Lectionary Study………...2 MPW News……………….3 Missions…………………..4 Prayer Families…………..5 Congregation in Action….5 Birthdays………………….6 Anniversaries…………….6 Calendar………………….7

PASTOR'S PAGE It is hard to believe that it is already September; where did the summer go? The time seemed to fly by here at the church; maybe it was because of the construction, or maybe it just seemed to go by quickly. Time is something that can only go the same speed; 24 hours in a day is always 24 hours in a day- it is our perceptions that make it go fast or slow. It has been good, over this summer, to be able to take some time and reflect where we have come from with the creation of Faith United Presbyterian Church; to look at what brought us to this time, so that we can plan for moving forward. It was good to have a period of time to renew and reflect, but now it is time for look toward the future, because God meets us where we are, but never leaves us as we were. We have had a desire, for several years now, to hold a mid-week activity for children, youth, and adults, combining fellowship and education and worship. After more conversation, and seeing some of the suggestions on the charts that have been up in the Fellowship Room from our May 1 gathering, a group of people have begun meeting and planning to put this activity into motion. The session has given the ok, and we will begin WFAM on Wednesday, September 14th, beginning at 5:30. This activity is open to all the children, the youth, and adults. We will have supper from 5:30 to 6:00 in the Dining Room, with children and adults sitting together for supper; a simple meal served family style. Then, the children will go on to children’s choir rehearsal, another suggestion on the lists, and the mid-high youth will go and learn how to play the bells. At this same time, the adults will go and participate in a Bible Study with myself, looking at the text that I will preach from on the following Sunday. After this, the children will go to a time of education, learning more about the Scripture reading that was preached on from the previous Sunday, engaging the text through many means; sight, sound, feel, etc. The mid-high youth will go on to confirmation class with me, and the adults will engage one another in discussions about what the passage they studied was all about. We will all gather back together at 7 pm for a closing time of worship. We are asking for volunteers to help and you can visit with the Eric Butler, Larisa Chmielewski, Sherry Koehler, Ellen Osborn, Peggy Reid, Laura Stokes, or Pastor Dave, if you would like to help with this activity. We are encouraging all of the congregation to look at the lists of suggestions that are on the windows and walls of the Fellowship Room; there are YOUR IDEAS on what the church can be doing. I am asking each of us to find something on those lists that you are passionate about, and let us know how you can get involved in making this a part of the ministry and outreach of Faith United Presbyterian Church. The way for this church to move forward and grow in faith, as well as size, is if we all find that place where our gifts and skill and the needs of the church intersect. There is a place for all of us. Thank you.

Dave

Faith UP September 2016

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost—September 4 Jeremiah 18:1–11 Psalm 139:1–6, 13–18 Philemon 1–21 Luke 14:25–33 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost—September 11 Jeremiah 4:11–12, 22–28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12–17 Luke 15:1–10 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost—September 18 Jeremiah 8:18—9:1 Psalm 79:1–9 1 Timothy 2:1–7 Luke 16:1–13 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost—September 25 Jeremiah 32:1–3a, 6–15 Psalm 91:1–6, 14–16 1 Timothy 6:6–19 Luke 16:19–31

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Treasurer’s Report from July

Income $12,977.84 Expenses $14,219.22

Empty Nesters will meet at 5:30 pm on Tuesday September 13th at Old Chicago Pizza.

Join our Team Faith United is walking in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk on Sunday, September 18th at 1:00 pm in downtown Sioux City. If you would like to be on the team or sponsor a walker, see Larisa Chmielewski.

Please direct ideas, articles and questions to Teri McCallum 712-276-3121,

faithupcsec@outlook.com

Sunday Attendance 9:30 July 31 – 113 August 7 - 44(Westminster) August 14 - 98 August 21 - 90

Faith United Presbyterian Church Is on a pilgrimage to resurrect and expand our church community and to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ. We worship as an authentic expression of our

gratitude to God for grace unimaginable and love unconditional. We strive to be God’s heart, hands and

voice to all ages as we grow in faith and engage in mission locally, nationally, and globally.

Card Recycling Group needs help. Do you enjoy doing crafts? Are you talented with a glue stick and color marking pen? Well, you are just the person we need to help make our recycled cards. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month (August 10) at 9:00 in the Fireside Room for about 3 hours. Refreshments are available. CARDS Needed: We are in dire need of Thank You, Thinking of You, Get Well, Anniversary, Special Birthday, Holidays other than Christmas. We do need the inside of the card with the verse. Thank you for your contributions.

SING TO THE LORD! The Chancel Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday August 31st. We would love to have some new voices join us - no experience necessary! The Chancel Choir is open to all singers from middle school on up! We rehearse in the Chapel on Wednesdays at 7:30. Our first Sunday to sing in Worship will be September 11th. Any questions please contact Ellen Osborn at 712-202-4474.

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

September Circles will meet: Naomi Circle – Sept 6 – 2:00pm Rebecca Circle – Sept 7 – 10:00am Esther Circle – Sept 8 – 10:00am Lydia Circle – Sept 20 – 7:00pm Card Making – Sept 14 – 9:00am PW Coordinating Team – Sept 16 – 10:00am Prospect Hill Fall Gathering -Cherokee - Sept 26 – 9:00am We invite all women of Faith United Presbyterian Church to join our circles. There are 3 Circles: Esther, Naomi and Rebecca. With a new one starting in September. Esther Circle: Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 am. Moderator is Harriett Marsh, 266-0201. Naomi Circle: Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pm. Moderator is Marilyn Blatchford, 276-2438. Rebecca Circle: Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am. Moderator is Marlyn Arnett, 276-2235. Angie Irwin, 253-7110

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Did you know? Presbyterian Women (PW) will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018. It will be celebrated at the 2018 Church wide Gathering, August 2 - 8, in Louisville, Kentucky. For more than 200 years Presbyterian Women have strengthened the Presbyterian Church and played a major role. The International Committee of the Fellowship of the Least Coin (ICFLC) will be Celebrating its 60th anniversary. $20,000 of the worldwide Thank Offering went to the Luwerezi Church of Central Africa in Malawi, to use for the support of a beekeeping project that provides an opportunity for widows and their families to escape chronic poverty.

PW News The Fall Gathering of Presbyterian Women of Prospect Hill will meet on Monday, September 26, at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee. Registration starts at 8:45. Registration fee is $7. This years offering will be divided between The Center Against Abuse and Sexual Assault in Cherokee, and to Lakeshore Center at Okoboji. The speaker for the afternoon will be Joanne Alvorez from CAASA. Workshops in the morning will include Bible Study, Hands on Workshop, and Cracker Barrel. Each of the PW's are encouraged to bring at least one Gift of the Heart Hygiene Kit. It should include the following: 1 hand towel (16" x 28"), 1 washcloth, 1 wide-tooth comb, 1 nail clipper, 1 bar of bath sized wrapped soap, 1 toothbrush in original packaging, 6 Band-aids. Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure. The meeting should be over by 2:30. If you need a ride, contact Janet Ross. Hope to see a good representation from Faith United PW.

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Written by Harriett Marsh, Mark Pappadackis

Spotlight on Missions!! On Monday, August 15th, Peggy Reid delivered the following list of school supplies to the Community Action agency of Siouxland. Way to go, Faith United Presbyterian!!!!! 2 backpacks, 48 notebooks, 8 pkgs. of loose leaf notebook paper, 2 binders, 12 f olders, 32 boxes of crayons, 25 packages of pencils, 3 packages of colored pencils, 6 packages of pens, 4 pencil cases, 16 packages of erasers, 9 rulers, 21 scissors, 2 highlighters, 6 pencil sharpeners, 2 boxes of Kleenex, 17 bottles of glue, 11 clue sticks, and 12 packages of markers. Thanks to all who made this project such a success and I'm sure all the students benefitting from it are thanking you also. September brings the assignment of our backpack dates - watch for further information - and our next date at the Soup Kitchen - Monday, September 26. Please let Harriett Marsh know after the 6th of September if you are interested in serving. There are already 3 definites for the evening shift. Anyone interested in working an hour or two in the afternoon? Keep watching and listening for new mission projects and all the things that happen in October. WE are the mission of Faith United Presbyterian Church!!

SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS Wednesday, September 21st 10-11;30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. If you are caring for someone with memory problems please join us. Larisa Chmielewski will be leading the group in discussion, education and fellowship. If you have any questions, please call Larisa at 712-587-7926.

The deadline for newsletter submission is the 3rd Wednesday of the month prior to publication. Please direct

articles & questions to Teri McCallum faithupcsec@outlook.com

CROP WALK Sunday October 16, beginning at Grace United Methodist Church parking lot, 1735 Morningside Ave. Registration runs from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. After signing in, you may begin the four mile route, stopping midway at the Community Action Agency of Siouxland for treats and a tour of their facility. You might wish to carry a canned or boxed food item on the walk and donate it to CAAS’ food bank. The Recruiters’ Orientation and Rally will be held Sunday September 11 at Grace UMC . Come between 1:00 and 2:00 pm to pick up sponsor sheets, bulletin inserts, recruiting ideas and other materials. Committee members will be present to answer any questions you may have about our walk. RSVP to Jeanne McCallum by Tuesday Sept 6 with the name of the person planning to represent your group at the rally. E-mail mccallum@cableone.net or call 712-301-7600.

4 - 11 - 18 - 25 - Tom & Dawn Braddy

10:30 a.m after Worship

4 - Marilyn Erickson, Karen Lien 11 - Marilyn Blatchford, Reta Johnson 18 - 25 -

Sarah Hansen

10:30 Service 4 - Tom Braddy*, Audrey Fenton, Andrea Cale, Shirley Heath 11 - Jeff Arnett*, Merlin & Peggy Berkenpas, Ralph Maslonka

18– Bob Ross*, Brady Berkenpas, Richard Delfs, Angie Irwin 25 - Bob* & Vina* Rodecker, Bob Mesmer, Gary Hacker

September- OUR CONGREGATION IN ACTION

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Prayer Families for September 4 – Jim & Lynne Walker & family, Chad & Heather Watkins & family,

Denny & Marilyn Watkins, Shirley Watson, Richard & Sandra Weaver, Loren & Bernie Wertz 11 - Clayton & Leanna Whipple & family, David & Vicki Will, Robert Williams, Hermine Windle, John & Joann Winquist, Roger & Marilyn Winter, Michael & Michele Wolfe & family, Gary & Mary Kay Wood 18 - Bonnie Adams, Linda Amman & family, Adeline Anderl, , Tony & Mary Andersen & family, Renea Anderson & Garrett, Elaine Anderson 25 - Kathy Angerman, Elgerd & Marlyn Arnett, Jeff Arnett, Jeff & Becky Bainbridge, Al & Donna Baustian, John & Kathy Becker & family

4 - Dick & Bobbi Mesmer, Bob & Julie Mesmer

4 - Marilyn Blatchford 11 - Sandy McKeever 18 - Helen Lehnertz 25 - Julie Mesmer

Do you need to borrow some medical equipment for short-term use? The church has wheelchairs, walkers, bath chairs, etc. available on a loan basis. If you would like to borrow any of these items, contact Shirley Heath - 274-1975 or Becky Trout - 898-8773

Ring to the Lord! The Bell Choir will resume rehearsals on Sunday, Sept 11 from 9:30 - 10:00 am. Note change in rehearsal time! We would love to have you all join us - you don’t have to know how to read music to play a bell. We will be playing in the church service once a month. Any questions, please contact Cheryl Pappadackis at 712-253-5821

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THANK YOU to everyone who supplied food or helped out in any way with Vacation Bible School. Christian Ed Committee

14 - Mary Hall Jerry Hanson 15 - Jay Berkenpas 17 - Sandy McKeever 18 - Brittany Stampe 20 - Ed Buchholz 21 - Piper Braddy 22 - Sally Lingle Becky Paulsen Emmalee Schmith 23 - Mary Daniels Dick Mesmer 24 - Carolyn Schmith Matthew Wright 25 - Becky Bainbridge Cory Berkenpas 26 - Bill Hall 28 - Marilyn Erickson 29 - Richard Delfs Sherry Koehler 30 - Adeline Anderl

1 – Beverly Maxfield 2 - Kirk Puttmann 3 - Dick Weaver 4 - Karen Lien 5 - Chuck Edwards 7 - Lyall Hansen Val Marshall 10 - Lori Edwards 12 - Kelly Stokes

1 - David & Vicki Will 4 - Michael & Michele Wolfe 6 - John & Joann Winquist 7 - Don & Mary Stokes 11 - Elgerd & Marlyn Arnett 14 - Dick & Sandy McKeever 17 - Mark & Angie Schmith 28 - Skip & Becky Trout 30 - Gary & Karen Lien

Thank you to all those who came to VBS and donated all their coins for Heifer International. Because of everyone's generosity at VBS and on the following Sunday, we raised $266.21. With this money we were able to purchase a pig, a sheep and a flock of chicks to be sent to families around the world. Here is a little information for you about the wonderful organization that Heifer International is. Heifer International's mission is to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. Dan West was a farmer from the American Midwest and member of the Church of the Brethren who went to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War as an aid worker. His mission was to provide relief, but he soon discovered the meager single cup of milk rationed to the weary refugees once a day was not enough. And then he had a thought: What if they had not a cup, but a cow? That "teach a man to fish" philosophy is what drove West to found Heifer International. And now, nearly 70 years later, that philosophy still inspires our work to end world hunger and poverty throughout the world once and for all.

THANK YOU to all members of Faith United Presbyterian for the prayers cards and phone calls during my two recent operations. A special thank you to the Shepherd of our Flock, Pastor Dave. All of the prayers have definitely helped. My recovery is expected to take several months and I know I will continue to be in your prayers. God bless all of you. Gary Wood

Sept/Oct UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONALS ARE HERE!

These Days

We have many copies of “These Days” available. We get new ones every quarter. Please take one for yourself, a family member or friends.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:30 Men’s Club 10:00 Weight Watch 7:00 pm Scouts

2 9-12 Cribbage games 8:00 pm Morningside Fellowship Closed AA 8:00 pm Acceptance Al-Anon

3 8:00 & 9:30 Weight Watchers

4 9:00 am Sunday School Worship Service 10:30 am COMMUNION 7:00 pm Steel Magnolia Open AA 8:00 Big Book Study Open AA

5 LABOR DAY 9:00 Quilting Group No Cub Scouts

6 2:00 pm Naomi Circle 6:00 pm Girl Scouts

7 11:30 am Lunch Bunch 12:15 Weight Watch 5:30 Weight Watchers 7:00 Gambler’s Anon 7:00 pm Men’s Al-Anon

8 8:30 Men’s Club 10:00 Weight Watch 7:00 pm Scouts

9 9-12 Cribbage games 8:00 pm Morningside Fellowship Closed AA 8:00 pm Acceptance Al-Anon

10 8:00 & 9:30 Weight Watchers Eagle Scout Ceremony

11 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Session 7:00 pm Steel Magnolia Open AA 8:00 Big Book Study Open AA

12 9:00 Quilting Group 6:30 pm Cub Scouts

13 5:30 pm Empty Nesters @ Old Chicago Pizza 7:00 pm Doll Club

14 9:00 am Card Making 12:15 Weight Watch 5:30 Weight Watchers 7:00 Gambler’s Anon 7:00 pm Men’s Al-Anon

15 8:30 Men’s Club 10:00 Weight Watch 6:30 pm Deacons 7:00 pm Scouts

16 9-12 Cribbage games 8:00 pm Morningside Fellowship Closed AA 8:00 pm Acceptance Al-Anon

17 8:00 & 9:30 Weight Watchers Angerman/Peterson Wedding

18 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Service 7:00 pm Steel Magnolia Open AA 8:00 Big Book Study Open AA

19 9:00 Quilting Group 6:30 pm Cub Scouts

20 6:00 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Lydia Circle

21 FAITH UP DEADLINE 10-11:30 am Caregivers Group 12:15 Weight Watch 5:30 Weight Watchers 6:30 pm Session 7:00 Gambler’s Anon 7:00 pm Men’s Al-Anon

22 8:30 Men’s Club 10:00 Weight Watch 7:00 pm Scouts

23 9-12 Cribbage games 8:00 pm Morningside Fellowship Closed AA 8:00 pm Acceptance Al-Anon

24 8:00 & 9:30 Weight Watchers

25 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Service 7:00 pm Steel Magnolia Open AA 8:00 Big Book Study Open AA

26 9:00 Quilting Group 6:30 pm Cub Scouts

27 7:00 pm Session

28 12:15 Weight Watch 5:30 Weight Watchers 7:00 Gambler’s Anon 7:00 pm Men’s Al-Anon

29 8:30 Men’s Club 10:00 Weight Watch 7:00 pm Scouts

30 9-12 Cribbage games 8:00 pm Morningside Fellowship Closed AA 8:00 pm Acceptance Al-Anon

8:00 & 9:30 Weight Watchers

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FAITH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Rev. David Koehler - Music staff: Pat Herbold, Ellen Osborn, Cheryl Pappadackis - Admin. Asst.: Teri McCallum -

Maintenance Services: Lindy Johnson - Nursery Care Coordinator: Connie Sponder

Sunday Services 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Service

Worship Hours

THE SESSION OF FAITH UPC

Clerk of Session– Connie Sponder

Jeff Arnett Marilyn Blatchford Erick Butler Dawn Braddy Gary Hacker Helen Lehnertz Dick Mesmer Mark Pappadackis

Dick Pruehs Peggy Reid Bob Ross Don Stokes Laura Stokes Bill Strawn Eleanor Tasker Lorman Vilhauer

BOARD OF DEACONS

Elgerd Arnett Marlyn Arnett Sheryl Collins Carlotta Fox Alice Hacker Shirley Heath Rhonda Henry

Angie Irwin Bobbi Mesmer Julie Mesmer Toots Pittman Carolyn Schmith Mary Stokes Becky Trout

Faith United Presbyterian Church 4327 Morningside Avenue Sioux City, Iowa 51106

Phone: 712-276-3121 E-Mail (Pastor): faithupc@outlook.com E-Mail (Secretary): faithupcsec@outlook.com Website: www.faithupc.com We’re also on Facebook

Faith United Presbyterian Committees

Building & Grounds Jeff Arnett Don Stokes Christian Education Peggy Reid Marilyn Blatchford Eric Butler Mark Pappadackis Finance Bob Ross Gary Hacker Dick Pruehs Bill Strawn

General Administration Dawn Braddy Gary Hacker Bob Ross Bill Strawn Lorman Vilhauer Investment/Endowment Don Stokes Dick Pruehs Jeff Arnett Gary Hacker Membership Dawn Braddy Eric Butler Helen Lehnertz Lorman Vilhauer

Memorial Dick Pruehs Lorman Vilhauer Helen Lehnertz Marilyn Erickson Mission Becky Bainbridge Kelly Berkenpas Karen Juhl Harriett Marsh Mark Pappadackis Peggy Reid Worship Dick Mesmer Laura Stokes Eleanor Tasker Helen Lehnertz