The Pisgah Post
Pisgah Presbyterian Church
Woodford County, Kentucky
August 2010
It’s Official!!!
The vote has been taken
and with great enthusiasm
you, the members of Pisgah,
have embraced a new minister
into our community—Pisgah’s
26th minister in 225 years. As
Chair of the Pastoral
Nominating Committee, I
know I speak for all seven of
us when I state that we are
thrilled that you have endorsed our candidate-of–choice.
However, we are not at all surprised. The 11th verse in
the 29th chapter of Jeremiah explains it best:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the
Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans
to give you hope and a future.”
All of us on our committee agree that throughout
our time together we felt God’s guidance and presence.
Especially during our last month, when we were
seriously dealing with several candidates, we were never
totally overwhelmed. Instead, we felt that we were
constantly learning—gaining a clearer and deeper
understanding of the type of person Pisgah needed at
this time: a devout Pastor who agreed to advance our
vision, and help us move our church forward, both
within and beyond our walls.
We communicated with some very fine individuals
during our search, but there was no question in any of
our minds, once we had met and interviewed Pete, that
he was God’s choice. Therefore we are not surprised by
your endorsement, but rather, absolutely convinced that
with all of our support, encouragement, and
involvement, Reverend Pete Jones will become one of
our finest leaders.
Mark your calendar everyone. Pete’s ministry in our
pulpit begins Sunday, September 5, 2010. I’m sure you’ll
want to be present as we welcome the entire Jones
family: Pete, Annie, Gracie, Katey, and Martha into our
church family.
Jim Rodgers, PNC Chair
An Expression of Gratitude
I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for
the privilege of serving as your Interim Minister for the
past 15 months. Jeannette and I have come to know and
love many of you – and we will treasure these
relationships long after we leave Pisgah. We might even
come back to visit sometime!
Our Mission: to worship God,
study the Scripture, practice the
teachings of Jesus as Lord and
Savior.
Pisgah is blessed with strong and capable lay
leadership. As I reflect on your future, it seems to me
that you need to come together as a church, and through
prayer and discussion fashion a vision of what you are
convinced God wants you to do for the next five years.
The will require patience, willingness to listen to
each other’s viewpoint, and above all…serious prayer. I
am confident your new minister would welcome such an
effort and be happy to lead you in it.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you
begin a new and exciting era for Pisgah!
Faithfully,
Vic Preibe
An Exciting Month at Pisgah
How very fortunate we are! Even though Vic will
be leaving us after Sunday, August 8, two of our own,
plus our choir, have once again agreed to step up and
cover the last three Sundays in August with their
knowledge, talent, and Christian spirit of sharing the
Good News. What talent we have in our church!
August 8 Rev. Vic Priebe’s farewell service
August 15 Phil Bisbee
August 22 Larry Jones
August 29 Choir Sunday: A Day of Singing and
Praise
I’m sure you will want to support all four of these
special services—all unique and specially created for our
church family.
Come to Church on Sunday
August 8, 2010
Stay for Brunch to Honor
Vic and Jeannette Priebe
The Session invites everyone to Brunch on
Sunday, August 8 immediately following the
morning service.
We will be honoring Vic and Jeannette for their
devoted service to our congregation.
Join us as we celebrate the guidance and
leadership they have so ably provided for us for
the last year and a half.
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The BAM Experience
On July 4-8, Pisgah Church sent a team of eight
individuals to do mission work in Eastern Kentucky
through an organization called BAM, “Burnamwood
Appalachian Ministries”. For over 50 years the
Burnamwood Camp and Conference Center in Irvine,
Kentucky has been a host for full -week camps and
weekend retreats for children from elementary through
high school. The camp sits on over 600 acres of
beautifully wooded land. To utilize this resource to its
fullest extent, the staff at Burnamwood decided to “give
back” to folks in need throughout Appalachia.
In five days, the Pisgah team built bunk beds for the
camp, rebuilt a deck, porch railing, handicapped ramp
and back stairs on a mobile home for a single mom with
two small children, built a back stair for an elderly
gentleman, and expanded a front deck and built a
handicapped ramp for a man with a heart condition.
While it was one of the hottest, most humid weeks
of the summer, in the face of serving others, not one
person ever grumbled or complained! In fact, each
member of the mission team learned about gifts and
talents they never knew they possessed. Ask anyone on
the team and they will tell you that even in light of the
hard, hot, exhausting, chigger-laden work, this was a
truly refreshing experience.
Galatians 5:13 “You, my brothers and sisters, were called
to be free. Do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful
nature, rather, serve one another in love… Love your
neighbor as yourself.”
Left to right-(front)- Lisa Johnson, Kendall Johnson, Hunter
Baker, “Crystal”, Courtland Johnson, Jeff Alexander
(top row)- Joe Johnson, Linda Scott, John Mulvaney.
Food Pantry Volunteers
A Big M & E Thank you!
Agatha Graham
Katie Graham
Rhonda Fister
Bekah Davis
Anissa Davis
Tessa Dole
Jeannette Priebe
Melissa Wilson
Stephanie & Taylor Preston
Dan McHatton
Bobbi Sweeney
Larry Jones
Emma Mitchell
A Note from the Administration
Committee
These are certainly exciting times at Pisgah as we
greet Pete Jones and his family. We are all excited about
the future of Pisgah under Pete’s leadership and look
forward to what the future might hold for us. We are
also grateful to Vic and Jeannette Priebe for their
leadership over these last two years and we will all miss
them.
The July Treasurer’s report is out and I am happy to
report our financial situation looks good. On the
income side of the ledger we are 54% of the way
through the year and our total income is 52% of budget.
This is a slight short fall of 2% which is not unusual as
we go through the summer. We usually experience a
slow down in giving during the summer as we all get
busy with our summer activities. It is important
however that we remain diligent in our giving so we do
not lose the momentum we had in the first part of the
year.
The expense side of our ledger looks good as well as
our expenses are at 42% of budget and we are 54% of
the way through the year. This tells us that our Elders,
Deacons, and church staff are continuing to do a great
job of holding down expenses. Great job everybody.
Keep up the good work!
As we move into a new era at Pisgah our financial
position looks solid. It will be important in the coming
months that we are diligent in our giving to insure that it
remains so. Our diligence will allow us to walk
confidently into our new future with bright expectations
of what lies ahead for Pisgah.
Jud Davis
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Elements of Communion
From the Presbyterian Book of Order : In his last meal before
his death, Jesus took and shared with his disciples the bread and
wine, speaking of them as his body and blood, signs of the new
covenant. He commended breaking bread and sharing a cup to
remember and proclaim his death.
The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or The
Lord’s Supper, and other terms, is a Christian sacrament
considered to be a re-enactment of the Last Supper,
during which Jesus gave his disciples bread saying, “This
is my body,” and wine saying, “This is my blood.” The
term Eucharist is from the Greek meaning
“thanksgiving.”
Most Christians recognize a special presence of
Christ in the elements (bread and wine), although they
differ about exactly how, when, where and why Christ is
present. Some, such as the Roman Catholics, Eastern
Orthodox, teach that the elements truly become the body
and blood of Christ explained via transubstantiation, the
metaphysical transformation. The Reformed churches,
i.e., Presbyterian, believe in a spiritual presence of Christ
by the Holy Spirit and received by faith. Some
Christians believe that the Eucharist is only a memorial
of the death of Christ.
The earliest reference to the Agape (love) feast, a
precursor of the term Last Supper, is in Paul’s First
Epistle to the Corinthians. Early Christians met in the
evening for a common meal ending with the sacramental
action over bread and wine. Paul appears to be scolding
the Corinthians saying that this “love-feast” frequently
deteriorates into nothing but a gluttonous occasion. As a
result later on the Agape feast was held separately from
the common meal.
Common meals were a significant part of Jesus’
ministry where he ate with outsiders, the “unclean”, the
poor, the wealthy. It was a time for teaching, for
fellowship, for inclusivity – creating a foundation for
open communion. Most Protestant Christian Churches
practice open communion wherein all who have
professed a faith in Christ come to the table. Those
practicing open communion generally believe that the
invitation to receive communion is an invitation to
Christ’s table, and that it is not the dictates of human
beings to interfere between an individual and Christ.
Those asking to receive communion would never be
considered “unfit to receive.”
Anne Davis
Life in the Church
Sympathy was extended to:
Greg and Donna Lawrence on the
death of Greg’s grandfather,
Everett Ferrell, on July 25 in
Oklahoma.
Vic-tory Garden Update
One of the true joys of gardening is the opportunity
to share.
Our Pisgah community vegetable garden is proving
to be a wonderful example. We are sharing small garden
plots located in the open field just north of the academy
building. We are sharing the labor - from preparing the
soil, to planting, to weeding, to watering, to mulching.
Master gardeners are sharing their knowledge, expertise,
and time. We are even sharing our concerns - worries
about rain, strong wind, damaging bugs, and the
potential for a nighttime corn harvest by raccoons. And
finally, we are joyfully sharing the harvest. In fact,
sharing the harvest has extended to several home
gardens as well. Beautiful vegetables are being brought
to church every Sunday. Please, be a part of our Pisgah
community garden and share in the harvest. Take
vegetables home from the garden table to enjoy and to
share with others.
One of the true joys of Pisgah Presbyterian Church
is the opportunity to share.
Jamie MacLeod
Dear Pisgah Congregation,
The last line on our
Sunday bulletin reads:
"Ministers: All the members
of the congregation."
Art and I have been the
recipients of this wonderful
ministry these last two weeks
following my spinal surgery. Because of all the
wonderful food, prayers, cards, and phone calls, I am
recovering nicely though I could wish it were faster.
I have spent all my 81 years in a Presbyterian
Church and went with my mother to care for house-
bound people, and have done some serving in this way
myself over the years. Mostly it has seemed to be a
ministry carried out by middle-age women of the church
but we were most moved by Dani and Scott's visit to us,
young and recent members of Pisgah. They brought
wonderful food and stayed to let us become better
acquainted which was a great joy to us.
I think it is this kind of caring and ministering to the
church body that has been the spirit of Pisgah
throughout all its many years and will continue to
flourish in the years to come.
With love, and our sincere thanks to all of you,
Ann and Art Ortenburger
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Pictures from Pisgah’s

Bible Camp
June 6 – 10, 2010

Good hero pose, Bella!

Greg Lawrence…a fearless leader!

More heros

Following the Pizza Man (a.k.a. Abe Fosson)

Horses are a favorite part of camp

Funny Faces
Lookin’ good Aimeé!
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The dog is getting some age on him and has had two
knee replacements, sidelining him from visits to our
church grounds, but Susan wants for all to know that
our friend is doing well.

Snippets Pet First Aid Classes

o Glenn Fister was part of the team “Una Nina” American Red Cross Pet First Aid classes give pet
which won the 10 and under age soccer title in the owners the confidence and skills necessary to tend to
Bluegrass State games. Way to go, Glen! unexpected emergencies until they can get their pet to a
veterinarian. The Lexington Red Cross chapter is willing
We are always on the lookout for more “Snippets.” Help to offer hands-on training in Pet First Aid procedures for
us keep this column going by sending in any interesting a group comprised of at least six persons. If interested,
little tidbits you hear! contact Susan Dunlap at 492-9157, or
queenofpastures@gmail.com.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

A special guest will provide entertainment at the
Aug. 21 Pisgah Community Club Picnic -- Daniel Boone!
The Kentucky Humanities
Council (KHC), an independent,
nonprofit affiliate of the National
Endowment for the Humanities in Happy Birthday to You in August
Washington, D.C., is a proud
partner with Kentucky's cultural, 1 Heather Jones, W. Gay Reading, Brody Mancuso
heritage, arts, and tourism 2 Jamie Robida
agencies, a not-for-profit group 3 Alice Schaaf, Will Smith
whose mission is "Telling 4 Nicki Graddy, Agatha Graham
Kentucky's Story." KHC relies on 8 Monty Hinton, Vera Kadamyan
the talents of Chautauqua (living history) performers to 9 Tom Cope
help tell the story of our Commonwealth. 11 Bob James
Berea-based Chautauqua performer Scott New will 14 Bill Adkins, Chelsea Welch
give an historic performance of Daniel Boone's arrival in 15 Baker Martie
Kentucky during its settlement days. 19 Grant Welling
Come and bring a guest, and bring the usual: a 21 Bobbie Washer
covered dish with enough servings for you, your family 23 Terence Collier
or guests plus a couple of other people; tablewear and 24 Lucie Chandler, Jean Sandifer
beverages. 25 Linda Kuder
The fun will begin at 6:30 p.m. 26 Dave Sweeney
27 Thomas O’Shaughnessy, Ken Scott
28 Lucy Jones, Kitty Tonkin
Did You Know…? 30 Amy Straub, Jill Fey
A mainstay of PPC outdoor meals and activities, 31 Linda Busby
Bible camps and Pisgah Community Club events, a
German Shepherd called "Buddy" had become just that - And in early September…
- a buddy to many of us. With a nose for food in
1 Joe Lagrew, Becky Prater, Bob Washer,
particular, Buddy has displayed an uncanny ability to
Chauncey Hill
know just when the deviled eggs and fried chicken has
2 Glenn Fister
been brought out on the grounds.
3 Miriam Cox
Susan Dunlap looked for Buddy, but did not see
Please help us keep this list up to date!
him, when she stopped by Bible Camp in June.
Another of her summer activities has been to help
with the 2010 Census, and in the course of enumerating The Pisgah Post is published monthly by the Pisgah
a property on Pisgah Station Road, she saw a dog that Presbyterian Church, 710 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY
she thought might be Buddy. The homeowner confirmed 40383. The deadline for the September 2010 issue of
that the dog, whom Susan understood the owner to say the newsletter is August 27. Please submit signed
is really named "Bojay," is indeed the Shepherd that articles to the church office or email them to
often found his way to Pisgah. office@pisgahchurch.org.
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Presbyterian Web Sites:

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Transylvania Presbytery: transypby.org
Synod: synodoflivingwaters.org
Montreat: http://montreat.org
Presbyterians Today: pcusa.org/pcusa/today

Pisgah Church Staff

Vic Priebe, Interim Pastor
Linda Jones, Organist
Lynn Davis, Secretary
Ted Bendis, Bookkeeper
Bob Keller, Groundskeeper
Rhonda Ball, Nursery Worker

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