Pilgrim s Progress June 2013 Issue

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1 Pilgrim s Progress June 2013 Issue The purpose of this church shall be to bind together followers of Jesus Christ, for the object of sharing in the worship of God and in seeking His will for our lives, especially as that will is set forth in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Page 1 Pastor s Message Page 2 Members in Care Facilities Pray for Soldiers June Trustee Meeting Youth Ministry Meals-on-Wheels Page 3 Stuff the Bus Birthdays & Anniversaries Page 4 Good News Special Anniversaries Looking for Page 5 Church Calendar Church Contact Info: FCC 312 W. Main St. Marshalltown, IA pastor@fccmarshalltown.org secretary@fccmarshalltown.org treasurer@fccmarshalltown.org There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 I love these words from the book of Ecclesiastes because they capture life so honestly. Nothing stays the same forever. Children grow up and leave home, flowers bloom and die, a strong athletic body begins to lose its tone, and the people we love and welcome into our lives sometimes have to say goodbye and leave us. There is the risk of encountering pain in all of these seasons of life. But would we give up the joy of raising and living with children because of the pain their leaving us might bring? Would we forgo having the beauty of flowers around us because we know they will eventually wilt and die? Would we never enjoy physical activity and keeping fit because we know age will someday take strength from us? Would we never enrich our lives by making friends because they may move away someday? No! We live life fully knowing that nothing lasts forever. You, at First Congregational Church, are now in the season of saying goodbye to people that you said hello to not so many years ago. Barry and Cheryl will be leaving you, and shortly after they leave you will be saying, hello to me. One season closing another beginning. This season in your church life can, and should be, a rich time of thanksgiving and an opportunity for growth for all of us. I look forward to being with you for whatever time God grants us, and I look forward to hearing of Barry and Cheryl s joyous adjustment to a new life in their new assignment for service. Let s prayerfully joins hands and hearts in welcoming this new season at First Congregational Church. Jean Bower Interim Pastor Page 1

2 Please keep our Members in Care Facilities in your Thoughts and Prayers: Al & Stella Storjohann, Ginny Southard, Norman Pike, Melba Simmons, Esther Riley, Pattye Morrison Don & Connie Lyman Merle & JoAnne Ainley Betty Runner Medical update: Nick Lacina had knee replacement surgery on May 17 th. He is at home recovering. Please pray for all soldiers who are away from their loved ones and serving their country. Major John C. Welch Major Welch is Bill Maas' nephew. MAJ John C. Welch HHC, IN, TF BASTOGNE FOB Finley Shields APO, AE Wimberly, Shawn MSOCG, 8224 Fire Base Thomas, FOB Shindand APO AE They would love cards or letters!! Thanks! The next Trustee s meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 th. It will be held at 6:30pm. FROM OUR YOUTH DIRECTOR, SHELLY SPEAS Summer School starts June 2 at 9:30am for all ages. Please come and join the fun! The high school students will be leading the lessons and have chosen this curriculum to make one great classroom for students pre-12th grade learning. The NAPF group will be joining the adult national conference in Orlando, FL this year, June 21st through the 26th. We are so thankful for all the amazing support given through volunteers helping with fundraisers, those who attended fundraisers, the donations made, and scholarships awarded! We are also thankful for the wonderful prayers and encouragement received preparing us for this conference! Our hope is to touch lives and make everlasting relationships with Christian friends through this conference! Thank you from Shelly Speas, Adrianna Carmer, Liz Russell, Ashley & Alexus Beaty, Riley Petersen, and Katlyn McDonald. The middle school and high school youth group is invited to join other youth groups in town to help with a mission project June 27, 28 & 29. Shelly will be sending out a flier with all the information. The Meals-On-Wheels Association of Marshalltown is a nonprofit community service that delivers the noon time meal 365 days a year to the homes of qualified Marshalltown residents. This program was implemented March 1,1967 under the auspices of the Marshall County Community Service Council. During the past year 12,508 meals were delivered. Meals are prepared every day at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center by the Food and Nutritional Services staff, under the direction of a registered dietitian. Meals meet dietary recommendations prescribed by the client s physician. Hot and/or cold meals are available which include a serving of protein (meat, poultry or fish) and two side items. Each meal is delivered in a special container. Every effort is made to keep the price of the meals affordable without sacrificing quality or nutritional value. Clients are billed monthly. Current cost is $2.85 per meal. Food Stamps are accepted. Volunteers are the heart of the Meals- On-Wheels program. Volunteers may deliver meals: individually as a family in pairs as a group (Con t on page 3) Page 2

3 (Meals on Wheels Con t from pg 2) FCC is responsible for delivery of the meals on the 4th and 5th Saturdays of EACH month. Never been a Meals-On- Wheels volunteer before? No problem... we train. The entire delivery process doesn't even take an hour! There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex. What a wonderful way to give back to our community. If you have any questions about the M.O.W. procedures, please don't hesitate to contact a Benevolence & Missions Committee member listed below. Blessings, Julianne Packer, Shauna Banks, Beth Wilson, Krystal Randall, Kim Schryver, Wayne Wagar Meals-On-Wheels Schedule thru December June 22 Gus & Bonnie Pappas June 29 Anna Wolvers July 27 Aug 24 Aug 31 Sept 28 Oct 26 Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 28 If you have any questions about being a volunteer driver for M.O.W., please contact any Benevolence & Missions Committee member. Thank you. STUFF THE BUS 2013 Too many students will begin the 2013 school year without even the most basic classroom necessities. FCC is again joining the House of Compassion in the STUFF THE BUS program. We re inviting you to make a positive impact on a child s life by donating much needed school supplies. The items most needed are listed below: Wide Line, loose-leaf Notebook Paper Glossy Pocket Folders Erasers (pencil tip & regular) Blue & Black Erasable Pens Pencils Large boxes of Facial Tissue Fine Line Washable Markers Colored Pocket Folders Sharp Point Scissors Crayons Spiral Notebooks 8 oz. Elmer s Glue We will have collection boxes set up in July for your donations. So keep your eyes peeled for those store ads with the super-low prices on school supplies. If you would rather donate money...we will do the shopping for you! Simply make the check out to FCC and make a note in the memo area of your check that your donation is to be used for "Stuff the Bus". Thank you! Benevolence & Missions Committee Julianne Packer, Shauna Banks, Beth Wilson, Krystal Randall, Kim Schryver, Wayne Wagar JUNE BIRTHDAYS! Sharon Eckles June 1 Chantel Woerner June 2 Pat Preece June 4 Dwayne Shultz June 4 Amy Damman June 7 Dean Lawthers June 8 Grace Greenwood June 9 Dave Gruver June 9 Arlene Selby June 9 Zane Berry June 10 Deb Mettlin June 10 Rachel Mason June 11 Lois Brown June 12 Jennifer Starn June 12 Billie Boswell June 13 Erin Greer June 13 Natasha Banks June 15 Jane Bauer June 15 Maxie Shultz June 16 Marshall Weeden June 16 Lavonne Rook June 17 Pat Sinclair June 17 Jane Fiscus June 18 Luke Schryver June 18 Jan More June 19 Ray Gerdes June 20 Shannon Wolcott June 22 Heather Loney June 23 Matt Schryver June 23 Hannah Cameron-Cruz June 24 Mary Vellinga June 24 Lynn Hall June 25 Tara Ohrt June 25 Don Benbow June 26 Willis Fiscus June 27 Dave Workman June 27 Tim Cunningham June 28 Layla Wimberly June 30 Tommy & Evelyn Thompson, 6/8/45 Eric & Amy Gummert, 6/12/04 Chris & Megan Greenwood, 6/12/10 Don & Romaine Mackaman, 6/13/53 Dave & Lynn Hall, 6/14/74 Gary & Vicki McKibbin, 6/17/67 Joel & Sharon Greer, 6/19/82 Bob & Jane Bauer, 6/20/64 Dean & Michelle Lawthers, 6/20/98 Ron & Debi Estabrook, 6/20/70 Pat & Susan Malloy, 6/21/64 Wayne & Jonna Wagar, 6/22/68 Charles & Joanne Fry, 6/25/83 Don & Sanny Thompson, 6/26/55 Stan & Georgia Thomas, 6/27/87 Terry & Julie Paustian, 6/29/74 Congratulations to All! Page 3

4 GOOD NEWS TO SHARE! Ron & Vicki Long share It may be wet, rainy, and flooding here in Marshalltown, Iowa, but we have news that should brighten anyone s day Ron had his most recent oncology appointment with Dr. Debra Prow on May 23 rd. His new diagnosis is NED (No Evidence of Disease)!! His labs looked good and his CT scan was clear. He is in the top 2 % of mantle cell lymphoma survivors he told Dr. Prow he d never been in the top 2 % of anything what an accomplishment! Next appointment is in one year May 2014!! We have been so blessed during our journey over the past 5 1/2 years. Most of you have been right there by our side. We cannot thank you enough for all of your positive thoughts and prayers along the way. IT WORKED!! Thank you so much With love from Ron & Vicki Long SPECIAL ANNIVESARY WISHES. Don and Romaine Mackaman as they celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss on June 13th! Charles and Joann Fry on June 25 th as they celebrate their 30 th Anniversary. May God grant you many more happy and healthy years together. LOOKING FOR.Joan Carter is asking for help in locating a key chain that her husband used to carry his keys to the church when he was a trustee. Several years ago his keys were turned into the church on a special NASCAR key chain this key chain was given to him by his granddaughter. Now his granddaughter is learning to drive and it would mean a lot to her if that key chain could be located as she would like to carry her car keys on it as a constant reminder of Grandpa. If anyone has it or may know where it might be, please contact Joan Carter it would make a young lady happy to find it! Thank you for your help! Page 4

5 Sunday Worship services: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Sept-May) Chancel Choir Practice: Sundays 9:30 a.m. (Sept-May) Bell Choir Practice: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. (Sept May) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY When inclement weather occurs, please refer to the following radio stations for announcement of cancellation of our worship services: KDAO 1190 am or 99.5 FM KIX FM KFJB 1230 AM New Church Offices Hours: Monday Friday 9 a.m. Noon 1 2 Communion VBS Starts 9:30AM 3 4 6pm Cancer Support Grp Survivors Pot Luck Dinner 5 6 Search Comm :30pm Trustees Mtg 13 Search Comm Noon FCC Stamp Club pm Hymns to Him FATHER S DAY! 17 6pm BCE Mtg. 18 6:30pm Deacons Mtg Search Comm 21 Brenecke/Pierron Wedding Rehersal am MOW MMSC Brenecke/Pierron Wedding Search Comm Noon FCC Stamp Club am MOW MMSC 30 Page 5

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