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LE ROY FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

309-962-5011 [email protected]

Website: leroypresbyterian.info

Vol. XXII No. 10

October 2019

As I headed to the Bloomington recently, I noticed the fields, especially the soybeans. Some were a beautiful mix of gold and green, almost seeming like a field of golden flowers. Others were entirely dead with beans prominently on display. Looks like harvest season is finally upon us.

Last September, I had the chance to go in a field and ride with someone in a combine. I got a great lesson on harvesting beans and corn and what life as a farmer can be. In the year since, I've learned what a beautiful sight the dried out bean plants are. But I am still a city-girl in many ways; like much of America, I sometimes forget all of the hard work that goes into the food I eat. We forget the long hours and hard work all farmers go through as they also deal with time limits and weather delays.

Actually, I think farmers today understand the Israelites in a way that many do not. Much of scripture refers to harvest and planting both as metaphors and as ways to structure the year. Two of the three mandated festivals which would structure the calendar for them were based on harvest; Exodus 23:16 states "Observe the Harvest Festival for the early produce of your crops that you planted in the field, and the Gathering Festival at the end of the year, when you gather your crop of fruit from the field."

Technology may have changed how we farm, but much is the same. Plants still need sun and rain at specific times. We might influence the seeds more, but growth and production are still in God's hands in so many ways.

So, we put it in God's hands. As the harvest season begins, I'm praying for all farmers and everyone who works in this industry; may God bless you with a safe and fruitful harvest.

Blessings and Peace, ~Pastor Annie

Pastor Annie will lead a 6 week Bible Study

on the Book of Ruth that will begin toward

the end of October. If interested in joining

us, please sign up in the hallway with the

time/day of the week that would work best

for you.

Our 9th Annual Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27th

from 3 - 4:30 p.m. All youth are invited to come “trick or treat” at our decorated vehicles for a fun and safe Halloween event. Donuts and apple cider will be available for all.

October 27

3-4:30 p.m.

Hosts are being sought to make this year’s Trunk or Treat event bigger and better than ever! There are some great ideas to be found on-line if your imagination fails you; but your “trunk”(or van, pickup truck bed, motorcycle ...even bicycle!) doesn’t have to be fancy, just the more we have the merrier! SIGN UP TODAY!

Donations of candy for our church trunk gift bags are needed and can be left in the office. Thanks in advance for helping make this a fun community outreach.

10/01 Brett Bruning

10/01 Kamryn Graves

10/01 Kelsey Graves

10/03 Dick Schudel

10/05 Haley Miller

10/07 Bob Timm

10/08 Lourstine Gaffney

10/08 Lana Sigler

10/11 Chelsea Grismore

10/13 Morgan Mohr

10/16 Ann Price

10/18 Amber Owens

10/19 Chris Houser

10/21 Maddy Timm

10/23 Lee Albert

10/26 Evelyn Baughman

10/27 Barb Kline

10/28 Gabi Martin

Sunday Dates Attendance

September 1 55

September 8 53

September 15 52

September 22 72

September 29 (Not Available)

Average Attendance 58

SEPTEMBER ATTENDANCE

Church Phone: (309) 962-5011 Website: leroypresbyterian.info

E-Mail: [email protected]

CHURCH OFFICE Monday thru Thursday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Closed on Fridays

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Pastor Annie McMillan [email protected] (631) 655-2356 Rita Vollmer, Secretary/Treasurer [email protected] Kathryn Morris, Secretarial Assistant

We begin our fall Sunday School

schedule on Oct. 6th with RALLY

DAY! Join us as we kick off the new

school year with crafts, games, Bible

study and … cookies!

The following Sunday, Oct. 13th, classes will then begin at 10 am following

worship.

Grades K-6 will meet in the back classroom (Teachers: Barb Monical and

Angie Timm) and the Jr./Sr. High Class will meet in the youth classroom

with Londa Holoch and Bryon Owens.

An adult class will also begin that day, led by Pastor Annie, centered around

crafting a Statement of Faith.

We look forward to a wonderful year as

we and our children continue our faith journey!

Committee

Administration Administration/Worship & Music

Administration/Mission & Outreach/Nominating Committee

Administration/Nominating Committee Adult Christian Development Adult Christian Development

Administration/Mission & Outreach Christian Education Clerk of Session/

Adult Christian Development

September March

February July

November

April January 2020

August June

May

February 2020 December October

CHURCH OFFICERS

Elders:

Rick Kline Randy Sigler Teresa Miller Scott Tucker Bryon Owens Mary Ella Mennenga Bonnie Crumbaugh Misty Hudson Naomi Chaplin

Session next meets on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Session Minutes are available, after approval, in the office.

Deacons: Deacon of the Responsibility Month Assignments Class of 2019 Leann Gaffney Katie Taylor Steve Myers Anna Rayburn Class of 2020 Rick Gaffney Amber Owens Jan Owens Monica Stengel Keisha Tucker Class of 2021 Amy Graves Barb Monical Mary Sigler

Co-Moderator Secretary Transportation Moderator Funeral Dinners Meals for Shut-ins Kitchen Supplies Nominating Committee Funeral Dinners Funeral Dinners Cards/Visits Meals for Shut-ins Wedding/Baby Showers

The TLC (Tender Loving Christians)

group will resume meeting on

Oct. 3rd at 6:00 p.m. A permanent

meeting date/time will be discussed

at the first meeting. Crochet lessons will be offered to anyone

interested.

Every one welcomed

and encouraged to join us!

Session is the ruling body of the church. Have a question or concern? Session includes a special time on the docket to address Congregational Cares. Feel free to talk to Pastor Annie or a member of Session.

As World Communion Sunday, almost every church celebrates communion on the first Sunday in October. We are all united in that weekend- celebrating at different hours, but united in our celebration of the Eucharist as we celebrate that we are one in Christ.

World Communion Sunday is a reason to be proud to be Presbyterian. In 1933 Dr. Hugh Thomas Kerr, the then Moderator of General Assembly, first thought up the idea of World Communion Sunday as a way to

bring churches together. In this worship service of Christian Unity, everyone would know the importance of the Church of Jesus Christ, and how each congregation connects with each other.

It took a while for the idea to spread to the world-wide practice that it is today. According to a Presbyterian Outlook Article reprinted on the PCUSA website, Dr. Kerr’s younger son, the Rev. Dr. Donald Craig Kerr, explained:

“The concept spread very slowly at the start. People did not give it a whole lot of thought. It was during the Second World War that the spirit caught hold, because we were trying to hold the world together. World Wide Communion symbolized the effort to hold things together, in a spiritual sense. It empha-sized that we are one in the Spirit and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

The Presbyterian Church (US) as a denomination adopted World Wide Communion Sunday in 1936. While churches in other denominations were invited to celebrate with us from the beginning, it wasn’t until 1940 when a predecessor body of the National Council of Churches promoted extending the celebration to a number of churches around the world. Then, the practice became widespread.

World Communion Sunday is a time to note that, even though we don’t agree with each other, even though we come from very different places and perspectives, we are all coming to the Table, brothers and Sisters in Christ around the table, breaking bread together.

The LeRoy United Methodist Church is “leaving the building”,

Sunday morning, Oct. 20th, to work in the community, and are

looking for work projects. They hope to help homebound

seniors, single moms, anyone at all who would benefit from

help on projects like washing windows, cleaning gutters, minor home repair, planting

flower bulbs, yard work and more.

They are reaching out to other local churches for names of those who may want this

type of help on their workday, Please contact the FUPC church office (962-5011) with

suggested names, along with their contact information, so that they can be reached by

phone or in person.

All men (7th grade and up can join dads) are invited to a Men’s

Breakfast on Sunday, October 6th, at 8:00 a.m. before worship.

A message will begin around 8:15 a.m. Hope to see you

there...all churches are welcome! SUNDAY

9:00 a.m. Sunday WORSHIP

Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27

ACCOMPANIST

Mary Sigler; Londa Holoch

Mary Sigler

Mary Sigler

Mary Sigler

LAY READER

Steve Myers

Danna Sanders

Randy Sigler

Amanda Hill

USHER/GREETERS

Kim Myers; Tanner Holoch

Phyllis Bruce; Scott

Tucker

Mary Ella & Dennis

Mennenga

Bruce Owens; Tracey Holoch

NURSERY

Barb Monical; Sydney Owens

Mary Ella Mennenga;

Sarah Hill

Colleen & Nadia

Bollhorst

Brett & Sarah Hill

TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES LEADER

Mary Sigler

Marty Dean

Jan Owens

Amanda Hill

TECH BOOTH

Randy Sigler; Noah

Stengel

Tracey Holoch; Tyson Brent

Bruce Owens; Carson Houser

Randy Sigler; Tanner Holoch

COMMUNION SERVERS

Dennis & Mary Ella

Mennenga, Rick

Gaffney

Called to Serve - October, 2019

Kim and Steve Myers will be hosting a weiner roast for LOOP and LANDINGLOOP and LANDING kids on Oct. 9th at 6 p.m.

If a ride is needed, meet at the church.

Library Library NewsNews By Marty Dean

Fall into ReadingFall into Reading!

**New Book**

Illustrated Dictionary of Bible Life and Times -

Reader's Digest reference book

Occasionally, weekly scripture readings reference peculiar Old

Testament dietary restrictions or customs. Though typically cursory

to core spiritual lessons, such peculiarities can be baffling. From

A to Z, the Illustrated Dictionary of Bible Life & Times highlights

objects/practices pertinent to ancient daily life.

From food, clothing, occupations, plants and livestock to leisure/

games, education, trade, and travel--this Reader's Digest reference

has it covered. Relevant questions to the times are addressed: Why

were newborns rubbed in salt? How did a tent represent wealth?

If directionally challenged, good luck with this one--why does north

mean left in Hebrew?

This unique reference book is displayed on the media shelf

by the DVDs in our church library.

Nov. 6 ~ 6 p.m.

Autumn is a time to look forward to enjoying some warm, comforting soups and stews; a perfect time to get together with good food, good friends and good conversation.

You’ll definitely want to join us for a this meal, furnished by the Worship & Music Committee, on Nov. 6th at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall. We hope you will come and enjoy a delicious fall evening!

Deacon of the MonthDeacon of the MonthDeacon of the Month

Angie Timm

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

29 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM 5th Sunday Potluck

30 9:00 AM Bible Study

1 2

6:00 PM LOOP 6:30 PM LANDING

3

4:30 PM Mercy Ministry

Meeting

6:00 PM TLC

8:00 PM Serenity Circle

(AA)

4 OFFICE CLOSED

5

6 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM RALLY DAY Activities


8

7:00 PM SESSION

9 10:00 AM MISSION &

OUTREACH

6:00 PM LOOP & LAND-

ING (Combined) Weiner

Roast at Myers’ home

7:00 PM WORSHIP &

MUSIC

10 8:00 PM Serenity Circle

(AA)

11 OFFICE CLOSED

12

13 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School Begins


15 16 6:00 PM LOOP 6:30 PM LANDING 6:30 PM DEACON'S

MEETING


(AA)

18 OFFICE CLOSED

19

20 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School


6:00 PM CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

22 7:00 PM ADMINISTRATION

MEETING

23 6:00 PM LOOP 6:30 PM LANDING


(AA)

25 OFFICE CLOSED

26

27 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 3:00 PM TRUNK OR TREATTRUNK OR TREAT


29 30 6:00 PM LOOP 6:30 PM LANDING


(AA)

1 OFFICE CLOSED

2

Deacon of the MonthDeacon of the MonthDeacon of the Month

Angie Timm

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

29 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM 5th Sunday Potluck


1 2

6:00 PM LOOP 6:30 PM LANDING

3

4:30 PM Mercy Ministry

Meeting

6:00 PM TLC

8:00 PM Serenity Circle

(AA)

4 OFFICE CLOSED

5

6 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM RALLY DAY Activities


8

7:00 PM SESSION

9 10:00 AM MISSION &

OUTREACH

6:00 PM LOOP & LAND-

ING (Combined) Weiner

Roast at Myers’ home

7:00 PM WORSHIP &

MUSIC


(AA)

11 OFFICE CLOSED

12

13 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School Begins


15 16 6:00 PM LOOP 6:30 PM LANDING 6:30 PM DEACON'S

MEETING


(AA)

18 OFFICE CLOSED

19

20 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School


6:00 PM CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

22 7:00 PM ADMINISTRATION

MEETING

23 6:00 PM LOOP 6:30 PM LANDING


(AA)

25 OFFICE CLOSED

26

27 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 3:00 PM TRUNK OR TREATTRUNK OR TREAT


29 30 6:00 PM LOOP 6:30 PM LANDING


(AA)

1 OFFICE CLOSED

2

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