december ep 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Marquette

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
VOLUME 175, ISSUE 12
THE EPIPHANY
DECEMBER 2010
120 N. Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226226-6587
ADVENT AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Friday, November 26
Hanging of the Greens at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
FROM THE
PASTOR/
CHRISTMAS CAROLING/PW
CHRISTMAS
GATHERING/
RACHEL CIRCLE/
PARLOR CHRISTMAS TREE
2-3
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/CS
BIRTHDAYS/
COOKIES
NEEDED
4-5
SERVING PAGE
5
COMMITTEE
MEETINGS/JOY
OFFERING/IN
6
SERVING PAGE
7
CRÈCHES AND
COOKIES OPEN
HOUSE/GIVING
TREE/MISSION
SUPPORT/THANK
YOU
8-9
First Sunday of Advent, November 28
Youth Group Cookie Bake at 5:00 p.m. -Youth Bell Choir at 6:00 p.m.
Second Sunday of Advent, December 5 - Communion
Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal at 11:00 a.m.
Youth Group at 5:00 p.m. - Youth Bell Choir at 6:00 p.m.
MEET OUR NEW
MEMBERS/HALL
DISPLAY CASES
10-11
DEACONS/NAME
TAGS/ROOM AT
THE INN/
PRESBYTERIAN
WOMEN
12
CALENDAR
13
Wednesday, December 8 at 5:00
Children’s Christmas Dinner Theater – play at 5:00 p.m. and dinner to follow the
children’s performance.
Third Sunday of Advent, December 12
Second Sunday Lunch will follow the 10:00 a.m. service
Youth Group Cookie Walk
Gloria Schnell Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Gathering in the Parlors
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19
Crèches and Cookies Open House at the home of Fred and Carol Margrif’s,
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ( 128 Timber Lane, Harvey)
Church-wide caroling is at 4:00 p.m. (meet at the church)
Warm up at the home of Miriam Hilton at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Christmas Eve, December 24
Christmas Music begins at 7:00 p.m. ~ (Please plan to arrive early.)
Traditional Candlelight Service of Word and Sacrament at 7:30 p.m.
(We will have refreshments in the parlors following the Christmas Eve Service.)
December 26 - The First Sunday after Christmas
No Sunday school classes
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;
He is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11
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WHAT’S YOUR RESPONSE TO THE KING?
The light of the star in the story in Matthew 2:1-12 shines into the heart that
leads the Magi, the Astrologers, to Jesus, the King of the Jews, also shines
into King Herod’s heart and exposes the evil that lurks there. The star that
leads the Magi to bring to Jesus gold, incense and myrrh and fills them with
delight also shows a wicked king’s heart that is perturbed and has no intention of paying Jesus homage. So, this is no innocent story of a baby being
born; this is a story that a new King, the Messiah, has come into the world.
And with this story comes two contrasting responses to the new King. The
beauty of this story is the wise men that are searching for God and have
found him but King Herod who is not searching for God will not find him.
As we approach Christmas, the festival of God coming to us in the flesh, you
will either have a heart that is searching for God’s ways or a heart that is
threatened by God’s ways. Christmas is the time of year the world loses its
innocence about having a neutral response to Jesus coming into the world as
Emmanuel, God with us. People who are searching, will walk in the bright
light of the star; people who are not searching, will walk in the dark shadow
of King Herod.
PASTOR
NICHOLAS CAMMARATA
“...Where is
the child who
has been born
king of the
Dr. Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham in the Church of England, shares the
story that he was once preaching at a big Christmas service where a well
known historian, famous for his skepticism toward Christianity, had been
persuaded to attend by his family. After the service the historian approached
Dr. Wright and said, “that he finally understood the reason people like
Christmas is because it is about a baby who threatens no one, so the whole
thing is a happy event which means nothing at all.”
Dr. Wright responded, “I was dumbfounded because at the heart of the
Christmas story in Matthew’s Gospel is a baby who possesses such a threat
that the most powerful man around, King Herod, wants to kill him.” This
famous historian misunderstood the Christmas story and remained untouched
by its transforming power.
There is an ancient Ukrainian liturgy that expresses the transformation of the
Wiseman, the Astrologers, this way:
“Your nativity, O Christ our God, has shed the light of understanding upon
the world. Through it, those who have been star worshipers learned through
a star to worship you, the sun of truth, and to recognize in you the one who
rises in the East and comes from on high.”
I trust during this sacred season, that God’s light will find you and if you
have no intention of searching for God, that you will understand that God
will not stop searching for you.
Pastor Nick
Jews? For we
observed his
star at its
rising, and
have come to
pay him
homage.”
Matthew
2:2
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CAROLING – MIRIAM HILTON
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 4:00 P.M.
Everyone's welcome to come caroling on December 19. We'll meet at the church at
4:00 to car pool and pick up assignments. We'll sing our voices hoarse, then at 6:30
we'll gather at Hiltons', 403 East Arch Street, for soup and cookies.
If you can't ride around and sing with us, come to supper anyway.
Caroling, caroling near and far
Christmas bells are ringing
Following, following yonder star
Christmas bells are ringing
Sing we all this happy morn
“Lo, the King of heav’n is born!”
Ding dong, ding dong
Christmas bells are ringing!
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CHRISTMAS GATHERING
The Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Gathering will be held on Tuesday, December 14
in the Church Parlors at 7:00 p.m. Carol Margrif will present a program entitled,
“Nativities, Angels, and Stars,” both a meditation and special notes about particular tree
ornaments in the parlor. The nativity ornaments have stories of their own and are all a
part of the “collector’s journey.”
All ladies of the church are most welcome to attend. You need not belong to a church
circle. It is always a very memorable event.
Please join us.
RACHEL CIRCLE
Rachel Circle will meet in the parlors on Tuesday December 14 at 9:15
a.m. Rosemary Glenn is the study leader for Lesson #3. Members are reminded
to bring three (3) dozen cookies for the cookie exchange. For further information
contact Pat Dixon, 228-8058.
THE PARLOR CHRISTMAS TREE
The Christmas Tree in the parlor displaying nativity, star and angel ornaments
was decorated by Carol Margrif. The ornaments are from different art media and
different countries just as the entire collection focuses on these three objectives.
“Tell everyone
on this earth to
sing happy
songs in praise
of the Lord.”
Psalm
98:4
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NOTES FROM THE CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION CORNER—JENNY CAMMARATA
It’s that time of year when we retell again and again the most ancient of stories.
It’s that time of year when we reach back and connect with a story that will continue on
until the very end of time.
Join with us as we tell the story. Everyone is invited to enjoy our Christmas Play on December 8th at 5:00. After the play we will serve a warm pasta dinner. This years’ play is
told from the perspective of the Bethlehem Star. “Where is the one who has been born
king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” (Matthew
2: 2) Come and join us and hear the ancient story in a fresh, new way.
Our youth group is planning on a summer mission trip. We are busy discussing our options. One thing we will definitely need is money to fund our trip. You can help us by
participating in our CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK. For the past five weeks our Junior and Senior High group have been busy baking cookies. We have baked over 2,000
cookies! We have: Thumbprints, cut out Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Men, Amish
Ginger, Mexican and Italian Wedding, Peppermint Pinwheels, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin, Snowballs, Fruit Filled, Chocolate Pizzelle and Ginger Cookies. Cookies will be
displayed on large trays and everyone who participates will be given a box and a pair of
gloves. Participants will walk along the tables, filling their boxes with delicious homemade cookies. The cookies will sell for $5.00 per dozen. The walk will take place during our Second Sunday Lunch on December 12th. It will follow our 10:00 a.m. worship
service. Please come and support our kids. They have worked so hard. We are also asking for cookie donations. If you’d like to donate a batch of homemade Christmas Cookies, you can drop them off on Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or on Saturday
morning between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., or talk to Jenny to make other arrangements.
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th
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New this month, is our new 4 , 5 , and 6 grade “tween time.” If your son or daughter
is in this category then please have them join us on the afternoon of December 12th. We
will meet in the kitchen and decorate and pack cookies. Then we’ll head out to deliver
them to some of our shut-ins. Time to be announced. If you have any questions see
Jenny Cammarata, Dani Jaklin or Beth Schloegel.
“But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of
Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people
Israel.” (Matthew 2:6)
Jenny
Jenny Cammarata
Director of Christian Education
DIRECTOR OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
JENNY CAMMARATA
“Mary gave birth
to her firstborn
son and wrapped
him in swaddling
cloths and laid
him in a
manger... ”
Luke
2:7
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DECEMBER
Dec 5 Hannah Premeau
Alyssa Premeau
Dec 12 Sean Carnahan
Dec 13 Morgan Waite
Dec 14 Elle Phillips
Dec 19 Briget Engstrom
Kennidy Glasheen
Dec 21 Abby Swenor
Dec 25 Erik Puskala
Ian McCombie
Evey Erhart
Dec 31 Kaylee Sanderson
“Guide our feet
into the path of
peace.”
**COOKIES NEEDED **
Luke
1:79
The Youth Group will be holding a Cookie walk on Sunday, December 12.
It will be held following our 10:00 a.m. worship service.
You will be able to fill a box of homemade Christmas cookies for $10.00.
The Youth have been busy baking. The assortment will be tantalizing. We
are planning on selling over 2,000 Christmas cookies. In order to assure
everyone can fill a box, we are asking for volunteers to bake. Please bake
at least 2 dozen Christmas cookies and bring them to the church kitchen on
Saturday, December 11th. You may drop cookies off between 9:00-12:00.
There will be a sign up sheet in the front hallway.
Thank you!
All profits benefit youth summer mission trip
The Youth will also be sponsoring the Second Sunday Lunch on that day.
Plan on staying for a bowel of hot chili and some delicious corn bread.
Wednesday
December 8, 2010
5:00 p.m.
In the Social Hall
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN DECEMBER
Please consider volunteering for one of these important committees. This is how the
work of our church gets done. They would love to have you!
Building and Grounds - Wednesday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Christian Education - Wednesday, December 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Deacons’ Meeting - Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Membership - Thursday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Mission Support - Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Personnel - Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Session Meeting - Tuesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Social Education and Action - Thursday, December 16 at 4:00 p.m.
Worship and Music - Wednesdays, December 1 and 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Committee
meeting
minutes and
Session
meeting
minutes are
kept in gray
binders in the
library or in
Addie’s office
and are
available for
anyone to
read.
CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING—GEORGE CARNAHAN
“What child is this?” The child whose birth brought charity, justice and grace into the
world, now calls us to respond through the Christmas Joy Offering to the needs of two
special groups of God’s children.
One group is the dedicated servants of Christ who have given their lives to His service
and now face financial needs. The church is there for them. Ruth Crawford, who has
served the church as a pastor’s wife and missionary volunteer for nearly 60 years says, “I
wouldn’t be able to live independently close to my children without the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions.” Younger ones too, like Reverend Stewart-Kalen, who
is serving a small parish for a modest salary, encounter family emergencies. “The
medical assistance was life giving for us and the congregation that I serve. A whole community of faith surrounds us”.
The second group who share the Joy Offering, is made up of the students at Presbyterian
related racial ethnic schools and colleges. Leroy Bobtail Bear, after years of alcohol
abuse, turned his life around, attended Cook Native American Ministries and is now a
commissioned lay pastor at Green Grass United Church of Christ in South Dakota while
studying for his theological degree. Funds from the Joy Offering made this life of service
possible. Shirlicia Reynolds, while a student at Stillman College, was encouraged to develop her gifts for writing and producing plays. Now the director of her own company,
“God’s Anointed Daughter,” she wants people to leave one of her productions knowing
that “through Jesus and through God I can make it another day.”
When you give to the Christmas Joy Offering you empower these special children of God
to .bring “Joy to the World.”
IN LOVING MEMORY
Gloria Rae Schnell died on Saturday, November 13 at Marquette General Hospital.
She is the mother of Kay Taylor. Gloria’s funeral service was held on Saturday, November 20 at the Walker Funeral Home in Sylvania, Ohio. A Memorial service will be
held here at First Presbyterian Church of Marquette on Sunday, December 12 at 3:00
p.m. with a reception to follow.
Gloria’s 92nd
Birthday September 7, 2010
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SERVING PAGE FOR DECEMBER 2010
Please
Remember
Lectionary Readings - December
5 - Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 (2nd Sunday/Advent)
12 - Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:47-55; Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5;7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
(3rd Sunday /Advent)
19 - Psalm 8-0:1-7,17-19; Isaiah 7:10-16; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
24 - Psalm 96; Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 1:1-14 (15-20) (Christmas Eve)
26 - Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23
(1st Sunday after Christmas)
Membership
(226-8330)
5 - Deacons
12 - Second Sunday Lunch
19 - Karen Sutton
24 - Carolyn McDonald and Mary Collins
(Christmas Eve)
26 Acolytes:
Laura Farnsworth
(225-0253)
5 - Luke and Lauren Lahtinen
12 - Amanda Bednarek and
19 - Zane Farnsworth and Eric Puskala
24 26 -
Way of the Child:
Jenny Cammarata
(226-6587)
512 19 24 26 Secure Building:
Phyl Aurich (343-6635)
Jack Truitt (225-0253)
5 - Frank Tramp
12 - Pete Peterson
19 - Jack Truitt
24 - Phyl Aurich
26 - Phyl Aurich
to arrange
coverage if
(4th Sunday/Advent)
Coffee Hour
John & Judy Baldwin
It is up to you
you are
unable to
serve on your
Liturgists - December
512 19 24 26 -
Chip O’Neill
(249-4573)
Carolyn McDonald
Frank Tramp
Miriam Hilton
Vivian Lasich (Christmas Eve)
Ray Hiller
Greeters:
scheduled
day. Please
find your own
replacement
and notify the
church office.
Gloria Truitt
(225-0253)
John and Judy Baldwin
Peggy Gobert and Leslie Cory
George and Mary Carnahan
Pete and Grace Bersinger
(Christmas Eve)
26 - Tom and Sue Manson
512 19 24 -
Ushers:
Gloria Truitt
(225-0253)
5 - Jim and Betty Ann Schneider
12 - Chuck and Bonnie Swanson
19 - Chad and Suzanne Larsen
24 - Phyllis Aurich and Pat Dixon
26 - Phyllis Aurich and Pat Dixon
Counters:
Kristen Matthews (226-6587)
5 - Lesa Bozek, Bob Swanson
12 - Susan DeJong, Crystal Swanson
19 - Jennifer Bruggink, Mike Kuzak
24 26 - Bruce Closser, Pat Pellett
Bulletin Folders:
These people are responsible for putting together
bulletins.
DECEMBER
4- Janet McKie and
Christine Johnston
11 - Marion Sonderegger
18 - Dee Heard
24 - Pat Dixon
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CRÈCHES AND COOKIES OPEN HOUSE—
CAROL MARGRIF
Fred and Carol Margrif would love to share their nativity collection with the church
family on Sunday, December 19 from 1-4:00 p.m. You are invited to come and view
the 1/3 (over 100) of their collection, that focuses on the SW United States and Central
and South America as well as the new additions since 2006. Feel free to bring a friend
or neighbor to share this special holiday event with. There will be cookies and punch
served and a special corner with nativities just for kids, but they are also welcome to
look at the rest with their family.
Reservations are not required and as in the past, there will be a Habitat for Humanity
"house" for voluntary donations.
There are nativities made from marbles, clay, tin, fabric and other art forms depicting
the Christmas story as people in other countries visualize it.
There will also be two public open houses this year on December 17 from 7-10 p.m.
and on December 27 from 2-5 p.m. In addition, organizations, church groups, book
clubs, or groups that would like a program in January after the holiday rush, can contact
Carol at 249-9975. The new one this season is "Naciementos and the Los Posadas";
tying into the culture and traditions of the Southwestern US and South American countries. "Following the Star" is an Epiphany program that could also be chosen.
THE GIVING TREE
THE GIVING TREE - Come to the library after the service and see the beautiful Giving Tree decorated by Annie Stanger. This year the tree is sponsored by both the Social
Education and Action Committee and the Deacons. There are two types of gift tags on
the tree with requested gifts written on them. The stars are placed on the tree by the Deacons; these gifts will be given to Teaching Family Homes, a child and family organization that cares for troubled children and families. It is the largest child welfare organization in the Upper Peninsula. The gifts on the small white and silver gift tags, placed
there by the Social Education and Action Committee, will be given to Victory Lutheran
Church at Sawyer. There are many needy families living at the old air force base and
many basic items such as sweatshirts and warm socks are needed. Take a gift tag off the
tree, purchase the gift, and bring the gift back to the church with the tag attached by December 7. PLEASE NOTE: If you bring a gift requested on the stars, please do not
wrap it. If you bring a gift requested on the white and silver tags, please wrap it.
THERE IS NO RULE AGAINST TAKING MORE THAN ONE TAG!!!! Take several,
as the need in both organizations is great. As an additional note, if you are cleaning the
house for the holidays and find good used clothing and other household items that you no
longer want, bring them to the church office and they will be delivered to the Thrift Shop
that is sponsored by Victory Lutheran Church.
“The star they
had seen in the
east went on
ahead of them
until it stopped
over the place
where the child
was.”
Matthew
2:9
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FROM MISSION SUPPORT COMMITTEE
Questions and Answers on Our Church and Money
Q:
I understand that we have a gift policy. What is it and why do we need it?
A:
When anyone gives a gift (of money or anything else) to our Church and the value
is over $200, it must be reviewed by the Gifting Committee and the Mission Support
Committee. These committees make recommendations to the Session, who must formally
accept or decline the gift. Why? It is to ensure that all gifts help the Church further and
fulfill its mission. So far it seems to be working well.
If you would be interested in serving on the Mission Support Committee, we are in need
of two or three new members. Contact the church office or Jennifer Bruggink if you have
an interest.
A:
As of November 24th, we have received 99 pledges totaling $175,822. The average amount pledged is $1,776. Last year at this time we had received 91 pledges totaling
$176,386 with an average amount of $1,938.
“...opening their
treasures they
offered him gifts,
gold and frankincense and
myrrh.”
Last year our final pledged amount was just under $198,000 (the third highest total in the
past ten years). Our highest total in recent years was in 2006, when we pledged $220,000.
Could we surpass this amount this year? We could. It’s all up to us.
Matthew
2:11
Q:
How is the Stewardship Campaign Going?
If you have already turned in your pledge card, thank you! If you haven’t, please prayerfully consider doing so. (Pledge cards are always available in the Church office and on the
back hall table.)
If you have a question about our church and money, write it on a slip of paper
and drop it in the collection plate. We’ll try to answer it.
“A TRUE FRIEND IS A GIFT FROM GOD.”
The origin of that framed quote in our home is unknown but its truth is absolute! To
each and every one of you, in this our First Presbyterian Church family, who mercifully offered prayers or kindly gave deeply needed support during and after Bill’s 21
month gallant journey with cancer, as well as those of you who generously dedicated
memorials in honor of Bill ~ we are immeasurably grateful for your many acts of
compassionate friendship. To all who gave so graciously of your hearts and varied
talents to assure that his October 30, 2010 memorial service and reception would be
truly “joyous”, the abundant blessings of your friendship will never be forgotten.
Shalom ~ Mrs. William G. Lasich ~ Vivian
On behalf of Larry (Cecelia and Clarissa Jenette) Lasich, Celeste Lasich
(Dennis Wilson ~ John, Vanessa and Raven Ann), Michelle (Jamie, Grace
Layne and Ginger Rose) Randall.
“But as for me
and my house,
we will serve the
Lord.”
Joshua
24:15
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MEET NEW MEMBER, KIM OLSON
BY MIRIAM HILTON
“Politics brought me to God, “ Kim says. Her father’s work for the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources gave her a concern for the environment. Her grandmother attended
Northern State Normal and became a dedicated and concerned teacher, as did her mother.
Kim, continuing the tradition, graduated from NMU in 1981 with a degree in Criminal
Justice. While she was a police officer in Ypsilanti, she met and married Bruce who was
moving to the U.P. to work at NMU. Delighted to be home again, but unsure about finding a position in criminal justice, she enrolled again at NMU. She graduated with a B.S.
in nursing in 1992 and now works at Marquette General Hospital Laboratory in the Blood
Center.
She and Bruce have three children: Mary, at NMU, Bruce at MTU and Andrea who’s in
seventh grade and is a valued member of the First Presbyterian Youth Group.
Kim has always been interested in history and politics. A Civil War buff, she thinks a lot
about the issues of slavery, states rights and justice. With Pastor Nick’s help, she’s trying
to discover more about God’s plan for the nation and the world in hopes that she may become part of that plan.
Her dream for First Presbyterian: “That I and others in the congregation may
get really involved and live our faith.”
MEET NEW MEMBER, DON PETERSON
BY MIRIAM HILTON
“The inspiration of my life is my wife, Caron,” Don announces with a grin. He met her
at Presbytery Point, proposed to her and married her there last July with Jim Christopherson, Caron’s father officiating. Since it was in the middle of the camping season and Caron
is director of the Point, they were both at work at the camp the next day. A honeymoon had
to wait.
Don’s father, an engineer for Inland Steel, was organist and choir director at the Presbyterian church in Iron River for many years and from 1940-1950, was also manager of Presbytery Point. “He loved the place,” Don’s mother tells me. “And so does Don.”
Don worked as Shift Foreman for CCI for 30 years, the last ten in Canada. When he retired, he came home to a house right next to Presbytery Point. “Dan Richards got
me involved in maintenance there and in playing the bass guitar and singing in his band.
I enjoy working with wood and metal ( He made a beautiful wooden cross for the church
and inlaid it with Christian symbols made from iron) and I love restoring antique boats.”
He and Caron always do a lot of the heavy moving of boxes and mattresses when First
Presbyterian shelters the homeless under the Room at the Inn program.
Don’s dream for First Presbyterian: “That we can be unified, agree to disagree,
keep our eyes on the goal, and remember where we’re going and how to get
there.”
“No one who
drinks the
water I give
will ever be
thirsty again.
The water I
give is like a
flowing
fountain that
gives eternal
life.”
John
4:14
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MEET NEW MEMBERS, DON AND JAN WICKSTROM MIRIAM HILTON
“I’m a true Yooper.” Says Don, “Born in Escanaba, I attended Lake Superior State and
graduated from NMU with a degree in Business Administration I then became Director
of Human Resources at CCI for 38 years. He enjoys reading history and mysteries and
never fails to take their Welch terrier, Trixie, for her daily walk. “ I have two sons, one
recently married. My background was Lutheran and I even helped start the Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church in Harvey. But I didn’t attend often. I married Jan in Las Vegas
1983. She’s a lovely lady. She had been Presbyterian, and visited at First Presbyterian a
few times and then invited me to come, suggesting that I might like Pastor Nick. I do!”
Janice was born in Morenci, in lower Michigan and grew up in a Presbyterian Church
that’s “Just like First Presbyterian here: the windows, the hymns, even the coffee hour. It
feels like home.” She came North to the family cottage in Traverse Bay, found she enjoyed winter and came to NMU “for the skiing.” After graduation she taught in the Marquette Public Schools for 31 years; at Bothwell, Graveraet and Silver Creek. Her favorite
was Fifth Grade. “I love U.S. History, and fifth graders are just the right age to get excited
about it, too.” Since their retirement, she and Don have traveled to Canada, Mexico and
the Caribbean. Her son recently had a “Destination wedding” in the Bahamas, though he
lives in California. “Diane Gordon invited me to come to First Presbyterian and I liked
Pastor Nick right away. Now, I hope to get Diane back.”
Don’s dream for First Presbyterian. “That the church will be full every
Sunday and we’ll have enough pledges to keep Pastor Nick here for a long
time.”
Jan’s dream for First Presbyterian: “Keep Pastor Nick!”
“I am the light for
the world! Follow
me and you won’t
be walking in the
dark. You will
have the light that
gives life.”
John
8:12
THE HALLWAY DISPLAY CASES
Take a few minutes to enjoy the nativity sets in the back hall display cases.
These belong to a collection of Miriam Hilton’s. Particularly note the special set that belonged to Miriam’s mother, Ruth Elder, who along with her
husband was a Presbyterian missionary in Iran. All of Miriam’s sets are
unique in their own way and have been collected from around the world.
First Presbyterian Church of Marquette participates in a music
licensing agreement with CCLI license #2825067
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FROM THE BOARD OF DEACONS - BOB WELLMAN
The December food item for the Salvation Army's food bank is the boxed meal helpers (hamburger, chicken or tuna). We always accept any other non perishable food
items that you may wish to donate. However, due to health and safety concerns we
cannot accept any outdated or opened items. The Deacons thank everyone for their
support. During October we donated over 100 food items to the food bank.
NAME TAGS - BETH SCHLOEGEL
How is your name tag? Do you have one? Do you need one? Do you have a child that
needs one? If so….please put your name on a slip of paper and add it to the collection
plate as it is passed around. They will be collected and Addie will make them. They
will then be placed on the back table for pick up. We really want all members to have a
premade name tag and all guests to make one. Pastor Nick will be encouraging all of us
to wear them from the pulpit as well…don’t be caught without one!!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ROOM AT THE INN
The weeks of December 5-11 and December 26-January 1, guests of Room at the
Inn will be housed at Faith in Christ Church, but other churches are providing the
volunteers for those weeks. First Presbyterian Church has committed to providing
volunteers for Saturday, December 11 and Monday, December 27. We will need,
for each night, three volunteers for the intake shift (5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.), two for the
10 p.m.-2 a.m. shift, and two for the 2 a.m.-6 a.m. shift. We also need two people
for a 6 a.m.-8 a.m. shift on Sunday morning, the 12th and two people for breakfast, 6
a.m.-8 a.m. the morning of the 28th. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, contact George Carnahan (235-3196).
PW BAZAAR
Presbyterian Women’s Annual Bazaar was a great success this year. Just in case you
didn’t know, all items are donated and all proceeds are given to Mission projects.
This year we had new volunteers. We raised $3,500.00. A big “Thanks” to all who
helped with setup, baking, knitting, donating items for the silent auction and attic
treasures, making soup, salad fixings and cleanup. The best comments were “We had
so much fun.”
THANKSGIVING DINNER
The annual Thanksgiving Dinner was delicious, we have great cooks and bakers.
Miriam Hilton and Don Potvin along with the kitchen crew cooked turkey, made potatoes, stuffing and cranberry relish. The congregation brought vegetables and desserts.
Carol Margrif did the table decorations. We raised $314.00 for the Thank Offering.
“...the kingdom
of heaven is like
a net that was
thrown into the
sea and gathered
fish of every
kind.”
Matthew
13:47
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VOLUME 175, ISSUE 12
CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER
To access your calendars on your computer simply
go into our Website and click on Calendar.
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FUN AND FELLOWSHIP
DECEMBER 2010
There is plenty to see and do around First Presbyterian Church this month! Take a gander at the calendar for the fun and
excitement that is in store. If you are thinking of an upcoming inside activity, as the days turn cooler, please drop a note in
the Membership Mail Box.
For fall/winter fun and fellowship - Check out their blog
www.funandfellowship.blogspot.com
We are on the web!
www.firstpresmqt.org