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Chatham Presbyterian
News, Events and More!
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February 2015 Newsletter
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Issue 35
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WEATHER ALERT: While we don't anticipate closure, your safety is of utmost concern. If Worship Service is cancelled, our www.chathampresbyterian.com website will be updated and an email will go out by 7:00 a.m.
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 Super Bowl Sunday!
Can you imagine being at the Super Bowl? A friend of mine won a ticket a few years back to go to the big game. What a thrill. To be around all the excitement. To join in the festivities. To see the game, if even from way up high. To tell all your friends and co-workers you were at the big game. Even better, can you imagine playing in that game? Nothing too dangerous, maybe just as a kicker? To be a part of the actual game would be something that could change your life forever.
Thinking about God's Kingdom is a lot like that. Everyone of faith cheers on the idea of God's Kingdom here on earth. We want peace, we want justice, we want love for everyone. So we cheer on God and some of the main players. Others hear our story about how we are there, week in and week out, cheering God on. We shout, we pray. And for the most part, that seems enough. To just be a part of it, not an outside observer.
 Yet, what if we were actually in the game? Is it enough to cheer God on, or is it even better to work side by side with God in bringing peace and love to our world? Does God want our reaction to what is happening, or does He want our help in making it become reality?
Get in the game. God needs you. CPC needs you. What is happening is the biggest game in this life. We not only have a front row seat, but we are also invited to be on the field, one of the team players, working toward a whole new way of life.
February Message Topics - 2-1 - Fellowship: Deuteronomy 16: 1-15; 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 and Acts 20: 2-9.
- 2-8 - Love: 1 John 4:7-21.
- 2-15 - Your Part: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31.
- 2-22 - Going Deeper. New series begins with "Our Calling" from Matthew 4:18-25.
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CPC Staff Retreat
The CPC staff will take a one-day retreat on Wed., February 4 at the Chiara Center. The day will be spent planning and visioning for the next year and beyond, as well as setting dates for the many events here at CPC. Please keep the staff in your prayers on this day. The Church Office will be closed on February 4.
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Celebrate Leadership
On Sunday, Feb. 8, we will Ordain and Install our Elders and Deacons for the coming years. What an exciting time in their lives. God has called them, through you, to the tasks before them. You are asked to come and support them on this Sunday as we welcome them into leadership here at CPC.
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"Off Road" February Clubhouse
Strap on your helmet ~ Jump on your dirt bike ~ We're going Off Road to talk about how to handle conflict in February
- Feb 1 - Jesus Clears the Temple (John 2:13-17). We do the right thing when other people disrespect God.
- Feb 8 - Enemies Threaten Nehemiah (Nehemiah 4:1-9). We pray when people are mean.
- Feb 15 - God Gives Joshua Courage (Joshua 1:1-9). We ask God for strength and courage.
- Feb 22 - Esau Forgives Jacob (Genesis 32:9-12; 33:1-4). We seek forgiveness with God's help.
Save the Date!
March 1 - Christian Education volunteer recognition
March 28 - Family Activities & Easter Egg Hunt
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SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School June 22 - 26, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Looking for an adventure this summer? Get ready for Vacation Bible School. Join us as we embark on an icy expedition to Climb Mt. Everest. Kids will learn to overcome obstacles with God's awesome power. Want to help? Contact Sara Metzger or Hope Petrie for more information.
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Mission Corner
Frontline Youth loved the hairnets, helped wash a lot of dishes and served dinner at St. John's Breadline on a half day off from school in late January.
 A week later, our CPC 10-12 year-olds helped prepare a meal at church and then delivered and served at the Salvation Army Overflow Shelter. The chili and the kids' smiles were a huge hit with the clients!
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Jim's Quote Corner
"In terms of spirituality, our struggle is not with sincerity, but with direction. Our hearts are good, but it is our minds and feet that do not know which way to go," Ronald Rolheiser in
The Holy Longing: the Search for a Christian Spirituality.
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Pancake Breakfast for Youth Mission
The high school youth will host a "Sweetheart Pancake Bar" for breakfast after worship February 8. Free-will donations will be accepted for the cost of the breakfast. In addition, the kids will serenade your Valentine sweetheart for $5. Thank you for supporting the youth as they prepare for their summer mission trip in Mobile, Alabama.
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 Blessings in a Backpack Ministry
The Frontline Youth are collecting food and snack items to place in backpacks and distribute to Chatham elementary school kids in need.
Donated items needed:
Cans of spaghetti/ravioli, single-serve chicken noodle soup, granola bars, juice boxes, oatmeal packets, single-serve hot cocoa mix, peanut butter crackers (individually wrapped) or other snack crackers, apples, oranges, individual boxes of raisins, individual servings of fruit.
Monetary donations accepted as well. Drop off donated items in the collection box outside the sanctuary by Feb. 8.
Mission Trip Volunteer Needed: Are you female and ready for an adventure this summer?! Contact Amy Bifano at 483-4204 for more details about how you can be a part of reaching out, changing lives to follow Christ with our youth.
Olsen Cafe: Pick a Sunday and provide dinner for our CPC Youth. It can be casual, fun and an opportunity to spend some time with our awesome kids. Contact Amy to sign up: 483-4204.
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Women in the Word Meeting Women in the Word meet for study and fellowship on Tuesdays throughout February, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the adult education room. In March, they will begin a new Beth Moore study entitled: Children of the Day, 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
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Joys
T.J. Knollenberg back at work
Pauline White, at home recovering
Bill & Linda Carter, great medical report for Bill
Congregational Meeting: Exciting mission and outreach opportunities ahead for CPC
Confirmation class has begun, and our students are learning about their faith
Concerns
Todd Marvel and family, Todd's mother, Sally Trawick, passed away to heaven
Devin Edmison, surgery Feb. 4
Jim Nimke, open heart surgery on Feb. 5
Carroll Sutton, ongoing treatment for AFIB
Karla Kunzeman's father, Guy Johnson, health
Steve Sabo, leukemia diagnosis, hospitalized
Ken Doetsch, continued recovery
Laura Black's mother, Sue Brimm, health
Don Byram's father, Glen Byram, health
Ken Doetsch's brother, Ron Doetsch, health
Steve Bifano's sister, Kim Steinart, health
Laura Black, treatment for brain tumor
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.
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.
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Kids with Karts This Sunday, Feb. 1
Thanks to the community's generosity, the Food Pantry is well-stocked for January. But they continue to request monetary donations for their purchases at County Market.
Cleaning Help Needed
Good with a mop, vacuum cleaner or dust rag? Consider a gift of time and labor. Contact Tadd Moorehead at 801-0053 to help. Per Capita Due Feb. 22Each member is asked to contribute $28 towards the Presbytery as part of the church's per capita dues. Quick CPC Links
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1835 East Walnut, Chatham, IL 62629
Phone: 217-483-4204
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