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Woodford County, Kentucky Study the Scripture, practice the
May 2008 teachings of Jesus.

Thoughts from Ground Level

As disciples used to gather
In the name of Christ to sup,
Then with thanks to God the Father

D
id you know that part of worship planning is
Break the bread and bless the cup,
reading through hymns? As I put together a
Alleluia! Alleluia! So now bind our friendship up.
bulletin for our worship together, I probably read
or sing through about twenty hymns looking for All our meals and all our living
three that fit with the day. I really enjoy doing that. It’s a Make as sacraments of You,
chance to focus on the words of a hymn and listen for That by caring, helping, giving,
their connection points with the scripture for the day. It’s We may be disciples true.
a chance to listen to some wonderful hymn tunes, both Alleluia! Alleluia! We will serve with faith anew.
old and new.
Our community, like the first disciples’ community,
There’s a hymn we haven’t sung in a while, but I
is defined by the common Spirit we share. When we look
really like it. It’s Hymn #504, and it’s called Draw Us in
for unity with another metric—what we
the Spirit’s Tether. This is a great hymn to
agree about, how to read the Bible, what
sing in the month of Pentecost, but for me,
opinions we hold, who’s right—we are
the title by itself captures the sense of what
missing the point of unity. Unity is a gift
we are about as a community of faith. The
from God and isn’t meant to be confused
title of the hymn would be a wonderful
with, or eclipsed by uniformity. Uniformity
theme for Pentecost, which we will
is about having a consistent response to
celebrate this year on May 11. By the way,
opinions, interpretations, viewpoints, etc.
wear something red that day!
By contrast, in unity there is room for
The hymn text was written in 1931 by
differences, we are set free from trying to
Percy Dreamer (1867-1936), an Anglican
be cookie cutter copies of each other. We
priest who served as a chaplain to the
share a common tether and that’s what
British Red Cross in Serbia during World
matters. This Spirit God poured out on us richly
War I. Can you imagine the suffering and
through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having
sadness he witnessed during that war? I
been justified by his grace, we might become eternal
wonder what hymns are being written right
heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus
now, or will be written in the years to
3:6-7) Remember that the Spirit’s tether is
come by people who have witnessed the events of our
strong, and be thankful for that.
current war. Percy Dreamer wrote this hymn late in life,
Do you have a favorite hymn? Do you know the
almost twenty years after the war, while a professor at
story behind its text or its tune? How did it come to be
King’s College in London. It was combined with the
your favorite? Do you have a favorite hymn for each
tune we have in our hymnal in 1957.
season of the year? I would welcome a chance to hear
The hymn uses the image of a tether. This is a
about that. For a fifth summer we will be singing your
positive image. Think of an astronaut on a tether
favorite hymns. This month we will compile a list of
connected to the space shuttle, or a kite held in place
them. A card will be in the pew racks for you to tell us
against the wind by a tether, a phone line connecting a
the hymns you want to sing.
soldier in the desert with his family at home.
If any of you would like to send me a note telling me
The words of this hymn offer language about how
about a particular hymn you like and why, with your
the Spirit’s tether connects us to God and to each other.
permission, I would be happy to include it in our
In our hymnal, the hymn is in the “Lord’s Supper”
summer newsletters.
section suggesting it is meant to be sung when a
congregation gathers around the table. It could be sung
As these days of summer come our way,
any time we want to recognize our strong tether by
Let us continue all to pray,
which we are connected to God and our neighbor.
Draw us, Lord, in the Spirit’s tether.
Draw us in the Spirit’s tether,
For when humbly in Your name Grace and Peace,
Two or three are met together, Jon
You are in the midst of them;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Touch we now Your garment’s
hem.
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Mission and Evangelism Notes

Each lesson will be supported with Bible stories, science
activities, songs, crafts, games, and snacks.
Plan to join us on June 8 at 4:00p.m. to be a part of
At the April 7 M&E meeting, Jennifer Stamper, the
BEACH PARTY; SURFIN’ THROUGH THE
treatment director of the Chrysalis House, Inc, gave an
SCRIPTURES. For more information, call Sandi
overview of the services provided by the agency which
Bromagen at 873-8053.
include the following: First Step Program- initial
treatment facility (24 beds), Single’s Program- women’s
treatment facility (14 beds), Family Program- parenting
women’s treatment facility (14 beds), Serenity Place- 40
alcohol and drug-free apartments for families, Scattered
Site Housing Program-10 apartments for single women,
Community Center- education, job training, houses
Pisgah Relay for Life Team
God’s Closet, family counseling, and child care,
Supportive Housing Opportunities for Women
(SHOW)- partner with other agencies to help women
We are now forming our American Cancer Society
with credit counseling and on-going affordable housing.
Relay for Life Team. The Relay for Life will be held on
In 2007 there were 24 drug free babies born to women
June 6 from 7:00p.m.-7:00a.m. at Woodford County
in treatment programs at the Chrysalis House. God is
Park.
Great! On behalf of Pisgah Church the M&E committee
WHAT IS RELAY FOR LIFE?
donated $200 to the Chrysalis House.
Relay for Life is a fundraiser to fight cancer and to
We would like to thank everyone who helped make
raise awareness of cancer in the community. The event
the first annual Pisgah Presbyterian Yard and Craft Sale
honors cancer survivors, and remembers those who have
a huge success. Many minds, hearts and hands went into
lost their lives to cancer.
the organization and production of the sale. The sale
WHAT HAPPENS?
generated $955.40 for the church event fund. A portion
During Relay, teams walk around a track to raise
of the proceeds will establish a Pastor’s Discretionary
money for the event. We are looking to get teams of
Fund, which will enable Jon to provide emergency funds
about 8 to 15 people together. Relay has a party
to Pisgah Church families. Emergency funding criterion
atmosphere! We’ll have entertainment including music,
will be established and member requests will be held
dancing, games, food and prizes. Last year Pisgah raised
confidential between the pastor and the family.
over $2,500 toward this cause.
It is May! For us this year that means we will be
Relay for Life is a great way to get exposure to many
staffing the Woodford County Food Bank from May 19
people in the area, an excellent way for volunteers to
to May 30. All interested volunteers should contact Ann
meet other people, and for people to unite to eradicate
or Art Ortenburger at 846-9505.
cancer!
Please join us for the May 5 M&E meeting. Our
If you interested in joining up with the Pisgah
guest speaker will be Bruce Whearty the Program
Presbyterian team or for more information please
Coordinator for the mission connections office in
contact: Rhonda Fister (873-0683).
Louisville. Mr. Whearty will speak on the mission
projects of the PC(USA). A DVD presentation on
PC(USA) will be available in the Academy Building on
Sunday, May 4 immediately following the service. The
DVD will also be available for members to borrow to Summer Worship
view at home. We hope to see you on May 5 at 7:00p.m.
in the Academy Building for Mr. Whearty’s presentation. We will begin our summer schedule on
May God bless and keep you safe. May 25. Worship will begin at 10:00a.m.
This month, there will be note cards in the
Your Mission and Evangelism Committee
pew racks for you to suggest hymns for us to sing
together during the summer.

Beach Party!
Pisgah Church invites all children to ride the wave
of God’s love at this year’s Bible Camp: BEACH
PARTY; SURFIN’ THROUGH THE SCRIPTURES.
The fun begins June 8 and ends June 12 from 5:15p.m.
to 8:15p.m..
This program is a celebration of God’s love and a People are encouraged to wear red on the day of
chance for children to learn new Beach Be-Attitudes. Pentecost which is Sunday, May 11.
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DCE Notes
It is Bible Camp time again! Sandi and Greg have
BIBLE CAMP WISH LIST
shown great enthusiasm with their announcements
The following items are needed. Please let Sandi
during the worship service and I hope that everyone is
Bromagen, Greg Lawrence or Sue Henry know if you
“catching the wave” of excitement.
could donate any of the following:
Kick-off date is Sunday, June 8th with the closing
celebration on Thursday, June 12th. With the exception
Seashells of any size
of an extended hour on of kick off Sunday, (4:00-8:00
Conch Shells
pm), Bible Camp will begin with a light supper at 5:15
Starfish
pm and go from 6:00 to 8:15 pm. By ending on
Large plastic swimming pool
Thursday, the youth will still be able to attend the
Beach chairs or bench
ICHTHUS Festival and it will not interfere with the start
Beach umbrellas
of the Woodford County Fair.
Life preservers, buoy rings
We are still in need of volunteers. Everyone is asked
Beach towels—assorted
to support Bible Camp with your prayers, your presence,
Boogie boards, surfboards, kick boards
and your talents. There is a sign-up poster in the
Sand buckets, sand toys
Academy Building, as well as registration forms for
Fishing nets, crab baskets
children. Volunteers are needed in all areas --men,
Pelican figurines
women and youth are encouraged to help. The nice thing
Shutters
about Bible Camp is that it doesn’t matter if you give
one hour that week or work every day-- all the efforts are
appreciated whether working directly with children or
involved behind the scenes. Please check out the sheet
for where you can “plug in” and assist.
The spirit of the Beach Party theme lends itself to a
fun-filled week. Bible Camp is not only for children.
Calling all Surfer Dudes and Dudettes!
This will be the third year we’ve offered an adult session.
Would you like to spend a whole week this summer
They will be using a text titled “Call of the Deep: Diving
at a huge BEACH PARTY complete with surfing
into God’s Way of Life” which follows the same five
lessons, great beach music,
biblical texts as the children. Bible Camp is truly an
beachcombing adventures, and so
Intergenerational experience. Come and discover:
much more?
Sign up for Bible Camp! As a
Day One, The Call of Gideon: highlighting the theme
volunteer you will be promised an
of Obedience.
incredible week of fun in the Son
Day Two, David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth: diving
as you help our children surf through the Scriptures and
into kindness.
develop new Beach Be-Attitudes!
Day Three, The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant:
an attitude of forgiving.
Day Four, A Woman Healed: the focus is on boldness.
Day Five, Jesus and Thomas: called to believe.

Please consider this an opportunity to invite Life in the Church

grandchildren, nieces/nephews and “cousins by the
dozens” to attend Bible Camp. It would be a good time
to extend an invitation to the families of your neighbors
and/or school friends as we reach out to the community.
See you in church,
Sue
The last day of Sunday School classes for
this school year concludes with the SUNDAY
SCHOOL CELEBRATION on May 18th.
Watch the bulletin for more details. There will
be a break in Sunday School until after Bible
Camp. Summer offerings will begin on June 15th.
Births:
On March 16, Brion and Becky
Welch had a baby boy named Gabriel Thomas Welch.
New Members:
On April 13, we welcomed Doug and Mary Lou
Greenwood along with their children Jonathon and
Mary Kathryn into Pisgah’s Church family. Maggie,
their youngest, is in the confirmation class.
Weddings:
Jason Halligan and Laura Russell were married April 19
in the sanctuary.
Dwayne Chambers and Emily Deiruf were married April
26 in the sanctuary.
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Coffee with the Pastor

During the month of May, you are

invited to drop by Jon’s office for a cup
of coffee and conversation on Wednesdays anytime
between 3:00p.m. and 5:00p.m. Happy Birthday to You in May

1 Taylor Johnson
2 Ann Harris, Doris Henton
5 Laura Shropshire
6 Jean Springer
7 Lisa Johnson
10 Becky Bosomworth
Snippets 13 Jennifer Rodgers Holt
o Marion Webster, a member of the Mary Shepherd 14 Ike Graddy, Liz Jacobson
Circle, will celebrate her 93rd birthday with her 15 Jackson K. Schmidt
family on May 3! Marion is the mother of Jan 17 Ed Clark, Linda Jones
Botkin. 20 Sylvia Yawn
o Jean Springer turns 100 on May 6! 21 Robbie Craycraft
o Jamie Robida and three of her co-workers recently 23 Ally Howard
had their proposal accepted to both the NACADA 26 Eric Jacobson
(National Academic Advising Association) regional 27 Virginia Goes, Audrey Jones
and national conferences. Their presentation, 28 John Smith
entitled “The Changing View: Advising Across the 31 Tessa Dole
Generations,” will be given this May in Columbia,
SC and this fall in Chicago, IL! Jamie works as a And in early June…
freshman academic advisor at UK. 1 Ashleé Wolf
o Bella Mancuso, age 6 shared with the Kids of the 3 Anna Hoffman, Molly Welling
Kingdom on April 13th that she is playing T-ball. 4 Christian Torp
She was very proud that when her team, The 5 Rebecca Walker, Missy Hill
Diamondbacks played, they “tied one of the very 6 Jim Kuder
best teams” in her league. Grandparents Abe and 8 Warley Harper, Matt Jacobson
Sue Fosson said they have watched her play and 9 Bob Weldon
Bella is pretty good—with her pink batting helmet Please help us keep this list up to date!
and pink glove!
o The kids who attend Children’s Church have worked
their way through the entire Old Testament. They Budget Update
have been using the Word and Song Bible and have As of April 15, our checking account balance is
heard at least one story from every book in the Old $27,418 and our investments total $124,505. Included in
Testament. They are very proud of this the investment total is a CD for $35,280 from an
accomplishment. We are now moving onto the insurance payment for roof hail damage. This will be
more familiar stories of Jesus in the New Testament. available later in the year when we repair the roof.
o This year’s confirmation class has eight participants! Through April 15, our total income is $83,787 or
They are Andrew Brooks, Albert Chandler, 37.2% of budget and our expense total is $67,076 or
Maggie Greenwood, Mason Hill, Olivia Hines, 29.8% of budget.
Sarah Kindred, Erin MacLeod and Molly As always if you have questions concerning Pisgah’s
Welling. Jon and Sue are enjoying their participation finances, please talk to Don Schmidt or any member of
and questions! the administration committee.
o Congratulations to Mason Hill who scored a 30 on
the ACT reading section! He is the only one in his
grade that achieved this high a score and he has The Pisgah Post is published monthly by the Pisgah
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We are always on the lookout for more “Snippets.” newsletter is May 23. Please submit signed articles to
Help us keep this column going by sending in any the church office or email them to
interesting little tidbits you hear! office@pisgahpresbyterian.org.
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Sundays at Pisgah Church

8:45a.m. Early Worship
9:45a.m. Sunday School
11:00a.m. Morning Worship

The Staff Email

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Sue: dce@pisgahpresbyterian.org
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