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A Note from Chris 2
Church Connections 3
World Ministries 4
Local Ministry 5
A Month in Pictures 6
Birthdays 6
Volunteer Opportunities 7
Hillsboro Happenings 8
Youth & Children 10
Treasurers Report 11
Recipe of the Month 12
There is something happening the winds of the
Spirit are blowing. A renewed interest in the Bible
as a narrative for life seems to be making its way
back into popular culture and media. You too have
probably noticed the number of movies and television
specials in recent years featuring stories from our
scriptures.
Perhaps you say this is nothing new for us. We read scripture each week in
worship and in Sunday school. Thats an old thing. Right?
Well perhaps, but what is new is the way many Christians and especially
pastors are dealing with scripture. For many, many years we assumed that
most people knew the Bible. Following the Protestant Reformation, and the
Bible being interpreted in the common language of the people, there was
emphasis on reading the Bible. For generations, sometimes the only book a
person had in their frontier home was the Bible, and they read it often and
thoroughly. Most people knew the whole story.
Thats perhaps one of the reasons we preach small sections of text each
week. We can clip out that section because we assume that everyone
knows whats all around it on both sides. Its like viewing a clip from a movie
you have already seen. You know the story, and can focus on that scene.
However, the problem has become that too many in our churches and in
our world no longer know the story. Biblical literacy has suffered out of the
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A Note From Chris
abundance of so much else to read and do among other reasons. So
when we preach with clips, its almost like introducing movie trailers
for a lm nobody has yet seen. Its a nice vignette, but we have no idea
how it relates to the rest of the story. We never quite get around to seeing
the movie.
That is starting to change. A renewed interest in the complete narrative of
scripture is returning. Preachers and teachers are inviting us again into
the whole story of God and Gods people. From the beginning of Genesis
to the end of Revelation, and beyond God is still telling an important
story. Lets consider it again.
Im excited to announce that we are going to do just that. Starting in
September, we will begin to use the narrative lectionary in worship
instead of the revised common lectionary. The narrative lectionary is a
series of readings that help us relearn the Bible as a story. In the fall of
the year, we will consider the Old Testament, leading us to the prophets
foretelling of the coming of the Messiah in Advent. Christmas entreats
the season of the gospels in worship, lasting up until Easter. Following
Easter, we consider the letters of the New Testament for the rest of the
cycle. The summer is devoted to special series or more in depth looks.
The purpose of this cycle, which is a four-year repeating cycle, is to
convey scripture not in vignettes that are unrelated but to retell the
narrative account of the story of God and God people thats us!
I hope you will join us each and every week starting in September for a
new season of the Spirit. Thanks for your discipleship and your ministry
at HPC!
Chris+
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Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105
STAFF
Chris Adams, Pastor 665-0148 ext.13 chris@hpcnashville.org
Hudson Neely, Minister of Discipleship 665-0148 ext.15 hudson@hpcnashville.org
Amy Dillon, Director of Children & Family Ministry 665-0148 ext.11 amy@hpcnashville.org
Stephen Nix, Director of Music Ministry 665-0148 ext.17 stephen@hpcnashville.org
Caroline Crozier, Director of Communication 665-0148 ext.12 caroline@hpcnashville.org
Carole Shean, Financial Administrator 665-0148 ext.10 carole@hpcnashville.org
Tim Gmeiner, Church Organist 297-7958 tim@hpcnashville.org
Alice ODwyer, Child Care Coordinator 356-7382 alice@hpcnashville.org
Cynthia White, Director of Creative Care 665-0153 cynthia@hpcnashville.org
At Hillsboro, we are serious
about measuring ourselves by the teachings of Christ.
We believe we are the living body of Christ here on earth.
And that makes us the mind, heart, hands and voice of
Jesus in our world!
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Church Connections
Worship Schedule
Fall Adult Sunday School
HPCs worship schedule returns to two services beginning on Sunday,
September 7th. Service times will be at 9:00 a.m. with Sunday School
following at 10:15 a.m. The later worship service will begin at 11:15 a.m.
There are many great adult Sunday School classes
to choose from this Fall.
Sunday School begins at 10:15am.
Worship is at 9:00am & 11:15am.

Bible Class
Teacher: Debbie Holley
Location: Room 111

This multi-aged group agrees on a book (or books) of the Bible and
does a detailed study of the text. We look at why it was written and more
importantly what it says to us today. If youre interested in a long-term
commitment or just want to drop in from time to time, youll nd the
company inviting and the conversation lively.

Were currently in the book of Acts and will nish Pauls journey to Rome
in the next 3 or 4 weeks. We have decided to study the Old Testament book
of Ezra next. We usually cover a story each week so dropping in doesnt
leave you feeling lost in the text.

Friendship Class
Teachers: Scott Brunette, Pat Fiete, Russ Phillippi
Location: Room 105

The Friendship Class provides an opportunity for spiritual growth for
youth and adults with disabilities. The class encourages fellowship with all
members in all church activities.

Our current study is The Spirit, Our Helper from The Friendship Bible
Studies Series.

Kerygma Class
Teacher: David Gregory
Location: Hudson Neelys Ofce

The Kerygma Class is a class dedicated to important conversations. We
usually read a book over 4-6 weeks and discuss our reading in a relaxed
and casual setting, gleaning from each others understanding and insights.
Our recent discovery of Judaic beliefs and practices, for example, is
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bolstering our own Christian faith and also encouraging greater appreciation
and tolerance of those who nd a different pathway to faith.

Our class has just begun working through Harold Kushners When Bad
Things Happen to Good People.

Narrative Lectionary
Class Teacher: Hudson Neely
Location: Fellowship Hall

This class uses the Narrative Lectionary as a guide to examine a different
scriptural text each Sunday. The texts include the major episodes in
Scripture and are arranged in a narrative sequence to help people see
Scripture as a story that has coherence and a dynamic movement. The texts
will follow the sweep of the biblical story, from Creation through the early
Christian church.
We follow the Narrative Lectionary, available at narrativelectionary.org.

Out of the Box Class
Teachers: Kerry & Lynne McCalla
Location: Parish House Chapel

Out of the Box is not your typical Sunday School! This class is open to adults
of all ages. We use books and videos of our own choosing to explore spiritual
and religious issues as they relate to contemporary life. Participants are
encouraged to share their own faith journeys during our group discussions.
A moderate amount of reading outside of class is sometimes required.

We are continuing to work our way through the book Reimagining
Christianity: Reconnect Your Spirit without Disconnecting Your Mind by
Alan Jones, Dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, CA. We welcome
anyone to join us!
Walking in Others Shoes
Teachers: Lee Limbird & Jody Kelly
Location: Parish House Parlor

Walking in Others Shoes will try to help us as Christians do just that
love unconditionally every child of God and grow our own depth of
compassion by placing ourselves in others shoes. The class will rely on
readings and discussions brought to our attention from class members,
relevant Wired Word topics linking contemporary news to Scripture,
and personal stories shared by Congregants, like our immigrant families,
or people in the community identied by class members. No pre-class
preparation will be required by attendees, though readings and materials
will be made available. This course will be co-convened by Lee Limbird and
Jody Kelly, with leadership by others on particular Sundays.
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A Moment for World
Ministries- Guatamala
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By Don Piggins
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, TN
My rst trip to Guatemala was in 2005. A new member to First Presbyterian
Church in Columbia, TN, I was invited to join a group for a project to
build a home for a pastor in Tamariz, OK. Construction was in my area of
expertise and something tangible for a good purpose. Little did I know that
this would set the hook for what has become a passion for work and
worship with the indigenous Quekchi in the Peten Department or state
in northern Guatemala. The construction project involved tearing down one
structure, using the material from that plus new material to build a manse.
Our passion for work overcame our good senses for proceeding at a pace
appropriate to the climate and we were soon worn out with little progress to
show; not only that but we had brought tools that were beyond what the site
could offer in terms of electric power and understanding on the part of our
new Quekchi friends. As the week progressed we learned to accept a rock
on a string for a plumb line, use of a chainsaw to rip lumber, and use of a
blue grease to lubricate nails, dress ones hair, and apply over wounds. In
short, we slowed down and adapted our methods to the Guatemalan way of
construction, a lesson that has stuck with me, and reduced baggage weight
for future trips.
In the end, the manse was built but what followed
was another lesson in mission work. The
pastors choice was to lock up his house.
Beyond that we learned about the
selshness and jealousy that can easily
happen when gringos descend
to make life better. In that
regard, the spirit of
community
was broken
by way of
our gift,
unintended
on our part
but showed
the result of
missionary
good
intentions.
Inspired for
more mission work, I returned each year still focused on construction
projects all of which moved onward to include Living Waters for the World
where my fellow First Presbyterian
Columbia, TN members and I participated in two installations. Both
installations were extremely meaningful when the projects were complete
and pure water was distributed for a church communion service. At the
same time my viewpoint was being challenged by an irascible long-term
mission worker who thought that construction was a feel good approach
to mission work. Ok, so I listened to that and, on my own, began to travel to
Guatemala and travel with him to see what he meant by that. This resulted
in a sea change of sorts as regards why we do mission work and for
whom do we do it. I found that the mere travelling around to villages and
congregations moved me to a different place regarding what I think is my
calling. Im not giving up on construction, but have given up on grandiose
dreams regarding what I think people there need. The simple being there,
worshiping, sharing a meal, and just hanging out
had a big affect on me. While Id still love to
drive bulldozers, dig wells, plant who knows
what (mainly cardamom, a great cash
crop), I have learned to keep my mouth
shut and ears open. As I said, the hook was
set. Perhaps they are reeling me in as
a catch.
** The next trip to
Guatemala is set
for February 6-14,
2015. There will be
an organizational
meeting Tuesday,
September 30
at 6:30 p.m.
in the parlor
for those
interested
in the
upcoming
trip.
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As we said in last months issue of the Good News, Phase One of the new
Village Hope Preschool is almost ready for the rst wave of children,
ages 2 through 6. It is important to remember that most of these children
will come from mud huts scattered throughout the hills and valleys of
the Village Hope community. An elderly grandparent or a single-family
member is raising most of these children, with some having AIDs.
Paddington was gracious enough this month to share a story of one such
child
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A Moment for World Ministries-
A Note From Paddington
Zimbabwe Update
A Moment for
Local Ministry
Sunday Bus & Clothes Closet Ministries
By: Penn Cobb
There are normally anywhere from 6-12 guests picked up each Sunday
downtown. As for the boxed lunches we receive from Jasons Deli, if there
are ever extras, we have been giving them to the homeless venders who
sell the Contributor newspaper on the return trip downtown. John, on
the corner of Tyne and Hillsboro, William, by Trader Joes, Clint, near the
Green Hills Post Ofce, Sharon, near the G.H. Kroger, and Demitrius, on the
corner of Woodmont and Hillsboro Road all have been grateful recipients
of the lunch, and especially the ice cold bottled water.
I must take a moment to mention a few individuals, besides the
congregations nancial support that make this boxed lunch ministry
possible. Every Sunday Akur Kur, Ateny Kur, Ed Kur, Deng Kur, Vinny
Muhawenimana, and Jozi Ndagigimana all joyfully help bring the box
lunches out to the HPC bus and distribute them to the guests. Doug Turner,
Penn Cobb, Craig Short, and Achuoth Kur have been sharing the driving
responsibilities. Jody Kelly has been assisting the guests with the clothes
closet after the Service helping them nd items they may need.
The clothes closet is kept very well stocked thanks to the many, many
donations by Hillsboros generous members. The following have been
donated this year and have found a new home almost immediately:
shirts, pants, umbrellas, reading glasses, sun glasses, tooth paste, socks,
underwear, tee shirts, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, mouthwash, and
deodorant. These items are always in demand by our guests. All clothes
closet donations can be deposited in the bin marked, Room in the Inn
Donations, next to the coffee bar across from the Fellowship Hall.
Lastly, many thanks to Achuoth and the Buildings and Grounds Ministry
Team for installing shelving in the clothes closets to make it easier to
display the clothes, and also for the installation of adequate lighting.
I have thought to give you the story of a neglected child who is
living with her grandmother. The story is very sad as the mother
died of HIV/AIDS, and the father remarried another wife before
he even went for tests. Little did they know that what killed the
rst wife was still within the family. When the second wife got
pregnant, she went to register the pregnancy and tested positive
for HIV/AIDS. The wife was then advised to bring the husband
for testing. This did not go well, and the wife was divorced for
persuading him to go get tested. The wife, after feeling the pain,
wanted to commit suicide. She wrote a letter narrating what had
happened. The child arrived back at the familys place and saw
what was happening to her stepmother. The child screamed and
the stepmother was saved before she died.
When the father came back, he saw the gathering and was
surprised at what had happened. After this incident, the father
knew that he was also not well and he accepted to go for a test.
He tested positive, started deteriorating, and passed away. Some
months later, the stepmother and newly born baby died in labor.
The young girl was left alone in this world of trouble with no
father, no mother, nor the stepmother. She now only had the
elderly grandmother.
The child had no hope and never thought that one day she
would be able to go to school, but the Village Hope Pre School
is giving them the light. She will start in the new preschool.
She is 6 years old and supposed to be in rst grade; however,
due to the horrible situation she experienced in the past, she
did not have access to any education. This means she will have
maximum care in order for her to start rst grade next year.
Let us pray to our Living God to guide us and support the
neglected children. One day they will give a testimony of all the
good things that you are doing to other children and other to
come.
September on Call Schedule
Sept. 5-11 Hudson 864-680-8766
Sept. 12-18 Stephen 268-8781
Sept. 19-25 Chris 516-0596
Sept. 26Oct. 2 Amy 417-6748
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Happy September Birthday!
Jeff May 1
Jon Wright 1
David Horvat 2
Bill Barnes 3
Jordan Rosdeutscher 3
Ben Cannon 4
Jose Adams 5
Ashby Parsons 5
Raymond Hazen 6
Jim Swan 9
Terry Poff 10
Nathan Center 11
David Dingler 13
Nancy Hartmann 13
Katherine Locke 14
Eric Lister 16
Sarah Ray 16
Martha Gray Sasser 16
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Matthew Short 16
Mary Wallace 16
Mike Swan 17
Raline Center 18
Pam Kidd 20
Akur Kur 20
Julien Smith 20
Tom Walker 21
Meg Winston 21
Tom McCurley 23
Majorie Page 24
Evelyn Moody 25
Keri Cannon 26
Joyce Smith 26
Emily Warth 27
Sherry Kelly 28
Gray Sasser 28
Stephanie Dietz 29
If your name has been left off this list, please let Caroline know for future records! 665-0148 ext. 12
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Volunteer Opportunites
Habitat Build September 6th
Hillsboros day at the Habitat Unity Build is Saturday, September 6th.
Consider volunteering for such an important cause! HPC will be helping the
family of Khalid Ali & Birtukan Beyene. This family, expecting their third
child, lives in a one-bedroom apartment. Khalid says, Being homeowners
will be a change for our lives. Everything will change and it will be better for
our kids. Birtukan says, Thank you so much for helping us and for giving
us your time! God bless you! To signup or for more information, contact
Kerry McCalla at kmccalla@bellsouth.net.
HPC Work Day September 20th
By: David Warren
Workday is Sept 20, 2014, 9:00 to noon. We will be doing some garden
clean-up, moving brush, and organizing some areas of the church. As
always, there will be some light bulb replacing and small electrical repairs.
Lunch will be served following the work day. To sign up to work or if you
have seen something around the church that needs xing, you can go to the
website under the COME section (top right of the homepage) and submit
a repair request form found on the Building and Ground forms page.
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Hillsboro Happenings
Food For Thought with Thistle Farms
Septembers Food For Thought is on Monday, September 8th. We will
hear from Thistle Farms and the Community of Magdalene. Magdalene
is a residential program and enterprise of women who have survived
prostitution, trafcking, and addiction. Thistle Farms is the social
enterprise that is run by the women of Magdalene. By hand, the women
create natural bath and body products that are as good for the earth as
they are for the body. Purchases of Thistle Farms products directly benet
the women by whom they were made. Thistle Farms employs almost
60 Magdalene residents or graduates. While working at Thistle Farms,
women learn skills in manufacturing, packaging, marketing and sales, and
administration.
Lunch is $5. Call 665-0148 for reservations or email Hudson at hudson@
hpcnashville.org
Metro Nashville Chorus of Sweet Adelines
YWISH is a one-day festival that introduces young women (ages 14 to 25)
to singing a cappella music in the barbershop style. Participants will have
the opportunity to perform their music for their family and friends with the
award-winning Metro Nashville Chorus at HPC the evening of October 4th!
Contact Robin Trundy (robintrundy@rocketmail.com) or Cindy Blume
(lunargoddess61@hotmail.com) with any questions. Three-time
international divisional champs, Metro Nashville Chorus of Sweet Adelines,
sponsor this festival. One of HPCs own, Cindy Blume, is a member of
this chorus!
HPC Directory & Logo Launch
With Fall quickly approaching, Hillsboro is excited to announce a new logo
and church directory. We invite the congregation to a media launch party.
On Sunday, September 22, following the 11:15 service, we will join in the
Fellowship Hall where you can come and pick up the new HPC Directory,
and take a look at the new logo. There will be light refreshments.
Fall Series of HTS
After a successful Summer series On the Road, HPC will host the next
HTS Series here at the church. The Fall HTS Series: The Power of Faith
Communities in Mental Health will take place Wednesdays in September
in the Fellowship Hall. Each session will begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner
before at 5:43. Reservations for dinner are required.
Call (665-0148) or email ofce@hpcnashville.org to reserve your spot.
The dates and sessions are as follows:
September 3: Religion & Health: Pittfalls & Possibilities
by Dr. Keith Meador, professor at Vanderbilt University
September 10: Mental Health is Everybodys Business
by Robin Nobling, Executive Director of National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI) in Davidson County
September 17: A Father & Sons Journey with Mental Illness
by Jerry & Brian Grant
September 24: Faith, Hope & Love: A Panel on Mental Health
by Jim Schleicher, Beth Baxter, and John Lewis
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Hillsboro Happenings
Annual Bicycle Ride Fundraiser for the
National MS Society
HPCs own Steve Yokely is participating in the annual bicycle ride
fundraiser for the National MS Society regularly and would like to invite
you to participate. This year marks the 15th consecutive year that he has
participated in the MS Bike Tour.

The event is a bicycle ride from Franklin to Motlow State Community
College (a couple of miles from Jack Daniels distillery), thus the Jack and
Back. The event is the rst weekend in October. Donations are accepted
throughput the month of October.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will use funds collected from the
MS Bike Tour to not only support research for a cure tomorrow, but also to
provide programs which address the needs of people living with MS today.
Because we can ght this disease by simply riding a bike, because we have
chosen to help thousands of people through a contribution to the MS Bike
Tour, we are now getting closer to the hour when no one will have to hear
the words, You have MS. Wont you be a part of the team that nds a cure
for MS?
Donations can be made via credit card at Steves personal page on the
internet or by sending a check made out to the National MS Society to his
home: 823 Highgrove Circle Franklin, TN 37069
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
By Jim Harrell
ITS BACK! Yes indeed! Tuesday Morning Bible Study will resume on
Tuesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the HPC Chapel. The group meets
on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month until the end of May 2015.
Hoping for something BETTER, a study of Hebrews, is the resource guide.
Chapter 4 in the book will be the starting point for the group discussion,
along with the questions posed in the Study Guide on p.191. All are invited
to participate in the discussion led by Jim Harrell. See you there with your
Bible, and hopefully with the resource guide. For more information call
the Harrells.
Music News
Thank you for sharing your favorite song requests of summer! For anyone
interested in joining the Choir or Praise Band, email Stephen
(stephen@hpcnashville.org) for more information. Choir Rehearsal is on
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., and Praise Band practice is on Thursdays at
6:30 p.m. Come and share your gifts!
Mums the Word!
By: Jill Reddig
CCC parents are holding their annual mum sale to benet our daycare
program. They are available in four beautiful colors! The mums are $15
of which $5 goes to CCC. You can order now through September 10. Make
checks out to Ali Gorrell and turn in order forms and money to Cynthia
White, Mindy Grantham, or Jill Reddig. Watch for order forms and more
information at church.
Welcome home Captain Michael C. Ross
We are pleased to announce Captain Michael C. Rosss safe return from his
recent deployment. In honor of his return, the Ross family has raised a new
American ag on the HPC garden agpole.
The Ross family has spent 20 of the past 50 months with a son deployed. It
is wonderful to have Captain Michael and SGT Christopher (retired) on US
soil! Welcome home and thank you for all you have done and continue to do
for our country.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his
friends. - John 15:13
Children & Worship News
By Amy Dillon
Here at Hillsboro we believe that worship is a critical part of a childs
spiritual growth. Its just as important as Bible study, prayer, and small
group time. Creating environments that allow our children to genuinely
worship God is one of our most signicant callings. To that end, during
the months of September through December we will be experimenting
with two different worship experiences for children in our 11:15am and
9:00am services. This is an opportunity for us to try new things, creatively
experiment with how our children connect in worship and discern where
God is leading us; all the while knowing that we plan to evaluate, rework
and rework again in December/January until we create something that is
life-giving and meaningful for everyone.
Here is a brief introduction to our 2 services:
During the 11:15 a.m. service children 3 years - 2nd grade are invited to
attend our Godly Play Childrens Church in Room 109 in The Well. Children
will attend the beginning of worship with their families and then, after the
Childrens Message, will be escorted to Childrens Church. Amy Dillon and
Chris Ryans will lead Childrens Church each week. Through Godly Play
children are taught to use faith languageparables, sacred stories, and
liturgical actionto help them become more fully aware of the mystery
of Gods presence in their lives. Parents are always welcome to attend
Childrens Church with their child.
Children in our 9:00 a.m. service will remain with their families for the
entire worship service.The movement to include children in the full hour of
worship grows out of the biblical tradition and conviction that children are
full members of the covenant community. Not only will this allow children
the benet of worshiping alongside their parents and other adults, but the
presence of our children will be a joyful reminder to adults that God only
requires us to come as we are, to ask questions, and to remain curious.
Children will be able to ll their own worship bag each week at our new
Childrens Worship Table, and parents (as well as other interested adults)
can pick up a pamphlet further outlining details of including children in
worship.
*Childcare for babies through age 2 is available in both services.
September Parents Night Out in The Well
Dinner reservation? Check. Veried movie times? Check.
Babysitter? Uh oh.
Dont fretlet HPC handle childcare for you with our Parents Night Out
program. Kids ages 6months-5th grade will enjoy a fun-lled evening at
church on Saturday, September 27th from 5:00-8:00pm, while you enjoy a
night out on the town. Supervised activities for kids include games, crafts,
and a viewing of the movie Rio 2plus a tasty pizza dinner! All for only $5
per child! Make your reservation with Amy Dillon by emailing her at
amy@hpcnashville.org
Youth & Children Highlights
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Worshiping with Pencils and Crayons
Be on the lookout for our all new Childrens Worship Table right outside
the narthex! Our worship bags are designed to aid children in preparing for
and participating in worship. Children will now be able to select their own
worship tools, such as wikki sticks, polymer clay, pencils, crayons, paper,
etc. to ll their worship bags before entering the service. Children will be
encouraged to create drawings that connect to prayer, the daily reading, or
the season of the church year. We value the childrens art and are working
to create a space where they can weekly display their work. Please help your
child return all the worship tools to the table after the service.
Acolyte Training
There will be an Acolyte Training for 3rd - 5th graders after the 11:15 a.m.
service on Sunday, September 14th. We will meet in The Well immediately
after the service for a brief, but important training. Contact Amy
(amy@hpcnashville.org) for further information.
Childrens Sunday School
Imagine a weekly experience for your children where they encounter Bible
stories in both large and small group settings where they are invited to
consider how those stories apply to their everyday lives. For instance, what
if in hearing the story of Nehemiahs determination to rebuild the wall they
consider how their own work can honor God? Or by listening to the parable
of the three servants they think about how they can use their talents for God.

Children 3 years-5th grade are invited to just such a weekly gathering in
Sunday School in The Well at 10:15 am beginning September 7th. We will be
using Living Inside Out: Where Kids Dare to Live Their Faith 24/7. Through
drama, discussion and games with their small group leaders children will
explore Septembers theme of Vertical Edge: Working with God.

Please plan to have your child present on Sunday, September 7th as we kick
off a new program year in The Well. There will be brief information sheets
for parents to ll out about each child so that we ensure we have the most
current information about each child. Please contact Amy Dillon at amy@
hpcnashville.org with questions.
Studio 100 is Back in Session!
We are excited to have our youth Studio 100 program back in session! Here
are a few reminders for Sunday nights:
(1) Drop off and pick up will be at the Studio 100 door (at back of church)
(2) Dinner will be provided each week. (Please contact Beth Hodge if youre
able to help one week, 491-5832)
(3) We meet from 5:30-7:30. Please try to be on time. (Dinner will be our
rst thing!)
(4) Encourage your youth to bring a Bible (Bible apps work too!).
(5) Check your email from Hudson each week to see if there is
a CHALLENGE.
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REVENUES:
Contributions $361,594 $458,295 $398,798
Other Income 39,223 38,034 38,681
TOTAL $400,817 $496,329 $437,479
EXPENSES:
Operating Expenses $419,288 $481,502 $407,209
Benevolence Gifts 37,589 37,279 46,639
Capital Improvements 0 0 0
TOTAL $456,877 $518,781 $453,848
NET CASH GAIN (DEFICIT) $ (56,060) $ (22,452) $ (16,369)
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Treasurers Report August, 2014
OPERATING FUNDS:
Following is the actual nancial results for the rst seven months compared to budget and the rst seven months of the prior year
BANK BALANCES:
Checking and Money Market Account $420,691
Less: Designated Accounts 93,746
Net Cash Avaiable for Operations $326,945
Benevolence Account $ 73,362
2014 ACTUAL 2014 BUDGET 2013 ACTUAL
Contributions below budget and prior year continue to be a concern. A major portion of the amount below budget is due to lower contributions from the
planned giving submission. We would encourage, where possible, contributors make an effort to be current on their giving. This will be important as budget
planning for the next year will be effected by expectations from contributions. As can be noted, team members recognize the lower contributions and are
diligent in curtailing expenditures without impacting their mission.
The Good News Hillsboro Presbyterian Church hpcnashville.org
5820 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
Recipe of the Month Club
Apple Pie Dumplings
Ingredients:
1 (21 oz) can of Apple Pie Filling
1 roll crescent rolls
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Open crescent rolls and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball.
Stir Apple Pie Filling and crescent rolls together.
Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until crescents are
completely cooked.
Serve warm with ice cream.