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August 15 - August 28, 2004
Worship Schedule
8:30 a.m. Worship in the Chapel 9:45 Church School 9:45 The Bridge Worship in Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
Newsletters of 2004
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Two Weeks at a Glance Monday, August 16
8:00 a.m. - PBJ/ Room 100
11:30 a.m. - Nifty 60's/ Christiana Creek CC
6:00 p.m. - Personnel/ Room 100
Tuesday, August 17
9:00 a.m. - Worship Team & Staff/ Office
11:30 a.m. - The Bridge Worship Team
7:00 p.m. - Session/ Reception Room
Wednesday,August 18
10:45 a.m.-Wednesday's Table/ Room 101
Sunday, August>22
8:30 a.m. -Worship/ Chapel
9:45 a.m. - Church School
9:45 a.m. - The Bridge Worship/ Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. - Worship/ Sanctuary
| Monday, August 23
8:00 a.m. - PBJ/Room 100
10:00 a.m. - C is for Coping/ Reception Room
11:00 a.m. - Brown Bag Book Bunch/ Reception Room
Tuesday, August 23
9:00 a.m. - Worship Team & Staff
7:00 p.m. - Commissions/ Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, August 25
10:45 a.m. - Wednesday's Table/ Room 101
Thursday, August 26
7:00 p.m. - Healing Service/ Chapel
Sunday, August 29
8:30 a.m. -Worship/ Chapel
9:45 a.m. - Church School
9:45 a.m. - The Bridge Worship/ Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. - Worship/ Sanctuary
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Church Happenings
On Sunday, August 22, The Bridge will begin its new Sunday morning schedule! After a full summer of planning and preparation, we're ready to make that move. If you (or someone you know) is interested in experiencing an exciting alternative to traditional styles of worship, please join us at 9:45 downstairs - and bring a friend. Dress is casual, and the grace of Christ is central! New friends are waiting to meet you. Backpack Blessing On Sunday, August 29, at The Bridge and will have a special sanctuary services, we blessing of the backpacks. All children are invited to bring their school backpacks and have them blessed. We will also be blessing the backpacks and school supplies being collected by the Presbyterian Women . Invite any children you know to attend!
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Steve's Scratchings I want to share with you a praise, a picture, and a plea. My praise is for our congregation's willingness your willingness to allow our church to change and adapt to changing times. Forty-five years ago the congregation moved over the Main Street bridge to our current location. Forty-three years later it recognized the need to build new bridges to the growing number of unchurched people, and began The Bridge worship service, while maintaining the excellence of its more traditional worship. Now it has undertaken a new commitment to become more outwardly-focused and mission-oriented. I praise God and I praise you For a church with our proud traditions, these are extraordinary examples of faith. Now the picture: It is my vision; it is not officially adopted. As you read it, I challenge you to compare it with your vision. What would we look like if we become the church Christ is calling us to be? My vision is a vibrant congregation committed to invitation, discipleship, and outreach. Young and old, men, women, and children, rich and poor, all growing spiritually. They are not just members; they are not just Christians; they are lethng God's Spirit transform them into disciples who make a difference for Christ. Within the congregation we enjoy true Christian community deep relationships of caring and love, nurtured in small groups and multiple friendships. But the comfort of community doesn't dull the desire to reach out to new people, introducing them to the love of Christ and nurturing their growth into disciples. Although our congregation is drawn from a wide region, we are committed to serving downtown Elkhart and its multi-cultural and mobile population. We are known as an active church, where people are encouraged and expected to be involved in both spiritual growth and hands-on ministry. We are an open and inclusive church, welcoming people who are not welcome elsewhere, including people of diverse races and sexual orientation. We are committed to ministries of justice and peace as well as of invitation. What is your vision for our church? Does this match your vision? And, last, my plea. In order to move toward the church Christ calls us to be, we need your personal involvement in prayer, in giving of time and energy, and in financial support. In this newsletter are a number of opportunities for specific involvement. Some of them are new; others are ongoing (e.g. teaching in our JAM Time workshop rotation). Everyone can help, everyone's help is needed. What will you do?
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Opportunities to Make a Difference
The Outreach Commission Needs You!...We are looking for people to welcome our visitors, introduce them to our pastors, show them how to get around our church, and encourage them to return. Show them what a wonderful church family we really are! This is an opportunity to reach perspective new members on Sunday morning when you are at church anyway. Help us be a welcoming community of faith for Elkhart. You may also call Jane Cherepak at 264-4458. This is an essential part of our new Fall program that will begin August 22. Be part of this Welcome Ministry and watch our church grow!
 Calling all Techies...Would you enjoy learning skills in audio (soundboard) and/or video projection technology? We are in great need of additional people to work the tech booth at The Bridge and/or the sound booth at the sanctuary service. If you might be interested, speak to Todd Miller, Mike Stoll, or one of the pastors.
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Backpack Supplies needed...School Supplies are still needed for the backpacks that are put together by the Presbyterian Women. Items needed are: pencils, colored pencils, large erasers, blunt scissors, crayons, pencil sharpeners, glue sticks, rulers, spiral bound notebooks, and construction paper. Please bring items to the church as soon as possible. Your donations will make a difference in the life of a child; thank you!
Sunday Morning Prayer Team...Would you be willing to pray for one of our Sunday services as it is happening? We seek to build teams to gather in our new Prayer Chapel to pray during each of our three Sunday services. Would be willing to be a part of this prayer ministry, praying for both leaders and attendees? If so, please sign up or speak to one of the pastors.
 Prayer Shawl Ministry...For about four years a new ministry has been growing called the Prayer Shawl Ministry. It offers knitters and crocheters an opportunity to give to the community through this art. Anyone, man, woman, or child, who is interested please contact Jill Stoll at 848-5322.
Beardsley School...Our Neighborhood Connection School, Beardsley Elementary, needs some friendly, smiling faces to help serve hot dogs and chips at their First Night Open House. Wednesday, August 25 from 5:00-7:15 p.m., you can make a difference as they kick off the 2004-2005 School Year! Contact Deb Weaver at 262-5575 today!
Implementation of Consultant's Report August 2004 On June 20, we adopted the essence of Jeff Patton's recommendations to prepare our church for a vibrant future. Copies of what we adopted (as well as the complete report) are available outside the chapel, in the rear of the sanctuary, and in the church office. Although this action came just before our summer break, when many of our members and staff have taken much-needed vacation, we have been moving forward on implementation. This will give a brief synopsis of activity to date. Watch for further details in future newsletters. Focus & Mission: Our session is prayerfully discerning a new statement of our mission. As we prepare for fall activities, we seek to keep our focus on reaching out to share the love of Christ with those outside our walls.
Change: Although we are maintaining some vital elements of our ministry, including our location and our existing worship services, we should not minimize the degree of change we need, or the speed with which we need it. Long-established churches often struggle in a fast-changing world, because they are used to changing very slowly, if at all. The pace at which we are moving may seem uncomfortably quick, but it is necessary to fulfill our mission. Moving at this pace will involve increased trust and "permission-giving" for both lay leadership and staff.
Prayer: This whole process will succeed only if it is bathed in prayer and led by the Holy Spirit. We have a new prayer chapel almost ready in Room 107 (next to the sexton's office), through the leadership and generosity of the Wednesday's Table small group. We plan to begin regular prayer on Sunday mornings and at other times. We need everyone praying for this effort. Basic Processes of Thriving Churches:
Inviting People to Experience God's Love: We have begun a number of new initiatives, primarily in the areas of making our facilities more inviting and worship services more welcoming. Other recommended actions have not yet been started. However, the key factor continues to be having our current members actively inviting others on a regular basis. - Sanctuary Renovations: We have installed new ceiling fans to improve cooling and heating and have re-spaced the pews to make them more comfortable and inviting.
- Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship: Plans are proceeding to re-open The Bridge worship in the fellowship hall at 9:45 on Sunday mornings, starting August 22.
- Fellowship Hall Renovations: A number of renovations in the Fellowship Hall are planned to enhance The Bridge worship experience.
- Parking: We have resurfaced our parking lots and created more new spaces for visitors on the south (Beardsley St.) side. Members, please help our efforts by leaving these spaces open on Sunday mornings! You are free to use them at other times.
- Postcards: Our next round of postcards were mailed to 10,000 households the week of August 16. Another mailing will follow in the fall, and another before Christmas.
- First-Touch Ministries: On Hospitality Sunday, August 15, we invited our members to become active in our "first touch" ministries (greeting, welcoming, and following up with visitors).
- Welcome Centers and Interior Signage: We are planning to create two new welcome centers:
- one in the coat area just east of the central south door (where the portable desk sits on Sunday mornings) and at the bottom of the stairs outside the fellowship hall. We are working to improve our interior signage.
- Exterior Signage: We are investigating placing directional signs around town and also the possibility of a large, colorful banner on the chapel wall.
- Safe Church Policy: The session is considering a new policy to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults under our care.
Growing People into Disciples:- Small Groups: We seek to expand the number and variety of our small groups. We need trained and committed small group leaders. If you feel called into this area of ministry, please speak to Kathleen O'Connell.
- Christian Conversations: Our Sunday morning discussion group will continue weekly. Senior Ministry: We are forming a Senior Council to initiate and coordinate ministries for our senior members.
- Youth Ministry: We have found a new leader for our youth ministry, whom we will be introducing to the congregation in August. She will start in September.
- Children's Ministry: Our Workshop Rotation and Sonshine Kids programs will continue, running the same time as The Bridge.
- Stewardship: Our fall stewardship program, "Grow One," will focus on the role of stewardship in spiritual growth.
- Connecting & Discovery Ministries: We are planning how best to implement a "discovery process" (helping people discover their spiritual gifts and passions) and a "connecting ministry" (helping people connect their gifts and passions with mission and ministry).
Sending Discipies to Make a Difference:- Beardsley School: We seek to increase participation in our support of Beardsley School through mentoring, tutoring, and other activities.
- Ministry of Invitation: If Christ's love and this church have made a difference in your life, you can make a difference in someone else's life by inviting them to our church. We hope to help people become more comfortable with the ministry of invitation.
- Support for Current Service: Many of our members are very active in difference-making programs in our community. We want to recognize and support these.
Facilities:- Former Montessori Rooms: The Montessori School has moved out and we have repainted the rooms it was using. Room 104 will be used by the New Horizons Sunday class and AA. Room 103 will be used by Church Community Services Soup of Success computer lab.
- Long-term Needs: The trustees are studying our long-term facilities needs.
Trustee Tribune
The summer 2004 was a busy time for church projects. We would like to bring everyone up-to-date.- Room air conditioners with remote controls were installed in Room 100 (Kitchen/Meeting Room) and Room 101 (Bride's Room).
- Repaired holes in parking lot.
- Sealed parking areas and painted stripes.
- 10 Visitor parking spaces were designated in the front of the church.
- Two classrooms that were used by the Montessori School were painted.
- Downstairs hallway was painted.
- Pews in the Sanctuary were adjusted to increase the legroom and comfort. The seat spacing was increased by 8 inches.
- A center main aisle from side to side in the Sanctuary was added.
- Physically challenged seating areas were added on the main aisles in the center of the Sanctuary.
- The floor in the Sanctuary was cleaned and waxed.
- All pews were anchored with new screws and plugs.
- Six new commercial ceiling fans were installed in the Sanctuary.
- Security Camera and an Electronic Door Lock were added to the entrance door near the Chapel. The door can be opened from the church office.
- Upgraded the Control Switches for Heating and Air Conditioning system.
Please take the time to look for the improvements. More importantly, tell your friends and neighbors about the improvements. Your ideas and financial support were the key to accomplishing these projects.
Special Donations for Bridge Renovations Sought: In order to prepare the fellowship hall for Sunday morning Bridge worship, we need to raise about $9,000 immediately, and about $30,000 by next summer. Projects include a new permanent tech booth, better lighting and sound, new signage, and better heat and cooling. The session has authorized a special fund appeal for this purpose. Can you help? Please designate your checks "Bridge renovation." Thank you!
Children's Ministries
The best part of Back-To-School means back to JAM Time! For all our Kindergarten through 6 graders, we offer great workshops at the 9:45 am. hour in our Workshop Rotation classrooms. Starting August 22 we'll have two weeks of back-to-school, back to the Bible, meet your JAM Time friends activities, and then when we start our David unit September 12, we'll kick off an exciting Messiah year. We welcome interested teachers and helpers and we always need more adults helping in this area. There's something for everyone, so please contact Jennifer Pitcher, Children's Coordinator, Mindy Suhr or Cheryl Ann Miller, C.E. Elders for more information today! Sonshine Kids welcome Vickie Kronemeyer to the planning team, and together with Leslie Greising and Pam Miller these Awesome Adults are planning some Fun, Friendship and Faith activities for our 3, 4 and young 5's for the year ahead. They look forward to seeing all those smiling faces on August 22!
Adult Ministries Christian Conversations...Formerly known as Tough Issues, a roundtable discussion of relevant topics with a Christian responsibility focus. We will meet in Room 100 at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday.  August 22 - Christian Conversation planning session. We can't do it without you! Join us as we plan for topics for October, November, and December.
August 29 - Changes in the media and the Political Campaign.
September 5 & 12 - Building an intergenerational Church.
Join us each week - the coffeepot is on!Small groups...Small groups are a wonderful way to grow in your discipleship, and develop deeper relationships with fellow Christians. Several new small groups will be starting this fall. To begin, Kathleen O'Connell will be offering a special group to train future small group leaders. If you are interested in participating in a group this fall, or think you might like to learn more about being a small group leader, please contact Kathleen. New Horizons Class...The New Horizons class will resume meeting on Sunday, August 22 at 9:45 am. in a new room! This class for special needs adults and youth is taught by Cheri Lea, a local special education teacher. New Horizons will begin meeting in the newly redecorated room 104. This class is an amazing ministry offered by our church. If you are aware of a family who might have a member who would benefit from this class setting, please consider inviting them!
Music Ministry  Chancel Choir Begins. Sing a new song unto the Lord! The Chancel Choir, for post high school ages, sings at the 11:00 am. worship service and practices on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Our first choir practice will be Wednesday, September 8, in the choir room. Come to enjoy singing and fellowship with us! Children's Choirs begin September 8...There is room for everyone as we share in the joy of singing and other activities on Wednesday afternoons in the choir room. Choir begins on Wednesday, September 8. Melodia Choir (grades 1-3) practices from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.; Junior Chorale (grades 4-6) meet from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Please join us! The Handbell Choir will have its first rehearsal in Room 100 on Wednesday evenin September 8 at 6:15 p.m. No experience in playing handbells is necessary, but keeping a steady beat and a sense of humor is helpful. Come join us! For information, contact director Bob Decker . Dancers wanted! Children in grades 1-6 are invited to be part of a special worship celebration on World Communion Sunday, October 3. Jennifer (Woolwine) Wolfe will be teaching the children a dance that they will share during The Bridge (9:45) and 11:00 worship services. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kathleen O'Connell for more information and practice times.
News and Information
Prayer Chapel
We now have a Prayer Chapel. This room will be available for personal prayer and meditation any time the church is open, including Sunday mornings during the scheduled worship services. The Prayer Chapel is located in Room 108, near the North parking lot entrance. Among other uses, we hope to use this space for Sunday Morning Prayer teams who will be present throughout the morning to pray for people attending the worship and classes that day. (If you might be interested in being part of the Prayer Team, please contact Steve Braden.)
When you enter the Prayer Chapel, you'll notice several different places for you to sit or kneel for prayer, as well as a prayer journal (to add your own requests or prayers of thanks) and several books for devotional reading. There are also . number of crosses on the wall, If you have a cross that you might like to contribute to the room, please contact Phid Wells or Susie Lehman. A very special thanks to the members of the Wednesday's Table small group for coordinating this project over the summer! We pray that it will greatly enrich your life.
Scholarship Awards...Our church's Presbyterian Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who have shown exemplary service to the church and community as well as solid scholarship and character. The 2004 awards will be presented to Christie Salmon & Molly Robinson in the 11:00 service on August
15.
The Presbyterian Foundation will have their quarterly meeting of 2004 on Monday, September 13, at 5:00 p.m. Any grant requests should be turned into the office no later than Wednesday, September 8. Grant request forms may be picked up in the office.
Youth News...There will be a PYF end-of- summer pool party at the Evan's on Sunday, August 29 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Come and enjoy the evening of fun!
September 5 - Labor Day Weekend - No PYF September 12 - The first PYF meeting at 5:00 p.m. for parents and youth followed by pizza for all. September 19 - PYF will resume its regular schedule : 5:00 - 6:00 PYF jr.
6:00 - 6:30 Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 PYF sr.
Good-byes...On Sunday, August 29, we will reluctantly bid farewell to Ann & Jim Wieringa, who are moving to Omaha to be closer to family. Ann has accepted a new position directing a care facility in Nebraska City. In the near future we will also be bidding farewell to Peter and Heleine Van Dyke, who are moving to Munster to be closer to Peter's job in Chicago.
Everyone is invited to join the Fall F.E.A.S.T.
What makes a F.E.A.S.T.? not the food it can be fancy or plain,
gourmet or mac 'n' cheese!
It's the company! A F.E.A.S.T. is
Friends Enjoying A Shared Table
F.E.A.S.T. groups are a wonderful opportunity to make friends, build relationships and strengthen our shared church community! Sign up by August 29. You'll be placed in a F.E.A.S.T. group of 7-10 people. Each group will choose their own time to gather for several meals meeting three or four times between September and December! Look for the F.E.A.S.T. sign-up table by the Gathering Place on Sunday mornings, or call the church office. Come to the F.E.A.S.T. and join other Friends Enjoying A Shared Table.
Brown Bag Book Bunch
The Book Bunch is reading some great books! If you're a reader, come join us! Our next meeting is September 13, 2004, at 11:00 am. | September 13 | The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown | | October 4 | Probable Future, by Alice Hoffman | November 1
| Leap of Faith, by Queen Noor |
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Presbyterian Women as we know it today was formed about 1947 but its legacy spans nearly 164 years of mission work in the church and community. PW is an organization of all women in the church. You do not have to be a church member or a member of a circle or small group.
"Presbyterian Women are those women who choose to participate in or be supportive of Presbyterian Women in any way." From the Revised Manual for Presbyterian Women 1988.YOU are a PRESBYTERIAN WOMAN
Mission Statement- To nurture faith through prayer and bible study
- To support mission of the church worldwide
- To work for justice and peace
- To build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the church and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom.
This year promises new and exciting opportunities for personal growth with a new Bible Study; a weekend Fall Retreat; publication of the first Elkhart Presbyterian Church Cookbook; a Spring Day Retreat and a Valentine Day Luncheon. The Fall Luncheon, scheduled for 1pm on Wednesday September 15, kicks off the year. All women in the church are invited and encouraged to attend. Pastor Kathleen O'Connell will introduce the 2004-2005 Bible Study, " What She Said, Quotable Women in Scripture" by Dale Lindsey Morgan. The annual Fall Retreat is scheduled for November 12-14 at Quaker Haven. Come join us for a weekend of renewed faith, personal growth and quiet reflection in a beautiful setting. Pastor Kathleen O'Connell is the coordinator. Sister Nancy Rabouin is the leader. She is a trained art therapist, spiritual director and retreat leader. She is a member of the Poor Handmaids of Christ order. Marsha Brownewell is the chairperson. Registration for the retreat may be made through the church office. The first collective church cookbook will be published this fall. The collection includes more than 400 favorite recipes of church members and will make a wonderful gift for the holidays. The book will include an easel-back cover in a three ring binder style. Contact Chairperson Mary Seddon for further information or to place your order. The annual cookie walk is scheduled for Saturday December 4. Suzanne Wyatt is the chairperson. Cookies and a specialty table of a variety of home made treats make this the largest fundraiser of the year. Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team
Moderator
| Barbara Harman | Vice-Moderator
| Jill Stoll | Secretary
| Patricia Charles
| Treasurer
| Marsha Brownewell | Mission/Sewing
| Harriet Sloop | Publicity
| Alice Morris
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Circle Moderators and Representatives
Abigail Circle
| Melinda Romanetz |
| Circle I
| Jill Stoll
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| | Lydia Circle | Cheryl Ann Miller
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| | Ruth Circle | Mary Wagner
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| | New Paths Circle | Carol Steede
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| | Foundation Representative | Mary Seddon
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| | Church Women United Representative | Patricia Charles
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Special Program ChairsFall Tea: Ruth Circle
| Mary Wagner
| 848-9429 | Women's Retreat
| Marsha Brownewell | 262-1260 | Cookie Walk
| Suzanne Wyatt
| 674-6634 | Longest Night Service
| Harriet Sloop
Barbara Harman
| 875-6451
641-2434 | Valentine Party
| Diane Evans
| 206-8411 | Spring Luncheon: Circle One
| Jill Stoll
| 848-5322 | Cookbook
| Mary Seddon
| 875-1321 |
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Triennium Memories
On Tuesday, July 20, 11 youth and 1 adult from our church left to join over 6,000 Presbyterians at Purdue University for the National Youth Triennium. We wish to thank the congregation for all our support and prayers! And, a big thanks to David Gruber for driving us (and our gear) there on Tuesday, and picking us up on Sunday.
Here are some of the youth's comments after the event:
"My favorite part of triennium was getting to know people in my own church group better."
"The global partners' were excellent speakers with amazing stories."
"My favorite part has to be all the people I met from around the U.S. and around the world."
"I found that my relationship with Christ grew greatly, and I think I know what I am supposed to do these next few months in His name."
"1 remember the inspiring preacher from Georgia. Not only did he have a strong message, but also an enthusiastic way of showing it. That was the definite highlight."
"1 definitely have a stronger urge to reach out to strangers. I definitely feel closer to Christ."
"I really liked the last night of small group when we wrote positive comments about each person and then made a "web" by sharing a memory from Triennium and tossing the string to another person. I also loved Fusion with the international visitors. I enjoyed Sabbath morning and the freedoms we had to go wherever on campus and talk to whomever.., trade pins, talk about home...Also, just getting to know people in church groups or small groups during (long) walks, hanging out, or during rec events."
"A topic in small group made me think about things I believe in, and some of it I'm still figuring out."
Michele Disch, Karen Evans, Darren Gruber, Greg Hastings, Erik Muntz,
Kathleen O'Connell, Patrick O'Connell, Lauren Pitcher, Molly Robinson,
Christie Salmon, and Justine Van Dyke
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| Faith Mission Needs Our Help
Dear Christian Friends: Normally we are asking that you participate in our "Scrub the Mission" program at this time. Because of the demands on our Community Walk-In feeding program we are asking a special request from you. We need the following: 1. Napkins
2. Plastic Silverware (forks, spoons, knives)
3. Paper or Foam Cups & Plates
Your participation in the past of collecting cleaning supplies for us here at Faith Mission has been such a blessing. Every month that has a fifth Sunday (such as August) we call "Scrub the Mission" Sunday. This is where we ask your congregation, or a group within your church, to collect cleaning supplies. This month on the fifth Sunday we are asking that the above list is collected for us instead of the cleaning supplies. Our Walk-In Feeding program is available to anyone in the community at no cost to them, who are in need of a meal at lunch and dinner seven days a week. The walk-in program has been such a huge success and the need in our community great that we find ourselves in very short supply of the items listed above. We invite you to pass along the times to your congregation if anyone is in need or just would like to volunteer or see what we do during our Community Walk-In meals program. Lunch starts at 12:30 p.m., Dinner at 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. Once you have collected the items you can call and have us pick them up or bring them to 530 South Main Street in Elkhart. The staff and residents here at Faith Mission thank you for your prayerful support and generosity through giving opportunities such as this. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 574-970-5285. Mike Perez Development Director
Food for Church Community Services
The CCS Food Pantry is running low! Despite the health of our local economy, the demand for food is skyrocketing. In July, CCS' pantry served 269 more families than in July, 2003, an increase of 944 people. The pantry has had to ration food, cutting back to 10 items per small household (1-3) and 15 items per larger household. We seek to help by revitalizing and improving our church's food collection. Starting in September, we will collect food every Sunday. But not just any food: we will collect the types of food most des perately needed. Here is the schedule: First Sunday - Fish (canned tuna & salmon)
Second Sunday - Spaghetti & Spam (spaghetti sauce, canned meat)
Third Sunday - Toiletries & personal care items (toothpaste, feminine care products, etc.)
Fourth Sunday - Fruit (canned)
Fifth Sunday - Feast (anything goes, but lots of it!)
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| This 'n' That
James Eastman
November 10, 1923 - July 11, 2004
Frances R. Stenberg
December 27, 1926 - July 28, 2004
| The sympathy of the congregation is extended to Phid Wells and family on the death of her mother, Ruth Mott, who died on July 29 in Indianapolis,
and to Christobel Rosezelle, whose daughter died a few weeks ago.
On behalf of the Dee White family, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the church staff, members, and friends. The number of cards, donations to Hospice and overall support has been overwhelming. And Honorable mentions need to go to Mary Rasp for all her good deeds. Arranging the luncheon and tot; of hugs. Thank you, Mary! Also to Hank Blunk for being available.
Christie McCray and family
| I would like to express my thanks to the congregation for their prayers regarding my recent surgery. The cards, flower, and visit by Kathleen were all really appreciated. My recovery is going well. Thank you again, for thinking of me.
Kathryn Shanholt
Dear Friends:
I want to thank all of you for the caring, loving support during my recent surgery and recuperation. I really appreciated the flowers and caring card. Your prayers and cards, as well as phone calls were greatly appreciated.
Harriet Sloop
Dear Friends:
Thank you for the Caring Card I received this week, with all your good wishes and won clerful prayers. I'm sure this has helped me get better
each day. Sincerely,
Marian Ball
Thank you
l would like to thank everyone for their prayers during my brother's surgery and recovery and for my sister after her accident. She is recovering slowly.
Elizabeth Wood
| Congratulations go to Todd and Elizabeth Rice on the birth of their son, Caleb, born on July 20. Proud grandparents are Betty & Bill Rice;
And to Dan Rasp &, Jolene de Ia Gardelle, who were married in St. Pete, Florida on August 14. Parents of Dan are Mary and Jim Rasp;
And to Annette (McCaskey) & Julian Thomson, who were married on July 31. Parents of Annette are Terry & Andy McCaskey;
and to Suzanna Rasp, who graduated from Cottey College with an Associates degree in Science. Suzanna will be going to Hanover College in Indiana.
PYF has a new Youth Coordinator: Karen Renkiewicz. She is willing and able but.. .she cannot do it alone. Are there people who have a calling to work with the youth program team?
Wanted: Someone with interest in the Peacemakers' Awards is needed to contact the four high schools and make the presentations. Please contact John Van Dyke for more information.
Presby Day is back! Mark you calendar for
Thursday, September 2 at Mishawaka First Presbyterian Church. Reservations due August 30. Watch for the sign-up sheet!
| Newly available from Sound Outreach Ministry: Ten worship services on one disk. The MP3 format may be read by your computer or an MP3 player. The current disk has June 4 thru August 15, 2004. Contact the office if you are interested.
| Do you have a prayer concern?
Do you know of someone in the hospital, recovering from illness, etc.? Let us know, so we can hold you or your friend in prayer. Contact Pat Van Dyke or Bea Pyle to be placed on the prayer chain, or send information to prayer@www.presbyelk.org .
Newsletter Deadline
The next newsletter will be inserted in the bulletin on August 29, and mailed the following week to those who are not in worship. Please submit articles for that newsletter by August 20.
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| August 22 | August 29 | September 5
| September 12
| Preacher
| Steve Braden | Steve Braden | Steve Braden
| Steve Braden
| Bridge Preacher
| Kathleen O'Connell
| Kathleen O'Connell | Kathleen O'Connell | Kathleen O'Connell | Liturgist
| Judith McDowell
| Kathy Wall
| Dottie Arnold
| Betsy Semple
| Special
| Fall Schedule
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| Communion |
| Greeters
| Jane Cherepak
Suzanne Wyatt
| David Gruber
Mike Stoll
| Jackie Mackenzie
Marsha Brownewell
| Jim Snyder
Dave Van Putten
| 8:30 am Ushers
| Jane & Bruce Klonowski
| Jane & Bruce Klonowski
| Freya Burket
Nancy Zoller
| Freya Burket
Nancy Zoller
| | 11:00 am Ushers | Lynnette, Nico, Ashley
& Allison Valentijn
| Alice Duncan
Mary Ann Graves
Phyllis Warrick
Nancy Whalen
| Sandy Haimbach
Jeanne & Dave Van Putten
Julia Robinson
| Mary Jane & Bob Blanken
Jackie & Gordon MacKenzie
| Hospitality Host
| Luella Karay
| Judy Weaver
| Jackie Stockman
| Jill Windy
| Counters
| Betty Kegerreis
Bob Huber
Vern Pitcher | Betty Kegerreis
Bob Huber
Vern Pitcher
| Russ Gilpin
Todd Miller
Alex Eraybar
| Russ Gilpin
Todd Miller
Alex Eraybar
| FISH
| Cheryl Ann Miller
Lindsey Gruber
| Alice Morris
Jackie Stockman
| Anita Gorden
Vicki Kronemeyer
| Laura O'Neill
Cathy Pearson
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