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Focus on Faith
Faith United Presbyterian Church Newsletter
May 8, 2014
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Phone: 734-5129 Hours: M-F 8 AM - Noon and 1 - 4 PM
Pastor Charles B. Cunningham (emergencies after hours) 309-221-8168
Church Email: faithup@maplecity.com Website: www.faithpresmonmouth.org
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SUMMER WORSHIP
will be at 9:30 a.m. June 1 through August 31, 2014.
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This Sunday - 4rd Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2014 - Youth Sunday
~ Senior Recognition ~
~ Recognition of Mothers ~
Sermon Title: "Thieves and Bandits"
Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 23
1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10
Liturgists: Chloe Larson, Dalton Hottle, Elsie Wright, Will Best,
Jessica Wilson, Malik Reading
Ushers: Benant Bukari, D. J. Reading, Evelyn Blackford, George Wright, Charlie Pullen, Dominick Reading
Greeters: Mariah Reading, Lily Johnson, Timothy Wright / Matthew Blackford, Tralynn Mitchell
Coffee Hour: Pam Youngblood
CD Recording: Ted Briscoe
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Upcoming Meetings/Events
Thursday, May 8 - Fillman Fellowship - 11:30 a.m. TODAY
Thursday, May 8 - Confirmation Class - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 8 - Alpha Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in Social Hall (using Social Hall from approximately 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11 - Jr & Sr High Youth Meeting - 9:15 a.m.
Friday, May 16 - Teddy Bear Spring Program & Graduation - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 - Monmouth College Baccalaureate Service - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 - Monmouth College Commencement - noon
Sunday, May 25 - Monmouth-Roseville Graduation - 1 p.m. @Huff Center
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Fillman Fellowship - 11:30 a.m. TODAY Thursday, May 8
Fillman Fellowship will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, in our Social Hall. Please bring a sack lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. Join us for food, fun and fellowship! You are always welcome to bring a friend.
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College Care Packages - May 11
The week of final exams is coming up May 9 - 14 at Monmouth College, and we would like to help our college friends of Faith finish the spring semester in good form by delivering care packages to them. If you would like to help make these care packages possible, there is a sign-up sheet on the office door. We'd like to fill them with treats, fruit, small games, or gift certificates. The packages need to be completed and delivered on Sunday, May 11, so the goodies to fill them are needed by 9:00 a.m. that morning. You may place donated items in the box just outside the office next to the table under the mirror. We have about 24 students on our list for care packages.
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Mother's Day Gift Idea - May 11
Show appreciation for your mom
with a gift in her honor.
Choose one or more of these gifts, which support ministries of the Special Offerings, and help mothers worldwide care for their children.
You can support families in need in a powerful way when you choose from one of these three gifts:
- Garden Well - $50/share or $1,250/well
- One Bag of Seed (corn, millet, sorghum, or rice) - $30
- Women's Empowerment Project - $100/woman
For more information, pick up one of the Giving Catalogs in the kiosk by the office or go to presbyteriangifts.org.
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Birthdays
May 4 - Doug Hardin, Marjorie Phelps
May 6 - Ashley Baber
May 7 - Roxanne Green
May 8 - Clayton Larson
May 9 - Jane Hottle, Abby Brown, Noah Runge
May 10 - Marilyn Van Hoozer
May 11 - Everitt Hardin
May 13 - Bill Hoover
May 14 - Bonnie Heflin, Mike Fisher
May 16 - Winifred Weeks
May 19 - Beth Dingman, Keith Brown
May 22 - Courtney Fisher, Kara Fisher, Julie McVey
May 23 - Grady Clark
May 24 - Debbie Dingman, John Turnquist
May 25 - Denise Pullen, Tim Phelps
May 26 - Toby Turnquist
May 28 - Lindsay Murdock
May 30 - Dennis Simpson, Jan Speer, Erma Smallwood
May 31 - Mary Johnson
Wedding Anniversaries
May 1 - Roberta & Jack Hasten (48th)
May 19 - Doug & Sara Torrance (2nd)
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Fifty Years Ago This Month...
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SESSION MEETING - MAY 13, 1964 (condensed)
A meeting of the Session of Faith United Presbyterian Church, Monmouth was held at 8 p.m. May 13, 1964 in the former Second Church building.
Elders Present: Jewell, Wallace, Rhea, Lipes, Hallam, Mrs. Beveridge, Keating, Allison, Simpson, Marshall, Armstrong, Mrs. White, Ebersole, Manley, Patterson, Royer, Simpson, Morrill, Connell, and Wells. Also present: Moderator Rev. H. D. Finley and David Moffet, chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Rev. Mr. Wm. Phillippe.
Clerk of Session: Letters of transfer were requested by Mrs. Charles Courtney and Mr. David Courtney to West Side United Presbyterian Church of Monmouth and by Miss Lulu Sickmon to First Methodist Church of Monmouth. Approved.
Motion passed to approve the request for the use of the chapel and parlor of the former Grace Church by Mrs. Dorothy Arthur for a recital by her piano pupils on the afternoon of June 7.
Trustees: In a report from the Board of Trustees, the trustees recommended that church buildings not used for Sunday worship be closed June 1, 1964, except on Sunday. Events already scheduled and events requiring these facilities may be held, but every effort should be made to schedule all possible meetings of Faith Church at the South Eighth Street location, with this move to be an economy one. Moved by Thompson, second by Keating, that the recommendation be approved. Carried.
Worship Committee: Report by Thompson, Chairman, who moved that the Board of Deacons provide and prepare the communion elements. Second by Mrs. Beveridge. Carried.
Christian Education: Report by Allison, chairman of the Church School sub-committee. Moved by Allison, second by Thompson, that the facilities of the Second Church building be made available to Synod School in August for use as an observation center.
Organizations Committee: Report by Marshall, chairman. Moved by Marshall, second by Hallam , that the by-laws of the Women's Association as previously distributed to Session members be approved as submitted. Carried.
- Moved by Connell, second by Wallace, that the Nominations Committee increase the number of persons to serve on the Facilities Committee to twelve (12), with the idea that this committee now becomes a Building Committee as a result of congregational meeting on May 6, 1964. Carried.
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Presbyterian Women - Synod of Lincoln Trails Triennium
Make plans now! This year is the PW Synod Triennium on June 6, 7, and 8 at Geneva Center in Rochester, IN. Rev. Janice Catron will be the keynote speaker and Triennium spiritual leader. She has authored three of our
Horizons Bible Studies, most recently our current study,
Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy.
Registration forms are available in our church office. Deadline is May 31, 2014. Registration fee is $155.00 (double occupancy) or $200 (single occupancy). For questions contact Sharon Graham or Vicki Briscoe.
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Mission Focus for May - Strom Center
Strom Center is a nonprofit, community service organization located at 211 South A Street in Monmouth, Illinois. The organization provides geriatric, health, and social services for the senior population. The building serves as a congregate meal site and provides delicious, nutritious meals at noon on weekdays. A variety of programs covering topics as diverse as jewelry-making classes, fall prevention workshops, and seminars about area scams are examples of recent activities that address the needs and interests of area residents. To learn more about Strom Center, attend this week's worship service to hear the Minute For Mission and read next week's Focus On Faith.
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Horizons Bible Study Workshop - Tuesday, June 3, 2014 
Just a reminder to save the date if you would like to attend the Bible Study Workshop on next year's Horizons study. It will be held at New Windsor Presbyterian Church in New Windsor, IL. The 2014-2015 study is Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians by Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty.
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VBS 2014 June 29 - July 3
Latest VBS Wish List: pool noodles, and if you sew, empty serger thread cones. Contact Ann Phelps if you are able to donate either of these.
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Thank You! 
Thanks to all who contributed in any way to the yard sale. A total of $945 was made for Presbyterian Women mission projects near and far.
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Community Care Days - Home Improvement Applications
Five churches, including Faith UP, Fairview center, Lutheran, Sugar Tree Grove and First Methodist Church are all involved to work together on this project.
There is no cost for the work to be done & members & their families will be our first priority.
Applications can be picked up from the church office, Ralph Whiteman or myself (Bob Wells) . Work includes but is not restricted to: hand rails, deck, painting, yard work, etc. We would like to have applications from each church before May 20th. The next meeting is June 3rd at 7:00 pm at Security Savings.
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Heifer International 
Heifer International is 70 years old! What started as war relief after the Spanish Civil War has grown to help thousands of families worldwide lift themselves out of poverty. When the organization started, it shipped heifers overseas by boat to places such as Germany after WWII. Now local animals are used, which helps to support the local economy as well as the individuals who receive the animals. Families are required to pass on off spring of their animal to others in need, helping others in their village.
I have heard of Heifer International for most of 50 years. One of my Father's best friends, Don Snavely, worked for Heifer Project as it was known then. Having raised cows, sheep, pigs and chickens, Dad supported giving others the chance to make their lives better with livestock. Faith Church has supported Heifer International for many years. Sunday School, VBS and other groups have given hundreds of dollars over the years. If you are interested in reading more about the history of Heifer International, the magazine, "World Ark", is available on the library table in the Narthex.
Ann Phelps
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In Memoriam
Dr. Robert H. Buchholz, who taught biology at Monmouth College from 1950-1994 and was a member of our congregation, passed away on April 25, 2014, at the age of 89. Monmouth College recently published a memoriam recalling his career at Monmouth on its website, which you can read by clicking here.
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The family of Robert Buchholz who passed away on April 25; Ed & Lois Strickler; Bobbi Cady (Sarah Torrance's mother); violence in the Ukraine; Bill Smallwood; Cathy Abernathy; Jim McCurdy; Greg Haning; those who are unable to worship with us on Sunday; Bill Hoover; Blaine Robinson; Vern Mettler; Cinda Stansbury; Irvin Lipp; Mary Johnson; Lindsay Murdock; and Jim Paris.
Irv Lipp's latest post (April 26) on CaringBridge.org says that "tough times are coming in his fight to survive and he would like all the prayers you can muster." His home address is 22 White Oak Lane, West Hampton Beach, NY 11978
Blaine Robinson's new address is:
Blaine Robinson
Winning Wheels, Rm C-4
701 E. 3rd Avenue
Prophetstown, IL 61277
The 5K event in Blaine's honor raised over $11,000. There was a front-page article in the Tuesday, April 29
Review Atlas. Click here to read.
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You Are Invited!
The congregation is cordially invited to please join us as we celebrate the MRHS 2014 graduation of Natalie Baber, daughter of Greg and Lynn Baber, Kylie Finnicum, daughter of Chris and Deena McLaughlin, and Chloe Larson, daughter of Brad and Krista Larson. Their open house is Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the American Legion 1110 North 11th Street. We would love to see you there!
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You Are Invited!
You are invited to a Graduation Open House for Dalton Hottle on Sunday, May 18, 2014 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the
Monmouth Country Club.
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Monmouth College Baccalaureate Speaker - May 17, 2014 at 3 p.m.
One of our nation's finest preachers, The Rev. Dr. John M. Buchanan is the Pastor Emeritus of the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, where he was pastor for 26 years. He has held a variety of leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is editor/publisher of The Christian Century
magazine. He served as moderator of the 208th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 1996-1997 and has represented the Presbyterian Church as a member of the Governing Board of the National Council of Churches. Rev. Buchanan has written three books, held several board memberships, and received numerous doctorates and honors.
The Baccalaureate Service is led by members of the senior class, and is the traditional worship service celebrating completion of the college journey and continuation of the life journey. It will take place a 3:00 p.m. in the Dahl Chapel and Auditorium on the Monmouth College campus.
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Buchanan Chorus - Friday, May 16 & Saturday, May 17
The Buchanan Community Chorus will present "Spring is Here!" on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Galesburg and on Saturday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Monmouth. Special guest artists on Friday are the solo/ensemble members from the Monmouth-Roseville and United School Districts, and on Saturday the Jazz Bands from Monmouth-Roseville and United School Districts.
There are a few free tickets on the table under the mirror if you are certain that you will use them. Otherwise tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students 17 and under. This program is provided in part by a grant from the Buchanan Center for the Arts and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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Gareth Cordery - Solo Piano Recital Saturday, May 31  Everyone is invited to Gareth Cordery's solo piano recital at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31st in the Dahl Auditorium at Monmouth College. He will be playing major works by Bach, Beethoven, Mendelsohn, and Ginastera in this concert, which should last approximately 75 minutes. Gareth is a sophomore at Monmouth-Roseville high school. Please come and bring a friend!
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Choral Dynamics Presents Big Band Blitz - May 30 & 31 and June 1
 Directed by Alisa Ramer, the Choral Dynamics presents their Big Band Blitz featuring the Rootabaga Jammers at the Orpheum Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31 and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for youth. Kids 12 & under free with paid adult. Proceeds benefit the ROWVA Public Schools Foundation. Contact 309-342-2299 or theOrpheum.org
for further information.
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Faith Church Financial Report - April 27, 2014
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