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The Presbyterian Press 1417 N. Jackson

Magnolia, AR 71753

Phone:

870-234-2601

Email:

magnoliapres@sbcglobal.net

Koenig Family (Gene, Karen, and Zach), were received by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church of Stamps. Gene works for Temple Inland at Hope, Karen for our church as Director of Youth Ministries. Zach is a student at Columbia Christian School. We are delighted to have them with us June 2019

Our Mission Statement To Gather as God’s People;

To Grow in Faith, Love and Service; And to Go into the World as Disciples

Sharing God’s Love.

Mission & Evangelism Committee June Mission Project

Clothing for Cameroon

Throughout the month of June, our Mission & Evangelism Committee will sponsor a donation drive for infant through adult sized clothes for Cameroon. You may bring your donations to the church office.

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord” Jeremiah 17:7

• Wednesday evening meals will not be served through the summer months—June, July, August

• Kids Club will meet each Wednesday from 1:00—3:00 pm

• Sunday Morning Pastries & Coffee Fellowship at 9:00 am

• Sunday School will meet at 9:15 am

• Sunday morning worship will be at 10:00 am

• VBS—July 15th - 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Congratulations to Mason & Ashlyn (Jolly) Telford who were married on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Mason is the son of Katherine & Joe Adcox, and the grandson of Mary & Ted Bounds.

Easter Sunday 2019

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MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS

In Memory Of: By:

Betty Meyer Babe Knowles

Frank Root Anna Trexler

J.C. Knight Ray & Daisy Helen Uhrich

Carlie Hagen Ray & Daisy Helen Uhrich

Betty Meyer Ray & Daisy Helen Uhrich

Don Cole Babe Knowles

Ron Slack Babe Knowles

Memorials & Honorariums Have Been Given To the Glory of God and

Sharyn Ahlstrom; Nathalie Birang;

Bill & Joyce Dailey; Carson Davis;

Johnny Dees; Laura & Eric Lu &

Chenlifei; Cynthia Hance; Kathy

Love; Breawana, Chloe, Harley &

Joslyn Mason; John Morgan,

Isabella Munson, Alton & Georgia Newton; Mason

Powers; Martha Rhea

The First Presbyterian Church family wishes to express our Christian love and sympathy to Sheila Crane in the loss of her mother, Betty Meyer, who passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

Also to Debbie Morgan in the loss of her brother-in-law, Ron Slack, who passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

And to Ken Cole in the loss of his father, Don Cole, who passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Guidance for PNC Committee, Lucas Andruk, Jerry Arrington, Doug Black,

Mike Blair, Marcus Brookes, Edna Byrd, Jeremy Caldwell, Tracy Card, Chad Carter, Paul Chandler, Neil Cheatham, Mary Chu, Teresa Clanton, Ron Clements, Randy Click, family of Don Cole, Katherine Connelly, Rosie Cotter, Gene Cotter, Luke Cottrell, Dennis Coy, David Craig, Mamie Crane, Chuck Dahlen, Landon Darden, Doug Dickson, Rex Dodson, Helen Ezeanyim’s family in Nigeria, Barbara Fronabarger, Benny Grant, Vance Groce, Bradley Harris, Kathleen Highnight, Debbie Johnson, Lisa Johnson, Charlie Kendrick, Jessica Lee, David Lewis, Reyna Luke-Muniz, Janice McKinney, Ellie McLane, Clayton McWilliams, Delana Moore, Sarah Munstermann, Summer Murphy, Georgia Newton, Kurt Odom, Mary Lou Oliver, Mildred Owens, Beverly Pennington, Dana Phillips, Karen Pierce, Ann Polk, Mary Powell, Allie Price, Sharon Price, Dorris Rateliff, Dr. John Rateliff, Jimmy Rice, Sissy Rich, Jason Riddle, Ronnie Shaw, Phyllis Skinner, Jackson Stephens, Charlie Tanner, Brenda Thompson, Logan Thompson, Helen Turner, Frances Vaughan, Donald & Tonya Watson, Blake White, Whitney Whitelaw, Zachary Williamson, Lonnie Wilson, Tess Wolthuis, Meredith Womack, Lauren Wood.

June Meetings

Wednesday Night Meals There will be no Wednesday fellowship meals

through the summer months.

Committee Meetings Wednesday, June 5th, 6:10pm

Deacons’ Meeting Wednesday, June 12th, 6:10pm

Dinner & Devotion at SCM Tuesday, June 18th, 6:00 pm

Session Meeting Tuesday, June 25th, 6:00 pm

In Honor Of: By:

Dan Dykema Anna Trexler Debbie Arnold Anna Trexler

I would like to thank the members of First Presbyterian Church for allowing Mom and I to attend for the last 18 years. Mom and I always enjoyed the services each Sunday. You always made Mom and I feel part of the First Presbyterian family. With Mom's passing I am relocating to The Woodlands, north of Houston. My daughter and her family live in the area. I will really miss Magnolia and all my friends here, but it's time to be nearer to my daughter. My rental house is a couple of blocks away from the local Presbyterian Church. I'm looking forward to attending that church. Thank you for all you have done for Mom and I to make us feel part of the church family. We were very lucky to have you all in our lives. We loved watching all the kids grow up before our eyes. Sharyn Ahlstrom

Pastor Mike & Debbie Morgan 6667 Lakeridge Dr

Texarkana, TX 75503

(Pastor Mike & Debbie also still have their home in Magnolia)

Sharyn Ahlstrom 60 S. Brookberry Ct.

The Woodlands, Texas 77381 870-562-6006

WORSHIP LEADERS

Deacon of the Month—Chad West 904-9370 cell

Head Ushers: Liturgists: Greeters:

June 2 Lea West June 2 Jessica Arnold June 2 Mike Bentley

June 9 Katherine Phillips June 9 Rick Murphy June 9 Mike Bentley

June 16 Alice Bartushock June 16 Debbie Arnold June 16 Lea West

June 23 Chad West June 23 Todd Smith June 23 Mike Bentley

June 30 Renee Connelly June 30 Lea West June 30 Todd Connelly

July 7 Mike Bentley July 7 Chris White July 7 Kay Whitehead

June Session Devotional: James Reddell

AV Tech: June 2—Ted Bounds, June 9—Debbie Morgan, June 16—Grey Murphy,

June 23—Mike McNeill, June 30—Debbie Morgan

Communion Preparers: June 2—(Traditional) Chad & Lea West

July 7—(Traditional) Alice Bartushock, Mike Bentley

Communion Servers: June 2—(Traditional) Lea West, Alice Bartushock, Mike Bentley, Chris White

July 7—(Traditional) Kay Whitehead, Mike Bentley, James Reddell, Mike McNeill

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We’re at end of school, and in June Kid’s Club will move to 1-3. Remember, if you want to bring a guest, I MUST have signed permission forms with contact information for each child present. Any outings off the church campus will require a separate permission form, and we plan on swimming and other off-campus activities, so please be patient and understanding of the rules. Thank you, May volunteers Katherine Phillips, Joanna Smith, Olivia Smith, Susan Dees, and Lea West. VBS is July 15-18 from 9-noon…please save the dates!....This year’s curriculum is “Roar”. There is a preschool class for potty-trained kids who’ve not attended kindergarten, and intergenerational classes for those who’ve completed K-5th Grades. You can pre-register at vbspro.events/p/firstpresvbs Our church manned the coke booth Friday of Magnolia Blossom Festival, and I appreciate all the help from those who signed up: David & Matthew DeSeguirant, Olivia Smith, Katherine Phillips, Drew Moore, & John Allen Gean. It was a fun volunteer job, helpful for the festival planners, and a good way for us to show support as a church for our community. Changing into “Treasurer’s” hat, I want to give a sincere thank you to Rick Murphy, Cindy Groce, and Keith

DuPriest for helping me with the time-consuming task of transferring the Cameroon funds overseas to Pierre. It

took much longer than past years, with much more “red tape”, interviews, and many futile attempts due to

increased fraud. Combined, it was almost 10 hours of work to process the transactions and I thank each of you

for making it happen! The blessings that come from the generosity of our church to the people of Cameroon

are shared with you!

Kathy Gean Director of Youth & Family Ministries

2019 Blossom Festival

Todd Smith won 1st Place in his running group, Katherine Phillips won 3rd Place in her walking group.

Matthew DeSeguirant won two 1st Place and one 2nd Place ribbons in the Youth Division of the Blossom Festival Art Show.

2019 Cameroon BBQ Fundraiser

Thank You to those who volunteered to represent FPC in one of the 2019 Blossom Festival coke booths!

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First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas The Minutes for the Stated Meeting of the Session

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019, 6:00 p.m.

The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas meet for its monthly stated meeting on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019. The following members were present: Moderator Rev. Mike Morgan, Todd Connelly, Sue Joyce, Mike McNeill, Katherine Phillips, James Reddell, Todd Smith, Lea West, Kay Whitehead and Chris White. Also present was Kathy Gean, Treasurer, and Paula Boaz, Clerk of Session.

Call to order: The Rev. Morgan called the meeting to order, declared a quorum present, and opened the meeting with prayer at 6:00 p.m.

Session Devotional: The Session devotional was given by Chris White on being Humble and Humility. Chris stressed that in our current culture there is too much emphasis on “Pride”. Instead there needs to be more emphasis on Humility, which is divinely powerful because it is God’s work.

Treasurer’s report: Kathy Gean discussed the financial report. Todd Connelly moved that the report be accepted as information. It was seconded and unanimously approved.

Co-Pastor Search Committee: Katherine Phillips reported that the SIFE had been returned from the Presbytery for expansion on one question. The Session members read the expanded answer, approved it and Katherine will return it to the Presbytery.

Approval of the minutes: The minutes of the March 2019 Stated Session meeting and the Called Session meeting of April 18th were approved as submitted.

Correspondence and requests:

Rev Morgan had a written request from the Chamber of Commerce for our church to provide volunteers to work from 11:00 to 5:00 at the Coke Booth at the Blossom Festival. Kathy Gean volunteered to organize our participation & the Session approved the request from 11am to 5pm on that Friday.

Rev Morgan read a request form the Boumtjes to borrow 20 folding chairs for a SAU student function. The Session approved the request.

Katherine Phillips announced that the Director of Hanna will present a “Minute for Missions” on Sunday, May 12th.

Pastor’s Report: 1) Pastoral Notes

Health Reports: Rev. Morgan reported the health status of Ray Uhrich, Anne Trexler, Babe Knowles and Karen Pierce.

2) Administrative Notes Dates to Remember

Cameroon BBQ on April 25th

SAU Distinguished Alumnus on May 2nd. Schools Out Fellowship Potluck on Wednesday, May 29th Elizabeth Davis on vacation May 5lh and May 12th. Dan Dykema is compensated week by week beginning May 1st. Mother’s Day is May 12th. National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 2nd, at noon in Eastside Park. A volunteer from our church will be asked to do a prayer,

Memorial Day holiday on May 27th.

b. Pastor Vacation Time - Mike Morgan will be out of the office on April 24th - 30th. (John Morgan preaching on April 28th. From May 181 forward, the Pastor will be in Magnolia only on Sundays and for Stated Session Meetings.

c. Kathy Gean’s request for vacation leave from July 22-29 has been previously approved.

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Committee Reports: Administration——Todd Smith and Todd Connelly reported that a new attorney, Allen Perkins with PPGMR

in Little Rock, will be handling the legal case involving litigation of property rights. Kim Logue, of the firm, will do much of the work. The church will also engage Amanda Baker to conduct the semi-regular audit of the church’s financial records.

Discipleship——Lea West reported on Kids Club and that Kathy Gean was informing parents regarding the Church’s policy on background checks. In the Fall Joanna Smith will lead the 5th and 6th graders on a study of the 7 books of the Narnia series, an allegory of the Christian life. Vacation Bible School will be July 15-18. The Curriculum is called “Roar”.

Chris White brought a “motion to reconsider” out of the Discipleship Committee. The issue that the Session had previously approved was not to have Summer Sunday School. After careful reconsideration, the committee recommended to have an inter-generational class, starting June 1st for the months of June, July and August. The class will focus on the Parables. Sunday School will begin at 9:00 and Church at 10:00 for those months. The Session approved the committee’s recommendation.

Worship———Sue Joyce reported that her committee will prepare the May, Wednesday Fellowship meals, except for a church potluck on May 29th.

Mission and Evangelism——Katherine Phillips reported that the April Mission Emphasis is on collecting arts and craft supplies for the Boys Club. The monthly meal for Southern Christian Mission was planned and assignments were made.

Fellowship ——Kay Whitehead reported on plans for the Church Potluck on Wednesday, May 29th.

Assignments for May 2019 (4 Sundays and 5 Wednesdays)

Deacon of the month: David DeSeguirant

Head Usher - April 28th - James Reddell; May 5th - David DeSeguirant; May 12th - Renee Connelly; May 19th - Katherine Phillips; May 26th - James Reddell; June 2nd - Katherine Phillips

Head Greeter: April 28th - Katherine Phillips; May 5th - Lea West; May 12th - Todd Connelly; May 19th - James Reddell; May 26th - Alice Bartushock, June 2nd - Mike Bentley.

Wednesday meals for May - Worship Committee

Session Devotional for May - Todd Smith

Communion Preparers for May 5th - (Traditional) 1) Chris White 2) James Reddell

Communion Preparers for June 2nd - (Traditional) 1) Lea West 2) Chad West

Communion Servers for May 5th - (Traditional) 1) Todd Connelly 2) Renee Connelly 3) David De-Seguirant 4) Chris White

Communion Servers for June 2nd (Traditional.) 1) Katherine Phillips 2) Mike Bentley 3) Alice Bartushock 4) Chris White

Liturgists: April 28th - Steve Crane; May 5th ~ Pierre Boumtje; May 12th - Ryan Phillips; May 3 9th - Keith DuPriest; May 26th Jessica Arnold; June 2nd Doug Green.

AV Techs: April 28th - Mike McNeill; May 5th - Ted Bounds; May 12th - Heather Mason; May 19th - Grey Mur-phy; May 26th - Mike McNeill; June 2nd - Ted Bounds.

Old Business: There was no old business.

New Business: Changes in the Sunday School schedule were discussed earlier.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with prayer by Rev. Morgan at 7:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula Boaz, Clerk of Session

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“God has brought laughter to me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.”...Genesis 21:6

First Presbyterian Church 1417 N. Jackson Magnolia, AR 71753

Phone 870-234-2601

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Fun in the sun Enjoy some summer-themed laughter while you lounge! Seen on a church sign (and appropriate for grilling season): “God doesn’t make misteaks.” Person approaching a shoreline: “Is this river any good for fish?” Response: “It must be. I can’t get any of them to leave it. Q: Why do people go to church in the summer? A: It’s prayer-conditioned! Q: Why was it so hot in the stadium after the game? A: All the fans left. Q: While hiking, how can you identify a dogwood tree? A: By its bark. Q: What do sheep have on sunny days? A: A baa-baa-cue!