M a y , 2 0 1 7 V o l u m e 44, I s s u e 5 Presbyterian Church of Washington 4834 South Point Road Washington, MO 63090 “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” 636-239-3178 Proverbs 29:18a email: [email protected] www.presbywashmo.org
A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR they struggle with the rumors of Christ’s resurrection. And, as they commune to- gether with this stranger, their eyes are opened and they recognize that this stranger is actually Jesus. I imagine that the disciples’ reaction to recognizing Jesus among them resembled the sudden joy of families being reunited.
Now that Easter is behind us, it can be easy to also put the Resurrection of Jesus behind us as well. However, the resurrec- tion of Christ means that Jesus spiritually When he was at the table with them, he took bread, walks with us on our own faith journeys. Much like the disciples on the Emmaus blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their Road, Christ walks with us and ministers eyes were opened, and they recognized him… to us as we navigate grief, dismay and un- - Luke 24:30-31a certainty with our companion on our jour- Dear Friends, ney.
I am a sap for reunion clips on the in- However, also like the disciples, we don’t ternet or TV. I especially get choked always recognize that Jesus is there. We up seeing a video of a returning-home feel alone in our suffering. We feel that it soldier reunited with her/his loved is up to us to pull ourselves out of our pre- ones. I love watching the expressions dicaments. It is as if we believe Jesus is on the faces of the spouses, children, or still dead and laying in a tomb. parents as it dawns on them that their loved one is THERE. Their faces dis- But, Christ is alive! He was resurrected play such sudden joy when they recog- not only to open the doors to eternal life nize their loved one, that it is hard not for us all, but to also walk with us in joy- BITS NEWSLETTER BITS to smile with them. And, their sudden ous times and sorrow. We only need to - emotional experience is so intense it is recognize that he is there after all. We are almost painful, though wonderful, and not alone. Easter is not over. Easter con- they often times cannot help buy cry. tinues. And, our companion on our jour- And, if you have ever experienced an ney is capable of guiding us through what- emotional reunion, or if you have ever ever may befall us along the way. experienced the grief of not being able to be with your loved one, it is difficult He is STILL risen! He is risen indeed!
PRES not to cry. Blessings in the name of our Risen Lord, The above scripture passage is from Jesus Christ! Pastor Pat the story along the Emmaus Road, af- ter Easter morning, where two disci- ples walk and are joined by a mysteri- ous figure. The two disciples discuss their intense grief and dismay of Christ’s death and their uncertainty as M a y , 2 0 1 7 V o l u m e 44, I s s u e 5 Presbyterian Church of Washington 4834 South Point Road Washington, MO 63090 636-239-3178 email: [email protected]
OUR CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT
Jesus Christ calls us to: Enliven our spiritual lives by experiencing God among us, Grow in love for one another as children of God, Invite all to Share in our fellowship, Demonstrate God’s love through service to others.
CHURCH ELDERS
Mary Ellenberger 314-330-0726 [email protected] Kathy Froning 636-239-7995 [email protected] Lois Kempf 314-488-8165 [email protected]
Karen Ladd 636-239-5271 [email protected] OFFICE HOURS David Brunworth 636-239-4102 [email protected]
Tim Urban 636-239-2082
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- 8:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. John Anglin 636-239-6031 The church office will be closed [email protected] Monday, May 29, 2017 in ob- servance of Memorial Day. Vivian Marshall 636-667-0013 [email protected]
PRES Ian McCracken 636-667-2014 [email protected] Jamie Tucker 314-814-2780 [email protected]
Jean Weekley 636-667-4624
Bruce Wiese 636-432-1057
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POWER POINT Luther Bierbaum HaganBarb & Gellhausen Roland Schwarzen& June KayHucke Weekley &Jean Linda Booher Becky Vogt and Allen Don and Scheibe Jenny Bob andEade Jane Jamie Eckert Tucker & Christie MAY GREETERS Presbyterian Church of Washington of Church Presbyterian MAY USHERS Katie Farrell Chris Brehe
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LILIES FOR EASTER The following members purchased lilies to decorate the church on Easter, or donated to Mathew 25 Hunger Fund:
Anna Mae Boehmer, Charles Michelle Zumsteg in hon- Boehmer & family, and Denise or of Christy Eckert Gleason & family in memory of Wilbert Boehmer Jocelyn VanBurskirk and Heather and George Mil- Fred and Gail Taubel in honor ler in memory of Donald of their families VanBuskirk Mike and Karla Becker in Tim Culp in memory of Margie memory of Ruth & Vic Kappel- and Andrew Culp mann & Kenneth Becker Paula, Tom and Tim Obermark The Schultz family in memory in memory of Evert Obermark
BITS BITS NEWSLETTER of Mary Ann Schultz Tom and Lois Kemp in memory - The Vogt family in memory of of Adam Thomas Kempf JoAnn Vogt Linda Booher in memory of Don George Peters and family in Booher memory of Barbara Peters Linda Booher in memory of PRES Karen Ladd in memory of Shirley Buckner Judge Joe Ladd and Merle & Glen Wilson Jean Van Der Kamp in memory of Ralph Van Der Kamp Robert and Jan Eade in memory of Edith and Joseph The Farrell Family kids in memory of Grandma June Eade and Sara and T. P. Cordes Whitebred
Janet and Sid Thayer in Jean Weekley in memory of Bob memory of Clarence and Weekley Geraldine Klingner
PRES-BITS NEWSLETTER We would like share like to We would a information graduating bitof onour seniors. AlexAndrew Benedict Katie Kaci Brehe Conley Farrell wor- seniors highship. be from graduating following will schoolspring: The this during graduates school high our honoring be will we 21 May Sunday, On an active member of PCW Youth for the pastfor an Youth six active PCW years. memberof beinghighest scholarship of awards. is Maryville Kaci merit University proud in Organizational Leadership. awarded was She the BaratScholarship Columbia College. Kaci In attendthe fall, Maryville will University and major school classes, college through courses has alsoof Kaci completed a semester dent herchapter during of junior heryear.In NHShigh addition her to been Honor three asmember for Society years a National and servedpresi- of hold its 3 2017 Ceremony onCommencement June Kaci High is MU University Missouri from School! will graduating of today. school, scouting, and here in thechurch have helped me become the person Iam workingto at churchthe rummage sale. Idefinitely can say my that experiences in and directing the hand bells singing to songs in Sunday School with Mrs. Boehmer years. I have many great memories ranging from my grandma playing the organ area agriculture. of I want thank to my church family their for support over the transfer to John Woods in Quincy, Illinois to pursue a certification or degree in an lege and continue to to work at my current job. The plan isthat in two years, I will Presbyterian Cemetery. Next year, Iam planning on attending East Central Col- toward the Eagle Rank in Boy Scouts by building a new sign for mapthe at the serving as vice in theag program or my time in FFA (Future Farmers of America) whichof Iam agriculture. My favorite high school memories all center around my involvement itthat would lead me to where Iam today, interested in a career having to with do taken through the years. knowI didn’t when Itook Ag Science I as a freshman be leaving high school but have enjoyed many of the activities and classes I have May Ibecome19, an official graduate of Washington High School. Iam happy to e m u l o V
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DVDs in Library All three movies that were shown dur- CAMP PEACE 2017 ing Pastor Pat’s Lenten Study are avail- able in the church library to check out. Registration is now open for If you missed one of the movies, or the Camp Peace 2017! entire series, and wanted to catch up, here are the films that are available: Registration deadline is Monday, July 10. “Jesus Christ Superstar” – G, 1hr 48min, 1973 – Blu Ray only Camp Peace will run from July 17-21, The timeless film version of the An- 2017 9:00 a.m. to noon drew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice success- ful stage musical examines the last Camp Peace is open to children enter- weeks in the life of Jesus. ing Kindergarten through Sixth grade.
“Risen” – PG-13, 1hr 47min, 2016 – Blu Ray only The first forty days after the Resurrec- tion of Jesus Christ are told through the eyes of an agnostic Roman Centuri- on (Joseph Fiennes) charged by Pon- tius Pilate to investigate rumors of a risen Jewish Messiah and locate the missing deceased body of Jesus of Naz-
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- “The Young Messiah” – PG, 1hr 43min, Harvest Table in May 2016 – Blu Ray and DVD The inspiring and unique story of sev- Our next Harvest Table will be on en-year-old Jesus Christ and His fami- Saturday, May 27th, which is on Me- ly as they come to a fuller understand- morial Day weekend and our sign- ing of His divine nature and purpose. ups will be posted soon. Please
PRES check them out as we need 13 vol- unteers, lots of salad items and many pound cakes for the dessert! Please come and join us for this Movie Night very important community mission
event as we feed and take care of May 21 at 6:00 p.m. our many neighbors, whether they be in need of a warm meal or just
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The friendly conversation, it’s a fantastic Curse of the Black Pearl” way to serve other people and be
involved in a huge mission.
M a y , 2 0 1 7 V o l u m e 44, I s s u e 5 Presbyterian Church of Washington 4834 South Point Road Washington, MO 63090 Easter Egg Hunt 636-239-3178 email: [email protected] THANKS! Many, many thanks go out to all the wonderful people involved with our
Community Easter Egg Hunt that was
held on Saturday, April 15th as it was a RUMMAGE SALE gorgeous weather day and the back lawn of our church looked so beautiful REMINDER with all the colored eggs! We filled The rummage sale is scheduled for July about 4200 eggs and had 145 kids 28-29, 2017. Please start collecting hunting for the eggs and they had a items for the sale. We can store items great time! at the church after May 22nd. Ques- Thank you to tions?? the cookies and Call Christy Eckhert at punch crew, 636-583-4266 the Youth or email: Group kids [email protected]
helping out at the Face Paint- ing table and the Coloring table, all the people helping at the im- portant Regis- tration table, everyone who came to help hide the eggs, the many people that FILLED the eggs, but especially to all the Youth Group kids and leaders as they ran that entire day from set-up to
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PRES Bible Presentation
The Christian Education Committee will be presenting new Bibles to the second grade class on Sunday, May 21.
Receiving their new bibles will be Perry Bieg, Cora Headrick, Olivia Mahon
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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