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Chatham Presbyterian
News, Events and More!
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October 2014 Newsletter
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Issue 31
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Blessed...Being a Blessing
Do you ever stop and count ALL your blessings? We are aware of the enormous blessings in life - family, friends, a home, food, clothing and so much m  ore. If we stop and count all our blessings, it would take so long, we might never get anything accomplished. And yet, taking just a little time to say thank you to God for all the wonderful gifts given to us is important to do on a regular basis. Such prayers and accounting of our blessings leads us to consider how we might say Thank You.
There are so many different ways to give thanks to God: being a great parent or spouse, bringing donations to the Food Pantry, or volunteering for a worthy cause. Whenever you help others by sharing the blessings given to you, you are responding to God's love in your life. Today, I invite you to begin thinking about your blessings and how you respond to God's blessings. Over the next two weeks, we will begin talking about how we respond by giving back to God in our lives through the work and ministry of CPC. You see, I don't believe I give to a Church. I give to God and what God is doing in and through this church. As God has blessed me, I want to help God be a blessing to all of you and to the world through the gifts I offer. Begin praying about how God has blessed you, and how you might become a blessing to others through your commitments to God here at CPC. Pastor Jim
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OCTOBER 5TH: WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
This Sunday will we celebrate our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters throughout the world. Pastor Jim's message will be:
"Musical Genre: Different People, Same God"
Bible verses this week: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 & John 4:4-24.
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CPC Fall Clean-Up Day, Oct. 11
We need you! There's plenty to do to prepare for the change of season. Bring your rakes and gloves, and help us spruce up our beautiful building and grounds. We're working 8 a.m. to noon, but please come when you are able.
For more info, contact Tadd Moorehead at 801-0053.
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KIDS WITH CARTS!
Please don't forget Food on the First is this Sunday, October 5th! Please bring your canned goods for the Ball-Chatham Food Pantry, and the kids will collect your items in their carts.
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TRUNK OR TREAT COMING Sunday October 26, 5 to 7 p.m.
Do you have your trunk idea?
We're looking forward to some terrific trunks once again at the annual Trunk of Trunk celebration. This is a wonderful family event, complete with hot chocolate, hot dogs, and of course, CANDY!
If you'd like to help organize or bring treats, please contact Amy Bifano at sabiffers@aol.com.
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October Clubhouse: Vertical Edge
Oct 5
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall (We honor God with our work) from Nehemiah 2:11-20
Oct 12
Joseph Becomes a Ruler of Egypt (We work where God puts us) Genesis 41:37-57; 45:3-8
Oct 19
The Parable of the Three Servants (We use our talents for God) Matthew 25:14-30
Oct 26
Paul Presses on to the Goal (Our goal is to be like Jesus) Acts 16:16-34; Philippians 3:12-21
Clubhouse Small Group Fun Nights
Members of the ORANGE group had a great time with Pastor Jim and several Clubhouse volunteers on Sept 24.
Everyone shared pizza, played games, designed a banner and laughed a lot.
Similar events for the other groups are scheduled in Oct. and Nov.
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Jim's "Quote Corner"
"Silence is the language God speaks and everything else is a bad translation." Father Thomas Keating
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HOLIDAY BOOK DRIVE COMING IN NOVEMBER Think Mission? Think Books during the month of November! The Holiday Book Drive is a mission-sponsored endeavor for Chatham Presbyterian during the month of November.
This program is designed to provide
new books to children at Christmastime. Donated books are given to 18 social service agencies who in turn give them to children under their care. A collection box for the books will be located by the "Mission Board" during the month of November. An envelope will also be provided for anyone wishing to make a monetary contribution (please make checks payable to Holiday Book Drive.) Every dollar donated goes directly to the purchase of new children's books. For more information, please contact Jane Byram at byrams1@comcast.net.
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Helping Others:
What's Your Mission?
Giving is the greatest expression of God's love in the world. What are you called to do? Consider these upcoming opportunities:
- The Frontline Youth are collecting items to ship to military men and women in Afghanistan. Items needed include: all toiletries, socks, foot and hand warmers, pencil & paper, batteries, pre-packaged snacks, books, ice packs, flaghlights, card games, and phone cards. Operation Care Package collection bins are located outside the sanctuary.
- Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach: 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+. Sign up at Mission Board or for more info, contact Debbie Biel.
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Sunday, 10/12 from 6-8 p.m. Wiener Roast & Hayride at the Lounsberry's house, 8349 S. Vigal Rd., Pawnee.
Sunday, 10/19 after church. Parent Meeting to discuss future plans and possible 2015 Mission Trip.
Sunday, 10/26 at 5 to 7 p.m. Trunk or Treat Celebration! The youth will be decorating Jim's trailer.
Every Sunday: Olsen Cafe at 5:45 p.m. Youth group starts at 6:30 p.m. All welcome!
COMING NEXT MONTH: Mission projects for all youth on November 11th. Save the date!
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FOOD PANTRY
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The pantry is in need of a Public Information Coordinator and a
Food Pantry Communication Coordinator.
If you'd like to use your communication and organizational skills to assist the Ball-Chatham Food Pantry, there are positions now available. In these volunteer jobs, you would help communicate the pantry's needs to the public, and interface with the public in coordinating special events and food drives.
Each of these jobs requires only a few hours per week, and you would be helping a very worthy cause in the community.
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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. We Give Praises For:
TJ Knollenberg's continued recovery.
The Brant Family on the mend.
Concerns
Don Byram's father, Glen, health issues.
Jim and Connie Nimke's son-in-law
Anthony Pelegrino in ICU with pancreatic infection.
Pauline White, death of her sister-in-law, and grandson going overseas with military.
Doris Ashton, broken arm from fall.
Laura Black, continuing health challenges.
Emily Bickers, Denise and Doug Koester's daughter, complications after childbirth.
Mark and Claire Burris' daughter, Stephanie Brumfield, health issues.
Steve Bifano's sister, Kim Steinart, battling breast cancer.
Devin Edmison, still recovering, hoping to get to school soon.
Lisa Edmison's mother, Sheila Dudra,recovering from surgery.
Marsha Marvel's mom,Margaret Carroll, in hospice.
Todd Marvel's mom, Sally Trawick, at home after surgery.
Mike Edmison's family, grieving the loss of his aunt, Debbie.
Tina Knollenberg's baby great niece, McKenna Crain, health issues.
Our Shut-ins: Betty Creasey, Twila Juraska; Maxine McCoy, Lewis Memorial. Our Boosters Who Need Extra Prayer: Jay Sampias, 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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Let's let Clay Kuetemeyer know we miss him while he's away for 10-month work college. Mailing address is: 1424 Bradley Drive, Apt. D313, Carlyle, PA, 17013.
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1835 East Walnut, Chatham, IL 62629
Phone: 217-483-4204
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