First Presbyterian Church of EJ
July 28th, 2024
Announcements and Quick Reminders
*Stacey is looking for help with creating some decorations for VBS! They are meeting at the Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 30th at 1:00 PM to create the scenery for VBS. Anyone willing to help is welcome!
*There is a Personnel Committee meeting on Monday at 5:30 pm. Thanks!
Welcome New Members!
We were delighted to accept 5 new members on Sunday during worship! Welcome Pat and Nikki Little, Vic and Mary Patrick, and Jim Provost!
Get Ready For Vacation Bible School!
Church Picnic A Big Success!
We had a beautiful day this year for our church picnic! Thank you to everyone for putting in the time and effort to make this annual event happen! If anyone has any pictures, please email them to the church office! Thanks!
Prayer Concerns
Please pray for:
Nancy Gordon-Hugman's sister, Peggy, who is struggling to recover from Covid; Zila Healey; Cal Gotts; Andrea Sarto, a member of Presbytery, who is battling cancer; Sally Cyr; Donna Kline; Vic Patrick; Lou Thumser; Ken Visser; Jeff Cook; Melanie McNitt; Tom Reid; John Doidge (brother of Lorna Peebles); Jeff Olstrom; Leslie (Sally Lilak's friend from Florida); Josh Fizer (Paul and Liz's nephew); Ben Wiklanski (Ken Kline’s nephew) ; Josh Spears; Stacey Vondra (Bob Bryan's daughter); Rich and Wava Dietrich's sister-in-law, Lynda, who is struggling with Dementia; Bob Visser; Artie Jones; Stephanie Saad; Clare Boyd; Kristine Olstrom; Mary Jason; Bonnie Grover; Ken Kline; Our Nursing Home Residents: Jim and Marie Shepard, Gayle Gotts, Nancy LaCroix.
**Please let us know if you need someone added to or removed from the list! Thank you!**
Lay Leaders for July 28, 2024
Tech: Ryder Malpass
Jr. Church: Natalie Malpass
Liturgist: Susan Kinloch
Ushers: Steve and Kathryn Bell
Fellowship: Nancy Sherman
Flowers: Pat and Dick Allen
Live Streaming: Trent Raymond
Lay Leaders for August 4, 2024
Tech: Whit Armstrong
Jr. Church: Anne Payne
Liturgist: Ron McLeroy
Ushers: Dee and George Small
Fellowship: Susan Kinloch
Flowers: Pat and Kelly McGinn
Live Streaming: Trent Raymond
Lay Leaders for August 11, 2024
Tech: Alex Thumser
Jr. Church: Rhonda Brennan
Liturgist: Susan Kinloch
Ushers: Pat and Kelly McGinn
Fellowship: Rhonda Brennan
Flowers: Ted and Nancy Sherman
Live Streaming: Trent Raymond
Happy Birthday!
July 29th: Liz Nachazel
July 31st: Anne Olstrom
August 1st: Gavin Spence and Allen Dowty
August 3: Denny Archer, Wyatt Gotts, Bill Kupp
August 4th: Joan Sherman
Happy Anniversary!
July 28th: Allen and Julie Dowty
July 31st: Sarah and Andy Malpass
August 1st: Bill and Karen Lorne
August 3rd: Jen and John Wilson
You're Invited!
The First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids will be celebrating 150 years on July 28th.
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:00 Fun, Fellowship and Children's Activities Begin
10:30 Traditional Worship
11:30 BBQ Picnic Begins
12:30 Short Program and Dedication of New Entrance
Back To School Supplies Drive Starts In August
We host a school supply drive each year for the East Jordan Elementary School and East Jordan Middle High School. Below is a list that the school has approved. Please bring any supplies you would like to donate and put them in the bins in the back of the church. Now is a great time to get things on sale!
Summer Bible Studies Have Started!
Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey. Travel to the early church sites and explore Paul’s conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. In this six-week study, you are invited to experience faith through Christ’s greatest teacher and missionary. Join us on Mondays at 10:30 or Tuesdays at 6 pm!
Next Meet and Eat Is August 12th!
Our next Meet and Eat is August 12th. Dinner is at 5:30 pm. Please come, and bring a friend or two! It would be helpful if you could sign up so we know how much food to prepare. The sign-up will be in the Sanctuary Hallway and Fellowship Hall, or you may email Stacey at StaceyChipman317@gmail.com.
If you forget to sign up and want to come, PLEASE COME anyway! We will have plenty! It's all about the Loaves and Fishes!
Moms and Tots Baby Bottle Fundraising Campaign
The Moms and Tots organization is having its annual baby bottle fundraiser. Pick up a bottle in the back of the church if you are interested in donating funds to Moms and Tots. Moms and Tots Resource Center in Ellsworth serves Charlevoix, Antrim Co., and Petoskey communities. It helps with clothing and items like car seats, cribs, playpens, and toys. If you are writing a check, please be sure to put "baby bottle" in the memo line. Thank you!
New Website Is Up and Running!
We finally have the new website up and running! We will continue to work through kinks and make changes as necessary. There is a calendar of events on the website. Sermons are also available on the website and soon we hope to integrate our streaming through the website as well. We are working on a new app as well. Stay tuned!
NEW DATE: Advanced Care Planning Workshop!
Advance Care Planning Workshop
Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Time: 12 PM Lunch 12:30 PM Workshop
Location: Boyne City First Presbyterian Church
Care and Share
July: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Relish
August: Fresh Produce (fruit, veggies, conr, etc)
Toiletry items are appreciated all year round: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, hand and body lotion, laundry soap, hygiene products, etc.
Per Capita
Monthly Devotionals
Dates To Remember!
July 26th: Happy Birthday, FPC! 142 years!
July 29th: Personnel Committee Meeting; 5:30 pm Fireside Room
August 12th: Meet and Eat; 5:30 pm
August 12th-14th: VBS! 5-8 pm! Please let Stacey know if you would like to help!
August 18th: Session Meeting
Baby Bottle Campaign runs through September 1st
School Supply Drive will begin on August 4th and go until September 8th.
Devotional Yoga Held on Wednesdays
Please join Pastor Jaime for Devotional Yoga on Wednesdays at 10:00 in the fellowship hall.
Online Giving for First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan
The looks of the Presbyterian Foundation giving page has changed! It is much easier to navigate than previously! Check it out! It's easy to sign up for online giving to First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan! Either scan the code or click on the following link!