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June Birthdays
1 - Jim Brown
2 - Jane Kellogg
3 - Bryce Willett
4 - Carol Bowman, Charles Peirce
8 - Hallie Lemon
9 - Evelyn Moschenross, Malik Reading
15 - Mollie Murdock
17 - Chris McLaughlin
19 - Pete Sorensen
23 - Neil Agan, Esther White
26 - Michael Spainhour
28 - Linda Groves
30 - Betty Lee
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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 ~ Fourth Sunday after Pentecost ~ June 16
9:30 a.m.
Sermon Title: "Is Justification the Best Term?"
Galatians 1:1-24 Galatians 2:1-21
Lay Assistant: Joyce Patterson
Ushers: Tim Phelps, Tom Best, Will Best, Chuck Peirce
Greeters: Karen Angotti and Joyce Hagemann
Children's Church: Jane Kellogg
Nursery:
Coffee Hour: Jim & Carol McCurdy - 60th Wedding Anniversary
Special Music: The Grace Notes trio: Madeline Christensen Wood, Mari Hauge, and Carolyn Kellert Griffiths on flute, cello, and piano
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Meetings
Thursday, June 13 - Fillman Fellowship 11:30 a.m.
- Christian Education Committee 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18 - Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m.
- Mission Committee 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 20 - PW Annual Meeting and Salad Supper 6:00 p.m.
Sundays, June 16, & 23 - VBS Preparation Meetings after church
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Trustees' Report - May
The steeple repair is in process. Thank you to George Nieman for overseeing the replacement of the northeast window next to the front door. Holes in the driveway will be filled. Please take a look at the Garden...many thanks to Jo Ellen Dollinger and Jane Kellogg for their hard work and to Buster and Jane Kellogg for donating the installation of the rock edging. Also, thank you to Chuck and Joyce Peirce for donating the desk floor mat for Pastor Charles' desk. George Nieman knocked down six wasps' nests in the courtyard area. They all appeared to be unoccupied.
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Sunday After-Worship Gathering
As you know, we are beginning a process of search for a new pastor. Part of that process includes a congregational assessment. Through discussion and dialogue, we will evaluate how things are now and what we would like our future to look like. Our time together will be an exciting one. After ten or fifteen minutes for fellowship, the first part of the hour or so will be spent in a large group and then breaking off into smaller sections so that everyone will have an opportunity to speak and to share. This Sunday I will begin by sharing an overview of the process, the kind of important information that is needed for an effective Church Information Form (CIF), and how we can best achieve it. Quality CIFs are most likely to attract good matches. That quality comes from the grass roots up. While it is critical to have creative and motivated persons on the Pastor Nominating Committee, it is even more critical for them to have input from as broad a congregational base as possible. The CIF should not be the product of a few, but a result of the in-depth reflection of the many.Session has adopted a tentative schedule. If we find some parts of the process need more time, it will be taken. As with baptism "we move forward without haste but also without undue delay" :
June, July and August - will be months of information gathering.
September - will be CIF writing
October - will be the search (and find :-)
We shall try to use this time after worship to maximize participation. There will be other times and locations for sharing made available as the summer moves along.
Pastor Charles
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PW Annual Meeting and Salad Supper - June 20
The Presbyterian Women's annual salad supper and business meeting will be held on Thursday evening, June 20th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall of the church. Jan Sprout, Executive Director of Jamieson Community Center, will be the guest speaker. All women and friends of the church are invited to attend. Guests are welcome.
The business meeting will follow Jan Sprout's presentation. Agenda items will include dedication of the Birthday Offering, a memorial service, and presentation of proposed changes to the Constitution of the Association of Presbyterian Women of Faith United Presbyterian Church of Monmouth, Illinois. There has been a need for changes to be made to the constitution for several years. This year's nominating committee has not been able to obtain a slate of officers for nomination. Therefore, the Coordinating Team has discussed making changes to the constitution to make it more relevant to the lives of the members of our congregation. Input will be welcome. To receive a copy of the proposed constitution by email, please email Sharon Graham at sjgraham6227@yahoo.com.
Attendees are asked to bring a salad to share and their own table service. Beverages will be provided.
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Fillman Fellowship - TODAY
Fillman Fellowship will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, in our Social Hall. Please bring a sack lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. Join us for fellowship and support.
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Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Training - June 23
The Committee on Ministry is hosting a workshop for members of congregations as they move toward the call to a new pastor on Sunday, June 23 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to attend.
Or you can contact Vicki at the church office and she will register you.
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance:
2013 Spring Storms
If you would like to help with a monetary gift, you may drop your gift in the offering plate at church (please write "Presbyterian Disaster Assistance DR000015" on the memo line of your check), or you may give directly to PDA by mailing your gift to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.
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| Christian Education
Vacation Bible School - 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon M-F on June 24 through 28. Ann Phelps, Director.
Youth Mission Trip - June 9 - 15
to the Quad Cities and back home to Monmouth on Friday & Saturday with 1st Presbyterian of Macomb.
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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.
ADDITION: We want to make sure we don't miss anybody! If you are new to the 85 and over milestone group (or know someone who is), please call the church office so that you may be added to the invitation list. Also, if you have failed to get an invite in previous years and should have been included (or know someone who has), please let us know. So many of you wear your age so well - nobody has a clue - so please forgive us if we thought you were much younger and help set us straight!
- Getting older is simply the price we pay for living a long time -
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Youth Mission Trip - June 9 - 15
The Youth Group will be on a revised mission trip to the Quad Cities, (due to the flooding in Missouri), departing on June 9 and returning on June 14, when they will gather at our church Friday night for a lock-in, followed by more mission work at the Jamieson Center on Saturday. Seven of our youth are participating: Jessica Wilson, Malik Reading, Courtney Fisher, Kara Fisher, Emily Fisher, Maddie Glasgow, and Hannah Finnicum. Adults: Heather Fisher and Stephanie Reading. They will be combining forces with the youth group from First Presbyterian Church in Macomb and two other churches.
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Bible School June 24 - 28
I will be at Faith before and after church this Sunday to meet with anyone interested in helping this year. Right now I especially need people of any age willing to paint and cut out cardboard props and make decorations.
As part of the international flavor of this fun fair, children will learn about a different country every day. England, Australia, Mexico, Japan and Zimbabwe are the countries covered. We need to create a small display for each country. The VBS books have ideas and simple backgrounds for each country. If a couple of people would be interested in organizing this, I would really appreciate it!
The donation sign-up was posted last Sunday. The following donations are needed for snack time (specific amounts and details are on the sign-up sheet): Cool Whip, dried cranberries, raisins, graham crackers, white frosting, colored sprinkles, fresh strawberries, gold fish crackers, mini pretzels, honey graham cereal, plain M&Ms, string cheese, tortilla shells, grated cheddar or Monterrey cheese, baggies, napkins, small snack plates, 7 oz cups. Some categories may have been filled, so please re-check each week.
Volunteer schedule
Sunday, June 9th everyone interested in helping
Sunday, June 16th planning meeting for creating the main stage.
Sunday, June 23rd orientation and information for leaders.
Ann Phelps
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Congratulations - It's a Girl!
We heartily welcome little Eleanor "Ella" Miriam Baker to the world. She was born on June 3, 2013 in California. Her parents are Dan and Marissa Baker, great-grandmother is Mary Baker, and Great-Aunt is Linda Baker. Ella joins her 2-year-old brother Isaac Thaddeus.
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In the Community
Tom Best Speaking at the Warren County History Museum - June 20
Our own Tom Best, an educator at Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School and Monmouth College, will present new revelations about the role residents of Warren County played in the Underground Railroad at the Warren County Museum on Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Best has researched the subject for the last five years and his program will feature the role of the William and Mary Dilley family of Roseville Township. Others highlighted in Best's program will be Jonathan Blanchard, a controversial president of Knox College and J.A.R. Rogers. The program will last about an hour with a time for questions and comments afterward. Best invites those with their own stories of the Underground Railroad to attend and share their stories.
Grammy Award-Winning Nashville Recording Star Coming Live to Monmouth! - June 21
David Ball and the Pioneer Playboys will be performing live at the Monmouth VFW, 830 North G Street, on Friday, June 21. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and music begins at 8 p.m. David will be playing all of his Chart Topping Hits. All proceeds will benefit the OSF Holy Family Inpatient Acute Wing -- they need a new EKG machine! Tickets may be purchased at the door or at the OSF Holy Family Medical Center Gift Shop or at Security Savings Bank. Cost is $20.00. For more information click www.osfholyfamily.org.
Buchanan Center for the Arts Annual Photo Contest
32nd annual photo contest deadline is June 29th. Click here for a pamphlet with details on this year's categories. Farmers' Market - June through October
The annual Farmers' Market began Friday, June 7th at the First State Bank parking lot from 7:00 a.m. - noon. The Farmers' Market will run each Friday through October.
Next Music Days in Market Alley - June 26
Sponsor: Carol Shaw Agency - American Family Insurance
Food: Warren County Relay for Life Team
Music: Bitterman
Pottery on the Square - June 22
Warren County Real Estate Property Taxes - 1st installment due June 24
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First Lutheran Strawberry Festival - TONIGHT
Thursday, June 13
First United Methodist & Fairview Center UMC VBS at Monmouth First
Monday - Friday evenings July 8-12 (Light supper at 5:20 p.m.for participants, VBS 6-8 p.m.)
Heritage UP Ice Cream Social
Monday, July 15
Monmouth College
New Student Move-in Day - Saturday, August 24
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First Lutheran Church Strawberry Ice Cream Social - TONIGHT
Plans are in place for the Strawberry Ice Cream Social to be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 116 South B Street in Monmouth, IL. This event will take place in the Church Fellowship Room which is handicap-accessible by elevator.
BBQ sandwiches, chips, ice cream, strawberries, cake and drink will be served. Suggested donation $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 and under.
The Monmouth Municipal Band will perform a concert at 7:00 p.m. in the air-conditioned Church Sanctuary which is also handicap-accessible by elevator. The public is invited.
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Prayer Concerns
Please continue to keep in your prayers: Youth and chaperones on mission trip, Tornado and flood victims in Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, Pat and Merle Brown (Merle now at Marigold), Vicki Briscoe (broken foot), Cinda Stansbury (now back at Marigold), Ralph Whiteman, Vern Mettler (still at Seminary Manor), Irvin Lipp (now home), Evelyn Carlson, Tara Hanson, Mary Johnson, Sally McVey, Gary Youngblood, Lindsay Murdock, and Jim Paris.
Evelyn Carlson continues her recovery at Legacy Estates, Room 317. We extend to her our sincere condolences on the sudden loss of her son, Erik Alan Carlson, age 48, on June 8, 2013 in Oceanside, California. He is survived by his wife, Kristen, and three teen-aged daughters.
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| 60th Wedding Anniversary
Jim and Carol McCurdy will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2013. They plan to celebrate early by attending Faith Church on Sunday, June 16th with their family and hosting the coffee hour following the service.
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| Sand Volleyball Tournament
Faith United Presbyterian Church is offering a one day "family-style" sand volleyball tournament on Saturday, June 29, at the YMCA, here in Monmouth. All proceeds will go to benefit the Jamieson Community Center.
Sign-up is also available on Facebook. The group Facebook page is "Family-Style" Sand Volleyball Tournament. Click here for a quick link to the Facebook Group Page where you can access more registration forms and posters to display:
The rules are as follows:
*Teams must consist of at least 2 adults and 4 students
*Each team can have up to 2 subs - 1 adult and 1 student
*Each game will consist of 3 matches to 21 points
*There will be a single game elimination
*No spiking
* CONCESSION STAND WILL BE AVAILABLE *
Adults: Must at least be 21 or older
Student Ages: 5th grade - 18 years old
Fees: $30 per family team (Payable to Faith United Presbyterian Church)
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 21, 2013
1st Match Start: 9:00 a.m.
Prizes:
* 1st place will receive a gift certificate to the Italian Village
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded with a ribbon
Teams will be assembled by skill level/age group, and will be posted in bracket form at the YMCA by Wednesday, June 26th.
Registration Form
(Form and fee payable to "Faith United Presbyterian Church," can be dropped off to Heather Fisher at the Poling Hall Building, Room 123, at Monmouth College, or mailed to Heather Fisher, 203 South 5th Street; Monmouth, IL 61462)
Team Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Zip: _____________
Adult 1 Name: _________________________________________Phone: _________________
Adult 2 Name: ________________________________________ Phone: _________________
Ages of students: __________ __________ __________ ___________
Please mark your skill level:
Novice 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Advanced
All proceeds will go to benefit Jamieson Center.
(In case of rain, tournament will be held in the gym.)
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