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The First Presbyterian Church of Jackson
First Presbyterian Church __________________________________________________________________ June 2009 “The Chimes” Newsletter
JUNE BIRTHDAYS2 – Mark Miller 12 – Tina Downton 18 – Mitchell Shumate 3 – Benjamin Lewis 12 – Mike Morgan 19 – Matthew Hoyt 4 – Kayla McMillen 13 – Paul Bragg, Sr. 20 – Dick Shupe 6 – David Sheward 13 – Evan King 21 – Ruth McKinney 9 – Carol Downton 13 – John D. Lewis 22 – Valerie Anderson 9 – Becky Evans 14 – Chuck Milliken 22 – Tom Sollars, Jr. 10 – John Lewis 15 – Curt Wiggins 28 – Tom Perry11 – Lee DeLay 17 – Megan Smith Farrar 30 – Beth Hogue Reiselt 17 – Dan Mutzig AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE HAVING BIRTHDAYSTHAT WE DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT!! Please call the church office to update the birthday list. (286-1928)_______________________________________________________________________________________ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED……. Attention Ladies: On Wednesday, June 17 we will be hosting the Ladies’ Prayer Tea . The monthly tea will be held in Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:30 a.m. We need your help and donations for the coffee hour. Below is a list of needed food items: ________ Fruit ________ Coffee Cakes ________ Muffins ________ Nut Breads ________ Bar Cookies (brownies, etc.) ________ Donut Holes ________ Other ________ Yes, I can assist at the coffee hour Name_________________________________________ Phone________________________________________ Please check any of the above mentioned items that you are willing to provide and return this form to Barbara Thomas, Edie Ridgeway or the church office. Thanks for your help. All ladies are invited to attend! Invite a relative, friend or neighbor and plan to join us on June 17. * * * * *Get Well Wishes…(those hospitalized or having had medical procedures during the month of May)Nancy WilliamsPaul BraggDebby Jindra -3- New Beginnings May and June are always busy months as we celebrate Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and often weddings as well. Graduation is often called Commencement, because graduation from college and even high school often marks the beginning of a student’s lifelong career. It is a time when students begin down a new path. It is an exciting time, because it means for many that they are finally done with the major preparation period of their lives. Finally they can begin earning their own way in the world, living in their own apartment or home, starting their own family. Or, for many high school students, it means the new challenge of college or vocational school, often living away from home—making new friends, trying new things. This year six of our members graduated from high school: Sarah Billman, Casey Bowman, Connor Bowman, Nathan Grant, Sherman Lewis and Breanna Moore. We also had one of our members graduate with a Nursing Degree: Brittany Moore. In our Book of Common Worship, under the section where “Morning Prayers” are found, there is this prayer, appropriate for the excitement and uncertainty of starting fresh:Eternal God, you call us to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. As our graduates begin the next phase of their lives, I and all of us in this faith family we know as First Presbyterian Church wish them God’s guidance and blessing. David Downton,Pastor and Friend-4- ADULT FUN & FELLOWSHIP(meeting the last Saturday of each month) This fun group is for any age adult – men, women, singles, couples – every adult is invited.Saturday, June 27 - we will travel to Rio Grande for dinner (Jimanetti’s). Carpool from the church at 5:30 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the church office door. Plan to join us on the 27th! ________________________________________________________________________________________ July 6 – 10Vacation Bible School Christ United Methodist Churchwill join us for VBSVBS registration forms are available – hallway table Theme: “Crocodile Dock – Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light” MARK YOUR CALENDARS Attention Kids: FREE light dinner before VBS each evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Free Lunch for Kids. ________________________________________________________________________________________ SYMPATHYWe offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to
Eloise Jones and family in the death of her brother, Elmer Richards.
FREE LUNCH FOR KIDSJune 1 through August 21 – sponsored by Appalachian Nutrition NetworkAll kids age 18 and younger4 Free Lunch Sites each weekday – Hillcrest Pool, Eddie Jones Park, Jackson Family Apts., Northview Elementary School – Lunch served 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Special Music during worship for the month of June: 7 – The Lewis Family 14 – Megan McKee 21 – Pat Speck 28 – Amber Broermann -5- JUNE 2009
Rev. Dr. David R. Downton, Pastor Office: (740) 286-1928 ManseL740) 286-6527Melody Morgan, Administrative Assistant Office: (740) 286-1928 FAX: (740) 286-1730Paul Hogue, Music Director Home: (740) 286-3071 Mary Elizabeth Billman, Organist Home: (740) 286-4862 SUNDAY SCHOOL (ages 3-adult) Fellowship – 9:00 a.m. Opening – 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP – 10:30 a.m. Nursery Attendant (9:00-11:30 a.m.)CLERK OF SESSION – Danny WiseMEMBERS OF SESSION: 2008-Carla Mavis, Bob Smith, Dick Billman, Curt Wiggins 2009-Danny Barger, Carol Downton, Danny Wise 2010-Shirley Anderson, Kathy Crusan, Marsha Johnson BOARD OF DEACONS:2008-Betty Richards, Rhea Shupe, Paul Bragg, Sr., Donna Hogue 2009-Andi Councilman – Secretary, Nancy Jolly – Vice President, Maxine Robbins – Treasurer, Evelyn Watts2010-Becky Crusan, Mary Nutt – President, Lorna Richison, Judy Wiggins“THE CHIMES” NEWSLETTER – Coordinating & Layout – Printing & Mailing – Melody Morgan-7- |
