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Faith United Presbyterian Church
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Minute for Mission
Think about this...
You've just lost everything. Your house is gone, your car is gone, all of your pictures, all of your possessions...GONE!
You have a family to care for and can't even provide them with basic needs like diapers, a sweater, a warm blanket, soap, a toothbrush, or towel. These may seem like trivial needs to you and I, but in the larger scope of things, these simple items can show a person a little compassion and glimpse of hope in a natural disaster.
Next Sunday, our youth will be putting together, "Gifts of the Heart Kits" to be sent off to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to help supply hygiene and baby kits to those that were affected by Hurricane Sandy.
But, we need your help!!!
In an article below, you will see a list of items that we would like for you to purchase and drop off in the church office. We know that it may be difficult for some of you to go out shopping for these items, so if it helps, we'd be happy to do the shopping for you!
Make no mistake - these needs are great! Please stand in the GAP (Give, Act, Pray) and help bring hope to affected families and communities.
Holy God, You are our comfort and strength in times of sudden disaster, crisis, or chaos. By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen, sustain those who work to rescue or rebuild, and surround us now with your grace and peace to face the challenges ahead. Grant us the assurance of your presence even in this time of uncertainty, and fill us with the hope of your new creation; through Jesus Christ, our rock and redeemer. Amen.
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This Sunday is Stewardship Commitment Sunday!
"Breaking Stones"Nehemiah 9:1-15 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Psalm 126 Matthew 18:1-7
Lay Assistant: Betsy Akey
Beedle/Crucifer: Jessica Wilson & Lorna Blackford
Usher: Robert Blackford, Bill Lee, Dominick & Malik Reading, Ed Melvin
Greeters: Chuck & Joyce Pierce and Peggy Figle & Debbie Hall
Children's Church: Ann Phelps
Nursery: Jim & Shari Glasgow
Potluck following worship.
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Sunday School
Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. PreK (3+) and Kindergarten - meet in the upstairs theater. Your teachers are Mrs. Lyle and Ms. Simpson. 1, 2, 3th grade - meet in the upstairs theater. Your teacher will be Mrs. Myers and Crystal Sargent. 4, 5, 6th grade - meet in the upstairs theater. Your teachers are Mrs. Heaton, Mrs. Dingman, and Mr. Best. 7 & 8th grade - meet in the junior/senior high room above the nursery. Your teachers will be Dr. Sargent and Jill McClintock. Senior High - will meet for lunch on October 14, at 12:30 p.m., at Dew's Diner. Adult Sunday School Faith & Life: There will be no class this week. December 2-23 - Christmas Angels (and their cousins).
Did you know...thirty-four of the Bible's sixty-six books talk about angels in detail? Every New Testament writer confirms their existence. Jesus himself referred to angels as real beings who were involved in every realm of human activity.
We will continue our 2012 advent theme by exploring what the Bible really says about angels, including their service to God and their ministry to people.
Bible Study: Will meet in the brides room across from the chapel just outside the social hall.
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Thank Offering
In the 1880's, Eliza Clokey saw an urgent ministry need that was not being met, and she began the Thank Offering, asking all Presbyterian women to think of a special blessing in their lives and give something above their usual contributions to meet that need - support for our church's worldwide missionary project. That spirit of initiative lives on. Do you see a need and have an idea of what must be done to minister to God's people? Apply for a Thank Offering grant.
PW's Creative Ministries Offering Committee meets annually to review applications. This year's recipients are posted on the Thank Offering bulletin board in Social Hall.
Every year PW receives and distributes the Thank Offering, with roughly 40% going to health programs and the remainder to new ministry initiatives. This Sunday, November 18, we are asking you to again, give something above your usual contribution. Give thanks!
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Thanksgiving Potluck - Sunday, November 18
Our annual thanksgiving gathering as a church family will be Sunday, November 18, in the Social Hall following worship. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. As we celebrate our blessings with a feast, let us also share our bounty with our neighbors by bringing boxed or canned goods for the Jamieson Community Center pantry.
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Gift of the Heart ♥ Kits
What a blessing it is to be a part of a faith community of so many generous and compassionate people. In the wake of many natural disasters here in the United States, we've had so many of you send money, donate your time through mission trips, and put various kits together. During the Mississippi flooding several years ago, we even had a group of youth sandbag and do yard cleanup in the Keithsburg area through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. For this, we are thankful! We have the opportunity to act once again, in response to the massive devastation on the east coast, pull our resources together to help others in need through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. We will be collecting two different kinds of kits that the youth will assemble on November 25, to help those afflicted in places like New Jersey. If you would please choose from the following list of items to donate and turn in to the office by Sunday, November 25, you will be making a difference in someone's life this holiday season. Hygiene Kit Baby Kit 1 hand towel (approx. 16" x 28", no fingertip 6 cloth diapers* or bath towels) 2 t-shirts or undershirts (no onesies) 1 washcloth 2 washcloths 1 wide-tooth comb 2 gowns or sleepers 1 nail clipper 2 diaper pins 1 bar of soap 1 sweater or sweatshirt 1 toothbrush 2 receiving blankets (one can be knitted 6 Band-Aids or other adhesive bandage strips or crocheted baby blanket) (approximate cost $10) (approximate cost $39) *Note: cloth diapers are not common, but are necessary. 12-packs of cloth diapers can be purchased at Target and many Sears stores. If you have any questions, or would like to make a donation, please contact Heather. Thank you!
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Faith's Advent Fair
(Bring your family and friends!)
Wednesday, November 28
4:00 - Children's crafts begin
5:15 - FREE supper served
6:00 - Necktie angels and decorating
RSVP for supper on the office door
by Monday, November 26 -- 734-5129.
Bring: your favorite necktie to make into an angel.
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Necktie Angels
Do you have a necktie which belonged to a loved one? Are you wondering what to do with it or why you're keeping it around? We can solve your dilemma! Bring your tie to the Advent Fair on November 28. Join us for supper at 5:15, and then we will spend time together at 6:00 making your tie into an angel to be displayed at Christmas or all year through. Yes, a little cutting will occur, but the integrity of the tie will remain. We will have extra ties available. If you have extras or want to make gifts for your family, bring them all along. This project doesn't take long and you will come away with a forever keepsake.
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Angel Display
The Faith & Arts committee would like to open the doors of our church to the community for an Angel display in December. If you would be willing to loan us some of your beautiful or unusual Angel's, please sign up on the office door: If you have an angel to share with us, please bring it to the church by Thursday, November 29. There will be a form to fill out with information about your angel, where you got it, and any story you have about it. Thank you. (We need to know whether we have enough scenes to make this possible.)
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The Freedom Angel
Be a part of something that captures the meaning of the Holiday Season! Purchase a Freedom Angel to support our troops. 100% of proceeds will support a benefit for local veterans; cost is $10; local, high-quality craftsmanship; exceptional gift idea; unique opportunity to say, "Thank You!" to local veterans; a win-win philanthropy project. The Freedom Angel is available at Innkeeper's Coffee, the Orpheum Theatre, or online at www.theorpheum.org.
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Lights of Love
In the spirit of the Holidays, the OSF Holy Family Medical Center Auxiliary of Monmouth is again sponsoring a "Lights of Love" tree to provide an opportunity to honor or remember those we love and cherish. Contributions will be represented by our "Lights of Love" tree. You may wish to honor or remember friends or family with a $5.00 per person donation, and/or a larger gift of your choice. Names of those being honored and remembered, along with the names of the donors will be recorded in the "Lights of Love" book, located in the hospital's west lobby. A special section will be included in the book recognizing those individuals or organizations contributing $50.00 or more. The "Lights of Love" tree will be lit on December 3, 2012, and will remain lit through the month of December representing the donations received for the "Lights of Love". |
Christmas Around the World
Directed by Terry Ruehmer To Benefit Carl Sandburg College Adult Learning Center
The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg Friday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: The Orpheum Box Office, call 309-342-2299 or online at www.theorpheum.org Adults: $15* Youth: $7.50 Children 12 and under free with paid adult For groups discount call The Orpheum Theatre *Price includes all Orpheum fees. This production made possible by a grant from the Galesburg
Community Foundation & the City of Galesburg.
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A Maple City Christmas
Come out to the Armoury on Friday, December 7, from 5 - 9 p.m. and take a stroll down "Maple City Avenue" where you will find your favorite parts of the Christmas displayed for your enjoyment. Be sure to visit each stop along the way for interactive fun, check out what each vendor has to offer at our vendor fair, admire and bid on a Festival of Trees tree to take home and don't forget to warm yourself along the way with a bowl of soup.
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Candidate Suggestion Form - Faith United Presbyterian Church
Elder - Deacon - Trustee
The task of the Nominating Committee is to place the names of qualifies individuals before the Congregation as nominees to fill positions on the church boards. The Congregation must then vote to elect these persons. The Nominating Committee needs your help in determining who is qualified and able to serve, if nominated. Please give this form to any member of the Nominating Committee. Candidate Name: ____________________________________________________ The 2012 Nominating Committee is: Gene Larson, Mary Distin, Crystal Sargent, Sally Bowman, Julie Armstrong, Debbie Dingman, Gary Distin, Buster Kellogg.
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November Birthdays
1 Larry Inman 2 Scott Gibson 6 Dalton Hottle 7 Tammi Hottle Heather Turnquist 8 Alice Lawson Alison Clark Susan Gilliland 9 Lila Blum Kylie Finnicum 10 Jodi Cheek Donna Lee 11 Megan Brown Brenda Runge 13 George Haynes 14 Dixie Wells 16 Deborah Stanton Jamie Youngblood 21 Mia Logsdon 26 Carolyn Simpson 27 Cindy Wilson Krista Larson 29 Bill Lee 30 Carolyn Meling
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Prayers
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New Baby:
Thank you:
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Gary Youngblood, Dorothy Hutchinson, Vernon Mettler, Don Tomlin, Jane Warfield, Mick Miller, Tracey Williams, Lindsay Murdock & family, Vern Carr, Janet Themanson, Jim & Janet Paris.
Congratulations to Vicki and Ted Briscoe on the announcement of their new granddaughter, Phoebe Victoria Kilgore, born Saturday, November 3, 2012, in Seattle. Her parents are Brian and Mariel Kilgore and her brother is Duncan.
Thank you to all who submitted a crock pot recipe for the Crock Pot Cook Off! With the support of all who came to taste and vote it was a fabulous success. The voting was hard with so many wonderful entrées, appetizers, and deserts to choose from. The winner was Crock Pot # 3- Bread Pudding made by Dixie Wells. A big thank you once again for supporting the Jr & Sr High Youth Group's fundraiser for the 2012/13 Youth Mission's.
Stephanie Reading
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