Third
Presbyterian ChurchActivities
Upcoming Events
Sundays in January
Sunday, January 3
Second Sunday of Christmas
Communion
Sunday School, 9:15 AM
Chancel Choir, 9:30 AM
Worship at 10:15 AM
Communion Mediation by Rev. Murray Hanson
Sunday, January 10
Sunday School, 9:15 AM
Chancel Choir, 9:30 AM
Worship at 10:15 AM
100th Anniversary Meeting, 11:15 AM
Sunday, January 17
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
and Corporation of Third Presbyterian Church
Sunday School, 9:15 AM
Chancel Choir, 9:30 AM
Worship/Annual Meeting at 10:15 AM
Chili & Chicken Soup Luncheon, 11:30 AM
Sunday, January 24
Ordination, Installation and Recognition of Officers
Sunday School, 9:15 AM
Chancel Choir, 9:30 AM
Worship at 10:15 AM
Sunday, January 31
Sunday School, 9:15 AM
Chancel Choir, 9:30 AM
Worship at Third Presbyterian at 10:15 AM
Faith Builders
Faith Builders are small groups that meet to encourage Bible Study and discipleship growth. Three groups actively meet. A women's group and men's group at Thursday mornings at 10 AM at the church and a co-ed evening group on designated Sunday evenings. New members are always welcome!
Questions? Call Betty Brown at 815-965-4300.
Roast Beef Dinners
The Presbyterian Women's Association holds a Spring and Fall Family Style Roast Beef Dinner to raise funds for Mission and Ministry projects. Everyone is invited to attend. Volunteers are always needed to peel potatoes, bake pies, make salads, cook and serve dinner and of course clean up! These dinners can't be beat and have become a church and neighborhood tradition.
Spring Roast Beef Dinner
Saturday, March 20, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Favorite Bible Verse Sunday
Sunday, February 14, 10:15 AM
During the month of January, the Worship Committee would like you to tell us what your favorite Bible verse is. There will be an insert in the bulletin each Sunday during January. Write your name, your favorite Bible verse and tell us why it is your favorite. If you would be willing to share your Bible verse with us during worship on February 14, check the box that says, "I would like to share." Just drop the insert in the offering plate as it goes by. The sharing of verses will replace the sermon for a special February 14th service!
Reservation deadline is ...
100th Anniversary
In October 2010 Third Presbyterian Church will celebrate 100 years of ministry! Put on your thinking cap and begin brainstorming ideas on how we might celebrate the year. You may send your ideas to the church office or email them to thirdpreschurch@yahoo.com. The next meeting of the 100th Anniversary Committee is Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM.
Upcoming Anniversary events include:
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T-Shirt Design Contest January & February 2010
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Senior Follies Music & Dance Special Sunday, April 18 during coffee 1/2 hour
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Vintage Baseball Game on Sunday, June 27, 2010
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100th Anniversary Banquet, Saturday, October 16, 2010
The Green Team
Calling all who desire to be good stewards of the earth! Anyone is welcome to join this green group as they encourage our congregation and neighbors to live green. Questions? E-mail Josh Rollins at jrollins@barrington220.org.
Recycle Today!
The Green Team Bin in the Fellowship Room accepts the following recyclables:
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Ink cartridges
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compact fluorescent light bulbs
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batteries
Third Presbyterian Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 5 members selected to be recipients of a Third Presbyterian Church Scholarship! After considering the recommendations of the Education Committee and Benevolence Committee, the Session voted to award scholarships to: Elizabeth Bankson, Taylor Leber, Heather Terhorst, Chris Buster and Kevin Thomas.
Newsletter Deadline
Deadline for the December newsletter is Monday, January 11.
Mailing Date: January 26.
Christmas Joy Offering
A Presbyterian tradition for almost seventy years, the Christmas Joy Offering is one of the special offerings designated by the general Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to provide congregations direct ways of supporting specific causes that help those in need.
Those who will benefit from this special offering are:
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retired ministers and missionaries and their spouses who receive pensions too small to cover their needs. They are given income assistance and nursing home care assistance when needed.
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some of our Presbyterian schools receive special grants to help in intensive training in the basic educational skills and for programs to deepen the spiritual commitment of minority students and their families, particularly the Native American Indian congregations.
Christmas Joy offerings will be received throughout December. Christmas Joy envelopes are available in the church pew pockets, in the Christmas Joy mailing or in your church giving envelope box.
Club Corner
WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
The next event of the Women's Association will be the Stronghold Retreat on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Women's Association will also be hosting the Fall Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, November 8 from 5-7 PM. If you have questions, call Ginny Carlson at 815-885-3470.
DELTA CLUB
Questions? Call Dick Lindsey at 815-398-5565.
PHILATHEA CLUB
Questions? Call Shirley Hutchinson at 815-633-8743.
Circle News
DORCAS CIRCLE
DORCAS CIRCLE will be meeting Thursday, January 14 at 9:30 AM at Third Presbyterian Church. Contact Alyce Lutzow at 815-962-1194 for more information.
DAVIS CIRCLE
DAVIS CIRCLE will be meeting Thursday, January 21 at 7:00 PM at the home of Wylda Huffman. For more information, contact Wylda Huffman at 815-636-5911.
LUCIA CIRCLE
LUCIA CIRCLE will be meeting Tuesday, January 19 at 1:00 PM at Third Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact Sandra Smith at 815-397-3650 or Kay Carriglitto at 815-962-4753.
