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June Birthdays
28 - Linda Groves
30 - Betty Lee
July Birthdays4 - Kris Brown, Lewis Laughead
6 - Kelsey Green
7 - LeRoy Lantz
8 - Norma Mettler, Jane Warfield, Whitney Pullen
10 - Steve Spainhour
13 - Greg Lewis, Courtney Agan
14 - Douglas J. Bowman, Echo Logsdon
15 - Hallie Hottle
16 - Gene Larson
17 - Jeff Rankin, Will Best
18 - Louise Roos
19 - Mark Lyle
21 - Lolla Ballard, Shari Glasgow
25 - Mary Distin
27 - Dee Ann Shuff
28 - Judy Andrews
29 - Eugene Inman
30 - Donna Larson
31 - Emily Fisher
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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 ~ Sixth Sunday after Pentecost ~ June 30, 2013
9:30 a.m.
Sermon Title: "Christ Has Set Us Free"
Lay Assistant: Scott McClintock
Ushers: Carol Heflin, Bonnie Heflin, Ralph Whiteman, Martha Whiteman, Norma Mettler
Greeters: Gene and Donna Larson, Josh and Alison Clark
Children's Church: Lorna Blackford
Nursery: Tammi and Dalton Hottle
Coffee Hour: 85+ Birthday Party sponsored by the Deacons CD Recording: Mary Baker Special Music: OFTA Singers
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Meetings
Thursday, June 27 - TONIGHT - Isabel Circle - meet 6:30 p.m. at church parking lot to car pool to Crystal Sargent's
Saturday, June 29 - Deacons' Set-up for 85+ Birthday Party - 10:00 a.m. in Social Hall
Sunday, June 30 - 85+ Birthday Party - 10:30 a.m.
- After-Worship Gathering in library
Tuesday, July 2 - Visioning Group Discussion - 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 3 - Visioning Group Discussions - 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 4 - OFFICE CLOSED
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After-Worship Gatherings:
An Update on our Progress together
Here is a list of some of the things we have shared:
1. At Session we set a tentative search plan - three months of listening and sharing, one month to complete our church information form, and one month (Lord willing and the creek don't rise) to find a new pastor. 2. The first week of after-worship discussion we listened to an overview of the search process and the need for grass-roots participation. After some discussion, we saw a humorous cartoon called "Who moved my cheese?" We realize that there is always change in life. How we face it or deny it is the real challenge. Some helpful learnings were gained by chuckling at ourselves and our resistances to doing things differently. 3. Last week after the anniversary celebration, ten folks joined around a table to plan some times for discussion. These will be: Sunday after worship, Tuesday mornings at 10:00, Wednesday after work at 5:15p.m., and Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. They will last for one hour. 4. We discussed the concept of visioning. This coming week we will focus on vision. Vision is critical for any organization to thrive! What it is. What it does. What is the difference between personal vision and shared vision? Pastor Charles This information also appeared in the June 23, 2013 Sunday Bulletin
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After-Worship Gatherings:
An Update from Sunday, June 23
In the past few weeks we have been following Paul's correspondence with his parishioners in the churches of Galatia. Traditionally, this has been described as Paul's vehement argument about the importance of grace over against the law.
It could also be described as a conflict of vision. Paul saw the new community as one set free from all human enslavements--including the requirements of the law. The Jewish Christians from Jerusalem thought the new community needed first to follow rules and then be set free by grace. Both parties felt their vision was the correct one. A heated conflict resulted. It continued in all the churches that Paul founded.
Today this happens in churches. Churches either split apart or simply deny the differences. The latter simply wimp along into passive obscurity and slow death.
The problem is not that different visions exist, but that they are unacknowledged. In such a state, they cannot be evaluated for their worthiness or moral intent. They cannot be judged for their usefulness or relevance. Visions are life-giving or life-threatening (remember Jonestown and the Kool Aid).
The kingdom of God is the reigning vision for all Christians, but each community must examine and appropriate its own life as God's people in Christ. It is a hard but not impossible task.
We have set aside three months this summer for this discussion and dialogue. It will be fruitful as it helps us to prepare to discern where God is leading us.
Pastor Charles
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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) next Sunday, June 30. Your old cell phones, ink jet cartidges, and prayers are also needed.
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TEDDY BEAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER & PRE-SCHOOL NEWS
Teddy Bear will be closed from July 4 - July 19 for vacation. They will resume on Monday, July 22.
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Mother-to-Mother Garage / Bake Sale
July 12 & 13
Mother-to-Mother will be having a garage and bake sale from 3 - 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and from 7 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13 at the 1st Street Armoury, 215 South 1st Street, Monmouth.
You can help by donating items or baked goods for the sale or by stopping by to browse and shop.
Proceeds will be used to buy diapers for the emergency diaper pantry. Item donations may be dropped off at the Armoury on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Baked goods may be dropped off at the Armoury any time after noon on Friday, July 12.
If you have any questions, please call Dixie (371-8693) or Kathy (299-3951).
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Isabel Circle - TONIGHT
Meet at the church parking lot to form car pools, which will depart at 6:30 p.m. Crystal will have dinner ready for us at her house ** at 6:45 p.m.
Isabel Circle will meet on Thursday, June 27, 2013, for fellowship and Bible study. Lolla Ballard will facilitate Horizons Lesson 8: The Bad Seeds, which examines the concept of family dysfunction and disgrace in God's household from potentially destructive outside influences, such as false teachers, false gospels, and anti-christs, exhorting us to dig more deeply within ourselves to connect with sources of truth, hope, and faith, as we find in 1 John 2, 2 Peter 2-3, and Jude 1-16. Find out how Gnosticism and Marcionism contaminated the gospel with deviant messages around the issues of who Jesus is, how the Old Testament and New Testament are connected, and the relationship between matter and spirit. This is just too good to miss! ** 1488 215th Avenue, Cameron, IL - call 536-1170 if you need directions
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Report: PNC Workshop in Galesburg
A group of seven people from our church who have an interest in the process of discerning whom God has chosen to lead us as our next pastor attended the PNC Workshop led by Executive Presbyter Sue Krummel at 1st Pres/Galesburg last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Kathy Stoner-Lasala and Rev. Charles Cunningham also participated, as did the pastors of a number of other churches represented at the workshop. The pastor perspective was particularly valuable as laymen sifted through lists of possible interview questions for candidates. The new pastor and two members of the PNC from Washington Presbyterian Church in Washington, IL shared their experiences as they moved toward discovering God's plans for their pastoral leadership in 2010.
A lovely lunch was provided by 1st Pres/Galesburg, and Sue 's reading from Acts and Philippians drove home the importance of prayer and letting the Holy Spirit lead in the process.
We had a short experiential lesson in group dynamics as folks at our table worked through an assignment whose goal was trying to reach a consensus on THE two most important interview questions from a list of over 50. Not only must members of a PNC be very committed and "have their heart in it" - they also need to be able to work together in a spirit of trust and harmony.
We also learned the answer to a very important question regarding conflict of interest issues when PNC members are also paid staff.
Sue's response was that "hiring your own boss is never a good idea," and that, while the PNC may consult staff members as part of their decision-making process, it is just too much conflict of interest for paid staff to serve on the PNC.
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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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85+ Birthday Party This Sunday
The invitations have gone out and 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.
Deacons are asked to come at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, the day before, to help set up. Anyone who would like to help with transportation is asked to call the church office - we don't want lack of transportation to keep any birthday honorees away!
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In the Community
Janet Themanson Memorial Fly-In Breakfast - July 4
In recognition of Janet Themanson, who was manager of the Monmouth Airport for over nine years, the Monmouth Flying Club is putting on their annual 4th of July Fly-In Breakfast at the Monmouth Airport this year in her memory.
Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door for adults, $3 for children 6-12 years old, and free for 5 and under. Ham, eggs, hash browns, gravy, pastries, fruit, toast, coffee, milk, and more are on the menu! Besides the airplanes, the great food, and the hopefully beautiful weather, there will also be patriotic music by the Municipal Band and craft displays & sales. Tickets are available at local lending institutions, at the Monmouth Airport, or from Flying Club members.
Fly-ins report to the table with the Red Flag for Express Line Service.
The Monmouth Flying Club appreciates the sponsorship of Hospice Compassus for making this event possible.
Monmouth City Pool Open - Offering Swim Lessons!
The Monmouth City Pool is open - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily. The Monmouth City pool will be offering an opportunity for area children of all ages to learn a life-saving skill. Beginning Monday, June 24 through Thursday July 25 - on Mondays and Thursdays, from 11:00 - 11:35 a.m., the staff at the pool will be teaching swim lessons. There will be a cost of $30/child. Students who qualify for free lunches at school through the State of Illinois qualify for FREE swimming lessons.
Warren County Wellness Program
OSF Holy Family Medical Center and Warren County Health Department Present: Warren County Wellness Program
This free community program was designed based on the results of a recent Community Health Needs Assessment. It was discovered that only 7% of our population engages in exercise at least 5 times a week, and only 3% of our population exceeds the minimum recommended servings of fruits/vegetables in a day.
The 8 week program begins on August 27, 2013, and will offer free health screenings to participants, provide a weekly health and wellness program, a walking program, and a celebration planned for those who complete the program.
As previously mentioned the program is completely FREE to those that wish to participate, and screenings will be offered at the end of the program to determine if lifestyle changes helped improve numbers from initial screenings.
FREE SCREENINGS
The following screenings will be provided at no charge: Lipid Profile; Blood Pressure; Heel Scan; Peak Flow; Brachial/Radial Index; Mental Health Screening; Weight; BMI and Body Measurements. PSA screenings for men over the age of 50 will also be offered.
Call Kelly Kendall at 734-1404 to register. For further information and to see detailed descriptions of each of the 8 sessions, please click here
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 - July 10
Sponsor: Farmland Foods
Food: La Tapitia
Music: Dan Eilers
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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: Family and friends of Karna Foster, Pat and Merle Brown (now at Monmouth Nursing Home) , Cinda Stansbury (now at Marigold), Vern Mettler (now at home), Irvin Lipp (now home), Evelyn Carlson (now at home), 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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Thank You
Thank you, sincerely, to those of you who wrote inspirational notes to us on the youth mission trip recently. It was uplifting to see all the kids reading cards at the same time, and I know it made them feel special - because it made me feel special.
Love,
Heather Fisher
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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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