June 2014 Newsletter - First Baptist Church of Charleston, Illinois

First Baptist Church
2800 University Drive, Charleston IL 61920
217-345-5081 or 217-345-2337
Pastor: Adrian Lamkin
June
website: charlestonfbc.org
2014
Newsletter
Quotations for USA Flag Day
George Washington ~ We take the stars from heaven,
the red from our mother country, separating it by white
stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her,
and the white stripes shall go down to posterity, representing our liberty.
Woodrow Wilson ~ The flag of the United States has not
been created by rhetorical sentences in declarations of
independence and in bills of rights. It has been created
by the experience of a great people, and nothing is written upon it that has not been written by their life. It is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of a history.
Henry Ward Beecher ~ Our flag means all that our fathers meant in the Revolutionary
War. It means all that the Declaration of Independence meant. It mean justice. It mean
liberty. It means happiness...Every color means liberty, Every thread means liberty. Every
star and stripe means liberty.
Arthur Macy, The Flag ~ Cheers for the sailors that fought on the wave for it, Cheers for
the soldiers that always were brave for it, Tears for the men that went down to the grave
for it, Here comes the flag!
George M. Cohan ~ You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace
my you wave. You’re the emblem of the land I love. The home of the free and the brave.
Henry Cuyler Bunner ~ Off with your hat, as the flag goes by! And let the heart have its
say; you’re man enough for a tear in your eye that you will not wipe away.
Francis Scott Key, The Star Spangled Banner ~ Oh! Say does that star-spangled banner
yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Lessons I Learned from My Dad - by Ann Shorb
UNITED STATES MAP
A father wanted to read a magazine but was being bothered by his little girl, Shelby. She wanted
to know what the United States looked like.
Finally, he tore a sheet out of his new magazine
on which was printed the map of the country.
Tearing it into small pieces, he gave it to Shelby
and said, "Go into the other room and see if you
can put this together. This will show you our
whole country today."
After a few minutes, Shelby returned and handed
him the map, correctly fitted and taped together.
The father was surprised and asked how she had
finished so quickly. "Oh," she said, "on the other
side of the paper is a picture of Jesus. When I got
all of Jesus back where He belonged, then our
country just came together."
A nurse on the pediatric ward, before listening to the little ones chests, would plug
the stethoscope into their ears and let
them listen to their own hearts. Their
eyes would always light up with awe, but
she never got a response equal to fouryear old David's comment.
Gently she tucked the stethoscope
into his ears and placed the disk over his
heart. "Listen." she said. "What do you
suppose that is?
He drew his eyebrows together in
a puzzled line and looked up as if lost in
the mystery of the strange tap - tap tapping deep in his chest.
Then his face broke out in a
wondrous grin and he asked,
"Is that Jesus knocking?"
Hebrews 11:4b . . . He being dead yet speaketh.
My dad was a remarkable man. Born and raised in poverty in the hills of Tennessee during
the early 1900’s, his spirit of adventure and his commitment to work hard took him a long
way. Although he only had a fourth grade education, he taught me some of life’s greatest
lessons.
In my teenage years he showed me how to check the oil in our 1968 Mustang (Man, do I wish
I still had that car!), how to change a tire, and even how to jumpstart the other car that often
refused to budge on it own. I learned how to paint, wallpaper and lay tile from a man who
could figure out how to do just about anything.
But he taught me more than just how to do things as he modeled patience, compassion and
unconditional love. His sense of humor kept us laughing even in the hard times, and the stories he would tell from his youth got bigger and better every time he told them!
The lessons I remember most from dad were these:
Always keep your promises
Work hard and be proud of what you do.
A good imagination is one of life’s greatest gifts. Use it often and wisely.
When faced with a problem, don’t say, “It can’t be done.” Get busy and figure out a way
to do it!
Don’t give up! You’ll succeed if you just keep trying.
You don’t have to preach to teach people about the love of God.
Just a few days ago I stood staring at his gravestone. It seems impossible that he’s
been gone 11 year, because he is still so very much a part of my life. My brother and I
were truly blessed. We will always be grateful that we had a father who cared, who was
sensitive to our needs, and who left us with lessons to guide us through life. Dads,
what will your kids think when they stand looking at your gravestone?
The mission’s project for this month
is the Choices Pregnancy & Health
(previously called the Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Eastern Illinois).
We are participating in a project
called BABY BOTTLE BLESSINGS.
If you would like to participate in this
project, please pick up a bottle from
the mission’s table and fill it with
change, cash or check and return it
by June 15. Checks should be
made payable to: Choices Pregnancy & Health. After June 15 the
bottles will be collected and taken to
Choices Pregnancy & Health.
Beloved Father, thank You for giving me an earthly father who reflected Your love and
compassion. Thank you for the lessons he lived.
Sunday, June 8
Advisory Council Meeting will follow the morning worship service.
AFT Thursday, June 19 ~ 11:00 AM
Potluck/Fellowship and Dominos.
All adults are welcome to join us!
Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keeps You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only God keeps You Going!
NOTE: When picking up a bottle
from the mission’s table, please
complete the sign out sheet located
on the table so we can keep track of
the bottles that have been checked
out. Thank you!!
The church secretary’s email address: [email protected]
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Church Office Hours: Tue, Wed 8 AM — 4 PM & Fri 8 AM—Noon
With Sympathy - - Sympathy is expressed to Jim and JoEllen Hickenbottom and their family at the passing of Jim’s father, Don Hickenbottom.
Thank You - - We would like to thank everyone for their offerings to the Food Pantry during the months of March and April.
Our total giving came to $678.25 and this amount was enlarged through the Feinstein project.
Big thanks to all who helped to make the Mother’s Day Banquet such a wonderful event!
On behalf of our family we would like to express our thanks for your kind words of sympathy, phone calls, and
cards following the passing of our father, Don Hickenbottom. We would like to give a special note of appreciation to our church family for the dinner following the service. We feel so blessed to belong to such a wonderful church family!
Jim & JoEllen Hickenbottom
The family of Anita Dolash acknowledges your kind expression of sympathy at a times when it was deeply appreciated. Thank you so much for the flowers for Mom’s funeral. What a pleasant surprise. Mom and Dad
loved their time in Charleston, and continued contact with folks later in life. Thank You, Tom & Vicki Dolash
2014 Graduates Honored During Worship Service May 25
Graduating From High School - - - Adie Newcomb – Graduates from Mattoon Senior High School. Adie plans to be a Nurse
Practitioner. She will be attending Lake Land College beginning this summer will transfer to Lakeview School of Nursing and then hopes to finish up her education
at Indiana Wesleyan University. Rebecca Garner – Graduates from North Winds Academy Homeschool in Loranger, Louisiana. Rebecca has completed her requirements a year earlier than expected and she plans to save funds to attend college in the future. She is the granddaughter of Jim & Joanne Glass.
Graduating From College - - - Tommy Ball – Graduated from The University of Illinois, School of Business receiving a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Tommy
will be relocating to Seattle, Washington to work with The Boeing Company in their financial area. He is the son of Carl & Cathy Ball and the grandson of Carl &
Edna Ball. Bailey Fouliard – Received a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. She majored in Hospitality and Management, and minored in Business.
She is the daughter of Laura and Jim King. Bailey is building her experience at the Charleston Country Club this year. She is engaged to Isaac Przygoda, and they
plan to be married next summer. Isaac Przygoda – Received an Associate’s degree in Business Management at Lake Land Community College. Isaac is the son
of Don & Megan Przygoda from Charleston. Isaac plans to attend the Culinary school in Champaign. He is engaged to Bailey Fouliard and they plan to be married
next summer. Tia Sawyer – Received an Associate’s degree from Lake Land Community College and will transfer to Eastern Illinois University this fall majoring in
Elementary Education. She is the daughter of John & Lori Sawyer and the granddaughter of Johnny & Linda Bough. Rachel Schaub – Graduating as a Specialist
in the School of Psychology from Eastern Illinois University, Rachel is currently employed at the Elementary School here in Charleston. She is married to Dustin
Schaub. Haley Sparks – Received a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration at William Penn University, in Oskaloosa, IA. She is the daughter of Kurt Sparks
and granddaughter of Nancy Smith. Jared Weaver – Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale receiving a Master’s degree in
Business Administration. Jared plans to relocate to Dallas, Texas to work in the oil industry. He is the son of Phyllis Weaver.
Barbershop Singers Annual Show
3rd long time area church friends have made it possible for the Coles County Barbershop Chorus to have a meaningful community outBy Nov.
their support,
reach. Through Christmas and Easter (Lenten) Benefit Concerts and Singing Valentines, the group annually raises nearly $8,000 for Area Food Pantries, Homeless
Shelters and High School Vocal Music Programs. Performing at church worship services provides an opportunity for the CCC to not only praise the Lord, but also to
thank congregations for their encouragement.
On Saturday, June 7th at 4:00 PM in the Dvorak Concert Hall on the EIU Campus, the 30 man chorus and four local quartets will perform their 45th Annual Summer Show...”Barbershop Buccaneers...Pirates.” It is their only money maker for the year. As always, it will be a fun filled program, for folks of all ages and it will be
FAMILY FRIENDLY. The guest quartet is “Premium Blend” from Kansas City. They were Semi-Finalists in the International Contest last summer in Toronto. The
site has adequate parking and has wheel chair accessibility. Tickets can be purchased from Larry Cooper, Derek Gilbert, or Tom Woodall, or at Coldwell Banker
(Charleston) and at either Porter Auto Body locations (Mattoon and Charleston). On line tickets are sold at www.colescountychorus.org and Ron Hawkins, Ticket
Chairman can be reached at 217-276-3312.
Children age 3 thru 6th grade
Are Invited To Join Us for
Vacation Bible School Snack Donations Needed
VBS is starting in a couple of weeks and we need your help!
Vacation Bible School
June 9 - 13
6:00 - 8:15 PM
A sign-up sheet for snack donations is in the welcome center.
Please give as you feel led! If you have any questions please
see Trish Coffey. Thank You!
Lake Springfield Baptist Camp Dates!
June 14 9 AM - 3 PM Day Camp Grades K - 4 $30
June 22 - 27 Grades 4 - 6 $199
June 27 - 28 4PM to 4PM 24 hour camp Grades 1 - 5 $50
June 29 - July 2 Grades 2 - 5 $130
July 3 9 AM - 3 PM Day Camp Grades K - 4 $30
July 6 - 12 Junior High 1 Grades 6 - 9 $260
July 13 - 19 Senior High $260
July 20 - 23 Grades 1 - 4
*Drop-off time is 4 PM, Pick-up time is 10 AM unless otherwise noted*
*Grades listed can be either entering grade or completed grade*
2014 Won By One Campaign
Each of us are responsible to tell someone else about Jesus. We are an army of one in Gods army. John 15: 16 &
17. “You did not choose me but I choose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit. Fruit that will last. Then the
Father will give whatever you ask in my name. This is my
command Love each other.” Our goal is for each one in the
church to win at least one person to Christ. Invite someone
to Sunday School and Church. If everyone invited at least
one person we would have a church full. This is the mission
of the church. Win them one by one and bring them one by
one. Jesus died for you. What can you do for Him?
The Board of Christian Ed
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Prayer List
In trying to keep the list of "Other Concerns" updated, you will notice a number following the names.
This number indicates the month the name was included on the prayer list.
The name will remain on the list for 3 months (unless you let me know it needs to be removed.)
If I have not been updated - then the name will be removed after the 3 months.
Also please notice the heading "The Elderly and Those Shut In" I have added "Long-Term Illness" to this list. Please let me
know if a name should be moved from any of the lists. This change is just in an effort to try to keep the list updated. Thanks!
Please remember to pray for God's guidance in finding the Senior Pastor God has planned for our church.
Please pray for Pastor Adrian as he ministers here at CFBC
John Adair
Becky
Charlie
Dean Diehl (Rovene Hayward's cousin)
Melissa Edwards
Jessica Heath
Jeff Jones
Bill Manning
Anita McKinney
Becky Rhoads (Venness Walters)
Rick Schaub (Dustin's dad)
Bill Sparks (Kurt Sparks’ dad)
Fran Weber
THOSE FIGHTING CANCER
Lela Mae Ayers (Bev Buell's sister-in-law)
Terry Bennett & wife, Barb (Debbie Cooper)
Millie Conrad (friend of Sandy Ryan)
Ashli Doolin (M. Ferguson’s friend)
Susan Gillam (Lib Cottingham's friend)
Mirlene Howard (Doneda's cousin)
Dana Lamkin
Mike Martin (T. Woodall’s friend)
Peggy Pantle (Catherine Griffin's sister)
Jim Richardson
Rick Shupe
Teresa (Rachel Schaub's friend)
Ben & Mem Wuersch
Gary Alber (Marge Woodall's nephew)4/14
OTHER CONCERNS
Courtney Ashcraft 4/14
Lynn Davis 4/14
David Glenn (Rachel Schaub) 6/14
Randy Stewart 4/14
Tiffany, Matt, Max, Ruby (D. Cooper’s family) 514
Rhonda Wade 4/14
Jami Keefe (Corine Kibler’s sister) 5/14
Emily Sparks (Kurt’s daughter) 6/14
Greg Wilson 6/14
Ayla (Rachel Schaub's friend)
Brian Boley
Peyton Davis
Judy Duncan
Mike Hagen
Bob Jones
Larry Livingston
Ellen Matthias
Judy Rankin
Mindy Rogers
Hannah Simpson
Jeff Trubey
Missionaries: Baits', Chasteen's, Coats', Hopson's, Jarod Juriga, Petite's, Wallace's, Titus', Haggard's.
Continue to pray for our Pulpit Committee, our Country, our President and those involved in military actions.
Military: Sam, Nick Lemza, Justin Wilson, Justin Kinnaman, Scott Ryle, Marc McConnell, Donald Walters, Logan Casner,
Tyler Moutray, Jason Brown, Jason Hiles, Phillip Shook, Teddy Rachar, Mike Brown, Mark Drake, Nathan Dickson
THE ELDERLY / THOSE SHUT IN / LONG TERM ILLNESS
Tom & Bev Buell
John & Lillian Brown
Nina Burnette
John & Lib Cottingham
Boyd & Erna Bridges
Nina Cottingham - Lakewood Village
Betty Duffle
Walt Elmore - Brookstone, Charleston
Catherine Griffin - Gowin Parc, Mattoon
John (home) & Rovene Hayward (Gowin Park)
Mabel Hughes
Bob Jones
Bob & Dorothy Lanman - Brookstone, Ch
Barb Mason - Casey Healthcare
Everett Moutray - Mattoon Health Care
Violet Pruitt
Paul Shook - in Japan
Rick Shupe
Bob Wilson
Rotation Schedules for
Serving at the church
June
Greeters
1 Ed & Dolores Ferguson
8 Venness Walters & Linda Bough
15 Maxine Sublette & Kay Stewart
22 Nancy Smith & Margaret Waltrip
29 Ed & Dolores Ferguson
Snacks
1 Cheri Cooper
8 Trish Coffey
15 Cathy Frazier
22 Alesia Grigg
29 JoEllen Hickenbottom
Jr Church
1 Jennifer Woodall
8 Corine Kibler
15 JoEllen Hickenbottom
22 Tia Sawyer
29 Jennifer Woodall