On the INSIDE Fellowship/CE 2-3 Youth 4 Birthdays/Milestones 5 A Publication of The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia Lamp Led by the Holy Spirit, we glorify, nurture, witness. January 2019 Enjoy! Another Year Begins What makes a thing “holy”? It’s not willpower, or luck, or self-determination or ambition. What is holy is what is set apart to a sacred purpose. Most often that is done by God, and we merely formalize the obvious. Think of a baby’s birth, or an aged parent’s last breath. Now think for a moment about the bubbly quality of sparkling sodas and juices. Can you remember when they tickled your nose as a child? -- Or as an adult, how the effervescent fizz of certain drinks impresses you? “Laughter is carbonated holiness,” says Anne Lamott. While you are toasting and celebrating in January, consider this unexpected image from the distinguished writer. Perhaps sharing a little carbonated holiness can help us start the New Year on a good footing, with a more joyful demeanor. A smile, a grin, or full-bodied laughter is such a gift in our super-serious world. It reminds us of friendship, of joy, of playfulness. And, it’s contagious. Try it out today: see if you can help others break from their blank boredom, their frowning sternness, or the veneers of cynicism and indifference that pancake so many faces like mortuary make-up. Recall the great response to the opening question of the Shorter Catechism. Q: “What is the chief end of humankind?” A:“…to glorify God and enjoy God forever!” Being committed to glorifying God may just keep you open to laughter, joy, a more balanced view of yourself and those you love. Do you suppose that laughing together might even help keep us more faithful disciples? Carbonated holiness seems as if it may be worth sharing! See you in worship!
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On the INSIDE
Fellowship/CE 2-3
Youth 4
Birthdays/Milestones 5
A Publication of The Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia Lamp Led by the Holy Spirit, we glorify, nurture, witness.
January 2019
Enjoy! Another Year Begins What makes a thing “holy”? It’s not willpower, or luck, or self-determination or
ambition. What is holy is what is set apart to a sacred purpose. Most often that is
done by God, and we merely formalize the obvious. Think of a baby’s birth, or an
aged parent’s last breath.
Now think for a moment about the bubbly quality of sparkling sodas and juices.
Can you remember when they tickled your nose as a child? -- Or as an adult, how
the effervescent fizz of certain drinks impresses you?
“Laughter is carbonated holiness,” says Anne Lamott.
While you are toasting and celebrating in January, consider this unexpected image
from the distinguished writer. Perhaps sharing a little carbonated holiness can help
us start the New Year on a good footing, with a more joyful demeanor.
A smile, a grin, or full-bodied laughter is such a gift in our super-serious world. It
reminds us of friendship, of joy, of playfulness. And, it’s contagious.
Try it out today: see if you can help others break from their blank boredom, their
frowning sternness, or the veneers of cynicism and indifference that pancake so
many faces like mortuary make-up.
Recall the great response to the opening question of the Shorter Catechism.
Q: “What is the chief end of humankind?”
A:“…to glorify God and enjoy God forever!”
Being committed to glorifying God may just keep you open to laughter, joy, a
more balanced view of yourself and those you love. Do you suppose that laughing
together might even help keep us more faithful disciples?
Carbonated holiness seems as if it may be worth sharing!
See you in worship!
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2019 Confirmation Journey The 2019 Confirmation Journey begins on January 6, at 6:30 p.m. with an
activities night for the explorers and their mentors in the Undercroft. Classes
will start the following Sunday, January 13, at 9:45 a.m. and continue through
May 5. The only Sunday there will not be class is March 10 when the explorers
will be at the congregational retreat. There will also be some special activities
that will take place other than class time. The explorers for the 2019
Confirmation Journey are: Zach Horn, Will Oplinger, Margaret Rowe, Jack
Schneider, and Helena Sidebotham. The leaders are: Della Hall, Tricia Garner,
Porter Blakemore, and Bruce Harvey. Please be in prayer for the explorers,
mentors, parents, and leaders.
Bowl Foods Potluck and Trivia Night The Fellowship Committee will host
a Bowl Foods Potluck and Trivia Night
on January 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
in Fellowship Hall. Please bring your
favorite food that can be eaten in a
bowl: chili, macaroni and cheese,
stew, or soup. Beverages and dessert
will be provided. The trivia game will
be for older children, youth, and adults.
A table for young children will be
provided for Play-doh and coloring.
Church School Brunch All members and visitors are invited
to the Church School Brunch on
Sunday, January 6, at 9:30 a.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. All the food and
beverages will be provided by the
Christian Education Committee.
Children and youth will move to their
classes following the brunch and a
few announcements. Adults are
encouraged to remain in the
Fellowship Hall for a brief description
of the adult class offerings and to assist
with cleanup.
January Prime Timers Our January outing will be on