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J E R S E Y V I L L E F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H - J A N U A R Y, 2 0 1 5
Congratulations
to our
Graduates!!
Andrea Cooper and Joseph
Palcheff each received
degrees recently from their
respective institutions. Andi
from Lewis and Clark
Community College and Joe
with a degree in Physical
Therapy from Truman State.
Our Sanctuary Choir’s Christmas Cantata was magnificent.
This year’s piece was Canticle of Joy and joy was what the
congregation of over 100 people experienced during this
annual special worship service.
Soloists this year were Carol Frank, Virginia Campbell,
Lauren Leady, Gary Witt, Bobby Campbell and Dave Evans.
The choir was under the direction of Margaret Bear and
they were expertly accompanied by Janet Flatt on the piano.
A video of the cantata has been posted to our church’s
website. Go to jcpresbyterians.org and click on the Worship
section. Then click on the View Past Worship Services.
More than 150 people have viewed the video since it was
uploaded on Sunday evening.
“Alternative Christmas”
a Success
Thanks to all who participated in any way with
the Alternative Christmas whether it be in
purchasing Just Trade items, donating to the
organizations we were supporting, or manning the
tables.
We collected $175 for Gideon’s International,
$410 for Heifer International, $250 for
Presbyterian Mission, and $295 for Treehouse
Wildlife Center. We purchased $571 worth of
Just Trade merchandise of which we will receive
15 per cent for our local missions.
Thank you for your gifts.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Saturday, January 17
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at First
Presbyterian Church in Ferguson. Doors
Open at 8:30 a.m. Workshop begins at
9:45 a.m. “Confronting the Racial Divide” with
the Rev. Jimmie Ray Hawkins, leader in the
“Moral Monday Movement” in North
Carolina and Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian
Church, Durham.
Wednesday, February 25
At UMSL, “Social Media Strategy & Tactics for
Nonprofit Communication” will teach you
how to use the social media to properly
convey information about your church or
organization. Only $25. If you are interested
in helping to promote our church using social
media, please contact The Rev. Stribling at
498-5423.
April 16, 17 &18
The Rev. Eric Law, author and founder of
Kaleidoscope Institute, will be at the April
Presbytery Gathering and lead a retreat for
Pastors and Leaders of Congregation.
Session,
Board of Deacons,
Women’s Circle
Session
Dave Evans Janet Flatt
Beverly Metzler
Barb Ogden Marvin Tuetken
Jill Wieland Gary Witt
498-3236
954-9206
498-4201
498-2953
729-1295
639-2730
498-3346
Board of Deacons
Jane Bligh
Wendy Brainerd
Susie Evans Irene Gill
Glen Ketchum
Maxine McIntosh
Janet Palcheff Valerie Ringhausen
639-5787
946-8137
498-3236
498-5968
946-2804
494-6443
498-6653
535-6606
Pastor Don Stribling
946-2036
Clerk of the Session
Barb Ogden 498-2953
Church Treasurer
Sheila Ringhausen 729-4101
Women’s Friendship
Circle Co-Leaders
Carolyn Brown 639-3451
Maxine Macintosh
494-6443
Jerseyville
First
Presbyterian
Church
Notes of Thanks
Greetings Everyone,
I bring you Peace, Love and Joy from the staff, children and our
families.
I thank you for supporting our five families with the baskets
FILLED with food for them to enjoy a Happy and Blessed
Thanksgiving as much as you’ve helped bring Joy to them.
Blessings,
KinderCottage
On behalf of the Oasis Women’s Center, I want to thank you for
your thoughtful contribution. Oasis is fortunate to have community
people like you who provide continuing support. You enable us to
deliver quality services to the many women and children in our area
who are the victims of violence in their homes.
Thanks for all the personal items; we’ve given some away already.
First Presbyterian Church,
Thank you for raising $230.80 toward our Tree of Lights goal.
God Blesss,
The Salvation Army
Dear Rev. Stribling and First Presbyterian Friends,
We would like to take this time during the holiday season to extend
our appreciation and gratitude for your support of the Birth-toThree Program and more importantly the young children of our
community.
We at the Jersey CUSD #100 Birth-to-Three Program know that
we have been given a great opportunity; not only are we impacting
children’s lives, we are working with and encouraging young parents
to reflect upon, improve and celebrate their parenting skills and
accomplishments.
On behalf of our families and all of us at the Jersey CUSD #100
Birth-to-Three Program, we would like to say “Thank You and
Happy Holidays”! May you share with your family and friends a
season of warmth and love!
Sincerely,
Michelle Bidlack
Barbara Kirbach
Nicole Cummings
Julie Duggan
Annual Cookie Walk
A big “Thank You” to all
who contributed!
Hello World
Clayton Barnes McKinnon was born to Jaimee
and Ed McKinnon at 6:37 p.m. on December 17.
He weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 20 inches in
height.
Matt and Jennifer “Brockman” Jarden are the
parents of a daughter, Charlotte Lola Jarden,
born December 18. Charlotte is the
granddaughter of Joe and Janet Brockman and
the great granddaughter Sarah Brockman.
Session Notes - November 3, 2014
Meeting was opened with prayer by Gary Witt.
Approved moving location of February’s meeting upstairs to accommodate the DAR meeting in
the fellowship hall.
Our Property Committee reported the bids on the roof have been turned into our architect and
the committee will review them in order to bring a recommendation to the Session.
Our Personnel Committee reported it will complete an annual evaluation of personnel in
preparation of the 2015 budget.
Our Service and Outreach Committee reported it had interviewed representatives from the
Regional Office of Education Diaper Pantry, the Jersey Unit 100 Birth to 3 program, and the
Jersey County Ministerial Alliance in preparation of their recommendation for local mission
support in 2015.
Scripture Readings for Sunday, Jan. 4
To help prepare our hearts for worship, our Worship Committee will use this space each week
to share with you the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. The texts for January 4th are:
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18.
Our Church Calendar for January 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Friday
Saturday
2
3
9
10
NEW
YEAR’S DAY
Office Closed
4
5
10 am Worship
with the Lord’s
Supper
7 pm Session
Meeting
12
9 am Bible
Study
Jean Ansell
celebrates her
birthday
7
8
Jackie Price
& Denise
Stribling
celebrate
their birthday
6 pm Worship
Committee
Meeting
7 pm Prayer
Shawl Group
11
10 am Worship
6
7 pm Choir
13
14
15
7 pm Choir
John Hefner
celebrates his
birthday
21
22
16
Charlie
Hamilton
celebrates his
birthday
7 pm Prayer
Shawl Group
18
19
9 am Bible
Study
Dave Evans
celebrates his
birthday
10 am Worship
20
Sandy
Goshorn
celebrates her
birthday
6 pm Service &
Outreach
Meeting
26
Ryan Schleper
& Clyde
Wieland
celebrate their
birthday
7 pm Prayer
Shawl Group
9 am Bible
Study
10 am Worship
23
24
Joe Laffler
celebrates
his birthday
6 pm
Deacon’s
Meeting
7 pm Prayer
Shawl Group
25
17
7 pm Choir
27
28
29
7 pm Choir
Katey Brown Kevin Leady
celebrates her celebrates
birthday
his birthday
No Office Hours January 26 - 30
30
31
In Our Prayers
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Renessa Drainer who is struggling with an infection;
Sharon Drescher’s mother on hospice;
John Ficker, friend of Dick Gubser; Angie Garrett, daughter of Michelle Ayers, as she grieves
the death of her fiancé; Tiffany Parker undergoing major surgery at Mayo in Arizona;
Donna Tuetken’s sister-in-law on hospice.
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS
Frances Chipman, Grace & Louis Nail, Bonnie Miller, Bebe Pirtle
FAMILY MEMBERS AROUND THE WORLD
Jean Ansell’s relatives in Africa; Jill Wieland’s cousin in Sweden
MILITARY
Richard McIntosh in the Air Force;
Aaron Witt in Armed Forces in Afghanistan
Good Samaritan Fund
During the month of December we were
able to help one person with car repairs.
How to navigate our Website
jcpresbyterians.org
At the bottom right of the Homepage is a
Member Login. On the member Page are links to
pages of interest to Presbyterians and to pages of
missions we support.
Also on the Member Page are links to photo
galleries of various church events.
Username:rose
Password: rose
Our website has received over 15,000 views since
it went online.
SPECIAL THANK YOU!
Mike Smith teaching our youth bible
study each Sunday.
Janet Flatt who unlocks the church
each Sunday
Glen Ketchum who is always there
to help with the offering
Hubert Ringhausen who faithfully
locks the church each Sunday
Mike Smith, again, who operates our
projectors each month.
Betty Prough,Valerie Ringhausen and
Beverly Metzler for hosting our
social hour this past Sunday.
Serving Jesus Christ from the Crossroads of Jersey County for 180 years.
JERSEYVILLE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
400 South State Street
Jerseyville, IL 62052
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
December 28, 2014 - January 4, 2015
Sunday:
10 a.m. Worship with Dan Drescher preaching;
Monday:
7 p.m. Prayer Shawl Group;
Thursday:
New Year’s Day - Office Closed
Sunday:
10 a.m. Worship with Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper