Vol. 22 No. 8 August 2016 First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury
Communion Holy Communion will be served on Sunday, August 7th. Flowers Liturgists Greeters 8/7 Ann Lage 8/14 Rod Stevens 8/21 Connie Rich 8/28 Phyllis Nussbaum 8/7 Coffee House Worship 8/14 No 8/21 Liturgists 8/28 Needed 8/7 Will and Katie Travis 8/14 Rick and Sandy Dawson 8/21 Community Worship 8/28 Sara Okai and Gracie Prayer Concerns Ali Erakhane, John Enderli, Deanna Stewart, Deanna Canonge, Jeanine Perez, Dave Jeffries, Brent Edelman, Marilyn Dennis, and Chuck Sasse.. Deacons Calling 8/7 Lisa Kilgus and Pam Teske 8/14 Phyllis Tipton and Jeanette Franklin 8/21 Phyllis Fyke and Justin Goembel 8/28 Donna Roman and Judy Wells Food Pantry Sunday The Deacons have designated the second Sunday of every month as Food Pantry Sunday. Please help us fill the Food Pantry box with Baking mixes (pancake mix, Bisquick, muffin mix, etc.). Thank you for your help! Stay Informed! Did you know that you can get the newsletter emailed right to your inbox every month? Simply send an email to fairburypresbyterian@route24.net and we will add you to the list! And our newsletter and the most up-to-date version of the church calendar is always available for viewing on our website www.firstpresfairbury.org!
Birthdays 2 Alexis Catton 5 Mary Beckley 7 Justin Peters 6 Melissa Goembel 10 Amy Enderli Deanna Hankes Kara Stuckey 12 Elizabeth Moore 14 Dennis Janssen Phyllis Tipton Ann Lage 18 Phil Troehler 19 Ron Schlipf 20 Todd Zehr Elaine Jeffries 21 Marillyn Moore Erica Gray 24 Chloe Casson 25 Jon Bach 26 Kathy Langstaff Adams 26 Madison Catton 28 Todd Webster 29 William Moore Anniversaries 2 James & Anna McKeon 8 John & Connie Rich 13 Curt & Jennifer Casson 14 Trafton & Amy Rich If your birthday or anniversary has been omitted, please contact the church office.
Christian Education News Sunday Morning Adult Class The Adult Sunday School class meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Library September thru May. Wednesday Bible Study This group meets every Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. John 3:16 This group of couples with children meets once a month for fellowship and study. Free childcare is provided. Next meeting is TBA. Koinonia κοινωνία A faith, food, and fellowship class aimed at 40-50 something s meets on the 1st Friday of the month. The next Koinonia meeting is Friday, July 1st at 7:00pm at the home of John and Connie Rich.
PW Coordinating Team Officers Ann Lage, Moderator (309-723-4043) Michelle Clemons, Vice Moderator (815-692-0622) Lisa Kilgus, Secretary (815-692-3956) Donna Roman, Treasurer (815-692-1212) Anna McKeon, Mission Rep. (815-692-2962) Together in Service Committee (Mission Opportunities) Melissa Goembel, Jill Krieger, Theresa Rafferty Over the next couple of months PW will be putting together hygiene kits and cleaning kits for the local food pantry. Nominating Committee Sandy Dawson, Alma Meister-Augsburger Summer Snack packs. In July the PW put together Summer Snack Packs for children in our community. KITCHEN DUTY FOR AUGUST: Ann Lage The next PW meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd at the home of Jill Krieger.
Zikomo means thank you in Chichewa. Dear First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury, Thank you for your continued support! Your prayers and financial gifts enable us to go and serve God alongside our partner churches in Malawi, and other countries in Africa. It was a blessing to visit with you! We look forward to our next visit. In Christ s Service, Jeremy and Luta Our Mission Statement We, The First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury, Illinois through ~ worshiping the God of love, ~ inviting everyone to experience grace through Christ, ~ reflecting Christ in our daily lives, are working with God (the Holy Spirit) to make life improvements happen. Income Where there is no vision, the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18, KJV) TREASURER'S REPORT 6 Month Thru June 30, 2016 Actual Budget Pledges 70,039 75,468 Non-Pledged 12,111 7,002 Per Capita 393 2,500 Interest on Checking 16 12 Use of Church 160 78 Special Reserve Fund 711 1,002 Interest Bequest/ Memorial 14,721 11,826 Funds Total Income 98,151 97,888 Expenses 56,517 95,459 Session Summary Motion from committee approved that on the Ministry Information Form submitted to Presbytery for final approval that the maximum Effective Pastoral Salary (cash salary, housing, and manse value) listed be $61,000.00. Motion approved for Anna McKeon to reserve the Friendship Room on August 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Jamie McKeon s wedding shower instead of August 20. The September newsletter deadline is August 17th. Excess (Shortage) 41,634 2,429
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