“Opening Doors, Living God’s
Word”
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
– Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
(Fridays: Pastor's day off,
office closed)
OUR MISSION
As followers of Jesus,
we will
open our doors
to glorify
God and do God’s work
in our
community and beyond.
October 6, 2011
Church Phone: 989-773-9609
Our email is churchoffice@fpcmp.org
Our website is www.fpcmp.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/FPCMP/
Pastor Miller’s phone
502-609-6171
Email address: andrewlmiller1@gmail.com
In This Issue:
· Prayer
concerns:
· Needed: A
New Coffee Project Person (NEW)
· Two
Coins-a-Meal (NEW)
· Free
Clinic for uninsured Isabella County Residents (NEW)
· Sign Up
for Volunteers to work the Free Clinic (NEW)
· SJP
Hosting Alternative Gift Giving Fair (NEW)
· Central
Michigan Pregnancy Services’ Fall Fundraising Banquet (NEW)
· Calling
All College Students
· Sunday School: It’s not just for kids!
· SpringHill Juniors Retreat
· About the
bulletin
· E-Chimes
for those without computer
· Stop the
Violence! (Purple tie Sunday)
· A new book
in the Church Library
· Men’s
Morning Prayer Group
· 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 John Kingsnorth
(Nancy Klunzinger’s brother), Sue Blodgett, Lucille Wysong, Hilary Burns (Heidi Rocha’s sister), Miriam Kersey
(Dan Staples cousin), Nancy Enders, Waldo Sauter, Liz
Hubbard and Clarice Miller, (Rev. Miller’s mother).
Prayers of Sympathy for the
family and friends of Wally Blodgett who died October 2, 2011 at the age of 90.
Prayers of Sympathy for the
family and friends of Dennis Waggoner who died October 2, 2011 at the age of
63.
Prayers of Sympathy for the family and friends of
Jane Yantis for the death of her mother, Goldie Kirk who died Friday September
30, 2011 in Webb City, MO.
Loving God, keep our hearts, minds, and hands open to your family
around the world. In Christ’s name. Amen.
Prayer taken from the 2011
Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study.
Needed: A new Coffee Project Person
Hal and Bev Crawley have decided that it is time to pass the Fair
Trade Coffee Project to other members of our congregation; they will be
stepping down from this task at the end of the year. At the same time SJP
is looking to revamp the program is some ways. The Crawleys
and SJP would like to invite someone to join us on this project now, so they
can learn from the Crawleys, and be part of the
revamping process.
Two Coins - a - Meal
Two Coins-a-Meal offerings are received the last Sunday of every
month. However, SJP need the help of our church’s children for the
quarterly Noisy Offering so that offering is taken at the last Generational
service of the quarter, which will be Dec. 11, 2011
Free Clinic for uninsured Isabella County Residents
Free clinic for uninsured Isabella County
residents on Wednesday nights at the Health Department building on Isabella
Road. Registration from 5 to 6:30.
Opening in January.
Sign Up for Volunteers to work Free Clinic
Sign up begins October 1 for volunteers to work at the Free
Clinic. Doctors, PA’s, nurses, clerical staff, social workers and other
staff will be needed. Please contact the nurse manager Nancy King at
989-772-6756.
SJP Hosting Alternative Gift Giving Fair
An invitation goes out to all who would like a table to feature
/display for the alternative gift giving table/fair again this year. If
you have any literature of projects that you would like to display please let
Cam Ellis know. 772-7040 or email camellis1@frontier.com
Central Michigan Pregnancy Services’ Fall Fundraising Banquet
Comfort Inn Conference Center
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Thursday, October 20, 2011
5:30 pm Silent Auction
6:30 pm Program and Dinner
Taylor Mason, comedian, ventriloquist, and musician is our
featured speaker. Peter Brooks is back by popular deman
as our Emcee. Reservations are required. Call 989-773-0379
by October 12th to reserve a seat.
Calling All College Students
We are trying to collect all contact information on our college
students. Please email the church office with any information you have to
give us. Thank you for helping us to keep connected.
Sunday School: It's Not Just For Kids!
There are two opportunities for adults on Sunday mornings at 9:30.
The first is a class studying wisdom literature in the Bible. This group meets
in the parlor and is looking at parts of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of
Solomon, and Matthew.
The second is the "Nooma"
discussion group meeting in the Witherspoon Room, beginning Oct. 9. This
group uses short, thought-provoking videos to explore key areas of faith. Both
groups will make you think, and both groups welcome any newcomers!
SpringHill Juniors
Retreat
We will be taking 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to SpringHill
Camp on November 11-13 for a fun-filled weekend of high-energy activity and
worship. The theme this year is “Upside Down.” When Jesus came, preaching
and healing and serving, it wasn't at all what the world was expecting. Jesus
turned their idea of an earthly kingdom upside down and instead built a Kingdom
based on humility and service. This year at Juniors',
we'll focus on the concepts in Philippians 2:5-11 and Mark 10:45, and explore
the example of Christ and his upside down Kingdom. Please see Mary Jo Cox
to register. Deadline is October 2. Scholarships available!
About the Bulletin
In an effort to be good stewards of our resources, we are printing
less in the bulletin. If you are having trouble reading the text that is
projected overhead, the office is printing some bulletins with all text
included. Just let the ushers know that you would like one.
E-Chimes for those without a computer
If you do not have a computer and wish to receive the E-Chimes
weekly, please let the office know. The office will be printing extra
copies and placing them outside of the office door on the glass case.
Stop the Violence (Purple Tie Sunday)
Women’s Aid Service recognizes the importance of men’s role to end
Domestic Violence. In honor of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
we are asking ALL men to join us, for one day and demonstrate their commitment
by simply wearing a purple tie.
For one day on October 23rd ,
2011 we are asking you to come together and stand up for your mother, wife,
daughter and your community and say STOP THE VIOLENCE!
Wear your PURPLE tie and make a statement!
For more information contact Women’s Aid Service @ 989-463-6324.
A new Book in the Church Library
A book has been placed in the Church Library in memory of Alene Brittain. “Living Beyond Your Feelings” by Joyce Meyer.
Men’s Morning Prayer Group
The men’s morning prayer group is meeting
the 2nd Tuesday of each month at LiL-Chef
restaurant at 6:30 am. Please join us for a time of prayer, study and
fellowship.
LECTIONARY READINGS for Sunday October 9, 2011
Matthew 22: 1-14
A GLIMPSE AT THEWEEK AHEAD (Thursday -
Thursday)
All events are at First Presbyterian Church unless otherwise noted
Saturday October 8
10:00 am Wally Blodgett’s Funeral at FPC
11:00 am Alene Brittain’s at Rowley Funeral Home
12:30 pm Alene Brittain’s
Funeral Luncheon at FPC
Sunday October 9, 2011
9:30 am Adult Bible Study
10:30 am Intergenerational Worship Service/Baptism
11:30 am Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall
Monday October 10
9:00 am Monday Morning Men
10:00 am Staff Meeting
Tuesday October 11
6:30 am Men’s Prayer Group meets at
Lil-Chef
6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
6:30 pm Personnel Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Worship & Music Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Deacon’s Meeting
Wednesday October 12
6:30 pm Christian Education Committee Meeting
8:00 pm AA
Thursday October 13
6:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
LOOKING AHEAD AT EVENTS IN THE CHURCH, AROUND THE TOWN AND BEYOND
Mobile Food Pantry 2011 Schedule
October 8 Mt. Pleasant
Community Church
October 22 Sacred Heart Parish Hall
November 5 TBD
November 19 West Intermediate (Sponsored by FPC)
December 10 TBD
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
October Birthdays
13 Lois Miller
13 John Yantis
14 Donna Maddock
20 Martha Miller
October Wedding Anniversaries
15 Thomas & Phyllis
Hall (1977)
16 Al & Joan Roy
(1948)
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