Focus on Faith
 
 
Nativity
Faith United Presbyterian Church January 14, 2010
fall leaves 
Responding to the Earthquake
in Haiti
 
You may donate to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance by logging on your computer to http://www.pcusa.org/pda/  or by typing in Presbyterian DisasterAssistance.
 
You will find the following message or an update:  Click on "give to the relief effort now" and it will take you to a screen where you may give.
"Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is working to respond to the aftermath of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. Join with Presbyterians in prayer for the survivors and give to the relief effort now. Check back frequently for more information as it becomes available."
 
Our denomination has a wonderful team that quickly mobilizes when there is a disaster. You might remember when they worked with our church during the flood a couple of years ago.  They flew here from South Carolina immediately and were very kind and professional.  You can trust that they are already on the scene in Haiti working in God's name with your help.
01/17/10 Worship Participants

Lay Assistant:  
Craig Watson
Ushers: 
 Buff Hottle, Mark & Mitch McVey, Brenda Runge
Beedle/Crucifer: 
Marie Inman and Natalie Baber
Greeters:
John & Mary Lyle
Don & Donna Lee
Nursery:
Cindy Erickson and Korey Fisher
Children's Church:
Margie Myers
Coffee Hour:
George & Liz Nieman
 
Upcoming Lay Assistants Scheduled:
 
January 24 - Karen Angotti
January 31 - Erika Solberg 
 
 
  
 
Sunday Morning Bible Study Class

This class, taught by Joyce Hagemann will not meet during January and February.  You are welcome to join the Faith & Life class in the lounge.
 
Sunday Morning Faith & Life Class

January 17 - 9:15 a.m. Covering Martin Luther King Jr.
Please join us in the social hall for a presentation by Joe Angotti.  Joe will tell us of his experiences covering the era of civil rights and specifically Martin Luther King Jr. when he was a young reporter.  Joe is retired from NBC News where he was at, one time, the producer of their nightly news as well as their London correspondent.
 
Fillman Fellowship
 
On Thursday, January 14, Fillman Fellowship will meet at the home of Bette Vance, 400 Courtyard Blvd.  We will carpool from the church parking lot leaving at 4:50 p.m.  Please bring a sandwich.  Dessert and beverages will be provided by the committee.  We also will collect donations instead of a Christmas Gift exchange.
 
 
Food Pantry Success!

The need for food at the Jamieson Center food pantry never ceases.  We did a great job of giving to this cause in October and November.  We can help again.  Let's Do It Again!
 

Please bring food each week for the Jamieson Center box.  You may bring anything non- perishable and place it in the box at the door.  To make it easier you could go with a schedule such as this.
 
Jan.  17 - Cereal
Jan. 24 -  Pancake mix & Syrup
Jan. 31 - Spaghetti Sauce  & noodles
Feb. 7  - Raman noodles & soups
Feb. 14 - Anything pink, red, or white
Feb. 21 -  Rice & beans
Feb. 28 -  Peanut Butter & Jelly
 
Let's fill the boxes each week!  Thank you!!
 
 
Annual Potato Bake
 
On Sunday, January 24, the Jr. & Sr. Highs will have their Annual Potato Bake following worship.  A free will donation will be received where the proceeds will go toward Triennium and their mission trip to Schuylkill County , PA. 
 
If you are willing and able to prepare a salad or dessert for that day to help out the youth, please sign up on the office door. 
 
As always, we truly appreciate all the support that you give the youth!
 
Icebreakers
 
The January meeting of Icebreakers will be Sunday evening, January 31, at 5:00 p.m. at Faith United.  The program will be presented by Tom Best entitled, "Civil War & Civil Rights".  A $5.00 meal will be provided at the 5 p.m. starting time.  Reservations can be made by calling Jo Ellen Dollinger, (734-8627), Donna Larson (734-6103), or Darlene Moffet (734-5537).
 
Other programs during the 2010 year include:  Bill Hoover and Pauline (Boots) Winbigler on "Honor Flight to Washington, DC", Faith Church Youth - Poverty Simulation - Louisville, KY", Margie Myers, "History of Faith United", Carol Moore Painter - "Food & Moore", Pam Moore - "Musical Comedy", Hayride & Weiner Roast at the Graham Farm complete with Esther White's ghoste stories, Tour of the Historical Museum, Tour of Strom Center including its Thrift Shop, and the Galesburg High School Madriglas.
 
The Ice Crea, Pie, and Sandwich Social is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, August 1, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.  This event is to raise funds primarily for local and international mission projects.
 
Congregational Meeting
 
On Sunday, February 7, the Annual Meeting of Faith United Presbyterian Church will be held following worship.  This is an important meeting in which the budget will be presented and the congregation will approve the annual report.
 
Please Pray for:

Richard McVey; Eilleen Spoerl; Esther White; Jacob Ballard; the Weber family; Grant Tate; Martha Royer; Katie Mahoney; Carolyn Simpson; Kathy Smith; Dean Robbins; Lana Endicott; James Butler; Tammi Hottle; Krista Youngblood; Mark Dunn; Carson Dowell; and Connie Louck.
Calendar
 
Thursday       Fillman Fellowship@ 4:50
 
Friday            Girl Scout Cookie Rally @ 5:00 p.m. (Rescheduled) 
 
Saturday        Kellogg Birthday Party @ 11:30 a.m.
 
Sunday          Choir @ 9:00 a.m.
                      Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m.
                      Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
                      Youth Group @ 4:00 p.m.
 
Wednesday    Wednesday Night Live @ 3:20 p.m.
  
January Birthdays
 

2                   Rose Trimble

                       Carol Heflin

                       Mitch McVey

6                   John Turnbull

                       Jack McBride

7                    Ann Phelps

                       Eddie Solberg-Hale

10               Bob Roney

                       Darlene Moffet

11               Noah Sorensen

14                Jacob McLaughlin

                       Alis Chy

15               Natalie Baber

18                Peggy Figle

                       Steve Distin

            20        Ann Kellogg

                       Jim Lewis

            25                Molly Inman

            26                Heather Fisher

27                Dawn Fleming

28                Barb Gossett

                        30        Ron Murdock
                  
Contact Information
Administrative Assistant
Heather Fisher
309-734-5129
 
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