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LE ROY FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

309-962-5011 [email protected]

Website: leroypresbyterian.info

Vol. XXIII No. 3

March 2020

Lent is the period of forty weekdays before Easter, beginning with Ash Wednesday. Throughout scripture, people wear ashes as part of mourning and repentance. Thus we began the season of Lent with ashes as we recognized all of the ways that we do not live up to God’s call in our lives. Since the early church, Lent has been a special time of penitence, a time when Christians examined their lives to see what God was saying and what they should be doing.

Through the early centuries, Lent was a time that included penitence, self-examination, and spiritual practices to bring one closer to God. The point of all activities and practices was to focus one’s life and experience on loving and serving God.

Lent continues to be a time of reflection and to grow closer to God. For some, it means giving up something. For a long time, fasting has been a huge part of Lent, with some churches encouraging eating smaller meals or cutting out meat and then giving any money saved to the church or to otherwise help the poor. Others give up certain attitudes and views: fear of failure, or over commitment, or hatred.

Lent can also be a time to take on something. This can mean rededicating ourselves to a regular spiritual practice of prayer or scripture. For others, Lent is a time to ask “What is God calling me to do as something new or different or as a way of express-ing my commitment to Jesus Christ in a new or fuller way?” It’s a prayerful effort to ask God to show us a new form or direction for our ministries as disciples of Jesus Christ.

In the Judaism of Jesus’ day, prayer was experienced all the time in many forms. The family gathered family every Friday night for Sabbath prayers. Men gathered in the synagogue nightly for Evening Prayers. There were family prayers of bless-ing offered at meals and other times of the day. Sabbath worship was corporate prayer and corporate reading of scripture, which functioned as prayer as well. Then, if you got to Jerusalem, you

Fish (& Chicken) Fry

March 18th

5 - 7 p.m.

Mission & Outreach is hosting this meal for all LeRoy churches and hope

everyone will come! It will feature Fish (or Chicken, Baked potatoes/Baked

sweet potatoes, Green Beans, Slaw, Desserts, and Coffee/Tea. Carry Outs

will be available.

Please call the church (962-5011) or email [email protected] to

let us know if you are planning to attend so we can better estimate the

amount of food to prepare. A sign up sheet is also in the church hallway.

could also experience the regular cycles of sacrifice and prayer throughout the day.

The teachings of Jesus make little sense and lack power when cut off from the practices of prayer and community life in which they were articulated. Attempting to follow Jesus today, to be his disciple, likewise becomes almost incoherent without a lively, rich set of practices of prayer in many forms and formats of community.

So, this Lenten season, we are focusing on prayer. We began on our knees and will continue as we dive into the Lord’s Prayer and other practices, grounding our Lenten journey in prayer.

May God be with you this Lenten Season, -Pastor Annie

On March 29th (the 5th Sunday of March) Dennis Mennenga will present the “Twelve “Twelve Days Before Easter”Days Before Easter” during our morning worship.

This is a wonderful way to culminate the Lenten season and prepare for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.

Preparing Your Heart for Easter

Don’t forget the “Friend a Senior”

program that our Mission & Outreach

Committee hopes to set up in our

church. Contact the church office for

more information.

There are many seniors in our

community who really need someone

in their life; someone to be their

friend; someone to help with picking

up meds; someone to

take them to church

or out to eat; or

someone to whom

just to talk.

We wanted to share this photo of

Harlan “Pop” and Carol Bottles as they celebrated their 71st wedding

anniversary on February 12th!

Sunday Dates Attendance

February 2 65

February 9 63

February 16 71

February 23 69

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 67

FEBRUARY SUNDAY ATTENDANCE

3/01 Randy Sigler

3/01 Jill Self

3/03 Lynn Walker

3/04 Miranda Walker 3/05 Amanda Hill

3/08 Bonnie Crumbaugh

3/12 Lucille Gross

3/15 Maggie Baughman

3/16 Danna Sanders

3/17 Brooke Walker

3/18 Gavin Melton

3/19 Kobe Brent

3/21 Jacob Holoch

3/22 Dennis Mennenga

3/23 Gavin Graybeal

3/24 Jarrett Cox

3/27 Isaac Holoch

3/03 Amy & Scott Graves

3/09 Mary Ella & Dennis Mennenga

3/19 Katie & Kenny Taylor

3/31 Teresha & Charlie Bossingham

9:00 a.m. Sunday WORSHIP

March 1

March 8

March 15

March 22

March 29

ACCOMPANIST

Londa Holoch;

Mary Sigler

Londa Holoch

Londa Holoch

Londa Holoch

Londa Holoch

LAY READER

Marty Dean

Naomi Chaplin

Emily Mennenga

Naomi Chaplin

Amanda Hill

USHER/GREETERS

Dennis & Mary Ella

Mennenga

Rick Gaffney;

Sarah Hill

Ashley & Tim Sigler

Lauren Bossingham;

Haley Cox

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

NURSERY

Angie Timm; Ella

Mennenga

Teresa Miller; Emily

Mennenga

Mary Ella & Ella

Mennenga

Bobbi & John Murfin

Brett & Sarah Hill

TECH BOOTH

Steve Sinnott;

Tate Sigler

Steve Sinnott; Randy Sigler

Steve Sinnott; Tracey Holoch

Steve Sinnott; Bruce Owens

Steve Sinnott; Tanner Holoch

COMMUNION SERVERS

Mindy Cox;

Teresha Bossingham;

Randy Sigler

Called to Serve - March 2020

The LeRoy High School All Class Reunion will be held this year on Saturday., Aug.

29th, from 2-5 p.m. There will be tours of the high school given at 2:30, 3:00 & 3:30 pm

Other special events are being planned for that weekend and will be announced as they

are finalized.

There will be no preregistration or fee to attend. Donations will be accepted at the event.

Cookies and punch will be served.

Church Phone: (309) 962-5011 Website: leroypresbyterian.info

E-Mail: [email protected]

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Closed on Fridays

PASTOR ANNIE’S OFFICE HOURS Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (or by appt.)

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Pastor Annie McMillan [email protected] (631) 655-2356 Dana Miller, Director of Student Ministries [email protected] (509) 629-1326 Rita Vollmer, Secretary/Treasurer [email protected] Kathryn Morris, Secretarial Assistant

Committee

Administration/Worship & Music Administration/Mission & Outreach/

Nominating Committee Mission & Outreach Christian Education Christian Education

Adult Christian Development, Worship & Music Adult Christian Development

Administration/Mission & Outreach Clerk of Session/

Adult Christian Development

Co-Moderator Funeral Meals Funeral Meals Funeral Meals Cards/Visits

Kitchen Supplies Co-Moderator

Secretary Wedding/Baby Showers

CHURCH OFFICERS

Elders:

Randy Sigler Teresa Miller John Busey Anna Rayburn Ashley Sigler Mary Ella Mennenga Tracey Holoch Bonnie Crumbaugh Naomi Chaplin

Session next meets on Wednesday, March 11th at 7 p.m. Minutes are available, after approval, in the office.

Deacons: Deacon of the Responsibility Month Assignments

Teresha Bossingham Rick Gaffney Amy Graves Scott Graves Barb Monical Jan Owens Mary Sigler Monica Stengel Angie Timm

March, April June, October

May, November August

February ‘20, ‘21 January 2020

December July

Sept., Jan. ‘21

All Deacons will share the responsibilities of Transportation and Meals.

Library Library NewsNews By Marty Dean

Support our youth in their summer camp/mission trip fundraising efforts and

take the evening off from cooking! This delicious fried chicken dinner from

Nelson’s Catering will be ready to pickup Monday, April 6th, at the church

from 4 - 6 p. m.

Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the church office (just call…

we'll be glad to set aside a ticket for you!)

For more information contact Teresha Bossingham (309-532-1931)

With the Lenten season upon us, our church library table abounds

with a range of devotionals for reflection and edification:

People Parables by James Carter - Laced with humor and

grounded in scripture, the author presents 109 parables--turning

everyday occurrences into the profound.

Faith That Works: 45 Days to a Deeper Walk with God

by Jeffrey D. Hoy - Devotionals derived from the book of James.

Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings

by L. B. Cowman

Each Day With Jesus: Daily Devotions thru the Year

by Rudolph Norden - (large print)

For Tweens and Teens

He Chose You by Max Lucado - (Story adaptations by Monical Hall

for ages 11-14)

Be the Wave: Daring to Believe God and Embrace Your Destiny

by Rob Hensser - The lives and times of 10 young adult biblical

characters are examined as a challenge and encouragement.

I may only have been back in Illinois for a few days, but I remember

from my days living here that March comes in like a lion, and leaves

with tornadoes, not lambs! Lambs, I think, are a bit of wishful thinking,

because by the end of this month we will be so close to Easter and

Resurrection Sunday!

So, for the month of March, Wednesday night youth groups will be

diving into the traditional Easter story of Job.

Wait, what?!?

You read correctly. Job is a story of unjust pain and suffering, and the

amazing case study of how Job handles his undeserved suffering will

ultimately help us tackle the question of why Jesus had to suffer.

Hopefully, the things we’ll be learning will help answer more intimate,

personal questions of why, at times, life stinks so much. This six week

lesson is a great jumping in point for youth who are angry with God,

struggling to understand why He allows so much evil and suffering in

this world. I encourage you to invite these kids to Wednesday nights in

March! I’d love to meet and talk to them, along with, of course, our

regulars!

Continue to support the youth as they fundraise for summer camps!

Your generous assistance is appreciated so much! Finally, my door is

always open at First United! Whether you are young or old, don’t

hesitate to drop by and introduce yourself!

Dana Miller, Director of Student Ministries

Who ARE these youth with their whipping cream disguises? Everyone enjoyed this

game at Youth Group this past week including their fearless leader, Dana (picture not

included!). The object of the game was to see how many turns it took before you

received a face full of delicious creamy goodness.

Save the Date ….

Kathy Goranson & Rev. Tim Doty Are getting married!

Saturday, May 16th, 2020

11:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

Geneseo, IL

On Feb 14th a local LeRoy family suffered the loss of their home

and all its contents to a fire. Harley Pendley remains in the

hospital in Springfield with severe burns and 10 family members

Are currently in temporary housing. But because the home was

uninsured their future needs are great.

Our Mission & Outreach committee has donated funds for the family but it has come

to our attention that there has been a fund set up for the family at Busey Bank for

those individuals wishing to help.

If you would like to donate, please go in or mail your donation to Busey Bank (301 E

Cedar St. LeRoy IL. 61752), for the "Harley Pendley Family Relief Fund". Your

donation will be greatly appreciated.

An important item will be on the March 17th ballot that involves LeRoy

Schools and as always it is important that everyone have as many facts

as possible and then come and VOTE!

The building of an auditorium to be attached to the Elementary School

has been proposed with an anticipated cost of $8,315,000. The pro-

posed plan is to pay for the project through the selling of bonds which is similar to a

homeowner refinancing a current mortgage for a home addition. The interest rate is

projected to be 3.75% to refinance the current debt of $2.73 million and is expected to

extend the current term by 15 years with the current interest rate reduced. No new

taxes would be levied for the project.

It is forecasted that the facility would be used at least 134 of 180 school year days as

well as up to 20 days during the summer. Additional uses would be non-performing

arts events, meetings or community use. If the referendum passes they would expect

to break ground in the spring of 2021 and occupy the new addition for the 2022-23

school year.

For more information go to www.PantherProgress.com

FUPC does not endorse nor oppose approval of this referendum.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School

2 9:00 AM Bible Study

3 4 10:00 AM MISSION &

OUTREACH

6:00 Youth Group

6:00 PM WORSHIP &

MUSIC

5 6:00 PM TLC (Tender

Loving Christians)

8:00 PM Serenity Circle

(AA)

6 OFFICE CLOSED

7



10

11 6:00 Youth Group

7:00 PM SESSION

12

6:00 PM Esther Bible

Study


(AA)

13 OFFICE CLOSED

14



17 18

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Loaves & Fishes Fish Fry

6:00 Youth Group

6:30 PM DEACONS

19


Study


(AA)

20 OFFICE CLOSED

21



24

7:00 PM ADMINISTRATION

MEETING

25 6:00 Youth Group

26


Study


(AA)

27 OFFICE CLOSED

28

29 9:00 AM Worship Service

“Twelve Days Before Easter”

10:00 AM Sunday School


31 1 10:00 AM MISSION &

OUTREACH

6:00 Youth Group

2

6:00 PM TLC (Tender

Loving Christians)


(AA)

3 OFFICE CLOSED

4

Deacon of the MonthDeacon of the MonthDeacon of the Month

Teresha Bossingham

Spring is

almost here!

Pastor Annie at NEXT Conference

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday



3 4 10:00 AM MISSION &

OUTREACH

6:00 Youth Group

6:00 PM WORSHIP &

MUSIC

5 6:00 PM TLC (Tender

Loving Christians)


(AA)

6 OFFICE CLOSED

7



10

11 6:00 Youth Group

7:00 PM SESSION

12


Study


(AA)

13 OFFICE CLOSED

14



17 18

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Loaves & Fishes Fish Fry

6:00 Youth Group

6:30 PM DEACONS

19


Study


(AA)

20 OFFICE CLOSED

21



24

7:00 PM ADMINISTRATION

MEETING

25 6:00 Youth Group

26


Study


(AA)

27 OFFICE CLOSED

28

29 9:00 AM Worship Service

“Twelve Days Before Easter”

10:00 AM Sunday School


31 1 10:00 AM MISSION &

OUTREACH

6:00 Youth Group

2

6:00 PM TLC (Tender

Loving Christians)


(AA)

3 OFFICE CLOSED

4

Deacon of the MonthDeacon of the MonthDeacon of the Month

Teresha Bossingham

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