New London Presbyterian Church
July/August 2016 Messenger
PASTOR CORNER
Mark 4:35-41
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the
game- Babe Ruth
I have spent a lifetime playing it safe, putting others needs
and wants ahead of my own, and struggling to get out of my own way
to live life as fully as possible. Being risk-averse sometimes
keeps me from reaching out to others, trying new things, and
following God out into the world. Every once in a while, though, my
bravery kicks in and I head out to take a class, invite someone to
attend an event, or stand up for someone in need. While fear is a
natural human emotion that we ought to pay attention to, we do
ourselves a disservice when we let it paralyze us and miss out on
opportunities to broaden our horizons. When was the last time you
let fear get in your way? Who helps you overcome your fears and get
out of your comfort zone?
I first heard the Babe Ruth quote listed above in the movie, A
Cinderella Story when Sam finds the courage to stand up for herself
to her stepmother so she can live life more abundantly, in part
because of encouraging co-workers who stand behind her . Standing
up to her stepmother gives her the courage to confront a classmate
whos let peer and family pressure keep him from taking risks,
breaking away from others expectations, and deepen their
relationship. When we sense God calling us to do something new, we
need dedication, perseverance, courage, and trust in God to fulfill
divine promises and walk beside us know matter what circumstances
we find ourselves in. Then, we can begin taking the necessary steps
forward, getting into the boat or some other traveling vessel, and
see whats on the other side of the sea or wilderness we need to
cross to reach the next stop on our journeys. Inevitably, the
crossing and the venture into the new places force us to trust God
as we seek a path through the storms, encounter obstacles and
opponents, and face other challenges that seem to obstruct the path
in front of us.
The problem with letting fears, anxiety, and self-doubt paralyze
us is that were left wondering why we didnt take that risk, see or
do something weve always wanted to do, move in a new direction,
and/or follow Jesus to the places of suffering, healing, and new
beginnings. In baseball and softball, there is always a risk of
striking out, yet those who love the game keep approaching the
plate and trying to hit the ball anyway. In this game of life, what
is it that God is calling you to do? What risks is God asking you
to take? Will you let fear keep you from playing the game or will
you come to the plate and do your best to get on base?
Yes, the world is changing. Yes, things seem to be out of
control. Yes, following God means we just might fail. Still, I
wonder what would happen if we got up off our couches, left our
homes, and ventured out into new places to share Gods love. What
would you be willing to give up if it meant expanding Gods family?
What is keeping you from taking the risks necessary to move in a
new direction? Will you trust Jesus to be with you when the storms
come up or will you cower in the boat or on the shore to stay safe?
Lets be bold together, show the world what love really means,
follow Jesus to the other side, and begin the next stage of our
journey. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Blessings,
Aimee
General Fund Financial Summary Information
Income $9,344.99
Total Expenses $8,174.16
Net Income $1,170.83
Income $38,902.95
Total Expenses $37,098.77
Net Income $4,105.08
Income $6,070.50
Total Expenses $6,052.80
Net Income $17.70
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Our church service is broadcast on KILJ (105.5) each Sunday. Our
monthly cost for broadcasting the service is $220. Contributions
from our church family and listeners keep this long time mission
project going. Our broadcast reaches not only travelers, but also
those who cannot get to church, including some of our own church
family members. As our funds are dwindling down, we are reaching
out to see if you will consider a donation to the fund.
Donations can be mailed to: Presbyterian Church, 400 N. Elm St,
New London, IA 52645
Please include Radio Fund in the memo portion of your check or
if
Making a contribution in the offering plate, please write Radio
Fund on the offering envelope.
Thank you for your contributions and continued support.
Have you ever partnered with a friend to sponsor an angel from
our Angel Tree at Christmas time or treat someone to lunch on their
birthday? When did you last pay dues to an organization that you
belong to? Much like our membership dues to organizations, the
monies given towards the years per capita go to our presbytery,
synod, and denomination to maintain our connections with one
another, further the ministries of Jesus Christ in our region and
around the world, and share the costs that belong to the church. At
the national level, this money funds work, such as helping us
discern our vocations, participate in national and global
ecumenical events, and support General Assembly, our national
gathering. In our synod, the allocated money supports the staff and
covers committee expenses that impact ministries in our region.
Finally, at the presbytery level, per capita helps connect pastors
and congregations together for mission and support, provide
opportunities for growth, and prepare for presbytery meetings. For
2016 our per capita amount is $33.00 for each member of the
congregation. Please prayerfully consider paying this separately
from your tithe or offering so we may better serve our local
community.
2016 PER CAPITA
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OUTREACH AND MISSIONS
Its time to deliver Meals on Wheels again! Please prayerfully
consider signing up on the sheet in the fellowship hall bulletin
board for a weekday or two in July when you can pick up lunches
from the New London care center and deliver them to our friends
here in town. You will need to bring a box to put lunches in enough
for at least 8 + sides and arrive at the care center around12:15
p.m.If you have any questions, please call Pastor Aimee
@319-367-2744or Betty @ 391-367-5777.
Christian Education ~ Youth Activities
Rome, Paul, and the Underground Church
Vacation Bible School is coming to New London Presbyterian
Church August 1-4! We are starting on Monday this year and will
meet each evening from 5-7:30 beginning with a light supper.
Children ages 4 years through 6th grade (completed) are invited to
join in the fun! Each participant will become part of history as
they see, hear, touch, and even taste what it was like to live in
Rome during Bible times! They will explore authentic Marketplace
shops, visit the Apostle Paul (whos under house arrest), sneak to
the cave where the Underground Church meets, take part in games,
and dance to lively Bible songs as they discover more about the
early church. These experiences make Gods Word come alive with new
meaning for all who participate. If you know any child who would be
interested, please pass on this information to them. If you are
able to help in any way, please contact Jane Simmons, Teresa
Wehrle, Chris Selby, or Pastor Aimee. We are looking for people to
help with crafts, sing with the children, serve the meals, and be a
family leader. Since the VBS is taking place in Rome, we will also
be experiencing the Olympics very appropriate for this summer!
We are looking for lids from juice cans for one of our crafts.
If you have a can opener that cuts a smooth edge on cans, we could
also use those lids. There is a box in Friendship Hall to put the
lids. We will need 60 lids, so please start saving for us!
Womens Activities
PW
The PW will meet on Monday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Friendship
Hall. Karen Johnson will give the devotions and Chris Selby will
have the program. Betty Grove will serve as hostesses. All women of
the church are invited to attend.
The PW invites all women of the congregation to attend.
OnAugust 8, all women are invited to our fellowship; most likely
at11:30 a.m.Stay tuned for more information.
WOMENS FELLOWSHIP
On Monday, July 11th there will be another canning session
beginning at 8:30 a.m. Following the packing of the jars there will
be a potluck brunch. This is our 2nd canning session, please plan
to come and help cut up beef and stay for brunch. This will once
again be our July Womens Fellowship. We invite you to come enjoy
the fellowship and get to know your fellow churchwomen better plus
enjoy some great food. (The men are welcome, too.) As a side note:
Tim we all miss your help a lot.
Youre Invited!
Gods Work in the World
Over the last two months, I witnessed God working through our
faith community in a wide variety of places. Some trimmed bushes in
the manse yard, mowed the church and manse yards, fixed a light,
and moved furniture and sound equipment around the building. Others
prepared or served food at the Baccalaureate reception, the
Fellowship Cup, and started our summer fellowships with delicious
snacks. Children learned about Pentecost, planted flowers, played
games, and decorated cupcakes with the help of a few volunteers. As
always, God showed up when we attended funerals and visitations,
checked on folks who were ill or recovering from medical
procedures, distributed lunches for the summer sack program, and
shared musical talents with residents at the care center. Where
have you seen God at work in the world? Let us know and well share
it in the next newsletter.
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Session members
Reminder: meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of every month @
7:00 p.m.
Calendar Events
July
Sun., July 3, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship & childrens
Sunday school
10:30 a.m., Summer fellowship
Sun. July 10, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship & childrens
Sunday school
10:30 a.m., Summer fellowship
Mon., July 11, 8:30 a.m., Womens Fellowship
Wed., July 13, 7:00 p.m., Session meeting
Sun., July 17, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship & childrens
Sunday school
10:30 a.m., Summer fellowship
4:00 p.m., Worship, New London care center
Mon., July 18, 1:30 p.m., Presbyterian Women
Sun., July 24, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship & childrens
Sunday school
10:30 a.m., Summer fellowship
Sun., July 31, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship & childrens
Sunday school
10:30 a.m., Summer fellowship
August
Mon., Aug. 1, 5:00 p.m., Vacation Bible School day 1
Tues., Aug. 2, 5:00 p.m., Vacation Bible School day 2
Weds., Aug. 3, 5:00 p.m., Vacation Bible School day 3
Thurs., Aug 4, 5:00 p.m., Vacation Bible School day 4
Sun., Aug. 7, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship
10:30 a.m., summer fellowship
Mon., Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m., Womens fellowship
Wed., Aug. 10, 7:00 p.m., Session meeting
Sun., Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship
10:30 a.m., summer fellowship
Sun., Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship
10:30 a.m., summer fellowship
4:00 p.m., Worship, Care Center
Sun., Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship
10:30 a.m., summer fellowship
REMINDER:
Bring non-perishable foods for donation to the Felowship Cup, on
4th Sunday of each month.
PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to be included or excluded on the Prayer
Chain, let Aimee know.
REMINDER when moving: If you or a family member receives the
newsletter by mail, please let us know when you or they move so we
can update our records.
Congratulations to Kyle, Alaina, Allie, & Averie Wagner on
the birth of Kinley on Friday, June 17. She weighed in at 8 lbs 3
oz and was 19.5 inches long.
REMINDER: Ruth Ann Corporon does the courtesy cards for our
church. She does a great job of sending out Birthday, Anniversary,
Get Well and thinking of you messages proving she knows about it.
So if theres someone you know who needs an uplifting message,
please call Ruth Ann (319-367-2740) and let her know.
If you like to read, dont forget to check out the books we have
in our Library.
Happy
Anniversary!
Happy Birthday!
NLPC MISSION STATEMENT
Inspired by the powerful, creative force of God's love, our
mission is to glorify God in ways both great and small by growing
spiritually, nurturing children, impacting our community, and using
our gifts in service to God.
THE MESSENGER: Published bi-monthly by the New London
Presbyterian Church, 400 N. Elm St, New London, Iowa 52645,
319-367-2744. The messenger is also posted on the church website
and linked to their Facebook page: at: http://newlondonpc.org or
at
https://www.facebook.com/ThePresbyterianChurchOfNewLondon.
If youd like to help reduce paper & mailing cost and receive
the newsletter by e-mail, please send a message to
[email protected]. Paper copies are typically available at the
church for two Sundays and those not picked up after printing, will
be mailed.
If someone has been removed from or if someone needs to be added
to the mailing list please let Apryl Johnson or Pastor Aimee
know.
Postmaster: Send address changes to The New London Presbyterian
Church % The Messenger, 400 N. Elm St. New London, Iowa, 52645.
Staff:
Pastor: Aimee Goldmeyer
Manse Phone: 319-367-8074
Email: [email protected]
Office hrs: vary weekly/ check bulletin
Church Secretary: Apryl Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Brittany Cummings
Custodian: Jaime Loyd
Organist & Choir Director: Nella Elliott
Church phone: 319-367-2744
Church Address: 400 N. Elm St.
New London, Iowa 52645
Church Website: http://newlondonpc.org
Church facebook link;
https://www.facebook.com/ThePresbyterianChurchOfNewLondon.
Information for the September/October Newsletter Due August
15th
2016-2017 Session Members
(Effective July 1, 2016):
BUILDING & GROUNDS:
Ron Raub & Rod Smith
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:
Jane Simmons & Teresa Wehrle
CLERK of SESSION:
Chris Selby
FELLOWSHIP:
FINANCE/ MEMORIALS/ STEWARDSHIP:
Lyn McAllister & Dave McGregor
MISSION/OUTREACH:
Betty Grove
WORSHIP:
Bob Lemley
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Our leadership team seeks to nurture Gods blessings in our lives
in a variety of ways.
Will you please pray about how God may be calling you to serve
in our congregation?
If you would like to share your gifts with others or have
questions, please contact Pastor Aimee or one of elders listed
below.
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OF NEW LONDON, IOWA
400 N. ELM
NEW LONDON, IOWA 52645
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