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
May 20, 2010
Our email is churchoffice@fpcmp.org
Our website is www.fpcmp.org
In This Issue:
· Prayer
concerns
· Walking
Class (NEW)
· Cooking
Class Changed (NEW)
· PW
Birthday Offering
· The
Interim Church
· VBS
Meeting (Changed)
· Annual
Rummage Sale (NEW)
· A Thank
You to Marge Havens (NEW)
· 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
· Prayers
of Concern for Dorothy Nugent, Dorothy Scheibner,
Kelly DeWitt (Kim DeWitt's brother), Shelly Roy, John Kingsnorth (Nancy Klunzinger’s
brother) and Cody Weisenberger (Jack and Sallie Weisenberger’s grandson.)
· Prayers
of Sympathy for the Family and friends of Carole Howard for the death of her
granddaughter, Carolynn Ashland Cosan age 18, who
died May 14, 2010 in an automobile accident.
Gracious God, that you are ever with us
in our struggles enables us to keep on climbing, no matter how heavy the
load. Your Spirit quenches our thirst and gives us the strength to carry
on, even in the face of what seems to be overwhelming odds. We thank you
and praise you for allowing us to struggle in your name. Amen.
Prayer taken from the 2010
Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study.
The Walking class is
meeting at 5:30 tonight but will be meeting after that at 7:30 pm each Thursday
through the summer.
Cooking Class Changed
The cooking class that was originally scheduled for May 19 at 2:00
pm has been changed to June 2 at 2:00 pm. We will still be doing enchiliadas.
PW Birthday Offering May 30, 2010
PW Birthday Offering will be collected on May 30. This
offering provides shelter for homeless people and also to clothe and educate
and minister to victims of abuse.
The Interim Church
The interim between pastors is somewhat like Advent….
A time of preparation
A time of watching and waiting,
A time of uncertainty,
A time of hope and promise.
It is the winter of expectancy, not a time to hibernate and allow
the church’s metabolism to drop to near death.
The interim church must not grow weak while existing only on past
glories when the “good old days” become the only banner raised.
The interim period must be a time to grow more vital,
To dare to discover strengths,
To test personal ideas,
To vent emotions and heal hurts,
Renew faith and resolve,
Accept change,
And look ahead with hope for a better future.
The interim church must put away “childish things”
It must be of good cheer for a new day is coming….
Old things have passed away,
There is promise of restoration,
True colors need to be raised,
New banners unfurled,
Fresh enthusiasm soar,
New voices speak,
Listening practiced.
The interim church has warmth and light,
A “resurrection potential.”
The apathy of hibernation is over.
The congregation is revitalized as it waits on tip-toes
For the coming of a new pastor.
The interim church has experience new purpose.
It has intentionally grown stronger,
Matured in faith, hope and love.
“Behold, I make all things new.”
Joan W. Elllison
Charleston, W. Va.
VBS Meeting
High Seas Expedition: VBS Organizational Meeting has been
postponed until Wednesday, June 2, 7 pm in the parlor. Anyone who would like to
be involved is encouraged to attend. An overview will be presented as well as
more specific information. Everyone welcome -- we need you! "Let the vast
voyage begin!"
Annual Rummage Sale June 12! RUMMAGE
SALE; Volunteers are needed! There will be
a sign-up sheet before and after church services. Please give us a couple
of hours of your time. And don't forget to keep collecting all that good
"stuff" for our sale.
A Thank You to Marge Havens
Thanks to Marge Havens for the beautiful roses on Mother's Day.
They were very much appreciated
LECTIONARY READINGS for Sunday May 23, 2010
Acts 2: 1-21
Romans 8: 14-17
John 14: 8-17
A GLIMPSE AT THEWEEK AHEAD
(Thursday - Thursday)
All events are at First Presbyterian Church unless otherwise noted
Thursday May 20
9:30 am FPC Playgroup
9:00 am ICDC Graduation
Noon Interfaith Collaborative Task Force
6:30 pm Handbell
Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday May 21
6:00 pm Staff Party for Steve &
Wendy’s Retirement
Saturday May 22
6:00 pm Choir Dinner at Dee Korhman’s
Sunday May 23
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Worship/Pentecost Offering
Received
“Come Holy Spirit” by Rev. Stephan Shugert
11:30 Stephen’s Retirement Luncheon
Monday May 24
10:00 am Staff Meeting
Wednesday May 26
5:30 pm Bible Study
8:00 pm AA
Thursday May 27
9:30 am FPC Playgroup
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!
Mobile Food Pantry 2010 Schedule
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
21 Amy Madsen
22 David Hole
23 Dori
Foster (Warner)
25 Wendy Shugert
Anniversaries
20 John & Lavona Osborn
22 Rich and Nancy Domeyer
25 Plas
and Sue Presnell
27 Jon and Pam Baker
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