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First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater
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Weekly Connection
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April 18, 2018
Connecting in Christ + Transforming Lives
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Worship on the Lord's Day
Come and pray and share prayer concerns.
(Rm 201)
9:30 am: Worship in the Lord's Day
Rev. Cader Howard, preaching.
Music by the Sanctuary Choir.
Our time for prayers will include candle lighting.
10:30 am: Coffee & Fellowship
Join us in the Gathering Area for refreshments and a time to greet one another.
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Hearing Loop, hearing assist devices, and large print bulletins and hymnals available.
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Rescheduled: This Sunday after worship: 11 to 3
ArtSpoke: All-Church Mini-Retreat
Come and get a taste of ArtSpoke as a church family!
Led by our youth captains and captains in training.
Join us for a lovely lunch together prepared by the youth, and participate in several low-key projects!
Come for:
- Sara's Tipsy Pies
- Larry Underkoffler's original ArtSpoke mural
- Chris Nelson's building project
- Photography projects
- Grab a hammer, take a picture, do a mural!
Everyone invited! All ages encouraged to attend!
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Wednesday: Culture, Religion, and Race Wrap-Up Event 
"Living into Beloved Community"
Guest speaker: Vivian Jenkins Nelsen.
Thursday, April 26 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Freewill offering dinner to start at 5:30 pm.
When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a beloved community for this world, what sort of ideas did he have? What would they look like in our day and age, right here in Stillwater? Join us for the wrap up event of the community series on Culture, Religion & Race as led by Educator and Diversity Consultant, Vivian Jenkins Nelsen. Whether you've attended all events or none, we hope you'll come for dinner and stay for great conversation about building a beloved community.
Volunteers and needed to help serve dinner. Please email Kelley Jepsen if you are able to assist with this community event at First Presbyterian: [email protected]
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Coming Next Sunday, April 29th:
Adult Education Hour: "The Grace of Dogs"
Come hear Luther Seminary 's Andy Root discuss his new book: "The Grace of Dogs: A Boy, a Black Lab, and a Father's Search for the Canine Soul, a
fter worship on Sunday, April 29th, 10:50 a.m.
Dr. Root is the Associate Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther. Our PW Book Group will read this book for their May 10th meeting.
Here's some praise for the book:
"Beautifully written, touching and profound, this book makes reasonable what we already sense-that our dogs love in a way that goes much deeper than we think, and that teaches us something about what it means to be human. The Grace of Dogs, written by one of my favorite contemporary theologians, is perfect for dog lovers and those who love them. It will open your eyes to what's really going on between us and our canine family members."
-Nadia Bolz-Weber, author of Accidental Saints
"Like all the best writing (and theology), The Grace of Dogs comes from deep in the author's personal experience. It will make you smile, shed a tear, and nod in recognition. You'll find yourself reflecting on the most wonderful things in life... from the sincerity of a child to the wag of a black lab's tail, from the grace of dogs to the grace of God."
-Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration
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 Men's Ministry: Register for 5th Annual Men's Retreat!
June 1-3, 2018: Oak Forest Center, Fredric, WI
Self Discovery on the Continental Divide Trail: A Love Story
Join us to hear about an incredible journey that is far beyond what most of us have ever experienced. At our retreat, Stillwater's own Ted Olson will share the story of his half year trek along the 2,800 mile Continental Divide Trail that runs from New Mexico to Canada.
Click Here for More Information and to Register, Pay and See Who is Going.
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Join us online on Sundays!
Our audience watching us on Facebook on Sunday mornings continues to grow! If you're one of our online viewers and would like a copy of the Sunday bulletin, send an message to the office at:
[email protected]
and request to be added to the email list for the PDF copy of the bulletin.
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12" Snowfall?
No problem!
The near-record snowfall last weekend caused many churches in the area to cancel their services on Sunday morning.
We are grateful that First Presbyterian
(with the help of a good snowplow service) was able to open our doors and have morning worship with over 50 people in attendance! Another 45 joined us on Facebook!
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Earth Day, April 22nd, 2018
The emphasis for Earth Day 2018 (April 22) is plastic pollution.
We all know how terrible plastic bags are for the environment-they choke wildlife, they don't break down in landfills or in oceans, they
add to our demand for oil
, and they aren't easy to recycle, which is the biggest reason why 90 percent of plastic bags in the U.S. are not recycled. Many cities have banned plastic bags- even Kenya has a ban on them. An easy way to avoid using them is to keep a cloth bag stashed in your purse or car- it can also save you money as some stores will give you a credit for using them.
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Volunteers for Last Sunday Supper: April 29th
April 29th is First Presbyterian's next opportunity to prepare and serve this community meal at Ascension Church in Stillwater. Volunteers are needed to help with planning, shopping, preparing, serving, and clean up. You'll be working with other "experienced" helpers and have a lot of fun in the process. Sign up sheet found on office bulletin board. Contact Bryan Nelson if you have questions:
[email protected].
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Hope for the Journey Home: May 6th -12th
Help is needed assisting families staying at Hope for the Journey Home shelter at Guardian Angels Catholic Church during the week of May 6th-12th. Volunteers help with meals, socializing, and staying overnight at the shelter.
If you're interested in volunteering, sign up at church or online at: ttsu.me/hjhmay6. Contact Donna vonLehe with your questions at: [email protected]
Volunteers must have a background check done in last 3 yrs. and participated in "Safe Church Training." Both are administered through First Presbyterian. Contact Donna if you need either one of these in order to sign up as a volunteer.
For more information on the shelter, go to: www.guardian-angels.com/hope/
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January 2019 Trip to Kenya:
Informational Meeting
We are holding an information meeting for our January 2019 trip to Daylight on Sunday, April 29th after worship (10:50 a.m.) in Room 202. If you've never been to Daylight, this is the time to find out if this mission trip is right for you. Come with questions and a willing heart!
All Travelers Reunion Event!
When Michael Kimpur is in town, it's a good time to have a Daylight All Traveler's reunion! All January and October trip participants are invited to hang out with Michael and each other on
Tuesday, May 8 beginning at 5 p.m. We're hoping to have it at LiftBridge Brewery (final plans TBA). Watch this space for more details!
Daylight Ten-Year Anniversary Party
Sunday, May 13th, 2-4 p.m.
Solomon's Porch Church
100 W. 46th St.
Minneapolis, MN
Daylight School's Kenyan director, Michael Kimpur, will be in Minnesota to celebrate with us and share inspiring stories of the amazing young people who have studied at Daylight. The event will be an open house with light brunch refreshments and short program at 2:30 p.m.
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Chicago Youth Mission Trip!
July 29th - August 4th, 2018
Cost: $500.00 ALL INCLUSIVE (includes an extra night in Chicago and Dinner).
Rising 9th grades through college age are invited to join the Mission Team!
Packets are available NOW.
Please return your Registration and $100.00 to save your space by May 20th.
Any questions contact Cindy Monteith or Tara King.
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Sign Up This Sunday!
PW Spring Event: May 5th at 10 am
Treats & Trolley!
We will begin the morning with a Birthday Offering service, then coffee, tea and treats. The Stillwater Trolley will pick us up at church for a 45 minute tour of our town and return us back here. We should return to church about noon.
Guests welcome! $15.00.
Think Spring! Sign up will be April 22nd and 29th.
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The PW Card Ministry group will meet on Monday, April 23rd from noon to 2:45 p.m. in Room 201. All crafters / all ages / all skills are welcome to come!
A variety of greeting cards are available on the kiosk in the Gathering Area. All proceeds go to Missions. Suggested donation is $1 to $2 per card. Please leave donations in folder on the kiosk
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Our May gathering will be on Thursday, May 10th to discuss "The Grace of Dogs: a Boy, a Black Lab, and a Father's Search for the Canine Soul" by Andrew Root.
Remember --see above--
Andrew Root will be speaking in the Adult Christian Education hour at FPC on Sunday, April 29th.
Note on your calendar also, the group will meet on the second Thursday of the month in July, on the 12th, to discuss the book, "Echo" by Pam Munoz Ryan. This book was written for youth and it won the 2016 Newbery Honor.
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- Charity Circle: Thursday, April 19th at 9:30 a.m. at Boutwells Landing lower level next to auditorium. Hostess is Mary Gillespie & Ginny Manthey. Devotions by Carol Gorke and lesson #8 by Carolyn Clark.
- Joy Circle: Thursday, April 19th, at 1:00 pm for some snacks, conversation and study of Lesson eight in our Horizon Study Book. Clare Lou Anderson and Jane Knapp will be our hostesses. Join us, for info. call Margaret Carasik.
- Patience Circle: Thursday, April 19th, at 1 p.m. at the home of Dianne Bach. Devotions by Onallee Serier and Horizon #7 lesson by Rosemary Stafford. Contact: Julie James.
- Serendipity Circle: Saturday, April 21st at 9 a.m. in the Church Library. Marjorie Williams will lead Lesson #8. Contact: Linda Orsted.
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Christian Spiritual Journaling
Tuesday, April 24th, 1-3 pm
Have you thought about writing down your life experiences, trials and joys as an outlet for your thoughts?
Join us, all are welcome and a journal will be provided. Some topics of the class include: How to get started; Examples of writing; Healing power of love from Our Lord and how God speaks to us in our writings. If this is something that peaks your interest, please join us as we explore the art of
Christian Spiritual Journaling with our own Carol Gorke! Tuesday April 10th and April 24th 1:00-3:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church.
Please register by contacting Deb Mahoney, Faith Community Nurse at 651-342-2883 or [email protected] This will help us to know the number of journals to have on hand. Register by April 6.
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FamilyMeans: Taking Care of the Whole Person
Tuesday, May 8th, 2-4 pm:
Learn from local community resources about how art, aromatherapy, pets, massage/touch, music and more can help both the caregiver and care receiver. Sign up by calling Jenny West at 651-789-4015. FamilyMeans, 1875 Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater.
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FamilyMeans: Memory Screening
Schedule a free, 15-minute screening on
Wednesday, May 2nd, between 8 to 10 a.m.
Are you having trouble keeping things straight? Would you like to know if your forgetfulness is something to worry about? Call Sarah Gavin at FamilyMeans 651-789-4004 to schedule a screening, held at River Valley Athletic Club, 1826 Northwestern Ave., Stillwater.
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REGISTER NOW!
Two Sessions: June 18 - 22 and July 9 - 13
Registration for FPC children ages 5-11 is open now!
You may go to our ArtSpoke website to download forms:
ArtSpoke.org
Questions can be emailed to Cindy Monteith: [email protected] On day five, the staff will make lunch for those in attendance of the day's celebrations.
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Wanted: Steampunk Art Materials
We need gears, nuts and bolts, clocks, watches, computer keyboards, insides of computers, small gears, etc.
You can bring your valuable 'junk' to the church or we are fine to come and sort through your wares.
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Go online and sign up for volunteer positions by filling out this year's LinC (time and talent) form.
Sign up online!
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Church Calendar
April 19-26
Thursday, April 19
9:30 am: Joy Circle.
3:30 pm: Tutoring
Friday, April 20
Saturday, April 21
9:30 am: Serendipity Circle | Library
Sunday, April 22
9 am: Prayers
9:30 am: Worship
10:30 am: Coffee
10:45 am: PW | 202
11:00 am: ArtSpoke luncheon and Mini-Retreat
2 pm: VCC Rehearsal
Monday, April 23
3:30 pm: ArtSpoke | Library
7 pm: Men's Bible Study
Tuesday, April 24
12 pm: Book Group | 202
1 pm: Spiritual Journaling Class | Library
3 pm: Tutoring
Wednesday, April 25
9 am: Worship Planning
11 am: Staff Meeting
7:00 pm: Sanctuary Choir
7:30 pm: Bells
Thursday, April 26
3 pm: Afterschool Tutoring
6 pm: Culture, Religion and Race Dinner/Event
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Sunday, April 22nd
Welcomers
Karen Smith
Rosemary Stafford
Ushers
Carol Nordstrand
Dennis Nordstrand
Cheryl Kocian
Jim Kocian
Michael Kockelman
Kaitlyn Kockelman
Liturgist
Faith Kelly
Karissa Kockelman
Acolyte
Emily Ward
Soundboard
Amy Ward
Coffee
The Lukes
Flowers
Gary & Melissa May
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 Mission Central
Food Shelf &
Cents-abilty Sunday
Consider a donation this Sunday to help feed our neighbors in need of food.
The Cents-ability stoplight will be out in the Gathering Area on the first Sunday of each month to accept your cash donations and Cents-ability coin banks. Bring your food donations to the table too. Funds will go to both Valley Outreach in Stillwater and to the Presbytery's Hunger Program. All food donations will be transported to the food shelf.
Food items that are in high demand:
Peanut Butter
Oils & Dressings
Canned Fruit & Veggies
Canned Meat
Beans & Rice
Thank you!
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Online Giving: Support First Presbyterian
You can honor God with your offering and give directly from your
computer, tablet or smart-phone for a one-time gift or set up a schedule of automated/recurring gifts. Pay directly from a checking account or credit/debit card. Click Here to give your gift today.
Thank You!
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Can't be with us on Sunday?
Find us on Facebook!
Did you know our services are broadcast live on Sunday mornings?
If you're not able to join us on a Sunday, go to our
Facebook page and click on the post with the video stream from our sanctuary.
Miss a Sunday?
Want to hear a sermon again?
Past worship services can also be found online. Scroll down on the Facebook page and click on posts from past services.
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Church Office Hours
Monday & Friday
9 am to noon
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9 am to noon & 1 pm to 4 pm
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[email protected]
For pastoral care, call the number above. Additional information will be provided.
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Send to: [email protected]. Note: Content may be edited due to size limitations and for security (please refrain from including personal phone numbers).
Graphic at top:
By Petar Milosevic - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62451753
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