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November Newsletter Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church Longview, Texas Rev. Donald W. Nunn, Pastor Phone 903.759.2685 ptcpc@sbcglobal.net www.forministry.com/USTXCUMPRPTCPC
From the Pastor’s Desk In November the big day is Thanksgiving. This is a very heavily traveled day. Many people want to be with family on this holiday. When we start to think about Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn to big things – like country. Everyone has a country and I would not trade this one for any other. From East to West and North to South, I feel I have the best, even with all its problems. We think about family. Almost everyone has some family. Being with family for special days has so much meaning. Most of us will have some family during the Thanksgiving season. There will be good food, fellowship, and remembering. There will be some on the streets and staying in shelters that will not have what we will have. How sad that some people have to live the way they live. Where the blame belongs is not important, it is just sad that people are in this condition. In a country of plenty, it should not be that people are hungry. Children should have food and not have little to eat. There are people living in cars and that is the only roof they have. People come to the church every week. We can help them only a little, sometimes not at all. When there are children involved that really pushes us. What to do? I don’t have any answers. What is the old saying, ‘but for the grace of God, there goes I”? Thank you Lord for my family and my church family. May you some how bless those who have not. May all people have a meaningful Thanksgiving. Don
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POT LUCK LUNCHEON The November Potluck Luncheon will be Sunday, November 8 following the Sunday morning worship service. Bring a covered dish and stay for the meal and fellowship.
Longview Community Ministries Needs for the Month of November, 2009 Tuna Crackers Macaroni & Cheese (7 oz. boxes) Peanut Butter Cereal Canned Fruit 14.5 oz. All Hygiene Products
CPWM The next meeting of the CPWM will be November 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Toler Hall. Sue Rogers will give the program and Barbara Allen will be the hostess. Money will be collected to send to the Children’s Home for Christmas. Money for this project needs to be turned in by the end of November. Also, for the past few years, the CPWM and Church Family have bought Christmas gifts for the people at Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center who have no family. If you would like to assist in these projects, contact Kay Faulk, Barbara Allen, or Sue Rogers.
CPWM’s Service Project Pine Tree CPWM’s Service Project for November will be to give to the East Texas Women’s Center. The center requested baby items including blankets, diapers, lotions, oils, and anything needed for a baby. There is a basket in the narthex to place items. November 22nd is the deadline to bring items for this project.
Special Day of Prayer November 8 is the day of prayer for people with Aids and other life threatening illnesses. We will be remembering these on this Sunday.
Alexa Welcomes Her New Baby Brother! Alexa welcomes her new baby brother Brayden Lee. Brayden was born October 17, 2009. He is the son of Amber & Michael Goyler and the grandson of Micheal and Sherry Abernathy. Great-grandparents are Nancy and John Abernathy and Carolyn and Gene Miller
Francile Harper Funeral services for Francile "Bushie" Harper, 89, of Longview, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at the chapel of Rader Funeral Home, with Dr. Bill O'Neal officiating. Mrs. Harper passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009, in Longview. She was born February 4, 1920, in Emerson, Arkansas, to Marion Byrd and Zula Wingfield Thomas. She was a bookkeeper for Lively Cadillac dealership and retired after 42 years of service. She was also a member of Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church for forty-nine years. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Moore and husband, Eugene, of Longview; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Harper, and her parents.
Servers for November Greeters: Clarence Norton, Johnny Abernathy Communion Servers: Marcia Ross, Darlynn Jones, Barbara Allen, Johnny Abernathy Communion Setup: Sue Rogers, Darlynn Jones Kitchen Help: Kay Faulk, Linda Yarbrough Money Counters: Marcia Ross, Barbara Allen
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All Saints Day – November 1 This is the day we remember all the saints that have left us to be with the Lord since last October. The Church has lost Francile Harper, October10, 2009 and Bonnie Wells, November 5, 2008. Be prepared Sunday to remember those you wish to add to our list.
Congregational Meeting On Sunday, November 8, after the morning worship service at 10:30, there will be a congregational meeting for the purpose of accepting the resignation of Teresa Cole as an elder. Vicky Strohsahl has served well but is not eligible to be re-elected. The session is asking that the number of elders be set at six instead of seven. John Abernathy and Darlynn Jones are being nominated to be elected for a three year term. Also, being nominated for a three year term is Dan Flanagan. Be present Sunday, November 8.
Loaves and Fishes Banks for collecting you’re offering for the 2009 Loaves and Fishes program will be distributed on Sunday, November 1. The Loaves and Fishes program will provide money for a Colombia based foundation, Nehemiah Foundation, which provides hot lunch programs, nursing homes, medical programs, women heads of families, and educational programs in Columbia, SA. Jairo Lopez, faithful member of Cauca Valley Presbytery has been employed to direct the development of the foundation. Pine Tree church will retain 25% of the money collected for local missions. Please return Loaves and Fishes bank on Sunday, Nov. 29.
Yard Signs The church has signs to be placed in your front yard inviting people to come worship with us. If you did not pick up one remember to do so next Sunday. If you cannot put up the sign, call the church office and someone will come to put it up for you.
Gaither Vocal Band – Reunited Tour 2009 The Gaither Vocal Band is coming to East Texas. They will be at the Oil Palace in Tyler, TX on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. All seats are reserved and ticket prices are $29.50 and $39.00. Special guests will be Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Booth Brothers, Gordon Mote, Lynda Randle, Charlotte Ritchie, and Kevin Williams. For more information, check with the church office.
Important Dates to Remember November 1 Sunday School - 9:30 Worship10:30 Communion November 8 Sunday School - 9:30 Worship10:30 Congregational Meeting Pot Luck Dinner November 10 Session Meeting - 6:30 November 15 Sunday School - 9:30 Worship10:30 November 21 CPWM – 10:00 a.m. November 22 Sunday School - 9:30 Worship10:30 November 26 Thanksgiving Day November 29 Sunday School - 9:30 Worship10:30 1st Sunday in Advent
Chili/Soup and Bake Sale
The CPWM of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2401 Alpine, will be having a fund raiser on Sunday, November 15th after the morning worship service. Don’t cook that Sunday! Go over to First Church for chili, soup and a bake sale to help their CPWM with this project.
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