The Soo Chimes · McKinley Manor 2023 West 4th Avenue ... Wednesday evening rehearsals are over for the summer and will resume on Wednesday, September 4th. During this time of rest,

Today was a pretty good day for

weather in the Soo. The sun actually

came and was not missing in action.

We have had so many dark drizzly days

lately. Not to mention we have been

about 10 degrees colder than average.

We probably should not complain

much. The news is full of individuals in

our country who are struggling with

real weather issues.

It is nice, though, when the sun

comes out. It can really change our

feelings and help us start the day. In

1 John 1:4-5 we are told, “We write

these things so our joy maybe

complete. And this is the message we

have heard from Him and announce to

you: God is light, and in Him there is

no darkness at all. Light was even more

important in John’s day due to the

limited nature of artificial lighting. In

comparing God to Light, John was

reminding us of our daily need for God.

People’s lives and work were built

around the availability of sunlight.

We certainly hope the sun

decides to be our summer companion

giving us plenty of good days. This is

something we have little control over.

What is within our grasp is the spiritual

light God can shed in our lives. As we

seek and hopefully enjoy the sun in all

of our activities this summer, let us

remember to seek the light, the true

light. Let us seize our opportunities this

summer with; worship, prayer, reading

the Bible and basking in the wonder of

God’s creation let us seek God’s light.

The summer will not only be a

time to enjoy God’s creation, but to

draw closer to the Light of Life.

Peace in Christ,

Mark

The Soo Chimes

First United Presbyterian Church

Prayer Requests 2

Anniversaries 4

Birthdays 4

Bible Study 9

Kid’s Page 10

Calendar 11

Regular Features:

Inside this Issue:

VBS cancelled

Deacons Bench

"The Holy Spirit”

by Don Myers

Nursery News

Recognition Sunday

Senior Recognition

Circle 3 Meeting

Volume 50 Issue 6

Newsletters are

sent by email

unless you have

made other

arrangements.

June 2019

The Purpose of the First United Presbyterian Church is to:

Invite people to know and glorify God

Grow together as followers of Christ

Serve others through the power of the Holy Spirit

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Family of Lois and “Chum” Hillock, Donna LaPLaunt,

Family of James Roo, Lois Meyers, Lorne Eagle,

Della Porter, Jennifer Veum, John Jobes,

Grace Gravelle, Jon Burgess, Gina Gough,

Alex McCready, Andrea Klier, Jim Schmidt, Mick Smart,

Joyce Cross, William Kellan, Sandy Shaw, Lillian Donelson,

Geraldine Carnahan, Patricia Farnhill, Aaron Corbiere,

Carol Carpenter, Tara Jean Brody, Wendy (Menard) James,

Margaret Vonderwerth & her family, and

all members of missionaries and the U.S. Armed Forces.

Please keep us up to date on your prayer requests.

Sunday,

June 16th

2:00 pm

The next Deacon’s

Meeting will be held on

June 16th

Deacons

If you, or someone you

know, are in the hospital

and would like a visit

from the Deacon’s,

please contact the

church office or the

Deacons

McKinley Manor 2023 West 4th Avenue

Jane Kellan

Vera Steffens

Peg Zenda

Medilodge– Sault Ste Marie

1011 Meridian Jim Schmidt

WMH Long Term Care 500 Osborn Boulevard

Lois Myers

Freighter View Assisted Living 605 West Portage Avenue

Virginia Blair

Audrey Bush

Delores Swick

Out of Town Della Porter

Cross Roads Village

6600 Constitution Blvd Room 605

Portage, MI 49024

In Town

Lorne Eagle

Bev Ward

Connie

Lawrence

Food Pantry Bagging:

Doris Boogerd & Carolyn Trumble

Food Distribution:

06/11 - Mary Frances Morden & Wanda Eby

06/28 - Mary Frances Morden & Wanda Eby

James Roo

04/24/19

Victor “Chum” Hillock

05/19/19

Lois Hillock

05/21/19

Cathy Akre

Volume 50, Issue 6 Page 3

Jeanne Shibley

Our Sunday

Worship Service

starts at 10:00 a.m.

We hope to see you

on Sundays!

The Office will

closed

July 1st - 5th

Office will be

closed on Fridays

from June 16th

through

August and 30th.

See you in

the fall!

The Deacons are excited to be part of Meijer's Simply Give campaign this

spring. The campaign is currently taking donations through June 22. For

every $10 that is donated to Simply Give, Meijer will match it for a total

value of $20 for Food Pantry funds.

On Friday, June 14, Meijer will double the match! Please keep us in mind

when you shop at Meijer and help our Food Pantry grow. Donations made

at the Sault location will go directly to our church's pantry.

Your support has helped us serve our community through the Food Pantry for patrons from

Sugar Island to Kinross, as well as the Backpack Program at Sault Area Middle School up to

22 or more students.

Because Meijer's program was so successful last year, we received a bonus of $5000 in food

cards in April. We look forward to continuing our mission to feed God's children.

With blessings and a big thank you,

the Deacons

2019

VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL

Cancelled

Which follower of Jesus preached to the crowds after receiving the Holy Spirit on Pentecost? A. John B. Peter C. Mary Magdalene

D. Paul

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Ellen Woodgate 06/02

John Kenn 06/03

Emily McKechnie 06/06

Bonnie Mason 06/09

Emily Lawson 06/14

Jacy Leon 06/15

James Schmidt 06/17

James Bourque 06/18

Virginia Blair 06/20

Earl Kay 06/23

Kay Boyne 06/24

Marilyn Myers 06/25

Samantha Hubbard 06/26

Gary Hill 06/29

Victoria Vining 06/30

Dennis and Doris Boogerd 06/03

Roger and Pat Roe 06/03

Alicia and Martin Cottle 06/12

Mary and Richard Moran 06/12

Brenda and Rick Corbiere 06/15

Sandy and Carolyn Shaw 06/16

Robert and Ginger Stratton III 06/21

Roger and Judy Bawks 06/24

Roberta and Roberta Pearce 06/24

Robert and Carla Nicholls 06/26

Daniel and Jennifer Reattoir 06/26

John and Barb Kenn 06/27

David and Wendy Pearce 06/29

John Kenn

Kay B

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Virginia Blair

Bo

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“Do” diligence

Against the backdrop of people who avoid work, cut corners and do half-hearted jobs, a diligent [person] stands out. Practicing diligence is an excellent way to stand out for Christ at home, in the workplace and even at church. Today, complete each one of your tasks, however big or small, with diligence.

—David Jeremiah

Happy Father’s Day!

Our church building is no longer a temporary building, after it was totally burned to the ground. Our building is unique because God was the builder. Jesus Christ is the corner stone. You

and I are the building materials, chosen, regal, and holy. We continue to speak the mighty and glorious deeds of the builder.

Builders build for a specific reason don’t they? The holy spirit built us into a house; first to offer sacrifices from our hearts. We offer God our worship and our praise. We offer one another our charity, our mutual sharing, which is our offering of our graces for the common good.

The Holy Spirit may come as gently as a dove,

as astonishingly as Jesus showing up on Easter evening among the disciples in a locked room and breathing the Holy Spirit on them, or as powerfully as fire and wind unleashed among us as we sit in the choir loft or in our pews. God can and does move among us.

The Holy Spirit comes to fill us, to transform us, and change us. Pentecost follows 50 days after Easter and 10 days after the Ascension when Jesus returned to heaven.

If Jesus just happened to appear at our church this June he is certain to say, “Well done good and faithful servants. You have learned what I want you to know.”

Don Myers, CRE


Don't forget to get your reservations in for the FUPC cottage on Sugar Island. It's a beautiful place with

all the comforts of home and a wonderful view. It's never too early to think about a relaxing vacation at the shore. Contact Denise for available dates and rates.

Sunday School

June 2nd

June 16th

Join us every Wednesday

for the Sault Farmers' Market!

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

05/15/2019 - 10/23/2019

The Corner of Ashmun Street and E. Portage Avenue

215 Ashmun Street

Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

Contact: Sault DDA

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (906) 635-6973

Music in the Park

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Every Wednesday evening throughout the summer

(August 21st last performance).

Answer: B (See Acts 2:14ff.)

mailto:%[email protected]


LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL

JUNE 2, 2019

NO SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL

The nursery will be available for all children 5 years old and

younger. A sign-up sheet is on the nursery door for anyone who

would like to volunteer to be a nursery attendant during the

summer months.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER RECOGNITION

June 2, 2019

10:00 am during worship

Come to church on June 2nd and help us thank our amazing Sunday School teachers for an-

other successful year. These amazing men and women dedicate every Sunday to preparing

Christ-centered lessons designed to teach our children important Bible truths. They deserve

our heartfelt gratitude and admiration. Please come to church on June 2nd and thank:

Aimee Lawson

Melissa Gabbard

Victoria Vining

Kris Mason

Lee Mason

Jeanne Shibley

Denise Folkersma (Youth Group)

Chad Folkersma (Youth Group)

Summer is around the corner and the choir will be taking a much needed vacation.

Wednesday evening rehearsals are over for the summer and will resume on Wednesday,

September 4th.

During this time of rest, summer choir will meet every Sunday morning to rehearse at 9:15 a.m.,

with the exception of August in which the choir is on vacation.. Everyone is encouraged and

welcome to join us each Sunday morning.

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into presence with singing.

(Psalm 100:1 - 2)


CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

Our congratulations and best wishes to these

special 2019 High School graduates:

Logan Alexander

Grandson of Leitha and the late

Howard Vollick

Jessica Frappier

Granddaughter of Leitha and

the late Howard Vollick

Samantha Hubbard

Daughter of Patti Larsen

Granddaughter of

William and Kay Boyne

Tate Kay

Grandson of

Earl & Tina Kay

Kyler Larsen

Son of

Steve and Aimee Lawson

Grandson of Ron and Bonita

Lawson

Emma Lussier

Daughter of

Michael and JoAnne Lussier

Emily McKechnie

Daughter of

Earl & Phyllis McKechnie

Parker Rutledge

Son of Tammy Rutledge

and Dennis Rutledge

Miranda Schomberg

Granddaughter of

John & Barb Kenn

Victoria Vining

Daughter of

Randy and Kaye Vining

College Graduates

Madeline Rutledge

Daughter of

Tammy Rutledge and

Dennis Rutledge

Abby Reattoir

Daughter of

Dan & Jennifer

Reattoir

Miranda, Emma, Tate, Kyler, Emily, & Sammy

WOMEN'S COFFEE

Tuesday, June 18th

at 9:30 AM

Please join us for fellowship and

treats.

All Ladies Welcome!

Dish Cloths!

Colors to match every kitchen

Only $1.00 each

Available in the church office.

Brought to you by the

Presbyterian Women

The Ultimate Cloth Great for your

Cleaning projects!

Get yours at the church office

$6.00 each or 5 for $25.00


Year-to 05/05/19 offerings $63,704

Year to 05/05/19 expenses $72,886

June 13, 2019

Circle 3

Meeting

Soo Locks Engineers Day

Friday, Jun 28, 2019 9 am - 4 pm

312 Portage Avenue West, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

28th Annual International Bridge Walk

Saturday, Jun 29, 2019 9 am - 12 pm

Walk the 2.5 mile International Bridge between Sault Ste.

Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.

Get a bird's eye view of the famous Soo Locks

The Circle 3 end-of-season potluck will

be held on Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 am

at Mary Stanaway’s home in Barbeau. If you

are able to attend, but are in need of a ride,

please phone Mary at 906-647-6759 and she

will arrange a ride for you. Come ready for a

good time of fun, food, and fellowship!

Our Fall meetings resume on

Thursday, September 12th.

June

21st


Sara Jones,

Gordon Rohweder, &

Fred Michels

and

Wanda Eby &

Carolyn Trumble

Men’s Bible Study meets

every Friday morning at

9:00 am.

All men are welcome

to attend

Women’s Bible Study

We are finished

for the season.

Have a great summer!

Wanda &

Carolyn

1 Romans 7 1 Samuel 16 Psalm 61

2 Romans 8 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Psalm 62

3 Romans 9:1-29 1 Samuel 17:55-18:30 Psalm 63

4 Romans 9:30-10:21 1 Samuel 19 Psalm 64

5 Romans 11:1-24 1 Samuel 20 Psalm 65

6 Romans 11:25-36 1 Samuel 21-22 Psalm 66

7 Romans 12 1 Samuel 23-24 Psalm 67






13 Mark 1:1-20 2 Samuel 2:1-3:1 Daniel 1

14 Mark 1:21-45 2 Samuel 3:2-39 Daniel 2:1-23

15 Mark 2 2 Samuel 4-5 Daniel 2:24-49

16 Mark 3:1-19 2 Samuel 6 Daniel 3

17 Mark 3:20-35 2 Samuel 7-8 Daniel 4






23 Mark 6:30-56 2 Samuel 16 Daniel 10:1-21




27 Mark 8:22-9:1 2 Samuel 20-21 Hosea 1:1-2:1

28 Mark 9:2-50 2 Samuel 22 Hosea 2:2-23

29 Mark 10:1-31 2 Samuel 23 Hosea 3

30 Mark 10:32-52 2 Samuel 24 Hosea 4:1-11



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First United Presbyterian

Church

Deadline for July issue:

June19th

Sunday Worship Schedule

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School (all grades) 10:00 a.m.

Church Staff

Rev. Mark Gabbard, Minister

Brenda Ransom, CRE

Kay Boyne, Music Director

Denise Goldade, Financial/Administrative Assistant

Jeremy Witte, Sexton

906-632-7771

Fax: 906-632-4666

[email protected]

soopresbyterian.org

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday

555 Bingham Avenue

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

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The Soo Chimes · McKinley Manor 2023 West 4th Avenue ... Wednesday evening rehearsals are over for the summer and will resume on Wednesday, September 4th. During this time of rest,