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As I write, the Cubs have the best record in baseball, 27-9, a winning percentage of .750, their best record for a 35-game stretch since 1906. Cubs fans are not an optimistic lot, having been severely disappointed for more than a hundred years, but the curse has to be broken someday, right? This year we at FPC have followed the advice Joe Maddon gives the Cubs players: we have been focusing on the fundamentals, learning and practicing the basics. We have been learning again to “Respect 90!” (Running hard to first base every time we hit the ball, even when we think we have no chance.) Our hope is that a renewed attention to the fundamentals will allow us to unbind the gospel, to reverse the curse and live such exciting lives in the Spirit that others will come to know and believe the Good News that God loves us. As our series on the 10 Commandments (fundamentals!) comes to an end and we look toward Father’s Day, I am reminded of the important role that fathers play in teaching the fundamentals to their children--and I am also reminded just how often fathers are underrepresented or absent from church. On any given Sunday at FPC, the percentage of attendees who are men is 40% (January-May 2016). That is only marginally better than the 39% that has been reported for years as the average across all denominations in the U.S. What is it with men and the church? Even those who call themselves Christian regularly report being bored by church. Those who do attend worship services often do so out of a feeling of obligation, to fulfill their role as a dad or husband. Some folks swear that it is hormonal (testosterone being somehow antithetical to the gospel), an aversion to the soft, wimpy emphasis on love and relationships at church. As Frederica Mathewes-Green and Tom Long and others have pointed out, there is an exception to this rule about men and church among Christians who are Eastern Orthodox. The reason, some have speculated, is that Orthodoxy is more "challenging" than Presbyterianism; it is more serious, difficult, and demanding. Perhaps what people want and need, what both men and women today yearn for, is “more costly, demanding, life-changing discipleship.” So, what do you say we “challenge” our men to step up to the plate and leave their all on the field for the team that follows Jesus this Father’s Day? Grace and Peace, Pastor Greg June 2016

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Page 1: June 2016 - First Presbyterian Church · resume August 7. ON THE WEB AT TELEPHONE Voice: 931-645-6551; Pastor: 931-257-1780 graders meet on the OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday

As I write, the Cubs have the best record in baseball, 27-9, a winning percentage of .750, their best record for a 35-game stretch since 1906. Cubs fans are not an optimistic lot, having been severely disappointed for more than a hundred years, but the curse has to be broken someday, right? This year we at FPC have followed the advice Joe Maddon gives the Cubs players: we have been focusing on the fundamentals, learning and practicing the basics. We have been learning again to “Respect 90!” (Running hard to first base every time we hit the ball, even when we think we have no chance.) Our hope is that a renewed attention to the fundamentals will allow us to unbind the gospel, to reverse the curse and live such exciting lives in the Spirit that others will come to know and believe the Good News that God loves us.

As our series on the 10 Commandments (fundamentals!) comes to an end and we look toward Father’s Day, I am reminded of the important role that fathers play in teaching the fundamentals to their children--and I am also reminded just how often fathers are underrepresented or absent from church. On any given Sunday at FPC, the percentage of attendees who are men is 40% (January-May 2016). That is only marginally better than the 39% that has been reported for years as the average across all denominations in the U.S.

What is it with men and the church? Even those who call themselves Christian regularly report being bored by church. Those who do attend worship services often do so out of a feeling of obligation, to fulfill their role as a dad or husband. Some folks swear that it is hormonal (testosterone being somehow antithetical to the gospel), an aversion to the soft, wimpy emphasis on love and relationships at church. As Frederica Mathewes-Green and Tom Long and others have pointed out, there is an exception to this rule about men and church among Christians who are Eastern Orthodox. The reason, some have speculated, is that Orthodoxy is more "challenging" than Presbyterianism; it is more serious, difficult, and demanding. Perhaps what people want and need, what both men and women today yearn for, is “more costly, demanding, life-changing discipleship.”

So, what do you say we “challenge” our men to step up to the plate and leave their all on the field for the team that follows Jesus this Father’s Day? Grace and Peace,

Pastor Greg

June 2016

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Pastoral CarePastoral CarePastoral Care

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR

PRAYERSPRAYERSPRAYERS

Special Care Concerns:Special Care Concerns:Special Care Concerns:

Sarah Brooks

Barbara Horsewood

Eloise Ladd

Erika Mitchell

Joel Thomas

DeathsDeathsDeaths:::

Rupert “Coach” Baker

MemorialsMemorialsMemorials:::

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TO NOTIFY THE CHURCH OF ILLNESS, HOSPITALIZATION, BIRTH, DEATH, OR PRAYER

REQUEST, CONTACT MONICA DRAKE AT 931-645-6551 or [email protected]

213 Main Street, Clarksville, TN 37040

SUMMER SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

10:00 a.m. May 29-September 4.

CITY CHURCH 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel

Summertime worship will be suspended. Last service will be June 19 & will

resume August 7.

ON THE WEB AT www.fpcclarksville.org

TELEPHONE

Voice: 931-645-6551; Pastor: 931-257-1780

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sunday School Classes

Classes for all ages

meet each Sunday,

9:00-9:45 am (for June

& July)

in the Christian

Education building.

CHILD CARE

is provided for infants

and toddlers on the

2nd floor.

PRESCHOOL

3-year-olds through

Kindergarten meet on

the 4th floor

CHILDREN &

YOUTH

1st through 12th

graders meet on the

4th floor

ADULTS

4 different

classes meet on the

2nd and 3rd floors

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~GOOD-BYE AND THANK YOU FROM JULIA~ For welcoming us when we were strangers, thank you. For inviting us to sit with you, worship with you, eat with you, embrace you and learn with you, thank you. For loving on my children for the past 4 ½ years, thank you. For your sincere desire to see us grow spiritually, thank you. For being quiet, committed servants of our Lord Jesus, thank you. For showing us what true stewardship of time and gifts looks like, thank you. For the opportunity to serve along side you, thank you. For being our family, now and forevermore, thank you. We take you with us in spirit and will be in prayer for you, our family at First Presbyterian. Julia Semsick

~ SERMONS AND SCRIPTURES~

Sunday Morning Schedule: Worship at 10:00am. Sunday School for all ages 9:00 -9:45am. Sunday Evening Schedule: City Church at 5:00 in the Chapel, June 5, 12 and 19. No City Church June 26-July 31.

Series: 10 Words to Live by! June 5 Exodus 20:17, James 1:12-18 X. Beware Desire! Summer Sermon Series: Engage! God's Power, Plan, and Purpose for the Church June 12 Acts 18: 1-28 Fear Not! June 19 Acts 19: 1-41 Clashing Powers June 26 Acts 20: 1-38 Deadly Sermon July 3 Acts 21: 1-36 Disturbing Prophecies July 10 Acts 22: 1-30 A Useful Passport

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BULLETIN BOARD

7

THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR IN THE HOSPITAL

Please call the church office or Elynor Busler (931-249-4849) or any member of the Congregational Care Committee (list on page 8) with any news of someone taking ill, in the hospital or needing prayer that the Congregational Care Committee may be able to help. We visit folks at home, hospital or wherever we can to provide the loving care we all need during stressful times. We cannot help you if we are unaware of a need.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL during June and July will be 9:00-9:45am.

PRAYER CIRCLE MEETING 11:15am the first Wednesday of the month. This circle will be meeting through the summer.

WORSHIP LITURGISTS: The Worship Committee has a rotating group of people who serve as liturgists for a one year term. If you are interested in continuing as a liturgist or if you would like to join this group to serve both Sun-day services on a rotating basis, please contact Sam Mills.

CITY CHURCH CASUAL WORSHIP

Sundays, 5-6:00 pm in the Chapel

FREE YOGA CLASSES

Our Yoga Class is restorative and involves gentle

stretching and basic poses. Mats and blocks are avail-

able in the fellowship hall where we meet each Tues-

day from 5:30-6:30 pm. and in AOC each

Thursday at 9:00am.

PROPERTY COMMITTEE THE PROPERY COMMITTEE

WILL MEET THE SECOND

WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT

5:00PM.

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

WILL MEET THURSDAY BEFORE THE SESSION EACH MONTH AT 4:30PM IN THE LIBRARY.

BULLETIN BOARD Page 4

VBS Information and Registration,

pages 12 & 13.

SOFTBALL SCHEDULE, PAGE 7

Monday’s at the Frist, page 7.

Presto Printing needs our newsletter a week prior to the first of the month in or-der for people to receive the news by the first. This means I need your infor-mation timely. I can always update the email & website newsletter. Thank you. Monica

RECORDED WORSHIP SERVICES ON OUR WEB-SITE (www.fpcclarksville.org)

VBS TRAINING, page 6.

HAPPY

Dave Ramsey Class, page 7.

There will be one service at 10:00 am from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Sunday School will be from 9:00am-9:45am.

CITY CHURCH WILL BE SUSPENDED

FOR SIX WEEKS. T

HE LAST SERVICE

WILL BE JUNE 19 AND WILL RESUME

AUGUST 7!!

GOODBYE AND THANK

YOU FROM JULIA, PAGE 3.

2016-17 TPAC schedule posted on ESP Bulletin Board.

ESP is open to 50+ folks! Contact Bes-sie at 931-980-1584 for information!

Macedonia Pres. Church Homecoming,

page 6.

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There are no Circle Meetings (except for the Prayer Circle) the months of June and July! Have a wonderful summer and we will see you in August.

CIRCLES

Circles are small group opportunities for women to attend Bible Study and enjoy fellowship (see schedule below).

PROGRAMS

There are a variety of topics discussed during our meetings. Past dis-cussions have included different types of prayer, Christmas crafts and music, healthy cooking, seasonal flowers, and the history of the church. Join PW to see what is coming this year!

SERVICE PROJECTS Service Projects for PW have included FUEL, Empty Bowls, Safe House (battered women’s shelter), special offerings, and more.

HOW DO I LEARN MORE? A PW handbook is available through the church office which lists the programs planned, some history of the group, Board Members and con-tact information. Also look for monthly updates in the newsletter.

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Every woman attending First Presbyterian Church is automatically a member of PW and is welcome to attend all functions. Guests are also welcome. PW meets Monthly, Au-gust -April, for interesting programs, services, and fellowship. August and April are dinner meetings and the remainder are 12:30 luncheons, held on the 4th Monday of each month. The meals are ca-tered (10.00) and sign-ups are on the bulletin board or through the church office.

PW SERVICE PROJECTS Service projects for PW have included *F.U.E.L., Empty Bowls, Safe House (battered women’s shelter), special offerings, and more. *F.U.E.L.-a community wide program in all public schools. The program provides bags of food to take home, on Fridays during the school year, with children who will not have enough food for the weekend. Many churches and civic groups support the program. Our church provides 20 bags of food for Byrns Darden Elementary School each week.

PRAYER CIRCLE MEETING

11:15am THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE

MONTH. THIS CIRCLE WILL BE MEETING THROUGH

THE SUMMER.

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~VBS TRAINING~

VBS Training is scheduled for Sunday, June 12 immediately following worship with lunch and childcare provided.

~MACEDONIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOMECOMING~

Macedonia (our sister church located on Briarwood Road) will have their annual homecoming Sunday, June 26 (this is a date change due to scheduling conflicts) beginning with worship at 10:00am with a covered dish lunch at 11:30am. The church will provide the meat and drinks. Please RSVP to Laura Palmer at 931-645-4260.

~FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEXTON ~ FPC has an opening for a church sexton. Below is the job description.

General Requirements - Take care of church buildings and furnishings to the expectations of the Pastor and Property Committee Chair. - Perform routine maintenance duties and/or provide directions to other workers and contractors so engaged. - Serve as the point of contact for property management. - 20 hours per week with 5 hours of the 20 designated to Sunday 7:30AM to 12:30PM. - Basic knowledge of computer systems and competent with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Specific Tasks - Open and lock church before and after Sunday morning worship surfaces. - Manage metal keys and security access cards. - Maintain a list of repairs and tasks needed, date originated, source, and when completed. - Perform minor repairs within capabilities (plumbing, electrical, appliance, furniture). - Order maintenance supplies and repair parts as needed. - Monitor property committee expenses and initiate the annual property budget. - Patrol church premises on Sunday mornings to provide security against vandalism and theft. - Provide room set-ups for scheduled activities. - Break down boxes and disposal. - Facilitate snow removal from steps and sidewalks. - Painting. - Coordinate termite, fire sprinkler, kitchen hoods, elevator, and insurance inspections. - Remove litter from grounds. - Replace light bulbs as needed. - Perform a facility walk-through inspection weekly. - Adjust heating and AC thermostats. - Facilitate significant repairs and projects with Preschool, Loaves & Fishes, and others with approval of Property committee chair. - Monitor operation of facility systems and serve as the point of contact for repair or change: climate controlled, central station monitoring, lawn sprinkler, security access, and phone. - Work with insurance companies and vendors on warranties and claims. - Facilitate Church-owned vehicle maintenance, inspection and registration. - Maintain documentation on all service agreements, warranties, and maintenance literature.

- References required.

- Must pass background check.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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~WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY~ You are invited to join the group who gather for Bible study with Pastor Greg on Wednesday mornings each week at 10:00.

~THEOLOGY ON TAP~ Theology on Tap is a group that meets each Monday at 5 pm @ Guadalajara Grill on Riverside Dr. Come, join us for conversations about theology and real life! Want more details about Theology on Tap? Margaret Adames at 931.980.1646.

~SENIOR MONDAYS AT THE FRIST~ The Frist Center presents Senior Mondays, a series of events for those who admit their “senior” status. On these days, gallery admission is half price general admission for seniors and a special senior parking flat rate fee of $3.00 in the Frist Center lots is offered. Seniors receive 15% discount on purchases made in the gift shop and on refreshments in the Frist Center Café during the event. Snappy Pappy plays the music of the 40s, 50s, and 60s from 12:30-1:30pm LIVE in the lobby. Programming on Senior Mondays also includes tours and in-gallery activities, all included with discounted admission. Upcoming date is June 20. There is more information on the ESP Bulletin Board.

~SOFTBALL SCHEDULE~ All games are played at Heritage Park, please note the field numbers. June 10, 6:30pm FPC vs. Bible Baptist 2 Field #4 June 10, 7:30pm FPC vs. Grace Community Field #4 June 17, 8:30pm FPC vs. Lifepoint Church Field #1 Childcare is available! RSVP to Helene Schmidt, 931.220.4555, your need for child care. ~DAVE RAMSEY FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY~

If you are interested in taking the next Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class please go to our church website to register. Click on the link to sign up and to purchase your membership kit. Scholarships for the class are available, please contact Steve Gallaher for one if needed. The class starts 6pm Thursday, June 16 and runs for 9 weeks, August 11 in the church library. This is an exciting class that teaches you how to handle money God's way, no matter how much (or little) you have! We will show you how to pay off debt, save for kids college, save for retirement, and how to live and give like no one else. Please contact Steve Gallaher (call or text) with any questions at (302) 985-1707.

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Committee News

~CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE~

Elynor Busler, Chair (h 368-9596, c 249-4849) Linda Crear (ad hoc) (h 648-9694) Charlotte Graves (h 368-1614, c 624-6668) Charlyne Harvey (h 645-4483) Eleanor Hay (h 552-1745) Kathryn Kemmerly (h 645-6905, c 436-3509) Ivy Prall (h 552-0056, c 206-1447) Elaine Price (ad hoc) (c 206-8622) Carolyn Riggins (c 801-7760, h 647-4144) Marcia Williams (h 647-9636, w 648-4459) ~FACILITIES USE COMMITTEE~

Session has approved a non member wedding policy and application. Both are on file in the church office and will be available on the web site. This was a wonderful first step in broadening the use of our beautiful sanctuary and education building. Thank you to all who worked so hard to make it happen. ~HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE~

The Historical Preservation Committee is beginning a new project of performing interviews with people and/or families who have been members of FPC for 35+ years! Do you fit into this catego-ry? We would love to talk to you! We are interested in your fondest church memories, areas where you have been active, etc. If you are interested in participating, please contact Rhonda Ba-nasiak at [email protected] or at (931) 980-8184.

We are excited that Stephen Ministry training will be underway this August! Training will begin August 22 and go through early November. Our ministers will be commissioned and be ready to go before Christmas! We are still accepting applications if you are interested in joining us. Ste-phen Ministry gives lay caregivers the training to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are experiencing difficulties or major life changes. We want people who enjoy talking to others, like being helpful to people in need, and want to share the love of Christ to be Stephen Ministers. We are especially seeking men as Stephen Ministry recommends women minister to women and men minister to men. We also want to know if you are aware of anyone who could use a Stephen Minister here towards the end of the year or the beginning of next year. Please feel free to contact any of our congregation’s Stephen Leaders (Rhonda Bana-siak, Jeanne Bettencourt, Bessie Costanza, or Sue Reynolds) with any concerns or questions.

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STEPHEN MINISTRY

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Committee News, continued

~MISSIONS COMMITTEE~

CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS!! The Missions Committee is working hard, and we can use volunteers!! Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board near the church office. Please prayerfully consider participating in some of the following activities: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Carpenters are needed to hang doors and windows and in-stall interior trim. John Waddle will be leading the team. Sign up on the bulletin board! Work is expected to take place the first week or so in June!! PRESBYTERIAN LEGAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK "PLAN": Receptionists are needed to welcome and register clients. Legal Aid Society has an attorney at the AOC on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, and we have a church attorney volunteer at the AOC on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. The time is 10:30-noon on those days. Sign up on the bulletin board! VBS HOSTS FOR SUDANESE TEENS: Last year the Sudanese teens were great help-ers during VBS. However, this year, their parents work 2nd shift and the kids can't partici-pate. We would like to find 2 or 3 families willing to host 1 or 2 students (13-15 year olds) for the week of VBS (June 26-30). The teens want to work in our VBS program from 6-8 each evening, and we would love to have them, but we need a place for them to stay! Sign up on the bulletin board if you are interested! ARTS for HEARTS: This new community outreach, providing opportunities for the home-less and struggling to express themselves in art, is going to be housed in the AOC. Volun-teer artists will set the dates and be there to guide the clients. We would like to have a vol-unteer from FPC there, too, to welcome the folks, and unlock the doors, help with set up and clean up, etc. as needed. Right now there is not a definite schedule, but the work shift will be from 10:30-1:30. This will happen once or twice per month. If you are interested in helping one time only or on-going basis, please sign up on bulletin board! BIBLE STUDY for the community: Dan Aiken is organizing a weekly Bible study in the AOC for the community. However, he cannot do this alone! If you are interested in provid-ing Bibles to give to participants (we plan to have small New Testaments to give to each person), teaching one time or regularly, or providing other support, please sign up on the bulletin board! We hope to get this started this summer. The exact days and times will be set by Dan and the group of volunteers.

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MEMORIALSMEMORIALSMEMORIALS

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Anna Kathryn AtkinsonAnna Kathryn AtkinsonAnna Kathryn Atkinson

K.C. & Connie BrewerK.C. & Connie BrewerK.C. & Connie Brewer

Ruby G. BrownRuby G. BrownRuby G. Brown

Chip & Mary Ann ConnellChip & Mary Ann ConnellChip & Mary Ann Connell

David & Ellen KanervoDavid & Ellen KanervoDavid & Ellen Kanervo

Gary & Joyce NorrisGary & Joyce NorrisGary & Joyce Norris

Dr. & Mrs. Russell OrrDr. & Mrs. Russell OrrDr. & Mrs. Russell Orr

Mr. & Mrs. Elwyn PatchMr. & Mrs. Elwyn PatchMr. & Mrs. Elwyn Patch

Mr. & Mrs. James ThomasMr. & Mrs. James ThomasMr. & Mrs. James Thomas

Lew & Vicki WallaceLew & Vicki WallaceLew & Vicki Wallace

Mark & Marcia WilliamsMark & Marcia WilliamsMark & Marcia Williams

Susan Weakley ElliottSusan Weakley ElliottSusan Weakley Elliott

Chip & Mary Ann ConnellChip & Mary Ann ConnellChip & Mary Ann Connell

Jill T. CrowJill T. CrowJill T. Crow

James & Joann DunnJames & Joann DunnJames & Joann Dunn

Frederick ErnstFrederick ErnstFrederick Ernst

Robert & Jules GilesRobert & Jules GilesRobert & Jules Giles

Tom & Charlotte GravesTom & Charlotte GravesTom & Charlotte Graves

Barbara GrigsbyBarbara GrigsbyBarbara Grigsby

Charlyne HarveyCharlyne HarveyCharlyne Harvey

Camille HoltCamille HoltCamille Holt

Bill & Barbara HuttonBill & Barbara HuttonBill & Barbara Hutton

Brenda JarrellBrenda JarrellBrenda Jarrell

David & Ellen KanervoDavid & Ellen KanervoDavid & Ellen Kanervo

Hank LivingstoneHank LivingstoneHank Livingstone

Jim MarshallJim MarshallJim Marshall

Ruby McLeodRuby McLeodRuby McLeod

Daniel & Janie McGregorDaniel & Janie McGregorDaniel & Janie McGregor

Curtis & Jeanette MizeCurtis & Jeanette MizeCurtis & Jeanette Mize

Mr. & Mrs. David MorganMr. & Mrs. David MorganMr. & Mrs. David Morgan

Gary & Joyce NorrisGary & Joyce NorrisGary & Joyce Norris

Mr. & Mrs. Elwyn PatchMr. & Mrs. Elwyn PatchMr. & Mrs. Elwyn Patch

Richard & Ivy PrallRichard & Ivy PrallRichard & Ivy Prall

Runyon & RunyonRunyon & RunyonRunyon & Runyon

Robert StricklandRobert StricklandRobert Strickland

James & Mary ThomasJames & Mary ThomasJames & Mary Thomas

Charles & Linda T. WallCharles & Linda T. WallCharles & Linda T. Wall

J. Michael & Suzanne WilsonJ. Michael & Suzanne WilsonJ. Michael & Suzanne Wilson

Mark & Marcia WilliamsMark & Marcia WilliamsMark & Marcia Williams

George GraceyGeorge GraceyGeorge Gracey

K.C. & Connie BrewerK.C. & Connie BrewerK.C. & Connie Brewer

Heidi HedstromHeidi HedstromHeidi Hedstrom

K.C. & Connie BrewerK.C. & Connie BrewerK.C. & Connie Brewer

Kenneth Ward StockdaleKenneth Ward StockdaleKenneth Ward Stockdale

Chip & Mary Ann ConnellChip & Mary Ann ConnellChip & Mary Ann Connell

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2016 EASTER EGG HUNT

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FAMILY VBS 2016 Sunday, June 26

th-Thursday June 30

st 6-8pm

Parents, grandparents, adults and other grown-up kids: Please join us from 6-8 every

evening during VBS with Rhonda Banasiak on a journey through The Way, Walking in the

Footsteps of Jesus, a book and DVD by Adam Hamilton. Follow the life of Jesus throughout

his ministry in the Holy Land from His baptism through crucifixion. (Reading the book is not

necessary for this study. Please drop in and join us!) Questions? Contact Rhonda at

[email protected].

Kids ages 3-rising 5th graders: Come along as we go spelunking through the Bible and

discover more about Jesus, the Light of the World! We begin our Cave Quest journey

Sunday, June 26th through Thursday June 30

st from 6-8pm. Complete the registration form

included in this newsletter on the following page, and please return it via email to Julia

Semsick at [email protected] or to the church office. Questions? Contact Julia at 724-

762-3077.

*Nursery care is offered for babies-2 year olds for parents who are attending the adult study and parents who are helping with kids’ VBS.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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FAMILY VBS 2016 SUNDAY JUNE 26-THURSDAY JUNE 30 FROM 6-8PM

AGES 3-RISING 5TH GRADERS WELCOME Early Registration is encouraged!

(Please fill out a separate form for each child.)

Child’s name________________________________________________________________ Birth date____________________ Gender (circle) male female FPC Member? ___yes ____no FPC Preschool Attendee and class?________________ Allergies or other conditions which may limit activity______________________________ Please check the appropriate age group for your child: ____Age 3 (must be potty-trained) ____Age 4 or 5 (preschool, but not entering Kindergarten) ____Entering Kindergarten ____Entering First ____Entering Second ____Entering Third ____Entering Fourth ____Entering Fifth Address__________________________________________________________ Home Phone______________________________________________________ City __________________________________ Zip __________ Email ___________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian name ____________________________________________ Work or Cell _______________________________ Primary contact in case of emergency (Name and 2 phone numbers)

____________________________________________________________________________

Secondary emergency contact and phone

____________________________________________________________________________

Parent signature _____________________________________ Date _____________ Childcare is available for babies-age 2 for all volunteers’ children or children whose parents are attending the adult study. If you need childcare, please give the name(s) of your nursery-age children and their date of birth. Name________________ Age______ Allergies____________________ Name________________ Age______ Allergies____________________

Questions? Contact Julia Semsick 724-762-3077 or email [email protected]

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SENIOR HIGH YOUTH

No Sunday Night Meetings the month of June.

WEDNESDAYS at Chick-Fil-A (Madison St.), June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6:30pm. Please bring $$ for meal. We will eat and then hang out until 7:30 pm.

If you have any questions, contact Mark Banasiak at 980-8185.

CALLING

ALL 3RD, 4TH

& 5TH

GRADERS!

CLUB

345

MEETS

ON THE

FIRST AND

THIRD

SUNDAYS

AND WILL

START AGAIN

AT THE

BEGINNING

OF SCHOOL.

HAVE A FUN

SUMMER!

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH

Sunday Night Meetings

June 5, 4-6:00pm, Youth Group.-We will have devotion and play games.

June 12, 4-6:00 pm, Youth Group-We will have devotion and go to a fast food restaurant (please bring $$).

June 19, No Youth Group-Happy Father’s Day

June 26, No Youth Group-Vacation Bible School

If you have questions call Mikey @ (931) 216-0975.

Bring

a

friend!

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June 19!!!!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

This calendar can be printed up to two weeks before the beginning of the month, please check Google Calendar for updates and changes.

1 10am Bible Study 11:15am Prayer Circle 3pm Disciple 4 5pm Disciple 2 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

2 9am Yoga 10:30am Staff Meeting

3 4

5 Communion 5:pm City Church 4-6pm Middle School Youth Group meeting

6 5pm Theology on Tap @ Guadalajara Grill

7 5:30pm Yoga

8 10am Bible Study 5pm Property Committee 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

9 9am Yoga 10:30am Staff Meeting

10

11

12 4-6pm Middle School Youth Group meeting 5pm City Church

13 5pm Theology on Tap @ Guadalajara Grill

14 5:30pm Yoga

15 10am Bible Study 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

16 9am Yoga 10:30am Staff Meeting 4:30 Finance Committee 6pm Ramsey Class

17 18

19 6pm Session 5pm City Church

20 5pm Theology on Tap @ Guadalajara Grill Deadline for newsletter information

21

5:30pm Yoga

22 10am Bible Study 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

23 9am Yoga 10:30am Staff Meeting 6pm Ramsey Class

24

25

26 Macedonia Church Homecoming, Page 6 VBS SUNDAY 6-8pm

27 5pm Theology on Tap @ Guadalajara Grill VBS WEEK 6-8pm

28 10am PW Planning Meeting 5:30pm Yoga VBS 6-8pm

29 10am Bible Study 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A VBS 6-8pm

30 9am Yoga 10:30am Staff Meeting 6pm Ramsey Class VBS 6-8pm

2016

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CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE!!!

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Nancy Hicks (1st)

Jerry Reynolds (1st)

Susannah Knust (1st)

Niesha Wolfe (2nd)

Margaret Hennis (2nd)

Denice Williamson (2nd)

Sue Pryor (3rd)

Jennifer Ellis (3rd)

Rand McKellar (4th)

Liam Nolan (4th)

Bill Hutton (5th)

Meadow McDonald (5th)

George Watson (6th)

Bob Lueck (7th)

Dick Pryor (7th)

Drew Sturdivant (7th)

Brayden Deardorff (8th)

Linda Lyle (9th)

Tina Sitter (9th)

Anna Brown (10th)

Billy Smith (11th)

Clara Grigsby (11th)

Rhodes Walton (11th)

Matt Dye (12th)

Michael Vernich (13th)

Linda Guinn (14th)

Don Atkins (15th)

Carter Briggs (15th)

Jacob Bailey (15th)

Steve Wallace (16th)

Barbara Street (17th)

Margaret Adames (18th)

Zach Davis (20th)

Justin Deardorff (21st)

Mark Nolan (22nd)

Amy Sturdivant (22nd)

Megan Hass (22nd)

McKayla Gallaher (22nd)

Janie McGregor (22nd)

Judy Lowe (23rd)

Paul Burns (23rd)

Colton Woodson (26th)

Faye Hand (27th)

Jared Griffey (27th)

Jane Briggs (29th)

Ellie Arrington (29th)

Barbara Grigsby (30th)

Christina Glover (30th)

BIRTHDAYS

If you don’t see your name listed, please let the church office know your date!