February 2005 1 4:00 PM Youth Group   6:30 PM Deacons’ Meeting 2 7:00 PM Evening Bible Study 3 7:30 PM Choir Practice 5 8:00 AM All-Church Clean-up Day 6 Communion Sunday Scout Sunday 6 8:30 AM Worship Service   9:30 AM Sunday School   10:30 AM Worship Service   2:30 PM Super Bowl Party 8 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study   4:00 PM Youth Group 9 Ash Wednesday 9 7:00 PM Evening Bible Study 10 7:30 PM Choir Practice 13 8:30 AM Worship Service   9:30 AM Sunday School   10:30 AM Worship Service 14 Saint Valentine’s Day! 15 4:00 PM Youth Group   7:00 PM Session Meeting 16 11:30 AM Daytimers’ Potluck/Meeting   7:00 PM Evening Bible Study 17 7:30 PM Choir Practice 20 8:30 AM Worship Service   9:30 AM Sunday School   10:30 AM Worship Service 21 President’s day 22 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study   4:00 PM Youth Group 23 7:00 PM Evening Bible Study 24 7:30 PM Choir Practice 27 8:30 AM Worship Service   9:30 AM Sunday School   10:30 AM Worship Service If someone were to pay you ten cents for every kind word you ever spoke and collect five cents for every unkind word, would you be rich or poor? ~Unknown

Who was St. Valentine? One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Happy February Birthdays 1 Barbara Sylvis 2 Christina Wagner 2 Michelle Wagner 5 Mike Miller 6 Marilyn Kreutzer 6 Jim LaVeck 10 Crystal Bumann 12 Laura Anderson 12 Rob Bumann 15 Carolyn LaVeck 23 Diane Holman 25 Jennie Cummings 25 Erin Walsh Celebrating an Anniversary 9 Barbara and Zep Sylvis 11 Marian and Harvey Rolf 13 Karen and Mike Pierce 26 Lucille and Ross Salters

History of the Presidents’ Day Holiday

The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday in 1796 (the last full year of his presidency).   Washington, according to the calendar that has been used since at least the mid-18th century, was born on February 22, 1732.  According to the old style calendar in use back then, however, he was born on February 11.  At least in 1796, many Americans celebrated his birthday on the 22nd while others marked the occasion on the 11th instead.

By the early 19th century, Washington's Birthday had taken firm root in the American experience as a bona fide national holiday.  Its traditions included Birthnight Balls in various regions, speeches and receptions given by prominent public figures, and a lot of revelry in taverns throughout the land.  Then along came Abraham Lincoln, another revered president and fellow February baby (born on the 12th of the month).  The first formal observance of his birthday took place in 1865, the year after his assassination, when both houses of Congress gathered for a memorial address.  While Lincoln's Birthday did not become a federal holiday like George Washington's, it did become a legal holiday in several states.

In 1968, legislation (HR 15951) was enacted that affected several federal holidays.  One of these was Washington's Birthday, the observation of which was shifted to the third Monday in February each year whether or not it fell on the 22nd.  This act, which took effect in 1971, was designed to simplify the yearly calendar of holidays and give federal employees some standard three-day weekends in the process. 

Apparently, while the holiday in February is still officially known as Washington's Birthday (at least according to the Office of Personnel Management), it has become popularly (and, perhaps in some cases at the state level, legally) known as "President's Day."  This has made the third Monday in February a day for honoring both Washington and Lincoln, as well as all the other men who have served as president.

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New Year
The Lord has given us a New Year
To start out fresh and clean
To fill our Hearts with His love
So that we can grow
So let us start by opening our Hearts
And letting Him come in
For with Him only He will know
Where we will go
And go we must into this New Year
And knowing not what lies ahead
But on we will go day by day
With our Love and Trust in our
Father above letting him
Lead the way
to a year of love and harmony
along with peace of mind
So I ask you Father to lead us
Through this New Year
And hold our hands along the way
And help us from going astray

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Join the Scouts and many of your Church Friends for the Annual Church Cleaning Party.

Saturday, February 5th
8:00 AM to NOON

A great Barbeque Lunch will be provided for all our helpers!
Bring anything you need for cleaning: rakes, wheelbarrows, vacuums, cleaning supplies, etc.

    

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Session Meeting Minutes

November 16, 2004

The Session met in quorum in the Fireside Room at Henderson Presbyterian Church. The meeting was opened with prayer at 7:04 p.m. by the Moderator, Rev. Ross Doyel. Active Elders present were, Larry Ferguson, Chris Holman, Jim LaVeck, Sue Lednicky, Howard Null, Paul Millholland, and Sandy Willson. Karen Rood, Ellen Walsh, and Jason Williams - Youth Elder were excused.

1. Opening Prayer_ Mission Yearbook: After the opening prayer, Rev. Doyel read a selection from the Mission Yearbook.
2. Deacons Report: The minutes of the October 5, 2004, Deacons Meeting were accepted as presented.
3. Strategy Report: Reverend Doyel asked that the session reaffirm their approval of the HACA building and joint use parking lot. There was also discussion of the cell phone tower location.
4. Clerk’s Report: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. The following correspondence and items of interest were read: Nominations for Celtic Cross Awards; Letter from Sierra Mission Partnership providing a list of ministries seeking donations; Letter from Zephyr Point announcing the new center they have available for meetings; Request from Kiwanis to use our church for babysitting on November 27, 2004 – session approved with the stipulation that a $50 refundable cleaning deposit be required and that the building be vacated by 2:00 p.m.; Letter from Vern Elgin offering to preach one Sunday in December while visiting our church.
5. Treasurer’s Report: None.
6. Unfinished Business: None.
7. Pastor’s Report: No change in vacation and study leave dates. The next joint Session/Deacons meeting will be held on December 7, 2004. Annual reports are due now. Dick Owen will contact Rob Bumann to arrange the yearly financial audit. Session passed a motion for a team comprised of Merry Schick, Anne Mack, Betty Baucom, and Harriet Cox, to chair Presbytery ‘06. The Henderson Presbyterian Church Annual Budget for 2005 was approved.
8. Organizational Items – Elections: None.
9. Church and Community Reports: Daytimers – none. Scouts – Session passed a motion to nominate three members for the Celtic Cross Award. The scouts thank the congregation for donations to their yard sale. They made $585. Thirty applications have been passed out for new cub scouts.
10. Committee Reports: Stewardship and Finance – Reports for August, September, and October accepted as written. Christian Education – The Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2004 at both services. Building and Operations – Daytimers’ request for handicap parking is still being reviewed. Larry will check into the cost of having the rugs cleaned. Chris Holman will paint the outside sign with reflective paint and will be reimbursed from the Building and Ops account. Personnel: Reverend Doyel may be required to preach at another church within the Presbytery at least twice in the next six months. Nominations: Four Deacons and two Elders have agreed to serve next year if approved by the congregation. Worship – Recognition of Adrienne’s 20^th Anniversary will be on December 5, 2004, just before the 2^nd service. Carl Swenberg has agreed to preach when needed. Membership – the membership committee is still looking at ways to attract new members. Mission – Donations will be accepted for the Angel Tree again this year.
11. New Business: None.

   

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Healthy Heart, Healthy You

February is American Heart Health Month. This is the time of the year to take a good look at lifestyle practices and how they affect us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2004), over 64 million Americans (almost one-fourth of the population) live with cardiovascular disease (CVD). These include high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, and rheumatic heart disease. Over 930,000 Americans die of CVD each year, which is about one death every 34 seconds. The good news is that we can do something to lessen our risk for cardiovascular disease.

• Stop smoking. Nicotine, carbon monoxide, and other substances damage the arteries’ linings. Then cholesterol is attracted to the injured site causing plaque to build up. Smoking also causes artery muscles to spasm, reducing the blood flow to your heart. Even smoking just four cigarettes a day increases your risk of a heart attack by 50%! The only way to lower your risk of CVD from smoking is to quit.
• Eat a healthy diet. Several risk factors for CVD have been linked to diet. High blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and overweight can often be managed by eating a healthy diet. Begin to build your heart healthy diet using the base of the pyramid. Choose 6 to 11 servings of nutrient dense grain foods daily. Try to include at least 3 servings of whole grains such as brown rice, oatmeal, and whole grain bread. The fiber in whole grains helps to control cholesterol and enhances regularity. Add 2 to 4 servings of fruits and 3 to 5 servings of vegetables daily. Fruits and vegetables are usually low in fat and saturated fat and they are cholesterol free. They also contain vitamins, minerals and fiber. Round out your diet by making low-fat choices in moderation from the milk group and meat group. Plan the kinds of foods you’ll eat each day, being careful not to skip whole categories of foods. Eating a variety of foods from the 5 food groups is essential to providing all the necessary nutrients for your body. Finally, try to enjoy your food with less salt. Season foods with herbs and spices instead of salt, and read food labels to help you keep track of the sodium in the packaged foods you buy.
• Get moving. Make physical activity a part of your daily life. Go for a short walk before breakfast or after dinner. Walk or bike to the corner store instead of driving. Park farther away in the parking lot and walk the extra distance. Take the stairs instead of using the elevator. Stand while using the telephone. Better yet, walk down the hall to speak to someone instead of using the phone. Schedule your exercise time on your business calendar and treat like any other important appointment. Look for opportunities to be more physically active and have some fun at the same time. Besides controlling weight, physical activity can help relieve tension and help control cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and diabetes.
• Reduce stress. You can’t totally eliminate stress from your life, but you can eliminate some unnecessary stresses. If you can’t tolerate rush hour traffic, work out at the gym during that time and go home when the traffic is lighter. Feeling how you react to stress and being aware of stressors will help you cope with them more positively. Delegate some responsibilities, and learn some relaxation techniques.
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