JULY/AUGUST 2017 VOLUME 65, ISSUE 6

412 West Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98371

253-848-7243 www.fpcpuyallup.org

Rev. Sue Watkins, Pastor

The Chimes First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup

Summer Lunch Program

Several of our children and youth are planning to attend Sound View Camp this summer during the July 30-August 5th session. A mini-camp is also available for those ages 6-9. When enrolling for camp, please be aware that our scholarship code is: puyallupfirst2017. First-time campers get a 10% discount (not valid for mini campers) and there is also a 10% sibling discount for families with more than one child going. Each sibling gets the discount! Campers should register at:

soundviewcamp.com

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Ice Cream Fundraiser and Kids’ Yard Sale!

Sound View Camp

This summer, our church is joining with our Pioneer Neighbor partners and other local service organizations to provide lunch for children. Our plans are to make sack lunches each Wednesday evening during August. And then, serve them to the kids the next day at Peace Lutheran Church.

We hope you will join in the fun!! -Mission Commission & Neighborhood Spirit Commission

Here are four ways you can join or support the Summer Lunch fun: 1. Help pack the lunches on Wednesday nights in August (8/2, 8/9, 8/16 & 8/23). We hope families

will join us. Packing will take place in the kitchen & Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm. 2. Help serve the lunches on Thursdays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17 & 8/24). This is a fellowship event

with games and fun for all at Peace Lutheran Church from 11:30am-12:30 pm. 3. Help shop for the supplies. Dates and times to be announced. 4. Make a donation to the church for food supplies.

Need more details or want to sign up? Contact: ErrolLynne 253-848-8236 or errollynnefpc@hotmail.com

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From Our Pastor My earliest memories of communion are from my childhood. I remember sitting next to my

mother in church when the intoxicating aroma of grape juice would come by in tiny little cups. Like most households, we never had grape juice at home because, you know, stains… Still, I would breathe deep of the juice as I passed the tray, but I was not to take one for myself. Communion was only for members of the church, and I was a child. When I was old enough I would attend Communicants Class, join the church, and then be eligible for communion.

The summer I was twelve everything changed. The General Assembly decided that baptized non-members could take communion in Presbyterian churches, even children! You might think that I was delighted by the change, but I wasn’t. Having been told my whole life that it was not okay for kids to take communion, I couldn’t shift gears that quickly. That spring, at the age of thirteen, I took my Communicants Class, and joined the church. It was the tradition of that church family that we were received on Maundy Thursday. I didn’t take communion until I was a full-fledged member of the church at that very special service.

I have long since made peace with our open communion. More than that, I have embraced it and even extended it. When I first arrived in Puyallup to be pastor of this church, I would say something like this, “Jesus invited those who have been baptized in his name to share in the feast which he has prepared.” Then, I started taking note of our young people.

Many of our families choose to have their children baptized as infants. My invitation was no barrier to including these children in our communion. Other families choose for their children to be baptized at the time they profess their own faith in Jesus Christ, usually at Confirmation. My invitation did exclude these children who were growing in their faith right alongside their Sunday school friends. That’s when I changed to the invitation I have used for the last several years, “If you trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then his invitation comes also to you.” It became a matter of faith, at whatever stage of development, rather than having participated in the sacrament of baptism.

As of this week, one year after the closing of the 2016 General Assembly, our invitation to communion has been broadened even further. You will notice this beginning on July 2. Our Book of Order has been amended to encourage a fully open communion. My invitation to the table will sound like this from now on, “In the Presbyterian Church we celebrate a fully open communion. If you trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, his invitation comes to you. If you are here this morning (or evening) searching for faith or filled with doubts, his invitation comes also to you too. Jesus’ arms are open wide to embrace you as you are. Come and discover him here.”

I am grateful that those of us who do believe, but are still searching for faith or even filled with doubts have been included all along. What if the miracle of faith is sparked in even one person because he or she was invited to come to Christ’s table with us? That is my prayer.

Welcome Baby Cockle! Hudson Matthew Cockle

was born to Jordan and Emily Cockle

on May 25, 2017

Congratulations Graduates! For I know the plans I have for you.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Rowan Poppen-Eagan (PHS) Jessie Galan (PHS) Collin Starks (PHS) Kylie Steves (PHS)

Avery Robinson (Gig Harbor HS)

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Office News The church office hours are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please note, the

office is closed most Wednesdays from 11:30 am -12:30 pm for a weekly staff meeting.

July Birthdays

July Anniversaries

1st- LaVon Golliet Deb Hale Bill Scheer 2nd– Markie Garrity 4th- Jan Morgan 6th– Sandy Goelzer 7th– Izzy Armenta 14th- Peggy Burrough 15th- Jennifer Roscoe 17th- Walt Arthur 18th- Dave Barclay 20th- Tre Moyer 21st– Kelsey Harrison 22nd- John Carden Bob Spence 26th- Pat Davies 28th- Garry Anderson Catharine Bendtsen 29th- Margo Hermann Ian Sinner Betty Zeiger 30th- Aidan Hale Grant Morley 31st- Elizabeth McKnight Sarah McKnight

July 12- Robert and Teresa Allen

July 15- Ken and Cathy Cockle

July 18- Bud and Carol Moon

July 24- Ed and Betty Zeiger

July 30- Dave Henry and Sue Watkins

Neighborhood Backyard Concert

If you like listening to the music of the Beatles, Eagles, America, Elton John and Tom Petty you won't want to miss the Backyard concert/potluck to be held in the Giltner's Backyard on Saturday, July 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. This event is open to any adult who love classic rock and children un-der 6 months old! Childcare will be provided for those over 6 months but younger than 12 years at the home of John and Morgen Asher. Please R.S.V.P. to Todd or Julie (841 - 3760) by Sunday, July 16 so that childcare can be arranged and the appropriate number of tables set!

August Birthdays

August Anniversaries

1st-Rowan Poppen-Eagan 3rd-Marian Duncan 5th-Scott Byrd 5th-Jeanne Washburn 6th-Hannah Webber 11th-Jan Blanchard 11th-Paul Arbuckle 15th-Marilyn Burnett 15th-Larry Couture 15th-Catie Poppen-Eagan 16th– Trygve Hermann 16th-Sue Johnson 16th-Logan McKnight 17th-Karen Crane 18th-Bonna Turney 23rd-Kate English 23rd-Bill Cline 26th-Bud Moon 30th-Katie (Giltner) Koch

3rd ~ John & Alice Dowie 4th-Chris & Darci Frieben 8th ~ Larry & Wendy Couture 8th ~ Arlen & Nancy Davison 9th ~ Kevin & Anne Potasky 10th ~ Dave & Janet Barclay 13th ~ Steve & Lee Ann Wheless 16th ~ Sandy & Wally Goelzer 16th ~ Jonathan & Renee Becton 19th ~ Galen Stark & Lynn Arthur 21st ~ Bill & Judy Scheer 21st ~ Ken & Gert Williams 22nd ~ William & Pat Walton 25th ~ Ron & Vanessa Crowe 28th-Tim & Gail Downs 29th ~ Jonah & Marina Elliott

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Scripture Lessons for the Coming Weeks You are welcome to read the lessons in preparation for Sunday Worship and you are also invited to a

Bible Study with Pastor Sue each Wednesday at 9:30 am in the Parlor.

Scriptures for July

July 2, 2017 4th Sunday After Pentecost

Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13

Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42

July 9, 2017

5th Sunday After Pentecost Genesis 24:34-38,42-49,58-67

Psalm 45:10-17 Romans 7:15-25a

Matthew 11:16-19,25-30 Matthew 22:34-40

July 16, 2017

6th Sunday After Pentecost Genesis 25:19-34

Psalm 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11

Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 Luke 10:25-34

July 23, 2017

7th Sunday After Pentecost Genesis 28:10-19a

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 Haggai 1:5-9

Luke 10:38-42

July 30, 2017 8th Sunday After Pentecost

Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11,45b or

Psalm 128 Romans 8:26-39

Matthew 13:31-33,44-52 Luke 7:36-50

CORE Mid-Week Ministry

Scriptures for August

August 6, 2017 9th Sunday After Pentecost

Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 17:1-7,15 Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:13-21 1 Kings 17:7-24 Romans 12:9-13

August 13, 2017

10th Sunday After Pentecost Genesis 37:1-4,12-28

Psalm 105:1-6,16-22,45b Romans 10:5-15

Matthew 14:22-33 Romans 12:9-19

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

August 20, 2017 11th Sunday After Pentecost

Genesis 45:1-15 Psalm 133

Romans 11:1-2a,29-32 Matthew 15:(10-20)21-28

John 14:15-21

August 27, 2017 12th Sunday After Pentecost

Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124

Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20

We are restructuring CORE next year and need some help! If you have interest in working with Preschool Age, Lower Elementary, or Upper Elementary kids and can commit to 2 Wednesday nights a month Sept-May, please let Lizzie Owen know! Thank you!

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Pioneer Neighbors Luau

Upcoming Congregational Life Events

Join us for a summer of fun!!!!! The FPC Congregational Life Commission has organized some wonderful congregational gatherings for this summer. Here are the activities: Sunday, July 16 - Tacoma Rainiers. Join Associated Ministries and Faith Communities from throughout Pierce County on Sunday, July 16 at 1:30 PM for an afternoon of baseball and family fun at Cheney Stadium. DEADLINE: Sign-up on CL Board by Sunday, July 2. THE COST: $13/PERSON (includes entry, Rainier hotdog, chips, water) Saturday, August 12 – LUAU at United Methodist Church (Sponsored by Pioneer Neighbors including FPC, Christ Episcopal and Peace Lutheran) Bring a side dish. The time has not yet been determined, so please add this date to your calendar. DEADLINE: Sign-up by August 5. Sunday, August 13 – ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC AT BRADLEY PARK – 12:00 PM. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a salad or dessert. AUGUST 25-27 – CHURCH CAMPOUT AT CAMP LAKEVIEW - Many of our church members will be arriving on Friday. The entire congregation is invited to come out on Saturday, August 26 for FAMILY DAY!!!!!! The day will begin with “Breakfast with Peggy” at 9:00 AM on the deck outside The Chinook Cabin. The remainder of the day will be filled with crafts with Arlen, swimming, horseshoes, visiting, etc. We will also have a community dinner (bring a side dish) at Pastor Sue’s campsite at 5 PM, followed by a campfire with s’mores!!! For those staying overnight, the first half payment should be made to the church office by July 16. DAY FEE IS $4.50 PER PERSON (AGES 8 AND UP). DEADLINE: Sign-up on the CL board if you are coming for THE FAMILY DAY by August 26. NIGHTS OUT WITH THE SEATTLE MARINERS – SIGN UP ON CL BULLETIN BOARD *GIRLS NIGHT OUT – Friday, September 1 – 22 ladies have already signed up. We will carpool. *BOYS NIGHT OUT – Friday, September 8 – 1 gentleman going so far– come on guys and sign-up.

IT'S LUAU TIME! We have been invited to United Methodist Church to participate in their annual Luau/ Picnic. The date is set for Saturday August 12th. They will be roasting a pig along with many other delicious side items. There will be entertainment and games for all ages. Our friends at United Methodist are requesting help with providing side dishes, set up and clean up, and other duties as neeed. Please sign up on the Pioneer Neighbor Bulletin Board by August 5th if you are interested in attending and what you would like to help provide to make this a successful event for everyone.

More details will be provided as they become available. Questions please contact Jill Foster at (253) 922-9889 or viks8108@comcast.net.

Lily Davison (great granddaughter of

Arlen and Nancy Davison) was born to parents

Keith & Heather Davison on June 19, 2017

First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup 412 West Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98371-8625

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Summer at First Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship at 10:00 am