The Helper

Central Christian Church, 359 W. College, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Phone: 217-243-7461

Rex D. Kibler, Jr., Senior Minister –

Home Phone 217-620-0346

Cell 231-881-1512

Date: July 1, 2009

Church Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

E-mail: centralji@verizon.net

Web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/reszegvt/

My Moment With You . . .

I like the internet. I like the speed with which one can get information. I think email is great for saving time and snail mail postage. I get a kick out of Facebook, reading all the stuff going on in people’s lives. I am a troubled by what some folks write on Facebook, statements laced with profanity, or that glorify illicit activities. These are not strangers. They are people I’ve known from churches, youth groups, and church camps. So I thought rather than just fill my limited space with comments about whether I was in the office or not, or about how my day was going (not that there is anything wrong with that), I would try to be positive influence and type in quotes from my reading, or other sayings I’ve come across. I want to share some of those with you. You might be able to pass one of these along to someone who needs a word of encouragement. By the way, if we are not friends on Facebook yet, look me up.

“God loves each of us as if there was only one of us to love.” – Augustine

“Give all you can because no one ever saw a hearse pulling a U-Haul.”

“To lead the orchestra one must turn ones back on the crowd.”

“There is no right way to do the wrong thing.”

“All I see teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.”

“Good luck is a lazy man’s estimate of a worker’s success.”

“Those who never retract opinions love themselves more than the truth.”

“A star baseball player fails 70% of the time – do not let failure stop you.”

“Teaching kids to count is good but teaching them what counts is best.”

“Some minds are like concrete all mixed up and permanently set.”

“A pessimist is a person who needs a swift kick in their can’ts.”

“The key to failure is trying to please everybody.”

I hope you find these interesting, thought provoking and useful. If nothing else they are an example of the freedom of expression we enjoy as Americans. I hope you have a happy Fourth of July.

See you in worship,

P. Rex

IN THIS ISSUE:

1. 4^th of July parade

2. Vacation Bible School wrap-up

3. Koinonia Camp

4. Central Day Out

5. New Born

6. Disciple Women

7. Annual Meeting

8. Special Offering for Miracle Day

9. General Assembly

10. Christmas in July offering

11. Anniversary Reception

12. Thank You notes

13. Announcement from May 1911 bulletin

14. Attendance and Financial Info

15. Prayer List

16. Ministry Schedule

1. EVANGELISM COMMITTEE

Central will have a float in the Rotary 4^th of July parade. Everyone is welcome to participate by riding or walking. You will need to be at Duncan Park by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4^th. Hope to see you there . . . or along the parade route!

2. CROCODILE DOCK VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

From Monday, June 15^th, through Friday, June 19^th, Fellowship Hall was turned into a bayou with a dock, crocodile and lots of young people – over 80 youngsters attended. Many of them brought a message of God’s love to the congregation, along with many of the songs they learned, on Sunday, June 21^st. .

Thanks to everyone who helped. We had helpers for the classes, as well as preparing snacks. Thanks also to all those who gave us monetary donations. Educating our young is not inexpensive, BUT IT IS WORTH IT!

3. KOINONIA CAMP

Early on Monday, June 22^nd, Pastor Rex took five excited, apprehensive youngsters on the Church Bus to Camp Walter Scott near Effingham, Illinois. The young people were set for an adventure, as most of them had never gone to Church Camp before. Brian and Karen Gillespie served as counselors, and Marcia Gillespie helped out in the kitchen for the week. The young people appreciate the support of the congregation through financial aid, prayers and notes sent to them at camp.

The youth attending were Ryan Arnold, Alec Pilarte, Hannah Turner, Justin urban and Janel Westerfield.

They returned to Central on Saturday, June 27^th, tired, ready to be home, but filled with the spirit of the Lord which they encountered at Koinonia Camp.

4. CENTRAL DAY OUT

Our day trip is July 15^th, leaving the parking lot at 10:00 a.m. for Hickory Grove in Jerseyville. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office by Sunday, July 12^th, or call Lana Early (245-2582).

On August 19^th the trip is to the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Cheddar’s in Springfield.

5. NEW BORN

On Father’s Day, June 21, 2009, Clint and Shannon Robson of Baldwin, Missouri, became parents of Gavin Wayne, a seven pound, 20 inch long, baby boy. His grandparents are Bill and Donna Robson of St. Peters, Mo., and his great-grandmother is Dorothy Mills of Jacksonville. Congratulations to all.

6. DISCIPLE WOMEN

Quadrennial Assembly

June 23-27, 2010 in Greensboro, North Carolina

Registration: $375 starting after July 29, 2009

(Disciple Women will pay all or part)

Meals: $75 (3 lunches/3dinners)

Housing: $122 + tax (must register first)

($31 per night, if have three other roommates)

Parking free at hotel

Transportation from Airport: $20

Contact Nancy Taylor, if you are interested!

Thank you for the 18 health kits that you provided to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center in May. These items will help us provide aid to people who are experiencing poverty or other devastating events in their lives. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

Many lives have been touched throughout the United States and in developing countries around the world through shipments made from the Center. Your gift will allow this work to continue.

Pat Wright, Executive Director

Midwest Mission Distribution Center

Look for Disciple Women”s budget attached to this newsletter!

7. ANNUAL MEETING

Sunday, June 28^th, was the annual meeting of the congregation to receive the annual reports of committees and groups, as well as to elect leadership for 2009-2010. Copies of the reports will be included in the Indicator, which will be published in August.

Those elected to positions are:

Board Chairperson: Gary Spangenberg

Vice-Chairperson Brian Gillespie

Secretary of Board Rhonda Crouse

Trustee (Class of 2013) Bob Schneider

Elders (Class of 2012)

Claribel Brown, Bill Doolin, Robert Heape, Dorothy Mills, Deb Rust, Gary Spangenberg, Nancy Spangenberg, John Waltrip

Diaconate (Class of 2012)

David Amdal, Mary Amdal, Penny Bourne, Amy Gillespie, Suzanne Hobrock, Claire Jerry, Bob Kehl, Jared Maggart, Rhonda Massey, Terry Massey, David McQueen, Robyn McQueen, Bob Schneider, Linda Settles, Patty White, Wayne White, Janet Wood

Diaconate (Class of 2010) – Scott Hungerford (replacing Bill Doolin, moving to Elders)

Youth Diaconate (Class of 2010):

Austin McQueen, Michael Gillespie, Cristie Heape

Endowment Member-At-Large: Suzanne Hobrock

Jacksonville Conference of Churches: Sally Ezard

Passavant Area Hospital Board of Governors:

Rosemary Jarvis

Nancy Spangenberg

8. SPECIAL OFFERING FOR MIRACLE DAY

On Saturday, August 29^th, hundreds of fellow Disciples will come together at three places in Illinois (Peoria, Decatur and Mt. Carmel) to participate in a modern day miracle. They will go out into the neighborhoods and get dirty for Jesus. If you would like to participate in one of these Miracles, call the church office and sign up to help. Deadline to sign up is Monday, July 20^th. Many of the activities require no particular skills, except a loving and willing heart.

In addition, if you cannot physically participate, you can pray and help financially. We will receive a special offering on Sunday, July 12^th, that will be sent to the Christian Church – Illinois and Wisconsin Regional Office to help pay for materials needed. Please send your gift, marking it “Miracle Day”, to the Church Office or drop it in the offering plate by July 12^th. Won’t you feel good to know you helped create a Miracle!

9. GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN INDIANAPOLIS

July 29 through August 2

Several members of Central and Pastor Rex will represent Central at General Assembly. Members are Norma Armstrong, Gerald and Leona Massey, Marcia Kibler. Please pray for them and the rest of the People of God are they make decisions and discuss the business of the church. The church exists by the power of God, but needs the support of God’s people.

10. CHRISTMAS IN JULY OFFERING

On Sundays, July 19 and 26, we will receive an offering, which goes to our Regional Office. During worship our worship leaders will tell you about some of the things the Region provides for our congregation. These include:

Camps for children and youth
Helping congregations in times of crisis
Developing leaders in the church
Helping congregations call their next pastor
Shared mission projects life Miracle Day
Helping congregations move through change
Networking churches and leaders

Last year we sent over $700 to our region. Can we do better this year? Yes, we can!

NEXT NEWSLETTER will be mailed on Wednesday, July 29^th. Please have information to the Church office by 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 27^th.

11. ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION FOR PAUL AND LOIS RUST

Four of the Rust granddaughters are hosting a 60^th Wedding Anniversary Reception in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, July 19^th, from 2:00 to 4:-00 P.M. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate with Paul and Lois and their family.

12. THANK YOU

Dear Central Christian Church Members,

Thank you for your thoughts and support on such a very important day in my life (graduation).

Sincerely,

Morgan Wilson

Dear Ecumenical Partner:

Thank you so much for your donation. Your prayer and financial support are critical to our mission. Your support allows us to bear witness to Christ’s reconciling love in our communities. Thank you.

Andrea Wilson,

Administrative Coordinator

Illinois Conference of Churches

13. A visitor to our website recently contacted us about a bulletin he found in an old Bible that came from Central. It was dated May 7, 1911, and contained the following announcement:

“Some who sit in the back of the church complain that they cannot see for the HATS obstructing the view. This can be overcome in two ways. By those who desire to see occupying the front seats and by the practice of the Golden Rule by the ladies.”

14. ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Attendance:
	Church	Sunday School
June 14	154	34
June 21	200	0
June 28	159	0

Finances:
	Local	Outreach	Camp Care-A-Lot
June 14	$2776.00	$531.62	$75.00
June 21	$3238.50	$684.50	$10.00
June 28	$2546.50	$ 179.50

15. PRAYER LIST

Passavant: John Heinzman, Ruth Decker, Lori Hopkins

St. John’s: Jeremy Hayes (ICU-auto accident

Alton Memorial: Jerry Rowe (Carol Rowe’s son)

Sympathy: The family of Darrel E. “Pete” Kesinger (Rhonda Massey’s father), the family of Ted Nichols (Sharon Maggart’s cousin)

New Concerns: Father of Kimno (large hospital bills), Jack Norris (stent), Janet Wood, Gail Ayers (biopsy 6/17), William Beckman (cancer treatment), David Ridings (heart), Kim Troyer, Craig Troyer’s wife and unborn baby, Roy R. Smith (cancer), Pat Jones (tests)

Extended Concerns:

Vicki Anders, Richard Brennan, Maxwell Cline (chemo), Lucille Crawford, Ruth Dixon, Ted Donovan, Robert Jerry, Rebecca Mallicoat, Tena Martin, Donna McCray, Urban McDaniel, Kirk Million (brain tumor), Betty Scott, Ramon Shaver, Debbie Slaid, Ruth Slaid, Carol Smith, Curt Stubblefield (tests), Kenny Stocker, Cal Verhoef, Gene Wellenreiter, Frances Weiskotten, Evelyn Widner, Eula Wiseman, Ilene Wright (friend of Gail Ayers), Larry Zimmer; Phil Dunham, Dr. Urlici and Bob Mann (friends of Shelley Cotten)

16. MINISTRY SCHEUDLE

Elders:

7/5 Jeanne and Joe Cors

7/12 Jerry Lewis and Mark Gillespie

7/19 Gary and Nancy Spangenberg

7/26 David and Patty Kircher

Diaconate:

7/5 Heather and Ryan Colwell

7/12 Terry Massey and Orval Hungerford

7/19 James and Lindsay Nicholson

7/26 Amy Jackson and Peggy Seegar

Callers for Barton Stone home:

7/12 Marcia Gillespie and Nell Hungerford

7/19 Kelly Shearburn and Barb Gibbs

7/26 Terry Maggart and Sheryl Urban

Barton Stone Chapel Service: (July 5)

Elders: Darrell Wynn and Marcia Auld

Diaconate: Orval and Nell Hungerford, James and Lindsay Nicholson

Communion Preparation:

7/5 & 12 J.R. and Doris Heady, David and Patty Kircher

7/16, 26 & 8/2 Allen and Colleen Belcher, Gary and Nancy Spangenberg

Church Partners:

7/5 Terry and Sharon Maggart

7/12 Gary and Linda Donovan

7/19 Joe and Jeanne Cors

7/26 Stephen and Cammie Symons

Acolytes:

7/5 Amelia Symons

7/12

7/19

7/26

Nursery:

7/5 Michelle Mueller

7/12 Sandra Pekarek

7/19 Linda Donovan

7/26 Patty Thompson

Van Drivers:

7/5 Darrell Wynn

7/12 Jerry Lewis

7/19 Orval Hungerford

7/26 Gary Donovan

Children’s Moments:

7/5 Amy Gillespie

7/12 Pastor Rex

7/19 Jill Watkins

7/26 Claire Jerry

Worship Leader:

7/5 Terry Maggart

7/12 Patty Kircher

7/19 Sharon Maggart

7/26

Hosts:

7/5 Sally and Roger Ezard, Claribel Brown

7/12 Gail Ayers, Barb Hill, Elizabeth Alred

7/19 Dorothy Mills, Marilynn Schneider, Claribel Brown

7/26 Peggy Seegar, Helen Wingler, Claribel Brown

Cookies (for fellowship time):

7/5 Sandra Pekarek

7/12 Volunteer Needed

7/19 Volunteer Needed

7/26 Volunteer Needed

Bread for Food Center:

July Koinonia Class

JULY CALENDAR

	ACTIVITIES	BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES**
DATE
1st	Mail Newsletter 8:30 Doll Club 1:30	Marcia Auld
2^nd	Bible Study 9:30
3^rd	Independence Day Observance, Office Closed
4^th	Rotary Parade
5^th	Worship 9:00 Fellowship 10:15 Sunday School 10:30	Doris Pearson Wilma Suttles Sheryl Urban Roger and Sally Ezard Rex and Marcia Kibler
6^th		Andrew Baird Mary Farmer Lois Rust **Richard and Denise Wood
7^th	Prayer Breakfast 7:00	Margaret Carter
8^th		Beverly Goodey Urban McDaniel
9^th	Bible Study 9:30	J.R. Heady Betty Moore Elinor Troyer **Dan and Prudy Ballard
10^th
11^th		Orval Hungerford Tena Martin **Verl and Virginia Hickey (61^st)
12^th	Miracle Day Offering Worship 9:00 Fellowship 10:15 Sunday School 10:30	Jenissa Ezard Lee Sullivan Wayne White
13^th
14^th	Prayer Breakfast 7:00
15^th	Central Day Out to Hickory Grove, Jerseyville 10:00	Jean Cohen Gary Urban
16^th	Bible Study 9:30	Irene Evans **Tom and Jill Watkins
17^th		Bettie Doolin Terry Massey **Urban and Donneda McDaniel (60^th)
18^th

	ACTIVITIES	BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES**
19th	Christmas in July Offering Worship 9:00 Fellowship 10:15 Sunday School 10:30 Paul and Lois Rust’s 60^th Anniversary in Fellowship Hall 2-4
20^th	Deadline for volunteering for Miracle Day	Glenn Amdal Robert Heape
21^st	Prayer Breakfast 7:00
22^nd
23^rd	Bible Study 9:30	**Matt and Jennifer Cors
24^th		**Paul and Lois Rust (60^th)
25^th
26^th	Christmas in July Offering Worship 9:00 Fellowship 10:15 Sunday School 10:30	Keaton Frye Michael Gillespie Isaac Long **Layo and Mary Flick
27^th
28^th	Prayer Breakfast 7:00	Sharon Symons
29^th	Mail Newsletter 8:30 General Assembly starts in Indianapolis – runs through August 2nd	Leona Massey
30^th	NO BIBILE STUDY	Donna Mason
31^st		**Karey and Penny Bourne

IN THIS ISSUE:

1. EVANGELISM COMMITTEE

2. CROCODILE DOCK VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

4. CENTRAL DAY OUT

5. NEW BORN

6. DISCIPLE WOMEN

7. ANNUAL MEETING

8. SPECIAL OFFERING FOR MIRACLE DAY

9. GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN INDIANAPOLIS

10. CHRISTMAS IN JULY OFFERING

11. ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION FOR PAUL AND LOIS RUST

Four of the Rust granddaughters are hosting a 60th Wedding Anniversary Reception in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, July 19th, from 2:00 to 4:-00 P.M. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate with Paul and Lois and their family.

12. THANK YOU

15. PRAYER LIST

16. MINISTRY SCHEUDLE

JULY CALENDAR

DATE

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

13th

14th

15th

16th

17th

18th

Glenn Amdal

**Matt and Jennifer Cors

**Paul and Lois Rust (60th)

Keaton Frye

Michael Gillespie

Isaac Long

Sharon Symons

Leona Massey

NO BIBILE STUDY

Donna Mason

**Karey and Penny Bourne

Four of the Rust granddaughters are hosting a 60^th Wedding Anniversary Reception in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, July 19^th, from 2:00 to 4:-00 P.M. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate with Paul and Lois and their family.

2^nd

3^rd

4^th

5^th

6^th

7^th

8^th

9^th

10^th

11^th

12^th

13^th

14^th

15^th

16^th

17^th

18^th

**Paul and Lois Rust (60^th)