A special thank you to the dedicated and hard working staff of the 2008/2009 Sunday School. Superintendent Judy Beck, teachers Elnara Browers, Betty Hvidsten, Colleen Bush, Sharon Rognlie, music volunteer Jan Oliverson, all-around “go to guy” Ken Oliverson and substitutes JoAnn Geis, Donna Case, Annette Nicholas and Scott Theis. Thank you all for the time you make for the children of our congregation!
We would also like to acknowledge the “graduating” 6th graders. They will be truly missed by all of us.
Noah Theis
Austin Myhre
Mallory Glynn
Brandon Bush
Nathan Nicholas
Saturday, May 30, 2009
OFF TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE FOR MISSION
Submitted by Wendy Edberg
The Youth Group of our church along with five chaperones will be traveling by vans to Nashville, Tennessee July 11 - 19. The group of 18 workers will be performing various missions which will include work with the Bethlehem Project, meals on wheels, maintenance in impoverished areas and work with African refugee children. Mission trips are an excellent first step for a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God and His mission in the world. Thank you for supporting our group throughout the year allowing us to spread God's word.
~ FPC Youth Group ~
The Youth Group of our church along with five chaperones will be traveling by vans to Nashville, Tennessee July 11 - 19. The group of 18 workers will be performing various missions which will include work with the Bethlehem Project, meals on wheels, maintenance in impoverished areas and work with African refugee children. Mission trips are an excellent first step for a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God and His mission in the world. Thank you for supporting our group throughout the year allowing us to spread God's word.
~ FPC Youth Group ~
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Submitted by Colleen Bush
Last chance to sign up for Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 to 5th grade. VBS is June 15 – 19 from 9:00 to 11:30. The cost is $10 per child $30 max per family. VBS Power lab T-shirts can also be purchased for an additional $5. Our theme this year is Power Lab - Discovering Jesus Miraculous Power where students will take part in exciting experiments, engage in dramas and music and learn about Jesus in a fun, interactive environment. We still have room and would love to get some more kids to attend, so get your child, grandchild, nephew/niece registered. Also feel free to have them invite a friend to join them for this week. Deadline for registration is Friday, June 5, but earlier would be better for proper planning by the VBS staff.
Last chance to sign up for Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 to 5th grade. VBS is June 15 – 19 from 9:00 to 11:30. The cost is $10 per child $30 max per family. VBS Power lab T-shirts can also be purchased for an additional $5. Our theme this year is Power Lab - Discovering Jesus Miraculous Power where students will take part in exciting experiments, engage in dramas and music and learn about Jesus in a fun, interactive environment. We still have room and would love to get some more kids to attend, so get your child, grandchild, nephew/niece registered. Also feel free to have them invite a friend to join them for this week. Deadline for registration is Friday, June 5, but earlier would be better for proper planning by the VBS staff.
MISSION WORK WITHIN THE CHURCH
In an effort to expand their mission work within the walls of FPC, the youth group will make themselves (with adult supervision) available to congregants throughout the year for small tasks and projects. This mission work will be in addition to our annual mission trip and other group mission activities. If you have a need or a task at home where you feel the youth could be of assistance, please contact:
Sharon in the church office 445-3562 or shakopeefpc@msn.com
Mike Bush (612) 207-3996 or mbush@integra.net
Wendy Edberg (612) 805-7663 or wledberg@cbburnet.com
Jeri Benson (952) 221-5877 or jerilyn_benson@yahoo.com
Please note that this is being provided as mission work, however, all free will donations will be gladly accepted and go to offset youth group mission costs for the year.
Sharon in the church office 445-3562 or shakopeefpc@msn.com
Mike Bush (612) 207-3996 or mbush@integra.net
Wendy Edberg (612) 805-7663 or wledberg@cbburnet.com
Jeri Benson (952) 221-5877 or jerilyn_benson@yahoo.com
Please note that this is being provided as mission work, however, all free will donations will be gladly accepted and go to offset youth group mission costs for the year.
COMING SOON! FPC COMMUNITY GARDEN
Submitted by Michael Browers
PLANT IT. GROW IT. SHARE IT.
First Presbyterian Church will be setting the groundwork for a community garden program that will be made available to FPC church members. Church members interested in becoming a community gardener may sign up to reserve space within the 40' x 30' garden that will be setup on church property. Participants are asked to monitor, water and care for their plots and as a result are encouraged to keep half of the produce grown in their plot. We ask that the other half of the produce be provided to FPC, which will in turn donate the produce to the food shelf. If you are interested in participating, please contact either Pastor Bev or Gaylen Case, (952-445-4281), with the following information: your name, phone number and how much gardening space you are interested in using.
PLANT IT. GROW IT. SHARE IT.
First Presbyterian Church will be setting the groundwork for a community garden program that will be made available to FPC church members. Church members interested in becoming a community gardener may sign up to reserve space within the 40' x 30' garden that will be setup on church property. Participants are asked to monitor, water and care for their plots and as a result are encouraged to keep half of the produce grown in their plot. We ask that the other half of the produce be provided to FPC, which will in turn donate the produce to the food shelf. If you are interested in participating, please contact either Pastor Bev or Gaylen Case, (952-445-4281), with the following information: your name, phone number and how much gardening space you are interested in using.
PARISH LIFE UPDATE
Submitted by Michael Browers
We are currently in the process of organizing a comprehensive list of activities for the calendar year to help us plan and coordinate church events. Please prayerfully consider volunteering your time and talents. Efforts from a variety of people help infuse the church with enthusiasm, excitement, and new energy.
We are currently in the process of organizing a comprehensive list of activities for the calendar year to help us plan and coordinate church events. Please prayerfully consider volunteering your time and talents. Efforts from a variety of people help infuse the church with enthusiasm, excitement, and new energy.
FAITH FEST
Submitted by Mike Bush
Faith Fest is just around the corner. The event this year will be held at Huber Park in downtown Shakopee on Saturday, August 22. We will again be partnering with two other area churches (Faith Lutheran and Friendship Church). Planning has already begun to make this a great event. We are still in need of volunteers to help on some of the sub-committees. If interested contact Dave Loftness (612-720-1898).
Faith Fest is just around the corner. The event this year will be held at Huber Park in downtown Shakopee on Saturday, August 22. We will again be partnering with two other area churches (Faith Lutheran and Friendship Church). Planning has already begun to make this a great event. We are still in need of volunteers to help on some of the sub-committees. If interested contact Dave Loftness (612-720-1898).
WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAYS
During the month of July you are invited to join us for Worship on Wednesdays. This celebration of our life in Christ will include songs, prayer, skits and monologues. Please plan to join us Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm for this time of fellowship.
PRESBYTERY MEETING
We are hosting Presbytery on Saturday, September 12, 2009. If you are interested, able and willing to help in any way, please contact Pastor Bev.
MISSION FOR JUNE
College of the Ozarks is an unique campus where students work to pay for their education and may graduate debt free. They gain work experience in many programs on campus. This college offers more than 312 academic majors. Students are required to work 15 hours during the week, along with two 40 hour weeks during school breaks. This school was founded by a Presbyterian minister who wanted to help the poor people in the Ozark area. The students learn to work with their head, their heart and their hands at the College of the Ozarks which is located southeast of Branson, Missouri. This school has been famous for its fruitcakes since the 1930’s and produces about 30,000 fruitcakes each year which generates significant income and good will for the school. Please give generously to College of the Ozarks during the month of June.
DEACONS FUNDRAISER
Submitted by Edie Cook
The Deacon's annual fund raiser with the Cub Food Wagon is set for June 25-June 28. Join in the fun of selling hot dogs and brats as you get to know other church members! The sign up sheet is located on the narthex bulletin board. Two adults can work with one youth (6th grade and up) for each shift. If you have questions, contact Gail Hall at 445-1097 or Edie Cook at 445-4864.
The Deacon's annual fund raiser with the Cub Food Wagon is set for June 25-June 28. Join in the fun of selling hot dogs and brats as you get to know other church members! The sign up sheet is located on the narthex bulletin board. Two adults can work with one youth (6th grade and up) for each shift. If you have questions, contact Gail Hall at 445-1097 or Edie Cook at 445-4864.
Moving To France
Larry and Amy Lane are moving to France! If you would like to track their adventures go to http://looseintoulouse.blogspot.com.
HELP US STAY INFORMED
If you are hospitalized, have scheduled surgery or would like a home visit please call the church office (952-445-3562) or call Pastor Bev directly (952-445-1695) and let us know. Thank you.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE!
Congratulations to Jesse Schanus who will graduate from Jordan High School in June and will be honored during the worship service on June 14. Jesse will pursue a career in engineering. Good luck, Jesse!
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH
First of all, my apologies to Ashley Salden whose birthday was on May 19 and inaccurately published as Ashley Edberg’s birthday last month. Hope it was great Ashley!
-Sharon
4 Pam Pint
6 Dick Olin
7 Marty Underwood
9 Josh Theis
12 Betty Engel
18 Ina Lipke
20 Frank Bawden
25 Rick Modlin
25 Ron Rognlie
30 Louise Wiggen
-Sharon
4 Pam Pint
6 Dick Olin
7 Marty Underwood
9 Josh Theis
12 Betty Engel
18 Ina Lipke
20 Frank Bawden
25 Rick Modlin
25 Ron Rognlie
30 Louise Wiggen
ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH
6 Dick and Frieda Olin
14 Rick and Pastor Bev Modlin
18 Phil and Judy Rudell
20 Ron and JoAnn Geis
21 Bob and Wendy Edberg
21 Mike and Cindy Volkart
30 Jay and Barb Hensley
14 Rick and Pastor Bev Modlin
18 Phil and Judy Rudell
20 Ron and JoAnn Geis
21 Bob and Wendy Edberg
21 Mike and Cindy Volkart
30 Jay and Barb Hensley
A 72 hour spirit filled experience
A 72 hour spirit filled experience – beginning on Thursday evening and ending Sunday evening (July 16-19, 2009). For three days, the body of Christ will live and study together in a worshipful time of singing, prayer and discussion. During each of fifteen talks given by laity and clergy, the theme of God’s grace is presented. Guests participate in the celebration of Holy Communion and experience God’s grace through the prayers and acts of a living Christian community. If you are interested, you are invited to visit with Pastor Bev.
FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Submitted by Michael Browers
NEW ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE AND COMPUTERS
During this past month we invested in state-of-art accounting software geared specifically to the accounting needs of churches such as First Presbyterian. As part of this upgrade, we also invested in a new computer suited to run the new software properly. This will significantly enhance our accounting information and tracking, which will in turn assist us in financial planning. We would like to extend a special thanks to Dick Friend who volunteered a great deal of time to research available solutions and make a recommendation.
NEW ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE AND COMPUTERS
During this past month we invested in state-of-art accounting software geared specifically to the accounting needs of churches such as First Presbyterian. As part of this upgrade, we also invested in a new computer suited to run the new software properly. This will significantly enhance our accounting information and tracking, which will in turn assist us in financial planning. We would like to extend a special thanks to Dick Friend who volunteered a great deal of time to research available solutions and make a recommendation.
NEW TREASURER
Submitted by Mike Bush
We are please to announce that we have hired a new treasurer for First Presbyterian Church. Sharon will retain all of her administrative duties but wanted to step away from the treasurer’s position. Many thanks to Sharon for all of her years of service as treasurer. Please welcome Philip Klein to our staff. Phil comes with broad experience in accounting/bookkeeping and will be a great asset as we transition to new accounting software for the church. If you’re at the church when Phil is there be sure to stop in and welcome him to the staff.
We are please to announce that we have hired a new treasurer for First Presbyterian Church. Sharon will retain all of her administrative duties but wanted to step away from the treasurer’s position. Many thanks to Sharon for all of her years of service as treasurer. Please welcome Philip Klein to our staff. Phil comes with broad experience in accounting/bookkeeping and will be a great asset as we transition to new accounting software for the church. If you’re at the church when Phil is there be sure to stop in and welcome him to the staff.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Submitted by Dave Loftness
WHAT? 2009 SHAKOPEE FAITH FEST
WHEN? AUGUST 22 - Noon to 6:00pm
NEW LOCATION? HUBER PARK, SHAKOPEE
Yes, this IS a new twist on our Shakopee Faith Fest. In fact, it is several new twists:
First, this is a NEW LOCATION – HUBER PARK. With these new facilities and using a central location not tied to any one church, we hope to encourage more community participation (including those without a church, central to our mission statement).
Second, we decided to try holding this event WITHOUT RAIN! As you recall, we had the event dampened plenty in the past, so we will try August 22nd when the average temp is 78 and rain is a rarity.
Third, we have our two partner churches stepping up in their involvement and we brought an invitation to ALL THE CHURCHES in Shakopee to join us, both as guest and hosting.
Most of our “traditional” elements will continue to be included. The multiple area musical groups will still be central to the program, along with food, raffle, prizes and activities for kids and adults. We will also be adding to our web site: shakopeefaithfest.com
We’ll continue to keep you posted on our plans, but for now, PLEASE, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
WHEN? AUGUST 22 - Noon to 6:00pm
NEW LOCATION? HUBER PARK, SHAKOPEE
Yes, this IS a new twist on our Shakopee Faith Fest. In fact, it is several new twists:
First, this is a NEW LOCATION – HUBER PARK. With these new facilities and using a central location not tied to any one church, we hope to encourage more community participation (including those without a church, central to our mission statement).
Second, we decided to try holding this event WITHOUT RAIN! As you recall, we had the event dampened plenty in the past, so we will try August 22nd when the average temp is 78 and rain is a rarity.
Third, we have our two partner churches stepping up in their involvement and we brought an invitation to ALL THE CHURCHES in Shakopee to join us, both as guest and hosting.
Most of our “traditional” elements will continue to be included. The multiple area musical groups will still be central to the program, along with food, raffle, prizes and activities for kids and adults. We will also be adding to our web site: shakopeefaithfest.com
We’ll continue to keep you posted on our plans, but for now, PLEASE, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
Thoughts from the Pastors Office:
Always be joyful and never stop praying. Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do. Don't turn away God's Spirit or ignore prophecies. Accept what is good and don't have anything to do with evil. I pray that God, who gives peace, will make you completely holy. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept healthy and faultless until our LORD Jesus Christ returns. The one who chose you can be trusted, and he will do this.Friends, please pray for each other. Give the LORD'S followers a warm greeting. I pray that our LORD Jesus Christ will be kind to you! I Thessalonians 5 (CEV)
*Thinking of Prayer as Jesus Taught!*
Our thinking about prayer whether right or wrong, is based on our own mental conception of it.
The correct concept is to think of prayer as the breath in our lungs and the blood from our hearts.
Our blood flows and our breathing continues and we are not even conscious of it, but it never stops. And we are not always conscious of Jesus keeping us in perfect oneness with God, but if we are obeying Him, He always is.
Prayer is not an exercise, it is a way of life. So beware of anything that stops the offering up of prayer… We are to never stop praying! We are to maintain the childlike habit of offering up prayer in our hearts to God all the time.
Jesus never mentioned unanswered prayer. He had the unlimited certainty of knowing that prayer is always answered. Do you have through the Spirit of God that inexpressible certainty that Jesus had about prayer, or do you think of the times when it seemed that God did not answer your prayer? Jesus said,… everyone who asks receives…” (Matthew 7:8). Yet we say,…”but…but…because the evidence of the answer does not fit what we believe the answer should be!”
We are to never doubt that God answers prayer in the best way, not just sometimes, but every time…He makes everything beautiful in His Time! (Ecclesiastes 3)
Do we expect God’s answer to prayer or ours?
The danger we have is that we want to water down what Jesus said to make it mean something that aligns with our common sense. But, if it were only common sense, what He said would not even be worthwhile. The things Jesus taught about prayer are supernatural truths He reveals to us. And the only way to know that is to be in relationship with Christ through PRAYER!
(Adapted Words from Oswald Chambers)
*Thinking of Prayer as Jesus Taught!*
Our thinking about prayer whether right or wrong, is based on our own mental conception of it.
The correct concept is to think of prayer as the breath in our lungs and the blood from our hearts.
Our blood flows and our breathing continues and we are not even conscious of it, but it never stops. And we are not always conscious of Jesus keeping us in perfect oneness with God, but if we are obeying Him, He always is.
Prayer is not an exercise, it is a way of life. So beware of anything that stops the offering up of prayer… We are to never stop praying! We are to maintain the childlike habit of offering up prayer in our hearts to God all the time.
Jesus never mentioned unanswered prayer. He had the unlimited certainty of knowing that prayer is always answered. Do you have through the Spirit of God that inexpressible certainty that Jesus had about prayer, or do you think of the times when it seemed that God did not answer your prayer? Jesus said,… everyone who asks receives…” (Matthew 7:8). Yet we say,…”but…but…because the evidence of the answer does not fit what we believe the answer should be!”
We are to never doubt that God answers prayer in the best way, not just sometimes, but every time…He makes everything beautiful in His Time! (Ecclesiastes 3)
Do we expect God’s answer to prayer or ours?
The danger we have is that we want to water down what Jesus said to make it mean something that aligns with our common sense. But, if it were only common sense, what He said would not even be worthwhile. The things Jesus taught about prayer are supernatural truths He reveals to us. And the only way to know that is to be in relationship with Christ through PRAYER!
(Adapted Words from Oswald Chambers)
UPLIFTING OUR CHURCH FAMILY
On May 31, 2009 we will begin a new way to uplift the families of our congregation. Each Sunday you will be asked to pray for a specific family in our congregation during the week. For June, please pray for the following families:
May 31 Roger and Shirley Ackerman
June 7 Harold and Pat Zwart
June 14 Gary and Barb Anderson
June 21 Randy and Linda Zitterkopf
June 28 Jack and Veneta Anderson
May 31 Roger and Shirley Ackerman
June 7 Harold and Pat Zwart
June 14 Gary and Barb Anderson
June 21 Randy and Linda Zitterkopf
June 28 Jack and Veneta Anderson
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