Maysville Presbyterian

I love playing tennis. You know that. I try to play at least once a week, every week. This year I have been delighted

to play in the Maysville Adult Tennis League at the Recreation Park. My hat is off to Travis Scaggs and Andy Clark for organizing the league.

A recent Danish study gives me even more reason to play tennis. The study reports playing tennis is the best way to

add years to your life. More than jogging, more than cycling, more than swimming.

Researchers looked at a study done in Copenhagen. “The study found that adults who reported frequently participating in tennis or other racket and team sports lived longer than people who were sedentary. But they also lived longer than people who took part in reliably healthy but often solitary activities such as jogging, swimming and cycling.” The Danish study confirmed what a British study found, “that those who played racket sports tended to outlive those who jogged.”

Here are the numbers for comparison. Cyclists added an average of 3.7 years to their lifespan. Runners added an extra 3.2 years of life. Playing tennis however was linked to 9.7 added years of life. These associations remained unchanged even when the researchers controlled for people’s education,

socioeconomic status and age.

While it is impossible to know exactly why this is so, the researchers best conclusion is “the social aspects of racket games and other team sports are a primary reason that they seem to lengthen lives. Social support provides stress mitigation. Being with other people, playing and interacting withthem, as you do when you play games that require a partner or a team, probably has unique psychological and physiological effects amplifying the benefits of the exercise.”

Here is the takeaway. Exercise is good, exercising with others is even better. Find a way to connect with

like minded cyclists, runners, swimmers, etc.

My question for First Presbyterian Church, “how can we facilitate members exercising together?” Is there

interest in a Presbyterian Pedometer Program, (a walking club) or some other form of group exercise? Let

me know.

Blessings,

Pastor Jim

4-H Babysitting Basics Workshop

On November 6th, First Presbyterian Church is hosting a 4-H Babysitting Basics Workshop for Youth,

Ages 12 and up. The space is limited to the first 20 registrations. The time of the workshop is from 9:00

a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The focus will be on learning babysitting safety and how to turn your babysitting skills

into a business for some extra cash.

There is a $10 fee to cover partial cost of supplies and lunch. Lunch will be pizza so if your child has a

food allergy please pack a lunch for them. Participants will go home with some great tools for starting up

or enhancing their current babysitting business. Please contact Mary Jane Little for any questions at 606-

564-6808 or maryjane.little@uky.edu Make checks payable to : Mason County Extension

There are blank forms in the church office to fill out if interested in attending this workshop.

Thanks!

Pickers and Grinners Autumn Market: Volunteers are needed for the church booth for Living Waters

for the World at the Pickers and Grinners Autumn Market on Saturday, October 27th from 11:45 a.m. to

9:00 p.m. Folks can sign up using the pink connect card in the bulletin or on the church’s Facebook page.

https://doodle.com/poll/mubhh5yhbrznrfum

Ted Willim really enjoys hearing from members of the church. Please consider dropping a note to Ted.

You can write to him in care of his daughter Valerie Rabung. The address is 18135 Telegraph Springs

Road, Purcellville, VA 20132.

The BlueLick’s Farmers’ Market can be found under the old bridge (Simon Kenton Bridge) every

Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. until October 31st. Try to spread the word to people downtown

so we can make sure to support them.

World Communion Sunday will be next Sunday, October 7th. We will also have the Peace & Global

Witness Offering at this time. 25 percent of the offering stays with our congregation to support peacemaking

in our community. 25 percent of the offering stays with our mid council to unite congregations to support

peacemaking in our region, and 50 percent supports ministries of peace and reconciliation being done

by Presbyterians across the globe.

2018 Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering: The 2018 Fall Gathering will be Saturday, October 13th at

Burnamwood Camp and conference Center. Registration and fellowship is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by lunch. Registration is $12. Deadline for registration is

Thursday, October 4th. Contact Linda Reed at 606-763-6125.

19th Annual Pro-Life Walk: St. Patrick Church will host the 19th Annual Pro-Life walk on October 6th

beginning at 6:30 p.m. The walk begins following the St. Patrick Saturday evening mass. They will assemble

between the Church and School and proceed in a silent, prayerful walk. The walk will end at the school

gymnasium where everyone is welcome to eat, listen to live music and guest speakers. The live music will

be the Shepherd’s House Choir, led by Pastor Gordon Jones.

Hurricane Relief: Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000169, which supports the

church’s response to hurricanes impacting the U.S. Gifts can be made by phone at (800) 872-3283, or by

check, which can be mailed to Presbyterian Church (USA), P O Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.