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Tower Notes (USPS 634720) is published Weekly, except week of Christmas, by First Presbyterian Church, 204 W. Prairie Ave., Decatur, IL 62523. Periodical postage paid at Decatur, IL. Postmaster: Send address changes to Tower Notes, 204 W. Prairie Ave., Decatur IL 62523 (217)429-4195; (217)429-4712 FAX www.firstpresdecatur.org or email: [email protected] ****************************************************************************************************************** VOLUME 46 June 18, 2014 NUMBER 25 *******************************************************************************************************************************************
June 22, 2014 8:00 a.m. Worship Service – Chapel 2ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:00 a.m. Christian Education Hour 9:15 a.m. NewSong Worship Service – Chapel 10:15 a.m. Chapel Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service – Sanctuary
First Presbyterian Vision and Mission Statements VISION: As faithful followers of Jesus Christ, we seek to be an open, caring, compassionate congregation,
and to bring about positive changes in our community and world. MISSION: We celebrate, explore, and demonstrate our Christian faith in loving service. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: 1) Continue to be an active community-oriented congregation; 2) Develop a passion for discipleship and advocacy; 3) Celebrate unity of purpose with diversity in action.
STOCK THE FREEZER WITH COOKIES
Deacons are seeking cookie donations for our upcoming Good Samaritan Inn dinner (the second of three times a year). July 6th is
our next turn to prepare and serve a SUNDAY Good Samaritan Inn dinner. Summertime may not be the favorite time for heating up the kitchen with baking, but this is for our annual mission project … helping feed the community, especially over the Fourth of July weekend. We need 75 dozen cookies since Good Sam is now serving over 300 people daily. Please put any donations in the kitchen freezer by Friday, June 27th, so the cookies can be bagged after church on Sunday, June 29th. Your help is always appreciated. Thanks! (NewSong mission group and Deacons)
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
POTLUCK PICNIC A summer church potluck picnic is planned for Sunday evening, June 29 in Kiwanis Park (on Redwood Avenue between West Main and W. Forest-
one mile west of Millikin). We’ll gather at 5 PM and eat at 6 PM. Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, iced tea, lemonade and paper products will be provided. Bring lawn chairs and insect repellent. PLEASE sign up in the office by June 22 indicating if you will bring a salad, veggie or dessert and to give us a number for drinks and set up. THANKS. Adult Ministry Team
SEE YOU SUNDAY EVE.
Kiwanis Park
LUNCH BUNCH ON JUNE 19, 2014
“HIERONYMUS MUELLER MUSEUM”
On Thursday, June 19, Laura Jahr, Assistant Director of the Hieronymus Mueller Museum located near the Mueller Company offices on West Eldorado Street, will speak to us while giving a power-point presentation depicting the history of the Mueller Company, its founder and his family of six sons and one daughter. Our caterer, Roni Beasley, will bring us pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips, & cookies.
Our Parish Nurse, Phyllis McPherron, will give us some health news and Caroline Williams will present another devotional reading. Persons of all ages are always welcome to join in the fun, starting with conversation at 10:30 a.m. If you aren’t on our regular calling list, please call the church office before Tuesday noon, June 17, to reserve a $6 lunch.
Paul Rosenberger
2014 GARDEN WALK
Sunday, June 22, 2014 2-6 p.m.
$10 advance tickets; $12 day of walk Contact 877-6042
Six Gardens; shuttle service provided First Pres members involved
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CONCERNS: Cindy Wene’s mother, Judy Grieve, is receiving chemotherapy. Cindy is staying with her. If you would like to send her a card or note, Judy’s address is: Judy Grieve
1411 S. 31st St. Decatur, IL 62521 Nancy Leoucis is home from Springfield Memorial Hospital and doing very well. Charlie Davidson is back home Jean Peak, mother of Judy Steele, is now at Keystone Meadows Assisted Living in room 112. Joan Jack’s memorial service will be Monday, June 23, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. Cards may be sent to Joan’s son: David Jack and Amy Mayer 63 Pleasant Street Brookline, MA 02446 Janet Palmer is scheduled to have knee surgery on July 1, 2014.
CONGRATULATIONS Ruth Warfield's youngest grandson, Benjamin William Bemis, graduated from Warren High School in Indianapolis, Indiana with honors on June 4, 2014. He will attend Purdue University and major in Computer Science. WHO WILL HELP ME BAKE THE BREAD? Donna Washburn is our second bread maker for Communion Sundays, along with Kathy Beube. Thank you both for blessing us with your giving hearts.
COFFEE has its benefits
Your Sunday donations to the fellowship coffee kitty will help us continue serving Equal Exchange coffee to keep you healthy. 54% of Americans drink coffee and for these benefits: Coffee acts as a mild anti-depressant. Coffee has antioxidants. Just smelling coffee makes you feel less stressed. Coffee can make you feel happier, so keep drinking it!
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Theresa Boes is our new Web Watcher! If you browse our website (www.firstpresdecatur.org) and see that something needs to be updated, we have a new form in the church library “website” mailbox to fill out to submit updates to Theresa, and she will take care of it.
WANTED: CHURCH SAFE
Do you have a large,
heavy house safe that you want to dispose of? Call
429-4195 or email [email protected]
Session Meeting Highlights The Session met for its stated meeting on June 16, 2014. During the meeting, the Session voted to approve the following recommendations: hiring Jim Lycan as the Facilities Manager
beginning in mid-September giving the following amounts to each of these
organizations: Dove, Inc. $3,250, Good Samaritan Inn $1,560, MAX $2,400, Northeast Community Fund $1,440, Oasis $720.00, and the Senior Center $960 for the second quarter of 2014
In addition, the Session approved Debbie Van Zant as a member of the Children’s Ministry Committee and Katie Eytchison as one of the church’s wedding coordinators, replacing Elysa Montgomery.
VERY GOOD June 22 SUNDAY GREETERS Before Service #1 Carol Fuller #4 Pam Neeley #2 Dianne DeVore #5 Bob Bullock #3 Jerry and Carolyn Tobias Media Tech Coffee & Fellowship Theresa Boes Volunteer
CHURCH SCHOOL HOUR June 22, 2014
9:00 Everyday Issues – We will discuss the books of Don Miguel Ruiz…..The second of which is “The Four Agreements”. This book is a practical guide to personal freedom. 9:00 Youth Class – Junior- and Senior-high class is led by Chris Lawton. 9:00 and 10:30 Children’s Classes – summer break 10:15 Chapel Class
KEMMERER VILLAGE QUILT DRAWING $1 EA. OR 6 FOR $5 OCTOBER 5, 2014
Call Jessica, 226-2130 or email [email protected]
PRAYER SHAWL SHOP-HOP Six ladies were able to go on a Shop-Hop Wednesday, June 11th to Champaign and Maroa. The group visited the Needleworks and Klose Knit shops looking for new patterns and yarn specials before lunching at The Courier. Winding their way through the country, the last stop was Country Lace & Wood Creations to dig through the wide variety of yarns and threads for additional supplies and ideas. Special thanks to the group for their help with the Prayer Shawl display showcasing the many projects this ministry has created for our members and friends of the congregation. Please join the group when we reconvene this fall. Cathy (Lay Ministry Team leader
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WORSHIP SERVICES
June 22, 2014 2nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Miley Palmer, preaching Harriet Sadowski, 8:00 a.m. lay leader Margie Bennett, 10:30 a.m. lay leader
Sermon
“What are We to Do?”
Flowers The flowers this Sunday are given by Theresa Boes in loving memory of her parents, Ralph and Jeanne Kemper.
June Ushers
Jon Scharfenberg and Bob Dunn, Co-captains
Pierce Bruckner Joli Cirks-sub
Diane and Bob Dunn Bruce Mason
Carol and Jon Scharfenberg Peter and Patti Smith-Phillips
Worship Aids
Children’s bulletins, large-print Bibles, and hearing amplifiers are available
for use during worship. Ask any usher.
Men’s Bible Study
The 7 a.m. every Thursday morning Bible study welcome
all men to join them as they are continuing to study the New Testament.
Paul, René, Charles, Dick, Ray & George
1ST PRES STRING BAND PRACTICE Every Wednesday at
5:00PM – All levels welcome. Call Doug at 521-1314.
AVAILABLE FLOWER DATES: August 24 October 12
Purchase Sunday flowers in memory of your loved ones- 429-4195 or [email protected].
SUMMER IS FUN BUT DON’T FORGET
TO VISIT US ON SUNDAY. GOD IS OUR BEST “PRAYMATE” ALL YEAR ROUND.
NOT ABLE TO MAKE SUNDAY’S SERVICE?
You can always go to our website: www.firstpresdecatur.org to hear Sunday’s sermon. It usually takes a couple of days for the most recent one to be downloaded.
CHRISTMAS IN JUNE AND JULY
Dove is thinking about Christmas Stockings. Everyone loves the fantastic homemade stockings for the Annual Christmas Baskets’ Drive that they have been using since 2012. It will now be a permanent part of their program,
so they will be in need of more for the 2014 Christmas Baskets. If you would like to be involved with the stockings, please call Dove at 428-6616 and they will see that you receive a pattern. They would also like to ask for donations of material to make the stockings. If you have any spare material around your house from a project you didn’t quite get to, please consider donating to the “Christmas Stocking” project. It doesn’t have to be Christmas material, any material will do. Material may be delivered to the 302 S. Union offices, lower level. Thanks again to help Dove.
THE LORD CALLS US TO SERVE Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
The Nominating committee will be prayerfully filling the positions of Elders and Deacons this summer. If you have any questions regarding the positions, email [email protected] Would you be interested in serving? Name_______________________________ Position______________________________ Would you like to suggest the name of someone else? Name_______________________________ Position______________________________
SUMMER SHOWCASE BIBLE STUDIES
WOMEN’S STUDY: Horizon’s Bible Study, published annually by Presbyterian Women in 9 lessons, is used by the group which meets monthly, April through December. The Presbyterian Women’s committee selected 2 Corinthians for this year’s study. All women are welcome to join us in the Gathering Room on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to nurture their faith. MEN’S STUDY: Five wide-awake early birds, George Batson, René Corcoran, Dick Fiala, Ray Landon, and Paul Rosenberger, are the current members of the Men’s Bible Study Group that meets each Thursday morning from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. in the Gathering Room during the months of March through November. Each meeting begins with some freshly-brewed hot coffee and a tasty treat (donuts, coffeecake, cinnamon rolls, etc.) brought by members. After sharing any noteworthy announcements or current events, the members, using any version of the Bible, take turns reading orally a chapter in sequence (i.e. – Genesis, Exodus, etc.); we are now reading in Galations. Members typically offer comments, ask questions, and share opinions. Rev. Mike Wakeland was the original organizer of the study way back in 2004, calling it RAMBO (Reformed Adult Men’s Bible Organization). The group welcomes new members to join them any Thursday morning – no Bible expertise is required, no tests are given, and no attendance is recorded.
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
Please mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School at First United Methodist Church on July 14-17 and July 21-24 for children preschool age through 8th grade. Volunteers are welcome for part or all of the bible school. Van drivers are also needed. Please contact me or Jennifer Horton-Motter at [email protected] for more information. Or if you would like to register online, (it’s easy), hit on this link now:
www.cokesburyvbs.com/decaturfirstumc
Margi Nicholson Co-chair, Children’s and Youth Ministry
Cell phone: 433-0891 [email protected]
MONTREAT YOUTH CONFERENCE JULY 20-26
Please remember our members, friends, and relatives in retirement communities and assisted living facilities:
The Glenwood: Mary Elizabeth Platt – Mary E. will be 104 next Thursday, June 26, 2014. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mary Elizabeth! Heartland: John Winick Hickory Point Christian Village: Louise Bear, Esther Grissom, Nan Williams (rehab) Imboden Creek Living Center: Norma Stephens Keystone Meadows: Jean Peak, Judy Steele’s mother Primrose Retirement Community: Julia Bright, Festus Paul Tanglewood Village: Bea Briggs, Ruth Smith Wesley Willows in Rockford, Illinois: Maxine Mussulman Clare Bridge in Carmel, Indiana: Adele Glenn
COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP 10-11:45 We hope each church family, committee or group would consider choosing ONE Sunday to provide a simple snack (angel food cake, donut holes, fruit tray, etc.) to put on the Gathering room table from 10-11:45 or so. Coffee, tea and water will still be provided.
You may sign up on the schedule by the snack table. Your donation will be greatly appreciated! Cathy Force Lay Ministry Team Leader & Deacons
WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT
Thurs., June 26, 2014 1423 E. Mound Road
5:30 p.m. - R.S.VP. 429-4195
AARP Driving Safety Class for ages 50+ June 25-26, 8:30-12:30 p.m. Registration required – 935-2241Cost is $20; $15 AARP members Certificate received to be eligible for Auto insurance discount
