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AUGUST 2013

324 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 636-2149 office@fpcjcmo.org

The Presbyterian

F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H

Highlights from FPC’s week to make and deliver lunches to hungry children in our community.

The ShowMe Showboaters sing at Sunday Night Live @5 Worship 7/21/13 4K For Cancer - FPC hosted this group overnight on July

3, 2013. This group of young college-age runners were running from San Francisco to Baltimore with a goal of offering hope, inspiration and support to cancer communities along the way.

Familia Cristiana Internacional joined FPC’s Praise Team in worship on 7/14/13.

Mid-Highs at Six Flags 7/16/13

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Dear Friends in Faith and Partners in Christ, As we move into the fall, we will be moving back to some familiar territory as we resume our three worship service schedule (8:30, 10:45 am and 5 pm) and Sunday School (9:40 am), on August 18th. It will be nice to be “back in the groove.” However, we will also be trying on some new things this fall that will enhance and grow the ministry of Christ at First Presbyterian as we continue to be led by God’s Holy Spirit. We will kick off Sunday School on August 18th with a Kick-Off Celebration in the Chapel, complete with refreshments, a puppet show and introduction of teachers and curriculum. We have some of the best teachers in Jefferson City and we want you and your children to meet them on August 18th at 9:30 am, and to experience the Augsburg Fortress curriculum that is relevant, faithful and exciting! You are also invited to check out the Adult Classes. Our Christian current events class in the upstairs library (led by Jim McAdams and Cynthia Quetsch), the Bible study in the McAffee room (led by Tom and Virginia Holt) and the theology class (led by Rev. Erickson and Rev. Cain) in the Chapel, give us diverse Adult study options to explore. On September 8th (after Labor Day) we will be starting our fall Sunday evening schedule with something for everyone from 3:30 to 4:45 pm. We will continue to have Presbyterian Children’s Fellowship with food, fun, music and learning, led by our Christian Education Director, Marilyn Hofmann and music leaders, Corey Burkhardt and Chris Ambrose. We are introducing a Youth Choir for sixth grade through 12th grade under the direction of Westminster Music Professor, Dr. Natasia Sexton. This youth choir will be singing periodically at the morning and evening services. And for adults, we will have an outstanding Bible study course, Kergyma, led by Pastors Rob and Dave and Elder Sharon Keating in the parlor. All these afternoon activities will finish at 4:45 allowing people to participate in the Sunday Night Live @5 contemporary worship led by the Praise team and Pastor Zac Wolfe. It should be a wonderful compliment to the music and study that we are already doing at First Presbyterian Church. Join us to study, worship and serve.

Yours in Christ, Rev. Rob Erickson

“...we will also be trying on some new

things this fall that will

enhance and grow the

ministry of Christ at First Presbyterian

as we continue to be led by God’s Holy

Spirit.”

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT COMMON GROUND

Our Ecumenical Ministry at Common Ground is growing each month, and along with the growth comes increased need for the Center to be open more hours – and the need for more volunteers. Our church family has been asked to provide volunteers for each Friday from 9:00 am until 12:00 n. Kristen Hilty, Common Ground Director will now be in her office at Common Ground on Friday mornings for appointments with clients. Our volunteers will serve as greeters for those who come, help with the filling out of Intake Forms, answer phones and set appointments. The need on Fridays is great because Samaritan Center is closed on Fridays. Two volunteers are needed for each Friday. Contact Pastor Dave if you would like to volunteer or would like more information.

MALAWI MISSION TRIP 2013 A Mission Trip to Malawi, to visit our partners in mission there, see many of the building projects we have helped

fund, and worship and celebrate with local congregations, will be September 12-26, 2013. Please contact Kyle Kittrell for details and to sign up for this exciting and inspirational trip. Medical Supplies needed for the September Malawi trip: (there’s a box in Knox Hall) Multi-vitamins (NOT gummy type) Rubber gloves Over-the-counter Pain Relievers Bandaids Children’s anti-diarrhea Topical anti- Children’s fever reducers bacterials

FUN IN THE SUN at Camp Covenant Point on Sunday, August 4 as the Family Life Committee hosts an afternoon of swimming from 2-4 pm. Just join us at the pool - for more information or directions, see Judi Busby, Jennifer Myers or Cheryl

Smallwood. Our CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC is scheduled at Camp Covenant Point on Sunday, August 11 with swimming & horseback riding from 3-5, Potluck Dinner at 5pm (in the air conditioned dining hall), followed by our SNL @5 Worship!

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The MISSIONS COMMITTEE will meet on Tuesday, August 20th at 6:30 pm at the

River City Habitat for Humanity Office.

MISSION PRESENTATIONS Will be offered at 9:00 am on Sundays, August 4 and 11th. Sunday, August 4: Come and hear from Tiffany and Luke Wessler about their exciting mission work in Zambia. Sunday, August 11: Join us as we hear from the Reverend Joseph Mwale, Deputy General Secretary of the Livingstonia Synod, Malawi.

VHBOEBO!ZPVUI!DIPJS! We have the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a concert by a Ugandan Youth Choir on Sunday, September 22 during our SNL@5 Worship! This choir of ten youth will be singing throughout our area, and we are privileged to have them with us that evening, and for a time of fellowship during the meal following the concert. The choir will stay with us through Tuesday morning, and we are in need of a couple Host Families to provide sleeping space for three or four youth and one adult. If you would like to host, please see Pastor Zac, Pastor Dave or Judi Busby. Hosting includes overnight accommodations Sunday and Monday nights, and breakfast Monday and Tuesday.

MEN’S BREAKFAST at the Downtown Diner on High Street is Monday, August 19 at 7:00 am (and the third Monday of each

month). Come join us for food, fellowship and lively conversation!

Prayer Pals As we start the new school year, we want to pray for young people as part of our Prayer Pals program. This is a new program started in our

church to connect our youth with the members of the congregation, and for the youth to realize that they are part of a large family - their church family. It is intended to do just what it says “pray for a specific young person.” The (adult) prayer may send notes or cards (especially for special occasions). We will contact parents to make sure that it is ok to be praying for their children. The Christian Education Committee is excited about this new program and appreciates the willingness of the congregation to participate. If you have questions, do not hesitate to talk to Marilyn Hofmann, Pastor Rob, or Barb Slevin.

A Summary of July 14, 2013 Special Session Meeting

The Session met in special called-meeting following morning worship. Laura Robinett, a Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) gave a brief presentation of YAV, a program of Presbyterian World Mission. Laura’s YAV assignment is Hollywood, California. Motion was made to endorse Laura’s as a Young Adult Volunteer. This was approved. Ms. Robinett was also authorized to present a special Minute for Mission at the Sunday worship service on July 28, 2013. Young Adult Volunteers must raise funds for their own support during their year of service. Laura’s minimum is $6,300.

The Meeting was adjourned at 11:25 am. The next regular meeting of Session will be 6:30 pm, August 13, 2013.

College Student Addresses It is time for us to begin to collect student addresses (it means food for them). Please grab a green card and return it, or just email the church office (office@fpcjcmo.org), with your student’s address. We need ALL addresses, even if they haven’t changed from last year. Just update us, please!

Youth Sunday - August 11 at 10:00 am You are especially encouraged to come to worship on Youth Sunday, August 11th at 10:00 am. Youth who have participated in REACH Workcamp, Triennium and Montreat will be leading worship and sharing some of their faith-developing experiences. Afterward, there will be a meal provided by the parents of those who participated. Come and share the life-changing experiences of our youth as they share with us!

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GREETINGS, ADULT SINGERS-

In a few short weeks the adult choir will return to the chancel area for worship on Sunday mornings! In preparation for our first Sunday morning anthem on August

18, we will begin choir practice Wednesday night, August 14 at 7 pm in the choir room. As I begin my second year with you, I look forward to another year of making beautiful music for Sunday worship and exploring ways that our music ministry may expand. All adult singers are invited to join me in my home for a potluck lunch on Sunday, August 18 between 1 and 3 pm. Following our meal, we will discuss the upcoming year and share ideas for musical and spiritual growth together. Anyone who has interest in the choir is invited—whether you have sung for decades or if you are considering joining us for the first time; simply bring an easy potluck dish and RSVP to me by August 16 at Natasia.Sexton@westminster-mo.edu.

Peace, Natasia Sexton

Congratulations to the 2013-2014

PW Coordinating Team

Moderator - Anne Schneider Vice-Moderator - Margi Woods

Secretary - Barb Slevin Treasurer - Judy Robinett

Asst. Treasurer - Jan Haviland Ecumenical/CWU Representative - Ruth Shook

Parish Life Representative - Judi Busby Nurture Committee: Barbara Chilcutt, Nina Coy, Ruth

Shook Celebration of Mission Committee: Cathy Rosell, Judy

Robinett, Jen Myers Program/Studies Committee: Sharon Busch

(Coordinator), Jeanette Weller, Sharon Keating, Vicki Schildmeyer

Search Committee: Marty Gardner & Janet Shinkle Program Book Editor - Mary Corley

Also, congratulations to Judy Robinett who was in-stalled as Chair Person for Mission Opportunity for PW-MUP (Missouri Union Presbytery) and Anne Schneider, who was installed as the Moderator-Elect.

Presbyterian Women hosted a Fellowship Hour reception for Laura Robinett, daughter

of Judy & Bill Robinett, who will be spending the next year in mission as a PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer. Laura will be working with La Casa de la Comunidad and other urban ministries that work in the neighbor-hood. While “Hollywood” conjures up images of fame and fortune, the region is actually one of the lowest income areas of Los Angeles. On any given night in Los Angeles County, there are 60,000 to 100,000 peo-ple living on the streets with Hollywood itself being home to thousands of homeless teens and young adults.

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It’s That Time of the Year: Annual Kits for Kids Mission

Join us in collecting and preparing mission kits for Church World Service and the Festival of Sharing. Beginning on August 4th, a Mission Display in Knox Hall will provide information on what is needed for this year’s kits. We’ll be making kits to go around the world and to serve folks here in Missouri. On August 24th we really kick off the year by joining together in mission to assemble the kits - it’s amazing how fast that goes with a lot of help! We’ll also be installing our new Coordinating Team to lead PW activities over the coming year.

Join a Circle This Fall!

Many of us have enjoyed membership in a PW Circle for years (decades?), but part of the fun is being joined by new members! Our three Circles are welcoming new members as we prepare to begin this year’s Bible Study, “An Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy.” Our current Circles are: Faith Circle - Meets the 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 at Heisinger Afternoon Circle - Meets the 2nd Thursday at 12:45 pm at church. Coral Circle - Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm at members’ homes. If you’d like to join a Circle, but these times don’t work, talk to Cynthia Quetsch about the possibility of helping start a new Circle!

PW EVENTS CALENDAR Saturday, Aug. 3 - Coordinating Team @9:00 am Sunday, Aug. 4 - Kick-Off for Kit Party Collection - See Display in Knox Hall Saturday, Aug. 10 - PW-MUP Coordinating Team Meeting in Columbia at 9:00 am Saturday, Aug. 24 - Kit Party for Festival of Sharing & New Officer Installation Wednesday, Sept. 4 - Bible Study with Pastor Dave at 10:30am, Gathered Meeting/Lunch (Program: Bible Study Overview by Sharon Busch)

Hollywood

Presbyterian Women

Thursday, August 1 6:30 pm Nominating Committee Meets - McAfee Friday, August 2 5:00 pm Men’s Basketball 6:30 pm Loaves & Fishes - Chitwood Group Saturday, August 3 9:00 am PW Coordinating Team Meets Sunday, August 4 F.I.S.H. (Food Is Sharing Hope) Sunday 11:00 am Youth Sunday Planning Meeting 2:00 pm Communion at Westphalia Retirement Ctr 2:00 pm Family Swim at Camp Covenant Point Monday, August 5 ELEMENTARY ECUMENICAL DAY CAMP BEGINS

6:00 pm College Student/College Age Dinner at El Jimador 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers Meet 7:00 pm Boy Scouts - Troop 2 Tuesday, August 6 No Deacon Meeting 8:00 am Mid-High/Senior High Float Trip 9:30 am Bible Study in McAfee Room 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 5:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meets Wednesday, August 7 2:00 pm Float Trip Returns 4:30 pm Parish Life Committee Meets 5:30 pm Communications Committee Meets 5:30 pm Praise Team Practice Thursday, August 8 5:30 pm Worship Committee Meets Friday, August 9 10:15 am Meals on Wheels 5:00 pm Men’s Basketball Saturday, August 10 9:)0 am PW-MUP Coordinating Team in Columbia 11:30 am Serve Lunch at Ken Locke Apartments Sunday, August 11

YOUTH SUNDAY 11:00 am Brunch to Celebrate Youth Sunday 3:00 pm Annual Church Picnic at Camp Covenant Point 5:00 pm Potluck Dinner at Camp Covenant Point 5:45 pm Sunday Night Live @5 at Camp Covenant Point Monday, August 12 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:30 pm Facilities Committee Meets 7:00 pm Boy Scouts - Troop 2

Tuesday, August 13

9:30 am Bible Study in McAfee Room 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 6:30 pm Session Meets Wednesday, August 14 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 5:30 pm Praise Team Practice 7:00 pm Choir Practice Thursday, August 15 10:30 am Retired Adults Fellowship Meets 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:00 pm Presbyterian Preschool Open House 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers Training in Chapel Friday, August 16 5:00 pm Men’s Basketball 6:30 pm Loaves & Fishes - Bailey Group 6:30 pm New Members’ Dinner Sunday, August 18

RETURN TO TWO MORNING SERVICES (see schedule above)

1:00 pm Choir Potluck Dinner at Natasia Sexton’s Monday, August 19 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast at Downtown Diner 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers Meet 7:00 pm Boy Scouts - Troop 2 Tuesday, August 20 9:30 am Bible Study in McAfee Room 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 6:30 pm Missions Committee Meets at Habitat Office Wednesday, August 21 5:30 pm Praise Team Practice 7:00 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm Senior High PYF Thursday, August 22 5:00 pm Granny Basketball Practice Friday, August 23 5:00 pm Men’s Basketball Saturday, August 24 8:00 am PW Kit Party 11:30 am Serve Lunch at Ken Locke Apartments Monday, August 26 7:00 pm Boy Scouts - Troop 2 Tuesday, August 27 9:30 am Bible Study in McAfee Room 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:30 pm Christian Education Committee Meets

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EVERY SUNDAY Summer Worship Schedule before 8/18

8:30 am– Calvin Class Meets 10:00 am– Services of Worship 11:00 am– Coffee Fellowship/Knox Hall 5:00 pm– Sunday Night Live @ Five in the Chapel 5:45 pm - Shared Meal in Knox Hall

EVERY SUNDAY (starting 8/18) 8:30 am– Worship Service 9:40 am - Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 am– Worship Service 11:00 am– Coffee Fellowship/Knox Hall 5:00 pm– Sunday Night Live @ Five in the Chapel 5:45 pm - Shared Meal in Knox Hall

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1 - Pricilla Klinger 1 - Sharon Belcher 1 - Ian McCaslin 1 - Luke Galbraith 1 - Matt Morris 1 - Abiathar Naaman 2 - Ann Perry 2 - Vanessa Lamb 3 - Ruth Farrar 4 - Eugene Myers 4 - Jeff Shinkle 5 - Nancy Monteer 6 - Jarrett Vandelicht 7 - Millie Rasp 7 - Cody Teter 8 - Rebecca Stabenow 8 - Jo Frappier 8 - Karen Laves 8 - Laura Robinett 10 - Ernest Perry, Jr. 10 - Don Sisson, Jr. 10 - Mya Andrews 11 - Marilyn Miller 12 - Jeff Edmondson 12 - Jerry Simon 12 - Phil Green 13 - Pamela Sonius 12 - Melissa Manda 14 - Beverly Figg 14 - Olusina Oltunji 15 - Wayne Hepler 16 - Katie Denning 16 - Dennis Figg 16 - Maxine Hall

August BirthdaysAugust BirthdaysAugust Birthdays 16 - Nancy Marsh 16 - Rick Bowles 17 - Michelle Holloway 17 - Morgan Burkhardt 18 - Kay Miller 20 - John Wilson 20 - Bonnie Wood 20 - James Luther 21 - Becky Veit 21 - Katie Gamble 22 - Jack Walker 22 - Ione Hughes 22 - Becca Hickman 22 - Michael Stone 23 - Anne Gue 23 - Don Kopp 23 - Olayinka Olatunji 24 - Carolyn Becker 24 - Carrie Sisson 24 - Kim Lehmen 25 - John Burnett 25 - Harira Naaman 26 - Kathy Scott 26 - Todd Larivee 27 - Niles Simpson 29 - Rose Mary Palmer 30 - Carla Ahrens 30 - Rev. Dave Henry 30 - Dorothy Hudson 30 - Sue Chitwood 30 - Cynthia Quetsch 30 - Ginger DeWitt 30 - Donise Seneker 31 - Rose McMurtry 31 - Annell Bailey

AUGUST CALENDAR (continued from page 8) Wednesday, August 28 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 5:30 pm Praise Team Practice 7:00 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm Senior High PYF Thursday, August 29 5:00 pm Granny Basketball Practice 6:30 pm Personnel Committee Meets Friday, August 30 5:00 pm Men’s Basketball

Dear Church Family, I am deeply touched by the tremendous support I have received from so many of you since the time of my surgery. Your prayers, visits, delicious meals, phone calls, as well as pastoral care, have comforted me a lot. Thank you so much!

Margi Woods

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Calling all Church Youth! First Presbyterian Church is excited to announce the beginning of a new youth choir for all members (and friends of church members) who are beginning 6th-12th grade this fall! Our adult choir director, Dr. Natasia Sexton, will lead rehearsals on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 4:45 pm in the chapel beginning on Sunday, September 8. There will be an informational meeting for all youth and their parents following worship on Sunday morning, August 11, in the chapel area. Regardless of your musical background, if you love music and are interested in sharing your faith through song, plan to come to the informational meeting on August 11! Please contact Dr. Sexton at Natasia.Sexton@westminster-mo.edu if you have questions before the August 11 meeting.

We begin our “regular schedule of two worship services and Sunday School on August 18th. A Kick-Off Extraordinaire is being planned by the Christian Education Committee. Just to tease you - puppets, balloons and grapes are involved. Look on our website (www.fpcjcmo.org) for a “trailer.”

All children and youth (and their parents) will meet in the Chapel for our opening at 9:30 am. After a few minutes, each class will be led by their teachers to their Sunday School rooms (mid-highs and a parent will meet in the gym with Pastor Henry to learn more about the Confirmation plans for this year).

Special treats will follow in Knox Hall. Join us for an amazing time, as we re-connect and begin our new Sunday School year!

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Starting August 18th 8:30 am - Morning Worship Service

9:40 am - Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 am - Morning Worship Service

5:00 pm - Sunday Night Live @5 Worship Service

Fall Sunday School Kick-off!