FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH P.O. Box 188 - 6 KERYGMA...

First Presbyterian Church

115 - 6th Ave. NW

P.O. Box 188

Independence, Iowa 50644

Come and

See!

- John 1:46

Phone: 319-334-3523

Fax: 319-334-4134

Email: [email protected]

Website: fpcindependence.com

The BackPack program has taken on a

new look and the co-coordinators are

ready to go. More exciting news to come!

• Hey, it’s my turn to sit in the front pew! • I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon ran longer than usual. • I’ll volunteer to be the permanent junior high Sunday school teacher. • I love it when we sing hymns I’ve never heard before. • Because we’re all here, let’s start the worship service early. • Pastor, we’d like to send you to this Bible seminar in the Bahamas. • Nothing inspires me and strengthens my commitment like our annual stewardship campaign.

2 All in the Family/PW

3 15 Things You May Not

Know About Me…

Synod School 2013

4 VBS Memories

5 Youth News

6 September & October

Worship Schedule/

Birthdays/Anniversaries

7 Sunday School Info

KERYGMA

FIRST PRESBY TERIAN C HURCH

• Labor Day, September 2nd • Nat’l Grandparents Day, September 8th • Patriot Day, September 11th

• First Day of Autumn, September 22nd

• World Communion Sunday, October 6th • Columbus Day Observance, October 14th • Reformation Sunday, October 27th

• Reformation Day, October 31st

Rev. John Hougen Home: (319) 334-5175


Church Office Phone: (319) 334-3523

Fax: (319) 334-4134

Office: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday

Website www.fpcindependence.com

Staff Kathy Eilers

Youth Ministry Coordinator


Kathy Smith Secretary


George Hemmer Custodian

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

This summer you have had the opportunity to pick the sermon topics.

Preach It! has been a lot of fun and it has generated many positive

comments. Each week I have taken from the Preach It! jar one of your topic

ideas for Sunday’s sermon. The result? The preaching has, hopefully, been

more relevant to your life. So often the preacher is left to wonder and

anticipate what you as the listener may want or need to hear. This takes the

wondering out of it. I love your ideas for sermons and I want to thank

everyone who has participated.

Frankly, I like this so much I plan to keep the Preach It! jar in the Friendship

Area for awhile. If you have an idea put it in the jar. I will keep checking it.

One topic idea I received from two people is the Beatitudes. This fall I will be

doing a 9 week series on that topic. And I hope to have a few surprises

along with it. Be watching.

Sharing ideas. Doing new things. Listening to each other. Having a “how

can we make this happen” attitude. These are the things that keep us, our

church and our worship, relevant. Whether it’s changing things up in worship

or engaging in new community ministries we are striving to stay vibrant and

relevant.

Do you have an idea? Something you feel passionate about? Let’s talk

about it. Our church, like most communities of faith, is only scratching the

surface. If we are to grow and become all that God has in mind for us to be

we need your ideas, your passion, and we need to keep a positive, “how can

we make this happen” attitude. The possibilities are endless.

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or

imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in

the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever!

Amen.”

Pastor John

SEPTEMBER /OCTOBER 2013 P AGE 2

Our thoughts of heartfelt sympathy are with the following families:

Dorothy Malek Entered Eternal Life on August 14th

Ione Aitchison Entered Eternal Life on August 17th

Please keep these families in your prayers.

DEADLINE: Newsletter articles must be submitted to the church

office by Monday, October 14th to be printed in

the November/December Newsletter.

Presbyterian Women resume meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3rd at the church.

The Hostess will be Ruth Liscum. Shirley Rozendaal will introduce the new study, “An Abiding

Hope” The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy. Books are still available.

The Fall gathering will be in Bettendorf on Saturday, October 5, 2013.

Quilting Sessions for the next couple of months will be September 10th, 24th and October 8th,

22nd from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Any woman is welcome even if you’ve never picked up a thread.

If you have any questions call Ruth Liscum at 334-3515.

The Malek family would like to express our

deepest gratitude and appreciation for all the love,

kindness and thoughtful gestures demonstrated to

us from our church family at Dorothy's passing.

May God bless and keep you like He is Dorothy!

TRIVIA NIGHT SEPTEMBER 22nd at 6 p.m.

Proceeds go to the HOT program.

To our church family and friends,

Thank you for all you did in helping our family celebrate Jerry’s life on this earth. A special thank you to John, Sue, Lillian and the choir for making his service so meaningful. To the ladies in the kitchen whose familiar faces and efforts to provide the lunch brought back so many memories.

Kathy Snow & Family

Members of the Presbyterian Church,

Thank you so much for all the support you have given me throughout the years. This is including Camp Wyoming, graduation generosities, and helping me get on the right path and making my faith stronger. Chloe Kaiser

REV. CONE’S 50 YEAR CELEBRATION

September 28, 2013, at 2:00 p.m.

Curryville Presbyterian Church

(201 East Main Street, Curryville, MO)

He would welcome greetings to his home address:

P.O. box 447, Louisiana, MO 63353-0447

OR phone calls at 573-754-3285

OR email messages to [email protected].

KERYGMA P AGE 7

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS ON

SEPTEMBER 8TH at 9:00 a.m.

(Please note time change from last year.)

K-6th Large Group - Kids will be guided

through the Bible using skits, experiences,

object lessons, activities, singing, and

praying together.

We will have games, a bouncy castle and fun for the whole church family immediately following

worship that day. Lunch is provided! Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets.

Youth & Adults will take an intergenerational journey

through the Bible.

Using the HISTORY Channel’s “The Bible” series, we will study Bible

stories from Genesis to Revelation. The video will help us visualize the

story as we talk about God’s activity in human history and in our lives

today. Join us Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Area for

discussions and insights as we grow our faith.

Nursery is available during this time.


1 Lucille Cottrell

Alicia Scott

3 Adam Nash (Rouse)

Melissa Savage

4 Megan Sorg

6 Tonia Weis

9 Clarence Rouse

10 Doug Kaiser

Lori Siglin

12 Jean Main

Dave Martin

13 Donna Jones

15 Tammy Steenbock

16 Jordan Geertsma

19 Marcia Henderson

20 Tony Rouse

Sondra Seward

21 Judy Olsen

Kyle Eilers

24 Bennett Diers

Shirley Rozendaal

26 Alison Trimble

2 Presley Conklin

3 Heather Johnson

Joseph Kaiser

4 Marian Conklin

5 Nicholas Bellendier

7 Dorotha Sundquist

8 Judy Hess

Catherine Smith

9 Mari Butler

Eric Smith

10 Don Butler

11 Kathy Ei-lers

12 Mike Loveless

13 Jim Rozendaal

13 Laura Smith

14 Adam Ownby

15 Mary White

16 Angeline Sauer

19 Abel Anderson

20 Rick Frye

21 Lillian Cue

24 Talon Rodriguez

25 Allison Anderson

27 Braden Scott

Mike Hamilton

Samuel Hamilton

28 Bette Butler

Ushers: Co-Head Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don Mumm

1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Need Volunteers - Please contact Don Mumm

Greeters: (Need volunteers for 1st & 15th) Elder Greeters:

8: Martin Family September: Don Mumm, Dorotha Sundquist

22: Van Buren Family

29: Trimble Family

Acolytes:

1, 8: Kyle Eilers, Jenna Smith

15, 22: Anna Ruffcorn, Jenessa Barloon

29: Sean Geertsma, Joe Kaiser

Children’s Sermons:

1: Pastor John 22: Ruth Liscum

8: John Butler 29: Marcia Henderson

15: Mark Geertsema

Flowers: (Need volunteers for 1st, 8th & 15th)

22: Audrey Conklin In Memory of Son, Jeff

29: Frankie Bowden In Memory of Arnie

Bulletins: (Need volunteers for 1st, 8th & 22nd)

15: Monte & Lillian Cue In Memory of Mother,

Helen Nellist

29: Frankie Bowden

Treats: (Need volunteers for the 8th, 15th & 22nd)

1: Margaret Ownby

29: Trimble Family for Alison’s Birthday

Coffee Prep/Clean Up: (Need volunteers for 8th & 29th)

1: Margaret Ownby, Frankie Bowden

15: Jon & Kim TeStrake 22: Tammy Steenbock

3 Jason & Jaclyn Barber

Dale & Yvette Siglin

4 Mark & Leah Geertsma

9 Doug & Audra Kaiser

10 Tony & Dawn Rouse

15 Roger & Karen Bahr

28 Dick & Susan Watkins

29 Kevin & Pam Peterson

Ushers: Co-Head Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don Mumm

6, 13, 20, 27: Need Volunteers - Please contact Don Mumm

Greeters: (Need volunteers for all 4 Sundays) Elder Greeters:

October: Melissa Savage, Jon TeStrake

Acolytes:

6: Sean Geertsma, Joe Kaiser

13, 20: Kyle Eilers, Jenna Smith

27: Anna Ruffcorn, Jenessa Barloon

Children’s Sermons:

6: Lynda Fiester

13: Amber Krusey

20: Melody Malek

27: Janet Harms

Flowers:

6: Dorotha Sundquist 13: Hamilton Family In Memory of Douglas, James,

& Celia, and Aunt Ruth Hamilton

20: Kate Risk

27: Harms Family In Honor of Ryan & Kelly Mitchell

Bulletins: (Need volunteers for 13th, 20th & 27th) 6: Margaret Ownby In Memory of Father, Everett

Nelson

Fellowship Treats: (Need volunteers for 13th, 20th & 27th)

6: Smith Family In Honor of Laura’s 10th Birthday

Coffee Prep/Clean Up: (Need volunteers for 13th)

6: Margaret Ownby, Frankie Bowden

20: Jon & Kim TeStrake

27: Tammy Steenbock

12 Monte & Lillian Cue

14 David & Chris Nelson

15 Steve & Beth Diers

16 Allan & Marilyn Oline

18 Mike & Carrie Hamilton

Eric & Catherine Smith

25 Jeremy & Jeanne Adams

KERYGMA P AGE 3

Synod School 2013 By Mary Klotzbach

Over 600 people, mostly from the Midwest, celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Synod School at Buena Vista College in

Storm Lake. It was heartwarming to be with my family, Jeff, Sarah, and Erin Dickinson and to visit with families that I

had met in the past forty years when our whole family enjoyed the week together. I was privileged to travel there with

Kathleen Sheets who is the new pastor in Jesup. And we had a good visit with B.J. Ukena, our former pastor.

There were over sixty-five workshops offered and I enjoyed four- Mennonite and Amish differences, from Dan to

Beershebe (How geography shaped our Biblical faith), Mr. Rogers (make Believe and Neighborliness), and the

Horizons bible study. I also attended a mini course. It was a documentary film about the three hundred mile horse-

back trip from South Dakota to Mankato, Minnesota by native Americans to commemorate and bring healing to the

tragic event in their history when scores of their ancestors were hanged by decree from the U.S. government. The

most recent trip was made in blizzard conditions. The Mayor of Mankato arranged a community event for the

residents to welcome and participate in a time of forgiveness and healing.

Mornings began with a delicious breakfast from the Food Servery, followed by a convocation at the Chapel with news

of the day, a children’s sermon by Laura Loving, and our convocation speaker, Claudio Carvalhaes, a native of Brazil

who is a Presbyterian pastor teaching courses in a Lutheran seminary. He was a dynamic speaker and used the

theme, “We Belong to God” in his message and music.

Evening worship was time of inspiration led by Rev. Sam Massey and Darlene Bergman of First Church, Iowa City.

Enjoyed the choir and musical instruments…

There were many special classes and activities for the children who were lovingly cared for by adult teachers and

young counselors from Camp Clearwater Forest in Minnesota. The range in ages at Synod was from babes in arms to

grey hairs like me. There was time for rest, wading in the lake, singing with guitars in the Coffee House, browsing in

the book store, etc. Keep next year in mind for a week of fun and inspiration!

1) I love classical music.

2) I’ll always choose vanilla - I don’t like chocolate.

3) My favorite food is spaghetti.

4) I’m an obsessed card player.

5) You’ll never catch me sleeping in public or on any public

transportation.

6) My favorite books are the Twilight series.

7) I hate the heat! (Put me in a parka any day.)

8) Golf is my favorite sport to watch.

9) I’m not a fan of pets.

10) If I had a choice where to live, I would move to Italy.

11) Duck Dynasty and NCIS are my favorite TV shows.

12) I met my husband in England.

13) Both the dentist and public speaking cause me the biggest anxiety.

14) “The King & I” and “P.S. I Love You” are my favorite movies.

15) I don’t dance… (At least not in public!)


THANKS to all who dedicated their time to VBS this summer… Bill & Mary Burkett, Amber Krusey, Amanda Whitaker, Kathy Smith, Jennifer Bahr, Michaela Geertsma. Thanks to the youth - Ericka Barloon, Kaylee Eilers, Brynn Martin, Kate Savage, Brian Smith, Jenessa Barloon and Sean Geertsma.

~ Kathy Eilers

KERYGMA P AGE 5

The Summer went by quickly but was filled with some very enjoyable times spent together. Our most excellent adventure was the Mission trip to Nashville. Our youth did such an amazing job with the refugee kids at the apartment complex! They played games, made crafts, gave piggy back rides and left a little piece of their hearts with the children they encountered. We all found it hard to say good bye. Thank you Melody for being my side kick and thank you to all who helped make the trip possible.

Our second adventure was a road trip to Des Moines to see Tim Hawkins a Christian comedian. What a funny, funny guy! If you ever get the chance to see him, you won’t be disappointed.

We have a wonderful group of young people and it is a joy to be with them! Kathy Eilers

09/15: Miniature Golf Trip 3-8 p.m.

09/18: Fields of Faith Trip to Cedar Falls

09/22: Trivia Night 6-8 p.m.

09/29: Fellowship 6-7:30 p.m.

10/06: Fellowship 6-7:30 p.m.

10/13: Movie Night 6-8:30 p.m.

10/20: Paint Ball 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

10/26: Halloween Fun (Details to follow.)

10/27: Trick or Treat for Canned Goods 1-3 p.m.

No Youth Group that night.

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