Faith United Presbyterian Church News

Focus on Faith

March 31, 2011

We will hold our next Inquirers' Class on the Sunday mornings of April 3 and April 10. On April 3, we will discuss our ministry as members of Faith United Presbyterian Church. On April 10, we will have a breakfast for those wishing to join our congregation, their families and members of our session. On each Sunday, we will meet in the Social Hall at 9:15 a.m.

This class will give you the opportunity to meet others new to the church, as we discuss the life faith from a Presbyterian perspective. On Sunday, April 10, those choosing to become members will also be welcomed in worship.

If you have any questions, please give Pastor Myers a call at 734-5129.

This Sunday...

"Living into the Future with Faith"

1 Samuel 16:-13 Ephesians 5:8-14

Psalm 23 John 9:1-41

Lay Assistant:

Mary Distin

Beedle/Crucifer:

Marie Inman and Chloe Larson

Ushers:

Julie Armstong, Bob Wells, Josh Clark, Nancy Dowell, Lolla Ballard

Greeters:

Bill & Betty Lee and Ralph & Martha Whiteman

Nursery:

Meghan Wright & Korey Fisher

Children's Church:

Alison Clark

Coffee Hour:

TBA

Christian Education

Sunday school for PreK - 6th meet up stairs and Jr. & Sr. Highs meet in the Youth Wing at 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study Class - Led by Joyce Hagemann. This class will meet in the brides room at 9:15 a.m.

Faith & Life Class - Lent with Bonhoeffer

April 3 - Discussion on Ch. 4 & 5 - Ministry & Confession and Communion - Life Together

April 10 -Discussion on Ch. 2 & 3 - The Day with Others & The Day Alone - Life Together

April 17 - Ted Briscoe will discuss the new book Bonhoeffer

An Invitation to Read the Bible

Your weekly Scripture readings are:

Sunday (4/3) -1 Chronicles 6:27-7:39

Monday - 1 Chronicles 7:40-9:43

Tuesday - 1 Chronicles 9:44-12:16

Wednesday - 1 Chronicles 12:17-15:29

Thursday - 1 Chronicles 16:1-18:16

Friday - 1 Chronicles 18:17-22:19

Saturday - 1 Chronicles 23:1-25:30

Sunday (4/10) - 1 Chronicles 25:31-28:20

Lenten Lay Breakfast at Strom Center

The 36^th Annual Lenten Lay Breakfast series has begun and will continue each Friday morning through Good Friday April 22, 2011.Strom Center will again be the host for the series.Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. with worship from 7:15-7:45 a.m. All are welcome.

April 1 First United Methodist

April 8 Heritage Presbyterian

April 15 Immanuel Baptist / River Of Life

April 22 First Lutheran

Cards to Military Personnel

The Deacons would like to send cards to those that are listed in our bulletin who serve in the military. If you could help them track down addresses, that would be greatly appreciated. Addresses can be given to Sally Bowman or Stephanie Reading, or you can drop them off in the office or email them to Heather at faithup@maplecity.com.

Jon Anderson, Frank Brower, Andy Diaz, Joe Bratcher,

Drew Lozier, Michael Fleming, Josh Gilliam, Gregg Haneman,

Luke Johnson, James & Jill Cheney, Adam Lawson,

David Cooper, Bill Gibbs, Gary Sjurset, Lucas Pedigo,

Nathan Frazer Moore, Tunde Scott, Jacob Altgilbers

Supporting Youth Ministry

April 3 - Breakfast - Bring your children to Sunday School and stay for breakfast. This breakfast is for all parents no matter how old your children are. We will talk about the future of youth ministry in our church. If you are interested in having a program for your children in place when they reach Junior High, please attend.

May - TBA - Youth will eat, play games and talk about what they think youth ministry in our church should/could look like.

Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering

April 9, 2011

"Celebration of Giving"

First Federated Church

3601 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria, IL

9:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - Coffee
9:30 a.m. - Gathering

Morning Speaker: "Envisioning" - The Rev. Richard Johnson
Workshops: "Celebration Giving" - Carolyn MacDonna
"5th Sunday Projects" - Kathy Casey

"Envisioning" will include information about grant monies available for mission projects.
"Celebration Giving": The offering monies given through PW; where and how they are used.
"5th Sunday Projects": Going out and doing local mission projects on the 5th Sunday.

R.S.V.P. to Barb Hein, 7100 Fox Point Drive, Peoria 61614 309-691-1981 hbhein@comcast.net

Deadline: April 1 (please honor the deadline)

Variety Show

Monmouth-Roseville Education Foundation presents: School Daze Variety Show on April 16, at 7:00 p.m.in the Monmouth-Roseville High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 a piece and can be purchased in the office or through Ralph Whiteman.

Easter Flowers

Members are invited to make donations for our Easter flowers. Each year we intersperse spring flowers with the traditional lilies. Members are given the choice to either pick up a lily following the Easter service or to donate a lily for a home-bound member. Please turn in your order before April 3, 2011. Thank you!

_____I would like to order _____ lilies at $7.50 each to be picked up after the Easter Service.

_____or please deliver_ after the service to a home-bound member.

_____I would like to donate $7.50 for spring flowers to be planted in the courtyard or south side of the church after Easter.

to be given in memory of:_____________________________________________________

to be given in honor of:_____________________________________________________

given by:________________________________________________

Thank You

Dear Members of Faith,

God bless each one of you for the calls, cards, food, and prayers during Phil's illness and following his death. Words cannot express my gratitude! A sincere thank you goes to the church ladies for the wonderful bereavement luncheon following Phil's memorial.

Sincerely, Carol Moore Painter and family

Prayer Concerns

Please continue to keep in your prayers: Melia Skinner & Riley Beckwith, Parker & Joan Steis, Reva Brower, Mildred Lipp, Jim & Janet Paris, Val McManus, Chuck Byers, Kathy Yates, Kylie Logsdon, Jand Frank Sorensen.

April Birthdays

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear...

1 Kristina Gilliland Compton