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“God has brought laughter to me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.”...Genesis 21:6
First Presbyterian Church 1417 N. Jackson Magnolia, AR 71753
Phone 870-234-2601
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Published monthly by First Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Press 1417 N. Jackson
Magnolia, AR 71753
Phone:
870-234-2601
Email:
Koenig Family (Gene, Karen, and Zach), were received by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church of Stamps. Gene works for Temple Inland at Hope, Karen for our church as Director of Youth Ministries. Zach is a student at Columbia
Christian School. We are delighted to have them with us June 2018
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To Gather as God’s People;
To Grow in Faith, Love and Service;
And to Go into the World as Disciples
Sharing God’s Love.
(Easter pictures cont’d on pg. 5)
June Recommended Reading Love Does by Bob Goff
If you read the recommended reading in January, ‘A Million Miles in A Thousand Years’ by Donald Miller, you might have wanted to know more about Don’s friend Bob. The mysterious attorney, who views the world through wonder and whimsy, turns out to be Bob Goff, the author of our June book, ‘Love Does’.
In Love Does, Bob Goff shares remarkable stories from his life and shows how living and loving to the fullest is the best way to make Jesus known in this world. Remember the joy and excitement as a kid of being invited to a big party? You felt valued, included, wanted and ready to have a good time. Goff believes that every day of life can be lived with the same childlike enthusiasm and sense of humor. Whether you've travelled to meet dozens of world leaders with your kids, and started a school in Uganda like Goff, or are simply seeking a new perspective on the Christian life, you'll learn that love is a verb, not just a feeling. His insights and joyful reflections will help you discover what it means to live as Howard Thurman intended when he said, "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." “But the kind of love that God created and demonstrated is a costly one because it involves sacrifice and presence. It's a love that operates more like a sign language than being spoken outright.” ― Bob Goff, ‘Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World.’
Throughout the months of June & July, our Mission & Evangelism Committee will sponsor a donation drive for clothes and first aid supplies for Cameroon.
You may bring your donations to the church office or place them in the Narthex.
Mission & Evangelism Committee June & July Mission Project
Clothing and First Aid Supplies for Cameroon
SAVE THE DATE
CAMP-2-YOU
July 16-20
Join Us for a Week of Fun!
Camp-2-You is a mixture of outdoor ministry and congregational ministry. The goal is to find opportunities to celebrate the love of God in tons of fun camp activities including Bible studies, worship, songs, crafts and recreation.
Mon.-Thurs., July 16th-19th
9am-4pm
Fri., July 20th 9am-12noon
Our Welcome Summer
Fellowship Potluck Luncheon
will be Sunday, June 3rd,
immediately following the
morning worship service.
Potluck
Welcome Summer
Committee Assignments are:
Fellowship—Setup, cleanup, meat, bread and tea
Worship—Salads
Administration—Sides
Discipleship—Sides
Mission/Evangelism—Desserts
Everyone else—Bring your favorite Dish
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Of: By:
Jennifer Haley Rick & Pam Murphy
Jerry Lewis Mary Harsh
Martha Talbot Ed McCorkle
Memorials Have Been Given To the Glory of God and
In Loving Memory
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
Sharyn Ahlstrom; Susannah & Henry
Broome; Jessica Carbajal; Carson
Davis; Johnny Dees; Helen Ezeanyim;
Carlie Hagen; Cynthia Hance; LaVerne
Locke; Wesley & Heather Mason,
Breawana, Chloe, Harley & Joslyn; Mason Powers; Ruby
Ross; Aaron Stohler; Rebecca Stohler: Leah Nix; Mik,
Gisela & Paul Sulkowski; Saida Walker
Thank you for your contribution to the Magnolia Jr Charity League Backpack Sunday program. Our local churches raised over $10,000.00 for Harvest Food Bank.
Kathy Gean Director of Youth & Family Ministries
Olivia Smith, Leighton Smith,
and Christian White will be
performing in “The
Adventures of Robin Hood”
at the Magnolia Arts Center
at 7:00pm June 21st, 22nd,
& 23rd, and at 2:00pm on
Sunday, June 24th.
Tickets are $14.00 for
general public.
We have a fun summer ahead with Kid’s Club! NEW
SUMMER HOURS 1-3 beginning June 13th!!!!!! VBS
coming in July! Camp Ferncliff-2-You will be here July
16-20 so save the date for this exciting new DAY
CAMP/VBS experience! There will be NO Kid’s Club
June 6, but the following week we will meet
Wednesday, June 13, for a cooking class! We will
prepare a meal to freeze that the older Youth and
Mission Committee can serve the following Tuesday at
Southern Christian Mission. June 20 we will meet
DOWNTOWN at Barton Art Studio (next to Java
Primo), where Miss Lanie will help us create something
REALLY cool!!!!! June 27 we will probably be back at
church (Miss Lanie has offered her space again, but
we’ll see if the offer stands after 7/20, lol!) and that day
we’ll have special guest Ann Downs to help us paint our
first masterpiece…starring (drum-roll)… YOU! The
next Wednesday is July 4, so there’s no activity, but the
week after is VBS!!!!! Make plans to be here, bring a
friend, and celebrate a fun summer together in Christ!
Blane Acklin, Jim Bailey, Mike Blair, Marcus Brookes,
Terry Bryan, Edna Byrd, Ernest Byrd, John William
Caldwell, Chad Carter, Paul Chandler, Neil Cheatham,
Mary Chu, Teresa Clanton, Randy Click, Don Cole,
Katherine Connelly, Russell Cook, Rosie Cotter, Gene
Cotter, Luke Cottrell, Dennis Coy, David Craig, Mamie
Crane, Landon Darden, Helen DeSeguirant, Doug
Dickson, Pam Downs, Helen Ezeanyim, Steve &
Barbara Fronabarger, Cindy Gonzales, Benny Grant,
Vance Groce, Carlie Hagen, Twyla Hargis, Bradley
Harris, Debbie Johnson, Lisa Johnson, Charlie
Kendrick, Jessica Lee, David Lewis, Glenn Martin,
Mary Martin, Pat Mayhew, Janice McKinney, Ellie
McLane, Delana Moore, Teresa Morgan, Sarah
Munstermann, Summer Murphy, Alton Newton, Kurt
Odom, Mary Lou Oliver, Mildred Owens, Andy
Paladino, Nick Paladino, Dana Phillips, Devin Pizzalto,
Ann Polk, Mary Powell, Mike Powell, Allie Price, Dorris
Rateliff, Jimmy Rice, Sissy Rich, Jason Riddle, Frank
Root, Wayne Scott, Charlie Tanner, Lauren Freeland
Thomas, Brenda Thompson, Helen Turner, Frances
Vaughan, Sammy Waller, John Watson, Tonya
Watson, Blake White, Zachary Williamson, Elizabeth
Wilson, Lonnie Wilson, Tess Wolthuis, Meredith
Womack, Lauren Wood
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Worship----Sue Joyce reported that payment had been made to Southern Arkansas for the students helping
with “Sing a New Song” on Sundays before Sunday School and the Youth on Wednesday nights.; the new
liquid filled Altar candles are here and being used, and Mothers’ Day flowers (roses) have been ordered.
Cameroon Committee----Rev. Morgan reported that a Commissioning service is scheduled for the first
Sunday in May for the Boumtjes and the 8 SAU students who will be going to Cameroon this summer.
Legal----Rev Morgan reported that the mediation meeting held on the 15th of April resulted in no compromise
between the two parties. Steve Crane is trying to get the next hearing on the Judge’s calendar for May.
Assignments for May 2018----(4 Sundays, 5 Wednesdays)
Deacon of the month for May – Jimmy Arnold
Head Usher- April 29th – Jessica Arnold; May 6th – Karen Pierce; May 13th – Jodi Arnold; May 20th – Trish
DuPriest; May 27th – Katherine Phillips; June 3rd – Chris White
Head Greeter- April 29th – Katherine Phillips; May 6th – Trish DuPriest; May 13th -Katherine Phillips: May
20th – Karen Pierce; May 27th – Dalene Baer; June 3rd – Jodi Arnold
Wednesday meals for May- Administration Committee
Session Devotional for May: Chapter 10 of Canoeing the Mountains
Communion Preparers for May 6th – (Traditional) – 1) Karen Pierce 2) Katherine Phillips
Communion Preparers for June 3rd – (Traditional) 1) Rochelle McMahen 2) Jodi Arnold
Communion Servers for May 6th – (Traditional) 1) Sue Joyce 2) Renee Connelly 3) Dalene Baer 4) Todd
Smith
Communion Servers for June 3rd – (Traditional) 1) Todd Smith 2) Rochelle McMahen 3) Chris White 4)
Dalene Baer
Liturgists: April 29th – Pierre Boumtje; May 6th – Debbie Arnold; May 13th – Chris White; May 20th – Rick
Murphy; May 27th Jessica Arnold; June 3rd – Todd Smith
AV Techs: April 29th - Debbie Morgan; May 6th – Ted Bounds; May 13th – Debbie Morgan; May 20th – Grey
Murphy; May 27th – Mike McNeill; June 3rd – Ted Bounds
Old Business: None
New Business: The National Youth Workers Conference will be in St. Louis November 15-18th. Kathy Gean,
Katherine Phillips and Joanna Smith plan to attend. Kay Whitehead moved, and Todd Smith seconded that the
Session approve $3,000 for their registration fees, travel and room and board. The Session approved.
There was a discussion regarding electing a new Treasurer to replace Kathy Gean due to her new job
as the Director of Youth and Family Ministries. The matter was referred to the Administration Committee. for a
recommendation next month.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with prayer by Rev. Morgan at 7: 50 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Paula Boaz, Clerk
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First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas The Minutes for the Stated Meeting of the Session
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas met for its monthly stated meeting on
Tues day, April 24th, 2018. The following members were present: Moderator Rev. Mike Morgan, Jodie Arnold,
Dalene Baer, Trish DuPriest, Sue Joyce, Joyce McMahen, Katherine Phillips, Todd Smith, Chris White, Kay
Whitehead. Excused Absences: Todd Connelly. Kathy Gean was a guest.
Call to order: The Rev. Morgan called the meeting to order, declared a quorum present, and opened the
meeting with prayer at 6:00 p.m.
Treasurer’s report: Kathy Gean presented a written financial report. The report was received as information.
Approval of the minutes: The minutes of the March 2017 Stated Session meeting were approved as
submitted.
Correspondence and requests:
a. A request was received from the Cameroon Committee to allow Cameroon Mission students to use
the Fellowship Hall for a fundraiser of selling online cosmetics and clothing items. The Boumtjes are
their sponsors. Todd Smith moved that Session approve the request; Katherine Phillips seconded,
and the Session approved.
b. A request was received from Anita Moore to allow Chapter CW PEO to use the Fellowship Hall on
May 22nd for a Silver Anniversary Tea from 2:30 to 6:30. Todd Smith moved that Session approve the
request; Trish DuPriest seconded, and Session approved.
c. A request was received from Paula Boaz to use the Church Kitchen from 7pm, May 2nd thru May 5th.
Katherine Phillips moved to approve; Todd Smith seconded, and the Session approved the request.
d. Rev Morgan requested approval to reschedule the Men’s Fellowship from Tuesday, May 8th to
Monday, May 7th to resolve a schedule conflict for the host and chef, Bubba Smith. Todd Smith
moved to approve the recommendation; Dalene Baer seconded and the Session approved.
Pastor’s Report:
1) Illnesses: Rev. Morgan reported on the health status of several members including Ray Uhrich, Jessica
Lee, Glen Martin, Carlie Hagen, Dorris Rateliff, Katherine Connelly, Alton Newton and Benny Grant.
2) Administrative:
a. Rev. Morgan discussed organizational details for the Cameroon BBQ scheduled for Thursday,
April 26th.
b. The next Presbytery Meeting will be June 9 th at FPC in Monticello and the 223rd PCUSA General
Assembly Meeting will be in St. Louis, June 16th – 223rd.
c. VBS “Camp in a Van” is scheduled for Sunday, July 15 th through Friday, July 20th. The camping staff
will be coming from Ferncliff Camp near Little Rock.
d. Rev Morgan will be on leave from Monday, April 30 th until Saturday, May 5th.
3) Pastoral Notes: Doug Green’s family will have a small family memorial service at the old family home place
near Stephens on Saturday, May 12th for his daughter, Jennifer.
Committee Reports:
Discipleship-----Jody Arnold reported that the April 14th “Bible Telling Seminar” was very successful
Missions and Evangelism----Katherine Phillips reported on meals for Southern Christian Mission and Super
Sunday Supper. The committee recommended a grant request for $5,000 to the Cameroon Mission Committee
and a $300 grant to the Harvest Food Bank. The committee also approved for the church to publish a color ad in
the 2018 progress edition of the Banner News to introduce Kathy Gean as our new Director of Youth and Family
Ministries.
Fellowship----Trish DuPriest reported that the next church Potluck meal will be Sunday, June 3rd.
Administration----Todd Smith reported that their committee will have the May Wednesday night meals. He also
reported on the final distribution of funds as a beneficiary of the W. P Florence estate.
Deacon of the Month—Chad West, 904-9370 cell
Head Ushers: Liturgists: Greeters:
May 27 Kay Whitehead May 27 Jessica Arnold May 27 Dalene Baer
June 3 Jodie Arnold June 3 David DeSeguirant June 3 Jodie Arnold
June 10 Todd Smith June 10 Chris White June 10 Kay Whitehead
June 17 Todd Connelly June 17 Doug Green June 17 Trish DuPriest
June 24 Kay Whitehead June 24 Keith DuPriest June 24 Chris White
July 1 Todd Smith July 1 Ann Rouch July 1 Paula Boaz
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JUNE WORSHIP LEADERS
Meals & Meetings
Wednesday Night Meals The Fellowship Committee
is responsible for the Wednesday night meals this month.
Committee Meetings
Wednesday, 6/6, 6:15 pm
Deacon’s Meeting Wednesday, 6/13, 5:45 pm
Dinner & Devotion at SCM
Tuesday, 6/19, 6:00 pm
Session Meeting Tuesday, 6/26, 6:00 pm
Cook’s Night Out
June 7 Flying Burger
June 14
Backyard BBQ
June 21 Dairy Queen
June 28
Java Primo
Session Devotional: June 26—Canoeing the Mountains, Chpt. 10
AV Tech: May 27—Mike McNeill; June 3—Ted Bounds; June 10—Mike McNeill; June 17—Grey Murphy;
June 24—Debbie Morgan; July 1—Ted Bounds
Communion Preparers: June 3—(Traditional) Rochelle McMahen, Jodie Arnold
July 1—(Traditional) Sue Joyce, Paula Boaz
Communion Servers: June 3—(Traditional) Dalene Baer, Jodie Arnold, Katherine Phillips, Ryan Phillips
July 1—(Traditional) Jessica Arnold, Jodie Arnold, Paula Boaz, Sue Joyce
Children’s SS Teaching Schedule: May 27—Katherine Phillips; June 3—Katherine Phillips; June 10—Drew
Moore; June 17—Lea West; June 24—Ann Rouch; July 1—Lea West
FPC Family and Friends enjoying the 2018 Blossom Festival Fun...
Todd, Leighton, & Stella Smith Katherine Phillips Jimmy & Travis Arnold
Bowen Phillips presenting a check to the Magnolia Fire Department on behalf of the First Presbyterian Church
for their community outreach program! Thank you for all you do for our community!
-Farmers Bank & Trust “Flame Broiled & Taste Co.” 1st Place in Parade category
-Peoples Bank “Home Town Grillers” 2nd Runner-up in Parade category 1st Place in Showmanship
-Smoke ‘n Heads (Mark & Mandy Headrick) 6th Runner-up in Steak Cook-off
-Anita Moore 3rd Runner-up in her age division 5k
-Todd Smith 3rd Runner-up in his age division 5k
-Katherine Phillips 5k Participant
FPC participants in the Blossom Festival events (no pictures available):
to Matthew DeSeguirant, Wyatt Caldwell, & Leighton Smith, who each won awards for their entries in the 2018 Blossom Festival Art Show
Matthew DeSeguirant received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in his age group for the photographs shown below.
Wyatt Caldwell received a 2nd place award in his age group for his watercolor Fox.
Leighton Smith received a 1st place award in her age group for her watercolor Purple Petunia.
