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May 17, 2012
Focus on Faith
Faith United Presbyterian Church
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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
18 Beth Dingman
Keith Brown
22 Courtney Fisher
Kara Fisher
Julie McVey
24 Debbie Dingman
John Turnquist
25 Denise Pullen
Tim Phelps
26 Toby Turnquist
28 Lindsay Murdock
30 Dennis Simpson
Jan Speer
Erma Smallwood
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Inquirers' Class
Those who would like to learn more about membership are welcome to attend our Inquirers' Class on June 3 and June 10, at 9:15 a.m. in Pastor Myers office. The Inquirers' Class will provide you with an opportunity to discuss questions regarding faith in Jesus Christ, membership in Christ's church, and the ministry of Faith United Presbyterian Church. On Sunday, June 17, at 9:00 a.m., those choosing to become members will meet for breakfast with our session and be welcomed in worship that morning.
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This Sunday...
"The Meaning of Life"
Rev. Bob Clark
Psalm 1 John 17:1-19
Lay Assistant: Debbie Hall
Beedle/Crucifer: Jessica Wilson & Will Best
Ushers: Gary Distin, Jon Graham, Dick Speer, Larry Willett
Greeters: Shirley & Julie Armstrong and Bob Green
Children's Church: Erika Solberg
Nursery: Amy Gound Coffee Hour: George & Sarah Haynes
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| Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Jr. Sr. High is finished for the year. We'll see you in the fall.
Pre-K to 6th grade will have their last Sunday School class on May 27.
Faith & Life - This group will meet in the Social Hall.
May 20
John White will lead a discussion of the movie, "Shellbyville" . He will
especially look at it compared to Monmouth.
May 25
No Sunday School - We'll see you again in the Fall for new classes.
Sunday Bible Study - This group will meet in the classroom across from the Chapel. Will meet on May 20.
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| Special Music for Sunday - May 20, 2012
Madeline Christensen, Flute
Lucas Wood , Baritone
Madeline Christensen, holds degrees in Flute Performance and Music Education from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. She has won top awards in various competitions in the Chicago area and has performed with the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra. She recently performed a solo flute recital at the Chicago Cultural Center. Madeline currently enjoys making new musical connections in the Monmouth and Galesburg area and directs the band at United Junior High and High School.
Lucas Wood, a baritone, now resides in Galesburg, IL. He earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. While there he studied with Richard Stilwell. Lucas is in his fourth season with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chorus. An extensive performer, he has many opera roles in his repertoire, including the title roles in Handel's Giulio Cesare and Mozart's Don Giovanni. During a summer residency in Italy he performed the role of Schaunard in Puccini's La Boheme. While in Galesburg, he is performing with NOVA singers.
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Jamieson Center
Help us stock the food pantry at Jamieson! You may bring anything non-perishable and place it under the sign outside the office. To make it easier, you could go with a schedule such as this:
May 20 - spaghetti & tomato sauce
May 27 - Tuna & Hamburger Helper
Let's fill the boxes each week! Thank you!
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Isabel Circle
Isabel Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. on May 24th at the home of Jane Kellogg at 1012 East Euclid Avenue in Monmouth. Janice Cunningham will facilitate Lesson Eight: Greatly Honored Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted For The Sake Of Justice! from 2011-2012 Horizons Bible Study: Confessing the Beatitudes. All members and friends of the church are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Sharon Graham at 309-627-2484.
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Vacation Bible School
SAVE THE DATE: June 25 to 29th. You may begin registering in the social hall this week.
VBS Needs: wet suit and mannequin
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An Invitation to Read the Bible
Sunday - Psalm 68:12-71:23, Monday - Psalm 71:24-75:10, Tuesday - Psalm 76:1-78:53, Wednesday - Psalm 78:54-83:10, Thursday - Psalm 83:11-89:11, Friday - Psalm 89:12-92:14, Saturday - Psalm 92:15-99:8, Sunday (05/27/12) - Psalm 99:9-104:21.
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Rides Needed
David Spoerl is asking for rides to Kewanee once a week to see is wife, Eilleen in the nursing home. He will pay for gas. If you are able to take him sometime, please speak with him directly.
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Jim & Shari Glasgow
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Mark & Julie McVey
invite you to celebrate the graduation of their sons
Zackary James Glasgow & Mitchell James McVey
Saturday, May 19
4:00-7:00
Monmouth Country Club
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Icebreakers
The May meeting of Icebreakers will be held on Sunday, the 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Faith Church Social Hall. Jim Keefe will present a program on his hobby of photography. A meal will be included and the cost will be $5.00 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Jo Ellen Dollinger, 734-867, Donna Larson, 734-6103, or Darlene Moffet, 734-5537.
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K o r e y R e a g a n F i s h e r
is graduating fromMonmouth Roseville High School Come Celebrate With Us!
Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 1-4 p.m.
Faith United Presbyterian Church
200 South 8th Street
Monmouth, IL 61462
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Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging Volunteer
The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA) is seeking individuals interested in planning for the needs of older adults in a ten-county area of western Illinois to serve as Advisory Council members. Council members act in an advisory capacity to the WIAAA Board of Directors and staff. The Council assists in determining priorities, identifying problem areas and needs and defining agency goals. One opening currently exists in each of the following: LaSalle and Warren Counties. Advisory Council meetings are conducted the third Wednesday of each month at the Agency offices in Rock Island. Mileage and lunch are furnished. Please contact Deb Astillo at (309)793-6800 or (800)322-1051 for more information or if you or anyone you know would be interested in these openings.
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Survivor Registration Form 2012
Cancer survivors are welcomed and encouraged to register for Relay for Life of Warren County on their website www.relayforlife.org/warrenil, but Heather also has registration forms in the office you'd like to pick one up. Registration forms are due by June 1, 2012.
The American Cancer Society considers a cancer survivor to be anyone who defines himself or herself this way, from the time of diagnosis throughout the balance of his or her life.
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Horizons Bible Study
Place: Scotland Trinity - Macomb
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Leader: The Rev. Lonna Lee
Reservations to: Eloise McMillan, 4690 E. 100th St., Industry, IL 61440 309-254-3602
Reservations due Tuesday, May 29
Cost: $7.00
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Thank You
Thank you for all the hard work that went into making the senior quilts! I absolutely love my quilt, book, and memory board of my time growing up at Faith. I am looking forward to taking this next step in my life and I thank you for supporting me over the years.
Love,
Korey Fisher
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Please Keep the Following in Your Prayers
Beth Dingman, Mary Distin (mother of Gary Distin), Karna Foster, Joe Cutt (childhood friend of Sharon Graham), Jim & Janet Paris, and Al Kulczewski.
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