eMagazineSept/Oct2022 1 ChristianEducationishelpingpeopletogrowintheirfaithandtobuildbridgesfortheGospel! Jesussalvation,engageyears.Schoolposition,Dixon.theOurChristianofElders.Hi!WeareRobertWickerandLauraRhodes,yourChristianEducationFallisquicklyapproachingandwiththecoolerweathercomeslotsopportunitiestobecomeinvolvedhereatPaxPresaspartoftheEducationministry.SundaySchoolclassesforKids(SS4K)willbeupandrunningundersupervisionofournewYouthSundaySchoolCoordinator,JaniceShebringslotsofenthusiasmandhighenergytothisvaluableandsheisalsoverymotivatedtocontinuetheawesomeSundayprogramthatLuAnnSmousehadbeenoverseeingforthelastfiveJanice,alongwithallofourSundaySchoolvolunteers,areeagertoouryouthwiththeunerringWordoftheBible,thepromiseofandtheunwaveringloveofGodourFatherthroughHisSon,Christ. continuedonp.4
2 ANotefromOurPastor prophets,EphesianspastorexcitingencouragingthereAsourAssociatePastorNominatingCommittee(APNC)getsunderway,areawholevarietyofthingsaboutthatprocessthatmightbeandexcitingtoyou.Iwanttosharetwospecificthingstome,whicharerootedinmyunderstandingoftheroleofanyassociateorotherwise:4:11-12says,“SoChristhimselfgavetheapostles,thetheevangelists,thepastorsandteachers, toequiphispeople up…fortheworkofministry,sothatthebodyofChristmaybebuilt ”Biblicallyspeaking,apastorisnevercalledtodoalltheministry small“TrulyItellyou,ifyouhavefaithasasamustardseed,youcansaytothismountain,‘Movefromheretothere,’anditwillmove.Nothingwillbeimpossibleforyou.” eagerthemselves.–Matthew17:20Apastor’sroleis“toequipthesaintsfortheworkofministry.”Ofcourse,IamtoseewhatdistinctcontributionsanassociatewillbringtoPaxPres.ButI’m moreeager toseehowheorshewillhelpequipyou(andme!)tofulfillthemissiontomakeandgrow 1disciplesofJesusbybuildingbridgesforHisGospel.Thessalonians3:2says,“…andwesentTimothy,ourbrotherandGod'sco-workerinthegospel themenewrecurringElderstheofChrist,toestablishandexhortyouinyourfaith…”Second,Iampersonallylookingforwardtopossibilityofapartnerinministry.Afewweeksago,acoupleoftheAPNCmembersandmettorefineanAPPositionDescriptiondraft.OneoftheAPNCmembersnoticedsomephrasesandwordsinmythoughtsandwords:Collaboration.Creativethinkingandideas.IpraythatGodbringstoussomeonewhoworkswithaspiritof‘collaboration’withandwitheveryoneofyou.IalsohopeforsomeonewitheyestoseenewwaysofbringingGospeldeeperintoourlivesandfurtherintoSouthernMaryland.
3 LetusPray… OurAPNCmembersrequestyourprayersthroughoutthisprocess. arefeelAssociatealsoGod'sunderstandandareawareofplansforPaxPres,andtoprayforourfuturePastor-thattheycalledtoPaxPresandconnectedtothischurch.-BobHaganofdiligentlypraycomeanddiscernment.…forgrace,patience,Aswetogetherweekly,thatweworkforthegoodallatourchurch.-CherieCrescini Hepatiencegrantchosen,andthe…forGodtoguideustopersonHehaschosen,inthetimeHehasandthatHewilleachofustheandperseveranceknowswewillneed.-MarkStrayer committee.forgroup,cooperationprocess…forbuildfaithfindsearch…forGod'sguidanceinoursothatthepersonwecanhelpusgrowinourandfulfillourmissiontobridges.-DougFraley…forgroupcohesivenessasweareledbytheSpiritinthisprocess.-JulieCorrell…thatasagroupwealluseourtime,talents,andloveforourchurchanditsneedforanAssociatePastor,tothebestofourability.-LauraRhodestheAPNCandour-toprayforwisdom,withinourandopen-mindednessallmembersofthe-ElizaEschenbrenner…thatwealwayslookbeyondourselvesandrememberweareservingthecongregationandGodaboveallelse.-SamanthaGraessle…thatweareabletodiscernapastorwhofitstheneedsofourchurch,particularlyouryouth.-AmandaMcKinley
4 continuedfrompg.1 EducationForwaysretreats,music,youth6:30-8:30WeSundays.ourequipmentresumeprogramsHoneyweek,Sundaywww.paxpres.com/employmentworshiprequires*Note:willvolunteerAnabel,BibleladiesforChildren’sSuperintendent,onAdultfingerorganizinganandWecurrentlyhavesomewonderfulSundaySchoolforAdults(SS4A)classesscheduledarelookingtoperhapstoaddoneortwomore.RachelPortillohasbeenservingasInterimAdultSundaySchoolSuperintendentandshehasdoneafantasticjobinteachersandclassesofinterestforourchurchfamily.Sheseemstohaveheronthepulseofourcongregations’needsandismostwillingtohelpournextSundaySchoolSuperintendentforourwinterclassofferings.FormoreinformationourcurrentSS4Aclassofferingsand/orinformationonwhatisinvolvedastheSS4ApleaseseeRachelattheMinistryExpo(pssst,sheorganizedthat,too!)Churchwillcontinuetobeavailableforthoseunderage3,whoaretoooldthenursery,withalessondirectedmoretotheirattentionspan.TheEschenbrennerhavebeeninstrumentalincoordinatingvolunteerstostaffandpresentashortstoryandcoloringactivityeachSundayduringworshipservice.Wewillmissassheleavesforcollege,butJenaandElizahaveitcovered.IfyouwouldliketotoleadorassistinChildren’sChurch,pleasereachouttoJenaorEliza;theygladlyincludeyouintherotationschedule.WearecurrentlyinneedofaNurserystaffworker.Thisisapaidpositionandoperationofthenurseryduringworshipservice,SundaySchool,andspecialservices(includingaChristmasEveService).Formoreinformation,pleasevisit:.isn’ttheonlydayonecanseeaflurryofactivityatourchurch.EverydayofthethereareChristianEducationofferingsandexperiences.MondaythroughFriday,MacCallum(HMC)operatesitspreschoolandtheMother’sMorningOutunderthedirectionofDianeByersandadedicatedstaffofteachers.HMCwillinSeptemberandisfillingupfast!Youmayhavenoticedthatthereisnewintheplayground.WearefortunatethatHMChasprovidedthisandgivesyoungerSundaySchoolstudentsanopportunitytoenjoyitongoodweatherhaven’tforgottenSaturdays!OurYouthGroupmeetson(most)Saturdaysfromp.m.Mr.Tom,Amanda,andRobbieprovideourmiddleandhighschoolageanopportunitytopraiseandworshipJesuseverySaturdayeveningthroughBiblestudy,groupconversations,laughter,games,bonfires,scavengerhunts,andsometimesevenfood!Wearesurewehaven’teventouchedthemanyYouthGroupcanhaveapositiveeffectonyouryouth…IYKYK.moreinformationonanyoftheactivitieslistedabove,pleaseemailChristianEldersRobertWickerandLauraRhodesat:christianed@paxpres.com.MINISTRYEDUCATIONCHRISTIAN
5 YoungDiscipleSingerstoKick-offSeptember25th sundayschool@paxpres.comSchoolPleaseforwillpriorfollowingWattsKidsextensionfaithwhereTheYoungDiscipleSingers,aplacethechildrenwillgrowintheirusingGod'sgiftofsinging,isanofourSundaySchoolfor(SS4K)programconductedbyTinaandCindyJohnsoninRoom102worship.Snacksprovidedtosinging.Atdismissal,childrenheadstraightintotheirclassroomstheweeklyBiblelesson.Questions?emailJaniceDixon,SundayCoordinatorat:. SundaySchoolforKids(SS4K)toKick-offSeptember11th 11:00child(ren)worshipweGod’spositive1st)(musttake-homeandrace!withWhatbetterwaytokick-offSS4Kthanasuperfun(andsafe)obstacleMeetusintheFellowshipHall...therewillbeScripturessharedandcrafts!ChildrenfromPre-KbefouronorbeforeSeptemberthrough12thgrade,willbuildfriendshipsbydiscoveringWordtogether.EachSunday,inviteyoutojoinusfor9:30a.m.andthendropoffyouratSundaySchoolata.m. HowtoPray:ASimpleGuideforNormalPeople. Leaders:JimandJaniceDixon.Room108.11:00a.m. TheArtofNeighboring:BuildingGenuineRelationshipsRightOutsideYourDoor. Leaders:RachelPortilloandCourtneyCuthbertson.ConferenceRoom.11:00a.m. Ezra/Nehemiah.Leader:SteveKays.VirtualClassroom.7:00-8:30p.m. ZoomMeetingID:89057819997;Passcode:401149. MINISTRYEDUCATIONCHRISTIAN
6 Sunday“HearttoService”byJaniceDixon,SchoolCoordinator atserveJesus,thingsandupcomingbringboardaandSuperHeroes,andfamily-whetherthingwhichhomeonlyandreceived.familybusinessserveschool,parentssportsGrowingup,Iwaseitheratschool,thepracticefield,orchurch.Myencouragedmetodowellinbeagreatteammate,andtoothers.WehadasmallfamilyinAlamogordo,NMandasawealwaysgavebeforeweGodhasgivenmetheabilitypassiontobeafaithfulvolunteernotinthecommunitybutalsoinourchurchhereatPaxPres,allofI’mverygratefulfor.Myfavoritetodo,ofalltimes,istoincludemythatbecollectingitemssupportingrefugees,dressingupasvolunteeringfortheschoolVeterans,playingballonthefieldasteam,orevenbuildinga“FamilyFeud”forchurch;allofwhichwedotoglorytoGod.I’msoexcitedforthisSundaySchoolyearasaleadercoordinator!Wehavesomeamazinglineduptohelpusalllearnabouttobegreatteammates,andtoothersinourcommunityandherePaxPres.MINISTRYEDUCATIONCHRISTIAN EmploymentOpportunities AV/ITCoordinatorpositionopenatPaxPres!Wearelookingforsomeonetofill wonderingthispart-time,paidposition.Ifyouhaveacomputer/technicalbackgroundandarewhereyoucanserveourchurch,thiscouldbetheopportunityforyou. NurserySupervisorneeded!Thegoalofthispart-timepaidpositionistoprovidea services.SundaycaringChristianenvironmentfortheinfantsandyoungchildrenofPaxPresduringworshipandSundaySchool(9:00a.m.tonoon),aswellasduringspecial Toviewpositiondescriptions:www.paxpres.com/employment.
7 YOUTHMINISTRY Vision: ChristianwithgrowYouthGroupisaplaceforteenstothefoundationoftheirrelationshipChristandtodevelopacommunityofFellowship. SchumacherForFellowshipofphysicalChild),amonth,followedOntoouttheandAftereachintotheSaturday,strong!Withthearrivaloffall,YouthGroupisalreadygoingWeheldanextendedYouthGroupKick-offonAugust20thandenjoyedcatchingupafterlongsummer.Wewelcomedseveralnewfacesthegroupandlookforwardtogettingtoknowotherthisyear.thetwosummerretreatsinJune(highschool)July(middleschool),manyofusgottogetheratPortillo’splaceforaneveningonthebeach.Turnsthatplayinginthewateronhotdaysisafunthingdo!Saturdaynights,westartoffbyplayingagamebyaBiblemessageanddiscussion.Onceawehaveaspecialhappeningsuchasabonfire,shoeboxpackingparty(forOperationChristmasoradinner.YouthareaskedtodressforactivityandbringaBible(orApp).Attheendtheevening,youthmaybepickedupoutsideoftheHallunlessotherwisenotified.moreinfo,pleaseemailYouthDirectorTomat:youthdirector@paxpres.org. Ifyou contactarenotreceivingouremails,pleasefeelfreetoanyoftheYouthLeaders.
8 InWritingTowardHome,authorGeorgiaHeardsuggestswriting concretethataconcretewordatthetopofthepageandwritingeverythingcomestomind.LovinghymnsoffaithasIdo,Iwrotetheword hymnbookandmythoughtsflowed. TheBroadmanHymnal—it’sanoldandraggedhymnbook meduet‘FootstepsHavetreasure.practicallyathrowawaysomemaysay—butforme,it’spure“Openme,”itsays.“HearGrandpabeltingout‘WeanAnchor.’TurntoGrandma’s‘AmazingGrace.’FindofJesus’andmakeMommasmilewhenyousingawithyoursister,Betsy.Andyes,playfrommypages—letfillyourheart.” “Hymnbook”byTinaWatts
whenMomma’sjoinandlead,sister,wasweren’tnotes!,withmyfingersplayingtheThefamilywouldwraparoundme—welucky—ourownchoir.ThereUncleCarroll’sdeepbass,mylittleBetsyjoiningMommainthesopranoUncleDavidwithhissoaringtenor,GrandmaleadingthealtoasItriedtoherthebestIcould.Icouldcountonsmileacrosstheway,especiallyBetsyandIharmonized.
years,collectionHowlongagodidImeetthisgreatofhymns?FrommyyoungestIcanrememberthe
AndfascinateMyRuggedstartedtoandSundayandsittingonthetall,blackpianoinGrandmaGrandpa’shousewhereIlived.Manyafternoonsallsixoftheirchildrentheirgrandchildrenjoinedafterdinnersingandsing.Icouldcountongettingwith“SoftlyandTenderly,”“TheOldCross”and“SinceJesusCameIntoHeart!”(SometimesGrandpawoulduswithhisshapenotesinging!)thentherewastheyearImetthis hymnbook proudlybeeninadeeperway—Imusthavearoundtwelveyearsold—sittingonthepianobench,openingthe hymnbook
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9 ThishymnbookgaveusafocusforgatheringandwhenIlistentoitscallnow,the lovedthoseWhileblessinginspace,group1990’s,closenessandwarmthofthoseearlyyearsbackhomecomealive.IntheearlyIattendedahumandevelopmentseminarwherethespeakerwalkedthebacktoaspecialtimeintheirlives,andintheabsolutequietnessofthatIcouldseeandhearmywholefamily,shouldertoshoulder,theirsingingfullvoicesurroundingandfillingme.Tearsbegantostreakdownmyface,theoftheirpresenceatthatmoment.thepianoremainedattheoldhomestead,andfamilyvacancieschangedSundaysingings,Icarriedthemusicinmyheartandsoul.Thelittlegirlwhototurnfromhymntohymnnowhasthatclassic hymnbook.Whatagift!I prayerknowtheirstilltakeitoutfromtimetotimeandletmyselfreturntobewiththem—keepingmemoriesandimpactonmylifelasting.AsIplay“IntheSweetByandBy,”Ithatwewillmeetagain.Iheartheirvoices.IseeMommasmileandIsayaofthanksformyfamilyandoursingingSundays.Lovingly,Ireturnthe hymnbook aroundplace—fortoitsplaceinthebasketbymyownpiano.That’sjustitsrestingthehymnsaresettleddeepinmyheart—fillingitlikemyfamilythepiano,withjoyfulnoise. SpecialWorshipService:"AServiceofPrayerandWholeness"Saturday,September10th|6:30p.m.intheSanctuary ComeAreyouhurtingandwearyfromthingsgoingoninyourlife,inthelivesoflovedones,andintheworldingeneral?toaspecialworshipservicetosing,reflect,andpraytogetherforhealing,wholeness,andenduranceinthemidstofpainandweariness.Allarewelcome.Bringafriend.Followingtheservice,weinviteyoutostayfordessertandcoffeeintheNarthex. “Hymnbook”byTinaWatts MINISTRYWORSHIP
10 MINISTRYWORSHIP fortoIt’s(almost)TimeOrderPoinsettiasthePoinsettiaTree! FromOctober23rdtoNovember6thwewillbetakingordersforthepriceof$10.00each;40poinsettiasareneededforthepoinsettiatree. Youname/dedicationTopoinsettiaToToorderonline:pleasevisit:www.paxpres.com/flowers.orderbycheck(madeouttothechurch):envelopeswillbeavailableatthedisplayintheNarthex;filloutcompletelyandinsertintothebox.mailyourchecktothechurchpleaseincludethefollowinginformation:(Inmemoryof,honorof,ortocelebrate/phonenumber.maytakeyourpoinsettiaonChristmasDay,December25thafterworship. Ifyouhavequestions,pleasecontactCarolynHuffat:301-863-2662or240-496-6615(cell). ChancelFlowersduringWorshipServices contactandenoughplantsSeptemberbloomingplacedchurch.flowers.wastheInislovedtypicallyChristmas,frontEveryweek,ourChancelisgracedwithbeautifulflowers.WhetheritisasinglearrangementinofthepulpitandlecternorthelargecollectionoffloweringplantsduringEasterandtheseflowersbeautifyourchurchandgivethankstoGod.FlowersintheChancelareplacedbygenerousmembersofourcongregationformanyreasons-inmemoryofaonethathaspassedaway,ortocelebrateaspecialoccasion.ThebeautyofGod’screationcelebratedeverytimeweplaceflowersintheSanctuary.Matthew6:28-30,Jesussays,“Andwhydoyouworryaboutclothes?Seehowtheflowersoffieldgrow.Theydonotlabororspin.YetItellyouthatnotevenSolomoninallhissplendordressedlikeoneofthese.”JesusspeaksoftheunsurpassedbeautyofGod’screationofItisrightthatwepraiseHimonSundaysbyplacingexpressionsofHiscreationinourAsweprogressthroughtheseasonsofthechurch,letusadmirethebeautyofflowersintheSanctuaryeachweekandpraiseGodforwhatHehasgivenus.WhetherliliesandazaleasatEasterorourwonderfulpoinsettiatreeatChristmas,wecelebrate!WhilemayseemtobetooearlytothinkaboutChristmas,sign-upsforplacingPoinsettiaintheSanctuaryforChristmaswillbehappeningsoon.WewanttohaveordersinearlytoassuredeliveryinDecember.IfyoufeelmovedtocelebratethebeautyofcreationthebirthofGod’sSonthroughpoinsettiadonations,thenpleasesignupintheNarthexorCarolynHuff.–TheWorshipElders
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becamethePax communications@paxpres.orgmember,hercommunications.ourenjoyssharinginPresCommunicationsDirector2019.SheispassionateabouttheloveofChristandherworkofimprovinginternalandexternalShefollowedhusband,alongtimetoPaxPresin2016. ReverendMattPooleyisthe mpooley@paxpres.orgthroughoutourbuildingrelatable,meaningfulfamilyMattArrivingPastor/HeadofStaffatPaxPres.inJanuaryof2021,Pastorhasnurturedourchurchinpowerful,deeplyways.Heisrelational,andisdedicatedtobridgesfortheGospelatchurch,inourcommunity,andGod’sworld.. RachelPortilloistheDirectorof rachel.portillo@paxpres.orgconnectedlovesandinmemberChurchattendingSmallGroupsMinistry.ShebeganPatuxentPresbyterianin1990andbecameain1996.Shehasservedvariousministriesinthechurchjoinedthestaffin2009.ShetoencouragepeopletogetatPaxPres.. TomSchumacheristhePaxPres youthdirector@paxpres.orgatserviceministries.2004andbutservingMinistry,InterimDirectorofYouthwhoneveranticipatedtheyouthofPaxPres…Godhadanotherplan!TomfamilyjoinedPaxPresinandareactiveinmanyRetiringfromthein2010,henowworksNASPatuxentRiver..MaureenWyshamhasbeenthe churchoffice@paxpres.orgourdirector)husband,team,alsoheroverMusicDirectoratPaxPresfor20years–notonlysharingGod-givenmusicaltalents,butleadingtheadultchoir,praiseandmusicians.SheandherGeoff(handbellchoirareanimportantpartofworshipexperience.. CiCi Eileen SarahPastorGraceMatt TomRachel Maureen Diane MeetthePaxPresStaff!Wearegraefulserveurchurchfamily!
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hmcdirector@paxpres.orgforgrowfamilymom.memberafterPreschoolMacCallumhasbeentheHoneyChristian(HMC)Directorsince2013havingbeenalong-timeofPaxPresandanHMCSheenjoysmeetingeachandwatchingtheirchildrenandlearnaboutGod’slovethem.GraceDebbink treasurer@paxpres.orgalldistanceandofduringdynamichereTreasureristhechurchwhobeganworkingin2018(thenalsoastheChurchAdministrator),herhusband’ssecondtourdutyatNASPatuxentRiver.Sheherfamilyarenowlong-membersofPaxPres,thewayfromWashington!CiCiDonnellyisdoingdoubleduty asst.treasurer@paxpres.organdandworkingwithandtheAssistantastheOfficeAdministratorandTreasurer.Shejoinedchurchin2000,soonaftersheherfamilymovedtoMarylandtheU.S.Navy.Shebeganforthechurchin2016shareshergiftofleadershipassistingthechurchtreasurer..
churchoffice@paxpres.orgNASherbusinessyoufriendlySeptemberAdministrativememberistheneweststaffbecomingourchurchAssistantin2021.Sheisthefirstfacetogreetyouwhenvisitthechurchduringhours.SheisengagedtofiancéwhoisactivedutyatPatuxentRiver.
12 OUTREACH monthTheOutreachMinistrycollectsaspecificfoodeachaspartofthe "FoodoftheMonth" PlaceandcampaigninsupportoftheS.M.I.L.E.,H.O.P.E.,St.Mary'sCaringfoodpantries.donationsinthefoodbins. September:tomatoproducts,ravioli,sauces,etc. October:Thanksgivingfooddrive(infotocome) ShoutOuttoCaptainGrantGraessleandthePaxPresPaddlerscrewwhoparticipatedinthe 2022SolomonsDragonBoatFestivalracesonSaturday,August13thtohelpraisefundsfor timedifferences.TheSouthernMarylandCommunityResources,Inc.(SMCR)anditsmemberswithdevelopmentalweatherwasgorgeous,thoughitwasabitbreezyoutonthewater.Ourcrew’simprovedoverthethreeracesfrom1:09to1:08to1:06–wootwoot! YouallareOURchampions!!! screens;CarolynAnelisaGraessleforWeandGraessle,JohnManythankstothePaxPresPaddlers:JimBarton,DebBarton,DawnNorris,DianeBergman,Bergman,MattBrennan,PatrickCole,AmyCollins,KathyFrankle,JillGaskin,GrantEdwardLorek,CindyMcCreary,DavePorter,JulieWilkening,WillSchaffer,DickHuff,Drummer,RonnieCooley!alsoappreciate:KatherineMierzwaandSteveBrownfortheirwillingnesstoparticipate;designingthegraphicfortheteamt-shirts;CraigCollinsformakingthesilkHuffforbeingtheteamphotographer!
13 OUTREACH ShippingBoxesGoalfor2022:Morethan1500Packed:410&HandlingDonations:$1595 fromgivingmemoto$10/box.Thepack8:30comingandWeneededCheckoutourAmazonWishlistforitemsforpackingparties(QRcodeabove).alsoneedwashcloths,pencils,caperasers,scissors.OurannualOCCPackingPartyisuponFriday,October21stfrom6:30-p.m.intheFellowshipHall,whenwewillboxesforkidsages5-9.Joinus!shippingandhandlingcosthasincreasedtoPleasesponsorsomeboxesbycheckPatuxentPresbyterianChurchwithOCCinthelineorvisit:www.paxpres.com/online-andchooseOperationChristmasChildthedrop-downmenu. CareNetClergywillandPastorMatt(right)JimOsterhouserideintheupcomingCycleevent!PledgecardswillsoonbeavailableintheNarthexordonateonline:www.carenetsomd.org.
LIFECONGREGATIONAL trimmedAndKenKristinLauraPatsyKevinregularlySpecialnotNo“targetedofthatwePleaseimagineattrimming,Fallisfastapproaching!WhileyourtrustyGardenClubhasbeenweeding,andpruningprettymucheveryTuesday,weneedtostartlookingfallandgettingreadytoputthebedstorestforthewinter!Hardtowhenthetemperaturesarestillinthe80’s!putSaturday,October1stfrom8:00a.m.-noononyourcalendars;willbehavinga“TargetedMulchDay!”What’sthat,youask?Itmeansit’snotaFULLMulchdaysincemanyofthebedshavebeentakencareforyearsandalreadyhaveplentyofmulch,sowewillonlybemulchingareas.”Westillneedlotsofhelp,sopleasecomeoutandjoinus!experiencerequiredandgloveswillbeprovidedifneeded!Andifyou’reintomulching,feelfreetohelpindoorswiththeTrusteesandfriends.thankstoafewpeoplewhohavebeenfaithfulinshowingupduringthesepastfewHOTsummermonths:Smith:atrueloyalist–atchurchfaithfullyeveryTuesdayheisintown!Schumacher:doesherbesttobetheremostTuesdays!Guido:doesherbesttobeatchurcheachweekwhensheisintown!Lawrence:comeswhenevershecanandisapower-toolhero!&JeanReamy:havebeentakingcareoftheentrancebeds!thankstoanyoneelsewhohasanonymouslypulledafewweedsorsomebranches…everylittlebithelps! 14
LIFECONGREGATIONAL 15 HavebyandAndtiredmaypleaseforInSchumacherIfasaribbons–awillSaturday,TheGardenClubwillalsoparticipateintheannualChristmasStrollonDecember3rd.Asinpastyears,wewillhaveaboothwherewebedistributingpaperwhitebulbsinglasscontainerswithpeagravelandlittlesomethingforpeopletotakehomeandwatchitbringforthbeautifulbloomduringthedarkwintermonths.Weliketothinkofthem“bloomsofHope”toremindpeopleoftheHopewecanallhaveinJesus!youwouldliketohelpattheboothonthatSaturday,pleaseemailPatsyat:helopatsy@yahoo.com.additiontoour“bloomsofHope,”weplantoofferindoorpottedplantssale(donation).Ifyouwouldliketodonatesomeofyourindoorplants,decorateasbestyoucanforChristmas.Thesecouldbeplantsyouhavepropagatedfromyourownsupplyoranyplantsyouhavegrownofthatneednewhomes!althoughwe’relookingaheadafewmonths,weedsarestillgrowing,branchesandbushesstillneedtrimmingNOW!PleasefeelfreetostopanyTuesdaymorningandlendahelpinghand!afruitfulandbountifulfall!-byPatsySchumacher Location: 9/18&9/25-Room10810/2-FellowshipHall
LIFECONGREGATIONAL 16 Women’sWeekendRetreatSAVETHEDATE :October28th-30th Where: Carpoolingwww.foxhavenfarm.org/rentals-retreatsthisHouseAirbnb(appr.FoxHavenFarminJefferson,MD2-hr.drive).WehavereservedtwopropertiesonthefarmatSpringandFoxHouse.Fordetailsaboutwonderfullocation,pleasevisit:.availablefromthechurch. Cost participants:Willdependonnumberofbutwillnotexceed$100. WeeklyPleasewatchformoredetailsintheeNewsandSundayBulletin. Ladies,joinusfor“Lumina!” duewww.paxpres.com/luminain(dropouttopleaseWerosemaryhofmannbailey@gmail.compleasePrice:willWashington,atLuminaisanewone-dayexperiencetheMuseumoftheBibleinDC.ThePaxPresladiesattendonFriday,November4th.$100.Ifyouhavequestions,emailRosemaryBaileyat:.arelookingtogetaheadcount,soletRosemaryknowifyouplanattend!YoumaypaybycheckmadetoPatuxentPresbyterianChurchoffatthechurchofficeorplaceofferingplate)orbycreditcard:.PaymentisbyTuesday,October4th.
17 beautifulFellowshipmemorialwithallworshipRev.wifeRobynkitchenOnSunday,July31st,ourwasdedicatedtoJones,belovedlateofourformerpastorMikeJones.Followingandthededication,enjoyedgettingtogetherMikeandfamilyfortheluncheonintheHall.Toviewtheservice,clickhere. Dedication:Walkinginfaith,RobynJonessether thisIngatherFollowingthisfortheDecemberRobynwith“home”sightsonaprofessionalkitchen,awelcomingforfoodpreparationatPaxPres.Blessedacreativemindandnaturaldesigningskills,rejoicedwhenthisspacecametolifeon27,2005.Toenterthekitchenistofeelwarmthofherjoyfulspiritandgratefulnessthefestiveandscrumptiousmealssheservedcongregationinlargeandsmallgroups.herpersonalcommitment,othersnowtopreparefoodforcommunityagencies.hermemoryandhonor,welovinglydedicatespecialkitchentoher.
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StartTuesdayMorningGroupDate:September13th MeetingDay:Tuesday Time:10:00-11:30a.m. Location:Room108 StudyTopic:Ephesians Leaders:RobertHardinandDeborahRounds
StartMillerGroupDate:September15th MeetingDay:Thursday Time:6:30-8:30p.m. StudyTopic:TheArtofNeighboring Leader(s):KevinandBethMiller
StartMid-WeekTwiceaMonthGroupRECHARGEDate:September28th MeetingDay:EveryotherWednesday Time:6:45-8:30p.m. StudyTopic:Leader’sChoice Leader(s):RachelPortillo
(PreviouslyMen’sPrayerBreakfast)
StartDate:October1st MeetingDay:1stSaturdayofthemonth Time:8:00-9:00a.m. StudyTopic:SharingOurFaithJourney POC:GrantGraessle
StartPortilloWomen’sGroupDate:September19th MeetingDay:Monday Time:12:45-2:30p.m. StudyTopic:Psalms:AnAtHisFeet BibleStudy Leader:RachelPortillo StartPinkelGroupDate:September19th MeetingDay:Monday Time:7:00-8:30p.m. StudyTopic: Leader:CathyPinkel
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StartFinancialWeeklyGroupsPeaceDate:September25th MeetingDay:Sunday Time:6:30-8:15p.m. StudyTopic:FinancialStewardship Leaders:KevinandBethMillerandDanaKing
Leader:TinaWatts
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DiscussingTactics:AGamePlanforYourChristianConvictions
StartWomen’sPrayerGroupDate: Ongoing MeetingDay:Friday Time:10:00-11:00a.m. StudyTopic:PrayingforthePeopleandMinistry ofPatuxentPresbyterianChurch Leader:RachelPortillo
StartRhodesWomen’sGroupDate:September7th MeetingDay:Wednesday Time:9:45-11:30a.m. StudyTopic:ElijahbyPriscillaShirer Leader:LauraRhodes StartHowtoReadtheBibleGroupDate: September15th MeetingDay:Thursday Time:7:00-8:30pm StudyTopic:Hermeneutics Leader:Rev.JimOsterhouse
StartMaryMarthaCircleDate:September15th (3rdThursdayfor1stMeeting) MeetingDay:2ndThursdayofthemonth Time:9:45-11:30a.m. StudyTopic: SandraGettingExploringthePsalms:toKnowGodandOurselvesbyMcCracken
StartEarlyRisersWomen’sGroupDate: September21st MeetingDay:Wednesday Time:6:15-7:30a.m. StudyTopic:HowtoPray Leader:CarolynGraessle
StartMondayNightWomen’sDate:September19th MeetingDay:Monday Time:7:00-8:30p.m. StudyTopic:TheArtofNeighboring Leader(s):StephanieThomsonandCindyRomano
1 9 at:giving.contributions.withdrawal,IfTreasurer@paxpres.orgouritorEnvelopesThe2022PerCapitadonationforPresbyterianUSAis$42.67permember.GivingincludeaspecialenvelopeforPerCapitadonation.ForthosegivingbyACHcreditcard,youcansendacheckmarked“PerCapita”tothechurchofficeorplaceintheofferingplate.YoucanalsomakeyourPerCapitadonationonlinethroughwebsite:paxpres.com/online-givingoryoucanemailGraceDebbinkat:toincreaseyourACHallotmenttoincludePerCapita.youwouldliketousemonthlyautomatedgivingthroughACHorcreditcardyoumayfillouttheautomatedgivingformtoinitiatethesetypesofTheformsareavailableintheNarthexoratwww.paxpres.com/online-IfyouhaveanyquestionspleasecontacttheChurchTreasurer,GraceDebbink301-863-2033orTreasurer@paxpres.org. LetuswalkandworktogetherasweseektospreadtheGospelofJesusChristathome,abroad,andtotheendsoftheearth! FINANCE 19
BUILDINGBRIDGESfortheGOSPEL WePaxPresiscalledbyGodtomakeandgrowdisciplesofJesusChristbybuildingbridgesfortheGospelinSouthernMarylandandtheworld.seektobuildbridgesfortheGospelofJesusbetweenGodandpeople,betweenoneanotherincommunity,andbetweenourchurchandtheworld. paxpres.com23421KingstonCreekRoad|California,MD20619|301-863-2033|churchoffice@paxpres.orgRev.MattPooley,Pastor
