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roof LINES Volume 10, Number 8 (502) 425-1760 August 2017 springdalechurch.org
August 20 — 6 to 8 PM Invite your neighbors! All are welcome to our third annual neighborhood party! In 2015 we had a Hole in the Road party since Brownsboro Road was washed out just west of the church. In 2016 we had a Whole Road party since the road was once again operational (but any excuse for a party!) This year we are excited to inaugurate a new name that we are hoping will “stick”: the BROWNSBORO ROAD BASH! Invite your friends and neighbors to come and join us for a back-to-school, summer’s-almost-over, can-you-believe-it’s-still-this-hot party happening in and around Springdale Presbyterian Church from 6-8PM on Sunday, August 20. With inflatables, face painting, a fire truck, corn hole, relays and more games for kids and grownups, an inside cooling off zone for kids, free food and drinks (hot dogs, cheese pizza, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, lemonade and water) and information tables about organizations that meet at Springdale, there is something for EVERYONE! Contact our chairperson, Jo Locke, or just come to one of the prep meetings immediately following worship most Sunday mornings until August 20.
And since you asked... ...our next OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE
and PICNIC is coming up on August 27 Mark your calendars: Sunday, August 27th we’ll be on the road again for our end-of-summer Outdoor Worship and Picnic (this time we’ll be grilling out burgers and hot dogs and everyone is invited to bring a side or dessert to share!) Once again, we’ll enjoy worship and fellowship in the Parklands of Floyds Fork. In early June, we enjoyed gathering at Beckley Creek Park, at the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC Pavilion. This time, we’ll be trying out another wonderful location in the Parklands complex – the Woodland Pavilion, in Broad Run Park.
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called into community
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Hello Friends, I wanted to pass on the news that the day before sitting down to write this, we received word from Denise Whittington that she will be leaving her position as Music Director. As most of you know, Denise has been here at Springdale for five years, arriving here in the wake of some residual turmoil in the music ministries here. During her time with us, Denise has been a friendly presence as she’s led the Adult Choir, the Praise Team, and the Handbell Choir, as well as providing musical support to the Preschool and Vacation Bible School. She has organized Cantatas and Follies, and has worked to bring special musicians and musical programming here as well. She has provided our congregation with masterful, heartfelt, and moving solo musical performance and accompaniment on both organ and piano. In the coming days, I will be working closely with our Personnel Ministry Team and the Session to provide for short-term maintenance of our music ministries and programming; as well as developing more long-term solutions to our staffing needs. Whatever the short-term details, rest assured that our musical programs and excellent music within worship will continue without interruption during this transition time. As you will read in Denise’s letter, her last day with us will be Monday, September 4th; her last Sunday to worship with us will be the day before, on September 3rd. I hope that between now and then, you’ll take the time to wish Denise well, and to offer her all of God’s blessings as she nears completion of her doctoral work, and beyond that, wherever her passions and musicality will take her. Grace and peace, Dwain
July 24, 2017 Dear Springdale Presbyterian Church, Please accept my resignation as Music Director of Springdale Presbyterian Church effective Monday, September 4, 2017. I want to thank the Springdale church for allowing me to serve as Director of Music for the last five years. I have certainly enjoyed the music, the wonderful worship services, and the special music services that we have experienced. I have enjoyed working with all of the ensembles and playing piano and organ for the services. I hope that my music and service has touched the lives of many. I know that I have enjoyed being a part of the ministry through music and worship at Springdale. Please know that as I begin a new chapter in my life, I will always keep Springdale in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Denise Whittington
called into community
Men’s Breakfast will meet at
8 AM Saturday, August 5, in the fellowship hall for discussion on “According to Hebrews” All men are invited to attend. PW Day Circle is off for the
summer and will resume meeting on September 6, the first Wednesday at noon in classroom 107. PW Evening Circle is off for the
summer and will meet again on September 14 (the second Monday) at 6PM at Carol Hyatt’s home. Bring a covered dish. Study books will be available. Bridge group will meet at 6:30 PM
Friday, August 11, in fellowship hall. The day group will meet at 1 PM Friday, August 25 FOSSIL Club - for ANYONE
age 60+ - will meet at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, August 15 at Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ, 102 Bauer Ave. Classy Seniors will meet at 1 PM
Tuesday, August 22 at Longhorn Steakhouse. Please call Kay Hardy Hines at 502-426-1572 to RSVP or for more information. Knitters will meet at 1:00 PM on August 8, in the Gathering Area. Yoga Class meets at 10:00 AM on
Saturdays in the Klein Chapel. Cost is $5.00 per session. Bring your own mat.
springdale groups meet
The deadline for the September 2017 roof LINES is August 15, 2017
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Thank you notes from the congregation… Dear Friends, I want to thank everyone for the wonderful cards, notes and calls. They were very appreciated and were of great help in my recovery. The bulletin and the copies of the sermons kept me being a part of the church and its activities. I am looking forward to seeing all of you soon. With friendship, Leonard “Jim” Smith _______________________________________ Dear Friends, My son, Roger, and I want to thank you all for prayers on his behalf as he slowly heals from laser brain surgery on July 3rd. It was successful, but with a slight delay before he progresses from ICU to acute rehab! Barbara McClain _______________________________________ Dear Friends at Springdale Presbyterian, I am so appreciative of the care, concerns, thoughts and prayers offered to God during my recent surgery and recovery. The cards, the phone calls and the food were all amazing and I know they contributed to my speedy recovery! I have only been “in the fold” for a relatively short time yet I feel that Jeff & I were held close and cared for. Thank you so very much for everything. I am very happy to be back in the office serving God and you. Love to all in Christ, ~Michelle Jablonski
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called into community OUTDOOR WORSHIP & PICNIC IN THE PARK—SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
This facility is very similar to the PwC pavilion where we worshiped June 4 - with striking architectural design, complete accessibility to people with disabilities, integral restrooms, power and water hookups, and ample parking immediately adjacent to the pavilion. It also has nearly identical amenities, with a playground/sprayground off of the same parking area, walking, hiking, and bicycling trails, creek access for kayaking/canoeing if that’s your thing, and other features, as well.
We’ll start gathering at 10 a.m. to set up and for the musicians to rehearse. When you arrive, find a seat and enjoy the surroundings. You’ll find it hard to believe you are near a major metropolitan area! Once again, there are picnic tables and there is plenty of room for you to bring stadium or lawn chairs if that’s more comfortable (or a cushion to sit on, if you’d like!) Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be simple and great for all ages. We’ll plan to eat a little before noon and have the pavilion until 2 p.m. Folks are welcome to stay and enjoy each others company after lunch (possibly play a game or two of corn hole or checkers) or to head over to the playground/sprayground or to hike or whatever after lunch!
Broad Run Park is very easy to get to – from the church just head east to I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) then head south to exit 17 (Bardstown Road exit.) Exit and go south on Bardstown Road for about 4 miles and watch for the Broad Run Park sign on your left. The left turn from Bardstown Road onto Broad Run Parkway is 4.3 miles from the Gene Snyder. We are also preparing yellow signs with red letters that say “SPRINGDALE PRESBYTERIAN” with a red arrow and the words “ALL ARE WELCOME” which will be posted at the turn off of Bardstown Road and along Broad Run Parkway to point you to the Woodland Pavilion (which will be on your left just after the sprayground/playground.)
Maps will be available at the Welcome Center in the church beginning the first Sunday in August and will also be available on the website. Spread the word to fellow Springdale members (this might be a great time to carpool with friends from the church parking lot) and invite your friends you’ve been thinking about inviting to church. This should be another great time together.
Who? Springdale Presbyterian Church and friends
What? Outdoor Worship & Picnic in the Park
When? Sunday, August 27: gather at 10 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., picnic (burgers and hotdogs provided) at noon, stay and play until 2 p.m.
Where? The Woodland Pavilion in Broad Run Park (http://www.theparklands.org/Parks/Broad-Run-Park)
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nourished in the faith Coming this fall: Learn and Serve Springdale’s Spiritual Nurture hour is being transformed this fall into Learn and Serve. Starting September 10 Learn and Serve will follow worship most Sundays of the program year. Some things that will happen during Learn and Serve will include all congregation fellowship meals, all congregation offsite mission and service opportunities, Christian formation classes for children, Presbyterian Youth Connection for middle and high school students, Christian education and discipleship classes for youth and adults and monthly Issues Classes on first Sundays starting in October. A complete Learn and Serve schedule for fall will be available in the Welcome Center and online by August 20. The Spiritual Nurture Ministry Team is meeting in early August to firm up the schedule so if you have ideas for mission / service projects that could involve the whole congregation or ideas for classes for adults (or any age) please contact MB McCandless as soon as possible at [email protected].
IMPORTANT DATES FOR PRESBTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION (grades 6-12) We are working on dates for a fall kickoff event (August) and a lake retreat for PYC (August/September) —watch the bulletin for information. Please put the following dates on your calendars now:
September 10—weekly PYC begins following worship (11:15AM-1PM) September 22, 23—Middle School Retreat at Cedar Ridge September 24—PYC Sunday (with reporting on HS and MS Montreat) October 1—Hunger Walk/Run/Row (40th Anniversary of the Hunger Walk) October 13, 14—High School Retreat & Service Blitz at Cedar Ridge
Kentucky Council of Churches many voices, one Word
From a letter to the churches in Kentucky from the President of the Kentucky Council of Churches...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We honor and bid our grateful farewell to Interim Executive Director Peggy Hinds, and we raise our glad welcome to our new and permanent Executive Director, the Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillett, II. For the past two years, our organization has flourished under the steady and inspiring leadership of the Rev. Dr. Peggy Hinds, our Interim Executive Director. With Peggy’s dedicated efforts, the Council Continued and increased its advocacy for social justice in Kentucky, providing compelling testimony in Frankfort, and aligning the Council with other local non-profit organizations to strengthen our message and mission. Her tireless support of the Council has been a benefit to all of us who worked with her and we thank her for her outstanding service. As you may know, during these last months a diligent search has been underway for a permanent Executive Director to lead us forward. We are proud to announced the call of the Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillett, II into that position for the Council. Rev. Gillett is an inspiring and well-qualified leader with a heart for ecumenism and the beloved kingdom we are called to build. As we engage critical issues of faith and hope, and continue our work on ending the toxic effects of poverty, racism, and violence, we give thanks for this servant-leader who has taken up the mantle of so many others who have lit the path before him. Yours in Christ, The Rev. Kent Gilbert President
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active in the world
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Presbyterian Habitat House Volunteers are needed to build the Presbyterian Habitat House. Springdale always has a substantial financial investment in the Habitat house, matched only by the volunteer hours we put in to this rewarding mission project. The dates Springdale members are needed (so far):
Friday, August 11—Raise the Roof—5 volunteers needed Saturday, August 26—SPC's 1st work day—12-15 volunteers including lunch providers
Details of this year's Presbyterian House:
Family—Mohamed, Fatuma and their 5 children Build Site—1718 Nelson Ave, Louisville, KY 40216 Home Design—4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-story
Contact Mark Hebert [email protected] or Andy Martin [email protected] to volunteer or for info.
Sunday, August 13, 6:30 PM
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Heroin and Opioids—Not Just for Junkies Anymore
"Heroin and Opioids—Not Just for Junkies Anymore" — that will be the discussion at the next Community Conversation at Springdale Presbyterian Church. It will be held Sunday, August 13 at 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Dr. Martin Huecker (left), Research Director and Emergency Room supervisor at University of Louisville Hospital will be joined by a former addict and current counselor at The Healing Place to talk about the dangerous drug epidemic affecting families, rich and poor, in the Louisville area. The battle over Medicaid and health insurance for addiction, super potent heroin that's killing people, and the ways medical and mental health systems are coping with the onslaught will be some of the topics covered.
Tuesday, August 15, 1:00 PM
HOT TOPIC BOOK CLUB
The Hot Topic Book Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday. Our next gathering is August 15 at 1:00 PM. Our book for August is The Great Suppression— Voting Rights, Corporate Cash, and the Conservative Assault on Democracy by Zachery Roth. September’s book will be chosen by the group following the group discussion in August. Feel free to join us as we express different views of issues in today’s world which are on fire!
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
9A ESL
9:45A Pastoral Care Team
10:30A Staff Mtg.
6P AA
3
7P Congregational Care
7P Worship
4
5 8A Men’s
Breakfast
9-3:30 MKP Bible Content Prep
10A Yoga
12P Bridal
Shower
5P RC Mass
6
10A Worship with Communion
11:15A BRB(Brownsboro Road Bash) planning meeting
5:30P RC Mass
7
9A ESL
7:30P Spring Valley Meeting
8
1P Knitters
6P Barbour
Manor City
Council
7P Praise Team
9
9A ESL
9:45A Pastoral Care Team
10:30A Staff Mtg.
6P AA
10
11:30A Mature Men
5:30P Growth Ministry Team
7:00P Mission
11
Habitat
RAISE THE ROOF
6:30P Evening Bridge
12
10A Yoga
5P RC Mass
13 Centsability
Offering
10A Worship
11:15A BRB
planning meeting
5:30P RC Mass
6:30P Community Conversation:
Opioid Recovery
14
9A ESL
1:30P Creation Care
5:30P PW Evening Circle
15
1P Hot Topic Book Club
6:30P FOSSIL Club
September
Newsletter
Deadline
16
9A ESL
9:45A Pastoral Care Team
10:30A Staff Mtg.
6P AA
7P Adult Choir
17
6:30P Finance
7P Personnel
18
19
10A Yoga
5P RC Mass
20
10A Worship with Communion
5:30P RC Mass
6:30P
Brownsboro Road
Bash
21
9A ESL
7P Belles & Beaux
7:30P Barbourmead Council
22
1P Classy Sen-iors
7P Praise Team
23
9A ESL
9:45A Pastoral Care Team
10:30A Staff Mtg.
6P AA
7P Adult Choir
24
7P Session
25
1P Bridge Group
26
10A Yoga
Habitat
Springdale’s 1st Workday
5P RC Mass
27
10A Outdoor Worship & Picnic
(offsite)
5:30P RC Mass
28
9A ESL
7P Belles & Beaux
29
`7P Praise Team
30
9A ESL
9:45A Pastoral Care Team
10:30A Staff Mtg.
6P AA
7P Adult Choir
31
7P ALL IN
Meeting
KEY
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous
ESL: English as a Second Language
PW: Presbyterian Women
PYC: Presbyterian Youth Connection
RC: Rabbouni
Catholic
SPRINGDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
7812 Brownsboro Road Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-1760
Fax: (502) 425-3825
www.springdalechurch.org
SUMMER WORSHIP
Sunday mornings at 10:00AM
RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
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Music Ministry at Springdale August Rehearsals for Praise Team, Belles & Beaux, and Adult Choir are as follows (all rehearsals are at 7 PM):
Tuesday, August 8 Praise Team
Wednesday, August 16 Adult Choir
Monday, August 21 Belles & Beaux Handbells Tuesday, August 22 Praise Team Wednesday, August 23 Adult Choir
Monday, August 28 Belles and Beaux Handbells Tuesday, August 29 Praise Team Wednesday, August 30 Adult Choir
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Denise Whittington and Kim Yi Duet Recital
St Paul United Methodist Church
2000 Douglass Boulevard
Friday, August 18 7:00-9:00 p.m.
MINISTRY STAFF
Dwain Lee Pastor
MB McCandless Coordinator for Spiritual Nurture
Denise Whittington Director of Music
Michelle Jablonski Administrative Assistant
Wayne Willis, Parish Associate
Allan Podbelsek, Parish Visitor
Barbara McClain, Parish Visitor
Anita Perez Child Care Coordinator
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
9 AM - 2 PM