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November 2007

Head Usher...  Donna TePoel

Nursery Volunteers

NOTE: If the Sunday assigned to you is not convenient, please exchange Sundays with someone else. If you notice any supplies needing to be replaced, please let me know. Thank you for your assistance and suggestions.

Advent Festival Monday, November 26th, 2007

It is hard to believe that it is almost time for our annual Advent Festival. This year we will be doing things a little differently. We will start with supper at 6:00 P.M. to give those who work time to get here. There will be the usual and wonderful homemade soup - bring your own sandwich and crackers; drinks will be provided.

We will have a tasting room in the Ladies’ Parlor where we can enjoy a delicious treat before beginning work, so don’t forget to bring something tasty from your kitchen to share in the tasting room. There will be crafts in the Fellowship Hall, including the ever-popular Gingerbread Houses for the children while the adults and teens decorate the sanctuary and Chrismon tree.

Please plan to attend, not only for the fun and fellowship, but also to make our already-beautiful church more beautiful for our Savior’s birthday. Mark your calendar now to make room for this most joyous and meaningful occasion.

The Alternate Giving will be offered again this year. There will be forthcoming material in the bulletin and during the Advent Festival there will be a table in the Chapel with information. If you have any question about this, please contact Donna TePoel.

Education Committee
Donna TePoel, Chairman

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YOUTH BAKE SALE

The Youth will be having a bake sale on Saturday, October 27th, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Sam’s Club in Bluefield. Donations of baked goods from anyone who can donate will be much appreciated. The bake sale is to raise funds to help with the expenses of “Resurrection”.

Please drop donations off at the church kitchen on Friday, October 26th.

I would like to express my deepest thanks to my church family for all the cards, calls and food, but most of all for the many prayers during my recent illness. Things are going well for me now but please keep me and my family in your prayers.

In Christ,
Pam Irvin

“I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121: 1-2)

It is the season of the year when our eyes naturally look to the beautiful mountains which surround us. We only need to wander into our own back yard to discover the colors which are being painted across the trees and bushes in autumn. The beauty of our area always reminds me of the Lord, Jesus Christ because He is the one who is responsible. He must have been having a wonderful day when He created Tazewell. Let us give thanks daily to the Lord for creating such amazing beauty around us.

This Psalm also reminds us that the Lord protects us and watches over us. During the hard times in our life; whether it is during a time when we are facing health problems, a death in the family, or facing difficult times with friends, or dealing with stressful moments at work, at school, or at home, the Lord keeps us from harm. We only need to have trust and faith that God places His hands upon us and touches us with His love and protection.

“The Lord will keep you from all harm- He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:7-8)

Lord,
We thank You for the beauty which surrounds us during the autumn season and for keeping us safe during changing times in our church, homes, schools, and work places. Help us to remember that we only need to look up to You to ask for Your loving touch as we face new and challenging times in our world, our community, our homes, and our hearts. Amen

Joan Flynn and Kim McGraw
Presbyterian Women
Spiritual Growth Committee

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If you would like to order a poinsettia through the church, please fill out the form and return to the church office by Sunday, December 9th. Each poinsettia will be $6.00.

Please make checks payable to Tazewell Presbyterian Church

SESSION DIGEST - MEETING OCTOBER 16th, 2007
Betty McClanahan, Assistant Clerk of Session

1. The meeting was opened with a devotion and prayer given by Donna TePoel.

2. The minutes of the September 18th Session meeting and September 30th Congregational meeting were approved.

3. The Treasurer’s Reports from Black’s Chapel and the Town Church were received as information and approved as presented.

4. Betty McClanahan reported that Dr. Miller Liston has decided not to pursue the position as Interim; after giving it much thought and prayer, he decided that he would not be able to accept the position, if asked. Members of the Session stated that they thought his health might be a factor in his decision.

5. Carolyn Kitts announced that the Pastor Nominating Committee will meet October 23rd.

6. Donna TePoel reported that the Christian Education Committee met October 14th and discussed the preschool scholarship applications and chose two recipients; they also discussed Sunday School, Adventure Time and ICY and Advent Festival plans were made.

7. Randall Cooper reported for the Fellowship/Missions Committee and stated the work done on the shoe boxes (which should be at the church by November 18th) and stated work is progressing on the Guest/Host Dinner.

8. Curtis Dunnivan reported for the Finance/Stewardship Committee and stated that letters had been sent to church members; Dedication Sunday is November 4th.

9. Betty McClanahan reported for the Personnel Committee and gave the Session updated information.

10. Betty McClanahan reported for the Worship Committee that Liturgists were needed: Thanks to these volunteers: Oct. 21st: Kathy Wright; Oct. 28th: Joe Bowen; Nov. 11th: Frank Barnes, Nov. 18th: Vicky Rinehart; Nov. 25th: Kathy Wright.

11. Curtis Dunnivan reported for the Pastoral Committee and advised the Session that his committee has been busy visiting and talking with people on the Prayer Concern list; he encouraged visitation for those in need.

12. Prayer Concerns: Bryan Flynn, T. C. Bowen, Mary & Richard Witten, Grace Barnes, Charles Asbury, Anne Bishop, Karen Wasilewski, Ward Lester, Susie Bell, Pam Irvin, Dillard Keene, Bill Osborne, LucyJeff Heierman, Mildred Pennington, Robert Heldreth, Irene Moore; friends and relatives of the church members in Iraq; those facing illness; the drought.

13. Randall Cooper reported that the Nominating Committee had met and chosen a slate of nominees for Elders, Class of 2010 to be presented at the congregational meeting Nov. 11th.

14. Concern was expressed as to whether we know who is doing what on securing an Interim. The meeting was adjourned and Moderator Dennis Hoffman closed the meeting with prayer.