HEBRON HERALD Volume 28, Issue 6 June 2019

June: Summer Hours and Lemonade on the Lawn Summer hours and Lemonade on the Lawn both

begin on Sunday, June 2, and will continue through

Sunday, Aug. 25. Regular hours and activities will re-sume in September.

During the summer months of June, July and August,

Hebron will hold Sunday School beginning at 9:00 a.m. (instead of 9:55) and Morning Worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. (instead of 11:00.).

Lemonade on the Lawn, Hebron’s summertime fel-lowship event following Sunday morning worship, will begin on June 2 this year. A sign-up sheet is posted on

the bulletin board outside the church office. If the weather is bad, the event will be held in the Fellowship Hall. If no one signs up to provide refreshments on a

given Sunday, Lemonade on the Lawn will not be held that Sunday.

Hebron will receive the Pentecost Offering beginning June 9. This is one of four PC(USA) offerings Hebron

collects, along with One Great Hour of Sharing at East-er, the Christmas Joy Offering at Christmas, and the Peace and Global Witness Offering on World Com-

munion Sunday in October. With the Pentecost offer-ing, 40% goes to the Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth to help young people in our area, while 60%

goes to the PCUSA for national and international pro-grams to help youth and young adults.

The PEP Club will meet on Wednesday, June 29, at

Country Cookin of Staunton which is at 1050 Rich-mond Ave. in the Martin’s shopping center.

Summer Hours Begin June 2

Beginning Sunday, June 2, Hebron Presbyterian Church will follow our

traditional summer worship schedule. Changes for the summer schedule are:

Morning worship is at 10:00 a.m., not 11:00. Sunday School is at 9:00 a.m., not 9:55.

Lemonade on the Lawn will follow morning worship with food and fellowship outside. In the event of bad weather, it will be held in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, June 2 – Summer Hours Begin, and Lem-onade on the Lawn Begins; both continue throughout

June, July and August Sunday, June 9 – Pentecost Thursday, June 14 – Flag Day

Sunday, June 16 – Father’s Day; Trinity Sunday with Communion during Morning Worship

Thursday, June 21 – First Day of Summer Wednesday, June 26 – PEP Club, 1:00 p.m. at Country Cookin in Staunton

Thursday, June 27 – Session Meets, 7:00 p.m.

June Birthdays And Anniversaries

June birthdays are:

Jeremy Martin 3

Amy Kirtley 5

Lacee Moyer 5 Robin Ruleman 5 Jeanette Bentley 6

Duane Dean 7 Donna Hewitt 7 Jack Kirtley 13

JoAnn Waller 13 Junior Gilmer 14 Simon Willard 14

Tara Cahill 15 Eric Shiflet 16 Brodie Cash 18

LeAnne Simmons 22

Scott Agnor 23 Nikki Griffin 23

Peggy Puffenberger 24 Dayna Reish 25 Mildred Brown 29

Very special happy birthday wishes to: Junior Gilmer, who will be 92 on June 14; and to Mildred

Brown who will be 91 on June 29. Congratulations to Philip and Martha Sieck, mar-ried 53 years June 4; Jon and Meredith Arneson, mar-

ried 58 years on June 17; and Herman and Nancy Knight married 62 years on June 22.

The Session of Hebron Presbyterian Church held its stated monthly meeting on Thursday, April 25. Minutes of the meeting were approved at the May 23 Session meeting and are printed here.

Present: Elders Hannah Bush, Char les Buchanan, Lorrie Dean, Theresa Moore, Doug Trimble, Mike Fallin, Gail Mayer, Joyce Obenschain, Robin Ruleman, Tracy Mayer (Clerk of Session) and Moderator Rev. Frank Wyche. Excused: Allen Martin. Guests: Mike Ruleman (Treasurer).

A quorum being present, the Moderator opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with prayer and devotions based on Acts 4:1-2 “Resurrection: Reality, Not Dead Reli-gion” by Pastor Bob Hoekstra.

Clerk’s Report: The Session passed a motion by The-resa Moore to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2019, Stated Session meeting. The Session passed a motion by Hannah Bush to reinstate Mrs. Mary Zwart to the active rolls and, per request, transfer her mem-bership to Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Verona. Com-munion was served during Easter worship on April 21. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering was also col-lected on April 21.

Treasurer’s Report: A handout was provided by Treasurer Mike Ruleman with a detailed report of fund balances as of April 25, 2019. For the period of March 29-April 25, the church spent $5,511.26 more than it took in.

Presbytery Report: The next meeting of Shenandoah Presbytery will be Tuesday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m. at Massanetta Springs Camp & Conference Center. By common consent Mike Fallin will be the Elder Com-missioner with Robin Ruleman as alternate.

Committee Reports

Christian Ed (Tracy Mayer, Robin Ruleman): The Scott Hickey Memorial Scholarship applications were sent to Anna Cahill, Taylor McNeal, Parker Turnage, and Brock Moore.

Commitment/Witness (Lorrie Dean, Mike Fallin): The committee will meet after worship on April 28.

Congregational Ministries (Lorrie Dean, Mike Fallin): Easter cards were sent to shut-ins.

Fellowship/Service (Theresa Moore, Doug Trimble): July 14 will be the summer picnic and outdoor worship service.

Personnel (Hannah Bush, Joyce Obenschain): No re-port.

Property (Charles Buchanan, Allen Martin, Gail Mayer, Doug Trimble): Some trees were taken down at the church and manse. The committee met last month and arranged for the gutters to be fixed, bathroom re-pairs, and handrail repair. A second set of handrails

the kitchen. Mowing has begun on the grounds and cemetery.

Stewardship (Allen Martin, Joyce Obenschain): The committee will meet on May 15.

Worship (Hannah Bush, Mike Fallin, Gail Mayer, Tracy Mayer, Theresa Moore, Robin Ruleman): Minutes were presented from the April committee meeting. Handbells played at the Easter worship ser-vice. The sanctuary speakers are being assessed as some of them do not work.

Cemetery (Charles Buchanan): Fence around the new cemetery was repaired. There will be an interment on April 27 for Bill Edwards.

Pastor’s Report: Pastor Wyche is working on the May newsletter so it can be printed and available on Sunday, April 28. We held a Good Friday worship service on April 19, with 11 people attending. Pastor Wyche will be out of town following worship on April 28 to pick up his wife in Asheville, NC.

The next Stated Session Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.

The blessings and prayer concerns of the congrega-tion, friends, and relatives were shared by Session for corporate and individual prayer. The meeting was ad-journed with prayer by the moderator at 7:39 p.m.

June: Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity (Continued From Back Page)

The liturgical color for Ordinary Time is green. (The other seasonal colors are purple for Advent and Lent, white for Christmas and Easter, and red for the Day of Pentecost.) Green is used to represent growth in the manner of an evergreen tree, because Christians are called to grow in faith and Christian maturity in all times and seasons, and not just during the special sea-sons or on special days of the year.

In following the Christian Calendar, Hebron joins other Christians and other churches throughout the na-tion and world in worshiping and praising God with an intentional focus on the great gifts God has given us in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. By following the major events of his life and ministry throughout the year, we are regularly reminded of God’s great love.

Minutes For Regular Session Meeting Held April 25 2

The Hebron Presbyterian Women’s Spring Circle meeting was held April 9, 2019. The highlights of the meeting follow.

The Financial Report shows a balance of $5,412 in the Women’s budget.

Thanks were given to all those who provided “goodies” and helped pack the college students goodie boxes in February.

Under new business: 1. Shiflet Reunion: The women voted and are eager

to help with the Clarence Shiflet Family Reunion on August 1, 2019, in the Fellowship Hall. Joan Wright will provide leadership for this event and will call upon the women as needed. Proceeds from the reunion will go to the Compassion Committee.

2. Percentage of proceeds from Yard Sale and Even-ing of Comfort and Joy for General Fund: A proposal was made that a specified percentage of proceeds from the Evening of Comfort and Joy and the annual Yard Sale be set aside and includ-ed in the General Fund for the Presbyterian Women’s budget. Since the women of the church only meet three times a year, versus nine times previously, there is less revenue coming into the general budget because there are six fewer “offerings” taken at meetings. The women voted to set aside 10% of the yard sale proceeds this year to be included in the general fund. Next year, they will reassess whether 10% also needs to be set aside from the Evening of Comfort and Joy.

3. 2019 Yard Sale: The annual Presbyterian Women’s Yard, Bake & Jelly Sale scheduled for April 12-13, 2019. Set-up activities are underway. The women voted for one-half of the proceeds to go to Churchville Week-day Religious Education (WRE) program. Riverheads school district currently does not have an active WRE; however they have purchased land and are in the pro-cess of constructing a building for WRE activities in the future. If it is determined Riverheads can use the monies specifically for the WRE project now, then the other half of the yard sale proceeds will be sent to Riverheads. Otherwise, donations to Riverheads WRE will be delayed until they have an active program in a year or so. If that turns out to be the case, the other half of the 2019 yard sale proceeds will also go to Church-ville WRE this year. These proceeds will be distributed after 10% has been set aside from the total yard sale earnings for the general fund of the women’s budget.

be a new Directory printed this year, as few changes

changes to the Direc-

tory will be prepared and placed in the vestibule of the church for members to

pick up so they can make corrections in their Direc-tories at home.

5. Hebron Cookbook: A question was raised as to whether it might be time to consider publishing another

cooks, and it has been quite a while since the last cook-book was published. After much discussion about the work involved in such a project, the idea was tabled

until someone can be found to spearhead this project. If any member of the congregation is interested in taking this on as a project, please talk with Sandy. The women

of the church are certainly willing to help, but no one attending the meeting felt they could provide leadership for the project. So, those of you who might be thinking

about getting more involved in the church’s activities, this is an opportunity!

6. Circle Meetings in 2019-2020: The women agreed

that meeting three times a year (versus nine previously) had not created any real concerns or problems; there-fore three meetings are scheduled for the 2019-2020

year: September 10, 2019; October 8, 2019; and April 14, 2020. For any questions or concerns about the Pres-byterian Women and their activities in between these

times, call Sandy Showalter, Chairman: 886-8045. Rev. Frank Wyche led the Bible Study with a presen-

tation on Passion Week, including what it is and a chro-

nology of the main events, with Bible references. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Looking Ahead: Outdoor Worship And Church Picnic On July 21

Mark your calendars for a special outdoor worship

service followed by the Church Picnic on Sunday, July 21. The Worship Commit-tee and the Fellowship/Service Committee are

working together to plan this special day at Hebron. Look for more information

in coming weeks in the bul-letin and in the July news-letter.

Report on Presbyterian Women’s Meeting of April 9 3

HEBRON HERALD

Hebron Presbyterian Church

423 Hebron Road, Staunton, VA 24401

Church Office: (540) 885-1648

E-mail: myhebronpc@gmail.com

Website: www.hebronpc.com

Rev. Frank H. Wyche, Pastor

Ministries available to all ages

Sunday Services:

Sunday School, 9:00 A.M.

Morning Worship, 10:00 A.M.

Hebron Presbyterian Church

Pentecost, the Church is reminded again that the full-ness of God is found in the Holy Trinity, which is one

God who is Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit. Hebron will celebrate the Lord’s Supper on Trinity

Sunday. Please prepare your hearts and minds to ob-

serve the sacrament. After Ascension, Pentecost and Trinity Sunday, the

next special day on the Christian Calendar will be

Christ the King Sunday on Nov. 24, which is the last Sunday of the Christian year. The season of Advent (the four Sundays before Christmas) begins the Sunday

after that, which is Dec. 1. Although it is not a day on the liturgical calendar for

the Christian year, a day widely observed in the U.S. is

World Communion Sunday, which is the first Sunday in October – Oct. 6 this year.

Between Trinity Sunday and Christ the King Sunday, the liturgical calendar is in the season of Ordinary

Time. The “ordinary” in Ordinary Time doesn’t mean dull or unimportant; it simply means that the Sundays and the days are ordinary instead of being part of a spe-

cial season, such as Advent or Lent. (Continued On Page 2)

By Rev. Frank Wyche

Easter and special seasons and days on the Christian calendar will come to an end in June, with the next spe-cial days and seasons not coming until October and No-

vember. The season of Easter lasts from Easter Sunday until

the Day of Pentecost, which is 50 days after Easter. Af-

ter Jesus was resurrected on Easter, he appeared to his disciples and followers for 40 days before he ascended into heaven, returning to the fullness of glory as God the Son – the glory he willingly laid aside in order to be

born as the human Jesus, who was Immanuel, “God with us.” The Ascension of the Lord is 40 days after Easter, which this year was May 30, but Ascension will

be observed on Sunday, June 2. The next Sunday, June 9, is Pentecost, which marks

the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Christian com-

munity. Jesus gave the Holy Spirit to the disciples when he appeared to them on the evening of Easter (John 20:22), but on Pentecost the Holy Spirit came

upon believers who were gathered together. The next Sunday, June 16, is Trinity Sunday. After

June: Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

TOY Meal

Preparation,

Church

Kitchen

2 ~ Ascension

Sunday

1st Day of Summer Hours and Lemonade on the Lawn

3 4 5

Property Committee

Meets, 6:30 p.m.

6 75th

Anniversary

of D-Day, Normandy Invasion

of WWII

7 8

9

The Day of

Pentecost

10 11 Election

Day Virginia

Primaries

Worship

Committee

12 13 14 Flag Day 15

Renewing Homes

Bicycling Event

16 Trinity

Sunday;

Father’s Day

The Lord’s Supper

17 18 19

Stewardship/

Finance

Committee

Meets, 6:30

20 21

Summer Begins,

11:54 a.m.

22

23 24 25 26

PEP Club Meets, 1 pm

Fellowship Hall

27

Session Meets, 7 p.m.

28 29

30

June 2019 Hebron Presbyterian Church

Sunday School 9:00 A.M./Worship 10:00