Seraphin String Trio To Perform As Part Of Worthington Presbyterian Church’s A Celebration Of Sound Concert Series

WHO: Seraphin String Trio, an ensemble which features Richard Bell playing cello, David Edge playing violin and Steven Wedell playing viola. The Seraphin String Trio was formed in 1985. The trio’s members are also part of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. They have performed on most of Central Ohio’s chamber music series and at many Midwestern colleges.

WHAT: Worthington Presbyterian Church’s a CELEBRATION OF SOUND Concert Series. The concert will be followed by a reception in Hazelton Fellowship Hall.

WHEN: Sunday, February 24, 2008, at 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Worthington Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
773 High Street on the Northwest Village Green
Worthington, OH 43085

COST: There is no charge for the concert, although a free-will offering will be received.

CONTACT: Worthington Presbyterian Church at 614-885-5355 with questions.

Media contact:
David Rives
Director of Music
614-885-5355
drives@worthingtonpres.com

Worthington’s own Phil Hazelton will be at the Mean Bean Caffeine Lounge, 660 High Street in Worthington on Thursday, November 8 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Phil will read an excerpt from his new book Tuesday Faces and sign copies of the book brought in by Mean Bean customers.

The book, a 52-week study of biblical characters, features pointillistic drawings by the author.

It can be purchased directly from the publisher by calling 1-877-421-READ (7323) or visiting the Web at Pleasant Word Books and Amazon.com.

Hazelton, recently retired from Worthington Presbyterian Church, is also the author of The High Places, a collection of his sermons.

For more information, contact 614-436-7938.

You are invited to attend the Installation Service of the Reverend Brett Jeffery Swanson to the position of Associate Pastor for Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Sunday, October 28, 2007
3:00 pm

Boulevard Presbyterian Church
1235 Northwest Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43212

Reverend Doctor Dean K. Thompson , President of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will be delivering the sermon entitled, “Don’t Forget to Remember”

For directions or questions please contact the Boulevard Church Office at 614.486.0267 or email rev.brett@blvdchurch.org

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The Rev. Frank Hare of Amesville was among those honored recently at the sixth annual Jenco Awards in Athens.

The awards go to residents of the Appalachian corridor of West Virginia and Ohio who are instrumental in improving the quality of life for those living in the area.

Hare was recognized with the Inspired Community Service Award for his local and international ministries, advocating for the poor in the area and service work.

Catherine Hare received the award in 2005. Both were nominated by a member of the Amesville / New England Parish.

The Father Martin Lawrence Jenco Foundation was established in 2001 by Athens resident Terry Anderson, Associated Press correspondent, to honor the priest who was imprisoned with him in Lebanon for 19 months until 1991.

A second Presbyterian honored this year is retired India Medical Mission worker Dr. Ronald Seaton who with his wife continues to provide medical service in the Hinton WV area.

Frank Hare began his Athens County ministry in 1967, serving The Athens Area Ministry of congregations at New England, Amesville, Doanville and Alexander.

He has been minister of the Amesville-NewEngland Cooperative Parish since 1981 while serving with the Coalition for Appalachian Ministry. He has also served as Mayor of Amesville since 1992.

Hare and his family took this ministry to Nicaragua beginning in 2002 helping low-income families improve their food supplies and nutrition levels through agricultural training.

Son Mark Hare continues as a MIssion Worker for the PCUSA now in Haiti. The Hare family is known in the Presbytery for their work with Geneva Hills Camp and in particular with specialty camping experiences.

(Sources: Some portions from Athens Messenger Oct. 8, 2007 : Frank Hare, phone)

See also: Amesville / New England Parish celebrates 20 years.

On Sunday, October 7, the Amesville Presbyterian Church held a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the Amesville/New England Cooperative Parish in Athens County.

The worship celebration included an inspiring bell choir, special music by 2 young sisters, greetings from Frank Hare, and a great sermon by John Gilmore, former student pastor and the first Commissioned Lay Pastor in Scioto Valley.

These 3 congregations, the United Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Amesville and the Presbyterian Church in New England, worked together closely for many years before they officially came together in 1987 to form this Ecumenical Cooperative Parish.

The First Presbyterian Church in Athens serves as a Partner in Mission.

The covenant agreement for the Amesville-New England Parish includes combined worship, church school and other programs.

This Cooperative Parish also provides a broad range of outreach programs to the community, the surrounding area and around the world!

Congratulations to The Reverend Frank and Educator Catherine Hare for so generously sharing their many talents, gifts and creative energy with this parish for over 20 years!

Photo: John Gilmore and Frank and Catherine Hare

The Outville Presbyterian Church recently celebrated its 125 years of ministry to the Outville Community with a congregational procession from their original location to their current location led by a Bagpiper and their pastor, the Reverend Stephen Merold.

The festivities included stories and pictures of the church’s history, families and events, celebrating music, warm fellowship and delicious home-made foods.

Photo: The Reverend Stephen and Kae Merold

The Brass Band of Columbus will be performing as part of the 2007-08 A Celebration Of Sound Concert Series at the Worthington Presbyterian Church.

Location: 773 High Street, Worthington, Columbus

Website: http://www.worthingtonpres.com/

The concert will be Sunday, October 21 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

A free-will offering will be received.

Meet the artists at a reception in our fellowship hall following the performance.

Rev. Ted Wright will visit First and Second Presbyterian Churches in Portsmouth on Wednesday, October 24th. Ted and Sue Wright were appointed in July, 2005 to serve as regional liaisons for east and central Africa with special attention to Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Angola. Their focus is on the Evangelism and Church Growth Program in southern Africa.

All those who have an interest in missions are cordially invited to be our guest(s) at Second Presbyterian Church for dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a presentation by Rev. Wright at 7 p.m. Second Presbyterian Church is located at 801 Waller Street (corner of 8th Street and Waller Street).

We ask that you call the church office (740-353-4159) no later than Monday, October 22nd to let us know the number attending from your congregation. This will help us greatly with food preparation.

(Editor’s Note: for more information, including other churches which are hosting events, please see 2007 Mission Challenge comes to the Presbytery of Scioto Valley.)

Boulevard Presbyterian Church and the Presbytery of Scioto Valley will be hosting the Reverend Matthew Doleak, a Mission to the USA partner from Ethiopia, from October 7th until November 13th.

Rev. Doleak is a father of 6. He serves as a Synod official from the Gambella region which covers the border between Ethiopia and Sudan and can boast well over 67,000 members in 122 different churches.

Matthew will be serving as a missionary to the community and congregation of Boulevard Presbyterian Church but we would like to have as many churches impacted by Matthew’s witness.

If your church has activities going on during the week or on Sunday evening that would be appropriate for Matthew to visit please contact Rev. Brett Swanson at Boulevard Presbyterian Church (rev.brett@blvdchurch.org or call 614.486.0267) Matthew has expressed interest in making contact with members of the Sudanese community and would appreciate any information that you might provide.

Flu Shots will be offered on Sunday, October 21 and November 4, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Worthington Presbyterian’s Hazelton Fellowship Hall
773 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085, 614-885-5355

Those eligible for the vaccine include adults, children older than age 12 with parents’ written consent, and pregnant women with a physician’s written order.

The cost for the flu shot is $25.

Cash, checks (written to “Interim Healthcare”), Medicare Part B and/or Medigold Insurance are accepted.

Financial assistance is available. Check with the nurse that day.

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Reformation Sunday Concert

Sunday, October 28th @ 7 p.m.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
1450 E. Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus (161 near Karl Rd)

Select members of the Columbus Bach Ensemble will present a one-hour concert commemorating the 490th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and celebrating the vast artistic heritage that Protestant Christians share. The concert will be held in the intimate setting of St. Andrew with its superb acoustics and include a variety of musical styles, periods, and composers, past and present.

Participating musicians:
Christine Mortine, soprano
Katherine Borst Jones, flute
Mary Davis Fetherston, cello
Sean Ferguson, lute/theorbo
Jeanne Norton, harp

A reception for the musicians follows.

PRICE OF ADMISSION: One or more of the following items: Cans/boxes of tuna, peanut butter, beef stew, canned vegetables or fruit, soup, mac & cheese, complete pancake mix, spaghetti sauce, prepared spaghetti. All food will be donated to the food pantry at Karl Road Baptist Church.

This article is reprinted from the Jackson newsletter. The author is David Downton. Seen a good article in your church newsletter? Send it in!

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Gather with other Presbyterians in your area to hear the feedback from the first listening gatherings and talk about the future plans for the missional direction of the Presbytery.

Dates and Places

Saturday, October 13 - 9:30-11:00 a.m. First Presbyterian, Jackson

Sunday, October 14 - 3:00 -4:30 p.m - Central College, Westerville and First Presbyterian Church, Delaware

Saturday, October 20 - 9:30-11:00 a.m  Washington Court House and First Presbyterian Church, Grove City

Sunday, October 21 - 3:00-4:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster and Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Saturday, October 27 - 9:30-11:00 a.m.    Brookwood Presbyterian Church, Columbus

Worship…………with Linda Plummer, CLP
Listen……………to Judy Ross tell us about PW’s part in the Underground Railroad
See……………….where slaves were hidden at First Presbyterian Church
Learn…………….from Ted Wright about PC(USA)’s World Mission Challenge
Hear………………Peggy Gemperline tell the story of “Stepping Stones,” the recipient of our ingathering
Donate……………items or dollars for the ingathering **
Participate………..in creating “Welcome Kits for Kids”

When? Thursday, October 25

Registration begins 9:30 AM
Program begins 10:00 AM

Lunch 12:00 Noon

Program ends 2:00 PM

Where? Portsmouth First Presbyterian Church

** for more details about the ingathering, contact:
Pat – 740-372-2207, parnold@zoomnet.net
Betty – 740-259-5204, bkennedy@sciotowireless.net

Registration Deadline is October 19th

Please send this information:

NAME _______________________________
HOME ADDRESS ______________________
PHONE ________________________________
CHURCH ______________________________

to:

Mary Clausing, Registrar maryallenc@bright.net
6641 Ferneau Road
937-365-1442
Bainbridge, OH 45612-9515

Cost per person = $8.00

Make checks payable to PW/PSV

You’re sure to enjoy your day in Portsmouth at First Presbyterian Church!

During October, 2007, over 140 presbyteries will be visited by a mission co-worker for one week.  These missionaries will be inviting every PC(USA) congregation to be in relationship with at least one PC(USA) co-worker. The goal is to increase our understanding of the needs of the mission field and to enhance the sense of support for our mission workers. 

Presbytery of Scioto Valley will host Rev. Ted Wright from October 19 to 26. Until his appointment as a mission co-worker, Ted was the pastor and head of staff of the Langhorne Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for 22 years. During that church’s partnership with a congregation in Zimbabwe, Ted and his wife, Sue, felt God’s call to serve full-time in Africa.  Since July, 2005, they have served as regional liaisons for east and central Africa with special attention to Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Angola. 

First Presbyterian Church, Delaware — Saturday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 pm Potluck dinner (table service and beverages will be furnished); 6:15 pm Program 

First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon — Sunday, Oct. 21 at 6 :30 pm Program 

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Columbus — Monday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 pm Program 

Hilliard Presbyterian Church — Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 pm Program 

Second Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth — Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:00 pm Light dinner, 7:00 pm Program.

First Presbyterian Church, Athens — Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:00 pm Program 

Please encourage and arrange for interested members of your congregation to attend one of these gatherings!

For further information, contact Bruce Henderson at the Presbytery office (1-800-244-7207), home (1-740-344-8826), or email (kbhenderson1806@msn.com).

For more information on Ted Wright, see http://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/profiles/wrightc.htm

The following article was originally published in the Columbus Dispatch on Friday, September 28, 2007, marking Phil Hazelton’s retirement. Reprinted with permission of The Columbus Dispatch. The author, Doug Haddix (dhaddix@dispatch.com), is projects editor of The Dispatch and an elder in the PC(USA).

 Picture Bob Newhart in the pulpit, wearing a black robe and white clerical collar.

That was my first impression of the Rev. Dr. Philip Hazelton of Worthington Presbyterian Church. Same dry humor, same folksy delivery, same deep reservoir of wisdom.

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Sometime late last spring, Rev. Timothy J. Luoma happened across the Bible in 90 Days website and immediately thought, “90 days?! That’s the craziest thing I’ve ever heard!”

But then… the more he thought about it, he decided it was something he wanted to try. “Hrm, if I turn it into a Sunday school class, that would keep me from giving up!” So he started talking up the idea from the pulpit and in the church newsletter. “I really had no idea if anyone else would be interested, especially over at 9 on Sunday morning!”

The first Sunday we had about 20 people show up (given that a “good Sunday” attendance is about 100, this was especially encouraging). The final Sunday we had about 20 people show up, and attendance stayed consistent all through the summer. In addition we had several others who were reading along at home. Each week’s sermon came from the readings of the week ahead.

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Mark Your Calendars! Presbytery Events in 2007—2008 from Your Congregational Nurture Committee!

Older Adult Ministry Liaisons Gathering — November 12th at Hilliard Presbyterian Church. If your church has a Liaison, encourage them to come to learn and share.

Partners In Education — January 5, 2008 at Gahanna, Jackson and Hilliard Presbyterian Churches. Classes will include Elder, Deacon and Clerk training as well as advanced officer training and classes for teachers and church leaders.

Jr./Sr. High Retreat and Confirmation Retreat — These retreats will be held jointly at Camp Akita on February 8-10, 2008.

Spring Fest will be March 8th at the OSU Theater Department Building. Plenary Speakers with be Dr. Darrell Guder, Princeton Seminary Academic Dean and author of Missional Church, and Martha Lee Bohn McGahan, Gulfport, Mississippi, youth director and passionate mission work trip coordinator in Katrina relief. Mark your calendars!

Older Adult Ministry Liaisons Retreat – April 16-17, 2008 at the Procter Conference Center near London, OH. Guest Leader will be Barbara Bruce, author of Mental Aerobics: 75 Ways to Keep Your Brain Fit.

On Sunday, September 30, worshipers at the Waverly First Presbyterian Church marked the 20th anniversary of their pastor’s service with a special fellowship time following the service.

The Rev. Richard S. Hays began his ministry in Waverly October 1, 1987, following an eleven year pastorate at the Rockford, Ohio, Presbyterian Church. With his guidance and support, in 2001 the congregation moved out of an 1840’s inaccessible downtown building into a contemporary, functional, hospitable (and, since 2005, debt-free) building with room to grow and expand if the need presents itself.

The church session surprised Rick and his wife Paula this summer by presenting them with a four week sabbatical opportunity. They attended the National Pastor’s Sabbath in Snowbird, Utah, spent a week at Ghost Ranch, and attended a week-long training event on church transformation in Chicago, in addition to wonderful sight-seeing in the Southwest.

Since becoming a member of Scioto Valley Presbytery, Rick has been involved a many aspects of the presbytery’s work. He chaired the former Division of Care of Churches, the Bills and Overtures committee, and the Hanging Rock Area ministry. He was presbytery moderator 1998-99 and was a commissioner to two General Assemblies. He was recently elected Stated Clerk of the presbytery and will be installed at the November presbytery meeting.

Paula serves as choir director the Waverly church. For seven years she was a Christian Education consultant for the Hanging Rock Area and coordinator for the presbytery’s Jackson resource center.

When Rick and Paula moved to Waverly their children Elizabeth and were ages 11 and 7, respectively. Today, Elizabeth uses her Ph.D. in physics at NASA’s Goddard Space Center, Greenbelt, MD, and Drew recently completed work for his D.F.A. in Music from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is teaching at Greensboro’s Guilford College.

In September of 2005 the congregations of First and Second Presbyterian Churches, Portsmouth, voted to establish the Morning Star Presbyterian Parish.

The agreement outlined the creation of a parish council and the mechanism for sharing a pastor. With the retirement of the Rev. Evan Fisher on December 31, 2005, the Rev. Stanley N. Webster began serving as designated pastor at First Presbyterian, while continuing his duties as installed pastor at Second Presbyterian. The congregations extended equal terms of call that called for an equal distribution of pastoral time.

The parish agreement specified that in 2007 the congregations would vote again on whether to continue the parish. Last Sunday, the congregations met and voted on the motion: “to approve the continuation of the Morning Star Presbyterian Parish.”

One hundred people voted that day; 93 were in favor of the motion, 7 opposed. This vote imposed no term on the parish agreement, paving the way for the parish to continue as long as both congregations are willing.

In November, our Executive Presbyter, Dana Knapp will meet with the session at First Presbyterian to outline steps for calling Stan Webster as installed pastor. Members of the Presbytery will then conduct a service of installation at First, Portsmouth. This fall marks the twelfth anniversary of Webster’s service to Second, Portsmouth.

The agreement that the congregations approved in 2005 will be now be re-worked into by-laws for the parish. Those by-laws, along with the Book of Order, will be the framework within which changes in the parish can be made. Each congregation and each Session maintains its full constitutional powers and duties as spelled out in the Book of Order.