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LE ROY FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

309-962-5011 [email protected]

Website: leroypresbyterian.info

Vol. XXII No. 6

T T he LORD he LORD

is my lightis my light

AND SALVATION;AND SALVATION;

whom shall I fear?whom shall I fear?

Psalm 27:1Psalm 27:1

A few years ago, I awoke to hear a tapping at the window of what had

become the guest bedroom. It happened every morning: a robin would

come and repeatedly tap on the window. Sometimes he perched on the

window sill and tapped. Sometimes he flew up from the roof and tapped.

This went on pretty much all morning, until the sun significantly shifted

position in the sky.

I eventually learned that dear Robin saw his reflection, and some quick

research indicated that he was protecting his territory by challenging the

bird he saw reflected back due to the sun’s position on the window to a

darkened room. But in the moment, it seemed symbolic. Looking at a

picture of him in flight, I was reminded of some of the pictures that depict

the Holy Spirit. Perhaps the Spirit was tapping to be let in- into the church,

into my home, into the heart. Or perhaps the taps were to remind me of the

Spirit’s presence. When I saw it in that light, every tap was a reminder of

God’s presence.

We all encounter symbols that we feel are God at work- a bald eagle

swooping down just as we need a reminder of the power of the Spirit,

seemingly sent just for us. Sometimes, there’s a perfectly mundane reason

for them- migration patterns led the eagle to this point and the pond has a

fish that’s easy to see and catch- but I don’t think that means they aren’t

symbolic as well. Science doesn’t mean that symbols are no longer just for

us; I think there’s a reason that our hearts turn to God in those times, and

that the mundane becomes symbolic: the Spirit has opened our heart to a

deeper meaning even in the midst of the mundane.

Pentecost will be here soon, the “birthday of the church”. On Pentecost

we remember that the Spirit did come and continues be present with us.

So let us continue to notice those symbols, reminded of God’s presence in

and truths for our lives, as we look ahead to Pentecost.

Blessings,

Pastor Annie

June, 2019

Gospel Music Lunch

Concert Cruises

The Adult Christian Development Committee has

planned a trip on Aug 16th for a Concert Cruise

featuring The Kramers. Cruises are from 12:30-3 pm

with boarding 30 minutes prior to cruise time.

Payment must be received by or before June 9th; checks should be made

payable to “FUPC”.

MEMORIAL DAY DINNER

A special thanks to our amazing summer camp students who

served our guests at the Memorial Day Meal. Also, thank

you to their families for providing delicious casseroles and

desserts, our wonderful Deacons who worked hard behind

the scenes (organizing and gathering supplies, cooking in the

kitchen, setting and cleaning up, etc.), Naomi Chaplin and Shirley Chancellor

for manning the ticket booth and Thrivent Financial which has provided $500

for this and other youth fundraising events.

All of this work combined allowed for a successful day in raising $1,163!

Besides the Memorial Day Dinner profit mentioned above, other fundraising

efforts have netted: Butter Braid Sales - $1608.60; Candle Sales - $1336;

Pancake Breakfast - $1030; Art Auction - $392; Sarah & Co. Sales - $130;

Portillo’s - $519; Schwann’s Cares - $232.72 and Prep, Freeze, Cook - $265.40.

(Prayer Jar donations have not yet been tabulated). These fundraisers are all

helping to send 42 students along with 8 adult leaders to our Great Escape

Summer Camp or Student Life Mission Camp in July.

Giving God thanks for the success our youth have experienced with all their

fundraising efforts. With thankful hearts we express our gratitude to Him who

established our plans and allowed them to be profitable.

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3

Thank

You

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the donation to the Honor Flight in John’s Dad’s name. Also thank you for al of the prayers for our family. It really means a lot to us. Thanks again,

Barb & John Monical

6/29 Rex & Jan Allen

6/30 Francis & Pat Smith

6/07 Misty & Brady Hudson

6/09 Bruce & Miranda Walker

6/16 Bruce & Jan Owens

6/18 John & Bobbi Murfin

6/20 John & Judith Busey

6/20 Steve & Kim Myers

6/21 Gary & Janet Brent

6/06 Eric Mennenga

6/11 Mary Ella Mennenga

6/11 Holly Fannin

6/12 Nicole Houser

6/13 Kim Myers

6/15 Mike Nichols

6/15 Emily Mennenga

6/16 Vern Weidler

6/17 Ella Mennenga

6/22 Aliyah Grismore

6/23 Bruce Walker

6/26 Karen Hill

6/26 Brady Hudson

6/27 Barb Monical

Janice with her daughter

Laura and son Lester.

Lots of friends and neighbors were on hand to help Janice Trachsel celebrate her 80th birthday at a May 18th gath-ering at her daughter’s home.

Mary Sigler; Peg Golden Lee Norfleet,

Izzie Owens, Janice

Happy Birthday Janice!

May 1st Wednesday Night Worship - after Grillin came the Hymn’n!

Library Library NewsNews

By Marty Dean

New Book! Really Bad Girls of the Bible - More Lessons

from Less-Than-Perfect Women by Liz Curtis Higgs

In Really Bad Girls of the Bible, author Liz Curtis Higgs continues

with her theme in Bad Girls of the Bible by steering away from

exemplary women of faith--the likes of Sarah or Esther, yet never

diminishing their roles. As in the first Bad Girl book, the author felt

a major disconnect in relating to characters who emanate perfection.

Thus Higgs' decision to research and bring to light hearts of imper-

fection--women of dark deeds/deceptive means. In both Bad Girls

and Really Bad Girls of the Bible, this counterintuitive approach

offers a mix of contemporary fiction, biblical commentary, and hope.

Each chapter ends with guided questions for contemplation/

discussion.

Read to find out why a million plus copies have been sold in this

series. Both books in this series are available in our library.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 10-14, 8:30-11 am

Not registered? No worries! Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to complete the registration process. A few shirts may be available on a first come basis at a cost of $12 each.

This epic African adventure engages the whole herd! At Roar, kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.

Pastor Annie will be moving large, heavy items on June 10th

at 6 p.m. to her newly purchased home. If you can help

please contact either Pastor Annie or Steve Myers.

She will be out of the office from June 23rd - 29th. If you

have a pastoral concern, contact the church office or feel

free to email her at [email protected]

ENDLESS ENDLESS ENDLESS

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ Kerri Cordray

This month our children, including many teens and adults, will

engage in the best week EVER (in my opinion) … ROAR VBS!

Our church will soon be filling up with eager and excited children

ready for a Bible adventure! The theme this summer is an African

safari, sending us traveling through awesome Bible passages to

discover that in our wildest moments in life, GOD IS GOOD!

Speaking of GOD IS GOOD …

It has been an incredible blessing to witness His goodness poured

out through so many of you in supporting our youth camp fundrais-

ers, LIGHT jars, and providing VBS supplies. You have heard it

said, “It takes a village”, I believe our church family is that picture

of His hands and feet coming together to shine His light on this

corner of the community. Sometimes “Life is Wild” but always-

GOD IS GOOD!

Our wonderful Mission and Outreach has generously supported a

gift to our VBS children, a book called, Notes From Jesus, What

Your New Best Friend Wants You to Know. This special treasure

will speak Scripture and encouragement into these young children’s

hearts and lives. Here are a few awesome nuggets from the book:

I (Jesus) want you to know…

I love being with you.

I like hearing you say you love me.

I’m not surprised when you mess up.

I’m just like you- but different.

I know it’s hard when you can’t see me.

I don’t always give you what you ask for.

I’ll never get tired of your questions.

I made you for a purpose.

You’re worth more than anything else.

I’m saving you a spot in heaven.

DO HARD THINGS- TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE We are super excited to begin the journey

through the Do Hard Things book, beginning

Monday, June 3. Each Monday beginning at 5:30 pm and concluding

around 6:45 pm, we will dive into great discussion and challenge our

group of teens to go deeper into their journey with the Lord and allow His

expectation of them to rise above the "norm". I love this quote from the

book, "What each of us will become later in life largely depends on what

we become now."

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US!

Please note the following reading schedule. With books in the second

shipment arriving late, we may need to modify slightly. Please encourage

your child to do their best (Do Hard Things) to prepare for each week's study, including completing the study guide.

June 3: Chapters 1-2



As we all well know, the kids love to snack! Anyone willing to provide something fun for the kids to munch on during their time together, please

let Kerri know. Thank you!

We have 3 leaders who will guiding the students through this summer book journey: Wendy Brent, Bryon Owens and Kerri Cordray. If you

have any questions please reach out to one of us. We are all committed to ensuring these students have the best possible learning experience,

while coaching them to Do Hard Things! We appreciate your support!


July 1: Chapters 11-12

I encourage you to be praying for our ROAR VBS week and for

our upcoming Great Escape & Student Life Camps. God is Always

Good! Looking forward to diving into wild adventures with

children and teens, as together we discover His amazing love

and seek His wonderful truth found in His Word!

ROARing with thanks and praise to our Good God!

Committee

Administration Administration/Worship & Music

Administration/Mission & Outreach/Nominating Committee

Administration/Nominating Committee Adult Christian Development Adult Christian Development

Administration/Mission & Outreach Christian Education Clerk of Session/

Adult Christian Development

September March

February July

November

April January 2020

August June

May

February 2020 December October

CHURCH OFFICERS

Elders:

Rick Kline Randy Sigler Teresa Miller Scott Tucker Bryon Owens Mary Ella Mennenga Bonnie Crumbaugh Misty Hudson Naomi Chaplin

Session next meets on Tuesday, June 11th.

Session Minutes are available, after approval, in the office.

Deacons: Deacon of the Responsibility Month Assignments

Class of 2019 Leann Gaffney Katie Taylor Steve Myers Anna Rayburn Class of 2020 Rick Gaffney Amber Owens Jan Owens Monica Stengel Keisha Tucker Class of 2021 Amy Graves Barb Monical Mary Sigler Angie Timm

Co-Moderator Secretary Transportation Moderator Funeral Dinners Meals for Shut-ins Kitchen Supplies Nominating Committee Funeral Dinners Funeral Dinners Cards/Visits Meals for Shut-ins Wedding/Baby Showers

We are looking for someone who would be interested in

working one day a week in the church office beginning in

July. This would be a paid position, working 8:30 am -

3:00 pm. If you or someone you know would like more info

about this opportunity, please contact the church office.

Church

9:00 a.m. Sunday WORSHIP

June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30

ACCOMPANIST

Mary Sigler; Londa Holoch

Mary Sigler Mary Sigler

Mary Sigler

Mary Sigler

LAY READER

Naomi Chaplin

Jan Owens Sarah

Hill Naomi Chaplin

Volunteer Needed

USHER/GREETERS

Beverly & Jack

Burcham

Dennis & Mary Ella

Mennenga

Scott & Amy

Graves

Volunteer Needed

Teresa Miller

NURSERY

Angie Timm, Aide

Needed

Volunteers Needed

Angie Timm, Aide

Needed

Monica & Sarah

Stengel

Colleen & Nadia

Bollhorst

TECH BOOTH

Steve Sinnott; Tyson Brent

Brian Cordray; Carson Houser

Tracey Holoch; Tanner Holoch

Bruce Owens, Logan

Stengel

Randy Sigler; Garrett Hudson

COMMUNION SERVERS

Linda Ramsey, Naomi

Chaplin, Amy

Graves

Called to Serve - June 2019

YOUTH CONNECTION @ 2ND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Downtown Bloomington

Wednesday, June 19

(Meet at 5:15 pm at our church, we will return by 8:30 pm)

All LOOP & LANDING students are invited to join the fun for a night at 2nd Pres.

The evening will include pizza, ice cream, and playing crazy games at their church.

This will be an excellent way to meet some new friends (especially for Great Escape

youth as we will be traveling to camp together this summer.) Join us as we make new

connections this summer!

A second connection with these same friends will take place here at our church in

August!

Church Phone: (309) 962-5011 Website: leroypresbyterian.info

E-Mail: [email protected]

CHURCH OFFICE Monday thru Thursday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Closed on Fridays

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Pastor Annie McMillan [email protected] Kerri Cordray, Director of Student Ministries [email protected] Rita Vollmer, Secretary/Treasurer [email protected]

Sunday Dates Attendance

May 5 65

May 12 84

May 19 82

May 26 65

Average Attendance 74

MAY ATTENDANCE

Did you know that our church has a web page and is

on Facebook. These two programs allow us to listen to

worship services and stay in touch with church events

where ever we are.

The website, leroypresbyerian.info, can also be accessed by googling LeRoy

Presbyterian Church and selecting “website”. Here you will find a greeting, news

of upcoming events, worship service and Sunday school times, contact info, church

staff and officers, and a nice history of the church. There's also a Pastor’s page,

the monthly calendar, children and youth ministries, and the monthly newsletter.

There is also a link to our Facebook page. Facebook information includes contact

info, worship service videos, upcoming events, and lots of pictures.

If you need help using these great programs, please sign up on sheet posted in the

hallway (to gauge interest) and watch for the upcoming electronic tutoring sessions.

http://leroypresbyerian.info

LOOP & LANDING traveled to Grady’s Family Fun Park in Bloomington on April 28th to enjoy miniature golf, go-kart racing, games and naturally, some delicious pizza!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

26

27

28

29 30

31 OFFICE CLOSED

1

2 9:00 AM Worship Service

3 5:00 PM Youth “Do Hard Things” Book Study

4 1:00 PM “Live Deeply” Bible Study

5 6

8:00 PM Serenity Circle

(AA)

7 OFFICE CLOSED

8

9 PENTECOST SUNDAY 9:00 AM Worship Service

10 8:30 AM Vacation Bible

School

5:00 PM Youth “Do Hard Things” Book Study


School

1:00 PM “Live Deeply” Bible Study 7:00 PM SESSION


School

7:00 PM WORSHIP &

MUSIC Mtg.


School


(AA)

14 OFFICE CLOSED

8:30 AM Vacation Bible

School

15

16 FATHERS DAY/ VBS SUNDAY

9:00 AM Worship Service (VBS Sunday)


6:00 PM CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION Mtg.


19 5:15 - 8:30 PM LOOP/LANDING to 2nd Presbyterian in Blmgtn.

20


(AA)

21 OFFICE CLOSED

22

23 9:00 AM Worship Service (Jim Pitzer)

10:00 AM ADULT CHRISTIAN

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mtg.

24 Pastor Annie out of office



1:00 PM “Live Deeply” Bible Study

7:00 PM

ADMINISTRATION Mtg.




(AA)

28 OFFICE CLOSED Pastor Annie out of office



10:30 AM 5th Sunday Potluck


2 3 4


(AA)

5 OFFICE CLOSED

6

Deacon of the MonthDeacon of the MonthDeacon of the Month Keisha TuckerKeisha TuckerKeisha Tucker

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

26

27

28

29 30

31 OFFICE CLOSED

1




5 6


(AA)

7 OFFICE CLOSED

8

9 PENTECOST SUNDAY 9:00 AM Worship Service


School



School

1:00 PM “Live Deeply” Bible Study 7:00 PM SESSION


School

7:00 PM WORSHIP &

MUSIC Mtg.


School


(AA)

14 OFFICE CLOSED

8:30 AM Vacation Bible

School

15

16 FATHERS DAY/ VBS SUNDAY

9:00 AM Worship Service (VBS Sunday)


6:00 PM CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION Mtg.


19 5:15 - 8:30 PM LOOP/LANDING to 2nd Presbyterian in Blmgtn.

20


(AA)

21 OFFICE CLOSED

22

23 9:00 AM Worship Service (Jim Pitzer)

10:00 AM ADULT CHRISTIAN

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mtg.




1:00 PM “Live Deeply” Bible Study

7:00 PM

ADMINISTRATION Mtg.




(AA)

28 OFFICE CLOSED Pastor Annie out of office



10:30 AM 5th Sunday Potluck


2 3 4


(AA)

5 OFFICE CLOSED

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