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Chatham Presbyterian Church
News, Events and More!
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June 1, 2012 Newsletter
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Issue 3
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Greetings!
 Congratulations to all of our high school and college graduates, pictured left to right: Tyler Thurston, Frontline Student Ministries Director Brian Durbin, Nick Bifano, Jessica Kerans, Eric Esperum, Audrey Giacomini and Hope Hall.
Take note! New summer office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thank you to all the Sunday School teachers who have served this past year: "So many people have allowed God to shine through them so that our children may learn what it means to shine for Jesus in their own lives," says Children's Ministry Director Laura Van Proyen. "As the school year comes to an end and we look back over our first year in the Clubhouse, we want to recognize everyone for their support of CPC Children's Ministry." If you see the folks listed in the right hand column below, please say thank-you! Plus, be sure to enjoy viewing The Clubhouse video that Nick Bifano put together celebrating this past year. Click here for the You Tube link. 
We have a new "CPC Member Profile" of Jason and Elena Dockter and their family. Thanks to writer Lisa Rigoni for sharing with us about this friendly family. Click here for story.  Also, stay in the Facebook loop and make sure to friend us on the Chatham Presbyterian or Frontline Student Ministries Facebook pages. Updated daily!
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Calling all Prayer Warriors! Meet in the library before church on Sundays in June from 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Maybe you are thinking, "I don't like to pray out loud." You don't have to speak a word. Pray quietly and corporately with others who have come to do the same and see how God will change you and CPC through prayer. "What will we pray about?" For starters, God's call for Chatham Presbyterian and its work, future leaders of the congregation, direction for our financial situation and new ways we can reach out to others with the love of Jesus Christ.
 Best part? Bring your kids or grandkids, and they will pray in The Clubhouse from 9:00 - 9:05 a.m. and then do a prayer related activity afterwards: Bubble prayers (June 3rd), Prayer journal activity (June 10), Paper airplanes (June 17) and Prayer boxes (June 24). |
 Summer Picnics:"CPC Lunch on the Lawn" June 24th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Come join us for fellowship and fun as we try a new gathering this summer called "Lunch on the Lawn." Pack your family a lunch (or go pick up fried chicken at County Market!), bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and picnic with other CPC families on the lawn. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Informal games like kickball, four-square, bubbles and chalk will be available for the kids. Save these upcoming dates for "Lunch on the Lawn" -- July 15th and August 12th.
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New LifeGroup starting this Sunday, June 3rd
at 7:00 p.m.
"James: Mercy Triumphs" by Beth Moore. This women's Bible Study will start on Sunday, June 3rd and go through July on Sunday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Adult Sunday School classroom (306) across the hall from the restrooms. Want to join us? Phone 483-5909 or email Julie Kaiser. |
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 Clubhouse Kids Friends, Faith and Fun! From Old Testament stories of Solomon and his proverbs to the New Testament parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders, Clubhouse kids are on a quest for wisdom during June. Together we will learn that God is wise and that it is from him we receive wisdom. We'll discover that asking God for this gift will help us make wise decisions and that the wisest choice we can make is to follow Jesus. So grab your magnifying glass and get ready to search for the wonderful treasure God offers each of us - wisdom. |
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 Clubhouse Summer Mission Project Will Support Youth Mission Trip Every youth and adult going on the high school and college mission trip in July will receive a goody bag filled with items of food, comfort and fun from their family and friends at CPC. The bags will be purchased with Sunday school offerings and decorated by Clubhouse students. We will collect a variety of small items from the congregation to fill the bags along with notes of encouragement and support. Watch for announcements coming in June with details about how you can help the Clubhouse kids with this project. If you have questions or want to volunteer your help, contact event coordinator, Sarah Peterman, at 622-7236 or dutchjo@comcast.net. |
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Nelson's Chicken Dinner Fundraising continues for the July Mission Trip to Michigan. No cooking for you! Pick up your delicious chicken dinner on Tuesday, June 12th from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at CPC. Orders and money ($10 a dinner) are due to Amy Bifano (553-0832) by this Sunday, June 3rd. |
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 Immediate Openings for Worship Arts Department and Praise Band
Tap into your hidden talents! Or if you don't have any, we'll train you! Thornton Woerner is on the hunt for: a guitarist, projectionist, sound board operator and vocalists.
CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM: Looking for Your Help as We Look Ahead Can you believe it? We've been "The Clubhouse" for a whole year! God is so good! Here are some volunteer opportunities in our Sunday morning Children's Ministry program coming up this fall for our 2012/2013 year.
- Teachers for nursery and toddler classes
- Small group leaders for elementary age groups
- Large group leaders
- *Helpers for nursery, toddler and elementary groups
- *Greeters
- *Song leaders
- Supply purchaser/distributor
- Clerical assistant
- Snack providers
- Prayer warriors
(* Indicates opportunities for youth as well as adults) |
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 Crossroads Counseling Center
Did you miss the State Journal-Register newspaper feature on the Kids' Good Grief camp held April 29th? Read story here. Twenty-four kids who were grieving the loss of moms, dads or grandparents participated in this unique camp led by Donna Thurston and assisted by twelve teenage CPC students.
We all need help at one time or another. If you are burdened and in need of counseling, Crossroads Counseling Center is here at CPC. Call Donna Thurston or Margie Wheelhouse at 483-1224. |
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 Joys and Concerns
Joy! A successful surgery for Avery Hansen on her arm this past week.
For new families attending CPC.
2012 high school and college graduates.
Prayer Concerns
The family of Cindy and Kevin Purcell and Max Rhodes on the death of Paige Rhodes, age 21, this past week.
Nan Hendricks, side effects from radiation treatment.
Virgil Varner, admitted to St. John's Hospice Care.
Lida Minton's friend, Jean Blackburn, upcoming surgery for congestive heart failure.
Jack Nika, continued recovery.
Jeff Jackson, continued recovery.
Betty Creasey, eye challenges.
Susan McCann, cancer treatment.
Jean Lane, eye problem from cancer treatment.
Boosters
Jane Byram, Taylor Cooley, Dwight Elliott, Mary Jane Elliott, Keith Gentry, Irma Gobleman, Pastor Bob Hanson, Wendy Housel, Tina Knollenberg, Mae Marie Koster, Todd Marvel, Maxine McCoy, Shirley McGrew, Cindy Gamble's dad, Jim Nance, Lois Siemer, Paul Spindler, Bill and Carolyn Templeton, Virgil Varner, Cynthia Wilson.
Military Members
Eric Anderson, Margaret Siemer, Brad Miller, Seth Baker, Gary Kirchner, Clay Kuetemeyer, Josh Yakle, Denver Ford.
Shut-Ins
Mary Aidich, Villa East, Sherman
Sandy Eades' mother, Maye McMechan
Twila Juraska, Illinois Presbyterian Home
Ann Kirk, Christian Garden Villa, Springfield
Claire Steffan, Oak Terrace, Springfield
Please email us your praises and prayer requests.
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 Session UpdatesReverend Keith Anderson begins a new sermon series "God's Wisdom" in June. The Clubhouse Kids will also be studying wisdom during their Sunday School time, so be sure to ask them about their lessons.
The Session approved the following folks to the Interim Search Committee: Pam Bruzan, Stuart Byers, Jason Dockter, Christian Hansen, Polly Hulcher, Marci Small, Jim Thurston (chair).
 Business Manager Matt Nixon reported a $34,000 deficit in the budget from January 1 to May 24, 2012. An informal spending freeze has been in place since March. The total projected deficit in the budget for all of 2012 was $20,000 so the Session continues to focus on and discuss ways to raise money and cut expenses further. The June 15th Session Update will include additional ideas and options being reviewed.
The Session welcomes your questions, comments or concerns. Dorothy Doetsch: djd723@yahoo.com
Patrick Hansen: phansen58@comcast.net
Julie Kaiser: jsjkaiser@msn.com
Debbie Lounsberry: debbielounsberry@gmail.com
Barbara Olson: esfj57@yahoo.com
Marci Small: marcismall@yahoo.com
Bob Speicher: bob.speicher@yahoo.com
Barb Sykes: momof262704@yahoo.com | |
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Moments in May
Elder Steve Miller confirms Kara Marvel, with her parents Todd and Marsha and mentor
Stephanie Kennedy.
Reverend Keith Anderson gives the message on "The Art of Prayer" in May.
The Frontline Praise Band seniors at their last end-of-the-year worship service.
CPC Frontline Youth praying over the graduating seniors.
CPC Frontline Praise Band singers in worship.
Mark Your Calendars!
Please join us at the following events coming up at CPC.
Men's Breakfast and Study
Saturday, June 2nd
8:00 a.m.
Olsen Hall
Women's Summer Small Group James - Mercy Triumphs Sunday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
Adult Sunday School Room
Dimes on the Third Sunday, June 17th Special donations of your pocket change help area needy families.
Senior Moments Thursday, June 21st 12:00 p.m.
Bob Evans off Route 4
Need a ride? Call Sharon Reynolds 483-4436
Save the Date! Wednesday, July 18th
7:30 p.m. "Sing for the King" Worship Event with the CPC Frontline Youth Band. CPC Sanctuary. Tailgate Fellowship Time ahead of worship. Small Groups Regular Meeting Times
Zumba Exercise Group Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:15
Olsen Hall, CPC
Church office: 483-4204
Dorothy Wiley Circle Every 4th Monday 7:00 p.m.
Wendy Housel, 483-3203
N.U.T.S. Small Group
Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. Bob & Sandy Steimel's home 124 Manor Hill
Barbara Olson, 529-5171
Men of Chatham
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
(First Saturday of the month for breakfast)
First Place 4 Health
Mondays
6:00-7:30 p.m.
CPC, Parlor
Lisa Rigoni, 553-6781
Grow Monday
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Sara Metzger's home
1029 Oakbrook
Sara Metzger, 430-7374
Crazy Love
Tuesdays through summer 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Phil Woerner's home
238 Heatherstone
Thornton Woerner, 725-5646
CARD MINISTRY CHANGES COMING IN JULY
Beginning on 7/1/12, the Alice Rhoda Card Ministry will be making a transition. Birthday and anniversary cards will no longer be sent. Instead, birthdays and anniversaries will be printed in the weekly church bulletin, so that we can congratulate one another personally. (Dave Rhoda supports this change.)
Additionally, this information will continue to be published on the CPC website calendar.
The Alice Rhoda Card Ministry will begin sending get well, sympathy, and "thinking of you" cards as needed. These cards will be on the table in the narthex, ready for signatures.
We remain committed to uplifting one another in Christian love through this ministry. If you would like to be part of the card team, please contact Cindy Gamble or Sandy Minert.
Thank you! 
Thank You to Sunday School Teachers
This Year!
Janice Farah Stephanie Kennedy Sarah Moorehead Toddler Deanna Barnes Elena Dockter Emily Knollenberg Heather Kruep Jessica Thoron
Orange Small Group Sara Metzger
Misty Miller
Amy Pratt
Tara Spencer
Red Small Group Aimee Reece
Green Small Group Scott Kaiser
Sandy Minert
Frank Newman
Blue Small Group Corrina Dahl
Debbie Lounsberry
Kathy Miller
Jennifer Yattoni
Large Group
Jeff and Kathy Kerr
Mary Miller
Lisa Rigoni
Julie VanDerSlik
Thornton Woerner
Registration
Jenni Durbin
Julie Johnson
Connie Nimke
Jill Speicher
Material Reproduction
Elizabeth Miller
11:00 Coordinator
Judy Woerner
Special thanks to Brian Durbin, senior high youth as a group, and many junior and senior high youth individually who volunteered as helpers and mentors. Thank you to Parents and Friends! Whether you helped at a special event, donated snack or craft items, painted, cleaned up or decorated our space, visited on a Sunday morning, or lifted us up in prayer, we appreciate each of you and ask for your continuing support.
Thank you for letting your light shine for the children at Chatham Presbyterian.
Laura Van Proyen
Children's Ministry Director
494-0503
Newsletter Editor:
Julie Kaiser
Copy Editor: Debbie Biel
Photos: Alex, Steve and Amy Bifano
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