April Birthdays
24 - Isabel Marshall
25 - Jacob Baber, Brooke Johnson
26 - Linda Adair, Jim McCurdy
27 - Alex Hardin
28 - Saro Ambrose
30 - Marjorie Butler, Cathy Abernathy, Eleanor Moschenross
May Birthdays
2 - Mary Gibson
4 - Doug Hardin, Marjorie Phelps
6 - Ashley Baber
7 - Roxanne Green
8 - Clayton Larson
9 - Jane Hottle, Abby Brown, Noah Runge
10 - Marilyn Van Hoozer
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This Sunday ~ 5th Sunday of Easter and Youth Sunday
"The Gift of Love to Give to Others"
Scripture texts: Psalm 148
Revelation 21:1-6
John 13: 31-35
Youth Participants: Chloe Larson, Dalton Hottle, Emily Fisher, Will Best, Malik Reading, Jessica Wilson, Courtney Fisher, Kara Fisher Ushers: Dalton Willett, Caleb Duke, Benant Bukari, Noah Clark, DJ Reading Greeters: Mariah Reading & Ethan Clark and Barbara & Eddie Solberg-Hale Children's Church: Stephanie Reading Nursery: Krista and Chloe Larson Coffee Hour: Deb Tomlin and the Blackford family Special Music - Monmouth-Roseville High School Madrigals
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| Meetings
Thursday, April 25 - Sewing Circle 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 25 - Isabel Circle 6:30 p.m.
Meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. to carpool to Janice Cunningham's in Galesburg. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 2 - Thai Circle 9:30 a.m.
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| May Friendship Day - May 3
Church Women United will be celebrating May Friendship Day with a breakfast on Friday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. at Heritage United Presbyterian Church. The building is handicap accessible and childcare is provided.
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| Congregational Meeting - May 19
The Session of Faith United Presbyterian Church has called a Special Congregational Meeting for 10:30 a.m. at the start of worship on Sunday, May 19 for the purpose of electing one ruling elder to fill a vacancy on the session for the class of 2014. The Nominating Committee has placed the name of Brad Larson in nomination for this office. The floor will be open for other nominations, but please obtain the consent of any person you wish to nominate prior to the meeting. Pastor Charles Cunningham will moderate the meeting.
As you know, Rob Hale '14 and his family are moving to Kentucky shortly, and Rob has had to resign from session. We thank him for his years of service to our church.
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| Stewardship & Budget Committee
The Stewardship & Budget Committee is comprised of two elders, the moderator of Trustees, and one Deacon. In addition, the committee would like to add at least two at-large members from the congregation.
If you are interested in serving on this important committee, please contact Mary Distin, Moderator at 734-5619.
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Christian Education
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. for children. Jr Hi and Sr Hi are also meeting weekly in the Youth Room at 9:15 a.m. During the month of April the youth are working hard to plan their Youth Sunday service on April 28.
Adult Bible Study - Meets at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday morning in the Bride's Room (across from the chapel). Joyce Hagemann leads the class using the NIV Bible Study series. Copies of the lessons are available in the grey cabinet in the Bride's Room. All adults welcome.
Faith & Life Class - Meets 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings in the Social Hall. Tom Best is leading a class through May 19 on the history of American Abolitionism prior to the Civil War, with special attention to the role Christian philosophy played in the movement. Class discussion revolves around a PBS film on this subject, which will be viewed during the class sessions and discussed.
Senior Recognition Sunday - May 12. This year our graduating seniors are Will Myers, Colton McClintock, Maggie McVey, and Amanda Bowman.
Teacher Recognition Sunday - May 12.
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PW Yard Sale Hours
Friday, May 3 - Noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you have any items to donate to the sale that need to be picked up, please call Jane Kellogg at 734-5275.
There is also a sign-up sheet on the office door for volunteers. Several slots are open for sorting and pricing on May 1 & 2 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
On the days of the sale, there are also several slots open for volunteers to sign up:
Friday: 12 noon - 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thanks to all the volunteers who work so hard each year, we look forward once again to a very successful yard sale.
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College Care Packages - May 5
The week of final exams is coming up at Monmouth College, and we would like to help our college friends of Faith finish the spring semester in good form by delivering care packages to them. If you would like to help make these care packages possible, there is a sign-up sheet on the office door. We'd like to fill them with treats, fruit, small games, or gift certificates. The packages need to be completed and delivered on Sunday, May 5.
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Card Shower for Winifred Weeks
Thursday, May 16 - 90th birthday
Address: Winifred Weeks
Bickford Cottage
1002 Staley Road
Champaign, IL 61822
Here is a great opportunity to shower Winnie with the love of Faith Friends and help her celebrate this milestone birthday! If you'd like to participate, you may mail cards to her at the above address. She would love to hear from you.
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Upcoming Events at Faith
PW Annual Yard Sale - Coming Soon - May 3 & 4
With the warm weather lately, the time to start spring cleaning and thinking about yard work is upon us. Need some tools, furniture, decorations, baskets? Need some space? The answer to all of these questions is waiting for you to discover at the PW Annual Yard Sale on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, where you can find the things you need and donate the things you don't. Remember, May 3 & 4 is for the things you need, and May 1 & 2 is for the things you don't! And in the midst of all this busy commerce, please remember that you will be helping the Presbyterian Women raise the funds for their annual pledge which helps people around the world.
Phi Gamma Delta - Humvee Push Competition
The men of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity of Monmouth College are sponsoring a Humvee Push Competition in the parking lot of Faith United Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. until around noon (depending on how many teams are formed). This is an exciting and creative benefit to raise money for the USO. Come out to watch or push!
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Isabel Circle Tonight
Isabel Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. tonight, Thursday, April 25th at the home of Janice Cunningham. All women members and friends of the church are welcome to attend. Those planning to attend should meet at 6:30 p.m. to carpool to Janice's home in Galesburg. Janice Cunningham will serve as facilitator for Lesson Six, "The Elders" from the 2012-2013 Horizons Bible Study, Dispatches to God's Household: The General Epistles. The Scripture for this lesson is 1Peter 5:1-11 and 2 John. As the study of what it means to be a member of God's family and God's house-hold, Lesson Six focuses on the role and responsibilities of church elders. Becoming the household of God doesn't just happen. Elders know a thing or two about life in God's household. Because they have experience and training to be called to leadership roles in the community of faith, they are charged to demonstrate selfless love and a nurturing spirit to others in their care. Following the path of right relationship, 1 Peter points to an overturned hierarchy and rethinking relationships between the powerful and the powerless. Loving one another is the to key to right relationships with God and our Sisters and Brothers in Christ. |
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In the Community
Jamieson Center Annual Style Show
The Jamieson Community Center's 5th Annual Style Show will take place Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $10 each and include brunch. Please call 734-4251 to order tickets, or contact Jo Ellen Dollinger at 734-8627.
College for Kids
Monmouth College's 33rd College for Kids program for gifted and/or talented children will be June 10-21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Classes this year will be held in the brand-new Center for Science and Business. Registrations are due
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In Sympathy
- to Gene and Donna Larson on the death of Gene's nephew, John V. Larson, who passed away on April 17 at his home in Little York.
Prayer Concerns
Evelyn Carlson, Maisie McPherson, Cinda Stansbury, Carolyn Albert (Alice Lawson's daughter), Tara Hanson, Mary Johnson, Sally McVey, Gary Youngblood, Vern Mettler, Lindsay Murdock, and Jim Paris.
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Thank You
- Much appreciation from the Robeson family to Rose Trimble and everyone who helped with the Bereavement Luncheon, cooking, serving, and washing up, as well as Jane Kellogg, who volunteered to tend the nursery during the funeral service. It meant a great deal to the family.
- Many thanks from the Trustees to everyone who helped with the All-Church Clean-up last Wednesday evening.
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