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The Messenger
Presbyterian United Church of Christ
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www.pucclemars.com
858 7th Avenue SE
P.O. Box 729
Le Mars, IA 51031
712-546-6624
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday– Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Mondays
Sunday Worship
10:00 a.m.
Nursery available for children under six years during worship
service.
Weather-related
cancellations will be aired on KLEM 1410 AM
2016 IMPORTANT DATES IN
AUGUST
August 2 ~ Pastor Jan is back in
the office
August 11 ~ Commission/Deacon
Meetings
August 21 ~ Backpack Blessing
August 23 ~ Session
August 25 ~ School Starts!
IMPORTANT DATES IN
SEPTEMBER
September 8 ~ Commission/
Deacon Meetings
September 11 ~ Rally Day
September 27 ~ Session
From: The Red Brick Church on the Hill
Hero Headquarters: Where Kids Join Forces With God!
We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this year’s Vacation bible School a great success! Our Bible verse for the week came from 1st Timothy 4:12… “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and purity.” Our VBS Planning Committee saw Jesus in all the volunteers who gave their time, energy and heart to the students in making “Hero Headquarters” a fun-filled event. Those volunteers were:
Water Woman: Rachel Cunningham
Maintenance Dan: Dan Thompson
Pizza Girl: Sophie Bixenman
Hero meals each evening: Karen & Harold Peters with hero help from: Scott Goeken, Arlo Swalve and Tom Jeneary
Power Crafts: Christine Wacker & Heidi Nemmers
Amazing Bible Heroes Story Teller: Alissa Gellhaus
Action Games: Alyce Kass, with hero help from Gabby Kuenen & Sophie Bixenman
Mighty Mission Project: Pam Jeneary
Team Leaders: Beth Kehrberg, Eva Mouw, Pat Penning, Pam Kellen and Connie Marcotte
Hero Music Leaders: Deb Thompson & Rachel Cunningham
Hero Headquarters Office Managers: Dacia Bolton-Bates, Evelyn Kendall & Audrey Scholten
We thank the Lord, who brought 40 children to our church to learn about unnamed heroes in the Bible that were used by God to do wonderful things.
We also are asking that you join the VBS kids in donating to Support Siouxland Soldiers as they did. The children brought in over 1000 items that will be distributed to many men and women from the Siouxland area that are actively serving at this time. We will be accepting donations un-til Sunday, August 7th.
Blessings to all, The VBS Planning Committee: Alissa Gellhaus, Chair of VBS, Deb Thompson, Pam Kellen, Arlo Swalve and Pam Jeneary.
Welcome Back Pastor Jan!
After a 3-month sabbatical, Pastor Jan will be
returning on August 2nd to the office, and she
will return to the pulpit on
August 7th. Welcome back
Pastor Jan, we hope your
time away was a blessed
one!
Come to the Sanctuary The session is encouraging members and friends of this congregation to come to our beautiful sanctuary for a time of solace and prayer. Recognizing the need in our lives for stillness and communion with God, you are invited to come whenever the building is open and spend time with God. This is a great way to center on God, listen for God, and to lift up your concerns for yourself, others, and for the ministry of this congregation.
Backpack Blessing
School will begin in Le Mars on August 25th! We would like
for all our students to bring their backpacks to church on
Sunday, August 21st during morning worship. At that time
there will be a backpack blessing.
Save the Date!
Rally Day will be held on September 11, 2016!
We will also be switching back to regular worship hours this
Sunday.
It’s hard to believe we are quickly approaching the beginning of another exciting year at Noah’s Ark Preschool! We currently have 43 children registered for the 2016-2017 school year. Thanks to donations from the congregation, four families will receive need-based
scholarships to assist with paying for their tuition. Thank you for helping these families send their children to preschool!
In order to ensure another great year, we are in need of a few supplies. If you are interested in donating any of the following items to Noah’s Ark Preschool, we would greatly appreciate it!
Glue Sticks
Paper Towels
Index Cards
Crayola Markers
Crayola Crayons
White Cardstock Paper
5 oz. disposable cups
3 oz. disposable cups
Kleenex
Napkins
If you are ever interested in donating throughout the school year, we can ALWAYS use paper towels and glue sticks!
Thank you for your continued support for Noah’s Ark Preschool! We are looking forward to another great year. Classes begin Tuesday September 6!
Children’s Chapel - Worship Ministry
Sunday School and Children’s Chapel will
begin the middle of September! Look for more
information to come in the September issue of
the Newsletter!
If you are interested volunteering to be a
teacher, storyteller, greeter or helper for
Sunday School or Children’s Chapel please
contact Pam Jeneary or Deb Thompson.
Enjoy the rest of the Summer!
Session Highlights
June 28, 2016
Treasurer’s Report Rob reported that we are within our budget through the first five months of 2016. He stated that so far in 2016 expenses are up by about $13,000 and income is down by about $11,000 when compared to the first five months of 2015. Rob explained that the increase in expenses is attributed to the purchase and installation of a new furnace as well as use of the Human Development Fund for members’ trip to Israel. He mentioned that a memorial gift that was received in 2015 but not in 2016 accounts for the difference in income. Rob also briefly addressed Noah’s Ark budget by explaining that Noah’s Ark’s financial position has made steady improvement over the last several years and suggested this trend would continue as classes for the 2016-2017 school year are full.
Personnel Team Report Jeff reported that the personnel team is in favor of the Noah’s Ark Preschool Board’s sala-ry recommendation for both Noah’s Ark employees. MSC to approve Noah’s Ark Preschool Board’s salary rec-ommendation.
Commission Reports
Reports were received from the Christian Education and Property & Maintenance Commissions.
Beth reported that the Noah’s Ark Preschool Board will meet in July to discuss scholarships available to the students.
Linda reported that the Christian Education Commission is still preparing for Vacation Bible School.
Pat reported for Property & Maintenance. She said that painting and carpeting is moving along in Pastor Jan’s office.
Rob reported that the Finance Commission met but did not discuss the Fellowship Hall ceiling remodeling project. He stated that the Commission would find the funds to cover the project and that the project should move forward since it’s already been approved by the Session.
MSC to approve all above reports as stated.
Old Business
Linda gave a recap of the Ice Cream Days float. She stated many individuals came together to help make it a success: Dan Thompson, Kevin Bates, Sue Schneider, Rod Scholten, Jim Bolton, Karen Peters, Eva Mouw, Lacey Goddard, and the Cunningham family. She said she and Denny received many compliments on how nice the float looked.
Thank you: To Lorna Peters for serving as the moderator for Session meetings during Pastor Jan’s sabbatical.
Next Meeting: Will be held Tuesday, August 23rd. Any member or friend of the congregation is welcome to
attend.
Month Income Expenses Difference
January $ 20, 991.77 $ 20,287.64 $ 704.13
February $ 15,625.78 $ 21,034.25 $ (5,408.47)
March $ 17,200.95 $ 29,172.53 $ (11,971.58)
April $ 23,330.03 $ 18,907.00 $ 4,423.03
May $ 16,689.23 $ 18,059.84 $ ( 1,370.61)
June $ 9,894.04 $ 17,627.39 $ ( 7,733.35)
Total $ 103,731.80 $ 125,088.65 $ ( 21,356.85)
WE KEEP THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES IN PRAYER AS THEY MOURN THE DEATH OF LOVED ONES
Sympathy ~ We extend our prayers and sympathy to Cheryl Risty and family at the passing of Cheryl’s sister Sharon L. Henry. Sharon died Wednesday July, 20 and services were held in Hawarden, IA on July 22.
Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Romans
8: 39
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Pat Hawkins Betty Swalve Mikalla Ericson
Tyler Finley Marlyce Christensen
Walker Raymond Mavis Kuper Jim Farley
Chris Jackson Dennis Smith
Tyler Schweisow Pat Walker
Lucille Swalve Barb Steeg
Evelyn Kendall Rod & Colleen Scholten
Virgil Brockel The Albers Family
The Marcotte Family Those grieving the death of loved
ones
Gifts in Memory ~
Through the years, this church has been the grateful recipient of many wonderful gifts in memory of loved ones who have entered the Church Triumphant. These gifts have been put to use in a variety of ways to bless the ministry of this congregation. For those who are looking to give a memorial gift, there are two ways of giving. First, a monetary gift can be given to be used at the discretion of the church. These are called non-designated gifts. The session draws upon these gifts when a new project is in the works and needs fund-ing. Second, gifts can be given for a certain purpose or project that is underway within the church. Donors are welcome to talk with the pastor regarding current projects to choose from.
Near to Our Hearts!
Please remember our shut ins and others residing in care facilities.
Home Bound: Bob Becker, Sally Plueger and Glenn Waite.
Plymouth Manor: Mildred Morton, Pat Hawkins
Good Samaritan Society: Mavis Kuper
Park Place Estates: Kay Pfannkuch and Evelyn Weber.
Bickford Cottage in Sioux City: Marlyce Christensen
Individuals Out of Town: Jean Koenig, Betty Lou Larson, Maxine Pitts, Gordon Thompson, Ruth Rann and Jane Truesdell.
AUGUST
BIRTHDAYS
August 3 Laurey Zwart
August 5 Jimmie Heeren
August 7 Caleb Heilman
August 8 Sydney Mahlke
August 10 Kelsi Macek
August 11 Marcella Plueger
August 12 Jacki Albers
August 13 Hester Caswell
August 15 Robert Becker
August 16 Marlyce Christensen
August 16 Rachel Cunningham
August 17 Tyson Alcorn
August 18 Chad Marcotte
August 19 Tiranee Ruchti
August 21 Sophie Bixenman
August 22 Pam Schwiesow
August 23 John Zwart
August 24 Lucille Swalve
August 24 Jerry Lake
August 25 Kenneth Wilson
August 25 Barbara Marcotte
August 26 Dan Holz
August 29 Rev. Jan Christensen
August 29 Chad Lake
August 31 Marlys Pelz
August 9
Daryl & Elaine Doorenbos
August 11
Randy & Roxie Kroese
August 16
John & Laurey Zwart
THANK YOU ~ Thank you to all that helped set up, ride and take down the float for the Ice Cream Days Parade that was held yesterday, A special thanks to Dennis and Linda Smith for organizing it!
THANK YOU ~ I want to thank the members of PUCC for the beautiful float you had in the Ice Cream Days Parade last Saturday. It was so nice to see it. Thanks, Mary F. citizen in Le Mars
VBS THANK YOU ~ A Big Thank You to all those that helped with VBS this year! Thank you to Alissa Gellhaus, Deb Thompson and Pam Jeneary for planning this year’s program! Also a big thank you to the kids who participat-ed in VBS this year. The kids collected 1320 items to be help Support Siouxland Soldiers.
New Baby!
Rylund Brantly Brock was born on July 7th, 2016 to proud
parents, Robert and Sharlene Brock. He weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz. and
was 18.9" long. He was 5
weeks early so after a 10 day
stay in the NICU he was
welcomed home by his 1 1/2
year old big sister, Tinsley.
Proud grandparents are
Bruce and Teri Brock of Le
Mars and Richard and Cheryl
Rachal of Salt Lake City,
Nevada.
Upcoming Events @ Lakeshore Center!
There are many opportunities coming up in the months of September and October at Lakeshore Center!
There is more information about the following events at their website or on the information wall across
from our church office.
Sept 22-25 ~ Hobby & Craft Retreat! Join us for a weekend of creating and leave the cooking & cleaning up to us! Choose from two registrations options, regular or extended, and spend the weekend enjoying the lakes area, good food, time to relax, meeting new friends, beautiful scenery and comfy accommodations!
Phone: 712-337-3313
Check out their website for more information!
www.lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org
PW Purpose
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:
To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study
To support the mission of the church worldwide
To work for justice and peace, and
To build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses
to the promise of God’s kingdom.
If you are a female member of PUCC, you are apart of PW! If you would like to get more involved with PW
contact the office!