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More News From the Pews
November 2014
Mr. John Cross
Mrs. Doris Hicks
Born:
February 23, 1924
Born:
December 21, 1921
Born to the Church Triumphant:
Born to the Church Triumphant:
October 5, 2014
October 8, 2014
Please welcome new members Becky Conner and son Mack Conner. Becky works for
Catoosa County Public Schools and Mack
attends McCallie, where he plays football.
Message from Perry
Greetings Friends!
It's the word we avoid if at all possible. It's the word that
represents for many people their greatest unspoken fear.
It's unlike other fears that usually don't even take place.
This one eventually takes place for every human being who
has ever walked the planet. About what am I speaking? You
already guessed it. I am talking about the natural human
tendency for us to fear death.
It’s almost time to order your
Christmas poinsettias! Be on
the lookout for order forms in
the bulletin and the office, or
you may call the office to place
your order.
Is it possible for us to overcome our fear of death? What is
the primary reason we fear death? We fear that which we do
not understand. The key to overcoming our fear of death is
to understand what exactly takes place for the Christian
when death occurs. During the month of November, I will
lead a sermon series titled, Overcoming Your Fear of Death.
In order to gain insight into life after death, we will explore
the Scriptures that address this topic. I encourage us all to
study the Scripture listed prior to each Sunday's message.
This process should help maximize our understanding of
each Scripture passage. In turn, we will be equipped and
inspired to apply the Scriptures to our daily lives.
Featured books in November and December are selections from the library's collection
of Christmas books, religious and secular.
Books for children are being moved back into the library. Watch for them there.
On the new additions shelf:
In the Spirit,
Perry
Gleason L. Archer, Jr. Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties.
Beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelation, this book offers "informed answers to your most troublesome questions" based on "linguistic, cultural, numerical, and relational considerations." Several helpful indexes.
Dr. Perry C. McCallen
Linda Jo McKim. The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion.
Want to know more about the words or music of your favorite hymn, or a new one? This companion to our
pew hymnal can tell you.
Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal.
The new (2013) hymnal of the PCUSA.
Terence P. Fretheim. Exodus: Interpretation.
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A Note
From Linda
Saturday, November 1
Please join us as we view the spectacular fall
colors along the Cherohala Skyway near
Tellico Plains. Great food, art shops, and
spectacular scenery. Bring your camera!
Saturday, December 6
We will head to the Dalton Depot for a
delicious lunch, where trains pass by as you
eat. This is a great outing for families with
children.
Please contact John Doyal for details.
baldie052@yahoo.com or 423.596.8171
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Keyona Jones
903-3723
Brianne Harrah
6220 Shallowford Rd.
Apt. 494
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Becky and Mack Conner
330 Green Gorge Rd.
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
423-309-5852
Becky: rwcpep@comcast.net
Mack: mackconner17@mccallie.org
November already!
have the days gone?
Our November series will follow the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem using a DVD study of Adam Hamilton’s best selling book The Journey:
Walking the Road to Bethlehem. Each session will include a 10-12 minute
video of the author retracing the path of the holy couple’s journey. In
addition, we will focus on relevant passages from the Bible and include time
for discussion.
There will not be a Wonderful Wednesday program on November 26, the
day before Thanksgiving.
We will continue into December with special events planned on December
10 and December 18 (Thursday).
December 10 is the annual dinner sponsored by the Margaret Winslett Circle
and Christmas program featuring our children and youth; the 18th is our
dinner with the men of St. Matthew’s Shelter.
Youth : Take a second look
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I hope each of you enjoyed
our children’s participation with the adult choir.
Thank you, Dr. Ford, for including us. They feel
very grown up standing in the choir loft with the
adults. As I have already mentioned, we are
working on some beautiful music for Advent. We
are also looking forward to the children and young
people’s annual seasonal program on an upcoming
Wonderful Wednesday night.
Thanksgiving will
soon arrive. It’s
the season to remember the many
blessings we have
been given!
Welcome Mack Conner!
Mack officially joined
the Second Pres family
October 12! Mack is a
sophomore at McCallie
and a member of the
football team.
As you have probably already seen, the one room
Sunday School is coming together nicely.
Hopefully, the new shelves will be installed by the
time you receive this newsletter.
The CE committee is working on a more thorough
policy concerning the care and education of our
babies and toddlers. We want to impress and
encourage our visitors who have children these
ages to return.
Please continue to pray for and encourage our
children, young people, and their parents (and
especially me).
With love,
Wonderful Wednesdays in November
Where
Linda May
Third Sunday—nov. 16!
Save that date!
Youth, we are partnering with the Deacons to
write and produce an Advent Devotional for the
congregation!!! What a great opportunity to showcase the wonderful gifts God has given you. We’ll
need everyone to help finish up this project.
Thanks!
LUNCH+FELLOWSHIP+SERVICE+FUN!
Children’s Ministry
GUARDIAN ANGEL communication on the way for 6th12th graders. When you want
to respond, give your notes
and/or small gifts to Suzanne
or Diane for delivery.
IDEAS NEEDED!
YOUTH MINISTRY IS
MAKING PLANS FOR
2015.
YOUR INPUT IS
NEEDED!
WHAT DO YOU WANT
TO DO?
Hanging of the
Greens
November 30
The first Sunday in
Advent will be a special
worship service.
Would you like to assist?
Greetings:
Treasurer’s Report
Presbyterian Women would like to wish the congregation a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TREASURER'S FINANCIAL REPORT TO CONGREGATION
I would like to thank all of the individuals who helped with the lunches at the UTC Presbyterian House. The
students really enjoy these lunches.
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
NINE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Actual For
Nine Months
Amounts
%
REVENUE Contributions
Trust and Investment Income A
Meacham Trust Quarterly Distributions (3 of 4)
Marie Bennett Trust Distributions (3 of 4)
Second Church's Investments
Totals
Parking Lot Gross Rents and Other Parking Lot Gross Rents
Boys Choir Gross Rents
Fees for Use of Building, etc.
B
Miscellaneous ( 2014 - From Vision Fund)
Total Revenue
EXPENDITURES Local Church Operations Salaries & Personnel Related Expense
Office and Other Administration
Property Maintenance and Operations
Worship
Other Program Committees
Total Local Church Expenditures
Missions and Benevolences General Assembly, Synod & Presbytery Not designated by Specific Programs
Others Designated by the Session
Total Expenditures
REVENUE OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
A
B
Budget For
Nine Months
Amounts
%
Over
(Under)
Budget
$ 126,466
35%
$ 127,172
36%
204,175
1,869
6,246
212,290
57%
1%
2%
60%
200,536
2,025
3,825
206,386
57%
1%
1%
59%
3,639
(156)
2,421
5,904
6,997
3,600
3,700
5,033
19,330
2%
1%
1%
1%
5%
7,500
3,600
3,000
3,750
17,850
2%
1%
1%
1%
5%
(503)
700
1,283
1,480
358,086
100%
351,408
100%
6,678
180,424
23,118
73,554
16,379
12,843
306,318
50%
6%
21%
5%
4%
86%
182,722
24,413
71,990
20,274
15,115
314,514
52%
7%
20%
6%
4%
89%
(2,298)
(1,295)
1,564
(3,895)
(2,272)
(8,196)
13,275
19,352
32,627
4%
5%
9%
13,275
17,326
30,601
4%
5%
9%
2,026
2,026
338,945
95%
345,115
98%
(6,170)
$ 19,141
5%
6,293
2%
$
$
(706)
$ 12,848
Meacham Trust Quarterly Distributions Final Internal Revenue Code Regulations required a change in the method of calculating the required
distribution, retroactive to January 1, 2012. The distribution for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 was
$ 81,512.42, received in January 2014, and was based on the value of assets in the trust as of
December 31, 2012. The distributions received in April 2014 and July 2014, for the quarters ended March 31,
2014 and June 30, 2014 were $ 61,331.29 each and were based on the value of assets in the trust as of
December 31, 2013.
This amount for 2014 includes $ 5,000 from a transfer from the Vision Fund to supplement the budget to
purchase new PC's to replace the old PC's which have obsolete operating software.
Please join us for Memorial Sunday on November 2. This is the day that we celebrate the lives of those in the
congregation who have joined the Church Triumphant.
Sunday, November 16 will be Thank Offering Sunday. The Thank Offering continues the 100 year tradition of
supporting mission through the world and gives one-time grants for new programs gathering crucial needs for
persons who are hurting. There will be a luncheon that day with the proceeds benefitting Presbyterian Women.
On Sunday, November 30, the Northside Giving Tree goes up and will remain up through Christmas. We will be
collecting caps, scarves, gloves, and mittens. Thank you for your support.
Have a blessed month,
Teresa Robinson
PW Moderator
NOVEMBER 21
Choral Concerts
Saturday November 15 at 5:30 PM, there will be a graduate choral conducting concert at Second Presbyterian. Blaine Tooley, Director of Music Ministries at Hixson United Methodist Church and graduate student of
Kevin Ford, will conduct his final graduate recital. Members of the choir will come from the Chattanooga
community, including singers from Second Presbyterian’s Chancel Choir. Admission is free and all are
invited.
Thursday evening November 20 at 7:30 PM, the UTC Chamber Singers and Chattanooga Singers will perform
an evening of Baroque masterpieces at Second Presbyterian Church. The Chattanooga Singers will perform
part one of George Frederick Handel’s “Messiah” and the Chamber Singers will perform Johann Sebastian
Bach’s motet “Jesu meine freude.” Both choruses are conducted by Kevin Ford, Director of Choral Activities
at UTC and Director of Music at Second Presbyterian Church. Admission is free and all are invited.
November Birthdays
Sun
2
Traditional Service /
Communion/ Memorial Sunday
11:00 AM
Mon
3
Mini Tennis 10:00
Wilson-Gould
Circle 10:30 AM
Staff Meeting 1:30
Tue
4
Presbyterian Bible
Study -Dr. McCallen
12:00 PM
Wed
Thu
5
6
Wonderful Wednesday Tai Chi 9:00 AM
5:30 PM
Knit Wits 10:00 AM
Choir Practice 6:15 PM Men’s Bible Study Dr. McCallen 12:00 PM
Urban Ministry
Worship 5:30 PM
Fri
7
Church
Women
United
Sat
10
Mini Tennis 10:00
4
Traditional Service/Choir AppreciStaff Meeting 1:30
ation 11:00 AM
Session Meeting
12:45 PM
Urban Ministry
Worship 5:30 PM
16
17
Mini Tennis 10:00
Traditional Service
11:00 AM
Moccasin Bend Worship Companions
9:00 AM
Evangelism Cmte
Meeting 12:45
3rd Sunday Youth
Event
23
Traditional Service
11:00 AM
Staff Meeting 1:30
Presbyterian Bible
Study -Dr. McCallen
12:00 PM
Urban Ministry
Worship 5:30 PM
St. Matthew’s Circle
5:30 PM
19
20
Wonderful Wednesday Tai Chi 9:00 AM
5:30 PM
Knit Wits 10:00 AM
Choir Practice 6:15 PM Men’s Bible Study Dr. McCallen 12:00 PM
24
Mini Tennis 10:00
Bobbie Martin
12
Rose Baxter
Meg Asciolla
16
Cheryl Feeney
21
Jason Benton
Gary Snodgrass
21
Bill Simmons
Sophie Peirano
22
Janet Ulm
7
Debbie Walker
23
Doris Smith
8
Rick Rushworth
24
Elizabeth Houston
9
Tom Hodges
27
Betty Hesselink
10
Lillie Carney
29
David Kling
11
Patrick Chambers
15
Choir Practice 6:15 PM Men’s Bible Study Dr. McCallen 12:00 PM
22
Friday
Night
Out
Brandon Merediith
St. Matthew’s Circle
5:30 PM
Newsletter
Submission
Deadline
Urban Ministry
Worship 5:30 PM
Traditional Service/Hanging of the
Greens 11:00 AM
18
14
Knit Wits 10:00 AM
Presbytery Meeting
at Maryville College
Staff Meeting 1:30
30
Presbyterian Bible
Study -Dr. McCallen
12:00 PM
Margaret Winslett
Circle 5:30 PM
Rachel Simmons
Greg Meadows
Skylar Ellis
5
12
13
Wonderful Wednesday Tai Chi 9:00 AM
5:30 PM
11
8
St. Matthew’s Circle
5:30 PM
11
Claire Eaves
David Duford
1
2nd Outdoors to
Tellico Plains
Sierra Club
6:00 PM
9
2
25
Presbyterian Bible
Study -Dr. McCallen
12:00 PM
26
27
OFFICE CLOSED
28
29
Anniversaries
Thanksgiving Day
November 6
Stephanie & Robby Carney
November 24
Cyndy & Tony Workman