A Byt of News
October 2012
Organized in 1903
A Byt of News is published by First Presbyterian Church, Hibbing, MN 55746
Church Staff
Sundays:
Rev. James F. Deters, Pastor
Verlynn Morrison, Secretary / Treasurer
Sharon Brownell, Custodian
Vicki Gornick, Organist (254-3126)
Education Hour: (Sept thru May)
Pre-school ~ 6th grade ~ during worship
9:30 a.m. Family Worship
10:30 Coffee / Fellowship
Handicapped Accessible
Nursery available
Coming Events:
October 7th
Communion
October 28th
Harvest Home begins
Board Meetings:
Deacon’s
October 8th @ 6:00 p.m.
Trustee’s
October 15th @ 6:00 p.m.
Session
October 22nd @ 6:00 p.m.
Contact Us:
Church Office
Mon ~ Fri, 8:00 am ~ 11:00 am; 12:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm
Phone: 262-3413 FAX: 262-3414
E-mail:
Church: firstpreshibbing@yahoo.com
Pastor: firstprespastor@yahoo.com
www.christianchurchesonline.com/firstpreshibbing
Make someone smile and take time to visit our members and other Presbyterians
in nursing home facilities:
Guardian Angels:
Hillcrest Suites:
Doug Lindahl, Dorothy O’Brien
Kathy Moe
PRAYER CONCERNS:
Elizabeth Carlson
Rita Geary
Sarah Johnson
Eileen King
Jeri Nelson
Kay Paczkowski
Sophie Robinson
Eileen Smock
Ted Spanner
Irene Stoyke
Members and Friends
Presbyterian Women
DEBORAH CIRCLE will meet Tuesday, October 9th at 9:30 a.m. at the church.
Hostesses will be and. Devotions will be given by. All women of the church are
welcome to join us for religious study, mission work, coffee, and fellowship.
Deacon’s Corner
Next meeting October 8th @ 6:00 p.m.
HARVEST HOME
Sharing HIS bounty through Christ with others...
The Deacons will begin collecting non-perishable foodstuffs for "Harvest
Home" on Sunday, October 28th and will continue the collection through
Sunday, November 18th. If you count yourself amongst the fortunate who
have food, shelter and caring family or friends, give thanks for that good
fortune by sharing with those in need.
PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR GIVING.
SERVING BY DONATING SERVING BOWLS
The Deacon’s are slowly updating kitchen needs, and during the next
few weeks, we would like to address the need for nice looking, mid to
large size serving bowls.
At this time, we have an assortment of odd sized, misfit bowls; some
are attractive and some not so attractive. Some are for mixing; some
are for serving, and some we haven’t figured out their purpose yet.
Many are too small for a crowd; a few are extra-large and can only be
used with a crowd but very few are just right. Many simply are
unattractive and should not be used on a well-set table, particularly
when we are putting our best foot forward and trying to set a table
that represents our dedication to doing the best we can for everybody
on any occasion.
The Deacon’s are asking everyone to take a good look at the number
of serving bowls they have at home. Perhaps you could donate
serving bowls you rarely if ever use, giving you additional space in
your cupboard while answering a need in the church kitchen. Perhaps
you know that this is a need you can meet without taxing yourself
physically or financially. Perhaps you know that by doing this you
are making an important contribution toward supporting functions
hosted by your church.
Whatever moves you to help re-stock the serving bowl cabinet with
some nice looking replacement bowls, the Deacon’s would genuinely
be grateful for your consideration of this particular need.
Just bring your contribution into the kitchen and place it on the
counter. You can remain anonymous if you so wish or you can leave a
note with your name on it, either way, just know that you are
appreciated.
October Birthday’s
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Joseph Buchwitz, Mildred Munig, John Stoneburner
Emma Keeler, Katherine Merrill, Carrie Sakki
Mary Ellen Suhonen
Tom Jamar, Pauline Johnson
Vicki Gornick, Franchesca Phelps, Elmer Smith
Dustin Cohoe, Malcolm McDonald
Mariann Wihela
Amanda Gustafson
Terry Aas, Bob Rosenberg
Janet Southgate
William Suhonen
LouAnne Gibson, Peggy Mielke, Patrice Pritchard
Michelle Strukel
Alyssa Suhonen
Janet Kiesel
Darby Gustafson
Patricia Houghton
Kimberly Timmerman
Bruce Kettunen, Kay Paczkowski
AUGUST FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2011 Year End Deficit
($133,234.64) (includes roof replacement)
Income to 8-31-12:
$ 68,387.90
Expenses to 8-31-12:
$113,974.75
Income/Expense
($ 45,586.85) MONTHLY OFFERING TOTALS:
$ 203,093.88
Value of Operating Reserve 1-1-12
$377,409.08 Budgeted Expenses for 2012
$ 16,924.49
Value of Operating Reserve 8-31-12 $382,231.64 Offerings needed monthly
Aug
2012
offerings
received
$ 10,107.00
Funds Transferred to date
$ 18,314.92
Roof/Brick Fund Income to 8-31-12
$ 24,047.00
Each year the Session is asked to pay a Per Capita assessment for each
member of the congregation to the Presbytery. For 2012 the assessment is
$28.00 per member.
Annual Community
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Planning is now underway for this year’s Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner to
be held on Thanksgiving Day November 22nd from 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Leo’s
Hall in the Assumption School. The dinner is free and for any family or individual who
would otherwise be alone or without a dinner that day. This is a community venture,
which counts on volunteers and donations from the community to make the dinner
possible. Please call 263-5764 or 262-5513, email stjameshibbing@gmail.com if you
could help with this or to have a meal delivered if you are physically unable to get to the
meal. We will provide rides to the school for those unable to drive.
Ways to Volunteer
At St. James Episcopal Church: (2028 7th Ave E)
Tuesday Nov 20 ~ Clean turkeys and ready them for roasting. Take turkeys to Sunrise
Bakery (Jefferson School)
At Assumption School, St. Leo’s Hall at 1:30 pm:
Need many volunteers ~ the more we have the faster we are finished
Wednesday Nov 21:
A) Peel potatoes (bring your own paring knife or peeler, if you have a favorite)
B) Cook and mash potatoes
C) Clean carrots and celery
D) Cook and fix squash
E) Prepare stuffing
F) Pick up turkeys at Sunrise
G) Carve turkeys
Thursday Nov 22:
A) 7:00 am ~ make stuffing, reheat potatoes, heat turkeys
B) 9:45 am ~ cut pies for take out
C) 10:00 am ~ pack cold boxes
D) 10:45 am ~ pack hot boxes
E) 11:05 am ~ first group of drivers arrive
F) 11:10 am ~ drivers begin deliveries
G) 10:45 am ~ servers at serving table
H) 11:30 am ~ set out relishes/butter & rolls on tables
I) 11:30 am ~ greeters in place
J) 11:30 am ~ meal servers arrive
K) 1:45 pm ~ cleaning group arrive