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Faith United Presbyterian Church
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March 28, 2013
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This Sunday - Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on
Easter Sunday
"Little Details"
Isaiah 65: 17-25 Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118: 14-24 John 20: 1-18
Thoughts for meditation in preparation for worship:
"Then Peter began to speak to them: 'I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. '"
- Acts 10: 34-35
"And, as an ineffable mystery, they shall learn in their own experience who He is." - Dr. Albert Schweitzer, The Quest of the Historical Jesus
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul..." - Emily Dickinson
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. B. Kathleen Fannin
Special Music: Eudaimonia Brass
Lay Assistant: Robert Green
Communion Servers: Jo Ellen Dollinger, Bob Green, Rob Hale, Brad Larson, Dee Long, Betty McBride, Carolyn Meling, Ann Phelps, Gary Pullen, Dominick Reading, Martha Whiteman, Ralph Whiteman
Beedle/Crucifer: Courtney Fisher and Malik Reading
Ushers: Jim Brown, John Turnbull, Greg Baber, John Lyle, Jim Glasgow, Shari Glasgow
Greeters: Dorothy Behnke and Jane Warfield
Nursery: Laura Lyle
There will be no Children's Church on Easter Sunday so that the children can enjoy the special service with their families.
- No Easter Egg Hunt or Coffee Hour after church -
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Holy Week Activities
Maundy Thursday Worship Service: March 28 at 7:00 p.m. here at Faith Church. The Rev. Dr. Teri Ott will be leading the service, with the Rev. Dr. Dan Ott assisting. Communion will be served by intinction and the choir will sing.
Following the Maundy Thursday service, there will be a Prayer Vigil from 8 p.m. on Thursday until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, as we consider the last hours of Jesus' life on earth. There is a sign-up board near the office and a number of half-hour time slots. Let us keep awake! Let us keep vigil!
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 Eastertide Breakfast On Easter Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. (9:00 a.m. for choir members) there will be an Eastertide Breakfast in the Social Hall. Come and enjoy breakfast casserole, coffee cake, rolls, or donuts, and coffee or juice. Free-will offerings will be taken and the proceeds will support our youth missions. A sign-up sheet is still up on the office door. |
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Christian Education
Adult Bible Study: The Adult Bible Study Class will meet in the Bride's Room (across from the chapel) each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. after Easter. Lessons for the month will be concerned with the Resurrection Hope as described in Luke and in Paul's letter to the Thessalonians. All adults are welcome to attend. Lessons 5 and 6 can be found in the classroom cabinet, and will be studied on April 7.
Faith & Life Class: Come and watch a PBS DVD about the history of American Abolitionism prior to the Civil War. Tom Best will present and lead discussions over the various episodes. Our particular focus will be on the role of Christian philosophy within this movement. This will cover April 7, 14, 21, & 28.
Sunday School for Children: Will resume at 9:15 a.m. on April 7.
Junior and Senior High Youth: Will meet Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. to prepare for Youth Sunday on April 28.
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Upcoming Meetings
Thursday: Thai Circle 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday: Deacons Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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Indian Taco Supper at Heritage
On Monday, April 8 Heritage Presbyterian Church will have their Indian Taco Supper. Curbside take-outs will be available from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Those who prefer to eat in the Hertitage Dining Room will be able to do so from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cost is a $6.00 donation, with the proceeds going to benefit Heritage Church.
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Breeze Into Spring ...
OSF Holy Family Medical Center Auxiliary presents the Breeze into Spring just in time for Easter on Friday, March 29th from 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. in the West Lobby of OSF Holy Family. The Bake Shop will offer delicious homemade breads, cakes, pies and cookies.
Jewelry Is Fun (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) will have rings, watches, necklaces, bracelets, scarves, and tons of other jewelry and accessories - ALL for $5.00 each!
Spring Flower Bulbs : We will be taking orders for flower bulbs including a variety of lilies, glads, wildflowers, strawberries, tomatoes, and much more.
Fleece Blanket Raffle : Buy a chance to win a beautiful, hand-tied blanket. Drawing will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 29th. Need not be present to win! Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.
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Maple Leaf Concert - April 11
The Hoppers Gospel Concert: On Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., the well-known Gospel Group "The Hoppers" will be performing at The Dahl Chapel and Auditorium on the Monmouth College campus as part of the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series. Known as America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music, The Hoppers are favorites on the Gaither Homecoming series. Tickets are available at The Buchanan Center for the Arts. Seating is limited so people will want to purchase tickets quickly. Tickets are $25.00.
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One Great Hour of Sharing
On Easter Sunday the offering will be taken for the One Great Hour of Sharing. Special envelopes are in the pews. Please make checks out to Faith United Presbyterian Church.
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Maple Leaf Concert - April 11
The Hoppers Gospel Concert: On Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., the well-known Gospel Group "The Hoppers" will be performing at The Dahl Chapel and Auditorium on the Monmouth College campus as part of the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series. Known as America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music, The Hoppers are favorites on the Gaither Homecoming series. Tickets are available at The Buchanan Center for the Arts. Seating is limited so people will want to purchase tickets quickly. Tickets are $25.00.
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The Church Office will be closed on Monday, April 1
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Birthdays
March 28 - Phyllis Wheeler
March 29 - Vernon Mettler
March 30 - Jim Hallstrom
March 31 - Gentry Sorensen, Lisa Willett
April 1 - Kristina Gilliland Compton
April 2 - Dalton Willett
April 3 - Matthew Rickey
April 5 - Janie Brill, Alex Green
April 6 - Nancy Bersted
April 7 - Brittany Liggett
April 10 - Carol Tenold
April 11 - Raj Ambrose
April 12 - Laura Rickey
April 14 - Bob Meling
April 15 - Dominick Reading
April 16 - Steve Johnson
April 18 - Hannah Hottle, Kirstin Johnson
April 23 - Samantha Agan
April 24 - Isabel Marshall
April 25 - Jacob Baber, Brooke Johnson
April 26 - Linda Adair, Jim McCurdy
April 27 - Alex Hardin
April 28 - Saro Ambrose
April 30 -Marjorie Butler, Cathy Abernathy, Eleanor Moschenross
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Ecumenical Lenten Lay Breakfast on Good Friday
Tomorrow is the final in a series of Ecumenical Lenten Lay Breakfasts sponsored by the Warren County Ministerium and hosted by Strom Center. Rolls and/or toast, juice, and coffee are available at 6:30 a.m., with the service starting at 7:15 a.m. and ending around 7:45 a.m. Heritage Presbyterian Church will lead the service.
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Church Clean-Up - April 17, 2013
Save the date! The Trustees have set Wednesday, April 17, from 5 - 8 p.m. for an all-church clean-up. More information to follow.
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PW Yard Sale - May 3 & 4
Spring is here! Underneath the snow! That means spring cleaning (once you put the snow shovels away), and you can begin looking around the house for items that you may no longer need and start setting them aside for the annual yard sale. It will take place in the Social Hall on Friday, May 3 and Saturday May 4. More details to follow.
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| Prayer Concerns
Carolyn Albert (daughter of Alice Lawson), Vern Mettler, Don Robeson, Mary Johnson, Tara Hanson, Sally McVey (now at 417 North H Street), Gary Youngblood, Lindsay Murdock, and Jim and Janet Paris.
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