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First United Presbyterian Church
Sunday Worship
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Christian Education
For All Ages Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
695 E. Calvin St.
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479)442-4411
www.fupcfay.org
Directions
We are near the intersection of
Mission Blvd. and Old Wire Rd. From Old Wire, turn up
either Birwin St. or Calvin St. We are at the top of the hill.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Volume 52
Issue 5 May 2018
The Lord says: Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now!
(Isaiah 43:18-19)
The exciting things we’ve been talking about for several years are finally happening here at First United Presbyterian Church!
Significant financial gifts have already been provided to undergird our outreach through Seven Hills Homeless Shelter and our support of Dwight Mission’s capital campaign.
We have purchased and are using a low-mileage, new-to-us bus that is already helping to reshape our ability to provide transportation to and from church ministries and programs.
The Fellowship Hall HVAC system that was failing has been replaced. A new Family Ministries Task Force has been convened, and has approved the purchase
and installation of a new projection system for our Fellowship Hall. At our April meeting, the Session approved proceeding with the Sanctuary renovation
project that will enable us to be more hospitable and welcoming to visitors and members, help our worship engage families and younger members more vitally, and maximize the warmth and love that has long been a hallmark of this wonderful congregation (see the article on page 10 by Ted Belden, chair of the Sanctuary Area Renovation Task Force).
Sanctuary construction will begin on Monday, June 18, and will continue for several months. Through the summer and early fall, we will be worshipping in the Fellowship Hall, where older members of our congregation remember worshipping for the first decade of our life together after the move to Presbyterian Hill in the 1960s. The Sunday morning schedule will remain the same over the summer.
Through the month of May, we will continue the worship theme of “Our Resurrection Hope” from I Peter. May 6 is graduation Sunday, and Brianne Christiansen, our Co-Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, will be preaching. Pentecost is May 20, which will be an exciting celebration of some of the many ways the Holy Spirit is moving in our midst.
Then beginning June 3, we will start a new worship theme entitled “God’s People on the Move.” Our goal over the summer will be to experience the various exciting ways God’s people have worshipped over the millennia and centuries in a wide variety of places and worship spaces. We’ll focus on how God’s presence can be more deeply experienced, appreciated, and honored in the midst of change.
During this exciting time, it is especially important for all of us to be in close and candid communication about whatever concerns and needs may develop. Please feel free to share feelings, thoughts, and pastoral needs with any member of the Session or your pastors as you respond to the changes that are taking place. With Rev. Jan Butin on sabbatical this summer, I will attempt to do everything I can to provide the personal pastoral care that you need. However, I will be carrying the responsibility of two pastors on one set of shoulders for these months. We will need to rely on our Deacons, Stephen ministers, and the care we have always extended to one another in order for as many needs as possible to be met.
God is here! Let us be prayerfully attentive to the Spirit’s movement as we care for one another through this exciting time of growth!
Blessings, Rev. Phil Butin
May 6 Glorifying God in Changed Lives May 13 Shepherding God’s Flock
May 20 The Spirit: The Bond of Love Between Christ and Us May 27 God’s Love Overflowing
Daily Bible Readings for May May 1 Matthew 6:7-15 May 12 Matthew 7:28-8:4 May 22 Proverbs :1-27 May 2 I Thessalonians 5:12-28 May 13 Hebrews 12:18-29 May 23 Matthew 11:16-24 May 3 Leviticus 19:26-37 May 14 Joshua 1:1-19 May 24 I John 5:13-21
May 4 Matthew 7:1-12 May 15 I Samuel 16:1-13a May 25 Proverbs 8:1-21 May 5 II Thessalonians 3:1-18 May 16 Matthew 8:28-34 May 26 III John 1-15 May 6 James 1:2-8, 16-18 May 17 Zechariah 4:1-14 May 27 Job 38:1-11; 42:1-5 May 7 Colossians 1:9-14 May 18 Jeremiah 31"27-34 May 28 I Timothy 1:1-17 May 8 I Timothy 2:1-6 May 19 Ezekiel 36:22-27 May 29 Matthew 12:33-42
May 9 Ephesians 1:1-10 May 20 Acts 4:18-21, 23-33 May 30 Proverbs 17:1-20 May 10 Daniel 7:9-14 May 21 I John 3:18-4:6 May 31 Romans 6:1-11 May 11 I Samuel 2:1-10
Rev. Jan Butin’s Sabbatical Begins
The Presbytery of Arkansas requires that terms of call for any full-time pastor include a sabbatical break after seven years of service and we view this as a “gift of caring” to our pastors. . A sabbatical is a time for our pastor(s) to shift gears, rest, disengage, study, reflect, and travel to return to ministry among us refreshed and renewed in body, mind, and spirit.
Rev. Jan Butin will begin her sabbatical following worship on May 6 and will return August 4. She intends to use part of this time to visit congregations locally, statewide, and nationally. Her interest is in common characteristics, attitudes, patterns, and ways of being Christian that these congregations share. She is interested not only in “Sunday morning” exploration, but also in health and life of congregations “from Sunday to Sunday.” The other component of Jan’s time away will be permission to simply rest, relax, and be restored to be effective in a new way afterwards. She will be in Fayetteville at times and you may see her out and about –but we ask that you allow the full time of her sabbatical to be away from all church roles and responsibilities.
Pastoral care will be handled by Rev. Phil Butin and other clergy within our congregation, our Deacons and our Stephen Ministers. Her other duties will be shared by other leaders within our church staff and congregation.
If you have any questions about Jan’s sabbatical, please feel free to contact any member of the 2018 Personnel Team.
Bill Mitchell (283-9450 or [email protected]) Gail Segers (521-3895 or [email protected]) David Edmark (521-4681 or [email protected]) Brett Torbett (301-3152 or [email protected]) Diane Warren (595-4774 or [email protected]) Dwight Power (521-3131 or [email protected])
The Men’s Breakfast Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. at Village Inn for fellowship, scripture, a brief meditation, and prayer.
The Marriage Group will meet Friday, May 11, at 6:00 p.m. in Upper Witherspoon. We’ll have a short discussion on a marriage topic and then head out for “Date Night.” Childcare is provided by request for children 12 and under until 8:30 p.m. Childcare requests are due by May 9 (442-4411).
Butterfield Trail Village worship and communion will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m. This service is open to members and friends.
First Fellowship will meet at Butterfield Trail Village on May 17, at 11:30 a.m. Sara Gosman, Assistance Professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law, will join us for a presentation entitled Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The Safety of Energy Pipelines. A box lunch will be provided by Firehouse Subs. Cost for lunch is $8.00 (cash or check only). Please call the Church Office (442-4411) or Ron Talbert (841-9742) for reservations by Monday May 14.
Adult Chris ian Education
The Present Word: Acknowledging God
Dennis Brewer and Jane Steinkraus • Calvin 203
Our faith focuses on who God is and what God has done, especially in Jesus Christ. This group explores biblical texts in an experiential style of learning—connecting faith and life—as we continue to seek a deeper relationship with God. This month we will conclude our spring series, Acknowledging God. This study focuses on recognizing and acknowledging the great and good God we worship and serve. This month’s unit is entitled Give Praise to God.
5/6 Giving from a Generous Heart 5/13 Bringing First Fruits 5/20 Remembering with Joy 5/27 Rejoicing in Restoration
Each Sunday we offer three Christian Education opportunities for adults from 9:30-10:30 p.m. We welcome you to join us any group that interests you.
Mudhouse Sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Discipline
Sara and Brett Torbett • Upper Witherspoon
In Mudhouse Sabbath, author Lauren Winner, illuminates eleven spiritual practices that can transform the way we view the world, and God. We will work through the material at a pace determined by the group. If we choose to spend more time on one area than another at the discretion of the participants. All ages are welcome!
The Wisdom and Witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Derrik Olsen and Phil Butin • Calvin 201
This is a discussion-based group. We will continue to use The Wisdom and Witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a collection of short readings excerpted from many of Bonhoeffer’s longer writings. There are 50 or so excerpts arranged in the topics of: Church, World, Discipleship, Politics, Creation, Christ, Love, Future which we will use as the bases for our group discussions. The passages include Incarnate Worldliness, Reality Laid Bare, Guilty and in Need of Repentance, The Song of Earth and her Distress, Darwin and Christ, and many more. This month we will be discussion the following sections:
5/6 Creation (pages 71-83) 5/20 Love (pages 97-111) 5/13 Christ (pages 85-95) 5/27 Future (pages 113-123)
The Men’s Small Group will meet May 22 at noon at Western Sizzlin’, 3492 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale. We have a devotional discussion, share joys and concerns, and pray.
Adult Events and Fellowship
Please plan to join us on Thursday, May 3, at 6:00 p.m. at Smitty’s Garage Burgers, 100 E. Joyce Blvd. All are welcome!
Yoga and Zumba groups meet in the Fellowship Hall each week for a fun, healthy, and energizing experience. All ages are welcome. A donation of $5/person/class is suggested. For more information, please contact Kristi Button ([email protected]).
Yoga: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays (no first Tuesdays) Zumba: 10:00 a.m., Saturdays
We provide Sunday supper at Trinity United Methodist Church and Friday lunch at 7Hills Homeless Shelter once a month. We have many delicious recipes or you may create your own menu. All costs are covered by the church. This month’s meals will be on May 6 and 18. If you are interested in helping, please contact Heidi Nash (442-4411 or [email protected]). We are still in need of individuals or a group to lead September’s meals.
FUPC Fun for All!
We are blessed with a friendly, loving, and welcoming church family and we want to share that love with all who visit us by greeting all who worship with us on Sunday mornings. If you are interested, a sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex or you can email Michelle Price ([email protected]).
Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one, care. If you are facing a personal change, concern, or challenge and would like to have someone to talk to and to pray with you, please call Rev. Phil Butin (442-4411). Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of training in listening and compassionate care. They are a wonderful help in times of discernment, discouragement, sadness, grief, and transition.
FUPC Biking Group!
We will kick-off this exciting fellowship group with the UCM Bike-a-thon on May 5, to show our support of UCM. Kim Hodous, FUPC member, has graciously offered to lead this new group! If you are interested in more detail or in joining the FUPC Biking Group please contact Kim ([email protected] or 236-5139).
All women are invited to participate in one or more of our monthly circles! Please contact Barbara Verdery (466-1539 or [email protected]) for more information.
Circle 1 meets the second Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. This month they will meet May 8 at the home of Carrie Wolf.
Circle 2 meets the first Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. This month they will meet May 1 at the home of Lisa Higgins.
Circle 3 meets the second Monday at 1:00 p.m. This month they will meet May 14 in the Green Room at Butterfield Trail Village.
Circle 4 meets the first Monday at 1:30 p.m. This month they will meet on May 7 at the home of Margaret Johnston.
Circle 5 meets every other Thursday at 1:00 p.m. This month they will meet May 10 and 24 in Lower Witherspoon.
Covenant Group meets the fourth Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. This month they will meet on May 22 in Upper Witherspoon.
Hooks and Needles meets every Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Upper Witherspoon for fellowship and to work on knitting and other projects. Come with a project.
Upcoming Presbyterian Women Events
May 15 Presbyterian Women’s Spring Dinner, 6:00 p.m., First United Presbyterian Church July 25-27 Synod of the Sun’s Gathering, First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma August 2-5 Churchwide Gathering Louisville, Kentucky August 24 Cluster 1 Fall Gathering, First Presbyterian Church, Springdale, Arkansas
Details and registration for these events is available at www.presbyterianwomen.org and on the Facebook page, “Presbyterian Women, Presbytery of Arkansas.”
Garden Party June 3 • 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
The Peel Mansion, Bentonville
This event benefits the Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services. Form more information please contact Kathy French ([email protected] or 501-416-3432).
May 3 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Springdale
All are invited for a quiet time of prayer and meditation during the lunch hour. A light lunch will be provided.
Saturday, May 5
United Campus Ministry students and friends will ride the Razorback Greenway from Lake Springdale to UCM at the University of Arkansas. This fundraiser will benefit United Campus Ministry programs. Great things are happening at UCM! Over 95 different students have come through their doors this year for various events and ministries. They have seven student interns working within the Leadership Initiative Grant through the Lilly Foundation. This is the second annual student-led fundraiser and riders from churches all over NWA will be participating! Rev. Phil Butin and FUPC member Kim Hodous will lead riders from FUPC as we challenge Rev. Kade Curry and riders from First Presbyterian Church, Springdale to see who can raise the most money! The bike ride starts at Springdale Lake at 9:30 a.m. The 14-mile ride will conclude between 11:00 a.m. and noon at UCM with a taco-bar celebration followed a by shuttle rides back to Springdale Lake to get to vehicles. If you’d like to ride with the FUPC team please contact Kim Hodous ([email protected] or 236-5139). If you’d like to make a donation or pledge, please contact Kristi Button ([email protected]).
Kristi works 25 hours as FUPC’s Christian Education Director and 15 hours as UCM’s Director of Community Engagement.
May 2018 Calendar Tues., May 1 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 5:30 p.m. Trustees and Endowment Meeting The Commons 6:15 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 2 at the home of Lisa Higgins Wed., May 2 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room 7:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Small Group Witherspoon Fri., May 4 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon 5:00 p.m. First School Annual Family Picnic FUPC Courtyard and Fellowship Hall Sat., 5 9:30 a.m. United Campus Ministry Bike-A-Thon Lake Springdale 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall Sun., May 6 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship (Graduation Sunday) Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All FUPC Campus 11:00 a.m. Sunday Supper Meal Prep Kitchen 12:15 p.m. Graduation Reception Courtyard 12:15 p.m. Family Ministries The Commons 3:00 p.m. Sunday Supper Trinity United Methodist Church 4:00 p.m. Planning Committee The Commons 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Together Lower Witherspoon Mon., May 7 1:30 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 4 at the home of Margaret Johnston Tues., May 8 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 1 at the home of Carrie Wolf 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 6:00 p.m. Properties Committee Calvin 201 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall Wed., May 9 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 5:30 p.m. Outreach Committee Calvin 201 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room 7:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Small Group Witherspoon Thurs., May 10 12:30 a.m. First School Teacher Appreciation Lunch Upper Witherspoon 1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 5 Lower Witherspoon Fri., May 11 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon 6:00 p.m. Stronger Marriages Group Upper Witherspoon Sat., May 12 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall Sun., May 13 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship (Mother's Day) Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All FUPC Campus Mon., May 14 1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 3 Butterfield Trail Village, Green Room Tues., May 15 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 4:00 p.m. Butterfield Trail Village Worship Butterfield Trail Village Chapel 6:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Spring Dinner Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Upper Witherspoon Wed., May 16 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room 7:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Small Group Witherspoon Thurs., May 17 11:00 a.m. First School Graduation and Reception Fellowship Hall; Upper Witherspoon 11:30 a.m. First Fellowship Butterfield Trail Village Lodge Fri., May 18 8:30 a.m. 7Hills Meal Prep Kitchen 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon 11:00 a.m. First School Graduation and Reception Fellowship Hall; Upper Witherspoon 11:00 a.m. 7Hills Meal Delivery 1832 S. School Ave. Sat., May 19 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall Sun., May 20 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship (Pentecost Sunday) Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All FUPC Campus 9:30 a.m. Pentecost Party Upper Witherspoon 2:00 p.m. Worship Committee Library 5:00 p.m. Christian Education Committee Calvin 201 5:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Youth Servant Night Lower Witherspoon 6:00 p.m. Session Library
Healing Touch is a gentle hands-on practice to promote peace and relaxation. Sessions are offered at no cost. For more information, please visit our website at www.healingtouchprogram.com or contact us ([email protected] or 310-5135).
Special Offerings in May May 6 C.E.O. Offering May 20 Pentecost Offering
Tues., May 22 10:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women's Covenant Group Upper Witherspoon 12:00 p.m. Men's Lunch Western Sizzlin' 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee The Commons 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall
Wed., May 23 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room
Thurs., May 24 1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women's Circle 5 Lower Witherspoon Fri., May 25 10:00 a.m. Hooks and Needles Upper Witherspoon Sat., May 26 10:00 a.m. Fellow"Shape" Zumba Fellowship Hall Sun., May 27 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary
9:30 a.m. Christian Education for All FUPC Campus 12:15 p.m. Board of Deacons Upper Witherspoon 4:00 p.m. Fellowship Committee Calvin 201
Tues., May 29 3:45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Butterfield Trail Village 6:30 p.m. Fellow"Shape" Yoga Fellowship Hall
Wed., May 30 6:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast Village Inn 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room
Children are an important part of worship here at FUPC! Children of all ages are invited to lead the call to worship, prayer of confession, or passing of the peace. This can be done independently or with the help of a parent, grandparent, or older sibling. Children in third grade and above may also sign up to acolyte! If your child would enjoy helping during worship, please visit with Kristi Button ([email protected]).
We have a special Time with Children in worship each week. Afterward, children under five years old may stay for the entire service or join our talented caregivers in Lower Witherspoon. Children’s worship packets are available each Sunday.
Childcare is provided in Lower Calvin for children under three years old where children hear a special Bible story each week.
Preschool Children (three-four year olds) • Upper Knox Kindergartners-First Graders • Upper Knox Second-Fourth Graders • Lower Knox Fifth-Sixth Graders • Lower Knox
Our Children’s Christian Education leaders will host a "Pentecost Party" on May 20, at 9:30 a.m. All children and their families and friends of every age are invited for this celebration. It is designed as a special time for families to come together and make connections with other families. Make plans to attend this special event.
Water All Around The World: Seeking Clean and Safe Water for All
God’s Children
June 18-22
Preschool • 9:00-11:45 a.m. Children who are 4 (by August 1)—five. This portion of the VBS program is only open to children and grandchildren of FUPC and First School families.
Elementary • 9:00-11:45 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. All children entering first grade by August, through fourth grade are welcome! An optional extended program from 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. is available for elementary children only. Fifth and sixth graders are invited to be participant leaders or they may choose to volunteer with special projects and/or with the preschoolers.
Volunteers are needed for the following: • Morning group leaders (8:30 a.m.-noon)• Lunch set-up and clean-up (11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)• Afternoon elementary leaders (noon-2:00 p.m.)• Special project leaders (days and time vary)• Full-day volunteers (8:30-2:00 p.m.)
Adults and youth who would like to volunteer may contact Kristi Button ([email protected]).
Watch the Weekend Update and Children’s Ministry emails for registration information!
Get Connected! Children’s Ministry
Weekly Email
Want to know what’s happening at FUPC in children and family ministries? Our weekly Children’s Ministry email provides the most current information! If you are not yet receiving this email and would like to, please contact Kristi Button ([email protected]).
Remind App
If you would like to receive quick text reminders, text @fupcc to 81010. If you Already have the Remind app, you may join using the class code @fupcc.
Parenting Together in Faith Online Group Coming Soon!
We are excited to announce a new online Parenting in Faith Group. This group is designed to give parents a space to talk about parenting, faith, and sometimes just how to make it to the next day. We will use , a remote conferencing service. Group meetings will be scheduled in the evening. No babysitters, no going anywhere…just tuck the kids into bed, sign in from your home computer, and get connected! Watch for details and links through the Remind app and the weekly Children’s Ministry Email.
It’s Summer Camp Time! Dwight Mission (Vian, OK) and Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center (Little Rock) offer a variety of summer camps. Details are available online at dwightmission.org and ferncliff.org.
Use the following codes for a 30% church discount when registering:Ferncliff Promotional Code Fayetteville72703 Dwight Mission Transfer Code FUPC
2018 Graduates
May marks the end of another year of UPY school year programming. We will have our last UPY Together lesson on May 6 with a campfire to celebrate Riley Button’s Eagle Scout project. “Servant Night,” will be May 20. We will make dinner for the volunteers that have feed us this year. Summer UPY programming will begin Wednesday, June 6.
We will honor our graduates on Sunday, May 6. Our graduates will be invited to share their post-graduation plans during the 11 o’clock service and we will pray over them as a congregation. We will celebrate their achievements with a reception immediately following worship. There will be cake!
UPY Together Sundays • 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Upper Witherspoon
5/6 Restored: Week 2 5/13 Mother’s Day—No UPY 5/20 Servant Night—Last UPY Together
Small Groups Wednesdays • 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Upper Witherspoon
5/2 John 19 5/9 John 20 5/16 John 21 (Last UPY Small Groups)
UPY Mornings Sundays • 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Lower Witherspoon
5/6 Breaking Down Barriers Acts 10 5/13 Praying Through Uncertain Times Acts 1 5/20 The Coming of the Holy Spirit Acts 2 5/27 Claimed by God Isaiah 6
M A Y
High school:
Katherine Boushelle, Fayetteville High School Rebecca Boushelle, Fayetteville High School Connor Button, Fayetteville High School Daniel Byars, Fayetteville High School Molly Dean, Fayetteville High School Gianna Gerstner, Haas Hall Academy Emily Jackson, Fayetteville High School Kian McWilliams, Fayetteville High School Patrick Miller, Fayetteville High School Robert Ross, Fayetteville High School Christine Sharkey, Fayetteville High School Andrew Warren, Fayetteville High School
College:
Jay Boushelle, University of Tulsa Rachel Chlais, University of Arkansas Lupe Gonzalez, University of Arkansas Lily Harter, John Brown University Will Hewat, Northwest Arkansas Community College Russell Lee Johnson, University of Arkansas Amanda Ober, Career Academy of Hair Design Gail Parkerson, University of California Irvine Dan Schapker, University of Arkansas Elizabeth Schierschmidt, University of Arkansas Clara Tieggelaar, University of Arkansas
Session Highlights • Clerk of Session Report Stated Session Meeting • April 8, 2018
Session approved... Update of Church Rolls:
New Members (received at the 11:00 a.m. worship service on March 11, 2018): Robert Hodous and Kimberly (Kim) T. Hodous, parents of Jordan Giacalone, by letter of transfer from Unity of Fayetteville (for Robert and Kim) and profession of faith (for Jordan). Wesley Robert Nimmo and Alexandra (Allie) Tucker Nimmo, parents of Wryder Robert Nimmo, by Reaffirmation of Faith (Wesley) and Profession of Faith (Allie).
Building Use Request: Request from Dana Bassi to use the Fellowship Hall and Main Kitchen on June 9, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for Ty Goode's 90th Birthday Reception.
Baptism Request Request by Kian McWilliams to be baptized at the late service on either April 22 or 29.
Other Motions, Proposals, and Recommendations A proposal of Milestone Construction Company to carry out Sanctuary Area Renovations for costs not to exceed $1,027,451. A recommendation from the Family Ministries Task Force to spend up to $13,000 for AV capabilities in the Fellowship Hall.
Session Minutes are available to members of the congregation upon request from the Clerk of Session.
Phillip Harrington, Clerk of Session
Sanctuary Task Force Update At the April Session meeting, the Session approved that the Sanctuary Task Force move forward with negotiating a contract which the Session would execute with Milestone Construction for a cost not to exceed $1,027,451.
The Session has already allocated funds to repair the roof of the sanctuary, and this proposed contract will include the cost of that improvement. The construction cost for building improvements includes a $15,000 contingency, but does not include the cost of furniture or fixtures.
To meet budget, the scope of the project had to be reduced in two major areas: (1) we will not build the covered drop-off area by the kitchen; and (2) nor will we build the bridge walk-way that would connect the west entrance of the sanctuary to the existing bridge. These two items would cost an additional $105,000, and were not felt to be a high priority. The plans for the work can be viewed on our web site.
One item that was added to the scope of work is the enhancement to the east entry at the rear of the sanctuary used by individuals coming in from the handicapped parking lot at the top of Birwin Street. We will eliminate the curb, rework the sidewalk, and provide a covered entrance to the sanctuary at that door.
We anticipate that the Session will sign the contract in early May so that the contractor can begin to order materials and prepare for major construction. It is anticipated that construction will begin Monday June 18 after Fathers Day.
Grace Vawter & Lee Power Scholarship Information First United Presbyterian Church (FUPC) has two scholarships for students pursing studies at the collegiate and post-graduate level. If you are interested in applying for either of these scholarships, please contact the Church Office (442-4411 or [email protected]). Applications need to be returned to the office by June 5. The Trustees will review the applications and announce the recipient(s) in early July.
Grace Vawter Scholarship Information This scholarship is for students attending college working toward their bachelor’s, masters or doctoral degree. This is a need based scholarship and is open to all students.
Lee Power Scholarship This scholarship is for students pursuing a post-graduate degree (Masters or Doctorate) in seminary, Christian education or another field tied to Christian ministry. It is specifically for female students, but male students may also apply with the understanding that their application will only be reviewed if female candidates do not qualify for the scholarship.
If you have any questions, please contact Derrik Olsen at 479-236-6840 or [email protected].
Presbytery Prayer ConnectionsPlease keep these congregations and individuals
of our presbytery in your prayers this month:
May 6 First Presbyterian Church, Lonoke, and Vaughn Presbyterian Church, Bentonville May 13 First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs, and Ministers to Hispanic Persons in Arkansas May 20 Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, and Allison Memorial Presbyterian Church , Little Rock May 27 Holly Grove Presbyterian Church, Holly Grove, and First Presbyterian Church, Alma
In April we learned about life and change. Incubators in our older two year old, and three year old classrooms allowed students to observe the progression of eggs as they hatched into little chicks. Our caterpillars arrived on April 23 around the week of May 7 we will watch as they emerge from their chrysalis as beautiful butterflies! The annual picnic is May 4 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. This is our favorite event of the year! It’s a First School family party! We will have entertainment, the Kona Ice truck, some activities for the kids, a meal of hamburger/hot dogs with all the fixings, and a silent auction! Wristbands are $8 per person and are available in the First School Office. The picnic will be in the courtyard in front of the sanctuary. We would appreciate any items that you could donate or collect from area businesses to be sold during the silent auction. No item is too big or too small. Contact Cathy Hairston (571-4516) if you would like to make a donation. A tax-deductible donation form is available. Money raised will be put towards modifications to the big kid playground to meet new Child Services requirements.
A Word From the Library How many Bibles do you have on your shelves at home? An American Library Association survey indicated that the hardest book to dispose of was the Bible. Unlike flag protocol, there are no specific scriptural instructions for the disposition of Bibles. Although getting rid of a Bible does not diminish the value of the Scripture, people are reluctant to do so. It is not easy to understand that there is nothing wrong with respectfully disposing of a Bible. To no one’s surprise, libraries are the number one recipients of Bibles and the FUPC library is no exception. We have a section of shelves devoted to historic and current Bibles, but we receive far too many for the space allocated. Bibles that are ripped, torn or unusable are disposed of, and current usable editions are placed in classrooms. For others we try to find a reputable home, but this is becoming an increasingly difficult task. Locally, there are still a few places that accept Bible donations (charitable organizations, Christian schools, smaller churches, and social service organizations), but this too is a dwindling option. Although we continue to seek reputable ‘homes’ for Bibles, we must remember that the words and meanings of the Bible are more important than what happens to the actual book.
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PERMIT NO. 151
June/July Newsletter Deadline: Wednesday, May 16
First United Presbyterian Church 695 E. Calvin St., Fayetteville, AR 72703
Core Values Inspiring Worship Faithful Service
Psalm 105:1-3 I John 3:18 Praising God together
and being touched and changed by the Spirit
Working together to reflect and demonstrate God’s love to all people
Spiritual Growth Generous Stewardship Colossians 2:6-7 II Corinthians 9:8
Encouraging growth by studying scripture and the Christian faith
Sharing our gifts and
cultivating our resources for God’s purposes
Loving Relationships Welcoming Community
I John 4:11 I Thessalonians 2:8 Nurturing connections
in a joyful and safe environment
Striving to be an
inviting and supportive Christian family
Pastors and Staff
Phil and Jan Butin Co-Pastors
Leslie Belden Parish Associate Kristi Button Director of Christian Education Brianne and Jacob Christiansen Co-Directors of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Cathy Hairston Director of First School Jeannie Lee Organist Katie Herzog Childcare Coordinator Molly Murray Office Manager Heidi Nash Membership Secretary/Food Events Coordinator Dan Schapker Sound System Coordinator Michael Shuman Director of Music Ministry Laura Winburn Financial Administrator
Mission Statement Called to be a light on the hill,
we boldly proclaim and serve Christ, the Hope of our changing world.
Vision Statement Reaching out as a visible expression of God’s grace,
we will meet people where they are, inviting all into Christ’s family through engaging
worship, fellowship, learning, and service.
