This Sunday...

              

   Guest Preacher:    

Teri Ott  

"Be My Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth"

John 17: 1-11 and Acts 1: 6-14

  Lay Assistant: 

   Bob Green   

 Ushers: 

  Julie Armstrong, Jim Brown, Tim Phelps,  

  Nancy Dowell, Lolla Ballard     

   Greeters:  

  Armond & Betsy Akey

   Gene & Donna Larson   

   Nursery: 

       Jim & Shari Glasgow       

  Children's Church:

  Erika Solberg 

  Coffee Hour:

            Robert & Lorna Blackford            

The Rev. Dr. William C. Myers

 

Pastor Myers will not be in the pulpit this weekend as he will be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  On Friday, June 3, at 7:00p.m. he will be graduating from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary/Aberdeen University with a Doctor of Ministry Degree.  He started this work three years ago and finished in May.  His final project was entitled, "Sit Lux: Refocusing the Light of Monmouth College", and turned out to be 120 pages long.  He has made his wife promise not to have a party for him.  So, your presence in worship on June 12 and the summer in general would be wonderful gift enough.

    

Summer Schedule

 

Summer office hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Our summer worship schedule will begin next Sunday, June 5, at 9:30 a.m.

    

Youth Mission Trip   

 

Our youth will be leaving for their mission trip next Saturday, June 11, at noon.  They have been fortunate enough to find a halfway point at Missouri Valley Presbyterian Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa.  Their pastor has arranged for a cook out at a parishioner's house where they'll play games with their youth and later stay all night at the church.  After worshiping with their congregation on Sunday, they will continue their fellowship with a potluck that the church is having in their honor prior to continuing their journey to Lake Traverse, South Dakota.

 

Please keep them all in your prayers in the next week as we prepare for this mission trip.

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An Invitation to Read the Bible

 

Your weekly Scripture readings are:

 

Thursday (6/2) - Psalm 135:21-140:12 

Friday - Psalm 140:13-146:10 

Saturday - Psalm 147:1 thru Proverbs 2:21     

Sunday (6/5) - Proverbs 2:22-5:22  

Monday - Proverbs 5:23-8:13

Tuesday - Proverbs 8:14-11:12

Wednesday - Proverbs 11:13-14:13

Thursday - Proverbs 14:14-16:32

Friday - Proverbs 16:33-19:29

Saturday - Proverbs 20:1-22:28

Sunday (6/12) - Proverbs 22:29-25:13 

 

Kitchen Update Conversations  

 

It seems like there is always something going on in the Faith Church kitchen!  It is a busy place!  The Trustees have been discussing the possibility of updating the kitchen and would like to invite the congregation to two brainstorming sessions regarding kitchen updates.  We would appreciate all ideas and a committee will be organized to pursue the ideas. The meetings will be held in the social hall on Thursday, June 2, at 4:00 P.M.  and  Sunday, June 5, following church.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and ideas may be given to any Trustee as well. 

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You're Invited 

 

You are cordially invited to attend the marriage ceremony for David Distin and Sarah Ishmael on June 4, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith United Presbyterian Church.

50th Wedding Anniversary 

 

 

The children of Bob and Dixie Wells welcome you to join in the celebration of their parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the social hall at Faith United Presbyterian Church.

Lawn Mowing Sign-Up!

 

We are going to ask members to take turns mowing the church lawn again this season.  Please sign up on the office door if you can help.  The lawn can be mowed anytime between Thursday and Saturday.  Thank you!

Horizons Bible Study Workshop  

 

In this study, Margaret Aymer invites you to consider the Beatitudes as they might have been heard when Jesus spoke them - during the Roman Empire.  While great in many respects, Rome was a cruel and brutal regime that did not stop short of executing anyone who challenged its authority.

 

The Rev. Agnes Brady will lead this workshop on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.  Coffee at 9:00 a.m. followed by the workshop at 9:30.  Reservations can be made to Dorothy Williams, 196 West Hail, Bushnell, IL  61422, or by email at lauries_mom@yahoo.com. 

The cost is $6.00 and the reservation deadline is June 1. 

Fillman Fellowship

 

Here are the plans for our Thursday, June 9, Fillman Fellowship meeting:

 

Please join us at 5:45 p.m. in our church parking lot to car pool to the Annual Strawberry Festival at the First Lutheran Church!  Cost is a suggested donation of $6.00 at the door.  Our plans include attending The Monmouth Municipal Band Concert starting at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  Please note the change of time!! 

    

Annual Strawberry Festival 

 

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011
Time: 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Location:  First Lutheran Church in Monmouth

BBQ Sandwiches, strawberries, ice cream, cake, and drink
Suggested donation - $6.00 adults; $4.00 children (10 and under)
(Held in the basement of fellowship hall)

Monmouth Municipal Band Concert
7:00 p.m.
(Held in the church sanctuary) 

VBS Registration Begins

 

VBS - Shake It Up Café

June 27 - July 1

9:30 - 12

Ages Pre-K - 6^th grade

Look for the registration table in the social hall.

 

Please check the board in the social hall for food items which you could donate to VBS this year.  Thank You.

Icebreakers  

 

The June meeting of Icebreakers will be held on the 19th at 6:00 p.m. (note time change) in the social hall at the church.  The program will be given by Bud Linroth, "History of C.B. & Q Lines".  This will be a dessert meeting and reservations can be made by calling Jo Ellen Dollinger (734-8627), Donna Larson (734-6103), or Darlene Moffet (734-5537).  

Monmouth Police Department Citizen Police Academy 

 

The 2001 Citizen Police Academy begins on Wednesday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m. and will conclude on Wednesday, July 27, with a graduation open house.  All classes will be held at the Monmouth Police Department training room at 500 South Main Street.  For more information, please contact the Monmouth Police Department at 734-8383.

Thank You

 

Dear Ladies of Faith Church, We would like to thank Shirley Armstrong and her wonderful crew of ladies who prepared and served the delicious meal for our family and friends following Dad's funeral. The food was delicious and it was so nicely planned. Thank you all of you for your hard work.

                                               In Faith and Love,

                                               Joan, Cathy, Jane, John, & The  

                                               Family of Parker Steis

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Prayer Concerns

 

Please continue to keep in your prayers: Jack McBride, Elizabeth Nieman, Helen Bersted, Ollie Faith Reed, Ruth Foley, Nic Lantz, Mike & Jennifer Van Kirk and their family, Amber Dillbeck, Cathy Abernathy, Jane Walters, Joan Steis, Eilleen Spoerl, Mildred Lipp, Jim & Janet Paris, Val McManus, Chuck Byers, Kathy Yates, Kylie Logsdon, and Frank Sorensen.

June Birthdays

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

 

1          Jim Brown

2          Jane Kellogg

3          Bryce Willett

4          Carol Bowman

            Charles Peirce

8          Hallie Lemon

12        Bill Myers

            Malik Reading

15        Mollie Murdock

17        Chris McLaughlin

19        Pete Sorensen

23        Neil Agan

            Esther White

24        Michael Spainhour

28        Linda Groves

30        Betty Lee

...happy birthday to you!