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June 2 | Teacher Appreciation and June 16 | 1st Sunday after Pentecost Graduation Sunday 9:30 AM P 9:30 AM Worship Scripture Focus: Psalm 104:24-34,35b

I Scripture Focus: Psalm 47 The Sacrament of Holy Communion Women’s Chorus will sing for Father’s Day will be celebrated All Church Picnic following worship H Nicole Kamwendo will be baptized June 23 | 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

S June 9 | Pentecost Sunday 9:30 AM Worship 9:30 AM Worship Scripture Focus: Isaiah 65:1-9 Scripture Focus: Psalm 97 R June 30 | 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Commissioning of Pilgrimage 9:30 AM Worship

O Slaubaugh Baby Shower following Worship Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 W The Visitor The Visitor Pastor’s Reflection nure to Fionnphort, and another ferry from Fionnphort Our Sunnyside Family Call to Congregational Meeting Dear Sunnysiders: to Iona. We will check into our hostel and then worship with the for the first time that evening. Away Call for Congregational/Corporation meeting on June We are approaching two years of working with the Center of • June 16 – This day includes a morning Commu- • Pastor Susan will be away from June 10-15. She will 23, 2019: Congregations. In this partnership, we have been researching nion Service and an evening Silence Service with the be back at the church on June 16th. and experimenting how communities of faith engage young Iona Community. We will tour the Isle that afternoon, • Pastor Taylor will be away June 13-23 with the young The Session calls for a Congregational/Corporation adults. Fortunately for us, Sunnyside has been blessed with including the popular site of St. ’s Bay. adults on their Pilgrimage to Iona. meeting on June 23, 2019 for the purpose of acting on an active, thriving young adult community that is so willing • June 17 – We will worship with the Iona com- recommendations from the Church Officer Nominating to use their gifts to serve as leaders in our own congregation. munity again, both in the morning and evening. That af- Committee and voting on changes to Rev Susan Arner’s ternoon we will take a boat tour of other Isles, including terms of call. Starting this past January, as part of the partnership, we re- Staffa and Fingal’s Cave. ceived a $30,000 grant from the Center to be used for the • June 18 – We will be spending most of the day Bible Journey Kids purpose of engaging young adults. Several Sunnysiders then with the Iona community; worshiping with them in matched that grant to raise an additional $30,000, for a to- morning and evening and then spending the afternoon June Bible Journeys Kids will focus on The Lord’s tal of $60,000. Those funds will be used for increased sus- learning from them. Prayer. Classes include all children, ages preschool-5th tainability efforts, community engagement, and continued • June 19 – Worship is in the morning and eve- grade and meet on June 9, 16, 23, 30. young adult fellowship events. And they will be used for a ning with the Iona community, with free time on the Isle young adult pilgrimage… a pilgrimage that is taking place in the afternoon. This curriculum is a verse by verse study of the Lord’s this month with fifteen of our young adults! • June 20 – This is the same as the day before; this is also our last day in Iona. Prayer from Matthew 6:9b-13. Each lesson is an invi- We knew that God was calling us to provide a powerful spiri- • June 21 – We will be traveling from Iona to Fion- tation to experience this popular prayer through art, tual experience for our young adults and to learn more about nphort, Fionnphort to Craignure, Craignure to Oban, reflection, and discussion. Children have opportunities our own religious traditions. After considering this and our and Oban to Edinburgh. We will have a free evening in to explore our belongingness and connectedness with each other, the world, and God. Not only that but how goals of sustaining the group of young adults and empow- Edinburgh that night. that belongingness and connectedness means we must also collaborate with God to bring God’s kingdom ering them as Christian leaders, we discerned a holy pil- • June 22 – This is our day in Edinburgh. In the into the world. grimage will make a lasting impact on their faith lives and morning we have scheduled tours with John Knox’s June 9th: Children will learn about what prayer is and learn about the Lord’s Prayer. They will make take- understandings. We then gathered our group, and through house, , St Mary’s Cathedral, and St home Lord’s Prayer booklets in class, that can be practiced with their families. discussion and prayer, our young adults formulated a plan Giles’ Cathedral. Our group will then have free time that June 16th: Children will learn about how the Lord’s Prayer illumines God’s dream of love and justice in the for a holy pilgrimage to the Iona community in . afternoon to explore the city and more reformed histor- ical sites. world. It is now with joy and gratitude, we share that plan with all • June 23 – We fly back from Edinburgh to Chica- June 23rd: Children will learn about the names of God and how the Lord’s Prayer connects us with God. of you: go, and then with all the energy in the world, make our June 30th: Children will learn about how the Lord’s Prayer invites us to participate in God’s kingdom way back home to Sunnyside. around us. • June 13 – We will be carpooling to Chicago from Sun- nyside. We then will fly from Chicago to London and then Following our Pilgrimage, the young adults will be shar- London to Edinburgh, Scotland. ing our experiences and stories with our Sunnyside Volunteer Spotlight • June 14 – We arrive in Edinburgh a little before noon community. Mark your calendars: Iona Participants on the 14th. After a quick lunch, we will be getting on a bus lead Morning Worship on 7/14 and Iona Participants Stephen and Lara Grotz to travel from Edinburgh to Oban. We will be spending our will lead Camp Sunnyside on 9/28-9/29. evening in Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland! For more than two years’ time Lara and Stephen have been active members of our Sunnyside • June 15 – After an evening and morning in Oban, we God’s peace to you, community. They have volunteered in so many different parts of the church, it’s hard to know will then spend our day traveling to the Isle of Iona. We do Pastor Taylor where to begin and how to say thank you. Their professional skill contributed to earning this by a ferry from Oban to Craignure, a bus from Craig- [email protected] Sunnyside the certification for an Earth Care church. They have helped to lead worship as liturgists, leaders for Time with Children, and sharing their musical gifts in flute and drums. Stephen serves as a member of the Building, Grounds, and Finance committee and Lara serves on the Social Ministries committee. Together, they have volunteered their time and talents on our two mission trips. They were part of the team who traveled to Houston to help with hurricane relief in June 2018. Last spring, Lara co-led the Kemmerer Village Mission trip. They were active members of the Young Adult Bible Study. And they have even coor- dinated First Sunday lunch, helping to host and serve our Sunnyside community for lunch on multiple occasions. Currently, as part of the Engaging Young Adult grant initiative, they are developing plans to renovate the churches gardens and install a rain garden on the north side of the church building. Thank you, Lara and Stephen, you are valued and appreciated as members of our Sunnyside family of faith. 2 7 The Visitor The Visitor Session Report Garden approved for the north lawn to catch and filter run- off water. Treasurer Scott Dix reported that pledge income Congratulations Confirmation Class of 2018-2019! Report of the Session Meeting on May 20, 2019 is $18,000 below budgeted amount for the year while ex- penses are above budget due to building repairs and main- The Sunnyside Session met for its regular meeting after tenance. Funds A and B are doing well. Ethan Breiler devotions on Psalm 148 with Rev Taylor Hall. Twelve el- Haley Brenner ders were present along with Rev Hall, Moderator Susan Christian Formation is offering a summer education pro- Noha Chalulu Arner, and Treasurer Scott Dix. gram to children in June and August, and Sunnyside Camp Garrett Craig takes place in September. Stephen Kimani The moderator shared the Deacons’ Report on the election Indira Maliro of Deacon Co-moderators Andi Brock and Anne Beasley Fellowship committee is planning a kid-friendly church pic- nic which will see the street closed and include water bal- Cate Martin with Anita Schwartz serving as Secretary for 2019-2020. Destiny Matupa Deacons will serve communion by intinction in July and loons and a pinata on June 16. All Session committees are Darrell Osman August and do a comparison study. being asked to select one of ten summer Sundays to provide their choice of beverages, etc, for fellowship after worship. Sam Palmer Session approved the minutes of the regular Session meet- As soon as committees have chosen their dates, the list will Liam Palmer ing on April 15, 2019 and the Special Session meeting on be opened for the volunteers from the congregation to help. TJ Wolf May 5, 2019 when Elders met, examined, and approved This gives regular Sunday coffee volunteers time off in the 12 confirmands as new members. They were received in summer. The pictorial directory has been corrected and is church on May 19 and confirmand Stephen Kimani was in process, thanks to Mary Dix. baptized. An e-mail vote to Elders on May 1 resulted in approval for gift-giving by the congregation at a baby Outreach committee is considering a presence at South shower June 9 for Office Manager Steven Slaubaugh and Bend’s Art Beat offering an art activity with Sunnyside vol- wife Samantha and new daughter Elizabeth. Session ap- unteers. Committee is looking at using Instagram and Twit- proved a baptism request and a transfer of a member to a ter communications along with Facebook. new church. Two deaths were recorded. Social Ministries volunteers serve a Hope Rescue Mission The Interim Pastor Committee reported that a qualified meal on May 25 and are discussing other mission activities candidate would visit soon to see Sunnyside. Session ap- and donations. The Lenten Offering of $3770 will be shared proved calling a Congregation/Corporation Meeting on between Rise Against Hunger and Kemmerer Village. June 23, 2019 to act on recommendations from the Church Officer Nominating Committee and vote on changes to Rev Personnel committee presented a motion for member Jere- Arner’s terms of call. Rev Arner recommended to elders my Kimani to serve as the July Custodian during Seng Ly’s the PCUSA Book of Order and the Ruling Elder website at vacation. The responsibilities, compensation and hours www.pcusa.org/ruling elders. Easter attendance at 10 am were spelled out. Session approved the motion. worship was the largest since 2016. The Church Officer Nominating Committee is working on a slate of officers Worship committee reported that Deacons have asked to try for June 23. communion by intinction during summer months.

Building, Grounds and Finance committee presented a Rev Arner and Rev Hall attended Presbytery Assembly in motion to approve a one-year contract for use of three Munster, IN on May 21. Next Presbytery meeting is Sep- basement classrooms and other scheduled space by out- tember 17, 10-3 at Geneva Center near Rochester, IN. side group Horizon Behavioral for one-on-one therapy with children ages 3-10. There is a 60-day cancellation The next Session meeting is June 17 with committees meet- notice either way. Session approved the motion. The com- ing at 6 or 6:30 pm. The Session meeting adjourned at 8:45 mittee is working on sidewalk repair, a door-entry system pm with prayer by Rev Hall. upgrade, and planter improvement. The Engaging Young Adults grant is covering costs of a garden fence and a Rain Submitted by Nancy Lappin, Clerk of Session

Financial Update: Received as of April 30, 2019: $ 149,338.60 Expected giving to fully fund 2019 budget: $ 168,920.00 Giving as of the same date one year ago: $ 169,790 Per Capita received in 2019: $ 2,847.75 6 $ 2019 Per Capita per active member: $41.21 3 The Visitor Small Groups Thank You! The Visitor

Bible Journey Kids Teachers: Senior High Trip Leaders: Men’s Bible Study Cindy Blicher, The Brenner Family (Wendy, Doug, Haley, Doug Brenner, Nancy Hannon, Sara Skiles Men’s Bible Study meets Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 am in the Church Library. and Zach), Mel Delgado, Ericka Ducret, Michele Kline, They are currently studying the book of Acts. Questions? Contact Gene Bruce at gbruce57@ Mila Pierce, Claudia Mager, Pete Martin, Jill Martin, Car- gmail.com or 574.220.8851. olin Marzouk, Nan McCartney, Nate and Hatti Miller, Carolyn Pinter, Jenn Sargent, Sara Skiles and Tom du- Lunch Bunch Gathering Toit. Our monthly group for Seniors. Bring your own carry out or brown bag lunch and enjoy a fun meal with Pastor Susan. The next gathering will meet on Wednesday, June 26th at Confirmation Mentors: 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Jay Malone, Becky Reimbold, Vanessa Sitima, Dan White, Mary Dix, Abbe Golden, Sara Skiles, John Klanke, Gretchen Klanke, Melanie Palmer, Donna Rehbein, Pam New Members Class Boudreau, Hank Herreman, Cathy Alwine, Neil Arner Come to learn more about faith, community, and what it means to be Presbyterian. Our final meeting will be Sunday, June 2nd. Ask questions. Hear Sunnyside stories. Learn about our Youth Group Leaders: Reformed Faith. Get involved. Interested? Contact Pastor Susan. Corinne Dorais, Evan Gies, Nancy Hannon, Alex Kiess, Amanda Miller, Andy Miller, Bridget Hart, Ethan Wil- Hooked on Books liams The next Hooked on Books will meet at Dianne Andrews home on June 2 at 7:00 pm. The group will be reading The Good Earth by Pearl Buck. Sunnyside Youth

Confirmation 2019-2020 Information Meeting All Church Picnic There will be an Information Meeting for the 2019-2020 Confirmation Program on Sunday, June 2nd at 11:00 AM in the Senior High Room. Together we will go over the structure, format, and curriculum of the Please mark your calendars for the upcoming All Church Picnic on Sunday, June 16, immediately following program. Please come with any questions you may have. This meeting is for parents and all rising 8th grade service, in the gathering space! This is going to be a great time to share time, great food and SO much FUN! youth.

Lunch will be burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, Picnic sides and ice cream bars/popsicles!

****We will have a prioritized line system to enable easy access or assis- tance for anyone who might benefit. Young Adults and Young Families

Kids!!!! So much wet and wild fun for the kids! Parents, please plan on Young Adult and Young Families Garden Gathering bringing a towel and either extra clothes or swim gear so your littles can get All young adults and young families are invited to join us for an wet (if they want to)! Most great parties include water balloons and piñatas! evening of food, games, and fellowship on Saturday June, 1st from 4-7pm at the home of Andi and Kyle Brock (51107 Bren- We are asking for donations of food items and/or time if you are able and shire Ct. Granger, IN). Sandwiches and/or wraps, fruit, veg- would like to support the picnic or lend a hand! Please visit the sign up ge- gies, pasta salad, dessert, and drinks will be served. Questions? nius link (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45a8a829a7fd0-sum- Contact the church office. mer2) or the welcome desk (beginning May 26) and consider helping to make this another wonderful event of community with our friends! Iona Pilgrimage Participants Anne Beasley, Brett Beasley, Mwai Chuthi, Corinne Dorais, Lara Grotz, Stephen Grotz, Rev. Taylor Hall, Please contact Jenn Sargent with any questions or concerns! Amanda Miller, Andy Miller, Kristin Miller, Emily Reth, Chip Rotolo, Olivia Rotolo, Jenna Sjoerdsma, Email: [email protected] Julia Zhao

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