F IRST PRESBYTER IAN CHURCH
324 MADISON ST, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 (573) 636‐2149 [email protected] JULY 2017
The Presbyterian
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On June 11th, we honored those who have been members of the Church for 50+ years. We have 50 people who have been members for fifty or more years. Pictured left are just a few of those special people.
Congratulations to Lou Brydon, Carolyn Becker and Susie Jones (pictured right - center), the 2017 recipients of the Evelyn Bedell Award.
Each year the Missouri Union Presbytery recognizes the contribution of older adults to its
work and ministry. The Evelyn Bedell Award winners were honored at the June 6th meeting
of the Missouri Union Presbytery.
THE PERU MISSION TRIP 2017
Michaela Krause on the river at Belen - the poorest section of Iquitos
Craft time at Bible School. Peruvian nurses administering anti-parasite
medication.
Maria, the librarian at the Tamshiyacu public library receiving donated books.
BIKE AND BUILD
Every year, FPC has hosted the Bike and Build team as they biked across America to raise funds for building homes. This year, Josh Hickman (pictured left) from FPC joined in the ride to help others.(See more info on Page 9)
3 A Note From the Pastor Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I taught Vacation Bible School for the first time in many years. I was a little nervous about teaching 3 year olds through 5th graders in twenty minute segments and keeping my energy up and the integrity of the message. But I discovered that the children taught me as much as I taught them. And that together we discovered the joy of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They loved eating the bread of the Jewish Pentecost; they loved the “da-DA-DA-DAAAH” that we sang every time we mentioned King David; they loved the field trip we took to the Temple in Jerusalem to find Jesus; they loved dancing around as we sang “Every Move I Make”; and drawing a comic strip of David, Abigail and Nabal. The famous Reformed theologian Karl Barth once said “A theologian without Joy is no theologian.” These kids were joyful theologians and they reminded me of the joy of ministry, theology and scripture. Thank you VBS kids. You are all heroes in my book! And thank you to Amy and Andrew and Albert for helping me remember that 3 year olds and 5th grader have different learning styles. You guys were wonderful partners in ministry. Now we are sending people out in ministry as the youth go to Hungary and to REACH workcamp and to Montreat. They will come back energized and share their excitement about the faith on Youth Sunday, August 13th. We are so thankful for the youth sponsors who take time off from work and family duties to travel with our youth so that they may grow in faith. And while we are building Habitat homes right here in Jefferson City we are sending a crew to build Habitat homes in Budapest as well. We are living out Christ’s command to “Go into the whole world.” Summer time is also a time for following Christ’s command “If you love me, feed my sheep.” Our Food-4-Kids program kicked off on Monday, June 26th as we partner with churches and businesses to feed hungry children in our community while school is out. Thank you to all the shepherds who help to make this program happen and to Shelley Swoyer who is overseeing the program this year. And thank you to all who have contributed to our “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign. We have
reached our goal and will start on the five projects that were part of the campaign: to replace the roof, build a Habitat House, replace our church bus, provide funds to help secure much needed transportation for our mission partners in Malawi and Ukraine; and upgrade the Christian Education and tech resources that help us hear and share God’s word in worship and teaching. Well done good and faithful servants! It is a joy to share ministry in this community of disciples who are generous, joyful, and genuinely committed to the ministry and mission of Christ in this place and throughout the world.
Blessings and peace in Christ, Pastor Rob
JULY Birthdays
1 - David Webster 1 - Cyndi Gamble 1 - Jim McAdams 2 - Becky Washburn 2 - Bruce Wylie 2 - Cynthia Whaley 2 - Zemi Wolfe 3 - Kathryn Nesmeyer 4 - Hallie Gibbs 5 - Rev. Rob Erickson 6 - Kelly Smith 7 - Charles Johnson 8 - Larry Brickey 8 - Jim Grazier 8 - Wayne Schmid 8 - Anne Gilley 9 - Herman Heil 9 - Audrey Delleart 9 - Benjamin Delleart 10 - Rae Nichols 10 - Sophia Stabenow 22 - Raymond Kalfus 12 - Larry Keating 12 - Morrie Trout 13 - Jean Branstetter 13 - John Ford 13 - Christina Stabenow 14 - Marty Gardner 14 - Mary Newquist
16 - Laura Hart 16 - Annie Kittrell 17 - Leona Obermiller 17 - Rex Hall 18 - Deric Ndhlovu 19 - Barbara Hall 20 - Marilyn Hutcherson 20 - Katie Larivee 21 - Rob Land 21 - Jeanette Smith 21 - Ruth Cook 21 - Joyce Sone 21 - Christa Johnston 22 - Scott Johnston 22 - Patrick Rogers 24 - Sally Lepper 24 - LeAnne Gottschalk 24 - Audrey Feely 25 - Patricia Epema 25 - Josh Hickman 26 - Ann Adams 27 - Bill Kocher 27 - Bill Wilson 27 - Jack Gamble 28 - Brian Conley 28 - Tom Weaver 28 - Grace Rogers 29 - Matt Nickolaus 30 - Dave Turner
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Bob Watson and Kathleen & Tom Werdehausen, as they welcome Elliot
Faith Watson, their new granddaughter. Elliot was born on June 7, 2017 and is the daughter of
Drew & Susan Watson.
THE FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE is sponsoring another trip to a Springfield Cardinals game on Saturday, July 8 (6:10 game time – church bus will leave from in front of our church at 3:15 pm). Tickets are $10 per person with a $30 maximum per family and can be reserved through the Church Office or with Elder Carol Scott or Pastor Dave. The Annual Church Family Picnic at Camp Covenant Point will be held on Sunday afternoon, August 13th beginning with swimming and other activities at 3:00 pm, followed by a potluck dinner (hotdogs provided) and a brief devotional time. (Our regular SNL @5 and meal will be held in Knox Hall for those who wish to attend.) More details about these and other activities for the whole Church Family will be in upcoming newsletters, or speak with Elders Gene Reed or John Howland or Pastor Dave.
In Christian Sympathy to…
The family & friends of Anne Exon, who joined the church triumphant on
June 16, 2017.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
SCHOOL GRADUATES!
Many were listed last month, but we want to add:
John Marshall Wilson, son of Marshall and Josee Wilson who graduated from the University of Chicago Law School with a Doctorate in jurisprudence with honors on June 10, 2017. John plans to clerk for Duane Benton, federal appellate court judge in KC for a year, and after that will work for Sidley & Austin in Chicago.
Thank you all for the cards, letters, phone calls and prayers during my bout with shingles.
Eleanor Trout
Dear Friends at FPC, Thank you so much for all the thoughts, prayers, cards, flowers and food during my recent heart surgery. I’m sure it was all your TLC that has made my recovery go so quickly and smoothly. I continue to get stronger every day and should be back to full strength by fall. God bless you all.
Nancy Beard
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
At the Downtown Diner on High Street is Monday, July 17 at 7:00 am.
Come check us out and enjoy fellowship and prayer as we share a meal together.
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Presbyterian Women Activities Calendar
July 2 Immigration Sunday; http://oga.pcusa.org/section/midcouncil-ministries/immigration
July 6-8 Big Tent in St. Louis (PCUSA Mission Agencies)
July 15 Bible Study Workshop for next Fall’s Bible Study, Village Presbyterian Church
July 19 1:00 pm Coordinating Team Meeting at Anne Schneider’s House
July 23 PW Trip to Lyceum Theater (Mamma Mia!), Arrow Rock (Depart from church at 10:30 am)
July 25 Orange Day (http://endviolence.un.org/) July 26 10:30 am, Kaffee Klatsch, Hyvee Dining
Room Aug 6 Hiroshima Day;
www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking/peacemaking-through-prayerand-worship
Aug 16 1:00 pm Coordinating Team Meeting at Anne Schneider’s House
Aug 19 World Humanitarian Day; www.worldhumanitarianday.org/about/en
Aug 23 10:30 am, Kaffee Klatsch, Hyvee Dining Room
Aug 25 Orange Day (http://endviolence.un.org/) Aug 26 9:30 am Kit Party in Knox Hall (Kits for
Church World Service & Festival of Sharing)
Aug 17 Public Education Sunday; www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/compassion-peace-justice/child/
SPRING PAPER SUPPLIES DRIVE REPORT
Thanks for everyone’s support of the Spring Paper Supplies Drive to support the Rape & Abuse Crisis Service (RACS) and the new HALO residential facility for young women and their families. We collected a total of 30 boxes of Kleenex, 22 rolls of paper towels and 93 rolls of toilet paper, all of which have now been delivered to these two important local charities. Thanks to Margi Bowles for coordinating this project and to Brenda Waters for her assistance!
IT’S KIT-MAKING TIME AGAIN!
For as long as we can remember, Presbyterian Women have supported Church World Service and other charitable groups by collecting and assembling kits or packages of needed supplies. These kits literally go anywhere, from right here in Missouri to the other side of the world. This year we’ll be preparing Health Kits and School Kits for Church World Service and Missouri Family Food Boxes for the Festival of Sharing. We’ll be assembling the kits at our annual Kit Party on Saturday, August 26th at 9:30 am in Knox Hall.
Until then, please help PW collect the needed items! All church members are invited to help – the more help we get, the more kits we’ll be able to provide! Between NOW and the Kit Party, you can drop off supplies in Knox Hall for the three Kits we’ll be assembling. (See Page 8 for the supply lists.)
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN ISSUE 3RD ANNUAL MISSOURI FAMILY FOOD BOX
CHALLENGE
Last year, churches in our Presbytery contributed 111 Missouri Family Food Boxes to the Festival of Sharing (exceeding the prior year’s 83 boxes), all of them being delivered to the State Fairgrounds during the annual Festival or to the Festival warehouse in Columbia. From all of its intake sites statewide, the Festival collected 1,348 boxes, 8% of them from MUP churches. Unfortunately, the need still far exceeds supply: More than 10,000 boxes were actually requested last year across Missouri. So Presbyterian Women have re-issued their challenge to each church in our Presbytery to contribute as many boxes as they are able. We’ll be collecting food for boxes to be sent by our church at the PW Kit Party on August 26th. A collection box will be in Knox Hall.
SAVE THE DATE: PW-MUP FALL GATHERING IS OCTOBER 7TH
Plan to gather with PW friends (and friends-to-be) on Saturday October 7th at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Marshall, MO. Our special guest presenter will be Judy Robinett who will finally get to share with us what she learned during the U.S.A. Mission Experience study tour to the San Francisco Bay Area! Judy will be bringing us lots of good information about human trafficking, domestic violence and immigration issues that the Presbyterian Church and other faith-based groups are working on along with personal stories about people she met. We’re planning a great gathering with mission projects, worship, great food and our “famous” Amelia Bedelia Pie Contest. Plan to join in the fun – carpools will be organized JOIN US FOR THE 2017-2018 BIBLE STUDY!
All women are invited to join a PW Bible Study next September as we explore the Book of Hebrews in Cloud of Witnesses: The Community of Christ in Hebrews. Our Afternoon and Evening Circles will be using this Bible study as will Pastor Dave Henry on our “First Wednesday Morning” study. We have books available for just $10. Pick one up from Anne Schneider over the summer and join us whenever you can over this next year.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN’S “PACKING & DELIVERING” WEEK IS AUG 7-11TH
Our church will be packing lunches in Knox Hall from Monday, August 7th through Friday, August 11th, and assisting in delivering lunches to four sites in town and, on that Friday, we’ll also be delivering school supplies for all the kids! Beginning on July 9th there will be a sign-up form and display in Knox Hall for everyone who wants to help with any of these tasks – lots of opportunities! Later in July an additional display with paper bags for
purchasing school supplies will also in Knox Hall. These can be returned with the needed supplies. We have lots of opportunities to help children in our community! If you have general questions about helping with the lunch program during our church’s assigned week, see Anne Schneider. If you have questions about the school supply program, see Karen Meyers. We look forward to another successful summer of helping kids in our community.
SOLAR ECLIPSE
Where will you be for the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st? Considering joining us at Camp Covenant Point! We are busy collecting quilts and selling tickets for the once in a lifetime experience of a full solar eclipse at camp. Quilt lovers will want to plan to be at Covenant Point for the live and silent auctions of over 10 handmade quilts. There will
be lap and crib quilts, a wall hanging, one made by the campers this summer and even a prayer shawl. Help us raise enough funds to make some needed updates to the main lodge facilities and to replenish our camper scholarship funds that help send campers to summer camp. Covenant Point is a place to get away from your everyday and connect with God and one another. August 21st, starting at 10am we will hold the auction, have a silent auction and enjoy a delicious lunch and then it will be time to put on your solar eclipse viewing glasses and enjoy the nearly 2 1/2 minutes of solar eclipse - right in the path of the eclipse. Kid friendly activities including canoeing on the lake and swimming in the pool will be options for the day, in an alcohol free natural setting for this once in a lifetime experience. Tickets for the day are $25/adult and $15/child (12 and under) and include the auction, a delicious lunch, and solar viewing glasses as well as various camp activities that will be available at designated times. Tent sites, the RV sites and the cabins will be available for lodging before and after the event for an additional fee for those not close by so invite your family and friends who don’t live in the path of the eclipse. Our camp will be an ideal spot to view the solar eclipse near the line of totality and it will be a family friendly location to witness God’s greatness. See our website for more information – www.CampCovenantPoint.org/SolarEclipse.
RADICAL BEAUTY: LIVING IN THE TENSION OF HEALING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
A Conference at the Montreat Conference Center, October 9th –12th. Pastor Dave will be leading a group to this Conference. If you are interested in attending (you can check out details at the Montreat Conference Center website) see Elder Anne Schneider or Pastor Dave. Reservations must be made by July 15th.
The conference is led by Mona Haydar, a poet, activist, practitioner of Permaculture, and mediator who encourages open and loving dialogue, music will be provided by Abraham Jam, a Muslim, a Jew and a Christian who create music that is strengthened by their differences. Dawud Wharnsby, Billy Jonas and David LaMotte are the band members. Also speaking are Natasha Trethewey, Pulitzer Prize winner and 19th Poet Laureate of the United States, and Gareth Higgins, a Northern Irish peace activist, author and film critic.
MAILING ADDRESSES for Military personnel in our church family:
Douglas Snodgrass See Pastor Dave for Doug’s mailing address
Nathan Gray Unit 100329 Box 1 USS MESA VERDE FPO, AE 09578-1702
These young men would love to hear from you as they serve and protect us. Your prayers are also encouraged for them and their families – and all who serve.
7 Notes From the Session
A Summary of June 13, 2017 Session Meeting Minutes
A regular meeting of the Session of the First Presbyterian Church was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The Session meeting started with prayers for those in need of healing in the congregation.
Pastor’s Report Pastor Rob presented Amanda Delleart with a
request to have her children Audrey and Benjamin Delleart baptized. The baptism was approved for June 25th worship service. Elder Marilyn Hofmann will assist.
Pastor Rob reported on the classes he teaches on Monday nights and Tuesday mornings; on hospital visits; leading worship at Primrose Retirement Community on June 4th and leading the meeting of the Stephen Ministers on May 17th. He also reported on attending the Missouri Union Presbytery meeting on June 6th.
Associate Pastors’ Reports Pastor Dave reported on: An Ecumenical/Interfaith group seeking to
develop a local response to the Refugee Crisis worldwide.
He and Pastor Zac had dinner with the college students who are home for the summer on May 24th
The Capital Area Interfaith Alliance is planning a major Interfaith Festival in Jefferson City for April 2018.
He will lead a group to a Montreat Conference on October 2nd-12th on “Radical Beauty: Living in the Tension of Healing and Social Change.”
On his recent mission trip to Peru, and that he will be on a mission trip to Hungary July 7th-22nd.
The Deacon’s report for May.
Pastor Zac reported on: Past and upcoming Youth events, noting that the
Youth have the opportunity to attend the Montreat Conference, the REACH Workcamp, the MUP Hungary Youth Trip and summer camps.
He and the Sunday Night Live team are reflecting on the service and mission they provide and discussing the vision for the future.
Moved to allow the youth and adults participating in the Hungary Faith Partnership Team to spend the night at the Church on June 26th and use the busses to transport them to the airport on June 27th and bring them back on July 9th. This was approved.
Pastor Rob, Pastor Zac and Elder Schneider and Elder Cleeton reported on the June 6th Missouri Union Presbytery meeting. Susie Jones, Lou Brydon and Carolyn Becker were recognized as Evelyn Bedell Award recipients. Rev. Bob Bailey was recognized
for an honorary title of Professor at Sarospatak Seminary. Pastor Zac and the Hungarian Youth trip team wee commissioned for the trip to Hungary. The Presbytery voted on several amendments to the Book of Order including replacing the term “teaching elders” with “ministers of the word and sacrament,” and a rewrite of the Directory of Worship so that the invitation to the communion table does not require that the person has been baptized.
Committee Reports Christian Education - Elder Caplinger moved to restructure the confirmation process to a one-year program with special classes for confirmands only, at a time other than during Sunday School, to be determined by the confirmands and their parents. The new process will begin this fall. This was approved. Christian Education Director Megan Weber reported that Vacation Bible School was a success with 60 children and 40 helpers. Children’s Weekday Ministry - Elder Beetem reported that enrollment for the Preschool for next year is sufficient to support the teachers’ salaries. Youth Ministry - Elder Kittrell reported on the end of school year activities and summer programs.
Elder Schneider offered a prayer for the committees who work with children.
Stewardship - Elder Carr presented the stewardship report for receipts and expenses through May 2017; these were approved. He encouraged all committees to spend wisely and watch the available funds and to review financial reports carefully to make sure items are properly charged to the correct committees. Elder Carr also gave an update on the Capital Campaign noting that 105 pledges had been received and 99.37% of the goal has been pledged.
May Year to Date % of Budget Income $56,531 $316,124 38.18% Expenses $62,582 $318,860 38.51%
Worship - Elder Corley reported that the committee is working on banners and candlesticks. Facilities - Elder Howland reported on numerous items that had been completed and areas where work may be needed in the future. He also reported that the Paint & Pizza party was successful in updating needed areas. He pointed out that the roof will not be immediately replaced, even though there are sufficient pledges. They anticipate going out for bids in January 2018. Missions - Elder Beetem reported that Rev. Levi Nyondo and his wife Ruth from Malawi will be attending the Malawi Net (PCUSA Mission Meeting) in Omaha, NE Aug. 11th - 13th, and will be in Jefferson City Aug. 4th-8th. The Session approved for Rev. Nyondo to preach on Aug. 6th. Pastor Dave provided a report to show how the financial support from the congregation was used during his trip to Peru and what activities were undertaken.
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FROM THE BOARD OF DEACONS
Our Board of Deacons did not meet in June. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00 pm (Committees will meet at 6:30 pm if necessary). The Deacon Officers for 2017 are Moderator: Nathan Nickolaus; Vice Moderator: Tom Holt; Recording Secretary: Sherry Simon; Corresponding Secretary: Beth Archias. Our Deacons continue their ministries of compassion and love with our church family and throughout our community.
ADDITIONAL HANDICAP PARKING
We now have three additional Handicap Parking spaces available on Sunday mornings through the collaboration of the Facilities Committee and Deacons. Each Sunday morning our Deacon Usher for 8:30 worship (9:30 in the
summer) will place handicap parking bags over the meters for three parking spaces on Madison Street – two north of the alley and one south of the alley between the church and Hawthorn Bank. We hope this will provide the additional handicap parking we need to accommodate all who gather to worship God.
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KIT SUPPLY LISTS Church World Service School Kits: Children’s (blunt tip) metal scissors 30-cm size rulers (need to have metric measurements!) 24-count Crayons 70-page spiral notebooks (3 of these for each kit) Large-size erasers Hand-held pencil sharpeners (be sure they can ‘hold’ pencil shavings) Wooden pencils (unsharpened) Church World Service Hygiene Kits: Hand towels (15x28 to 16x32) (cotton, not microfiber) Washcloths (cotton, not microfiber) Nail Clippers Individually-packaged bar soap (bath size) Toothbrushes (individually packaged) Wide-toothed combs (not narrow-tooth) Missouri Family Food Boxes: 1 16 Oz Box or Bag of Pasta 1 Can Pasta Sauce (e.g., Spaghetti Sauce) 3 Boxes Macaroni & Cheese 3 Cans Vegetables (variety please!) 3 Cans Fruit (variety please!) 3 Cans Tuna Fish 3 Cans Chicken 1 Large Jar Peanut Butter [Also need empty copy/printer paper boxes)
Session Notes (continued from Page 7) Shelley Swoyer is leading the Food 4 Kids program this summer and First Presbyterian will pack and delivery lunches the week of Aug. 7th - 11th.
Elder Turner offered a prayer for the committees that hold the Church together.
Family Life - Elder Reed presented a report on upcoming activities, including fused glass classes on July 6th and Aug. 5th, and trips to Springfield Cardinal games on June 24th and July 8th. Parish Life - Elder Hardman reported that the Founders Day luncheon had good attendance. The committee’s next event is the College of Elders dinner. Communications - Elder Turner reported that the Golf Tournament will be held October 7th and encouraged everyone to participate.
Elder Beetem offered a prayer of thanks for the work of all the committees.
Old Business The Session approved the purchase of safety plans
and training materials for preparing for emergencies at the Church.
The Session also approved permitting Westminster College to use the Chapel during the 2017-2018 school year on Thursday nights.
New Business Peacemaking & Public Witness Mission Team - A team at the Presbytery level which needs three sponsoring congregations. The Session approved to endorse the team.
The next Session meeting will be August 8th.
The Session adjourned at 8:45 following a prayer by Pastor Dave.
9 Missions & Ministries OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY TEAM Along with the Capital Area Interfaith Alliance and the Clergy Caucus of Faith Voices for Jefferson City our Social Justice Ministry Team is forming a coalition to collaboratively support refugee/immigrant families in our community. World Refugee Day was Tuesday, June 20th, and Catholic Charities of Central and Northern MO is hosting an event at Broadway Christian Church (Columbia) on Saturday, July 1st from 3-7 pm. Several members of our church family plan to attend. See Elders Scott Johnston, Anne Schneider and Kyle Kittrell, or Pastor Dave for more information.
OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY TEAM will not meet in July. Our next meeting will be on Monday, August 7th at 5:30 pm in the McAfee Room. As issues arise this summer, we will communicate via email.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR INTERNAIONAL PARTNERS IN MISSION IN:
Hungary, Ukraine, Malawi, Nepal and Peru as we seek to be faithful to the words of James that “faith without works is dead.” Michaela Krause and Pastor Dave returned from a two week mission trip in Peru on June 10th. The motto of Medical Missions, Inc. “Patience, Flexibility, Patience” was spoken often as we experienced a nine day delay in the delivery of the lumber for our construction project, realized the 25 new water filtration systems and 25 new filters had not been delivered (and still have not been delivered), found out that our key contact in Iquitos, nurse and good friend Margarita was in Spain for a Nurses Conference (and much needed vacation) and found Betty, wife of Pastor Johel still ill with several medical issues. Yet we moved forward joining in glorious, spirit-filled worship for four services (Pastor Dave preached twice), enjoyed amazing fellowship and hospitality (including gifts and lunch provided one day by the mothers of the children with special needs), started the construction of the new play area, planted ficus trees along the steep river bank near the church to prevent erosion, enhanced the water system for the church and school, built a new gate for the fenced in play area, donated books to the public library in Tamshiyacu, read to the children, were joined by two Peruvian nurses who gave up their day off to help distribute anti-parasite medicines to those who are suffering with intestinal illness due to unclean drinking water and held eight afternoons of Bible School for 120 or more children each day! A full report and presentation will be given later this summer.
INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS: Elder Kyle Kittrell, George Burson and Pastor Dave will be going to Hungary/Ukraine July 7th-22nd for a Habitat International Build and to visit with our mission partners; and Dr. Jackie and Pastor Dave will travel to Nepal in September to continue our work with the children and families of Ripple-Nepal. We appreciate the prayers and support of our church family as we continue to share in partnership with our sisters and brothers in these nations.
MALAWI MISSION – Reverend Levi Nyondo and his wife Ruth will be with us here in Jefferson City from August 4th - 8th, including Sunday, August 6th. A schedule of special opportunities to meet and talk with the Nyondos will be presented by the Missions Committee soon. Rev. Levi is our central contact person for our mission in Malawi and has been a friend to and partner in mission with our congregation for many years. See Elder Kyle Kittrell or Pastor Dave for more information.
FAITH VOICES FOR JEFFERSON CITY will hold its monthly Assembly Meeting on Monday, July 24th at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel. This will be the Kick-off event for our CLEAN MO Campaign – speakers will be present to speak on the various aspects of this initiative petition.
BIKE AND BUILD 2017
We hosted a Bike and Build group on Sunday evening/night June 18th, which included one of our members, Josh Hickman. They are riding their bikes from the east coast to the west coast of the United States this summer! As they ride they also help build homes, and raise awareness of the need for affordable housing and funds for affordable housing. For more information or to help with this mission, see Elders Tom and Jennifer Hickman.
SAMARITAN CENTER will hold its annual Dinner/Auction on Thursday, July 27th at the Capitol Plaza Hotel – with the Social Hour & Silent Auction starting at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6:45 followed by the Live Auction. Tickets are $75.00 per person and all proceeds benefit the programs of the Samaritan Center. See Deacon Nathan Nickolaus or Pastor Dave for tickets.
The Missions Committee reports good news that the Healing House and New Beginnings has received a United Way grant any will use it to build a small office, freeing the current office space in the house to become a room for two additional beds; and the Board of the new Koinonia House has hired a House Manager! Also, an international speaker from our Presbyterian Peacemaking Program will be with us in September – more details soon.
EVERY WEEK 5:15 pm Monday - Bible Study - Library 7:00 pm Monday– Boy Scouts - Troop 2 9:30 am Tuesday - Bible Study in McAfee Room 1:30 pm Tuesday - Staff Meeting
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EVERY SUNDAY 8:30 am Calvin Class - McAfee Room 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship in Knox Hall 5:00 pm Sunday Night Live @5 Worship Service 5:45 pm Shared Meal in Knox Hall
Sunday, July 2 FAIR TRADE SALE IN KNOX HALL
2:00 pm Worship at Primrose Retirement Community Monday, July 3
FAIR TRADE SALE (3-6 pm) Madison Street Entrance
Tuesday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FAIR TRADE SALE (10 am-5pm) Madison
Street Entrance Saturday, July 8 11:30 am Serve Lunch - Ken Locke Apartments 3:15 pm Leave for Springfield Cardinals Game Monday, July 10 4:30 pm Serve Supper - Salvation Army Tuesday, July 11 4:30 pm Serve Supper - Salvation Army 6:15 pm Deacon Officers Meet - Chapel 6:30 pm Deacon Committees Meet - Chapel 7:00 pm Board of Deacons - Chapel Wednesday, July 12 4:30 pm Serve Supper - Salvation Army 6:30 pm Stewardship Committee - Library Friday, July 14 10:15 am Meals on Wheels Saturday, July 15 YOUTH LEAVE FOR REACH WORKCAMP -
Crossville, TN Monday, July 17 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast - Downtown Diner 4:30 pm Serve Supper - Salvation Army 5:00 pm Christian Education Committee - CE Office 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers - Parlor Wednesday, July 19 1:00 pm Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team - the Schneider’s home Thursday, July 20 11:00 am Retired Adults Fellowship Potluck Picnic - Knox Hall Saturday, July 22 11:30 am Serve Lunch - Ken Locke Apartments Sunday, July 23 10:30 am Presbyterian Women trip to the Lyceum Theater 2:00 pm Worship at The Timbers
Monday, July 24 6:30 pm Faith Voices - Quinn Chapel Wednesday, July 26 10:30 am Ladies Kaffee Klatsch - HyVee Thursday, July 27 5:30 pm Samaritan Center Dinner/Auction Friday, July 28 5:30 pm Faith Uncorked Young Adults Fellowship - LeAnne Gottschalk’s home Saturday, July 29
YOUTH LEAVE FOR MONTREAT CONFERENCE
Monday, July 31 5:00 pm Facilities Committee - Library
FAIR TRADE AND MISSION SALES
One of the ways we support Common Ground and our International Missions and the craftspeople with whom we work in our International Mission Partnerships is through the sale of Fair Trade and Mission items. We keep some items in stock near Pastor Dave’s office upstairs in Knox Hall and will hold another three-day Sale in Knox Hall/in front of the church on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, July 2nd-4th. Sale hours will be: July 2- 8:30-9:30 am & 10:30-11:30 am; July 3- 3:00-6:00 pm; July 4- 10:00am-5:00 pm. We will have some new items for sale. See Vicki Schildmeyer or Pastor Dave to see items or make a purchase. We currently have a good supply of Fair Trade Chocolate Candy and Fruit & Nut Bars for sale.
SAVE THE DATE - GOLF TOURNAMENT
October 7th at Rolling Hills Golf
Course All are invited to bring friends and
play golf and support the ministry and mission of Christ through First Presbyterian Church.
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On the web at www.fpcjcmo.org Also follow us on: 12 “RAISE THE ROOF” CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HAS REACHED IT’S
PLEDGE GOAL!
Your First Presbyterian Church leadership, especially the members of the Capital Campaign Committee, want to thank each and every member of the church for their prayers, contributions and pledges -- all of which substantially contributed to accomplishing the goals of the "Raise the Roof Campaign.” While the committee designed, developed and executed the campaign, we did so with the full support of each and every one of our church members. Without your prayers
and generous support we would not be able to provide a new roof over Knox Hall, the Sanctuary, and the classrooms and we could not have expanded our missions, both foreign and local. From the kids in pre-school who will use the new bus to get to and from school, to the kids in Hungary and Malawi, and the youth travels to summer camps, your gifts and donations will make a difference in many of the missions of our congregation. Finally, the technology upgrades in the areas of worship and Christian Education will serve us all well into the future.
So take a moment to thank God for the generous offering of gifts and know that as a church we can continue to do great things in name of Jesus Christ.
The Family Life Committee is sponsoring two Beginners Fused Glass Classes for our families taught by Elder Andy Cleeton. The cost will be $25 per person and includes all materials and one kiln firing. Participants can make a night light or a sun catcher to hang in a window. The classes will be offered on Thursday, July 6 at 2pm and on Saturday, August 5 at 6pm. Each class will be approximately 2 hours and the finished project can be picked up the next day. Ages 6-100! Children 6-12 should be accompanied by adult. Contact Andy Cleeton ([email protected]) to sign up or call the Church Office.
