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The Presbyterian Church, 123 West Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992-3049 www.wabashpresbyterian.com | [email protected] | 260-563-8881 Birthdays & Anniversaries Serve, Worship & Announcements Connect Church Calendar Backpack Challenge Community and Missions Children’s & Family Ministries News June 2019 About five years ago, for a season or two, a group of Presbyterians would gather on the front step of the church, Thursday evenings at 5pm to walk around the neighborhood. The purpose of these walks was multi-faceted: exercise and fellowship, but also to pray, and to cultivate an awareness of the particularities of our neighborhood and its needs. A beautiful idea, and while it took place it was met with affirmation. “I remember when you used to walk around our neighborhood.” A comment received by a member of our church who happened to run into a family who lives along one of our well-worn paths. Apparently, something relatively small and easily overlooked, was anything but small, and was very much not overlooked. Jesus moved about Judea and Galilee exclusively on foot. Primarily because a car or bicycle was not an option for him. But I think there was also an intentionality to his walking. It put people and their needs at eye level; it put people in need of hope, and the mercy he could provide within arm’s reach; it meant that Jesus’ feet were dirtied with the same dust and grime from the same well-worn life paths we walk. Walking can enable us to notice, see, recognize the lives to whom Jesus is sending us. We have become much depended upon our vehicles and efficient modes of transportation – though I realize we need them to go the distances we need to travel day-in and day-out. But I wonder if they also provide us a comfortable barrier to having to see our neighbor. This summer I invite you, not only to join us Thursdays at 5pm to walk throughout our neighborhood around the church, but look for opportunities to engage in the life of your neighborhood. Get to know the names, see the faces, and listen to what the Spirit is doing in the lives of those who lay their heads mere feet from yours at night. It may transform not only your health and even your waistline, but it may transform your spiritual health as well. PASTOR’S DESK Noticing God in the Neighborhood By Pastor Jonathan Cornell Pastor Jonathan Email: [email protected]
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The Presbyterian Church, 123 West Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992-3049
www.wabashpresbyterian.com | [email protected] | 260-563-8881
Birthdays & Anniversaries Serve, Worship &
Announcements Connect
Church Calendar Backpack Challenge
Community and Missions Children’s & Family Ministries News
June 2019
About five years ago, for a season or two, a group of Presbyterians would gather on the front step of the church, Thursday evenings at 5pm to walk around the neighborhood. The purpose of these walks was multi-faceted: exercise and fellowship, but also to pray, and to cultivate an awareness of the particularities of our neighborhood and its needs. A beautiful idea, and while it took place it was met with affirmation. “I remember when you used to walk around our
neighborhood.” A comment received by a member
of our church who happened to run into a family
who lives along one of our well-worn paths.
Apparently, something relatively small and easily
overlooked, was anything but small, and was very
much not overlooked.
Jesus moved about Judea and Galilee exclusively on foot. Primarily because a car or bicycle was not an option for him. But I think there was also an intentionality to his walking. It put people and their needs at eye level; it put people in need of hope, and the mercy he could provide within arm’s reach; it meant that Jesus’ feet were dirtied with the same dust and grime from the same well-worn life paths we walk.
Walking can enable us to notice, see, recognize the lives to whom Jesus is sending us. We have become much depended upon our vehicles and efficient modes of transportation – though I realize we need them to go the distances we need to travel day-in and day-out. But I wonder if they also provide us a comfortable barrier to having to see our neighbor. This summer I invite you, not only to join us Thursdays at 5pm to walk throughout our neighborhood around the church, but look for opportunities to engage in the life of your neighborhood. Get to know the names, see the faces, and listen to what the Spirit is doing in the lives of those who lay their heads mere feet from yours at night. It may transform not only your health and even your waistline, but it may transform your spiritual health as well.
PASTOR’S DESK
Noticing God in the Neighborhood
By Pastor Jonathan Cornell
Pastor Jonathan Email: [email protected]
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June Birthdays:
3rd – Coty Leep
4th – Denise Leep
8th – Susie Jones
8th – Kale Sparling
10th – Lee Ann George
10th – Al Plummer
12th – Helen Shanks
15th – Jessica Broyles
16th – Emily Sparling
19th – Janet Halderman
19th – Martha Helm
21st – Sandy Mitting
22nd – Tim Eubank
23rd – Jeremy Wright
26th – Diane Miller
26th – Cindy Elliott
26th – Brynnlie Gouvan
Anniversaries:
5th – Al & Pat Plummer
7th – Ray & Julie Chowning
10th – Steve & Sue Henderson
11th – Matt & Jamie Brane
11th – Dan & Judy Risk
22nd – Bill & Tracy Wimberly
25th – Steve & Lori Foust
26th – Bob & Janet Halderman
People I want to connect with
this month (i.e., card/call,
coffee/lunch, prayer, Bible study):
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Summer Softball League Attention men of the church!!! We would like to invite you to join our softball team. Games are Monday nights at 6pm beginning in mid-July. If you are interested in learning more, or signing up to be a part of the team contact Pastor Jonathan.
June 16th Father’s Day
On Sunday, June 16th as we celebrate Father’s Day, we will give thanks for the men in our lives who helped shape us in faith. There will be a special celebration for Dad’s after worship. You will want to come check it out!
NOW ENROLLING!
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June Church Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2
Worship (10am) &
Fellowship Hour
(11am)
Church Picnic
3
Monday Bible
Study (1pm)
*Final before
summer break
Jonathan
Out of Office
4
Jonathan
Out of Office
5
Jonathan
Out of Office
6
Jonathan
Out of Office
7
Friday Book
Study (11am)
Jonathan
Out of Office
8
9
Adult Class (9am)
Worship (10am) &
Fellowship Hour
(11am)
10
Jonathan
Out of Office
11
ROMEO Men’s
Lunch (12:30pm)
Jonathan
Out of Office
12
Jonathan
Out of Office
13
Jonathan
Out of Office
14
Friday Book
Study (11am)
Frank/Unger
Rehearsal
15
Frank/Unger
Wedding
16
Adult Class (9am)
Worship (10am) &
Fellowship Hour
(11am)
Father’s Day
Celebration
17
18
19
20
Session (7pm)
21
Friday Book
Study (11am)
22
23
Adult Class (9am)
Worship (10am) &
Fellowship Hour
(11am)
24
Helping Hands
Ministry
25
JULIET
Women’s
Breakfast (8am
@ Fried Egg)
26
27
28
Friday Book
Study (11am)
29
30
Adult Class (9am)
Worship (10am) &
Fellowship Hour
(11am)
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Loving people
with the heart of Christ
in the heart of Wabash
Feed Our
Community You are always
encouraged to bring
canned/dry goods for the
F.I.S.H. food pantry
and drop them off in any
of the boxes throughout
the church. This month, we
are collecting canned
vegetables and tuna.
WPC MISSION
PARTNERS
Peabody Retirement
Community
Kemmerer Village
Meals on Wheels
City of Refuge (Ghana)
Thammavongsa Family
Mission
Wabash Ministerial
Association’s Assistance
Program
Wabash Habitat for
Humanity
White’s Residential and
Family Services
Winchester Community
Center
85 Hope
Arc of Wabash County
The Access
Campus Life
F.I.S.H.
Character Building of
Wabash County
Mark your calendars and start planning to be a part of the fundraiser for Liz Hobbs. Liz is working to overcome health concerns and because she gives so much of herself to Wabash families, we want to help offset her medical bills. Join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall on August 24th from 4-7 pm, where we will invite the Wabash community to enjoy a pulled pork dinner and bid on an array of items, big and small. If you have an item suitable for auction or a home baked dessert (fresh peach pie anyone?), please contact event Chairperson, Carol Early at 260-571-2931.
Invite your friends and neighbors to join us on August 24th!
Benefit & Auction August 24th
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Neighborhood Walks – Beginning Thursday, June 20th, at 5pm, we invite you to meet on the front step of the church on the corner of Hill and Miami for a 1 hour walk around the neighborhood.
We will pray, meet, connect with, and encourage the families and individuals of our neighborhood.
Business Notes Financial Report
May Total 2019
Income: $10,978 $133,623
Expenses: 19,404 112,927
Balance: $-8,426 $20,696
*Thanks to previous months of generous giving, we did not
have to use any funds from the Endowment Account to cover
our expenses for May.
May Session Minutes
There are thirteen people ready to become
members
Session members received a copy of the
Consultant Agreement for PofSP
Jessie Porter has resigned her position
as 3’s teach for preschool
WPC to apply to Indiana Landmark for
a $25,000 grant for the Capitol Campaign
Give online. Use our secure site to set up recurring
gifts (like pledges) or for one-time gifts (like paying for
a Bible study book or supporting our Mission Partners).
Father’s Day Celebration
Men, it’s your turn! On Sunday, June 16th
we will have a special treat to celebrate you –
includes BACON! Please sign up in the
Fellowship Hall if you plan to attend.
Arts Camp – Almost Full!
We are partnering with local artists to show kids
how to use the arts to worship God.
For kids ages 4-10. Saturday mornings in July.
Cost is $20/camper. Scholarships available.
Space is limited. Contact Kari to register.
Capital Campaign
Town Hall Informational Meeting –
On Sunday, July 14th we will be joined by
Mr. Gianfranco Grande from Partners for
Sacred Places to discuss, explain, and answer
any questions you have about the upcoming
Capital Campaign.
WPC Men’s Softball
If you would like to play and haven’t let Pastor
Jonathan know, please do so soon.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
*WEAR RED* We will be taking up a special offering this
Sunday for someone who is near and dear
to our hearts.
Laura Helm, Associate Director of the
Access Youth Center will be preaching.
Wedding of Emily Unger & Brandon Frank
June 15th, 2019
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Prayer List
Have a prayer request?
If you have a prayer request,
please email Jessica Broyles at
Please respect the privacy of
others and share their concerns
only with their permission. You
can also email Jessica if you’d like
to receive the weekly prayer list via
email.
Larry Meadows Family
Jonathan Cornell and Family
Brooklyn Hill
Catherine
Ken McPhail
Carol Stouffer
Brian Ray
Daen Ashantiva
Kathy McDowell
Kim Clark
Patty and Darrell Smith
Zack Deater
Richard Kramer
Janice Kellam
Sue Hann
Karen Middleton
Kelli Henderson
John Schultheiss
Melissa Gatt
Shaley Strasser
Larissa Terver
Rena Walker
Dianna Hart
Michael Kaltenmark
Liz Hobbs
YaXi
Nancy Chowning Family
Alison McAllister Family
Shethar “Duke” Davis Family
Chuck Ravenscroft Family
Candy Olson
Virginia Duffy
Elizabeth Macinata
Joe & Eileen Strickland
Susan Keffeber
Jane Barlow
Ari Halderman
Carl Willmert
Judy Waggoner
Kay Caudill
Kevin Gerhart
Jack Francis
Mary Jane Garrison
Lois Smith
Lois Dickinson
Mildred Paullus
Elmer Myers
Benefitting the Access Youth Center
August 2019 Even though the last day of school has just arrived, your Mission Committee is already
planning for the next school year by participating in our annual backpack collection.
The Access Backpack Challenge is scheduled for July, but you can get a head start and
pick one up now! Because of the size of our church, we’ve been challenged to donate
35 backpacks, but if we can collect 50… even better! They need new, quality backpacks
in sizes to match all ages (Pre-K to High School). Your purchases may be dropped off at
the church office during morning hours, or bring them with you on Sunday. A table will be
set up in the Fellowship Hall, starting this month in June, where you can drop them off on
Sunday mornings. In July, there will be a blessing of the backpacks and then they will be
presented to the Access Youth Center for early August distribution.
Thank you for helping Wabash County students!
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Arts Camp is an outreach program of
WPC Children’s Ministries. About half of our
campers are not from our church. Help us invite
kids from the community to explore different
forms of art, as well as dive deeper into their
relationship with God, by becoming an Arts
Patron! Visit the bulletin board in the Fellowship
Hall and choose a “Dot.”
Each Dot features an aspect of our program that
needs to be financed. Include the Dot and your
financial donation in the offering. And know that
you are making a difference in the lives of the
kids in our community!
Any kids who are moving up a class (from Nursery
to the Nest Room, or from the Nest Room to the
Elementary Room) will do so on Celebration
Sunday in September. This is the same Sunday
that students graduating out of our program
(those entering 5th grade) will be welcomed to
join the rest of the congregation on Sunday
mornings. We’ll give you more information as we
get closer.
CHILDREN’S & FAMILY MINISTRIES
Kari Bartkus Director of Children’s & Family Ministries Email: [email protected]
By Kari Bartkus
Parents, just a reminder that from June 9th
through September 1st, all Godly Play students
will meet in the Elementary Godly Play Room for
our Great, Green, Growing Sundays of Summer.
(Nursery kids will remain in the nursery.)
Our routine will look a bit different for summer.
Students will be split into groups for group-based
learning. One group will meet with our Bible
Study Leader and read through a Bible story
together and discuss it, while another group will
meet with our Spiritual Practices Leader and
learn about a specific way they can grow closer
to God. Then, we’ll switch groups and go through
the material again! This is a great way to have
one-on-one interaction with the kids over the
summer and really help them learn some of these
routines that are vital to our relationship with
God and our community.
Students will also be able to check out a
Take Home Bag for a week to learn even more at
home with you during the week. We’ll help your
student find a bag that interests them. We just
ask you to be involved as they work their way
through it. It’s so much fun to do it together as
a family!
Wabash Presbyterian Church 123 West Hill Street
Wabash, IN 46992
Phone: 260-563-8881
Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays
8:30am-12:30pm
Email:
Website:
www.wabashpresbyterian.com
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Loving people with the heart of Christ in the
heart of Wabash
Wabash Presbyterian Church
123 West Hill Street
Wabash, IN 46992
We have a position open as a Nursery Teacher to share in the joyful ministry of equipping children (ages 0-4), parents, and childcare workers to serve as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Hours would be 8:30-11:30am each Sunday, with additional hours available during special events or services.
Contact office for more information.
