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(an excerpt from the sermon Rev. Phil Butin preached on February 11, the Sunday of the ice storm)
The theme of our winter and spring sermon series is “Reaching Out with the Love of Jesus.” God’s challenge for us in today’s scripture passage from Mark 5:21-43 is to reinterpret the interruptions in our lives as opportunities to do just that. To reach out and meet others where they are with the same love that Jesus showed during his earthly ministry.
• With the stranger standing at the corner asking for food. • With the co-worker who comes in your office right when you’re working under a
deadline and needs to talk about a loved one who was just diagnosed with cancer. • With the friend at school who gets hurt on the playground and needs you to help them
stand up and walk back into the class. • With that phone call that comes when you’re right in the middle of something you feel
is really important—but you know from your caller ID that the caller needs you. To offer peace in the midst of anxiety. To offer prayer in the midst of grief or sickness. To offer grace in the midst of guilt. To offer strength in the midst of weakness.
“The great thing, if one can,” C. S. Lewis said, “is to stop regarding all the unpleasant things as interruptions of one's 'own,' or 'real' life. The truth is of course that what one calls the interruptions are precisely one's real life -- the life God is sending one day. Henri Nouwen reflects the same challenge in different words: “My whole life I have been complaining that my work was constantly interrupted, until I discovered that my interruptions were my work.”
When I began my ministry, interruptions were a huge annoyance to me. But somewhere along the way, I came to see that very often, the real ministry happens not in accomplishing our plans—but in how we respond to interruptions in a way that reaches out to others with the love of Jesus. In a way that sees interruptions—not as annoyances, but as God putting an important opportunity before us to care more about someone else than we do about ourselves. To look—not to our own interests—but first to the interests of others (Phil. 2.4).
I learned that quite often, it is God who is interrupting me.
First United Presbyterian Church
March 4 Offering Others Bread and the Bread of Life March 11 Crossing Religious and Cultural Boundaries March 18 Extending God’s Invitation to Those Who Need It Most March 25 The Whole World Has Gone After Him (Palm Sunday)
March 27 Holden Evening Prayer Service March 29 Maundy Thursday March 30 Good Friday
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Volume 52
Issue 3 March 2018
Faith in Action (The Present Word) Dennis Brewer and Jane Steinkraus • Calvin 203
The Present Word guides our exploration of biblical text in an experiential style of learning—connecting faith and life —as we continue to seek a deeper relationship with God. This month we will begin our spring series, Acknowledging God. This study focuses on the God who calls people to worship and to acknowledge God’s ways in their lives.
Mudhouse Sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Discipline Sara and Brett Torbett • Upper Witherspoon
After author Lauren Winner’s conversion from Orthodox Judaism to Christianity, she continues to find that her life is shaped by the spiritual essences of Judaism– rich traditions and religious practices that she can't leave behind. In Mudhouse Sabbath, Winner illuminates eleven spiritual practices that can transform the way we view the world, and God. Winner writes with appealing honesty and rare insight. All ages are welcome!
You Are What You Love and Out of the Silent Planet Derrik Olsen and Phil Butin • Calvin 201
We will finish our current book, You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit, on March 4. On March 11, we will begin our new book, Out of the Silent Planet, by C.S. Lewis. This is the first book in the Space Trilogy. We will decide as a group whether we will continue the trilogy with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength.
Serve God, Save the Planet Rebecca Haden • Library
Join us as we explore how the scriptural lessons of personal responsibility, simplicity, and stewardship can be applied to modern life through the experiences of the J. Matthew Sleeth, author of Serve God, Save the Planet. Sleeth encourages us to make environmentally responsible life changes by providing a how-to guide for making those changes in a hopeful invitation to re-imagine the way we live.
Daily Bible Readings 3/1 Mark 4:21-34 3/2 I Corinthians 7:1-9 3/3 Genesis 43:16-34 3/4 Romans 8:1-10 3/5 Mark 5:21-43 3/6 Genesis 44:18-34 3/7 I Corinthians 8:1-13 3/8 Mark 6:30-46
3/17 I Corinthians 13:1-13 3/18 John 8:46-59 3/19 Mark 9:30-41 3/20 Exodus 5:1-6:1 3/21 II Corinthians 2:14 3/22 Mark 10:17-31 3/23 Exodus 9:13-35 3/24 II Corinthians 4:13-18
3/25 Zechariah 9:9-12 3/26 Mark 11:12-25 3/27 Lamentations 1:17-22 3/28 Mark 12:1-11 3/29 Lamentations 2:10-18 3/30 I Peter 1:10-20 3/31 Hebrews 4:1-16
3/9 Genesis 47:1-26 3/10 Mark 7:1-23 3/11 Romans 8:11-25 3/12 Genesis 49:1-28 3/13 I Corinthians 11:2-34 3/14 Mark 8:11-26 3/15 Exodus 1:6-22 3/16 Mark 9:2-13
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Are you interested in joining FUPC? Our new member orientation, Look Before You Leap, will be offered on March 4, at 9:30 a.m. in the Library.
New members will be received in worship on March 11. Please contact our Membership Secretary, Heidi Nash (442-4411 or [email protected]) to let us know that you want to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Musical Events
The FUPC Chancel Choir will be joining First Presbyterian, Bentonville, to sing an English cantata entitled The Crucifixion by John Stainer for two dates so as to provide opportunities for members and friends of both congregations to come and enjoy this lovely Lenten musical event. We encourage you to invite others.
Sunday, March 25, 6:00 p.m. at FPC Bentonville Friday, March 30, 6:00 p.m. at FUPC Fayetteville
We are accepting dedications and contributions for Easter lilies. If you would like to honor or remember a loved one in this meaningful way, please complete a lily dedication form (available in the Narthex) and attach a gift in any amount. If you have questions, please contact the Church Office (442-4411 or [email protected]). We will be receiving dedications until March 29.
Holy Week at FUPC
March 25 Palm Sunday Procession with Palms: The Whole World Has Gone After Him, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary
March 27 Holy Tuesday Holden Evening Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m., Choir Room
March 29 Maundy Thursday Communion celebrated around the Lord’s Table, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary
March 30 Good Friday The Crucifixion by John Stainer, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Sunday, April 1
Sunrise Worship, 7:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for Children, 10:00 a.m.
Easter Brunch, 8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Easter Worship, 11:00 a.m.
The Easter Brunch begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by our Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. We invite you bring a dish to share with friends and family. Our youngest children will hunt eggs hidden by the youth. Our youngest and preschoolers will join in the fun outside in the Courtyard and our elementary age children will have fun seeking eggs around the Witherspoon building.
The Men’s Breakfast Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. at Village Inn. All men are invited to come for fellowship, scripture, a brief meditation, and prayer.
The Men’s Small Group will meet March 27 at noon at Western Sizzlin’, 3492 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale. We have a devotional discussion, share joys and concerns, and pray. We’ll see you there!
The Marriage Group will meet on Friday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Library due to the youth lock-in. We’ll have a short discussion on a marriage topic and then head out for “Date Night.” Childcare is provided by request for children 12 and under until 8:30 p.m. Childcare requests are due in the Church Office (442-4411 or [email protected]) by March 7.
Please plan to join us on Thursday, March 8, at 6:00 p.m. at Jason’s Deli for the four “F’s” -Food, Fun, Fellowship, and FREE ice cream! All are welcome!
Butterfield Trail Village worship and communion will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 20, at 4:00 p.m. This service is open to members and friends.
Yoga and Zumba groups meet in the Fellowship Hall each week for a fun, healthy, and energizing experience. All ages are welcome. A donation of $5/person/class is suggested. For more info, please contact Leigh Harvey ([email protected]).
Yoga: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays (no first Tuesdays) Zumba: 10:00 a.m., Saturdays
We provide supper at Trinity United Methodist Church on the first Sunday and lunch at Seven Hills Homeless Shelter on the third Friday of each month. We have many delicious recipes or you may create your own meal menu. All costs are covered by the church. This month’s meals will be on March 4 and 16. Please contact Heidi Nash (442-4411) if you are interested in helping.
This group (55 years +) meets at Butterfield Trail Village at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8. This month, Dr. Jamie Brandon will give a presentation about the archeological dig at Pea Ridge Battlefield. Lunch options cost $5.00-$7.00. Non-Butterfield Trail Village attendees pay by credit card. Please call the Church Office (442-4411) or Ron Talbert (841-9742) for reservations by Monday, March 5.
The FUPC Young Adult Lunch is the first Sunday of each month. Join us March 4 for a free lunch immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service! We will gather in the Narthex and head out to a restaurant together. All young adults are welcome!
Please join us on March 18 at 5:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a delicious meal and brief program. More details to come in the Sunday announcements and the Weekend Update.
Healing Touch is a gentle hands-on practice to promote peace and relaxation. Sessions are offered at no cost. Visit our website (www.healingtouchprogram.com), or contact us (310-5135 or [email protected]) for more information.
All women are invited to participate in one or more of our monthly circles! Please contact Barbara Verdery (466-1539 or [email protected]) for more information.
Circle 1 meets the second Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. This month they will meet March 13 at the home of Barbara Verdery.
Circle 2 meets the first Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. This month they will meet March 6 at the home of Kristi Button.
Circle 3 meets the second Monday at 1:00 p.m. This month they will meet March 12 in the Green Room at Butterfield Trail Village.
Circle 4 meets the first Monday at 1:30 p.m. This month they will meet on March 5 at the home of Sara Koenig.
Circle 5 meets every other Thursday at 1:00 p.m. This month they will meet March 1 and 15 in Lower Witherspoon.
Covenant Group meets the fourth Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. This month they will meet on March 27 in Upper Witherspoon.
Coordinating Team meets the fourth Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. This month they will meet on March 28 in Calvin, 201.
Hooks and Needles meets every Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Upper Witherspoon for fellowship and to work on knitting and other projects. Come with a project.
Upcoming Presbyterian Women Events to Remember April 21 Spring Gathering, First Presbyterian Church, Fort Smith, Arkansas August 2-5 Churchwide Gathering, Louisville, Kentucky August 24 Cluster 1 Fall Gathering, First Presbyterian Church, Springdale, Arkansas
Details and registration for these events is available on the new Facebook page, “Presbyterian Women, Presbytery of Arkansas,” or on the Presbyterian Women’s website (www.presbyterianwomen.org/gathering).
Stephen Ministry
FUPC’s Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one, care. If you are facing a personal change, concern, or challenge and would like to have someone to talk to and to pray with you, please call Rev. Jan Butin (442-4411). Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of training in listening and compassionate care. They are a wonderful help in times of discernment, discouragement, sadness, grief, and transition.
Greeters
We are blessed with a friendly, loving, and welcoming church family here at FUPC and it is especially important to share those wonderful qualities with all who visit us. Please sign up to be a greeter on Sunday mornings. Help to welcome all who join us for worship. If you are interested, a sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex or you can email Michelle Price ([email protected]).
FUPC Spring Cleaning Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m.
As we look to remodeling the sanctuary, we will need to move some things to storage. We need to clean out our storage spaces, especially the closet in Lower Witherspoon. We’ll be moving things to different areas of the church, getting rid of some items, cleaning up, and possibly painting. All ages can help! If you have a trailer or truck that you are willing to help haul, please let Brianne Christiansen ([email protected]) know.
March 2018 Events Calendar Th March 1 1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 5 Lower Witherspoon F March 2 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon 11:00 a.m. Sunday Supper Meal Prep Kitchen 3:00 p.m. Sunday Supper Trinity United Methodist Church S March 3 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall Su March 4 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All FUPC Campus 9:30 a.m. Look Before You Leap Library 10:30 a.m. Communion Servers Meeting Parlor 12:00 p.m. Young Adults’ Lunch meet in the Narthex 4:00 p.m. Planning Committee The Commons 4:00 p.m. Youth Bells Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon M March 5 1:30 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 4 at the home of Sara Koenig T March 6 3:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 6:15 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 2 at the home of Kristi Button W March 7 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 6:00 p.m. Chancel Bells Rehearsal Santuary 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room 7:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Small Group Witherspoon Th March 8 11:30 a.m. First Fellowship Butterfield Trail Village Lodge 5:30 p.m. Outreach Committee Calvin 201 6:00 p.m. "Meet & Eat" Jason’s Deli, 745 E. Joyce Blvd. #114 F March 9 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon 5:00 p.m. Youth Justice Lock-in Begins Witherspoon 6:00 p.m. Marriage Group Calvin 201 S March 10 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. Youth Justice Lock-in Ends Witherspoon Su March 11 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship (Girl Scouts Sunday) Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All FUPC Campus 10:30 a.m. Statements of Faith with Session Parlor 12:00 p.m. New Members Reception Upper Witherspoon 12:30 p.m. Welcoming Committee The Commons 3:00 p.m. Family Ministries Task Force (tentative) Calvin 201 4:00 p.m. Youth Bells Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. Christian Education Committee Calvin 201 6:00 p.m. Session Library M March 12 1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 3 Butterfield Trail Village, Green Room T March 13 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 1 at the home of Barbara Verdery 3:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 6:00 p.m. Properties Committee Calvin 201 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall W March 14 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 5:00 p.m. April Focus Article Due to Church Office [email protected] 6:00 p.m. Chancel Bells Rehearsal Santuary 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room 7:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Small Group Witherspoon Th March 15 1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 5 Lower Witherspoon F March 16 8:30 a.m. 7 Hills Meal Prep Kitchen 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon 11:00 a.m. 7Hills Meal Delivery 1832 S. School Ave. 4:30 p.m. Youth Mission Trip Registration Due [email protected] S March 17 9:00 a.m. Spring Break Banana Bread Bake Kitchen 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall Su March 18 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship (Girl Scouts Sunday) Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All FUPC Campus 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal and Program Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. Middle School Ministry Upper Witherspoon
T March 20 3:30p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 4:00 p.m. Butterfield Trail Village Worship and Communion BTV Chapel 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall
W March 21 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn F March 23 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon S March 24 9:00 a.m. Spring Cleaning Day Lower Witherspoon
10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon
Su March 25 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship (Palm Sunday) Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All FUPC Campus 12:15 p.m. Board of Deacons Upper Witherspoon 4:00 p.m. Youth Bells Rehearsal Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Fellowship Committee Calvin 201 6:00 p.m. The Crucifixion, Cantata First Presbyterian, Bentonville
T March 27 10:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women's Covenant Group Upper Witherspoon 12:00 p.m. Men's Lunch Western Sizzlin' 12:45 p.m. First School Commission Calvin 201 3:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee The Commons 6:00 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer Service Music Room 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall
W March 28 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 5:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Coordinating Team Calvin 201 6:00 p.m. Chancel Bells Rehearsal Santuary 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room
Th March 29 6:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Sanctuary F March 30 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon
6:00 p.m. Good Friday Worship - The Crucifixion, Cantata Sanctuary S March 31 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall
2:00 p.m. Youth Bells Rehearsal Sanctuary
Children are an important part of worship here at FUPC! Children of all ages are invited to lead the call to worship, prayer of confession, or passing of the peace. This can be done independently or with the help of a parent, grandparent, or older sibling. Children in third grade and above may also sign up to acolyte! If your child would enjoy helping during worship, please visit with Kristi Button ([email protected]).
We have a special Time with Children in worship each week. Afterward, children under five years old may stay for the entire service or join our talented caregivers in Lower Witherspoon. Children’s worship packets are available each Sunday.
Childcare is provided in Lower Calvin for children under three years old where children hear a special Bible story each week.
Preschool Children (three- and four-year-olds) meet in Upper Knox with Ruth Rodgers and Lora Horne.
Kindergartners-First Graders meet in Upper Knox with Sara Eichmann and Melissa and Randy Werner.
Second-Fourth Graders meet in Lower Knox with Wendy Robbins and Christi Cox.
Fifth-Sixth Graders meet in Lower Knox with Hillary Fischer.
Vacation Bible School will be held June 18-22. Please save these dates on your calendar.
First School February was a busy month at First School. We learned about groundhogs, the US Mail, dental health, the Chinese New Year. And there were valentines to make! March will start with a Dr. Seuss celebration and end with Easter egg hunts and parties.
Box Tops are collected outside the Church Office, in the Narthex, and in the First School Lobby. Thank you to those that have been faithfully bringing them. The school receives 10 cents for every Box Top. The money is used to purchase supplies for our classrooms!
Children’s Ministry News Those with children are invited to join the FUPC Children’s Ministry Remind Class. If you have downloaded the Remind app for use with your children’s schools, this will just be adding a new class code on the app. The code is @fupcc. You can also text the number 81010 with the message @fupcc. This will be a way to get updates and reminders on what is going on with children’s ministry via text or the remind app. The information will be the same as Kristi’s emails, but occasionally there will be a reminder closer to the time of a children’s ministry event.
Be on the look-out for a new weekly newsletter format to highlight and promote the wonderful things going on with the children of FUPC! If you receive emails from Kristi already, this will automatically come to you. If you would like to be added to the children’s ministry email list, let Kristi Button know ([email protected]).
A Word from the Library A good way to share the wonder of the Lenten and Easter season is with books. The FUPC Library has a large selection of new and classic children’s titles from Carol Heyer’s The First Easter, to Jan Brett’s beautifully illustrated The Easter Egg. Although there are not as many offerings for adults, He is Risen: A Collection of Easter Stories, Poetry, Prayers…., and Teaching and Celebrating Lent-Easter are recommended.
Girl Scout Sunday is March 11. We invite all Girl Scouts to wear their uniforms to the 11:00 a.m. service and we will honor them during the announcements.
Special Events in March 3/4 Registration for Justice Experience Lock-in Due 3/9-10 Justice Experience Lock-in
Youth Leadership Team, 4:00 p.m. 3/16 Registration for Youth Mission Trip Due 3/18 FUPC Fellowship Meal 3/24 Church Spring Cleaning, 9:00 a.m. 3/27 Holden Evening Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. 3/29 Maundy Thursday Service, 6:00 p.m. 3/30 Good Friday Cantata, 6:00 p.m.
UPY Together Sundays • 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Upper Witherspoon
3/4 “More Life, Week 1” 3/11 No UPY Together 3/18 No UPY Together 3/25 “More Life, Week 2”
Small Groups Wednesdays • 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Upper Witherspoon
3/7 Prep for Youth Sunday 3/14 Prep for Youth Sunday 3/21 No Small Group (Spring Break) 3/28 No Small Group (Holy Week)
UPY Mornings Sundays • 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Lower Witherspoon
3/4 “The Big Ten” Exodus 20 311 “Radical Makeover” Ephesians 2 3/18 “The Heart of the Matter” Jeremiah 31 3/25 “Following Jesus” Mark 11, 15
Youth Bells Sundays • 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sanctuary 3/18 No Rehearsal (Spring Break)
*Special Rehearsal 3/31 2:00 p.m.
Houston Mission Trip Registration’s Due – UPY is traveling to Houston this summer to serve with City Service Mission July 8-15, 2018. Sign up with Brianne before you head out for Spring Break, by Friday March 16. We’d love to have all current seventh through twelfth graders join us!
Youth Justice Experience Lock-in March 9, 5:00 p.m. - March 10, 5:00 p.m.
UPY is hosing a 24-hour Justice Experience Lock-in for our youth and the other NWA Presbyterian Youth. All sixth-twelfth graders are invited to join us! We'll learn about global slavery, serving in our own community, and encouraging each other to live in a more just manner. Cost is $10, and registration is due Sunday, March 4. Pick up a registration form today the UPY bulletin board!
We are looking for small group leaders to walk youth through discussions, volunteers to serve food, and actors willing to play characters for an experiential learning activity. If you are interested in helping with part of this event, talk to Brianne and Jacob Christiansen ([email protected] or 442-4411).
Youth Sunday, April 8 – Mark the date on your calendar! Youth Sunday is April 8! This is the Sunday after Easter (which will be very busy) so we’ll work on planning the first two Wednesdays in March (7 & 14). Talk to Brianne if you want to participate.
Session Highlights • Clerk of Session Report Stated Session Meeting • February 11, 2017
Session approved… • Transfer of Membership:
Doug Wright, Terry Trotter, and Allison Trotter-Wright joined Memorial Presbyterian in Midland, Michigan, by letter of transfer
• Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons (January 21, 2018): Ruling Elders (Class of 2020): Lisa Higgins, Bo Morton, Ben Ober, and Megan Ober, Board of Deacons (Class of 2020): Barbara Gust and Bret Thompson
• One-Time Building Use Request: The Presbytery of Arkansas requests the use of all four FUPC buildings on April 7, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
for The P.L.A.C.E. Northwest. Mental Health America in Northwest Arkansas requests the use of the Fellowship Hall and Main Kitchen on
May 10 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. for their Annual Awards Banquet. • Ongoing Building Use Request:
PW Coordinating Team request the use of Calvin 201 on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:00- 6:30 p.m. for the Coordinating Team Meetings.
• Motions Heard: a motion from the Trustees, with concurrence of the Stewardship Committee and the treasurer, regarding a policy for approval of Sanctuary Renovation costs and payment of bills. a motion that any substantial changes in cost to the sanctuary renovation work not already approved by Session must be approved by a face-to-face meeting and vote of the Session. a motion that FUPC purchase a used 2016 Goshen Pacer LS bus with 12,000 miles, a 2-year manufacturer's
warranty, and various desirable options for $39,995 including a $5000 trade-in for our current bus. a motion that the unreimbursed amount of costs incurred in producing the church history book in the amount
of $7966.80 paid from the Memorials Fund be written off.
• Session received... a report on 137th Stated Presbytery Meeting on February 9-10, 2018, at Lyon College, Batesville, from Elder
Jessie Koeppe. a report from Elder Tom Verdery on plans for the 2018 Annual Congregational Meeting: "Congregational
Gathering: State of the Church."
Session Minutes are available to members of the congregation upon request from the Clerk of Session.
Phillip Harrington, Clerk of Session
Summer Camps The time has come to consider summer camp at one of our nearby Presbyterian Camps! There are two-day camps available for children who just finished Kindergarten, as well as week-long camps for elementary through high school. Both Dwight Mission and Ferncliff have great things going on!!! The leadership at both camps is some of the best in the country right now and we are blessed to have two wonderful camps so near to us.
Dwight is an hour and a half to the west of Fayetteville. Ferncliff is three hours to the southeast of Fayetteville. Visit www.dwightmission.org for dates and Visit www.ferncliff.org for dates and registration registration information. information.
We have several church families who have already chosen weeks they plan to attend. We can let you know which and coordinate groups going together.
Please keep these congregations and individuals of our presbytery in your prayers:
March 4 Church Secretaries, and Holiday Island Presbyterian Church March 11 Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, and First Presbyterian Church, Yellville March 18 Directors of Children’s Programs, and First Presbyterian Church, Mena March 25 First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, and Lyon College, Batesville
The P.L.A.C.E. 2018 The Changing Face of the Church
Are you an elder, deacon, teacher, leader, member, pastor, friend, youth or adult who wants to understand more about carrying out God’s vision for your congregation with change happening all the time around us—in our churches and in our communities? Then the place to be is The P.L.A.C.E.! This year we have BIG news! The Presbytery of Arkansas is offering the Presbytery Leadership Academy for Congregational Enrichment in TWO locations so we hope you’ll come and learn at one and, hopefully, both of these events. (Several workshops will be different in the two locations although both events will have the same theme.) These events are for ALL members and friends in ALL congregations of our presbytery.
The NWA P.L.A.C.E. First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville • April 7, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Central P.L.A.C.E. Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock • August 4 (times to be decided)
A quick sampling includes workshops on new ways to present the Word in worship; ideas from Sunday that inspire Monday living; creating safe spaces for children and youth, including all with special needs; what to know in the face of an active shooter; getting news out through social media; embracing Hispanic culture and ministry; creating a canopy of care for the people of our world; growing young; what college students find in the Church; and what’s new in Clerk Training. Our Executive Presbyter, Rev. Stewart Smith, will present the keynote on the theme of the day. You’ll be able to attend two or three workshops. Afterward, lunch groups will form to eat together off-campus. We anticipate that these will be inspiring opportunities for congregations. We’d encourage you to bring a group from your church to talk together about what you hear and learn.
Please contact Sara Koenig (263-3971 or [email protected]) to volunteer for related hospitality at FUPC (greeting, baking cookies, set-up, or other help). We’re excited to offer this here. More information will be available soon through The Weekend Update and weekly bulletin announcements.
The event is free of charge. It promises to be a wonderful day. We hope you’ll plan to attend.
Brochures and registration materials are available through the Church Office or on our website (www.fupcfay.org). Childcare can be provided if requested by March 21.
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U.S. POSTAGE PAID FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
PERMIT NO. 151
February Newsletter Deadline: Wednesday, March 14
First United Presbyterian Church 695 E. Calvin St., Fayetteville, AR 72703
Core Values Inspiring Worship Faithful Service
Psalm 105:1-3 I John 3:18 Praising God together
and being touched and changed by the Spirit
Working together to reflect and demonstrate God’s love to all people
Spiritual Growth Generous Stewardship Colossians 2:6-7 II Corinthians 9:8
Encouraging growth by studying scripture and the Christian faith
Sharing our gifts and cultivating our resources
for God’s purposes
Loving Relationships Welcoming Community I John 4:11 I Thessalonians 2:8
Nurturing connections in a joyful and
safe environment
Striving to be an inviting and supportive
Christian family
Pastors and Staff Phil and Jan Butin
Co-Pastors
Leslie Belden Parish Associate
Kristi Button Director of Christian Education
Brianne and Jacob Christiansen Co-Directors of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Cathy Hairston Director of First School
Jeannie Lee Organist
Amy McCann Childcare Coordinator
Molly Murray Office Manager
Heidi Nash Membership Secretary/Food Events Coordinator
Dan Schapker Sound System Coordinator
Michael Shuman Director of Music Ministry
Laura Winburn Financial Administrator
Mission Statement Called to be a light on the hill,
we boldly proclaim and serve Christ, the Hope of our changing world.
Vision Statement Reaching out as a visible expression of God’s grace,
we will meet people where they are, inviting all into Christ’s family through engaging wor-
ship, fellowship, learning, and service.
