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Chatham Presbyterian Church
News, Events and More!
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March 1, 2013 Newsletter
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Issue 12
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Greetings!
 As CPC moves forward in the Pastor Search process, please keep the following individuals in your prayers. They have agreed to serve on the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC), which will be meeting regularly as they begin the search for CPC's new full-time pastor. As I stated on Sunday, I am not a candidate for that position. My job as your interim pastor is to make sure CPC is as healthy as possible, and we are making awesome strides in that direction. I look forward to watching God at work throughout this process - especially with these individuals serving on the PNC.
- Stuart Byers
- Evelyn Carder
- Jason Dockter
- Eileen Hanson
- Todd Marvel
- Sara Metzger
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Cheryl Niemeyer
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Remember to invite a friend to church this Sunday! Daniel is facing the Lion's Den, and there's much we can learn together from his example of leadership and devotion to God.
In His Grip,
Ken Macken
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 Vacation Bible School is Coming!
Save the Date July 8 - 12th Evenings
Yes, it's freezing outside, and it's difficult to think ahead to summer, but here's something to put on your calendar and look forward to! Chatham Presbyterian Church will be hosting VBS from July 8-12 in the evenings this year! Summer calendars fill up fast, so save the date!
We would love your help! There are two teams related to VBS this year. If you want to help with the program itself, contact: Judy Woerner at heyjude345@yahoo.com or phone 725-2675. Also, Sara Metzger at smetzger@juno.com or phone 430-7374.
There is also a team working specifically on Community Outreach and Follow-Up with visitors. To help in this are, please contact: Sarah Peterman dutchjo@comcast.net (phone 622-7236) or Rebecca Prost at rebecca_prost@yahoo.com (phone 679-1201).
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 THE CLUBHOUSE: FRIENDS, FAMILY, FUN!
 March Theme: Arctic Antics - Family Fun - March 3rd: We obey God by obeying our parents (Ephesians 6:1-4 - Children Obey Your Parents.)
- March 10th: We share about Jesus with our family (John 1:35-42 - Andrew Brings His Brother to Jesus.)
- March 17th: We pray for our families (John 11:1-44 - Mary and Martha Ask Jesus to Heal Lazarus.)
- March 24th: God helps us get along with our family (Genesis 13:1-18 - Abraham and Lot Work Out Their Differences.)
- March 31st: Easter Sunday - families will attend worship together (no Clubhouse). Activity bags will be available for children 5th grade and under as they enter the sanctuary.
 Remember: Clubhouse student offerings go to support Freddy in Ecuador.
Sneak Peek for April: Rescue 911 - Salvation
Help Wanted for The Clubhouse: Just once a month - Be a blessing to our kids and be blessed by your service! Here's what we need:
- 1 greeter - second Sunday of each month
- 3 small group leaders: preK/kindergarten - fourth Sundays, 1st/2nd grade - third Sundays, 1st/2nd grade - fourth Sundays
All positions are flexible for trading with other volunteers when scheduling conflicts come along. Contact our volunteer Children's Ministries coordinator Laura Van Proyen at 494-0503 or
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Regular Core Group and Mosaic and Ignite on Sundays: 8:30 a.m.- Middle School & Senior High CORE Groups (The Warehouse) 9:30 a.m.- Worship (Sanctuary) 4:30 p.m.- Leadership Team 5:00 p.m.-Middle School Ignite (The Warehouse) 5:45-6:30 p.m.- Olsen's Café (Olsen Hall) 6:30 p.m.- Senior High Mosaic (The Warehouse) 7:30-8:00 p.m.- Senior High Hang-time (The Warehouse)  Monday mornings at 7:45 a.m. at Chatham McDonald's: Senior High breakfast.
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 Joys and Concerns
Joys!
New Member class with 9 participants.
Wendy Ford: Her tube has been removed....no bag and feeling so much better! She still has a little trouble sitting, so it might be a while before she gets back to church, but wants everyone to know how much she appreciates your prayers and concern.
Visitors and new families attending CPC.
Fellowship opportunities in 2013 including "Meets N Eats"
Prayer Concerns
Thom Farah: prayers for God's presence with him in Colorado, his medical team and his family as he faces a serious medical challenge.
Jane Byram was admitted to a hospital in Fort Myers, Florida, where she was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Please pray for her and Don as they move forward.
Susie Fairfield's father is back in the hospital with intestinal issues.
Diane Boehme is home from the hospital but has to have 24 hour care. Her prognosis is better but please continue to keep her in your prayers.
Jeannette Miller requests prayers for her dad. He has been in the hospital since Sunday morning suffering from frostbite and blisters to his feet and is running a temperature. He had a chest x-ray done and bloodwork revealed his white blood count is elevated which may mean he has an infection.
Patrick Hansen family, the passing of Patrick's brother Michael. Prayers for Michael's wife and children as well as extended family.
Todd Marvel family, the passing of Todd's grandmother, Monette Marvel. Also, Todd's mom, Sally Trawick, continuing cancer treatments.
Lucille Gibson's family, the passing of her great-granddaughter, 9-year-old Caity, from complications of the flu/pneumonia.
Jim and Lianne Toler's grandson, Parker: health challenges.
Jack Teaters, back surgery recovery.
Susan McCann, cancer treatment.
Boosters: For those with ongoing needs for prayer Clifford, Dave, Corrina & Isaac Dahl, Maxine McCoy, Pastor Bob Hanson, Irma Gobleman, Dwight Elliott, Mary Jane Elliott, Mae Marie Koster, Lois Siemer, Paul Spindler, Bill and Carolyn Templeton, Cynthia Wilson.
Military Members
Eric Anderson, Margaret Siemer, Brad Miller, Seth Baker, Gary Kirchner, Clay Kuetemeyer, Josh Yakle.
Shut-Ins
Mary Aidich, Villa East, Sherman
Twila Juraska
Audrey Blalock, Mill Creek Alzheimer's Care Center
Please email us your praises and prayer requests.
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Session Contact Information
The Session welcomes your questions, comments or concerns.
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MARCH SCHEDULE
March 23
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m.
March 24
Palm Sunday Service
9:30 a.m.
March 31
Easter Sunday Service
9:30 a.m.
From the Ball Chatham Food Pantry
The Food Pantry continues to serve an unprecedented number of local families. They are in great need of staples, including: hot cereal, peanut butter and jelly. In addition, canned fruits and vegetables, and proteins such as tuna are always in high demand.
You are welcome to bring donations Monday thru Friday during church office hours, 9:00 a.m. to noon or call in advance, and we can arrange to have a food pantry volunteer meet you. Thank you for your continued support of this vital ministry.
Now Taking Orders for Easter Lilies and Tulips
To order your honorary and/or memorial flowers for Easter Sunday, please place your order form in the Offering Plate, or drop it by the Welcome Center, Church office or mail to CPC. Lilies and tulips are $9 each, and the deadline to order is March 24th.
Order forms are available at the Welcome Center or on the church's Facebook page. For more information about Easter lilies and tulips, please contact Amy Bifano at 483-8416 or email sabiffers@aol.com.
Let's Fill Those
Easter Eggs!
Hop down the bunny trail and donate candy and treats for CPC's Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We are now seeking Easter candy donations to help fill hundreds of Easter eggs. Donations may be placed in the box outside the sanctuary.
The hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m., and it is open to all kids in the community up to age 12.
To help, contact
Elena Dockter at dockterduo@gmail.com or Polly Hulcher at piercehulcher@gmail.com.
Financial Update
February Offering
was $23,721.34
Projected offering for February 2013 was $26,000.
Per Capita is Due
If you haven't already done so, please send in your $28 per member due to the church.
We appreciate it! 
Small Groups
Regular Meeting Times
Firm Foundations
Adult Sunday School Class
Study God's word verse by verse in this friendly group that meets Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m.
Julie Kaiser
483-5909
Senior Moments
Wednesday,
March 20th
12:00 p.m. "Abe's" restaurant on South 6th Street.
Need a ride? Call
Sharon Reynolds
483-4436
Zumba Exercise Group
Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:15 a.m.
Olsen Hall, CPC
First Place 4 Health
Mondays,
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Grow Monday
Studying Grace by Max Lucado 7:00-8:30 p.m. 1029 Oakbrook
Sara Metzger, 430-7374
Stay Strong
With God: Tuesday nights
238 Heatherstone
Thornton Woerner, 725-5646
N.U.T.S. Small Group Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.
Bob & Sandy Steimel's home 124 Manor Hill
Barbara Olson, 529-5171
Extreme Clean Team Sign-Up
If you haven't signed up to join the Extreme Clean Team, there is still time.
Call Tadd Moorehead at 217-801-0053
to help.
Newsletter Editor:
Copy Editor: Debbie Biel
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1835 East Walnut, Chatham, IL 62629
Phone: 217-483-4204
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