Subject: E- Chimes April 15, 2010
E-CHIMES
A Weekly Update of Joys, Concerns and Ministry with
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday Worship Hour
10:30 a.m.
Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pastor's Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday mornings,
(Thursdays: home office, Fridays: Pastor's day off, office closed)
OUR MISSION
We are committed to inspiring a
sense of identity and belonging
through love, faith, and service in Jesus Christ
April 15, 2010
Our email is churchoffice@fpcmp.org
Our website is www.fpcmp.org
In This Issue:
·
Prayer concerns
·
Thank You and update from Dorothy Nugent (NEW)
·
HATS Off to the Arts 4th Annual GALA (NEW)
·
Church Photo Website (from Mark Cox)
·
Prayer Ministry Team Celebrates 15th Birthday
·
Thank you from Hope for Women International
·
Thank You from the Worship & Music Committee
·
Cooking Class
·
Pictures for Retirement Party
·
New Book Club
· Members Needed
·
PW Silent Auction
·
Spring Clean-Up
·
Progressive Dinner
·
Lions Annual BBQ (NEW)
· Annual Rummage Sale
·
Lectionary Readings
·
A Glimpse at The Week Ahead
·
Looking at Events in the Church, Around the Town and Beyond
·
Birthdays and Anniversaries
·
Web Links of Interest
PRAYER CONCERNS
God of
amazing grace, thank you that nothing is impossible for you. We bring to you our fears, turn them into
courage. We bring out cultures; use them
for your glory. We confess the sins we
commit against each other; with your mercy, sow mercy in our hearts. Show us the joy of your kingdom and help us
to live into your vision. We pray in Christ’s
name. Amen.
Prayer taken from the 2010 Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study.
Thank You from Dorothy Nugent
I’m getting along pretty good. I have to go for tests next week and then I 2
Dr. Appointments mid April and I hope I can get a clean bill of health. If so I hope to be home the first week of
May. I’m really anxious to get
home. Happy Easter to all. Also I want to thank the Deacons for their
card. I really enjoy hearing from the
church.
Love, Dorothy Nugent
HATS Off to the Arts 4th Annual GALA is Friday,
May 14, 6:30-10 pm at the Music Building on the campus of Central Michigan
University. The $75 per person ticket price includes a tax deductible
portion that directly helps animals who
come through the programs and services of the Humane Animal Treatment
Society and the Isabella County Animal Control.
This cultural event is a leisurely opportunity to take in a high
quality art exhibition; purchasing art is not required however half of all
proceeds from sales also benefits the animals in Isabella County.
Instrumental music accompanies you while you preview art, enjoy the open bar
and help yourself to complimentary hor d’oeuvres and delectable desserts.
Visit hatsofftothearts.com and become a fan on Facebook! Call a
Humane Animal Treatment Society volunteer at 989-773-7276 for your ticket
reservation.
Or
A Benefit GALA for animals who need the programs and services of the
Humane Society in Isabella County; Friday, May 14, 6:30-10:00pm in the Music
Building at Central Michigan University. Ticket Price$75. Visit
hatsofftothearts.com and become a fan on Facebook! Call 989 773-7276 for
your ticket reservation to a leisurely evening of viewing quality art and
enjoying exceptional refreshments
Church
Photo Website (from Mark Cox)
Dear Congregation,
Most
of you know that a very important (and time-consuming) hobby of mine is photography.
You have seen me on numerous occasions with my camera taking photos. I have had
many requests for these photos but often did not have the time to fulfill these
requests. To address this, I now have a folder entitled "First
Presbyterian Church" at one of my websites:
Scroll
down to the BOTTOM of the page and click on this folder. You will see a series
(only three so far) of folders from various events at the church. The first
folder is comprised of art shots and shots used in competitions that I thought
you might like to see; these are for sale to the general public (also located
at other sites that deal with my photography). The next set of folders are
PASSWORD protected and are FREE to the congregation (and friends). Click on the
folder you are interested in. There will be a prompt for a PASSWORD. Type in
the letters:
fpc
to
access the folder (small caps). Once in, you can view the pictures. The
description for downloading the original, unedited photos are at the top of
each page. These photos are large, so if you have a slow internet connection,
each photo could take awhile. Once you download the photos onto your computer,
they are yours to do with what you want (print, use as background pictures,
send to friends, etc.). I did leave the "Buy" option on if you would
prefer to have a professional company print the photos (the parent company is
called Smugmug and they send photos to a professional printing company). You can
print the photos in different sizes, make them into mugs, mouse pads, etc., but
this is ONLY if you want to do it this way. You're welcome to take them
yourself to have them printed anywhere you'd like.
I
figure instead of trying to send out each photo to the appropriate families,
the families could come to one place. Over the next few weeks I will be posting
other, older events that I have on my backup hard drives. As future events come
up, I will occasionally send out an announcement in the E-Chimes to let you
know what I have posted. If you have any questions or have lost the password,
please let either Mary Jo or myself know.
Enjoy
Mark
Cox - EuTu Photography
PS
- If you would like to see my competitive photo site, it is located at:
Prayer
Ministry Team Celebrates 15th Birthday
Thursday April 23rd, 2010 is the 15th birthday of the Prayer Ministry Team!
We continue to cheerfully do this ministry in response to the hundreds of requests by church members here and around the world. Our list contains the 5 specific groups which we decided upon years ago, namely: (1) continuing concerns, (2) cancer concerns, (3) prayers for the families at the death of a loved one, (4) current requests, and (5) expectant mothers.
In general, we also pray for the church, it’s leaders and members, for those afflicted with debilitating diseases, for victims of sexual abuse, for those in military service and for a peaceful resolution to the troubles in the Middle East. And we remember to GIVE SPECIAL THANKS FOR ALL ANSWERED PRAYERS.
It is both an honor and a privilege for me to serve with the TEAM: Sue Carey, Bev Crawley, Shannon Dillon, Betty Enders, Cam Ellis, Joan Griffendorf, Nancy Kinney, Diane Loseth, Sheri Lowe, Donna Maddock, Lois Miller, Kathleen Sharrar and Sallie Scheide.
I really appreciate their faithfulness, humor and love.
Lois Miller
P.S. We would welcome new members
at any time.
Thank
You from Hope for Women International
First
Presbyterian Church, Thank you SEW much for the 44 pillowcase
dresses! A lot of girls are going to feel very special because of your
hard work!
Thank
You from the Worship & Music Committee
The Worship and
Music committee would like to thank everyone who purchased an Easter plant to honor
or remember a loved one on Easter Sunday. The Sanctuary looked
beautiful! The profit from the flower sale went to the offering “One
Great Hour of Sharing”. Thank you for supporting this important mission
which demonstrates witness to the resurrection by helping those in need.
Cooking
Class
For those interested
in joining a cooking class, our first meeting will be on Wednesday, April 21 at
2pm, in the kitchen of the fellowship hall. Please bring ideas,
recipes and enthusiasm!! For more information, please contact Laurie
Patton at 779-7142 or at dkplap88@yahoo.com.
Pictures
for Retirement Party
If anyone has pictures of Steve during his ministry at FPC,
please bring them to the church office so they can be included in a CD.
Pictures will be returned. Deadline is May 1st.
New
Book Club
|
A new
book club will be meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month, with the first
meeting on April 27. Please contact Marydeana Duckworth at 463-0750 or md.duckworth2@verizon.net for
more information. |
Members
Needed!
Members needed
for various committee’s to plan Rev. Stephen Shugert’s retirement party.
Please contact Laurie Patton @ 779-7142, Pam Baker @ 854-0226 or Carolyn
Monahan 772-1852 for more info.
PW
Silent Auction
The
Presbyterian Women are holding a silent auction on April 18 and 25. Sale
items will be on display in the Witherspoon Room on April 18 with the final
bids received on April 25. Everyone, we need your help. Please
bring your donations to the church office—baked goods, canned goods, crafts,
white elephants, etc. – the week of April 12.
Spring
Clean-Up at the church is Saturday April 24, 9:00 am till 12:00 noon.
Lunch will be a
lunch served at noon.
Progressive
Dinner
Please plan to
attend the Third Annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday, April 17,
2010. We will meet in the Church parking lot for those who wish to
carpool. The locations for appetizers and entrees have not yet been
finalized completely. Appetizers for the entire group will begin at 5:30
pm. At one location. Members will go to their selected entrée location at
6:45 pm and then the entire group returns to the Witherspoon Room for dessert
at 8:15 pm. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. Contact
Carol Shannon, Amy Madsen, or Laurie Patton with questions.
Lions
BBQ
The Mt Pleasant
Lions Club is having their 56th annual Chicken Barbeque, Sunday May
2nd, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm in Island Park here in Mt Pleasant. Tickets are
$8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the Park.
The Fellowship Committee invites you to join them at Island Park on Sunday, May 2 for a picnic. Pick up your Lion's Barbecue Chicken and join church members in the "gazebo" located as you exit the park.
Annual
Rummage Sale June 12!
Please check
your closets, cupboards, basements, under the bed. Donations will be
accepted the week of June 1 to June 8. Call Linda at 773-5913 with
questions.
LECTIONARY READINGS for Sunday April 8, 2010
Acts 5: 27-32
Revelation 1:
4-8
John20: 19-31
A GLIMPSE AT THEWEEK AHEAD (Thursday - Thursday)
All events are at First Presbyterian Church unless otherwise noted
Thursday April 8
9:30 am FPC Playgroup
6:30 pm Handbell Choir
Rehearsal
7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Sunday April 11
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Worship
“” by Rev. Stephan Shugert
11:30 am Fellowship Hour
Monday April 12
10:00
am Staff Meeting
10:00
am GFWC
5:00
pm Finance Committee Meeting
6:30
pm Deacons Meeting
Tuesday April 13
4:00
pm Worship & Music Committee Meeting
Wednesday April 14
5:30 pm Bible Study
8:00 pm AA
Thursday April 15
9:30 am FPC
Playgroup
Noon Interfaith Collaborative
Task Force Meets
6:30 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
LOOKING
AHEAD AT EVENTS IN THE CHURCH, AROUND THE TOWN AND BEYOND
Vacation
Bible School 2010
Mark
your calendars! VBS will be July 12-15. Get ready for a High Seas
Expedition where we explore the mighty love of God. More details coming
soon!
FPC
Playgroup
FPC Playgroup meets
on Thursday morning from 9:30 am - 11:00 am in the Nursery. Open to all
parents and children (infant - preschool), this is a time for children to play
together and parents to relax and connect. Come for the whole time or
drop by for part. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday
@ First
Join us for a
potluck supper on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm, followed by activities
for all ages.
*2010
Schedule
May 5 Picnic
and Blessing of Animals
Bring place setting
and a dish to pass. Drink provided.
Bingo
Mobile
Food Pantry 2010 Schedule
April
10 - Mt. Pleasant Community Church
April 24 - Sacred Heart Parish
May 8 - Immanual Lutheran Church
May 22 - Central Assembly of God
June 12 - Sacred Heart Parish
June 26 - Zion Lutheran Church
July 10 - Location TBD
July 24 - Mt. Pleasant Church of the Nazerene
August 14 - Weidman United Methodist
August 28 - Mt. Pleasant Community Church
September 11 - Commission on Aging
September 25 - First Presbyterian Church
October 9 - Location TBD
October 23 - Central Assembly of God
November 6 - Sacred Heart Parish
November 20 - Mt. Pleasant Community Church
December 4 - Location TBD
December 18 - Location TBD
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Birthdays
April
10
Marilyn Johns
11
Ellen Scheide
11
Stephen Shugert
Anniversaries
9
Don & Connie Holland
12
Jane & Lewis Johnson
13
Glen & Helen Louise Hamel
14
Stephen & Wendy Shugert
LINKS
Presbytery of Lake Huron www.presbylh.org
Presbyterian Church USA www.pcusa.org
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance http://pcusa.org/pda/response/usa/hurricanekatrina-index.htm