(309) 734-5129
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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 ~ Pentecost
May 19
"Show Us the Father"
Genesis 11:1-9 Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17
Interim Pastor: Rev. Charles B. Cunningham
Lay Assistant: Rob Hale
Communion Servers: Armond Akey, Betsy Akey, Gary Distin, Mary Distin, Peggy Figle, Bonnie Heflin, Alice Lawson, John Lyle, Mary Lyle, Ed Melvin, George Nieman, Stephanie Reading.
Beedle/Crucifer: Courtney Fisher, Choir
Ushers: Buff Hottle, Dalton Hottle, Brenda Runge, Ted Briscoe
Greeters: Carol Bowman, Buster & Jane Kellogg
Children's Church: Lisa Willett
Nursery: Lolla Ballard
Coffee Hour: Reception for Pastor Cunningham and his wife Janet, hosted by the session.
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Meetings
Tuesday, May 21 - Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m.
- Mission Committee 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 - Sewing Circle - 9:30 a.m.
- Isabel Circle - 7:00 p.m.
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Pastor Charles Cunningham
Pastor Cunningham does not have a land-line at his home in Abingdon. If you have an emergency and need to reach him outside of office hours, he would like the congregation to know that he may be reached at his cell number, (309) 221-8168.
The office number at the church is 734-5129.
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Summer Worship Hours
The time is fast approaching when we need to announce the summer hours. I plan for the Session to set the time and the date at the next regular meeting (May 28). I understand that for a while in the past, the summer worship was at 9:30 a.m. Last year the experiment time was 10:30 a.m. If you feel strongly one way or the other, please let one of the Session members know your preference. June 2 worship will remain at 10:30 a.m.
Blessings,
Pastor Charles
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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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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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| 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. Vacation Bible School - 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon M-F on June 24 through 28. Ann Phelps, Director.
May 19 will be the last day of Sunday School
until it resumes in the fall!
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Isabel Circle - May 23
Members and friends of Isabel Circle will meet at the church at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Mary Distin will serve as hostess. All women are welcome to attend for Bible study and fellowship.
Mary Distin will facilitate Lesson Seven titled "The Children", from the 2012-2013 Horizons Bible Study. Scripture readings are from 1 John 2:1-15, 2:29 - 3:10 and 5:1-21. "See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are." (1 John 3:1a)
In this lesson we read that "no other verse summarizes the themes of identity and community better than this one." We are the children of God's household.
As God's children, we are nurtured and nourished by the Holy Spirit in the pursuit of righteousness. We are taught to avoid sin and to love one another. In 1 John, as opposed to Roman literature of the time, references to actual children are positive. In focusing on children, actually or metaphorically, in terms of the children of God, the author of 1 John emphasizes God's focus on "the least of these." Children and childlike innocence are important to the human household and to the divine household.
Lesson Seven explores how we can "understand and embrace (our) roles as children of God."
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Horizons 2013 Bible Study Workshop
When: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Geneseo, IL
Time: Registration 9:00 a.m. Workshop 9:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Lunch $7.00
Bible Study: "An Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy."
Presenter: Rev. Rebecca Weltmann, Pastor at Washington Presbyterian Church
Reservations need to be made by May 29th by mail to:
Kathy Hadley
333 E. Wells Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
or call the Geneseo church office at (309) 944-5189
Any questions may be directed to Sharon Graham or Lolla Ballard.
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Save the Date! - June 30
The Deacons are busy planning a special birthday party on Sunday, June 30, during the coffee hour immediately following worship, to honor our wisest and most experienced members 85+ years young.
Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for further information.
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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 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon during the week of June 24 through 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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What's in the Church Library?
Have you ever wondered if the church library happens to have the book you want at the moment? Or were just curious to see what's in the collection? Now you can check the church library holdings from HOME on any computer or portable device with internet access.
Mary Lyle and Phyllis Wilson have entered all of the books and materials into a searchable electronic database, and Mark Lyle has created a website which allows you to access this database. How? Just go to http://faithup.makeitmonmouth.com
or simply click this link:
Once you are there, simply go to the Library section of the website.
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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-Roseville High School Graduation Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Four seniors from Faith Church, Amanda Bowman, Colton McClintock, Maggie McVey, and Will Myers will be graduating at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 19 at the Huff Athletic Center on the campus of Monmouth College. Amanda will attend Monmouth College, Colton will be at the University of Illinois, Maggie is attending Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, and Will Myers will attend the University of Denver. -----------
Choral Dynamics Presents: May 31 - June 2I'll Write You a SongA Salute to Berlin, Gershwin, Porter and Rodgers Directed by Barb Link
Special Appearance by Students
of the Performing Arts Academy of Galesburg
to Benefit
Galesburg Altrusa
The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg Friday, May 31st at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1st at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: The Orpheum Box Office, call 309-342-2299 of online at www.TheOrpheum.orgAdults $15 Youth $7.50 Children 12 & under free with paid adult Group discounts available ------------------- City Clean-Up Week - June 3 - 7
City Clean-Up Week will be June 3rd-7th. Please go to the City's website for details of what items are acceptable to leave for pick up: http://www.cityofmonmouth.com
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| Prayer Concerns
Please continue to keep in your prayers: Vern Mettler, Shirley Eiler and family, Irvin Lipp, Evelyn Carlson, who is recovering from heart surgery at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Maisie McPherson, Cinda Stansbury, Tara Hanson, Mary Johnson, Sally McVey, Gary Youngblood, Lindsay Murdock, Jim Paris.
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In Sympathy
Colleen Hazen, wife of our former pastor Jerry Hazen, passed away April 13 in Great Falls, Montana. If you would like to view the obituary that was published in the Great Falls Tribune, please click here.
You may also leave a condolence message in the Guest Book at the same website. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at First Presbyterian Church in Great Falls. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Card of Thanks
Faith UPC,
Thank you so much for the finals package!! It means a lot every year and really makes this stressful week better!
I appreciate the thought and care
so much!
- Megan Lyle
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The Deacons also received a card of thanks from Cathy Abernathy for delivering the Easter lilies to her. She enjoyed them very much.
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Promise Walk Benefit 
The Thumbs Up for Lindsay team raised a total of $2,475 so far for the Promise Walk which was held last Saturday to raise money for the Preeclampsia Awareness Foundation. This was way over their goal of $500, so thank you to everyone who contributed!
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
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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