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A Publication of The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia Lamp Led by the Holy Spirit, we glorify, nurture, witness.
November 2017
A Discipline of Giving The word “discipline” has for many people a negative tone that overwhelms its
original meaning. That’s too bad, because at its root it is a positive and helpful
notion of routine, regular practice or behavior. In the Christian Church, discipline is
the intentional practice of following Jesus through specific acts and particular deeds.
Some of the list of spiritual disciplines that have been handed down for millennia
in the church include prayer, scripture study, worship, fasting, and one we call
stewardship – the regular practice of giving. In our day and culture, it is far more
prevalent for people to respond to disasters, emergency appeals, and especially
causes to which our own political or social agendas are attracted. But the
Stewardship tradition of the church relies almost entirely on the second part of the
“greatest commandment” cited by Jesus, that you love your neighbor as yourself.
We recognize the need to give exists alongside or even before the many needs for
assistance we all hear and see.
Regular, disciplined giving to the church is an affirmation of the gratitude we all
hold for the gifts God has given us. We realize how deeply and richly blessed we
are, and following Jesus’ lead, we seek to express our thanks to God, by reaching out
to others. The practice of pledging in support of the work of the church is a concrete
way to practice the discipline of giving.
Your gifts and offerings to the church help us maintain this place and work as a
base of discipleship and witness to the ever-expanding area of which we are a part.
Utilities, insurance, maintenance, and salaries for church staff are part of what it
takes to keep our programs, missions and benevolences alive and growing. The
reach of your gifts is beyond our imagining to regional, international and national
ministries far and wide.
Session appreciates all the gifts you give, and we sincerely encourage you to
consider making a pledge to support the work of the church in 2018. The spiritual
growth and depth we explore when we commit ourselves to regular giving to the
glory of God is always enriching for disciples who practice it. Thanks for your
commitment to grow in faith thorough the discipline of stewardship.
We can translate an attitude of gratitude into the discipline of giving. “Use what-
ever gift you have received to serve others…” ( I Peter 4:10 NIV) -- It’s more than a
theme. Blessings await all who practice and grow in this act of faith.
See you in service!
Reminder:
Monthly Payments of $65
for the May trip to
Philadelphia are due.
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Prime Timer Outings The Prime Timers will gather at
Bravo’s Italian Restaurant behind
the Towne Center, at 1 Towne
Center Blvd, at 11:45 a.m. on
Wednesday, December 6. Please
make a reservation with Bruce by
Sunday, December 3, either by
calling 373-7057 or emailing at
Empty Nester Outing On Sunday, November 12, we
are going to Potomac Point Win-
ery, (275 Decatur Rd, Stafford,
22554) for a picnic and wine tast-
ing at 1:00 p.m. Cost: $20/person.
RSVP to Kaci LeFebre
Confirmation Begins The 2018 Confirmation Journey will
begin in January with an orientation in
December. We ask current 8th graders
along with any 9th or 10th graders who
have not been confirmed to let us know
by November 12 if you plan to partici-
pate. Regular class time will be on
Sunday mornings with some special
activities at other times from January
through the beginning of May. Confir-
mation Sunday will be on Mother's
Day, May 13.
Alternative Gift Market The Alternative Gift Market is coming Sunday, November 19, from 9:30 to 11:30
a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Children, youth, and adults are invited to come.
Representatives from Camp Hanover, Legal Aid Works, Thurman Brisben Center,
Stafford Junction, Our Food Pantry, Fredericksburg Interfaith Council (School Dress-
ing Days), Rappahannock Council on Sexual Assault, Rebuilding Together, Micah
Ministries, Haiti Missions, Hazel Hill Health Center, Lloyd Moss Free Clinic, and
possibly others will be there. They will share information and provide ways you may
make a gift in honor of a family member or friend while also helping out one of these
ministries/agencies supported by our Mission budget. In addition, there will be Pres-
byterian Mission Giving catalogs that will give you the opportunity to reach around
the world, the Good Samaritan Fund, Zuni peanuts, and order forms for coffee/tea/
chocolate from Equal Exchange. Make plans now to attend. Most children and youth
Church School classes will visit the market during part of the Church School hour.
2nd Wednesday Fellowship Second Wednesday Fellowship will
continue on November 8, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will
be baked potatoes with toppings, salad,
and dessert prepared by the Wednes-
day Fellowship Committee. For the
activity we will make Chrismons and
other Advent decorations for home.
All ages welcomed.
Gospel of Matthew Study The study of the Gospel of Matthew
will conclude on Tuesday, November
13. We thank the teachers, the Rev.
Shannon Waite, Brittany Harvey, Jen
Rowe, Pastor Tamminga, Pastor
Fisher, and Bruce Harvey. We
especially thank the participants who
engaged the Gospel during the week
and brought questions, insights, and
enthusiasm to the class each week.
20s/30s Fellowship Event The 20s/30s Fellowship Group will
meet on Sunday, November 5, at Red
Dragon Brewery (1419 Princess Anne
St.) from 2:30-4:30 p.m. This Fellow-
ship Group for young and young-ish
adults offers a place to belong whether
you are studying or working, single,
newly married, have already started a
family, looking to meet new friends, or
deepen relationships with those you
already know. We hope you will join
us for a casual and relaxing afternoon
of fellowship. Childcare will be pro-
vided in the Church Nursery from 2:15
to 4:45 p.m.
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Presbyterian Women Memorial Books Monthly Circles Never Ending Circle, - Nov. 5, 1pm,
Debe Garrison’s home, leader Trudy
McNatt, 373-2852
Circle of Joy - Nov. 6, 10am, Church
Parlor, leaders Kathryn Hower, 361-
7435 and Gale Kehoe, 371-4570
Faith Circle - Nov. 13, 1pm, Church
Parlor, leaders Patti Kerns 786-2861
and Susie Davis 656-2055
Friendship Circle - Nov. 14, 10:30am,
Chancellor’s Village, leader Carol
Johnson, 639-4700 and Barbara Gary,
412-2817
Circle of Grace - Nov. 19, 2pm, Jessica
Nix’s home, leaders Heather Eland, 737
-4449, Robin Joel 229-1421, Rachel
Hole 903-0677
Circle of Prayer - Nov. 20, 12:15pm,
Conference Room, leader Jeanne
Ramsburg, 710-5891
The Congregational Care Committee
is seeking help with future events.
The Committee organizes receptions
following funerals, which includes
consulting with the family regarding
their loved one’s wishes and prefer-
ences, procuring food donations, and
organizing the set up and clean up of
the Fellowship Hall and Church Parlor.
The committee is looking for people
who feel called to help with this minis-
try to the congregation in the following
ways: preparing food, donating an hour
or two of your time to help with setup,
cleanup, serving as an usher or elevator
assistant,. Please email anyone member
of the present Congregational Care
Committee: Piper Foresman,
[email protected], Marjolijn
Bijlefeld, [email protected], Kurt
Chewning, [email protected].
Stafford Junction Stafford Junction started Brain
Builders at the 8 schools it serves.
“Helping a child will not necessar-
ily change the world, but it will
change the world for that child.”
You can be the one who changes
the world for that one child by
helping elementary kids with
homework, listening to them read
and cheering them on for their
growth.
Brain Builders is Monday
through Thursday from 3:30 to
5:00 p.m. We will set you up for
one or two days a week at the
school closest to you. Thank you
for making a difference.
Email Lynn Hamilton at
get started.
Peace Offering We received $4,410.25 for the Peace
& Global Witness Offering. Twenty-
five percent will remain local with
$1,102.56 going to help purchase
school supplies for the homeless
school children in Spotsylvania
County. We thank all those who con-
tributed to this special offering.
Presbyterian Women have donated the following
books to the church library in memory of those who
passed this year.
In loving memory of Sue Lang: Unseen, The
Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to
Be Noticed by Sarah Hagerty
In loving memory of Mary Babinsky: The Gos-
pel According to Paul by John MacArthur
In loving memory of Myles Nix: What Do You Do with an Idea? And
What Do You Do with a Problem? Both books by Kobi Yamada and
illustrated by Mae Besom
In loving memory of Jacquie Raymond: What Happens When Women
Walk in Faith: Trusting God Takes You to Amazing Places by Lysa
TerKeurst.
In loving memory of Eleanor Bailey: Becoming the Woman God Wants
Me to Be: A 90-Day Guide to Living the Proverbs 31 Life by Donna
Partow
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. -Psalms 116:15
Assisting the Congregational Care Committee We would love to hear from you and
enlist your assistance occasionally
when the need arises.
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Bell Ringing It is time to sign up for bell-
ringing at Southpoint Walmart to
support the Salvation Army. Our
church is responsible for ringing
the bell between 10:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. on December 2 and 9.
Volunteers serve only one hour
shifts. We need a minimum of 4
for each hour. Sign up before and
after church in the Lobby or contact
Wayne Hibbeler, 220-7542,
World Peace Through Education is
still a relevant part of the community
in the Philippines. They have done
several improvements in the building,
including adding a 3rd floor and an
outdoor classroom to accommodate
more students, and purchased training
equipment for the students. Most of all
they have instilled in the minds of
students the importance of helping
other people. We help WPTE so that
in return the students will also help
others who are in need. Course
offerings are Cookery (Culinary Arts),
Consumer Electronics and Computer
Technician. The local government
sponsors an annual Foodfest
competition, and the WPTE Cookery
class of 2017 won the best Roasted
Chicken with Mango Glaze! The stu-
dents received scholarship money.
We are proud of what they have
accomplished since graduating its first
class in 2008.
There is still much work to be done
such as providing A/C system in the
building, including storm doors and
windows as a proactive measure for
the yearly typhoon. The building gets
a beating every typhoon season, and
maintenance expenses add up. We
have not been able to visit the
Philippines since our 10-month stay in
2009-2010, because of Bob’s health
problems. He has severe arthritis in
his back so travels are on hold for now.
But God is good; this too shall pass.
On behalf of the WPTE Staff and
Board of Directors, we thank the
Presbyterian Church and its Mission
Committee for its continued support.
Cold Weather Shelter The Cold Weather Shelter will
open on November 15, and will
remain open until sometime in
March.
We are responsible to staff
Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to
7:30 p.m. Volunteers help check-in
the guests, make beds when neces-
sary, help with snacks, and hand
out supplies such as socks, under-
wear, etc. We have 38 volunteers
to date who have been divided up
in teams to cover the 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
and 4th Wednesdays each month
and the 5th Wednesdays in Novem-
ber and January. We give thanks
for these volunteers. If you would
like to be a substitute, contact
Bruce, 373-7057
You may also bring women’s and
men’s underwear, socks, and/or t-
shirts and put in the bin provided.
We have a member who donates
soft drinks each Wednesday to go
along with the snack we provide.
Please be in prayer for the home-
less in Fredericksburg and every-
where.
WPTE Update from Founders, Bob & Lydia Collett
The 2017 Freshman Cookery Class
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School Dressing Days We thank you again for your
tremendous donations over the
last couple of years for School
Dressing Days.
Once again, we have been re-
quested to collect gently used and/
or new hoodies for teenagers,
coats for younger children, and
new and gently used athletic shoes
for all ages and flats for teen girls.
Please refrain from bringing adult
coats. You may also bring new or
used 3-ring binders. Thanks so
much.
Hurricane Recovery To date, we have received
$4,385 for Presbyterian Disaster
Assistance to help with the recov-
ery from the recent devastating
hurricanes. We have also sent 94
Hygiene kits to PDA to help with
recovery efforts.
The Great Pie Give-Away Having pie for dessert and giving a whole pie to our guests has become a tradition at the November Community Din-
ner. This small act of love means a great deal to dinner guests. Please consider donating a pie or two to the “Great Pie
Give-Away.” Pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, pecan, and berry pies are all big hits. Pies may be dropped off in the
kitchen before noon on Friday, November 17, or beginning at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18. It is helpful to know if
you are donating a pie, so please contact Karen Johnson, (540) 621-5685, ([email protected]). (This year only,
you cannot drop pies at the Johnsons’ house because they are in the process of moving.)
New for December 16, Christmas Cookie Give-Away. Look for details in the December newsletter. Would you like to
help cook, serve, visit with guests, or clean up? Let Karen know that, too.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as
faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
It is November and here are some ideas to get you thinking about a pledge
and your giving to the Church.
Our theme this year from 1 Peter 4:10 asks each of us to use our various gifts
to serve others. We ask you to prayerfully consider stepping up your current
pledge, or if you have not done so, to consider pledging.
Why does our Church run a stewardship campaign asking me for a pledge
on Pledge Sunday on November 12?
The only financial income the Church receives is the generous donations from
all of us. We ask you to pledge so that we can responsibly plan for the minis-
tries of the Church for the next year.
I give regularly; why should I make a pledge?
Pledging is a tangible statement of faith in God. It's gifting that shows we
trust that Christ will see us through whatever the future brings with blessings
beyond what we can imagine.
With a pledge, you prayerfully set a goal for your financial commitment to
our Church. Your good intentions help us create the Church budget. We ask
you to consider pledging if you do not currently pledge. If you do pledge, we
thank you, and ask you to consider increasing your pledge. We encourage mem-
bers to reevaluate your committed support to God’s work annually as a part of
your spiritual growth.
What giving should I consider?
How much you can give is a personal decision between you and God. Our
Church members pledge and give as they feel called and in response to bless-
ings received. Remember, everyone is important and no amount is too small or
unappreciated. We all give according to our abilities and much of our giving is
in time, not money.
We ask you to return your pledge card
on Sunday, November 12.
Your Stewardship Campaign Committee
Pete Kolakowski, Bob Deaderick, Doreen Vaughn, Sharon Humes, Leonard
Watson, Jim Toler, Pete Beattie, Robin Joel, Allen Fisher, Al Moreau
Being Stewards
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YOUTH Fellowship @ TPCYOUTH Fellowship @ TPC High School Happenings
Nov. 5 - There is a lot going on in the world. Let’s talk
about it! We hope you will join us for an evening of
lively discussion – taboo topics are welcome!
Nov. 12 - Come and help assemble care packages for
our Youth Fellowship friends and alums who are
away at school.
Nov. 18 - The 3rd Saturday of every month, volunteers
from our congregation host a community dinner for
those in need. We will meet at 2:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. Come ready to prepare the meal,
serve guests, and/or help with cleanup. This is an im-
portant ministry of hospitality our Church offers – we
want you to be a part of it!
Nov. 19 - No High School Youth Fellowship tonight.
Nov. 26 - Meet in the Kitchen at 12:15, directly follow-
ing the 2nd Service, where we will be preparing
lunches for Micah Ecumenical Ministries. There will
be no Youth Fellowship.
Middle School Happenings
Nov. 5 - Join us for a time of reflection and sharing
following the Fall Retreat at Camp Hanover and
bring your ideas for what outings and activities you
think would be fun for the spring!
Nov. 12 - Per student request, we are having a Game
Night! Come with sturdy shoes, ready to play!
Nov. 19 - Fall weather means lots of leaves to rake.
Meet us in the Church Parking Lot at 2:30 p.m. with
your rake in hand. We will be raking the grounds for
our friends at Humankind. We will return in time for
choir (5:00 p.m.); there will be no youth dinner.
Nov. 26 - Meet in the Kitchen at 12:15 p.m., directly
following the 2nd Service, where we will be preparing
lunches for Micah Ecumenical Ministries. There will
be no Youth Fellowship this evening.
Thanks for the Rides The Fellowship Committee wants you to know that Sundance, the much loved
and important part of the Fall Festivals and other gatherings at the Copley Farm,
died on October 9. We are very thankful to the Copleys’ for sharing Sundance
with us over the years.
Kelly Copley shares: On Monday, October 9, 2017 Sundance (38) was laid to
rest under his favorite pear tree. Sundance arrived at the Copley’s Springfield
Farm when he and Heather were both 13. While we all thought we were train-
ing a “new” pony, Sundance knew better. He trained us, all his many riders,
and fellow four legged friends (big and small). Sundance loved life and his
many riders. He took pride in caring for each and every one of them. Sundance
even enjoyed all the pony rides he gave over the years. He will never be forgot-
ten by all he has touched.
1. Charles Bentley, Jean Snow, Lista Winger-Eger
2. Scott Fischer, Richard Garner, Ann Lewis,
Kathy Rocholl, Loretta Shelton, Mackenzie Sullivan,
Ann Warner
3. Ben Fidler, Emma Harrison, Adam Nelen,
Meghann Rusbarsky
4. Mary Wallace Baker, Jim Christie
5. Robin Joel, Betsy Lewis, Sam Valasko
6. Barbara Luckett, Lynn Simms, Zach Whalen
7. Libby Baker, Bill Garner, Paul Kukla,
Walter Personius, Russ Pruitt, Gary Shockey
8. Erik Fino, Avery Foresman, Sarah Kunkler,
Trudy McNatt, Hamilton Schattgen
9. Tom Edwards, Sammy Green, Quinn Morris
10. John Bailey, Jonathan Gillespie, Alison Mitchell,
Claire Rehm, Ashley Statler
11. Bryan Eland, Morgan Kuiper, Alex Yealy
12. Clark Henshaw, Billie Plank
13. Vanessa Huffman, Gyles Norwood
14. Caroline Deaderick, Dave Techlin
15. Tim Duffy, Debra Myers
16. Gerry Zimmermann
17. Sylvia Allen, Katie Brandon, Janice Cleland,
Nancy Hansen, Gillian Harvey, Samuel Serbay
18. John Deegan, Karen Dodson
19. Alex Lang, Jerry Parsons
20. Will Doherty, Kelsey Laye
21. Michael Atkinson, Stacy Horne, Andrea Kuliasha,
Jacob McAllister, Russell Morris, Joe Valasko
22. David Deaderick, Terry Fellinger, Clark Hower,
Charles McDaniel, Robert Paul
23. Joan Dunbar, Grace Hynden, Genny Miraglia,
Kathryn Rexrode
24. Jayce Wright
25. Charlotte Mims, Liz Ross, Emily Wright
26. Robert Fidler, Anna Mahon, Jenny Major,
Mike Porter
28. Rachel Ball
29. Laura Godshall, John Parkinson, Alicia Veil
30. Bill Stewart, Andy Toler Marjolijn Bijlefeld Matt Bohmke Kurt Chewning John Conway Steve Davis Erik Fino Piper Foresman
Vanessa Huffman Ralph Lewis Brian Liska James Luckett Sammy Merrill Nils Pedersen Diane Peterson
Ashley Raska Jen Rowe Beth Valasko Jeremy Vaughn Joel Young
2017-2018 Session
Moderator – Rev. Allen H. Fisher, Jr., Pastor Associate Pastor – Rev. Brittany Tamminga Clerk of Session – Tamie Pratt-Fartro
Milestones Capsule of Concern: Carole Fariss, Laura
Miller, Bob Morecock, Judy Schulken, Harry
Smart, Susie Techlin, Frank Turnage, Rim
Vining
Continued Prayers: Bob Snow
Baptism: Maxine Valentine Gloyd, born January 14, 2017,
was baptized on Sunday, October 22. Maxine is the daughter
of Melissa and Michael Gloyd; and sister of Stephen,
Savannah and Robert.
Heartfelt Christian love and sympathies are extended to
Carole Green on the death of her brother, F. Clifton “Kip”
White, Jr., who died on September 16, 2017, in Connecticut;
John Bailey and friends on the death of his wife, Eleanor,
who died on September 23, 2017;
the family of Kenneth Pullen, who died on October 9,
2017;
Monica Cox on the death of her husband, Warren, who
died on October 3, 2017.
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