Pine Street Life - August 2011

Pine Street VOLUME 31 | ISSUE 8

Pine Street Presbyterian Church

AUGUST 1, 2011

Rally Day 2011

by Cheryl Goode all that we have for the love of Christ: September marks the beginning going forth in service, caring for those of the church year for Christians. This in need, working for peace and justice, is a time to rally together, but more so and taking the good news of God’s a time of reflection on the hope for love into the world.

the church, and the call that we have as Christians to share God’s love and peace with the world.

We will be thinking about our church and what we do at Pine Street. In particular I would like us to think about Pine Street’s mission statement and to look closely at Roman numeral III.

We believe that God is calling us to dream and see visions of a vibrant church engaged in vital ministry and mission. To that end, we envision a future in which Pine Street:

OUR MISSION AND VISION God calls us to be at the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Harrisburg to worship and build a unique community of faith. We welcome all people on any stage of their spiritual journey and encourage each other to explore joyfully and thoughtfully the power of God’s transforming love made real and visible in Jesus Christ. Every aspect of our common life is rooted in gratitude for what we have been given and we are compelled to share all that we have and are. We are called to risk

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Session Notes. . . . . . . 3 DDB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 August Calendar. . . . . 7 August Scripture. . . . . 8

AUGUST at a Glance

I. Worships God through diverse expressions of worship and music.

Evangelism Forum . . . Aug 7

II. Practices hospitality and the nurturing of loving and caring fellowship.

Local Mission Forum. . Aug 21

Mission Trips Forum. . Aug 14

Earth Care Forum . . . . Aug 28

III. Builds disciples who are committed to a journey of faith and who reach out to others.

IV. Develops and nurtures the gifts of its members for service and mission.

V. Extends God’s presence through our lives to our community and the world.

PSL Deadline

Mission Swap

Articles, photos and items of interest for the September issue of Pine Street Life are due

by August 15, 2011.

Please e-mail to Sue Black at

By Carol Putt

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VI. Remains open to new vision and direction from God. See Rally Day on page 2

Hey, Buddy! This year's mission trip to Jewell Ridge, VA was an outstanding success! Larry Pearce and I arrived in Jewell Ridge on Saturday, June 11, 2011 to a bountiful potluck of delicious food and many of the friends we have met and learned to love over these 20 years. In Sunday worship we were welcomed and sang in the choir. Then we enjoyed Reka and Claude Dye's Sunday family dinner in their home with all of our friends. The planning meeting See Swap on page 3

Adult Forums This Month August 7 Evangelism efforts in our presbytery August 14 Report on 2011 mission trips to Sells, AZ Jewell Ridge, VA Lithuania/Latvia August 21 Mission fair of local organizations that Pine Street has supported in the last year August 28 Introduction to becoming an Earth Care Congregation Al forums are held in Fellowship Hall at 9:40 a.m.

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Christmas Cookie Bazaar

By Cheryl Goode

Rally Day Continued from page 1

In looking at Roman numeral III we get the sense that to be disciples we need to learn, grow in our faith and be prepared to pass that faith on to others. We are able to do this by being in community, and through worship and study.

Pine Street’s Congregational Life Committee has brought many fellowship activities At Pine Street we offer six different adult Sunday to help bring us together school classes, Ekklesia, Peg-A-Way, Koinania, as a community. This is Century, Discovery, and 101. We offer summer forums not all they do. We have a and special forums throughout the year. sub-committee, under the Our model for Sunday school for children auspice of Congregational Life known as the and youth this fall will look different. This year, for Kitchen Committee. children and youth, the first thing we will be doing is This committee consists eliminating classroom teaching. Everyone will come of six people from the together in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. where Tom congregation. They are Clark-Jones will have the opportunity to rehearse the Audrey Bell, Marilyn children’s choir until 9:55 a.m. During this time the Miller, Jo Dolbin, teachers and high school students will be preparing Ted Dolbin, Lydia the games and lesson. At 9:55 a.m., children in K–5th Humphrey, and Carolyn grade will break into KOALA style games for the next 20 Humphrey.

This sub- minutes. Once the games are completed, there will be committee oversees all a 5-minute break for juice and snacks while the adults aspects of the kitchen. and high school students set up chairs and tables for During our meetings we each grade. The children then break into their grade have discussed ways to level and everyone will be taught the exact same lesson upkeep our kitchen and with the difficulty of the material and the crafts adjusted be good stewards doing to be age-appropriate for the grade level. The middle it. With session approval, school students, who are too young to be leaders and we have decided to hold too old to be taught by high school students will remain a cookie bazaar.

You in a separate class (room 103). The pre-K students are will be able to come into too young for this model and will be in their own class Fellowship Hall and find (room 106). a wide variety of cookies On Rally Day, Sunday, September 11, 2011 we that can be purchased for will come together as a community in Fellowship only $6.00 per pound! We Hall at 9:40 a.m., this will include adults, children will also offer a selection and youth. We will enjoy a continental breakfast, a of craft items that may short devotion and then a scavenger hunt through the provide you with a gift for church to see what we can learn about each class, the that special someone. I choir, and the library! Come join in this fellowship and know it seems almost continue your faith journey. impossible to be thinking about Christmas cookies and gifts in the heat of August, but it will be here before we can blink. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30p.m.

Bring a friend and join us for our first ever Christmas Cookie Bazaar.

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congregation and us to bring 9 kids to the Lord that week. The 9 children raised their hands that they had prayed to accept Jesus as their personal Saviour when Malcolm said the prayer out loud for them. On Wednesday of that week, Susan Stecher, Stevi Sharp, Emma Sharp and her friend, Gwen Burns arrived to help. While they were there we went to the Pocahontas Coal Mine for a tour and ice cream at the Drugstore in W VA. Susan, Larry and I visited the former pastor of JRPC, Dick Stone and his wife Kitty and Kitty's sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Roy Baldwin for a picnic at Hungry Mother State Park. We also determined that replacing Dick and Kitty's roof could be a future mission project for Pine Street. We also determined that another future mission project could be cleaning out and preparing the old manse for sale. Stevi, Emma and Gwen cleaned, dusted, and spit-polished the church for the final program and picnic of the Bible School on Friday.

That was an amazing production with over 100 people in attendance. As requested, we made the s'mores in the pavilion after the picnic and said goodbye to those who were not coming with us to Harrisburg the next day.

or Bible School was held and we had our work cut out for the rest of the week. We decorated the church with the Main Street for “Inside Out, Upside Down on Main Street” curriculum. Ken Ratcliffe brought his 5 grandchildren to the church the next day and Larry became the community playmate. His nights started out a little rough when he broke 2 cots trying to lie on them, but he needed the rest; so we got him a metal cot with metal springs which he did not break the rest of the week! Each day we visited our friends and found out how their lives were progressing since we saw them last. The first night of Bible School was a rousing success!

Larry participated in the Teenage class which was the largest class in the school! Then he did double duty as "Chef Pierre Mon Frere" as I played "Heidi Claire" in the skits at the end of each evening session.

We sang, ate snacks, made s'mores, created crafts, played games and participated in the biggest Bible School ever — 75 people. They attributed the success of this year's school to the daily potluck meals served before the sessions and our skits at the end of each night!

The new pastor and On Saturday Micki his wife, Malcolm and Smith, Marquetta Judy, worked with the Pine Street Life

Richardson, Pam Smith, Brittney Smith, Alex and Lauren Sword, Chloe Brown, and Andrew Belcher climbed into a van and followed us back to Harrisburg where we set up residence in the Boyd Center (after I got the alarm turned off) for a week. We experienced worship and a potluck on Sunday and Betty and Arlo Rader allowed us to swim at their neighborhood pool that afternoon. Cherie and Joe Faiola fulfilled the kids' wish to get in their hot tub afterward. Monday morning we tried to help Peter Hollander with work in the church, but he had it all done by the time we got there. So the JR kids went on a scavenger hunt in Pine Street and, thanks to Cheryl Goode and me, learned things about our church that many of our congregation don't know. They were very impressed with our state capitol building and the tour of the city and riverfront. We played mini golf on City Island and rode the Pride of the Susquehanna. Our mission work at Mission Central consisted of putting together cleaning buckets and organizing pallets full of Easter and other holiday paraphernalia for distribution. We also had a tour of the facility and found a home for much of our excess possessions,

Session Notes The Session does not meet in July or August.

See Fun on page 6

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Mission Committee offers Creation Care to Pine Street Congregation

by Bonnie Peckham

Mark your calendars: Report on youth mission trip to Pickens, WV Sunday, July 31 Report on mission trips to Sells, AZ, Jewell Ridge, VA and Latvia/Lithuania Sunday, August 14 9:40 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Too often Creation Care is spoken of as an environmental or ecological movement. When this is done people miss out on what makes Creation Care a matter of faith. To frame our understanding of whom we are as people of God look to the Bible to see the deep relationship that exists among God, humans and the earth. In the Creation Stories of Genesis we see what might be described as the first job description for humans: ancient Israelites were to grow families and communities and to wisely manage the bounty of God's Earth household (Gen. 1:27-31; 2:15). As Christians we are taught that the land belongs to God, and we are called to care for it (Lev. 25:23). Healthy stewardship integrates knowledge of the natural world with economic and social systems that ensure the long-term sustainability of the whole of Creation, including the people within it. The beauty and diversity which God's Creation brings to our lives, leads us to greater appreciation of the grandeur of God (Psalm 104).

We are called to return creation's service to us with service of our own (Corinthians 15:22-45). Please join our Mission Committee at 9:40 on Sunday August 28 in Fellowship Hall as we discuss how we can become an earth care congregation.

Mission Trip to Latvia & Lithuania

Youth Mission Trip to Pickens, WV Back Row: Sam Guenin, Ted Guenin, John Goode, Fred Young, Alex Lang, Rachel Bani Front Row: Chelsea Hartman, Cheryl Goode, Paul Devey, Sean Devey, Lydia Black, Rebekah Anderson, Sarah Anderson

Bob Capobianco, Estelle Hartranft and Pam Bauer are featured in a local newspaper article as they work on a mural during the June mission trip to Latvia & Lithuania.

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True Professionals Handle Emergency

By Elaine Strokoff

July 3 is typically a “slow” day in the work place. This was NOT so at DDB the day before the July 4th holiday. I was on my way to talk to the DDB counselor that morning, when I spotted a young man in his mid-thirties sitting in front of the counselor’s office. The client looked pale and unsteady. His eyes were closed and he started to sway. The fellow was familiar to me, as I had seen him having lunch at DDB. As I watched him out of the corner of my eye, I wondered if he had been drinking or was on drugs. I did not know that he suffered from severe diabetes. I did not have time to ask when I heard the counselor call “sugar, we need some sugar here.” Within seconds, the young man had gone into a diabetic shock. Chris, Brenda, and a DDB client knew just what to do. It had happened before. I will not describe all that went on in the ensuing hour after the attack. I will simply say that I had the opportunity to watch some real professionals at work. Between Chris, Brenda, and a trusted DDB client, the man was cared for with competence and compassion for what seemed like an eternity before the ambulance arrived.

I will not get into the issues of why a man with severe diabetes was homeless, why he was not taking his shots, why he had not had any breakfast, why the ambulance crew knew him by name, etc. It’s all too complex to get into right now. Instead,I want to tell you how proud I was of the DDB staff and helper to do what was called for and needed in an emergency situation. Our small staff knows individual clients, they know their problems, their strong points, and their weaknesses.

At DDB, a client is more than a number on the calendar count. He or she is a real person with life and death issues.

What do you think. . .?

I see some unusual things in my business. Like today when I came to work and saw a package of three neatly wrapped “to go” boxes, sitting on the sidewalk in front of the soup kitchen. I thought it rather strange and a few scenarios ran through my mind. Did someone put them there for a few minutes while he ran an errand? Did a DDB client put them there before he came into the building? Did some stranger put them there thinking they would feed the homeless that way?

This is what I learned. My coworker on her way to work saw a well dressed young man hurriedly look around and then place the “take out” boxes against our building.

She said he practically sprinted away. She, too, wondered what was going on. The boxes were still there when I arrived an hour later. Meanwhile, DDB clients had taken their unofficial seats on the ledge across the street from the kitchen. I asked them about the boxes and they said they had no idea what was in them; no one thought to check the contents. I thought that rather puzzling because I was curious to see what was in the boxes. I walked over and opened them and was rather surprised to see someone’s half-eaten breakfast. I suspect some well meaning person felt that a hungry person might enjoy his leftovers. What do you think? Was it a kind gesture?

Was it a misguided gesture? Was it an offensive gesture? Go discuss!

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News From Our Church Family

Bob McCutcheon was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellow Award by Lions Clubs International at the Charter Night celebration of the Lower Paxton Township Lions Club on June 28th. This is the highest award presented to a member by the Lions Club for service to his club and community.

To my Pine Street family, I can't tell you how much I appreciated all of your love and support for me and my family throughout my deployment to Afghanistan. From the cards and packages sent overseas to the pats on the back for my mom in church, I always felt the steadfast warmth from my church family, and for that I am grateful. They say that there are no athiests in a foxhole, and I was lucky to know my church and its love well before my journey over the past year. Nevertheless, I was so touched by their gracious support and in that support I found light during darker, trying times.

I flew this flag in honor of our church family during a mission in Afghanistan. It represents our church's warm, loving family, shining brightly through darker skies.

With much appreciation, Ben Summers Capt. Ben Summers is deployed in Afghanistan. The flag referred to in this note is in the display case in the memorial hallway.

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Births June 30, 2011 Jonah Garman to Jennifer & Nathan Garman

Deaths H. Dennis Filipovich December 31, 1943 – July 7, 2011

Below: Jewell Ridge mission trip swap Top, Back row: Gwen Burns, Emma Sharp, Stevi Sharp, Larry Pearce Front Row: Susan Stecher, Carol Putt Middle: Larry Pearce is "Chef Pierre, Mon Frere" Bottom: Jewell Ridge kids with Carol Putt

which they will distribute to people all over the globe. Brenda and Chris put us to work at DDB cleaning, sorting, serving and cleaning up after the meal. The kids had an initial fear of homeless people until they actually interacted with them and showed them Christ's love. At the Joshua Farm we weeded, planted seeds, harvested crops for sale at the produce stand and said hello to Alex, Courtney and Eli Lang who came to shop there. We caught a t-shirt at the Senators baseball game, ate burgers and more at my home with some homemade ice cream, made more s'mores, and went to Hersheypark before the final potluck picnic at Negley Park which was greatly enhanced by Stevi, Emma and Jeff Sharp's hot dogs and sausages.

Susan Stecher participated in many of our activities in Harrisburg during the week. The JR group and I packed reluctantly after a crazy, exhausting week of mission and fun. Saturday morning brought a tearful goodbye with a promise to see each other soon and schedule another return trip for next year.

All in all, both weeks were a resounding success and need to be an annual occurrence. Perhaps our young people and adults would like to be part of it next summer! Pictures of these experiences will be shown in McCormick Fellowship Hall in August as part of the adult forum on mission. Hope to see you there! Love, Carol Pine Street Life (USPS 574-510) is published monthly by Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

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Lectionary Readings for August Monday August 1 Psalms 62, 145 2 Samuel 7:1–17 Acts 18:1–11 Mark 8:11–21

Monday August 8 Psalms 5, 145 2 Samuel 13:23–39 Acts 20:17–38 Mark 9:42–50

Monday August 15 Psalms 135, 145 2 Samuel 17:24 —18:8 Acts 22:30 — 23:11 Mark 11:12–26

Monday August 22 Psalms 57, 145 1 Kings 1:(1–4) 5–31 Acts 26:1–23 Mark 13:14–27

Monday August 29 Psalms 62, 145 2 Chronicles 6:32 — 7:7 James 2:1–13 Mark 14:53–65

Tuesday August 2 Psalms 12, 146 2 Samuel 7:18–29 Acts 18:12–28 Mark 8:22–33

Tuesday August 9 Psalms 42, 146 2 Samuel 14:1–20 Acts 21:1–14 Mark 10:1–16

Tuesday August 16 Psalms 123, 146 2 Samuel 18:9–18 Acts 23:12–24 Mark 11:27—12:12

Tuesday August 30 Psalms 12, 146 1 Kings 8:65 — 9:9 James 2:14–26 Mark 14:66–72

Wednesday August 3 Psalms 96, 147:1–11 2 Samuel 9:1–13 Acts 19:1–10 Mark 8:34 — 9:1

Wednesday August 10 Psalms 89:1–18, 147:1–11 2 Samuel 14:21–33 Acts 21:15–26 Mark 10:17–31

Wednesday August 17 Psalms 15, 147:1–11 2 Samuel 18:19–33 Acts 23:23–35 Mark 12:13–27

Tuesday August 23 Psalms 54, 146 1 Kings 1:32 — 2:4 (5–46a) 46b Acts 26:24 — 27:8 Mark 13:28–37

Thursday August 4 Psalms 116, 147:12–20 2 Samuel 11:1–27 Acts 19:11–20 Mark 9:2–13 Friday August 5 Psalms 84, 148 2 Samuel 12:1–14 Acts 19:21–41 Mark 9:14–29 Saturday August 6 Psalms 63, 149 2 Samuel 12:15–31 Acts 20:1–16 Mark 9:30–41 Sunday August 7 Psalms 103, 150 2 Samuel 13:1–22 Rom. 15:1–13 John 3:22–36

Thursday August 11 Psalms 97, 147:12–20 2 Samuel 15:1–18 Acts 21:27–36 Mark 10:32–45 Friday August 12 Psalms 51, 148 2 Samuel 15:19–37 Acts 21:37— 22:16 Mark 10:46–52 Saturday August 13 Psalms 104, 149 2 Samuel 16:1–23 Acts 22:17–29 Mark 11:1–11 Sunday August 14 Psalms 19, 150 2 Samuel 17:1–23 Galatians 3:6–14 John 5:30–47

Thursday August 18 Psalms 36, 147:12–20 2 Samuel 19:1–23 Acts 24:1–23 Mark 12:28–34 Friday August 19 Psalms 130, 148 2 Samuel 19:24–43 Acts 24:24 — 25:12 Mark 12:35–44 Saturday August 20 Psalms 56, 149 2 Samuel 23:1–7, 13–17 Acts 25:13–27 Mark 13:1–13 Sunday August 21 Psalms 67, 150 2 Samuel 24:1–2,10–25 Galatians 3:23 — 4:7 John 8:12–20

Wednesday August 24 Psalms 65, 147:1–11 1 Kings 3:1–15 Acts 27:9–26 Mark 14:1–11 Thursday August 25 Psalms 143, 147:12–20 1 Kings 3:16–28 Acts 27:27–44 Mark 14:12–26 Friday August 26 Psalms 88, 148 1 Kings 5:1 — 6:1, 7 Acts 28:1–16 Mark 14:27–42 Saturday August 27 Psalms 122, 149 1 Kings 7:51— 8:21 Acts 28:17–31 Mark 14:43–52 Sunday August 28 Psalms 108, 150 1 Kings 8:22–30 (31–40) 1 Timothy 4:7b–16 John 8:47–59

Wednesday August 31 Psalms 96, 147:1–11 1 Kings 9:24 — 10:13 James 3:1–12 Mark 15:1–11