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In The Door Frame

Salt and Light!

Salt is spread on the drive outside my

office window. Science nerds know

that a chemical reaction between salt

and the cold ice of a midwinter’s day

sets a remarkable change in motion.

Ice melts!

Jesus probably didn’t worry much

about ice. But he knew other uses for

salt. It had flavor for one. In the con-

text of the religion of his time he not-

ed that the disciples needed a little

“saltiness” in order to stand out, and

offer something special to those seek-

ing to connect with God.

But Jesus presses on. The disciples

must also be light. In the darkness of

Roman rule and the legalism of reli-

gious authorities, he charged the dis-

ciples to bring light dark places.

So we are charged in our day!

Mavis Staples sings her version in the

midst of the civil rights struggle. I

often check myself using this song.

How am I doing shining the light of

Jesus within?

Matthew 5:13-20 13“You are the salt of the earth; but

if salt has lost its taste, how can its

saltiness be restored? It is no longer

good for anything, but is thrown out

and trampled under foot. 14“You are

the light of the world. A city built on

a hill cannot be hid. 15No one after

lighting a lamp puts it under the

bushel basket, but on the

lampstand, and it gives light to all in

the house. 16In the same way, let

your light shine before others, so

that they may see your good works

and give glory to your Father in

heaven.

John J Skelly

January 31, 2017

A Note from Dr. J...

Inside this issue:

Calendar 2

Welcome & Birthdays 3

Prayer List 4

Session Minutes 5

Christian Ed. 6 & 7

Pastoral Survey 8

Ministerial News

& Choir

9

Around the Building 10

Announcements

& Reminders

11

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First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian

February 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

LOGOS

5:00-7:45

Crosswalk 8-9

2 3 4

5 Adult Sunday School 9:15

Teen Devotion 10:00

Worship 10:30

“Soup”-er Bowl Luncheon & Auction Following Service

Youth Super Bowl Party @ the Pool’s

6PM until...

6

Staff Meeting

10:30

7

“Year in the Bible” @ Crosswalk

10AM

Girl Scouts 5:30-7:30

AA 8 p.m.

8

Miriam Circle

10:00 a.m.

LOGOS

5:00-7:45

Choir 7 p.m.

Crosswalk 8-9

9 10

Eaton

Community

Schools

No classes

11

12

Adult Sunday School 9:15

Teen Devotion 10:00

Worship &

Communion 10:30

Committees & Session 7:00

Ping Pong Tournament &

Youth Bible Study 6-8

13

Staff Meeting

10:30

14


10AM

AA 8 p.m.

15

LOGOS

5:00-7:45

Choir 7 p.m.

Crosswalk 8-9

16

17

18

6:00 PM

19


Teen Devotion 10:00

Worship 10:30

“Year in the Bible” Luncheon Following Service

20

Hannah Circle

10:00 a.m.

Staff Meeting

10:30

No School

21


10AM

Girl Scouts 5:30-7:30

AA 8 p.m.

22

LOGOS

5:00-7:45

Choir 7 p.m.

Crosswalk 8-9

23

24

25

26


Teen Devotion 10:00

Worship 10:30

Youth Bible Study 6-8

27

Staff Meeting

10:30

28


10AM

Elizabeth Circle

7 p.m.

AA 8 p.m.

2 Bentleight Buckley, Brooklyn Buckley, Michael Davis,

Deb Kramer & Shelby Turner

3 Riley Buehner & Jim Turner

5 Kelly McCarthy

6 Carmel Mann

7 Shelley Moore & Terri Smith

9 Michelle Buckley & Carson Cooper

10 Jenny (Shoemaker) Ballinger & Dave Ditmer

11 Pat Anderson

13 Christine Rutherford & Nita Taylor

14 Jack Sanders & Emily Schaeffer

15 Jerry Couch & Jessica (Alvey) Holt

16 Chelsea Wagner

17 Will Kelley

20 Pat Anderson, Sr.

25 Alysone White

26 Becky Boucher & Holly Frase

28 Lee Williams

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If your birthday is missing from our list, please let us know!!! If you see

a name that should be removed, let us know that as well. We’d like to

keep things as updated and accurate as possible.

Thank you!!!

Welcome & Birthdays

Please join us in welcoming

our new members Brad &

Mary Neavin. If you missed

it, they joined our congrega-

tion a few weeks ago.

We are so happy to welcome

you to our church family!

First Presbyterian

In our continuing prayers:

The Sanders Family Bill Pool – Is doing better but still recovering from broken leg Marge Jordan – Recuperating at home. Pray for encouragement and feel free send a card or stop by to visit. Ruth Campbell – Hospice Care

Luke Pool Troy Herron

Remember & Uphold:

Marge Frazee (Vancrest)

Betty Stewart (Greenbriar)

Margaret Smith (Greenbriar)

Marion Villeli (Home Care)

Robert & Betty Bourne – (Vancrest)

(Vickie Volkerding’s mom & dad)

Harriet Moysey (Vancrest)

(Jonie Simpson’s mom)

CHURCH MEMBERS & FRIENDS IN THE SERVICE

Sarah Shoemaker/ U.S. Marines Addam Moore /U.S. Marines

Doug Crouse / Air Force Allen Trogdon / Navy

Grant Davis / Army Reserve Brandon Gorby/ Ryan Kiracofe / Air Force Cliff Garey / Navy

Laura Soper / Air Force Reserve Brian Pool / AF Reserve

Robert Caskey / AF Reserve Caleb Cosmi / Air Force

Justin Foust / Army Ryan Hall / Army

Cameron Rife / U.S. Navy Nicholas Rife / U.S. Navy

Brooklyn Montgomery / U.S. Marines

Special Prayer:

Our Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC) as they begin the journey of searching for our new permanent pastor

Our Nation – during this time of transition & leadership change

All persecuted Christians around the world

MISSIONARIES: The Smith’s (Moscow) & The Wehmeyer’s (Mexico)

Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24

Please help us keep the prayer list up-to-date. If you have a prayer request, praise report or other

information, contact Ann Murray, our prayer chain co-

ordinator, @ 937-336-0116 or via email @ annmur-

[email protected] or Kelly Smith, in the church office,

@ 937-456-3754 or via email @ [email protected].

Names will be removed after approximately 4 weeks if

we do not receive an update.

Thank you and God Bless!

Family and friends in our prayers:

Louie Dietering – Will be having brain surgery February 5th to hopefully help alleviate daily seizures. He is the 15 year old son of Cliff & Pat Dietering who adopted him as an infant from Vietnam. (Neighbors of Ron & Beth Mickelson) Todd Pool – Recovering from knee surgery (Bill & Judy Pool’s son) Tucker Gambrell and his parents, Jimmy and Mindy – Tucker received another shunt in January. Continue to pray that there will be no further infection and for developmental concerns resulting from the spina bifida. (Friends of Diane & Matt Shoemaker) Charlene Taylor – Had her first round of chemo this past Monday. This treatment was extremely strong. She will have more chemo starting in February, followed by radiation treastments.(Jennifer Cross’ Mom) Rodney Cooper – Was injured at work & is in extreme pain. Pray they can get the pain under control & healing can begin. (Wanda Cooper’s son) Anthony DeLuca – Recovering from surgery (Joe Deluca’s dad) Sue Knoll – Had a stroke & is transitioning to a care facility. (Friend of Nancy Clayton) Sam Tinstman – Continue to pray for miraculous healing, comfort & peace, as they work through developmental concerns resulting from brain & muscle complications (son of Andy & Jessica Tinstman, Molly Hurd’s nephew) Roger Dickerson – Recovering from quadruple bypass surgery (Roseanna Wadleigh’s brother) Sue Rainey – Has started Chemo. Surgery still to come (Friend of Marilyn Shepherd) Jean Skelly – Health issues & transitioning from her home (Dr. John’s Mom) Tim Hickman – Healing from fall resulting in several broken bones (Debbie Schmidt’s dad) Joann Jones – Recuperating following complications with arm surgery Carol Craig Oldfather – Pancreatic cancer (Friend of Marilyn Shepherd)

Larry Zehrung – Battling lung disease (Lisa Wagner’s father) Randy Flory – Recovering from major surgery for ALS (friend of Brian & Beth Pool) Jason Couvutsakis – Brain surgery (Jacob Couvutsakis’s father) Phyllis Moberly – Lung disease (Friend of Marilyn Shepherd) Nancy Schilling – Ongoing cancer treatment Bonnie Cutcher (sister of Nancy Bolender) Nancy Ashworth (Judy Pool’s friend) Misti Black (Missy Ferguson’s friend) Keith Morrow (Lois Morrow’s husband)

New in Our Prayers:

Nancy Grassman – Had a successful sur-gery for pancreatic cancer & is now cancer free! She had the Wipple & will have a lengthy recovery. Hopefully she will have five good years & a cure will be found be-fore then. Glory, Glory, Glory be to God. Thank you for your continued prayers. Rick & Linda Daily (Rick Daily’s sister)

HIGHLIGHTS OF SESSION MINUTES - January 8, 2017

The regular meeting of the Session was held at 7:00 PM in the adult Sunday school classroom. Moderator. Dr. John Skelly, declaring a quorum present, the meeting was opened with prayer.

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Report of the Minister:

Revision of the by-laws continues In accordance with the by-laws, Reverend Skelly

recommends establishing, three new committees

with moderators from the current session A Congregational meeting will be held January 22nd

to elect one member to the Memorial Committee,

three to the Nominating Committee and to officially

elect the Pastor Nominating Committee

Report of the Treasurer:

The Treasurer's Report, as prepared by Bill Becker, was

presented by Bill Becker. In the General Fund total receipts

were $39,050.00, total expenses were $28,284 .00, leaving a

balance of $39,608.00. The management of Fund D has been

changed to a savings account to make it more accessible.

Old Business:

None

Reports of the Permanent Committees:

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Elders present: Shelley Barney, Bill Bowers, Linsdey Buehner, Jennifer Cross, Linda Daily, Tonna Ditmer, Anne Grim, Gene Lindley, Jessyca Newton, Josh Pool, Mike Sanders, Kelly Seibel, Jim Shepherd, Matt Shoemaker, Gideon Smith & Jerry Smith

Elders excused: Pam Weaver Director of Christian Education, Beth Pool, was present

Elders absent: Patrick Pierce Ron Mickelson was present to review the Mission Study program at Dr. Skelly’s invitation

Stewardship and Financial:

This committee met at 6:00 PM in the adult Sunday school classroom.

This committee will meet tomorrow to finalize the 2017

budget

On motion by Bill Bowers, $4,250.00 will be paid to the Gen-

eral Assembly for our per capita and $7,000.00 to the Presby-

tery of the Miami Valley for our mission commitment.

On motion by Bill Bowers, the church staff will be given a

3.5% raise. Staff is Director of Education, choir director, or-

ganist, secretary, custodian and nursery attendant

On motion by Bill Bowers, a bid of $4,872.00 from Peebles

and Herzog for organ repair has been accepted. This will be

funded with a private donation, Fund C and the Ellis Frank

estate bequest.

Christian Education: This committee met at 6:30pm in the church library.

Thirty people have signed up for the new Bible study

LOGOS starts this Wednesday, Jan 11th . Cook teams and teachers are still needed

Bowl painting will take place at the Preble County Art Center Jan 29th, 12:00-2:00. These bowls will be used for the “Souper Bowl” event

A “Souper Bowl” auction will be held February 5th with the proceeds going to the food bank

The tentative date for the Valentine’s dinner will be February 11th.

Update: Dinner will be February 18th.

Other Committees: Ron Mickelson presented the final draft of the Mission Development report

New Business: Arrangements for the Lord’s Supper: - A sign up sheet for volunteers to serve communion on February 12, 2017 - Communion was served December 24,2016

Election of Officers: Bill Becker will serve as Treasurer; Emily Medearis will serve as Clerk of Session; Mike Sanders will serve as Financial Agent; Matt Shoemaker will serve as the Presbyrery Repre-sentative; Anne Grim will serve as Financial Secretary; Bill Bowers will serve as President of the Cor-poration. Gene Lindley moved to close the nominations, Jerry Smith seconed and the mothing car-ried. Those nominated were elected

Service and Worship:

This committee met at 6:30pm in the Pastor’s study

No business to report at this time

Communications: A letter from Nicole Pierce asking for use

of the building for a Girl Scout sleepover Jan 27th & 28th

was read. This was approved con census

Adjournment: There being no other business, the

meeting was closed with prayer by Reverend Skelly.

Respectfully submitted, Emily Medearis, Clerk of Session

Christian Education

First Presbyterian

“Year of the Bible”

Join in on our Bible Study

- You will have a variety of ways to participate! From self-study to monthly

group meetings, weekly online website offerings, weekly text alerts and more.

- Come check out this opportunity to finally read through the Bible while building fellowship with your church family!

- Sign up at church OR with FB/email Beth. Books are available. Cost is $6.00.

It’s never too late to start! You can join at any time Today is the first day of the

rest of this year

Every Week: Tuesday mornings, 10AM, @ Crosswalk

Once a Month: Every 3rd

Sunday following service Our second “Year of the Bible” Sunday gathering will be on February 19

th, following service. Light lunch provided.

Be sure to connect with us on

Facebook to stay informed about

all the exciting opportunities and

happenings here at FPC!!!

Our page is

“First Presbyterian Youth”

Christian Education

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Sundays 10-10:25 AM Sunday School

Teen café & devotional 3yrs - 6th Grade

6th Grade & Up During service

Wednesdays 5:00-7:45 PM

LOGO’s - Dinner, Fun activities

Recreation & Bible study

Preschool & Up

Feb. 1 - LOGOS, 5:00-7:45

Feb. 5th – FPC Annual “SOUP”er Bowl Sunday after service. Sign up to bring sour &/or dessert!

- Gathering to watch the Big Game Sunday Evening @ the Pool’s, 6PM

Feb. 8th - LOGOS, 5:00-7:45

Feb. 12th - Ping Pong Tournament & Bible Study, 6th Grade & Up, 6PM-8PM

Feb. 15th - LOGOS, 5:00-7:45

Feb. 18th - Valentine’s Dinner - This is a fundraiser for the mission trip. Even if you aren’t

planning to go on the trip this summer, please consider helping. It’s a lot of fun!!!

Feb. 22nd - LOGOS, 5:00-7:45

Feb. 26th - KIDS SUNDAY!!! - Come sing, make a joyful noise and help with service as we

get to put into place the worship skills we practice in LOGOS - Bible Study, 6th Grade & Up, 6PM-8PM

March 1st - LOGOS, 5:00-7:45

FPC Youth Events

Women’s Bible Study Groups

Miriam Circle meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 8th @ 10 a.m.

Hannah Circle meets the 3rd Monday of the month @ 10 a.m.

This month that is on February 20th.

Elizabeth Circle usually meets the 4th Tuesday each month @ 7p.m.

They will meet on February 28th this month.

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 PM

Coffee Shop @ Crosswalk

High School & Up

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Ministerial News

Our Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC) has started the

process of searching for our next permanent minister. One of the first

things they must do is gather information from YOU, the congregation.

They have taken a list of Ministerial Leadership Competencies & broken them down into a quick &

easy online survey (Paper copies are available). In other words, what do you want our new minister

to be like; strengths, priorities, their focus for our church.

The PNC wants your input!

The survey may be taken on your cell phone, tablet or computer and will be open

until 2/26. It might take you 10 mins. to complete.

You may find the link on our church website @ www.eatonfpc.org under “Pastoral Survey” right there on the homepage.

(Paper copies of the survey are available)

Please help the PNC by taking the

Pastoral Competencies Survey

First page of survey looks like this

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http://www.eatonfpc.org

Ministerial News

Volume 5, Issue 2

A Month of Sundays (and Holy Days Too)

We focus on the FPC Mission Statement in February.

Listen. Share. Serve. Grow. Learn.

The light of Christ illumines the way. As Epiphany ends with the beginning of Lent on March 1st, we will gather for a special Ash Wednesday Service.

Our Mission: Listening to God’s call,

following in the way of Jesus

and serving neighbors through the Spirit.

February 5th - Matthew 5:13-20

February 12th - Matthew 5:21-37 & Communion



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We would love to have you join us in the Choir! If you love to sing, come give us a try.

Can’t read music? That’s okay. We help each other!

Choir is a great time of fun and fellowship.

Hope to see you on Wednesday at 7:00 in the choir loft!

Wednesdays - Meet in the choir loft 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Learn Listen

Christ Grow

Share

Serve

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Around the Building

A lot of work has been going on here….

In the Sanctuary…A Registration Station is now located

in the “overflow Section”, near the Church Office.

Almost everywhere outside the sanctuary

…Ceilings have been painted &

New Lighting is being installed.

Lots of Bulletin Boards

…sport new fabric covering.

Organ repaired

…The foot pedals have been fixed!

IN the depths…plentiful supplies of salt for the water softener now reside.

In the yard…A damaged tree was removed.

Thanks to all the wonderful workers making these projects happen!

First Presbyterian

Thanks & Reminders

Volume 5, Issue 2

We have received many Thank You Notes from organizations & individuals

Please note: If you would like to use the

church/building for a special

function, we need to have Session’s

approval and also make sure there aren’t

conflicts with any other planned events.

Please let the church know as far in advance

as possible, so we can

accommodate everyone.

The Blessing Box Our Blessing Boxes are in need of canned

goods, hats, gloves, sweatshirts & such to

help those in need stay warm with the

colder temperatures.

We would like to express our appre-

ciation for your generous donation

that will be used for our Homeless

services. Your commitment to the

HIT Foundation and our programs,

is making the vision of a kind

world much more possible. Thank

you for believing in the power of

kindness! Bill Hutton

Executive Director

First Presbyterian Church,

We want to express our appreciation

for your generosity in support of the

Preble County YWCA Domestic Violence

Shelter and for your contributions to our

Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program. Our families loved the

gifts, food & personal items and because of your great kindness,

all of the families were able to have a memorable, happy holiday.

The support of donations like yours is helping us to make it

possible for women and children to live in a violent-free environ-

ment. We hope you can continue with us in our commitment to

spreading awareness and support of survivors and their families.

~ With warm regards

Thank you to all

those who sent me

cards, prayers and a

special thanks to

Russ & Rachael Kelly for the wonder-

ful soup. I am healing up and got my

boot off on 1/25 but have to use a soft

support for 4 more weeks.

~ Bill Pool

First Presbyterian Church

123 W. Decatur Street

P.O. Box 125

Eaton, Ohio 45320

Phone: 937-456-3754

Fax: 937-456-6029

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.eatonfpc.org

Our website

and email have

changed!!

Be sure to check out our Sunday Worship services on YouTube

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