July - First Presbyterian Church

July 2010
First Presbyterian Church
321 N. 5th Street
Burlington, Iowa 52601
Volume X, Issue 7
CONNECTIONS
Why We Do What We Do In Worship
Feature Articles
Why We Do…...continued
2
Bee’s Night
2
Statement of Income/Exp
3
Pastor’s Report
4
June Golf Outing
4
Church Calendar
5
Dining with Randy & Deb
5
Serving You
6
Birthdays
6
Church Connections
7
Snake Alley Food Booth
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Worship is at the
very heart of the
church’s life. All that
the church is and does
is rooted in its worship. Worship is the
principal influence
that shapes our faith,
and is the most visible
way we express our
faith.
In worship, through
Word and Sacrament,
the church is sustained by the presence of Christ. Joined
in worship to the One
who is the source of
its life, the church is
empowered to serve
God in the world.
… In an age dominated by individualism and secularism, it
is particularly important to embrace
forms of worship that
are firmly rooted in
faith and foster a
strong communal
sense of being united
with God … from
Preface to Book of
Common Worship
Call to Worship
The people are called
to worship God.
Words from scripture
are spoken or sung to
proclaim who God is
and what God has
done. We are thus reminded that our worship centers in God
and not in ourselves.
―Our help is in the
name of the Lord, who
made heaven and
earth.‖ --Ps. 124:8
(BCW p. 35)
Prayer of Confession
and
Assurance of Pardon
In words of scripture
the people are called
to confess the reality
of sin in personal and
common life. Claiming the promises of
God sealed in our
baptism, we humbly
confess our sin. … A
period of silence may
be observed before,
within, or following
the confession of sin.
Having confessed our
sin, we remember the
promises of God’s redemption, and the
claims God has on all
human life. The assurance of God’s forgiving grace is declared in the name of
Jesus Christ. (BCW p.
35)
Affirmation of Faith
The people respond
to the proclamation
of the Word by affirming the faith. The
faith of the church
both shapes our lives
and expresses the
hope and expectancy
that are a part of the
Christian life. From
early in the church’s
life, an affirmation of
faith has been central
in corporate worship.
… The Nicene Creed
is traditionally said
whenever the Lord’s
Supper is celebrated.
(BCW p. 38)
Gloria Patri
With gladness God is
praised in song, for
the gift of God’s
grace brings joy. The
Gloria Patri acknowledges the Triune
God, Father, Son and
Holy Spirit.
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Why We Do What We Do In Worship (continued)
Prayers of the People
Intercession: The congregation
prays for worldwide and local
concerns. These include the
church universal, the world,
the nation, state, local communities.
Supplications: The congregation prays for its own life and
ministry. This includes the local church, those who struggle
with their faith, those in transition, those who are sick, grieving, lonely, anxious, and all
members. (BCW p. 40)
thanksgiving.) We praise God
for all God’s mighty acts in the
past, present, and future. …
The prayer concludes with an
ascription of praise to the Triune God. Following the great
thanksgiving, the Lord’s Prayer
is said by the people. (BCW p.
42-43)
The Word
A prayer for illumination may be offered … (t)his prayer seeks the illumination of the Holy
The Lord’s Supper
Spirit and calls upThe Lord’s table, having been on God to make us
set, the one presiding then
receptive to the life
leads the people in the great
-giving Word,
thanksgiving. This prayer with which comes to us
its emphasis on thankful praise through scripture.
has been of central importance …
to this sacrament from very
There should be readings from
early centuries in Christian
both the Old and the New Tesworship. Thanksgiving is so
tament to ensure that the unity
important to this sacrament that and completeness of God’s
it has been
revelation is proclaimed. … A
given the
psalm drawn from the full
name of Eurange of the psalms should also
charist (from
be included. …
the New TestaThe scripture readings are to
ment Greek
be selected with care. Their
word eucharistia, meaning
selection should be guided by
the seasons of the liturgical calendar, pastoral concerns,
world events and conditions,
and the church’s mission. Attention should be given to ensure that over a period of time,
worshipers will be provided all
of the many and varied themes
and emphases of the scripture.
…A lectionary provides consistency, and ensures that over
a period of time the full witness
of scripture will be read as part
of worship. A lectionary used
in common with other churches
… expresses a connection with
the universal church. (BCW p.
36-37)
Sermon
When the Bible has been read,
its message is proclaimed in a
sermon or other form of exposition of God’s Word. The God
who speaks in scripture speaks
to us now. The God who acted
in biblical history acts today.
Through the Holy Spirit, Christ
is present in the sermon, offering grace and calling for obedience.
IT’S BEES’ NIGHT & YOU’RE INVITED!!
Your free tickets are available for our annual trek to a Bees’ game at the ballpark
on July 19th!
The game starts at 6:30 PM this year and we’ve reserved the Brat Garden for Presbyterians and their friends....that means we’ll have a good time and an opportunity to
let others know what a great group of Christians we are!
Members of the Congregational Life committee will be handing out tickets after
church services and other events until July 19th and you can also pick them up in the church office. We
will be in the Brat Garden beginning about 6:00. Tickets are for adults, seniors 60 and over, and students
high school and under so be sure you get the right ones. Congregational Life invites all members, friends
and encourages you to invite others who enjoy a night at the Bees.
Polly Rein and Claudine Capps, co-moderators
FROM OUR TRUSTEES...
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Statement of Income and Expense
May 31, 2010
Budget
Actual
Variance
Percent
of Budget
Income
Offerings
Investment Income
Miscellaneous Income
Congregational Life
Christian Education
246,550.00
48,400.00
5,600.00
2,300.00
3,950.00
89,103.10
18,236.37
738.18
1,258.79
1,591.02
157,446.90
30,163.63
4,861.82
1,041.21
2,358.98
36.1%
37.7%
13.2%
54.7%
40.3%
Total Income
306,800.00
110,927.46
195,872.54
36.2%
157,942.00
55,513.43
102,428.57
35.1%
Christian Education
16,650.00
5,483.27
11,166.73
32.9%
Congregational Life
10,600.00
1,877.93
8,722.07
17.7%
920.00
188.56
731.44
20.5%
Mission
41,950.00
11,860.36
30,089.64
28.3%
Property
60,450.00
19,477.62
40,972.38
32.2%
Finance
18,502.00
6,246.28
12,255.72
33.8%
Worship
4,570.00
1,407.23
3,162.77
30.8%
Welcoming Committee
9,055.00
1,328.17
7,726.83
14.7%
320,639.00
103,382.85
217,256.15
32.2%
Expenses
Personnel
Deacons
Total Expenses
Differential
7,544.61
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PASTORS REPORT FOR May, 2010
Worship
5 Worship services
2 Weddings
1 Graveside
Christian Education
Led 8 Bible studies
Counseling
5 Counseling sessions
15 Drop ins/appointments
3 Premarital sessions
Visitation
12 Hospital and home visits
Church Meetings
Facilitated New Members Class
Deacons
Session
Worship
Music subcommittee
Staff Lunch
Staff Meetings
Welcoming
Gems
Joint Worship/Christian Education
Congregational Meeting
Church Activities/Events I Attended
Movie Night
Ladies Night Out
Yum Yum Group
Choir Potluck
Presbyterian Women luncheon/meeting
Presbytery Activities/Meetings
Presbytery meeting in Cedar Rapids
JUNE INVITATIONAL GOLF OUTING
Saturday, June 26 was a great day for golf. No rain, just heat! Ten golfers braved that heat to enjoy a great
day of golfing. Deb Kinney rode in the golf cart with Eva Ann Elmer, and Karen Dewey and Cindy Murphy
took care of prizes in the cool club house. Every one received numerous prizes from the 31 area businesses who donated them. It really was a great day, and everyone should plan to participate next year!
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Office
Closed
Today
DINING WITH RANDY AND DEB
Friday, June 25, was a beautiful evening and a perfect one for a picnic on the deck at the Kinneys’ home.
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Serving You...
USHERS...
July 4:
July 11:
July 18:
July 25:
*Dick Fischer, Dennis Daedlow, Jim French, Chuck Hanson,
Bruce Morrison
*Curt Blom, Rex Beetner, Bob Cameron, Ken Newton, Kevin Wittkamp
*Barb Garcia, Javier Garcia, Vernave Garcia, Caleb Hemphill,
Mackenzie Osborn, Julie Schulthies, Andrew Wells, Brian Wells
*Mr. Shirley Webster, Craig Gilchrist, Elmer Johansmeier, Lee Parks,
Marion Shaffer
GREETERS…
July 4: Bonnie White, Terri Huddleston
July 11: Linda Tickel, Jean Miller
July 18: Claudine Capps, Dick Fischer
July 25: Marilyn Malcom, Polly Rein
LITURGISTS…
July 4: Randy Kinney
July 11: Polly Rein
July 18: Claudine Capps
July 25: Ed Whitmore
ELDERS: Marcia Bailey, Claudine Capps, Ted
Francis, Mike Gorman, Bruce Morrison, Polly Rein (clerk of session), Sue Sattler,
Becky Stensland, Tom White, Pat Whitmore.
DEACONS: Toddy Gorman, Jo Hamilton, Lou Harter, Donald Krekel, Jill MehaffyNalley, Penny Rucker, Carl & Donna Siefken, Linda Tickel, Ken Velharticky and
Colleen Wittkamp.
TRUSTEES: Dick Fischer (Secretary), Tom Murphy (President), Debbie Opeikun
(Vice President), Craig Osborn (Treasurer), Kevin Wittkamp.
COMMITTEE MODERATORS:
Christian Education:
Becky Stensland
Congregational Life:
Claudine Capps/Polly Rein
Deacons:
Jill Mehaffy-Nalley
Mission:
Mike Gorman/
Bruce Morrison
Personnel:
Ted Francis/Cindy Murphy
Endowment:
Craig Gilchrist
Treasurer:
Craig Osborn
Maintenance:
Tom White
Welcoming:
Sue Sattler
Worship:
Pat Whitmore
Memorials:
Scholarship:
Stewardship:
July 1 .......................... Joanna Schneden
..............................................Barb Blom
July 2 ............................... Nina Vosecky
July 3 .............................. Mary Daedlow
July 5 .......................... Tamara Lohmann
July 7 .............................. Donald Cowan
..................................... Sandy Morrison
........................................... Linda Tickel
July 8 ................................. Julie Buckles
July 9 ............................. Jeff Huddleston
July 11............................ Eileene Buxton
........................................ Craig Osborn
July 12.................... Carson Heuvelmann
.................................... Barbara Howard
............................................. Jerry Price
July 13........................... Vernave Garcia
July 14................................. Janet Calvin
July 17................................... Mark Scott
July 18......................... Gary Abramsohn
..................................... Abby Wittkamp
July 19............................. Andy Opiekun
......................................... Nick Spencer
July 20............................ Toddy Gorman
........................................ Daniel Kinney
July 21............................ Marcy Brockett
................................... Terri Huddleston
July 22........................... Whitney Kinney
........................................ Marcia Stiefel
July 23............................. Cindy Murphy
July 24.................................. Zach Hulett
July 25............................ Jessica Coulter
July 26................................... Betty Preis
July 27............................ Alyssa Preader
July 28..................................Curtis Blom
July 29............................... Mark Tibbitts
July 30................................ Katie French
July 31..................................... Jim Byars
...........................................Ruth Francis
The staff wishes
all members a
safe and healthy
4th of July.
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Church Connections
PW July News
Coffee in the Park
At Crapo Park
July 21 at 9:45 a.m.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP
Wednesday, July 14th—Youth Mission Trip to Des
Moines. Meet at 6:15 a.m. and leave Des Moines at
3:15 p.m. that day. Kathi Linn will be driving one
car.
The mission will be to distribute food and clothing. Call Ann Ure at 753-9852 for details or email
her at sirurr@gmail.com.
Yum - Yum It’s Tasty - It’s Fun
Our dining out small group is experiencing a wide
variety of eating establishments, on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
The location of this month’s event on Thursday,
July15, is at Big Muddy’s. We will meet at 6:30.
Please call Mike or Toddy Gorman at 208-0842,
to make reservations.
Treasure Chest Needs
Our Treasure Chest is in need of more gifts to be
sent to the cancer unit at the Univ. of Iowa Children’s Hospital for children who are taking painful
treatments, suffering anxiety from the treatments
and being separated from their families. The ability
to choose a gift from the Treasure Chest gives them
something to look forward to. Thank you for all you
have given in the past. Many blessings to all of you.
Janet Calvin
Dear Friends,
Thank you very much for the cards, phone calls
and offers of meals during my recent surgery. All
went well and I feel better every day. Blessings to
all of you.
Karen Dewey
Dear Church Family,
I so appreciated the cards, calls, and prayers after
my recent foot surgery. I am moving slower but
am back to work. Thank you for your understanding while I was recuperating.
Sandy Morrison
Dear FPC,
Thank you for the scholarship! I am excited to start
school in the Fall 2010 Semester.
Lauren Huddleston
Snake Alley Art Fair Food Booth...by Cindy Murphy
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in any way at the FPC Snake
Alley Art Fair Food Booth. It was fabulous! While the storms at 4 am worried us,
by 5:30, the skies were clearing and it was a great day. Over 50 church members
and friends helped by providing equipment, cooking hamburger, or working at
the booth. Many more stopped by to purchase tacos, ice cream or soda. While
the location at the foot of Snake Alley was less than ideal, we still had a successful
day. Once all the financial transactions are complete, we will have made a slight profit – not bad for the
first year. We have been assured that next year, our booth will be on top of the Alley somewhere. So
yes, there will be a next year! Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 19, 2011.