The Messenger Volume XVII, Issue 5, May 2010
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Published by the First Presbyterian Church 502 North Eighth Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220 The Messenger Volume XVII, Issue 5, May 2010 A Seed to Sow… Spring is here! The tulips are growing taller with each passing day. Robins are preparing their nests and little bunnies are hopping about. Spring is a time for new life, new beginning, and abundant joy. It is no wonder that Easter happens in springtime. Easter is the time to celebrate our new birth through the resurrection of Jesus. Easter is a time for us to renew our journey of active discipleship. Easter is a time to seek the presence of God, ―I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?‖ – Isaiah 43:19. It is no surprise then that at the Easter Sunrise Service Brenda Korinek became a formal member of our congregation. At the 10:00 a.m. service Barb Beck and Brenda Linzmeier also joined our church (Brenda was also baptized!). God is certainly doing a new thing in our congregation and in the lives of these three women! On the 2nd Sunday of Easter we launched our new Sunday Morning schedule with both Traditional and Contemporary worship. Jesus has given us so much joy that one style of worship was not enough to give our praises to God. We had over 150 people between the two services! It is easy to see Inside… that God is at work in our congregation. Glorify Ministry Group Knowing that God is blessing us, we must now ―go forth and multiply.‖ Jesus has given us the task of growing our worship attendance. Items………………1—3 It begins with each of us renewing our commitment to be in worship Educate Ministry Group weekly! No matter what may have prevented us from coming in the Items………………4—5 past we need to restart today! Serve Ministry Group It continues with each of us inviting family, friends, and strangers to worship with us. Let them know that they can come to Traditional Items………………6—8 Worship and experience the majesty of God through the beauty of our Support Ministry Group sanctuary, the magnificent music, and the warm reception. Let them know they can come to PRAXIS and experience a casual atmosphere Items………………9—10 driven by a live band and interactive sermons. Reach Ministry Group It continues further, with each member having positive words to say Items………………11 about First Presbyterian Church. We all know that good news travels fast so let’s share the good news of what Jesus is doing at First Care Ministry Group Presbyterian Church! Items………………12—13 Finally, pray each and every day for God to bring back family members and bring new family members into our Family of Believers that is First 920-682-4688 Presbyterian Church. Now that is seed to sow, www.fpcfamily.net [email protected] We are a family of believers. May 2010—The Messenger, Page 2 - Glorify Ministry Group - Worship is the primary way we express our joy and thanksgiving to the God who created us, loves us, and forgives us. The Glorify Ministry Group coordinates all Ministry Teams that allow us to have incredible worship experiences as well as other means of expressing our gratitude to God. Glorify Ministry Group Elders — Cheryl Hanson, Théo Lynne Hoffman and Phyllis Schippers Worship Themes for Both Services Two Unique Ways to Worship Our God! May 2 — 5th Sunday of Easter, Communion Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Sermon: What’s Your Story? Sundays @ 9:00 a.m. th May 9 — 6 Sunday of Easter, Communion Centered on God’s Majesty & Wonder (11:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Celebration) Welcoming to All Ages Scripture: Acts 16:9-15 Mission-Focused Sermon: Taking It to the Streets Hymns Accompanied by Organ/Piano th May 16 — 7 Sunday of Easter, Communion Inspiring Biblical Preaching (9:00 a.m. New Members) Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 Upholding Reformed Tradition Sermon: Freedom! May 23 — Pentecost, Communion (9:00 a.m. Confirmation) Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. Scripture: Acts: 2:1-21 Following Jesus into the World Sermon: The Spirit Is Upon You Building Relationships Bringing the Bible to the 21st Century May 30 — Trinity Sunday, Communion Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Multi-Media Sermon: Wisdom is God’s Delight Praise Band Integrated Hands-On Mission Radical Hospitality Audio CDs Available of Service Audio CDs of Sunday Morning Traditional Worship are available for Morning Fellowship at 10:00 a.m. in the any who desire them. CDs, as well as Fellowship Hall players, are available free of charge to LifePath Sunday School 10:00 a.m. our homebound members. Please call the church office to schedule the delivery. We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 3 - Glorify Ministry Group (Continued) - May Traditional Worship Helpers Special Thanks Greeters A big thank you to those that gave of their time 2 – Bill & Mary Kiel and talents to help make the Easter season more 9 – John & Sally Korolewski special for our church family at First Presbyterian. 16 – Grace Ambrogio, Marj LaBrecque Special thanks to Gudrun Wetak and her helpers 23 – Marilyn Peterson for planning and hosting the Easter Bunny Breakfast, 30 – Charles & Jane Lohmeyer to the Flower Gallery who once again donated the flowers used at our Easter Sunday Sunrise Service Ushers and to members of the Glorify Ministry Group and 2 – The Jeff & Sue Just Family their helpers for organizing the Lenten Prayer 9 – Hal & Nancy Just Program and hosting the Easter Sunday breakfast. 16 – The Kirt Family Everyone's effort was greatly appreciated. 23 – Bob & Lois Lehman 30 – The Linsmeier Family Jeanne Wilcox, Clerk of Session Recording Team News from the Praise Band Team 2 – Open The team meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 9 – Open p.m. in Fellowship Hall for rehearsal. New 16 – Open members are welcome! Talk with Mitch 23 – Open Angel or call 682-4688. 30 – Open Summer Music Help Needed Seven Things You’ll Never Regret Before you know it, summer will be here and then it 1. Feeling reverence for your Maker. will be fall! If you are able to help with any summer 2. Showing kindness to an aged person. music, and have not spoken to either Ann Herrmann 3. Destroying a letter—or not sending an or Ann Gold, please make yourself known to either e-mail—written in anger. of them so that you may be included in the 4. Offering an apology that saves a plans. You may either contact them via e-mail or friendship. phone at the following: Ann Herrmann: [email protected] 5. Stopping gossip that could wreck a home phone—684-7292 reputation. Ann Gold: [email protected] 6. Taking time to show loved ones home phone—683-1782 consideration. Don't wait a moment to contact either of them! 7. Accepting the judgment of God on any question. We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 4 - Educate Ministry Group - No matter what age we are, we are always learning; so First Presbyterian Church provides opportunities for each person to grow their faith. The Educate Ministry Group coordinates Ministry Teams that address educational activities and nurture the use of spiritual gifts. Educate Ministry Group Elders — Gloria Creagh, Bill Hampton-Gregory, Diane Moon Noon Bible Study The Bill Zimmer Forum Join the Noon Bible - A Book Group for People of Faith - Study each Monday in The next forum will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at 8:00 a.m. at the church library and the Faith Formation Center—10th and Marshall Streets, discover the New Manitowoc. Rev. David B. Beaudry, Pastor, Holy Spirit Parish, Testament. Everyone is welcome; Kimberly, and Instructor, Silver Lake College, will talk about bring a lunch and a friend! Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. May Life Path Lessons Life Path Sunday School lessons for the 2009-10 year focused on Biblical characters and stories that demonstrate how hard it can be to follow God. We conclude our educational year with the study of Pentecost, the birthday of the Christian Church. The students will learn the facts about Pentecost and that the Holy Spirit is a power within each of us. We will also celebrate Mother’s Day in May. The Memory verse is: Acts 1:8, ―The Holy Spirit will come upon you and give you power.‖ May 2 – Pentecost/Mother’s Day Heart Craft Project May 9 – Pentecost Windpower – Windsocks May 16 – Pentecost Spirit Squares (Last Sunday of Sunday School Lessons) May 23 – Pentecost Celebration – Pentecost Play and Puppets during 10 AM educational hour Pentecost Birthday Breakfast and Celebration Pentecost, Sunday, May 23, marks the Birthday of the Church. Please join in the festivities in Fellowship Hall beginning at 10 a.m. directly after the Traditional Service. Join us for Pentecost Pancakes and Sausage (with strawberries, mmmm) while you watch our Sunday School children tell about the meaning of Pentecost through a play and puppet show. Watch for posters around church for further details. Bring your family and friends as we celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit in the world! We are a family of believers... May 2010—The Messenger, Page 5 - Educate Ministry Group (Continued) - Thanks to Our Teachers Life Path Sunday School had another very successful school year due to the hard work and dedication of many people who graciously volunteered to help our children and congregation on their faith journey by being teachers. Thank you and God’s blessings to the following for all their help with this year’s classes: Becca Bradley Mary Huckin Mia Pedersen Winnie Drape Heidi Kapinos Wendy Ramminger Andrew Gold Brenda Korinek – adult Dawn Schroeder Ann Gold Marj LaBrecque Kristen Schroeder Ashli Gold Jerry Linsmeier Merritt Wilcox – adult Bill Hampton-Gregory Jodi Linsmeier Jill Ehmke Zimmer Diane Hansen Kate Markwardt Théo Hoffman Diane Moon Common Origins, Distinct Paths: Congratulations to the Confirmands Jews and Christians in Conversation On Pentecost Sunday, May 23, we will rejoice A coalition of Northeast Wisconsin synagogues, that four young people have completed the churches, and other groups is hosting a free confirmation course: program about Jews and Christians in Max Foster conversation.