Volume 34, No. 5 October 2013 Monthly Publication of First Presbyterian Church 133 E. North St. PO Box 196, Geneseo, IL 61254 Fall WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:30 a.m. After Church Coffee 11:30 a.m. Church Office: 309-944-5189 [email protected]www.geneseofpc.org 6 27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Worship Led by Pastor Tim Doty 13 28 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Worship Led by Pastor Tim Doty 20 29 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Worship Led by Pastor Tim Doty 27 30 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Worship Led by Pastor Tim Doty
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Volume 34, No. 5 October 2013
Monthly Publication of First Presbyterian Church 133 E. North St. PO Box 196, Geneseo, IL 61254
Fall WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Sunday School 9:15 Worship 10:30 a.m.
6 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Worship Led by Pastor Tim Doty 13 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Worship Led by Pastor Tim Doty 20 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Worship Led by Pastor Tim Doty 27 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Worship Led by Pastor Tim Doty
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Inside This Issue of the Grapevine Table of Contents
From Pastor Doty ........................................................................................................... 3
Mark Your Calendars .................................................................................................... 4
133 East North Street Geneseo, IL 61254 www.geneseofpc.org
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From Pastor DotyFrom Pastor DotyFrom Pastor DotyFrom Pastor Doty Since Pastor Doty will be joining us soon I thought it would be a good idea to start to get to know him. In an effort to get to know him I sent him some questions. Here is what he has shared with us: Here's a little something about myself that should answer some of your questions.
I was born and grew up in Independence, Missouri (so you are doomed to hear a lot of Mark
Twain quotes in my sermons). I have a brother and two sisters and 24 first cousins on my
mother's side. I graduated from the University of Texas in Austin (go Horns!). It was during college that I felt
called to the ministry. I went one year to Austin Presbyterian Seminary then to Harvard Divinity School. After
graduating from Harvard I went to graduate school at Yale and then spent eight years in secondary education
before becoming a Presbyterian minister in 1984.
I have served churches in Independence, Missouri; in Leavenworth, Kansas; and in Middletown, Ohio. I have
two children by my first marriage, Rose and Grace, and two stepchildren, Will and Cassidy, both of whom are in
college in Ohio. My wife, Christina, is working on a graduate degree in art at Bradley University in Peoria, where
we live.
It is difficult to pick out of all the things we ministers do just one or two favorites, but I suppose if I had to they
would be preaching, teaching, and involvement in the community. I am looking forward to meeting all of you
soon and serving as your transitional minister while you find your new installed pastor.
Tim Doty
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Sunday, November 3rd 2013 NO MORNING SERVICE
• Worship will be held at 3:00 PM.
• Please join us for the closing of our 150th Anniversary Celebration and our Scottish Heritage Celebration.
• Please wear your Scottish Clan attire.
• Our 50 year member’s Cathy Hadley & Louise Rash will be honored as our newest 50 year members.
• The Quad City Bag Pipers will lead our music.
• A light dinner will be served for a donation following worship. Thank you, 150th Anniversary Committee Tenth Annual Tribute to Our Veterans will be Sunday, November 10th.
• All veterans and church family are invited to the Worship service at 10:30 am.
• Fellowship and lunch will be served for a donation following services.
• Let’s Thank Our Veterans for all their service! Thank you, Passionate Worship Group
Every September I am approached by several people after service who tell me that they are so glad the Choir is back. Well, frankly, it is good to be back singing and leading our small group of dedicated members in the musical praises to our Lord. Unfortunately, it seems to me, there are not enough members of our congregation who believe that having a choir is important to the life of our Church enough to join us in this celebration. With that in mind, let me point out a few thoughts that others have said about what a Choir is and why it is important to the Church.
1. “A choir is a group of church members who sing songs. Who practice so that they may lead the congregation in singing praises to God”
2. “Singing in the church choir is one way to prepare the hearts of the people for the message” 3. “The choir uses music to appeal to the general public” 4. “Singing in the choir is a way of using the voice God gave you to praise Him” 5. “Singing in the choir is a way of preaching The Word of God in a way that’s not as boring as just saying it”
Please consider joining our choir for practice on Thursday evenings at 7:00 and before Service on Sunday mornings at 9:30. (Part time singers accepted). This is your Church. This is your Choir This is your opportunity for “pay back” to God George
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Kid’s KingdomKid’s KingdomKid’s KingdomKid’s Kingdom I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Kid’s Kingdom breakfast! It was great to see so many faces there. Also a huge thank you to everyone who helped with the breakfast! We could not have done it without you! Because of you we were able to raise $148! The breakfast was a great way for the kids to start learning about mission and service. This month we will continue to learn about different missions and missionaries from around the world and work on incorporating more service into our lives.
Thank you, Olivia Melton
Helping Others Devotional for Kids Read: Luke 10: 25-37
Iron Sharpens IronIron Sharpens IronIron Sharpens IronIron Sharpens Iron
“As Iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Devotional for Men
On Track - 1 Chronicles 23:24–32 Recommended Reading: Psalm 95:1–11; Matthew 6:5–15; Colossians 4:2–4 What if every driver decided to ignore the center yellow lines? Smash-ups would rival apocalyptic visions. Those colored splotches in the roadway keep us on track. They keep us safe. In our spiritual journey, praise and thanksgiving are like a yellow line, keeping our hearts on track. But it doesn’t take much to veer off course, does it? Think about the Levites. They were set apart to offer thanks and praise to God every morning and every night, day in and day out, in a never-ending cycle (see 1 Chronicles 23:30). It was their job. Forced “thank yous.” Praise, praise, praise.
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Men’s Devotional Continued Imagine the temptations inherent in this routine. Did easy-to-repeat prayers take the place of petitions motivated by full hearts and genuine gratitude? Did their minds wander as the words bubbled out? “Hear me, O God. Here we go again.” We’ve all heard of the doctor who’s in terrible physical condition or the plumber whose house has leaky pipes. When you do something for a living, as these people do, it’s sometimes hard to stay motivated to keep your own life in order. This is what it may have been like for the Levites as well. Praise and thanks are key ingredients in a healthy relationship with God. We need them as much as we need fresh air. Praise isn’t just an outward gesture; it reveals what’s inside us—the attitude we have toward God. When we offer meaningful thanks, we acknowledge that God’s goodness deserves our recognition and awe. Every gift comes from his hand. Nothing we’ve done grants us the sun’s bright rising or peaceful slumber at night—it all comes from God’s good hand. How do we make our delight in God genuine and true every day? Unlike the Levites, God doesn’t demand that we follow certain daily requirements. Maybe that makes the routine more difficult. We are responsible for taking the time to bow before him and offer our praise and thanks. When we skip this routine, we become like those drivers who disregard the center line—a potential accident waiting to happen. But when we take the time to regularly focus on and praise the God who loves us, he helps us to stay on track.
To Take Away
• Spiritually, would you describe yourself as “on track” or as “an accident waiting to happen”? Why?
• Why does God want you to praise him?
• List several things in your life for which you can praise and thank God. How can you keep your prayers of praise and thanksgiving fresh?
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Presbyterian WomenPresbyterian WomenPresbyterian WomenPresbyterian Women Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.” (NLT)
PW is starting a new year with a new format. PW Gatherings will only be held four
times a year in September, December, April and June. Circles will continue meeting
monthly September through May except they don’t meet in December or January.
PW Coordinating Team
PW October Gatherings: Faith Circle Lamplighters Circle Date: October 16, 2013 Date: October 28, 2013 Time: 9:00 am Time: 7:00 pm Location: Church Location: Church Hostess: Barb Grunwald Hostess: Virginia Nelson Asst: Louise Rash Asst: Joan Crider Lesson: Cathy Hadley Lesson: Sharon Esche
Geneseo Food PantryGeneseo Food PantryGeneseo Food PantryGeneseo Food Pantry October 2013 Church Newsletter
With the weather starting to cool off, light-weight jackets, long sleeved shirts and jeans are now in demand. With Facebook pages for selling clothing and the opening of a Goodwill Distribution Center in Geneseo, the donations of good quality clothing to the Food Pantry are down. Please consider donating outgrown and no longer needed fall clothes to the Pantry. A large number of families and individuals consistently use the items donated by the community as a resource to reduce the dollar amounts necessary to clothe their children. Clothing may be dropped off during our regular hours Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to noon.
With fall’s cooler weather comes the beginning of heating our homes. Because of the high cost of home heating and electricity, our clients often have difficulty keeping up with their monthly bills. If you would like to make a donation toward a client’s heating or electric bill, you may call the Food Pantry at 944-3165 for more information on how to do so.
Another way to help! For the entire month of October Geneseo Super Wash at 810 W. Main Street is going to be donating 50 cents to the Food Pantry for every automatic and self-serve car wash that is purchased. In addition they will donate $1.00 for every set of tokens purchased (4 for $18.00).
It’s not too early to start thinking about what you or your group might like to do to help the less fortunate in the Geneseo area. For many years, members of the community have assisted client families in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. This year will be no exception The help given has taken many forms, including ingredients for a Thanksgiving dinner, gift certificates for singles or elderly people who would be alone on the holiday, gift certificates for meat or call us and let us know how you might want to help. To find out more about adopting a family for Thanksgiving or Christmas, please contact the Pantry at 944-3165.
Food needs for October are: Soups (all kinds, especially ‘Chunky’ style), Jiffy mixes (muffins, cake mixes and cornbread), frosting, oatmeal and instant hot cereal, peanut butter and jelly, and sugar free snacks and cookies.
Non-food needs are: Disposable diapers in sizes 3, 4 and 5, and toilet paper.
Drop boxes at the church for Food Pantry donations are located outside the church office and in the coat room off the front entrance of the church. Donations are always appreciated and especially encouraged on the third Sunday of the month, which is designated Food Pantry Sunday.
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Equip, Encourage & EnergizeEquip, Encourage & EnergizeEquip, Encourage & EnergizeEquip, Encourage & Energize You Have A Part To PlayYou Have A Part To PlayYou Have A Part To PlayYou Have A Part To Play
Each one of God's children Has a special part to play, Whether it be great or small, We are needed every day
If your part seems very small, Don't feel you're insignificant
Don't feel that you can't offer much And you wouldn't make a difference Though you're tempted to give up And let another take your place,
Remember, God gave you your gifts And you cannot be replaced
And these gifts that God has given, He longs for you to share
You're just as important as anyone, So don't be in despair
The only one who matters most Is watching for your part, With much anticipation
And excitement in His heart So do not disappoint Him By not taking your cue,
Though you think it unimportant, This part is made for you Don't let God walk away With a disappointed heart Because you felt so unworthy Of your very special part
The parts that we've been given Isn't based on size at all, But rather on the abilities And the gifting of the Lord For each part is important
To make the whole thing work, So do your part with enthusiasm And know that you have worth.
Birthdays and AnniversariesBirthdays and AnniversariesBirthdays and AnniversariesBirthdays and Anniversaries
October, 2013
2 Lloyd Vespermann 7 Pat Williams 8 Jim Schaefer 14 Kayla Simpson 16 Don Griffith 17 Bill Noord 19 Bernard Achterhof 19 Andrea Lyman 21 Bonnie Asay 21 Darlene Christiance 21 Roger Stancliff 22 Callie VanKerrebroeck 23 Kellie Williams 24 Ken Atwell 24 Louise Rash 25 Bernice Danielson 25 Randy Hugh 29 Lily Johnson 30 Pam Durian 30 Alison Johnson
If your birthday or anniversary is not listed, please call the church office.
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Prayers of the PeoplePrayers of the PeoplePrayers of the PeoplePrayers of the People Our prayers continue for Shane Haas, Janet Borkgren, Sandy Haas, Carol (Mrs. R.C.)
Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank You NotesNotesNotesNotes
Thank You Worship Leaders
Thank you to Joel Jackle-Hugh, Rev. Becky Nystrom, Archie Williams, and George Swift for filling the pulpit in September. Diane Lodge and Greg Wolf thank you for your music leadership.
Thank you to Gary Bell, Don Griffith, John Brophy, Don & Beth Simpson, Louise Rash, Steve Durian, & Scott Durian for helping and working so hard to get the Pastor’s study remodel done for the arrival of Pastor Doty. Thank you to Melanie Curran for coordinating with Chicago Street decorating to get the paint and carpet. Thank you,
Properties Committee
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There’s not enough “Thank You’s” in my heart for all the cards, hospital visits, flowers, food and offers to help me, or take me to appointments from my “Church Family”. You suddenly realize the help you need when you can’t do some things for yourself. Special thanks to the person who was there to help me 24/7. Thanks again
to everyone Virginia
Thank you so much to everyone! You have made me feel so welcomed and appreciated since starting my time here with you, and it means so much to me. I am very thankful and so blessed to have the opportunity to serve and work with such welcoming people. I have enjoyed getting to know you and look forward to getting to know you even more. I know that I have come in and started changing things and you have all been so gracious in allowing me to do so. I am having so much fun trying new creative things and I hope that you will enjoy the things I try as well. I want to always be mindful of you and your thoughts so if there is something that you may not like I would always welcome feedback. I want to say a special thank you to Don & Beth Simpson who have been in
the office with me and helped me get acclimated to my new job. You did great!! Thank you again, Angela
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New Grapevine Electronic FormatNew Grapevine Electronic FormatNew Grapevine Electronic FormatNew Grapevine Electronic Format
The Grapevine is being published a little differently now. The printed copy will be very similar to the previous format. The electronic version now in color will continue to be on the WEB page and e-mailed to those requesting it. However, it will contain exactly the same information as the printed version, not an abbreviated version as in the past. Previously the Grapevine had to be typed twice, once for each version. It will now be typed only once and both versions generated from this one copy. Check out the color version on our web site www.geneseofpc.org
