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Chatham Presbyterian
News, Events and More!
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August 1, 2014 Newsletter
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Issue 29
Newsletter Editors Debbie Biel and Julie Kaiser
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 New Sermon Series coming Sunday, August 10:
Bridging the Gap.
- August 3: Guest Speaker, Charlotte Poetschner.
- August 10: A Spiritual Gap from Psalm 68:1-10; Luke 10:25-42
- August 17: A Generational Gap from Jeremiah 1:4-10; Joel 2:28-32
- August 24: A Leadership Gap from Psalm 25:4-10; Ephesians 1:15-22
- August 31: Guest Speaker.
Have you been on the road, hitting all your favorite vacation spots this summer? Never fear. We have a Sermon Archive right here. Or go to YouTube and search for Chatham Presbyterian. | |
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THE CLUBHOUSE IN AUGUST: Holy Grill!
New Ending Time: Beginning in August, The Clubhouse will dismiss at 10:45 a.m. each Sunday.
Interested in volunteering this fall with our Clubhouse? Laura Van Proyen will have a short informational meeting for all volunteers immediately following the service on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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 Financial Update: Statement
For the six months ended 06/30/14
Special thanks to Brian Metzger, Arie Van Proyen and the Finance Team for compiling the numbers below. Receipts are in line with projections. Expenditures increased beyond projections in two area: $8,000 for pastor relocation expenses and $6,300 for a new furnace in February. The congregation's continued
faithfulness in giving is greatly appreciated. God is so good!
Total Receipts & Other Support Budgeted $204, 660 Actual $224,674
Total Expenses
Budgeted $228,337 Actual $259,527
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets
Budgeted ($25,177) Actual ($34,852)
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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.
Have Ministry Needs?
Please know we are ready to meet your pastoral care needs. If you are looking for assistance, please do not hesitate to call Amy Bifano at the church office at (482-4204), Thornton Woerner (725-5646) or an elder. We want to do everything possible to ensure that everyone has support and prayer, especially during life's difficult moments.
We Give Praises For:
T.J. Knollenberg's continued recovery.
On going mission opportunities for Rachel Woerner in Uganda.
A safe and productive Youth Mission Trip to Kentucky.
Sharing our bounty with the Ball-Chatham Food Pantry.
Volunteers to prepare the children's ministry for fall.
Concerns
T.J. Knollenberg in ICU being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Devin Edmison at home recovering from surgery.
Elizabeth Miller, appointment at Mayo Clinic.
Evan Hart, knee surgery recovery.
Lisa Edmison's mother, Sheila Dudra, recovering from surgery.
Marsha Marvel's mom, Margaret Carroll, in hospice.
Laura Black, new treatment for brain tumor.
Sally Trawick, Todd Marvel's mom, at home.
Cindy Sabo and Debbie Lounsberry's aunt, Betty Rhodes, continued recovery from a fall and breast cancer.
Mike Edmison's aunt, Debbie, now in hospice for inoperable cancer.
Tina Knollenberg's baby great niece, McKenna Crain, spots on liver and brain.
Jane Byram's friend Barb Greenwood battling leukemia at Barnes in St. Louis.
Kelli Severs, painful back injury , looking for new job due to injury.
Natalie Armstrong, grandfather battling liver/bone cancer.
Our Shut-ins: Betty Creasey, Twila Juraska; Maxine McCoy, Lewis Memorial. Our Boosters Who Need Extra Prayer: The Dahl Family, The Baird Family, The Van Pelt Family, Dwight Elliott, Wendy Ford, Harold & Helen Kaiser, Mary Jane Elliott, Irma Gobleman, Chuck Hendricks, Lois Siemer, Paul Spindler, Bill & Carolyn Templeton, Cynthia Wilson. Our Military Members: Eric Anderson, Brody Correll, Drew Correll, Aled Fain, Gary Kirchner, Clay Kuetemeyer, Nicholas Michael , Margaret Siemer, Josh Yakle, Joe Sadaj.
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 Jim's "Quote Corner" "More than anything else, the cross says that God can and must be seen in all things, but most especially in the seemingly sinful, broken and tragic things. The place of the supposed worst becomes the place of the very best. The mystery of the cross teaches us to be prepared to be surprised about how and where God reveals God's heart. It is beyond our control." From Hope Against Darkness by John Feister and Richard Rohr.
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Mission Inside the Doors:
Before we hit the streets, we have some mission work to complete here at CPC.
We'd love to have all hands on deck for a CPC "Work Week," Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14. We have some exciting projects, and much to do: bring down walls, repair ceilings, refresh with paint, fix and spruce-up wherever needed.
Morning, afternoon and evening shifts available. Consider signing up for a few shifts, a whole day or even the entire week. Have some vacation to use up? Make it a productive gift of your time. Contact the church office to sign up or email Mark Biel or Scott Kaiser for more information.
Mission Outside the Doors: Mark Your Calendar
Giving is the greatest expression of God's love in the world. What are you called to do? Consider these upcoming opportunities:
- Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach: Help save billions of pounds of medical supplies from being sent to landfills. The Hospital Sisters Mission recycles, sorts and packages hospital supplies to ship to third world countries where the need is great. CPC members now volunteer 1-3 p.m. each Thursday, and other times are available. Contact Bob Speicher for more info.
- St. John's Breadline: Help prepare and serve meals for hundreds in Springfield who would otherwise go without. All volunteers welcome, age 13-99+. Times available to serve: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2-5:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2-5:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2-5:45 p.m. Sign-up sheets coming in August. For more info, contact Debbie Biel.
- H2O in the Park:Preparations are underway to start a water bottle distribution at parks or other locations where people gather. Stay tuned for more on this initiative started by Tina Knollenberg.
Other mission plans include Habitat for Humanity work projects, Tornado Relief in Washington, IL, development of a Food Pantry Garden, Cold-Weather Kits and more.
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Sign Up Now! Youth Mission Opportunity:
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach in Springfield
Tuesday, Aug 5 from 4:30-7 p.m.
We are looking for a team of 8 teens and 2 adults to help sort medical supply donations to be shipped to third world countries in desperate need. A short training orientation will be given by the Mission Outreach supervisor. Volunteers must be 13 to participate with a signed parental waiver. Afterwards, the volunteer crew will head out for pizza.
Sunday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. End of Summer Hoorah! Don't miss a fun Water Day with games, slides, wiener roast, S'mores, and more!
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Lake Williamson Family & Youth
Fun Day: August 10th
CLICK HERE to sign-up online
You are invited! Come join us for Family & Youth Fun Day planned for Sunday, August 10, 1 -5 p.m. at beautiful Lake Williamson near Carlinville.
Enjoy swimming, zip lining, paddle boats, canoes, slides and many other fun activities available at the lake. We will also grill and provide dinner. Cost is $10 per person or $30 per family. Sign-up at the Welcome Center, online or contact Amy at 483-4202.
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1835 East Walnut, Chatham, IL 62629
Phone: 217-483-4204
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