Summertime

VISITOR

THE VINE

STREET

Vine Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) June 2014 Telephone: 217/543-2292; Email: vscc@mchsi.com 2014, No. 6

The approaching summer reminds me of George Gershwin’s song,

“Summertime.” The lyrics and the laid-back melody signal a change of pace: “Summertime, and the livin' is easy. Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high.” Folks are invited to relax a little more, to breathe

deeply, and to enjoy the sights and sounds of the changing season. The summer may give us increased opportunities for fellowship, as

neighbors linger over front porch conversations during the season’s longer days. We may listen more attentively to one another and learn new things about friends and neighbors who we’ve known for years.

Our sense of well-being may increase as winter’s isolation fades through this increased contact. We may obtain a deeper sense of the

richness that comes from “knowing and being known” by God through these acts of fellowship and acceptance by God’s people. St. Paul talks about the gift of knowing and being known in 1 Corin-

thians 13:12: “For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” One of the deepest needs that humans have is to

connect with our Creator in a way that lets us know that we are loved to the core of our being. It takes time to develop this growing sense of

intimacy with God, and it is a process that continues throughout our lives – until we go home to be with our Lord. In the meantime, we can catch glimpses of this divine closeness in loving Christian interactions

with other people. The Reverend Nicole Chilivis quotes Richard Rohr as she writes about this process in The Christian Century: “‘Such perfect receiving

is what transforms us. Being totally received as we truly are is what we wait and long for all of our lives.’ A mysterious power is often felt in

moments of listening. Something shifts. When a human being looks in-to another’s eyes, accepting even the broken or unsavory parts, it evokes a deep and abiding hope.”

As we interact with each other this summer, let us discover this deep and abiding hope that is just a foretaste of what we’ll experience

in eternity with God.

Pastor Dawn

OUTDOOR SERVICE ON JUNE 8! We will hold outdoor worship in the church courtyard on June 8. You are invited to walk & ride bikes & golf carts to church, as Park Street between Vine and Walnut will be blocked off. Bring lawn chairs, too! This is an early Father’s Day celebration, and fathers and sons will be honored. The After Church Lunch Bunch will be held outside on tables provided by the Pumpkin Patch. The pulled pork/fried chicken meal will be catered, and the cost is $5.00 per person or $15 per family. Write “June 8” on the pew pad, or add your name to the sign-up sheet on the L-table by June 1 if you’d like to come.

Worship Notes

Even though Children’s Sunday School is out for the summer, we will continue to follow the lectionary. The scriptures and sermon titles are listed below. June 1: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Casting Cares June 8: 1 Corinthians12:3b-13 Gifting in God June 15: 2 Corinthians 13:11- 13; Holy Kisses June 22: Matthew 10:24-39; Sparrows & Swords June 29: Matthew 10:40-42; The Righteous Brothers (& Sisters)

PENTECOST OFFERING: The Pentecost Offering, which sup-ports the establishment of new Disciples of Christ congrega-tions, will be received June 1 and June 8. This is the second year that the churches in our Lakeland Cluster have asked each other to set an individual church goal for the Pentecost Offering. Then, these individual goals are combined to create a collective goal for the Cluster. Our church’s contribution to the collective Lakeland Cluster goal (of $3,200) is $150. The purpose of this multi-church effort is to demonstrate our solidarity with other Disciples churches in our area as we work together “To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps ‘to the ends of the earth.’ - Acts 1:8.”

THIRD QUARTER SUNDAY SCHOOL: Many thanks to the teach-ers who taught during the Spring Quarter: Nursery–Marie Norvell (April & May); Pre-K & K–Kendra Watkins, Becky Gutierrez; 1st to 3rd–Shirley Edwards, Sandy Dolan; 4th to 6th–Candi & Bryan Thomas; Jr. & Sr. High–Sara & Dan Abercrombie; Baptism Class-Pastor Dawn; Friendly Circle–Rodney Kauffman, Mary Beth and Bruce Condill, Pas-tor Dawn; Future Builders/Willing Workers – Ann Huffman. Thank you to all of the other teachers who have taught this year!

Check out these opportunities to Plug In, Recharge,

and Light Up the World!

MISSION TRIP PLANNED FOR JUNE 26-27

On November 17, 2013, an F-4 tornado destroyed homes

and businesses in Washington, Illinois, injuring dozens and kill-

ing one person. Since that time, Bethany Community Church has

been working with churches and concerned citizens to provide

community relief by coordinating work teams and cleanup crews.

Vine Street Christian Church is one of the churches who

will be helping with these efforts. A mission trip is planned for

Thursday, June 26 – Friday, June 27, 2014. All ages are wel-

come. Children under 14 will work with an adult in a donation

center. Others may assist with debris cleanup in the community.

Workers can choose to work one or two days. Those who work

both days can stay Thursday night at Eureka College.

There will be an informational meeting at the church on

Tuesday night, June 10, at 7:00 in the Genesis Room. If you’d

like to go on the trip, come to the meeting,

and/or add your name to the pew pad or

the sign-up sheet on the L-table. See

http://www.bethanycommunitychurch.org/

ministries/home.asp?id=610.

COMMUNITY MEAL

Sign up to help prepare or

serve the Community Meal at

the Arthur United Methodist

Church on the fourth

Wednesday of the month!

Two people are needed from

2:00 – 4:30, and two more are

needed from 4:30 – 7:00. It’s a

great time to work together

with other members of the

community to serve God’s be-

loved children. The sign-up

poster is hanging on the wall

in the Vine Street stairwell

that leads to the sanctuary.

COMMUNITY MOVIE

NIGHT

Friday, June 20, is the night of

our first sit-in theater! (The

rain date is Saturday, June 21.)

We’ll hoist our screen and in-

vite the town to view family-

friendly fare from the comfort

of their lawn chairs and golf

carts. Watch for more info

about the title and time!

VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School will be

held June 9-13 at Arthur Men-

nonite Church from 9:00 –

11:30 AM for children ages

four through Junior High.

There is no fee to attend,

though an offering for a mis-

sion project will be taken eve-

ry day for those who choose to

participate. (Monetary dona-

tions for crafts and snacks are

also welcome.) Online regis-

trations can be made at

http://arthurvbs.org.

BLOOD DRIVE

The next Blood Drive, spon-

sored by the Lions Club & the

Arthur Ministerial Association,

will be held at the Community

Center on Thursday, June 26.

Check out our TWITTER ac-

count for inspiration & up-

dates at vsccarthur#.

CHRISTIAN DAY at Busch Stadi-

um is August 2nd, Brewers vs.

Cardinals. See Pastor Dawn if

you’d like to go.

BARBERSHOP SINGERS ANNUAL SHOW

By their support, long time area church friends

have made it possible for the Coles County Barber-

shop Chorus to have a meaningful community out-

reach. Through Christmas and Easter (Lenten) Bene-

fit Concerts and Singing Valentines, the group raises

annually nearly $8,000 for area food pantries, home-

less shelters and high school vocal music programs.

Performing at church worship services provides an

opportunity for the CCC to not only praise the Lord,

but also to thank congregations for their encourage-

ment.

On Saturday, June 7th at 4:00 PM in the Dvorak

Concert Hall on the EIU Campus, the 30 man chorus

and four local quartets will perform their 45th Annual

Summer Show, “Barbershop Buccaneers...Pirates.” It

is their only moneymaker for the year. As always, it

will be a fun filled program, for folks of all ages and

it will be FAMILY FRIENDLY.

The guest quartet, Premium Blend, comes from

Kansas City and were Semi-Finalists in the Interna-

tional Contest last summer in Toronto. The site has

adequate parking and wheel chair accessibility. Tick-

ets can be purchased at Coldwell Banker (Charleston)

and at either Porter Auto Body locations (Mattoon

and Charleston). On line tickets are sold at

www.colescountychorus.org. Ron Hawkins, Ticket

Chairman, can be reached at 217-276-3312.

We’ve Got

Mail

Dear Church,

Thank you for the necklace. It is very pretty. I

love it. The first day I got it, I wore it. I even

wore it to school two days in a row. Thank you!!

Thank you for the necklace.

From,

Lauren

To the Vine Street Christian Church Family,

Thanks for all the cards and food that you

provided me and my family in this time of need.

Jeff Yantis, Jeannene, and the Boys

Dear C.W.F.

I would like to thank you for the $25 Wal-

Mart gift card and for the graduation breakfast

you put on.

God bless,

Noah Yantis

Congratulations to Bob and Ruth Lowder’s

granddaughter, Kelsey Maffett, who graduated

on May 17, with honors, from the University of

Missouri’s School of Journalism.

Kinsley Elaine Eads was born to Treston and

Brianne Eads on Sunday, May 25, at 1:45 AM.

The baby was 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 20” long.

Congratulations to the Eads Family, grandpar-

ents Deb and Ed Coller, and great-grandparents

Dale and Margie Maycroft.

We give thanks for the accomplishments of the

following people who were honored at the recent

Graduates’ Breakfast: 8th

Grade – Kyla Carson;

High School–Courtney Gutierrez, Macy Thomas,

Noah Yantis, Becca Greathouse; College – Bryce

Yantis.

Congratulations to Claire Manning, the Ingrams’

niece, who has been accepted into the Ph.D. pro-

gram for Neuroscience at the University of

Michigan.

Regional Assembly

October 10-11, 2014

This year’s Regional Assembly will be held at Five

Points, Washington, Illinois, from Friday, October 10

– Saturday, October 11. The Reverend Dr. Frank A.

Thomas, Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theolog-

ical Seminary in Indianapolis, will be the keynote

speaker. There will be opportunities for learning, stud-

ying, and faith in action during the two day event. See

Pastor Dawn if you are interested in attending.

IN OUR PRAYERS…

Haley Crist

Lindsay Daugherty

Cornelia Davison

Dyke Foster, recovery from surgery

Evelyn Hale, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur

Hester Harrer

Mary Heddin, continued healing for her neck

Dale Hutchcraft, Dorothy’s son, hospitalization

Kara Kuhns, continued healing

Rose Lundquist, recovery from surgery

Edith Mayfield, Arthur Home

Philo Schrock

Service men and women and their families

The family and friends of Wilma Wilhelm, Cherryl Conlin’s

mother

Renie Willoughby, Arthur Home

The Woodard/Peterson Families, following the death of Angie

Jeff Yantis

JUNE BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

1-Tyler & Jacqueline Yoder (A)

3-Natalie Kroll

Jeff Yantis

4-Nikki Hodge

Corrie Drum

Jonathan Yoder

6-Cassidy Loeppky

Jim & Carol Yoder (A)

7-Sandra Dolan

Marvin Sanders

Dan & Sara Abercrombie (A)

8-Dana Tinkle

Jeannie Young

9-Carol Crist

10-Steven Singer

Barry & Sue Williams (A)

11-Kirby Davis

Charles & Rita Goodman (A)

Richard & Sharon Buckler (A)

13-Gwen Ray

Kyle Yoder

14-Zoie Crist

15-Abby Taylor

John & Heather Wienke (A)

17-Kai Condill

David & Dawn Ingram (A)

Adam & Kristy Jones (A)

18-Mackenzie Strong

Kerry & Anne Pate (A)

Gary & Kristi Alexander (A)

19-John & Carol Harrer (A)

21-Gary Nebergall

22-Eric & Stephanie Alexander (A)

Kent & Janice Schmidt (A)

Jonathan & Rena Pate (A)

Caleb & Cassidy Loeppky (A)

Chase & Lindsay Coleman (A)

23-Bruce Condill

24-John Watkins

26-Ann Huffman

28-Janice Schmidt

Jerry & Gwen Ray (A)

JUNE CALENDAR

MAY ATTENDANCE

May 4 – 107 May 11 – 120

May 18 – 123 May 25 – 67

Every Sunday:

(No choir practice)

Mon., June 2

Tues., June 3

Wed., June 4

Thurs., June 5

Sat., June 7

Sun., June 8

Mon., June 9

Mon–Fri, June 9-13

Tues., June 10

Thurs., June 12

Sat., June 14

Mon., June 16

Tues., June 17

Wed., June 18

Thurs., June 19

Fri. June 20

Sat., June 21

Mon., June 23

Tues., June 24

Wed., June 25

Thurs., June 26

June 26-27

Sat., June 28

Mon., June 30

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Sunday School

Worship

Craft Group

Prayer

CWF

Administration Meeting

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Barbershop Chorus

Outdoor Church Service

After Church Lunch Bunch

Craft Group

Christian Formation Meeting

Vacation Bible School

Prayer

Mission Trip Meeting

Prayer Shawl Ministry

CWF @ Yoder’s

Craft Group

Prayer

Arthur Home Service

Cabinet Meeting

Board Meeting

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Outdoor Movie Night

Outdoor Movie rain date

Craft Group

Prayer

Toenail Clinic

Community Meal

Fold the Visitor

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Mission Trip to Washington, IL

Arthur Fireworks

Craft Group

The Board has approved requests to communicate the

following information each month:

Monthly Target Amount for the Operating Fund:

$15,809.50

Received in April: $14,136.20

Received in May: $ 8,144.93

THE VINE STREET VISITOR Vine Street Christian Church 249 South Vine Street Arthur, IL 61911 Return Service Requested

SERVING IN JUNE 2014

Elders: David Ingram Greeters: 1 Sandy Dolan, Wileva Williams

Ann Huffman 8 Janice Daugherty, Beth Jones

15 John & Jo Watkins

22 Bruce & Mary Beth Condill

29 Barry & Sue Williams Deacons: Sandy Dolan Children’s 1 Pastor Dawn

Teri Drum Storytellers: 8 Cherryl Conlin

Courtney Gutierrez 15 Sandy Dolan

Debbie Howell 22 Buck Condill 29 Jeannie Young

CWF Monthly Shirley Edwards

Co-Chairmen: Rita Goodman

Leader: Pastor Dawn Worship

Leader: Richard Harrer

DVD Ministry: Ellen Miller

Sunday School

Coffee: David Ingram