OCTOBER Birthdays 2 Sandy Willson 6 Becky Lynn Sell 8 Lynda Lopez 9 Mae Hobbs   Emma Swinney 12 Brett Goodnow 17 John Patti 19 Al Schick 20 Jae-Sun Hall 21 Rachel Pierce 22 Jerry Jones 23 Tara Vetter 24 Carl Swenberg 25 Leanne Beardin 26 Jack Cummings 31 Duane Jacobs   Clinton Null

Celebrating An Aniversary 8 Becky and Craig Sell 26 Ruth and Herb Dobberstein 26 Adrienne and Robert Mondeau 28 Betty and Lyman Lehr 30 Sue and Rudy Lednicky

The Mountain I will climb that mountain so high and tall I will climb its shear walls I will not stop I will not fail For I will prevail On to the top I must climb For this mountain is mine And when I reach the very top Only then I will stop I will drop upon my knees Raise my hands up to Heaven above And thank our Lord for all His love and His strength And for giving me the will To climb this mountain so high and tall And that I may share it with one And all By Richard Hobbs

Session Meeting Minutes

May 18, 2004

The Session met in quorum in the Fireside Room of Henderson Presbyterian Church. The meeting was opened with prayer at 7:05 p.m. by the Moderator, Reverend Ross Doyel. Active Elders present were Karen Rood, Paul Millholland, Jim LaVeck, Chris Holman, Larry Ferguson, Ellen Walsh, Jason Williams, and Sue Lednicky. Sandy Willson and Howard Null were excused. Special guest, Deacon Jennifer Holman.

1. Opening Prayer–Mission Yearbook: After the opening prayer, Rev. Doyel read a selection from the Mission Yearbook.
2. Deacon’s Report: The April 6 Deacon’s meeting minutes were approved. Jennifer Holman addressed the Session on behalf of the Deacons. They requested the Deacons be permitted to do some cleaning and light redecorating of the church on June 26, 2004. The request was approved with the agreement that three Session members, Ellen Walsh, Chris Holman, and Jim LaVeck, also attend.
3. Strategy Report: Reverend Doyel reported that the Strategy Committee will be meeting again in June.
4. Clerk’s Report: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. Reverend Doyel presented the following list of correspondence and items of interest: U.S. Department of Education letter of land use; Corporation papers to be renewed; memorial gift from Pauline Garman in memory of her friend Virginia Linkous of Coco Presbyterian Church, Coco ,FL; transfer of membership request for Christine Lambert Chamberlain from the Cedar City Presbyterian Church, Cedar City, UT; and request for baptism of Kalani Corpuz, godson of Chris and Jennifer Holman.
5. Treasurer’s Report: Approved as written.
6. Unfinished Business: none
7. Pastor’s Report: Vacation Dates and study leave dates were submitted and approved. Most of the Sundays have been covered. The Reverend Doyel requested that all committee chairs begin work on next year’s budget. He would like it to be finalized by the October meeting. Church Corporation papers were renewed.
8. Organizational Items: none
9. Church and Community Reports: Scouts are looking for new members; a request was made to receive a Scout activities calendar beginning in the fall.
10. Daytimers: none
11. Committee Reports: Stewardship and Finance–report was approved as presented; Christian Education–the three children to receive Bibles would like them presented to them during the second service on June 6. Vacation Bible School will be held during the second or third week of July. Building and Operations–the insurance papers from the recent break-ins will be submitted soon. Lost items will soon be replaced. We’ve been having problems with the air conditioner. Personnel–none. Nominations– 3 Elders and 4 Deacons will be needed, and 4 Congregation members are needed to serve on the nominating committee in 2005. Worship–we are working to replace the microphones. Directional Microphones are being considered, as well as a cordless microphone to pass during Prayers of the People. The lay leader class was well represented and received. The Memorial Day service is also Pentecost. Wear red. Karen Rood and Sue Lednicky will make red, white, and blue ribbons to pass out. Membership–the website is up and functional. It looks wonderful. Chris is requesting photos to add to the site. He distributed a photo release form that must be signed by subjects of photos before they can be used. He is also looking for someone willing to take on the responsibility of doing the newsletter in a manner that is more "web friendly." Mission–the Peace Making offering will be held October 3, 2004. There will also be a special Pentecost offering on May 30. Mission trip fund raising luncheon will be held on May 23 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets purchased before the event are $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children, $10.00 when purchased at the door. Scholarships are available to those who may not otherwise be able to attend.
12. New Business: none

The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. with prayer. The next session meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan Lednicky

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OCTOBER 11TH COLUMBUS DAY OCTOBER 13, 1775 U.S. NAVY ESTABLISHED OCTOBER 24TH UNITED NATIONS DAY, OCTOBER OCTOBER 27TH NAVY DAY OCTOBER 31ST NEVADA DAY

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OCTOBER 31^ST HALLOWEEN IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR!

School has begun, and Halloween is just around the corner. So what's next? We are getting closer to "turkey time" when the Deacons get involved in their biggest mission project-providing food baskets for the Henderson area. We are not alone! You are the real providers and we count on you!

Be prepared for lots of noise from the Deacons in the coming weeks. You will be seeing food lists posted and published for your convenience. You have been so supportive each year. With over 100 baskets last year, you did yourselves proud! What will be the number this year? The need is greater if the cars at the welfare office tell the story.

Keep your eyes peeled for the sign of the turkey…he may be looking over your shoulder. Any questions or names of families that could be a recipient of a food basket? Call the church office at 565-9684.

The Deacons

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Important Halloween Safety Tips

Now that fall has arrived, Halloween is just around the corner. With witches, ghosts, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods in your area, the American Red Cross offers parents some great safety tips to help make the most out of their trick-or-treat holiday. This fun holiday should be filled with surprise and excitement, and following some common sense practices can help to keep this day more safe and fun. Here are some great tips to help you and your family have a safe and happy Halloween.

• Walk, slither, and sneak on the sidewalks, not in the street.
• Look both ways before crossing the street to check for moving vehicles and low flying brooms.
• Don't hide or cross the street between parked cars.
• Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing so you are visible.
• Remember to put some reflective tape on bikes, skateboards, brooms, etc.
• Plan your route and share it with your family in case you are separated from your group and chaperone. Be sure to carry a flashlight to light your way.
• Accept treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house.
• Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover your eyes.
• Have an adult inspect any and all treats before eating. If the package is already open, throw it away. Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for small children.