175th Anniversary Logo! Ted Bachman, Julie Clodfelter.

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1 The Mission Report The Costa Rica mission trip group will have a taco bar lunch in the fellowship hall after church on May 7th. Donations appreciated and will be used for the trip to Roblealto children's home. Hope to see you there. Adios! 175th Anniversary Logo! The vote is in! A logo has been chosen for our 175th anniversary! Thanks for all the work that these people put in to make it happen: The 175th Anniversary committee, Kevin Duff, Sarah Christman, Ted Bachman, Julie Clodfelter. T-Shirts for Sale to benefit the Costa Rica Mission Trip The Costa Rica Roblealto mission group will be selling t-shirts in May. These t-shirts will be sporting our new 175th church anniversary logo! We will be taking orders for the shirts at the back of the sanctuary in the overflow room. There will be a variety of colors to choose from. Come check it out!!! Please contact Julie Clodfelter, if you d like to place an order. Choir News Choir s last day to sing will be May 21st. Rehearsals will resume September 6th. Also, mark your calendars! DaeKwang Kim and his parents will be visiting the church May 14th (coming back for his graduation). He will be singing the offertory.

2 From one of our ministry partners: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Day Camp It s an incredible co-ed sports day camp experience completely FREE of charge for entering 3rd 8th graders. Each day includes solid athletic training from local high school coaches, dynamic assembly speakers, and Biblical discussions led by high school and college FCA athletes. Champaign camp is divided into 2 sessions based on grade. Session 1: July 17, 18 is for entering 3rd 5th graders. Session 2: July 19, 20, 21 is for entering 6th 8th graders. Urbana Camp is divided into 2 sessions based on grade. Session 1: July 31st August 1 is for entering 3rd 5th graders. Session 2: August 2 3, 4 is for entering 6th 8th graders. More info at: Big Tent St. Louis July 6-8 The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) s Big Tent is meeting in St. Louis (Washington University) July 6-8, The theme of this year s conference is Race, Reconciliation, and the Reformation. The three-day event will provide a variety of opportunities to engage with issues facing the church and society today. Registration begins March 15. More information visit Camp Carew Camp Carew is gearing up for the 2017 summer camping season. We have 2017 Camp Carew brochures available outside the church office also for more information and to register visit campcarew.org/register.php Camp Schedule: For children entering grades K-2: Day Camp 1 (June 26-30) Day Camp 2 (July 17-21) For children entering grades 3 & 4: Mini Camp 1 (June 25-28) Mini Camp 2 (July 16-19) For children entering grades 5 & 6: M.A.D. Camp (June 11-17) General Camp 1 (June 18-24)* General Camp 2 (July 9-15)* Discovery Camp (July 16-22) General Camp 3 (July 23-29)* For youth entering grades 7 & 8: Horseback Camp (June 11-17) M.A.D. Camp (June 11-17) General Camp 1 (June 18-24)* General Camp 2 (July 9-15)* Discovery Camp (July 16-22) General Camp 3 (July 23-29)* For youth entering grades 9-12: Horseback Camp (June 11-17) M.A.D. Camp (June 11-17) CIT/LIT Training (June 11-17) General Camp 1 (June 18-24)* General Camp 2 (July 9-15)* Mission Work Camp (July 23-29) High Adventure Camp (July 30-August 5) *Additional fee if horseback riding $45.00 Volunteers Needed for Camp Carew Eclipse Event The Camp Carew Eclipse Event needs volunteers to help between August 19-21, Call (office) or (cell) and with what days you are available (Sat., Sun. or Mon.), time available, abilities and dietary needs (1 meal will be provided each day).

3 Pastor Paul s Post In order to help organize the preaching schedule I wanted to try a series that I think will be helpful as well as interesting. Each Sunday will be a different take on the theme from different parts of the Bible and life experiences. The goal is to find relief from the stresses of life. Discover how Jesus re-energized his followers after his resurrection; how Jesus lightens our loads and manages our stress; the pitfalls of a hurried lifestyle; how to choose better over busy ; how to fill our personal fuel gauges; and practical ways to help mothers. April 30th: Lighten Your Load Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. May 7th: Slowing Down Acts 2:46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts May 14th, Mother's Day!: What Moms Need and How You Can Help Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and mother. Which is the first commandment with a promise. May 21st: Choosing What Matters Most: Luke 10:42 Few things are needed, indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. Bequests Have the Power to Bless Future Generations Gifts that come from wills can play a critical part in continuing any church s mission and can help it meet people s needs through ministry now and in future generations. But according to a 2015 Harris Poll survey for Rocket Lawyer, 64 percent of Americans don t have a will. It is never too early to write a will; it can only be too late. If you die without a will, the laws of your state will determine how your estate is distributed, and no assets will be given to any charitable organization, no matter how important that organization was to you during your lifetime. If you do have a will, it should be reviewed from time to time to mirror the changes that may take place in your life. Make a bequest to the church in your will is a simple effective way to speak into the future of your faith community. It costs you nothing during your lifetime, and you don t have to be wealthy to bless the church with a gift in your will. Small amounts can be put to good use right away, or invested so they grow in the years to come. Mark your Calendars! Combined Faith Community Worship Event Sunday, July 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Monticello High School Football Field Featuring guest speaker ROGER LIPE, author of Heart of a Champion and The Competitor s Book of Prayer. He is also the Southern Illinois Representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Midwest Region International Coordinator for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Monticello High School Football Coach Cully Welter will also be speaking.

4 Presbyterian Women Mary/Martha Circle will meet on Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at the church. Barb Lintner will be our lesson leader on Matthew 15:21-28 and Luke 10:38-42 entitled Interpretations. Friendship Circle is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome to our Circles! Gideon s International Gideon s International was represented at our church on Sunday, April 23 by Bill Salvatore. He shared during announcements about the ministry of the Gideon s. If you would like more information about them check out: gideons.org The Singing Men of WGNN On Saturday, May 6th at 6 p.m. the Singing Men will be performing at Forest Preserve Park Open Pavilion 1411 N. Market Street. Appearing in Monticello thanks to area churches and GreatNewsRadio.com Youth Ministry Mission Trip Planned for July 9-14 to Cincinnati The Youth Group is looking forward to attending the Week of Hope service project week. As our team members enter into the lives of others and build relationships with the people of Cincinnati, we ll experience God working through us at various projects. Visit youthgroupmissiontrips.com for more information. Vacation Bible School is fast approaching FPC s Vacation Bible School theme is Mission Monticello and will be held Monday, July 24 thru Thursday, July 27 between 5:30 8:00 p.m. Further details and registration information to be included in June s Tower Tidings. Rent a Sage Program Need lawn mowed? Shed cleaned out? A room painted? Sages are ready to help you out! Monticello High School band and choir students are participating in the Rent-a-Sage program to raise money for our trip to NYC in Cost is a $15 minimum donation per hour and includes 2 Sages, checks preferred. Old Photos Needed! The 175th committee needs old photos of church events or of the church. Photos would be greatly appreciated... if you have any, please drop off at the church office. Also please put your name on the photos so we can return them. Thank you!

5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Communion 9 am SS 11 am Missions Taco Bar 8 7 pm Mary- Martha Circle 9 6 pm Friendship Circle 10 7 pm CE Mtg Mother s Day 9 am SS Visit from DK! pm Stephen Ministers Book Discussion Caring Criticism 17 7 pm Session Mtg am Last SS Teacher Appreciation (Last Sunday for Choir before- Summer) 11 am E&F Mtg TT Articles Due Church Office Closed with Keith Harris 29 Memorial Day Office Closed 30 31