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Faith United Presbyterian Church
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November 21, 2012 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Dear Friends:
The author of Ecclesiastes reminds us: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven..." After months of consideration and prayer, Margie and I have come to the realization the time has come to request the dissolution of my call as your pastor.
"Why?" Having considered my pastoral relationships with the members of our congregation; our community and college; and, my colleagues in presbytery, as well as the needs of our family, we believe this decision is in accordance with the will of God and in the best interest of all concerned. While I am grateful for the opportunities we have had in serving Christ with each of you, sharing your sorrows and joys, seeing God work within you and through you, I am mindful there may be others better prepared to lead you in a deeper commitment to worship, evangelism, and stewardship in your service to Christ.
Therefore, on Sunday, November 18, I accepted a call to be the pastor and head of staff of The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, Michigan. We will have a congregational meeting on Sunday, December 2, for the purpose of dissolving our call. With the holiday season approaching, and the administrative responsibilities at the start of the new year, the session will recommend Sunday, January 27, 2013 to be my last Sunday, while my last day of employment will be Thursday, January 31.
While the move to Traverse City will provide a wonderful opportunity for professional growth, please know that had we believed our departure would be detrimental to the future ministry of Faith United, we would not have been able to discern this new call. Over the past couple of years, we have come to believe God is preparing for a new day in your life together. We wish you Godspeed and we are grateful knowing you will do the same for us.
Sincerely,
William C. Myers
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Dear Family of Faith,
After reading the letter from Bill, you know we will be moving to Traverse City, Michigan. Will and I will be staying in Monmouth, until after Will graduates. We will go to Michigan in June. Because we are part of the pastor's family, I have to resign from my job at the church at the same time Bill does. This means I will resign as Christian Education Director and Wednesday Night Live Director on January 31. The Christian Education committee and Session will determine how to fill my position so the programs we have developed together may continue without a problem.
While I am excited for the adventure of our move and future ministry, I have spent the last several Sunday's wiping away tears as I think about missing out on the lives of people I care very much about. I will especially miss watching your children grow up. They are very dear to me. I hope they will continue to be active at Faith and in the development of their faith.
I would also like to thank you for caring about and helping us raise our own children, Elizabeth and Will. Monmouth will always be the most special place we have ever lived. Not only did Bill and I meet here and attend Faith UPC as college students, but our children grew up and graduated in Monmouth. They are so much richer for having known all of you, as are we.
Thank you for your love and support throughout these important years in our life together.
Margie Myers
DCE
WNL Director
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Congregational Meeting
We will have a congregational meeting this Sunday, November 25, 2012, following worship to elect the class officers of 2015; Deacons, Trustees, and Session.
On December 2, 2012, we will have another congregational meeting following worship to begin the process of dissolving Pastor Myers' call.
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This Sunday...
"No Less a King"
2 Samuel 23:1-7 Revelation 1:4b-8
Psalm 132:1-12 John 18:33-37
Lay Assistant: Ann Phelps
Beedle/Crucifer: Malik Reading & Brittany Wilson
Usher: George Nieman, Carolyn Meling, Steve Johnson, Bob Green, Dee Ann Shuff
Greeters: Tom & Crystal Sargent and Buster & Jane Kellogg
Children's Church: Lisa Willett
Nursery: Lolla Ballard & Maggie McVey
Coffee Hour: Bob & Carolyn Meling and Jim & Carol McCurdy
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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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Gift of the Heart ♥ Kits
Thank you so much for the terrific response we've received regarding our Gift of the Heart Kits! There is still time to donate if you'd like. And, since we have more of some things than others, I've compiled a list of items we still need to even out our kits.
18 t-shirts - no onsies
15 sleepers
20 diaper pins - I've checked and they have these at KMart in Galesburg.
5 sweaters or sweatshirts
8 receiving blankets.
It looks like we are going to be able to send quite a few kits, thanks to all of 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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Mitten Tree
Isabel Circle is hosting a Mitten Tree again this year to warm the hands and hearts of children in need. Help decorate the tree (located in the social hall) with hats, scarves, and gloves/mittens by December 9, 2012.
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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". |
College Care Packages
We would like to thank the many Monmouth College students who participate in the life of our congregation by giving them a care package of goodies during their finals. We need your help. Please sign up on the office door if you can donate a homemade baked good, microwave popcorn, candy, hot chocolate, or fresh fruit. Please bring it to the church by 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 9. Care packages will be assembled and delivered on that day.
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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
For:
Hospital:
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Gary Youngblood, Ruth Wright, Evelyn Carlson, Dorothy Hutchisson, Vernon Mettler, Don Tomlin, Jane Warfield, Mick Miller, Lindsay Murdock & family, Vern Carr, Janet Themanson, Jim & Janet Paris.
Sally McVey is currently at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg.
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