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Second Sunday
after Pentecost
Psalm 146;
1 Kings 17:1-24;
The Lord Provides
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Stevens, Francis, 1781-1823
Scripture Readings:
Psalm 146
1 Kings 17:1-24
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| Summer Choir |
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The Youth Mission Team Would Like Your Support!
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A
team of students and adults will be traveling to Washington D.C. with
Experience Mission
on
June 18.
They will be helping to do various work projects and assisting with Kids Club. You can be a part of this mission outreach by providing financial and/or prayer support. See the mission table in the Great Hall on Sunday to make a financial donation and/or to sign up to pray for the missioners. Prayer pages are available.
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| Flint H2O: What's Happened? What's Next? |
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 On Sunday, June 5, following the morning service our Living Water Team invite all to the Chapel for a Town Hall Meeting focused on the water situation in Flint. Todd Lamb, chair of the Team will provide an overview about what has happened and where we now find ourselves. Dr. Larry Kage will present medical information on lead's impact on the human body. And guiding us into a healthier future, registered dietitian Anne Batchelor will share food and nutrition information that can help mitigate the negative effects of lead in our bodies. The session will close out with a time for Q&A. Of course you are invited!
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| A Word from Lisa Horne |
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Greetings!
 I would like to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU" for the wonderful expressions of love, support and excitement as I serve with the staff of this awesome body of Christian believers.
I will be serving in the Community Ministry on Wednesdays reaching out to those in need of Michigan State Identification/Vital Records to access local and government services; referrals for basic needs such as food, clothing, personal care items; occasional bus passes and prescription assistance as funds are available.
I will also serve in the Gerholz Christian Counseling Center Monday and Tuesday afternoons and all day Thursdays providing counseling to those having difficulty managing the challenges that life can bring from time to time
and to serve as a bridge between the church and the resources of our community.
In addition, I am available to serve the congregation in the areas of health navigation, advanced care planning, accessing community resources, facilitating discussion for senior living, and other activities that are desired to support the needs of the congregation. I am blessed to be knowledgeable of many resources and want to be available to you! These confidential consults can be offered to you by contacting me at 810-234-8673 or e-mailing me at
lhorne@fpcf.org
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Thank you again and I look forward to this journey! To God be the glory!!!
Lisa Horne, LMSW
Ministry Social Worker/Counselor
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| One Ringy-Dingy . . . |
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 Through the Spring and Summer months, be on the lookout for the
Summer Sunday Ringers
! What's this you might ask? Well, have you ever had an interest in learning to ring handbells and handchimes, or maybe not sure what those are? Can't read music? Well, how about a ground-up, easy approach to learning the fundamentals of music reading? The ability to read music is not a requirement!
We are providing an opportunity for you to learn about, and to ring handchimes and handbells. At the same time, we will be preparing very EASY and SIMPLE music items to include during our morning worship services throughout the summer.
The
Summer Sunday Ringers
will be open to all ages (yes, elementary and older!) and will meet on
Sundays, 11:00-11:45am
following coffee hour, on the third floor in the handbell room. It is not necessary to attend all of the classes - come to one or two to learn some basics, or if you want more of a challenge, ring with us most of the summer! The fun begins on
June 5th, 11:00-11:45am
, and continues through August 28. Got questions? Call or email our Director of Music and Fine Arts, Carl Angelo:
cangelo@fpcf.org
, 810-234-8673.
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Mark Your Calendars!
You Won't Want to Miss This Great Event!
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Battiste Chicken Dinner
June 12, 11:15-2:15pm
Cost: $10/adult, $5/child 3-12 years, free to under 3
Please see a deacon or visit the Welcome Desk for tickets
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Men's Summer Saturday
Morning
Bible Study
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This class will meet two Saturdays a month
(June 4, 25, July 16, 30, August 13, 27)
Led by Mark McCormick
Coffee Fellowship: 8:00 - 8:30am
Bible Fellowship: 8:30 - 10:00am
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Welcome Novak Family . . .
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For a brief bio of Rev. Dr. Joseph Novak, click here.
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| Gardening Ministry Volunteers Needed |
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 Do you have an interest in flowers and digging in the dirt? The Gardening Ministry is looking for people like you to help us keep the church grounds beautiful. We need individuals or couples who are willing to volunteer their time to come in and weed, prune and care for the gardens here at FPCF. You may sign up on Sunday mornings at the Welcome Desk or contact the church office. Please contact Corinne Kage with questions.
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| Be a Part of the Team |
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On
Monday, June 6
we will play Central Church of the Nazarene - the Green Team - at their home field (1261 W. Bristol Rd, Flint) All games are doubleheader games and start at 6:30pm. A schedule and directions can be found
here, at the Welcome Desk on Sunday morning or the church office during the week.
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| Children's Ministry |
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 The nursery is located on the 2nd floor and is available on
Sundays
from
9:00am-12:00pm
for children 5-years-old and younger.
Visiting on Sunday morning? Be sure to wander upstairs to meet our nursery staff on the second floor, and check out the Children's area on the third floor. We would love to give you a tour and tell you about all of the fun in Children's Ministry. Stay up to date on everything on Facebook, Children's Ministry @ First Prez.
The children will remain together in worship on Sunday, May 29. Mrs. Field is away, and is looking forward to our time together next week as we continue "Finding Jesus." Be sure to pick up a Calendar of Fun to see all of the adventures available this summer. Calendars are located in the rack in the hallway next to the church offices.
Upcoming Summer Events for June
Fun Day at the Field's
Thursday, June 23, 11:00am-3:00pm
We will have a bounce house, water slide, yard games, water balloons, picnic lunch. This event is free of charge.
Day of Service
Thursday, June 30, 11:00am-3:00pm
A day of service projects for our church friends and the community. Meet at the church. Lunch will be provided. This event is free of charge.
Sign up on Facebook, email (afield@fpcf.org) or call the church (234.8673).
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Youth Ministry
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Pipe meets
Sunday, May 29, 6:00-7:30pm, for food, fellowship, and relevant teaching.
Coming up! Summer events in June:
Movie Night Under the Stars-June 10
Summer Pipe kickoff Paint War-June 12
Summer Pipe (6:00-7:00pm ) begins June 19
Post Pipe Parties (7:00-9:00pm ) begins June 19
Mission Monday-June 27
Trampoline Park-June 29
Times, locations and details for each event will be announced. Pickeup your REVISED Summer Pocket Calendar today in the Pipe!
Sr. High Mission Trip is from June 18-24. Please pray for our missioners during this time. See the table in the Great Hall today to become a prayer partner. Prayer sheets are available.
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Prayers of the people
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Please pray for:
The family and friends of Jeane Darnton deceased on May 22;
For those in the military, world and national leaders, the church, and those distressed by natural and human disasters.
Each week, the members of our Congregational Care Team are praying for member households as we are called to do. Holding these households up to God, we pray that God would surround the individual/family with His presence and peace and guide them by His Spirit in the direction for living out faithfully God's call in Christ Jesus. We are going through our membership alphabetically and postcards are sent each week to the households being held up in prayer the coming week. As we raise up each household to God, we pray that we might become more aware of our relationship and the help we are called to give one another as the body of Christ. This week's families are: Palmer Schumann; Carolyn Scott; Shirlene Scrima; Julie Sears; Jack and Pamela Seltzer; Kim Shaala; Nancy Sharai; Leslie Shaw; Ken and Carole Sheidler; Alma Shelley; Marjorie Shepherd; Charlie and Margie Sheridan; Lindsey Sheroski; Susan Sherwin.
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"Belonging to a Community of Faith,
brick by brick!"
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