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Faith United Presbyterian Church
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July 4, 2013
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This Sunday - the 7th Sunday after Pentecost
Liturgist: Jonalyn Heaton
Ushers: George Nieman, Carolyn Meling, Steve Johnson, Bob Green, Dee Ann Shuff
Greeters: Ralph and Marjorie Butler, Armond & Betsy Akey
Children's Church: Jane Kellogg
Nursery: Jim & Shari Glasgow
Coffee Hour: Tom and Will Best
CD Recording: Jill McClintock
Special Music: The Monmouth Brass
Joy Boostrum - Trumpet
James Keefe - Trumpet
James Betts - Horn
Ralph Butler - Trombone
Pete Gebauer - Bass
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God's Everywhere Fun Fair - VBS 2013
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On June 24th - 28th, Vacation Bible School was held at Faith Church. The week focused on being good neighbors, as we heard storytellers tell Bible stories and studied about our neighbors around the world in Japan, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Mexico. Our key phrases learned were "Love God with your whole heart, your whole being, and your whole mind" and "Neighbors are friendly, giving, bold, forgiving, and welcoming."
There were 52 children who attended throughout the week, with 36 volunteers helping and many more donating snacks. The offering collected was $164.00, which is going to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fund.
THANK YOU TO THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE THIS WEEK SUCCESSFUL!
Faith Church Vacation Bible School List of Volunteers
Director: Ann Phelps
Assembly Leader: Pastor Cunningham
Puppet helpers : Kara and Courtney Fisher, Deb Dingman/Mary Lyle
Storytellers/Actors:
Day 1- Sarah & Abraham Welcome Visitors: Janice Cunningham
Day 2 - A Widow Gives Cheerfully: Jonalyn Heaton
Day 3 - Good Samaritan: A Bold Neighbor: Will Best
Day 4 - Jesus Forgives Zacchaeus: Tom Best
Day 5 - God Welcomes Everyone: Sharon Graham
Music: Lorna Blackford
Recreation: Jasmine and Laura Lyle; Helpers: Landon Crosier and Mary Lyle,
Teachers: Preschool - Sharon Simpson
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - Jonalyn Heaton and Sharon Graham
2nd & 3rd Grade - Crystal Sargent
4th & 5th Grade - Jane Kellogg
Classroom Helpers: Beth Dingman, Kara and Courtney Fisher, Mia Logsdon, Cate Sargent
Newspaper Editors: Peter Byrne and Malik Reading
Science Lab: George Nieman (M&W) Emily Fisher (T) Lorna Blackford (TH)
Crafts: Teacher/Coordinators: Alice Lawson and Deb Dingman
Snacks: Jo Ellen Dollinger, Donna Larson, Dixie Wells, Darlene Moffet, Peggy Figle
Registrars: Mary Lyle and Marj Phelps
Photographer: Deb Dingman, Malik Reading, and Peter Byrne
Other Helpers: Alis Chy, Brittany Wilson, Cori Sargent
THANK YOU TO THE MANY CHURCH MEMBERS WHO DONATED FOOD ITEMS FOR SNACKS!!!! It takes a lot of people to put on Bible School, and Faith Church can be proud of their group effort in making this a successful Bible school.
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Interim C.E. Director Position Available
The Faith Church Personnel Committee is now taking applications for the position of Interim Christian Education Director. This position would last until the end of December 2013 and would involve approximately 10 hours a week. The CE Director would work with the Christian Education Committee and would report to the pastor. The position will first be offered to our congregation. Please email John Marshall, Moderator of Personnel at johnbertismarshall@yahoo.com to submit a resume, or if you would like further information. You may contact him by phone at (309) 536-0638.
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Interim Christian Education Director
Primary Working Relationships: Christian Education Committee
Reports to: Pastor
Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Work with the Christian Education Committee to recruit, educate and encourage all volunteers for Church School, Children's Church, Nursery, and WNL (in cooperation with WNL Director).
2. Implement curriculum for Church School.
3. Coordinate special events, including the Christmas Pageant, with the Christian
Education Committee and the Director of Youth Ministries.
4. Coordinate, support and provide backup for WNL Director.
5. Communicate with parents and children concerning children's ministries.
6. Promote Christian Education, WNL and special activities to the congregation through the weekly newsletter, and other appropriate avenues of communication, including newspaper articles.
7. Purchase needed supplies for children's ministries.
8. Prepare Children's Church packets for teachers.
9. Enforce the Faith United Presbyterian Church Child Protection Policy and the WNL Behavior Covenant.
10. Attend monthly Christian Education and staff meetings, as well as semi-annual
personnel review.
11. Any other children's ministry activities as identified by the pastor.
Approximate hours: 10 hours per week. Work may be done at the Church office or at home, but it is expected that the Director be at church before the Sunday School hour and during Sunday School and attend worship the majority of Sundays and be available Wednesdays if needed to help with WNL.
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2013 Session Committees
Moderator: Rev. Charles Cunningham Clerk: Scott McClintock Personnel John Marshall - Moderator Brad Larson, Mary Distin Worship Denise Turnbull- Moderator Gene Larson, Deb Tomlin Stewardship Mary Distin - Moderator & Budget Scott McClintock, Rod Lemon Mission Barb Byrne - Moderator Gary Pullen, Ann Phelps Outreach Heather Fisher - Moderator Tammi Hottle, John Marshall CE Ann Phelps - Moderator Rod Lemon, Brad Larson Fellowship Tammi Hottle - Moderator Heather Fisher, Denise Turnbull Audit Gary Pullen - Moderator Kristie Murdock Memorial Deb Tomlin - Moderator Kristie Murdock Investment Scott McClintock - Moderator Deb Tomlin Nominating Gene Larson - Moderator Vicki Young Briscoe Wash Day Vicki Young Briscoe - Moderator Ministry Barb Byrne
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Upcoming Meetings
Sunday: After-Worship Gathering 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday: Visioning Discussion Group 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: Visioning Discussion Groups 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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Strom Center Ice Cream Social - July 11
The Strom Center Annual Ice Cream Social will be held at the Strom Center on Thursday, July 11 from 5 - 7 p.m., with entertainment from the Monmouth Municipal Band beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets for ice cream and homemade cake/pie and drink are only $3. If you would like to add a pork BBQ sandwich and chips, that's $3 more. Children 10 and under eat for half-price.
There will also be a raffle and 50/50 drawing at the event, with proceeds going to the Strom Emergency Services Program.
If you would like to volunteer to bring a cake or pie for this event, please call 734-5677.
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Heritage UP Church Ice Cream Social - July 15
Heritage United Presbyterian Church will have their ice cream social on Monday, July 15, from 5 - 7 p.m. The menu is a pork rib sandwich or hot dog, baked beans, chips, pie or cake, ice cream & a beverage, available for inside dining or carry-out. Cost is $6.
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Faith Mission Focus in July & August - "Mission in Monmouth"
Faith United Presbyterian Church is providing assistance to the community by stepping forward to help the senior population and offering assistance with household chores through the Strom Senior Center. Strom has made available an application in their monthly newsletter for seniors who need volunteer help with tasks such as washing windows, cleaning the garage, raking the yard, etc., and has stated a July 12 deadline. The Faith UPC Mission Committee will then try to match volunteers from our church with the job requests. Members of our congregation are also invited to request assistance with chores around the house with which they need assistance. Listen for further information in the weekly "Minute for Mission" before worship.
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In the Community ...
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 panty. Item donation may be dropped off at the Armoury on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bake good may be dropped off at the Armoury any time after 12 noon on Friday, July 12. If you have any questions, please call Dixie (371-8693) or Kathy (299-3951). WARREN COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAMOSF 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 improved numbers from initial screenings.
FREE SCREENINGS WITH THE PROGRAM:
The following screenings will be provided at no charge: Lipid Profile; Blood Pressure; Heel Scan; Peak Flow; Brachial/Radial Index; Mental Health Screenings; 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
WARREN COUNTY UNITED WAY TRIVIA NIGHT II
Strom Center will host the Annual Senior Trivia Night on Thursday, July 25. Registration is 5:30 - 6:00 p.m., with play starting at 6:00 p.m. Each team of 8 will go 8 rounds of 8 trivia questions each round. The team with the highest number of correct answers wins a $200 prize; second highest-scoring team wins $100. Categories are: food & drink, classic movies, random multiple choice, true/false, classic TV, 1960s, 1970s, and geography. You don't need to be a senior to play! For information and registration, call the Strom Center at 734-5677 or Warren County United Way at 734-6364. Cost: $10 per person.
NEXT MUSIC DAYS IN MARKET ALLEY - JULY 10
Sponsor: Farmland Foods
Food: La Tapitia
Music: Dan Eilers
FARMERS' MARKET - JUNE THROUGH OCTOBERThe 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.
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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. )
Strom Center Ice Cream Social
Thursday, July 11
Senior TRIAD Kick-off
Thursday, July 11 6:00 p.m. Strom Center Heritage UP Ice Cream Social
Monday, July 15
Monmouth Cruise Night
Friday, August 2
Monmouth College
New Student Move-in Day - Saturday, August 24
Warren County Prime Beef Festival
September 4 - 7
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Teddy Bear Child Development Center & Pre-School News
Teddy Bear CDC will be closed for vacation from July 4 through 19 and
will resume Monday, July 22.
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ELDER TRAINING - OCTOBER 5, 2013
There will be an elder training session, Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Beulah Presbyterian Church, presented by Rev. Dick Johnson. Please send RSVPs to Beulah PC, 9221 148th Avenue, Orion, IL 61273 or call Linda Baldwin at (309) 787-5755.
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The Church Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4.
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July Birthdays
July 4 - Kris Brown, Lewis Laughead
July 6 - Kelsey Green
July 7 - Leroy Lantz
July 8 - Norma Mettler, Jane Warfield, Whitney Pullen
July 10 - Steve Spainhour
July 13 - Greg Lewis, Courtney Agan
July 14- Douglas J. Bowman, Echo Logsdon
July 15 - Hallie Hottle
July 16 - Gene Larson
July 17 - Jeff Rankin, Will Best
July 18 - Louise Roos
July 19 - Mark Lyle
July 21 - Lolla Ballard, Shari Glasgow
July 25 - Mary Distin
July 27 - Dee Ann Shuff
July 28 - Judy Andrews
July 29- Eugene Inman
July 30 - Donna Larson
July 31 - Emily Fisher
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Gathering School Supplies
Jamieson Center and Community National Bank have sponsored the S.T.A.R.S. program (Supplies To Arrive Ready for School) for several years. This program benefits many area students, helping them begin the school year with the supplies they need. It also helps the parents of these children, as it can become very costly when you have several children who need supplies. When you are out and about shopping, please think about picking up some of the items on the list below and adding them to the collection box at church by the office. In order to help the most children, the supplies collected need to go to Jamieson Center by the end of July (summer vacation flies by quickly!).
S.T.A.R.S. SCHOOL SUPPLIES
(Needed by the end of July)
No trapper keepers
| glue sticks
| No pencil boxes
| 8-oz. white glue
| Kleenex
| Fiskar scissors - pointed and round
| Crayons - #8, #48
| rulers
| Colored pencils
| solid-color 2-pocket folders
| #2 pencils
| loose-leaf wide-ruled paper
| pencil bags
| spiral notebooks - wide-ruled
| black or blue ball-point pens
| composition notebooks
| yellow highlighters
| protractors
| Crayola washable markers
| Index cards - 3 x 5
| Dry-erase markers - black
| three-ring, 1" notebook (hard cover)
| water color paints
| hand sanitizer
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Pink Pearl erasers Zip-Loc bags - sandwich, quart, large
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Currently Serving in the Military
On this Fourth of July, we would ask that you particularly remember in your thoughts and prayers: Alex & Caitlin Withenbury, Frank Brower, Josh Gilliam, Gregg Haneman, Luke Johnson, James & Jill Cheney, David Cooper, Bill Gibbs, Gary Sjurset, Nathan Frazer Moore, Tunde Scott.
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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 (grades 9 - 12) 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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 Prayer Concerns
Please continue to keep in your prayers: Jessie Lincoln, the family and friends of Karna Foster, Pat and Merle Brown (Merle 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.
David Spoerl wants to share a joy: he has lost 6 lbs. in the last 3 weeks on his healthy eating and exercise program at the YMCA. He seems to be truly inspired!
With Sympathy
Our sincere sympathy to Debbie (Russell) Stanton, Judy (Steve) Andrews, Nancy Bersted, and Mark (Laura) Bersted on the death of their brother, William M. Bersted on July 1.
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