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The Greenville Christian
Volume 62 Number 5 | May 27, 2015
WORSHIP MINISTRY
SHINE MUSIC CAMP for 1st-6th graders, August 8-9.
CURRENT SERIES
See Jason or Eris for more information.
SIMM CHOIR meets on Thursdays at 11 a.m.
TECHNICIANS FOR WORSHIP MINISTRY
NEEDED Are you comfortable with computers and
running presentations? Are you available Wednesday
evenings, on Saturday night and Sunday morning? Jason
is interested in getting you connected with sound, lights,
projection or camera.
PARK AND PLAY
JUNE 7 AT PATRIOTS PARK Activities for all ages!
ADULT MINISTRY
TRAVELING FRIENDS is a ministry for adults to
engage in through various trips and events. The next trip
is June 23 to St. Charles, MO. If you are interested in
receiving information about their events, call the church
office or Janet Gum.
CEILING GRID PROJECT help is needed to cut and
put ceiling tiles in the east wing on June 4 at 5 p.m. Contact
Bri for more information.
HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY support group for those
affected by cancer. The next meeting is Thursday, June 18,
at 6:30 p.m., in the Parlor. Led by Kelli Lahr.
KICKBALL Sunday afternoon kickball will begin on June
14, 7-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Field. Sign up as an individual or
a team at the Welcome Center. See Phil to get involved in
sports ministry.
BOOKS ‘N FRIENDS next meeting is June 23 at Kathy
Farnsworth’s home. Meet at 7 p.m. The topic is biographies.
MISSIONS
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE is on break
for the summer. Sign up to run the coffeehouse and raise
support for your mission/ ministry. Dates are available
beginning in September.
FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS are needed to help
at the Bond Country Food Pantry on Mondays and Thursdays in June, 1-3 p.m. Sign-up outside the office.
BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER to support the
Pregnancy Support Center. All baby bottles should be
returned by Father’s Day June 21.
FOOD FOR ORPHANS PACKING EVENT
60 million orphans go to bed hungry every night, according
to UNICEF. It costs 25 cents for one meal. We are collecting quarters to pack meals on September 19. Drop your
change into one of the buckets throughout the church.
MISSIONS TEAM MEETING Wednesday, June 3 in
the conference room at 6:30 p.m.
ADULT MISSION TRIP spots are still available to
serve for a week at Restoration House in New England, July
17-25. If interested, see Marvin Warner or email
marvin@greenvillefcc.org.
STUDENT MINISTRY
ONLINE REGISTRATION is available for all events.
Just visit greenvillefcc.org/students to find registrations
available for upcoming events. Want to pay online? At the
end of the online registration, choose to pay online; we will
send you a PayPal invoice.
Bolen’s Alley
The movie Frozen gave us a bunch of memorable
songs like “Let It Go” and “Do You Want to Build a
Snowman?” (you can tell I have little granddaughters). Another great song is sung by Olaf… a little
snowman who likes warm hugs. He sings the song
“In Summer” imagining what it would be like when
summer does come. The summer months are upon
us and we decided to kick it off with a big party on
Sunday afternoon and evening, June 7. This really is
a bigger version of our Annual Backyard Picnic. We
are calling it “Park and Play” because we are having
it at Patriot’s Park and there will be a lot of play
going on—including yours truly taking a turn in the
dunk tank. There will be lots of food, fun, and
awesome fellowship. I guarantee a great time will be
had by all. Do come!
That same weekend the collection buckets will be
out for our third annual Food for Orphans packing
event to be held in September. It is an unforgettable
event that enables us to provide and pack food for
hungry orphans who desperately need it. The Bond
County Ministerial Alliance will be joining us in this
effort. Remember, twenty-five cents provides a
nutritious meal. I want to encourage you to throw
some quarters or whatever into the buckets that will
be at the main entrances. I hope as the event nears
you will sign-up to help with the packing. Back to
Olaf, he said in the movie, “True love is putting
someone else before yourself.” This is an opportunity for us to participate in expressing true love to
needy children who matter to God and, therefore,
must to matter to us.
Our building renovation is nearing completion. The
East Wing will be complete by the middle of June. I
think it all looks sharp! I want to welcome Melinda
Phillips back on our staff. Again, she will be teaming
with Eris in our Children’s Ministry. They make a
dynamic duo.
Years ago the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody
said, “Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a
transfusion of rich, healthy blood to a sick man.” I
challenge you to make and keep gathering to
worship a priority this summer. It is vital to our spiritual wellbeing. That’s why Hebrews 10:25 says, “Let
us not neglect our meeting together…”
Love you all!
SIX FLAGS on June 2. We invite all Junior High and High
JH ROAD TRIP to Cincinnati, Ohio, June 23-26. Mission
JH POOL PARTY For those entering 6th-9th grades,
June 10, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the KPD pool. Cost is $5.
Checkout the entire summer event calendar
on the Student Ministry webpage!
3:00 - Dunk tank
4:00 - Organized games & tug-of-war
4:30 - Bake off entries turned in
5:30 - Dinner and dessert judging begins
6:00 - Concert and bake-off winners announced.
We need a set-up and clean-up crew! Contact Bri.
ALL CHURCH NEWS
FREE RESOURCES
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The Daily Bread in regular and large print
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Christian Standard (monthly) and Lookout (weekly)
magazines
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Right Now Media is a free online resource for kids and
adults. To sign up email, phil@greenvillefcc.org
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Current and past sermons are on our website. Need a
hard copy? Request it at the welcome center.
FAMILY ROOM located in room 218 (Parlor) has a live
feed of the service for families who need to tend to their
little ones during service. Communion is available there as
well.
KIDS MINISTRY
ONLINE REGISTRATION is available for all events.
Just visit greenvillefcc.org/fcc-kids to find registrations
available for upcoming events. Want to pay online? At the
end of the online registration, choose to pay online; we will
send you a PayPal invoice.
PROMOTION SUNDAY is June 7. Pick your
child(ren) up in their new Sunday School rooms. Promotion
Sunday also includes all summer activities.
VBS—JULY 12 - 16
Registration is underway, at greenvillefcc.org/fcc-kids
VBS takes over 80 volunteers with all types of skills.
Consider volunteering with us! Volunteer registration forms
are available online at greeenvillefcc.org/fcc-kids.
The volunteer training luncheon is June 14, following 10:45
services in the FLC.
SUMMER CAMP at Bond Christian Service Camp has
begun registration for their summer camps. Register online
at gotobondcamp.com
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SUMMER FUN FOR RD- TH GRADES
June 2
Six Flags trip, registration and $35 due by May 31.
June 29-July 1
FCA Powercamp for 5th-8th graders, registration forms
available across from the office.
School students to join Josh for a fun-filled day. Registration
and $35 due by May 31.
work and a day at Kings Island Amusement and Water Park.
Cost is $125 if registered before June 14; $150 after June
14. Registration and $50 required to reserve your spot.
All day - Fishing, hiking, inflatables, kite flying, washers,
Hillbilly golf, Corn hole, snow cones, bubbles.
Consequently, faith comes
from hearing the message,
and the message is heard
through the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17
July 7
Science Center, registration and $5 due by June 30.
July 28
Raging Rivers, Registration and $25 due by July 21.
August 6
City Museum, Registration and $8 due by July 30.
August 11
St. Louis Zoo, registration and $10 due by August 4.
Senior
Discipleship
Counseling
Music
Connections
Student
Children
Children’s Intern
Church Administrator
Bookkeeper
Office Assistant
THE GREENVILLE CHRISTIAN
1100 Killarney Dr., Greenville, IL 62246
Ministers & Staff
Darryl Bolen
John Heston
Linda Cope
Jason Fishburn
Phil Davis
Josh Schneider
Eris Ridens
Melinda Phillips
Bri Dothager
Diane Kelly
Missy Durbin
Sonrise Daycare
Director, Amanda Doll
618.664.0966
618.664.4508
Contact Information
Telephone:
618.664.0652
Family Life Center
618.664.0995
Fax:
618.664.4551
Website: http://www.greenvillefcc.org
Twitter: @GreenvilleFCC
www.facebook.com/GreenvilleFCC
FCC Preschool
Director, Cheryl Marchello
$27,068.65
$20,282.25
$30,601.63
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Worship Schedule
Saturday evening, 6:00 p.m.
Sunday morning, 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
ATTENDANCE
Worship (5/2 & 3)
Sunday School (5/3)
Worship (5/9 & 10)
Sunday School (5/10)
Worship (5/16 & 17)
Sunday School (5/17)
Worship (5/23 & 24)
Sunday School (5/24)
OFFERING
Exceptional Fund (5/2 & 3)
Exceptional Fund (5/9 & 10)
Exceptional Fund (5/16 & 17)
Offering needs to average $28,365.38
to meet the 2015 budget.
STAFF E-MAIL
firstname@greenvillefcc.org
Example: darryl@greenvillefcc.org
Or info@greenvillefcc.org
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to Darryl for the beautiful funeral service, Linda Plant for providing
music, and the funeral committee ladies for the nice luncheon.—The family of John Gray
Janet Wise was baptized on May 18.
Madison Moeller was baptized on May 24.
Nicholas Knight was baptized on May 24.
to Steven and Vanessa Paradee on the birth of their
daughter, Taylor Grace, born on May 12, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz.
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Ladies Bible Study, Mondays at 2 p.m. in the Conference
Room.
Ladies Evening Bible Study, Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Parlor.
Thursday Morning Bible Study, 8 a.m. in the Conference Rm.
Men’s Bible Study, 6:45 a.m. at Corner Café (1st & 3rd Friday).
SIMM Choir, Thursdays at 11 a.m. in the music room.
Home Department, Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 9
Nursery Take a turn in one of 3 nursery rooms, once every 3
months. Contact Melinda at melinda@greenvillefcc.org
Lil’K, volunteers are needed to help with preschool age children during 1st and 2nd services on Sunday mornings. Contact
Melinda to volunteer.
Kidmo, is for 1st-5th graders during all 3 services. Contact Eris
at eris@greenvillefcc.org to volunteer.
a.m.
Small
Groups, are ongoing. If you would like to plug into a small
group, contact John Heston.
Nursery Volunteers :
Sat (6): Julie Harms; Sat. Kidmo: Melinda Phillips; Sun (7): 1st: Mike & Marlene File, Mary Wade & Avery Cantrill, Tammy & Trista Kinkel; SS: Linda Ro
er; 2nd: Donna Cripe & Cathleen Sandifer, Clint & Monica Barnhart, Doug and Rita Holman & Jaidyn Ackerman;
Sat (13): Kayla Curry; Sat. Kidmo: Mike & Jamie Heath; Sun (14): 1st: Dalton & Emily Rainey, Kolin & Bri Dothager, Melissa & Todd Cantrill; SS: Laure
Suess; 2nd: Sheri & Amber Potts, Junior & Sarah White and Ally Durbin, Julie Obermark & Gina Lewis
Sat (20): April Redou; Sat. Kidmo: Eris Ridens Sun (21): 1st: Deb Langham & Pam Conine, Jerry & SueAnn Nelson, Rebecca & Austin Zumwalt; SS:
Sheri Koertge; 2nd: Dennis & Kami Glisson, Dennis & Sheila Quick, Mike & Michelle Emken
Sat (27): Shelli Neely; Sat. Kidmo: Robert Meilink & Melinda Phillips; Sun (28): 1st: Becky Suess & Tammy Mathias, Steve & Laura Kapp, Sabrina &
Jimmy Reviskly; SS: Joanne Bockenfeld; 2nd: Shannon Wesselman & Joyce Hall, Amanda & Scott Doll, Travis & Tabitha DeBlois
Ushers:
(7) 1st: Gary Holshauer; 2nd:Doug Bohannon, Mike Hustedde, Glenn Kreider, Boyd Schaufelberger, Randy McKean, Arnie Volkmar, Gerald Koonce, Da
Johnson
(14) 1st: Mark Hamel; 2nd: Joseph Gruen, Will Debatin, Ron Schaufelberger, Kevin Cochrane, Stan Ferguson, Larry Thiems, Dennis Debatin
(21) 1st: Gary Dollinger; 2nd: Dave Doll, Matt Wernle, Mike Heath, Scott Snow, Jerry Nelson, Dick Franks, Tom Broomfield
(28) 1st: Sam Kious; 2nd: Roger Sanders, Mike Suess, Steve Hoffmeier, Paul Hentze, Jeff Bone, Dave Carr, Johnny Runyon
Communion Servers:
1st—Keith Baldwin, Gary Farnsworth, Sam Kious, Eugene Wernle, Todd Cantrill, Joe Campbell, Tom Thiess, Mark Hamel, Jerry McFarland, Kevin
Cochrane, C.W. Gaffner, Bill Rainey, Lou Cotton
2nd—Dan Johnson, Ed Noggle, Stan Ferguson, Mike Huber, Paul Thies, Larry Thiems, Mike Emken, Terry Kleinik, Gerald Koonce, Tom Goodson
Elders & Deacons:
(7) Team 3 - Johnny Runyon, Scott Snow, Ron Schaufelberger, Marvin Warner
(14) Team 1 - Jim Davison, Joe Alstat, Ty Langham, Luke Hohlt, Erik Grigg
(21) Team 2 - Claude Peper, Ron Buch, Mike Coling, Denny Grant, Brian Grove, Mike Suess
Greeters:
(7) 1st: E: Bob & Margaret Langel, FLC: Kelly Meadows, W: Lary & Joyce Quigley 2nd: E: Austin & Kari Sebastian, W: Jay & Missy Durbin, FLC: Sam &
Pat Kious
(14) 1st: E: Richard & Daretha Morgan, W: Mark & Deb Hamel , FLC: Gary & Judy Dollinger, 2nd: E: Bunny Lewis, W: Linda Gehrig & Lucille Lennington
FLC: Roger & Jane Sanders
(21) 1st: E: Jim & Jean Roberts, W: David & Lana Schaufelberger, FLC: Clarence & Sharon Zimmerman, 2nd: E: Don & Kathleen Mattingly, W: Gary &
Kathy Farnsworth, FLC: Max & Jo Sussenbach
(28) 1st: E: Brent & Maggie Whittaker, W: Evadene Sanders & Lillie Bayless, FLC: Eldon & Marilyn Turley, 2nd: E: Mike & Mandy Hustedde, W: Doug &
Carisa Bohannon, FLC: Arlene Plog
Benevolence: (1) Dennis & Shelia Quick, Teresa Carr, Jim & Bonnie Davison; (8) Bob Langel, Nate Prater, Nate Langham, Brent Whittaker; (15) Johnny
Runyon, Deb Hamel, Maggie Whitaker, Paul & Kelsey Cayo; (22) Jerry McFarland, Ed Noggle, Karen Watson, Sandy Bellegante, Staci Carroll; (29) Denn
Grant, Claude Peper, Sue Stone, Jan Spigner, Marci Ganzer