The Christian Caller Mackinaw Christian Church ▪ October 2019

Family First Begins Again!

Join us October 2nd for our first Family First of the year. This

is a potluck meal so bring a dish to share. We will eat at 5:45

and then once we are finished eating we will gather for a game

Bible Jeopardy. Come with your knowledge and competitive

spirits. It will be fun!

Join Us Wednesdays for Bible Study.

Dinner at 5:45 and lessons at 6:15 p.m.

Jill Gresham will be leading adults and youth in discus-

sion about peace this fall. We will have two children’s

groups. 2nd graders and younger will be in one and 3rd

graders and older will be in another. After a Bible Study

both groups will come together to learn a memory verse

and play a game.

We have been invited to come to a panel

discussion about substance abuse that

will take place at the high school. A police

officer, the superintendent of Dee-Mack

schools, and a clinician will be part of the

panel. I hope you can come and learn and

also show our support for some great

work the school is doing.

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Hello Friends,

I hope this note finds you well. I am away this week

for a retreat in Buffalo, MN. This retreat is is part of a

broader program I am a part of for clergy who have

begun ministry in the last 5 years. We have two

retreats a year and each retreat we start with a

worship service and then a check-in. The check-in is

a time when each person shares for 3 minutes what is

happening in their lives and at work. Afterwards the

person on their left offers up a prayer.

Often our leader offers a theme or question to answer

during this check-in. Last night the word was “hope”

and the scripture came from Psalm 130: 7-8. “O

Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is

steadfast love, and with him is great power to

redeem. It is he who will redeem Israel from all its

iniquities.”

Where do you find hope in your life? Where do you

see God’s steadfast love? Have you witnessed God’s

power to redeem?

I ask these questions now to you all. Sometimes we

get bogged down in anxieties and worries that a

question brings us to a new perspective. It jolts us into remembering, recognizing, and naming

where hope, love, and redemption are in our lives and communities. I hope these questions are as

life giving to you as they were for me.

Peace be with you, Pastor Judith

New Worship Series!

In October we will be looking to the Gospels and in

particular the Gospel of Luke. It has been a while since

we have been in the Gospels and I am looking forward to

returning. We will hear again some parables that never

lose their power. We will hear again how powerful even a

small bit of faith can be. We will hear about our call to

return and give thanks to life giving moments. We will be

encouraged to not lose heart and to pray always. And

lastly we will be encouraged to be humble in our faith.

These are powerful scriptures that break into our current

day without much difficulty. I hope to worship with you

as we retell some extraordinary stories of Jesus in

October.

We will keep you in our prayers . . .

Dylan (V. Hand); Judy Rich (M. Rich); Karen Snyder (G. Williams); Hearold Skillrood (R. Erickson); Laurie (R. Erickson); Margaret Hearne (M. Ralston); Steve Anderson (E. Anderson); Betty (R. Erickson); Jason Coryell (S. Porter); Denae Richardson (D. Walcott); Nancy (R. Erickson); Matt Bearrows (G. Nunley); Pat Kilby; Brad Shaw (B. Cagle); Aunt Pat (S&P Forsythe); Tom Sweckard (M. Rich); Belva Erickson (R. Erickson); Becky Grizzoffi (B. Gresham);

Amy Stone (K. Parmele); Lee Smith (D. Gresham); Zachery Feldman (K. Cornwell); Tom Justus (K. Parmele); Nicole Crombie (R. Erickson); Bob Wood (G. Nunley); Becca Cloyd (M.&S. Rich); Mason Rinkenberger (K. Parmele); John Oetzel (T. Laidig); Dan & Belva Cross (R. Erickson); Teresa Asmus Altes (B. Lape); Shelly Semingson (R. Erickson); Hailey (R. Erickson); Larry Tapp (T. Laidig); Cheryl Mickna (S. Rich); Lori Smith (R. Erickson); Hunter Mull & All Units Deployed to Afghanistan; Shooting Victims in El Paso, TX, Dayton, OH, & Chicago; Gloria Walcott; Bob Porter; Emory (S.&P. Forsythe); Pastor Amy Johnson; Jim Sanders (K. Parmele); Celeste Berardi(S. Rich); Jackson Wertz (B. Lape); Jane Parkhill (B. Ralston) Grief: Family of Tim Snyder; Family of Ruth Montgomery (Lou Moser’s Sister); Family of Christal Dagit (K. Parmele) Our Homebound & Care Facility Residents: Dean Hasty — Hopedale Nursing Home Eva Reid—308 W. South Street, Tremont, IL 61568 Alma Wilson—421 N.W. Main Street, Hopedale, IL 61747 Pat Kilby—Reflections Memory Care Senior Living, 1717 N. Main St. Morton, IL 61550 Clyde Martin—Hopedale Nursing Home—Rm. 5208

A new prayer list is started each month. If your loved one desires continued prayer, please resubmit his/her name. Thank you.

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Say “Happy Birthday” to . . 2—Sarah Laidig 16—Bev Scott, Pastor Judith 18—Amy Puffer Honeycutt 23—Elaine Dossett

Did we miss you? Please notify our Church Secretary with your birthdate.

Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our efforts here in New

Mexico and throughout the United States. We are working every day to

provide temporary shelter, food, hygiene items, clothes, blankets and handy

items like flashlights & umbrellas, to people living in poverty/without

adequate housing. The temps are still rising over 100 degrees daily &

summertime is a terrible time to be homeless. Thank you for the continued

support of your grateful family in Christ.

Shay Kelly, Insight Projects, Inc.

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Outreach Update

School is back in session, and so are our Wednesday nights, our Snack Pak program, and our Community Conversations. Our first Community Conversation was on Tues, Sept 17 at the Mackinaw Community Center. The subject presented by our own Erin Osborn, was Navigating the Mental Health System. Look for the flyers around town and in the water bills, too.

Book Study!

Join us in reading He Who Wept: An Epic Novel of

Jeremiah by Thom Lemmon. This is a different genre for

this group. It is an extra-biblical take on the life of

Jeremiah. I have found books like this can help the story

within the Bible come more alive and bring more imagery

to what we already know about the Bible. However, it is

important to keep in mind this is one author’s take. Join

us to see what we can learn about Jeremiah.

We will meet Monday, October 7th, at 6:30 p.m.

October 15th at 6:00 p.m.

Join us for another conversation regarding mental health. The October

conversation will be focused on depression. Erin Osborn will be leading

us again.

Even if you do not attend the Wed night Youth or the Adult Bible Study, you can still help out by signing up to prepare a meal. There are suggestions listed, but you don't have to use them. Our meals are simple and easy. The sign-up sheet is in the upstairs Sunday School hall. If you are wishing to help with a meal, you ca usually count on 15 persons.

Just a reminder, you do not have to wait until Week of Compassion to make a donation. With the recent hurricane activities, donations are always accepted. Just include a note on your offering envelope to specify WoC. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Outreach Team: Sylvia Laidig, Roz Long, Kim Cornwell, Jill Gresham & Shari Rich

More thanks….

Many thanks to the Cornwells for hosting us at their

farm on 9/18. It was a beautiful night to enjoy out-

side, great food, and a fun hay rack ride. Thanks for

all who came!

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Offerings for 2019

Budget per month: $9,591.58 August giving: $8,589.00

Serving Schedule

October 6

Elder: Karan Parmele Diaconate: Steve Tate, Larry Trimble, Dean Long Comm. Prep.: Susan Morrison/Sharon Neeley Greeters: N. D. Bruce & Dianne Walcott S.D. Julie Haensel Scripture Reader: Karan Parmele Media: Brian Ralston October 13

Elder: Kim Cornwell Diaconate: Steve & Pat Forsythe, Gloria Williams Comm. Prep.: Kris Anderson/Dianne Walcott Greeters: N. D. Barb & Dick Gresham S.D. Mike & Susan Morrison Scripture Reader: Kim Cornwell Media: Dean Long October 20

Elder: Sylvia Laidig Diaconate: Eric & Kris Anderson, Kent Cornwell Comm. Prep.: Jill Gresham/Angie Scott Greeters: N. D. Mike & Jill Gresham S.D. Gloria Davis Scripture Reader: Sylvia Laidig Media: Jill Gresham October 27

Elder: Ruth Erickson Diaconate: Jon & Angie Scott, Mark Rich Comm. Prep.: Roz Long/Gloria Davis Greeters: N. D. Mark & Shari Rich S.D. Bruce & Dianne Walcott Scripture Reader: Bruce Walcott Media: Jill Gresham

October 2019 Calendar

2—5:45 p.m. Family First 3—6 p.m. PRC Meeting 5—9-11 a.m. CPR Defib. Training 6—9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m. Donut Fellowship 10 a.m. Worship Service 7—6:30 p.m. Book Club 9—Noon Senior Citizens’ Luncheon @ Methodist 10—2 p.m. CWF Esther Circle @ MCC 13—9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class 10 a.m. Worship Service 15—6-7:30 p.m. Community Conversation @ Mackinaw Community Center 16—5:45 p.m. Bible Study 20— 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class 10 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Board Meeting 21—Caller Article Deadline 6 p.m. Community Chest Work Night @ MCC 23—5:45 p.m. Bible Study 27— 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class 10 a.m. Worship Service 30—1 p.m. Caller Assembled for Mailing 5:45 p.m. Bible Study

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