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The Presbyterian
A Newsletter of the First Presbyterian Church125 South Poplar Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820
May 2019
Exalting Christ. Denying Ourselves. Loving our Neighbors.
Big Shoes to Fill
It is with great sadness and thankfulness that I announce that Anya Schell, our Music Director of 25 years, will be retiring at the end of May. Anya has served faithfully with this congregation through its ups and downs, and everywhere in between. Her devotion to the sacred music of the church is inspiring, and we are so thankful that she has instructed us in the truths of God with the music she has brought before our congregation, both in content andbeauty. She has touched the lives of many, and has created a great community within our choirs. There are not many who can fill the type of skill set, knowledge, and wisdom that Anya has. I, personally, am very thankful for her service to me and to our church as I have transitioned into the role of being your pastor. It would have been a difficult transition if not for her knowledge of the history of this church, as well as her deep love for this congregation. I know many of you love Anya dearly, and for good reason. She has been an invaluable gift to this church for decades. We extend our deepest thanks to her for her service, leadership, and heartof worship. I ask that you join me in thanking God for her, and praying for her in this next stage of her life. Over the summer we will be seeking to hire on a new Music Director. The Session is working diligently to develop this future position in order to meet the needs of our current vision and direction as a church. In the meantime, the Session and the Finance Team have approved a position for a Worship Leader Intern for the summer of 2019. This is a great opportunity for us to have a new voice in leadership for a short period, and a great way to be a “teaching church” that trains future leaders. If you know anyone who would be interested in a paid internship, has exceptional music skills, and is at least in college, please have them contact me ([email protected]) to get the job description and learn how to apply. Again, we know that finding another Anya is impossible, and we are so thankful for the uniqueness of her ability and wisdom that she brought to our church. So, please pray for her, and for the leadership of your church, as we seek to move forward faithfully, fully relying uponGod’s provision for our us. For His Kingdom, Jeremy McNeillPastor, First Presbyterian Church
Author of Life Book Club The Author of Life Book Club will meet Thursday, May 2nd , at 6:30 PM at Dorothy Watts home.
Deacons MeetingThe Deacon's will meet Wednesday, May 8th @ 5:00 PM in Fellowship Hall.
Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee will meet Monday, May 13th, @ 9:30 AM at the church.
Presbyterian WomenThe Presbyterian Women will meet on Tuesday, May 14th, @ 12:00 PM at Judy Diederich's home.
Gamma DeltaGamma Delta will meet on Wednesday, May 15th, @ 12:30 PM at the Pelican.
Session MeetingThe Session meeting will be on Thursday, May 16th, @ 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall.
Presbyterian MenThe Presbyterian Men's group meets each Friday @ 7:00 AM, at the Pelican . All men of FPC are invited to attend.
Book Study/Discipleship GroupThe Women's Discipleship Group will not meet in May but will resume in June.The Men's Discipleship Group will meet May 14th & 28th. at the church. These meetings will be at 6:00 PM.
Check the Church Website Calendar for any changes.www.firstpresbucyrus.org
In Our PrayersSurgery, Injury, and/or Recuperating: Kelli Patterson, Phyllis Cole, Gary Irwin, Judy Eichhorn, Judy Diederich, Connie Watts, Tami Robinson, Norm Campbell Shut-Ins: Mary Lou Hastings, Sue Headley, Glenn & Jeannie Gibson, Grace Kearns, Mary Kiess, Margaret Price, Marcia Dobbins Cancer Nancy CrumSteve HooverBrooke Lane (Kelli Patterson's cousin)Susan Murphey (Jan Fulton's cousin)Wendy Owen (friend of Barb Price)Ann Pokopac (Kathy Bardon's sister)Bruce Price, in remission (Dan's brother)Ruthie Robinson (friend of Gennie Rios) Members, Family and Friends of Members: Marcia HemingerJohn ColeMichelle Holcomb (Lori Rager’s cousin)Marcia Burkhart’s husband and sonJennifer RoshonCindy Davis (friend of Susan Irwin)Kathy Powell (Jeri Hargis's sister)Gary Waugh (Gennie Rios' cousin)Brett Erwin (Anya Schell's son)John Scott (Kathy Bardon's relative)Michael Cole (son of John & Phyllis Cole)Connie Watts grandson KadeSharon Roth (friend of Kathy Bardon)Cody Howard (friend of Ashleigh Helbert)Florence Cooper (Vickie Ahlefeld's mother)Sandy Will (Carrie Diebler's mother) Military: John T. Ballinger III, Cody Gibson, Keagan Rios,Levi Diebler, Jason Hahn, Daron Watts, Zach Wilson, John Bacon, Todd Loy, Brydan Lohr
Prayer Requests
Add to Prayer Requests ________ Remove from Prayer Request _______ Prayers are needed for: __________________________Member ___ Member’s Family ___ Friend of Member ___Requested by: ________________________________
Happy Birthday 3 Bridget Kohls 4 Dana Griffith,
Alan Bacon7 Kathy Randall,
Jared Young 9 Julie Pelter,
Megan Young 23 Ronda Hoerig,
Tommy Randall 24 Al Fulton 26 Elijah McNeill29 Kenny Hablitzel
Anniversaries1 Dan and Barb Price 6 Al and Jan Fulton, 13 Tom and Vickie Ahlefeld 27 Ted and Lisa Goldfuss 29 Tom and Joyce Rarick
Flowers05 Dan & Barb Price12 Al & Jan Fulton1926 Nancy Crum
The office will be closed on May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.
Deacon of the Month: Gennie RiosElder of the Month: Dave Hablitzel
First Presbyterian News
Pew Bible Dedications120 new pew bibles have arrived. We are so grateful that there have been 54 donations ordedications toward this purchase. This will be ongoing and you may make a dedication or donation at anytime. New dedication labels will be printed soon and inserted.
Presbyterian WomenThank you
The Presbyterian Women would like to send a very big thank you to all of the bakers and buyers that supported our Guatemalan child with our annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale. We were able to raise $325.00.
Bucyrus City SchoolsSummer Lunch Program
More exciting news! Our church will be a site for the summer lunch program for Bucyrus City Schools! It will begin in mid-June and will finish the first week of August. We will need a few volunteers 5 days a week to distribute lunches and keep track of how many kids are served! More details to come and our vision committee can discuss details!
Thank YouOn behalf of the Crawford County Council on Aging Board of Trustees, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of $375.00 to the Meals on Wheels program. The frail and elderly in our county will benefit greatly from this donation.
Cassie HerschlerExecutive Director
Treasurer's ReportApportionment:
Each year we pay an apportionment or per capita for each active member in our congregation. The per capita is $36.00 per person this year, for a total of $3,204.00 for our 89 active, confirmed members. This money is sent to our Midwest Presbytery andour EPC General Assembly to help support all of the many ways they assist our EPC churches, missions, ministers, programs andmany other areas. We happily pay this apportionment, and we feel very blessed when our members step up and pay their personal $36.00 for each confirmed memberin their family. If you haven’t already, pleaseconsider assisting us in this area of financial support. Checks can be made out to the First Presbyterian Church and placed in the offering plate on Sunday. Please designate “Per Capita” in the memo portion of your check.
Blessings, Jan Fulton, Treasurer
Flowers and Bulletins:We have a lovely tradition in our church of donating flowers for the communion table practically every Sunday of the year. These flowers may be taken home by the giver or the Deacons are happy to bless a shut in or another member needing cheer with the flowers after the service is over. Members have also been so kind to donate a month of worship folders (bulletins). This helps defraythe cost of paper and other printing supplies we use to print. There are a few open spots on the Flower Chart and the Worship Folder lists. Flowers are $40.00 per Sunday. Michelle will order the flowers for you from Norton’s and assist you with your dedicationfor the worship folder. Remember to write a check to First Presbyterian Church for your flower order. Make a notation of “flowers” in the memo portion and place it in the offering plate on Sunday. Worship Folders are donated on a monthly basis in the amount of $25.00. Please note “worship folders” on your check.
Jan Fulton
On May 19, 2019First Presbyterian Church will be
Honoring our Graduates andScholarship Recipients
Congratulations to GraduatesHanna Mutchler
and Shelbee Linn
Hannah MutchlerHannah is the daughter of Tim & Brenda Mutchler. She is graduating from North Central State College from the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Hanah will manage the Aumiller Pool again this summer and search for a Physical Therapy job. Join us in wishing Hannah well.
Shelbee Linn High school graduate, Shelbee Linn, daughter of Kelli Patterson and David Linn, will be graduating from Bucyrus High School, Sunday, May 26, 2019.Shelbee has been a member of the Bucyrus Band in the Color Guard for three years. Sheis a member of the Choir, Art Club, and was in Science Club and on the Yearbook Committee. Shelbee was on the stage crew for three years and set design for one year. She has volunteered with Safety Town for four years and also helped paint the Community Unity Mural on Walnut Street. Shelbee has also received Excellence ratings in Solo and Ensemble singing competitions and has been an honors student. Shelbee has been accepted to the Ohio State University Marion branch where she will study Early Childhood Education. She plansto teach kindergarten students.There will be an Open House on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 at Bucyrus ElksLodge #156, 309 E. Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, Ohio.
Congratulations to the First Presbyterian
Scholarship recipients 2019-2020
For the second year in a row, First Presbyterian Church will be honoring some of our young members with undergraduate college scholarships. The scholarship applications are lengthy and require very detailed answers, as well as reference letters for each applicant. Scholarship monies come from the interest we receive from the Robert Picking Endowment Fund. The Finance Team is happy to announce our 2019 FPC Scholarship recipients:
Jan Fulton, Treasurer,Finance Team
Phylicia Dishon, a Junior at Bowling Green University, majoring in English.
Victoria Hoerig, a Sophomore at The Ohio State University, majoring in Dental Hygiene.
Bridget Kohls, a Senior at Ohio University, majoring in Music Education.
Spencer Mutchler, a Sophomore at Ohio State University ATI, majoring in Construction management.
Good Hope Lutheran Meals for the Hungry
Good Hope Lutheran Church is providing a free meal every Wednesday evening. Prayer service begins at 5:15 PM with a meal to follow from 5:30 to 6:15. They serve 50 to 60 people every Wednesday. We have a member that is currently helping with these meals and wanted to let our congregation know that volunteers are always welcome. If you would like to volunteer please contact Good Hope at 419-562-0286.
Men's BreakfastThe Men's Breakfast will be Wednesday, May 8th, @ 7:00 AM in the Bucyrus Community Hospital. The speaker will be John Ellenwood, Head Men's basketball coach at Ashland University. John has also been Head Coach at Thomas More College, Assistant Coach at Capital University and Assistant Coach at Ohio Wesleyan. Sponsored by Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Pastor Tom Gruver. Please bring a friend.
BORN News
Annual BORN Garage Sale
You are invited as a participating chuch of BORN, to be part of BORN’s upcoming Garage Sale on Friday, July 12th 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 13th 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at the First Alliance Church at 1955 Hopley Ave.Each of the supporting churches of BORN is being asked to begin collecting items (no clothing) for this fundraiser. The items should be clean and in good condition. Your individual churches will decide who can leadyour collection. Set up for the Garage Sale will be on Thursday, July 11th from 5:00—8:00 p.m. You are asked to bring with you as many tables and volunteers as you will need to help with the display of your items for sale. There will be no pricing of items as everything will be sold by donation. At 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th, your volunteers will need to be back at the First Alliance Church to pick up your tables and tohelp pack up the leftovers. If you have any questions, please contact Tabby Linn - Event Coordinator 419-562-2150 or email [email protected]
Blessings,Eliza E. Cole
Director of Operations
Wish your mother a Happy Mothers Day on May 12th.
First Presbyterian Church125 S. Poplar StreetBucyrus, Ohio 44820
