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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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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 ~ Fifth Sunday after Pentecost ~ June 23, 2013
9:30 a.m.
Sermon Title: "'...For All of You Are One In Christ Jesus'"
Lay Assistant: Betsy Akey
Ushers: John Lyle, Jon Graham, Ted Briscoe, Larry Willett, Bryce Willett
Greeters: Dick Griffiths, Bob & Lorna Blackford
Children's Church: Lisa Willett
Nursery: Krista and Chloe Larson
Coffee Hour: Karen Angotti, Sally Bowman, Jeanne Robeson, Pam Youngblood
Special Music: Brad and Steve Larson
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Meetings
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.
Sunday, June 23 - orientation & information for VBS leaders
Sunday, June 23 - PNC workshop 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg, 101 North Prairie Street
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Fillman Fellowship
Fillman Fellowship will not meet in July.
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After-Worship Gathering - June 16, 2013
Working on a New Future
Ten people joined Pastor Charles and Janet Cunningham for the weekly after-worship gathering in the church library last Sunday. One could say that our theme is "working on a new future" and that we are called to "heal brokenness in the world." Like those in the early Christian Church, people are hurting because the world has broken them. Think about the many ways in which that is true.
Everyone has a picture in their mind of what the church should be and should be doing. The personal vision of many individuals evolves into the shared vision of the whole church, and then the particulars are figured out about how to do it.
In the after-worship discussions we will begin by talking about the strengths of the church, meeting first in a large group, and then breaking up into smaller groups to encourage everyone to speak.
The group discussed creative ways to get folks together to ask questions for the development of our future. Pastor Charles sees the congregation in terms of concentric circles, with the outer layers being those who have just recently left and might respond to personal invitation. An every-member visit campaign was discussed, with Pastor Charles being willing to call on people, but also willing congregants going out in groups of two to visit all members of the church. If people are going to come back, it will be because we are putting together a new future different from the past.
We want as many people involved in the discussion groups as possible, so in order for people to access a discussion group, they will be offered at a variety of days and times: Wednesday evenings at 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Two other rules: the meetings will have a clear ending time and someone in the group will be a recorder, so that there will be a record to refer to at later meetings so that the ideas expressed can be built upon.
Vicki Briscoe Recorder for the 1st Meeting
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JUNE MISSION FOCUS - TEDDY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Gary and Denise Pullen wish to express their thanks to Faith UP Church for allowing them to rent the former
C. E. wing for the past 24 years and for the love and support this congregation has blessed them with.
Teddy Bear Child Development Center & Preschool is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. As a United Way agency, they provide a valuable service to our community. Being a non-profit organization means just that. There's never any money left over at the end of each month. After 24 years, items wear out and need replaced. Prices on everything keep going up.
If you would like to make a donation to TBCDC, you may designate TBCDC on your pew envelope (or check) this Sunday, June 23, or next Sunday, June 30. Your old cell phones, ink jet cartidges, and prayers are also needed.
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PW Annual Meeting and Salad Supper - TONIGHT
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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Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Training - June 23
If there is anyone else who thinks they would like to attend the workshop on searching for a new pastor, please let me know. So far, seven persons have signed up to attend, plus Pastor Cunningham. Remember, anyone who is interested may attend, regardless of whether or not you foresee serving on a PNC or have ever been on Session. The workshop is hosted by the Committee on Ministry and will meet from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg, 101 North Prairie Street.
Please contact Vicki at the church office and she will register you. Those who want to car pool should meet at our church parking lot at 1:50 p.m., and we can figure out who can take riders.
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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.
Adult Christian Ed - Paul's letter to the Galatians
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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.
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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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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In the Community
Tom Best Speaking at the Warren County History
Museum - TONIGHT at 7:00 PM
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. There will also be a bunch of Corvettes parked on the lawn of the hospital for you to view right across the street! 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
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 United Methodist & Fairview Center UMC VBS at Monmouth FUMC
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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Prayer Concerns
Please continue to keep in your prayers: Elissa Johnson (Bill and Erma Smallwood's granddaughter), Pat and Merle Brown (now at Monmouth Nursing Home) , Cinda Stansbury (now at Marigold), Vern Mettler (still at Seminary Manor), Irvin Lipp (now home), Evelyn Carlson (at Legacy), Tara Hanson, Mary Johnson, Sally McVey, Gary Youngblood, Lindsay Murdock, and Jim Paris.
There is a new journal entry posted by Jake Murdock about Lindsay on Caring Bridge.org. Click here to view it. At this page, simply enter your email address and a password that you create the first time you register. You can see recent photos of Lindsay and Easton, read about the progress she is making, and write your own messages of encouragement to the family on the guestbook, which they read.
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Congratulations
Chloe Larson, along with three other area girls, Carolyn King, Tori Babcock, and Kim Jensen, have been sponsored by the Marion B. Fletcher Auxiliary Unit #136 of Monmouth to attend Illini Girl's State at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston June 16-22.
The Department of Illinois American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Illini Girl's State for 72 years. It is a simulation patterned after the State of Illinois and follows their governmental procedures as closely as possible. During the week the girls, all rising high school seniors, will be experiencing how Illinois government functions, from the two-party system to party caucuses & conventions, holding primary and general elections, and electing city, county, and state officials. In addition, they will do the work of legislators--introducing, debating, and passing bills. They will become familiarized with not only the legislative branch of state government, but also the executive and judicial branches. They will learn about enforcing laws and hold mock trials as part of their experience. When the girls return they will attend an Auxiliary meeting and make a report on what they have learned.
So, if you want to know what's going on in Illinois government these days, just ask Chloe!
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Happy 45th Anniversary!
Tom and Eileen Giddings are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary this coming Sunday. They were married June 23, 1968 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena. They have two daughters, Sharon Sandall (Darrel) of Pendleton, IN and Maj. Jill Cheney (Maj. Jim Cheney) of Heidelberg, Germany.
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Found
A man's tie clip with a Masonic emblem attached was found on June 19 in the church parking lot. The Masonic emblem has the words "Bennyl Grisham Grand Masters Award 1997-1998" on it. There is a letter "G" in the center. Please call or come by the church office if it belongs to you.
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Presbyterian Youth Day at Monmouth College - November 9, 2013
In partnership with the Austin College ACtivators, Monmouth College presents "Suit Up" for Senior High Youth on Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Learn how to suit up in the armor of God (see Ephesians 6:13-17). Enjoy worship, energizers, keynote, and small groups! Check out a Presbyterian Church-Related College! Finish the day by cheering on the Monmouth Coillege Fighting Scots Football Team! Registration is $10 and includes a college-style lunch in the "Cafe," and a T-shirt. (Note: If the registration fee is a problem, scholarships are available). For more information or to register, contact Monmouth College Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Teri Ott by emailing teriott@monmouthcollege.edu or calling 309-457-2380. Tell your friends, siblings, and cousins!
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Sand Volleyball Tournament
Registration deadline: TOMORROW - Friday, June 21
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 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 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.
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