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1 First United Presbyterian Church 695 E. Calvin Street, Fayetteville PRESORTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID FAYETTEVILLE, AR PERMIT NO. 151 F OCUS August, FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN Our Mission Statement: Called to be a light on the hill, we boldly proclaim and serve Christ, the Hope of our changing world. VOLUME 48 Issue Births Covy Hewes and Weddings Retirement Achievements Deaths Family of Clayton Barnhart who died July 4, 2014 (husband of Jo and father of Sarah Eichmann) FOCUS Deadline is Monday, August 18 for the September FOCUS FUPC VISION STATEMENT WORSHIP that is vibrant, profound and transformative SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND EDUCATION that sustain hope, cultivate wonder and develop a joyful and genuine faith grounded in scripture EVANGELISM and FELLOWSHIP that welcome, nurture and draw us into a caring community SERVICE and OUTREACH through which God sends us out to work with others for justice, freedom and peace STEWARDSHIP of God s gifts that is enthusiastic, wise and faithful LEADERSHIP that is visionary, inspirational, and missional Leslie Belden, Parish Associate Kristi Button, Director, Christian Education Gina King, Office Manager Cathy Hairston, Director, First School Bob Henson, Director, Youth and College Ministry Katie Jackson, Director, Bell Choirs Jeannie Lee, Organist STAFF Phil and Jan Butin, Co-Pastors Amy McCann, Childcare Coordinator Heidi Nash, Membership Secretary/Food Events Coordinator Barry Rose, Facilities Manager Michael Shuman, Director, Music Ministry Laura Winburn, Church Accountant FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 695 E. CALVIN ST. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 AND 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:30 A.M. OFFICE HOURS 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY MAIL@FUPCFAY.ORG AUGUST WORSHIP August 3 When Did We See You Hungry (Matthew 25; also Micah 6) Election of New Officers (Elders and Deacons) August 10 Rejoice in the Lord Always (Phillipians 4:4-7 Baptism of Knox Eric Ogden (late service) August 17 Saved by Grace or by Works (Ephesians 2 and James 2) Kick-Off Sunday (new sermon series begins on the book of James) Holy Communion August 24 Enduring Trials and Tribulations (James 1:1-16) Afternoon Ordination and Installation of Becky Purcell at UCM/Prairie Grove (see related article on page three) August 31 The Faith Journey: A Personal Reflection Dr. Walt Manger, preaching Summer Sundays - August 3 and 10: Education Opportunities Birth - pre-k: Professional childcare from 8:30-noon (Amy McCann and trained providers): even our youngest children find a welcoming place at FUPC! We ve had seven new babies born since February, so the nursery is growing! During this time, children play games, hear a Bible story, make friends, and get to have fun outside on great equipment. Kindergarten Fifth Grade Final Two Summer Opportunities- Class meets in Upper Knox August 3 The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum- God to the Rescue!: Moses and the Great Escape from Egypt August 10 The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum - God makes a Way: Moses and the Red Sea Youth Summer 6 th 12 th grade meet in lower Witherspoon, for conversations of faith and life Adults On the first two Sundays of August, adults continue to meet in the Library to discuss the Favorite Texts that are the basis for each summer sermon. Phil Butin will be leading both of these. KICK-OFF SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 - All ages meet in the Courtyard at 9:30 a.m. This is always a wonderful morning as we end summer vacation and begin a new academic year and fall programming. If you typically come to the early service, please plan to stay later, and if you come to the late service, please plan to come earlier, so we can enjoy delicious refreshments and good conversation in the courtyard as we welcome everyone back. Worship, Aug. 17, will be the start of a very practical, life-based study on the book of James. We hope you ll worship with us each week this fall. (Information on educational opportunities for all ages follows.) Continued on page 2

2 ADULT EDUCATION Bible Study Class: Sustaining Hope is the theme of the fall study. The class will study scriptures from Jeremiah, Habakkuk, Job, Ezekiel and Isaiah. Class meets in Calvin 203. Theology Class: The class will read Wesley and the People Called Methodists, by Richard R. Heitzenrater. Class meets in Calvin 201. Open Door Class: The class will explore practices of the Christian faith through the latest in the Animate video curriculum, Animate: Practices. The cast of theologians in the series are: Shane Claiborne, Sara Miles, Doug Pagitt, Enuma Okoro, Brian McLaren, Phyllis Tickle and Mike Slaughter. Class meets in Calvin 202. CHILDREN S MINISTRY This year children s music will be incorporated into the Sunday Morning Children s Ministry opportunities. There will be musical opportunities for 3 years to 5 th grade. Children s Ministry is from 9:30 to 10:40 each Sunday in the Knox building. Preschool (ages 3 and 4 years) - Bible stories, songs and play from the DWELL Play series. This group meets in Knox 203 Younger Elementary (K, 1 st and 2 nd ) - Bible stories, activities and fun from the Grow! Proclaim! Serve! series from Cokesbury. This group meets in Knox 104 Older Elementary (3 rd, 4 th and 5 th ) - Bible exploration, interactive video, activities and fun from the Connect series from Sparkhouse. This group meets in Knox 102 Birth-to Pre-K Professional childcare from 8:30-noon (Amy McCann and trained providers): even our youngest children find a welcoming place at FUPC! We ve had seven new babies born since February, so the nursery is growing! During this time, children play games, hear a Bible story, make friends, and get to have fun outside on great equipment. YOUTH MINISTRY Look for more information about the new youth choir in the September issue of Focus. See Youth Ministry information for details on youth bells and UPY on Sunday afternoons. Sunday Morning Opportunities for Youth - 9:30-10:30 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grades in Knox Presby Youth Series: Knowing God- getting better acquainted with God's strength & God's power, finding God in the Gospels, and questions about Christianity 9 th -12 th grades in lower Witherspoon/ Youth Room - Presby Youth Series Journey of Faith- Bible Stories about the beginning of God s chosen people PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN S RETREAT, AUGUST 7-9, FERNCLIFF Inspired by the completion of Ferncliff s 5,300-square-foot straw bale Eco Center, the coordinating team of Arkansas Presbyterian Women decided on the theme of Enough for a retreat to be held there from 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, through lunch on Saturday, Aug. 9. We hope to focus our faith by learning more about caring for the creation and to have fun and fellowship while doing so. Worship Leader will be our own Becky Purcell. During the gathering we will: learn how to embrace environmental stewardship in our congregations, visit and learn about the Eco Center and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance at Ferncliff, experience spiritual growth and reflection, explore nature (and then take a nap in your air conditioned bedroom), have fun and learn with other Presbyterian Women. Cost: double room and six meals - $225, single room and six meals - $275, commuter - $125, limited scholarships available. For further information/registration form, contact Kathy White (kathypardue@yahoo.com). Registration forms are available in the narthex. LEFT AND FOUND Are you missing any kitchen items, jackets, umbrellas, linens, etc.? Our Left and Found has an abundance of items looking for their homes. Table(s) will be set up in the Fellowship Hall from Aug for you to check the items you may have left and we have found. After Aug. 31, all remaining items will be donated to local thrift stores. Please be sure to print your name on the list (taped to the table) by any items you claim. Thank you. Kitchen Items 1 rectangular cookie tin (red) 2 glass vases 1 clear, 1 blue 3 water bottles 1 pink, 1 Gatorade/green, 1 lg. green w/lid with Lemonade on the side 1 plastic drink mug w/ lid (flower pattern) 3 aluminum pans: 1 jelly roll pan, 2 9x13 cake pans Plastic bowls: 1 lg. clear, 1 lg. green, 2 lg. mint green, 1 lg. white, 1 med. olive green 1 clear round glass Pyrex dish w/ white plastic lid 1 canning jar with lid 1 rectangular plastic storage container w/ green lid 1 rectangular plastic container w/out lid 1 Ninja Turtles plastic container w/ green lid Utensils: 1 white plastic spatula, 1-1/8 cup yellow measuring spoon, 1 metal serving spoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 table knife, 2 biscuit cutters? (1 w/ wooden handle) Plates/Platters/Trays: 1 patterned oval clear glass serving platter, 1 med. round glass serving plate, 1 clear glass plate, 1 med. round metal serving tray, 1 green & white Corel dinner plate, 1 orange & white plastic dinner plate, 1 peach striped plastic dinner plate, 1 round metal Christmas serving tray Linens blue & white checked dish towel 7 cloth napkins (orange) 1 cloth napkin (blue) 1 white lace table cloth 1 green fabric table cloth Clothing soft, knitted women s/girl s hat (pastel colors) sm. boys fleece hat (gray/blk) boys Zero X Posur parka size M (red/blk) boys New Old Navy parka size 2T (navy with tag still on) boys jacket size XS 4-5 (blue/blk) men s Columbia windbreaker size M (blk) women s London Fog raincoat size XL (red) with flowered scarf women s Old Navy winter vest size XL (cream) with pink mittens in pocket fleece winter scarf (lt. gray) black knit tie belt 1 pr. toddler girls socks (pink/white) 1 pr. toddler mittens (navy blue) Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Halloween décor: lg. plastic orange bowl, green plastic bucket, skeleton, and more... 5 umbrellas: 1 lg. red and white, 1 sm. red, 1 sm. red & purple, 1 sm. black, 1 Washington Regional 2 wicker baskets: 1 oval w/ 2 handles, 1 round w/ handle sm. red Hog football Urban Outfitters shopping bag (black) sunglasses: 1 pr. women s (brown), 1 pr. generic (blue/blk.) 1 pr. women s reading glasses (+1.75) 1 sequined flower hair clip 1 silver colored ring 1 pearl-colored barrette 1 antique-looking earring w/ red rhinestone 1 pink heart charm 1 light blue ankle bracelet w/ charm 1 pocket knife w/ 2 blades 2 plastic Chick-fil-A baseballs 1 sm. ziploc w/ sunscreen, Aleve, sewing kit, etc 1 sm. ziploc w/ Flosscard and other dental items from Kenton A. Ross DMD 1 sm. fuzzy blue & green zipper bag w/contents 1 purple felt glasses case w/flower design 1 new blue & green patterned KAVA women s wallet 1 red & white WOJO water bottle koozie 3 orange votive candles 3 donated Washington Regional daily pill containers (never used) grey headband with grey fabric flowers

3 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Circle Meetings To Resume in September All ladies are invited to participate in any of these groups for further spiritual growth, fellowship, and participation in Together in Mission. ANNUAL PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN S COFFEE AUG. 16 The Presbyterian Women s coordinating team invites all women in the church to attend their annual coffee from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16, at the home of Carrie Wolf, 3739 E. Leawood Way, Fayetteville. This is a wonderful time to share fun and fellowship with others. Refreshments will be provided. This is also a great time to sign up for a circle if you wish to belong to one. Those who are in circles that will be using the Horizon Bible Study may pick up their study guide for $10. The Horizon s study this year is Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians. On Aug. 26, the PW Covenant Group will have potluck lunch at 11 a.m. at the home of Carol Barnett. Carol lives at 1011 E. Missouri Way in Fayetteville. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE P.L.A.C.E.! The P.L.A.C.E. (Presbytery Leadership Academy for Congregational Enrichment) is Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Second Presbyterian in Little Rock. This is a NEW event being offered by the Christian Education Committee of the Presbytery of Arkansas. Be part of a power-packed day of enrichment for leaders, teachers, officers, and pastors designed to train and energize those in congregations. FUPC will take a group down Saturday morning and return on Saturday evening. We will travel in our church van, as well as caravan in cars. We DO NOT want to miss this opportunity. We will meet at FUPC and depart at 6:45 a.m. We will be back at 6 p.m. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. for those who desire to go earlier or stay later. There is a mini-camp for children being provided by Ferncliff counselors. There are special opportunities for youth in youth-specific workshops and afternoon mission and fun. Special features: tour of Ferncliff, intown mission for youth and adults, Healthy Boundaries courses, a PC(USA) bookstore, a mini-ferncliff camp for elementary children, and professional childcare for younger children. BECKY PURCELL TO BE ORDAINED AUGUST 24 PW Hooks and Needles meets Fridays from 10 a.m. 12 noon in Upper Witherspoon. Camille Marino appreciates their good work. I am already using the lap throw that y all have sent to me. Thank you for thinking of me! she wrote. COFFEE, MUSIC = FUN EVENING AT FUPC Parishioners and friends enjoyed an evening of fellowship and music July 23 at the FUPC Coffee House. In addition a mutual appreciation of the musical gifts heard, all enjoyed the specialty coffees, teas and wonderful and tasty desserts that were served. Dear FUPC Staff and Congregation, What a beautiful and generous farewell you shared with me. I was overwhelmed by the elegant décor, the far-too generous gift, and the presence of so many wellwishers. I will never forget Jeannie Lee s lyrics set to the music of my favorite singing group. I will always remember your kindness to me, while I worked at FUPC, and in my leaving. Thank you, Melanie Becky Purcell, M.Div ( 14), Columbia Theological Seminary; M.A.C.E. ( 11), Union Presbyterian Seminary will be ordained as Minister of Word and Sacrament and installed as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Prairie Grove, Arkansas Aug. 24, You are invited to A Service of Ordination and Installation for Becky Purcell Sunday, August 24 beginning with Ordination at 4 p.m. at United Campus Ministry (U of A campus) 902 W. Maple St., Fayetteville (479) and progressing with Installation at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Prairie Grove 208 E. Bush St., Prairie Grove (479) Commissioned by the Presbytery of Arkansas Parking & Directions: Garland Parking Garage, two blocks from UCM: entrances off Cleveland & Lindell (Lindell is north of Maple and intersects it); no fee at metered parking (Level 1). UCM to First Presbyterian: take Maple west to Razorback Rd., turn left; turn right onto Martin Luther King Blvd/Hwy 62; cont. ~ 10 mi. to Prairie Grove; turn right onto Bush St. (across from 1st Baptist); parking on left before reaching church on right. HANDBELLS!!! Hurray for Handbells! It is time to get back to work to make beautiful music! We have Youth Handbells for grades 612, and Chancel Bells for adults in college and older. Let me know ASAP if you want to ring with us this year - I am preparing the music now! We do have room for a few new ringers - maybe it s you? Call me at or wwscribner@yahoo.com. - Katie Jackson Youth Handbells meet Sunday afternoons 4-5 p.m., and will play in church Oct. 26 and Dec. 14. Aug. 17: 4:30-5:30 p.m. (change in time for this day only) Aug. 24: 4-5 p.m. Aug. 31: No bells Remaining fall rehearsal dates will be ed to participants. Chancel Bells meets Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. and will play in church Nov. 2 and Dec. 14, along with other dates. Sept. 3: 6-7 p.m. first rehearsal We will meet every Wednesday through Dec. 10, with the exception of Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving week).

4 FANTASTIC FERNCLIFF FUPC sent lots of campers to Ferncliff this summer! I was blessed to be the Chaplain the week that we had two campers there: Jackson Sullivan, Sandy and David Davies grandson, and Hayden Werner. That same week Ferncliff experienced the groundbreaking for the extension to the Brown Center, the overnight rooms part of the conference center. It was exciting to see the building take shape from outlining the foundation to pouring the concrete for the footings! And all of our campers got to experience the new pool this summer! It s a fantastic pool, making it possible for campers to be more safe and to enjoy the pool regardless of their swimming level, with upward bursts of water, fountains, and buckets of water that dump on your head! And of course for those of us more practically minded, there s also a lot of shade with picnic tables so that the towels don t get wet, and a mini-kitchen complete with ice machine to make snow-cones for the campers! Next on the improvements schedule is a new dining facility that will be closer to the center of camp and make it possible to feed the growing number of campers at Ferncliff each summer. All of these additions at Ferncliff have been made possible through their Capital Campaign Fund, toward which FUPC made a three-year pledge and is fulfilling that pledge this year. Thank you to our members for your tithes and offerings which support our annual budget and make it possible for us to contribute to Presbytery-wide ministries such as Ferncliff. Rev. Leslie Belden UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRY Welcome to United Campus Ministry! We are looking forward to meeting you in August. We have several events in the Fall and Spring semesters that we want you to be aware of, in addition to our weekly and monthly activities. If you are participating in sorority recruitment, most likely you will be at UCM some time during the week! We will be a "rest station" when you are not in parties, offering water and lemonade and snacks daily. Make sure to introduce yourself! We participate in youth conferences as part of a group called Leader Corps. In the fall, we participate in Junior High Youth Quake at Ferncliff Conference Center in Little Rock on Sept This year, college students will keynote the conference, as well as lead energizers, recreation and small groups. If you are interested in participating in this conference, let us know so we can get you the paperwork. The ministry covers the cost of this conference. The spring dates for Senior High Youth Quake, as well as the conference center, are still being determined. Every year, we attend two college conferences. Montreat College Conference is Jan 2-5, 2015 in Montreat, N.C. Application deadline for this conference will be Oct. 1, and includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Total cost for the conference runs about $200. In past years, we have traveled by charter bus from Little Rock. We have not determined transportation yet for this year. Our other college conference is College Connection at Mo Ranch, which is held in May. Dates for this conference haven't been finalized yet. We have plans for an Alternative Spring Break, partnering with local churches and Solar Under the Sun, to work in Honduras March 21-28, This is an effort with Presbyterian missionaries in Honduras, and part of a long term mission plan with churches in Northwest Arkansas. Costs will be finalized in the fall. Questions? Call or text Susan Rose at , or her at ucm_chaplain@yahoo.com. YOUTH SCHEDULE AUGUST (United Presbyterian Youth for all 6 th -12 th graders) Hope you have all had a FABULOUS summer! This summer sure was a blast with weeks like REACH and Mo-Ranch! Now summer is coming to an end and it s time to kick UPY back into full swing! We are very excited to welcome our new 6 th graders this fall and hope that they find a home in Christ here at UPY! This fall will bring new energy to UPY as we introduce new activities such as mission projects and both Jr. & Sr. High bible studies! August 17 th KICK OFF POOL PARTY at the Beldens! 6 p.m. August 24 th - UPY 5-7 p.m. in Witherspoon. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. August 30 th - Beaver Lake day! More information coming soon! August 31 st - Bible Study Night! Jr. High Study 4-5 p.m. Dinner together 5-5:45 p.m. Sr. High Study 5:45-7 p.m. Jr. High (6 th -8 th graders) & Sr. High (9 th -12 th graders) will be split to give each group a chance to fellowship with people their age and discuss scripture that applies to their life s today! Jr. High parents please arrange to have your youth picked up after dinner between 5:30-5:45 p.m. SAVE THE DATE! September 26 th -28 th Jr. High YouthQuake (6 th -9 th Ferncliff! Registration information coming soon! FUPC YOUTH SPREAD GOD S LOVE AT REACH WORK-CAMP On June 14, sixteen youth and three adults from FUPC set out to spread God s love through mission and fellowship at REACH Work-Camp in Sylacauga, Ala. This was an exciting time for our youth as they were continuing their support of REACH Work-Camp and getting to live out their faith through missions. The week ahead would be spent working, laughing, and playing together with new friends in the HOT Alabama sun! When we arrived to Sylacauga we were quickly split up into our work crews. Our Jr. High students were split into two work crews lead by Rob Button and Angie Hewat, while the Sr. High students were spread out to a number of different work crews for the week. The work crews gave our youth a great opportunity to connect with other youth from different parts of the country and different denominations. The work crews were assigned different task for the week. These task included painting, roofing, building handicap assessable ramps, etc. The work the youth took part in was truly amazing and the impact they made was a blessing to the neighbors and community of Sylacauga, Alabama. During the evening the youth had the opportunity to worship alongside each other and with new friends at the evening program. This was a great time for them to explore scripture and events that are relevant to their lives together! This was truly an amazing week for our youth. The houses we worked on were not the only thing transformed. The lives of our youth and lives of our neighbors were changed. We thank the congregation for the loving support to make this happen. This mission was an extension of this church s efforts to expand the Body of Christ! Blessings! Presbyterian youth from all over the country converged on Sylacauga, Ala. in June to help residents there with various home repairs.

5 Session Meeting Highlights Stated Session Meeting July 30, 2014 Session Highlights Stated Session Meeting June 8, 2014 Session approved... ~Update of Church Rolls: New Members: Gibby and Pat Young and Beth Owen Remove from Rolls: Kathy Wills Clerk of Session Report ~the Stewardship Committee s recommendation to form a Technology Task Force to evaluate the technological needs of FUPC. ~the Personnel Committee s recommendation to hire Gina King to the position of Office Manager. ~the Christian Education Committee s recommendation of the FUPC/NWA Cluster/UCM Honduras Mission Trip of March 21-28, 2015, for junior/senior high school and college students. ~the Building Use Request from American Association of University Women for monthly use of Upper Witherspoon on Tuesday evenings from August, 2014, through May, ~rescheduling the next Session meeting to Wednesday, July 30, ~rescheduling the upcoming Congregational meeting to August 3, Session received.. ~Elder Lorraine Brewer s report on the 126 th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Arkansas on June 7, 2014, at First Presbyterian, Hot Springs. ~an update on upcoming plans for the Honduras/Solar Under the Sun mission project. Session noted.. ~the upcoming retirement of Melanie Dietzel, Office Manager. ~the Worship Committee scheduling of communion on July 13, ~Becky Purcell s acceptance of a call to serve Prairie Grove Presbyterian Church and her ordination on August 24, Session Minutes are available to members of the congregation by request in the church office and will be provided through the Clerk of Session. Janet Clausen 8/1 Matthew 14: /2 Matthew 28: /3 Mark 3: /4 John 1:1-18 8/5 John 1: /6 John 1: /7 John 1: /8 John 2:1-12 Gohn, Sue 8/1 Madison, Bernie 8/1 Roberts, Donovan 8/1 Edmark, Dave 8/2 Millett, Frank 8/2 Swain, Jenni 8/3 Brewer, Martha 8/5 Dixon, Brett 8/5 Birkett, David 8/7 White, Amy 8/9 Cobb, John 8/10 Power, Dwight 8/10 Thompson, Stuart 8/10 Chesnutt, Ruth 8/11 Hardcastle, Aubrey 8/11 Oliver, Tracie 8/11 Houston, Leana 8/12 Dixon, John 8/13 Olsen, Ben 8/13 Robbins, Wendy 8/13 Daily Bible Readings for August 8/9 John 2: /10 Mark 4: /11 John 3:1-21 8/12 John 3: /13 John 4:1-26 8/14 John 4: /15 John 4: /16 John 5:1-18 August Birthdays Aug. 3 Trinity Little Rock Spring River, Hardy Aug. 10 First, Bentonville Westminster, Little Rock Koeppe, Joshua 8/16 Sisco, Nell 8/16 Ezell, Helen 8/17 Long, Ginger 8/17 Purcell, Jacob 8/17 Lashley, Lanell 8/18 Senor, Graham 8/18 Werner, Melissa 8/18 Koeppe, Serenity 8/23 Button, Rob 8/24 Cox, Justin 8/24 Jackson, Haley 8/24 Manske, Rita 8/24 Jarvis, Hallie 8/25 Harris, Chris 8/26 Peters, J.P. 8/27 Waite, Bill 8/27 Senor, Tom 8/28 Robbins, Connor 8/29 Wilson, Erin 8/29 8/17 Mark 5: /18 John 5: /19 John 5: /20 John 6:1-15 8/21 John 6: /22 John 6: /23 John 6: /24 Mark 6:1-6a PLEASE PRAY FOR OTHER CONGREGATIONS AND PROGRAMS IN THE PRESBYTERY OF ARKANSAS. Aug. 17 First, Conway First, Prairie Grove 8/25 John 6: /26 John: /27 John 7:1-13 8/28 John 7: /29 John 7: /30 John 8: /31 Matt. 5:1-12 ANNUAL SESSION RETREAT, AUG Elders, please mark your calendars for the Annual Planning Retreat to be held at Butterfield Trail Village Lodge. This important event begins Friday at 5 p.m. (with dinner) and resumes at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning (for the day). We will review topic suggestions and plan this event when Session meets on Wednesday, July 30. These weekends are always very beneficial. We value your leadership. YOUNG ADULTS FRIDAY FUN NIGHT Mark your calendars for Aug. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., for the Friday Night Fun event featuring trivia at Buffalo Wild Wings on Joyce St. Childcare is available at the church. For childcare, please reserve by Monday Aug. 4 (for childcare head count) to Amy Blanz akhblanz@gmail.com or Amy McCann at or amym409@yahoo.com. Save the Date Church Picnic The annual church-wide picnic will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at the home of Bobby and Lana Odom. Aug. 24 First, Morrilton First, Springdale Aug.31 Wynne Church, Wynne Commissioned Ruling Elders

6 6 Honduras Ministry Update The Youth trip to Honduras next Spring Break is going to be awesome! We ve already put down the down-payment for the airline tickets, so it s happening FOR SURE!!! Parents and youth, look for more details to come. In the meantime, the installation of solar panels and water purifications systems is also being scheduled. A small team from NWA will be going to south-central Honduras in September to scout out the total power needs, and will return to Honduras with another team from the Memphis area to do the installation later in the fall. FUPC is a vital part of this initial installation and we hope to send some of our members on either the second trip or trips to follow. To that end we need more members trained at either Solar School at Ferncliff near Little Rock, or at Clean Water U at Hopewell Camp near Oxford, Mississippi. We have scholarships for those who feel called to be involved in this life-giving ministry. Dates of upcoming training events include: Solar School: September 4-7, 2014 (from 10 am Thursday to 10:30 am Sunday) Clean Water U: September 10-14; October 22-26; April 2226, 2015 Please let Leslie Belden know if you re interested, or if you have any questions. James Moore has attended Solar School and will be glad to talk with you about the differences between taking the technical tract or the leadership tract. FUPC CARES On Sunday, July 27, congregant Sue Madison announced that FUPC has gained the status as an Earth Care Congregation! ALL CHURCH RETREAT AT DWIGHT MISSION OCTOBER 3-5, 2014 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God--what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 We invite you to gather with friends, old and new at Historic Dwight Mission Camp and Retreat Center in Vian, Oklahoma a short one and a half-hour drive from FUPC! This is a great weekend of fellowship, renewal, and possibly, transformation. New members, singles, adults, children, grandchildren will have opportunities to hike, canoe, explore crafts, study the Bible, or rest. If you prefer a day trip, come just for the day on Saturday, October 4. Watch upcoming bulletin announcements and weekend updates for registration information. MEN S MINISTRIES Men s Breakfast The Men s Breakfast Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., at Village Inn, 3364 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. All men are invited to join us for fellowship, scripture, a brief meditation and pray (especially, for those on our congregational intercessory prayer list), food and more fellowship. Men s Lunch Group The Men s Small Group will gather for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, just before noon at the Western Sizzlin, 3492 W Sunset Ave., Springdale. We will share a devotional discussion, joys and concerns, and finally, pray for one another, the church, and the world. Please join us. VBS THANKS! Thank you to all VBS volunteers. We appreciate all your hard work! Adult VBS shirts available for $5 per shirt. OFFICE NEEDS We have an immediate need for: Soundboard operators (for Sundays, or memorial services or other events) Individuals who can make multiple copies of the sermons for the homebound Memorial Reception Coord. (to join a team of four) Members to be trained as Stephen Ministers (this fall 50 hours of learning) Please call if you re interested. Thank you! OUR CHURCH FAMILY Please record these updates on your new Church Directories. If you still need a Directory, they are available by stopping by the Church Office. Thank you! Address, phone, and changes: Kristi Button new cell # /Rob Button # Ed & Katie Jackson correction to wwscribner@yahoo.com John and Gwen Mattice new s Gwen - gmatticegm@gmail.com John jmattice@uark.edu Paul Millett home phone # not Paul s - pmillett@uark.edu Heidi Nash work is hnash@fupcfay.org Beth and Kirk* Owen (Beth is a new member) please add 2962 B Yorkshire Circle Springdale, AR H Beth eaowen@uark.edu Jackie Rocha correction for phone # - area code is 479, not 499 Laurie Reh phone # listed is cell, not home Trotter-Wright listing remove the j from the phone number, it is correct under the listing for Doug Wright. Joe and Elizabeth Schierschmidt replace home phone # with cell # Joe and Elizabeth Gibby and Pat Young (new members) please add 479 E. Mimosa Lane Fayetteville, AR H Both (cell) FUPC MILESTONES Congratulations to: Jacob Purcell was elected into the Phi Beta Kappa, the nation s oldest and most prestigious honor society. He is the son of Becky and Larry Purcell. Don Pedersen and Randy Andersen both recently retired from the University of Arkansas, Pedersen, as Vice Chancellor of finance and administration, and Andersen as a Professor from the department of horticulture. Joseph Rossetti is engaged to Samantha Hampton. Leigh Woodruff Harvey is the new director of families ministry at the First Presbyterian Church of Rogers. New Arrivals: Grant James Millett, born June 2, 2014, to Paul and Lea Millett (grandson of Frank and Eunice Millett). Mary Katherine Josephine Bridges, born June 19, 2014, to Buckley and Emily Bridges (big sister is Margaret Grace Ann and grandparents are Pam and Randy Andersen). Covy Hewes Brown, born June 26, 2014, to Bryan and Jenny Brown (grandparents David and Barbara Brown). Jonathan Alaric Schierschmidt, born July 7, 2014, to Joe and Elizabeth Schierschmidt (big brothers are Jacob and Justin.) Condolences to the families who have lost loved ones: Carol Walter, May 4, 2014 Ward Adams, May 23,2014 Marilyn Bell, May 8, 2014 John E. Kerr, Jr. June 23, 2014 Clayton Barnhart, July 4, 2014 Don Taylor, July 9, 2014 FUPC HOSTS RECEPTION FOR RETIRED OFFICE MANAGER Rev. Jan Butin presents Melanie Dietzel with a token of the congregation s appreciation for her work at FUPC. Long-time office manager at FUPC, Melanie Dietzel, was honored with an open house reception June 27, her last day at work. A number of the congregation dropped by to wish her well in her retirement. The reception ended with a gift presentation from the congregation and a medley of songs by her favorite group, The Beatles. FUPC Staff sing a medley of Beatles tunes, tweaked just a bit by FUPC organist Jeannie Lee, to a delighted Melanie Dietzel.