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Volume 53 Summer 2013
First Presbyter ian Church * Eau C la i re
the bellwether
Where we love God, love each other, and reach out to people
The perfect church for people who aren’t.
QR CODE
You may be wondering what that strange image is on the top of this page and on church publica-tions. Known in the technology world as a QR Code, this image is designed for people who use a Smartphone. A Smartphone can quickly scan this image off of a printed page and then be taken directly to our church website, where we keep information posted about church activities, as well as sermons, bellwethers, photos, etc. This is just another tool we are seeking to use to help get the word out to our community about the ministry of First Presbyterian Church.
2013 PEACEMAKING OFFERING First Presbyterian will be receiving our Peacemaking
offering donations this coming September. The
Peacemaking Offering was created in 1980 to support
the efforts of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to live
out a deeper commitment to peacemaking as part of
our faithfulness to God. This year First Presbyterian’s
donations will go towards supporting the Jonah, Jail
Ministry, and the Presbytery. JONAH is a grassroots
faith-based organization committed to building leader-
ship and building community in the Chippewa Valley
since 2007 in order to address the root systemic
causes of poverty and injustice. Jail Ministry works
one on one with individuals on bible study, church in-
volvement, anger management, and grief care.
Please do what you can to help support these great
causes. Thank you.
WHO DO I CONTACT
While there will be updates concerning new developments at First Presbyterian Church, please
be sure to contact a Session member or Deacon with any questions or concerns.
If an emergency would arise, contact Dan Mundt, Jr. at (715) 834-5025 or [email protected]
or the Church office (715) 832-1011 or [email protected].
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GATHERING
Sunday
Worship 9:00 am
Monday
Prayer at 10:00 am
Tuesday
Men’s breakfast at Randy’s at 6:30 am
Summer Spiritual Nurture Group at 10:00 am
Wednesday
Evening Prayer at 6:30 pm
Saturday
Barefoot Church at 5:00 pm
4 11 18 25
Ambassador
Greeter
Jim & Sandy
Landsverk
Johng Lim
Sue Janke
John & Barb
Dickey
Ushers Tom Maijala
Jean Maijala
Keith Blomquist
Carol Blomquist
Sue Janke
Carolyn Pritchett Al Rolland
Barb Rolland
After Worship
Greeter
Bev Ramey (S)
Susie Erickson (N)
Annemarie Kresser (S)
Bob Froehlich (N)
Shauna Ponty (S)
Shelly Fuerbringer (N)
Lesley Humphreys (S)
Lee Mossige (N)
Acolyte Mariah Kewin Kate Naples Brenden Kewin Alison Bowe
Flower
Delivery
Susie Erickson Shelly Fuerbringer Sue Janke Joan Larsen
Counters Bob Dahl
Mary Spies
Jamie Radabaugh
Kirk Day
Mary Johnson
Dick Snyder
Dorothy Rossow
Sherry Macaul
Elder of the
Week
Head Usher
Carolyn Pritchett Barb Vorpahl Tim Nieman Dan Mundt, Jr.
Multi Media
Team
Tom Maijala
Robbie Ponty
Bill Korb
AJ Kirchman
Dick Snyder
Mary Johnson
Bev Ramey
Jens Nielsen
Bill Korb
Bill Korb
Tom Maijala
Jens Nielsen
Upcoming Communion Servers:
September 1
Dan Mundt, Jr., Chris Kirchman, Milo Pritchett, Marie Evans, Judy Berger, Mary Daniels
Serving Schedule
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
HELP*
Volunteers are NEEDED for clean - up. Please sign up at the kiosk or contact Liz Snyder
([email protected]) or Cindy Clauson ([email protected])
Beginning September 4, wonderful meals will be served each Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:10 pm. Menus
will appear in the Bellwether and bulletin. Suggested donation is $4 for adults; kids 12 & under eat free.
PB&J sandwiches are always available.
* without HELP meals may not continue. Please sign up to help.
Bulletin Board
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
PWCT - Tuesday, August 6, 9:00 am at the
home of Dorothy Rossow.
Naomi Circle - Monday, August 26, 7:00 pm
at the home of Sue Janke.
Save the Date: Mug ‘n Muffin, Saturday, October 5th at the
Chippewa Valley Museum
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE (Brenda’s) HOURS
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CLOSED FRIDAYS
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 4 Eau Claire Express Church Night September 8 Sunday School/program year resumes
BUDGET INFO Year to Date
Receipts $116,418.74
Expenditures $123,917.28
Over (Short) ($7,428.54)
June 2013
2 (94) 9 (151) 16 (78) 23 (97) 30 (98)
Average attendance:
2013 - 104
TREATS/COFFEE Sign up sheets are on the kiosk to sign up for Treats and Coffee after church on Sundays. If you enjoy having a cup of coffee and some treats after the Sunday service, please sign up.
PRESBYTERIAN MEN
Early Bird Men’s Breakfast
Group meets Tuesdays at 6:30
a.m. at Randy’s Restaurant,
MacArthur Ave.
See the Presbyterian Men’s website:
www.presbyterianmen.org
The Fellowship Committee would like to thank everyone who helped with the church picnic. We had a
great group of people who came early &helped take out tables and chairs. We had volunteers who helped
us bring the food up from the basement. We'd like to thank the Deacons and everyone who helped with
clean-up. We'd like to thank the Nielsen's for bringing all the lawn games and Lisa Nielsen for taking
pictures and last, but not least, Ed Wells and Bill Halgren for sharing their musical talents again this year.
The picnic wouldn't be the same without your music. We are thankful for all the volunteers at First
Presbyterian Church. Thank you to everyone who made the picnic the success it was.
Pure Water Days QUILT SHOW
at Chippewa Falls Senior Center
1000 E. Grand Avenue, Chippewa Falls
Saturday, August 10 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Sunday, August 11 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Admission $3/1 day or $4/2 day pass
Boutique Vendors Raffle
Our own Marky Kuba will have quilts on display.
SESSION NOTES Highlights of the July 16 Session meeting include: 1. The Session met with our Interim Moderator, Rev. Brad Carloss. 2. FPC will be welcoming new members: John and Joyce Olson and Roy and Joyce Olson. 3. Discussed and voted to place Pastor Eric on leave through Dec. 31, 2013 and discussed related
arrangements.
Important Presbytery Office Phone Number Changes
To contact the Presbytery Office you will need to dial: 1-715-394-6265. We no longer have the toll free number.
Please delete the following phone numbers from your directories and cell phones as they are no longer available: 1-800-582-2517 and 715-394-5045.
Our original fax number 715-394-6417 remains the same. Thank you.
Jackie Whalen, Office Manager Presbytery of Northern Waters [email protected]
FLOWERS There are many opportunities to sponsor flowers in September. Please check the schedule. If you wish to bring home grown flowers, please let Brenda know so she can cancel the standing order.
IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS
Kim Bacon’s mother, Gail Linda Calica (Jim McDonald’s sister) Gloria Christensen Kathy Daniels Beverly Dick Jack Houman Becky Poquette Donna Stromwall Unemployed Andrew White Westminster Church, Duluth Ann McIntire Judy Larsen-Cody Pastor Eric, Lisa, Sarah, Jens and Liz Church staff, Elders, Deacons, all church members and friends. If you know of someone who should be on our prayer list, please call the office (832-1011) or e-mail us at <[email protected]>.
In June and July
WORSHIP NOTES: August
MUSIC GROUPS RESUME REHEARSALS THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER
The Jubilee Ringers and Gallery Singers will be-gin rehearsals the first week of September. The Gallery Singers' rehearsals will begin Wednes-day, September 4, at 6:45 pm, in the sanctuary balcony. The Jubilee Ringers will start rehearsals
Thursday, September 5, at 7:00 pm down stairs in the youth center. If you want to join the Jubilee Ringers contact Ryan Poquette. If you want to join the Gallery Singers contact Vir-ginia Tubbs or just show up at the first rehearsal. New mem-bers are most welcome.
Variety is the spice of life.
Sunday services for August will be lead by:
Aug 4 Rev Tim Rupert,
Aug 11 John Stedman,
Aug 18 Rev Barry Boyer,
Aug 25 Rev Dick Goins.
2nd - Steven Morris
3rd - Olive Elmlinger
4th - Janelle Laube
5th - Larry Berger
Jon Bowe
Eric Gardow
Nancy Olson
Chris Tandberg
6th - Duane Hambleton
Kathleen Meitner
8th - Ryan Poquette
10th - Kelly Lausher
11th - Wilodyne Bruce
12th - Sandy Griffin
14th - Blythe Rinaldi
16th - Gabrielle Korb
Manfred Poitzsch
18th - Zoe Jalil
Claudia Maves
19th - Julie Dodson
20th - Annika Frederikson
21st - Brianna Morris
Richard Olson
22nd - John Konkel
23rd - Dianne Moen
25th - Helen Hanson
Sharon Stedman
26th - Darrick Christensen
Bill Halgren
Ann McIntire
Michael Major
27th - Myron Rossow
28th - Shari Spies
29th - Kaitlyn Laube
30th - Karissa Halgren
Etta McDonald
31st - Shelly Froehlich
Shelly Fuerbringer
anniversaries
1st - Jeff & Janelle Laube
6th - Wesley & Laurie Martin
8th - Pastor Eric & Lisa Nielsen
Michael & Chris Tandberg
9th Mike and Christy Mulock
15th Ron and Chris Buckley
16th - Matthew & Karen Hull
19th - Jim & Carolyn Dunning
Sue & Robert Janke
21st - Richard & Liz Snyder
23rd- Bruce Pecor & Jeanne Roberts
28th - John & Geri Coggins
Becky & Tom Wurzer
30th - Ben & Courtney Reich
31st - Jon & Kim Bowe
Summer Faith Formation
Monday Prayer —Mondays at 10am
Spiritual Nurture Group —Tuesdays at 10am.
Wednesday Evening Prayer — Wed. at 6:30pm
Barefoot Church —Saturdays at 5pm
Save the date:
September 8th
Christian Education
Kick-off Celebration
and
All Church Brunch
A big thanks to all those who made VBS something special! We had over 45 children participate —most of them not affiliated with 1st Pres! Way to reach out and love your neighbor! Also a big thanks to those who participated in the Maycol Coffee House Fundraiser! We had a ton of fun and were able to exceed our goal of sponsoring Maycol for the coming year!
CLN hopes that everyone would take part in at least one Faith Formation opportunity this fall. Do you have an idea for a small group or class? Speak with Sara Gannon, Dan Mundt, Hope Naples or Chris Miller.
PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH TRIENNIUM JULY 16-20, PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Vacation Bible School, June 9-13 Maycol Coffee House Talent Show, June 14
