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

324 MADISON ST, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 (573) 636-2149 OFFICE@FPCJCMO.ORG OCTOBER 2016

The Presbyterian

Hungary/Ukraine

First Presbyterian Church has International Missions

in these Countries:

We Also Serve Our Nation, State and Community:

Serving Meals at Salvation Army

Building homes in Jefferson City with Habitat

Come be a part of the Mission & Ministry of Christ at First Presbyterian Church.

Walking at the CROP Walk to raise funds to feed the hungry in Jefferson City

FPC Youth repairing & painting homes at REACH Workcamp

Serving over 5,400 lunches to children in our community with

Food 4 Kids

Helping at-risk children succeed with K-Plus

Nepal

Malawi

Peru

Presbyterian Women assembled 66 school kits and 30 hygiene kits for

Church World Service, and 8 Missouri Family Food Boxes on

August 27th. They also had enough donations to share supplies with

South Schook, Nepal and the FPC food pantry.

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GROWING IN GRACE AND GRATITUDE FOR THE HOME Because our Sunday School starts in August, and Growing in Grace and Gratitude for three year olds thru 5th grades is dated starting in September, we are actually two weeks ahead of the schedule. So when your families go online to see the Bible story, listen to the Bible story and checks our Grace Sights, click on the week that is two weeks ahead. (see the chart)

After Sunday School Pickup Spot for 3yrs thru 5th grade In order to simplify Sunday School pickup for 3yrs thru 5th grade, the K thru 5th grade classes with be in Knox Hall and the Preschool class will stay in their classroom to be picked up.

Family Conversations The CE Committee wants to know how the church can partner with your family in Christian education of your family. We are planning

gathering to have those discussions. The questions for those conversations are: How can First Presbyterian Church partner with your family in your continuous discipleship? What do you consider milestones in a child’s faith? Is there a particular time(s) during the week that is better for church activities? What resources do you want as you encourage the faith of your child(ren)? What religious experience do you wish for your child(ren)?

The first gathering for this conversation is October 15 at 10am at Megan and Matt Weber’s house, 105 Boonville Road. Donuts will be served!

Date For the Home dates

10/2 10/16

10/9 10/23

10/16 10/30

10/23 11/6

10/30 11/13

11/6 11/20

11/13 11/27

11/20 Begin Christmas Pageant preparation

The Presbyterian Preschool children sang for the Retired Adult Fellowship on Thursday, September 15. After a few songs, the children were divided into smaller groups and the adults read stories to them. It was a fun morning for all. ATLANTA MISSION TRIP

2016 Team members Pastor Dave Henry, Anne Schneider, Barbara Long and Melissa Manda at the Amani Women Center (left) in Clarkson, GA and serving a taco dinner (right) at the Journey Men’s Shelter in Atlanta, GA. See more about this trip on Page 8.

3 A Note From the Pastor

Dear Friends on our Christian Journey, I am happy to report that the Strategic Planning Task Force has completed the first phase of their work with your help and input. The session adopted The Strategic Plan at the September 13, 2016 meeting and now we start the task of actually putting the plan in place with everyone’s help. The report starts with a mission statement that we believe reflects where we are and who God is calling us to be: “First Presbyterian Church is a vibrant, Spirit-filled community of disciples who participate in the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship and service in mission.” The report includes our history, so that we might celebrate where God has taken us in the last 185 years—even as we look forward to the next couple of centuries of mission and ministry in Christ. The report also puts our church in the context of today’s churches and culture and trends so that we might identify where we are in relationship to our sister churches. And the report presents an optimistic perspective of where we are—even as we explore ways that we might improve and grow into God’s future: “Based on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) process, in which many members of our congregation participated, the Strategic Planning Team feels confident about our church’s present general direction. However a few concerns and reservations have been identified and need to be addressed.” The rest of the report addressed five Strategic Goals which will strengthen God’s witness and ministry at First Presbyterian Church:

1. Increase Attendance and Participation in the Life of the Church; 2. Establish Sustainable Stewardship; 3. Increase Engagement of Young Families; 4. Optimize our Physical Facilities; 5. Leadership for the Future.

The Strategic Planning Team has identified, and the Session has approved, Action Steps to start addressing these Five Strategic Goals and we will be starting to work on several of these action steps in the next several years. In fact, our live streaming of the worship service, our Young Adult Sunday School class and articles on electronic giving in the newsletter are all first steps in several of these action plans. The Strategic Planning Report (51 pages) will be available for you to review electronically on the website or in paper form in the church office. We will also be presenting the report findings at the College of Elders dinner and in an adult Sunday School class setting. This is a living, breathing document, and we look forward to your input and participation as we move into the future that God has planned for us—with eyes and hearts open to God’s Spirit.

Blessing and peace in Christ and thank you for your partnership in the Gospel, Pastor Rob Erickson

October Birthdays

1 - Janet Carder 2 - Larry Burkhardt 4 - Sonna Winter 4 - Sue Nichols 5 - David Scott 5 - James Whaley 5 - Leigh Ann Brickey 6 - Steve Ahrens 7 - Merlene Hockman 7 - David Larrick 7 - Beth Stone 7 - Kimberly Wade 8 - Hope Hobold 9 - Lou Brydon 10 - Carol Galbraith 10 - Ben Morris 11 - Clarence Watt 11 - Allegra Harrison 11 - Arleta Brickey 11 - Tina Owens 11 - Jeffrey Dodson 12 - Mary Louise Watt 13 - Melanie Myers 14 - Penny Gottschalk 14 - Carol Scott

15 - Roy Coplen 15 - Todd Bone 16 - Rev. Daren Hofmann 18 - Ben Krause 19 - Frances Finley 21 - Grant Rizner 22 - Mark Toomey 23 - Tim Collins 24 - Van Haviland 25 - Bill Chapman 25 - Nancy Beard 25 - Paul Nuernberger 25 - Vicky Ludwig 26 - Katherine Van Zandt 26 - Stephanie McMaster 27 - Kelson Cook 28 - Jake Owens 28 - Karen Turner 29 - Janice Walker 29 - Kevin Myers 30 - Barbara Lamon 30 - Christopher Larivee 31 - Lucie Epema

4 In Christian Sympathy to...

The friends and family of Berta Hepler, who joined the Church Triumphant on

September 16, 2016.

MEN’S BREAKFAST at Downtown Diner on High Street is Monday, October 17th at 7:00 am (and the third Monday of each month). Come join us for food, fellowship, a time of prayer

for our church family, community and world, and for some lively conversation!

From the Stewardship Committee -

Do you have the ability to pay bills online with your bank? If so, an easy option to make your church charitable contributions would be to set up First Presbyterian Church as a payee in your online banking application! Most banks give you the option to send a one-time payment, or to set up an automatic weekly or monthly payment to FPC. Using your online banking application is an easy way to send money to the church and eliminate writing a check yourself.

See any member of the Stewardship Committee, or the Church Treasurer, if you have questions.

MISSING PIECES CONCERT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

6 P.M. FIREST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SANCTUARY

Bring your family and friends to enjoy this fun concert featuring Blue Grass, Southern Gospel and old time Christian music that is “missing” from current hymnals. No tickets needed for the performance. A donation at the door of non-perishable food items or a free-will cash gift to support the FPC Food Pantry will be collected.

Church Women United invites you to World Community Day - Friday November 4, 2016 at Community Christian Church, 409 Ellis Blvd (next to the Firley YMCA) at 1:00 pm. This annual ecumenical worship service is led by women from various Jefferson City churches and celebrates our unity in Christ. The worship and discussion theme will be "Sharing Gifts at the Table". During fellowship together after worship, we will collaborate on a mission project to assemble Women's Prison Kits for the Festival of Sharing. Church Women United (CWU) is a racially, culturally, and theologically inclusive ecumenical women’s movement, celebrating unity in diversity, while working for a world of peace and justice. Locally CWU fosters caring fellowship among women and supports shared community ministries such as the Samaritan Center, Jefferson City Day Care Center, Rape and Abuse Crisis Services (RACS), the Salvation Army Shelter and Healing House. If you have questions or would like a ride November 4, please phone or email Vicki Schildmeyer (573) 635-4395 vschild@mchsi.com.

Coral Circle (Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at a member’s home) – Brenda Waters, Moderator.

OCTOBER MISSION EMPHASIS

Rape & Abuse Crisis Center (RACs) – Kitchen Wares Drive

Help women get a fresh start by donating your new or gently used kitchen ware items such as:

pots and pans, kitchen bake ware and utensils; kitchen towels, crock pots, coffee makers, toasters, electric can openers.

New microwaves only.

No incidental items such as juicers, sandwich makers, Foreman Grills, etc.

Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. 416, Jefferson City, MO 65102. By giving a $100 or more over a year's time, the donor would be eligible to receive a Shelter Tax Credit of 50% with the State of Missouri. (RACS will send to you the appropriate form). Collection ends mid-November. Drive Coordinator – Brenda Waters ...

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CALENDAR

Oct. 5th 10:30 am - Bible Study with Pastor Dave, McAfee Room; Chapter 2 of “Who is Jesus?” 12:00 pm - Lunch & Learn Gathered Meeting, Knox Hall; “Faithful Hands” (Learn about our Hands for Mission sewing group and help assemble Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Buckets.) Oct. 10th 10:00 am - Hands for Mission, Chapel Oct. 11th 1:30 pm - Faith Circle & Bible Study, Heisinger Bluffs Craft Room Oct. 13th 12:45 pm - Afternoon Circle & Bible Study, Church Parlor Oct. 15th Festival of Sharing, State Fairgrounds, Sedalia Oct. 18th 6:30 pm - Coral Circle & Bible Study, Knox Hall Oct. 19th 10:00 am- Coordinating Team, Library Oct. 26th 10:30 am - Kaffee Klatsch, HyVee Dining Room Nov. 2nd 10:30 am - Bible Study with Pastor Dave, McAfee Room; Chapter 3 of “Who is Jesus?” 12:00 pm - Lunch & Learn Gathered Meeting, Knox Hall; “Learning in Mission” (Panel presentation on the Atlanta & Montreat mission and learning trips; discussion of other opportunities.) Nov. 4th 1:00 pm - Church Women United Community Day, Community Christian Church (Ellis Blvd. near YMCA) (Bring supplies for Missouri Women’s Prison Kits.) See Page 4 for more information. PW’s 2016-2017 Bible Study is “Who is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes.” We’ll be exploring the varying views of Jesus found throughout the New Testament, and even looking at the views described in other contemporaneous writings. Come expand your own understanding of who Jesus is! All are welcome to join in this exploration – attend a Bible Study at any of the Circle Meetings or with Pastor Dave.

Circles & Moderators for 2016-2017:

Faith Circle (Meets the 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Heisinger Craft Room) – Vicki Schildmeyer, Moderator.

Afternoon Circle (Meets the 2nd Thursday at 12:45 p.m., Church Parlor) – Sherry Simon, Moderator.

LAST CHANCE!!! REGISTER YOUR TEAM

NOW!

Get your team registered NOW for the FPC Golf Tournament to Support FPC Food & Local Missions. The tournament is Saturday, October 8, at Oak Hills Golf Center. It's a shotgun start at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. and lunch following . Fees are $80 per person/ $320 for a team of four. Registration forms are available online at www.fpcjcmo.org/golf or in Knox Hall. The event should be a great opportunity for fellowship and recreation while teams raise funds for a great cause.

6 As we seek to respond with compassion to the needs of those suffering in areas devastated by recent floods, there are several ways we can help:

Pray for those whose lives have been affected by the flooding and for compassionate and sacrificial giving by others.

Give to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program directly or through our church (gifts designed for Louisiana Flood Relief).

Help with donations for Church World Service Cleanup Buckets – and/or with packing those buckets. Our Presbyterian Women will take the lead in this and will pack the Buckets following their lunch on Wednesday, October 5 (around 12:45 pm). Donations from the list below can be brought to the church and placed in containers in Knox Hall.

Supplies needed: One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If bucket has been used, clean well but do not use if it has held

chemicals of any kind.) Four scouring pads Seven sponges, including one large One scrub brush Eighteen reusable cleaning towels (e.g. Easy Wipes) One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles) One package of 48-50 clothespins Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft. Five dust masks Two pairs non-surgical latex gloves One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather 24-28 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll and removed from carton One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent All cleaning items must be new— all liquid items must be capped and securely tightened. Place all items

into the bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment. Snap the lid on tight and seal with packing tape.

Value: $75 - Processing fee: $3 per Kit (Do not enclose money inside the kits or in the shipping boxes.) Find shipping and donation instructions at cwskits.org.

You may prepare a “full” bucket using the items and instructions above OR donate items from the list. Your gifts will help our sisters and brothers in need!

WE WILL BE COLLECTING ITEMS UNTIL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND

FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS

CALENDAR - OCTOBER 2016 (cont.) Friday, October 28

NO PRESCHOOL Set up for Youth Garage Sale Saturday, October 29 6:00 am YOUTH GARAGE SALE Sunday, October 30 3:30 pm Halloween Party - Gym 5:45 pm Chili/Dessert Cook-off Monday, October 31

HALLOWEEN 7:30 am Bible Study - Pastor Rob’s Office

FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE

Looking ahead:

Halloween Party and Chili/Dessert Cook-off on Sunday, October 30. The Halloween Party will be from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Gym. Come in costume and have a howling good time! Games, snacks and prizes for everyone.

Concert by Missing Pieces on Saturday, November 5 at 6:00 pm See the ad on Page 4.

7 Notes From the Session A Summary of September 13, 2016

Session Meeting Minutes

A regular meeting of the Session of the First Presbyterian Church was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Rev. Dr. Robert C. Erickson. Opening Prayer was given by Pastor Rob.

Clerk’s Report Baptisms: Jayla Nunn and Alyssa Roberts on August 21st.

Pastor’s Report Gordon & Janet Osterhage asked to be received in

membership by Letter of Transfer from Central United Church of Christ in Jefferson City. They were approved.

Pastor Rob reported on attending the Missouri Union Presbytery meeting in Trenton on September 8th and on reports given there by Pastor Zac on Triennium and by Anne Schneider as the Women’s Moderator.

He reported that he met with several committees and that he continues to teach a Bible Study on Tuesday mornings. He will be traveling on mission to Nepal from September 20th to October 1st.

Associate Pastors’ Report Pastor Dave reported on local and international mission activities and recommended that the Session approve allowing the Capital Area Interfaith Alliance to host an event in the Sanctuary and Knox Hall on October 20th at 7:00 pm for music and faith discussions. This was approved.

Pastor Zac’s written report included a number of gatherings and activities for youth groups, Sunday Night Live worship and meetings with young people and committees. He will be traveling to Hungary from September 27th to October 6th to explore the possibility of a senior high and college youth trip there next summer.

Capital Campaign Steve Brennaman, the deputy chair of the Capital Campaign Committee, presented the Session with a summary of plans for the campaign, which is scheduled to begin next spring. He said that the tentative goal of the campaign is $335,000, with $125,000 estimated for a new roof for the Church building. Other possible components would be for Habitat for Humanity, vans for the Church and for overseas missions, childhood education and endowment. A final proposal will be presented to the Session later in the year.

Proposed Strategic Plan for the Church Pastor Rob, Elder Caplinger & Elder Pletz presented the final proposed strategic plan for the church, which would call for a number of action steps to accomplish five major objectives through 2019. Following discussion and motion, the Session approved the strategic plan for the church.

Committee Reports Stewardship: Elder Carr presented the Stewardship report for August 2016, which was approved. He then presented the 2017 challenge budget worksheet and other items for information.

August Year to Date % of Budget Revenues $62,176 $505,288 61% Expenses $64,791 $515,583 62% Personnel: Elder Pletz reported that the Personnel Committee recommended that the Church hire Jennifer M. Block to be the new Church Administrator. This was approved. Worship: Pastor Rob reported that the Committee recommended that on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, both of which fall on Sundays, a single consolidated worship service will be held at 9:30 am, and that no Sunday Night Live service be scheduled for either day. This was approved by the Session. Facilities: Elder Schneider reported on a request to approve a proposal from Blaine Smallwood, as an Eagle Scout project, to install some cabinet space next to the Senior High Room refrigerator. This was deferred to the next meeting to hear from Blaine further about the project. Elder Schneider said that the air conditioning unit for the Preschool and Sunday School rooms is working fine and that work had begun on the entrance area at the back of the building. Missions: Elder Johnston reported that the committee recommended that a monetary gift from MUP to each church in the Presbytery, for use in a mission program, be sent to The Healing House and New Beginnings, which was approved by the Session. Other mission items were reported on, as well as a monthly report from the Deacons. Family Life: Elder Wilson reported that the committee recommended that a concert by Missing Pieces be authorized for 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 5th in the Sanctuary, followed by refreshments. This was approved. Parish Life: The committee had not yet met - no report. Communications: Elder Hickman reported on the golf tournament preparations and requested feedback on the Church’s outreach activities. Children’s Weekday Ministry: Elder Ahrens reported on enrollment in Preschool and K-Plus. Christian Education: Elder Caplinger asked for approval for the following Sunday School teachers for the mid-highs and senior highs: Rudi Wolfe, Jeannine Toomey, Marilyn Hofmann and Rebecca Stabenow. These were approved. The Committee reported that the Sunday School classes are up and running, including the Young Adults’ Class, and recommended the use of “Group Names for the Messiah” by Walter Brueggemann as the resource for Advent Study Groups. The last was also approved. Youth Ministry Team: Elder Hickman presented information items.

Old Business Pastor Dave reported on the Adult trip to Atlanta.

New Business A request from Jim Chilcutt to allow the Evening Rotary Club to use Knox Hall for a dinner and silent auction on November 4th was presented. This request was approved.

ADULT ROAD TRIP TO MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER

Join us for a special Conference - Sunday, October 9 through Thursday, October 13. The Conference is entitled: DISGRACE: Seeking God’s Grace Amid the Disgrace of Racism”. See Pastor Dave for more information or to register.

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MONTREAT CONFERENCE: At the time of this writing, we have two spaces available on the Montreat trip. If you are interested in going, see Pastor Dave or call (298-1107) or email (dhenry@fpcjcmo.org) him.

ATLANTA TRIP REPORT: Barbara Long, Melissa Manda, Anne Schneider and Pastor Dave traveled to Atlanta, September 9-13 for a trip which combined mission, worship, fellowship and study. The Team participated in Bible Study at Mercy Church (a church for those who are homeless), spoke with refugees and folks working in ministry with refugees (assisting in finding jobs, filling out resumes, providing counseling and more), prepared, served and ate with the men of The Journey Men’s Shelter, visited the MLK Museum, Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Jimmy Carter Center, worshipped and attended Sunday School and a fellowship lunch at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, worshipped with the Shalom (African) congregation, attended and participated in two classes (Prophetic Preaching and History of Islam) at Columbia Theological Seminary and met, had conversation with and developed relationships with many folks who are providing care for those in need, including Reverend George Tatro, pastor of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. Our hope is to plan more adult trips for worship, study, fellowship and mission in the future.

COME AND JOIN – THE HEALING HOUSE AND NEW BEGINNINGS OPEN HOUSE

Resident Testimonies, Raffle and Grilled Burgers and Tenderloin Sandwiches Suggested donation of $5.00 Saturday, October 15th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 1418 West Main

Mission Statement: To equip and empower women who have experienced extraordinary life struggles to make an effectual change in their lives, families and communities through the application of spiritual principles rooted in God’s unconditional love and grace.

Lives are being changed! We have been housing women for over a year and are beginning to see positive changes in the lives of the women that the Healing House serves. From May 15th, 2015 when the house opened to May 15th, 2016 we have served a total of 21 women. The house is currently full with seven women. Three of the ladies will have lived in the house almost a year and will be recognized in a commencement ceremony a week after the open house and two in a commencement ceremony in early December. Two others have been in the house going into their fifth month and two of the ladies are new, having joined the house within the past two months.

These women all have children. The number of combined children for all seven women is 21, their ages ranged from 1 year old to 21 years of age. The impact of a changed way of life doesn’t stop at the life of the mother, but greatly increases the odds of the life of the child/children for a healthy and productive life. When the mothers’ hearts are changed, the children’s hearts will be changed! Hearts are being changed at The Healing House!

The women are excited to share their testimonies with you about how their life was; what brought them to the doors of the Healing House, and how the Healing House has and is impacting their life. The proceeds from the event will go to help the development of the aftercare program, which will be the next phase for the women who have commenced the program.

Come join us and help us celebrate the lives of these women! - Heather Gieck, Executive Director

FAITH VOICES FOR JEFFERSON CITY

Will hold its monthly Assembly Meeting on Monday, October 24th at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel. This ecumenical/interfaith group seeks to meet the challenges of working for economic dignity and racial justice for all in our community and beyond.

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NEPAL MISSION

Please pray for our Mission Team working in Nepal through September 30 and traveling home on October 1. They are visiting with the children we sponsor for school, and their families, and supporting the ministry of Pastor Mahendra and the Aashish Presbyterian Church in Kathmandu.

OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY TEAM will meet on Monday, October 3 at 6:30 pm in the McAfee Room.

OCTOBER IS MISSION MONTH!

Each Sunday in October we will focus on our mission to our community, nation and world with a special emphasis each Sunday:

October 2 - International Missions and World Communion Sunday

October 9 - Children’s and Youth Missions October 16 - National and Denominational

Missions October 23 - Local Missions and Deacons

Sunday October 30 - Presbyterian Church USA Mission

(Presbytery, Synod & General Assembly.

ANNUAL CROP WALK

The Annual CROP Walk was held on Saturday, September 24. Twenty-five percent of the money raised will be used in our community to feed those who are

hungry through The Pantry.

RIVER CITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

River City Habitat has started its 100th home! We are partnering with Second

Baptist Church - building on Saturdays October 1 and November 5, and also Thursday evenings (5:00-8:00 pm). If you want to help, contact Carol Scott. OUR BOARD OF DEACONS

Will lead us in worship at 8:30 and 10:45 am on Sunday, October 23 – our “Local Missions Sunday”. In addition to their continuing ministries in our church and community, our Deacons are:

Electing Deacon Officers for 2016-2017. Participating in Project Homeless Connect. Supporting the ministry of assisting those in need

of food through our Food Pantry and our participation in the CROP Walk.

Supporting the mission of the Samaritan Center and their Christmas “Adopt A Family”.

Welcoming our new members and visiting folks who visit our church.

Please pray for our Deacons as they lead us in ministries of service and compassion.

NEWS FROM THE SAMARITAN CENTER

Approximately $75,000 was raised at the Dinner/Auction in July.

Between 1600 and 1700 turkeys will be distributed to families for Thanksgiving.

Volunteers are needed to help sign-up families for Christmas adoption, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons in October from 1:30-3:30 pm.

The Center is seeing many new families come for assistance and other needs, between 1400 and 1500 clients per month.

There are currently three mobile food distribution sites, with the goal of increasing that number to six.

Volunteers will be needed to help with tax preparation in 2017. This year there were over 640 appointments for tax preparation assistance.

Realtors and Friends “Keep The Home Fires Burning” Chili Supper/Food Drive/Raffle will be on Tuesday, October 18 from 4:00-7:30 pm at the Eagles Club on Missouri Blvd with the proceeds to benefit the Center’s Utility Assistance program and Food Pantry.

Samaritan Center will celebrate 30 years of serving others next year, and has entered over 28,000 families in their data base over those years.

THE ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL AND DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL - October 1

We will participate with a booth promoting our international missions and selling our Fair Trade and Mission items. If you would be able to help any time throughout that day, please see Pastor Dave.

EVERY WEEK 7:00 pm Monday– Boy Scouts - Troop 2 9:30 am Tuesday - Bible Study in McAfee Room 1:30 pm Tuesday - Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Wednesday - SWAG (Mid Highs) Meet 7:00 pm Wednesday - EPIC (Senior Highs) Meet 7:00 pm Wednesday - Choir Practice

10 October 2016 EVERY SUNDAY

8:30 am Worship Service 9:30 am Coffee Fellowship in Knox Hall 9:45 am Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 am Worship Service 11:45 am Coffee Fellowship in Knox Hall 5:00 pm Sunday Night Live @5 Worship Service 5:45 pm Shared Meal in Knox Hall

Saturday, October 1 8:00 am Habitat Build at 1405 E. High St. 9:00 am Multicultural Festival - Downtown Jefferson City Sunday, October 2 2:00 pm Worship at Primrose Retirement Community Monday, October 3 8:00 am Project Homeless Connect 5:00 pm Facilities Committee - Library 5:30 pm Cub Scouts Pack 316 - Knox Hall 6:30 pm Social Justice Ministry Team - McAfee Room 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers - Parlor Tuesday, October 4 10:30 am Church Women Uniting Board Meeting - Parlor 6:15 pm Deacon Officers Meet - Chapel 6:30 pm Deacon Committees Meet - Chapel 7:00 pm Board of Deacons Meet - Chapel Wednesday, October 5 10:30 am Presbyterian Women Bible Study - McAfee Room 12:00 pm Presbyterian Women Gathered Meeting & Lunch - Knox Hall 4:00 pm Golf Tournament Committee - Knox Hall Thursday, October 6 11:00 am Faith Voices/Jobs for Justice - Knox Hall 5:30 pm Worship Committee - Library Friday, October 7

NO PRESCHOOL Saturday, October 8 8:30 am FPC Golf Tournament - Oak Hills Golf Center 11:30 am Serve Lunch at Ken Locke Apartments Sunday, October 9

ADULT TRIP TO MONTREAT Monday, October 10 7:30 am Bible Study - Pastor Rob’ Office 9:00 am Preschool Hayride 10:00 am Hands for Mission Sewing Group - Chapel 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 5:00 pm Christian Education Committee - CE Office 5:30 pm Cub Scouts Pack 316 - Knox Hall 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Team - Senior High Room

Tuesday, October 11 1:30 pm Presbyterian Women Faith Circle - Heisinger Bluffs 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:30 pm Session Meets Wednesday, October 12 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army Thursday, October 13 12:45 pm Presbyterian Women Afternoon Circle - Parlor 6:00 pm College of Elders Dinner - Knox Hall Friday, October 14 10:15 am Meals on Wheels Saturday, October 15

Youth Day of Service Presbyterian Women - Festival of Sharing - Sedalia

12:00 pm Healing House/New Beginnings Open House Sunday, October 16 12:00 pm Youth Summer Trip Meeting - Chapel Monday, October 17 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast - Downtown Diner 7:30 am Bible Study - Pastor Rob’s Office 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 5:30 pm Communications Committee - Library 5:30 pm Cub Scouts Pack 316 - Knox Hall 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers - Parlor Tuesday, October 18 6:00 pm Missions Committee 6:30 pm Presbyterian Women Coral Circle - Knox Hall Wednesday, October 19 10:00 am Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team - Library Thursday, October 20 10:30 am Retired Adults Fellowship - Knox Hall 7:00 pm Interfaith Alliance - Sanctuary/Knox Hall Friday, October 21 6:30 pm Loaves & Fishes at the Bailey’s Home Saturday, October 22 11:30 am Serve Lunch at Ken Locke Apartments Sunday, October 23 2:00 pm Worship at Summit Villa Monday, October 24 7:30 am Bible Study - Pastor Rob’s Office 6:30 pm Faith Voices - Quinn Chapel Wednesday, October 26 10:30 am Ladies Kaffee Klatsch - HyVee 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:30 pm Boy Scouts Troop 2 - McAfee Room

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PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT - OCTOBER 3RD The second annual Project Homeless Connect is coming October 3rd, 2016. This one day event is a national service model designed to eliminate as many barriers as possible that keep people homeless or in a state of near-homelessness. It is a direct result of the efforts of Jefferson City’s Homelessness Task Force and a community coalition of concerned social service agencies and religious organizations. This year’s event will again be hosted on the Capitol Street campuses of First United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church and First

Christian Church.

Last year, we provided over 180 individuals with a wide range of services: dental exams and extractions, vision screening and eyeglasses, Missouri non-drivers identification cards, Missouri birth certificates, resources on housing, flu shots, bus passes, haircuts, laundry services, showers, a hot lunch and much more!

Please contact the church office, or FILL OUT THE DIGITAL FORM AT OUR WEBSITE: JCPROJECTHOMELESSCONNECT.WEEBLY.COM if you would like to volunteer.

At a Block Party on September 10th, the children who live on Elizabeth, Buena Vista and Dulle helped paint the two little libraries we made (with LOTS of help from Tom Holt) at Vacation Bible School. The children are very excited about having these installed so that they can read some new books and then return them when they are through.