Horizon Highlights
October 2011
Mission Statement
New Horizon Presbyterian Church
Strives to know Christ and share God’s love.
Share the Dream
New Horizon Presbyterian Church
30 Valley View Dr., Council Bluffs, IA 51503-5100
Phone # 712 323-7129 www.newhorizonpc.org
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since they were not giving, they stopped coming. That gift almost
killed that church.
Stewardship starts with noticing that you are important. We at New
Horizon cannot be all that God wants us to be unless you are here.
Stewardship continues by noticing that you have resources to share.
Time, enthusiasm and involvement are just as much resources as our
dollars are. We affirm that everyone the Holy Spirit draws to become
involved here has spiritual gifts vital for our continued ministry.
Stewardship continues with investment. New Horizon moves from, ―a
church I go to when I feel like it,‖ to ―MY church,‖ the church that God
has given me to. Since New Horizon is MY church, I will support it with
my dollars. Sure, we have a mortgage. Sure, we have programs and
staff. And yes, we need money to continue to do what we dream of
doing. But I‘ve got to tell you - if I have a choice between your
presence and involvement versus your checkbook, I will choose your
presence and involvement here every time. You are more important
than any program we have. Besides, I know that since we tend to vote
with our dollars, if you are involved here then sooner or later you will
invest here.
The real problem with identifying stewardship solely with money is
that it squeezes all the joy out of giving and limits our participation in
God‘s plans to the status of monthly utility bills. The picture painted by
the New Testament is that God chooses to use us to proclaim and live
the Gospel. We get to be the ones God uses to help change our world.
This is more than a once a month obligation; this is partnering with
the One that raised Jesus from the dead to continue Jesus‘ ministry in
our neck of the woods. That calls for a lifetime of grateful response.
We have another word for that kind of response. We call it
―discipleship‖ and it calls for loving God with our whole heart, mind
and strength. It‘s also a source of deep joy.
Come with us as we dare to dream what God can do with us.
Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be involved. I promise I
won‘t make you do the Interlude Dance - really I won‘t. But I will invite
you to join with me and everyone else at New Horizon to participate in
all that God would have us do. See you in church!
Last Saturday I went to my first UNI football
game. Oddly enough, this was the first college
football game I can remember going to in
many years. Jonathan is the only one of my
three sons who elected to stay in marching
band, and any college game I might be
interested enough in to drive 41/2 hours to
see is probably on TV anyway. I don‘t know what I expected. Oh, the
Panthers won handily, and the band‘s halftime show was great
( I‘ve got the pictures to prove it, Jonathan is standing on the 30yard line.) But what surprised me was the crowd in the stands. My
undergraduate work was at San Jose State University, a large urban
downtown campus. Then, the only people who went to the games
were the students, and perhaps the parents. At the time, downtown
San Jose was not somewhere you wanted to be after dark, so who
wanted to go to a football game there? Instead of a student/parentonly crowd, this was like a high school football game. On the bench
in front of us were grandparents, parents and small kids. All in UNI
purple and, as far as I could tell, part of the same family. We had a
great time!
Looking back, I don‘t know why I was so surprised. UNI is a big
part of Cedar Falls and the football team is on a roll, so it makes
sense that the whole community would come out to support the
team. On the other hand, my own preconceived notions, based on
my own experience decades before almost got in the way of me
enjoying the game as much as I could have. Who knew you were
supposed to jangle your car keys at kickoff, or point the way down
field when they got a first down? (Of course, I‘m not sure if I am
ready for that Interlude Dance thing they do - check out the video
at http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cuS_31zJ6U - oh to be a
college kid again.)
Preconceived notions based on past experiences have a
tendency to blind us to the larger picture. Stewardship is a classic
example. (I can hear the groans already.) This is the time of year
Paul
when we start putting together the budget for next year; I‘m
supposed to remind you of our mortgage payments, and preach Family Fun Night…..
is planned for Sunday, October 9, at Ditmars' Orchard, 5:00pm ONCE on stewardship. But stewardship isn‘t about money, at least
8:00pm.
We will enjoy a hayrack ride, bonfire, corn maze and
primarily. I had a friend who was a pastor at a small church in rural
West Virginia. Someone hit the lottery and gave the church a ton of dinner. The cost is $10 per person, and we need a minimum of 20
money. Everybody else thought the church had enough money, and people to attend. Check the bulletin for more information.
October 2011
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Small Group Meetings in August
Circles – AM‘ers – Thu Oct 13, at 10:00am in the Hearth Rm
Hostess - Gwen Bogardus
Bible Study - Leota McManus
Presbyterian Pilgrimage
Plans are being made and prayers are being offered for the upcoming
Great Plains Presbyterian Pilgrimage #10 to be held October 20-23. Great
Plains Presbyterian Pilgrimage is a three-day renewal retreat for Christian
Contacts are Cleo Croson and Vicki Holder
adults that is designed to further the faith walk of the individual, and
Evening – Mon Oct 17, at 7:30pm at 4321 Cottage
thereby strengthen churches. It possesses the ability to truly transform
Row Hostess - Linda Vander Wal
your Christian walk.
Bible Study - Lynne Masters
Where: The weekend is held at Camp Calvin Crest, just outside of
Contacts are Jan Christensen and Ellen Jaco
Fremont, Nebraska, in their comfortable Retreat Center.
Mary – Thu Oct 27, at 9:30am in the Hearth Rm
When: The weekend begins at 5:00pm on Thursday October 20th and
Hostess - Marilyn Nadler Bible Study - Mary
concludes by 4:00pm on Sunday October 23rd.
Alice Fehr Contact is Cathy Born
What: The weekend is all-inclusive, and every guest need is met. Cost is
Sarah – Thu Oct 13, at 12:30pm in Hearth Rm
$230 per person with scholarships available upon request. Food,
Contact is Sheri Wallace
fun, fellowship, worship, prayer, communion, teaching, praise,
Mariners – Thu Oct 20, at 6:30pm Potluck in Fellowship Hall
and laughter are all guaranteed!
Program - ―PACE‖ Valerie Stoj
Who: Everyone. All are welcome!
Contacts are Grant & Lois Nihsen
How:
Guest Registrations are currently being taken and can be
Movie Group – Thu. Oct 13 TBA Contact is Margaret Lemen
submitted to Darlene Grandia, the GPPP registrar listed on the
Prayer Shawl – Mon Oct 10, at 4:00pm in the Hearth Room
form. There are information flyers and registration forms hanging
Tue Oct 25, at 4:00pm, in the Office Area
on the bulletin board in the narthex of the church. The website
Contacts are Mary Alice Fehr & Vicki Holder
offers much more information, as well as registration forms.
Women‘s Ministry Coordinating Tm – Thu Oct 6, at 9:30am
www.gpppilgrimage.org.
in the Hearth Room Contact is Cathy Born
Women‘s Ministry Gathering – Thu Oct 6, at12:00noon in the
Mission Update
Fellowship Hall Hostess - AM‘ers
The Mission Team recently collected funds for the Food Bank of the
Program - ―Morocco‖ Cathy Born & Laurel
Heartland‘s ―Back Pack‖ program, which provides food for needy school
Sellers Contact is Cathy Born
kids to take home over the weekend. New Horizon will be funding
If schools are closed due to weather we probably will not meet. backpacks for four children to have food provided each Friday afternoon
If any questions please call the contact person listed above. during the school year at a cost of $672.
The church‘s garden met an early end due to the hail storm, but $12
Attention all NHPC Members and Friends
was
collected over the summer from vegetables grown there. The money
All of the groups welcome you to attend or be a part of
will
be
put toward the cost of funding the food backpacks. We will be
these activities and support the group projects.
providing children‘s underwear, socks and pants to College View Elementary
School for their students who need a change of clothes. Children‘s Square
Habitat for Humanity Work Day
New Horizon will be participating in a Habitat for Humanity Spiritual Life program was given a donation of $400 and Interfaith
work day on Saturday, October 29. Whether you are an Response a donation of $1000.
Members of the Mission Team are planning a, ―Thank God the Flood
experienced carpenter or have never picked up a hammer,
Wasn‘t
Worse‖ dinner for early November. All the local Presbyterian
you are encouraged to participate in this great mission
opportunity. You have an amazing chance to help a local Churches will be invited to attend. Look for more details in the future.
family get affordable housing and to experience fellowship and
fun. Volunteers meet at the Habitat for Humanity office at Meals on Wheels
645 9th Ave at 8:30am to find out the location of the build and
October is one of the months in which our
lunch will be provided on the site. A sign-up sheet is available church delivers Meals on Wheels, and volunteers
in the narthex - see Howard Shipley for more information.
are being sought to help out in this important
mission. New Horizon will be delivering Meals on
Buildings and Grounds Report
Wheels on the four Fridays in October. If you can
No windows were broken in the recent hail storm, but volunteer for one or more Fridays, it will be greatly appreciated. Volunteers
there was extensive damage to the roof, gutters and trim. meet at Jennie Edmundson at 11:00am and the routes usually take 60 to
Complete insurance reports have not been received at this 90 minutes to complete. If you are available to help, please call Margaret
point, but it is known that there was several thousand dollars Lemen (328-1384) or see her at church. If you need someone to work
worth of damage. In October, all tile floors will be examined to with, Margaret will find a partner for you.
determine if they are in need of cleaning and waxing.
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October 2011
September Session Highlights
The treasurer‘s report was received. General contributions for
the month of August were $22,437 and general expenses were
$28,004, leaving a deficit of $5,567. Mortgage contributions for
August were $4,225, and the mortgage payment was $9,518,
leaving a deficit of $5,293. The session discussed the need to
remind the congregation to continue to make their mortgage and
general fund pledges. For the first time, the church‘s total expenses
were greater than total contributions, and this is not a good trend.
The Administration committee reported that a plan needs to be
established for when Rev. Masters is out of town. The doors have
been left unlocked on some Sunday mornings when Paul has not
been there to lock them. Bob Karcher volunteered to act as a
liaison to guest pastors and make sure that the doors are locked at
the end of services on days when Paul is gone. The Fellowship
committee was charged with writing a ―kitchen upkeep‖ checklist
which will guide groups on what needs to be cleaned in the kitchen
after an event is held.
The Buildings and Grounds committee reported that one of the
air-conditioning units was damaged by a lightning strike. An
insurance claim has been submitted and the unit has been
replaced. The recent hail storm caused upwards of $80,000 worth
of damage to the roof, gutters, etc. We have not gotten a final
report from the insurance company, so repair work has not yet
begun. The session voted to approve the request of a local hunter
to take part in the Council Bluffs archery deer hunting program on
New Horizon‘s agricultural land. The farmer who farms the land
gave his permission for this hunting to take place once the crop has
been harvested. The church will have no liability concerns as it is a
program sponsored by the city of Council Bluffs and all hunters
must pass a special safety class before they are licensed to
participate in it.
The Worship committee reported that the ―Hanging of the
Greens‖ holiday decorating has been scheduled for Sunday,
November 27, after the 11:00am service. New Horizon will once
again be hosting the Council Bluffs Community Christmas concert. It
will be held on Sunday, December 10, with performances at 4:00pm
and 7:00pm. Christmas Eve services have been scheduled for
4:30pm and 10:30pm. Christmas Day and New Year‘s Day falls on
Sunday, we will only have one service at 10:00am.
The Christian Ed committee reported that they were planning a
fall family event to be held at Ditmar‘s Orchard sometime in the next
few months. A date has not been set. The family pool night held in
August had a good turnout and was very successful.
The Mission committee approved the following donations: $400
to the Children‘s Square Spiritual Life program, $1000 to Interfaith
Response, $672 to the Food Bank of the Heartland‘s ―Backpack‖
food program, and $93.26 to purchase spare clothing for use at
College View Elementary School. Four bags of school supplies were
given to Bloomer, Roosevelt and College View. The ―Tool and
Blanket‖ collection for Church World Service will be taken on
October 16. A Habitat for Humanity work day will be held on
October 2011
October 29. New Horizon is delivering Meals on Wheels in October.
A ―Trunk or Treat‖ event for local children will be held on October
30, and a ―Thank God the Flood Wasn‘t Worse‖ dinner for all local
Presbyterian churches is being planned for November.
The Fellowship committee reported that the September 11
potluck was a success. The IWCC Tailgate potluck is planned for
October 2. A dinner theater event is being explored for November.
The Communications committee reported that they are continuing
to publicize and document church events on our Facebook page.
The outside church sign needs to be updated more frequently to
publicize events. The kids‘ activities bags (used by kids during
church services) will be restocked and need to be more available to
kids. There will be more church information folders made. These
folders and other church brochures need to be available in the
narthex for visitors.
Calling all Kids...
Just a reminder that all of the New Horizon kids, as well as their
family and friends are invited to attend our Sunday School and
Wednesday night youth activities. Sunday School classes meet each
Sunday morning at 10:00am, and there are classes available for
preschool through high school. Wednesday night activities kick off at
5:30 with bell and chimer choir rehearsals. Kids‘ Club, for elementary
aged kids, meets at 6:00pm, as does the Break Out group for junior
and senior high. A family style meal is served at 6:45pm. We hope
to see as many kids there as possible!
Calling All Cooks!
We are still looking for volunteers to help prepare meals for the
Wednesday night youth program. Volunteers would need to prepare
a meal for approximately 35 people to be served around 6:45pm
each Wednesday night. If you would like to donate food or money to
purchase food, but are unable to prepare the meal itself, we would
welcome that as well. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex, or
contact Mindy Brewer at 712-545-3315 for more information.
Deacons Report
The most recent Deacons meeting was held on September 7.
One of the Deacons‘ duties is to deliver flowers from Sunday services
to members of the New Horizon family, and flowers were delivered
every Sunday in September. Arranging for home communion is
another duty of the Deacons. While it is normally thought to be a
service for shut-ins, it is available to anyone. Amanda Petersen is in
charge of contacting those who want to be served home communion.
If you would like to receive this service but have not been contacted,
please call the church office at 712-323-7129 or Amanda Petersen.
Check out New Horizon on Facebook
New Horizon has a Facebook page where you can see pictures of
events, reminders about upcoming activities and post your own responses. If you haven't "liked" New Horizon on Facebook yet, check
us out. You're sure to "like" what you see there!
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Mariners Report
Presbyterian Women
Those at the September Mariners meeting were favored with a religious
music program by the Risen Son, ―Golden Corral‖ singing group. The
choir is directed by Lowell Burkam and accompanied by his wife Dixie. Joe
Krumenacher is one of the singers in this group. A short business meeting
followed the program. Birthdays and anniversaries were acknowledged,
the final cargo committee report was approved, and an announcement was
made about the September, October Household Items and Bake Sale.
On September 1, New Horizon‘s
Presbyterian Women met for a
luncheon, provided by Mary Circle, and
a presentation by Abbie Crawford of
the ―Iowa Cookie Crumbs.‖ This group
is part of the ―Treat the Troops‖
project founded by Jeanette Cram in
the early 1990's. The goal of the
project is to provide treats to members
of the American military who are
deployed overseas, and to let them
know they are being remembered by
those back home. There are ―cookie
crumb‖ groups in 35 states, but
Crawford‘s is the only one in Nebraska
or Iowa.
On August 16, the Iowa Cookie
Crumbs packed 8,580 cookies, which
is 10 dozen cookies per box. There
are three teams in the local group, in
which many New Horizon women
participate; who take turns baking and
packing boxes of cookies. Each box
contains snacks, comfort items and
letters of support along with the
cookies. Cookie Crumb members have
received letters from the American
military personnel that prove that
these packages from home are greatly
appreciated and that they do boost
morale.
The October 6 Presbyterian Women
meeting will feature a program with
Cathy Born discussing her trip to
Morocco, and Laurel Sellers discussing
her work in the Peace Corp. All New
Horizon women are invited to attend.
Sunday School - It’s Not Just for Kids
Drop into the Adult Sunday School Class in the Hearth Room at
10:00am on Sundays for a cup of coffee and interesting Biblical
discussion. This fall‘s study is on ―Tradition and Wisdom,‖ and will
begin with the Proverbs, move to Ecclesiastes and finish with the
Song of Solomon. The second unit, beginning at the end of October,
will focus on the wisdom of Jesus in Matthew. Anyone is welcome
one Sunday or every Sunday---no homework required!
Early
Elementary
Middle and High School
Adult
Coffee Serving Schedule
Preschool
5th Grade
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The duties include providing people
to serve after each of the three
services, preparing and serving
beverages and food, as well as
cleaning up the coffee area at the end
of the morning. Treats are in the
freezer to be served on Sundays.
The schedule for 2011 is as follows:
Oct - Evening Circle
Nov - Mary Circle
Dec - Prayer Shawl Ministry
October 2011
Welcome New Members
Movie Group
Idella Spann has been a well-known
educator in the Council Bluffs Schools and
now is teaching at St. Albert. Idella comes
to us from First Presbyterian Church in
Omaha.
Nora and John Gibson also are coming
to New Horizon from First Presbyterian
Church in Omaha. Both
are very involved in the
arts in the Metro area.
John taught for many
years in drama for the
Council Bluffs system
and has recently retired
from Omaha Public
Schools‘, Central High School. Nora continues to work and
also volunteers at Opera Omaha. She has dressed the female
leads in productions for 20 years!
Please also welcome Lynnsey and Joe Hargens as new
members of New Horizon. They are newly married and grew
up in the Avoca and Omaha areas. Lynnsey works for NP
Dodge, and Joe is in construction. Joe is the grandson of
Darrell and Colleen Silkman.
The New Horizon Movie group recently went to see ―The Debt,‖ a movie
about tracking down a Nazi war criminal in East Berlin in 1966. Afterward,
the group went to dinner at Uncle Buck‘s. At dinner, there was a lively
discussion of what occurred in the movie and whether the mission was ever
really accomplished. Check out the bulletin for upcoming Movie Group
events. Everyone is welcome.
October Deacon of the Month
Someone You Ought to Know
Men’s Breakfast
Wed’s Kids
There will be a New
Horizon ―Men‘s Breakfast‖ on
Thursday, October 27 at
6:45am. If you plan to attend,
please use the sign-up sheet
in the narthex so we know how
much food is needed.
Everyone is welcome!
Congratulations
To the family of Mason
Michael Petersen, who was
baptized on September 25.
Mason, who was born on
February 28, 2011, is the
son of Amanda and Nathan
Prayer Shawl Tally
Petersen, the grandson of
As of September. 12 the group had made and blessed a Mike and Nina Kerns and the great-grandson of Nita Kerns. We welcome
total of 687 shawls.
Mason to the New Horizon family!
Ellen Dugan feels honored to work with a
fantastic group of Deacons and be able to
serve and help the members of New Horizon
and their families. She is responsible for
sending the birthday cards and loves this
fun ―duty‖ of wishing everyone ―Happy
Birthday!‖ Ellen also enjoys the opportunity
to become better acquainted with members of New Horizon.
October Elder of the Month
Kelly Shoff is the chair of the
Communications Committee. She's the one
to contact if you want to make sure
information gets into the bulletin or you
are planning an event at church and would
like help publicizing it. The Communication
committee is responsible for letting
members know what is happening in the life of the church
and letting people in the community know what is happening
at New Horizon. Kelly also oversees the church's Facebook
page and frequently posts pictures and reminders of events
there.
October 2011
Reflections from Synod School
Last month Zelda Gutha and Jan Pellant reported on their impressions
of this year‘s Synod School. This month the other two who attended, Ernie
Gutha and Teena Kern will report.
Teena Kern says, ―My fondest memories of this
event will be the bright fourth, fifth and sixth graders to
whom I taught science. The day we studied Malawi, one
girl knew where to find it on the map of Africa and told
how their church had been collecting money for
mosquito nets. Every day they came with enthusiasm,
wanting to know, ‗What do we get to blow up today?‘
That is because we created an eruption of a volcano when we studied
Guatemala. A boy named Peter was thrilled with everything and was such a
polite and helpful ten-year old. He is certain he is going to become a
scientist when he grows up.‖
Ernie Gutha says, ‖For me Synod School was a familyfriendly, continuing-education event. The discussions
among members of the classes ensured me of the positive
search brothers and sisters in Christ have as they look
into the past, walk in the present and venture into the
future.‖
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Thank You Notes
Condolences and Sympathies
Dear Friends at New Horizon,
to the family of Julie Johnson on the death of her brother, Jim Asmus.
I can‘t thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. You
have been a wonderful neighbor. The extra student supplies were Prayer Shawl Thank You Notes
Dear Vicki and Prayer Shawl Group,
such a surprise and a true gift from a special group of people.
I want to thank you for the lovely lavender prayer shawl you sent
Bless you all and thank you.
Sue Rice, Principal of College View Elementary School while I was in the hospital in Des Moines. It did not matter whether I
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had it on me or was just looking at it – it was nice to know that folks at
Thank you for the lovely flowers brought to us by Vicki Holder. home were thinking about me and wishing for my recovery. It has been
They were given by the Ploen family. They brightened our day due a long, slow process. I may never walk like I used to but at least I am
to the loss of my mother and Dennis‘ fall. It is wonderful to have mobile and at home.
Mary Henderson
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such a great New Horizon family. Thank you to Paul for his call
Thank you for the prayer shawls given to us. They are
and the other calls and many cards we received. Also, thank you
providing
comfort and warmth knowing the love that went into them.
for the beautiful prayer shawls made by Davia and Vicki. We are
Dennis‘ was made by Davia Abbott and mine was made by Vicki Holder.
certainly blessed by our New Horizon family.
A contribution was made to help buy yarn or whatever is needed to
Most sincerely,
Sheri and Dennis Wallace
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continue this wonderful ministry that helps people through some
Dear New Horizon Mission Committee,
difficult times.
On behalf of the students at Bloomer Elementary I would like to
Blessing to all of you,
Sheri & Dennis Wallace.
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thank you for your generous donation of school supplies. You
Dear Prayer Shawl Team,
have helped to brighten the day of many youngsters in need.
Many thanks to all who make the shawls and especially to Stella
Sincerely,
Doreen Knuth, Principal
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Christensen for the one I received. At first I didn‘t think I really needed
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all members of one, but found it very comforting during my foot surgery recovery.
New Horizon Presbyterian Church for your thoughts and prayers. A
Love,
Jo Dryden
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special thank you to Pastor Paul Masters for seeing what he can
do as he witnessed ‗one of God‘s children‘ go through very difficult Dear Church Family,
Thank you so much for the bible and prayer shawl. I will be taking it
times. And finally, to my Uncle Grant and Aunt Lois Nihsen, where
would I be without the two of you!?! Even as I was hospitalized four down to the University of Oklahoma with me. Thank you for your
Sincerely,
Josh Madsen
times in five months (for a total of 37 days) you never waivered. thoughtfulness.
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You rallied the troops for prayers and anything else we needed at Thank You,
the time. I know the moment I go into the hospital that my little
Pauline Larsen is a long time friend of my mother‘s and our family,
dog, Gizmo, is well taken care of.
she recently gave me a beautiful prayer shawl that she made. Last
I would also like to say thank you for the kindness you Friday, I had breast surgery to remove suspicious tissue and am now
bestowed upon my brother and his family (Jim Kermeen, Donella awaiting the results. It has been so nice to have this shawl to comfort
Chadwick and Allison Chadwick) in July upon learning their 19 year and remind me of all your prayers and thoughts of caring. I thank you
old daughter, Elizabeth, and a friend were killed in an auto all very much for this ministry there is nothing stronger than the power
accident. Once again, your church came together and was there of prayer.
for our family. I was in the hospital at the time and it meant so
God bless you all,
Debbie Whitney
much to me to know Jim and his family were being taken care of by
many loved ones. Thanks again and God Bless you All!
Thank You Notes
Mary Jane Mumm Millard, Nebraska
Dear Friends,
Niece of Grant & Lois Nihsen
Thank you for your contribution to the Pentecost Offering. Your gift
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Thanks to my New Horizon family for their prayers and support provides vital support to ministries that have a critical impact on the
at a difficult time of George‘s sudden death. Thanks to the ladies lives of children at risk, youth and young adults.
At the General Assembly level, the Pentecost Offering gives young
and crew serving the lunch, to my Sarah Circle for their loving
people opportunities to exercise their faith and develop leadership
service and thanks to Paul.
Mary Moore
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skills through Presbyterian youth ministries, offers the Young Adult
A big thank you to all of the my church family and friends for all Volunteer program ways to give young people the opportunity to
of the many beautiful cards I received in honor of my 90th birthday. explore church leadership through short-term mission service, and
I greatly appreciate being remembered and thought of on my provides support for the church‘s advocacy ministry on behalf of
birthday.
children who have no voice and no vote.
Blessings
Fran Sorensen
Grace and peace,
Margaret Hall Boone
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October 2011
Month 2009 2010 2011
Jan
169 152 160
Feb
182 163 186
Mar
187 209* 200
Apr
225* 203 222*
May
183 181 192
Jun
152 166 180
Jul
149 156 155
Aug
167 162 189
Sep
173 173 165
Oct
195 176
Nov
184 194
Dec
193 163
* Easter Weekly Averages
October Birthdays
Name
Date Name
Date
11
Rick Matthes
1
12
Contributions Aug
2011
Eldred Peters
1
14
Ed Weitz
2
General
$ 22,436 $ 180,981
14
Jim Campbell
4
Mortgage
4,225
67,401
15
Del Christensen
4
Total
$ 26,661 $ 248,382
16
Lisa Alkire
5
Expenses
Aug
2011
17
Martha Peterson
5
General
$ 28,004 $ 181,660
17
Alison Fauble
6
Mortgage
9,518
76,144
21
Joseph Hancock
6
Total
$ 37,522 $ 257,804
22
Edward Lynn
6
Contrib - Expenses -10,860
-9,422
28
Kaye Shepard
6
Per Capita Total Received $ 5,735
28
Mary Ann Shipley
6
Total Needed $ 11,412
29
Lois Krumenacher
7
29
John Marshall
7
Budget Breakdown
31
10
The month of August was not a great one, financially. Mortgage pledges Megan Michalski
11
were down significantly and general expenses were up, meaning that for Tom Harvey
the first time, total expenses were higher than total contributions. Here are November Birthdays
the specifics; August total general contributions were $22,436 and general Name
Date Name
Date
expenses were $28,003, leaving a deficit of $5,567, while mortgage
Elaine Cenovich
1 Cindy Spetman
7
contributions were $4,225 and our monthly mortgage payment is $9,518,
Amber Dobbs
1 Dorothy Capel-Burleigh
8
leaving a deficit of $5,293. Year to date, for total expenses and
Caleb Miller
1 Sandy Goecker
8
contributions, we are at a deficit of $9,421.88.
Em Krohn
3 Ashley Bond
9
There were some ―out of the ordinary‖ expenses during August that
Beth Nihsen
4 Marcia Hiatt
9
contributed to this situation. We paid the bill for the parking lot resurfacing,
Ann Stuhr
4 Francoise Mathis
9
which was $4,500. We also spent $3,171 on mechanical repairs, including
Annastasia Peterson
5 Ron Pierce
9
the replacement of an air-conditioning unit and electronic keypad. The
Dean Jensen
6 Timothy Gutha
10
good news is that we have submitted an insurance claim on these items, as
Linda Westerholt
6 Sindy Kafka
10
it is believed they were damaged by a lightning strike, so hopefully this
money will be recouped.
Members turning 90 plus
The decline in mortgage contributions is, hopefully, not a trend that will
Leila Jacobsen is turning 96 on Oct. 12th
continue. The amount given in August was down several thousand dollars
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from what it had been for most of the year. But our mortgage payment
Rose Ella Fauble is turning 91 on Oct. 29th
amount remains a constant - whatever is not received in contributions for
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the month must be taken from the general fund, and this month that was
Em Krohn is turning 91 on Nov. 3rd
more than $5000, which put another dent in our totals.
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When we, as a congregation, decided to build our new facility, we knew
Helen Brownell is turning 94 on Nov. 15th
it would be a financial challenge, but one we were convinced we could rise
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to. The excitement of the project brought in many generous donations and
pledges of support. Perhaps as we get farther from that initial excitement
Trunk-or-Treat at New Horizon
and feel more settled in, the importance of continuing financial support gets
Get your costumes and your treat bags ready! New
farther from people‘s minds as well. But the mortgage bill of $9,518
Horizon
will be hosting a ―Trunk or Treat‖ event in the
comes due every month, regardless.
church‘s
parking
lot on Sunday, October 30. The purpose is to
The New Horizon family is so generous, and no one likes to talk about
money. But it is a harsh reality that if our mortgage pledges continue to provide a safe trick-or-treating environment for area children.
lag, it will eventually take a toll on our finances in general. If you are Volunteers will be asked to decorate the trunk of their car in a
already making a consistent mortgage pledge, we thank you and if you are Halloween theme and have treats to provide. Families will stop
not, we encourage you to consider setting up a monthly contribution to the by each vehicle to receive a treat. More details will be
mortgage fund. God has blessed us with a wonderful church family and provided in the bulletin as the day gets closer, so be sure to
look for more information coming soon.
facility, and it is up to us to support it, financially.
October 2011
Suzanne Mahoney
Leila Jacobsen
Cindy Bryan
Andrew Peterson
Ruth Miller
Hannah McMillen
Diane Andersen
Lynn Fehr
Zelda Gutha
Mindy Matthes
Lois Blackman
Becca McMillen
Rose Ella Fauble
Joe Viola
Bobby Rich
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New Horizon Presbyterian Church
30 Valley View Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-5100
October 2011
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Iowa Western Tailgate
Each year since we moved to our new facility, we have hosted a
tailgate potluck for Iowa Western Community College students. It has
been a great opportunity to meet our neighbors and show support for
the school. This year, the tailgate is being held on Sunday, October 2.
The NHPC Men‘s Group will be grilling meat, and we are asking for
people to bring side dishes and desserts. We have invited the cross
country teams, as well as the presidential scholars, which translates into
approximately 55 students as well as their sponsors/coaches. This
means we will need lots of food! Please plan on attending and bringing
a few dishes to share - food should be at church by 4:30pm on October
2. We will also need lots of kitchen and clean up help. If you are able to
lend a hand, please contact Julie Hoffman of the Fellowship committee.
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Calvin Crest Auction
On Sunday, October 16, the Mission Team will be collecting money
Calvin Crest recently held a fund-raising quilt auction. New
for the ―Tool and Blanket‖ fund. The program provides vital supplies to Horizon member Bonnie Quaas contributed some table
disaster victims both in the United States and internationally. Watch the runners she quilted to the auction, which raised $67 for the
bulletin for details, or contact Bev Crouter for more information.
cause. Thanks to Bonnie for this contribution to Calvin Crest.