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By Phyllis Kidwell“When the Son of God was born . . . He didn’t come in a show of great power, but as a helpless baby. He didn’t come as an elite, but as the son of a teenage mother. He wasn’t found by the religious leaders, but by the poor outcasts and Gentiles. He wasn’t born into luxury, but slept in an animal’s feeding trough.
“So when we celebrate his birth . . . Maybe we need to turn things up-side down like God turned things upside down when God moved into the neighborhood and broke all the rules: bringing good news for the poor, giving sight to the blind, and setting captives and the oppressed free.”
These thoughts begin our Advent study for this year, with a focus on simplicity. In a season that seems to become more hectic with each event added to our busy calendars, perhaps this is the year to step back and look again at the season. To look again at how we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
In our Advent study materials, we’ll ponder two questions: 1) How do we simplify the preparation for and celebration of Christmas? And, very much related, 2) How do we keep fo-cused on Christ throughout the sea-son? These questions will be posed over the season of Advent through weekly devotionals, which will be available as paper handouts around
the FPC campus and as a download-able PDF in our weekly e-newsletter (not on the list? Find the sign-up link on the website: www.fpctyler.com).
Now, the answers to these two ques-tions—how do we simplify, and how do we keep our focus on Christ—don’t have simple answers. But we’d like to engage each of you in the conversation as we move toward a simpler approach to Christmas. The church staff will share thoughts and start conversations on the blog where you’re invited to comment (www.fpctyler.com/news), and in addition, there will be a big paper Christmas tree that you’re invited to decorate with your ideas for a sim-ple Christmas. When you enter the main building through the breeze-way from the Fellowship Hall, you’ll see the large paper Christmas tree with ornament-shaped notes and markers available for you to contrib-ute your thoughts so that others can contemplate them as well.
As Advent begins, join us for the sec-ond annual Advent Artfest during the Sunday school hour on Novem-ber 30. Share fellowship, sing carols, and make Advent crafts as we all get in the spirit of the season together.
In addition to the musical offerings and special worship services this season, the church has planned some family-friendly events as well. During the Christmas Spectacular concert, Children’s Ministry will host
a special Christmas evening for chil-dren age 12 and under. And in addi-tion to the regularly scheduled First Friday Fun, Santa’s WorkSHOP will give kids a chance to contemplate the meaning of Christmas while their parents are free to tackle their to-do list. The annual Christmas pageant, A Child Is Born, will be performed during the 11 o’clock worship ser-vice on Sunday, December 14. Stay afterward for a tasty church-wide Christmas luncheon! For details about these events and more, see pages 3–5 of this issue.
With this focus on simplicity, per-haps we can all recapture the joy of Christmas that seems to come so easily to children as they anticipate a Merry Christmas!
in this issue // December 2014
FeaturedLovefeast Volunteers NeededChristmas Poinsettias—Order Now Gilmont Women’s Retreat
Event HighlightsFirst Friday Fun: Kids’ Night Out!Fine Arts: UT TylerPancakes with a Side of MissionSAM’s ClubFine Arts: Christmas SpectacularSanta’s WorkSHOPChristmas Pageant & LuncheonYouth Christmas PartyFine Arts: Nine Lessons & CarolsFamily Christmas Eve Service44th Annual Moravian LovefeastYouth Mini Mission Trip
the Vol. 9, Issue 12: December 2014
Steeple TimesFirst Presbyterian Church of Tyler, Texas
230 West Rusk Street, Tyler, Texas 75701-1696 // (903) 597-6317 // www.fpctyler.com
Wait a Second—Who Said Christmas Wasn’t Simple?
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Notes from SessionMinutes recorded by Robyn FilesThe Session met on October 21 and conducted the fol-lowing business: the consent agenda was approved, including the reception into active membership of Karl Rapp and Rachel and Brian Head.
As moderator of the Session, Stuart Baskin reported that a town hall meeting had been scheduled for Sunday, No-vember 9, to discuss the actions of the PCUSA’s General Assembly in June of this year. He also reported that High-land Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas will be formally dismissed by Grace Presbytery following a $7.8 million settlement and that the church will keep its name.
On behalf of the Governance Committee, Jennifer Ainsworth led a discussion on the church’s philosophy of governance to aid the committee’s work in drafting
a statement. Sally Smith Garmon reported on the Mis-sion Committee’s recent trip to Haiti and the progress of FPC’s Solar Under the Sun partnership there. Robyn Files presented the annual report of the Governance Commit-tee on behalf of the Planning and Evaluation Committee.
In new business, Arnold Oates reported on the financial needs of Camp Gilmont, urging the church to continue to include Gilmont in the mission budget. Chris Bunt dis-cussed the need for a speedy appointment to the federal judgeship which will soon be left vacant by the retire-ment of Leonard Davis. The Session passed a motion to draft a letter urging President Obama and Senators Cruz and Cornyn to act quickly. Robyn Files reported on the recent meeting of Grace Presbytery, and Skip Womack was elected to represent FPC at the presbytery meeting in Richardson at the end of November.
Congregational NewsMembership UpdatesNew MembersJoin us in extending a warm wel-come to our newest members: Peter and Pat Houting (joined Nov. 9).
WeddingsWarm congratulations to Katrina Al-yse Johnson and Cory Lance Tomp-kins on their marriage, which was of-ficiated by the Rev. Dr. Stuart Baskin on Saturday, October 25.
DeathsWe offer our sympathies and prayers to the family of Ruth Weston, who entered the Church Triumphant on October 18.
Save the DateJanuary 25 | Mozart & MoreFine Arts @ FPC presents an hom-age to the chamber music of Mozart and many of his contemporaries at the beautifully refurbished Liberty Hall. Not to be missed!
January 30–February 1 | SHYCHigh school kids: gear up for the presbytery’s annual winter retreat at Austin College.
Worship Schedule ChangeOn Sundays, December 28 and Janu-ary 4, a single worship service will be held at 11 a.m. only. Sunday school classes will not meet, although Chil-dren’s Worship will meet during the 11 a.m. service as usual.
Office ClosedThe office and campus will be closed from noon on Wednesday, Decem-ber 24, through Friday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The office will also be closed on Thursday, January 1.
Parking Reminder Please be aware of our neighbor and refrain from parking between Potter House and Encore Consignment, or in front of Encore Consignment.
Planned GivingHave you remembered the church and other charities in your will? If you need help in this area, contact Nanci Pollard (903-597-6317) to re-quest information, or visit the Texas Presbyterian Foundation website at www.tpf.org. Assistance is confiden-tial and free of charge.
Chancel FlowersHonor a friend, celebrate a birthday, or memorialize a loved one by donat-ing flowers to the Chancel. Arrange-ments are $80, and the church will take care of all the details. Contact: Margaret Hilliard (903-593-1494).
Sign Up for the E-NewsletterStay in the know about FPC news and events by subscrib-ing to the weekly e-newsletter. You’ll even get a sneak peek into what Stuart has planned for Sunday’s pulpit! Follow the QR code or find the e-newsletter sign-up link on the website at www.fpctyler.com.
Connect with FPC Onlinewww.fpctyler.com www.facebook.com/fpctyler www.twitter.com/fpctyler Instagram: @fpctyler
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Analysis of Revenues & ExpensesOctober 2014 Summary MTD Actual YTD Actual YTD BudgetRevenues $75,745 $368,627 $0Expenses $131,875 $448,276 $0Net Total ($56,130) ($79,649) $0
Youth Christmas PartySunday, December 14, at 1–3 pm // The WellHey youth—come for a lot of fun and Christmas cheer after the church-wide Christmas lunch (details on page 4)! Help us decorate the Well for Christmas, and try to come up with the most outlandish gift ever for Student Ministries’ annual white elephant gift exchange (don’t spend more than $5). No need to bring anything but yourself, your gift, and holiday cheer, but here’s a tip: if you come in a tacky Christmas sweater, you’ll get a prize!
Mini Mission TripDecember 29–30 // DFW Area It’s nearly time for Student Ministries’ annual Mini Mis-sion Trip. Each Christmas break, the youth partner with a DFW-area ministry for a day of mission work, and then—since we’re there anyway—we take a little time to ex-plore the city and have some fun. Our mission partner this year is Mission Arlington, where we’ll sort clothes, work in the food pantry, or pitch in with some manual labor. All youth are welcome (grades 6–12); friends are invited to come, too. Cost is $45/participant. We’ll meet at FPC Tyler at noon on Monday and return around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Register online by December 11 (www.fpctyler.com/events/mini-mission).
Senior High Youth Connection (SHYC)January 30–February 1 // Austin College, Sherman, TXEach year, SHYC gathers all the high school youth of the presbytery (grades 9–12) for a weekend of growth and learning. This year’s theme is “The Big Picture,” taken from Matthew 6:34, and the Rev. Clay Brantley will be the keynote speaker again. Youth will take part in small groups, a mission project, and a variety show, ending with worship on Sunday. Cost is $60/participant. Regis-ter online by January 14 for the early-bird rate. The final registration deadline is January 22 (www.fpctyler.com/events/shyc).
The Next Steeple Times Deadline Is EarlyDue to the Christmas holidays, the deadline for submis-sions to the January issue of the Steeple Times will be Friday, December 12. Please submit articles and event notices to Karen McClellan at the church office, via email ([email protected]), or online at www.fpctyler.com/archive.
Adult Sunday School ClassesSundays @ 9:45 am
Faith Builders (M 202) // Lecture & discussion Study: David: Seeking a Heart Like His by Beth Moore Contact: Susan Bennett (903) 343-7025
The Forum (M 102) // Book study & discussion Study: Lost Christianities: The Battles for Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew by Bart Ehrman Contact: Chris Bunt (903) 531-3535
The 209ers (M 209) // Young Adults Study: A Season of Hope and Anticipation: Advent Themes in the Four Gospels by Marianne Blickenstaff Contact: Debbie Pitts ([email protected])
Westminster (M 207) // Book study & discussion Study: The Present Word Contact: Linda Pirtle (903) 881-9000
Small Group ScheduleKnit Wits // Knitting Ministry Monday, December 1, at 1:30 pm at the home of Sally Harper (903) 566-0059 Contact: Pat Cryer (903) 561-5242
Midweek Oasis for Moms // Fellowship No meeting in December Contact: Pam Leach (903) 520-9138
Men // Lectionary Tuesdays 6:30 am at Premier Flexipac Contact: Skip Womack (903) 533-9433 or Bob Schmoker (903) 714-5746
Men // Sermon texts 2nd/4th Mondays 10 am in homes Contact: Bill Myers (903) 825-7323
Women // Book & discussion Thursdays 9:30 am in Conference Room Study: Christmas: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly by Richard B. Wilke Contact: Jan Carpenter (903) 566-8533
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December Event Highlights
SAM’s Club: Harmony & UnderstandingWednesday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 am // Fellowship HallHarmony & Understanding is a select group of student performers from Tyler Junior College who travel around the region—and the world—presenting shows filled with high-powered, energy-driven singing and dancing. Their repertoire includes nostalgic tunes of yesteryear as well as modern pop culture favorites. Begin your holiday with us as we enjoy this great musical experience.
Please note the start time of 10:30 a.m., which is earlier than regularly scheduled SAM’s Club events. Lunch will be catered by Traditions. Meal tickets are $10 and pay-able at the door. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, De-cember 1 (www.fpctyler.com/events/sams or call Bettie Clancy, 903-521-1383).
UT Tyler Christmas ConcertPresented by Fine Arts @ FPC Friday, December 5, at 6 pm // Sanctuaryfree admissionFirst Presbyterian Church is home to the joint concerts of the UT Tyler Patriot Singers and University Chorale, un-der the direction of Cameron Rose. The Patriot Singers, UT Tyler’s premiere choral ensemble, perform a wide repertoire, from sacred Renaissance music to contem-porary vocal jazz. The University Chorale, which joins the Patriot Singers in concert, is UT Tyler’s community choir.
Pancakes with a Side of Mission4th Annual Bill Wagoner Memorial Pancake Breakfast Sunday, December 7, at 9:30 am // Fellowship HallAll are invited to play hooky from Sunday school class (with the blessing of your teachers, of course!) and at-tend a morning of pancakes and mission. Help the Men of the Church collect toys for the Tyler Firefighters’ Toy Drive benefiting the Salvation Army—and eat some of their delicious pancakes, hot off the griddle!
The Mission Committee will report on mission develop-ments and request your input on FPC’s involvement with missions in Haiti, Pakistan, and the local community. You’ll also have a chance to purchase the Legacy Christ-mas CD, “Nativity Carols and Hymns,” with proceeds go-ing to support Presbyterian Women and Living Waters for the World. As is written in Mark 16:15, God has called us to “go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.”
A Christmas SpectacularPresented by Fine Arts @ FPC Saturday, December 13, at 6 pm // Sanctuary$5 adults / students & children freeCelebrate the magic of Christmas at the second annual Christmas Spectacular, with Santa, Frosty, Rudolph, and other special guests in attendance, including Taylor Hem-ness, KLTV news anchor. This festive concert will include all of your holiday favorites (plus a sing-along!), and the Voices of Faith Youth Choir will make a guest appearance. There will be Christmas cookies for everyone and a spe-cial program for young children during the concert (more info on page 5). A limited number of complimentary tick-ets are available to FPC members. Ask the church office.
Christmas Pageant and LuncheonSunday, December 14, at 11 am // SanctuaryJoin us during the 11 a.m. worship service when the chil-dren will present A Child is Born, a telling of the beau-tiful story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The children will dress up as the animals in the manger scene and as the characters that tell this story, singing familiar hymns and sharing the love of Jesus Christ. As a part of worship that morning, we will all share in song and celebration.
Afterward, join the church family for a catered fellow-ship luncheon. At the end of the meal, the children will decorate cookies and share in a special story time with Pastor Stuart. RSVP by December 10 (www.fpctyler.com/events/pageant or 903-597-6317). Adults $12 / Children 12 & under $6 / Children 2 & under free. Pay at the door.
Festival of Nine Lessons & CarolsPresented by Fine Arts @ FPC Sunday, December 21, at 6 pm // Sanctuaryfree admissionThis annual festival celebrates its ninth season as a Christmas tradition at First Presbyterian Church. The choir prepares carols drawn from the sacred Christmas repertoire, which are interspersed with scripture read-ings of the Christmas story by choristers, board mem-bers, and local dignitaries. This candlelit service draws inspiration from the internationally known Christmas Eve service at King’s College in Cambridge, whose roots can be traced back to the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1880. Sung by members of the Tyler Civic Chorale, this ecumenical service is open to all of our community as we prepare to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
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Steeple Times is a publication of First Presbyterian Church, 230 W. Rusk St., Tyler, TX 75701. Acting editor: Stuart Baskin. FPC reserves the right to edit and/or exclude all submissions. Submit content to Karen McClellan by the 15th of the month prior to publication: [email protected], fax (903) 597-6326, or mail. An archive of the Steeple Times can be found at www.fpctyler.com/archive.
Family Christmas Eve ServiceWednesday, December 24, at 3 pm // ChapelThe Family Christmas Eve Service sets a peace-filled tone for the afternoon before Christmas. The excitement grows when we involve the little ones in the telling of the most beautiful story of the birth of Jesus Christ. This year we will learn the meaning of a crèche, as we fill the man-ger scene with the holy family, the hillsides with shep-herds and sheep, and travel with the wise men as they follow the star. We’ll sing our most beloved Christmas carols and look at the manger scene through a child’s eyes. All are welcome.
44th Annual Moravian LovefeastWednesday, December 24, at 5:30 pm (musical prelude begins at 5:15 pm) // SanctuaryThis long-standing worship tradition of scripture and song is accompanied by a “feast”—authentic, home-made Moravian buns and hot cocoa served to each pew of worshipers. The lighting of hundreds of beeswax can-dles fills the sanctuary with quiet reverence, making for an unforgettable service. For information on volunteer-ing, see the back cover.
Children’s Ministry News & EventsFirst Friday Fun: Kids’ Night Out!Friday, December 5, at 6–9 pm // Children’s WingWe’ll gather on the first Friday of December to start sharing the excitement of Christmas. We will share pizza for dinner and create some crafts, including an ornament and child-friendly Advent wreath to take home. We’ll share the love of Jesus Christ with all as we learn a few new games. Infants–grade 2 welcome, including friends. Early registration (by Wednesday, December 3) is greatly appreciated so that we can have plenty of food and craft supplies. Register online (www.fpctyler.com/events/firstfriday) or contact Phyllis Kidwell ([email protected] or 903-681-5504). Thanks for helping us plan ahead!
Santa’s WorkSHOPSaturday, December 13, at 1–3 pm // Children’s WingAll little elves (nursery–grade 5) are invited to create gifts to put under the tree for their family while their parents wrap up last minute holiday errands (er, or perhaps get started)! Several craft activities geared for different age levels will be available, and we will talk about God’s gift to us in Jesus Christ.
Parents, please be sure to register in advance and pro-vide lunch before arrival. Register online (www.fpctyler.com/events/workshop) or contact Phyllis Kidwell ([email protected] or 903-681-5504).
A Christmas Spectacular: For Kids!Saturday, December 13, at 5:45 pm // Fellowship HallDuring the Fine Arts–sponsored Christmas Spectacular, a special program will be available for children age 12 and under, including Christmas crafts, games, and a short movie. Check your child in at the Fellowship Hall before the concert and return afterward to share Christmas cookies and meet Santa Claus as a family. Preregistration is welcome, but not required (www.fpctyler.com/events/christmas-spectacular).
A Child Is Born: Christmas Pageant and LunchRehearsal & Performance ScheduleWednesday, December 3 Rehearsal 5–6 pm M 105
Sunday, December 7 No Rehearsal—Join us at Pancakes with a Side of Mission (see page 4)
Wednesday, December 10 Dress rehearsal 5–6 pm Sanctuary
Sunday, December 14 Final run-through 9:30 am Sanctuary Pageant 11 am Sanctuary Christmas Luncheon* Noon Fellowship Hall
* Please RSVP; details on page 4.
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Merry Christmas!December 2014 | Children & Youth Calendar
Merry Christmas! (Office closes at noon on Wednes-day; office & buildings closed Thursday / Friday)
SM Mini Mission Trip (depart noon on Monday / return 8 pm Tuesday)
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The annual Gilmont Women’s Retreat is scheduled for February 6–8, 2015. Come as a women’s group or as an individual. Register online (www.campgilmont.org).
Author and dynamic speaker Margot Starbuck will lead the weekend retreat. A graduate of Westmont College and Princeton Seminary, Margot is passionate about communicating to individuals, in print and in speech, the promise that because God is with us and for us, we’re
made to be with and for others. Margot is a regular con-tributor to Today’s Christian Woman and an editorial ad-visor for Gifted for Leadership. Her first book, The Girl in the Orange Dress: Searching for a Father Who Does Not Fail, was awarded the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association’s best nonfiction book of the year for 2011. She’s also the author of four other books about giving and receiving God’s love.
Gilmont Women’s Retreat in February
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Andrews Center | Volunteers & donationsA special thank you goes to all sponsors and volunteers who are purchasing gifts, baking cookies, and helping at the party for the clients of the Andrews Center and Goodwill Commercial Services, which will be held on Thursday, December 11, 12:30–3 p.m. If you have any questions, or would still like to volunteer to help, contact Jim Novy ([email protected] / 903-581-1809).
PATH | Volunteers & donationsDecember’s pantry drive: pasta, mac and cheese, and new blankets. Bring donations to the crates in the Fel-lowship Hall and Main Building. Visit www.tylerpath.org.
Angel Tree (PCHAS) | Adopt an Angel for ChristmasEach year, our congregation helps to give the gift of Christmas to the children and youth living at Presbyteri-an Children’s Home and Services. If you adopted an an-gel to sponsor, please deliver unwrapped Angel Tree gifts
by Sunday, December 7, to the Fellowship Hall atrium or the church office.
Steve Hurst, our PCHAS liaison, will be here on Sunday, December 14, to say thank you and transport our gifts to the children’s home. The children at PCHAS are truly blessed by your generous donations. It is one of many ways we share the love of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Thank you!
Gateway to Hope | DonationsDid you know that there is an estimated homeless pop-ulation of 600 in Tyler—and that 27 percent are veterans and 16 percent are children? As a resource center for the city’s homeless, Gateway to Hope is gearing up for the cold winter months. Help G2H collect clean, used, casual men’s clothing and new white socks and boxers, which will be distributed at Christmas time. Drop donations at Gateway to Hope (601 E. Valentine, 75702).
Your mission headquarters at FPC: Match your talents with our community’s needs.
Christmas Poinsettias—Order NowEvery year during the Christmas season, the FPC Sanctuary is filled with lovely poinsettias in honor and in memory of this congregation’s beloved family and friends. If you would like to contribute a poinsettia to this tradition, please print your information below and return in the offering plate or to the church office by Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Suggested minimum donation is $12 per plant.
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