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HENDERSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
PO Box 91346
Henderson, NV 89009
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE HENDERSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Pastor Mariano Ordonez (Interim)
Parish Associate Hilda Pecoraro
www.hendersonpres.org
702-565-9684 E-mail: hpcnv@lvcoxmail.com
Located right next to Morrell Park on Major Avenue.
JANUARY 2022
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January Worship Services
For the foreseeable future, church services will be officiated by Reverend Mariano (Nonong)
Ordonez, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of the Living God (PCLG). We are
fortunate to have such an accomplished speaker lead us in worship. Services
will continue to be held at 10:00AM each Sunday:
January 2 Pastor Nonong’s message is “Receive and Believe in Jesus
Christ.” The Old Testament reading is Jeremiah 31: 7-14 and the Gospel
lesson is from John 1: 10-18. This is also Communion Sunday and
Epiphany Sunday (see page 8).
January 9 “I’ve Got Your Back” is the topic this Sunday. Read Isaiah 43: 1-7 and
Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22.
January 16 The middle of January brings us “All Were Given Spiritual Gifts.” Pastor Nonong’s
suggested readings are Isaiah 62: 1-5 and the New Testament lesson 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11.
January 23 The message is “Reading is not Enough.” Read Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6 and 8-10,
as well as the Gospel reading from Luke 4: 14-21.
January 30 Today’s sermon is “Called to Serve.” Bible lessons include Jeremiah 1: 4-10 and
Luke 4: 21-30. This is also Scout Sunday.
January 2022 January Birthdays
2 Mary Elms
1 Happy New Year!! 8 Joe Lednicky
2 10:00 AM Worship Service/Kid’s Sunday School 8 Chas Lednicky
11:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 9 Michelle Miller
15 Denis Pecoraro
6 10:00 AM Bible Study
17 Kim Delano
6 7:00 PM Choir Practice 20 Taylor Caravella
9 10:00 AM Worship Service/Kids’ Sunday School 21 Brett Goodnow
11:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 30 Rick Miller
30 Meegan Lennon
11:30 Take down Christmas decorations
31 Carole Cordray
11 6:00 PM Session Meeting
13 7:00 PM Choir Practice
14 12:00 PM Committee Reports due to Rita
16 10:00 AM Worship Service/Kids’ Sunday School
11:00 AM Coffee Fellowship If you don’t see your name
listed in the birthdays or
20 10:00 AM Bible Study anniversaries, please let
20 7:00 PM Choir Practice the office know so we can
add you to the list!
23 10:00 AM Worship Service/Kids’ Sunday School
11:00 AM Annual Congregational Meeting
11:30 AM Coffee Fellowship
27 10:00 AM Bible Study
27 7:00 PM Choir Practice
Celebrating an Anniversary
30 10:00 AM Scout Sunday
Worship Service/Kids’ Sunday School 24 Rita and Timothy Styer
11:00 AM Coffee Fellowship
Scouts this Month
Girl Scouts Tuesdays, 5:30 PM
Cub Scouts Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
Boy Scouts Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
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Pastor Nonong - A New Beginning
Happy New Year! 2021 has passed to give way to
2022. With the COVID-19 pandemic still very much
with us and with all the challenges we face in this
world, the new year offers us hope and enthusiasm
for it gives a new beginning, fresh ideas and an
opportunity to make things better. The new year
gives our church opportunities to overcome hurdles
we have encountered the previous years and many
possibilities to work on new strategies and
programs that will make things and conditions
better. I hope that we can walk and work together being the new pastor of Henderson
Presbyterian Church. I am Rev. Mariano Ordonez or you can simply call me Pastor
Nonong.
Our strength is in the Lord and in having unity, working together to achieve what God
calls us to do and to be. God always offers us the opportunity to serve and to shine for
his love never ceases and his mercies never end as written in Lamentations 3: 22-23
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The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end;
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they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
May 2022 be a blessing to us, our family, our community but most especially to our
church family, the Henderson Presbyterian Church. To God be all glory!
In Christ’s service,
Pastor Nonong
Save the Following Dates!!!
January 2 Epiphany Sunday
January 9 Taking down the Advent decorations—Please Help!
January 23 Annual Congregational Meeting (immediately after the Worship Service)
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Annual Reports Due The Session has
called for the Annual
Annual Reports are due in the church office by Congregational
Wednesday, January 14th. Reports are due for Meeting to be held on
Sunday, January 23rd
all groups of our church. Please be on time immediately after the
with these reports. It will give Rita time to Worship Service.
The purpose of the
compile the reports into the brochure that will meeting is to receive
be available at our Annual Congregational and accept the
various reports given by the church officers,
Meeting on January 23rd. information regarding the 2022 church budget and
Thank you. election of four members to the 2022 Nominating
Committee.
Please stay after the Worship Service and
participate in this very important annual meeting.
Deacons and Session Meetings
The Deacons have not scheduled a meeting in January, but will resume meeting in February. They
normally meet during the Coffee Fellowship after the Worship Service on the second Sunday of the
month.
The Session of our church will meet on January 11h at 6:00 PM.. All are welcome to attend and give
their input to our Session.
Opportunities at HPC
Calling all who worship at Henderson Presbyterian Church! We need you to sign up on the
clipboards in the narthex leading into the Sanctuary. There are multiple opportunities to be part of your
church. Get involved in the life of the church in one of these ways.
You can sign up …
to be a Lay Leader on Sunday morning – it’s not as hard as you might think! You can sign
up on the clip board in the narthex or check with Craig Sell, our Elder in charge of Worship,
for more information.
for Coffee Fellowship (sign up with several friends if you like) – our Coffee Fellowship is a
great time to introduce ourselves to someone we don’t know … or “touch base” with our
friends over something to eat. Simple finger foods are encouraged! Please remember that
you need to clean up your items after the fellowship—take leftovers, throw away
packaging, wash serving plates, etc.
to be a Greeter to welcome those who come to worship with us – a friendly smile is a great
way to be met on a Sunday morning. If you have any questions, please contact Craig
Delano, our elder in charge of Membership & Evangelism.
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Christian Education News
Kids’ Church is held every Sunday during the Worship Service.
Children are asked to sit with their families for the first part of the Worship
Service and come up for the Children’s Message. They are then excused to
the Sunday School Room to learn more about God and do other activities
that help them in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Invite children you
know (and, of course, their family) to church. We are in need of teachers.
Please contact Karen Chandler, Christian Education Chair.
Our Nursery is available from 9:00 AM through the Worship Service. Lynn
Caravella is our outstanding Nursery Attendant. She makes it fun for the
pre-schoolers that attend – having a lesson as well as having time to play.
Adult Sunday School meets every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM in the
Sunday School room. Come and learn things!
Thursday Bible Study Resumes
Thursday Bible Study will continue on January 6, 20, and 27 at 10:00 AM in
the Fireside room.
Don't forget the Food Bank as
they continue to feed the ever
Session (Elders)
increasing number of hungry folks Barbara Gillaspy – Clerk
in our community. You are invited Karen Chandler – Christian Education
to make a generous financial Craig Delano – Membership & Evangelism
Joe Guerra – Building & Operations
contribution to this ongoing and
Tom Mack – Stewardship & Finance
vital church ministry. Simply mark a note on the Craig Sell – Worship
bottom of your check or put cash in an envelope Gil Tam – Mission / Nominating Comm. Rep.
marked "HPC Food Bank." For accounting Polly Wilson
purposes, please make this check separate from
Deacons
your regular contribution to the church. Personal Christian Guerra
hygiene items, dog or cat food and 16 oz. bottled Naomi Guerra
water are always welcome, too! Alice Cain
Mary Moreland-Salaiz
Robert Salaiz
Danielle Sykes
Barbara Sylvis
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Dear Church Family,
Linda and I are so appreciative of the entire Henderson Presbyterian Church family for
your love and support over the 14+ years we have been a part of this wonderful church.
We were touched by the love of the congregation at the retirement program and
luncheon on December 12th. The plaque is beautiful and it is hanging on the wall in our office.
The blanket and photo album are lovely reminders of the many activities we shared together.
The kind words spoken were touching and the food was delicious. The cards and notes are so
appreciated.
We thank God for the opportunity you have given us to serve Him at Henderson
Presbyterian Church through these years. We are thankful for the many friendships that have
developed over the years.
May God bless each and every one of you. We will pray for God to abundantly bless the
church as it moves into the next chapter in its life.
In Christian love,
Lee & Linda Styer
Henderson Presbyterian Church
Financial Stewardship Commitment
Pledge Cards Needed! 2022
To support the mission of our church
Please fill out your pledge card for the
coming year and turn it in as soon as Name:
possible to the church office. The pledge
cards are used to create the church Address:
budget. Without pledges of support for the
upcoming year, the session is unable to City: State: Zip:
make a budget. Fill out and clip the form
below and either place it in the offering $ per ( ) week ( ) month ( ) other
plate at church, send it in the mail, or scan
Commitment may be increased or decreased due to changing circumstances.
and email the form. Please help as you are
able.
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Christmas Bells
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1807—1882 This poem is in the public domain.
I heard the bells on Christmas Day It was as if an earthquake rent
Their old, familiar carols play, The hearth-stones of a continent,
And wild and sweet And made forlorn
The words repeat The households born
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
And thought how, as the day had come, And in despair I bowed my head;
The belfries of all Christendom "There is no peace on earth," I said;
Had rolled along "For hate is strong,
The unbroken song And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Of peace on earth, good-will to men!"
Till ringing, singing on its way, Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
The world revolved from night to day, "God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
A voice, a chime, The Wrong shall fail,
A chant sublime The Right prevail,
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! With peace on earth, good-will to men."
Then from each black, accursed mouth
The cannon thundered in the South, Although written during the civil war, this
And with the sound song still “rings true” today. I encourage
The carols drowned you to think of these words (especially the
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! final stanza) whenever our world gets you
down! ~Sue Lednicky
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What Is Epiphany?
DECEMBER 30, 2021 JESSICA SAGER @OHHEYJESSSAGE
https://parade.com/1315688/jessicasager/epiphany/
Epiphany is a meaningful time for many Christians. One of the very first holidays (also called
feast days) of the year, Epiphany comes on the heels of Christmas celebrations and is a time of
joy and faith. While the Biblical origins of Epiphany remain relatively consistent among
believers, the actual holiday itself, from the date to its name to its length, actually varies greatly.
What is Epiphany and what happens on Epiphany? Find out!
What is the meaning of Epiphany?
Epiphany, also called Theophany, is a celebration of God manifesting as the baby Jesus and revealing
Himself to the world. The holiday also marks the day the Magi, or the three kings, visited the baby
Jesus in Bethlehem. Jesus’ baptism is also celebrated during Epiphany. The holiday is also sometimes
known as Three Kings Day.
What happens on Epiphany?
During Epiphany, people celebrate the Magi (also known as the three kings or the three wise men,
though their number is never actually revealed in the Bible) following a star to visit baby Jesus.
According to the BBC, experts believe the Magi were astronomers (some cite them as astrologers) who
paid close attention to the stars and planets above. The star is called The Star of Bethlehem. It has
been visible several times since Jesus’ birth, though it’s rare: It was most recently visible in December
2020 and will likely not be seen again until 2080.
What is the Epiphany in the Bible?
In the Bible, the Epiphany is Jesus’ visit from the Magi, aristocratic men from the east (often referred to
as kings or wise men) followed a star to see the newborn baby Jesus in Bethlehem. The Magi brought
Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold was considered a symbol of kings, frankincense a
perfume representing divinity, and myrrh an anointing and embalming oil that symbolized death.
How long does the Epiphany last?
The Epiphany date can vary by culture and specific religion. Most commonly, the Epiphany is
recognized on January 6 (the twelfth day of Christmas!), or the first Sunday falling between January 2
and January 8. Some religions and cultures recognize Epiphany as an entire season lasting from
Christmas until February, while others celebrate Epiphany season from the Feast of the Epiphany to
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.
What is the message of Epiphany?
The message of Epiphany can be interpreted in several ways, and none are right or wrong. Some
believe it is a message of faith in divine light, which guided the Magi to Bethlehem. Others interpret it
as a celebration of Jesus coming to unite the world as the true “King of kings” and that He came to be a
savior to all people.
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