianity,

and sharing our Church with everyone. So "keep the light of God on" and let it

shine on everyone you see.

Blessings, Peni

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APRIL PUZZLE

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RECIPE FOR APRIL

SUNNY PARTY PIE

SERVES 8

CHILL TIME 4 Hr’s

Looking for an easy-to-throw-together pie that's full of sunshine? Our Sunny Party Pie will do the trick!

What You'll Need:

1 (4-serving-size) package lemon-flavored gelatin mix 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 4 to 5 drops yellow food color (optional) 1 (8-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker pie crust

What To Do:

1. In a large bowl, prepared gelatin according to package directions; refrigerate

until slightly thickened. Gently fold in 2 cups whipped topping and yellow food color, if desired. Stir in

mandarin oranges and pour into pie crust. Refrigerate 4 hours, or until firm.

Garnish with remaining whipped topping.

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BULL SHOALS FOOD PANTRY – NEWSLETTER

(By the Community, for the Community)

PO Box 691, 1013 Lake Shore Rd, Bull Shoals, AR 72619

January – February 2016

Its Spring here in our little corner of the world, the Bradford Pears have outdone themselves this year, and daffodils and other

spring time flowers are making everything bright, even on a cloudy day. We are blessed to live here … and we are blessed in

other ways too!

The Spirit of Giving:

In January the Pantry received a very special donation and proof that we can give at any age – 8 year old Trevor Winandy

from Gurnee, Illinois, after receiving his Christmas gift from his grandparents stated that he would like to give the money to a

charity instead of keeping it for himself. With his grandfather’s help (Bob Winandy of Bull Shoals) he picked our food pantry.

Trevor is quite the young man, he golf’s, has started playing the trumpet in his school band, is an altar boy and also does Tai

Kwon Do – Trevor really showed the “spirit of giving” with this choice, and when talking to his grandparents, you could hear

the pride they have in their grandchildren; Trevor and his brother and sister. Thank You Trevor !!

Last year we were introduced to a wonderful group called “The White River Freeze Out Gang” who are now into their 38th

year of coming to our area every February for a wonderful time of fishing, fun and camaraderie with up to 27 friends who live

in different areas of Tennessee. The “Gang” stays at Gaston’s, and that is where they heard about our Pantry. This

wonderful group has given over $7,000 to date and blessed our Food Pantry with their donation again this year. The Freeze

Out saying is “Fishing is Secondary” and member Blair Gilbert stated God Bless all of you at the Food Pantry and to all of the

great folks in the upper White River communities; we say “God Bless You, Freeze Out Gang”.

The Bull Shoals Lake/White River Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Gaston’s held a dinner/silent auction to benefit

the Food Pantry and it included food donations being accepted at the door which amounted to 184 lbs of food for our shelves.

Thank You C of C and Gaston’s – you are one of the many reasons our community is so great.

Boy Scout Troop 165 of Flippin, Arkansas had a food drive and collected 212 lbs of food - they do such a wonderful job of

reaching out to our community and what a great way to work toward badges and learning about giving and sharing. Way to

go Boy Scouts

The Spirit of Giving really shows here in our little “corner of the world” and these stories are just part of what makes our

Pantry a success, and our community a home. Thanks to everyone who gives!!!

If at any time you wish to purchase food for our shelves, you can drop the food off in the box at Harp’s Grocery in Bull Shoals,

at our local churches during office hours or Sundays, or come by the Pantry Monday mornings, Wednesday or Thursday 9 –

11:00 a.m. or Saturday morning 9:00 – 10:00. God Bless You All.

As always, our volunteers are busy at the Pantry. Each day we are open it takes 6 – 7 people to assist our clients, and we

can never say Thank You enough for all they do to make our Pantry as great as it is.

Who Can You Call? Our Manager, Bonnie Galvan 870-431-4338 or Peni Lloyd (newsletter) 870-656-5033

December/January by the numbers: (2 month statistics)

Number of Households served: 353 Total Number of People: 571

Pounds of food donated: 2,847 Total Volunteer Hours: 542.5

Remember – Your little is a lot when you give your all .

Commodity Pounds: 3,897 Total Pounds distributed: 17,650 (est.)

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ADULT COLORING PAGE

SPRING FLOWERS

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THIS WE BELIEVE FOR APRIL

“GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND

OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND TEACHING THEM TO OBEY EVERYTHING I HAVE COMMANDED YOU”.

“Matthew 28:19-20”

~MISSION STATEMENT~

“We will be scripture-based to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ

and spiritually led to guide all people to be active doers of the Word”

Approved by Session on November 16, 2007

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor: Fred Taylor, Clerk of Session: Vicky Bair, Church Treasurer: Ken Hobart,

Secretary: Christi Partee, Financial Secretary: Elaine Miller

DEACONS

Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018

Sandy Erickson Ed Lloyd Pam Hobart

Pat Erlewine Amy Johnson Vacancy

ELDERS

Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018

Vicky Bair Meg Simons Ken Hobart

Vacancy Peni Lloyd Steve Broskovak

Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals

P.O. Box 305

Bull Shoals, AR. 72619