Volume 39, Issue 6
June 2010
CCPC Sends $21 Thousand for Haiti Relief & Development
response. The seeds and tools project provides food for people in need and helps the local agricultural economy take the first steps toward long-term sustainability.
When distribution of foreign food donations is used as a long-term solution, the local agricultural economy is circumvented by an “… the recovery and reconstruction of Haiti will need to be done by Haitians themselves …” Photo by Paul influx of cheap or free foreign Jeffrey, ACT Alliance. goods. Such a response could actually harm the local economy and any hope of self sufficiency. The PDA grant allows thousands of rural PDA has committed $500,000 for farmers who are farmers to do their part in growing corn and beans so trying to feed the hundreds of thousands of displaced that Haitians participate in their own recovery and can Haitians who have left Port-au-Prince, as well as the create a self-reliant future. communities that are hosting the displaced. PDA, in cooperation with the Presbyterian Hunger Program “While we affirm and share in the important and their existing partners in Haiti, is providing seeds immediate response of critical food distribution, we and tools for some of the 30,000 Haitian farmers are pleased to join in this promising long-term response. It is our hope and goal that by supporting devastated or displaced after the earthquake. our Haitian partners, we can cultivate a lasting Seeds will be purchased locally. This has three recovery that fosters self-sufficiency rather than benefits: (1) it further supports the disaster-impacted dependency,” said Randy Ackley, PDA coordinator. economy; (2) it secures seed varieties that are appropriate for local conditions; and (3) it reduces Presbyterians are taking the lead in this endeavor, and the effort is receiving support from other faith transportation expenses. partners in North America. PDA has assigned While immediate food distribution is critical for temporary staff on site to help organize and launch survival in the first days after a disaster, the medium- the program. To learn more about Presbyterian to-long-term recovery calls for a different kind of Disaster Assistance and recovery work in Haiti, visit the Our CCPC congregation collected a total of $21,549 which has been sent to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) for Haiti relief and redevelopment. The PDA has received a total of $8.57 million nation-wide.
From Pastor Steve Robertson As I write this article, I am making the final preparations for my sabbatical. I will be away during the months of June, July, and August. I will be using this time for some rest and travel, a few home chores that never seem to get done, and, more importantly, to work on completing work for my Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree through Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. Continued on page 2
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WORSHIP & MUSIC
One worship service at 10 AM
June 6
The Rev. Molly Blythe Teichert
June 13
The Rev. Lynn Jostes
June 20
The Rev. Steve Robertson
June 27
The Rev. Molly Blythe Teichert
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual POT-LUCK PICNIC sponsored by the Christian Education Committee. Join us for a fun evening on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on the playground at CCPC! Continued from page 1 I am grateful that CCPC’s Personnel Policy grants professional staff a three-month sabbatical upon completion of six years of work at the church. Having served as an associate pastor at CCPC since December 2003, I now qualify for a sabbatical. As many of you know, I have been working on my D.Min. degree for over ten years now, while serving three churches in different settings. Earning a D.Min. degree is supposed to take about three-years! While the concentration and focus of my D.Min. has always been on worship and preaching, the particulars have evolved over the years. While serving in a college community, it seemed appropriate to explore how to preach with post-millennials and young adults. Now that I am serving at CCPC in our nation’s capital, I have chosen to explore how to preach effectively on topics of public policy and political concern. I am wrestling with how we as preachers take the Bible’s general teachings of love, peace, justice, and equality, and apply them to particular concerns of contemporary public policy. During my time away, Pastor Molly and Pastor Lynn will assume many of my responsibilities for worship and congregational care. Church staff and volunteers will assist with other tasks and responsibilities to ensure that my normal functions are covered during the time I am away. I have been working for several months now with my staff colleagues and the Personnel Committee to lay the groundwork for a smooth, if temporary, transition. Please know that while I am on sabbatical, I will be holding each of you in my thoughts and prayers, and I will look forward to our catching up with one another when I return in September. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to rest and refresh my spirit and to work on this long-held and inprocess educational goal. And I will see you on Homecoming Sunday!!
Steve
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EDUCATION AND NURTURE AT CCPC
Summer Church School Plans at CCPC Summer schedules bring opportunities for new patterns of life together, and this is part of our Sunday morning life together as well! As we worship as one church family at 10:00 a.m. throughout the summer, we will welcome children (completed Grade 3 and up) to remain in the sanctuary following the Time with Children to experience the rhythm and wonder of worship. Beginning June 6 and continuing through the month of June, younger children (Age 3 through completed Grade 2) are invited (but not required) to go to special church school classes for the rest of the hour. Ages 3-4 will meet in Room 180, 5s/Kindergarten in Room 170, and Grades 1 and 2 (completed) will meet in Room 160 on the first floor in the Education Building. Childcare for infants is available in Rooms 106 and 108. SPECIAL NOTE: We still need teachers in order to offer all of our classes this summer. Please look for the chart during coffee time and sign up to teach one of our children’s classes. It’s a wonderful way to get to know some of the youngest members of our church family!
2009-2010 Education Leadership Educational Ministry at CCPC doesn’t just happen but is a high-energy, intentional effort by many people to share our faith and tradition. This morning we commission these persons as they begin or continue in service in the educational leadership of our church. Please greet them when you see them and thank them for their faithfulness. year.
Toddlers & 2’s –Adeline Vanderver, Heidi Kong, Kristine Lindsey, Patty and Rafe Petersen, Randall Kremer, Brad Hunter, Celia Garrity, Chris and Allison Marvin, Julia Fegley, Tamera Luzzatto, and parent helpers 3’s - Sue Martin, Jenifer McCormick, Carol Lukaczer, Hilary Wharton, and parent helpers 4’s – Bethany Velasco, Kathryn Williams, Kevin Carlson, Halle Majchrjak, sub Sally Gaffney 5’s & Kindergarten – Trish Boggs, Sarah Grantham, Alice Sindahlsen, Andy and Lee Anne Graeub, subs Carey and Euphia Smith 1st Grade – Rebecca IversonHunter, Vanessa Harris, Hong-Jin Lee, Chris Nusbaum, sub Elizabeth King 2nd – 3rd Grades – Christina Hudson, Amy Sturla, Brad Shingleton, Ed and Mimi Gehres,
Melody Soopper, Rick Edmark, sub Steve Eichenauer 4th Grade – Linda and Chris Ertz, Ashley Mills, Emily Mazzella, sub Chris Hersman 5th Grade – Jodi McGill, Suzette Bradbury, Fred Atwood, Leah Roberts, Kris Holland, sub Paula Fudge 6th, 7th & 8th Grades – Tom Jordan, Janet St. Amand, Tom Morgan, Yvette Rose, sub Britt Reynolds 9th – 12th Grades – Susan Dentzer, Catherine DePeuter, Emily Dutterer, Ann Sowder, Michael Huerta, subs John Yahner and Sandy Meredith The Bible in Context Class – Peter Combes Faith Trek – Margaret Chan (coordinator) FOCUS Planning Team – Peter Combes, Dennis Leister, John Weicher, Theresa Walker, Julie Haifley, Lynn Jostes
Church School Administration Co-Coordinators Kristen Riley and Jessica Wick; Church School Music – Kyoko Meredith and Kathy Lattener Nursery Coordinators - Jessica Wick and Kristen Riley Youth Advisors/Support – Carol Lukaczer, Janet St. Amand, John Yahner, Tracy Hadden Loh, Kyoko Meredith, Jennifer Griffin Friends of the Library - Mary Lee Maples, Sue Martin, Grace Hyslop, Christel Carlson Christian Education Committee – Britt Reynolds (co-chairperson), Linda Ertz (co- chairperson), Alicia Vieth, Tracy Hadden Loh, Jean Cohen, Sue Martin, Carol Lukaczer, Tom Morgan, Kristen Riley, Jessica Wick, Jennifer
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50-Year Members of Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church As of April, 2010
We give special thanks for the many men and women of this congregation who have been members of CCPC for 50 years or more. Their contributions of time, talent, and treasure over the years are the foundations upon which our congregation continues to stand today and looks forward in faith to the future. The annual lunch hosted by the Board of Deacons and honoring our 50-Year Members was held on April 24th.
Fred Winkler (76 years) Gray Greenleaf (74 years) Janet Inches (74 years) Franklin Bond, Jr. (73 years) Ruth Kean (70 years) William McC Bond (69 years) Mary Lee Maples (68 years) Elizabeth Martin (68 years) Sarah Sutton (67 years) Dorothy Downing (66 years) Elaine Walker (66 years) Maggie Root (66 years) Dorothy Sampas (65 years) Lorna Sniegoski (65 years) Betty Bond (64 years) Marie Leffingwell (62 years) Libby Coleman (61 years) Linda Glew (61 years) Polly Hawver (61 years) Jeanette Jennings (61 years)
Joy Graeub (60 years) Lucy Keker (60 years) Sam Keker (60 years) Mary Clark (60 years) Constance Demaree (59 years) Margie Wood (58 years) Dick Boggs (58 years) Carl Hawver (58 years) Derek Hawver (58 years) John Withers (58 years) Oscar Martin (57 years) Genevieve Voorhees (57 years) Anne Lewis (56 years) Nancy Dorman (56 years) Wayne Dorman (56 years) Ted Rockwell, III (56 years) Florence Guth (56 years) Serop Nersesian (56 years) Bill Turner (56 years) Carl Erickson (55 years) James Nalls, Jr. (55 years) Elizabeth Rickmar (55 years) Barbara Engelhardt (54 years)
Ellen Nesheim (54 years) Hardy Pearce (54 years) Katie Crocker (54 years) Fred Sing (53 years) Jane Ditzler (53 years) Hal Ford (53 years) Jean Louise Hubbard (52 years) Carole Maudlin (52 years) Jean Fleming (52 years) William Glew (52 years) James Kasab (52 years) Betty Jane Crago (51 years) Bill Deck (51 years) Isabel Gray (51 years) Vera Hartman (51 years) Ike Ikenberry (51 years) Margaret Ikenberry (51 years) Norm Stant (51 years) Nancy Mauzy (50 years)
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GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS LOOK AHEAD CCPC congratulates high school and college students who have reached the important milestone of graduation! Please keep all these people in your prayers as they complete their studies at this time. At press time, the following information had been obtained: Our High School Graduates -Kinsey Hoffman graduates from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School as an International Baccalaureate candidate on June 2; she plans to attend the Virginia Tech in Blacksburg VA and will study Environmental Engineering. -Caroline Lippold graduates from Walt Whitman High School on June 14; she plans to attend Wake Forest University in North Carolina to study biology. -Charlotte Kettler graduates from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on June 2; she plans to attend either Franklin and Marshall College to study the sciences. -Harrison Pratt graduates from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on June 2; he plans to attend the University of Vermont and is undecided on a major. -Eric Jennings graduates from St. John’s College High School on June 4; he plans to attend Catholic University and is undecided on a major. -Will Abbott graduates from The Bullis School on June 12; he plans to attend St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and is considering a social science major. -Madeline Duff graduates from National Cathedral School on June 13; she plans to attend Yale University
and is undecided on a major, though it will include creative writing/English. -Nick Range graduates from Poolesville High School on June 3; he plans to attend Frostburg College in Frostburg MD and is still thinking about his major course of study. -Elizabeth Sandman graduated in 2009 from the Southern France Youth Institute, and has been volunteering during this gap year at the Whitman Walker Clinic in DC. She will attend Mt. Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA in the fall, and is undecided on a major. Our College Graduates -Eric Maudlin-Jeronimo graduated in December 2009 from the University of Maryland with a B.A. degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. -Kristina Miller has graduated from Rice University and will enter Law School at the University of Maryland in the fall. -Ben Artley graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University on May 21 with a B.A. in Cinema. -Max Brooks graduated from George Washington University on May 16 with a B.A. in Psychology.
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