Faith United Presbyterian Church News

Focus on Faith                                                                                                           July 07, 2011

This Sunday...
July 10, 2011

 "But What Does This Say About the Sower?"   

Psalm 65          Isaiah 55:10-13         Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23   

 

  Lay Assistant: 

 Susan VanKirk      

Ushers: 

  Heather & Korey Fisher, Steve Johnson, George Nieman,  

Greeters:  

  Everitt Hardin & Chuck Hallam 

Don & Donna Lee     

Nursery: 

    Cindy Erickson & Landen Crosier        

Children's Church:

Margie Myers   

Coffee Hour:

                                                                           Jon & Sharon Graham               

 

Director of Youth Ministry Job Opening

Our diverse, reformed, and Christ-centered congregation is looking for a part time Director of Youth Ministry.  This person will work with youth from grades 7-12 in two separate groups.  They will work 10-15 hours per week on average; coordinating regular youth meetings, outings, mission trips, and fundraisers.  Below is a full job description.  Send your resume to Faith United Presbyterian Church, Attn: Personnel Committee, 200 S. 8th St. Monmouth, IL  61462.

 

Director of Youth Ministry

Job Description

 Fellowship

1.   Recruit, educate, and encourage youth ministry advisers.

2.   Consider curriculum relevant to youth's lives.

3.   Meet regularly with Jr. & Sr. High groups.

4.   Plan regular outings; mission or fellowship.

5.   Develop a winter retreat.

            6.   Develop one summer event - could be fundraiser

 

Mission

7.   Focus lessons, activities and trips with an eye towards mission.

8.   Coordinate and attend summer mission trips for Jr. & Sr. Highs.

 

Communication

9.   Communicate with parents and youth concerning youth ministry

10.  Promote youth activities to the youth and congregation through appropriate avenues of communication. 

11. Be willing to make phone calls to kids and parents.

12. Communicate with the college regarding potential student participation.

13. Attend Christian Education Meetings.  CE okays all events and curriculum.

14. Develop all informational materials.

15. Establish youth ministry schedule after checking local school calendars.

16. Use social media when appropriate.

 

Denominational

17. Implement materials, curriculum and activities consistent with Reformed and Faith United Presbyterian theology.

18. Coordinate participation in Triennium and attend other denominational youth ministry opportunities with Sr. Highs.

 

Youth Support

19. Attend youth activities outside of church such as sporting events, plays and  concerts.  This work will be included in weekly hours.

 

Fundraisers

20. Take all fund-raising ideas to CE & Session meetings

21. Organize youth Potato Bake and other Fundraisers.

 

Worship

22. Integrate worship into retreats and prayer into every event.

23. Coordinate Annual Youth Sunday with  youth

24. Regularly attend worship at Faith UPC and interact with youth.

 

Hours

25.  Log hours and event attendance

26.  The job includes 10-15 hours on average, of work a week.


 

An Invitation to Read the Bible

Your weekly Scripture readings are:

Sunday (7/10) - Isaiah 49:26-55:5

Monday - Isaiah 55:6-59:21   

Tuesday - Isaiah 60:1-65:24   

Wednesday - Isaiah 65:25-Jeremiah 2:36  

Thursday - Jeremiah 2:37-5:30    

Friday - Jeremiah 5:31-8:21    

Saturday - Jeremiah 8:22-12:7  

Sunday (7/17) - Jeremiah 12:8-15:21

 

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.  

 

Biggsville Presbyterian Ice Cream Social
Join the Biggsville Presbyterian group for their ice cream, cake, pie social on July 10, at 4:00 p.m.  Bring your lawn chairs to hear special music by No Reason.  $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and under.  Ala carte sandwiches will also be on sale. 
OFTA
Old Friends Talk Arts presents "A Musical Potpourri" with The Monmouth Brass at Buchanan Center for the Arts on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.  Free admission - free refreshments!
Gerlaw Christian Ice Cream Social
You are all invited for some old fashioned, hand-cranked ice cream with toppings, pie, cake, cookies, and a drink at Gerlaw Christian Church on Sunday, July 17, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. 2 miles east of Rt. 245 Ave.  No charge - donations only.

 

STARS Project

Jamieson Community Center is beginning the STARS project for the 2011-2012 school year.  STARS stands for Supplies To Arrive Ready for School.  Supplies can either be dropped off in the box marked "STARS" in the social hall here at the church, or at Jamieson Community Center, 325 E. 9 Ave.  Please have donations delivered no later than July 29, 2011.  Thank you!


 

Icebreakers

The July meeting of Icebreakers will be held on the July 17, at 5:00 p.m. in the social hall.  The program will be given by Wendy Allaman on her "Trip to Ethiopia".  This will be a a potluck meeting.  Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service.  Drinks will be provided.  Please call Jo Ellen Dollinger, 734-8627; Donna Larson, 734-6103; or Darlene Moffet, 734-5537 if you plan to attend.  Everyone is welcome.


 

Thank You

On behalf of the family of Helen Bersted, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to the ladies that helped out with mom's bereavement luncheon...what a blessing it was indeed!

Sincerely,

Judy Andrews


 

July Birthdays

                4          Kris Brown

                            Lewis Laughead

                6          Kelsey Green

                7          Leroy Lantz

                8          Norma Mettler

                            Jane Warfield

                            Whitney Pullen

                 10       Steve Spainhour

                 13       Greg Lewis

                             Courtney Agan

                 14        Marilyn Simpson

                             Douglas J. Bowman

             Echo Logsdon  

15         Hallie Hottle

16         Gene Larson

17         Will Best

18         Louise Roos

19         Mark Lyle

                              Elizabeth Myers

                21         Lolla Ballard

                              Shari Glasgow

                25         Mary Distin         

                28         Judy Andrews

                29         Eugene Inman

              Donna Larson

30         Emily Fisher