February 2010 Newsletter
Chilkat
Mission Bell
Newsletter of Haines Presbyterian Church
Revived October 1994
Editor Doris Ward
Publication first Sunday of each month
Pastor’s Corner: by Rev. Ron Horn
Children of God
Leading Worship
Last week, our
congregation was truly blessed when the young people of our church led
worship.
Scotty Hansen played the piano with Hunter Badgley and Luke VanMarter
on
guitars. Hunter opened with the Call to Worship, then Serena Badgley
gave the
Prayer of Praise. Felicia Hansen led the Prayer of Confession, then
puppeteers,
Luke VanMarter and Dan Siau, taught us during the Children's Message.
Rebekah
Green gave Prayers of the People, and Zak Little invited the offering.
Hunter
brought a heartfelt message about not worrying and then closed our
service with
the Benediction.
Before the
service, I
was somewhat anxious about the youth leading all of it. I wanted them
to do
well, and prayed for them. God certainly answered my prayers! All of
them
exceeded my highest expectations. I felt like a proud parent; watching
“my”
kids do really, really well. I suspect many in our congregation felt
the same
way, as our youth brought us into the Presence of God and helped us
worship
Him.
Upon reflection,
my
parental pride is misplaced. During the sermon, Hunter reminded us that
if we
believe in Jesus, we are all children of God. These young people are
not “our
kids;” they are our sisters and brothers in Christ. And they showed us
how God
can use any of us in His work, if we simply say yes to His prompting.
Do you
think Serena, Felicia, Rebekah, or Zak were nervous when they went up
to that
microphone? Of course they were. And I cannot imagine how scared I
would have
been at 16 trying to preach, but Hunter trusted God to deal with his
apprehension, and so he was able to bring God's message to our
congregation.
We can learn a
lot
from our younger sisters and brothers in Christ. Despite our fears,
despite our
anxiety, despite our feelings of inadequacy, if we simply trust in God,
and
rely on His Empowering Spirit, He can do so much through us, if we just
allow
Him to. We do not have to be afraid, we do not have to worry, God has
made us
all part of His family. Because we are children of God, nothing else
matters -
nothing can separate us from His love. And as children of God, we can
help lead
others into His Presence, and help them worship Him.
So, on behalf of
the
entire congregation, we say a big THANK YOU to our sisters, Serena,
Felicia,
and Rebekah, and to our brothers, Scotty, Hunter, Luke, Dan and Zak.
You all
did very well and you blessed us. And with your actions, you
demonstrated the
truth of Hunter's sermon, that we do not have to worry when we trust in
God.
Thank you for your courage, thank you for your willingness to serve,
thank you
for your faith, and thank you for trusting God to enable you to do
things you
might have been uncomfortable doing. May your faith grow as you
continue to
follow Christ. God bless you all, Ron.
Bell Choir Rehearses
Specials
The Bell Choir
is
learning music for Easter and other new pieces. Ringers are Crystal
Badgley,
Darlene Bolick, Jacque Horn, Martha Mackowiak, Rebekah Green, Sasha
Mackowiak,
Serena Badgley, Shannon Green, Sue Waterhouse, and Tod Sebens. You
qualify to
join if you are willing to learn a new skill, have some music reading
ability,
a good sense of rhythm, commitment ot attend rehearsals regularly, and
can
laugh at yourself (we all make mistakes).
Call Diana Pyle,
if
you’re interested. She will work with you individually ahead of your
first
rehearsal to make you feel comfortable.
Haines Christian Center Plans Retreat
Haines Christian Center
announces a
Greater Things Women’s Retreat in Haines Mar. 12-14, with speaker the
Rev.
Renee’ Duncan, Alaska A/G Women’s director and associate pastor of Peninsula Christian Center.
Registration is required by Mar. 5. For more information call Jane
Cowart at
907-767-5606.
God’s Man
Tom Jackson, A
Willing Servant
Tom
Jackson,
86, died of pulmonary fibrosis following cancer surgery in Seattle Jan. 20.
He was surrounded by family
and friends whose support started long before. Tom
was a pillar in this congregation, and his
quiet strength carried many of us over rough spots. His spirit
continues to do
so.
His sweet tenor
voice
is missed in the choir; his twinkling smile is missed wherever he was;
his
uncanny way with mechanics is missed every time something stops around
here. He
is missed next to Arlene up front. His humorous take on life buoys us
because
we know what lay beneath his strong spiritual center.
Tom served in
the
U.S. Navy where he learned to fly, and he joined his brother the late
Dick
Jackson in Alaska
after World War II. He and his first wife Olive and three children
moved from Ketchikan
to Haines in the
early 1960s, and they ran various businesses here. When that marriage
ended, he
married Arlene Tibbles, whom he known in Ketchikan,
in 1980. He became an active member of Haines Presbyterian, and
volunteered
with the fire department and ambulance team. He was a charter member of
Haines
Elks, charter member of Pioneer Igloo #34, and a founder of KHNS.
Surviving are
his
wife Arlene, former wife Olive, 3 daughters, a son, 3 step-children, 13
grandchildren and 7 greats, and countless friends in Alaska and
Outside. A tribute was given to
Tom in our worship service Jan. 24, when Arlene returned. A memorial is
planned
for the spring. Donations to Tom’s memory may be made to Haines
ambulance
service.
Lent Devotionals
Ready
Preparation for
the
Holy Easter season begins with the Ash Wednesday service Feb. 17 at 7
p.m.
Devotionals in The Sanctuary for Lent are available in the entry book
rack.
Easter Sunday is April 4 this year.
With All Our Heart,
It’s Tea Time
Haines Presbyterian Women invite community women
to the traditional Valentine’s Day Tea at our church Feb. 13 from 1 to
3
p.m. Planners are gathering tables,
serving pieces, and antique cups and saucers for the event that started
with an
idea Miriam and Bob Cameron brought with them when they came to pastor
in 1970.
Delicious finger foods, and background music of Bill Annis and Bill
Lehman will
be offered in a setting of red decorations for the beautiful fellowship
hours. Thanks
to all who help Deacons, who make treats, who set up, serve, and clear
away.
You serve with heart.
Make a Note: WCF
Moves Meeting Time
Women’s
Christian
Fellowship accommodates our Valentine’s Day Tea by scheduling its
monthly
meeting to Feb. 20, instead of the regular second Saturday, at Haines Christian Center
at 1 p.m. Wife of
their pastor, Jane Cowart, will speak. Jacque Horn will demonstrate her
sugarfree raw dessert concoctions, and more refreshments will be
served. Take a
friend with you.
Young Adults Examine
Bible, Life
If you are in
your
20s or 30s, you are invited to join a group studying the Bible on
Tuesday
nights at 7 p.m. They use the NOOMA video series, developed by pastor
Rob Bell,
using every day scenarios to help examine their faith life. Each video
covers a
different topic, so you can join the discussion any time. They meet at
the home
of Lindsey Moore. Call Lindsey or Kate
Maxwell.
Session:
Moment for Missions
HPC responded to
a
request from our Sudanese pastor to
help a church member who needed surgery for injuries he received when
murdering
terrorists burned his church. We thank those who give to mission work,
and pray
for Christians who suffer for their faith.
Remember Pastor’s
Pantry
Non-pershiable
items
are handy in the Pastor’s Pantry for those who need staples to see them
through
rough times. Bring macaroni, dried beans, rice or cans. Ron has a list
of
preferred donations.
Sermon Topics: Study
Ahead
Feb. 7, Romans 1:1:17----Good News For You
14,
Romans 1:18-32,
Swapping Glory for Foolishness
17, Ash
Wednesday
21,
Romans 2:1-17---God
Is Impartial
28, Romans 2:18-29--It’s the Heart that Matters
Loss of Loved Ones
Suzi Butz, 68,
died
Jan. 17 in Grants Pass,
Ore. Daughter Jeannette may be reached at 713 NW C Street, Grants
Pass OR 97526
Gloria Morey,
85,
died in New Port Richey, Fla.,
after a long illness. She and late husband Vern Morey ran the Bamboo
Roombefore
she retired to Florida.
Daughter Sue Meacock lives here, and son Gary Sampson is in San Francisco.
Her ashes will join her
husband’s here on May 22.
Thanks
to readers who let us know
change of address. If the Bell
is returned, we may not be able to forward it and have to remove your
name from
our mailing list. We want everyone who wants the Bell to have it. Keep in
touch. ED.
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