August, 2010
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
Phone: 217-626-1321
Web-site: www.farmpreschurch.org
Adult Sunday School Program: 9:00 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School Program: During Worship
Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m
August Lectionary
August 1st – Hos. 11:1-11; Ps. 107:1-9, 43; Col. 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
August 8th – Isa. 1:1, 10-20; Ps. 50:1-8, 22-23; Heb. 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
August 15th – Isa. 5:1-7; Ps. 80:1-2, 8-19; Heb. 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56
August 22nd – Jer. 1:4-10; Ps. 71:1-6; Heb. 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17
August 29th – Jer. 2:4-13; Ps. 81:1, 10-16; Heb. 13:1-8. 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14
*Recipe-of-the Month* - Source: “Reminisce” Magazine
OVEN-FRIED PARMESAN POTATOES
2 Medium potatoes, sliced lengthwise (do not peel) ½ tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. canola oil ¼ tsp. salt
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 tsp. pepper
½ tsp. garlic powder
Place sliced potato strips in a large bowl, and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13 x 9” baking dish or pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Yield: 2 servings
Session Meeting Highlights · The July 14, 2010 financial report was received by · Building & Grounds: Mark absent. No report · Parish Life: Sherry Winters – Cookie Sunday on the 4th of July was well attended. The committee will begin planning for the ice cream social to be held after worship on August 29th. · Stewardship: · · Clerk’s Report: Cynde Kinner – There will be a Presbytery Meeting on July 27th, 9:30 a.m. in · Worship: Louie Adams reported that communion was served to 44 on July 11th. On Sunday, July 25th, the worship service will be a “Hymn Sing.” · Pastor’s Report: In Pastor Dave MacDonna’s absence, Rev. Dave Nicholson will be available for any needs from Thursday, July 15th through Sunday, July 18th. · Christian Education: · New Business: On Thursday, August 5th, 6:00 p.m., the Session will meet at the church to discuss the program of events for the coming year. Scott noted that the Clayville Fall Festival will be October 2-3, from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and any church group is welcome to have a booth. · Old Business: The half-time interim contract for July 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, which was approved last month, was submitted to Presbytery: Salary - $10,555.00; Pension - $1,319.38; Mileage - $1,500.00 – Continuing Ed - $150.00. It was M/S/C to approve this package. |
(Clerk’s note: These minutes have not yet been approved. A full copy will be on the bulletin board after approval)
Church Calendar of Events
* Sunday, August 1st – Cookie Sunday.
*Thursday, August 5th – Special Session Meeting at 6:00 p.m. to discuss events for coming year
* Sunday, August 8th – Communion Sunday.
* Wednesday, August 11th – Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
*Sunday, August 29th – Ice Cream Social following Worship; Jr./Sr. High Youth Meeting 5-7 pm at church
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Congratulations!! To Michael and Angie Winters on the birth of their 6th child, a baby girl, Kira Ann, weighing in at 10 lbs. 8-1/2 oz, born on Monday, July 19, 2010. Also congrats to the proud grandma, Sherry Winters.
Prayers for Intercession of Healing and Acceptance
Prayers: Carla Meier at home awaiting test results to determine treatment; Ron Reiser, pancreatitis, safe travel for Forrest Sterling on a Mission trip to Mexico, joy for Alyssa & Shane Ushman moving into their new home. Please pray for those in the military at home and abroad.
The Warm Days of summer
We had a great “Hymn Sing” service on Sunday, July 25th, filled with the music you like to sing. Everyone had a wonderful time, and there was some feedback that people would enjoy doing it again sometime.
On August 29th we are going to make Ice Cream at the church. It will be a time of fine fellowship and fun. The place will be the Fellowship Hall. The time is yet to be determined. Watch the bulletin for further information.
We want to thank all of you for your support financially and physically for the work of the church in the community. In addition, we want to thank you for your support of our Heifer Project. You helped the
The Session will hold its annual Planning Retreat on August 5th at 6 p.m. If you have an idea or thought that you would like to have in our annual program, talk to one of the elders before this meeting. Who knows it just might happen!
See you in church …………..Pastor Dave
YOU MAY SHARE CONCERNS by contacting any Session member: Maebeth Nicholson, Mission;
CHURCH HUMOR QUIPS FROM ALL OVER
Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, “Good morning, Lord,” and there are those who wake up and say, “Good Lord, it’s morning.”
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, “Boys and girls, what do we know about God?” A hand shot up in the air and a young boy said, “He is an artist.” “Really, how do you know?” asked the teacher. The boy answered, “You know – Our Father who does art in Heaven…”
People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention!
There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother. “Is there anything breakable in here?” asked the postal clerk. “Only the Ten Commandments.” Answered the lady.
