PILGRIM’S PROGRESS
Voice of the Pilgrim Presbyterian Church
Vinita, Oklahoma April, 2012
A Pastoral Letter from the Sidelines
Dear friends,
While young people often rebel against rules for life, seniors may try to avoid them altogether.
I have four rules for life which are important to me.
First: I believe we must KEEP ON LEARNING.
There is nothing like a new interest to keep us alert and young!
Second: KEEP ON WORKING.
What matters most is not so much what we do as to how we do it.
Third: KEEP ON LOVING.
Don’t take persons you love for granted. If you love people, tell them with the unexpected word or unexpected gift.
Fourth: KEEP ON FOLLOWING JESUS THE CHRIST.
Jesus said “If you love me you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15). To be a Christian we must be a follower of Jesus.
With blessings and all good wishes,
Richard
“The Greatest of all human needs is the need to be needed, the need to feel that one matters to someone.”
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ON THE PRAYER LIST
Please remember the following individuals in your daily prayers:
Richard Evans – Our minister
Dilys Evans – Richard's daughter
Mary Draper – Church member
John and Louise Gullett – Janie's parents
Hemphill – Friend of the Church
Joan Dirmyer – Relative of the Noggles
Dee Ann George – friend of the Rapps
Larry Skaggs – Friend of Todd Mariner
Bill Montgomery - Friend of Toni’s
Men and women serving in the military forces, and their families
CHURCH OFFICERS
Session Members Deacons
(Class of ’12) (Class of ’12)
Joyce Dishman Jim Dishman
Wally Olson Dianne Rapp
Jim Shelton
(Class of '13) (Class of '13)
Keith Cresap Jeanne Cowley
Sue Ratcliff Jan Clark-Haney
Fred York Toni Moore
(Class of ’14) (Class of ’14)
Sarah Bruce Liz Logan
Kitty Brown Shirley Spaulding
Irene Conine
Church Trustees
Wally Olson 2012
Keith Cresap 2013
Kitty Brown 2014
Church email:
Church blog:
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14 Jim Shelton
27 Pam Noggle
Birthday Sunday is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
Birthday Sunday Assignments:
April - Kitty Brown
May - Sarah Bruce
June - Shirley Rapp
July - Sue Ratcliff
August - Jan Clark
September - Janie York
October - Linda Burger
November - Toni Moore
December - Jeanne Cowley
(Bring cake & check on juice for children)
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Mary Draper’s address is:
St. Simeon’s, 3701 N. Cincinnati, Tulsa, 74106
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The 2012 Distinguished Service Award went to Judith M (Judy) Henderson.
The Reverend Judy Henderson’s ministry journey has traversed the globe, from China while still a seminary student to her current work in Africa.
With degrees in history and computer science and a certificate in Chinese language and culture, she became a commissioned lay pastor in Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery in 1994. Following graduation from Austin Seminary in 1997, she served in both installed and interim positions. Now honorably retired, she continues to teach, preach, and serve on EOP Committee on Ministry.
A new chapter in her ministry began in 2006 when she began teaching at the University of Livingstonia in the southeastern African country of Malawi. In 2008 she was installed as associate pastor of Livingstonia Mission Station Church. As moderator of a partnership between EOP and the University of Livingstonia, she organized delegations from Malawi to Oklahoma.
Last winter she coordinated the on-site distribution of the contents of a transoceanic container filled with goods for Livingstonia Mission Station and Livingstonia University, a mission project of Olympia Washington Presbytery Malawi Mission Committee. Goods included a generator for the College of Education kitchen, an internet system for long distance learning, bicycles, and medical equipment for two mission hospitals plus the Malawi government.
Session Notes
Session met March 18 with 7 Elders, Treasurer Terry Brown and Moderator Fran Callaway present.
Terry’s treasurer’s report follows: Beginning balance was $77,984.55. Total receipts were $4,689.39, expenditures were $4,429.55, and the closing balance was $78,244.39.
Under the Pastor’s Report was the death of long-time member Anna Belle Mitchell on March 3, 2012. Services were conducted on March 5, 2012, with Pastor Dr. Helen Hutchison of Miami’s First Presbyterian Church officiating and Dr. David Wilson assisting.
Presbytery has asked that each church prepare a Manual of Operations, and Jim Shelton and Terry Brown have a formed a committee to work on this project.
Trustee Keith Cresap has been overseeing the sale of the Allensworth property for $7,500. Also, some of the sanctuary lights are being repaired or replaced.
Irene, Chair of the Worship Committee, is circulating a list of ministers who have filled the pulpit during the last few months so that members can note who they would like to hear again with the goal of selecting aTemporary Supply Pastor.
Session reviewed the Burroughs Manor Annual Financial Statement as of December, 31, 2011. The report was prepared by accountant Chris Conine.
The annual church audit will be conducted by accountants from Bob Hartley’s office.
The worship assistant for April will be Keith Cresap, and Communion will be prepared on April 1st by Fred York.
Sue Ratcliff, Clerk of Session
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2012 Communion Preparation
Elders & Deacons
April - Fred York
May - Jim Dishman
June - Dianne Rapp
July - Liz Logan
August - Jim Shelton
September - Irene Conine
October - Jeanne Cowley
November - Sarah Bruce
December - Shirley Spaulding
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Session and Deacons meeting Sunday April 15. Moderator is Craig Kilgour.
2012 Worship Assistants
March - Irene Conine
April - Keith Cresap
May - Joyce Dishman
June - Wally Olson
July - Sue Ratcliff
August - Jim Shelton
September - Kitty Brown
October - Sarah Bruce
November - Irene Conine
December - Elders Share
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*MISSION STATEMENT*
To glorify God through worship, service, and prayer.
To know God's redeeming love and forgiveness
To nurture each other through fellowship and education
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Easter Lilies
to beautify the church chancel
were given by:
Terry and Kitty Brown in memory of R. S. Kennedy and Leoma Brown
Irene Conine in honor of children and grandchildren
Jeanne Cowley in memory of Donald Cowley and Kent Cowley.
Jim and Joyce Dishman
Liz Logan in memory of Dorothy Logan.
Jewell Morgan in memory of Bill Morgan, James and Ruth Humble and Jeane Humble Martin.
Jim and Sue Ratcliff in memory of Hugh, Ruth and Bobby Ratcliff and Howard and Florence Nichols.
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in memory of Helen Evans.
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We had 79 in attendance on Easter Sunday. The Rev. Ray Hickman conducted the special service. Keith Cresap did a great job as Worship Assistant. Suzy sang “Good Morning” and the “Irish Benediction”. The children’s bell choir, consisting of ten children performed 3 songs. Also, Irene made sure the children had an Easter egg hunt. She stuffed the eggs then hid them in the basement since the grass was still wet outside. Carson and Caitlyn Spurgeon were on hand to help with the 12 children who participated in the egg hunt.
Sunday was Birthday Sunday. We celebrated Jim Shelton and Pam Noggle. Kitty made the delicious chocolate sheet cake with jelly beans on top.
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Dwight Mission summer camp brochures are available in the Narthex.
BINGO AT BURROUGHS MANOR - Saturday, April 21 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. A caller, cookies and helpers are needed. Call the church office or Toni Moore at 256-3743 if you would like to help.
~~~~~ Notice ~~~~~
Since the upstairs restroom is Ladies/Gents, please lock the door behind you when you enter. It keeps you from being surprised.
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The Deacons met after church on March 18th to finish planning the April 1st brunch. The menu was to be egg casseroles, fruit, muffins, biscuits and gravy. Pat Sowers donated the sausage for the Casseroles and the pretty tablecloths. As our biscuit and gravy person Shirley Spaulding ended up in the hospital we just rallied around and made more muffins and breads. The tables with the pastel clothes and Easter bunnies were very pretty and the food was wonderful. Many thanks to Jewell for pitching in and making a casserole and to Laurence for helping get the orange juice on the table. Also Sheila Clark made some wonderful muffins for us. We really appreciate the help. Next up is a pot luck meal on July 1st, I see lots of red, white and blue dishes !!!!
Toni Moore, reporting
*** Ministers for April ***
April 1 - Nancy Covington
April 8 - Ray Hickman
April 15 - Craig Kilgour
April 22 - Craig Gibson
April 29 - Jo Wright
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