Worship for February 2016

February 2016
A growing family of faith that welcomes you into our midst!
From The Rev…
Praying Through Lent 2016
Prayer is an amazing thing…but even more amazing to me is why we DON’T pray. Many people simply believe they don’t have the TIME to pray. In our culture, we
are almost too busy to pray. We are overwhelmed with
the busy-ness of our daily responsibilities. We feel the
pressures surrounding us on all sides to check the items
off of our weekly to-do lists and find that it is difficult to
set a block of time aside in our fast-paced schedules
“simply” to bask in the presence of God.
Another concern is that people are convinced that
they don’t know HOW to pray. Though there is no particular formula in conversing with God, there is pressure to do
it properly. The mentality is this…“How can I talk with
God?” Maybe it is a feeling of unworthiness in the presence of the Holy One, or maybe it is not being able to
come up with the right words at the right time.
One of my theological heroes, Eugene Peterson
(you may know of him through his translation The Message Bible). In his book, Working the Angles, he share
three key aspects of the importance of prayer: 1) prayer is
foundational in our personal lives as well as in our ministry, 2) prayer is not initiated by us, rather it is initiated by
God, and 3) prayer is dangerous. First, Peterson insists
that prayer is foundational in that “Anything creative, anything powerful, anything biblical, insofar as we are participants in it, originates in prayer.” (Peterson, 40) Second,
Peterson poignantly points out that prayer does not begin
with us; we do not initiate conversation with God. On the
contrary, “God has the first word. Prayer is always answering speech; it is not primarily ‘address’ but
‘response.’” (Peterson, 45) Third, Peterson warns us of the
power and seriousness of prayer, how dangerous prayer
potentially is in the following claim:
Praying puts us at risk of getting involved in God’s
conditions. Be slow to pray. Praying most
often doesn’t get us what we want but what God
wants, something quite at variance with what
we conceive to be in our best interests. And when
we realize what is going on, it is often too late
to go back. Be slow to pray. (44)
This is one of the reasons why I crafted the sermon series Praying Through Lent. Beginning with Ash
Wednesday on February 10 and continuing through Easter
Sunday on March 27, we will be learning of different kinds
of prayer that comes from both Old and New Testament
scriptures, particularly the Psalms. Some of these topics
I have come to the conclusion, at least at this time
include Confession, Plea, Praise and Thanksgiving. As a
in
my
life,
that prayer is not about God hearing me speak,
supplemental component of the sermon series, I will also
it
is
about
me hearing God speak. It is a time to “be still”
be offering what I call Fish Fry Friday, a weekly E-Votional
series sent out via email to get you thinking a little deeper and know that God is God (Psalm 46:10).
about prayer.
Grace and peace-Reverend Jennifer Eastman
Dublin Presbyterian Church
5775 Dublinshire Dr.
Dublin, OH 43017
Sunday Worship
Adult Study 9:15AM
Worship 10:30AM
Rev. Jennifer Eastman Hinkle, Pastor
Randy Warner, Director of Music Ministries
Barb Blanke, Director of Program Ministries
Nola Taracko, Office Manager
Tel: 614.793.8694; Fax: 614.799.1375; Email: dpc@dublinpresbyterian.org; Web: DublinPresbyterian.org
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Deadline for articles
For March Newsletter
February 20, 2016
NEWSLETTER AT A GLANCE
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Worship for February 2016
EDUCATION
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Purpose of Fireside Chat
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Second Sunday
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Kids Klub/Techno Tweens
Confirmation
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VBS
Multiplying Joys / Dividing Sorrows
Prayers for:
 Our world
 The families who lost loved ones or who have
been in the recent weather disasters.
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From the Worship/Music Committee
Continued Prayers for:
 Anna Pratt Hubbard
 Andy Taracko
 Reed Varian
 Don & Judy Warehime
 Linda Landis
 Bob Sarver’s dad
 Susie Gibbs’ cousin Ted
 Susan Davis (loss of good friend)
 Sarah Metzger’s grandfather
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Lent Practices 101

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Lenten Sermon Series
Souper Bowl of Caring
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Andrew, Nancy
Shane
WORSHIP & MUSIC
Friday Fish Fry
Prayers of Anticipation:
 Our confirmands and new officers
 Our new members
FELLOWSHIP / COMMUNITY
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College Care Packages
CHURCH MEETINGS
New Members Feature
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Dish on Deacons
Simply Session
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Monday, February 1
Worship/Music Committee
Monday, February 8
Staff, Finance Committee,
Session
Items of Interest
February Birthdays
MISSION
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Max & Erma’s Information
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Mission Committee Request
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February Calendar
Monday, February 15
Staff and Deacons
Tuesday, February 16
Presbytery at Hilliard Pres
Sunday, February 21
CE Meeting
Monday, February 22
Staff, Membership Committee
Monday, February 29
Staff
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Worship for February 2016
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Transfiguration Sunday with Commissioned Ruling Elder Peggy Holcomb
Lord's Supper Celebrated
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Second Sunday!!!
Education
Please join us in the Fireside Room for our Second Sunday Conversation with our very own, Andrew
LeVan. We will be learning about various kinds of church music throughout the ages in his presentation "With A Song In My Heart" (perfect for Valentine's Day). Following
Worship
First Sunday in Lent-Praying Through Lent: Repentance
Community
Linger after worship over some light eats and treats while getting to know others in our own DPC Family. Then step over to the tables to sign Valentine Cards for friends in the broader community.
Mission
Bring a box of Valentine's Cards to sign and deliver to our friends and neighbors at Brookdale Community (formerly Emerald Crossing) following our worship service. We will also be singing some Valentine
Carols to help make this heart day festive for folks who might not otherwise be remembered. All ages
welcome to join it the fun.
Confirmands meet to visit Brookdale Community and to go over assigned materials
following the Mission Experience.
February 21, 2016
Second Sunday in Lent-Praying Through Lent: Discernment
February 28, 2016
Third Sunday in Lent: Praying Through Lent: Praise
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The Purpose of
Fireside Chat
The purpose of the Fireside Chat Room & Pre-school story time during church is to provide a brief bible lesson that
the children can understand and one that is in-line with the second lesson and sermon that day. The hope is that
families will be able to talk together about the messages they hear on Sunday as they are the same story.
The minimal expectation for parent volunteers is to lead the lesson by reading the bible story and asking the children some follow-up questions. We have established an agenda to follow each Sunday that is clear and easy to
follow for the parents and children.
When you take a turn leading the Fireside Room, you will find materials that Nola has prepared for you on the
table in the Fireside room (bible open to the story and coloring sheet). Additional resources are usually email to
you to help you prepare for Sunday’s “Chat”. Please take a few minutes prior to the start of church to read the
story. It is helpful to have two adults in the Fireside Room because of the number of children participating. Please
ask another member to join you in the Fireside Room as a helper. The children ages Pre-K through 5th grade are
dismissed to the Fireside Room, after the children’s time in the sanctuary and leaders will have 15-20 minutes to
complete the lesson.
Here is the agenda:
5 minutes Ask the children to share something special that happened to them during the week. Each child has
the opportunity to say one thing or pass.
10 minutes Read the bible story or have some of the older kids take turns reading it. Then ask a few follow-up
questions such as: What makes you happy/sad about this story? What do you wonder about this story? What
character would you like to be in this story and why? Close by saying a brief prayer: Dear God we thank you for
our time together to hear your word. Amen.
5 minutes Check to see if the sermon is completed. If not, the children will have a few minutes to color or do
a paper activity provided. Once the sermon is completed, the children quietly return to their seats with their families.
Currently, the schedule of leaders for the Fireside Room is determined by the child who is the acolyte on a particular Sunday. We are always looking for additional members of the congregation to lead the story time with the children. If you are willing to lead the Fireside Room and are not on the schedule, please contact Alicia Dauer
(adauer@columbus.rr.com) or Julie Swan (rswan@columbus.rr.com). Thank you for your support in delivering the
Sunday Fireside Messages!!
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Second Sunday
February 14, 2016
Save the date and mark your calendars for Second Sunday at Dublin Presbyterian Church
The entire congregation is invited to participate in a morning filled with the activities of a church being a
church. The chart below lines out the times and the activities for the day.
Breakfast (9:15-9:30)
Gather over a light breakfast—
Conversation (9:30-10:15)
This morning’s topic will be .
With a Song In My Heart: Church Music through the Ages
with Andrew LeVan.
Worship (10:30-11:30)
Mission (12:30-4:00)
Following worship, we will extend our hospitality to the
Residents at Brookdale (formerly Emerald Crossing) as we pass out valentines
and sing some Valentines Songs.
Whether you can sing or just pass out valentines, please join us for this Mission activity.
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Kid’s Klub /Techno Teens
For February
February 2—The Widow’s Mite; February 9—Mardi Gras, moving into Lent; February
16—The Good Samaritan; February 23—The Prodigal Son. Music and crafts are part of
the Kids’ Klub program! - and snacks—don’t forget the snacks.
Confirmation Class
February 7—THE BIBLE
Homework due via email.
February 14—GOD
Homework due via email.
Participate in Valentines Cards & Caroling at Emerald Crossing after worship.
February 21—JESUS
Homework due via email.
February 28—THE HOLY SPIRIT
Homework due via email.
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DPC VBS IS ON THE CALENDAR:
JUNE 13-18, 2016
It’s right around the corner….Watch for more details….
“Souper Bowl of Caring” (February 7) is dedicated to tackling all of the issues that exist in your
communities, including poverty, hunger and homeless
Did you know?
Nearly 50 million Americans live in poverty?
1 in 6 Americans face hunger every day?
More than 630,000 people in the United States are homeless?
23% of those struggling went to college?
Or that 16 million children live in food insecure households?
Since 1990, a youth-led movement called “SOUPER BOWL of Caring” has been dedicated to helping hungry and hurting people around the world. Again this year the youth at Dublin Presbyterian Church will be
at the sanctuary doors after worship on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1 st , with soup caldrons in hand to
collect your gift of $1.00. Please give and help fight hunger in our community…gifts given will go to the
Dublin Food Pantry to help in their efforts of feeding the hungry in Dublin.
A simple prayer to say: "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those
who are without even a bowl of soup to eat". Amen.
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Thanks to Andrew and Nancy
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Let us introduce you to our new
Director of Music Ministries.
“In mid May, Director of Music Ministries, Randy
Warner, announced his retirement and relocation.
Through our lengthy search, friends and members
of our church family and choir joined together to
creatively keep our music ministry vibrant under
the leadership of musicians in our own community.” (excerpt from 2016 Annual Report Personnel Committee)
Shane G. Trace studied music at The Ohio State
University, where he trained with voice teachers,
Dr. Patrick Woliver and Dr. Tamara Regensberger.
He also studied under choral directors, Dr. Robert
J. Ward and Dr. Hillary Apfeldstadt. While at The
Ohio State University, Shane was a member of the
OSU Men’s Glee Club, the Symphonic Choir and
Chorale. He has held positions as a paid soloist at
Worthington United Methodist Church, served as
Director of Music and organist at New Horizons
On Sunday, January 31st we celebrated the leaderUnited Methodist Church, and Director of Music
ship of Andrew LeVan and Nancy Pratt. Thank Ministries at Glenwood United Methodist Church
you, Andrew and Nancy, for your faithful service in Columbus, OH. Along with his church duties,
and your unselfish sharing of your God-give gifts. Shane also works at Bishop Ready High School directing the spring musicals, and is employed with
the State Employment Relations Board (State of
Ohio) as a Program Administrator in the Fiscal and
Business Offices. Shane founded the Annual
Westside Independence Day Concert in 2010,
and he also worked to create a series of two concerts to memorialize his mother, Donna Malone
Trace, in which the proceeds benefited breast cancer research. He was a part of a joint effort to start
“Night of Broadway,” a concert to help those in
the Columbus area overcome bullying and hate, in
which the proceeds benefited The Buckeye Region
Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO). Along with
these concerts, Shane has given solo concerts as
well as conducted for Reconciling Ministries Network services and the South-Westside Methodist
Cluster churches combined services. Shane resides
in Grove City, OH with his partner David and their
two dogs, Mozart and Jefferson.
Shane is blessed to be the new Director of Music
Ministries at Dublin Presbyterian Church. He looks
forward to starting the journey together with the
DPC community beginning Sunday, February 7,
2016.
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Worship and Music Committee Article
contributed by Richard Troxell.
Every February 14, Valentine’s Day—also known as
Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine —
is celebrated in the United States and around the
world. Candy, flowers, gifts and, of course, Valentine’s
Day cards are exchanged between loved ones, all in the
name of Saint Valentine. My own kids have always
enjoyed exchanging valentines at school, but that
seems less about the romance, and more about the
candy packaged with cards today.
My favorite Valentine’s Day card was featured in The
Simpsons. When Lisa sees that her classmate Ralph
Wiggum has not received any Valentine’s Day cards,
she gives him one out of sympathy. Ralph reads too
much into Lisa’s gesture and falls in love with her, giving her a handsome, but apparently home-made card
featuring a googly-eyed locomotive saying, “I choochoo—choose you.” Liz was the lucky recipient of a
hand-crafted replica of this card, which she has long
treasured.1
But the story of Saint Valentine and the first Valentine’s Day card is shrouded in a bit more mystery. According to Wikipedia and History.com, the Catholic
Church recognizes at least three different martyred
saints named Valentine or Valentinus who had a connection to February 14. Most of the stories agree
though that Valentine was a priest who served in Rome
during the third century.
Most Romans worshipped pagan gods, and Christians
were persecuted. According to legend, Valentine repeatedly was arrested and imprisoned for performing
Christian weddings and otherwise comforting and aiding Christians.
One story is that Valentine defied the order of Emperor
Claudius II by secretly marrying couples so that the
husbands would not have to go to war. To remind
them of their vows and God’s love, Valentine would cut
hearts from parchment, and give them to the soldiers
and persecuted Christians -- a possible origin of the
widespread use of hearts on St. Valentine's Day.
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At one point, while under house arrest of Judge Asterius, and discussing his faith with him, Valentine described the miracles performed by Jesus. The judge
tested Valentine by presenting him the judge's blind
daughter. If Valentine succeeded in restoring the girl's
sight, Asterius vowed to do anything he asked. Valentine laid his hands on her eyes and her vision was restored. Valentine instructed the humbled judge to destroy all of the idols around the judge's house, to fast
for three days, and to be baptized. The judge obeyed
and also freed all the Christian inmates under his authority. The judge, his family and his forty-four member household (family members and servants) were all
baptized as Christians.
Valentine was arrested again for continuing to proselytize and encourage Christian marriage, and was sent to
Rome, where Claudius himself interrogated him. The
emperor took a liking to him until Valentine tried to
convince Claudius to embrace Christianity. The emperor was enraged and condemned Valentine to death,
commanding that Valentine either renounce his faith
or he be beaten with clubs, and beheaded. Valentine
refused, and Claudius' command was executed outside
the Flaminian Gate on February 14, 269 AD.
According to legend, on the evening before Valentine
was to be executed, he wrote the very first "valentine"
card. It was addressed to the daughter of Judge Asterius, who was no longer blind, and signed, "From Your
Valentine." The expression, "From your Valentine,"
was later adopted by modern Valentine’s Day cards.
The stories behind the Valentine legend describe a
faithful, brave and romantic figure, and he has come to
be known as the patron saint of lovers. Today, an estimated 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged
each year, second only to Christmas as the largest card
-sending holiday of the year.
So, if you are the type of parent or grandparent who
likes to spoil a good time with an educational lesson, or
you just want to talk the kids down from their sugar
buzz after exchanging Fun Dip and Sweethearts valentines, you might consider sharing the story of Saint Valentine and his legendary very first Valentine’s Day
card.
1 Actually, she just told me that she doesn’t remember it.
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Lenten Practices 101
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or giving up something for Lent can be a good way
to explore a deeper expression of faith, if not
adopted as a show of piety, martyrdom, or moral
righteousness. Presbyterians may find it meaningful to give something up for Lent, but it is not required. Some disciples may find a more valuable
spiritual exercise in taking something on during
Lent—a more Christ-like attitude toward others, a
humble spirit at work, or a feeling of gratitude in
the midst of scarcity. Whatever spiritual disciplines
and preparations are embraced during Lent, they
can help us prepare for or renew our baptisms as
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the liturgi- part of the resurrection celebration at Easter.
cal season of Lent. People in the pews may be ask- Ash Wednesday
ing questions. Why do Presbyterians participate in
Ash Wednesday? Isn’t it a Roman Catholic rite? Reclaimed by Reformed churches in the last few
What is the purpose of Lent in the Reformed tradi- decades, Ash Wednesday is the entry point for
tion? Are we supposed to give up something for Lenten preparation. It is a service rich in ritual and
Lent? Congregations, increasingly called to wel- symbolism. Palms waved at the previous year’s
come seekers and new Christians, are aware of the Palm Sunday service are saved and burned to creimportance of defining the language of faith and ate ashes for the next Ash Wednesday. Particiinterpreting the traditions of the community. A pants on Ash Wednesday come forward for a minister or elder to mark their foreheads with the sign
basic guide to Lenten practices may be helpful.
of the cross in ashes, saying the words, “You are
Lent
dust, and to dust you shall return,” from Genesis
The season of Lent leads up to the most holy of 3:19. With these words, disciples are reminded of
Christian days, Easter Sunday. The forty days of their mortality and, when combined with the sign
Lent begin Ash Wednesday and end at dusk the of the cross, they are also reminded of the hope of
Saturday before Easter, not counting the Sundays the resurrection.
in between. The Sundays during Lent, like every
Sunday, are considered weekly celebrations of the Christians do not receive the sign of the cross to
resurrection. Many denominations encourage dis- attract attention or to be noticed by others; they
ciples to renew and strengthen their faith during receive the sign of the cross to focus on who they
Lent. Plans are made for community-wide Lenten are as human beings, bound in death and life to
preparation through the spiritual disciplines of Christ. Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent
provide time to explore the mystery at the heart
prayer, Bible study, fasting, and service.
This preparation is a historical model from the of the gospel that being a Christian means a new
early church. New believers were mentored in the life through Christ.
Christian faith weeks before Easter, preparing for http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/
their baptisms at the Great Easter Vigil. The idea curriculum/lenten-practices-101
of giving something up for Lent came out of this
tradition, when fasting—abstaining from food as
an act of discipline in solidarity with others in the
community—was used to raise one’s spiritual consciousness and empty oneself before God. Fasting
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New Sermon Series…Praying Through Lent
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Ash Wednesday Service
Praying Through Lent: Confession
Sunday, February 14, 2016
First Sunday in Lent
Praying Through Lent: Repentance
Fish Fry Friday E -Votional
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Second Sunday in Lent
Praying Through Lent: Discernment
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Third Sunday in Lent
Praying Through Lent: Praise
Each and every Friday throughout this
Lenten Season, you will be receiving an evotional as a compliment to our Praying
Through Lent Sermon Series.
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College Care Packages in February
Deacons are collecting items for college care packages to be mailed in February. Please bring items
a college student might like: gum, snacks, nuts, popcorn, coffee, tea, etc. Place your contributions
in the designated box in the narthex.
Cash donations are also appreciated to defer the postage cost for mailing.
Contact Susie Gibbs with questions.
GETTING TO KNOW THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF DPC FAMILY
This month features Doug and Stacy Rudduck
Where are you from originally? Stacy—from Lima, OH. My parents still reside there.
Doug—from Washington Courthouse, OH. His mom and 3 sisters still live there.
What brought you to Columbus area? Stacy came in 1990 to work for Kroger as a pharmacist.
Doug came in 1974 to work for Kroger. We both were attracted to the bigger city.
What attracted you to DPC? We came Christmas Eve 2014 with our neighbors, The Bucks. I really
liked Pastor Eastman Hinkle. Then we started coming in Fall 2015. Sadie and I really like the sanctuary with all the windows. We feel good sitting in the sanctuary. We love the pastor. The people
in the congregation seem very friendly—low drama.
Tell us something interesting about you and your family members? We all love sports—esp. basketball. Sadie plays on her 7th grade team; they are undefeated. We love all kinds of music. We
love to have fun together; going to festivals or traveling. We love to entertain—we like people and
like to see them having fun.
What do you look forward to in the new year? We are looking forward to our membership at
Dublin Presbyterian and meeting members of the congregation. We all want to grow in our faith.
We are really looking forward to a beach vacation this summer!
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Dish on Deacons: Wendy Miehls
Simply Session
This article will highlight a deacon each month.
Each month we will be introducing Elders who currently serve on our leadership team here at DPC. Tim
Schoening is our February Elder. Here are some bits
of info to help you get to know Tim a little better.
Dear Members of the Dublin Presbyterian Church,
I am the new Deacon Moderator and I am blessed to
be working with a passionate and caring group of
Dublin Presbyterian Deacons. My family and I have
been members of this church since its construction. We are actively involved with our Lord everyday
and live prayer filled lives. My husband Jim and I live
at 5583 Caplestone Lane which is one street over
from the church. We moved to our new home 22
years ago and watched this beautiful church being
built practically in our own backyard. We decided
that if God builds a church in your backyard, you
should go!
We have four children and one granddaughter and
our greatest goal for them is that they know Jesus as
their Lord and Savior. Mary is 26 and is the mother of
Holiday who is six years old and was baptized at our
church two years ago. Holiday is in afternoon Kindergarten at Wyandot and attends Kindergarten Enrichment in the mornings at Indian Run Methodist
Church. Our son, James, is 23 and graduated from
Miami University two years ago. He is currently employed by Cardinal Health. Joseph is a junior at the
University of South Carolina and has thankfully found
a church home that he truly enjoys in Columbia,
S.C. Our youngest, Grace, is 17 and is an active member of Young Life and Campaigner's here in Dublin.
I greatly enjoy continuing my study of The Bible and
am happiest when involved in reading The Bible
daily. I am currently studying "The Book of Revelation" with Bible Study Foundations. I greatly care
for all of the members of this church and would like
to know any of your concerns that you would like to
share with me or your deacon. My home phone
number is (614)793-1409 and my email is
james_a_miehls@msn.com. Those blank spaces in
my email are underscores. Thank you for taking the
time to read this note and please, please introduce
yourselves to me if I haven't gotten the chance
to speak with you previously. May God bless each
and everyone of you.
Joyfully in Christ,
Wendy Miehls
How long have you been attending DPC? We have
been attending DPC for the past ten years.
What drew you to DPC? We visited several churches
in the area, but were drawn to DPC because of its
inviting congregation, strong musical program, acceptance of women in leadership, and youth involvement.
Tell a little about your family. I am married to my
beautiful wife, Marisa. We have two children, Eric
and Julia. We also have a golden retriever named
Bailey. When I can find the time, I enjoy golfing, tennis, and running. If watching sports can be classified
as a hobby, then consider me above average at my
craft.
Why have you decided to serve as an Elder? I decided to serve as an Elder, because it was a good time
in my life to give back to the church, and I wanted to
help continue moving DPC in a forward direction.
Along the journey, I hope to also set a positive example of service for my children.
On what committee to you serve? I am on the Property Committee, currently serving as co-chair with
Tom Mowry.
Favorite———? My favorite color is blue. With two
young kids my pastime is filled mostly with attending
their various activities. However, we try to squeeze
in small adventures to new and old places when we
can. Without a doubt, my favorite ice cream is
Graeter’s black raspberry chocolate chip!
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Christmas Eve Fellowship
I want to express my appreciation to all the
Membership Team who helped with setting
up, packaging cookies for children to take
home, and providing cookies for the Christmas
Eve Fellowship. This event could not have
been successful without members of the Elders
and Deacons assisting the Membership Committee with their donations of the yummy
cookies. Thank you to all who made this occasion very special and a delightful evening of
fellowship for our members and guests.
Judy Warehime
You Are Invited to Join Our Committee
Would you like to an ambassador for our congregation?
We are looking for members who like to meet
and greet new members and share God’s love
through events for our church family.
February 3
February 6
February 7
February 11
February 12
February 13
February 17
February 24
February 25
February 26
February 27
Megan Clelland
Paula Goble; Kim Reynolds
Sarah Pearson
Presley Mossman; Doug Rudduck
Elise nelson
Lucy Townley
Sharen Clelland
John Jenkins
Kate Clelland; Gretchen Troxell;
Kurt Williams
Lucas Sarver; Julia Schoening
Margie Hunter
The Military Retirement
of
LTC Laura Monteith
was celebrated on
Friday, the 8th of January 2016
If you are interested, please join our Membership Committee. Contact: Judy Warehime,
Rich Ferguson, Rick Gerace, Sandy Gerace or
Kurt Williams.
Columbus Highlands Presbyterian Church,
6909 Smoky Row Rd., has moved their special
concerts from Sundays to Saturdays, beginning
Saturday, February 13, when the Columbus
Guitar Society will perform at 2:30 pm. Admission is free. More information may be found
at http://www.highlands-presbyterian.org.
Congratulations, Laura.
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DUBLIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE DUBLIN JULY 4TH PARADE 2015.
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EVERY OTHER
MONTH
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday,
March 16, 2016
11:00 AM
Panera in Dublin
Cutting for Stone
By Abraham Verghese
This should be a great winter read. Come join us!
Contact Sharon Hayes with any questions about
Every Other Month Book Club.
EASTER FLOWERS
SALE
On Easter morning, March 27, 2016, the Dublin Presbyterian Church sanctuary will be decorated with Easter flowers. The Worship and Music Committee is coordinating
this effort. The cost, again this year, will be $12.00 per
plant with proceeds benefiting our summer Mission Trip to
Neon, KY.
Order forms may be found at the connections center and
as bulletin inserts. Just complete the form and place it
with your payment in the collection plate or leave it in the
church office. Completed forms and checks may also be
mailed to the Dublin Presbyterian Church.
The order deadline date is March 13, 2016, so if you are
going out of town for Spring Break you may want to place
your order early. Checks should be made payable to Dublin
Presbyterian Church with a notation, “Easter Flowers”.
Contact Debbie Sundheimer (614-537-6695) or
debbiesun@earthlink.net with questions.
ViaQuest Hospice Looking For Volunteers
“We are currently looking for volunteers to fill
the need of our patients and their families. We
serve patients in several areas of Ohio—from
Columbus to Newark and even up towards Lima.
We are in need of volunteers to work as Administrative Volunteers in our Dublin office, Bereavement Volunteers who are able to work with
our Chaplain/bereavement coordinator to make
check up phone calls for our patients’ families,
and we are looking for Direct Care Volunteers
who are interested in providing companionship
to our patients…..Volunteers are very important
to us and we believe that they are beneficial to
our patients and their families as they are able to
provide additional support. If you have any
questions, feel free to ask or you can learn more
about ViaQuest at viaquestinc.com.”
Excerpt from email received from Ashley Bolenbaugh,
MSW, LSW, Medical Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator,
ViaQuest, Inc., Ashley.Bolenbaugh@ViaQuestinc.com,614339-1643
If you are interested, please contact ViaQuest
Hospice.
Monday, February 16, 2016
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Join us at Max & Erma’s
Join us on Thursday, February 4, 2016, for dinner at Max & Erma’s for DPC night. Every first Thursday, 20% of the proceeds of each check go to support our Mission Trip fund raising. Clip the coupon
below and enjoy a family night out. Additional coupons are available on the Connections Center or
may be requested through the office.
February 2016 Newsletter
Mission Committee requests help for
Dublin Food Pantry.
Your Mission Committee is asking for your help in
providing items that are in greatest demand at the
Dublin Food Pantry. Please bring in the following
items and place them in the designated box:
Toilet paper
Cans of beef, chicken, and vegetable broth
Pancake Mix
Sample sizes of soaps, shampoos, deodorants, etc.
(items you would usually find in a hotel room)
Thank you!
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DUBLIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
5775 Dublinshire Drive
Dublin, OH 43017
Dublin Presbyterian Church
5775 Dublinshire Dr.
Dublin, OH 43017
Rev. Jennifer Eastman Hinkle, Pastor
Randy Warner, Director of Music Ministries
Barb Blanke, Director of Program Ministries
Nola Taracko, Office Manager
Sunday Worship
Adult Study 9:15AM
Worship 10:30AM
Tel: 614.793.8694; Fax: 614.799.1375; Email: dpc@dublinpresbyterian.org; Web: DublinPresbyterian.org
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
FEBRUARY 2016
7 Souper Bowl of Caring
9:15 AM Adult Study
10:30 AM Worship
(Communion)
11:30 AM Fellowship
1
12:30 PM Women’s
Bible Study
7:00 W/M Comm
2
8
9
10:00 AM Staff
12:30 PM Women Bible
Study
5:30 PM Finance
4:15 PM Kids Klub/
Techno Tweens
7:00 PM Choir
15
9:15 AM Second Sunday
10:30 AM Worship
11:30 AM Fellowship
11:30 AM Valentine Caroling
2:00 PM Confirmation
10:00 AM Staff
12:30 PM Womens
Bible Study
7:00 PM Deacons
6
10 ASH
Wednesday
11
12
13
7:00 PM Ash
Wednesday Svc
17
18
19
20
Newsletter
Deadline
24
25
26
27
22
23
10:00 AM Staff
12:30 PM Womens
Bible Study
4:15 PM KK/TT
28
29
9:15 AM Adult Study
10:30 AM Worship
11:30 AM fellowship
5
16
3:30 PM Presbytery
4:15 PM KK/TT
7:00 Choir
21
9:00 AM CE Committee
9:15 AM Adult Study
10:30 AM Worship
11:30 AM Fellowship
11:45 AM New Member
Brunch
7:00 PM Membership
4
Max & Erma’s
4:15 PM KK/TT
7:00 PM Choir
7:00 PM Session
14
3
7:00 PM Choir