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05/23/2010
"Understanding Comes with the Spirit"
Genesis 11:1-11 Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b John 14:8-17, 25-27
Lay Assistant:
Communion Servers:
Jim McCurdy, Dominick Reading, Susan VanKirk, Lolla Ballard,
Julie Armstrong, Bob Green, Carolyn Meling, Ron Tenold,
Don & Jeanne Robeson, Armond & Betsy Akey Beedle/Crucifer:
Brooke & Kirstin Johnson Ushers: Buff Hottle, Brenda Runge, Mark & Mitch McVey, and Leroy & Joyce Lantz
Greeters:
Gary & Mary Distin and Darlene Moffet & Helen Redmond Nursery:
Robin Eiler & Colton McClintock
Children's Church:
Heather Fisher
Coffee Hour:
Carol & Bonnie Heflin
Upcoming Lay Assistant Scheduled:
May 30 - Karen Angotti
Summer Worship Schedule Begins June 6, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.
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Sunday School
The last day of Sunday School will be May 30.
Adult Education
Adult Bible Study meets in the brides room (across from the Chapel) at 9:15 a.m.
Faith & Life May 16 - 9:15 in the lounge.
The guest speaker for the Faith & Life Class will be Susan VanKirk speaking on "The Town, the School, and the Students Who Taught Me". Susan Van Kirk is publishing a collection of short stories about teaching at Monmouth High School from 1968-2002. Best guess on release date: late August, early September The book is titled "Mr Vonnegut and Me" (And Other Tales from a Teaching Life) It contains 15 short stories that span the length of one teaching career and describe the joys and concerns, the passion and the sadness, the ups and the downs of a life in a high school classroom. It begins with coming to Monmouth and adjusting to small town life. Some of the stories are about children whom church members know and/or remember: John Critser, Barb Stansell, Brian Hendel, Dana Woodall, Chuck Petersen...and on and on. |
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Graduation Invitation
Elizabeth Myers and her family would very much like to invite her church family to her graduation open house on Friday, May 21 from 5-8 at the American Legion. Please come and enjoy a Nacho Bar and of course cake! We hope you can come.
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Pentecost
Don't forget to wear Red this Sunday. Red is the liturgical color for Pentecost. It reminds us of the tongues of fire which rested upon the heads of the disciples as they became filled with the holy spirit. They then were sent into the world to proclaim the salvation of God through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some people refer to Pentecost as the Birthday of the Christian Church.
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Parents of Graduates
If your son or daughter is graduating from any institution this year, please let us know. Also, include where they will be attending school and/or their plans for the future.
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Church Lawn
To cut down on expenses again this summer, we are asking for volunteers to mow the church lawn. (Please plan on using your own mower.) If you are interested, please sign-up on the office door. Thank you!
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Softball?
We've been asked to get a team together this year. I've been told that Tony Meyer is trying to work things out so that it is less competitive and more fun for everyone.
If you'd like to head up a team for FUPC, call Heather.
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Isabel Circle
Isabel Circle will meet at the church on Thursday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. Nancy Dowell will serve as hostess. Lorna Blackford will facilitate Lesson 8: The Place of Rest from JOSHUA: A Journey of Faith from the 2009-2010 Horizons Bible Study. All interested women are invited to attend. For more information contact Sharon Graham at 309-627-2484. |
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Horizons Bible Study Workshops
June 8 at Edgington Presbyterian Church - Taylor Ridge. RSVP to Janet Jack at 309-795-1109 by June 1. Luncheon $6.00
June 9 at Mason City United Presbyterian - Mason City. RSVP to Liz Leamon at 217-482-5438 by June 4. Luncheon $7.00.
9:00 a.m. Coffee
9:30 a.m. Workshops begin
The workshop leader will be The Rev. Agnes Brady from Norwood Presbyterian. Rev. Agnes is a native of Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn State (B.S. Agronomy), Pittsburg Theological Seminary and Dubuque Theological Seminary. She spent 2 years as a missionary in Zambia with Chipembi Farm College in the mid 1980's. Agnes has 29 years of ordained ministry in rural, small church settings.
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Mission Brunch
The Mission Committee will be hosting a brunch after church on June 6th. Please sign-up on the office door if you plan to attend so we can get somewhat of a head count. A free will offering will be available to help offset our summer work projects.
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85+ Birthday Celebration
The Deacons have planned a Birthday Party for our members and friends 85 years and older for June 13th, following worship. Please join us for this wonderful celebration!
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Garden Flowers
The garden ladies would like to thank the Marshall's, the Kellogg's and Teacher's for all the flowers they grew and/or donated to the church. Take a look around - our flower beds are amazing thanks to all of you.
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Joe's at Church
Our 5th & 6th graders were so excited to serve you that they didn't want to leave when their shift was over! Thanks to you, their net profit was $173.88. This money will be split between Jamieson Center and Starting point. Thank you!
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Rummage Sale Thank You
"In Everything Give Thanks"
There is so much to be thankful for. In Paul's letter to the Thessalonians he states, "Rejoice always...in everything give thanks; for that is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 5:13.
We are very grateful to so many for making this year's sale a success. We made $1100. 87 after a few expenses. None of this would be possible without all of you. We are especially grateful to our sorters and pricers who spent days doing a fantastic job. Thanks also to all of you who brought things in to sell. Every year it is exciting to see what will come in. Thanks too to those who watched over the sale and cashiered. And finally, thank you to the two men who hauled and moved the heavy stuff. You are all fantastic!!! Now, start saving up for next year.
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Please Pray for:
Jessie Clark; Dennis McCreary; Troy & Erica Andrews and Carley; Ron McClintock; Brenda Clark; Helen Owens; Douglas Ray; Eilleen Spoerl; Frank Sorensen; and Connie Louck
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Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m.
Worship @ 10:30 a.m. (Pentecost)
Julia Andrews Recital @ 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday Session Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
MCB Practice @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Isabel Circle @ 7:00 p.m.
Next Sunday Choir @ 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m.
Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
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May Birthdays
1 Margie Myers
2 Mary Gibson
4 Doug Hardin
Marjorie Phelps
6 Ashley Baber
7 Roxanne Green
8 Clayton Larson
9 Jane Hottle
Abby Brown
Noah Runge
10 Marilyn Van Hoozer
Olivia Heaton
11 Everitt Hardin
13 Bill Hoover
14 Bonnie Heflin
Mike Fisher
16 Winifred Weeks
18 Doris Henricks
Mark Connell
19 Beth Dingman
Keith Brown
20 Helen Bersted
22 Courtney Fisher
Kara Fisher
Julie McVey
24 Debbie Dingman
Jeremy Carrier
Marla Sidie
John Turnquist
25 Denise Pullen
Tim Phelps
26 Toby Turnquist
28 Lindsay Murdock
29 Joan Steis
30 Dennis Simpson
Jan Speer
Erma Smallwood
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Administrative Assistant
Heather Fisher
309-734-5129
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What Do You Think? 
Must Healing Always be Accompanied by Pain?
"What was he thinking? How could he do such a thing?' But even as she began to pick up the shattered pieces of her life, she knew her healing had begun."
What came to your mind, as you thought about this woman? Who did this to her? What caused her pain? From where will her healing come? Must healing always be accompanied by pain?
I have kept her words intentionally vague, not to protect her privacy, but to point out, she could be any of us. Hers might have been an abusive father, an unfaithful husband or a wayward son. Hers might have been a mean-spirited colleague, a thoughtless classmate or a hurtful pastor, teacher or coach. Hers might have been a God who seemed absent at the most important moment of her life, when one she loved died; acquired a dreadful disease or suffered a terrible accident; or, turned out not to be the person she believed them to be.
Most of us have been, or will be, at a place in our lives when those we love and trust, even God, are not who we thought they were or they claimed to be. In a moment, a thoughtless word, an "unforgivable" act, or our sheer helplessness reveals the truth and our lives are shattered. Our hope, as people of faith, is that even in times like these we may be healed.
As a pastor, I am privileged to share in people's pain more than most. In almost twenty years of ministry, more than a handful of people have told me, "You saved my life." However true their words may be, it was of course not I, but the God I serve, who protected them or brought healing to their lives.
Why it sometimes seems God is not there for everyone, I cannot say. I may only witness to what I have experienced, when God is present to pick up the pieces, and live in hope that God is present even when he cannot be seen. What I have witnessed is this: brokenness, pain and death are the fertile ground from which new life grows. This is our hope as followers of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, whom God raised from the dead.
Must healing always be accompanied by pain? I cannot say, but I live in hope that, one day, all our pain will be accompanied by healing. See you in church!
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