215 Academy Street
Kelso, WA 98626
ph: 360-425-4490
office
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PENTECOST/SUMMER 2010
From Pastor Hanna Peterson…
“Camp EDGE: Experience + Discover God Everywhere!”
“Go and make disciples of all nations… surely I am with you always to the end of the age.”
-Matthew 28:20
Vacation Bible School is soon approaching and the pressure is on! There are lots of volunteers to coordinate, rooms to decorate, schedules to organize and songs to learn. At times I wonder if it’s all worth the effort. But then I remember the reason behind our VBS—the children of God. Jesus welcomed children into his midst. When the disciples tried to keep them from “bothering” Jesus, He said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matt. 19:14)
On another occasion, when asked who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Jesus called a little child and stood him among them and said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 18:1-4)
I want nothing more than to have a child-like heart which believes the stories of Jesus. Children trust and believe because they must for survival. We, “self-sufficient” adults, don’t often need to trust another person in order to survive. We can do it all on our own. Which is not true at all, we just convince ourselves that this is true in order to be capable, confident and independent. (None of which are gifts of the Holy Spirit.)
The Bible Memory Verses for this VBS are particularly challenging. One is Isaiah 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God.” What a wonderful promise to hold in our hearts. We have nothing to fear because God is with us! Another is Isaiah 48:17, “I am the Lord your God who teaches you and leads you in the way you should go.” If only we will listen to the Father’s voice, we will know where to go with Him. And Matt. 28:20 is a challenge with a promise. Please join me in prayer for our VBS and invite children to join us!
Heavenly Father,
Give us child-like hearts. Help us to trust and rely on You. Forgive us for the sin of independence. Help us to reach out in love to your children, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Building & Grounds
We have a NEW doorbell! Because Pastor Hanna is often here alone, we have installed a doorbell which rings into the phone system. So if you are here and cannot find an open door, please ring the brown bell on the Right of the First Floor main entrance doors (outside the sanctuary) and we will come down and let you in!
Our custodial work day schedule is:
June 26th Laura Childs
July 24th Church Work Day
Aug 28th SOTS AA Group
If you would like to volunteer your time, please let Don Aanderud or Dick Anderson know.
Christian Education
Our Sunday Morning Movies were a wonderful time for us to learn more about the people in the Bible. Thank you to Patty McDaniel for leading this group each week. We will reconvene our Adult Sunday School in September.
Children’s Sunday School during worship is a blessing to our children each week during the school year. Through the summer, we welcome our children to join us in worship. Thank you to our wonderful Sunday School teachers: Lori Keaton, Becky Keithley, Patty McDaniel & Debbie Thompson!
We are gearing up for our Camp EDGE Vacation Bible School June 21-25. If you have any camping gear or artificial Christmas trees we could borrow for decorations they would be greatly appreciated!
Wed Night Program
Our Wed Night Program is finished for the school year. We will have monthly events to reconnect through the summer. Thank you to our many volunteers who give of their time and love to our MOMS and children: Dick Anderson, Laura Childs, Keith & Skeets Clayburg, Don & Nancy Corkrum, Pat & Glenn Faires, Karla Gates, Megan Gonzales, Sue, Carolyn & Laura Jackson, Lori Keaton, Patty McDaniel, Bud & June Perry, Peggy Porter, Millie Rice, Heather Silvesan, Jodi Stoddard, Shannon & Brandon Sturdevant. Many hands are needed to share the love of Christ to our greater church “Family”. Thank you.
Mission & Evangelism
FISH
Thank you for your support of our FISH food ministry. In May we fed 39 families, 73 adults and 38 children. Through your help we are feeding the hungry in our community. Pease remember those who are hungry by donating to our FISH barrel in the entryway.
Next FISH days are: July 7-8.
Eloine Harris GUILD
The Guild met June 3rd at the Clayburg’s home. Thank you to Ruth Riedesel for her continued and faithful leadership of the Guild. We plan to travel once again to Vancouver to have a special Guild meeting over the summer at Jan Kukkola Miller’s home. Look for details soon. Our regular Guild meetings will begin again the first Thursday of October 7th. Have a wonderful summer!
April/May Session News
Pastor Hanna received a Seminary Debt Assistance Grant of $2500 from the Board of Pensions.
Baptisms on Easter: Alexander David Farley (son of Kathleen & John), Torivio (Ted) and Tori Castaneda. We also received Shannon Sturdevant, Ted and Tori Castaneda into membership.
Pastor Hanna performed wedding ceremonies for: Misty & Joe Taylor and Katelyn & Allen Stebritz.
Pastor Hanna participated in a memorial service for Mike Ashley April 24th.
Voted to assist Laura Childs with her orthodontia. She will work at the church to help “pay off” the assistance received. If anyone would like to contribute to this fund, please note it on your check.
Voted to hire Sherry Bozorth as pianist and director of adult & children’s choirs. This is an extra expense not accounted for in the budget. But we have received extra pledges in the amount of $2300 to cover the difference. Thank you for your continued generosity to our church.
Committee Meetings
Finance June 8th at 5pm
Worship/Music June 8th & Aug 3rd, 5:30pm
Personnel June 8th & Aug 3rd at 6:15pm
Session June 8th & Aug 3rd at 7pm
Deacons
June 15th & July 13th at 1pm.
We will continue to bring communion and baskets to the shut-ins through the summer. If you would like a visit or know someone who would, please call the church office and let us know.
Kelso First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
215 Academy Street
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 425-4490
Email: office@kelsofpc.org
Office Hours: 9am-noon Tues., Wed., Thurs.
Deacons
Class of 2010
June Perry Skeets Clayburg
Lolita Hare Lili Kukkola
Class of 2011
Millie Rice Keith Clayburg
Lori Keaton
Class of 2012
Ruth Reidesel Bette Aanderud
Phyllis Mayfield Gary Jackson
Elders
Class of 2010
Don Aanderud Grounds/FISH
Stephen Shuman Personnel
Arlis Rutherford Finance
Class of 2011
Becky Keithley Mission/CE
Dick Anderson Building/Personnel
Class of 2012
Karla Gates CE/Youth Ministry
Pat Faires Worship/Finance
Jodi Stoddard Christian Education
Staff
Pastor Rev Hanna Peterson
Treasurer Cherie Rapp
Organist Colette Jones
Pianist Linda Eddleston
Pianist/Choir Sherry Bozorth
Personnel Committee
Thank you to our regular office volunteers: Monday: Pat Faires
Tuesday: Nathan Dozier
Wednesday: Laura Childs
Thursday: Shannon Sturdevant
It has been a steep learning curve in order to complete the secretarial duties, but things are getting more organized each week. Thank you for your patience in this transition. Please pray for us as we support the ministry of our church in this way.
Congratulations to Charlotte Peterson as the new church secretary at Woodland Presbyterian Church! Our prayers go with you and we know the congregation will be blessed to have you, just as we were.
We also have a new face behind our piano beginning in July. Sherry Bozorth is a retired music teacher from Woodland who will lead us in worship and direct the adult and new children’s choirs beginning in September. Please welcome her and Dave, her husband. Thank you to Colette Jones and Linda Eddleston for your faithful service to our church in leading in music and song. You have been a blessing to us, and we hope to continue worshipping together. Please join us in forthcoming celebrations and special coffee hours to thank these ladies. Details will be announced in worship.
Treasurer’s Report
March 2010
Giving: $ 7,511.75
Ministry: $10,606.32
April 2010
Giving: $ 8,388.47
Ministry: $ 7,815.02
May 2010
Giving: $ 8,256.61
Ministry: $ 6,900.66
2010 Totals
Giving: $ 49,332.80
Ministry: $ 48,831.36
In an effort of good stewardship, the Finance Committee has chosen not to purchase offering envelopes for next year. If you are currently using envelopes, please keep those extra ones for next year. Thank you.
Also, the offering counters would appreciate if you could write your check number on the outside of your envelopes please.
Father’s Day BBQ
June 20th we will have a special BBQ lunch to celebrate the men of the church. Please plan to join us for worship & lunch as we celebrate our Graduating Seniors and our Fathers.
July 4th Picnic
Because July 4th is on Sunday this year, we will have a special All-Church Picnic at the home of Glenn & Pat Faires: 637 25th Ave. in Longview. They live just a block from the park for those who wish to attend the festivities there as well.
Youth Group Schedule
June
6th Youth Group
13th Youth Group
19th Decorate for VBS
20th YOUTH SUNDAY!!!
21-25
Vacation Bible School27th VBS Sunday
July
4th picnic at Faires’
11th Youth Group & Girls overnighter
18th no Youth Group
July 25th no Youth Group
July 31st set up for lunch fundraiser
August
1st Campbell Farm lunch Fundraiser
7th Terry/Taylor Yard Sale
15-20 Campbell Farm Mission Trip
29th Mission Trip Sunday
Youth Sunday June 20th
We will honor our graduating seniors during Youth Sunday. Please join us as we celebrate Laura Jackson, Eli Lovingfoss & MacKenzie Haas. We will also award our 3rd grade Bibles and scholarships during worship.
Sound View Camp Schedule
Grades 2-3 July 18-21 $260
Grades 4-6 July 5-10 $280 or Aug 1-7 $295
Grades 6-8 July 11-17 or Aug 8-14 $295
Expedition: July 11-17 $295 (MS & HS)
Grades 9-12 Aug 15-18 $125
Camperships are available in the church office if you are interested in attending camp this year.
Campbell Farm Mission Trip
August 15-20 we will trek to Wapato for our youth mission trip to Campbell Farm. Our fundraiser luncheon is Aug. 1st. We will also participate in the Terry/Taylor Yard Sale Aug 7th. Please plan on attending these events. We welcome your generous donations of cash and yard sale items. We will lead worship and share our trip experiences on Sunday, Aug. 29th.
Scholarships
Camp & College Scholarship request forms are in the church office. The Finance committee will meet June 8th to distribute the gifts. Please return them by Sunday, June 6th.
Worship News
Pentecost Sunday was May 23rd. We held a special luncheon to celebrate 90’s birthdays at church. Thank you to all who participated. A special thank you to Elaine Meyer’s daughter Jeannie Yaden for the delicious cupcakes!
Please join us in celebrating our members who are 90 years young!!!
Lois Clark, Mary Clark, Edna Cope,
Fleda Gavette, Elna Gore, Burt Gravelle, Virgie Ireland, Lili Kukkola, Jack Larson, Elaine Meyers, Ed Nelson, Royce Pence, Margaret Pulliam, Vi Repholz,
Violet Sauers, John & Nell Tolleshaug, Betty Ann Wright, Dorothy York
& Virl Young.
Special Dates
June 13th Congregational Meeting
June 20th Father’s Day & Youth Sunday
June 21-25 Vacation Bible School
July 4th All-Church Picnic at Faires’
Aug 1st Campbell Farm Fundraiser
Aug 7th Terry/Taylor Yard Sale
Aug 15-20 Campbell Farm Mission Trip
Visit our website: www.kelsofpc.org
Phone: 360-425-4490
First Presbyterian Church
215 Academy Street
Kelso, WA 98626
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Lectionary
June 6: I Kings 17:8-24; Psalm 146;
Gal. 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17
June 13: I Kings 21:1-21; Psalm 5
Gal. 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3
June 20: I Kings 19:1-15; Psalm 42 & 43
Gal. 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39
June 27: I Kings 2:1-14; Psalm 77;
Gal. 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
July 4: II Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30;
Gal. 6:1-16; Luke 10:1-20
July 11: Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82;
Col. 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
July 18: Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52;
Col. 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
July 25: Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85;
Col. 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13
Email: office@kelsofpc.org
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215 Academy Street
Kelso, WA 98626
ph: 360-425-4490
office