Weekly BLAST - Sycamore Presbyterian Church

Weekly Email BLAST, February 6, 2015
Important Deadline Notification:
Beginning February 8, 2015
In order to serve you better with accuracy and the most reliable
information available, all submissions to the weekly SPC Bulletin
and BLAST must be received by Tuesdays at 12:00 noon in order
to appear in that week's editions. This deadline also applies to
edits, updates, and/or changes to existing information and articles.
Any items received after Tuesdays at noon will appear in the
following week's publications. If you have questions, please
contact the church office at 683-0254. Thank you.
*Please submit all future requests regarding articles or notices that
you wish to have published in either the BLAST or Bulletin to
vbarnett@sycamorechurch.org, or call the church office at 6830254.
SPC Annual Meeting is this Sunday...
February 8, 2015
The meeting will be held between worship services. The purpose
is to receive the budget and approve changes in pastoral terms of
call. Copies of the 2014 Annual Report will be available at the
Welcome Center, or you may view the report or financials by
clicking on the following: 2014 Annual Report Financials (2014)
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 18
Please join us in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Linda
McClanahan will be preaching; the sermon title is "Philip: First to
be Called," and the Scripture is John 1: 43. For more information,
call the church office at 683-0254.
Nursery/Toddler Care - Volunteers Needed...
During Church Services at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.
Please consider volunteering at 9:15 a.m. in the nursery or at
10:45 a.m. in either the nursery or toddler room. We are looking
for people who can commit to one Sunday per month and who
Continuing Care List
Please pray for:
Chuck Lowe
Harlyn Hubers
Joan Wagner
Jim Abbott
Kim Fix
Zach Malanchuk
Lewise Kalsbeek
Richard Jones
Mackenzie Hicks
Ernie Tong
Robert Weidner
Patty Reinhart
Marirose Stiver
John Gillcrist
Mel Reno
Emily Hill
Julie Malcolm
Mildred Frantz
Mary Read
Ron Brady
Joe Burnett
The Rhein's Family
Dianne Harmon
Tom Morgenfeld
John Gantt
Ruth Gantt
Marcia Werger
John Taylor
Dave Spaeth
John Beil
Robbie Koslan
David Read
Helen Sperling
Mary Hastings
love children. If interested, contact Julie Smith at
juke777@hotmail.com. Thank you!
Readings: Lenten Symbols
Individual or Family Opportunity
We need people for the Lenten Symbol readings each Sunday
during lent. Each person or group will be asked to read for one
service. Materials will be provided. If interested, please contact
Judy Abrams at jabrams1210@me.com or 954-980-3465. Thank
you.
Usher Volunteers:
Please consider volunteering as a Sunday usher. It is a great way
to serve the church while getting to know the members and visitors
better. If you are interested in joining the 9:15 a.m. Sunday usher
team, please contact Rhett Francisco, usher chairman, at
rhettfran@cinci.rr.com. Thank you!
Attention: All Veterans & families of active duty
military men and women:
We are trying to compile a list of ALL veterans who are members
of SPC. We would like to know which branch of the military they
were in, if they were enlisted or drafted, and when and where they
served. It would be helpful to know their addresses and phone
numbers as well.
In addition to veterans, we would like the following information on
any active or deployed military men and women who belong to the
church or are related to any church member(s): names,
addresses, and branches of the military.
Please call Dee Daniels (Deacon at SPC) at 513-652-9317 and
leave a message, OR email her at deed1@cinci.rr.com
2015 Offering Envelopes
You may pick up your 2015 offering envelopes in the Cafe. Thank
you. If you have any questions, contact the church office at 6830254.
Children's Ministries
SUNDAY (February 8)
PROJECT LINUS
This virtuous endeavor begins this coming Sunday, so please
consider participating. All are encouraged to grab instructions from
the Children's Ministries table and buy the necessary fleece to
make a blanket for donation to this worthy cause. Instructions are
available at the Children's Ministries table or by clicking on the
following link: Project Linus
Blankets will be collected during the 10:45 a.m. service on
Sunday, February 22. Blankets are then donated to special
agencies like hospitals, foster care, police/fire/EMS and disaster
response units that comfort children with a blanket 'hug' in
potentially scary situations.
*Please note if you are unable to attend church on February 22, you may
drop your blanket off at the church office Monday through Friday anytime
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. prior to 2/22, or contact Jan Ferris.
Vacation Bible School- Many of you have been asking, "When is
VBS this year?" Mark your calendars! It will be the week of June
22-26 in the mornings.
Questions regarding Children's Ministries: Jan Ferris 683-0254
Student Ministries
Sunday (February 8)
Confirmation 915: 9:15 a.m. in the Underground
Awakenings, Elevation & Cross-Training: 10:45 a.m. in the
Underground
Confirmation 430: 4:30 p.m. in the Underground
Senior High Sunday Practice: 6-8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
$25 Deposits and Applications are due for the Happy Church
Summer Mission Trips for both students and families!
Senior High Sunday Practices for ALL Students:
Wednesday (2/11) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Thursday (2/19) Walk Through: 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Saturday (2/21) Run Through: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the
Sanctuary
*Kroger Cards must be re-registered every year! To do so, go online to
www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Registering your Kroger Card
supports Student Ministries!! Please Contact Wendy Grethel with any
questions!
*For questions or additional information regarding Student Ministries,
contact Meredith Reuscher at 683-0254.
Adult Ministries
Sycamore Singles:
Friday, February 13, will be our first opportunity of 2015 to provide
dinner for the IHN families. The fellowship and care that the
singles provide is very important to our guests and is an excellent
opportunity for us to share the love of Christ. Please arrive as
close to 5:30 p.m. as possible. Linda Hill will be there to help
coordinate and set up.
Menu:
grilled cheese sandwiches - provided by IHN
soups, salads, desserts - provided by Singles
Menu contributions to date:
SOUPS
Bonnie Gregory
Barb Skelton - tomato soup
SALADS
Julie Glenn - jello with fruit
DESSERTS:
Diane Flanigan - cake
Nancy Jones - choc. chip cookies
Bonnie Gregory - cobbler
Jerri Anderson - cake
Linda Harvey Also, there may be a need to play with some of the children from 7
- 8:30 p.m. Please let me know if you can volunteer to help in this
way as well. For more information, please contact Jo Farmer at
jofarmer@cinci.rr.com
Matthew 25 Ministries:
Family Ministries will be serving at Matthew 25 Ministries on
Saturday, February 21, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Sign up in the Café.
Contact Wendy Grethel at wgrethel@sycamorechurch.org
Wilmington Project: We will serve our friends at the Sugartree
Ministries in Wilmington on the 1st Wednesday in February (2/4)
for lunch and the 4th Tuesday (2/24) and the 4th Thursday (2/26)
for dinner. Show times are 11:45 a.m. for lunch and 5:45 p.m. for
dinner. Serving at Sugartree is a great way to help those in need,
have outstanding fellowship with others, and demonstrate the true
spirit of Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Contact either Bob
Morgenfeld (rmorgenfeld@earthlink.net or 933-0274) or Rhonda
Vickers (rvickers1@cinci.rr.com or 295-3834). Thank you.
Men's Cooking Class with Melissa Wharton, February 28 from
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Church Kitchen. The cost is $9.00
per person payable the day of the event. Register A.S.A.P. due to
limited enrollment of only 8 people with 3 additional on a waiting
list. The menu consists of Fish & More...Don't just hook it; learn
how to cook it! For more information, please contact Melissa
Wharton at 891-9288.
Eunice Circle Announcement: All women are invited to attend
the Eunice Circle meeting on Thursday, February 12, at 12:00
noon in the Chapel. Program: February Highlights by June
Purcell; light lunch served. For more information, call Jeanette
Miller at 683-0639.
Lenten Study on the Disciples
Adult Ministries will be offering a Lenten study "Watching the
Disciples: Learning from Their Mistakes" This small group
discussion group is similar and related to the Sermon Series about
the disciples and how we can be better disciples in our own lives.
The Lenten study examines the 12 Disciples in their on-the-job
training to become disciples of Jesus. We hope to find guidance
for our pilgrimage and help us to assess our own discipleship.
Join us as your schedule allows! It starts February 22, Sundays at
9:15 a.m. in room 120 with Steve Helterbridle or 10:45 a.m. in the
Manse with Wendy Grethel.
Also, sign up if you would be interested in Wednesday Evening 78:00 p.m with Missy Iannelli starting February 25.
Saturday StoneMason Bible Overview...
will start March 14, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 120.
What is most amazing about the disciples is that Jesus ever
selected them at all; among them were a handful of common
fishermen, a hated tax collector, and an impulsive political zealot.
Who were these men? When you take a fresh look at
the disciples, you'll be faced with a stunning fact: the men the
Savior chose were ordinary...hopelessly human...remarkably
unremarkable, but they were available and obedient to the
Master's call.
Come and join us as we study "TWELVE ORDINARY MEN", a
book by John MacArthur. This class will be moderated by Alan
Greggo and Chris Dugle. We start at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 10:00
a.m. sharp every Saturday. Donuts and coffee are served, along
with a big helping of fellowship and fun. All men, sons, fathers,
grandfathers, youth...etc. are invited to join. Book and workbook
provided for $27.
Please sign up on the sheet provided in the Café. If you have
questions, feel free to email Alan Greggo at alangreggo@live.com.
"The Life of Jesus, A Study of the Gospels" (a women's small
group study) with Rev. McClanahan meets on Wednesdays at
5:30 p.m. or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Room 120. Questions:
Linda McClanahan at lmcclanahan@sycamoarechurch.org.
**Childcare available upon request.
Dinners for 6, 7, or 8 - Please see the guest/host chart in the
Café.
Singles meet for lunch on the third Sunday of each month
following the second service. They meet in the Café first to decide
on a restaurant. All singles are welcome!!
Lamplighters is a self-led small group that meets every Tuesday
night at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center and the membership is
constantly evolving. Call Joyce or Don Dunham (398-6893) if you
are interested or just have questions.
MOPS (moms of preschoolers)
A Christian small group that supports moms. MOPS will meet
Wednesday, February 11, in the Media Center from 9:30-11:30
a.m. We need people who will give a helping hand with childcare.
We need your hands. Contact Trina Gunn at 518-9809 or
theyounggunns@gmail.com for more information.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University:
This is a 9 week study beginning this Sunday, February 8, in the
Media Center. Neil Gartner will be the class leader. The program
teaches you how to beat debt, build wealth, and keep your own
economy thriving with topics like "Super Saving" and "Dumping
Debt." Sign up now at the Adult Ministry Table in the Café area.
Questions? Contact Neil at mailto:neilgartner@fuse.net.
Sunday Small Group Study: Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely
committed follower of Jesus, by Kyle Idleman; New people
welcome anytime. We meet at 9:15 a.m. with Steve Helterbridle in
Rm. 120 and again at 10:45 a.m. with Wendy Grethel in the
Manse. This study will present an honest look at your relationship
with Jesus and allow you the opportunity to consider if it is really
the relationship He desires to have with you. Sign up in the Café
or online at sycamorechurch.org.
not a fan. Kyle Idleman
Beth Moore Women's Study Children of the Day: 1st & 2nd
Thessalonians will be studied. Meets Wednesdays in Room 120,
9:30-11:15 AM.
Adult Ministry...it's never too late...
to join an Adult Ministry Small Group - Continue your spiritual
growth! There are a lot of options:
Adult Small Group Calendar:
Take a look and see if anything inspires you; everyone is welcome
to attend. On-line registration is available, and you may purchase
your books in the area outside of the Music Room
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Sundays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Room 120, Study: Book of
Matthew, Leader: Randy Gross
Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m., 2/8/2015-4/12/15 (Easter off),
Room 223: Financial Peace University, Leader: Neil
Gartner
Mondays, 10:30-12:00 p.m., Room 120: What's So
Amazing About Grace, Leader: Marilyn Poe
1st & 3rd Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Room 120: Women
of the New Testament, Leader: Claudia Gross
3rd Tuesday, Harmony, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Room 120:The
Family of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury, Leader: Mitzi Green
Tuesdays, Lamplighters, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Media Center, II
Corinthians, Leaders: Don and Joyce Dunham
Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 a.m., in Room 120, Men's Bible
Group, I Corinthians, Leader: John Strong
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:15 a.m., Room 120: Beth Moore,
Children of the Day, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians will be
studied. Leader: Jenny Ellsworth
If you would like detailed information, including contact
information, please visit the Adult Ministries Table in the Cafe, or
call Wendy Grethel at 683-0254. Thank you.
Prime Timers' Royal Caribbean "Fall" Cruise:
ACT FAST: There are (2) two Balcony and (1) one Ocean
View cabins remaining at the quoted flyer price.
Any cabins booked after these three will have a price increase due
to airfare costs. Our group discount block of 26 cabins has 23
cabins assigned to excited SPC travelers. Act fast to be the
occupants of our 3 remaining cabins.
If you are interested in going on this fabulous adventure (Royal
Caribbean Serenade of the Seas 10 night cruise), reserve your
cabin NOW by contacting Irene Strong at 677-1712, or stop by the
Cafe this coming Sunday.
This cruise ship will set sail on September 15, 2015 and travel
through New England to Canada offering a kaleidoscope of fall
colors as the foliage emanates from the coastal shores featuring
scenic lighthouses and breathtaking landscapes. Irene has all the
details, so plan on stopping by the Cafe this coming Sunday!!!
Space is very limited, so bring your check book or credit card with
you to reserve this once-in-a-lifetime trip!
Prime Timers - Only 7 SPOTS Remain...
JUST DO IT; register for our Bardstown & Louisville trip scheduled
for June 16 and 17, 2015. This two day - one night trip is filled
with a wide variety of activities including an exceptional production
of The Stephen Foster Musical and exciting tours of Churchill
Downs and the Louisville Bat Factory...and much more!
To register, look for the Poster in the Cafe area, and discover the
details of this exciting jaunt down south to Bardstown - the most
beautiful small town in America, and Louisville.
The LOW cost of this trip is $265.00 for double occupancy and
$335.00 for single occupancy. A deposit of only $50.00 will hold
your reservation with your final payment due on April 5, 2015.
The Tour Includes:
Transportation via deluxe Motor Coach; gratuity to driver;
Accommodations: Hampton Inn, Bardstown;
Meals: Dinner at Chapeze House; breakfast at Hampton Inn;
Admission: to all venues as listed in the *itinerary;
Taxes and Gratuities: included for all *itinerary features;
Escort: Irene Strong
Questions: Call Irene Strong at 677-1712.
Iberian Vacation with Barcelona Extension:
This is your chance to take advantage of this once in a lifetime
opportunity to visit Spain including Madrid, Lisbon, Salamanca,
Tangier, Morocco, Granada, Toledo, Barcelona, and more. Visit
the Cafe area for detailed information on making this dream trip
your reality.
Questions: contact Ceil Allard at 459-1730 or
ceciliamargaret.allard@ge.com or Lois Borisch at 489-0744 or
leborisch@gmail.com.
The Media Center's Suggestion of the Week:
Her Daughter's Dream River, Francine F Riv (location)
Recently donated to the Media Center, readers will find something
to relate to in this story. Mother/daughter relationships,
expectations from yourself and from others, dreams shattered, and
God moving in ways you didn't know existed. Check it out!
Additional Childcare Available:
If you are interested in participating in any of our Sunday morning
classes and workshops, please note that we now offer a
supervised area for preschool age children and older during the
9:15 a.m. hour. Please sign in at the Nursery. For questions,
please contact Julie Smith at juke777@hotmail.com.
Lawn Fete Collections
Items for Lawn Fete and the Spring Sale can be dropped off at
the storage facility at any time. If the building is closed, just put
the item on the porch, and it will be moved inside the next day.
Pickups will start in March. If you have questions, contact Doug
Gausmann (683-8614 or gausmannd@fuse.net).
Follow Sycamore on Twitter:
If you want to keep up with the latest happenings at church, just
follow us on Twitter for photos, events, and inspirational thoughts-@SycamorePC.
Sycamore Public WIFI
Log in to Sycamore's public WIFI anytime you are at the facility.
Search for the SCPublic network, and access it with the
password: scwelcome.
Deacons of the Month
The Deacons of the Month for February are Janie McCormick
(513-398-7505) and Doug Gausmann (513-683-8614).
Active Military Service
SSG Kurt Davis, US Army National Guard
2nd Lt. Mark Folchi, USAF
PO3C James Hough, USN
Sgt. Paul Ryan Keller, USAF*
Brandyn LaFarge, USN
Staff Sgt Kelsey Melzer, USAF
MM3 Joseph Prickett, USN*
Staff Sgt. Andrew Ruberg, USMC
LCpl. Zachary Sultz, USMC
Sgt. Nathan McCall, Army*
2nd Lt. Michael Hills, Army*
*Deployed
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