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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
11 - Everitt Hardin
13 - Bill Hoover
14 - Bonnie Heflin, Mike Fisher
16 - Winifred Weeks
19 - Beth Dingman, Keith Brown
22 - Courtney Fisher, Kara Fisher, Julie McVey
23 - Grady Clark
24 - Debbie Dingman, John Turnquist
25 - Denise Pullen, Tim Phelps
26 - Toby Turnquist
28 - Lindsay Murdock
30 - Dennis Simpson, Jan Speer, Erma Smallwood
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| Greetings!
Your church family wants to keep in touch with you. With this weekly e-newsletter, we bring you up-to-the-minute news of the latest events and happenings. It's all about staying connected.
"Jesus said... 'I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.'" John 13: 31a; 34-35
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This Sunday ~ 7th Sunday of Easter
"Making It Known"
Psalm 97 Acts 16:16-34
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17:20-26
Interim Pastor: Rev. Charles B. Cunningham
Lay Assistant: Gary Pullen
Beedle/Crucifer: Benant Bukari, Malik Reading
Ushers: George Nieman, Carolyn Meling, Steve Johnson, Bob Green, Dee Ann Shuff
Greeters: Esther White & Marilyn Van Hoozer and Darlene Moffet
Children's Church: Ann Phelps
Nursery: Jim & Shari Glasgow
Coffee Hour: Bob & Dixie Wells
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Happy Mother's Day - May 12
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Meetings
Thursday, May 9 - Fillman Fellowship 11:30 a.m.
- CE Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 - Deacons Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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Fillman Fellowship Lunch
Fillman Fellowship will meet TODAY at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 in our Social Hall. Please bring a sack lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided.
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College Care Packages
A total of ten care packages were delivered to appreciative Monmouth College students who will enjoy snacks, fruit, and baked goods, along with a tote bag, as they take their semester final exams. Thanks to everyone for their generous support of our Family of Faith MC students. It's a very tangible way to show that we care and support them!
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A Big Thank You
PW would like to thank everyone who helped with the rummage sale, including those who donated items, those who picked up items, those who sorted and priced, those who worked as cashiers, and those who were responsible for clean-up and taking unsold items to a charity. The total raised for PW missions was $805 -- not bad, considering the rainy Friday we had!
Also, a reminder that the PW Annual Meeting & Salad Supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20th in the Social Hall of Faith Church.
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Congregational Meeting
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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From the Presbytery of Great Rivers:
Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Training
Calling all congregations in a search for a new pastor (and there are a lot of you in Great Rivers right now!) The Committee on Ministry is hosting two workshops for you as you move toward the call to a new pastor. Members of your Pastor Nominating Committee and session are welcome. If you have not yet elected a Pastor Nominating Committee, that is no problem. Send session members and they will be able to pass the information along. The first workshop will be from 2:30 -5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Danvers. The second one will be Sunday, June 23 from 2:30-5:00 at the First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg.
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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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Pentecost Offering
On Sunday, May 19 we will be taking the Pentecost Offering. The causes supported by the Offering are the creation of opportunities for our most precious resources, our children, youth, and young adults.
This year, nearly 5,000 youth will come together at Purdue University for the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, an event fostering the development of a lifelong relationship with Christ and the Presby-
terian Church (U.S.A.).
This year marks the expansion of the Young Adult Volunteer program, which enables young adults to experience firsthand the work of a missional church while providing a critical experience (both education and spiritual) in the process. You may recall that Anni Krummel, who served as our guest preacher on April 21, traveled to Mombasa, Kenya, as part of the Young Adult Volunteer program in 2006.
In addition, 40 percent of the gifts to the Pentecost Offering stay with congregations for their youth programming. Last year our congregation collected $237. Let's see if we can surpass this goal this year.
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Update on One of Our Irish Students
Katie Murphy was a one-year Irish student at Monmouth College last year who helped with Wednesday Night Live, plus other children's activities, and she also attended Sunday services at Faith regularly.
She was an excellent student and participated in theater activities at MC. In a recent email she indicated that she is graduating from law school this month.
Katie already had college training in Ireland before she came here. If she wants to practice as a barrister in the court room, she has to take another year, which she may or may not do, depending on other developments.
Along with graduating from law school, Katie's other achievement is that she has been selected to attend the prestigious International School of Screen Acting in London.
We were blessed to have her here in the United States and as a part of the Faith family.
-- Contributed by Ralph Whiteman
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Christian Education
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. for preschool through Jr and Sr High. Adult Bible Study - Meets at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings 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. May 19 will be the final session for this semester. Faith & Life Class - Meets 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings in the Social Hall. Tom Best continues to lead the class through May 19th on the history of American Abolitionism pre-Civil War. Class discussion revolves around segments of a PBS film on the subject, and special attention will be given to the role of Christian thought in shaping the movement. Senior Recognition Sunday - May 12. This year our graduating high school seniors are Amanda Bowman, Colton McClintock, Maggie McVey, and Will Myers. Teacher Recognition Sunday - May 12
May 19 will be the last day of Sunday School
until it resumes in the fall!
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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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2013 Presbyterian Youth Triennium
July 16 - 20 at Purdue University
ALL forms and information are available at the Presbytery website, www.greatriverspby.org. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the home page - it's on the far left. Individuals must register as part of a church or presbytery delegation. Check out the registration area of the website for more details and start getting ready today!
ALL forms must be in to the Presbytery office with payment in full NO LATER THAN MAY 24. Fees ($469 for youth) must be paid by that time as well. There is lots of information at this website, including applications for Work Crew and Small Group Leader.
Work Crew is an excellent option if you are a college age (19-22) young adult who would like to work "behind the scenes" at Triennium. Small Group Leader applications are now being taken for applicants 22 years of age and older.
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VBS - June 24 - 28
The CE Committee is working out final details for the upcoming Vacation Bible School next month. VBS will be held at Faith Church, Monday through Friday mornings, during the week of June 24 - 28.
A sign-up for volunteers and registration information will be appearing in the Social Hall soon.
If you are interested in helping with VBS or would like more information, please contact Ann Phelps, the VBS Director.
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May 19 is Pentecost Sunday, so please wear something red!
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From the Mission Committee
The Mission Committee has  chosen a specific mission to feature each month. For the month of May, the focus is on Jamieson Center. Jamieson Center has now moved to its new home at 1025 South 2nd Street. Faith Church members Jo Ellen Dollinger, Jill McClintock, and Ron Tenold serve on its board. To learn more about the ministry of Jamieson Center, click on this link: Jamieson Community Center of Monmouth
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In the Community
Monmouth College - May 10
The Dedication of the new Center for Science and Business will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Tours of the building from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Buchanan Chorus Spring Concert - May 10 & 11
Friday, May 10 @ 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Galesburg Saturday, May 11 & 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Monmouth Note: Alis Chy has left some complimentary tickets on the table under the mirror near the church office, if you will promise to use them.
Buchanan Center for the Arts Jazz Workshop - Continues May 11
Glenn Brooks hosts the "All About Jazz" Workshop from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Buchanan Center for the Arts. Call 734-3033 for more information or to register. Monmouth College Baccalaureate Service - May 11
This year's baccalaureate speaker is Dr. Rodger Nishioka, who holds the Benton Family Chair in Christian education as an associate professor at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. He is also one of the most sought-after and inspiring preachers in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The traditional baccalaureate service will be held at 3 p.m. this Saturday in Dahl Chapel on the Monmouth College campus. Monmouth College Commencement - May 12
Time: 12:00 Noon
Place: Wallace Lawn (Inclement weather - Huff Athletic Center)
Commencement Speaker: Former U. S. Senator and governor Bob Graham.
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| Prayer Concerns
NEW: Shirley Eiler and family. Shirley is Robin Eiler's mother.
Please continue to keep in your prayers: Irvin Lipp, Evelyn Carlson, who will be having heart surgery on Friday, May 10th at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Maisie McPherson, Cinda Stansbury, Carolyn Albert (Alice Lawson's daughter), Tara Hanson, Mary Johnson, Sally McVey, Gary Youngblood, Vern Mettler, Lindsay Murdock, Jim Paris.
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In Sympathy
We extend our sincere sympathy to the Tomlin family. Word has reached us that Nicholas Tomlin died on May 7, 2013, following a motorcycle accident in Wisconsin. He is the grandson of Don Tomlin, Sr. and the nephew of Don and Deb Tomlin. Services are pending in Wisconsin. The family has arranged for heart and lung donation.
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Card of Thanks
The McVey family would like to thank you all for your cards, flowers, and love on the occasion of the passing of Julie McVey's mother, Janet Paris.
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Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for all the birthday cards! I received a few the day before and some after my birthday. But, on my actual 50th birthday, I amazingly received 50 cards! What a wonderful surprise to hear from all of you. I had a great day, largely because of your thoughtfulness.
Thank You!
Margie Myers
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Congratulations
God has blessed us with our first grandchild. Our son Vinod and his wife Velen are the happy parents of a baby daughter, Victoria, who was born on Tuesday, May 7, in the early morning.
Raj and Saro
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Promise Walk Benefit
Did you know that preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of gestation affect 1 in every 12 pregnancies?
Saturday, May 11th, there will be a "Promise Walk" for Preeclampsia Awareness in Davenport, Iowa. The event is at 9 a.m., with registration at 8 a.m. There are a couple of ways to participate, even if you have plans already for that day. If the weather and Lindsay's schedule cooperate, she WILL be there, so she would love to see as many of you there as possible! Jake Murdock has posted a link that will allow you to either register to walk that day, or donate to the "Thumbs Up For Lindsay" team, if you would like to participate in that way.
1. Register for our team, "Thumbs Up For Lindsay." Registration is $20 per person, and you receive a t-shirt!
2. Donate ANY amount to the team "Thumbs Up for Lindsay." All proceeds will go to The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia, the condition that Lindsay had which triggered her complications after childbirth.
To follow Lindsay's progress on CaringBridge.org, Jake has made it easier to access the site by eliminating the site password requirement, so that now all you need to do is to create your own username and password at www.caringbridge.org/visit/lindsaymurdock. You can set up your account to get notifications about new Journal postings either by email or by text. There is an adorable photo of 10-1/2-month-old Easton, and boy, does he have the curls! Plus, Jake has a brand-new post (April 30), giving a run-down on Lindsay's progress in a number of areas. She's doing remarkably well.
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| Graduation Parties
Amanda Bowman (along with Maggie Bell, Lela Clark, Joni Kellogg, and Brianna Strickler) invites you to her high school graduation party on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 514 N. Sunny Lane, Monmouth. Food and a chocolate fountain will be available.
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The Faith church family is invited to celebrate Maggie McVey's high school graduation with an open house at the Monmouth Country Club on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 3 - 6 p.m. |
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