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LE ROY FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

309-962-5011 [email protected]

Website: leroypresbyterian.info

Vol. XVIII No. 1

FROM THE DESK OF

Pastor Ed January 2015

I hope that you all have had a spiritually fulfilling Christmas season.

Now it is time to turn our attention to the future. God has been good to us in 2014 and we trust His blessing will continue into 2015.

By the time you read this we will have said good-bye to some faithful elders and deacons and welcome new ones. One of the strengths of the Presbyterian system is that we rotate officers, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the mix. The new elders class of 2017 will be Jim Welander, Jason Smith and Mary Sigler. The new deacons will be Cyndee Sinnott, Janet Cormier, and Linda Marcum. Terri Caldwell will fill Michelle Jackson’s unexpired term.

I am excited about our new leadership team. May this be our best year ever.

We give our grateful thanks for a tremendous year to Shirley Chancellor, Trish Larkin, Janet Brent, Misty Hudson, Tim Larkin, Kim Myers and Michelle Jackson.

The big change for us will be our new worship schedule beginning January 4th. Our two Sunday services will combine into one service at 9:00 am. The format will be primarily contemporary with some traditional elements. The Saturday evening service will remain the same with its primarily traditional format.

I am excited about this change.

This change did not really occur because it has been too difficult to find volunteers for the second service, or that the second service was not family friendly, or that there were too few people, or that there was something “wrong” with traditional worship. Style of worship didn’t really have anything to do with this change. Style of music didn’t do it.

The change was forced by the fact that our energy was split in two directions. We were like two horses in a team pulling in different directions. My hope is that we will once again find a place of strength from which we can grow. If we are to grow as a con-gregation we must do so from a position of strength.

1/1 Sue Castle

1/3 Blake Walker

1/4 Mary Lou Flegel

1/5 Anita Norton

1/6 Kenzie Timm

1/7 Laura Mosier

1/7 Kyleah Rogers

1/12 Charlie Price

1/12 Tanner Holoch

1/12 Janet Cormier

1/17 Carol Bottles

1/19 Lois Stevens

1/20 Brett Hill

1/25 Mary Lou Rutledge

1/29 Bruce Owens

1/30 Linda Marcum

1/31 Tricia Larkin

1/12 Rick Kline & Mary Fairfield

Our church will be arranging the LeRoy Manor Birthday Party

on January 16th at 2 p.m.

Please contact Bobbi Ready at

309-826-4761 or [email protected] if you would be able to

donate a cake.

Change is never easy but with God’s help we can do it.

And you must do your part dear reader. Invite! Invite! Invite! Let others see the good ways God is working here. Tell others about the ways Christ has worked in your life.

Also encourage others to bring their children to join in our Christian Education program. Our programs are about telling the gospel story to kids in a way that they can hear it.

Pastor Ed

December 7th Worship Service

Madrigal Performance

Bible Study Brunch

Kidz Church at LeRoy Manor

December 14th

We wish to thank Jan Owens for the love and dedication she provided in making this year’s Christmas Program such a special occasion for all! The countless hours and preparations do not go unnoticed and we are extremely grateful for all she does! Many, many thanks and may God bless you this New Year!

We are truly blessed to have many hearts and hands who commit to helping behind the scenes, a special thanks to these wonderful parents!

Thank you also to our wonderful and talented children who participated in the program! We acknowledge your dedication in preparing for your roles and give thanks for sharing with such a joyful Christmas spirit!

Thank you also to the G.J. Miller family for again providing apples and oranges to our church family.

Children’s

Christmas

Eve

Program

Practice

LOOP / LANDING Scavenger Hunt

By Janice Trachsel January 2015

I can’t believe I’m using “2015” already! With every new year we

can expect to make resolutions: Let’s see, “ I’m going to get

organized. “ That’s a good one - I never got that one accomplished.

I don’t even make that resolution anymore. “I’m going to exercise

more.” “I’m going to get my library news to the secretaries on

time.” Still working on those, too. “I’m going to lose weight.” Now

we’re talking! We have THE DANIEL PLAN, Forty Days to a Healthier Life in the library. Check it out. Get a group together

and do it together.

The Monday Morning Bible Study is going to start the Revelation

study. New to the library is the book, AGENTS OF THE

APOCALYPSE by Dr. David Jeremiah. This book explores the book

of Revelation through the lens of its major players: the beast from

the earth, the beast from the sea, the Victor, the King and the

Judge. Each chapter opens with a biblically based dramatization

that brings prophecies to life. Then, in each chapter Dr. Jeremiah

provides a detailed study called “The Scripture behind the Story.”

This is a book you can’t put down.

LOOP and Landing students enjoyed a

Tenth Avenue North Concert

Sunday Dates Sat. 10:30 Total 8:30

December 7 8 26 114 80

December 14 14 26 123 83

December 21 21 26 112 65

December 28 12 41 101 48

AVERAGES 14 69 30 113

Christmas Eve 7 PM - 10 PM - 41 174

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

E-Mail: [email protected]

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday 8:30 - 3:00 ; Friday 8:30 - Noon

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Pastor Ed’s Cell Phone: 217-685-2763 Pastor Ed’s E-Mail: [email protected] Kerri Cordray, Dir.of Student Ministries [email protected] Jill Self & Rita Vollmer, Secretaries [email protected] Rita Vollmer, Treasurer [email protected] Marty Dean, Nursery Coordinator [email protected] Kristin Smith, Little Learners Director [email protected] Ashley Sigler, Little Learners Teacher [email protected]

FINANCIAL REPORT November YTD General Fund Income

Contributed Support $ 10,493.00 $ 136,240.51

Trust & Endowment 3,000.00 179,882.00

Interest/Dividends 252.58 3,079.88

$ 13,745.58 $ 319,202.39

Budgeted Expenses ( 19,999.11) ( 229,707.99)

Gain or Loss ( $ 6,253.53) $ 89,494.40

DECEMBER ATTENDANCE

CALL TO CORPORATION MEETING

By order of the session a corporation meeting will convene

following 9:00 a.m. worship on January 25, 2015. The

purpose of this meeting is to elect directors of the

corporation, review reports from the session, select an

audit committee and to conduct any other business that

might properly come before the congregation. Those

whose names appear on the active member list of the

church as maintained by the clerk of session are eligible to

vote. Voting by proxy is not permitted.

The Monday Morning Bible Study will resume on January 5th at 9:00 a.m.

They will be studying the Book of Revelation using the Tommy Higle study, checking out Old Testament Prophecy. The goal is for everyone to have a better understanding of Revelation. They invite you to join their warm and welcoming group!

The Adult Sunday School class has recently completed a study on Abraham and on January 4th will also begin a study on Revelation. They would love to have you join them!

Two opportunities to learn more about

the Book of Revelation

Happy New Year! I hope and pray your holidays have brought you peace and joy! As we begin this New Year and tuck away Christmas boxes, 2014 Calendars and such, it is the perfect opportunity to look ahead for new possibilities and to aspire for change! One of the greatest decisions I made many years ago was to say “yes” to Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I have never regretted this decision and have made it my mission to share His message of redemption, grace, love and hope with as many as I can. God richly blessed the year 2014 as I was able to witness lives committed to Christ. Would you join me in praying for those who have not yet made this decision, that this New Year would be the year to rock the roof off of our churches and for lives to be transformed by Christ?! Plans are coming together for the upcoming year to offer students as many opportunities as possible to hear, grow and respond to God’s voice. Some of these plans include weekly Sunday morning and mid-week ministries (LEAP, LOOP, Livin’ It and Landing). These weekly opportunities allow the students the opportunity to fellowship with friends while engaging in lessons of Scripture, prayer and personal connection. Additional upcoming opportunities include Super Start (grades 4-6, more information to be released soon), summer camps -The Great Escape (grades 6-7) and Student Life (grades 8-12) and of course one of our favorites for all kids - VBS: Go Fish-Backstage with the Bible 2015! The New Year is a great opportunity to pray and seek Christ! Look for opportunities to invite those who don’t know Jesus and share His love! After a long, cold winter and springtime finally arrives it offers such a breath of hope! That same hope is available to us today and only with Christ-Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Cor. 5:17)

In Jesus’ love,

Kerri

Fundraiser for LeRoy Presbyterian Youth Camps Sunday, January 25th 4 - 6 p.m.

$5 Adults, $3 Kids 3 - 12, Under age 3 - Free

Enjoy Crock Pot goodies from soups, entrees to desserts.

Vote for your crock pot favorites. We are seeking entries

for the cook off, please email Kerri Cordray by Jan. 18th

at [email protected] . Prizes will be awarded by

category.

> Soups and Stews >Meat Dishes and Chili

> Pasta and Casseroles > Desserts

Thank you for supporting the ministries for our Youth!!

5:30 PM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

LOOP/LIVIN IT/LOUNGE/LANDING

January 7 “God’s Not Dead” movie (5:30-8:00)

January 14 (Regular Schedule)

January 21 (Regular Schedule)

January 28 (Paintball-more info to come soon!)

ADDITIONAL DATES

January 11 Parent Camp Meetings

4:00 p.m. The Great Escape

4:45 p.m. Student Life

January 21 Camp registration deadline January 25 Community Crock Pot Cookoff 4 - 6 p.m.

SECOND ANNUAL

Committee Clerk of Session

CHURCH OFFICERS

Elders:

Dennis Mennenga Eric Mennenga Jarrett Cox Jim Welander Miranda Walker Jason Smith Londa Holoch Mary Sigler Betty Garee Naomi Chaplin

Session meets on January 14th Session Minutes are available, after approval, in the office.

Deacons: Deacon of the Month

Class of 2015 Brian Cordray Bonnie Crumbaugh Mary Ella Mennenga Terri Caldwell Class of 2016 Bobbi Ready Beverly Burcham Steve Myers Randy Sigler Class of 2017 Cyndee Sinnott Janet Cormier Linda Marcum

TO BE

DETERMINED

TO BE

DETERMINED

First United Presbyterian Church, Thank you to my church family. Thank you for the generous gift to the 4-H Program in Dad’s memory. Thank you for the coffee and cookies you served after Dad’s service. Thank you for the hugs, cards, and kind words. Everything was greatly appreciated! Janet & Gary and family Gail & Ralph and family

To our church family and friends . . . Thank you for your kindness in giving of sympathy, thoughts and prayers in the passing of my sister, Cheryl. Jan & Rex Allen

5:00 p.m. SATURDAY

Jan. 3 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 24/31

ACCOMPANIST Janice

Trachsel Mary Sigler

Mary Sigler

Janice Trachsel

Mary Sigler

COMMUNION Shirley

Chancellor

8:30 a.m. WORSHIP

Jan. 4 Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 25

ACCOMPANIST Londa Holoch

Londa Holoch

Londa Holoch

Janice; Mary; Londa

LAYREADER Naomi Chaplin

Steve Myers

Naomi Chaplin

Jan Owens

USHER/GREETERS

Danna Sanders,

Bobbi Ready

Betty Garee,

Brian Cordray

Danna Sanders,

Linda Marcum

Lana Gooding,

Bruce Owens

KIDZ CHURCH

Jan Owens

Kristen Smith

Wendy Brent

NURSERY Mary Ella Mennenga

Mindy Cox

Gayle Hanlin

Betty Garee

TECH BOOTH

Randy Sigler,

Mason Cordray

Gerald Gooding,

Noah Stengel

Tracey & Jacob Holoch

Gerald Gooding,

Nate Ross

COMMUNION SERVERS

Dennis Mennenga,

Bobbi Ready,

Beverly Burcham

Dennis & Judy

McCormick,

Brian Cordray

Linda Marcum,

Jim Welander

Mary Ella Mennenga

Lana Gooding,

Bruce Owens,

Beverly Burcham

Called to Serve - January 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 OFFICE CLOSED

NEW YEARS DAY

2 NO LITTLE LEARNERS

3 5:00 PM Worship Service

4 (NEW WORSHIP SCHEDULE STARTS)

9:00 AM Worship Service/

Kidz Church 10:00 AM Sunday School

5 9:00 AM Bible Study 9:00 AM MISSION &

OUTREACH MEETING 7:00 PM LITTLE LEARN-

ERS BOARD MEETING

6 3:15 PM The LEAP

7 5:30 PM LOOP & Landing

Movie Night 6:00 PM Praise Practice

8 8:00 PM Serenity Circle (AA)

9 10 5:00 PM Worship Service

11 9:00 AM Worship Service/


4:00 PM Great Escape Sum-

mer Camp INFO Meeting 4:45 PM Student Life Sum-

mer Camp INFO Meeting

12 9:00 AM Bible Study

13 3:15 PM The LEAP

14 5:30 PM LIVIN' IT 5:30 PM LOOP 6:00 PM Praise Practice 6:00 PM WORSHIP & MUSIC 7:00 PM LANDING 7:00 PM SESSION MEETS

15 6:00 PM TLC2 at Replex 8:00 PM Serenity Circle (AA)

16 2:00 PM Leroy Manor Birthday Party





9:00 AM Bible Study 6:00 PM CE MEETING

20 3:15 PM The LEAP

21 5:30 PM LIVIN' IT 5:30 PM LOOP 6:00 PM Praise Practice 6:30 PM DEACON'S

MEETING 7:00 PM LANDING SUMMER CAMP REG-

ISTRTION DEADLINE





CONGREGATIONAL

MEETING following service

4:00 PM Crockpot Cookoff


27 3:15 PM The LEAP

28 5:30 PM LIVIN' IT 5:30 PM LOOP 6:00 PM Praise Practice 7:00 PM ADMINISTRATION

MEETING 7:00 PM LANDING

29 3:30 PM TLC at Jack’s Cafe 8:00 PM Serenity Circle (AA)


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 OFFICE CLOSED

NEW YEARS DAY



4 (NEW WORSHIP SCHEDULE STARTS)

9:00 AM Worship Service/


5 9:00 AM Bible Study 9:00 AM MISSION &

OUTREACH MEETING 7:00 PM LITTLE LEARN-

ERS BOARD MEETING

6 3:15 PM The LEAP

7 5:30 PM LOOP & Landing

Movie Night 6:00 PM Praise Practice





4:00 PM Great Escape Sum-

mer Camp INFO Meeting 4:45 PM Student Life Sum-

mer Camp INFO Meeting


13 3:15 PM The LEAP

14 5:30 PM LIVIN' IT 5:30 PM LOOP 6:00 PM Praise Practice 6:00 PM WORSHIP & MUSIC 7:00 PM LANDING 7:00 PM SESSION MEETS

15 6:00 PM TLC2 at Replex 8:00 PM Serenity Circle (AA)

16 2:00 PM Leroy Manor Birthday Party





9:00 AM Bible Study 6:00 PM CE MEETING

20 3:15 PM The LEAP

21 5:30 PM LIVIN' IT 5:30 PM LOOP 6:00 PM Praise Practice 6:30 PM DEACON'S

MEETING 7:00 PM LANDING SUMMER CAMP REG-

ISTRTION DEADLINE





CONGREGATIONAL

MEETING following service

4:00 PM Crockpot Cookoff


27 3:15 PM The LEAP

28 5:30 PM LIVIN' IT 5:30 PM LOOP 6:00 PM Praise Practice 7:00 PM ADMINISTRATION

MEETING 7:00 PM LANDING

29 3:30 PM TLC at Jack’s Cafe 8:00 PM Serenity Circle (AA)


Deacon of the month: Mary Ella Mennenga

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