JUNE 2015

TIMNATH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

4020 MAIN STREET (P.O. BOX 99)

TIMNATH, CO 80547

970-493-8996

MINISTERS

ALL MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH

STAFF PASTOR – REV. MATT WEBBER PASTOR EMERITUS - REV. PAUL MOYER CLERK OF SESSION – PHYLIS SITZMAN TREASURER – PAM FISHER OFFICE SECRETARY - MARY LOUISE GALLATIN

ELDERS (2015) ROSEMARY BLACK 219-5748 (2015) NANCY CHRISTENSEN 556-3414 (2015) PAULA MATNEY 225-0440 (2016) MIKE MC BRIDE 482-9386 (2016) DOUG PORTER 295-4261 (2016) DEBBIE CAMPAIN SKINNER 221-4800 (2017) JEAN JOHNSON MC CULLA 674-1112 (2017) SHARON JONES 214-7442 (2017) MITZI ZMERZLIKAR 635-9339

COMMITTEES/ORGANIZATIONS SESSION REPS and/or CHRS

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE MIKE MC BRIDE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE NANCY CHRISTENSEN CONCERNS COMMITTEE PAULA MATNEY CONGREGATIONAL LIFE COMMITTEE DOUG PORTER FINANCE COMMITTEE SHARON JONES MEMORIALS JIM ADDLEMAN, CHR. MISSION COMMITTEE MITZI ZMERZLIKAR NOMINATING COMMITTEE PAULA MATNEY (REP) PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

JEAN JOHNSON MC CULLA WORSHIP COMMMITTEE DEBBIE CAMPAIN SKINNER WELCOMING AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE ROSEMARY BLACK YOUTH GROUP (VACANT) COLUMBARIUM COMMITTEE PHYLIS SITZMAN

OFFICE HOURS - 9:00 A.M.--2:00 P.M. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS –

8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. – MONDAY-THURSDAY

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

9:00 a.m.--2:00 p.m.

Church’s physical address: 4020 Main St., Timnath, CO Church’s mailing address: P.O. Box 99, Timnath, CO 80547 Church’s office phone w/voice mail – 970-493-8996 Church’s office fax – 970-472-0195 Church’s office e-mail address: staff@timnathpres.org Church’s Web address: http://www.timnathpres.org Pastor, Rev. Matt Webber –

(970) 493-8996 (office) (609) 439-8397 (cell)

Pastor’s email – pastor@timnathpres.org

10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time

PANCAKES, PIES & PUPPIESPANCAKES, PIES & PUPPIESPANCAKES, PIES & PUPPIESPANCAKES, PIES & PUPPIES

Outdoor Pancake BreakfastOutdoor Pancake BreakfastOutdoor Pancake BreakfastOutdoor Pancake Breakfast &&&&

Scrumptious Bake SaleScrumptious Bake SaleScrumptious Bake SaleScrumptious Bake Sale June 13, 2015June 13, 2015June 13, 2015June 13, 2015 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 –––– 10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

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All Aboard Animal Rescue will be joining us with furry friends for adoption.

MENU

Pancakes, sausage links Fruit salad

Orange Juice, Water & Coffee Free-will donation

(Sponsored in part by The Breakfast Club)

Enjoy a paws-itively good morning!

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FROM PASTOR MATTFROM PASTOR MATTFROM PASTOR MATTFROM PASTOR MATT. . .. . .. . .. . . I want you to think about something. In the following line of letters, cross out six letters so that the remaining letters, in sequence, spell a familiar English word. Ready? Here you go:

BSAINXLEATNTEASRS Do you have it? Sometimes, when we first look at a challenge, a solution is evident. Other times, however, it can take a second or even third look before an answer begins to emerge. Then there are those times when we are really stumped and we must not only look at the challenge before us from a different perspective, but we also find that we need to think in a way different than before. The solution to the above line of letters is as follows: Cross out “six letters” so that BSAINXLEATNTEASRS – SIX LETTERS leaves you with the word BANANAS. Did you get that? If this was your first time seeing this challenge, I imagine the solution was not apparent upon first glance. Sometimes we are asked to, “think outside the box” as it were in order to arrive at the answer. By no means does this suggest that the most obscure answer is always the best. Many times the most straightforward answer is correct. If you see hoof prints and the shadow of a horse cast upon the barn, don’t assume it is a zebra because it is probably a horse. There are those instances when we are indeed asked to really think about something if we hope to arrive at an answer to the questions posed. In Scripture, we find many questions for us as believers and followers of Christ. An influential pastor from my childhood wrote on the inside cover of his Bible, “The Bible questions us more than it answers our questions” While some of the questions have more obvious answers, there are some questions that are definitely a challenge. When reading passages of violence from the Hebrew Old Testament, one might hear the question, “Where is the grace of God in this reading?” Other times one may simply be asked, “What does this particular reading tell me about God and God’s relationship to humanity?” More often than not, these questions call for some deep examination. In the process, it may feel like we who dare to seek an answer are venturing onto shaky ground upon shaky legs, or worse yet, we are asked to get out the boat and walk on the water. Rest assured that when we are asked to do so, it is at the call of Christ who stands upon the water beckoning us to join Him. Similarly, you have been asked by the newly formed Planning Task Force to share your thoughts and opinions on a survey. From what I understand, this is just the first of surveys to come, but rest assured, it is to ensure that the Task Force and in turn, the Session, have the greatest sense of understanding before any decisions are made. I encourage you, when you fill out your surveys, to not only look for the obvious solutions, but to also think “outside the box” from time to time. It may be that some of the ideas shared seem a little bit crazy at first, only to realize that they hold some of the greatest potential. I imagine someone somewhere thought the idea of a little church outside of Fort Collins was crazy, but here we are, over 140 years later still gathering in worship and fellowship, sharing the Gospel with all who pass through our doors. So, as you read your Scripture and hear questions arise or as you fill out surveys and share ideas about Timnath Presbyterian Church and the ministry of Christ, don’t be afraid to give some extra time and thought to the questions. You may find the most obvious answer to be the best, but other times, feel free to dig deeper because you never know what you might find, even if the answer, at first, seems a bit bananas.

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SESSION HIGHLIGHTS SESSION HIGHLIGHTS SESSION HIGHLIGHTS SESSION HIGHLIGHTS from May 21, 2015 Meeting) ▪ Communion was served to 111 people on May 3. ▪ We will have an outdoor worship service on Sunday, June 7. ▪ A pancake breakfast at the church will be on Saturday, June 13, sponsored by the Welcoming and Outreach committee. ▪ Pastor Matt will be on vacation and study leave from June 15-26. ▪ A New Members’ Class will be held on Saturday, June 27, and new members will be received into our congregation during the worship service on Sunday, June 28. ▪ Session voted to re-establish a Cub Scout Pack, with our church as the chartering organization. ▪ Session voted to approve designation of our church’s portion of the Pentecost Offering to go toward the Timnath Preschool backpack project. ▪ Session voted to approve designation of the 2014-2015 offering from the two women’s Circles to go toward supporting Will and Lam Brock, who are serving in east Asia with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ). ▪ Our next Session meeting will be on July 16 (we will not have a meeting in June).

SUNDAY,SUNDAY,SUNDAY,SUNDAY,

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Upcoming ScriptureUpcoming ScriptureUpcoming ScriptureUpcoming Scripture June 7 -- 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 June 14 --1 Samuel 15:34-16:13; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34 June 21 -- Mark 5:21-37; Mark 4:35-41 June 28 -- 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43

TPC’S FINANCIAL UPDATE: 2015 Operating Income (YTD thru 4/30/15) $ 52,902.79 2015 Operating Expenses (YTD thru 4/30/15) $ 51,812.93

2015 PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT is $40.00

This is the amount each church must pay per member to cover administrative and supportive services needed at every level of the Presbyterian Church (USA):

This is an approximate $4900.00 expense to our church budget. Although it is a budgeted item, if you would like to contribute your own apportionment, please make your checks payable to Timnath Presbyterian and indicate "per capita" on the check. ---Thank you.

USED BOOK SALEUSED BOOK SALEUSED BOOK SALEUSED BOOK SALE -------- check it out

in the Library area of the Narthex. Proceeds through August will benefit the Seminary Fund..

FLOWER CALENDARFLOWER CALENDARFLOWER CALENDARFLOWER CALENDAR A “Flower Calendar” has been set up. If you would like to provide flowers for a Sunday Worship Service, please sign up. Look for the “Flower Calendar” in the Narthex.

SUMMER SPECIAL MUSICSUMMER SPECIAL MUSICSUMMER SPECIAL MUSICSUMMER SPECIAL MUSIC Leann Starlin will be lining up Special Music for Sunday Worship Services – June thru August. -- Vocal or

instrumental – solo or small group; or if you’re willing to be part of a group.

Call Leann if you’re interested – 970-223-9213.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWSCHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWSCHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWSCHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS During the church service on Sunday, May 17, we honored our faithful Sunday School attendees and teachers. Following is a list of those and what they earned, along with a new very special award: Elementary students to receive pins for at least 10 Sundays: Alaura Byrn and Kaitlin Byrn Elementary students to receive pins for at least 20 Sundays: Megan Fisher, Elisabeth Fisher, John Fisher, Gilbert Fisher IV, and Sydney Kate Wotowey. Two Youth received pins for at least 10 Sundays: Eyelyn Moyer and Addison Moyer Two Youths received pins for at least 20 Sundays: Stratton Wotowey and Duncan Wotowey The following faithful teachers were also honored: Paula Matney, Phylis Sitzman, Clarence Sitzman, Joan Saxbury, Amy Wimmer, Tracie Douglas, Greg Starlin, Troy Salisbury, Mark Sears, Ashley Martinez, and Pastor Matt Webber. A new award was established entitled the Golden Fish Award. It is for one who consistently goes above and beyond for our younger generation. The first recipients of this award are Phylis Sitzman and Clarence Sitzman. We are a very blessed church family to have them and all of the other dedicated people who have helped this year. For those who were not present to receive their pins, they may be picked up in the church office.

WILD ONESWILD ONESWILD ONESWILD ONES -- ► For those who were not able to attend in May, a 2nd trip to the Abbey of St. Walburga is being planned for June (date to be determined). Watch for details in the Sunday bulletins. ► On July 29, Wild Ones will join together on a

tour of Weld County Missile Sight & Greeley Museum. This event is through the Ft. Collins Senior Center. Reservations need to be made by calling 970-221-6644. Cost is $20 for non-members. Lunch will be on our own in Greeley.

Be at FC Senior Center at 8:00 a.m. We should return around 2:30 p.m. Contact Nancy Greenwood if you have questions.

ATTENTION: 2nd Milers, Circle Attendees, and Game Nighters! If you are missing the fellowship provided by

these groups which are currently taking a summer break, consider coming by and joining us for our own brand of fellowship at the Prayer Shawl Ministry. We meet year-round, on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month (except December) from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Most of us bring our knitting or crocheting, but quilters, stitchers, pray-ers and observers are all welcome. Come for the camaraderie, stay for the blessing of shawls to be given to those in need.

We are delivering 8 prayer shawls to Amy's house! We are also planning a trip to the Rocky Mountain Fleece Factory to see the process of turning Alpaca fleece into yarn. More details to come. (If you're interested in joining this tour which will take place on a Saturday this summer, please contact Joan).

Please feel free to drop in on June 13th or 27th. If you come for pancakes on the June 13th, you can stay and see what we're all about.

If you need more information, call Joan at 482-8042 or ask any of our ladies.

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Asking for prayer isn't about putting burdens on friends. It's about letting them walk with us down a path we were never intended to walk alone. --Renee Swope

A family that prays together, stays together. How may we, your church family be praying for you?

CONCERNS COMMITTEECONCERNS COMMITTEECONCERNS COMMITTEECONCERNS COMMITTEE The Concerns Committee is a source of care,

sympathy, compassion and comfort within the church. If you have a concern, we are here for you. CONCERNS CONTACTS— Coordinator & Session Rep. – Paula Matney - 225-0440 Funeral Dinners-- Patsy Hutcheson 222-8073 Nancy Greenwood – 669-0056 TLC Meals – Louise Vance 226-1949 Prayer Chain -- #1 Edie Brooks – 482-2491 #2 Paula Matney – 225-0440 Church Office – 493-8996 Cards-- (vacant) Hospital Flowers-- #1 Bunny Goshorn – 482-7849 #2 Church Office – 493-8996

Thank you to Concerns Committee for the lovely May Day Basket. Isaiah 40:28-31 was such an appropriate message and meant a lot to me. Thank you again.

--Ethel Ashley

A Job Opening:A Job Opening:A Job Opening:A Job Opening: Many of us have received a card, note or greeting that reminded us that we are not alone, that we are children in God's family. Should you feel called to join the Concerns Committee and serve by blessing others with greeting cards, please contact Paula Matney.

PANCAKE BREAKFASTPANCAKE BREAKFASTPANCAKE BREAKFASTPANCAKE BREAKFAST The Annual Church Pancake Breakfast will be held at the church from 7:00-10:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 13th. This is sponsored by Welcoming and Outreach Committee. Watch for ways you can help. Mark your calendar!!! There will be an accompanying Bake Sale. Donations from the Congregation are requested. Look for sign-up sheets in the Narthex. All donated sale items need to be wrapped, labeled and ready for sale. Your help is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Free-will Offerings will be received. Proceeds will benefit Highlands Camp, TPC’s Welcoming & Outreach Committee & All Aboard Animal Rescue (a participator in this event)

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE FROMFROMFROMFROM PLANNING PLANNING PLANNING PLANNING TASK FORCETASK FORCETASK FORCETASK FORCE

The Planning Task Force has handed out and emailed the first survey to the congregation. The deadline is May 31st, and we hope that you have taken time to fill out one and let us know where you see the future of the Timnath Church. If you haven't, we hope that you would do so before the deadline. We have also asked all of the standing committees to meet and to discuss where they see the future of the church in regards to their committee functions. If you have any other ideas or questions please be sure to contact one of the Planning Task Force members: Laurene Aldrich, Rosemary Black, Gene Boling, Don Christensen, Bill Fisher, Gil Fisher, Nancy Greenwood, Lauri Loyd, Sue Siferd

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COLORADO ROCKIES FCOLORADO ROCKIES FCOLORADO ROCKIES FCOLORADO ROCKIES FAITH DAYAITH DAYAITH DAYAITH DAY SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015

2:10 P.M.2:10 P.M.2:10 P.M.2:10 P.M.

POST-GAME CONCERT FEATURING MICHAEL W. SMITH

Phylis Sitzman has access to group-rate

tickets. Please contact her BY JUNE 28TH, If you are interested in going (484-7612);

sitzman@aol.com)

COMING YARD SALE

HARMONY PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

A PLACE TO DONATE UN-NEEDED ITEMS.

HOWEVER, THEY ARE UNABLE TO STORE THINGS,

SO HANG ON TO DONATIONS UNTIL CLOSER TO THE

DATE. CALL 970-226-0603, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS,

MARK YOUR CALENDARMARK YOUR CALENDARMARK YOUR CALENDARMARK YOUR CALENDAR 17th Annual Pasta in the Rockies

5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22

Westminster Presbyterian Church

1709 West Elizabeth.

Great food, good music and fun times. All proceeds go to the next Habitat ''stone soup''

build.

NEW MEMBERS’ CLASSNEW MEMBERS’ CLASSNEW MEMBERS’ CLASSNEW MEMBERS’ CLASS ... ... ... ... is planned

for Saturday, June 27th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor Matt.

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COLUMBARIUM &COLUMBARIUM &COLUMBARIUM &COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL GARDEN MEMORIAL GARDEN MEMORIAL GARDEN MEMORIAL GARDEN UPDATEUPDATEUPDATEUPDATE

Following the groundbreaking for the columbarium (to hold cremated remains) on October 19, 2014,

we have watched with interest as the structures took their form. The dedication of the memorial garden area, which consists of five kiosks and a remembrance wall, was held following our worship service on Sunday, May 24, 2015. It was wonderful that so many were able to join us for the outdoor dedication on a beautiful, sunny morning.

To give you a little bit of background, a Columbarium Feasibility Committee was approved by Session in September 2007. Our committee received permission to educate our church members about the benefits of having a columbarium, and to determine the level of interest. We researched the companies that supply columbarium services to churches, and felt that Homecoming, Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, provides the best product and services for our needs.

Following that, our committee a) determined the interest of church members, b) considered design, size and location, and c) estimated cost and options for financing. It was important that this project be financed independently, without impacting the church’s operating budget. We continued to gather information regarding the logistics of planning, building, and maintaining a columbarium, and scheduled several informational meetings with interested church members.

Several concepts were presented and discussed for an outdoor columbarium and memorial garden area. Architect Allen Curtis drew up numerous versions of the plans at no charge to the church. We also began compiling the rules and regulations associated with the development and ongoing ownership of a columbarium and memorial garden.

Because of the time commitments and landscaping changes due to the church rebuilding following the church explosion in August 2009, our plans were put on hold for much of 2009 and 2010. In 2011, representatives of the Columbarium Committee completed a survey of households close to the church, as requested by the Timnath planning board, and found that there was no opposition to the proposed columbarium design and location from our neighbors in Timnath. The columbarium proposal was also formally approved by The Presbytery of the Plains and Peaks on 7-16-2011, by our church Session, and by our congregation in a special meeting on 8-7-2011.

After submitting additional information to the Timnath Planning Commission throughout 2012, our columbarium site plan was approved by the Town of Timnath Planning Commission in July 2013. We moved forward with building permits and soliciting bids from several construction companies. Blueprints of the columbarium and memorial garden area were available for viewing, as well as a sample of the niches (boxes) and the granite face plates used in the columbarium and remembrance wall structures.

To date, our church members have purchased twenty-two niches and fourteen remembrance wall plaques. The granite face plates have been added to the largest kiosk, which holds a set of 80 niches. The four smaller kiosks were constructed at the same time, and will have niches inserted into the structures as the need arises. In the meantime, they will have painted panels on the front to give a finished look. The first section of the remembrance wall plaques is also in place. A memorial book is planned so that family members can share more information about their loved ones.

As funds allow, our committee will proceed with several more phases of the memorial garden area, including a metal pergola, seating areas, and additional landscaping. There will also be costs involved with the continuous upkeep of the area. Contributions will always be welcome, either given to the columbarium committee directly, or earmarked through a contribution to Timnath Presbyterian Church. As a reminder, the columbarium funds are kept separate from the general operating fund of the church.

The Columbarium Committee will continue to accept applications for niches and remembrance wall plaques, and answer any questions, on an ongoing basis. The columbarium policies, as well as a price list and application forms, are available in the narthex, or via email from Phylis Sitzman (sitzman@aol.com). (continued)

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(Columbarium continued) We are very grateful to have the columbarium as a new outreach that is offered to church members and their families. Thank you for supporting this project, which we feel will greatly enhance the church grounds and will allow our church to better serve the life-long needs of our members. Phylis and Clarence Sitzman (484-7612) Edith and Gordon Kruse (226-1243) Edith and Raleigh Brooks Mary Ellen and Paul Moyer Elaine Birt

FROM MISSION COMMITTEE...FROM MISSION COMMITTEE...FROM MISSION COMMITTEE...FROM MISSION COMMITTEE... First of all, a HUGE THANK YOU to the entire congregation for your enthusiastic and generous support of Mission projects so far this year! With your help we fed 35 families at Easter – families with at least 100 children among them! We thank you for helping tie blankets for Crossroads Safehouse. We thank you for the individual sized toiletries that we have taken to the Fort Collins Rescue Mission where

they were put to immediate use. Thank you for your terrific support of the Peace Offering, and of the Pentecost Offering. 40% of the Pentecost Offering will be used to supply new little backpacks to Timnath Preschoolers in the classes

starting in August. Thank you for perusing the book table and acquiring new reading materials for a free-will offering. We donated $106 for a memorial bench to be installed at Timnath Elementary School to honor the short but beautiful life or Jesus Rodriquez, a student in the preschool, who died in a car crash in December. Contributions from the book table for May will benefit the Food Bank of Larimer County and the summer collections will benefit our seminarian fund. We truly appreciate your ongoing support! We are planning to have our Triple Back to School Drive from mid-July through mid-August. We will collect school supplies for Timnath Elementary School to be used by all teachers in all grades, as the need arises for individual children who cannot afford their own. We will also collect facial tissue boxes of any brand for Timnath Preschool, with a goal of 50 boxes (a years’ supply for the two preschool classes). And we will be collecting food for McBackPacks, Inc. a nonprofit organization that supplies weekend food during the school year to families of children who are on the

free-lunch program. Most of these families are “food insecure” – they do not necessarily know where their next meal is coming from – so often there is limited food on the weekend. Studies have shown that little children who are less hungry at the end of the weekend will do better in school. Over 380 bags of food are delivered to Poudre School District schools each week. Timnath Elementary School is third of thirty-eight PSD schools in the number of bags received – between 20 and 25 families at Timnath School benefit from this program every week of the school year. (Bethke School does not receive any at this time.)

McBackPacks especially needs protein items, such as canned tuna fish, canned chicken, peanut butter, and oatmeal packets. Other useful donations are

individual meals, snack bars, pudding and fruit cups that can be used by recipients with limited access to cooking facilities. Donations of cash may also be made to McBackPacks through our church. You will be seeing reminders about our Triple Back to School Drive in the next newsletter and in the church bulletins in July and August. The Mission Committee thanks you in advance for your donations. They are very much appreciated! The Mission Committee joyfully welcomed two new members in May – Karen Fischer and Eursa-Lynn Schueler. We are delighted to have them abroad! Our next meeting is on August 6 in Fellowship Hall at 10 AM. We hope you can join us!

Submitted with love and gratitude to all of you,

Sue Siferd, Mission Committee Chair