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October is

Pastor Appreciation Month

           You may not know it, but there are individuals who have spent most of their lives in preparation to serve you and others like you. When God tugged at their hearts, they responded by dedicating their lives to meeting your needs—and thanked God for the opportunity. It is for awareness of our pastors' dedication and service that October has been named "Pastor Appreciation Month." Our appreciation of our pastors should not be limited to one month out of the year, but designating that month for that purpose gives us an opportunity to ponder the special ways our pastors bring a blessed friendship into our lives.

            Pastor Kris works long hours and is not a stranger to criticism; As a result, she may be one of the loneliest people in the church. Feelings of disappointment, discouragement, and defeat can begin to plague even the best pastors.
 
           "After all, the apostle's encouragement to 'serve one another in love' (Gal. 5:13) also applies to the relationship we have with our pastor."

 Some of the ways we can show Pastor Kris that we appreciate her:
1. Actually listen to the Sermon, (one of the best pastor appreciation gestures you can make.)
2.  Better yet apply the truth of her preaching to your life.
3.  The best appreciation gifts we can give her are to participate in church ministries and dedicate ourselves to God’s mission.  We all know how many opportunities we have in our church, Bible Study, Prayer Meetings, Book of the Month, Prayer Shawl, Sunday School, Women’s Association, Family Fun Night.  Just to name a few.

 Pastor Kris is on the front lines in the effort to defend our faith and our families. We need to hold her before the Lord in prayer … I have a very tender heart for our pastor because she has been there for all of us when we have been in times of crisis—when we've been in times of suffering and when we have been in times of joy.  We owe our pastor a debt of gratitude that we'll never be able to pay.

Think creatively about what you can do to recognize the significant work of Pastor Kris.  You are challenged; take the opportunity for support and affirmation of Kris as a faithful servant of God.  Do something nice for her not only this month but every month. 

                                                                                                            Roberta Lightner

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Recognition of Church Members

 in Honor of 50 or more years

                         L-R      Eugene Sterner     1953
                               Lorraine Sterner   1953
                               Connie August     1943
                               (Pastor Kris)
                               Ginny Sheetz      1953
                               Ed Sheetz         1953

            missing from photo    Shirley Keel       1957
                               Barry Sheibley     1957
                               Judi Hart        1958

A luncheon was held after the service in honor of this anniversary
 

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                                 Church Trivia                                  
By Brenda Williams  

Rev. William W. Downey pastored at the Duncannon Presbyterian Church from October 1977 to October 1980.  a country-wide panic that had financially crippled the country also brought problems home for this pastor who came from Paxton, Dauphin County.  Otherwise the relationship between the pastor and the people of this church was "pleasant and happy."  The church was overwhelmed by financial hardship and meeting obligations became "wearisome drudgery."

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      From TRUSTEES: 

A long term commitment to take care of our church roof the next 15 years. 
Write checks to the church and memo Roof Fund.               

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Krislund Camp

Our church committed to pledge at least  $3,000 (2007-2009) to the camp.
Please drop your coins or bills in the jar in the back of the church every Sunday or give $1 a day. 
Write checks to the church and memo Krislund.

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October Birthdays

                                                                         Vi Hoffman                   02
                                                                         Jamie Markel                03
                                                                         Mike Shive                    05
                                                                         Emma Lott                    22
                                                                         Dick Kerr                      24
                                                                         Shaunna Sheaffer          25
                                                                         Janelle Stine                  27
                                                                         Samantha Markel          29
                                                                         John Preston Jackson    29
                                                                         Helen Walters                29

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October Anniversaries

                                                                    Roberta & Ray Lightner     14-1989
                                                                    Barry & Penny Sheibley      29
                                                                    David & Lara Walters         29-1994