First United Presbyterian Church

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1 First United Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Christian Education For All Ages Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 695 E. Calvin St. Fayetteville, AR (479) Directions We are near the intersection of Mission Blvd. and Old Wire Rd. From Old Wire, turn up either Birwin St. or Calvin St. We are at the top of the hill. Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Behold! I am making everything new! - Revelation 21:5 So many wonderful new things are happening this fall around the church campus, and in our ministries, and in our lives! Worshiping in Fellowship Hall has brought a new energy, a new closeness, and a new flexibility to our life together. The Sanctuary renovation is progressing steadily, with new elements, of the expanded indoor and outdoor gathering spaces emerging and visual elements including projection, added to the sanctuary. Our Outreach ministry team has been organizing the congregation to assist more significantly in addressing local hunger and homelessness with the money, time, and talents of the congregation. Our youth ministry has been seeking input from youth and parents for fresh ideas and exciting new gatherings. Our young adult participation is increasing again with the return of students to the university and United Campus Ministry. Spiritual growth opportunities for all ages are in full swing, and we are growing in Christ, grateful for God s many blessings. In the midst of all this, the recent Ministry Team Retreat involved over 70 members and staff of the congregation in prayerfully reflecting on what it means for us to grow whole by filling in the holes in our congregation. Fayetteville is among the youngest small cities in the country, with an average age of 28. We hope and pray that we can come to better reflect the demographics of our community and also that we will continually increase our cultural, racial, and socioeconomic diversity. Much of our discussion and sharing on the Ministry Team Retreat focused on ways our congregation can increase membership and participation of people under 40. Research in the book Growing Young indicates the six goals for congregations: Unlock keychain leadership. This involves sharing authority and leadership and influence with members of all ages, rather than keeping it among a few. Empathize with today s young people. Take Jesus ministry and message seriously. Fuel a warm community. Prioritize young people (and families) everywhere. Be the best neighbors. Of course, many of these core commitments already characterize our congregation. But we can always do better. Our ministry teams reflected on how to broaden the participation of younger people in our leadership, our worship, our fellowship, and our outreach. You will be hearing more about each of these core commitments in the weeks and months to come. Please continue in prayer for God s ongoing direction for FUPC, that God s mission and vision for us would be realized through the positive steps we take in this direction. In Christ, Revs. Phil and Jan Butin Volume 52 Issue 8 September 2018

2 September Sermons Labor Day Weekend Sept. 2 Regarding Birds, Lilies, and Us Matthew 6:25-34 Sept. 9 With All Your Heart and with All Your Soul Deuteronomy 10:12-21 Sept. 16 Not to Be Served, but to Serve Mark 10:35-45 Sept. 23 Service and Sacrifice John 12:20-32 Sept. 30 Washing One Another s Feet John 13:1-17 Taizé Prayer Service Sunday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m. This service is patterned after worship in the ecumenical community of Taizé, France. Their participatory prayer services are designed for contemplation through song, scripture, and silence. The different tempo of the service encourages us to break away from the hurried sense of our lives and breathe in the presence of the Father, Son, and Spirit. Daily Bible Readings 9/1 Acts 11:1-18 9/9 Matthew 5: /17 John 11:55-12:8 9/25 Luke 3: /2 Revelation 5:1-14 9/10 John 10: /18 Acts 16:6-15 9/26 Acts 19:1-10 9/3 John 8: /11 Acts 14:1-18 9/19 Job 42:1-11 9/27 Esther 7:1-10 9/4 Acts 12:1-17 9/12 John 11:1-16 9/20 John 12: /28 Luke 4: /5 John 8: /13 John 11: /21 Esther 1:1-4, /29 Acts 20:1-6 9/6 Acts 13:1-12 9/14 Acts 15: /22 Acts 17: /30 Hosea 1:1-2:1 9/7 John 9: /15 Job 38:1-17 9/23 James 1: /8 Acts 13: /16 Revelation 18:1-8 9/24 Esther 4:4-17 September 8 at 5:00 p.m. What is it? All adults are welcome to join us for this fun and intimate event. We will meet at the church for appetizers before splitting into groups of 8 to10 people to travel to different homes for salad and soup. We will split up once more and travel to another home where we will enjoy an entree before returning to the church for dessert. Host a course Those who sign up to host course will be asked to prepare either salad, soup, or an entrée. Those who are unable to host will bring an appetizer or dessert to be shared at the church. This will be a very enjoyable evening and is a great way to get better acquainted with our church family. Attend a course Childcare will be available at the church with prior reservation. Registration forms are available in the Church Office, and in the Weekend Update. Registration is due to the Church Office by September 2. For more information, please contact Heidi Nash ( or hnash@fupcfay.org).

3 Adult Spiritual Growth This fall we are offering three adult spiritual growth opportunities on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Each group has its own unique style and discussion topic. We hope you ll join us! The Thoughtful Christians discussion is based on Searching for Truth: Confessing Christ in an Uncertain World by Thomas W. Currie III, who led the Charlotte extension of Union Presbyterian Theological Seminary for many years. How can we avoid the temptation either to think that we alone possess the truth or to trim the truth to make it less offensive to the world? How can we speak the truth as truth, yet speak it in love? The Present Word: God s World and God s People is exploring Genesis in a three-part unit on God s creation of the universe, earth, and people led by Dennis Brewer and Jane Steinkraus in Calvin 203. A Drop-In Group for adults of all ages is reading and discussing Recapturing the Wonder: Transcendent Faith in a Disenchanted World, by Mike Cosper. It is led by Brett and Sara Torbett in Upper Witherspoon. Stephen Ministry FUPC is a Stephen Ministry congregation. Whether you are facing a personal change, concern, or challenge or would just like someone to talk to and pray with, Stephen Ministers are here to help! FUPC currently has Stephen Ministers trained in listening and compassionate care. Please contact Rev. Jan Butin ( or jbutin@fupcfay.org) for more information. We are here for you. Stewardship One definition of Stewardship is that we recognize that everything we are and everything we have is God s gracious gift, so we do our best to invest or use it all for God s purposes. Stewardship is giving back. Stewardship means returning a portion of our time, talents, and treasures to the church. This church is blessed with a congregation that has reflected on and responded to everything that Stewardship means in our daily lives. Members have been generous in their pledges and given so much time and talent to our youth, our mission trips, Bible School, choir, the church renovation project, our move to Fellowship Hall this summer, and so much more. God loves a joyful giver and generosity comes from within, not from seeking any reward. Thank you for the love and support you have shown to this church. Chris Bell, Stewardship Moderator Help us share the peace and love of Christ with all who worship with us on Sunday mornings. If you would like to greet members and visitors, please contact Michelle Price ( or michelle.price@fayar.net). October October 21 November 18 December 2 December 9 FUPC Childcare Need childcare in order to attend or lead a church event? Just let us know! Whenever you are attending a FUPC meeting or activity, we can provide this! It is likely that others need this, too, so please contact the Church Office ( ) or our Childcare Coordinator, Katie Herzog (childcare@fupcfay.org) to make arrangements. All request for childcare require one week s notice to arrange with our childcare providers. Don t forget to make these upcoming Events on your calendar! Dwight Mission Retreat Three for All Sunday Event Three for All Sunday Event The Alternative Gift Market Celebration at the Manger

4 Children are a gift from the Lord. Psalm 127:3 Children of all ages are invited to lead the call to worship, prayer of confession, or passing of the peace in Sunday worship. This can be done independently or with the help of a family member. Children in third grade and above may also sign up to acolyte! If your child would enjoy helping during worship, please contact Kristi Button (kbutton@fupcfay.org). Would you like to subscribe to our weekly Children s Ministry ? Contact Kristi Button (kbutton@fupcfay.org). If you would like to receive text reminders, to or if you already use the app, you may join using We have a special Time with Children in worship each week. Afterward, children under five years old may stay for the entire service or be with our talented caregivers in Lower Calvin. For those who stay in worship, children s activity packets are available each Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Professional childcare is coordinated by Katie Herzog for children under five years old in Lower Calvin from 8:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. and by request during FUPC events and ministry team meetings. Preschoolers meet in Upper Knox with Ruth Rodgers and Lora Horne. Kindergarten First Graders meet in Upper Knox with Lea Millett. Spiritual Growth Opportunities Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Second Fourth Graders meet in Lower Knox with Melissa Werner and Sara Eichmann. Calling All Adults! We invite friends and members of all generations, to join us on our journey toward helping all in our congregation build new and stronger connections! We are looking for individuals interested in spending four consecutive Sunday mornings with our preschool children. Your role as a Presby Pal will be to interact and engage in activities with children as we work to form deeper connections. If interested, please contact Ruth Rodgers ( or ruthlervie@sbcglobal.net). Would You be Interested in Acting as a Grandparent? We aren t always lucky enough to have family nearby. Maybe your children and grandchildren live out of state, or maybe your family has moved away from parents and grandparents. We d like to help you connect with stand-in grandparents from within our congregation. If interested, contact Kristi Button (kbutton@fupcfay.org or ). Grandparents Day will be celebrated September 6 and 7 from 11 o clock until noon at First School. Children will have crafts to work on and show their grandparents. At 11:30 a.m., a reception will be served in Fellowship Hall. Come and be a grandparent for an hour! Two other events will be fun for grandparents this year: Thanksgiving Lunch and a Christmas program. Watch this space for more information! The First School s Year Has Begun! Orientation Night on August 17 was well attended. Families were greeted by First School commission members and FUPC members and enjoyed tours of the campus. Special thank you to all who helped to make First School families feel welcomed by the congregation. We are starting the school year with 24 teachers and are welcoming 52 new students, making our enrollment 150. Seven families from FUPC have children at First School this year. We still have two spots in our five-day Kindergarten. The children are exploring their new classrooms and making new friends. Call Cathy Hairston ( ) for more information.

5 September 16, 1:45 p.m. Middle School Ministry will kick off the year with bowling!!! Fifth and sixth graders are invited to go bowling on Sunday, September 16. We will gather outside Lower Witherspoon at 1:45 p.m. We will spend a few minutes doing get to know you activities and have a snack before heading to Ozark Lanes. We will return to the church at 4:15 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get to know Hillary Fischer and Rob Button, your Spiritual Growth leaders, and other middle schoolers. Bring a friend and join us! Spiritual Growth Opportunities Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fifth Sixth Graders meet in Lower Knox with Hillary Fischer and Rob Button. Junior High Youthquake A The Table September All sixth-eighth graders are invited to sign up for the fall Presbytery junior high retreat at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center in Little Rock. This will be a super fun and exciting weekend! The cost is $95. This includes food, lodging, and travel expenses. Scholarships are available. Contact Brianne Christiansen by September 5 to register! Key Verse: Motto: Mission Statement: You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14, 16 It s Lit UPY is a place where seventh-twelfth graders come to mature as people, to form relationships, and to have fun. Together we serve others, learn about God, and reach out to each other. We had a wonderful Plan the Year gathering at the end of August. We defined the mission of UPY and planned some programming for this school year. We re looking forward to building community together this year! UPY Lake Day take two has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 16, 12:30-8:30 p.m. Come spend an afternoon boating, tubing, and jet skiing at the Verdery s house on Beaver Lake. Dinner will be served and then we ll return to FUPC. Friends are welcome! Please be sure to give permission forms (available on the UPY bulletin board) to Brianne Christiansen (bchristiansen@fupcfay.org). If you have already turned in your form, please check in with Brianne so that we know who will be coming! Spiritual Growth Opportunities Confirmation Group 9:30-10:30 a.m. Eighth and ninth graders meet in Lower Knox to learn about the basics of faith with Tom Verdery and Lorraine Brewer. UPY Mornings 9:30-10:30 a.m. All other seventh-twelfth graders gather in Lower Witherspoon with Brianne and Jacob Christiansen and Megan Ober for biblical discussions and service opportunities. UPY Together 5:00-7:00 p.m. All seventh-twelfth graders are invited Sunday evenings, in Witherspoon for food, worship, games, and connection. UPY Together starts September 9!

6 September 2018 FUPC Events Calendar Sat., Sept. 1 10:00 a.m. Fellow Shape Zumba Upper Witherspoon Sun., Sept. 2 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. Spiritual Growth for All Ages FUPC Campus 11:00 a.m. Sunday Supper Meal Prep Kitchen 3:00 p.m. Sunday Supper Trinity United Methodist Church 4:30 p.m. Butterfield Trail Village Vespers BTV Convocation Room 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon Progressive Dinner Reservations Due Mon., Sept. 3 8:00 a.m. Church Office Closed for Labor Day Tues., Sept. 4 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 6:15 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 2 at the home of Kim Hodous Wed., Sept. 5 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 4:00 p.m. Chancel Bells Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 8:00 p.m. Music Ensemble Fellowship Hall Thurs., Sept. 6 6:00 p.m. Meet & Eat at Whole Hog Café 3009 N. College Ave. Fri., Sept. 7 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon 6:30 p.m. Stronger Marriages Group Upper Witherspoon Sat., Sept. 8 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Upper Witherspoon 10:00 a.m. Presbyterian Women's Fall Coffee at the home of Katie Jackson 5:00 p.m. Progressive Dinner (reservations required) Fellowship Hall Sun., Sept. 9 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Communion) Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. Spiritual Growth for All Ages FUPC Campus 12:15 p.m. Young Adults Lunch Fellowship Hall 12:30 p.m. Welcoming Ministry Team The Commons 5:00 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Team Calvin 201 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon 6:00 p.m. Session Library Mon., Sept. 10 1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 3 BTV Green Room 1:30 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 4 at the home of Ann Roberts Tues., Sept. 11 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 1 at the home of Mary Ellen Moore 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 6:00 p.m. Properties Ministry Team Calvin 201 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall Wed., Sept. 12 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 4:00 p.m. Chancel Bells Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Outreach Ministry Team Calvin 201 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Music Ensemble Fellowship Hall Fri., Sept :00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon Sat., Sept :00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Upper Witherspoon Sun., Sept. 16 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. Spiritual Growth for All Ages FUPC Campus 12:30 p.m. UPY Lake Day-Take Two at the Verdery s house on the lake 1:45 p.m. Middle School Ministry Bowling Outing Lower Witherspoon 4:00 p.m. Taizé Prayer Service Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon Tue., Sept :30 a.m. Presbyterian Women's Coordinating Team Calvin 201 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 4:30 p.m. Butterfield Trail Village Communion BTV Chapel 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall Wed., Sept. 19 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 4:00 p.m. Chancel Bells Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 8:00 p.m. Music Ensemble Fellowship Hall Fri., Sept. 21 8:30 p.m. 7 Hills Meal Prep Kitchen 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon 11:00 a.m. 7Hills Meal Delivery 1832 S. School Ave. Sat., Sept :00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Upper Witherspoon

7 Sun., Sept. 23 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. Spiritual Growth for All Ages FUPC Campus 12:15 p.m. Board of Deacons Upper Witherspoon 2:30 p.m. Worship Ministry Team Library 4:00 p.m. Fellowship Ministry Team Calvin 201 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon Tue., Sept :30 a.m. Presbyterian Women's Covenant Group Upper Witherspoon 12:00 p.m. Men's Lunch Western Sizzlin' 12:45 p.m. First School Commission Calvin 201 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Ministry Team The Commons 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall Wed., Sept. 26 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 4:00 p.m. Chancel Bells Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 8:00 p.m. Music Ensemble Fellowship Hall Thurs., Sept :30 a.m. First Fellowship at Butterfield Trail Village BTV Lodge Fri., Sept :00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon Junior High Youthquake Ferncliff Camp, Little Rock Sat., Sept :00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Upper Witherspoon Honduras Mission Trip Tegucigalpa, Honduras Sun., Sept. 30 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. Spiritual Growth for All Ages FUPC Campus 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon

8 Prayer Group meets every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Butterfield Trail Village. If you would like more information, please contact Rev. Jan Butin ( ). Hooks and Needles meets on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in Lower Witherspoon to work on knitting and your favorite projects. Bring a creative project and join us for fellowship and crafting! We will meet on Thursday, September 6, at 6:00 p.m. at Whole Hog Café (3009 N. College Avenue) for food, fun, and fellowship! All young adults are invited to lunch on September 9. We'll gather near the coffee bar at noon and decide together where to eat. The Men s Lunch Group will meet Tuesday, September 25, at noon at Western Sizzlin, 3492 W. Sunset Avenue We have a devotional discussion, share joys and concerns, and pray. The Men s Breakfast Group meets Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Village Inn for fellowship, scripture, meditation, and prayer. Want to have a stronger marriage? Healthy Marriages kicks off this year on September 7, 6:00-8:30 p.m. We ll have a brief discussion followed by couple Date Night at a restaurant of your choice. Childcare is provided with reservation a week ahead. All are welcome. Fall Music Ensembles include: Chancel Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Children s Ensembles during Spiritual Growth, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Chancel Bell - Stay tuned for details. Worship Ensemble - Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. Contact Michael Shuman, Director of Music Ministries (mshuman@fupcfay.org) for more information. First Fellowship will meet at 11:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, at Butterfield Trail Village. Rev. Jan Butin will present Healthy Congregations: Some Impressions from her summer sabbatical. Lunch is $5.00-$7.00. For reservations call the Church Office ( ) or Ron Talbert ( ) by September 24. Butterfield Trail Village Vespers will be led by Rev. Jan Butin in the Convocation Room on September 2, at 4:30 p.m. Butterfield Trail Village Worship and Communion will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m. This service is open to members and friends who wish to participate. Join us each week for fun, fellowship, and fitness. All ages are welcome. No experience is required. A donation of $5/person/class is suggested. For more information, please contact Kristi Button (kbutton@fupcfay.org). Yoga 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays (Fellowship Hall) Zumba 10:00 a.m., Saturdays (Upper Witherspoon) We provide meals for those in need in our community once a month. We have many delicious recipes or you may create your own menu. All expenses are covered. If you d like to help, please contact Heidi Nash (hnash@fupcfay.org). Sunday Suppers takes place the first Sunday of each month. Meal preparation is done in the morning at FUPC and the meal is enjoyed together at Trinity United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. 7Hills Meals are provided the third Friday of each month. Meal preparation is done at FUPC that morning and food is delivered and served at 7Hills at 11:00 a.m. The Healing Touch Program is a gentle hands-on practice designed to promote peace and relaxation. For more information, please visit healingtouchprogram.com or contact us (EvasHouseofHealing@gmail.com or ).

9 All women are invited to participate in one or more of our monthly circles. Several meet during the day and there is one evening circle. For more information, please contact Barbara Verdery or ). PW Fall Coffee Saturday, September 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the home of Katie Jackson 742 Winding Springs Drive, Fayetteville Please join us for a brunch provided by the Presbyterian Women of FUPC. We will be carpooling from the church and Butterfield Trail Village. Please let your circle coordinator or the Church Office ( ) know if you are interested in carpooling by Thursday, September 6. New study guides will be available at the coffee for $10. For additional directions, contact Katie ( ). From FUPC From Butterfield Trail Village -Head southeast on E. Calvin St. -Head southeast on E. Joyce Blvd. Continue for 0.2 miles. -Turn right onto N. Old Wire Rd. -Turn right on N. Crossover Rd. Continue for 2.3 miles. -Turn left at the light onto N. Mission Blvd./County Road 45. -Continue on County Road 45 for 11 miles. -Turn right onto Running Ridge. Continue for 0.3 miles -Turn left onto Winding Springs Dr. Continue for 0.2 miles. -Katie s house is at the end of the cul-de-sac. September Circle and Covenant Meeting Dates Circle One meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. This month we will meet on September 11 at the home of Mary Ellen Moore. Rev. Jan Butin will introduce the Horizon Bible Study, God's Promise: I am With You, Lesson 1: God With Us Wherever We Are. After the study, the group goes to lunch at a local restaurant. Circle Two meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. This month, we will meet on September 4 at the home of Kim Hodous. This circle will be studying Inspired by Rachel Held Evans. Circle Three meets the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at Butterfield Trail Village, Green Room. This month we will meet on September 10. Rev. Jan Butin will introduce the Horizon Bible Study, God's Promise: I am With You, Lesson 1: God With Us Wherever We Are. Circle Four meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. This month we will meet on September 10 at the home of Ann Roberts This circle will also use the Horizons Bible Study, God's Promise: I am With You. Covenant Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Lower Witherspoon. This month we will meet on September 25. This circle will read and discuss Perpetua s Passion by Joyce E. Salisbury. From the editors of Horizons magazine: Bible study is the glue that holds Presbyterian Women together. It s our history more than 100 years of publishing studies and using them together. It s our present just finished Cloud of Witnesses and ready to begin God s Promise: I Am with You? It s our future Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments, and more on the way. The PW/Horizons studies are quite literally created for Presbyterian Women. Members of the Board of Directors/ Churchwide Coordinating Team Bible Study Committee invite and choose the author. PW circles and groups field test and provide feedback on the author s first draft. Bible study authors are smart and faithful women who know PW. The study begins for our Circles in September. Additional resources for this study can be found monthly in the Horizons magazine, which is available in the library. Dwight Mission Camp and Conference Center offers many opportunities for relaxation and fun! Visit the Dwight website (dwightmission.org) or find them on Facebook for more information about upcoming events or to make reservation.

10 Presbytery of Arkansas Prayer Connections Please keep these congregations and individuals of our presbytery in your prayers this month: Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Report on Expenditures and Commitments from the Ken and Eva Stalker Bequest Our initial gift was $10,000 to the Capital Campaign at Dwight Mission Camp and Conference Center to improve and expand their physical spaces. We have made several gifts to the 7Hills Homeless Center to improve the facilities at their Day Center. These gifts are itemized in the following table. Laundry Room Remodel $ 4, Laundry Room Supplies $ Freezer Replacement $ 1, Security Cameras $ 5, HVAC Unit 1 Replacement $ 4, Day Room Bathroom Update $ Radios $ 2, Day Room Cabinets $ HVAC Unit 2 Replacement $ 4, ADA-compliant Bathroom $ 1, Day Room Kitchen update $ 3, Total $ 29, The Outreach Team has also made a pledge to Northwest Arkansas Continuum of Care (CoC) in the amount of $10,000. They (CoC) seek to place homeless persons in permanent housing. This pledge will provide seed money for a fund to encourage property owners to rent to CoC clients by reimbursing them for any damages in excess of the security deposit. Dennis Brewer, Moderator, Outreach Ministry Team Wynne Presbyterian Church, Wynne; Commissioned Ruling Elders Faith Presbyterian Church, Pine Bluff; First Presbyterian Church, Beebe Central Presbyterian Church, Pine Bluff; Church Camp Ministries First Presbyterian Church, Brinkley; First Presbyterian Church, Jonesboro First Presbyterian Church, Gurdon; Churches in Presbyteries in Honduras Saturday, September 8, 4:00 p.m. Polo in the Ozarks, is a family-friendly event, featuring a live polo match, children s activities, tailgating, silent and live auctions, and a gala dinner with live music and dancing. An exciting polo match that starts at 4:30 p.m. Half time activities include awards for the best tailgates, a ladies hat contest, and a men s bow-tie contest. Polo in the Ozarks benefits Life Styles, a non-profit organization that has serves individuals with disabilities in Benton and Washington counties since For more information or tickets, visit polointheozarks.com or call

11 Honduras Mission Trip September 29-October 6, 2018 You re invited to join our Arkansas Presbytery community development trip to Honduras this fall. We will travel to Tegucigalpa where meals and lodging will be provided at the Presbyterian Women of Honduras Villa Gracia. The focus of the trip will be on meeting, worshipping, and sharing with Honduran congregations and their members. Our team will have the opportunity to meet Alex Rodas, our Honduran trip coordinator, as well as Dori Hjalmarson, our Presbytery mission co-worker. Rev. Phil Butin and Leigh Woodruff are collaborating on this trip with Leigh facilitating trip arrangements and Phil leading the trip in Honduras. For more information, contact Leigh ( or Bilingual skills are a plus, but certainly not required. The estimated cost per person is $1,500 for flight, room, board, and transportation. Scholarships are available. Saturday, September 29, 7:30-10:30 a.m. The Hog Country Breakfast is a fundraiser for LifeSource during Bikes/Blues/Barbeque weekend in which guests enjoy an all you can eat hearty breakfast. Proceeds benefit local families in need. Tickets are available at the door or at lifesourceinternational.org.

12 First United Presbyterian Church 695 E. Calvin St., Fayetteville, AR PRESORTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID FAYETTEVILLE, AR PERMIT NO. 151 Mission Statement Called to be a light on the hill, we boldly proclaim and serve Christ, the Hope of our changing world. Vision Statement Reaching out as a visible expression of God s grace, we will meet people where they are, inviting all into Christ s family through engaging worship, fellowship, learning, and service. Core Values Inspiring Worship Faithful Service Psalm 105:1-3 I John 3:18 Praising God together Working together to and being touched reflect and demonstrate and changed by the Spirit God s love to all people Spiritual Growth Generous Stewardship Colossians 2:6-7 II Corinthians 9:8 Encouraging growth Sharing our gifts and by studying scripture cultivating our resources and the Christian faith for God s purposes Loving Relationships Welcoming Community I John 4:11 I Thessalonians 2:8 Nurturing connections Striving to be an in a joyful and inviting and supportive safe environment Christian family Pastors and Staff Phil and Jan Butin Co-Pastors Leslie Belden Parish Associate Kristi Button Director of Christian Education Brianne and Jacob Christiansen Co-Directors of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Cathy Hairston Director of First School Jeannie Lee Pianist Katie Herzog Childcare Coordinator Molly Murray Office Manager Heidi Nash Membership Secretary/Food Events Coordinator Christopher Verdery Audio-Visual Engineer Michael Shuman Director of Music Ministry Laura Winburn Financial Administrator October Newsletter Deadline: Wednesday, September 19