Vol. 24 No. 7, July 2018 First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury

Deacons Calling

Communion Holy Communion will be served by Intinction on Sunday, July 1.

Pastor’s Office Hours

Pastor Dan’s standard office hours are Monday-Wednesday from 9am to noon and Thursday

9am to 10:30am. Check the weekly calendar for any changes. He can be reached at

815-692-2963 or dlrober@sbcglobal.net.

Prayer Concerns Keith Artz, Jonathan Becker, Brian Bounds, Maradele Bowers, Molly Brown, Esther Brucker, Sara Casson, Jean

Cooper, Brent Edelman, John & Bev Enderli, Mary Ellen Goold, Dave Jeffries, Janine Johnston, Jason Kilgus, Patrick

Kinate, David & Ruth Moore, Jessica Rathbun, Chuck & Goldia Sasse, Deanna Stewart, Mark Teske, Phillis Tipton,

Daelin Tolan, the family of Martin Travis, Ray Umble, Kristin Zapp

Liturgists 7/1: Pat Small 7/8: Pat Small 7/15: Ann Lage 7/22: Donna Roman 7/29: Volunteer Needed!

Flowers 7/1: Will & Katie Travis 7/8: Josh & Michelle Clemons 7/15: Josh & Michelle Clemons 7/22: Dan & Sara Robertson 7/29: Gene Leffingwell

Greeters 7/1: Dick & Jeanne Kafer 7/8: Mike & Jodi Addis 7/15: Walt & Marillyn Moore 7/22: Ryan & Wendi Zimmerman & family 7/29: Jack & Shirley Mitchell

Food Pantry Sunday 7/1: Lisa Kilgus & Sherrie Schmidgall 7/8: Pam Teske & Jeanette Franklin 7/15: Phyllis Nussbaum & Kayl Hoffman 7/22: Donna Roman 7/29: Kay Fugate & Pearle Jeffries

The Deacons have designated the second Sunday of

every month as Food Pantry Sunday. Please help us fill the food pantry box with condiments (ketchup, mustard, pickles, syrup, etc.) this month.

Stay Informed! Did you know that you can get the newsletter emailed right to your inbox

every month? Simply send an email to fairburypresbyterian@route24.net,

and we will add you to the list! Also, our newsletter and the most up-to-

date version of the church calendar are always available for viewing on

our website, www.firstpresfairbury.org.

2 Diane Troehler Dixie Hogan 3 Caroline Travis 4 Lydia Clemons 6 Liam Casson 8 Linda Weber 10 Wendi Zimmerman Will Travis 11 Ron Peters 12 Dennis Weber 14 Judy Zehr 17 Kyle Dawson 18 Judy Wells Lillian Clemons 20 Justin Goembel 21 Christina Chavez Jordan Buchenau 22 Kali Winegar 23 Curt Casson Sophia Robertson 25 Cynthia Trezise Keith Chambers 26 Madison Zimmerman 30 Beverly Enderli Jeanne Munz Valerie Hamilton 31 Rick Goembel 9 Rick & Sandy Dawson

17 James & Heidi Forestier 22 Mark & Pam Teske Kent & Rebecca Casson 25 Casey & Ann Lage

If your birthday or anniversary has been

omitted, please contact the church office.

The July newsletter

deadline is Wednesday,

July 18.

Fifth Sunday

Sunday, July 29

Bring a dish to share!

PW Coordinating Team

The next meeting of the PWCT is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7 at 6:30 pm. It will be at Sandy Dawson’s house.

There is no meeting in July. Officers Ann Lage, Moderator (309-723-4043) Michelle Clemons, Vice Moderator (815-692-0622) Lisa Kilgus, Secretary (815-692-3956) Donna Roman, Treasurer (815-692-1212) Anna McKeon, Mission Rep. (815-692-2962) Together in Service Committee (Mission Opportunities) Katie Travis, Jill Krieger, Tiffany Ray Search Committee Sandy Dawson, Alma Augsburger

KITCHEN DUTY FOR JULY: Sandy Dawson

Presbyterian Women would love to have you join them! Anyone

interested in PW is welcome to attend an upcoming meeting.

Please contact one of the members of the PW coordinating team if you

would like to attend!

In June, the Presbyterian Women delivered 36 “Summer Survival Kits” to the Food Pantry. The

items included in these kits were band aids, lotion, After-Bite, sunscreen, antibiotic ointment,

and steroid cream.

In July, PW will put together “Summer Snack Kits” for the Food Pantry. They will be put together after worship on July 15th in the narthex—anyone can join in on the fun!

Wednesday Bible Study

This group meets every Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the church fellowship hall.

Sunday Morning Adult Class

The Adult Sunday School will

resume meeting in the fall.

John 3:16

This group of couples with children meets once a

month for fellowship and study. Free childcare is

provided.

John 3:16’s next meeting is Friday, June 29 at 6

PM at the home of Matt & Jenna Kilgus. There

will be a hot dog and baked potato bar.

Koinonia“κοινωνία”

A faith, food, and fellowship class aimed at 50-

60 something’s meets on the 1st Friday of the

month.

Koinonia will not be meeting in July!

During the summer, there will be a one

room Sunday school group that will meet from 9-9:25 in the red room upstairs.

Brothers & Sisters,

How would you define faith? I'm still working on my own personal definition, but I think faith, in reference to God, is about trusting we will reach the destination despite what detours may happen along the way. How would you recognize faith? Do you know it when you see it, or is it a hindsight 20/20 sort of thing? We'll be delving into these questions and more as we continue our six-week sermon series that we kicked off on June 24 titled “All About Faith.” The series will continue throughout July as we examine the role faith plays in our lives. We'll discuss the role faith plays in healing, motivating, guiding, in community, and with miracles. Throughout the rest of July, we'll be reading Psalm 62 each week to serve as a foundation to hear these stories and apply their teachings to our own lives. I look forward to seeing you and hearing your stories of faith!

Blessings in Christ,

Pastor Dan

A N O T E F R O M P A S T O R

Session Summary

Session will next meet in July.

Right: Kay Davis

being honored

during worship on

June 3 for her

many years of

service as church

organist

A thank you note was received this month from Tom & Earlene

Hamilton expressing appreciation for the efforts provided to put on

Vacation Bible School.

Another note was received from Cory Yara thanking the

Presbyterian Women for their summer survival kits they supply to

the food pantry.

Thank you notes are available for viewing in the narthex.

Left: The talented

members of our

praise band

performing during

worship on June 3

TREASURER'S REPORT 5 Months Thru May 31, 2018

Actual Budget Income Pledges 69,394 65,000 Non-Pledged 11,491 10,900 Per Capita 1,900 2,500

Interest on Checking 15 10

Use of Church 209 65

Special Re-serve Fund Interest 94 0

Bequest/Memorial Funds 0 0

Total In-come 83,103 78,475

Expenses 77,500 78,460 Excess (Shortage) 5,603 15

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