Volume XIII

September 2007                       

“From the Frog Pond”

          Last Spring during our Lenten season, two ministry teams were established at Clen-Moore Church: The Caring Friends Ministry Team and the Covenant Outreach Ministry Team.  Caring Friends is already, and will continue, making a mark in our pastoral care of members and friends.  Fourteen people also covenanted to become a part of an Outreach Ministry Team with the express goal of introducing at least one new person to our church family in a year’s time. These folks will begin to get organized this coming Fall season. They will be looking for some more ambassadors for Christ and for Clen-Moore to unite with them in their goal.

            In II Corinthians 5:11 through the end of the chapter, the Apostle Paul reminds us that we who are reconciled to God through faith in Jesus Christ are commanded by God to become ambassadors for Christ so God can make His appeal through us! Imagine that! God has entrusted us with the message of reconciling people around us to Christ.

            Years ago, Rev. Dr. Ernest Campbell, then pastor of the Riverside Church in New York City said: “Once we are saved by God in Christ, we become gardeners in the Kingdom of God.” God asks us to plant seeds with winsome loving actions and words. We are to be God’s ambassador in all the situations of our lives.

            We need to recapture that idea. We need to help God’s kingdom grow, not for the sake of numbers, but for the sake of Christ! God is counting on us to make his appeal, and so often we fail our Lord.

            There is no question that Clen-Moore Church needs to grow, not for numbers but  for people. You’ll be reading about two new start-up Mission Action Teams (MATS) that session has envisioned for us. They are to explore ways to be missional by reaching out to people in our larger community as well as to 18-45 years olds in our church. (Bob Wilson articulates these challenges in another place in this Messenger. Please read it.)

            You can help us be more hospitable and outreaching to the people around us by becoming a Covenant Outreach Ministry person---official or unofficial. Simply be aware that every day, in every way, in every place, there will be a person in some sort of situation who, knowing it or not, needs to see and hear the love of Christ reflected in you.

            Don’t be satisfied to come on Sunday and come back the next Sunday without ever having attempted to make an impact for Christ in the life of someone else.  It’s no longer a matter of them coming to us, but of us going and reaching out to them. Only then will God bless  us and enlarge his kingdom through us.

BECOME AN ACKNOWLEDGED UNASHAMED
AMBASSADOR FOR JESUS CHRIST!!

In the Family of Faith,

Deacons for September

Brenda Matas & John Caparoula

Session Hospital Visitation

Sept.         2:  Debbie Book & Dianne DeEulio
Sept.         9:  Barb Harper & Nancy Book
Sept.       16:  Bob Wilson & Steve Plyler
Sept.       23:  Betty Hale & Lou Hill
Sept.       30:  Janice McConnell & Phyllis Tanner

 Nursery Schedule

   Infant

Sept.    2:  10:30
Sept.    9:  10:30    Renee Phillips
Sept.  16:  10:30    Sharon Esposito
Sept.  23:  10:30        
Sept.  30:   10:30   Marjorie Plyler

   2/3 Year Olds  & 2nd Hr. Kindergarten

Sept.     2: 
Sept.     9:   Nancy Natale
Sept.    16:
Sept.    23:   Nancy Natale
Sept.    30:

   Jr. Church

Thank You’s sent to the Clen-Moore Family

Thank you very much for the beautiful flowers. They were so nice and added cheer to my room!   

Sincerely, Martha McClymonds

Thank you for a fine service Rev. Meyer! Thank you Kathy Barkley for all your help and love. Thank you Deaconesses for the lovely dinner and your many kindnesses while serving us. Your gracious display of Christian love meant so much to us.

Sincerely, Kathy Moore, Ted Moore,Karen       (Moore) DeLozier (family of Maxine Moore)

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers put in the sanctuary in honor of our wedding anniversary. What a wonderful surprise!

Love, Marcia & Lou Hill

Many thanks to all the ladies who prepare soup, cookies, and rolls. We certainly appreciated the delicious food sent to us after Fred’s hospital stay. Also thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

God bless you, Fred & Jean Allen

I wish to thank all of the ladies for the wonderful cookies, homemade rolls and chicken soup. It was a very special treat to receive them. Again, I thank you very much.

Lenore Fassinger

We were pleasantly surprised with our soup and cookies after Charlie was discharged from the hospital. Such a nice gesture makes us appreciate the caring church family to which we belong.

Charlie & Peggy Byler

I want to thank my Clen-Moore friends for the altar flowers on Sunday, July 22. They were very much appreciated. For everyone’s information 15 and 39 still equal 39.

Jane Karski

We would like to thank everyone for the very generous gifts that were given to us on July 22^nd. We were overwhelmed by the words of encouragement and appreciation that you showed us. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.

Dave & Erin Ripper

Thank you. The food and fellowship were both welcome.

Ray Keffer

I would like to thank all of you who sent the beautiful and meaningful cards for the celebration of my 40 years of ordination in the gospel ministry. Your kindness and wonderful words are very much appreciated. A special thank you to those who came to Glenmoor Church in East Liverpool, Ohio for the service of worship last June 24.

Vel Vais

Thank you so much for all of your caring words, thoughts, and prayers during my recent hospitalization. My family and I truly appreciated the kind gesture of the Caring Friends Ministry. It is so comforting to have the support of so many who care. Thanks again for your continued prayers as we anxiously await the arrival of our new blessing.

Sally Hilton

Thank you for the beautiful flowers and the wonderful luncheon and especially all of your prayers! God bless all of you!

Fall Sunday Morning Schedule

We will continue our present Sunday morning schedule beyond September 2 into the Fall season. Sunday School will begin at 9:15 a.m. for all ages, including child care for younger parents to be able to attend a class. Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. with more effort being made to “blend” new and traditional music and liturgy methods together.

We ask for your indulgence and patience in adjusting to new times and patterns. There will be care and sensitivity given to all aspects and types of worship experiences, in order to retain our heritage and tradition, while still allowing the Holy Spirit to help us all experience a sense of “the holy” in a transforming way in our lives.

Dedication and Renewal Sunday

September 9

After worship service a pot-luck luncheon will be held for everyone in the Assembly Room for fellowship and renewal of friendships.

Meat and beverage will be provided. Last names starting with please bring:

     A-I    Dessert

     J-R    Casserole

     S-Z    Salad

Please call the church office with your reservation (724-654-6657).

Congregational Meeting

A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is called by Session for Sunday, September 30, after worship. The purpose of the meeting is to act upon two requests from Session regarding the governance of our local church.

The first proposal will ask the congregation to allow the church Nominating Committee to make its report for electing officers for church governance each year at an annual Fall meeting on the third Sunday of October after worship. No other business would normally be transacted at this meeting. The Nominating Committee will submit its names of persons for election as Elders, Deacons, Auditor and the next year’s Nominating Committee of four persons from the congregation at large at this Fall meeting. If the congregation concurs, all officers could be trained in November and December for their ordination and/or installation on the second Sunday of January in the new year.

The second proposal asks the congregation to reduce the size of Session from 24 elders to 18. All present elders would continue to fulfill their terms. Each year, beginning this Fall, two fewer elders will be nominated for the next three years, thus reducing the number of Session members by attrition.

If the congregation accepts the Session’s proposals, then this year’s Church Nominating Committee will be prepared to nominate six elders in the class of 2010 on October 21 at the new Fall meeting. Likewise, six Deacons, one Auditor, and four members from the congregation at large for the Church Nominating Committee will be nominated.

Blessings From Heaven

Eilo Camille, (8-21-07), daughter of Jason and Sally Hilton.  Grandparents are Sandy & Bruce Genkinger. 

Adlee Noelle, (8-17-07) daughter of Ryan and Jackie Grissett.  Grandmother is Nancy Grissett.

Gregory Eugene, (6-27-07), son of Greg & Alicia Measel. Grandparents are Valerie & Gale Measel.

Ethan & Brandon, (7-4-07), twin sons of Lee & Dawn (Carenbauer) Harris. Grandparents are Karen & George Carenbauer.

Attendance 

                 Sunday                     Worship 
                 School                       Service
                 9:15                          10:30

July      1      110                        166 
              8       93                         108               
            15       90                         167                      
            22       98                         178
            29       96                         174

Aug.    5       101                         163
          12        87                          134
          19        82                          182
          26      112                          177

In Search of:

An additional Sunday School Superintendant. If interested, call Michelle Singer at 724-667-1110.

 Caring Friends Update

The Caring Friends Ministry Team has been busy this summer and enjoying their work. At the present time, the team takes soup, rolls, and cookies to people in assisted living who are unable to get to church and to anyone having surgery or coming home from the hospital. There are many other areas where we as a congregation can reach out and touch someone’s life to let them know we care.

If you know of someone who needs a “Caring Touch” please call the church office and they will pass it on to the team. Also, if you know of a service that you would like to give that would be helpful to others, please pass that on also.

The Caring Friends Ministry Team will be meeting at 7 p.m. on September 10 and would like to welcome anyone who is interested in helping with this church mission. Together, we can make a difference. Please plan to attend and help at 7 p.m. in the Parlor.

Mission Payments

The Session approved to send mission payments on a monthly basis. For the months of July & August, we sent support to the following missions:

1. New Castle Chaplain Fund                         $   500

2. City Rescue Mission                                   $1,000

3. Medical Benevolence Foundation              $1,000

4. Seneca Hills Retreat Center                        $  700

5. Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka                  $   800

6. Nuba International Mission                        $1,000

7. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary                $1,000

8. Salvation Army                                              $1,000

9. Sudan Presbyterian Church (bicycles)        $1,000

 Our Soldiers in Iraq

In early July, the congregation was asked to give an offering to show support for our two members who are serving in Iraq, Eric Probst and Bobby Fullwood. The response was overwhelming and the families involved were very moved. The congregation gave $1,000 to be divided between these two young men serving our country.

Eric is serving in Baghdad and Bobby is serving in Fallujah. Both are on the battle front and have virtually no time off. Eric is on his second tour to Iraq, by his own choice, and will be home in September. Bobby is on his first tour and will be home next April.

Their only request from us as a caring church family is for prayer. They also would really appreciate hearing from you. If you want to send them a note, the addresses are:

Sgt. Probst, Eric S.
382^nd MP Bn
C BTRY 1^st 213^th ADA
APO AE 09391

LCPL Fullwood, Robert M.
2^nd AABN ACO 3^rd PLT       
Unit 73565
FPO/AE 095093565

The Apostles' Build
Habitat Update

Some of you may be disappointed to never have been called upon to participate, even though you volunteered when we first announced Clen-Moore’s involvement in the “Apostles Build”.

Here’s what happened: 1. We had an overload of volunteers in many areas of expertise.  2. Because 12 churches have participated in the “Apostles’ Build”, and because the weather has been ideal, the home has gone up in record-breaking time. We simply could not call upon all those that we had anticipated that we would need.

In an attempt to say “thank you” to all our Habitat helpers, we would like for you to plan to attend the church service on September 9th when you will be recognized for your contribution. In the meantime, we thank you for your dedication and the generosity of your prayers, your money, time and talents and skills.

Sincerely,

Yvonne Klingensmith
Carol Oliver
Co-coordinators for Clen-Moore Church

Women Of The Church!

"You Are Invited To A Habitat Helpmates Party"

Have you had a chance to contribute to the success of the “Apostles’ Build” home on Franklin Avenue? The members of the Mary Circle invite all of the women of the church to join them on Thursday, September 13^th at 9:30 A.M. Following devotions, Shirley Book, co-chairman (with husband, Dave) of Clen-Moore’s fund raising for Habitat, will display, describe, demonstrate and sell a myriad of products you need and use every day: cosmetics, and items for personal use, home and garden, health and nutrition, anti-aging, pet care, and many others. The profit from all your purchases will benefit Clen-Moore’s contribution to Habitat. Please join us!

 Attention Session Members

Outgoing members of Session are asked to please return their session manuals to the church office.

Inter-Church Food Bank
(Info from 2 Food Bank programs)

During June, there were 154 visits for a total of 321 individuals being served.

During July, there were 181 visits for a total of 487 individuals being served. 

Needed for September: Koolaid, ice tea, peanut butter, jelly, hamburger helper, macaroni & cheese, soup, crackers, spaghetti sauce, pasta.

Elizabeth Book with President of CCFC, Dr Steve Douglass & his wife, Judy at Ft Collins, Co during the Commissioning Banquet for new staff

ELIZABETH BOOK ACCEPTS POSITION WITH CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST

In 2005, Elizabeth Book, daughter of Debbie Book and granddaughter of Don and Nancy Smith, did a one-year internship with Campus Crusade for Christ, an interdenominational and international Christian ministry whose mission is to build spiritual movements everywhere. Through God’s grace, she was blessed to be financially supported by the church and members of the congregation.

Elizabeth is now returning to work for Campus Crusade in a long-term position. She has been placed at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, where she will work with students, introducing them to Christ, building them up in the foundations of their faith, and preparing them to be sent out for a lifetime of ministry wherever they are called.

Like many other mission organizations, Campus Crusade for Christ has no central funds for paying salaries and ministry expenses. Before Elizabeth can report to Ball State, she must find a team of financial partners who are willing to give monthly in varying amounts or special annual gifts.

As Elizabeth embarks on a more certain call and long term commitment to the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, I am asking all of our congregation to support her in prayer and encouragement. Pray for her effectiveness in learning her tasks, in her energy level, her health and her winsomeness in her witness for Christ. Her mother and her grandparents would appreciate your prayers on her behalf.

Our Evangelism/Mission Committee will soon be considering some corporate level of support from our mission funds to enable Elizabeth’s work at Ball State University as our congregation partners with her in this enterprise of student ministry. I encourage any of you, who may be able, to consider a monthly sponsorship gift. Any amount will be appreciated, no matter how small. Many small support gifts can add up to a significant amount of funding.

For Elizabeth’s position, C.C.F.C. has determined that she must raise her full support in the amount of $4,000 per month. Of course, she does not receive all of that because health insurance, administrative costs, social security and a modest pension allocation are involved in the total package. Her actual salary is much less than $4,000 per month.

We’re asking your help for her by informing your friends and neighbors about this opportunity for them to participate in a Christ-centered ministry of love and outreach, also.

 Deaths

We commend to the comfort of the spirit of God:  Henry Knittel                    Betty Kyle
Monagene Korzec             Ruth Borst

Memorial Fund Contributions

Thanks to the following for their gifts to the Memorial Fund:

  1.  In memory of Dorothy Sapp by: Thomas &   
       Linda Getty   
  2.  In memory of June Troxell by: David & Lisa
       Simko  
  3.  In memory of Henry Knittel by : Whispering
       Oaks Resident Association 
   4. In memory of Henry Knittel by: Ruthanne
        Black  
   5.  In memory of Henry Knittel by: Virginia &
        Bill Holdford
   6.  In memory of Henry Knittel by: Irvine Bible
        Class                                                       
   7.  In memory of Henry Knittel by: Suzanne Boor
   8.  In memory of Henry Knittel by: Patricia
        Teckelt
   9.  In memory of Henry Knittel by: Alice
        Meagher
10.   In memory of Henry Knittel by: Mrs. Ruth
        Evans
11.   In memory of Henry Knittel by: Frank &
        Dorothy O’Stafy
12.   In memory of Henry Knittel by: Naomi &
        Irving Niemi
13.   In memory of Henry Knittel by: Mary Nelson
14.   In memory of Henry Knittel by: William &
        Barbara Boyle
15.   In memory of Albert DeEulio by: Bob & Lynda
        Vinton
16.   In memory of Albert DeEulio by: Robert &
        Winnie Zanotti
17.   In memory of Albert DeEulio by: June DeEulio
18.   In memory of Betty Kyle by: Dr. Homer &
        Susan House
19.   In memory of Betty Kyle by: Martin & Linda
        Schwerin

PW Fall Tea

September 15, 2007, 9:30 A.M. – Parlor
Guest Performer: Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson has been performing since she was a little girl in a wide variety of venues. Classically trained in voice, piano and organ, she has also performed in numerous musical and dramatic presentations. A lover of all types of music, Amy has tried her hand at all and performed everything from blues to bluegrass, rock and roll bands to classical choirs. Her greatest desire is to glorify God and to encourage others in His worship. Amy has also written and performed one woman dramatic presentations personifying characters as varied as Elizabeth Barrett-Browning and Alice in Wonderland’s “Mad Hatter”.

A Thiel College graduate, Amy now resides in Fairdale, OH with her husband and 4 young daughters, where she leads praise and worship at her local church each week. She also enjoys her work on their 17 acre homestead where she continues to play, sing and write music, stories and articles.

Please come and bring a friend…you’ll be sure to be entertained!

Choir Rehearsal to Start 

Choir and Handbell rehearsals will begin Thursday, September 6. Music knowledge is not a priority; but a love for our Lord and a great desire to sing His praises is a must!

Handbells will meet at 6 p.m. across the hall from the choir room – yea! No steps!!

Choir rehearsal will meet at 7 p.m.

All of you are most cordially invited to praise and worship our Lord through music.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 724-654-7351. I’m looking forward to seeing many new faces among the faithful.

GREETINGS!!!

Our summer at Pearson Park is over August 28 so we will be back at Clen-Moore Church on September 4. If you have never attended Prime Timers, you are missing a great time of Bible study with Steve Plyler and fellowship with all of us. Peg Byler will explain all her trips. Come join us at 9:30 on Tuesday mornings.

                                  In Christian Love, Grace Lyon

New Trip 

October 25:  Munching your way through Mansfield, OH. This trip costs $62 and the tour includes: round trip motorcoach transportation, Danish and coffee at “Biblewalk”, luncheon buffet at the Garden Terrace Room, mini bundt cake, popcorn & beverage at the Theatre and a goody bag from the Squirrel’s Den.

Christmas Shows Coming Up 

December 6: At Seven Springs Resort. Big Band Christmas Spectacular luncheon & show.

December 10: Akron Spectacular. We have attended this for the past two years.

 Remaining 2007 Carousel Shows 

September 12:  “Pump Boys and Dinettes” starring Patrick McRoberts. Get back to the roots of Rock-n-Roll with this energy packed, concert style musical.

November 14:  “White Christmas”. It’s going to be a White Christmas this year! This show brings you vividly into post World War II, with its look, style and attitude of post-war optimism.

 New 2008 Carousel Shows 

January:  The Odd Couple                                    

March:  The King and I

May:  Damn Yankees

September:  Wizard of Oz

November:  All Shook Up

 2007-2008 Broadway Shows

Time for the new season of Pittsburgh Broadway Shows!

September 22: “My Fair Lady”. This is the 50^th year of this show. This glorious, new production features one of Broadway’s most beloved scores.

October 27: “Twelve Angry Men”. Twelve walks of life and only two ways to rule; guilty or not guilty. What seems like an open-and-shut murder case becomes a twisted puzzle of prejudice and intrigue.

November 24: “Avenue Q”. A hilarious show full of heart and tunes to hum. Avenue Q is about trying to make it in New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account.

January 19: “The Lion King”. See it again to pick up all the things you missed the first time, like the unforgettable visual images and musical score.

February 2: “Sweeny Todd”. The legendary demon barber, hell-bent on revenge, takes up with his enterprising neighbor to slice their way through London’s upper crust.

March 1:  “The Drowsy Chaperone”. The new musical comedy that is swooping into town with tons of laughs and the most Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway.

April 12: “The Wedding Singer”. Robbie is the life of the party until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Robbie tries to spoil every wedding he is to sing at. This show takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and the wedding singer was Robbie.