First Congregational Church, Ucc

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First Congregational Church, UCC 2201 7th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265 * 309-762-0787 * All Members, Ministers * Rev. Michael Swartz, Interim Senior Pastor Rev. Jacqueline Perry, Associate Pastor Saturday Worship 5:30pm, Lower Level Sunday Worship 10:00am Fellowship Hour 11:00am, Son Café August 2012 Contents August 4th and 5th Welcome to our Interim Sr. Pastor Rev. Michael Swartz And Nancy Pastor Allen Pastor Jackie schedule Pastor Michael—Interim Prayer List Youth Group Café Corner Parish Nurse Financial Report News Items More News Mission Grants Calendar Birthdays August 19 Welcome back from your sabbatical Pastor Jackie We missed you and pray you found the rest and rejuvenation that you deserved! A Note From Pastor Allen Marla and I are deeply thankful for you loving and supportive send off on July 22. The day reminded us why you each have been a dear part of our lives these past seven years. We are filled with a mixture of sadness and excitement as we make this change. We take with us your affirmations and your love. We will continue to be in prayer for you and very hopeful about your next chapter as a church. Saying goodbye is always difficult. Some of us are better at this than others, and we all seem to have our own way of dealing with change. I trust that God is in these changes and that the church will thrive with new leadership. Remain faithful to your church through the easy times and the difficult. Keep your covenant to be in ministry together seeking, serving, and sharing Christ. There is one final commitment I must now keep and that is to support your interim, Michael, and then your settled pastor. The most important way I can do this is to take seriously my departure ritual where I am released from responsibility from the church as a pastor. This is a most difficult and necessary commitment to keep and a commitment that is part of my pastoral ethic. This means that I will not be available for returning for baptisms, weddings, funerals or in anyway to interfere with the business of the church. Your new pastor will need to have time to establish his or her role as your pastor. I have appreciated the way Pastor Bob Miller did this for me, and I will follow his lead. Or course, my prayers will continue with you. I will want to read the church newsletter and keep up with what is happening in your and the church’s life. I also will maintain our friendships, but without being in the role as one of your pastors or in a way that would interfere with new pastoral leadership. I appreciate your support in this as it will be a gift to your new pastor. May God continue to bless you and the staff with years of faithful ministry. Return to Contents Grace and Peace, Pastor Allen Pastor Jackie Timeline for Pastor Jackie’s sabbatical: Aug 13 JP meets with Interim Aug 14 Return to office & visits Pastor Michael We are blessed to have Reverend Michael Swartz joining us as our interim pastor. We have asked Reverend Michael to provide this thought provoking article for this month’s newsletter. MEMO FROM MICHAEL Dear First Church friends; I look forward to working with First Church and getting to know everyone better in the next several months as I serve as your interim senior pastor. Here are a few musings to help you know me better. My wife, Nancy, and I went by the Figge Art museum last evening for a lecture and walked through a visiting exhibit NASA: Art 50 Years of Exploration. It really fascinated me. This is true in part because the early space exploration stuff was intertwined with my youth in Southern California where just about everyone in our neighborhood was connected with the space program in one way or another. (If you use the internet look at my blog for more on this: http://revswartz.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html ) Clearly, NASA is supporting exhibitions like this because there is an intellectual 'jump ball' taking place at this moment of our American experience about the future of the enterprise. On the one hand there are the voices of scarcity and need for practical improvements in our common life here on earth. On the other hand is human aspiration and exploration and our role in it. I tend to the side of human aspiration. While I support meeting practical human need, our own needs, in the long run a society requires lofty goals that go beyond the immediate crisis, whatever that is at a particular moment. And part of the beauty of NASA was that it called for the efforts of tens of thousands of persons working together for a common cause. And nothing else in my lifetime has illustrated the capability of the United States like putting a man on the moon. Churches too need aspirations and efforts that go beyond the current needs and seek to do great things for the glory of God. See you in church. Michael Swartz Return to Contents NAMI Walk 2012 Coming Soon ! Get out your walking shoes and start getting ready for the annual NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk for Mississippi Valley. Their mission continues to promote education, advocacy, and support services for individuals and families in need. This year FCC will have our very own “Walking Team”. Walk Day on October 6th will begin at Centennial Park on the Davenport Riverfront at 10 am. Walkers will go east along our beautiful Riverfront and return for post walk food and festivities! Join the fun with 1500 other Walkers hoping to increase awareness about mental health recovery by “Changing Minds One Step at a Time”. Sign up to walk at the library table or contact Sara at [email protected] if you would like to be a part of our Prayer List & Other Items of Interest Prayers for… The Church For our plan and desire to move forward with renewed commitment to make church relevant to people’s lives, increase our numbers, and increase participation. For our new graduates. For Rev. Michael Swartz as he begins the role of Interim Pastor for our Congregation For Pastor Jackie while she is on sabbatical this summer. For Pastor Allen and his family as they begin their new Journey in Wheaton. Friends and Family Darrell Matthews, Shane McNett (Sandy Glass Bailey’s son-inFamily of Charles Bloome who died 5/30 law), (father of Diann and Robert Moore) Stacey Miller, Ruth Brink, Diane Miner (friend of Liz Champion) Kris Bruni (Friend of Karla Pitzen), Craig Morton, Judy Byrd, Dottie Mowen, David Canfield (Friend of Jarrod Hulme) Sydney Sophia Mowen, Doris Carlson, Maynard Neighbors, Family of Grace Case who died 5/31 (The Vivian Panicucci, Moorhusens) Marjorie Parker, Juffure and Chandra Clements (friends of Melanie Putnam (friend of the Brownings), Karla Pitzen), Fern Rathe, Kathy Cox, Family of Nora Rexroth who died 7/22, Don and June Engstrom, Marion Robson, Bryson Paul Gimble (grandson of Linda and Amos Savage, Tony) Family of Barbara Schaeffer who died 5/22 Laurie Glass, (sister of Mike Bealer and Dawn Tidwell) Catherine Goldsmith, Glen Schwedtmann, Lauren Haun Billie Seesland, Verna Higdon, Don Shearer, Tom Housenga, Cliff & Mary Stewart, Jean Janes, Louise Stisser (Marcella Armstrong’s mothDelores Larson (Wendy’s mother), er), Betty Laws, Family of John Stoelting who died 7/23 Julie Laws, Myrtle Logan, Larry Madison, Return to Contents OPPORTUNITY TO PRAY Throughout this time of Church transition, please join the Wednesday Evening Bad Girls Bible Study as we pray for our leadership and congregation. Individually we place ourselves in the Sanctuary from 4:45 – 5:25 pm for a time of focused prayer. You are invited to join us when you can. Youth Group Youth Group for August Wednesday, August 1 (and every Wednesday through August 29th) Youth Group Games—6:30-8pm Bring a friend and your favorite game! Sunday, August 5 —Youth Group—5-8pm—Movie and food night! Bring a dish to share. Movie to be announced. Sunday, August 12—Youth Group—5-6:30pm Out to eat at La Rancharita. Bring money and a friend. Sunday, August 19—Youth Group—5-6:30pm Record Breaking Night What records can you break? Longest paper plane flight? Tallest marshmallow tower? Most colors used to frost a cupcake? Bring a friend! Sunday, August 26—Youth Group—5-7:00pm— Golden Bulb Awards! See below for details. YOUTH GROUP 2nd Annual FCC YOUTH GROUP GOLDEN BULB AWARDS July 22, from 5:00-7:00pm you are invited to celebrate the 2nd Annual FCC Golden Bulb Awards, complete with red carpet and everything! This is a “Black Tie” event-or at least very nice! Please RSVP to Heidi ([email protected] or 309-762-0787) by August 19. However, before we can celebrate with awards, we need to have movies made! Here are the rules: *You may make the movies by yourself, or with others (either members or nonmembers of the youth group!) *Films must be a minimum of 3 minutes long, and maximum of 7 minutes. *Films may include youth outside of the youth group, but must include one youth group member. *Films must not contain footage that was made in dangerous ways. (running through traffic, for instance) *You may enter as many films as you would like, including short film, comedy, music video, documentary, thrillers, etc. *Awards include: Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Movie, Best Director, Best Music Score, Best Music Video Return to Contents Café Corner Isn’t life grand!? Recently, I had the good fortune to visit my mom in Pittsburgh to celebrate her 90th birthday. At that age, life is something you do not take so much for granted as you do when you are younger. We both agreed how fortunate we are to be blessed with good health and a good life and to thank God each and every day as we all know or have experienced times when this is not the case. It is incumbent upon all of us to realize and appreciate our good fortune and to help those who are not. My dad used to say “life is tough even when everything is going great.” Being in the hospitality business for so many years makes me realize these words ring with such truth. I am so glad I took the time to make the trip to share that special birthday with my mom. That is one less regret for me in my quest to try and keep regrets to a minimum. I do not regret being a member of our church. I am thankful to be part of this congregation and am grateful to you all for enriching my life. Let us cherish our time together and let me share with you how others refer to their lives. Meet me at the Café. Wes “All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” - Havelock Ellis “Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” - Mark Twain “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” - Friedrich Nietzsche “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” - E. B. White “I love life because what more is there.” - Anthony Hopkins Return to Contents Fellowship Hour 11:00 a.m. in the Son Café SHOUT-OUTS! There is news in our church family to share, so we are sending a SHOUT OUT to everyone! CONGRATULATIONS to David and Lynn Gimble on the birth of Bryson Paul on July 12. He joins big brothers Andrew and Kayden. Grandparents are Tony and Linda Gimble The family is requesting prayers for Bryson because of complications during the birth process. If you have something you want to share, please email the information to Heidi Hulme at [email protected]. A Message From Your Parish Nurse…... Good Health to You from your Parish Nurse Sara McLees RN,BSN, FCN Ask the Experts: Leslie Cox, certified diabetes educator from Trinity Health Systems will be speaking at FCC on Wednesday August 8th at 7:00 PM in the large dining room. Leslie is a great speaker and when questions arise about diabetic related issues, she is the “go to person” for Dr.’s and nurses alike. Whether you are at risk for diabetes or have been a diabetic for 20 years, bring your questions and be prepared for a very informative evening. Managing your Chronic Health Condition First Congregational Church will be hosting a Healthy Living Program for those living with long-term health conditions. This is a six week program offered in conjunction with the health department to help you better manage your health condition. Healthy Living is geared towards those with diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, depression, cancer and other chronic conditions. Classes will be held on Thursday afternoon’s from 1:30-3:30 beginning on September 13th, 2012 here at FCC. You may attend the classes with a spouse or caregiver. There are brochures available on the library table. For more information or to sign up for the free program, contact Sara at 762-0787 (ext 111) or email [email protected]. Back to school dairy tip… Did you know that for children 2 to 18 years old milk is the number one food source of nine essential nutrients? An 8-ounce container of milk delivers calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin and niacin (niacin equivalents). And, at about 25 cents a glass, milk is a nutritional bargain! THANK YOU!!! Thank you and blessings to those faithful and gifted handiworkers who continue to sew and knit for our congregation throughout these hot summer months. Just last week I anonymously received another beautiful prayer shawl. Your skilled hands and prayerful hearts are most appreciated by those who receive the prayer shawls. The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life. ~Robert Louis Stevenson Gentlemen… There will be a free prostate screening which includes a DRE exam and PSA blood test on: Tuesday, September 11th at Trinity Bettendorf Thursday, September 13th in the Cancer Center at Trinity Moline. Screening appointments are available between 6-8:30 PM both evenings. To be eligible for an appointment the men must: Be under the age of 75 (new guideline) Have no history of prostate cancer Are not currently under the care of a urologist To make an appointment call Becky Garetson @309 -779-2993 Return to Contents A Message From Your Parish Nurse Continued…... PSA and DRE-What are those? You may note above that there is an upcoming prostate screening which includes a blood test for PSA- Prostate Specific Antigen. The name of the screening is the first clue-this is a test for determining prostate health. The prostate is the small gland that surrounds the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the kidney. A small amount of PSA is released into the bloodstream; therefore, a blood test is part of the screening. The second part of the screening is a DRE-digital rectal exam, probably needs no further explanation. What does it mean? The prostate grows during puberty, and then doesn’t change much until after age 40 when it begins to grow slowly. For about half of all men, it doesn’t stop growing. A normal PSA reading is about 4 nanograms per milliliter. A higher reading (4-10) indicates one of three prostate conditions: prostatitis, enlarged prostate, or prostate cancer. However, a sharp rise in the PSA over a period of a few months, even though the results remain under 4, is a cause for further testing. What is prostatitis? Half of all men will be treated for prostatitis, an inflammation, sometime in their adulthood. There are three types: bacterial, nonbacterial and prostatodynia. Although prostatitis is painful and sometimes difficult to cure, it does not lead to cancer. 1) Symptoms of prostatitis are sudden fever, chills and aching. Symptoms of the chronic form, a condition that develops over a period of years and often recurs, are abdominal pain and blood in the urine. Both types of bacterial prostatitis are treated with antibiotics. 2) the cause of nonbacterial prostatitis is unknown. Symptoms are abdominal discomfort, discharge, blood in the urine and frequent urination. 3) The cause of prostatodynia is also unknown, but it may be a muscular spasm in the bladder or urethra. Activities that increase the risk of development are a bladder infection, sports injuries, spicy foods, and alcohol. What is BPH? Benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate, is the most common prostate health problem for men. Symptoms depend upon how enlarged the gland has become. Symptoms include frequent urination, particularly at night and difficulty in starting to urinate. The American Urological Assoc. has prepared a BPH Symptoms Score index so men can evaluate their condition. The index results should be shared with your doctor. Treatment may be watchful waiting, medical or surgical. BPH is a noncancerous condition and is not linked to prostate cancer. What is Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men. Risk factors are: 1) age: over 40 for Afro-American or those with a family history of prostate cancer, over 50 for most men. 2) family history: father, brother or other close male relatives 3)diet: low fiber, high in fat and red meat. For men who have regular check-ups, prostate cancer is discovered with routine test-PSA and DRE. Treatments include surgery, radiation, hormones, cryosurgery, observation, and option for a slow growing cancer. August is National Immunization Awareness Month Return to Contents Fast-Stat: 42,000 adults and 300 children in the United States die each year from diseases that can be prevented through vaccination. Financial Statement FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT JUNE YEAR TO BUDGET TO OVER/ DATE DATE (UNDER) $181,735 $207,438 ($25,703) $11,969 $12,000 ($31) $71,243 $65,016 $6,227 $264,947 $284,454 ($19,507) RECEIPTS Pledge Income Offertory Receipts Other Income Total Income $27,307 $2,199 $15,015 $44,521 EXPENSES Total Expenses $43,360 $282,245 $296,316 ($14,071) $1,160 ($17,298) ($11,862) ($5,436) NET INCOME (LOSS) CASH BALANCE: General Checking Money Market $97,067 $51,050 Deanna Warpehoski, Financial Manager……………[email protected] Return to Contents Blessing of Back Packs, Book Bags, Brief Cases, and Diaper Bags School starts soon! As we go back to school, or begin school for the first time, we remember that Jesus is with us wherever we go. You are invited to bring your back pack, book bags, or supplies for school, or work or day care items, as we gather for the Early Word on Sunday, August 5. Together we will ask for the Lord’s blessing as we look forward to the 2012-2013 school year. News Items Bible Study Group This summer, come have lunch with a fun group of people. During the rest of the year, we're a Bible Study group, but now we're just open for lunch. We want you to come eat with us. Please join us at 11:30 at the following dates and locations: August 2 TPC/Deere Run 3100 Heather Knoll Silvis Warm Fuzzies Will be starting again for the fall Wednesday September 5th from 3-5pm in the large dining room. Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or sewing for those in need please join us. If you need to learn any of those skills we can teach you. Questions? Call Kathy Harris, 797-5939. Book Discussion Group The group meets at 12:30 pm on WednesAugust 16 days in the parlor. All are welcome! Bring a Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club lunch if you like. The current reading selec1838 Gillespie Street Rock Island tion is Things Fall Apart: A Novel (African Trilogy) by Chinua Achebe. A few copies of Opp to Serve! the book are still available for purchase in Have you ever wondered what it takes for the church office for $10. Following is the you or your family to become ushers? How schedule of readings for discussion: about organizing mission or youth activiAug 1: chapters 19-25 ties? Do you have an interest in supporting On August 8 the group will begin reading a other congregational members who might new book: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. not make it worship each week? The church will not be buying this selection. Please join us between worship services on Copies can be purchased from Amazon.com, New Beginnings Sunday, September 9th in a local bookstore or checked out from a lithe Son Café to learn more about the great brary. opportunities available to our members that help make FCC a great place to belong for Church School Teacher Training people of all ages and interests! Volunteers We will hold a Church school teacher trainwill be spread out among tables during fel- ing on Thursday, August 23, from 6:30lowship with information on how you can 8pm. We will do some team building activiget more involved in just about every aspect ties, and put together the classrooms. New of the church. There are no strings atBeginnings Sunday and Church School tached…simply show up, enjoy a great Open House will be September 9. This will brunch and learn more about how you can be the weekend we move back to 2 worship deepen your faith by opportunities to serve! services. Bad Girls Bible Study Please join our Bad Girls Bible Study as we dig into the Gospel of Mark. We will kick off on Wednesday, 8 AUGUST in the church parlor from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. To prepare, please read Mark 1:1-8 and ask yourself what is this passage about? What do I learn from it? How can I apply it to my life? Questions??? Contact: Beth Bealer or Jana Peterson. Return to Contents Dinner Club Coming This Fall Dinner Club is back by popular demand. All adults in the church are welcome. Groups of 8 or so meet in a host’s home. The host provides the main dish. Each guest is assigned a side dish to bring to this fellowship event which will meet several times throughout the year. An introductory dinner will be held this fall to “Kick-Off” the series of dinners. There is a sign-up sheet in the library and you will be contacted later this summer. What a great way to get to know each other better. Local Mission Grants Distributed The Mission Board has given a portion of the 2012 mission budget to local groups for the use in meeting unfinanced program needs. Agencies were asked to apply and board members researched each request. Due to the great need, several grants were denied and most others were reduced. Thank you to the congregation for supporting local mission projects! Arrowhead Bethany for Children and Families Boys and Girls Club of Miss. Valley Child Abuse Council Children’s Therapy Center of QC Christian Care Christian Friendliness Churches United of the QCA Good Samaritan Free Clinic Habitat for Humanity Hand in Hand New Kingdom Trail Riders Pregnancy Resources Rebuilding Together Red Wagon Rick’s House of Hope Salvation Army School Health LINK, Inc Replace exit lights Youth clients in transitional housing Youth membership fees Healthy Family activities Billing systems conversion Software for client use Heating and air repairs Bus tokens for hunger ministry Client care Office and warehouse Music therapy and field trips Client rider fees Cribs Housing projects Scholarships Sound machine, divider screen Activities for shelter children Client needs $ 525 1,000 500 500 780 1,150 900 500 500 1,200 500 500 799 1,250 1,500 400 1,000 1,500 News Items Continued Food Donations Needed The church accepts food donations for the Christian Friends Food Pantry the first Sunday of every month. Please help us fill the baskets of collection in the Narthex and the Library. Chancel Choir We are not practicing all summer. The Chancel choir will be performing the last Sunday August. Our first Wednesday back at rehearsal will be August 29th. Thanks! CALLING ALL CHILDREN All children (and adults) who received a carabiner on May 6 are being invited to bring them back to Early Word on the following Sundays, when Miss Nicole Smith will talk about them and have something to add to them. August 15, September 9 Supplies Needed for Church School Classrooms and Church Office Would you like a ride to worship? We need some simple supplies for the If you would like the church van to bring you to Church School classrooms and church of10:00 am worship, please call the church office by fice. We could really use the follow items: pencils, ball point pens, noon on Thursday at 309.762.0787. Driver for August is Pat Oberg. glue sticks, folders You may drop them off at the office, or put them on Heidi’s desk. Thank you so much for your help! August 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 12:30pm Book Disc (P) 5:30pm Bad Girls (P) 6:30pm Youth Group Games (YR) 2 9:15am Card Ministry (L) 10:00am Prayer Group (SR) 3 4 10:00am Habitat for Humanity (P) 5:30pm Worship - Michael Swartz (LDR) 5 6 Heidi out-of-town Heidi out-of-town 10:00am Worship 6:00pm Personnel (SR) 11:00am Fellowship (Cafe) 11:00am Life and Growth Committee (P) 5:00pm Youth Movie Night (YR) 7 Heidi out-of-town 1:00pm MV Quilters (DRS) 1:00pm Bridge (P) 1:30pm Worship Plan (JP) 4:00pm Prenatal (P) 5:30pm Exec Board (SR) 7:00pm Diaconate (JP) 7:00pm Banjoleers (CR) 7:00pm Music Board (P) 7:00pm CD Board (CE) 8 12:30pm Book Disc (P) 5:30pm Bad Girls (P) 6:30pm Youth Group Games (YR) 6:30pm Metro Mini (BR) 9 9:30am Healthy Families (LDR) 10:00am Prayer Group (SR) 10 11 5:30pm Worship (LDR) 12 13 10:00am Worship Jackie's Back!!! 11:00am Fellowship (Cafe) 5:00pm Youth eat out 14 9:00am Retired Folks - Village Inn 1:30pm Worship Plan (JP) 4:00pm Prenatal (P) 6:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 7:00pm Banjoleers (CR) 7:00pm Church Council (BR) 15 12:30pm Book Disc (P) 5:30pm Bad Girls (P) 6:30pm Youth Group Games (YR) 7:00pm Bells (Bells) 16 Heidi - Minnesota 9:00am Foot Clinic (Cafe) 10:00am Prayer Group (SR) 17 Heidi - Minnesota 18 Heidi - Minnesota 5:30pm Worship (LDR) 19 Heidi - Minnesota 10:00am Worship 11:00am Fellowship (Cafe) 5:00pm Youth Record Breaking (YR) 21 22 1:30pm Worship Plan (JP) Newsletter Articles Due 4:00pm Prenatal (P) 12:30pm Book Disc (P) 5:30pm Visiting Friends 6:00pm 5:30pm Bad Girls (P) Youth Choir (CR) 6:30pm Youth Group 7:00pm Banjoleers (CR) 7:00pm Games (YR) Mission Board (P) 20 10:30am Rock Island Hist Soc. (Kit, LDR) 4:30pm Trustee Board (BR) 26 27 10:00am Worship 11:00am Fellowship (Cafe) 5-6:30pm Youth Group Golden Bulb Awards (YR) Return to Contents 28 9:00am Retired Folks - Village Inn 1:30pm Worship Plan (JP) 4:00pm Prenatal (P) 6:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 7:00pm Banjoleers (CR) 23 24 9:30-12:30pm Healthy Families 10:00am Prayer (LDR) Group (SR) 29 30 9:00am Newsletter Assem- 10:00am Prayer Group (SR) bly (L) 12:30pm Book Disc (P) 5:30pm Bad Girls (P) 6:30pm Youth Group Games (YR) 7:00pm Bells (Bells) 7:15pm Chancel Choir (CR) 31 25 5:30pm Worship (LDR) (BR) Board Room (CR) Choir Room (L) Library (LDR) Large Dining Room (SR) Senior Pastor Office (YR) Youth Room August Birthdays Happy Birthday to… 01-Aug Richard Pobanz John Ulrich 02-Aug Sandra Glass Laurence Madison Tim Bell Jan Parsons Travis Franck Katie Klingborg Austin Owen Driston Owen 03-Aug Juliann Hillyer 04-Aug Barbara Johnson 05-Aug Meredith Keller Larry Reakes Jon Greko Kurtis Melin Courtney Miller 06-Aug Mary Stewart Don Engstrom Sarah Case Kevin Duckett Jeffrey Georlett Chris Sivertsen Rachel Sommers 07-Aug Karen Nolan Pamela Robson Molly Newell Jon Keith Jonathan McGehee Macey Minor 08-Aug Cindy Meers 09-Aug Carol Dyer John Eastland 10-Aug David Lundahl Boo Wendt Natasha Krueger Scott Williams Kevin Stickell Rich Porter www.fccmoline.org 11-Aug Shavaun Kidd 12-Aug Drew Wiemers 13-Aug Karla Larson Derrick Fish Ben Churchill Kira Mothershed 14-Aug Brink Brinkmeyer Joyce Peets Deborah Drobushevich Lauren Fulscher Jackson McCoy 15-Aug William Marthens Oliver Owen 16-Aug Melissa Maranda Jennifer Pfaff Alissandra Fonger Claire Eaton 17-Aug Kathryn Anderson 18-Aug Helen Nordquist Kathleen Rynott Anne Lundahl Stephen DePooter Scott Patton Katherine Evans 19-Aug Jeff Adamson Scott McWilliam Ava Sorgenfrey 20-Aug Theresa Dondanville Paula Evans 21-Aug Katie Jo Allee Katherine Allee 22-Aug Dianne Thornton Paul Hemmingson 23-Aug Scott Hildebrand Louise Stoelting Scott Illingsworth Doug Schehl Ashley Hoff Abraham Driscal 24-Aug Bobbie Ray Harold Duckett Adriane Jacoby Lukas Ylinen 25-Aug Mary Hull Matthew Lackey Jeffrey Choudhry Ashley Lewis Kyle Wagonner 26-Aug Pat Shannon Sharon Sterbenz Eileen Hoegner Rob Marchant 27-Aug Clarice Johnson Susan Coopman 28-Aug Gail Franck Charles Parsons Tyler Spellious Trevor Seyller Madilyn Fish 29-Aug Richard Engstrom Erin Willhite Allison Nordstrom 30-Aug Mike Newell Gary Thornton Bill Keller Scott Klingbiel Dustin Peterson Sean Ulrich 31-Aug Jim Winship Jeanne McGuire Return to Contents Please let the church know if we have missed your special day! Email: [email protected] First Congregational Church United Church of Christ 2201 Seventh Avenue Moline, Illinois 61265 Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Rock Island, IL Permit No. 146 Return Service Requested We want to be good stewards of the church’s financial resources. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please contact Karen at 309.762.0787 or [email protected]. August 2012 Mission Statement of First Congregational Church Seeking, Serving, and Sharing Christ *All Members, Ministers * Rev. Michael Swartz, Interim Senior Pastor * Rev. Jacqueline Perry, Associate Pastor Saturday Worship 5:30p.m., Lower Level Sunday Worship 10:00a.m. Fellowship Hour 11:00a.m., Son Café First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 2201 7th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265 309.762.0787