Vine Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) June 2014 Telephone: 217/ ; , No. 6.

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1 THE VINE VISITOR STREET Vine Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) June 2014 Telephone: 217/ ; , No. 6 Summertime The approaching summer reminds me of George Gershwin s song, Summertime. The lyrics and the laid-back melody signal a change of pace: Summertime, and the livin' is easy. Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high. Folks are invited to relax a little more, to breathe deeply, and to enjoy the sights and sounds of the changing season. The summer may give us increased opportunities for fellowship, as neighbors linger over front porch conversations during the season s longer days. We may listen more attentively to one another and learn new things about friends and neighbors who we ve known for years. Our sense of well-being may increase as winter s isolation fades through this increased contact. We may obtain a deeper sense of the richness that comes from knowing and being known by God through these acts of fellowship and acceptance by God s people. St. Paul talks about the gift of knowing and being known in 1 Corinthians 13:12: For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. One of the deepest needs that humans have is to connect with our Creator in a way that lets us know that we are loved to the core of our being. It takes time to develop this growing sense of intimacy with God, and it is a process that continues throughout our lives until we go home to be with our Lord. In the meantime, we can catch glimpses of this divine closeness in loving Christian interactions with other people. The Reverend Nicole Chilivis quotes Richard Rohr as she writes about this process in The Christian Century: Such perfect receiving is what transforms us. Being totally received as we truly are is what we wait and long for all of our lives. A mysterious power is often felt in moments of listening. Something shifts. When a human being looks into another s eyes, accepting even the broken or unsavory parts, it evokes a deep and abiding hope. As we interact with each other this summer, let us discover this deep and abiding hope that is just a foretaste of what we ll experience in eternity with God. Pastor Dawn

2 Worship Notes Even though Children s Sunday School is out for the summer, we will continue to follow the lectionary. The scriptures and sermon titles are listed below. June 1: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Casting Cares June 8: 1 Corinthians12:3b-13 Gifting in God June 15: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Holy Kisses June 22: Matthew 10:24-39; Sparrows & Swords June 29: Matthew 10:40-42; The Righteous Brothers (& Sisters) OUTDOOR SERVICE ON JUNE 8! We will hold outdoor worship in the church courtyard on June 8. You are invited to walk & ride bikes & golf carts to church, as Park Street between Vine and Walnut will be blocked off. Bring lawn chairs, too! This is an early Father s Day celebration, and fathers and sons will be honored. The After Church Lunch Bunch will be held outside on tables provided by the Pumpkin Patch. The pulled pork/fried chicken meal will be catered, and the cost is $5.00 per person or $15 per family. Write June 8 on the pew pad, or add your name to the sign-up sheet on the L-table by June 1 if you d like to come. THIRD QUARTER SUNDAY SCHOOL: Many thanks to the teachers who taught during the Spring Quarter: Nursery Marie Norvell (April & May); Pre-K & K Kendra Watkins, Becky Gutierrez; 1st to 3rd Shirley Edwards, Sandy Dolan; 4th to 6th Candi & Bryan Thomas; Jr. & Sr. High Sara & Dan Abercrombie; Baptism Class-Pastor Dawn; Friendly Circle Rodney Kauffman, Mary Beth and Bruce Condill, Pastor Dawn; Future Builders/Willing Workers Ann Huffman. Thank you to all of the other teachers who have taught this year! PENTECOST OFFERING: The Pentecost Offering, which supports the establishment of new Disciples of Christ congregations, will be received June 1 and June 8. This is the second year that the churches in our Lakeland Cluster have asked each other to set an individual church goal for the Pentecost Offering. Then, these individual goals are combined to create a collective goal for the Cluster. Our church s contribution to the collective Lakeland Cluster goal (of $3,200) is $150. The purpose of this multi-church effort is to demonstrate our solidarity with other Disciples churches in our area as we work together To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth. - Acts 1:8.

3 Check out these opportunities to Plug In, Recharge, and Light Up the World! MISSION TRIP PLANNED FOR JUNE On November 17, 2013, an F-4 tornado destroyed homes and businesses in Washington, Illinois, injuring dozens and killing one person. Since that time, Bethany Community Church has been working with churches and concerned citizens to provide community relief by coordinating work teams and cleanup crews. Vine Street Christian Church is one of the churches who will be helping with these efforts. A mission trip is planned for Thursday, June 26 Friday, June 27, All ages are welcome. Children under 14 will work with an adult in a donation center. Others may assist with debris cleanup in the community. Workers can choose to work one or two days. Those who work both days can stay Thursday night at Eureka College. There will be an informational meeting at the church on Tuesday night, June 10, at 7:00 in the Genesis Room. If you d like to go on the trip, come to the meeting, and/or add your name to the pew pad or the sign-up sheet on the L-table. See ministries/home.asp?id=610. COMMUNITY MEAL Sign up to help prepare or serve the Community Meal at the Arthur United Methodist Church on the fourth Wednesday of the month! Two people are needed from 2:00 4:30, and two more are needed from 4:30 7:00. It s a great time to work together with other members of the community to serve God s beloved children. The sign-up poster is hanging on the wall in the Vine Street stairwell that leads to the sanctuary. CHRISTIAN DAY at Busch Stadium is August 2 nd, Brewers vs. Cardinals. See Pastor Dawn if you d like to go. COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT Friday, June 20, is the night of our first sit-in theater! (The rain date is Saturday, June 21.) We ll hoist our screen and invite the town to view familyfriendly fare from the comfort of their lawn chairs and golf carts. Watch for more info about the title and time! BLOOD DRIVE The next Blood Drive, sponsored by the Lions Club & the Arthur Ministerial Association, will be held at the Community Center on Thursday, June 26. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School will be held June 9-13 at Arthur Mennonite Church from 9:00 11:30 AM for children ages four through Junior High. There is no fee to attend, though an offering for a mission project will be taken every day for those who choose to participate. (Monetary donations for crafts and snacks are also welcome.) Online registrations can be made at Check out our TWITTER account for inspiration & updates at vsccarthur#.

4 We ve Got Mail Dear Church, Thank you for the necklace. It is very pretty. I love it. The first day I got it, I wore it. I even wore it to school two days in a row. Thank you!! Thank you for the necklace. From, Lauren To the Vine Street Christian Church Family, Thanks for all the cards and food that you provided me and my family in this time of need. Jeff Yantis, Jeannene, and the Boys Dear C.W.F. I would like to thank you for the $25 Wal- Mart gift card and for the graduation breakfast you put on. God bless, Noah Yantis Congratulations to Bob and Ruth Lowder s granddaughter, Kelsey Maffett, who graduated on May 17, with honors, from the University of Missouri s School of Journalism. Kinsley Elaine Eads was born to Treston and Brianne Eads on Sunday, May 25, at 1:45 AM. The baby was 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 20 long. Congratulations to the Eads Family, grandparents Deb and Ed Coller, and great-grandparents Dale and Margie Maycroft. We give thanks for the accomplishments of the following people who were honored at the recent Graduates Breakfast: 8 th Grade Kyla Carson; High School Courtney Gutierrez, Macy Thomas, Noah Yantis, Becca Greathouse; College Bryce Yantis. Congratulations to Claire Manning, the Ingrams niece, who has been accepted into the Ph.D. program for Neuroscience at the University of Michigan. BARBERSHOP SINGERS ANNUAL SHOW By their support, long time area church friends have made it possible for the Coles County Barbershop Chorus to have a meaningful community outreach. Through Christmas and Easter (Lenten) Benefit Concerts and Singing Valentines, the group raises annually nearly $8,000 for area food pantries, homeless shelters and high school vocal music programs. Performing at church worship services provides an opportunity for the CCC to not only praise the Lord, but also to thank congregations for their encouragement. On Saturday, June 7th at 4:00 PM in the Dvorak Concert Hall on the EIU Campus, the 30 man chorus and four local quartets will perform their 45th Annual Summer Show, Barbershop Buccaneers...Pirates. It is their only moneymaker for the year. As always, it will be a fun filled program, for folks of all ages and it will be FAMILY FRIENDLY. The guest quartet, Premium Blend, comes from Kansas City and were Semi-Finalists in the International Contest last summer in Toronto. The site has adequate parking and wheel chair accessibility. Tickets can be purchased at Coldwell Banker (Charleston) and at either Porter Auto Body locations (Mattoon and Charleston). On line tickets are sold at Ron Hawkins, Ticket Chairman, can be reached at Regional Assembly October 10-11, 2014 This year s Regional Assembly will be held at Five Points, Washington, Illinois, from Friday, October 10 Saturday, October 11. The Reverend Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, will be the keynote speaker. There will be opportunities for learning, studying, and faith in action during the two day event. See Pastor Dawn if you are interested in attending.

5 IN OUR PRAYERS Haley Crist Lindsay Daugherty Cornelia Davison Dyke Foster, recovery from surgery Evelyn Hale, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur Hester Harrer Mary Heddin, continued healing for her neck Dale Hutchcraft, Dorothy s son, hospitalization Kara Kuhns, continued healing Rose Lundquist, recovery from surgery Edith Mayfield, Arthur Home Philo Schrock Service men and women and their families The family and friends of Wilma Wilhelm, Cherryl Conlin s mother Renie Willoughby, Arthur Home The Woodard/Peterson Families, following the death of Angie Jeff Yantis Every Sunday: (No choir practice) Mon., June 2 Tues., June 3 Wed., June 4 Thurs., June 5 Sat., June 7 Sun., June 8 Mon., June 9 Mon Fri, June 9-13 Tues., June 10 Thurs., June 12 Sat., June 14 Mon., June 16 Tues., June 17 Wed., June 18 Thurs., June 19 Fri. June 20 Sat., June 21 Mon., June 23 Tues., June 24 Wed., June 25 Thurs., June 26 June Sat., June 28 Mon., June 30 JUNE CALENDAR 4:00 PM 11:00 AM 8:30 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 2:00 PM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:30 PM Sunday School Worship CWF Administration Meeting Shawl Ministry Barbershop Chorus Outdoor Church Service After Church Lunch Bunch Christian Formation Meeting Vacation Bible School Mission Trip Meeting Shawl Ministry Yoder s Arthur Home Service Cabinet Meeting Board Meeting Shawl Ministry Outdoor Movie Night Outdoor Movie rain date Toenail Clinic Community Meal Fold the Visitor Shawl Ministry Mission Trip to Washington, IL Arthur Fireworks JUNE BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! 1-Tyler & Jacqueline Yoder (A) 3-Natalie Kroll Jeff Yantis 4-Nikki Hodge Corrie Drum Jonathan Yoder 6-Cassidy Loeppky Jim & Carol Yoder (A) 7-Sandra Dolan Marvin Sanders Dan & Sara Abercrombie (A) 8-Dana Tinkle Jeannie Young 9-Carol Crist 10-Steven Singer Barry & Sue Williams (A) 11-Kirby Davis Charles & Rita Goodman (A) Richard & Sharon Buckler (A) 13-Gwen Ray Kyle Yoder 14-Zoie Crist 15-Abby Taylor John & Heather Wienke (A) 17-Kai Condill David & Dawn Ingram (A) Adam & Kristy Jones (A) 18-Mackenzie Strong Kerry & Anne Pate (A) Gary & Kristi Alexander (A) 19-John & Carol Harrer (A) 21-Gary Nebergall 22-Eric & Stephanie Alexander (A) Kent & Janice Schmidt (A) Jonathan & Rena Pate (A) Caleb & Cassidy Loeppky (A) Chase & Lindsay Coleman (A) 23-Bruce Condill 24-John Watkins 26-Ann Huffman 28-Janice Schmidt Jerry & Gwen Ray (A) The Board has approved requests to communicate the following information each month: Monthly Target Amount for the Operating Fund: $15, Received in April: $14, Received in May: $ 8, MAY ATTENDANCE May May May May 25 67

6 THE VINE STREET VISITOR Vine Street Christian Church 249 South Vine Street Arthur, IL Return Service Requested SERVING IN JUNE 2014 Elders: David Ingram Greeters: 1 Sandy Dolan, Wileva Williams Ann Huffman 8 Janice Daugherty, Beth Jones 15 John & Jo Watkins 22 Bruce & Mary Beth Condill 29 Barry & Sue Williams Deacons: Sandy Dolan Children s 1 Pastor Dawn Teri Drum Storytellers: 8 Cherryl Conlin Courtney Gutierrez 15 Sandy Dolan Debbie Howell 22 Buck Condill 29 Jeannie Young CWF Monthly Shirley Edwards Co-Chairmen: Rita Goodman Leader: Pastor Dawn Worship Leader: Richard Harrer DVD Ministry: Ellen Miller Sunday School Coffee: David Ingram