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Rev. Dr. Carolyn Weber Leading Worship this Sunday - September 16
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Weber, mission coworker to Ethiopia, will speak at Faith United Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 16, to the 9:15 a.m. worship service. She will also preach at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Weber is traveling across the US to share about her work with the people of Ethiopia as she completes her first three year assignment equipping church leaders at Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Sent by the World Mission Program of the Presbyterian Church (USA) through its partnership with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church (EECMY), Rev. Dr. Weber has been teaching advanced English classes as well as religious and theological classes to students in the undergrad and graduate degree programs at Mekane Yesus Seminary. In addition, she frequently preaches and leads women's spiritual trainings around Ethiopia.
She will return to Ethiopia on January 2, 2013, to begin her second term of service.
Carolyn is known to Galesburg and Monmouth-area residents for her nine and one-half years ministry at the United Church of Oneida, a federated United Methodist and Presbyterian Church (USA), from 1999-2009. She was a member of the Monmouth Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Prior to that, she served the Presbyterian Church of Valentine, Nebraska.
In preparation for Rev. Dr. Weber's visit, she has asked us to "... please study the news and pray for a peaceful transfer of power. Two major figures have recently died in Ethiopia - Abune was the patriarch in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church - and Meles Zenawi was the very powerful prime minister (even overshadowing the president). Your prayers are vital at this time!"
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This Sunday...
"What Gives Life?"Proverbs 1:20-33 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38Guest: Rev. Dr. Carolyn Weber
Beedle/Crucifer: Dalton & Larry Willett
Usher: Robert Blackford, Bill Lee, Dominick & Malik Reading, Ed Melvin
Greeters: Jim & Shari Glasgow and Bob & Mona Buchholz
Children's Church: Margie Myers
Nursery: TBA
Coffee Hour: Jane Berg, Evelyn Carlson, Barb Gossett
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Fillman Fellowship
Fillman Fellowship will meet at l0:00 a.m. this morning, September 13, at Dew's Diner, on South A Street!
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Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Kick-Off
The Jr. High will meet on Saturday, September 15, here at the church at 5:00 p.m. We will then head to Roseville Bowling Lanes for bowling and pizza. Bring $5.00 to bowl - pizza will be included.
Sr. High will then meet on Sunday, September 16, at New China Buffet on Main St. at 12:30. Bring $5.00 and we will cover the rest.
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Sunday School for Children
Sunday school begins on September 16 at 9:15. PreK (3+) and Kindergarten - meet in the upstairs theater. Your teachers are Mrs. Lyle and Ms. Simpson. 1, 2, 3th grade - meet in the upstairs theater. Your teacher will be Mrs. Myers and Crystall Sargent. 4, 5, 6th grade - meet in the upstairs theater. Your teachers are Mrs. Heaton, Mrs. Dingman and Mr. Best. 7 & 8th grade - meet in the junior/senior high room above the nursery. Your teachers will be Dr. Sargent and Jill McClintock. Senior High - your schedule has changed this year. You will not meet for Sunday School but will instead meet for a meal after church at least twice a month. More information will be coming. This makes it possible for you to join our chancel choir which practices on Sunday mornings or join our Faith & Life class and learn about interesting topics related to our faith or our Bible Study class. Adult Sunday School Faith & Life: September 16 - 9:15 in the Social Hall. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Carolyn Weber, Mission Co-worker to Ethiopia. While in Ethiopia, Carolyn has been equipping church leaders at Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She will speak of her experiences in Ministry through this program. Bible Study: Joyce Hagemann will again lead this Sunday Morning Bible Study class. It will meet in the brides room across from the chapel just outside the social hall. This class will begin meeting on September 23, at 9:15.
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Icebreakers
The September meeting of Icebreakers will be on September 16 for a wiener roast (no hayride) at the residence of Jon and Sharon Graham, meeting at the church to carpool at 4:30 p.m. A meal will be provided at $5.00 per person. Call Donna Larson - 734-6103, Jo Ellen Dollinger - 734-8627, or Darlene Moffet - 734-5537.
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Presbyterian Women News
Copies of the 2012-2013 Horizons Bible Study: Dispatches to God's Household-The General Epistles can be obtained from the church office, and are $9.00. There are also copies of the handouts from the Bible Study Training that was held in June. All members and friends of Faith U P Church are invited to attend any of the women's circles which include: Thai Circle which meets at 9:30 a.m. in the church's Social Hall on the first Thursday of the month; Isabel Circle which meets in members' homes at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month, and Sewing Circle which meets at 9:30 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch at the church on the fourth Thursday of the month. For more information contact: Isabel Circle -Sharon Graham at 627-2484; Thai Circle - Joyce Hagemann at 734-6359 or Alice Lawson at 734-5670; Sewing Circle - Elizabeth Nieman at 734-7434.
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Isabel Circle
Isabel Circle will meet at the home of Sharon Graham on Thursday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Those who are attending can car pool from the church parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Sharon Graham will present the Introduction and Lesson One: An Overview of the General Epistles. The Scripture readings include 1Peter, 2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude.
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An Invitation to Read the Bible
(09/16/12) Sunday - Luke 3:26-5:38, Monday - Luke 5:39-7:25, Tuesday - Luke 7:26-8:56, Wednesday - Luke 9:1-10:28, Thursday - Luke 10:29-12:17, Friday - Luke 12:18-13:35, Saturday - Luke 14:1-16:30, Sunday (09/23/12) - Luke 16:31-18:43
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Handyman/woman Needed
Strom Center would like to partner with individuals from our church who have the capability and desire to help others in the community with minor house repairs who are incapable of doing it themselves. Please sign up on the office door if you can offer your time and talent.
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Help Lindsay!
Raffle tickets fora half of a hog (processing included) are now available in the church office from Heather, for the Lindsay Murdock Benefit. Tickets are $5.00 a piece. The drawing will be held on October 21, 2012, at the United Volleyball game at United High School. You need not be present to win.
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September Birthdays
1 Lindsay Aberle Lynn Bowman 5 Margaret Josephson 7 Tamara Inman 9 Gary Distin Pam Youngblood 10 Vicki Briscoe 11 Greg Baber 14 Eileen Giddings Phyllis Wilson Eilleen Spoerl 17 Mary Fleming 18 Peter Byrne 19 Marian Mills Jordan Watson 20 Brady Agan 22 Hannah Finnicum 23 Colton McClintock 25 Rachel Haynes 26 Ethan Clark 30 Mona Buchholz
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Prayers
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Pat Comer (sister of Vern Mettler and Dixie Wells), Rose Trimble, Wayne Hasting (Betty Lee's brother), Jane Warfield, Mick Miller, Tracey Williams, Lindsay Murdock & family, Don Mills, Vern Carr, Don Robeson, Janet Themanson, Jim & Janet Paris.
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