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| Faith United Presbyterian Church |
August 13, 2009 |
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Greetings!
While walking this past Monday evening, Mike and I saw that West Park was covered with trash. At first we couldn't believe someone would leave all that garbage lying around for someone else to clean up. But, as we continued past, huffing and puffing, we realized that if we didn't turn and go back, we would be doing the same thing - leaving the mess for someone else.
Picking up the garbage was EASY! But if I were to substitute the park for people... Would I be so willing to go back and help clean up the mess in their lives? (And you can fill in what that 'mess' might be.) Or, would I be able to just walk by and leave it for someone else to do? Hmmmm, that's a good question... one that I need to take an honest look at!
...for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. Then the righteous will answer him 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you? And the king will answer them, ' Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' Matthew 25:35-40
Blessings,
Heather |
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Church Lawn
To cut down on expenses, we are asking for volunteers to mow the church lawn this summer. (Please plan on using your own mower.) A weekly schedule has been made for those who would like to sign up on the office door. If you had signed up previously, you will need to sign up again. Thank You!
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 Relay for Life
Warren County's Relay for Life will be held at Sunny Lane Field on Friday, August 14, at 6:00 p.m. The Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Lap will be at 6:15. All persons with cancer are survivors so please, come and help with giving HOPE to others. Faith United has many survivors that help and support this event year. The Luminaria Ceremony will be at 8:30. Luminaries may be purchased at Security Savings Bank. Hope to see you there!
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Swim Party
Faith United Presbyterian Church
Youth Group Kick-Off!
at the Monmouth City Pool
August 19, 2009
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
7th - 12th grade
Cost: $1.00
Invite all your friends!
(Raindate will be August 21)
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| Show off Your Smarts at Team Trivia Night!
The Mission committee is sponsoring a Team Trivia Night in the social hall on Sunday, August 30, at 5:00 p.m. to encourage fellowship and to raise money for Kandithankulam, Jamieson Center, Starting Point, and Rainbow Riders. Categories will cover a wide range, from sports, the Bible, history, and more. The entry fee for each six-person team is $30.00. We encourage you to invite non-church members and to make your group intergenerational. Registration forms, due August 23, are available around the church. Contact the church office if you need help forming your team. There will be prizes for the winners and losers. Drinks will be provided and snacks will be on sale, so bring some friends to cheer you on!
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| Baked Goods & Forks Needed
We have some pretty fabulous bakers in this congregation and it would be terrific if some of you would be willing to make something for our Trivia Night! If you are able, please sign up on the office door.
Also, if you have a plethora of plastic forks lying around, we would gladly take them off your hands! Please see Sharon Graham.
Thank you and we hope to see you there! |
Please Pray for:
Dick Kieft; Tammi Hottle; Janet Paris; Reagan & Kate Kinser's newborn daughter, Hallie Sara; Carson Dowell; Connie Louck; Carolyn Phelps, sister-in-law of Marjorie Phelps; Bob Wells; Corgan Lantau, a four year old little boy here in Monmnouth with leukemia; and, Scott Price.
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| Calendar |
Today Fillman Fellowship @ 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m . (Hallie Hottle)
Tuesday Trustee Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Group "Swim" Kick-off @ 8:00 p.m. |
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August Birthdays
2 Sue Connell
Les Dollinger
4 Carol McCurdy
6 Martha Royer
Sally Bowman
7 J. Lowell Long
8 Joyce Lantz
10 Pat Brown
Samara Baker
11 Jake Murdock
Russ Stanton
12 Karen Gibson
Linda Baker
13 Brittany Wilson
15 Jessica Watson
16 Dick Speer
18 Ralph Butler
20 Jennifer Carrier
Maggie McVey
22 Jeanne Freed
24 Greg Gilliland
Ben Dingman
Betsy Akey
Brad Larson
25 Terri Chandler
26 Bob Buchholz
28 Shirley Armstrong
30 Robert Blackford
31 Zach Glasgow
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| Contact Information |
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Administrative Assistant
Heather Fisher
309-734-5129
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