2016 May - First Presbyterian Church of Cartersville

The Loveletter
MAY 2016
Sharing the Love and Joy of Christ
From Pastor Coile
Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe that I have been with you for a year. I will
be leaving you at the end of May because a new pastor has
been called to our church. He wants there to be a month between the time I leave and the time he begins, so my last Sunday with you will be May 29. It will be a sad day as I say goodbye, but a happy day as we celebrate the wonderful times we
have shared.
Many people have asked what is next for me. I do not know yet.
Mike isn’t teaching this summer, so we want to travel and spend
time together. With both of our work schedules, that is hard to
do! I will be sending my PIF (personal information form) to
churches and presbytery executives, letting them know of my
search. I literally “fell into” interim ministry about eighteen
months ago and have enjoyed it immensely. However, I am
open to God’s leading in searching for my next call. Please recommend me if you have the opportunity and let me know if you
hear of a position I should consider (404.405.5692 or
[email protected]).
A new day is about to dawn in the life of First Presbyterian
Church. A new pastor begins July 1 and will bring new skills,
new leadership, new ideas and new visions. I will pray for him
and for you as you begin your journey together. May God bless
you in the years that lie ahead.
Faithfully yours,
Pastor Coile
High School Senior
Recognition Sunday
May 15th
at both worship services
Congregational Cookout
Sunday, May 15, 4:30 p.m.
Camp Cherokee/Cherokee
Retreat Center
370 Wilderness Camp Rd.
White, Georgia
Bring a side dish to share!
(see page 7 for details)
May 2016
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A Gift for FPC
Last month, the grandchildren and great grandchild of Mr.
H. Carl Nelson visited Pastor Coile and presented an engraved silver tray to our Church that FPC had presented to
their grandfather in appreciation for his service as Sunday
School Superintendent for forty-four years. Mr. Nelson’s
children were identical twins: Betty Minish and Nell Nipper.
Betty’s children and granddaughter presented the tray.
They are Mrs. Sarah Minish Beauchamp, Mrs. Elizabeth
Minish Cunningham, Dr. Lee Minish Myers, and Sarah’s
daughter, Stacey N. Beauchamp. The tray is in the Pastor’s office and will be used for special church receptions
and meals.
New Email Addresses
The church has a new internet
provider. The church staff now
has new email addresses,
please make the necessary
changes to your contact list.
Coile Estes, interim pastor & head of staff
[email protected]
Pam Radford, director of music
[email protected]
Robert Reed, director Upper Room Band
[email protected]
Natalie Beaty, children’s choir director
[email protected]
Katie Orth, director of youth & children
[email protected]
Aubri Gardner, asst. youth & children and
preschool
[email protected]
Becky Ferguson, secretary
[email protected]
Angie Hood, receptionist
[email protected]
Katie Jones, preschool
[email protected]
Jean Dudley, after school program
[email protected]
Araceli Munoz, after school program
[email protected]
Red Cross Blood Drive is Wednesday,
May 11th from 3:00-8:00pm. All blood
types needed. Make an appointment at
www.redcross.org/give-blood. The response was great at our March blood drive, lets try
to beat the 38 pints we collected last time!
Come join the
Sanctuary Summer Choir
Beginning May 8th, the
Sanctuary Choir will
rehearse on Sunday
mornings at 10:00am.
To accommodate vacation schedules and to give singers and their
families more time together, we will not
have Wednesday rehearsals during the summer months. If you have any questions,
please contact Pam at
[email protected]
Presbyterian Women
The Women of the Church will
celebrate their birthday (more than
200 years) on Monday, May 2 at
6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.
All women are invited to bring their
favorite “finger food”. Janet Strange will entertain us with piano music, Nannette Enloe will
present the final lesson from our study book,
Come to the Waters and a brief business meeting will be held including the installation of a
new moderator, Janet Martin. Please come to
our last meeting until September. (The morning
circle and evening circle will not meet on this
day.)
The Loveletter
May 2016
From the Session
During its April meeting, the Session took the following actions:
• The Session approved Earl Williamson as Treasurer for 2016, Mark Bridges to be the Session
member on the Endowments Committee, and Gary Boulier, Earl Williamson, Janet Martin, Mark
Bridges, Peter Olson, Mike Radford and Frank Johnson as counters.
• The Session approved a Congregational meeting for May 1, 2016 to hear the report of the PNC,
to take action on its recommendations, and to serve as our annual meeting.
• The Session approved the extension of our line of credit with the bank and approved our Trustees to sign for same.
Committee Reports
Communication and Technology: The migration to the new system is underway. Congregational Life: Planning a Congregational Cookout and Pool Party at Camp Cherokee to celebrate
the end of the school year. They are also planning trips to two Rome Braves games. There will be
a casual, family movie night in the Upper Room at some point. Membership Committee: Look for
the New Member Board across from the choir room. Mission: Sharon Dunlap reported a great
Mission Trip to Charleston. There was a disappointing volunteer sign up for the Hickory Log painting project and it has been canceled. Properties: The landscaper approved at the last meeting
declined the award and our new contract is with Sharper Images (Wes Abernathy). The keys to the
church office have changed. The committee has requested bids for all of our insurance needs.
Stewardship and Finance: The committee is discussing ways to enhance the security of the
church office. Worship Committee: The committee is seeking a chair for the Flowers/Plans subcommittee. Old Business Bill Devine reported on the called Presbytery Meeting to approve the
Rev. Joan Gray as the interim pastor for First Marietta. A new team was appointed to assist in the
winding up of matters at the Providence church which has closed. New Business Jo Clark reported that Sam Jones Church (her employer) gave a $200 donation to the church in memory of
Jo’s brother and that, combined with donations from the Upper Room Band and others is being
used to buy a new keyboard for the band.
Church Family
Dear FPC Family,
Thank you to everyone for your prayers, cards, and concerns after my recent back surgery.
Wanda Vickers
Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Monday, May 16 at 10:00am in the Café area upstairs.
Please join us in creating cozy knitted or crocheted shawls or lap robes for those in need of a comforting touch. Mark your calendars.
Church officers on call for congregational emergencies for the week of:
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Cathy Wall
Dane Vaughan
Mary Gilreath
Jo Clark
Sharon Dunlap
770-334-3129
770-608-1852
770-547-8102
678-986-4850
770-853-9196
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May 2016
May 2016
Never a dull
moment…..
And we teach
a little bit
Superior
Students
On Thursday, May 19th , our Hands of Christ
students will be recognized at our annual
Awards Ceremony. Each classroom teacher has
selected five students to be rewarded for
their academic effort, positive attitude and
exemplary behavior. The HOC staff also votes
for a 4th grader to be our Hands of Christ
Hero- this student is a positive role model for
their peers, is helpful and courteous toward
adults, and maintains a diligent work ethic in
their academics. The HUG Award is given in
memory of Michele Sims. It stands for “Happy
U Grew”, to reward the student who has made
the most improvement since their enrollment
at the afterschool program. This yearly recognition encourages and rewards the effort of
over 80 children in our student body.
The Loveletter
May 2016
May 2016
We’re wrapping up
another great school
year at First
Presbyterian Church
Preschool!
Looking back at our awesome April!
Enrollment Update – 2016-17 School Year
We have over 90 students enrolled for the
new school year beginning in August! If you
know of someone interested in enrolling,
please tell them to contact us today at
770.382.0755 or [email protected]
I We’d love to take them on a tour of our
beautiful facilities!
Thank you to everyone who supported our last
Chick-fil-A Spirit Lunch in April. It was our biggest
lunch yet! What a great way to finish the year!
April was a great month here at FPC Preschool!
All the students and staff enjoyed their Spring
Break vacation, and they came back ready to
work and learn! Tonsmeire Studios came and
took our students’ pictures to capture all those
lovely spring smiles! Ms. Allison brought Pilgrim
the service dog from the Courthouse over to visit,
and the students loved getting to hug and pet him!
We had precious Umbrella Parades around the
school. Ms. Marsha’s class hosted their traditional
tea for moms in the Fellowship Hall. All our
classes continued working on their end-of-theyear projects and learning all they can before the
year’s
end!
FPC Preschool Fun Day:
Friday, May 6
Three Year Old Graduation:
Thursday, May 12 at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary
PreK Graduation:
Friday, May 13 at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary
Last Day of School:
Friday, May 13
Post-Planning for FPC Preschool Staff:
Monday, May 16
Beginning May 23,
the Preschool will
be open with reduced office
hours. Tours are
available by appointment. Please contact us via phone or email and
we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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May 2016
1st—Youth Group
3rd—Health Day for the Homeless
15th—Senior Recognition Day at both worship
services
15th—Club 345 and Youth Group End of Year
Bash/Volunteer Recognition Night and Cookout (4:30) at Camp Cherokee!!!
21st—Parent’s Night Out (5:00-8:00 p.m.)
22nd—Last day of Sunday School
Congregational
Club 345 and Youth Group End of Year Bash PLUS Volunteer Recognition Night
Join us on Sunday, May 15th, at 4:30 p.m. at Camp Cherokee
for a fun night of food, fellowship, and even some swimming!
Hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side to share and your swimsuit
(if you plan to swim). This will be a fun night!
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May 2016
It’s Time to Register for VBS!!!
June 6th-10th, 9am—Noon
Open to ages 2 years old—5th Grade
To register a child, go to:
Www.tinyurl.com/CaveQuest2016
To volunteer, go to:
Www.tinyurl.com/CaveQuestVolunteer
June 12th-18th
Montreat Youth Conference
Rising 9th-12th Grades
Senior High youth are invited to join us for this
week of worship, games, fellowship, and more
as we retreat to the beautiful mountains in
Montreat, NC. Cost is $300.
July 20th-24th
Montreat Middle School Conference
Rising 6th-8th Graders
This exciting conference for middle schoolers
is held annually at Maryville College in
Tennessee. This is an excellent chance for our
middle schoolers to experience a Montreat
Conference. Cost is $225.
The Loveletter
May 2016
Family Promise has some wonderful things to share.
First Presbyterian Church hosted the Family Promise program for our second time in
January. We had a lovely family of a mother and a teenage girl, and many of us became close to them while they lived in our church. We had more than 50 volunteers
support the program again this time. In addition to the FPC volunteers, the Church
of Ascension, our support church, provided about 10 more. There were a few other
volunteers from other area churches as well as some help from our after-school
youth. The presence of these volunteers and their service makes this a successful
endeavor.
We also have some wonderful news to share. We have successfully worked with the
after-school program, the preschool program, and our children and youth groups to
be able to use four of the upstairs classrooms for our next time as a Family Promise
host. This will allow us to serve up to four families (as needed) during our Family
Promise host weeks, and it provides more privacy for each family and more room
for them to enjoy our church as a home for a week.
First Presbyterian Church is so involved with our community. It is rewarding to be a
part of a church family that works together to serve as many people as possible. We
may have different callings, but our church offers many opportunities for service.
This work fulfills the call found in Romans 12:4-7:
“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do
not have all the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and
each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the
grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance
with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach.”
First Presbyterian Church will be hosting Family Promise again on the dates below.
Please contact Denise Manning at [email protected] or 678.986.5649 to
volunteer for any of the different opportunities available. You can help as much as
you want. Some of the possibilities are to provide a meal for a family, spend time
and play games with a family, spend the night with the families, provide food for
families for lunch or snacks, or set up the living areas and put them back in order.
We can find a place for you!
Future hosting dates:
June 26-July 3
July 10-July 17
December 18-December 25
The Loveletter
May 2016
May Birthdays
1
Betty Sime
11
Cathy Wall
23
Laura Rentz
1
Sid McAllister
12
Jerry Coalson
24
Emily Gilreath
2
Don Denhoff
12
Bob Unser
24
Chamblyn Dudley
2
Sean Ireland
12
Brian Choate
25
Brandon Bowen
3
Mandy Moore
13
Judy Frink
26
Kim Bowen
4
Kellie Clark
13
Samantha Hopper
28
Emily Collier
5
Jay Greene
14
Susan Vaughan
28
Kerri Vessels
6
Todd Jacobson
14
Miranda Haley
29
Gus Cook
6
Ashley Knight
15
Brandon Jones
29
Laura Penly
6
Russell Paxton
15
Gavin Shrewsbury
30
Matt Simons
7
David Penly
16
Brad Hughes
30
Olivia Roberson
8
Mark Gebert
16
Maggie Cummings
31
Kimberly Gebert
8
Lars Ennerberg
17
Jan Wadkins
8
Linda Motuba
18
Teresa Unser
8
Derek Tobin
18
Hallie Wachsmuth
8
Adam Tobin
19
Kenzie Waters
9
David Hall
19
Grace Shields
9
Megan Johnson
21
Luke Grove
9
Will Bradley
22
Bobby Bergman
10
Guill Bailey
22
Renee Shields
10
Paul Wachsmuth
23
Bob Meadows
In May We Pray for Our Church:
Staff: Araceli Munoz, Carol Ringwalt (ASP), Sheila Rosser (ASP), Bates Laye (Preschool), Tonya Lutjens (Preschool)
Officers: Bill Devine (Session), Megan Johnson (Diaconate)
Ministries: Membership Committee
Families: May 1-7: Dorothy Jared, Dallas and Allyson Jenkins (Dalton), Andy Johnson, Brandon and
Emma Johnson (Drew, Anne Tatum), Frank and Faye Johnson
May 8-14: Megan Johnson (Ellie, Elizabeth), Tish Johnson, Brandon and Sheli Jones (Rhodes, Walker),
Nancy Kaufman, Kathe Keck
May 15-21: Andy and Rachel Keith, Oneda Kennedy, Debbie King, Chris and Jeni Kirksey (Sarah,
Jack), Jerome and Ashley Knight (Isla, River)
May 22-28: Adam Kordecki, Terry and Valarie Lavender (Alec, Olivia), Liz Law (Maggie), Laura Layne
(Molly), Cody Liscomb
May 29-31: Don and Sandy Longhurst (Tzelda, Vaughan), Brod and Jean Lumpklin, Denise Manning,
Janet Martin, Jodie Martin
First Presbyterian Church
183 West Main Street—Cartersville, GA 30120
770-382-3511
www.cartersvillepres.org
Contact
Coile Estes, interim pastor & head of staff
[email protected]
Pam Radford, director of music
[email protected]
Robert Reed, director of the Upper Room Band
[email protected]
Natalie Beaty, children’s choir director
[email protected]
Katie Orth, director of youth and children
[email protected]
Aubri Gardner, asst. youth and children and preschool
[email protected]
Becky Ferguson, secretary
[email protected]
Angie Hood, receptionist
[email protected]
Katie Jones, preschool
[email protected]
Jean Dudley, after school program
[email protected]
Araceli Munoz, after school program
[email protected]
May Calendar
May 1
10:15am - Congregational Meeting in Sanctuary
May 2
6:30pm - Presbyterian Women General Meeting &
Gathering
May 3
6:00pm - Health Day at Friendship Table
6:30pm - Properties Committee Meeting
May 6
1:00pm - Bridge Group
May 10
6:00pm - Stewardship & Finance Meeting
7:00pm - Session Meeting
May 11
3:00pm - Red Cross Blood Drive
May 12
6:15pm - Congregational Life Committee
May 13
Preschool Graduation & Last Day of Preschool
May 15
High School Senior Recognition Day at both services
4:30pm - Cookout (Church wide) Club 345 & Youth
End of Year Bash at Camp Cherokee
May 16
10:00am - Prayer Shawl Ministry
6:30pm - Membership Committee Meeting
May 17
6:30pm - Mission Committee Meeting
6:30pm - Worship Committee Meeting
May 19
11:00am - Adult Ed Committee Meeting
Hands of Christ Afterschool Awards Ceremony
in Fellowship Hall/Last Day of Afterschool
May 21
5:00pm - Parent’s Night Out till 8pm
May 23
6:30pm - Congregational Care Meeting
7:00pm - Diaconate Meeting
May 30
Memorial Day
Church Office Closed