MUSIC AT PINE STREET OPENS THE 2010 – 2011 SEASON
by Thomas Clark-Jones
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October Dates at a Glance
10/2 Mission Day (p. 3)
10/3 Bagels & Belief (p. 2 & Sept. issue of PSL)
10/3 Peacemaking (Offering Sept. issue of PSL)
10/8 Presbybop (p.1)
10/9 Men’s Breakfast (p.3)
10/9&10 Bears for Bread (p.6)
10/10 Women’s Book Club (p.3)
10/17 Flu Shots (p.3)
10/17 Hike (p.3)
10/23 Line Dancing (p.6)
PSL deadline
Articles, photos and items of interest for the November issue of Pine Street Life are due by October 15, 2010. Please e-mail to Sue Black at BL3COL@aol.com
Music at Pine Street is pleased to open the 2010 – 2011 season with a performance by the nationally recognized jazz quartet, Presbybop, presenting Jazz for a Sacred Space on Friday evening, October 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Presbybop is a venture of Bill Carter, jazz pianist and Presbyterian minister. After years of pretending to split the life of faith from the music of jazz, Bill has been trying to find links between the two halves of his brain.
Presbybop is his attempt to integrate his strong Presbyterian faith with the rhythms of bebop. In 1993 he formed the Presbybop Quartet with Al Hamme, his college music professor from Binghamton University. Beginning with original lineup of drummer Tom Whaley and bassist Tony Marino, the band has evolved into a consort of musicians who have been turning heads on the musical scene — and adding new dimensions to the faith and worship of the Christian church.
Based in northeastern Pennsylvania, this group of consummate professionals has presented concerts and jazz worship services in churches around the country. Their music has been widely acclaimed. To date, Bill’s Presbybop Quartet has recorded seven compact discs. Bill Carter spends most of his time as a busy pastor in a bustling church. Yet he keenly senses that God wants him to use his musical gifts as a means of reaching people with the good news of God’s grace, peace, and joy. His jazz ministry has received national recognition, and has served as a model for integrating the arts in Christian ministry.
The Musicians
Bill Carter is the founder and leader of the Presbybop Quartet. He is a busy freelance pianist, recording artist, and clinician in northeastern Pennsylvania,
(See Presbybop on page 2)
“Surviving the Holidays” Seminars
By Dr. Russell Sullivan
Our pastor, Russell Sullivan, and parish associate, Heather Sigler, will host a GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar, to be held on Wednesday, November 10. You have the option of participating in the seminar at either 10:30 a.m. or at 6:00 p.m. that day at the church. This seminar offers practical, actionable strategies for making it through the holiday
(See Grief on page 2)
Session Notes for September
Approved safe church policy for the care and protection of our children and youth
Moved to purchase a lectern Bible in memory of Wayne Ewing .
Approved request for Undesignated Gift Funds
Mission Possible Update
By Debbie Olson
HersheyPark volunteers earned about $275 for the Mission Possible Fund in August. We are still interested in more volunteers. A sign-up sheet is still in the Gathering Place. We are volunteering in the Food and Beverage areas and HersheyPark is open on weekends for special events in the fall and winter. And we will be able to volunteer at the GIANT Center over the winter and spring months. The Mission Committee thanks all who have volunteered and those who have signed up to participate but have not as yet been able to volunteer.
Men’s Breakfast
By Marty Gruver
Pine Street Men will meet for breakfast on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Great way to start
the day, even better way to prepare for worship on Sunday. Arrive by 7 a.m. to help with set-up and enjoy fellowship and coffee and cheer on the cooks and those brewing the coffee. Breakfast is at served at 8 a.m., conversation and fellowship will follow. End by 9 a.m. Sign up at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Place.
Plan ahead: the breakfast for November 13, 2010 will once again be held to honor our military veterans. Those who have served in our nation's military are invited guests that morning.
Mission Day Volunteer with Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg
By Debbie Olson
On Saturday, October 2, 2010 members of Pine Street, in conjunction with Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg, will be volunteering time to a homeowner in Camp Hill who needs cleaning of gutters, installation of a fluorescent light fixture in the laundry area, coating of a wall in the basement with Drylok® to alleviate moisture intrusion, installation of a handrail on the front concrete entrance stoop and steps, trimming of tree branches that are touching the house and roof, and repointing of the chimney. Sign up in the Gathering Place. For more information contact Roger Olson at 533-4548.
Plan Now, Stay Healthy
By Joanne Alwine
The Visiting Nurse Association will administer flu shots for Pine Street members on Sunday October 17 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $33 (cash or check, no credit cards) or bring your current insurance card. Please register at the Welcome Center or call the church office. For more information, contact Joanne Alwine.
Pine StreetWalkers
by Marty Gruver
You are invited to join the Pine StreetWalkers for a stroll in the woods after worship on Sunday, October 17, 2010. We will “walk” along the ridge of Peters Mountain to Table Rock and back for a round trip of three miles. No elevation to negotiate, just some roots and rocks to step over. Table Rock will offer a great view of Clarks Valley and the mountain ridges to the south and west. If timing is right, the fall colors may be present. Meet at 1 p.m. at Fort Hunter parking lot (barn parking lot, first row by pavilion) in order to carpool to the trail head on top of Peters Mountain. The parking lot at the top of Peters Mt. off of PA Route 225 is small and may be full. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Hike day contact is Marty Gruver, cell phone 5803012.
Women’s Book Club
Pine Street’s Women’s Book Club will meet at the home of Pam Bauer on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Kathryn Stockett’s book The Help The reviewer will be Barbara Neff. To RSVP or for more information contact Pam Bauer at 697-0658.
Residents Enjoy Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
by Barb Taylor
An old fashioned ice cream social was enjoyed August 18 by eight members of Pine Street’s Mission Committee and 25–30 residents of Presbyterian Apartments on 2nd Street and Pine. Although several of the churns were a bit “hesitant,” still the ice cream, like the loaves and fishes, expanded with plenty for all, and was enhanced by fresh peaches and of course pretzels. A good time was had by all. This is the third recent interaction between the two groups, the others being a Christmas party and a Bible Study, thus reinstituting a relationship of some years back. Watch for future opportunities to get together with our friends at Presbyterian Apartments.
Fire Safety Plans Are In Place
by Cheryl A. Goode
Organized and founded in 1858, Pine Street Presbyterian Church is the second oldest church in Harrisburg. Our elegant Gothic Revival architecture was altered and enlarged in both 1875–76 and 1924–26. Other renovations have been done throughout the years. We have three levels in our building. The first floor or lower level houses ten Sunday school classrooms for adults and children. The second level of the building is the main level where we worship and gather. You will find the main office, sanctuary, Gathering Place, Fellowship Hall and the kitchen here. The third level of our building houses the choir room, library, staff offices and a few classrooms. The church provides us with a space to come together each week for worship and education. “The Old School founders of Pine Street created a worship space that would glorify God and inspire deeper personal and corporate commitment, praise and thanksgiving among participants — then and in the future.”
It is our responsibility to make sure we honor the church by continuing to care for this structure and insure its future. One of the ways to do this is to educate ourselves on safety
issues, specifically fire safety. Peter Hollander, our building manager and I have been working this summer on updating the emergency evacuation plan for the church. You may notice that the evacuation plans are posted in classrooms, as well as other appropriate places in the church.
The next step to insure fire safety is to educate. This fall the Deacons and Sunday school teachers will be trained in case of a fire emergency. We will implement a fire drill twice a year and the congregation will be notified when the first one is to take place. The second will be a true fire drill. I will be visiting each classroom this fall to talk about the emergency evacuation plans, the importance of attendance sheets and the serious nature of following the evacuation plans.
We are called to be Disciples of Christ and good stewards. In being good stewards we must be prepared to take care of each other and our building if an emergency should arise and by doing so we insure our future. x
New Member Picnic a “Rousing Success”
By Joanne Winger
On Sunday, August 22nd, the new members and shepherds that were able to attend enjoyed a wonderful picnic at Judy and Bob Hall’s home. It was a time of getting to know one another in a setting outside of church. This last year, we had 9 new members become part of the family of Pine Street. They are all special people with many and varied gifts. I’m happy to report that they all have become active in the life of the church, serving in many different capacities.
We all were excited to see each other and got a special treat. . .meeting “Eli” for the first time. Needless to say, there was much joy welcoming the newest member of Pine Street.
The picnic was a total success, even though we ran into problems trying to find a date that would suit everyone. But those of us who could attend, enjoyed the welcoming feeling pervading the Hall’s home. The food was wonderful and enjoyed thoroughly. This was an important time for new members to get to know shepherds they hadn’t met before. And, it was a rousing success.
Another new member class started September 12th. So a date will be set soon for the next new member/shepherd picnic next May. Remember to keep our new members and their shepherds in your prayers and consider becoming involved in this vital ministry. x
New members
Top: Lauren & Justin Bruce Middle: Lauren Bruce & Jean Lonie Left: Courtney Lang with Eli
S tewardshipCommuniqué
By Christine Ewing
It’s back! Yes, we are reviving the monthly Stewardship Communiqué column that began during the 2007 Stewardship and Capital Campaigns and Building Renovations Committee work. There was so much to communicate then. Although it’s now a different time in the life of our church, we’ll always have important information to communicate.
This column will not be a constant reminder asking for money. Yes, we will talk about the annual Stewardship campaign, but during the year this column will include articles about the expansion of Stewardship in our lives by sharing our time and talents, not just our treasures. Next month we’ll preview titles of some upcoming articles. Also, let us hear from you about this column and what topics you would like us to include. Please leave your request, marked Stewardship Communiqué, c/o Chris Ewing, at the Welcome Center.
Consecration Sunday Is Coming
By John Goodrich, Stewardship Chairperson
Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes.
Our congregation’s Stewardship Committee has selected once again the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.
New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?”
During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, November 14, we are asking our attendees and members
to make their financial commitments to our church’s missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world.
“What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?”
Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.
We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Stewardship Committee and officers. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship, on November 14.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events. x
What shall I return to the Lord for all of his bounty to me?
Psalm 116:12
P M Youth Handbell Choir
October 2010
P M KOALA
P M Adult Handbell Choir - B ell R oom
P M Chamber
R ehearsal - R m.
P M Chancel C hoir
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P M Line Dancing –sponsored by Congregational Life – B oyd Gym
Friday, October 1
Psalm 84
Hosea 4:11-19
Luke 6:12-26
Saturday, October 2
Psalm 63
Hosea 5:1-7
Luke 6:27-38
Sunday, October 3
Psalm 137
Lamentations 1:1-6
Luke 17:5-10
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Monday, October 4
Psalm 5
Hosea 6:7—7:7
Luke 6:39-49
Tuesday, October 5
Psalm 42
Hosea 7:8-16
Luke 7:1-17
Wednesday, October 6
Psalm 89:1-18
Hosea 8:1-14
Luke 7:18-35
Lectionary Readings for October
Thursday, October 7
Psalm 97
Hosea 9:1-9
Luke 7:36-50
Friday, October 8
Psalm 51
Hosea 9:10-17
Luke 8:1-15
Saturday, October 9
Psalm 104
Hosea 10:1-15
Luke 8:16-25
Sunday, October 10
Psalm 66:1-12
Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
Luke 17:11-19
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Monday, October 11
Psalm 135
Hosea 11:12–12:1
Luke 8:26-39
Tuesday, October 12
Psalm 123
Hosea 12:2-14
Luke 8:40-56
Wednesday, October 13
Psalm 15
Hosea 13:1-3
Luke 9:1-17
Thursday, October 14
Psalm 36
Hosea 13:4-8
Luke 9:18-27
Friday, October 15
Psalm 130
Hosea 13:9-16
Luke 9:28-36
Saturday, October 16
Psalm 56
Hosea 14:1-9
Luke 9:37-50
Sunday, October 17
Psalm 119:97-104
Jeremiah 31:27-34
Luke 18:1-8
2 Timothy 3:14–4:5
Monday, October 18
Psalm 57
Micah 2:1-13
Luke 9:51-62
Tuesday, October 19
Psalm 54
Micah 3:1-
Luke 10:1-16
Wednesday, October 20
Psalm 65
Micah 3:9–4:5
Luke 10:17-24
Thursday, October 21
Psalm 143
Micah 5:1-4,10-15
Luke 10:25-37
Friday, October 22
Psalm 88
Micah 6:1-8
Luke 10:38-42
Saturday, October 23
Psalm 122
Micah 7:1-7
Luke 11:1-13
Sunday, October 24
Psalm 65
Joel 2:23-32
Luke 18:9-14
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Monday, October 25
Psalm 62
Jonah 1:17–2:10
Luke 11:14-26
Tuesday, October 26
Psalm 12; 146
Jonah 3:1–4:11
Luke 11:27-36
Wednesday, October 27
Psalm 96
Nahum 1:1-14
Luke 11:37-52
Thursday,October 28
Psalm 116
Nahum 1:15–2:12
Luke 11:53–12:12
Friday, October 29
Psalm 84; 148
Nahum 2:13—3:7
Luke 12:13-31
Saturday, October 30
Psalm 63
Nahum 3:8-19
Luke 12:32-48
Sunday, October 31
Psalm 119:187-177
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
Luke 19:1-10
2 Thess. 1:1-4, 11-12
