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1 August 2015 Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow News for our Friends and Family Pastors Page The church VISITOR is published monthly by Presbyterian Church Ave. - Sioux City, IA. Grace to you and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I hope the summer has progressed in a good way for you all. It has been great, the last few weeks, to see more of you gathering for worship; we have missed some of you in your travels and summer activities. We are the church best when we are all here, or wherever we are called to be, together. Please know that when you are not here, you are missed. Just a couple of quick updates in regards to the life of the church: the pastor sharing process has begun with the brothers and sisters at 3rd PC, and so far it has gone well. We have all been able to carry on our worship experiences and still meet all of the time factors involved; the meetings are being attended as needed, pastoral care is happening (I hope we are not missing anyone who has a need in this regard) and everyone seems to be adjusting to the new way of doing things. I hope and pray that we continue to work on this, as we move back toward the end of summer and busyness creeps back in. We are actively working on possibilities for Christian Education with children, youth, and adults, and the choir is adjusting the rehearsal schedule to accommodate schedules and activities. If you have ideas or comments on Christian Education times and opportunities, please feel free to share them with myself or Peggy Reid, Marilyn Blatchford, or Mary Daniels, who are on the CE Committee. It is important that we teach the old, old story continually, even in times of transition. Conversations continue between the sessions and the committees of MPC and 3rd PC in regards to future and possible collaborations and beyond. They have been informative, relationship-building conversations, very positive conversations, but we all know that transition is not easy, change is not easy, and uncertainty often leads to anxiety and panic. I want to assure us that any steps proposed in regards to future between the congregations and our ministries will be well-shared with you all and your input will be readily sought. At the same time, we must be actively listening for the word God is speaking to us all in regards to future, and part of that active listening is to begin meeting and discussing and weighing options and looking at possibilities. There are some very exciting possibilities for ministry in this area, possibilities that may well include us at MPC; our calling is to an openness to God using us as God chooses to do so. We will keep praying and discussing and listening. Con t on pg 2 Presbyterian Church Is on a pilgrimage to resurrect and expand our church community and to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ. We worship as an authentic expression of our gratitude to God for grace unimaginable and love unconditional. We strive to be God s heart, hands and voice to all ages as we grow in faith and engage in mission locally, nationally, and globally. The deadline for newsletter submission is the 3rd Wednesday of the month prior to publication. Please direct articles & questions to Teri McCallum mpcsciasec@msn.com Letter from Dave Lectionary Study...2 MPW News....3 Library News....3 Missions Prayer Families.5 Congregation in Action. 5 Birthdays....6 Anniversaries.6 Calendar

2 I hope you all have had the opportunity to renew and recharge over these summer months. It is hard to believe that August is here and school will be starting again soon, and we will again have choir practices and Sunday school activities, and Bible Study activities and all those things that take a break for summer. We all need a moment, here and there, to catch up on rest and renewal. But, that rest and renewal is for a purpose: to prepare us for what lies ahead. The mission of the church continues, even as we get older and we see less resource. We are equipped to be on God's mission because God calls us to be a part of it; Jesus calls us to be a part of it; the Holy Spirit empowers us to be a part of it. I hope you are looking forward to the renewal of our regular activities, even if they may be on different days and might take on a different shape. I know that I am. Peace. Dave WORSHIP IN AUGUST FROM THE CLERK OF SESSION Finance bank balance end of July 2015 $30, Bldg/Grounds The roof is in good shape. We had a joint session meeting with 3rd Presbyterian. Good feelings with that meeting. They are very agreeable. Respectfully submitted, Connie Sponder, Clerk 2-2 Sam 11:26-12:13a; Psalm 51:1-12; Eph 4:1-16; John 6: Sam 18:5-9, 15, 31-33; Psalm 130; Eph 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14; Psalm 111; Eph 5:15-20; John 6: Kings 8(1,6,10-11) 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84; Eph 6:10-20; John 6: Song of Sol 2:8-13; Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, August nd: We continue in John's 6th chapter, John 6:24-35; God provides the feeding neededsometimes in a physical sense, always in a soulful sense. We will gather around the table of the Lord, and we will have special music from the 4 Tenors. 9th: We will gather for worship at Westminster To Celebrate VBS, along with the congregations from Westminster PC and from 3rd PC. 16th: We move back to John's gospel this week, John 6:51-58; Jesus is the living embodiment of wisdom, the living bread, who brings life to the world. 23rd: We finish our brief foray into John 6, John 6:59-69; following God's ways can be a difficult thing, even for people of faith, because the world we live in is filled with contradictions to these ways. Yet, Jesus gives us the way to do so. 30th: This week we move back into the gospel of Mark, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23; God has one way for us to be, the world and people tell us of another. Which one are we to follow, the traditions of our God or the traditions of the people? Just a reminder to everyone, that our worship time will remain at 9:30 am following Labor Day, due to the pastor sharing with 3rd PC. Please direct ideas, articles and questions to Teri McCallum , mpcsciasec@msn.com

3 MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Written by Shirley Watson, chairman OPEN: When ever the church building is open. August Circles will meet: Naomi Circle August 4-2:00 pm at Sunrise Return Alzheimer Quilts - August 10:30 Card Making August 12, 9:00 am Coordinating Team August 28-10:00 am Janet Ross LIBRARY NEWS The library committee and the library book club have adjourned for the summer months. If you should need assistance in the library, please contact a committee member prior to worship on Sunday mornings. The library will, of course, continue to be open whenever the church is unlocked. We hope that you will continue to choose from our wide array of books. Thank you, The Library Committee: Shirley Watson, Lorraine Edmunds, Marlene Downs, Fran Graham, Mary Michell and Audrey Fenton Mr. O. Fiddle had a lifelong dream of going to Divinity School to get his Doctor of Divinity degree and after years of saving at long last he entered the university. He worked and studied hard and this June his dream will come true when he finally receives his degree. From that day forward, he will be known to one and all as O. Fiddle D.D. 3- August 2015

4 Written by Lynda Miller, Kelly Berkenpas, Harriett Marsh, Karen Juhl Do you need to borrow some medical equipment for short-term use? The church has wheelchairs, walkers, bath chairs, etc. available on a loan basis. If you would like to borrow any of these items, contact the church office at Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church provides stability for 12-step groups by providing space for five different groups meetings. If you know of people, who are looking for 12-step support, please share this schedule. SUNDAYS - 7:00 p.m. - Steel Magnolias, Women s Open AA - Meditation Rm. 8:00 p.m. - Big Book Fireside Rm. WEDNESDAYS - 7:00 p.m. - Gambler s Anon.- Fireside Rm. (Hotline ) 7:00 p.m. - Men s June Attendance 9:30 June 7 60 June 14 Latham Park June June FRIDAY - 6:30 p.m. - Gambler s Anon. 8:00 p.m. - Fellowship AA -Dining Rm. 8:00 p.m. - Acceptance Meditation Room Many thanks again to all the willing volunteers for our June 29 date at the Soup Kitchen and also to those who helped out Third Presbyterian July 8 - Mary Michell, Marilyn Blatchford, Dale Hill, Merlin and Brady Berkenpas, Karen and Gary Lien, Marilyn and Gerald Erickson, Harriett Marsh, Karen Juhl, and Larry Roesler. Your willingness to serve is much appreciated! Don't forget our combined summer mission project for the Siouxland Community Action Agency. Let's fill the basket in the coat room to full and overflowing with school supplies, personal care items, and household helps. All these are due just a few days after you receive this Visitor. The list will be in the bulletin again and has been in past Visitors. Thank you in advance. 4- August 2015 July/Aug UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONALS ARE HERE!

5 August- OUR CONGREGATION IN ACTION Prayer Families for August 2 Alden Noble, Bonnie Oliver, Anthony & Ellen Osborn & family, Jeff & Becky Paulsen, Karen Paulsen, Lyla Paulsen 9 - Robert & Esther Peters, Bill Peterson, Lani Pettit, Naomi Pettit, Ruth Phillips, Dick & Marcia Pruehs 9:30 Service 2 Jeff Arnett*, Merlin & Peggy Berkenpas, Ralph Maslonka 9 - Bob Ross*, Brady Berkenpas, Richard Delfs, Angie Irwin 16 Gary* & Mary Kay Wood, Bob & Vina Rodecker 23 - Gary* & Karen* Lien, Helen Lehnertz, Cliff Huseman 30 - Gerald* & Marilyn Erickson, Dick Pruehs, Sheryl Collins 16 - Greg & Linda Puttmann, Kirk & Sarah Puttmann, Frances Quintard, Peggy Reid, Marlene Rice, Lavelle Rice 23 - Dr Robert & Dorothy Rice, Bob & Vina Rodecker, Bob & Janet Ross, Carolyn Schmith, Mark & Angie Schmith & family, Mike & Donaline Schmith & family 30 - Neta Selby, Sheila Selby, Larry Severeide, Shane & Megan Severeide, John & Connie Sponder & family, Rita Stolz 2 Gary Lien 9 - Zach Gould Elgerd Arnett 30 - Marilyn Erickson Peggy Reid 2 - Larry Manker & Bob Rice 9 - Gary Wood & Marv Edmunds 16 - Elgerd Arnett & Gerald Erickson 23 - Marilyn Erickson & Karen Lien 30 - Harriett Marsh & Marilyn Blatchford 2 Audrey Fenton, Peggy Reid, Sherry Koehler, Dorothy Rice Youth assistants: Sarah Hansen, Brady & Ella Berkenpas 2 - Rhonda Henry 9 - Westminster 16 - Peggy Reid 23 - Elgerd & Marlyn Arnett 30 - Angie Irwin 10:30 a.m after Worship 2 - Karen Juhl 9 - Westminster 15 - Sally Manker & Bonnie Oliver 23 - Audrey Fenton 30 - Carold & Marguerite Dahl 5- August Skip & Becky Trout 9 - Elgerd & Marlyn Arnett 16 - Angie Irwin 23 - Carlotta Fox 30 - Carolyn Schmith

6 1 - Linda Geusebroek Cheri Hansen 4 - Lori Hansen 5 - Rita Stolz 14 Brooklyn Smith 15 - Carold Dahl 18 - Karen Juhl Bonnie Oliver 22 - Dorothy Rice 24 - Tina Hansen 29 - Kelsey Schmith Nick Schmith Becky Trout 30 - Bob Rice 31 - Vina Rodecker 7 - Greg & Linda Puttmann 9 - Cory & Kelly Berkenpas 22 - Leo & Franie Harris 25 - Brian & Tina Hansen 27 - Bob & Dorothy Rice Thank you for the prayers, cards, and well-wishes. I am so grateful for my church family and the support you are giving during this unexpected challenge. Ellen Osborn OPEN HOUSE Retirement party for Linda Puttmann on Saturday August 8, 3-6 pm at Brookside Golf Course in Kingsley, 101 Hwy 140. Linda is retiring after 44 years of teaching the 4th grade at Kingsley Pierson. Cards can be sent to their home address: th St. Pierson, IA Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday am Library Committee 2:00pm Naomi Sunrise 4pm Music 10 am Rebecca Circle 12:30 Watch 4 pm Music 7 pm Gamblers Anon 7:30 Choir Rehearsal :30 am Study 8:30 am Men s Club 10 am 4 pm Music Lessons 7:00 pm Deacons 7:00 pm Scouts 8 pm 8pm Acceptance am 6 - August 2015

7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 9:30 am COMMUNION 3 4 2:00 pm Naomi Circle at Sunrise 5 12:15 Watch 6 6:30 AM Study 8:30 Men s Club 10:00 Watch 7 8 5:30-8 pm VBS 4:00 Music 5:30-8 pm VBS 4:00 pm Music 5:30-8 pm VBS 7:00 Gambler s Anon 7:00 pm Men s 4:00 pm Music 5:30-8 pm VBS No Scouts 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Acceptance 9 10:00 Westminster :00 Music 7:00 Doll Club 7:00 Scout Committee Mtg 12 9:00 am Card Making 12:15 Watch 4:00 pm Music 7:00 Gambler s Anon 7:00 pm Men s 13 6:30 AM Study 8:30 Men s Club 9:30 Esther Bible Study 10:00 Watch 4:00 pm Music 7:00 pm Scouts 14 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Acceptance :30 am :00 Music 7:00 Committees 7:30 Session 19 VISITOR DEADLINE 12:15 Watch 4:00 pm Music 7:00 Gambler s Anon 7:00 pm Men s 20 6:30 AM Study 8:30 Men s Club 10:00 Watch 4:00 pm Music 7:00 pm Scouts 21 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Acceptance :30 am :15 Watch 27 6:30 AM Study 8:30 Men s Club 10:00 Watch :00 Music 6:00 pm Fun & Fellowship 4:00 pm Music 7:00 Gambler s Anon 7:00 pm Men s 4:00 pm Music 7:00 pm Scouts 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Acceptance 30 9:30 am August 2015

8 Presbyterian Church 4327 Avenue Sioux City, Iowa Phone: (Pastor): (Secretary): Website: We re also on Facebook Worship Hours Sunday Services 9:30 Library Open 9:30 Elgerd Arnett Marlyn Arnett Merlin Berkenpas Peggy Berkenpas Sheryl Collins Audrey Fenton Carlotta Fox Rhonda Henry BOARD OF DEACONS Angie Irwin Sherry Koehler Ralph Maslonka Carolyn Schmith Becky Trout Skip Trout Mary Kay Wood THE SESSION OF MORNINGSIDE PC Clerk of Session Connie Sponder Jeff Arnett Kelly Berkenpas Marilyn Blatchford Dawn Braddy Karen Juhl Helen Lehnertz Dick Pruehs Peggy Reid Bob Ross Connie Sponder Eleanor Tasker Gary Wood MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Rev. David Koehler - Music Director: Ellen Osborn - Organist: Pat Herbold - Bell Choir Director: Peggy Reid - Office Admin./Asst. Treas.: Teri McCallum Maintenance Services: Lindy Johnson - Nursery Care Coordinator: Connie Sponder - Finance / Membership Secretary: Gerald & Marilyn Erickson