The Mount Hermon Arbor
September 2011
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FROM THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Ann Davis, Chair
Special Services—Confirmations and Baptisms
Our youth membership continues to grow! Early in summer, on Day of Pentecost, June 12, Jed and Jake May were received into the church through baptism. Prior to the baptism of Jed and Jake, Spencer Davis and Hannah May were confirmed and Peter Faulkner was baptized on Easter Sunday. Mt. Hermon is blessed to have these young folk now fully participating in our worship services.
Men’s Chorus
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel . . .(Matt. 5:15)
(and no longer do they sing in anonymity!!)
On Trinity Sunday, June 19 which was Father’s Day, the men of the church contributed to the service by forming a men’s chorus singing an old favorite—'Love Lifted Me' as the anthem. Now that we are assured that we have some really good male voices in the congregation we won’t wait until Father’s Day rolls around to have another men’s chorus group. They will be invited back by popular acclaim!
Set of stoneware plates and goblets for communion
Many of you have admired the beautiful set of plates and goblets custom made for Mt. Hermon by Will Langford, Appreciation and thanks go to Melissa Tufts who provided the necessary specifications to Langford for the making of this pottery and to Edith Brown who has graciously given dainty linens belonging to her mother to provide dust covers as protection for the elements of wine and bread.
The Kirkin’
Many members of the congregation are working to make this service come together. Our pastor is preparing the service from her perspective, i.e. co-ordinating the scripture, liturgy, responses and hymns and preparing the sermon. The Beadle has ceremonial duties to perform. The choir has been working on anthems and choral responses. The youth of our church will be involved with greeting, offering, lighting of the candles and processing with the standards. There are many other parts to complete—publicity, service bulletin, table set up etc. and who does the decorating and food—PW of course . . . the women of the church . . . with help and support from the men of the church, God bless ‘em! The food will be unparalleled . . . need more be said?!
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FROM THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Harry Rice, Chair
The bookkeeping for Mount Hermon is now in the very capable hands of Shelley Des Jardines.
Balance Sheets along with the Quarterly Profit and Loss Statements is being prepared for 2011. A copy will be available for the congregation to see. There will also be a section showing Memorial Gifts received during the quarter.
The committee will meet October 23 after church to discuss the 2012 budget request.
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FROM THE ECHOLS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Barbara McCay, Chair
Amie Little, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Little of Danielsville is this
years recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Echols Scholarship. Amie is an
honor graduate of MCHS and received a UGA certificate of merit. She is attending Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Amie enjoys math and science and may pursue a degree in engineering.
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FROM MT. HERMON PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Dameron May, Moderator
The Mt. Hermon PW continues to be active as the year marches on.
Bible Studies in March, May, and June have been lead by Rev. Teresa Franklin, Ann Davis, and Pat Carithers and were hosted at the homes of Ann Davis, Dameron May, and Kathy McCay.
A reception to honor our graduates, Andrew Huie and Maria Des Jardines, was hosted by the women in May.
In June, we hosted a picnic on Pentecost Sunday. We were very thankful for the wonderful shade trees in front of the church!
Even though the July day was hot, a group of women, enjoyed the day in Greenville, SC. Rev. Teresa Franklin, Ann Davis, Harriette Griffeth, Kathy McCay, Barbara McCay, and Dameron May enjoyed lunch and ice cream, as well as a beautiful view of the river. The fellowship we shared topped it all off!
In association with the Northeast Georgia Presbytery, Ann Davis, Dameron May, Pat Carithers, and Rev. Teresa Franklin attended the PW Annual Gathering at Cleveland Presbyterian Church.
Ann Davis and Dameron May attended the PW Annual Workshop at the Lavonia Presbyterian Church in August.
September is sure to be busy! We will begin a new Bible Study hosted by Ann Davis and lead by Rev. Teresa Franklin on September 13.
September 17 will find busy ladies decorating the church in preparation for the Kirkin’ which will be on September 25.
In October, a planning meeting will be held on Oct. 9.
We are also planning an overnight retreat on Nov. 4-5, at the Georgia Baptist Assembly in Toccoa. The retreat will be lead by Jill Ulrici.
The women of PW welcome all women to join us in fun and fellowship.
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FROM THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Joe Griffeth, Chair
The new heating and air system has been installed.
There will be a grounds cleanup day on Saturday September 17th at 9:00 am. We plan on putting out some mulch and pine straw, trim shrubs if needed, and whatever else may need be done. Weather permitting, some of the memorial trees will be planted. Help is always appreciated.
Flooding in the annex continues to be a problem. B and G is planning a committee meeting for October. If anyone has ideas or suggestions, please call me or attend the committee meeting.
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FROM THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Robert Meadows, Chair
Thanks go to her staff of volunteers and to Kathy McCay for organizing the children’s Sunday School and nursery for young ones held during the worship service.
Rev. Teresa continues to lead the Adult Discussion Group at 10 AM every Sunday morning. They are about to wind down their study of Neil Lightfoot’s How We Got the Bible.
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CARES AND CONCERNS AT MT. HERMON
- Carl Clifton and family
- Those suffering from disease, chronic conditions, injury, or heartache
- Those in harm’s way
- Our leaders
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DATES TO REMEMBER
- Sep. 13, TUES 5:30 Women’s Bible Study
- Sep. 17, SAT 9:00 Decorating and Grounds Cleanup for the Kirkin’
- Sep 25, SUN 11:00 KIRKIN' & HOMECOMING (Dinner Following Worship)
- Oct. 2, SUN 11:00 World Communion Sunday (Peacemaking Offering)
- Oct. 9, SUN 12:00 PW Planning Meeting & Luncheon
- Oct. 18, TUES 5:30 Women’s Bible Study
- Nov. 20, SUN 7:00 Joint Thanksgiving Service with Ila Baptist at Mt. Hermon
- Dec. 12, SUN 11:00 Joy Gift Celebration and Dinner
