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July 2016Issue 68Volume 7
First United Presbyterian Church1303 Royal Heights Road • Belleville, IL 62223
618.233.0295 • www.firstunitedpres.org
We are a Christian church that glorifies God through meaningful worship, active discipleship,
faithful service and nurturing fellowship.
WORSHIPSCHEDULE
July 3 8:00 & 10:30 am
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost The Rev. Robert J. Dyer
Building FreedomGalatians 5:1, 13-25
July 108:00 & 10:30 am
Eighth Sunday after PentecostThe Rev. Robert J. Dyer
Building BlessingsMatthew 5:1-12
July 17
8:00 & 10:30 amNinth Sunday after Pentecost
The Rev. Robert J. DyerBuilding Goodness
Philippians 2:10-11
July 248:00 & 10:30 am
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost The Rev. Robert J. Dyer
Building ServantsMark 9:30-37
July 318:00 & 10:30 am
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost The Rev. Robert J. Dyer
Building PeacePhilippians 4:4-7
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Under Construction
W hile it is true that our renovation construc tion wil l b e spread out over the rest of 2016, we have b een in a
t ime of construc tion or renovation for much longer. We may think back to the last three years of intentional spir itual renovation as we set three -year goals to transform our church. Having these goals and doing so much intentional work c an b e exhausting for a church. I t ’s l ike having p eople renovating a p or tion of your house or even doing it yourself. There is an uncomfor table t ime when things are a mess. But you b el ieve in the future results, so you keep pressing for ward.
F or our church, I feel as though we are already reaping the joys of previous renovations. Yes, we are reaping
the joys of our 2011 Cornell Commons expansion but also the b enefits of our spir itual renovations and intentional church goals. This has given our church a zeal for b ecoming even b etter for one another, for the communit y, and for the purp oses of G o d ’s Kingdom.
W e wil l always b e under construc tion. O h, don’t worr y. We won’t always b e doing physic al renovations, but as
the p eople of G o d, we are always under the reconstruc tion and renovating work of the Holy Spir it . G o d has al l of us “under construc tion” unti l the last day we have to breathe. O n that day, we wil l f ind rest and the renewing joy of G o d ’s completed work up on us. O n that day, our baptism wil l b e complete. Unti l then, we wil l rol l up our s leeves and prepare ourselves for whatever Kingdom work G o d has for us to gether.
I n Christ, Pastor Rob
Statement of FaithC hu r c h i s a p l a ce w h e r e we a s C h r i s t i a n s co m e t o wo r s h i p. T h a t i s t h e co m m o n t h o ug h t, b u t I b e l i e ve t h a t i t i s n o t a b o u t t h e p l a ce, i t i s a b o u t t h e p e o p l e i n t h a t C hu r c h . I t i s a b o u t u s a s C h r i s t i a n s f i n d i n g wa y s t o h o l d o u r s e l ve s a n d e a c h o t h e r a cco u n t a b l e. ~ Danny M ichael Thomas Halel
Family News Information current as of June 28
Ministering to God’s People
In Our Prayers
July 3USHERING 8:00 amConi JacksonMary PollockKathy SchmidtUSHERING 10:30 amKC ClaytonGigi & Roger CoxAdrian CroissantAlly DyerSusy RybickiLITURGISTChuck ThurigAMBASSADORRosemary EhrsteinPHONEAbbey CroissantBUS DRIVERLarry ScottCOUNTERSShawn LankfordMark WinlandHOSPITALITYQuiltersSOUND OPERATORAl KrausVIDEO OPERATORAlex TambalaNURSERY ATTENDANTSCrib RoomMandy GuinnBeth LindToddler RoomSeon Choo KimJean McCannSharon Gaskill
July 10USHERING 8:00 amJackie & Dan BainterLou Stark USHERING 10:30 amSharon & Jerry GaskillMarian & Jim MorrisBetty ScherrerMitch Stark Karen ThompsonDean WallenLITURGISTLorenzo ClaytonAMBASSADORNorma JacksonPHONEJane WilkinBUS DRIVERMatt HallCOUNTERSShawn LankfordMark WinlandHOSPITALITYVolunteers NeededSOUND OPERATORDan HarresVIDEO OPERATORRich StehnachNURSERY ATTENDANTSCrib RoomBailey MokriakowJessica MokriakowToddler RoomAmy AbernathyNorma Mason
July 17USHERING 8:00 amBillie & Steve ChaneyUSHERING 10:30 amBabs HillAl KrausCyndi & Ed LangenShawn Lankford Larry ScottLITURGISTJohn MannAMBASSADORBrenda & Roger DollPHONEPat DayeBUS DRIVERDennis HubbardCOUNTERSShawn LankfordMark WinlandHOSPITALITYPotlucks With a PurposeSOUND OPERATORMark VandiverVIDEO OPERATORAlex TambalaNURSERY ATTENDANTSCrib RoomLeah & Shawn LankfordToddler RoomDee MannTerri O’SabenKaren & Pete Thompson
July 24USHERING 8:00 amKathy & John HarrymanShirley Thien USHERING 10:30 amAlex AbernathyAmy AbernathyGrace FarinasDan HarresElizabeth KearnsBob SamplesLITURGISTShirley SamplesAMBASSADORSharon & Jerry GaskillPHONEPam Halel Linda GurrBUS DRIVERCliff FittsCOUNTERSJohn DorrisJohn HeslopHOSPITALITYSand DollarsSOUND OPERATORDave EppsVIDEO OPERATORRich StehnachNURSERY ATTENDANTSCrib RoomPat DayeStephanie KrausTeresa BransonMelissa EppsToddler RoomAbbey CroissantNancy KreebElizabeth Schramm
July 31USHERING 8:00 amJackie & Dan BainterLou Stark USHERING 10:30 amSharon & Jerry GaskillDelaney Giles (Junior Usher)Marian & Jim MorrisBetty ScherrerMitch Stark Karen ThompsonDean WallenLITURGISTJulia WeeksAMBASSADORDaphne SumnerPHONEJanice HoenigBUS DRIVERMatt HallCOUNTERSJohn DorrisJohn HeslopHOSPITALITYMen’s Bible StudySOUND OPERATORAl KrausVIDEO OPERATORAlex TambalaNURSERY ATTENDANTSCrib RoomSheila & Dave MisselhornToddler RoomJan DorrisLarissa Venhaus
For Margaret Gilligan whose husband, Robert Gilligan died on May 28 in Belleville. For Betty Scherrer on the death of Charles’ cousin, Verna Weis, who died on June 4 in Forest, Virginia. For Betty Scherrer on the death of her nephew, Dennis Murphy, who died on June 6 in Greenfield, Tennessee. For the family and friends of Betty McClinton who died on June 18 in Shiloh. For Carol Rosenkranz and family on the death of her sister, Ellen Soeteber, who died on June 21 in Florida. For Melissa, Dave, Aaron and Greg Epps on the death of her father, Frank Olivero, who died on June 24 in Gibson City, Illinois.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Bill Burke (The Shrine Apts.)Jean Canale (Home)Irene & Wade Coverdell (Cedarhurst, Shiloh)Mary Diel (Rosewood)Nellie Elam (St. Paul’s Nursing Home)Annette Grove (Home)Sue Hall (Home)Helen Handley Fabre (St. Paul’s Asst. Living)Bernice Handrich (Chesterfield, Missouri)
Mary Hotta (Home)Lucile Katty (St. Paul’s Apts.)Bonnie Krause (St. Paul’s Apts.)Adam Landry (Illinois Veterans’ Home, Anna, Illinois)Bill Lawrence (Cedarhurst, Shiloh)Ted Lawrence (Four Fountains)Jeanette McCurdy (Knollwood, Caseyville)Lane Miller (The Shrine Apts.)
Mary Ellen Pollock (Still Waters Senior Living)Nancy Reinecker (Home)Wanda Lee Schmidt (Highland Nursing Home)Roberta Symonds (Home)Our efforts to express our faith clearlyOur efforts to grow spirituallyOur efforts to discover & use our spiritual giftsOur efforts to serve the communityOur efforts to care for one another
Our efforts to reach new believersPeople who are depressed and anxiousAll world leadersOur enemiesOur eldersOur deaconsOur trustees
Presbyterian WomenGive-a-Meal-a-Month (GAMAM)Thank you for supporting this program! The menu to the right suggests non-perishable items to buy during July. All items collected are taken to the Catholic Urban Program Food Bank which ministers
to families in the Metro East. Fill up a yellow GAMAM bag or fill your own bag and bring the items to the church. Monetary gifts are also welcome; make checks payable to First United Presbyterian with the memo to PW GAMAM.
Circle Activities in July• On July 19, Lamplighters will meet at 11:30 am for lunch and fellowship at The Shrine Restaurant, located on IL Highway 15 east. For more information, contact Rosemary Ehrstein. • On July 20, Hannah Circle will meet at 11:30 am for lunch and fellowship at Fischer’s Restaurant, 2100 W. Main, in Belleville. Ginny
Menu for July
Canned Chicken
Brown or White Rice
Canned Black Beans
Canned Corn
Canned Fruit (lite or in fruit juice)
Powdered Milk
Additional Items:Breakfast Month
Cold Cereal (low sugar)
Oatmeal
Juice (no glass containers)
Monetary donations always welcome.
GIVE-A-MEAL-A-MONTH
Sponsored by Presbyterian Women
Schofield is accepting reservations. New circle officers will also be elected during the lunch.
Ways to Serve and GiveJuly 16: Sanctuary CleaningPut Saturday, July 16, on your calendar! We will have a workday to do heavy cleaning in the Sanctuary from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm; please come for any length of time you can. Bring cleaning supplies with you… we will provide donuts and drinks. Also, we always need a soft eraser and a pencil sharpener. For more information call Jackie Bainter, 398-0294. ~ Worship Committee
July 23: Beacon 5K Run/Walk FUPC returns to Belleville West High School on Saturday, July 23, to defend our Beacon 5K participation title. The goal is to get 100 participants this year (we had 75 last year). Walkers make up the majority of the field, so lace ’em up and get on out there to support an amazing community ministry (and retain the trophy!). Start time is 8:00 am. Arrive about 7:30 am for a 7:45 team photo. Look for registration flyers in Cornell Commons. July 6 is the last day to register for Beacon 5K T-shirts. Pick up a registration form in the Commons or go to www.beacon5k.com.
Belleville Summer Sack Lunch ProgramYou can help answer the call to “feed the hungry” by providing nutritious lunches for children at risk of hunger in our community. Each Friday through August 12, we deliver 150 lunches to seven delivery sites located close to our public schools. How can you help? • You can help pack lunches any Thursday evening starting at 6:00 pm through August 11. Meet in Eversull Hall. • You can donate needed items: 100% juice boxes, cookies (no nuts), individual bags of chips, Ziploc sandwich bags, and cash donations. A labeled donation box can be found in Cornell Commons.• You can help deliver lunches to children. If you’d like to help deliver, contact Abby Smith, Joyce and Dwight Lied, Norma Mason, or Nancy Kreeb. For more information, contact Nancy by email, [email protected].
Wonderful Ministry OpportunityOur church family now has another great opportunity to minister to one of us, the Dyer family. Sarah is in the last stage of acquiring her Doctorate degree which requires a yearlong internship. She will be located in Chicago five days a week and returning home on weekends. That means the Dyer family must cook for themselves in her absence. Wouldn’t it be great if we members delivered a home-cooked meal to the family one day a week? It appears that late every Tuesday afternoon would be the best day to provide our service, because lessons begin at 5:00 pm with some not getting home until 9:00. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, call Jan Dorris, 239-9248, or email [email protected], for more information and details.
Adult Discipleship
Adult Fellowship
Pastor’s Classes (Sundays, 9:15 am, Vista Room, 206)• July 3: Coffee and Chat with the PastorCome spend an hour asking questions and chatting about whatever the group wants to discuss with the pastor. Church stuff, faith stuff, Bible stuff, 80’s trivia, whatever!• July 10: Reading the Bible with the PastorWe will read the entire Book of Colossians in class, and participants will be able to ask questions along the way. • July 17: Biblical LanguagesCome learn a little about the original languages in which the Bible was written: Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament). • July 24: Making Your Funeral MeaningfulJoin Pastor Rob for information on how you can make plans now to make your funeral meaningful and help your family members with advance planning. It may not be fun to think about, but it will help your family if you do. • July 31: Dreaming Big for Our ChurchParticipants will share their dreams for our church’s future with the
pastor and hear about some of his crazy ideas.
Feasting on the Word Bible Study (Sundays)During July, join this group at 9:15 am on Sunday mornings in the Conference Room (200) as participants study different Bible passages.
Date Focus ScriptureJuly 3 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20July 10 Luke 10:25-27 July 17 Luke 10:38-42July 24 Luke 11:1-13July 31 Luke 12:13-21
Parent Class (Sundays)The Parent Class will meet during July at 9:15 am in the Library (102). Grab a cup of coffee and join the class discussion led by Leah and Shawn Lankford. All parents and grandparents are welcome!
July 4: Friends Dine OutOur dinner group will meet at O’Charley’s, 1313 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon, on Monday, July 4, at 6:00 pm. Dessert and fireworks will be at Marcia’s house after dinner. For more information, call Marcia Mellone, 398-9805, or Betty Bucknell, 397-2114.
July 13: Faith in FictionThe July selection is Washington: The Indespensable Man. This biography explores the father of our country, sometimes an unpopular hero, a man of great contradictions, but always a towering historical figure, who remains, as Flexner writes, ”a fallible human being made of flesh and blood and spirit, not a statue of marble and wood…a great and good man.” The book for August is Robert E. Lee by Emory Thomas. Join us at 9:00 am, July 13, in FirstXpression (202). Contact Susy Rybicki if you need information, 792-9458.
July 15: Merry Mates The July meeting will be an outing to the Gateway Grizzlies vs. Lake Erie Crushers game on Friday, July 15 (no meeting on July 8). If you made your reservation with Bob Samples, the tickets will be handed out that evening at 5:45 pm in the FUPC parking lot. The small church bus is available. However, it only holds 14 people, so some folks will need to carpool to the game. For more information, contact Bob Samples, 624-3340.
July 26: Potlucks with a PurposeAll women of the church are welcome to be a part of this unique Life Group that combines Fellowship, Food, and Fundraising just four times a year. If you think it might be something you would enjoy, why not give it
a try on Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 pm in the Vista Room (206). Please use the Royal Heights Road entrance for convenient access to the room. Bring a potluck dish to share. It can be anything… salad, vegetable, meat, pasta, dessert, etc. A recipe that serves 8-10 is great! Also, bring your “dining-out-dollars” (what you might spend eating at a restaurant). All donations will be given to a project decided upon that evening. If you would like to know more about our group, contact Shirley Samples, 624-3340, or [email protected].
Life Group Name Change!Changes are planned for the Moms’ Group starting this summer. The name will now be Living the Minivan Dream – a Life Group (LTMD). This group is open to anyone with children, including extended family: Moms, dads, husbands, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, cousins, etc. are welcome. Three gatherings have been set for this summer to try it out: (The first was on June 9).1) Thursday, July 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, O’Fallon Splash Pad at O’Fallon Sportsman Park. Bring picnic dinner or snacks if you like.2) Friday, August 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Back to School event at Thoman Park, O’Fallon. More details to come. Hope to see you there! I will be creating a new Facebook page so please watch for new invites. Let me know if you have any questions: Beth Lind, 530-0085, [email protected].
P H O T O B Y J I M N I C H O L A S
Lydia Circle returns from a fun visit to Kimmswick, on on Saturday, June 11. The day included shopping and lunch at the Blue Owl.
A Season of Increase - Hallelujah!
From the Mission Committee
Thank You All For Your Commitment and PrayerAs each of us reads through our Steeple and experiences what is happening in the life of First United, we see all the wonderful things God is doing through each of us and this church. From Sack Lunch Programs and Quilt Camps, to Youth Olympic Sundays and Children’s Chapel, we are working together as a church family for Kingdom purposes.
Lord, what do You want to do through me? As Pastor Rob mentioned in his sermon on June 12, “That’s a good question. That’s a good prayer.” Over the past several weeks, from Gratitude and Ministry Sundays in May, to our Celebration Sunday, the Day of Prayer and Commitment Sunday in June, together, we have all been encouraged to respond to this question and this prayer. The Capital Campaign is just one of so many examples in the life of
July: Caritas/St. John Bosco Fund RaiserThe Mission Committee will sponsor a fund raiser to benefit Caritas/St. John Bosco during July. Linsay Auerbach will be selling Buddy Clips by Scentsy, so look for the inserts in the Sunday bulletins.
July 30: Project Compassion NFP The third annual Girlz on Purpose Self-Esteem, Education & Character Tour will be held on Saturday, July 30, at Belleville West High School. This is a one-day tour for girls in grades 6 - 12 (ages 11-18) to navigate self-esteem, education, character discussions and activities in a fun, energizing and inspiring day. Project Compassion NFP expects to welcome over 200 girls from Belleville and surrounding communities. Your Mission Committee will have a table there to hand out bottled water with inspirational sayings on them, as well as other inspirational items and church brochures. Volunteers are needed to work at the table for three, three-hour shifts that day. There will be a sign-up table in Cornell Commons during the month of July.
Also for Project Compassion NFPTwo houses were donated to Project Compassion NFP, by different individuals! Both houses, one on either side of the current office, need renovations; volunteers are needed to complete the work by October 1. Look for more information soon.
September 17: International Mission FestivalThe IMF, planned for Saturday, September 17, will have a change in format this year. There will be a dinner but no Craft Fair. Instead, we have invited Hines Ugandan Ministries and Partners for Just Trade to sell their crafts at the evening dinner.
October 23 - 29: Adult Mission TripThe Mission Committee had to change the dates for this year’s adult
our church where the people of God have worked together to reach our goals and move our ministry and mission forward to where God is leading us.
This is truly a summer to celebrate all that God is doing through each of us and through First United Presbyterian Church. Here, it is a blessing to be part of the Kingdom purposes God is calling us to live out in our lives of faith. Thank you all for being part of this movement in our church, for your prayerful consideration, for your response to A Season of Increase Campaign, and in all the ways God is leading each of us to answer the question, Lord, what do You want to do through me? As of June 27, $1,012,881 has been pledged to our campaign. Hallelujah!~ Co-Campaign Leadership: Gigi and Roger Cox, Cyndi and Ed Langen
mission trip. We are still going to Kemmerer Village in Assumption, Illinois, about a two-hour drive from our church. KV is close enough that you can come for the day, if you cannot stay the entire week. Possible projects are: replace the roof on a single-story cottage; indoor painting in several buildings; lay noodle board over drywall in several bathrooms; install about 500 feet of wooden fence. If you might be interested, please mark these dates on your calendar and talk to Dwight Lied, [email protected], Andy Morgan, [email protected], or Chuck Thurig, [email protected].
Meet a Mission Co-Worker Rev. Ryan and Alethia White are another of the 13 mission worker teams supported by your Mission C o m m i t t e e . Since the Iranian Revolution of 1979, millions of Persian-speaking peoples have migrated to other parts of the Middle East, to the United States, Europe, and other areas of the world. The migration continues, and well over 100,000 Iranians have settled in Germany. The Iranian Presbyterian Church in Berlin, in addition to providing worship opportunities in Farsi, helps Iranian refugees and immigrants begin a new life in Germany. Ryan and Alethia White will work with the pastor and social worker of the congregation to offer pastoral care to those who are now making Germany their home. They will also collaborate with ecumenical partners to provide training and continuing education opportunities for leaders of the Presbyterian Church in Iran.
Visit the Mission CommitteeThe Mission Committee meets in the Conference Room (200) at 6:30 pm on the fourth Wednesday from January through October and on the third Wednesday in November and December. Our meetings are open to all. Come visit us!
2016 Quilt Camp
Something for Everyone at Centerfield Park
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There were twelve active quilters participating in the 5th Annual Quilt Camp in 2016. Eight quilts were finished by the end of camp!
Putts, passes, hot dogs and go carts! The kids and adults enjoyed some family fun at Centerfield Park on Saturday, June 18. Thank you, Shawn Lankford, for organizing and getting us a great deal.
Children & Youth LifeFaithQuest in July FaithQuest will begin a new rotation on July 3, called “Who’s Who in the Bible.” During July, students will learn about Samson; Ruth and Naomi; Eli, Hannah and Samuel; King Josiah; and Daniel. FaithQuest is the Sunday morning Sunday School class for students in grades K-5. Students meet in the Sanctuary at 9:15 am for a brief opening and then move to different workshop locations.
Children’s ChapelDuring the 10:30 worship service, children gather in the front of the Sanctuary with Pastor Rob for a time of sharing faith. Then, children ages 3 through 3rd grade are invited to continue their worship in Children’s Chapel, a special worship space adjacent to the Sanctuary. In Children’s Chapel, children gather in God’s name, hear God’s Word through stories, respond to God’s Word, and then receive their own blessing as they are picked up by their families. In this special place of worship, children walk more slowly and talk more softly because someone might be talking to God. During July, children will hear five different Parables of Jesus: The Leaven, The Sower, The Good Samaritan, The Great Banquet, and The Farmer and the Growing Seed.
KIX Youth (grades 6-8) NewsSunday, July 3: KIX Great Escape Medical Forms due.Monday, July 11-Saturday, July 16: KIX Trip to Great Escape.Sunday, July 31: KIX Summer Picnic. On Sunday, July 31, from 3:00-5:00 pm, come out to the church for a FREE afternoon of snacks, games and fun! The games will involve water balloons, so wear something that can get wet. Feel free to bring your friends! Please let Conor Baltz know if you are coming, and if you have any questions, email [email protected].
TIM Youth (grades 9-12) NewsSunday, June 26-Saturday, July 2: TIM Mission Trip to Somerville, Tennessee.Saturday, July 9: TIM Lake Trip. Come out for a day at the beach! We will meet at church at 10:00 am to make sack lunches for our time at Carlyle Lake and then depart for the lake. There, we will swim, play sand volleyball and do other fun things! Be prepared to have a FUN relaxing day. Make sure to bring your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and sunny disposition. We will return around 4:30 pm.Tuesday, July 19-Saturday July 23: Presbyterian Youth Triennium.
“Making a Home for Faith” – July 13, 20 & 27 (6:00-8:00 pm)Your family is invited to a summer program called “Making a Home for Faith: Nurturing the Spiritual Life of Your Children/Grandchildren.” These three summer evenings of faith building and fun are designed especially for families with younger children (birth through 5th grade). A light supper will be served at 6:00 pm, followed by art activities and games for the children. For the adults, there will be a different session each week to explore ways to nurture the spiritual life of their family.
July 13 – telling and retelling Bible stories and wondering with children, plus what are good Bible storybooks for different agesJuly 20 – worshipping and praying together as a familyJuly 27 – family rituals, faith milestones, performing faithful acts of service and witness together as a family
At the end of each evening, families will share an interactive, hands-on activity. Parents and grandparents are welcome. The program
will end at 8:00 pm. For more information, contact Stephanie Foltz ([email protected]).
FaithQuest students listened to TIM youth as they shared what the word mission means to them. They told stories of their involvement in different mission activities (the what, how, and where), plus they spoke about why they do mission.
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Preschool Registration Presbyterian Community Preschool staff are scheduling Meet and Greets to share information about our Preschool for 3-year olds and 4-year olds. Please share this with any family or friends who might be interested. Registrations are still being accepted for the 2016-2017 school year. Children who will turn three by September 1, 2016, can be enrolled. For applications and more information, call the Preschool at 233-4809.
Children’s Chapel Leadership Ever wonder about serving as a Greeter or Worship Leader for our children during Children’s Chapel? Children’s Chapel is a special worship space adjacent to the Sanctuary where children ages 3 through 3rd grade continue their worship on Sunday mornings during the 10:30 service. During this time, children gather in God’s name, hear God’s Word through stories, respond to God’s Word, and then receive their own blessing as they are picked up by their families. We would love to talk with you and share a ministry description. ~ Jackie Bainter, [email protected], or Stephanie Foltz, [email protected]
Summer UKirk for College Students Summer UKirk is a community open to all college students in the St. Louis area. Whether you are starting college in the fall or just graduated, whether you go to college nearby or far away, if you are in the St. Louis area this summer, UKirk is a place to worship, laugh, pray, and play. There are three gatherings in July: July 3 will be dinner and musical worship; July 10 will be dinner and artful worship; and July 31 will be a cookout and an informational meeting about the 2017 Montreat College Conference. All gatherings will be at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 6800 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, 63108. For more information, email Pastor Miriam Foltz, [email protected], or go to http://goo.gl/f9jY4W.
Date Worship Pledges & Contributions Attendance as of May 31, 201605.01.16 301 Pledged/Unpledged $53,005.02 05.08.16 332 Loose Offerings 990.24 05.15.16 295 Schnucks eScrip Cards 58.4905.22.16 295 Per Capita 219.0005.29.16 231 Capital Campaign Funds 69,829.62 Additional Information: Online Giving* 5,058.00 * The Online Giving amount is not a separate income, but is incorporated in the other income categories.
If you have questions, please contact the Budget Committee Elder, Joe Fedak, 233-1213.
May 2016
Attendance and Giving
Congratulations to the 2016 Graduates The Christian Education and Youth Ministries Committees, on behalf of the First United congregation, salute these 18 graduates whose families have provided information. We wish them the best now and in their future years! High School Graduates• Alex Abernathy, Althoff Catholic High School, John Phillip Sousa Band Award, Illinois Scholar; will attend Southern Illinois University to study Music Education, awarded the Cougar Pride Scholarship; son of Amy & RJ Abernathy• Emily Eichholz, Belleville East; will attend Webster University in St. Louis to pursue a Liberal Arts degree; daughter of Julie & Craig Eichholz, granddaughter of Pat & Laddie Daye• Bailey Guinn, Belleville West, Valedictorian, Summa cum Laude, 5.0 GPA, Young Woman of Achievement, Exchange Club Youth of the Month, Distinguished Scholar, Renaissance Scholar, American Legion Outstanding Award, member of the Thespian Troupe; will attend Southwestern Illinois College to study music and attend acting intensives at COCA in St. Louis; plans to enter a conservatory to study acting; awarded English Department Scholarship, Belleville West Endowment and Memorial Scholarship, an Exchange Club Scholarship, a Church’s Foundation Scholarship, and a Top 10% scholarship; daughter of Mandy & John Guinn• Jack Langen, Belleville West, many awards including the Lovejoy Writing Award; played hockey, soccer, and tennis; member of the student council; will attend University of Illinois to major in Business and/or Political Science; son of Cyndi & Ed Langen• Maddie Langen, Belleville West, Summa cum Laude, many awards and honors; played tennis; involved in many clubs, BASIC and Student Council; will attend Saint Louis University to major in biology; accepted into the Medical Scholars Program at SLU and plans to attend medical school; daughter of Cyndi & Ed Langen• Nicole Lonsdale, Belleville East, cum Laude; will attend University of Louisville in the Honors Program to study communications and flute performance; awarded a National Scholars Award and Cardinal Marching Band Scholarship; daughter of Nancy & Bob Lonsdale• Alyssa Mae Scott, Desert Oasis High School, Las Vegas; played volleyball for school & club; will attend College of Southern Nevada to earn associates degree while playing volleyball; daughter of Judy (Schofield) & Jake Scott, granddaughter of Ginny Schofield • Morgan Smith, Belleville East; will attend Fontbonne University in St. Louis to study Speech Language Pathology, received Dean’s Scholarship; daughter of Abby & Dan Smith• Sam Taylor, Belleville West, will attend Eastern Illinois University to major in Biology; son of Melissa Meador & Ric Taylor• Emily Winland, Belleville East, Magna cum Laude, top 5% of class, Lovejoy Library High School Writers’ Contest Award Winner for nonfiction; IMEA All State Band Member for baritone saxophone; Quincy Jones Award Winner for musicianship and songwriting; will attend Millikin University to study Music Business and Entrepreneurship; plans to work in a record studio, produce her own music and eventually own a record studio and record big name acts; daughter of Diane Winland & Mark WinlandCollege Graduates• Devin DuBeau, Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Area Technical College, Madison, Wisconsin; will continue studies at University of Wisconsin, Madison, in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics; son of Patti & Guy DuBeau, grandson of Barb Lunn• Jordan DuBeau, Bachelor’s Degree, Summa cum Laude, award
for Best Senior Work in the Mathematics Department, Middlebury College, Vermont; candidate in the PhD Mathematics program at University of Colorado, Boulder; son of Patti & Guy DuBeau, grandson of Barb Lunn• Jacob Kreeb, Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes with a minor in Mathematics, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (December 19, 2015); employed as a mechanical engineer at C.R. Laurence, Los Angeles, California; son of Nancy & Bill Kreeb• Paige Misselhorn, Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, Bradley University (December 19, 2015); living in Chicago & seeking employment in the Criminal justice field; daughter of Sheila & Dave Misselhorn• Kelsey Sheldon, Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in animation, Kansas City Art Institute, awarded certificate for highest GPA for Class of 2016 KCAI Studio Major; daughter of Beth & Jim Sheldon• Catherine Michelle Vandiver, Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA; will attend graduate school at Western Washington University to become a Speech Pathologist, working with children; daughter of Rick Vandiver, granddaughter of Erma Jean & Dale Vandiver Graduate Degrees• Colin Grove, Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia; currently enrolled as a PhD candidate in Medical Research at the University of Wisconsin with a concentration in neurology and vestibular functions, currently practicing PT for I of WI, a medical examiner for the International Triathlon Association, captain of the Team Good Shepherd running ministry, and a world class competitive triathlete; married to Briana, father of Lauren, son of Annette Grove• Zak Kilhoffer, Master’s in International Relations, Webster University in Vienna, Austria, Valedictorian Honors, Awards for Academic Excellence & Best Master’s Thesis; son of Royce (Lunn) & Graham Laidler and Linda & Andy Kilhoffer, grandson of Barb Lunn
Calendar of Events July 2016FRIDAY, JULY 110:30 am Summer Sack Lunch Delivery
SATURDAY, JULY 2 TIM Workcamp Returns
SUNDAY, JULY 38:00 am Worship9:15 am Sunday School10:30 am Worship 12:00 pm Home-Centered Communion12:30 pm Grief Support Group
MONDAY, JULY 4Church Closed for Independence Day6:00 pm Friends Dine Out
TUESDAY, JULY 59:30 am Quilters9:30 am Staff Meeting6:00 pm St. John Bosco Center Gym Time 6:00 pm Woodcarvers
WEDNESDAY, JULY 68:30 am Men’s Bible Study9:30 am Deacons’ Prayer Group1:30 pm Personnel Committee
THURSDAY, JULY 710:00 am Prayer Quilters10:30 am Parish Nurse 6:00 pm Summer Sack Lunch Program7:00 pm Equipping Team
FRIDAY, JULY 810:30 am Summer Sack Lunch Delivery
SATURDAY, JULY 910:00 am TIM Lake Trip Departs for Carlyle Lake.
SUNDAY, JULY 108:00 am Worship9:15 am Sunday School10:30 am Worship
MONDAY, JULY 116:00 am KIX Great Escape Departs6:00 pm Woodcarvers6:15 pm Softball vs. Christ Church #1 - FUPC Field7:00 pm Preschool Board7:00 pm Trustees
TUESDAY, JULY 129:30 am Quilters9:30 am Staff Meeting5:30 pm Personnel Committee6:00 pm St. John Bosco Center Gym Time 6:30 pm Session
WEDNESDAY, JULY 138:30 am Men’s Bible Study9:00 am Faith in Fiction4:30 pm Evangelism Committee6:00 pm Special Deacons’ Meeting6:00 pm “Making a Home for Faith” for Families
THURSDAY, JULY 1410:00 am Prayer Quilters10:30 am Parish Nurse Available6:00 pm Summer Sack Lunch Program
FRIDAY, JULY 15STEEPLE DEADLINE10:30 am Summer Sack Lunch Delivery 6:00 pm Merry Mates to Grizzlies Game
SATURDAY, JULY 16 8:30 am Sanctuary Cleaning6:00 pm Helmsmen - Lunch and Omnimax Movie at Science Center6:00 pm KIX Great Escape Returns
SUNDAY, JULY 178:00 am Worship9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship
MONDAY, JULY 18 6:00 pm Woodcarvers6:15 pm Softball vs. Market Ave. Church of God - CKL of I Lower Field
TUESDAY, JULY 19Youth Depart for Triennium At Purdue University9:30 am Quilters9:30 am Staff Meeting11:30 am Lamplighters at the Shrine Restaurant6:00 pm St. John Bosco Center Gym Time 6:00 pm Stewardship Committee6:30 pm Christian Education Committee
WEDNESDAY, JULY 208:30 am Men’s Bible Study9:00 am Loaves & Fishes9:30 am Deacons’ Prayer Group11:30 am Hannah Circle to Fischer’s Restaurant5:30 pm Worship Committee6:00 pm “Making a Home for Faith” for Families6:30 pm Vision Committee
THURSDAY, JULY 218:30 am Beacon Quarterly Meeting10:00 am Prayer Quilters10:30 am Parish Nurse Available5:30 pm Living the Minivan Dream - O’Fallon Splash Pad6:00 pm Summer Sack Lunch Program
FRIDAY, JULY 2210:30 am Summer Sack Lunch Delivery
SATURDAY, JULY 23Youth Return from Triennium9:00 am Beacon 5K Run/Walk at Belleville West High School
SUNDAY, JULY 248:00 am Worship9:15 am Sunday School10:30 am Worship 12:00 pm Youth Ministries Committee
MONDAY, JULY 256:15 pm Softball Game - (TBD)6:00 pm Woodcarvers
TUESDAY, JULY 269:30 am Quilters9:30 am Staff Meeting6:00 pm St. John Bosco Center Gym Time 6:30 pm Potlucks With a Purpose7:00 pm Stephen Ministry
WEDNESDAY, JULY 278:30 am Men’s Bible Study6:00 pm “Making a Home for Faith” for Families6:30 pm Mission Committee
THURSDAY, JULY 2810:00 am Prayer Quilters10:30 am Parish Nurse Available6:00 pm Summer Sack Lunch Program
FRIDAY, JULY 2910:30 am Summer Sack Lunch Delivery 6:00 pm College/Young Adult Ministry Sessions
SATURDAY, JULY 308:00 am Project Compassion Girlz on Purpose - Belleville West High School 9:00 am College/Young Adult Sessions
SUNDAY, JULY 318:00 am Worship9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship3:00 pm KIX Picnic - Church Pavillion
S AV E T H E D AT E
August 13Blessing Belleville
Banquet
August 19Living the Minivan
Dream
August 20Helmsmen Picnic
August 24Fall Kickoff for
Youth
September 3Rummage Sale
Library LinesA big shout out to the Library Committee members, as well as to volunteers, Tom Bridges, Margaret Conaway and Jane Stafford, for packing 75 boxes of books and supplies for storage during the renovation of Eversull Hall and the Library. The Library is now closed until the renovation is completed. The book truck and magazine rack continue to have reading materials in the Commons.
Thanks for your support of the Library since it was organized in 1987 by Director, Inez Bridges.
Reminder Prayer Shawl Ministry will not meet in July.
Lose a Coffee Cup or Tumbler? Check the collection in the kitchenette by the Commons.
Update: Church Directory In spite of delays, our new church directory has been sent to production. The order should be here by the end of July.
Legacy Have you remembered First United in your will?
Church Man of the Year 2016
Welcome, Pat Olson!
Celebration Sunday
Each year for the past 20 years, as part of the National Presbyterian Men’s Ministry, the men of First United have elected a fellow member to be recognized as the Church Man of the Year. As the national citation states, this man is selected for his significant, vanguard leadership through his dedication, enthusiasm, commitment and imagination. (The award was presented by last year’s recipient, Danny Bainter.)
We welcome Patricia Olson as a new member of our staff at First United. Pat is our new Financial Secretary as of Monday, June 13. She will work weekday afternoons, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Pat served in a similar position for several years at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Illinois. Prior to that, she has had experience as a legal secretary and a chief deputy county clerk. She currently works as an accounting assistant at St. Clair Associated Vocational Enterprises (SAVE) in Belleville during the mornings. Pat is very friendly and has a great deal of experience that will be a blessing to our church. Stop by and say hi to Pat! ~ Pastor Rob
On June 5, First United was blessed with exceptional Special Music as we concluded the year for the Music Department and gathered to celebrate the successful progress of A Season of Increase capital campaign.
This year’s recipient is or has been involved in all of the following ministries of the church: Trustees, President of the Board of Trustees, a key leader in the capital campaign that brought us Cornell Commons, Stewardship and Finance Committees, Parenting Class, organizer of the Sports Ministry, and star left fielder of the softball team. The 2016 Church Man of the Year is Brian Dulski.
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Senior Pastor / Head of [email protected] Rev. Robert J. Dyer
Director of Christian [email protected]
Stephanie Foltz
Director of Youth MinistriesDirector of Equipping Ministries
[email protected] Kautz
Director of [email protected]
Andy Jensen
Organist/AccompanistDennis Bergin
Office Staff (8:00 am - 2:00 pm)[email protected]
LuAnn Orlet
Financial Secretary (12:30 - 4:30 pm)[email protected]
Pat Olson
Jody Halton
Director of Audio/Video [email protected]
Loren Elliott
Maintenance SupervisorJim Hoffman
CustodianHerschel Bey
Sunday Childcare SupervisorSue Hall
Parish [email protected] Lied, RN
The SteepleArticles and Suggestions
OUR STAFFYour Family is Invited!
“Making a Home for Faith”Wednesday Summer Program
for families with children birth - 5th grade
July 13, 20 and 27
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Light supper
Crafts and games for children
How to develop family spiritual growth for adults
Concluding interactive activity