First Presbyterian Church Volume XVVV Number 11 November th Avenue, Kearney, NE (308)

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1 First Presbyterian Church Volume XVVV Number 11 November th Avenue, Kearney, NE (308) PASTOR Rev. Dr. Stephen Price-Gibson SESSION Clerk: Scott Matteson ELDERS 2013 Steve Case Doug Giles Patricia Hild Steve Miller 2014 Shirley McCammond John McKirahan Ben Nonhof Lissa Woodruff 2015 Nathan Badgley Heidi Cobb Jacob Hild Steve Rothenberger DEACONS 2013 Tim Hanson Jean Johnson Mary Jo Morrow Carol Smith Julia Tye 2014 Kit Alff Robin Bowers Mike Bryson Sally Olsen Dirk Shultz 2015 Richard Asher Jill Gealy Dwayne Hibbs Bev Pickens Paulette Wagner COMMITTEE CHAIRS Christian Education Heidi Cobb Congregational Life John McKirahan Evangelism Lissa Woodruff Finance Steve Case Memorial Steve Rothenberger Mission Pat Hild Nominating Steve Case and Pat Hild Personnel Doug Giles Property & Grounds Steve Miller Worship & Music Shirley McCammond 140TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION UPDATE Our 140th Anniversary celebration was just THE BEST! Thank you all for coming to it and hope you enjoyed the afternoon. We had fabulous food, plus entertainment from Jim Anderson, soloist. Jeff and Rona Newby donated their photo booth for our fun, goofy pictures! Thank you Jeff and Rona! Also, the Balloon Lady was there making balloon animals for all the kids and some adults, too. The Feind s grandsons and Lorraine entertained the grade school children during the program and Tyler Newby and Kelsey Cobb took care of the nursery. Rose Miller made the invitations and posters. The Evangelism Committee arranged for the fried chicken and rolls. Thank you to all who were asked to make the delicious salads, ice cream, cookies, and brownies. Many hugs to all those who worked in the kitchen and cleaned up! This all was truly a group effort and we did it! We all enjoyed a surprise visit from Barb and Jim Cobb from Arizona! Thank you to every one of you for making this a special day for our church. A BIG THANK YOU to Dennis Shultz for setting up all the tables and chairs, etc.---plus 5 extra tables were set up at the last minute! What a nice crowd we had, as we served about members. The 140th Anniversary Committee: Germaine and Al Oldfather, Bev and Charlie Pickens, Sally and Mike Bryson, Karen and K.C. Diestler, Jean Johnson, Helen Marshall, Joan Hartman, Rev. Stephen, and Emily State

2 A NOTE FROM STEPHEN: COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS November is the month when we all agree to something we should be doing every month and every day: giving thanks to God for all our blessings. Let s give thanks to God for America. The story of when the Pilgrims sat down with the Indians to eat turkey at one table represents our hard earned prosperity, our unity in adversity, our diversity, and our freedom of religion, all of which continue to inspire the world. Let us give thanks to God for family and friends. It is a joy to be with them on Thanksgiving Day, and, if we are wise, to appreciate those who can t be at the table: those we fondly remember, even those who died before we were born, whose sacrifice and love have given so much to us. Let us give thanks to God for First Presbyterian Church. For those who built and maintained and led this congregation through the last 140 years, and also for the congregation we are a part of today. Every time is a good time to share the love of Christ with one another and the world around us. We are now in the midst of our stewardship campaign for Let us give thanks to God for those who have been so generous in their financial support of the church. So much of what we have been able to do for the cause of Christ, so much of what we will be able to do to the honor of his name in the future, is due to generosity of those who have given so much of their time, talents and treasure. But let us also remember that Christians are stewards of their hearts as well. Let us give thanks for those whose prayers, smiles, encouraging words, and outstretched hand makes all the difference as we reach out to each other in the church and the world. So let us count our blessings, especially the greatest blessing of all, the love of God from whom all blessings flow. Happy Thanksgiving! Stephen Price-Gibson

3 ALL IN THE CHURCH FAMILY Congratulations: Worship & Music Committee s recognition for special services to our congregation for NOVEMBER are Emily State and the 140th Anniversary Task Force members (Sally and Mike Bryson, Germaine and Al Oldfather, Bev and Charlie Pickens, Karen and KC Diestler, Jean Johnson, Helen Marshall and Joan Hartman) for organizing the 140th Anniversary Celebration. Youth who received Bibles 3rd Graders: Cheyenne Boyle, Callie Collins, Kennedy Hurt, Callie Nelson, and Raygan Wright; 4th Grader: Shanae Badgley; and 6th Grader: Lauren Dillon Matt Case set the Kearney High School s tennis all-time career singles wins leader record with 98 singles wins defeating the record set by Thane Plambeck (son of Vern and the late Marlene Plambeck) in Matt also made it to the quarterfinals of the Nebraska High School Boys Tennis Championships. KHS boys tennis team also won their fourth straight Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference tournament title scoring 42 points with a clean sweep of all four levels. Joe Hanson was chosen as the Golden Kiwanis Student of the Month for September. Joe is a member of the Kearney High School Chorale and the Ops and Show Choir, active in theater and speech, and participates in BearcaTV (an in-house daily news and activities program at Kearney High). The Golden Kiwanis student of the month is chosen based on respect, attendance, punctuality and working to the best of the student s abilities. Joe also is the lead in the upcoming Kearney High School musical Once Upon a Mattress performing November 2-4. Reed Wallace, Kearney High School No. 2 doubles tennis player with Ryan Clark, also took down two foes in their first state appearance at Nebraska High School Boys Tennis Championships. Reed will be one of the top returners for KHS boys tennis team next year. Thank Yous: Dear First Presbyterian, Thank you so much for the flowers from the altar. They are so pretty with all of their fall colors. With all of the different flowers and colors in the arrangement, it reminds me of all the members of our church. We are of all ages, likes and dislikes, different professions, but we each one have a special gift to give to our church to make a beautiful church. Thank you for thinking of me with the lovely flowers. Sincerely, Emily State My Dear Church Family, I want to thank all of you who attended my 90th birthday celebration and especially for all who sent beautiful cards, gifts and good wishes. It was a very special time for me having all my family here. I also want to thank Carol Smith for delivering the flowers from the church on Sunday, September 29th. They were so beautiful and I enjoyed her visit so much! Thank you again, Vi Pimper Dear First Presbyterian Church, Thank you for helping in our Waffleman Fundraiser. Your continued support helps us connect with students on and off campus. This will allow us to also connect with the surrounding community through faith, fellowship, service and mission. Thanks, United Campus Ministry Directory Corrections: (Please make these changes in your directory.) Jack Hild, new jack.hild@holdregedusters.org Dick and Sharon Swett, 2405 West 36th Street Place, Kearney NE 68845

4 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS A NOTE FROM THE REV. JOHN F. WELLS, JR., PASTOR Author of The First Hundred Years A History of the First United Presbyterian Church (1973) RECOVERY AND REVITALIZATION One of the ways we are commemorating our congregation s 140 year history is with a monthly excerpt from The First Hundred Years A History of the First United Presbyterian Church (1973), written by the Rev. John F. Wells, Jr., Pastor ( ). Copies of this informative congregational history can be found in the church library. This month s excerpt (from pp ) draws from the revitalizing ministry of the Rev. Ralph S. Hamilton, D.D., who came to a church in 1952 after several years of controversy about the introduction of a new Sunday School curriculum and the Revised Standard Version of the Bible replacing the King James Version in worship. The congregation had divided and many left the denomination with the Rev. Wesley Smedes, pastor from 1946 to 1951, to form Trinity Presbyterian Church. What follows is just a fraction of what was achieved during Rev. Hamilton s tenure. The Rev. Ralph Hamilton came to Kearney as no stranger. He had grown up at nearby Minden, and during the Passion Play Days, he had played the role of the Christ....His work in Kearney was to last for twelve years, making him the pastor with the longest record of service to this church.... His pastoral care was well received, and the continuing advance of the church after the deep wounds inflicted in 1951 is a great tribute to his tact and friendliness. Ralph inaugurated children s sermons as a part of the worship early in his ministry...the Board of Deacons was organized in 1953 after considerable study concerning the service rendered by deacons in other churches. The music program of this church has always been strong, and it remained so and improved under Mr. Hamilton s ministry.... Growth of the choir is noted by alterations in the choir loft area being needed in 1953 and in the purchase of six new robes. [1958] was the year Carolyne Sammons was elected church treasurer, and talk began about then concerning the advisability of having women elected to the session.... The role of women was widely discussed, but it was not until December 1962 that Alice Johnson was elected by this church as the first female elder. By September 1963 she was representing us at presbytery, and in 1966 she was a commissioner for the presbytery to the General Assembly Meeting in Boston. Audrey Nelson was the second female elder, elected in December 1963 and by 1973 this church had elected thirteen additional women for service. Mrs. Kenneth Kimball became church school superintendent in 1959, and with her husband on the session, major improvements in the education program began to be proposed....beverly Kimball s work as superintendent of the church school was especially appreciated. Vacation Church Schools were conducted, teacher training events were effectively supported, teachers contracted to teach from the accepted faith and life curriculum, parent orientation meetings broadened understanding, and whole families went to the regional training meetings in the summer. When she resigned from the position in February 1963, Mrs. Kimball deserved much praise for having upgraded the whole education and youth program.

5 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SUNDAY, NOVEBER 3, 2013 The Session has called a Congregational Meeting following the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, November 3, The purpose is to approve the slate of Elders and Deacons for the Class of 2016 presented by the Nominating Committee and selecting 4 at-large members for the 2014 Nominating Committee. COMING SOON TO A PEW NEAR YOU! The new Glory to God hymnals have arrived. On November 17 the purple books will make their debut with a hymnal dedication service during the morning worship. Worship the Lord with gladness: come into his presence with singing. Psalm 100:2 God s love is a light to be given from person to person, generation to generation and the church to the world. Rekindle the gift of God that is within you. 2 Timothy 1:6 PRIME OF LIFE Sunday, November 17 6:00 p.m. Prime of Life will be held Sunday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. The Operation Christmas Child collection does not start until Monday, November 18 so our function will be held as planned. Annabelle and Eldin Wells and Jill and Dwayne Hibbs will host the evening. We will enjoy a light dessert and a short program. Everyone aged 55 or older is enthusiastically invited to join the group. Please contact Barb Friskopp at or bfriskopp@rcomne.com for more information. DEDICATION SUNDAY Sunday, November 10

6 YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE! Looking for an opportunity to serve? Usher/greeters are needed on Sunday mornings. If you are not already on the list, please contact Sharon Rees at to volunteer. The responsibilities include greeting, distributing bulletins and collecting the offering. It is a great way to get to know your fellow churchgoers and make a difference in their worship experience. IT IS HERE!!! MENTORING SURVEY INCLUDED! The Evangelism Committee is considering a mentoring concept for UNK students. Please complete the form and either place it in the offering plate this next Sunday or return it to the church office. In advance, thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. CHIMES DEADLINE Just a reminder if you would like something published in The Chimes, the church s monthly newsletter, deadline is the November 15th for the December newsletter. Thank you! SPREAD THE WARMTH Tree of Warmth has been renamed Spread the Warmth. The mission is the same to provide warm mittens, scarves, socks, throws, blankets, etc. We are also asking a little earlier this year so the recipients of our warmth are provided for before the bitter cold of winter. Items will be delivered to The S.A.F.E. Center early in November. Thank You. Sally Olsen and Jean Johnson, Board of Deacons The S.A.F.E. Center s wish list: Neutral-colored curtains for Shelter Laundry soap and Dryer sheets Batteries New Bed Pillows and Mattress pads Laundry Baskets and Hampers Household cleaners and Dish soap Sets of dishes, glasses and silverware Towels and washcloths New packages of underwear and socks (Toddlers through Adult sizes) Old cell phones and chargers Gas vouchers, Stamps, and Phone cards Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, and Make-up Children s shampoo Paper towels and Toilet paper Feminine products Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6) Training pants/pull ups (all sizes) New door locks The S.A.F.E. Center s Dream List: Car, Van, or small SUV to transport clinics TV advertising Supplies for mobile displays Billboard advertising Funds for staff training New outdoor S.A.F.E. Center office sign Storage is very limited for large items like furniture. Please call ahead for approval. Clean and gently used donated items are accepted.

7 WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY NEWS Greetings to each of you. It is November already!! This month we are studying Lesson Three Set Free by God. The Hebrew people received freedom through God s power. How do we receive freedom? Pastor Stephen will do the lesson preview on November 14 at 10:00 a.m. and Ruth Circle will meet November 19 at 1:30 p.m. and the B.A.G. Ladies will meet November 20 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your ideas and thoughts for a lively discussion. Thanks for your support of the Salvation Army in October; we had a nice supply of food and other items to give to them. We also presented them with a $200 check so any money given to the treasury will be appreciated also. Prayer is another avenue of support for those in special need. In November we are remembering Crossroads Homeless Shelter with paper products, diapers, canned tuna, any food, and laundry soap. Money to the treasury will also be appreciated since we will give them $200 as well. Happy Fall! Annabelle Wells Dates to remember are: November 14 Lesson Three Preview at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Stephen in Classroom November 19 Ruth Circle at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom November 20 B.A.G. Ladies Circle at 5:30 p.m. in Classroom WHAT S ON THE BOOKSHELF? The Mayflower Secret (09 D Jac) by Dave & Nita Jackson is one of the Trailblazer Books, thrilling adventure stories introducing young readers (ages 8-12) to Christian heroes of the past. At age 13, Elizabeth Tilley and her family set sail on the Mayflower, a long and difficult journey. When the ship finally arrives in the New World, many passengers become very ill and die. Left an orphan in a strange new land, Elizabeth, alone, must deal with the horrible secret of what she saw on the ship. In writing Bread for the Journey (09 E Nou), Henri J.M. Nouwen enriches our spirituality through his wisdom and faith. Here are 366 interlocking meditations to sustain, guide and inspire us on our voyage of spiritual discovery. "Bread for the Journey nourishes the soul" - Fred Rogers, host and creator of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. "I am the translator who has taken journalists into dangerous Darfur. It is my intention now to take you there in this book, if you have the courage to come with me". Daoud Hari is a tribesman who has made a difference in the world by giving an on the ground account of the brutal genocide in Darfur. The Translator (09 E Har) by Daoud Hari has become one of the biggest stories of our time, informing the world about Darfur. In addition to books of general interest, our church library includes many Bibles, reference materials, hymnals, commentaries and studies, Presbyterian theology and doctrine, information about First Presbyterian Church of Kearney, Christian Education material, audio-visuals, materials on evangelism/mission/stewardship, world religions, and magazines. Photographs can be found in black file boxes in the west section and archives are kept in the office closet. Visit the library and see what wonderful opportunities await you.

8 SEMINARY SENDOFF Fundraiser for Tommy and Relena Myers Family November 3, 2013 Following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service MENU Baked Ham Homemade Scalloped Potatoes Pineapple/Cranberry Jello Salad Homemade Pies Turkey with Dressing Green Beans Rolls If people are not able to attend this fundraiser, they may send donations to the church office. Please put Seminary Sendoff Fundraiser in the memo line on the check. Money raised from the dinner will go toward Relena s seminary education expenses. Taize Worship Service Sunday, November 10, :00 p.m. A TAIZE Worship Service will be held the Second Sunday of each month The TAIZE Community was first developed in Taize, France by Brother Roger Shutz in the 1940 s with an ecumenical group of church people from all over the world. It is from this community that TAIZE worship has come. Our faith begins and ends in worship; yet so often our worship can be submerged in a welter of instruction, edification and moral exhortation. In many churches on a Sunday morning there is little opportunity for corporate quiet, for reflection, for focusing in on the God who speaks to us in the silence of our hearts. The great contribution made by the TAIZE Community has been the popularization of a more contemplative approach to worship. TAIZE worship includes candlelight, prayers, readings, soft music, and silence. The service is very meditative and offers a wonderful opportunity to be silent and center on the Lord. The service is open to the entire community. Come as you are and bring your friends.

9 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX November 18-25, 2013 You often hear us use the phrase the power of a simple gift. That describes Operation Christmas Child in a nutshell. Last year, we delivered over 9 million gift-filled shoe boxes that brought smiles to the face of hurting children in places like earthquake-devastated Haiti and war-scarred Sudan. Beyond the boxes themselves, these tangible expressions of God s love open doors for us to share the greatest gift He offers the gift of the Savior, Jesus Christ. We praise God for the harvest of faith that is already taking place through our follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey. Boys and girls in dozens of countries are becoming faithful followers of Jesus and telling others the Good News. As we prepare to collect shoe box gifts this Christmas, please keep in prayer the children who will be receiving our gifts and learning about God s Son. Make up your own shoebox. Shoeboxes and brochures are available in the Narthex. Items you can include in your shoebox are: School Supplies, Hygiene Items, Toys, Hard Candy, T-shirts, Small Stuffed Animals, etc. Other ways you can help: 1. Donate money to pay for shipping the boxes. A donation of $7.00 per box would be greatly appreciated. Make checks payable to: Samaritan s Purse. 2. Help during the week of the collections when boxes are received from around the area (over 8500 boxes were collected and packed last year here at this collection site). 3. Your prayers. Need a shoebox? Shoeboxes and brochures of what to put in the shoeboxes are available in the Narthex!!! FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is the collection site for the Operation Christmas Child project. For more information, go to DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS Sunday, November 3rd Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night.

10 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS October 2 December 4 6:00-7:30 p.m. We're talking about the time of year when Wednesday Night activities begin to meet again each Wednesday evening. Wednesday Night 6:00-6:30 p.m. Youth Bell Choir Practice 6:00-7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Eldin Wells, Teacher 6:30-7:30 p.m. Middle School and High School Youth Group Bible Study THANKSGIVING PARTY! Sunday November 24, 2013 we will be having a Thanksgiving party instead of traditional classes. We will share a bible lesson, a snack, make a craft, playing games and sharing things we are thankful for. Parents are welcome to join us TAKING OFFERING IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Baskets will be available for students to give offering during Sunday School. We will be discussing and choosing what causes we want our offering money to be used towards. I WAS CAUGHT BEING GOOD Amanda Badgley will be announcing the new program during worship on November 10 th. The students have their piggy banks ready to fill. The members of our Church are asked to take notice of the wonderful children we have. Congregation members can award a special coin to a student who stands out with their kindness or good behavior. The coins will be located in containers at the back of the Sanctuary and on the tables in the family life center for coffee time. When the students get a coin they will put it in their piggy bank. Once they have 10 coins they can turn them in for 1 sticker toward another reward.

11 OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS KEARNEY LION S CLUB SOUP SUPPER Thursday, November 7, :30-7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Family Life Center Adults $5.00 Children under 5 FREE BOB HOUSER S RETIREMENT Bob Houser, General Presbyter, will retire after 42 years of service on December 31, The Presbytery of Central Nebraska would like to thank Bob for his years of service to this presbytery and to the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. As a way to show our appreciation the Presbytery will have an informal reception at the Presbytery meeting and a formal reception closer to his retirement date. FORMAL RECEPTION Sunday, December 29 3:00 pm 5:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, th Avenue, Kearney, NE For those who are unable to attend the reception, you may send a note of appreciation or thanks to: Attention: Robert Houser Retirement, Presbytery of Central Nebraska, th Avenue, Suite 28, Kearney NE The Presbytery office will be collecting letters and cards between now and December 17th. We will pass on the notes of appreciation to Bob at the formal reception on December 29th. CROP WALK FOR HUNGER Sunday, November 3, :00 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 4500 Linden Drive, Kearney Mark Your Calendars for Sunday, November 3rd and plan now to participate in this year s CROP Walk. The CROP Walk begins at First United Methodist Church, 4500 Linden Drive, at 2:00 p.m. We will gather with others in our community to fight hunger both here and around the world. We need Walkers and Sponsors. Please contact Rose in the church office for more details or to sign up to be a Walker or Sponsor, or both! Thank you for helping feed the hungry in our community and throughout the world. People wishing to also help provide healthy snacks (fresh fruit, granola bars, etc.) may connect the church office. HONEY SUNDAY DRIVE November 3, 2013 Volunteers will be helping The Arc of Buffalo County with its 49th annual Honey Sunday Drive on the afternoon of Sunday, November 3rd. Your $5 donation helps support the many programs The Arc offers for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. If volunteers miss your home there will also be honey available outside the Kearney Wal-Mart on the following weekends. For more information, please contact Kristen Larsen at Thank you for your generosity!

12 NEWS FROM SUSIE October 2013 Dear Annabelle and First Presbyterian Church, Greetings to you! My mom and I were out when you left your message and then dropped by with the Presbyterian Women's $ gift. I am so sorry I did not get to see you personally! Please pass this thank you onto the women of First Presbyterian Church. Since my income is severely limited now that I am not working full time, the support is a great help. I have been lax in sending updates this year. In August I was reassigned to the La Laguna Presbyterian Church so I am now serving two churches! My home church in El Frijolillo where I am in charge of children's and youth ministries (Friday and Saturday commitment) and in La Laguna, I preach on Wednesday nights and then spend all day Sundays there, doing Sunday School for three groups (adults, youth, and children), visiting members, and then preaching and playing during evening worship. Abraham is a faithful presence and support for all the ministries. He is at home in Mexico, busy working on bee keeping projects (feeding the bees and building more hive boxes and beeswax trays used in the boxes (who knows what these are all called in English!). On a personally note, I will return home on Monday. In the coming weeks we will go to the state capital of San Luis Potosi to renew my residential visa with the immigration offices as well as turn in paperwork for my citizenship application (I can have dual citizenship). This will keep me from having to continue the annual renew of my visa (supposedly a permanent residence visa that you have to renew...ha!) and of course pay the costs of that visa. We are doing well. Keeping busy in both ministry and on the farm. Again, thank you for PWs' continued interest and support. Here is a photograph of a young man, Gamaliel Hernandez, from one of our congregations in the Huastecas who is studying in seminary and was in need of a laptop computer. His dad came to the United States years ago to work and 4 years ago stopped communicating with the family. So, Gamaliel did not have the funds to cover his need. The gift the Presbyterian Women gave me was used to buy him a laptop computer. It took a while to get the computer and get it to him! Blessings upon you and all the good folks at FPC. IN Christ's love, Susie and Abraham

13 NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER LIST LITURGISTS November 3 Barbara Stevenson November 10 Judy Rothenberger November 17 Barbary Meyer November 24 Paulette Wagner ACOLYTES November 3 Ethan Kinney November 10 Brian & Christopher Barua November 17 Callie Collins and Lauren Dillon November 24 Carol & Raygan Wright December 1 Brian & Christopher Barua COFFEE HOSTS November 3 Seminary Send-off Fundraiser November 10 Bev Pickens November 17 November 24 HOSPITAL CALLERS Oct. 27-Nov. 2 Karen Diestler November 3-9 Peggi Jenkins November Barb Friskopp November Thea Houser November Kathy Morrow FLOWERS November 3 Barbara Stevenson November 10 Mary Kulhanek November 17 John & Shirley McCammond November 24 Peggi Jenkins REMINDER If your schedule does not permit you to be here on your assigned Sunday, please trade with someone else and notify the church office at USHERS/GREETERS November 3 Kent & JoAnn Lilly Alan Rees Robert & Evelyn Vohland Lissa Woodruff November 10 Robin Bowers Pat Hild Cynthe Johnson Ken & Lyn Shaffer Tiffany Tarvestad November 17 Jon & Leslie Abegglen Gordon & Jill Gealy Doug Giles Joan Giles November 24 Mike Bryson Rodger & Kay Payne Ken Slominski Cecil & Carol Smith December 1 Josh Hofer Larry & Barb Meyer Alan Oldfather Alan Rees Barbara Stevenson COMMUNION SERVERS November 3 Karen Diestler Barb Friskopp Doug Giles Tim Hanson Kay Payne Rodger Payne

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15 First Presbyterian Church Non-Profit Organization th Avenue U.S. POSTAGE PAID Kearney, NE Kearney, NE Permit #6 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES November 3 Congregational Meeting Seminary Sendoff Fundraiser Following 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Crop Walk for Hunger 2:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church November 10 Dedication Sunday November 17 New Hymnal Dedication

16 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Cody Kounovsky... 11/2 Jon Abegglen... 11/3 Derrell Barnes... 11/5 Gary Murphy... 11/5 Louise Watson... 11/5 Mary Beth Ailes... 11/6 Beverly Kimball... 11/6 Jennifer Nicol... 11/7 Karen Diestler... 11/8 Patty Nelson... 11/9 Paul O Connell... 11/9 Ed Hollinger... 11/10 Kimberly Townsend... 11/12 Jeremy Dillon... 11/13 Sandy McKirahan... 11/14 Amanda Badgley... 11/15 Jill Hibbs... 11/15 Jane Smith... 11/15 Mark Nelson... 11/16 Tim Hanson... 11/18 Scott Matteson... 11/18 Richard Swett... 11/18 Susan Ingram... 11/19 Stephen Miller... 11/19 Mia Lindstrom... 11/20 Joseph Allen... 11/21 Bill Oldfather... 11/22 Jason Kounovsky... 11/23 Alex Czarnek... 11/25 Allie Moore... 11/25 Kenneth Whittaker... 11/25 Lorraine Feind... 11/26 Jacob Hild... 11/26 JoAnn Lilly... 11/26 Jennifer Rothenberger-Dennis... 11/26 Georgia Byrn... 11/28 Jill Hurt... 11/28 Molly Hoback... 11/29 Beth Johnson... 11/30 Ruth Slominski... 11/30 If your birthday is not on our list, please contact the church office. Thanks!

17 POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS 2013 If you wish to order poinsettias for the sanctuary during the Advent and Christmas season, you may do so using the form below. Poinsettias for shut-ins will be delivered throughout the season. YES! I would like to order a poinsettia for the Christmas Season. How many? (Cost is $13.95 each Payable to the church in advance) NAME ADDRESS PHONE Given in Honor of or Given in Memory of PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR CHOICE BELOW: Thank You! Please deliver my poinsettia to a shut-in or I will deliver my poinsettia to someone If member of the church, please give name or I wish to use my poinsettia at home. Please place orders for poinsettias by Monday, November 25 th. Orders received after November 25th will not be guaranteed due to the high demand for poinsettias.