First United Methodist Church of Savanna, Illinois Volume 17 Issue 9. Our Mission Is To Be Committed Christians Inviting Others To Join Us.

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1 First United Methodist Church of Savanna, Illinois Volume 17 Issue 9 TELSTAR Our Mission Is To Be Committed Christians Inviting Others To Join Us Chicago Ave, Savanna, IL Ph: / Pastor: Rev. Joey Garcea pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com Admin. Asst./Editor: Shauna Roberts office@firstumcsavanna.org Inside This Issue: Worship Helpers 2 Pastor Pen 3 Ad Council Minutes 4-5 Finance/Attendance 6 Announcements 7 Birthdays, Announcements 8 Calendar 9

2 Worship Helpers September 3 Acolyte: Audio: Burt Prins Children s Time: Pastor Joey Coffee Hour: Vivian Eaton Communion: Bob & LaVona Grissinger Greeters: Deb Long Liturgist: Randy Bonjour Media: Paul Mayer Nursery: Kathie Prins Ushers: Merle Law, Molly Andersen September 10 Acolyte: Noah Johnson Audio: Deb Long Children s Time: Pastor Joey Coffee Hour: Judy Davidson Communion: x Greeters: Jackie Walker, Ann Larsen Liturgist: Kris Yingling Media: Paula Mayer Nursery: Kay Cavanagh Ushers: Bob & LaVona Grissinger, Randy Bonjour, Brennon Cavanagh September 17 Acolyte: Tommie Falk Audio: Kay Cavanagh Children s Time: Pastor Joey Coffee Hour: Lori Miller Communion: x Greeters: Liturgist: Randy Bonjour Media: Chris Falk Nursery: Ushers: Bob Davidson September 24 Acolyte: Audio: Kris Yingling Children s Time: Pastor Joey Coffee Hour: Kay Cavanagh Communion: x Greeters: Gary & Melinda Dykema Liturgist: Susan Michelle Jepsen Media: Rhonda Badtke Nursery: Rhonda Law Ushers: Bruce & Garrett Badtke, Randy Bonjour Thank you to our worship helpers. Greeters & ushers please be at the church 30minutes before worship is scheduled to begin. Responsibility sheet will be with the bulletins. Liturgist please contact the church office for information on the readings for the morning service. Coffee hour - If we are low or out of paper product supplies please let the office know so items may be purchased. 2

As I sit down to write for the September Telstar thought, I am amazed that it is almost the end of summer.

You might be asking yourself these same questions. In today s world time seems like it moves faster than ever before.

I was recently reading an article titled Be Still and Know that I am God.

How many times over the summer have you been able to slow down, be still and focus on God? I realized that I have do it very few times.

3 As I sit down to write for the September Telstar thought, I am amazed that it is almost the end of summer. The summer seemed like it started just a few weeks ago and now it is almost fall. I wonder where did all that time go? What did I do all summer? You might be asking yourself these same questions. In today s world time seems like it moves faster than ever before. We are constantly moving trying to pack as much as we can into every minute of every day. I was recently reading an article titled Be Still and Know that I am God. The article ended up not having anything to do with the title, But that phrase stuck with me. How many times over the summer have you been able to slow down, be still and focus on God? I realized that I have do it very few times. We need time to shut down our minds and focus on God our creator. Time to witness nature, animals, stars and all the other simple things that God created all around us. As we begin new schedules, new tasks and new seasons, take time to notice all the beautiful creations that God made for all of us to enjoy. As we get ready for fall, know that God loves each of you and God created this marvelous world for all of us. Take some time and enjoy it! God Bless! Pastor Joey 3

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SAVANNA ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Sunday July 16, 2017 10:45am The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Burt Dauphin with 11 members and 1 guest present.

4 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SAVANNA ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Sunday July 16, :45am The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Burt Dauphin with 11 members and 1 guest present. Pastor Joey Garcea opened the meeting with prayer. Kris Yingling moved and Paul Mayer seconded a motion to accept the minutes from the previous meeting as presented and the motion passed. Vivian Eaton presented the financial reports. Paul moved and Peg Dauphin seconded a motion to accept the reports and the motion carried. TRUSTEES: Paul reported there is a dead tree in front of the parsonage that will be removed. The committee will ask for volunteers to maintain the flower box in the church yard. If no one volunteers, the box will be removed. Someone has built a shed on our triangler property across Oakton Rd. Rather than have the church get involved the Savanna Police will handle the situation and the shed will be removed. The fence around the church s air-conditioner will be replaced. The committee recommends the hiring of Dave Smith and Dave Milsap to install a handicap-accessible bathroom in the church, at a cost of $25 per hour each and the recommendation passed. Work will begin soon. The playground committee estimates the retaining wall will cost around $10,000. The committee recommends moving ahead with this project and the recommendation passed. The playground committee will meet this week. EDUCATION: VBS is this week. FINANCE: Randy Bonjour handed our copies of the guideline book from the United Methodist Church, Finance, Handling God s Money in the Church. The committee recommends Vivian Eaton be authorized to co-sign checks, which is allowed according to the guideline book, and the recommendation passed. WORSHIP: Peg reported the committee had a busy June. The Blessing of the Bikes service and luncheon was well-received. Blessing of the Backpacks will be held in September. UMW: LaVona Grissinger hosted a picnic at her home on July 11, 2017 and a business meeting will be held on July 25th to discuss the fall salad supper and bazaar and luncheon. PASTOR S REPORT: Pastor Joey is back from vacation and didn t lose any of his 4 boys! He and LaVona are going to a conference workshop on August 5, Part of the annual conference will focus on human sexuality, and will be part of our charge conference agenda. 4

5 The United Methodist Church will deal with questions of membership, same-sex marriages, and ordination of homosexuals. There will be a special church conference in February, 2019, to deal with these topics. Joey would like to hold a church picnic soon. INTERCHURCH COUNCIL: Pam Darrow reported they are meeting on Tuesday night. The meeting was adjourned at 11:53am. Respectfully submitted, Molly Andersen 5

Date Income July 30 $2,643.00 August 6 $3,360.51 August 13 August 20 $6,947.78 Total Income $12,951.29 Week Sat.

13 57 Prayer Concerns John Hamm, Glen Brunner, John Powell, Rex Felten, Eli, Bill Remrey, Jerod Wood, Wilma

Boyer, Robin Cook, Shirley Hastings, Loran Almedi, Jim Chaplin, Del Roberts, Diana Chaplin, Kevin Hersey, Donna

6 Date Income July 30 $2, August 6 $3, August 13 August 20 $6, Total Income $12, Week Sat. Sun. July August August August Avg Prayer Concerns John Hamm, Glen Brunner, John Powell, Rex Felten, Eli, Bill Remrey, Jerod Wood, Wilma Brunner, Ed Arb, Susan Mangler, Judy Orn, Joan Miller, Elizabeth Rath, Shawn Roling, Jeremy Leitzen, Jessica Boyer, Robin Cook, Shirley Hastings, Loran Almedi, Jim Chaplin, Del Roberts, Diana Chaplin, Kevin Hersey, Donna Moorehead, Lance Wallace, Nancy Sweitzer, Denise Curtis, Anita Dusowsky, Nancy Emery, Kevin Schmidt, Sharon Beyer, Elinor Froehlich, Military Personnel and their families 7

UMW FALL SALAD SUPPER Thursday Dinner Church DATE: Tuesday, September 12th TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: FUMC of Savanna BRING: A salad to share (1 salad for every 2-3 people) Program This

21st and it is time to start planning and making your special craft items. If you have any questions, please contact a member of UMW.

with children Sponsored by Interchurch Council of Savanna Menu will include: Sept. 21 Meat lasagna and chicken alfredo and relish tray Sept.

7 UMW FALL SALAD SUPPER Thursday Dinner Church DATE: Tuesday, September 12th TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: FUMC of Savanna BRING: A salad to share (1 salad for every 2-3 people) Program This Little Light of Mine RSVP: Shauna in the office ( ) Attention Ladies 2017 Fall Bazaar/Luncheon/Bake Sale is Oct. 21st and it is time to start planning and making your special craft items. If you have any questions, please contact a member of UMW. Date: Starting September 21st (8Weeks) Time: 6:00pm 8:00pm Place: Mannys 211 Main St Savanna, IL Cost: Free Will Offering Overview: To reach unchurched people, including families with children Sponsored by Interchurch Council of Savanna Menu will include: Sept. 21 Meat lasagna and chicken alfredo and relish tray Sept. 28 All you can eat pizza and lettuce salad Oct. 5 BBQ beef sandwiches, potato chips & coleslaw Oct. 12 Spaghetti and relish tray Oct. 19 Tacos and salad bar Oct. 26 Italian beef sandwiches, cheesy potatoes & lettuce salad Nov. 2 Tortellini Alla Panna & Veg. lasagna & lettuce salad Nov. 9 Pizza & taco buffet & lettuce salad 7

Sunday School We will have our Sunday School Kick-off on September 10th at 9am. This is for all ages!

September 10th Our Sunday Worship Service will being starting at 10:15am. October 7th There will be a Blessing of the Animals at Marquette Park starting at 10am.

10 Owen Garcea 11 Bryan Purchis, Madison Haynes 12 Andrew Yenney, Lori Law 13 Jennifer Willis, Frank Grove, Deb Ketzel 14 Sherri Miller 15 John Dauphin 16 Scott Mills, Boyd Law 18 Johnna McDonnell 20

8 Sunday School We will have our Sunday School Kick-off on September 10th at 9am. This is for all ages!! Sep 1 Kim Bundy, Caleb Thornton 2 Nicholas Law, Ramona Green 4 Lynette Fosdick, Sandy Wurster 5 Kenny Clemens 7 Julie Brigham 8 Ethan Mangler, Heather Morris, Matthew Dauphin Looking Ahead September 10th Our Sunday Worship Service will being starting at 10:15am. October 7th There will be a Blessing of the Animals at Marquette Park starting at 10am. Bring your animal and have them blessed!!! November 30th Our Annual Charge Conference will be starting at 7pm. SPRC members need to be here at 6:30pm. 10 Owen Garcea 11 Bryan Purchis, Madison Haynes 12 Andrew Yenney, Lori Law 13 Jennifer Willis, Frank Grove, Deb Ketzel 14 Sherri Miller 15 John Dauphin 16 Scott Mills, Boyd Law 18 Johnna McDonnell 20 Brandon Prins, Jason Moore, Kristin Prins, Chuck & Bev Tilston Dorothy Taylor Prayer Chain We are in need of people for the evening prayer chain. If you would like to volunteer, please call Shauna in the office at Clyde Semrow, Emily Sisson 24 Janis Wilt, Cassidy Reitemeier, Frank & Lois Grove 1955 Rod & Christy Clemens Anita Stott, Michael Raymond 26 Jessica Lowry, Jillian Green, Tim & Kay Cavanagh Bill Ingersoll, Corliss Belander, Patti Whitmer 30 George & Shirley Hastings 92 8

9 3 9:30am Worship 10 9 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship First Day of Sunday School 17 8 am Trustee Meeting 9 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship 11:30 am Ad Council 24 9 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 Office Closed Labor Day No Yoga Telstar Deadline 25 First United Methodist Church of Savanna, Illinois pm Salad Supper September pm Worship Committee Meeting am Flu Shot Clinic 7 8am Breakfast/ Bible Study 8am Breakfast/ Bible Study 8am Breakfast/ Bible Study 28 8am Breakfast/ Bible Study :30am Weight Watchers 5pm Worship 8:30 am Weight Watchers 5 pm Worship 8:30 am Weight Watchers 5 pm Worship 8:30 am Weight Watchers 5 pm Worship 8:30am Weight Watchers 5pm Worship

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Inviting Others To Join Us. Phone: 815-273-2345 Email: office@firstumcsavanna.org www.

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10 Fir st Unite d Methodi st Church 2100 Chicago Ave. Savanna, IL TELSTAR Return Service Requested Our Mission Is To Be Committed Christians Inviting Others To Join Us. Phone: office@firstumcsavanna.org Telstar deadline: 3rd Monday of each month Bulletin Prayer Concerns/Announcements due by Wednesday at Noon Screen Announcements due by Thursdays at Noon office@firstumcsavanna.org Internet: Friend us on Facebook! Lots of pictures inside! Even more on our Facebook page. Be sure to friend us! PASTOR S SERMONS ONLINE You can listen to Pastor s sermons online by going to and following the Sermons link on the left.

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