Elders Serving on Session

Building & Grounds: Turner Askew & Bruce Fraser

Christian Education: John Williamson

Fellowship: Gayle Bax

Mission/Outreach: Josh Smith

Personnel: Bob McConnell & Rodger Hankins

Stewardship/Memorials: Mary Schwada, Jeanette Cheney

Worship: Jean Duncan

Sunday School: John & Merri Williamson

Deacons Serving Vicki McConnell Arline Hankins

KC Slikkerveer Jessie Fraser

Dale Bax Karen Rosenberg

Susie Moore Kathy Shigo

Ann Dahlberg Mary Ellen Barr

Church Staff

Pastor: Rev. Tim Dalstrom Office Manager: Erin Kingsolver Treasurer: Leslee Washer & Mary Schwada Keyboardists/Piano: Kathy Murphy Dan Kohnstamm Music Director Alma Ramlow

The Church on the corner of downtown Whitefish since 1921

OUR VISION FOR LIFE TOGETHER First Presbyterian Church Provides a Safe and Spiritual Home

Where all people can explore Faith, Find Healing

And Share the Love of Jesus Christ.

Phone: (406) 862-2802 Website: www.fpcwhitefish.org Email: info@fpcwhitefish.org

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First Presbyterian Church

301 Central Avenue

Whitefish, MT 59937

June/July/August

Dear Friends, Well, summer is now here and with it we enter into a very busy season. Most of the summer will be devoted to work on the building. Please note that there will be no program changes during construction. All our ministries will continue unhindered. I also encourage you to look carefully through this newsletter at all the upcoming ministries taking place. We encourage you to be involved as God leads you in these new ventures. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have worked and are working so had to make the restoration and ministry opportunities a reality. We are truly blessed here to have so many committed folks. I hope you enjoy your summer and that you find it a tremendous blessing from God. Without a doubt, this is the best time of the year to revel in God’s glorious creation. See you in church! Peace, Tim

Grill n Chill - Summer 2015

June ~ is still available!

July 12th ~ Rosenberg’s Cabin at Ashley Lake

August ~ TBA at Aldo & Shelle Kuntz’s

September 20th ~ at Ann Dalberg’s

Corner Connection

Tuesday Farmer’s Market Nights

Every Tuesday until September 29th from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

First Thursday Gallery Nights Beginning June 4th and running on the first Thursday of the month through October 1st from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

L.A.M.B.S. (Ladies AM Bible Study)

The Wednesday Bible Study end-ed their season with their annual Fruits of the Spirit breakfast at Evelyn Peterson's house on May 20th. Evelyn served her delicious seafood quiche, Mary Ellen provided cinnamon rolls, and Jen and Marlene brought homemade donuts. This year we decided to meet on the first Wednesday of each month during the summer for Breakfast at the Buffalo at 8:30, followed by prayer at the church. We will resume our study of the Book of Acts on September 8th, the first Wednesday after Labor Day, as usual.

Shepherd’s Hand Clinic

Once again the Presbyterians were the hosts with the most as our Taco Salad met with great approval. The total served was 119, although 47 of those were take home boxes which were a big hit. This time the lucky crew got to enjoy it, too. A hard working, faithful bunch of Presby-terians were joined by a Catholic, a Methodist, Phyllis Bjorsness' great grandchildren, and John and Merri's daughter Meaghan and her husband, Jason. Our mission is ecumenical and gener-ational! FPC if off for July, as guest cooks/servers have volunteered, we will serve at Shepherd's Hand again on August 10th.

Claire’s Goodbye Potluck

We want to celebrate Claire Strickler and her many contribu-tions over the years to FPC, before she relocates to Colora-do, so we are having a potluck in her honor on Sunday, July 12th after Church. Please plan to attend! More info to come.

News from Children’s Sunday School

Through a generous donation from the Askew family we have acquired a set of Kristal Hand Bells for the children to use during Sunday School. This unique set of bells is color coded and allows the children to play a song within minutes of first picking up the bells. It is fun and age appropriate for even the youngest of children. The songs are on flash cards with color coded dots that correspond to the color of the bell. When they see their color dot they ring their bell until that particular card is gone. Easy! We hope that you will hear them as part of our service soon. If you would be interested in sponsoring a song for the children to learn, (the list is long) the cost is $25. Please make your checks payable to FPC and in the memo section please write Children’s Bells. Thank you in advance. Sunday School will resume September 6th.

Our Cup Overflows with Gratitude

Thank you to John and Mary Ellen Barr for the beautiful wooden name tag holder located in the back of the Church. John is so talented he made the upper portion removable so that we can put in different pictures/sayings as the liturgical year changes. John, thank you for sharing your gift with us. Thank you to Phyllis Galloway for your diligence in seeing that the women on Mother’s Day received lovely flowers! Phyllis, the Sanctuary always looks in season thanks to you and your flower arranging talent! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with all of us. It is noticed and appreciated. Thank you to the Askew family for the generous donation to purchase the Kristal Hand Bells for the children of our Church. The children will enjoy the experience and your love for many years to come! Thank you for your generosity! Thank you to Bruce and Jessie Fraser for giving of your time and talents to FPC. It is no easy task to set on the course we are now entering with the renovation and restoration of our Church. We lift you both in prayer. We are grateful for your presence at this time and in this place. Thank you both!

Saturday Workshop Pastor Tim is planning to hold another Saturday workshop on

“God’s Plan for Your Life” on June 20th. If you missed one of the

others, we encourage you to sign up for this one. It will run from

9:00am-11:30am. Prior registration is required so that materials

can be ordered. Contact the office or see Tim to register.

Nursing Home Services July 5th & August 8th

One of the great blessings we have is to regularly lead Sunday worship at The Springs and at Genesis. Anyone is invited to join with us for the worship and fellowship. We meet at The Springs at 1:00pm for two services before going to Genesis for a service at 2:00pm.

PRAYER REQUESTS “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 Tom Rogers Jeanne Thorson Larry Schroeder Art Peterson Vivian Harrison

Those who are hurting, Our Church Session & Deacons, Our Military Service Members & Families, Our Elected

Officials, Our Pastor and his Wife, Tim & Mickey Dalstrom.

Worship Helpers in June

June Elder Bob McConnell June Deacons Kathy Shigo, Mary Ellen Barr, Jessie Fraser

June 7 Communion Sunday Greeters: Phyllis Bjorsness & Kathy Duncan Ushers: Bruce & Susan Tate, Dale & Gayle Bax

June 14 Greeters: Turner & Nan Askew Ushers: Mary Ann & Randy Duhrkopf, Terry & Lynda Nelson

June 21 Greeters: Susie Moore & Flossie Fletcher Ushers: Roger & Arline Hankins, Burt & Lise Boessneck

June 28 Greeters: Shelle & Aldo Kuntz Ushers: Diana Stephens, Marlene Barnes, Ed Krona, Hap Peters

Worship Helpers in July July Elder TBA July Deacons Dale Bax, Vicki McConnell, Arline Hankins

July 5 Communion Sunday Greeters: Phyllis Bjorsness & Connie Miersma Ushers: Pat Cole, Donna Maddux, John Williamson, Jean Duncan

July 12 Greeters: Fred & Linda Hitchcock Ushers: Sid & Deloris House, John & Mary Ellen Barr

July 19 Greeters: Sheila Paulus & Mary Schwada Ushers: Willo Harris, Barb Jensen, Bill Tarr, Mick Ricker

July 26 Greeters: Ann Dahlberg & Carolyn Pfrimmer Ushers: Chris & Leslee Washer, Dewey & Sandra Hartman

Happy Birthday in June Jeff Joern 1

Rob Schwada & Jack Shigo 5

Randy Cheney 7

Madisyn Ellis 12

Ron Rosenberg 13

Hap Peters 17

Vicki McConnell 18

CK Coles & Bill Stanly 22

Tim Dalstrom & Sandra Hartman 24

Charlie Brown 26

Joe Fagan 27

John Petersen 29

Happy Birthday in July Sid House 4

Miriam Foster 8

Flossie Fletcher 10

Nan Askew & Grace Conklin 16

Larry Schroeder 20

Diana Stephens 21

Amanda Gardner & Deb House 22

Jim Ramlow 22

K. C. Slikkerveer 23

Jack Fletcher & Ed Krona 27

Happy Birthday in August Norman Beach 4

Lisa Delaney 6

Deloris House 8

Mickey Dalstrom 9

Susie Moore 10

Katie Clark 12

Jeanette Cheney 13

Kathryn Duncan & Rodger Hankins 16

John Forsberg 19

Marlene Barnes & Jean Duncan 22

Kurt Yacko 22

Lise Boessneck & Bob McConnell 25

Kathy Shigo 28

Debbi Starr 29

Glacier Camp Fundraiser

The Camp Scholarship Fundraiser held on May 9th was a great success, reaching the $15,000 goal, thanks to some very gener-ous bidders in the auction. You should have been there! The auction was great fun and you could have purchased a 1995 Mustang convertible in great condition if you had bid more than $3000. (The blue book price was $17, 500.) Our Gourmet Breakfast cherry box brought $225, as it was the only breakfast box for sale and the only box with French wine. Please plan to go if they hold it next year, for an enjoyable evening for a worthy cause. Willo Harris and Claire Strickler were our only representatives this year. Also, do you contribute to Flathead Electric Co-op's Round-up for Safety? Our new Camp director, Heather, wrote a grant request to it and they awarded the camp $3500 for a defibrilla-tor, radios, and buoy line.

Musings From the Music Director

Our dedicated choir loves to sing and will share their special songs this summer on June 21, July 19, and August 16 during Sunday morning worship. Thanks, choir. Making a joyful noise, Alma Ramlow 862-6126

Upcoming Need

We are in need of new or used tables and chairs for the patio on the 3rd St. side on the church. Our vision would be 2 bistro sized tables. Metal would work great. No glass or tile. We would love to rehab them. Jessie Fraser 863-9860

Where the Church and Life Intersects Mark your calendars NOW to participate in the Tuesday Night Farmer’s Market and First Thursday Gallery Nights! There is lots to do and people to meet and greet. We do hand out FREE balloons to people of all ages. We also mow the lawn, weed, tidy up and over all have a great time! See Merri Williamson to sign up NOW!!!

Sunday School Thank You Luncheon On Sunday, June 7th after Church there will be a luncheon as a THANK YOU for the congregation; thank you for supporting and participating as teachers in Sunday School! Everyone please plan to stay!