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Chatham Presbyterian
News, Events and More!
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June 1, 2014 Newsletter
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Issue 27
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 A Note from Pastor Jim
Lazy Days of Summer
Yes, summer is finally here. . . or will be officially on June 21. Summer is a time to slow down and renew your body, mind and soul. So, what will you be doing this summer to deepen your faith? Spending some time reading?
Let me suggest a few books to check out: Falling Upward by Richard Rohr, Help, Thanks, Wow by Ann Lamott, Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller, Night by Elie Wiesel, Wide Open Spaces by Beth Booram, Through Peasant Eyes by Ken Bailey, How God Changes Your Brain by Newberg & Waldman and any book by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and C. S. Lewis.
 Summer is a great time to re-read The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe with the kids. Looking for a novel? Here are a few with a faith perspective: The Clowns of God by Morris West and The Blood of the Lamb by Peter De Vries. I would love to hear your thoughts if you get a chance to read one of these books. Also, I have many other titles in my office available to lend.
Interested in Mission?
I am having a short gathering for anyone interested in doing "hands-on mission" work through CPC. Are you interested in offering your time and skills to help others in need? Could you give a few hours, a day, maybe even a week? Then gather with us in the Parlor following the Worship Celebration on June 8. If you cannot attend but have an interest, please contact me in the office or email jareitz@comcast.net.
New Message Series Begins June 15
Serious Discussions On...
June 15: Kids and Faith from Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Matthew 18:1-6
June 22: The Real Jesus from Matthew 5:38-48; John 8:1-11 & 3:16-21
June 29: The Church from Luke 12:16-34; Matthew 7:1-5 & 19:16-30 | |
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INSTALLATION THIS SUNDAY!
Come join us as we celebrate a very special day in the life of Pastor Jim Reitz and Chatham Presbyterian Church.
Service begins at 3:00 p.m. with fellowship and refreshments afterwards in Olsen Hall. Jim has requested that we "Pound the Pantry" and bring in bags of canned goods, cold/hot cereals, rice and a variety of soups to benefit the Chatham Food Pantry.
Stock up and bless those in need as we celebrate Jim's installation. Don't miss it!
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 THE CLUBHOUSE: FRIENDS, FAMILY, FUN!
PASTOR JIM'S INSTALLATION:
This Sunday, June 1, we will celebrate the Installation of Pastor Jim Reitz. We'll follow our usual 9:30 a.m. schedule, and the kids (including new 4-year-olds) will learn a special song for the Installation worship later in the day.
At the 3:00 p.m. Installation, families and kids will begin worship together until children are dismissed for fun activities in the Clubhouse. At the end of the Installation service, the kids will return to the sanctuary to sing their special song for Pastor Jim. After closing, please plan to stay for a reception in Olsen Hall.
JUNE IN THE CLUBHOUSE:
Bamboogie (Our bodies)
June 1 - An Angel Instructs Samson's Mother (Judges 13:1-14; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). We take care of our bodies for God. PLUS we'll rehearse our special song for Pastor Jim's Installation during Clubhouse time.
June 8 - Daniel and His Friends Honor God (Daniel 1:3-16). We honor God with healthy living.
June 15 - David Defeats Lions and Bears (1 Samuel 17:32-37). God gives us strength! Fathers' Day surprises.
June 22 - God Makes Naaman Pure (2 Kings 5; Colossians 3:17). We want to be pure before God.
June 29 - VBS Sunday. Special worship service followed by church picnic.
July Sneak Peek - Maze Days
PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
What you give:
One Sunday morning each month
Very little preparation time
Love and care for our grade schoolers
What you get:
Lots of smiles, hugs and joy
The Clubhouse needs small group leaders to begin in August.Contact Laura VanProyen 494-0503 or windmills57@comcast.net with questions or to volunteer.
REGISTER TODAY FOR WEIRD ANIMALS VBS!
Come take a walk on the wild side at VBS! Tell your friends and neighbors, too. You can register online at www.chathampresbyterian.com. Click on VBS under upcoming events and then on the green box to sign up. Or fill out a registration form at church.
It's the place to be June 23- 27.
Also, mark your calendar June 29 for VBS Sunday and church picnic immediately following worship. | |
SESSION
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Session welcomes your questions, comments or concerns.
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Missed Last Sunday's Message?
No problem! Click here for Jim's call to action and an invitation to a special meeting on Sunday, June 8, to talk about mission.
Youth Raise Money
for 2014 Mission Trip   
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It's been a busy few weeks for the Frontline Youth! We just finished up a successful pancake breakfast bar fundraiser, enjoyed a wild day at Skateland South, and now final exams are over! Plans for the summer are  underway, including another paintball excursion on Monday, June 30th - this time with Clay Kuetemeyer to challenge us!
It's been a wonderful school year for Frontline, and the summer is just as active with our Louisville mission trip in July, and a trip to Six Flags. Stay tuned for details!
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JOYS AND CONCERNS CPC is a congregation of people who strive to pray for one another - in the good times and the challenging times. If you have a prayer request, click here for information on how to be included on our Prayer Chain. Our Grateful List
Celebrating Jim Reitz's installation as pastor!
Congrats to Bob and Jill Speicher on their new granddaughter, Faye Harper Johnson, born May 29th.
Yummy pancake breakfast hosted by the youth and an exciting upcoming Mission Trip.
Thanks to James Carder and Thornton Woerner for posting our Worship Celebrations on YouTube.
Jan Day's Family as they mourn the passing of her sister Melissa after a long battle with ALS.
Marvel Family: Todd's mother Sally Trawick recovering from blood clot in the lungs and Marsha's mom Margaret Carroll in her final days in Peoria hospice.
Debbie Biel & Family, the passing of her father Don Willard in Pittsfield 5/16.
Mike Edmison's aunt Debbie diagnosed with cancer.
Laura Black recovering from surgery.
Lenore Forbes, shoulder replacement surgery and move to Concordia Bridges Program.
Marina Wirsing's aunt, major cancer surgery.
Devin Edmison, continued recovery from surgery.
Pam Bruzan's daughter, Jennifer Bevan, recovering from surgery.
Kelli Severs, severe back issues and possible surgery.
April Woerner's father, Frank Alves, throat cancer.
Lisa Edmison, brother-in-law, kidney cancer.
Military Members
Aled Fain, Eric Anderson, Brody Correll, Drew Correll, Margaret Siemer, Brad Miller, Seth Baker, Gary Kirchner, Clay Kuetemeyer, Nicholas Michael, Josh Yankle, Joe Sadaj. Shut-Ins Betty Creasey, Maxine McCoy, Twila Juraska. Boosters: For those in need of extra prayer Clifford, Dave, Corrina and Issac Dahl; The Baird Family, The Van Pelt Family, Margaret Carroll, Dwight Elliott, Wendy Ford, Mary Jane Elliott, Harold and Helen Kaiser, Lois Siemer, Paul Spindler, Bill and Carolyn Templeton, Cynthia Wilson, Chuck Hendricks. |
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1835 East Walnut, Chatham, IL 62629
Phone: 217-483-4204
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