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Following worship service this morning, July 11th, 2004, the congregation gathered in Fellowship Hall to say farewell to our interim Associate Minister, Nancy Tiegreen, and to welcome our new Associate Minister of Christian Education, Anne Johnson. Immediately afterward, all enjoyed a delightful luncheon prepared and arranged by Laura Tennent.
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LAVA LAVA ISLAND: Where JESUS' LOVE FLOWS JUNE 14-17 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 3YRS - 6Th GRADE The theme
for Vacation Bible School this year is Lava Lava Island, and
one highlight is a water slide on the last day. Dates for VBS are
June 14-17, 9am-12 noon. It is shaping up to be a wonderful time,
and you are invited to lend a hand, and to invite any children you
know who are three years old, and up to sixth grade in school, to
come and have good fun. Please call Jill Culmo if you have questions about VBS, or would like to help.
Camps
are waiting to be filled. Children from 1st grade to 14 yrs of age
are encouraged to join other kids from around Grace Presbytery to
enjoy this wonderful camp experience. Brochures in C.E. office and
bulletin board. ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION At the
meeting of the congregation Sunday May 30th, by an overwhelming Anne's
first Sunday with us will be July 11th. The
Membership Committee will host a "Hello/Farewell Tea" for
Nancy Tiegreen and Anne Johnson following worship on July 11th.
Events in the world require prayer, and the intention and attention to help bring peace to our world. Events in my own life have required more than usual attention-lots more! I became a homeowner on April 30, and as I write this, I am packing and moving-in stages, with good help from my family. I testify to you that no matter how organized you thought you were, the experience of moving slips off into chaos at some point. During this time, events here at church have moved toward the completion of my term as your Interim Associate Pastor. Anne Johnson will begin her work as your new Associate Pastor on July 11th, which will also be my last day with you. So it is that right now, change is the operational word in my own life, and in life among you here at the church, too. Wonderful summer things are happening here at the church. Workshop Rotation classes, and classes for all others, will continue through the summer. The Workshop Rotation Group will be involved in a study of the Apostle Paul's journeys. We hope children participating will gain knowledge of the Apostle, and begin to understand how important and far-reaching was his work in spreading Christianity. We have a life-size drawing of the Apostle in the Oasis Room, where we will continue to gather reflections about Paul the human being by adding to the observations, saved on sticky tags, that we put on-or around him-each week. A banner and passports complete ongoing preparations and experiences. It is
a wonderful change that is happening here at the church. To be sure,
I have mixed feelings as I leave you, for I have enjoyed my time serving
with you here. Thank you again for your welcoming warmth, and warm caring toward me. Blessings, Nancy
Youth Mission Trip-Goodland Boys Home, Hugo Oklahoma-June 21st to June 26th. There will be an information meeting immediately following worship on Sunday, June 6th. Themeeting should last no more than 20 minutes. Any adults who wish to help with the mission trip this year should contact Angus. During
the summer vacation youth group will meet away from the church. Aluminum can pull tabs: don't forget to save those aluminum pull tabs from all the cold drinks you will drink this summer. There is a collection box on the sign-up table in the fellowship hall. All the tabs are given to the Ronald McDonald Charity, which provides housing assistance to children undergoing long-term medical treatment and their families. 150TH
ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE NEWS Wilma Foster has been heading up the "Minutes for History" during the church services. These will continue once a month until November. We are searching for names and addresses of past members of First Presbyterian who have moved away. Invitations to our big celebration the weekend of November 7th will be sent to these people. Please help us locate them! If you know of anyone, please contact Joanie Mehl. Joanie Mehl, moderator
Thank
you to all the outgoing officers. RECEPTION: The Presbyterian Women are hosting a reception following worship June 6th, to celebrate the marriage of Jenny Campbell and Michael Echols, who were married on Friday, June 4th. Jenny is the daughter of Art and Karen Campbell and the granddaughter of Lou and Frances Campbell. There will be a "Money Tree" for those of you who would like to make a contribution to this couple to help get their new life together off to a good start. Cake and punch will be served. LIBRARY
NEWS So come browse, read, learn, and enjoy. If you would like to borrow a book, just sign a card and leave it in the box on the shelf. CHURCH WIDE MO-RANCH RETREAT OCTOBER 1-3 The time
is here to sign up for the church wide retreat at Mo-Ranch.
To: Jenny
Campbell and Michael Echols and who were married in the church The Prayers
and Sympathy of the congregation are extended to Elizabeth Vaughan
and her family on the death of her brother, Philip Sund. JUNE BIRTHDAYS Immediately
following morning worship June 20th all June "Babies" will
celebrate
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What
time during the day do you set aside for reflection? You may well
answer by saying that you really do not set aside such a time. I have
observed, however, that we all do have such times that we reserve
for meeting challenges, facing difficulties, and simply experiencing
joys in our lives. It may be that we are not aware of how-or when-but
we do it. I set aside time each morning to be quiet, and to let the
day begin. 
CONGRATULATIONS
Sean
Catlin