PULPIT AND PEWS
*
JULY 2014
“A Passion for God,
Compassion for People”
COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS
Adult Choir
*Marta Eenhuis
Tom Lovell
Larry Shaffer
Kathy Shaffer
Jason Heitland
Stacie Heitland
Jasie Heitland
Marsha Mott
Pat Treloar
Katie Lightbody
Harold Arians
Praise Band
*Harold Arians
Sue Roenfanz
Katie Lightbody
Lisa Arians
Frankie Winegardner
Randy Cram
Tom Lovell
Jason Heitland
Barry Cory
Jasie Heitland
Prayer Chain
Alice Futrell
Steve Futrell
Barry Cory
Marsha Cory
Bob Halford
Carol Lee Halford
Cathy Swager
Carol Miculinich
Delores Mosher
Karen Anderson
Mary Lou Fitch
Tracy Hansen
Kendra Walker
Welcome
Pastor Brian & Diane Harris!
Pastor Brian will officially start on Sunday, July 6th as our Interim Pastor.
He will then help guide our Search Team in choosing a Head Pastor.
(I received this from Skye Alison, pastor and insurance representative for
Osborne Insurance Group. I felt it needed to be passed on.)
JUST AN ENGINEER?
If you worked for the British company G. P. Latter & Co., you would probably be either an
engineer that designs metal parts, a machinist that makes them or perhaps someone who sells
them. You go to work, do your job, make metal parts, get paid and go home. Nothing special about
that, right? WRONG.
Not at G. P. Latter & Co. It is in royal service. On its letterhead you will find proudly displayed the Queen's Coat of Arms, and underneath - "By appointment to Her Majesty the Queen,
General Engineers." G. P. Latter & Co is a holder of a "Royal Warrant," -- a special commission to
work for the Queen. Go to the web site of the Royal Warrants Holders Association, and you will
find all varieties of businesses in service to the Royal House of Windsor: egg sellers, mechanics,
button makers, stationers, computer suppliers, stationers, just to name a few. You see, it does not
matter what you do, but WHO YOU DO IT FOR.
Are you a royal warrant holder? Do you see yourself working for a GREATER Kingdom
cause? In Genesis 1, God commissions all in whatever we do to be the chosen royal agents of His
business in this world. The Queens kingdom cannot be fully manifest without engineers, egg suppliers, and mechanics dedicated to His service. The same is true in God’s kingdom. Whatever you
do, know that you bear His royal crest. So, as you leave for work this week, know that you are going by appointment of His Majesty the King of all Creation!
A work prayer: Holy God, as King you are the highest authority. You have called
every man and woman to serve you by doing daily work well. I commit myself to your service today and every day. Amen.
REMIX316 will continue to be downtown
Clear Lake on Thursdays during the
summer. Chris feels this is a great place to
promote all we do at FCC. If anyone would
like to spend some time with Chris and the
kids please feel free to join them!
Also every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. (Weather
permitting) REMIX316 will hold a meeting
at FCC for fun, fellowship and praise.
(See Chris’ update on page 2).
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CALENDAR
Saturday, June 28
LARRY SHAFFER’S 70th
BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, June 28
thru July 1
NACCC Annual Meeting
& Conference in Omaha, NE
Sunday, June 29
Worship 10:10 am (Nursery)
5th Sunday
Fellowship and
Food-on-a-Stick following service
Monday, June 30
Kendra on vacation
Ginger Holmes in office 10-12
Marsha Mott in office 12-2
Tuesday, July 1
Kendra on vacation
Pat Treloar in office 10-12
Dee Mosher in office 12-2
Wednesday, July 2
Kendra on vacation
Vickie Nelson in office 10-12
Dee Mosher in office 12-2
Thursday, July 3
Kendra on vacation
Tracy Hansen in office 10-12
Linda Thoen in office 12-2
Thursday on Main
Friday, July 4
Happy 4th!
Sunday, July 6
Worship 10:10 am (Nursery)
Pastor Brian Harris
Officially starts
Thursday, July 10
Thursday on Main
Sunday, July 13
Worship 10:10 am (Nursery)
Thursday, July 17
Thursday on Main
Sunday, July 20
Worship 10:10 am (Nursery)
Thursday, July 24
Thursday on Main
Sunday, July 27
Worship 10:10 am (Nursery)
Lake Day and Potluck
Monday, July 28
Community Kitchen
Thursday, July 31
Thursday on Main
National Association of
Congregational Christian Churches
IT’S HERE! The NACCC's 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference
June 28 - July 1 in Omaha, Nebraska. Jane Angle has agreed
to be our delegate. I also know that Tom & Jan Lovell plan to
attend. Let me know if anyone else is planning to attend!
Please continue prayers for success and guidance to the
conference leaders and members.
Hello Everyone,
Here is just a short update on how our first few summer
Remix events have been going.
First of all, we had a positive response from our youth that
they liked helping lead worship on June 8th. So thank you to everyone
for giving the youth (and myself) that opportunity. There is interest
from the youth to lead worship again in a similar style if there is another opening down the road where you could fit us in. Thank you for
giving us a shot!
We have had just short of 20 students involved with Remix
so far this summer. They have come from 7 or so area churches. These include primarily Clear
Lake churches, but also a church in Mason City, Ventura, and Garner. We have between 7-10 students attending on average weekly. Each week, we have added a couple new first time students. I
know of a couple new students coming next week because they are older or younger siblings of the
students that came last week.
We are currently reading/studying through Louie Giglio's book "Wired For A Life Of Worship" and talking about the importance of worship in our lives and finding out God's plan for our
lives. Students are weekly engaged in a time of contemporary worship lead by a
youth band, whole group teaching/sermon lead by me, several outdoor team/
individual games, and prayer/devotion/Bible study time with snacks to end the
day! Each week, students have taken some of our print materials (left over business cards/brochures) to hand to their friends. We also had a group of about 12
come talk with me during the first Thursdays On Main event and they took home
cards and contact information as well.
Thank you for all of your support in helping Remix reach out to students!
Chris Phalen, Remix316 Core Staff
BIRTHDAY PARTY AT OAKWOOD CARE CENTER
THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH AT 2 P.M.
We are in need of 4 dozen cookies. Please contact Kendra at
the office or Laura Heitland if you are able to donate or help.
Drop cookies off to the office Thursday morning.
OPEN HOUSE
For Larry Shaffer
Come and celebrate with
Larry Shaffer
As he turns 70!
For his 70th Birthday on
Saturday, June 28
From 2-5
At 12558 Cardinal Avenue
Please No Gifts
“Pray for sunny weather!”
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This Sunday is Fifth Sunday!
Fried Twinkies, Snickers-on-stick, of course corn dogs! The list goes on! Join us for
fellowship after the service on Sunday when we celebrate 5th Sunday with a
State Fair theme. We will highlight “food-on-a-stick”. I hear there are good things
coming!
Sunday Morning Bicycle Ride /Breakfast
Thank you to Tracy Hansen, Mallory Oppermann and Vickie Nelson for
bringing goodies to share Father’s Day Sunday!
Mark your calendars for July 20th—the next church bike ride. Please let Alice Futrell know if you can bring rolls or coffee cake for that morning.
Alice will also need help with that event. If you plan to attend and can help,
please let Alice know at Futrell@netins.net
First Congregational Church has just became part of the Thrivent
Choice program! What this means is if you have insurance through
Thrivent Financial, FCC has been approved to receive your Thrivent
Choice Dollars. Thrivent Choice is a charitable grant program that allows eligible members to recommend
where Thrivent Financial distributes part of its charitable outreach funds each year. First Congregational
Church will be listed in the program’s searchable online catalog. When eligible Thrivent members direct Choice
Dollars to FCC, Thrivent will review it and make an automatic deposit when approved. These funds may be used
to carry out religious, charitable or educational purposes for FCC!
NEEDED PICKUP OR VEHICLE WITH DRIVER TO PULL THE FCC FLOAT IN
THE CLEAR LAKE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE!
Also, if anyone would like to ride on the float please contact
Chris Phalen, Jan Lovell or the office!
The 50th Anniversary Celebration is coming soon...watch for details!
If you have any ideas or would like to help, please contact a council member
SINGSPIRATION INVITATION * SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH @ 6:00 PM
You are cordially invited to attend the Singspiration to be held at Opportunity Village, Clear Lake campus, in the Gym.
Special Music * Interpretive Dance with friends of the Village * “Forever a Village” inspirational Short-Movie
Pies and Ice Cream Social Afterwards * Retiring Offering for IFCA
Last year they had 100+ people from 10+ churches attend! In the spirit of Christian unity...Pastor Rich Murray
Mark your calendars for the upcoming
“First Congregational Church’s Lake Day”!
Potluck Lunch with lots of food,
fellowship and fun!
July 27th at State Park Cabin.
Watch for Details!
CONGRATS!
LAURA & LANGDON
DEVINE!
Please note that Birthdays are put in our monthly newsletter.
If I have missed you please contact the office. I would love to include you!
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Relay for Life
Fundraiser
JULY LECTIONARY READINGS:
July 6
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67;
Psalm 45: 10-17; or Zechariah 9:9-12; or
Song of Sol 2:8-13, Psalm 145:8-14;
Romans 7:15-25a; Matt 11: 16-19, 25-30
July 13
Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112;
or Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65: 1-13;
Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
July 20
Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139: 1-12, 23-24
or Isaiah 44: 6-8; Psalm 86:11-17;
Romans 8:12-25; Matt 13:24-30, 36-43
July 27
Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 105:1-11, 45b;
or 1st Kings 3: 5-12; Psalm 128 or
Psalm 119: 129-136;
Romans 8:26-39; Matt 13:31-33, 44-45
Welcome to our
Church Family
through Baptism
Carver Dane Schallock
Elle Marie Schallock
Anna Marie Lloyd
Oralia Ann Hernandez
July Birthdays
1
2
4
5
6
8
13
14
25
26
31
Cynthia Kimball
Lloy Flickinger
Nancy Halford
Rhett Molencamp
Sharon Spragle
Marian Baker
Ella Ernst
Robert Halford
Tim Neubauer
Kevin Terwilliger
Glynis Gagnon
Bob Ingersoll
Lydia Futrell
Culver’s in Clear Lake
Monday, June 30th, 2014
5:00—8:00 p.m.
10% of all proceeds benefit
Relay for Life
NICCU Tumornators
Elle Marie Schallock
Anna Marie Lloyd
Oralia Anne
Hernandez
Carver Dane Schallock
I will be out on vacation June 30th thru July 4th
The church office will still be open from 10 a.m.- 2 pm.
Thank you to everyone that is staffing the office while I am gone.
June 30; 10-12 - Ginger Holmes; 12-2 - Marsha Mott
July 1; 10-12 - Pat Treloar; 12-2 - Dee Mosher
July 2; 10-12 - Vickie Nelson; 12-2 - Dee Mosher
July 3; 10-12 - Tracy Hansen; 12-2 - Linda Thoen
CLOSED JULY 4TH...HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4th
~ Kendra Walker
Please contact the office. If you have any college or graduation news,
new arrivals or hospital stays or a family event that you would like published.
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Thank You...
Members of the First Congregational Church,
My family and I would like to express our thank you
for all the prayers, well wishes and contributions
you gave to us during my accident & recovery. Your
thoughts and prayers on caring bridge kept us
strong and determined to move forward. We are so
blessed & honored to have such caring and thoughtful members of our community.
God Bless, The Eric Perry Family
Thank You,
Your generosity is Saving Children’s Lives!
Dear Partner,
Thank you for your congregation’s gift of $500.00.
The generosity of churches like yours enables World
Vision to provide essential care, encouragement,
and hope to hurting children and families. You are a
vital part of the work we do in the name of Christ.
World Vision is a global ministry with skilled staff,
dedicated leaders, and faithful supporters. As we
continue to see God’s miraculous hand transforming
lives, please know that you are an essential part of
this work. Your congregation is truly a champion on
behalf of the poor and needy.
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my
prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because
of your partnership in the gospel from the first day
until now.” Philippians 1:3-5 NIV
World Vision is truly blessed to have you as a church
partner. Thank you for your gift and your compassion for others. If we can help you with anything
else, please call us at 1.866.376.LOVE.
In His name, Richard E. Stearns
PS We have great resources for your church! Visit
our website at:worldvision.org/church
Thank you!
First Congregational Church of Clear Lake,
We really appreciate your generous donation of
$150.00 on 6-9-14. Your generosity helps keep KCMR
Radio on the air!
First Congregational Church,
Thank you so much for your continued support &
prayers & gift of money. Rex has 1 more chemo
treatment Friday, then we go to Rochester, July 2nd
and 3rd to see what our next steps will be.
Again Thank you. Rex & Jodie
Dear Ms. Walker and Members of the First
Congregational Church,
Thank you so much for the donation. It is greatly
appreciated.
Family Alliance for Veterans of America
Dear Sponsors,
Thank you so much for your generous give of $25.00
for our anti-parasite campaign. Your support will
give children the tools to battle intestinal parasites—and help prevent them from returning.
Jim Cook, President
Children’s International
I would like to thank everyone for welcoming me to
First Congregational Church! It is an awesome family
to be part of.
I would also like to thank Marsha Mott, Jane Angle,
Linda Thoen, Tracy Hansen, Pat Treloar, Dee
Mosher, Vickie Nelson, and Ginger Holmes for volunteering to be my cover when I am out. I am truly
blessed, Kendra Walker
Does this look familiar? If so, it could be yours?
It was left in the pew on Brad’s last Sunday. It
has been sitting in the office since then. Please
let me know if it belongs to you or a friend.