For those who don’t know who St. Andrew was, he was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon. A Galilean fisherman and originally a disciple of John the Baptist, Andrew was the first called of Jesus’ disciples. Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross which later became known as St. Andrew’s Cross. In the 8^th century, relics of Andrew were taken to the future site of St. Andrew’s in Scotland, thus becoming the patron Saint of Scotland.

Those wishing to express the Scottish traditions of wearing a kilt or tartan clothing to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day may feel free to do so.

If you have any questions, please call the church at 565-9684 or
call Nancy at 369-7386.

Tis the Season!

Church Decorating Party-- Mark the date!

November 27^th—6 PM to 9 PM. Annual Church Christmas Decorating Party! We’ll start with a potluck at 6 PM. Please bring a main dish and either a salad or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided. After dinner we’ll decorate, do some make-and-take crafts, listen and sing to Christmas carols, and just have all-around great fellowship! Please come and join in the fun! Call Diane Holman if you have any questions: 565-6758.

Angel Tree

Soon you’ll see the Angel Tree in the front of the church. Please try to find room on your Christmas list for one of our beloved cherubs. This is one of our church’s very special mission projects. And if you know of a family that could use a little help, please contact Elder Ellen Walsh.

Annual Chrismon Service

Sunday November 28^th is the First Sunday in ADVENT and that means our Annual Chrismon Service! Come and hear the wonderful meaning behind the many ornaments that are placed upon our beautiful Christmas Trees.

Children’s Christmas Pageant

The children’s Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 12^th during both services. Come and enjoy this child’s view of the birth of the Christ.

Session Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2004

The Session met in quorum in the Fireside Room at Henderson Presbyterian Church. The meeting was opened with prayer at 7:00 p.m. by the Moderator, Rev. Ross Doyel. Active Elders present were Larry Ferguson, Chris Holman, Sue Lednicky, Paul Millholland, Ellen Walsh, and Sandy Willson. Jason Williams - Youth Elder, Jim LaVeck, Howard Null, and Karen Rood were excused.

1. Opening Prayer_ Mission Yearbook: After the opening prayer, Rev. Doyel read a selection from the Mission Yearbook.
2. Deacons Report: None – there was not a quorum at the last Deacon’s Meeting.
3. Strategy Report: Reverend Doyel stated that the cell phone tower contract will soon be signed by Presbytery and will generate a monthly income for Henderson Presbyterian church. The future of the church property will be the subject at the next joint Session/Deacon’s meeting.
4. Clerk’s Report: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. The following correspondence and items of interest were read: Three checks were received from Albertsons in the amounts of $445.03, $1.26, and $286.59; an information package and letter were received from Covenant Presbyterian Insurance Program along with a check in the amount of $6,115.53 in payment for the items lost in the recent break-ins; a donation check was received from Summerlin Presbyterian Church; Reverend Doyel performed a marriage ceremony for Dallas L. Wisehaupt and Andrea E. Renaissance on May 26, 2004; information was received regarding the Fall Presbytery Meeting; minutes of the Spring Presbytery meeting were received; and the Fremont Funds Quarterly Statement was received.
5. Treasurer’s Report: None.
6. Unfinished Business: None.
7. Pastor’s Report: Vacation and Study Leave dates and balances were discussed and approved. Reverend Doyel asked that all Elders submit the required information for the annual report and start to think about their budget requirements for next year. A motion was passed to hold the Annual Meeting and Ordination of Officers on January 23, 2005 between services. Reverend Doyel will be attending Fall Presbytery in Lamollie, Nevada from September 19 through September 24, 2004.
8. Organizational Items – Elections: None.
9. Church and Community Reports: Daytimers – the Daytimers annual sale is coming up. Scouts – none.
10. Committee Reports: Stewardship and Finance – None. Christian Education – The Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2004. Youth group starts up again the last Tuesday in September. Building and Operations – None. Personnel: None. Nominations: Three Elders and four Deacons are needed for next year. Worship – None. Membership – None. Mission – The annual Peace Making offering will be October 3, 2004. Session voted that HPC’s 25% go to the Prison Ministries. The church will sponsor an Angel Tree again this Christmas season.
11. New Business: None.

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