UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Echo – JUNE 2010
A NOTE FROM PASTOR KEN
June is a time for graduations. Graduations signal the end of an education either in a secondary school or an institution of higher learning. There are no graduations in the Christian life while on the earth in service to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is possible to say that for the Christian death is like a graduation. But, we need to think in terms of constantly learning about Jesus. Jesus said: “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matt. 11:29) The idea of learning is continual. It does not stop.
Jesus told the parable of the sower. Some seeds did not take hold and produce any results. But, some fell among good soil and were properly cared for and brought results. (Matt. 13:1-23) Once the seed grew, it kept on growing.
Peter, the apostle, tells us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” II Pet. 3:18 It is interesting the neither Peter, nor any biblical writer, tells us to grow only to a certain point and then stop growing. Growth is to be in continual in our lives.
While graduation can be an exciting time for a student, as believers we should not think in terms of graduation for our Christian lives. We have to remember that we are in school with the Master Teacher, our Lord Jesus, for all the days of our life.
There will be some office hours changes in June. Please check the June calendar to see these changes!
Flower Schedule
Flower fee is $24.00. The sign up sheet to dedicate and pay for flowers for the sanctuary is on door in the narthex. You may sign up for any Sunday throughout the year. No more than two persons may sign up for the same Sunday. Flowers may be picked up after the service. Please place your payment marked “Flower Fund” in the offering plate.
6/6 – Terry M. 6/13 – Gary & Deb R. 6/20 – available 6/27 – available
Watch for the return of the Acolyte Schedule in August for September. A special thank you to all our acolytes who served us so faithfully this year!
WORSHIP HOURS CHANGING
Beginning Sunday, June 6 through Sunday, August 29, worship begins at 10:00 a.m. We will resume the 11:00 a.m. time on Sunday, September 5.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEWS & SIGN UPS!
Vacation Bible School will be held from Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The theme is “Around the Ranch.” VBS will include a time for games, Bible instruction, music, crafts and a lunch. Registration forms are on the table in the narthex along with the parent letter.
CALLING FOR FOOD DONATIONS FOR VBS: If you would like to help with the food for VBS, there is a sign up sheet in the narthex.
CALLING ALL HELPERS: Anyone willing to help with Bible School, please contact JoAnn or Dawn. The sign up sheet is in the narthex.
VBS TEACHER & HELPER MEETING: There will be a meeting for VBS teachers and helpers on Sunday, June 6 immediately following the service. Light lunch will be available.
Deacon Hoagie Sale: The deacons will be selling $5 coupons for 12 inch hoagies from the North Apollo Hoagie Shop. Coupons may be purchased after church on June 20 and June 27. The coupons may be redeemed at the Hoagie Shop at your convenience. Great for summer picnics! The coupons will have a 3 month expiration date.
YOUTH GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT:
Youth Group will be meeting in June on Sunday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will dismiss for the summer, with their last session on Sunday, June 27. The group will resume their meetings in September. Stay tuned for more information!
Happy Father’s Day - June 20, 2010 - Father in any language is still as grand!
Arabic - abbi Latin – pater
Irish - athair Hebrew - abba
Brazilian - pai Polish - tata
Croatian - otac Russian - papa
Czech - tata Samoan - tama
Dutch - vader Slovak - otec
French - papa Spanish - viejo
German - banketi Welsh - tad
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
JUNE 2010
3 Thursday Retired Men’s Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. – Le Café
6 Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Group – 6:00 p.m.
7 Monday Deacon’s Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
12 Saturday Church clean up – 9:30 a.m. – helpers needed!
13 Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Group – 6:00 p.m.
15 Tuesday Session Meeting – 7:30 p.m.
20 Sunday HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Worship Service – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Group – 6:00 p.m.
21 Monday Vacation Bible School begins – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
22 Tuesday Vacation Bible School – 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
23 Wednesday Vacation Bible School – 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
24 Thursday Vacation Bible School – 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
25 Friday Vacation Bible School ends – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
27 Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m.
LAST Youth Group until September – 6:00 p.m.
