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Presbyterian ‘Connection’ June 2016 Volume 23 Issue 6

IS GOD GIVING AMERICA A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY?

The first week of May we had our annual celebration of “Golden Opportunity Days”. This along with

receiving my friend Dan McNerney’ s newsletter News From The Frontier (Dan is an Associate

Director of Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship.) brought a possible “Golden Opportunity” to my

mind. Is God giving America a “Golden Opportunity” to reach Muslims for Jesus Christ. Dan does a

lot of work with Muslims in the United States as part of his ministry outreach for Jesus. Is the

Lord giving “Christian America” an opportunity to reach immigrant Muslims with the love of

Christ? I have heard a lot of demonic venom but not much Christian love toward Muslims coming to

America.

In his newsletter Dan mentioned having recently returned from taking a group of 19 American

Christians to Egypt and having spent four days in the desert praying along with 400 other

Christians from around the world “asking that the Gospel continue to grow and expand in the Arab

world.” Dan says that “In recent years, the Church in Egypt can barely keep pace with the

dramatic increase of Muslims who are becoming followers of Jesus. According to a number of

different sources, there are now between 2 to 4 million-background believers in Egypt alone. One

of the leaders of this new underground church, who had once been a Muslim cleric, exclaimed, ‘Why

have you Christians been hiding the Gospel from us? It is the key to life which unlocks our souls

and brings light into our hearts and minds. Please stop being so humble and shy about our Lord,

Jesus Christ.’”

A copy of Dan’s newsletter is on the bulletin board in the church narthex. Take time to read it. I

can make you a personal copy of it if you want one.

I see the possibility of the Lord giving America, “Christian America” a Golden Opportunity to lead

immigrant Muslims to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Are we going to treat those trying to

flee from the tyranny of the ISIS form of Islam with the love of Christ or shut the door to

evangelistic opportunity to them? Let’s give a lot of thought and prayer to this. Let’s endeavor to

do it the “Jesus Way”. Let us remember that Jesus is “the Way, the Truth and the Life”.

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!

April Income - $4,856.00

April Expenses - $9,798.72

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

MEMORIAL HALL. MEN & WOMEN WELCOME.

Golden Opportunity Days- 2016

Everyone enjoyed our Brunch we had on Sunday,

May 1st after church, with the Deacon’s furnishing

the casserole, sweet breads, fruit cups & coffee. We

also had Communion. On Thursday, May 5th, 13

people enjoyed lunch at Bradley’s in Mtn. Home.

Everyone had a good time with good food & visit.

On Friday, May 6th, a group of 15 worked in the

gardens & around the church grounds. On Sunday,

May 8th, we celebrated Mother’s Day & ended our

week of Golden Opportunity Days. I would like to

thank everyone who worked & took part in G.O.D. to

make it a success & a special thanks to the

Deacons.

- Pat Erlewine, Moderator of Deacons

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WORSHIP IN JUNE

JUNE 5th

“It Will Eat You Alive”

Colossians 3:1-14

COMMUNION

JUNE 12th

Guest Pastor

POT LUCK

JUNE 19th

FATHER’S DAY

“Rise Up, O Men of God”

Luke 8:26-39

BLESSING OF THE FOOD PANTRY

JUNE 26th

“The Counselor” John 14:15-27

MINUTE FOR MISSION

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CHURCH USHERS/GREETERS COMMUNION SERVERS

June 5 - Ken Hobart & Elaine Miller Ed & Peni Lloyd

June 12 - Celia & Roger Millard

June 19 - Irene Bere & Sandy Erickson

June 26 - Faye Brackett & Dr. Roger Simons

PRAYER LIST FOR CONGREGATIONS, PRESBYTERY OF AR.- 2016

June 5 - Mission Trip Participants First, Fort Smith

June 12 - Pulaski Heights, Little Rock Harmony Church, Clarksville

June 19 - New Worshiping Communities First, Pine Bluff

June 26 - Graham Memorial, Forrest City Elkins Church, Elkins

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

BIRTHDAYS

June July June 1 - Pastor Fred Taylor July 1 - Faye Brackett & Ed Lloyd

June 10 - Bill Kerr July 4 - Amy Johnson June 16 - Steve Broskovak July 7 - Dorie Ulmer July 16 - Ray Erlewine July 18 - Ciera Haefer July 22 - Paul Smith July 23 - Dr. Roger Simons July 30 - Vicky Bair

ANNIVERSARIES June 13 - Paul & Mary Ann Smith July 9 - Bill & Mary Kerr

June 21 - Boyd & Faye Brackett

June 27 - Ed & Peni Lloyd

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LIBRARY LINES - JUNE 2016

We have several new books of fiction:

Wanda Brunstetter (The Amish Millionaire Series)

1- THE ENGLISH SON

2- THE STUBBORD FATHER

3- THE BETRAYED FIANCEE

4- THE MISSING WILL

5- THE DIVIDED FAMILY

6- THE SELFLESS ACT

Rachel Stultifies (Winter of Faith Series)

1- WINTER STORMS

2- TESTS OF FAITH

3- THE WEDDING SEASON

Cindy Woodsmall: A LOVE UNDONE

Shelley Shepard Gray (Amish Brides of Pinecraft)

1- THE PROMISE OF PALM GROVE

2- THE PROPOSAL AT SIESTA KEY

3- A WEDDING AT THE ORANGE BLOSSOM INN

Also by Shelley Shepard Gray: A CHRISTMAS BRIDE IN PINECRAFT and A WISH ON GARDENIA STREET

The featured book is: Book one: THE ENGLISH SON

“Meet businessman Joel Byler who has gotten himself into a financial bind and his eccentric, wealthy Amish father who is done bailing out his spoiled son. When will Joel learn he must pay for his own mistakes—and at what cost to his business, his fiancée, and his Amish siblings?”

Enjoy the books,

Faye Brackett, Librarian

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MISSION MINUTE

JUNE-2016

“The important role that Presbyterian leaders have had in the field of health care is renowned worldwide. From the first-class medical centers in major cities throughout America, to the services for children and aging, there is possibly no denomination which has developed more facilities supporting the wellness of our citizens. As it was here in 1961, nine Central Arkansas Presbyterian churches realized the growing needs of the aging and elderly. With unanimous support, Mr. Sam Clippard and other Presbyterian leaders founded Presbyterian Village, which has now operated continuously for 50 years with the sole purpose of nurturing and enriching the lives of the aging. Over the past five decades, we have served nearly 8,000 seniors in their final years. Our facilities have weathered the passage of time. Through independent living, residential care, and skilled nursing, we have provided steadfast support to these vulnerable seniors. As Presbyterians, we can take pride in the legacy of this facility. To continue our standard of care now and in the future, we will construct a new Memory Care Center for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and also a formal Worship and Activity Center.”

Submitted by the Mission Committee

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN & MEN

General Meeting of PW&M

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - Memorial Hall

Twelve members of PW&M met for breakfast at our Memorial Hall hosted by Teri Morrow and Elaine Miller. Moderator, Steve Broskovak opened our fellowship time with prayer and we ate together before he brought our meeting to order. Elaine Miller brought us the devotion from the booklet Our Daily Bread.

REPORTS: Secretary, Amy Johnson asked for any changes or corrections to the minutes of our April meeting. There were none so those minutes will be placed on file. She also read three thank-yous from our recent donations to Vera Lloyd Pres. Home and to Flippin Schools Lunch Program and their BackPack program. Amy also brought up a need to re-send the meetings sign-up sheet around since we have dropped “greeters” from our meetings and replaced them with “hosts” that have a different job-description of providing refreshment instead. For our June meeting Teri Morrow and Jewell Riley will be assisted by Amy Johnson, and for the September meeting (after a summer break) Norma and Fred Taylor will take the host duties. Amy will pass the sign-up sheet around again in September for new volunteers.

Treasurer, Mary Kerr presented her April treasurer's report. On April 1 there was a beginning balance of $1333.01, with total receipts of $158.25 and total disbursements of $575.00 to bring an ending balance on April 30 of $916.26. This was approved by all and will be placed on file and on the bulletin board.

Publicity-Vicky Bair could not be present today.

Announcements: Pastor Fred Taylor reminded us of the upcoming Congregational Meeting this Sunday, May 15. He also informed us that he intends to bring to session a motion for our church to become a member of the Bull Shoals Chamber of Commerce again, at the cost of $75 per year. Mary remembered that PW&M once paid those yearly dues from their funds until the C of C canceled our dues. Fred will bring back to us a decision at our June meeting.

Missions: Linda Allensworth could not be present today, but Irene Bere spoke for her regarding the latest plan for our fall fundraiser, the Baked Potato Bash that will be held on Saturday, October 29 (the only Saturday that the Chamber of Commerce said was clear on the city calendar). Chair of the fundraiser, Peni Lloyd will call workers together at yet-to-be-determined dates for meetings in August and September. Thank you, Irene, for the report from Peni.

Ice Cream Social co-chair, Celia Millard was present but had nothing to report for this fundraiser but that it will be held July 16 and that everything is up-to-date on its planning. She will be meeting with chair, Linda Allensworth, hopefully before our June 14 PW&M meeting.

The No-Bake Bake Sale runs through June 5. Donations are coming in, reports our treasurer, Mary.

Amy reminded all PW&M members to save their Best Choice bar codes for PW&M (and Box Top labels for Flippin Schools) and to give generously to our “Dishes” donations and to keep bringing toiletries donations to each meeting for Bull Shoals Food Pantry.

OLD BUSINESS: It is unanimous that Memorial Hall is a good meeting place, and we will continue our monthly meetings here until and/or unless a more appropriate restaurant opens up in town. Our hosts Teri and Elaine treated us very special for this first Memorial Hall breakfast meeting and we thank you!

NEW BUSINESS: Pastor Fred proposed that our PW&M give a monetary donation for Ken and Pam Hobart's granddaughter, Kaitlin McLeod, for her week-long mission trip to Guatemala which will cost her as much as $2000. Irene Bere made a motion that PW&M support Kaitlin with a donation of $50 and Norma Taylor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The information for sending the donation was given to our treasurer, Mary and she will mail a check this month.

OTHER BUSINESS: Next general meeting will be June 14, 2016 at 9:30 at Memorial Hall with Teri Morrow and Jewell Riley and Amy Johnson as hosts and Steve Broskovak giving the devotion.

The meeting was adjourned by Steve at 10:45 AM and Pastor Fred closed in prayer.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary, Amy Johnson

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN & MEN (PW&M) ARE

HAVING AN EASY FUNDRAISER FOR MISSIONS FROM APRIL 24TH

TO JUNE 5TH. WE INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

All the women & men please come together

We have some things to do

It’s a “No-Bake, Bake Sale” how easy is that?

And the men can participate too!

No heating up of the kitchen

No muss or fuss at all

A donation to help the mission

Instead of a trip to the mall!

You don’t have to turn your oven on

Nor stand on your feet to mix.

You don’t have to put on an apron

Cause there is nothing at all to fix!

No candy, no cookies, no cake, no pies

No tasting, no calories, no pounds on the thighs

No rolling, no cutting, and nothing to buy

No desserts to critique, so don’t be shy

Donations are all that’s asked of you

To give of some funds that you hold

We know when we give to the many or few

It will come back to us all, ten fold

Thank you all ahead of this sale

For everything that you do

We know together we will never fail

As long as we are part of God’s crew!

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN (ON THE MEMO LINE, WRITE “NO

BAKE “BAKE SALE) AND PLACE IT IN MARY KERR’S MAIL BOX IN THE NARTHEX.

MARY IS PW’S TREASURER. PLAN ON MAILING YOUR CHECK?

PLEASE ADDRESS THE ENVELOPE TO: PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, P.O. BOX 305, BULL

SHOALS, AR. 72619. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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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

————————————————————————————————————————————- March – April 2016

What a busy time of year this is – planting gardens and flowers, working in our yards, and enjoying the wonderful sun, colorful

plants, and warmer weather. Time is flying by and the Pantry is gearing up for some great happenings including:

Walmart Shopping Day Blitz – Food Pantry volunteers will be at the Flippin Walmart on Wednesday, May 4th from 9:00 until

3:00 handing out “shopping lists” of items needed at the Pantry. Anyone who wishes can purchase one or more items on this

list and leave the items with our volunteers when they leave. It is so helpful to be able to stock our shelves with food and

personal care items so that there is plenty for all our clients.

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic – May 21st, 11:00 to 3:00 at Danuser City Park in Bull Shoals. The Food Pantry board will be

supplying all the food and we hope to have a great turnout for this day of appreciation for all our volunteers, and all they do.

July 4th

Jubilee in the Park – Every year on July 4th the Food Pantry has a fund raiser at Danuser City Park with lots of games

for the children, vendors selling their wares, raffle ticket sales for the big give-away in October, Taco in a Bag (such an easy

way to eat taco’s, you have to try them), a car show, and much more ending with a parade at 4:00 p.m. Rosemarie Ward does

such a wonderful job putting this event together, and if you can help her, give her a call, she can always use some “extra hands”

to get this great event going and happening.

In Memory:

On Wednesday, April 20th the Food Pantry presented a plaque in memory of Pastor Dave Mattson, who passed away recently

and was such a moving force in so many things that helped get our Pantry where it is today. Dave’s wife, Anna, their daughter

Katrina and her children were there for the presentation as were others from the area. It was a wonderful time to show our

appreciation for someone who did so much. Dave was Chairman of the Board for many years, and along with his wife, Anna,

helped at many of our fund raisers. Dave and Anna have three children, Katrina, Eric and John, and luckily Katrina was present

for this wonderful event.

Our Community Reaches Out:

The Bull Shoals Lake/White River Chamber of Commerce hosted a cookout at the Bull Shoals Theater for the Arts, for a

High School fishing tournament based out of Texarkana. This was their first time at Bull Shoals fishing our wonderful lake.

Food was collected at the door with over 125 pounds of food being donated to our Pantry. The Chamber was told that this

tournament always collects food for local needs wherever they are fishing. The Chamber also said that this group plans to be

here again next April, so lets be sure to get out there and welcome this great group.

Slinging Iron Indoor Shooting Range is holding a weekly event called Pistol Poker. For more details on the actual event,

please go to their facebook page, but the event is a 50/50 with 50% of the pot going to our Pantry. What a great way to have

fun and help out locally. Also, you can listen to KTLO and/or Twin Lakes radio during their live call-ins for more information.

How good a “shot” are you???

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

February/March by the numbers: (2 month statistics)

Number of Households served: 304 Total Number of People: 670

Pounds of food donated: 6303 Total Volunteer Hours: 597

Commodity Pounds: 1801 Total Pounds distributed: 15200 (est)

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

We show our love for God when we love one another

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Till We Speak Again

Well it’s time again for me to get up on my soapbox. This time my dander got raised from a lack of common courtesy. Where is it? Where did it go? Seem to me people are only out for what’s best for them, and too bad for the rest of us.

My momma raised me to say please and thank you. When I do, it usually makes people stop and smile. It just doesn’t happen all that much anymore. If I didn’t do that, my momma would find a way to smack me somehow from the great beyond.

Jesus always said to “put others first”. When you do, you are automatically showing kindness and courtesy. Selfishness can’t survive when you are out spreading J.O.Y. “Jesus, Others, and You”!

Sometimes a smile and a thank you make the other persons day worth while. Isn’t that really what life is all about? If we treat others the way we want to be treated, (all people, not just our friends and family), this world would be a much nicer place.

I know some days are harder than others. Those are the days for extra prayer and for biting our tongue. Now, let’s all, and I really mean me, practice courtesy.

Luv, Millie

Thought For the Day; You always catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. Honey smells better by far.

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JUNE PUZZLE

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RECIPE FOR JUNE

Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

This is a healthy version of ice cream with 4 ingredients only. This would

also make a great dessert to serve up after dinner.

4 Ingredient Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas, cut into 1-inch slices (frozen)

• ½ cup frozen strawberries, sliced

• 2 tbsp Almond Milk

• ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Place banana slices on a plate, separating each slice. Place slices in

freezer for 2 hours (overnight is best!).

2. Remove strawberries and bananas from freezer and place in food

processor, blend until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream.

3. Add almond milk (more or less for desired texture) and vanilla and blend

until smooth and well-mixed.

4. Transfer ice cream to a freezer container and freeze until solid. (don’t have

to wait if fruit is frozen, it is like soft serve ice cream)

5. Scoop with ice cream scoop and serve.

You can really use any frozen fruit to make this.

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THIS WE BELIEVE FOR JUNE

“Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts

by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. ”

“Romans 5:5”

~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