Emporia Presbyterian Manor
SEPTEMBER 2022
Editor’s Note: In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Dave Parker, chaplain at Salina Presbyterian Manor®.
Chasing the Son By Dave Parker, Chaplain
Nine local artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Nine winning artists in Emporia Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2023 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®). “Princess,” a Quilting entry by Joan Butts, “Cluster of Autumn Leaves,” a Painting entry by Paul Johnston, “Kansas Windmill,” a Painting entry by John King, and “The Making of America,” a Drawing entry by David Milford, will appear in the calendar when it “Princess,” by Joan Butts is released this fall. Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 14 other PMMA® communities. More than 170 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar with pullout postcards and “Cluster of Autumn Leaves,” greeting cards. by Paul Johnson
“Summer Bouquet,” a Quilting entry by Joan Butts, “Quinn,” a Drawing entry by Lisa Morrison, “Brobdingnagian Arch Bridge,” a Sculpture/3D entry by Herbert Morton, “Anndy,” a Fiber Arts entry by Lorraine Morton, and “Indian Flute,” a Mixed Media/Crafts entry by Jimmie Nix, will be included in the calendar’s honorable mention gallery.
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“Kansas Windmill,” by John King
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and selfcontrol.” 1 Timothy 1:7
I am deathly afraid of heights. Not so much high places, but edges. Mountain roads that are sheer, edges of buildings, Dave Parker roofs, even ladders. Above the third rung on a ladder, I feel like I’ve accomplished something. But I can assure you my heart is pounding as I step up to that fourth rung. I tried crossing the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado many years ago. I was just fine — until I looked down and could see between the metal planks under my feet. I immediately dropped to my knees, did an about-face and crawled back 20 feet to solid ground. Then I sat there for a while, just to make sure the world was stable. Heights are just not my thing. I simply do not trust my own ability to stay safe around edges, and I don’t intend to try to conquer that fear any time soon. We all have certain fears that hold us back. Chaplain –continued on page 3
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Art is Ageless® continued from page 1 “Cow Gazing at Fence,” a Mixed Media/Crafts entry by David Mai, will be featured on Art is Ageless greeting cards. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Andraya Taber, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of senior artists. Our artists prove “The Making of America,” by David that art, in any form, is an ageless Milford ambition.” A copyrighted program of PMMA, Art is Ageless is open exclusively to people aged 65 and older. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. PMMA’s Art is Ageless program encourages Emporia Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.
“Summer Bouquet,” by Joan Butts,
Indian Flute,” by Jimmie Nix
Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an “Quinn,” by Lisa Morrison extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. For more on Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org. u
“Brobdingnagian Arch Bridge,” by Herbert Morton,
“Cow Gazing at Fence,” by David Mai
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“Anndy,” by Lorraine Morton
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Chaplain continued from page 1 Some may be more obvious than others. Maybe those fears keep us from being all that God wants us to be for Him. Too often, fear may turn into complacency, as we give it too much control over our life. We try to justify an attitude of, “What’s the point in trying? I’ll just work around it.” This is especially true when it comes to sharing the Gospel: Fear of rejection turns into avoidance. But Paul tells us that rather than allow fear to direct us, the Spirit fills us with the power and love of Jesus Christ. He will guide our steps. This gives us courage and strength to live our lives without the fear of worldly obstacles. There is no fear in Christ. His perfect love for us strips away all
the insecurities, doubts and uncertainties. In His image, we are empowered to go make disciples. We are filled with the Spirit of Jesus, and as He promised, He is always with us wherever we go - even on edges. The love of God conquers all things.
Lord, we place our faith in You. We lift ourselves to Your service for Your mission to build Your church. Thank You for loving us perfectly and giving us your Son as the pathway to redemption and eternal life with Him. In Jesus’ name. Amen. u
The love of Jesus Christ gives us courage and strength to live our lives without the fear of worldly obstacles.
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Breakfast Did you know Emporia is the official founding city of Veterans Day? We want to honor our Veterans, their spouses and widows with a free Veterans Day On-The-Go Breakfast at Emporia Presbyterian Manor.
Friday, November 11 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 2300 Industrial Rd., Emporia Reservations are required. RSVP by November 7th to Andraya Taber at 620-343-2613 to reserve your meal.
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