Worship at Carlisle Care Center

CUPC will provide worship at the Carlisle Care Center on:

May 4, 2008

Services are at 3:30 p.m.  All members and friends are invited and encouraged to participate in this special ministry!

Happy Mother’s Day

All women of the church are invited to attend the Mother’s Day Breakfast

Sunday, May 11, 2008

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Fellowship Hall

 

   

 

 

June Newsletter Deadline:

May 15, 2008

 

Please forward items by email attachment to: hartfordcupc@msn.com.

 

Your help in observing this deadline will be greatly appreciated!!

 

Baccalaureate to be Celebrated!

 

The Class of 2008 of Carlisle High School will celebrate Baccalaureate on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Carlisle High School Auditorium.

 

The public is invited shared in this of worship and celebration.

 

 

 Special Music

 

May 4             Little Bells w/Kathy McCaughey

May 11           Sonshine Singers

May 18           Sandy & Shane Hammond

May 25           Ann Polito

 

Thank you for sharing your musical gifts!

 

Anyone wishing to share special music during worship, please contact the church office

at 989-3426.

 

For your consideration……..

 

The Session asks that you please consider paying your “per capita” for 2008.  The amount for each active member is $27.00 and goes to provide budget funding at the Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly levels sponsoring the many programs and ministries of the Presbyterian Church, USA.

 

If you wish to make a contribution, please note “per capita” on your check or envelope.

 

Thank you for your consideration!

 

The Pentecost Offering is traditionally received on the day of Pentecost (May 11, 2008). It provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to support ministry with children at risk in their communities.

The General Assembly’s portion (60 percent) provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised over $7 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family.

Nursery Provided

 

The nursery is available during the Sunday worship service for children up to 4 years old.

 

If you would like to use this service, please contact Madonna Jack or one of the ushers for assistance.

 

CCA

Food Pantry Challenge 2008

 

During March 58 items were donated to be delivered to the CCA Food Pantry operated at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle, Iowa.  Thank you to everyone who participated! 

 

All members and friends of CUPC are encouraged to join in the 2008 CCA Food Pantry Challenge!  Each week, an item is designated to be added to your personal grocery list to be donated to the CCA Food Pantry.

 

Items designated for May are:

 

May 4                         Dish Soap

May 11                         Facial Tissue

May 18                        Fruit Juice (not frozen)

May 25                       Garbage Bags

 

Contributions may be placed on the table in fellowship hall and will be delivered to the food pantry at the end of each month.  Whatever you are able to do will be appreciated!

 

VOLUNTEER NEEDED to deliver items on Tuesdays between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.  If interested, please contact Ann Polito. 

 

Helping people, touching lives, warming hearts!

 

In our prayers…..

 

Please remember the following in your thoughts and prayers:

·         

·        Albert Allen as he recuperates from shoulder surgery.

·        The family and friends of Don and Gladyce Baber as they mourn their deaths and celebrate their lives.

·        Nikolas Ball as he received cancer treatment.

·        Donna Beaver as she deals with health concerns.

·        Alice Bell as she is hospitalized.

·        Bethany Benton as she recuperates from a car accident.

·        Bob Bickle as he receives cancer treatment.

·        Elaine Billington (Verle Spence’s sister) as she is treated for bone cancer.

·        David Bruce as he recuperates from throat cancer surgery.

·        Dezerra Bruce as she receives chemotherapy.

·        Michelle Buchanan and children

·        Steve & Jackie Clark as both deal with health issues.

·        Jody Collins (mother of Connie Goldsberry & Cheryl Rawson) as she recuperates from knee replacement surgery.

·        Gloria Cowles (sister of Larry Meyers) as she faces health challenges.

·        Geri Cross as she is treated for breast cancer.

·        Mark & Phyllis Emmak (nephew & niece of Florence Warren) as they deal with health issues.

·        Patty Eittreim (Don Hall’s daughter) as she recuperates from a car accident in Bali, Malaysia.

·        George Erickson as he prepares for hernia surgery.

·        Sally Farley as she recuperates from a broken hip.

·        Nancy Ferguson

·        First Presbyterian Church of Monticello as they recover from an arsonist fire that severely damaged their church.

·        Alberta Fridley as she recuperates from a fall and related surgery.

·        Betty Fry as she deals with health concerns.

·        Jackie Fry as she receives cancer treatment.

·        The family and friends of Dorothy Grant as they mourn her death and celebrate her life.

·        Sandy Gustafson (friend of Pastor Nathan) as she recuperates from breast cancer surgery and receives chemotherapy.

·        Friend of David & Jalene Gutierrez as she is treated for breast cancer.

·        Karen Hammond as she deals with health concerns and recuperates from surgery.

·        Ed Hardin as he adjusts to living in the Alzheimer’s Unit at the Carlisle Care Center.

·        Janet Hartman as she recuperates from a mastectomy and begins chemotherapy.

·        Richard Hunt as he is treated for a lung tumor.

·        Judy Hutchison as she receives cancer treatment.

·        Harold Isley as he deals with health challenges.

·        Andy Jackson as he deals with health concerns.

·        Ed Jones as he receives cancer treatment.

·        Armetta Keeney as she deals with health concerns.

·        The family and friends of Kelly Keul as they mourn her death and celebrate her life.

·        Donnie Kissell (Sophia Eckert’s brother) as he recuperates from a heart procedure.

·        Jackie Kissell (Sophia Eckert’s mother) as she recuperates from knee replacement surgery and is treated for colon cancer.

·        Rachel Lambertson as she is treated for a lung tumor.

·        Eddie Lester (uncle of Lewey & Cinda) as he is hospitalized and deals with health concerns.

·        Ruth Lilly as she deals with health concerns.

·        Michelle Livingston as she recuperates from neck surgery.

·        Margaret (cousin of Ruth Willis) as she is treated for spine cancer.

·        Melia McCool as she recuperates from a car accident.

·        Teresa McCuen as she deals with complications of diabetes.

·        Brady McFarland

·        Jim McFarland as dialysis procedure does not work well.

·        Karla (Foust) McQuillen as she recuperates from a mastectomy.

·        Alma Meacham as she recuperates from receiving a pacemaker.

·        The family and friends of Ron Merriam (Lisa’s father) as they mourn his death and celebrate his life.

·        Fred Milicci as he deals with health challenges.

·        Gary Osborne as he deals with emphysema.

·        The family and friends of Pat (friend of Melba Moore) as they mourn his death and celebrate his life.

·        Maxine Pendry as she recuperates from a severe allergic reaction.

·        Peggy Pendry as she receives cancer treatment.

·        Father of Michelle Phillips as he receives cancer treatment.

·        Shari Pohlman as she is treated for Hepatitis C.

·        Dakota Pickett

·        Renee (sister of Florence W’s daughter-in-law) as she received cancer treatment.

·        Mike Rodman as he deals with health concerns.

·        Jennifer Ross as she recuperates from car accident injuries.

·        Debbie Ryan as she recuperates from surgery.

·        The family and friends of Yvonne Ryner as they mourn her death and celebrate her life.

·        The family and friends of Matt Scholl as they mourn his death and celebrate his life.

·        Susan Schooler as she recuperates from surgery.

·        Members and Moderator of Session as they lead our church family and tend to the business of our church.

·        Lorrie Shetterly as she deals with health concerns.

·        Dan Smith as he receives cancer treatment.

·        Soldiers in the Armed Forces & their families as they serve our country.  Raymond Reed from CUPC will be transferred to Baghdad in April.

·        Verle Spence as he recuperates from rotator cuff surgery.

·        Jenny Stone as she has bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy.

·        Florence Warren as she is treated for problems with her shoulder.

·        Don Webster (Bob Pohlman’s brother) as he deals with health problems.

·        Dick Wood as he received cancer treatment.

·        Dick Wright as he receives treatment for a brain tumor.

Please share any changes needed to this prayer list with Ann Polito.  

 

Keep Praying!

 

 

WANTED    NEEDED    DESIRED

 

The Christian Education Committee

of Community United Presbyterian Church is seeking an individual who:

enjoys working with children

has bottled up energy and creativity

hears God’s call to serve Him

 

2008-09 LOGOS Director

 

If you feel God’s call to this position or would like more information, please contact a member of the Christian Education Committee:

         

          Melana Hammond 989-0284

David Walker, Jr.  989-4501

 

 

 

Personal Ads

 

Lonely blue teen room seeking lonely bean bag chairs to occupy it!!

 

Guaranteed fun and fellowship!

 

For relocation information call

Bonnie at 989-0147.

 

P.S.  Shelving unit also seeking fun teen games!!

 

 

 

 

 

Splinters from the Board

       

Splinters from the Board – March 24, 2008

 

The Session held a regular meeting on March 24.

 

A summary of the meeting follows:

 

·        Announced final LOGOS will be held April 9 with a potluck for families.

·        Announced Lunch & Learn at DM Presbytery March 27 at noon—Newsletters/Email Announcements.

·        Announced Rally Sunday will be held on Sunday, September 7 with Sunday School beginning, too.

·        Announced Sunday School will end on May 18.

·        Approved facility use on April 13 for Dale Pendry’s 90^th Birthday Party and May 25 for Graduation Reception for Chris Walker.

·        Approved support of Serena McCuen for Campus Crusade Summer Ministry.

·        Approved the March Soup & Slides receipts to be used toward get well cards.

·        Approved youth to use upper classrooms.

·        Distributed March, 2008, The Wider Circle to those without personal email.

·        Reported 17 volunteered for church workday.

·        Reported 2008 Care List has been distributed.

·        Reported 25 Easter lilies were ordered.

·        Reported 3 member life insurance policies remain in effect and have been placed in the fire file.

·        Reported active membership is 110 and inactive membership is 187.

·        Reported annual audit of financial records has been completed with satisfactory results.

·        Reported approximately 50 were served breakfast on Easter Morning.

·        Reported Communion was served to 57 of 58 on March 2 and 126 of 129 on March 23.

·        Reported death of active member Sharon Snelson on March 14, 2008.

·        Reported development of zero tolerance policy is still in progress.

·        Reported the monthly activity of the Outreach Committee.

·        Requested a used cassette tape player for the nursery.

 

Monthly reports were received and approved from various individuals and committees.

 

Financial Information

Fellowship Fund Balance          $    207.52

March Receipts                        $ 9,022.27

March Expenses                       $ 7,681.41 

 

The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. with committees meeting at 6:00 p.m.

 

Session adjourned with prayer.

 

 

The Power of God

Spring Youth Retreat

for 6^th – 12^th Graders

 

 

On April 4^th and 5^th Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, Iowa hosted 50 youth and 15 adults for the Des Moines Presbytery’s Spring Youth retreat.  CUPC was represented by 14 youth and 4 adults for a great time of fun and fellowship.  Shannah even joined us on Saturday to lead us in games and energizers!

 

The theme was The Power of God with three sub-themes:  A Question of Time, The Power of Community, and The Power of Life Everlasting.  Movie clips from Indiana Jones, Tomb Raiders and Atlantis: The Lost Empire were viewed and media clips were used for our program.  We were able to get creative with crafts, praise with music, renew our faith with communion and of course share meals with our friends. 

 

A highlight of the weekend was when Dave Walker bussed all of us to Tokens for 4 hours of laser tag, glow in the dark mini golf, and just plain fun!  Thank you, Dave and Debbie! 

 

We came home tired, filled to the brim with faith, and excited to see our friends again next year!

 

Thank you, CUPC, for supporting your youth and their leaders!

 

In His Service,

 

Bonnie Nesler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”

  1 John 3:18

 

Vacation Bible School

July 7 - 11 2008

 

3 years – 5^th Grade

 

Bring your sunglasses and bright ideas and join the VBS team.

 

Contact Brianne Sears with questions or to volunteer your time!

 

briannecurtis0773@msn.com

989-0773

 

 

 

Vacation Bible School

Craft needs:

 

Please save and donation small and medium “fancy” glass jars such as instant coffee, jam, jelly and iced tea.