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I won’t deny it. A favorite afternoon at my house is any opportunity I have to round up all the recent issues of Christian Century, The Presbyterian Outlook, and Presbyterians Today that I haven’t had time to read, finding a comfortable chair and a cozy blanket, and devouring the reading in one fell swoop. As Phil left for his summer sabbatical in Honduras, we laughed at the thought that I’d probably move my study into our bedroom and stay up until all hours of the night, surrounded by magazines and books. And so it is… I love getting caught up on the Church in a deeper way—especially the Church in the world. I love to hear new ways that congregations are finding to be the Church in changing times. It makes me reflective and turns me to prayer.

Among the good reading that I’ve come across is a personal essay in Christian Century (May 24, 2017) called “Clutter Counselor,” where Samuel Wells describes that journey back to another place where one has lived and the challenging accountability of friends. (If you want to read it, feel welcome to come to the church library or my office.) I hope you all have friends in your lives who are like this—who are spiritual mentors who cut through any facades and help you see the real you, your passions, and how you are meeting them. Wells says they are like a “refiner’s fire.” I imagine I’m thinking about this because I’m going back at the end of the month to be with long-time friends for a few days, to friends that pick up where we last left off, even though there have been many years between having everyone together. These are friends who ask, “Where are you growing?” “What are your rough edges?” and “How are you doing what matters most?”

Wells asks his questions more powerfully: “What’s the one thing that really matters?” (emphasis mine) and “So why aren’t you filling your whole time with that?” These questions hit us between the eyes and challenge us. For some, they may be too forceful, too confrontative.

As Presbyterian Christians, we’re grounded by the question, “What is the chief end of [humanity]?” That one thing is “to glorify God, and to enjoy [God] forever” (The Shorter Catechism, Q. 1). This is still an important guide and measure of our lives in Christ. It rebalanc-es us and points us “true north” in our priorities.

In our last Horizons Bible study, a few of the women’s circles reflected again on the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42). It always leaves us with questions, particularly since Martha was expected by the culture to offer hospitality in her own home, and then is seemingly criticized for it. Judy Yates Siker, writer of this study, reminds us that we come with different lenses to this text.

So… here we are again, focused on the one thing (v. 42). To serve Jesus or to sit at Jesus’ feet? It can be hard to be a Martha in a Mary’s world, but in varying degrees, we want that accounta-bility. We want to be those who glorify God and enjoy God forever. We want to sit with friends, and through them, sit at Jesus’ feet. And, every once in a while, we hope there will also be cake.

Blessings, Rev. Jan Butin, Co-Pastor

695 E. Calvin St. Fayetteville, AR

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Volume 51 Issue 6

June/July, 2017

June 4 Can I Get a Witness? Joshua 4:21-24; Acts 2:1-8, 12-24, 32 Rev. Jan Butin

June 11 Finding Hidden Meaning in Plain Language Psalm 23 Diane Warren

June 18 To Trust or Not To Trust Proverbs 3:1-6 Kurt Pfitzinger

June 25 Servant Leadership John 13 Tom Verdery

July 2 A New Creation in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Megan Brunett

July 9 Looking for the King Habakkuk 3 Brianne Christiansen

July 16 What Does it Mean to Be Blessed? Hosea 11:1-11 Rev. Jan Butin

July 23 God is Always in Control Exodus 3:9-12 Derrik Olsen

July 30 My Shield and Refuge 2 Samuel 22:31 Barbara Gust

August 6 The Height and Depth of Love Ephesians 3:14-21 Jacob Christiansen

August 13 The Season Finale Rev. Jan Butin

Summer Adult Christian Education

From June 4 – August 13, we’ll be studying Tom Long’s Testimony: Talking Ourselves into Being Christian. As a theologian and preacher, Long considers how Christians talk when they are not in church and how the hunger for truthful, meaningful, and compassionate speech is grounded in our faith in God. These should be wonderful discussions. We’ll meet in the Library each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. June 4 will be an introduction and we will discuss a chapter each week, beginning the book on June 11. Books are available for $12 through the Church Office.

Daily Bible Readings for the Summer 6/1 Hebrews 7:18-28 6/2 Luke 10:38-42 6/3 Ezekiel 43:1-12 6/4 Isaiah 11:1-9 6/5 Deuteronomy 11:13-19 6/6 Luke 17:11-19 6/7 Deuteronomy 13:1-11 6/8 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 6/9 Luke 18:9-14 6/10 Deuteronomy 29:2-15 6/11 John 1:1-18 6/12 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 6/13 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 6/14 Luke 19:11-27 6/15 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 6/16 Luke 19:28-40 6/17 2 Corinthians 13:1-13 6/18 Revelation 15:1-8 6/19 1 Samuel 1:1-20 6/20 Acts 1:15-26 6/21 Luke 20:27-40 6/22 1 Samuel 2:27-36 6/23 Acts 2:37-47 6/24 Luke 21:20-28 6/25 James 1:1-18

6/26 1 Samuel 5:1-12 6/27 Acts 5:27-42 6/28 Luke 22:24-30 6/29 1 Samuel 8:1-22 6/30 Acts 7:17-29 7/1 Luke 22:39-51 7/2 Matthew 21:23-32 7/3 1 Samuel 10:17-27 7/4 Acts 8:1b-13 7/5 Luke 23:1-12 7/6 1 Samuel 13:5-18 7/7 Acts 9:1-9 7/8 Luke 23:32-43 7/9 Romans 5:1-11 7/10 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-23 7/11 Acts 9:32-43 7/12 Luke 24:13-35 7/13 1 Samuel 16:14-17:11 7/14 Mark 1:1-13 7/15 Acts 11:1-18 7/16 Matthew 1:29-39 7/17 Mark 1:29-45 7/18 Acts 12:1-17 7/19 1 Samuel 20:1-23 7/20 Mark 2:23-3:6

7/21 Acts 13:13-25 7/22 1 Samuel 22:1-23 7/23 Romans 11:33-12:2 7/24 Mark 4:1-20 7/25 Acts 14:1-18 7/26 1 Samuel 25:23-44 7/27 Mark 5:1-20 7/28 Acts 15:12-21 7/29 2 Samuel 1:1-16 7/30 Matthew 25:31-46 7/31 2 Samuel 2:1-11 8/1 Acts 16:6-15 8/2 Mark 6:47-56 8/3 2 Samuel 4:1-12 8/4 Acts 17:1-15 8/5 Mark 8:1-10 8/6 John 1:43-51 8/7 2 Samuel 7:1-17 8/8 Mark 8:22-33 8/9 Acts 19:1-10 8/10 2 Samuel 11:1-27 8/11 Mark 9:14-29 8/12 Acts 20:1-16 8/13 Romans 15:1-13

Sharing Our Own “God Stories” This summer, church members and friends who worship with us will be given an opportunity to share personal stories of God’s work in your lives as part of our Words to Live By series. We are calling these “image testimonies.” Every Sunday, there will be a card in the bulletin with a sentence related to the worship topic for the following Sunday. If you’d like, you may respond to the topic with a few words, or two or three sentences, for us to read in worship the following Sunday. We may not be able to read every note submitted, but we will do our best to include at least one of your stories with your name.

The dates listed below are the weeks these “image testimonies” will be read. Please put your stories in the offering plate or send them to the Church Office (officemanager@fupcfay.org) by the Wednesday ahead of these dates:

June 11 Share a moment when you experienced thankfulness for God’s guidance in your life. June 18 Share about a faith hero/heroine of yours who exemplifies trust in the Lord. June 25 Share a time when someone’s self-sacrifice brightened your day. July 2 Share a moment when you knew you’d serve Christ your whole life. July 9 Share a (written) picture of how God’s presence was made known to you this week. July 16 Share a time when God’s name was made powerful in your life. July 23 Share a time when you sensed that you are blessed. July 30 Share an image of how God’s presence gave you peace amid trouble. August 6 Share about a friend who demonstrates God’s love to you.

Image testimonies are snapshots, moments, and pictures. Think about your surroundings, what you were feeling, and God’s presence at the time. You don’t need to quote scripture or mention God by name.

Here is one from my experience (in response to the second question above): Curly white hair. Nice pants-suit. Gentle voice. 88-year-old Arelene shares about her life as a missionary nurse, “First I was a teacher in Iowa, then a nurse in Sudan, and then a teacher of nurses in Ethiopia and Zambia. God never wastes an opportunity.” For the moment, my worries about my college major are quieted.” (Brianne Christiansen)

Each of us has a story that encourages others in faith, hope, and love when it is shared. We ask you to join us in recounting God’s work in our lives and in our congregation.

Loaves and Fishes - Jesus and A Hungry Crowd

Loaves and Fishes, our Preschool Program, will take place in the Knox Building from 9:00-11:45 a.m. A daily snack will be served and each child will help create their own themed t-shirt. This program is open to First School children as well as children and grandchildren of FUPC. Children must be four years old by August, 2017. (First School also has a concurrent pre-school program for all previously enrolled.) The suggested donation is $10. Abundance Orchard, our Elementary Program, is open to all children in the community who have completed kindergarten through the fifth grade. It will run from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. each day. A donation of $20 includes daily lunch, snacks, drinks, and a camp t-shirt. Online registration is available under the education tab at www.fupcfay.org.

Adult and youth volunteers are asked to contact Kristi Button! VBS will be led entirely by members and friends of FUPC. We have a variety of duties to covered.

Supply Need: Do you have any single socks that have never found their match? We need single socks in most colors (not black or gray) and any size. They will become “fruits” in our orchard for decoration.

(United Presbyterian Youth)UPY in the Park (Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

This summer, join us at Gulley Park for UPY Together! Each Wednesday from June 21 - August 2, we’ll gather at the Gulley Park Gazebo from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We’ll play outdoor games, study different attributes of God, and eat snacks provided by our youth. Clear your Wednesday evening schedule and think about a friend to bring with you to UPY in the Park!

UPY Mornings (Sundays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.) At Sunday services this summer, different members will share their faith stories as part of the Words to Live By series. We hope you’ll attend! But there are also a lot of cool faith stories in our Bible. In UPY Mornings we’re studying the list of faith heroes in Hebrews 11. We have a new game we’ll be playing over multiple weeks, and we promise to have food. All rising seventh-graders through outgoing twelfth-graders are welcome each Sunday in Lower Witherspoon for UPY Mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Special Summer Events June 10-17 – Reach Mission Trip to Portsmouth, OH June 26-30 – Help with FUPC Vacation Bible School August 6 – End of Summer Celebration (Lake Day)

And Finally, a Note About Youth and UPY in the Fall

Junior High and High School In the Fall: Beginning August 2017, we are changing the weekly UPY programing to include seventh grade to twelfth grade. This change reflects the way Fayetteville schools have shifted so that fifth and sixth graders are in school together for middle school. UPY will include those in junior high and high school.

New For Middle School In the Fall: Fifth and sixth graders are invited to join UPY for Split Nights, which will be approximately once a month! A schedule of these dates will be published in August. We’ll have dinner, play games together and then split for three different programs for middle school, junior high and senior high led by Kristi, Jacob, and Brianne. This will give our fifth and sixth graders an opportunity to transition into our youth ministry programs.

Education 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Preschool and Elementary: Those who will be 4 years old by August through elementary-age children are invited to come to Upper Knox each week for Bible stories and adventures. We will be using Awesome Adventures of God’s People on the Move and Bible stories of compassion.

Ferncliff is located just outside of Little Rock. Dwight Mission Camp is in Vian, OK. Both have wonderful programs for children and youth. Brochures are available on their websites. FUPC covers 20% of Presbyterian camp fees for members. Parents, please let us know if your child(ren) plan(s) to attend camp.

Here are some ideas for ways to stay connected over the summer, when your schedule has you in and out of the pew.

• “God Sightings” in the Great Outdoors - talkto your children about where they saw God in their day. When out of the classroom and out in the world, children will be able to encounter God in new ways every day! While sitting and enjoying a popsicle or when tucking them in at night, ask them about where God was in their day and look forward to the day ahead.

• Our children’s worship packets each Sunday have games and activities for the scripture and many of them have“secret codes” which lead to other games online. Visit the website at games.childrensbulletins.com. The codesfound in the packets this summer are:

June 11 (PSM412 and CQDZC8) July 9 (BE2621 and KRF962) June 18 (VMDQ28 and XFTMJ2) July 23 (NYPW12 and DNMAB7) June 25 (HZKD78 and RHAFK3) July 30 (RBP337 and CRZE22) July 2 (TDWA17 and MHNHA6) August 6 (FF4496 and JER147

• Find some books to read. Here are a few to get you started:Stories about Christian care and nurture:

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Julie Vivas Different Just Like Me, written and illustrated by Lori Mitchell The Old Woman Who Named Things, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Kathryn Brown Don’t Laugh At Me, written by Steve Seskin & Allen Shamblin and illustrated by Glin Dibley.

Stories about gratitude: Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, by Simms Taback Whoever You Are, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Leslie Staub Thank You, World, written by Alice B. McGinty and illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin When I Was Young In The Mountains, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Diane Goode.

Stories that demonstrates the love of God: Koala Lou, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Pamela Lofts You’re All My Favorites, written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram The Stars Will Still Shine, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke Always, written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre.

• Look at who is preaching this summer, the fellowship activities, and the “Meet and Eat” nights. Make notesof worship services and events you really want to keep on your summer calendar.

From the Library With summer comes slower days and care-free vacations. It is the perfect time to encourage your kids to love reading. Teachers, librarians, parents and authors all agree on the importance of reading for kids; the more they read, the better readers become. If you want your kids to explore, experience, and enjoy reading during the summer, we have a good solution: visit the FUPC library for easy access to good books. We have a variety of Christian-based and general recommended titles for children from preschool through middle school. And while you are there, check out our adult titles as well.

The library is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and on Sundays during morning activities.

Founded in 1976 by FUPC member Carol Hart, Life Styles is committed to providing support and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Today Life Styles provides services and support to over 200 clients and their families.

In our Food Pantry, we are currently in need of canned fruit, veggies, soups, peanut butter, crackers, and paper products.

Our Supported Living Program assists clients in creating and maintaining “Grab & Go” emergency bags which are designed to ensure that when an emergency occurs, our clients have the bare essentials to take with them. Items needed include travel size items such as bath soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, combs, brushes, and cloth grocery bags.

Cooperative Emergency Outreach is expanding their hours of operation to include the first Saturday of each month in order to better assist those in need that are unable to leave their jobs during the work week. They are currently in need of the following items: dry cereal and toiletries (especially bar soap, small or travel-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes, combs, and deodorant). Items may be placed in the green basket located outside the Church Office labelled “C.E.O. Donations.” Please contact Sara Koenig for more information (263-3971).

COMMUNITY MEALS FUPC has been involved in important Fayetteville feeding ministries for many years. On the first Sunday of each month, we serve “Sunday Suppers” at Asbury Methodist Church alongside friends from Mt. Comfort Presbyterian Church to 60 or more individuals who live in that neighborhood. On the third Friday of each month, a meal is served for 60-100 people at the 7 Hills Day Center.

In May, Hillary Fischer, James and Cindy Mabry, LeNelle Cagle, and Phil and Jan Butin formed a weekend prep team to cover Sunday Supper. It was a wonderful experience and the meal of Iowa Maid-Rites was well-received. Amy Blanz and Pam Daub baked homemade cookies for these friends.

Jan Butin, Heidi Nash, Molly Murry, Kristi Button, Jeannie Lee, and Brianne and Jacob Christiansen volunteered their time to prepare the 7 Hills Meal on a Thursday evening; Bo Morton and Cyril Sturm joined some of the staff to serve grilled sausages and baked beans to about 60 people the next day. First School also contributed food to make this a nutritious and delicious meal.

This is an easy way to volunteer and many hands make quick work! We like to include many individuals with these meals every month. You can make a grocery run (all costs are reimbursed), bake desserts at home, be on a meal prep team, help with packing, lifting, or loading food for delivery, serve the meal at 7 Hills or Asbury Methodist, interact personally with guests, come to wash dishes during prep, or to help clean up afterward. Every part makes a difference.

Here’s who to call to offer your help this summer. From start to finish, we can use 6-10 people each month. Prep times are decided by the individuals named below. Recently, meeting the day ahead of the meal to cook has made it possible for more people to be involved; often, the meal is prepared the same day that it is served and that works well for other volunteers. However you choose to help, we thank you for your care in Christ’s name.

Sunday Suppers (first Sundays) Meal Preparation: 11:00 a.m. Delivery/Serving: 3:00 p.m.

June 4 Bill and Carol Hart 422-5544 (Bill), 841-8268 (Carol)

July 2 Trina Oliver 751-3905

August 6 Leslie Belden 466-1061

7 Hills (third Fridays) Meal Preparation: 8:30 a.m. Delivery/Serving: 11:00 a.m.

June 16 Michelle Price 501-920-2518

July 21 Trina Oliver 751-3905

August 18 Marty Woodruff 601-3132

June, 2017 June 1 Intercessory Prayer, 3:45 p.m., Butterfield Trail Village June 2 Hooks and Needles, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon June 3 Fellowship Hike, 9:00 a.m., Carol E. Van Scyoc Trailhead Fellow“Shape” Zumba, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon June 4 Worship (Communion), 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Christian Education Connections for All, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Supper Meal Prep, 11:00 a.m., Main Kitchen Sunday Supper, 3:00 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Butterfield Trail Village Vespers, 4:30 p.m., Butterfield Trail Village Convocation Room June 5 Presbyterian Women’s Circle 4 Year-End Study, 1:30 p.m., at the home of Lina Long June 7 Men’s Breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Village Inn United Presbyterian Youth in The Park, 6:00 p.m., Gulley Park Gazebo June 8 Intercessory Prayer, 3:45 p.m., Butterfield Trail Village Meet and Eat, 6:30 p.m., JJ’s, 1271 Steamboat Dr., Fayetteville June 9 Hooks and Needles, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon June 10 Fellow“Shape” Zumba, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon United Presbyterian Youth REACH Trip, June 10-17, Portsmouth, OH June 11 Worship, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Christian Education Connections for All, 9:30 a.m. Vera Lloyd Garden Party, 3:30 p.m., at the home of Leslie and Ted Belden United Presbyterian Youth REACH Trip, June 10-17, Portsmouth, OH June 12 United Presbyterian Youth REACH Trip, June 10-17, Portsmouth, OH June 13 Fellow“Shape” Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall United Presbyterian Youth REACH Trip, June 10-17, Portsmouth, OH June 14 Men’s Breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Village Inn United Presbyterian Youth REACH Trip, June 10-17, Portsmouth, OH June 15 Intercessory Prayer, 3:45 p.m., Butterfield Trail Village United Presbyterian Youth REACH Trip, June 10-17, Portsmouth, OH June 16 Seven Hills Meal Prep, 8:30 a.m., Main Kitchen Hooks and Needles, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon United Presbyterian Youth REACH Trip, June 10-17, Portsmouth, OH June 17 Fellow“Shape” Zumba, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon United Presbyterian Youth REACH Trip, June 10-17, Portsmouth, OH June 18 Worship, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Christian Education Connections for All, 9:30 a.m. June 20 Butterfield Trail Village Worship and Communion, 4:00 p.m., Butterfield Trail Village, Villa Room Presbyterian Women’s Circle 2 Ice Cream Social, 6:15 p.m., at the home of Lisa Higgins Fellow“Shape” Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall June 21 Men’s Breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Village Inn United Presbyterian Youth in The Park, 6:00 p.m., Gulley Park Gazebo June 22 Intercessory Prayer, 3:45 p.m., Butterfield Trail Village June 23 Hooks and Needles, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon June 24 Fellow“Shape” Zumba, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon June 25 Worship, 8:30-11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Christian Education Connections for All, 9:30 a.m. June 26 Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m., Calvin, Knox, and Witherspoon June 27 Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m., Calvin, Knox, and Witherspoon Men’s Lunch, 12:00 p.m., Western Sizzlin’ Fellow“Shape” Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall June 28 Men’s Breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Village Inn Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m., Calvin, Knox, and Witherspoon United Presbyterian Youth in The Park, 6:00 p.m., Gulley Park Gazebo June 29 Intercessory Prayer, 3:45 p.m., Butterfield Trail Village June 30 Hooks and Needles, 10:00 a.m., Upper Witherspoon

Please see the Focus for a list of upcoming committee meetings.

The July Even Calendar will be available on the Tall Table in the Narthex by Sunday, June 25.

Presbytery ConnectionsPlease keep these congregations and individuals of our presbytery in your prayers this summer:

June 4 Presbyterian Mission Trip Participants, and First Presbyterian, Fort Smith June 11 Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, and Harmony Presbyterian Church, Clarksville June 18 New Presbyterian Worshipping Communities, and First Presbyterian Church, Pine Bluff June 25 Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, Forrest City, and Elkins Presbyterian Church, Elkins July 2 Grace Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, and First Presbyterian Church, Malvern July 9 Barr Memorial Presbyterian Church, Norman, and Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Morrilton July 16 First Presbyterian Church, Mountain Home, and First Presbyterian Church, Newport July 23 First Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, and Presbytery Staff July 30 Trinity Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, and Spring River Presbyterian Church, Hardy August 6 First Presbyterian Church, Bentonville, and West minster Presbyterian Church, Little Rock August 13 First Presbyterian Church, Conway, and First Presbyterian Church, Prairie Grove

We will work to build cement homes and also strengthening our relationship with the people and Presbytery of Honduras. We will divide our time between two communities in the Trinidad and Copán regions. The estimated cost of the trip is $1,300/person. Scholarship funds are available. Youth and children are welcome. If under tenth grade, youth will need a parent to go on the trip. There will be an Orientation Lunch on Sunday, June 11, at 12:30 p.m., in the Library for those going on this trip. Email Leigh Woodruff Harvey(leigh.woodruff@yahoo.com) if interested.

Come join Presbyterians from around the country at Big Tent 2017, held on the beautiful campus of Washington University in St. Louis, MO. The theme will emphasize the hope of the Gospel and its power to transform society in our current cultural context, marked by anxiety, racial division, political animosity, and economic inequality. Through dialogue, workshops, exhibits, and engagement with one another, participants will engage the Church in its mission of justice-making and peace. Registration is $395 and includes accommodations for three nights and six meals. For more detailed information about accommodations, meals, and event schedule please visit www.pcusa.org.

July 6-8, 2017

Committee June July August

Christian Education - 4:00 p.m., Calvin 201 18 16 20

Deacons - 12:15 p.m., Library 25 26 27

Fellowship - 4:00 p.m., Calvin 201 25 23 27

First School Commission - 12:45 p.m., Calvin 201 20 18 15

Nominating - 5:30 p.m., The Commons 26

Outreach - 5:30 p.m., Calvin 201 22

Planning - 4:00 p.m., Calvin 201 4

Properties - 5:00 p.m., Calvin 201 13 11 8

Session - 6:00 p.m., Library 11 9 25-26

Stewardship - 5:30 p.m., Calvin 201 27 25 22

Welcoming - 12:15 p.m., The Commons 11 9 13

Worship - 4:00 p.m., Library 11 9 13

Upcoming FUPC Committee Meetings

“ ” Yoga and Zumba groups meet in the Fellowship Hall each week for a fun, healthy and energizing experience. Men and women of all ages are welcome. We look forward to seeing you! A donation of $5/person/class is suggested. For more information, contact Leigh Woodruff Harvey (479-601-1437 or leigh.woodruff@yahoo.com).

Yoga: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Zumba: Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Join us as we come together once a month for some “food for thought”- table-talk, fellowship and a meal. We meet during the first full week of each month. The night of the week varies to accommodate different schedules.

We hope to see you!

Upcoming Dates and Locations June 8 Thursday at JJ’s (off Wedington), 6:00 p.m. July 2 Sunday at Sassy’s, 12:30 p.m. (This is our ONLY Sunday meal planned for the year.) August 9 Wednesday at Whole Hog Café, 6:00 p.m.

MEN’S The Men’s Breakfast Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. at Village Inn, 3364 N. College Ave. All men are invited to come for fellowship, scripture, a brief meditation, and prayer.

MEN’S GROUP

The Men’s Small Group will gather for lunch on Tuesday, June 27, and July 25, just before noon at Western Sizzlin’, 3492 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale. We have a devotional discussion, share joys and concerns, and pray for one another, the church, and the world. Please plan to attend.

Fellowship

Things are heating up and cooling down!

#1 WALK June 3 Meet other FUPC friends for a Saturday walk. We’ll start at 9:00 a.m. at the Carol E. Van Scyoc trailhead on Gregg Street near the Joyce Street intersection. We'll avoid ticks, chiggers and snakes as we walk a big circle to Veterans’ Park and back, using portions of the Clear Creek and Mud Creek trails. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes!

#2 COOL DOWN July 9 Following the late service, the Fellowship Team will prepare a lunch of hot dogs and ice cream. We'll gather on the beautiful FUPC grounds. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome!

#3 PICNIC August 20 The All-Church Picnic will be held at the home of Jeff and Sara Koenig, 2853-1 N. Rivercrest Rd. We’ll provide hamburgers and hot dogs. Come at 4:30 p.m. with your favorite side dish and lawn chairs. There will be fun activities for all children and youth.

HOOKS AND NEEDLES Hooks and Needles is a Presbyterian Women’s group that meets every Friday at 10:00 a.m. to work on knitting and other projects while enjoying fellowship together. Come with a project! All are welcome! Experience is not necessary. Grace Vawter Endowed

Scholarship Trustees are now accepting applications for this scholarship for college students until June 15, 2017.

There are three application guidelines: • Must be a member at FUPC Fayetteville• Must have a 3.0 grade point average (or equivalent)

at most recent educational endeavor• Family income must be $75,000/year or less

Please contact Molly in the Church Office (442-4411 or officemanager@fucfay.org) for the brief application form.

Summer Events

A Light on the Hill: The Journey to

Presbyterian Hill, 1830-2016

Copies are available for purchase through the FUPC website (www.fupcfay.org), or you may contact Sara Koenig (479-263-3971). The cost is $37.50 per book. We have a special offer on orders of three or more books!

Joint Voice Recital

Friday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Emily Jackson, soprano, and Ruby Erickson, mezzo soprano, will be presenting a vocal recital. This program will include classical art songs, and arias with piano accompaniment by Ann Rye. Ruby is graduating from Fayetteville High School and will be studying at St. Olaf College in the fall. Emily is a junior at Fayetteville High School. Both vocalists are students of Jennifer Brown. The recital is free and open to all.

Big Event! Cluster Fall Gathering!

Friday, August 18, 2017

Registration is at 8:30 a.m. Event begins at 9:00 a.m.

Women from area Presbyterian churches will all be gathering at FUPC for this fun event. The new fall Horizons Bible Study is Cloud of Witnesses: The Community of Christ in Hebrews. This special morning will include worship, preview of this new study, a catered meal in Fellowship Hall, and new friendships with women in our cluster churches. Since we are hosting, we need volunteers to serve as greeters, to decorate, to serve lunch, and for clean-up. Please contact Katie Jackson (www.scribner@yahoo.com) for more information on registering and to offer your help!

PW Circles will take a break during the summer and resume in September. If you are interested in joining a circle this fall, please contact LeNelle Cagle (684-7105). All women are invited!

Two Circle Events are scheduled in June! Circle 4 Year-End Study, June 5 at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Lina Long Circle 2 Ice Cream Social, June 20 at 6:15 p.m., at the home of Lisa Higgins

If your contact information has changed, please send updates to Katie Jackson (www.scribner@yahoo.com) by June 20 so they can be printed in the Fall PW Directory.

The Horizons Bible Study Guides will only be ordered by request this fall. Please contact Nancy Denn (443-3002). The cost is $10.

Sunday, June 11, 2017 3:30-6:00 p.m.

504 E. Lafayette Dr., Fayetteville.

Leslie and Ted Belden invite you to this family-friendly event featuring live music and refreshments.

Tickets are $25 each. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to make a tax-deductible donation

to Vera Lloyd, you may do so.

Information and tickets are available in the Church Office (442-4411). Contact Leslie Belden (466-1061)

or Sabra Martin (283-1415) for more information.

Carpooling is encouraged. Parking is available at CV’s Savers Club, 380 N. College, Ave., (side and back rows)

A shuttle will be provided .

FUPC Christian education fall schedule will begin August 20, with our Fall Kick-Off event! Watch for more details in the August newsletter.

SESSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Clerk of Session Report • Session Highlights

Stated Session Meeting – May 21, 2017

Session approved… * Update of Church Rolls:Baptisms:

Alison Grace Harrington, daughter of Phillip and Melissa Harrington, was baptized on March 19, 2017. Angelique (Angel) Elizabeth Frazier and her children Harley Dalton Frazier and Jaxson Leelin Frazier were baptized on April 30, 2017. Allison Byars and Brendan Curry were baptized on May 7, 2017.

New Members (joined on May 7, 2017, at the 11am worship service): Allison Byars, daughter of Steve and Diane Byars, joined by Profession of Faith. Riley Button, son of Rob and Kristi Button, joined by Profession of Faith. Brendan Curry, son of Ron Curry, joined by Profession of Faith. Connor Robbins, son of Brian and Wendy Robbins, joined by Profession of Faith. Cole Jackson, son of Ed and Katie Jackson, joined by Profession of Faith.

Elder: Itrel Monroe was elected on April 23, 2017 to the Class of 2018, to fill an unexpired term.

Deaths: Freda Dyer passed away on April 22, 2017. She was buried on April 26, 2017. No services were held. Jennie Wallin Ourand passed away on May 12, 2017. A service was held at the columbarium at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2017.

* Building Use Request: a request for the wedding of Dawn Marie Weir and James Alan Harter to take placein the Sanctuary on the evening of December 16, 2017, with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall.

* Building Use Request: Request by P.E.O. Chapter BU for use of Upper Witherspoon on Tuesday, August 1,from 5:45-8:30 p.m. for a meeting and program.

* Building Use Request: Chinese Association of NWA requests the use of the Fellowship Hall on May 28,2017 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. for a Dragon Boat Festival.

* Building Use Request: Democratic Party of Arkansas Faith Caucus requests the use of the Activity Centerand kitchen on June 24, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for a business meeting.

Session Minutes are available to members of the congregation by request in the church office and will be provided through the Clerk of Session.

Phillip Harrington, Clerk of Session

Church Directory UpdatesThese updates are posted to the online directory as they are received by the Church Office.

6/2 Matthew Koeppe 6/3 Lorraine Brewer 6/3 Katie Morton* 6/3 Steve Sisco 6/4 Brooke Dixon 6/4 Howard Higgins 6/4 Taylor Power 6/5 Nancy Benson-Nicol 6/5 Kendra Cook 6/5 Pat Young 6/6 Barbara Gust 6/7 Thomas Odom 6/8 Alice Garber 6/9 Ty Goode 6/9 Susan Harter 6/9 Logan Woodruff 6/10 Hugh Brewer 6/10 Lyle Wittry 6/12 Ann Bailey 6/12 Rachel Courtney 6/12 Brett Crumley 6/12 Ken Mays 6/13 Brittany Adair* 6/14 Emily Dixon 6/15 Alannah Brand* 6/15 Amelia Rose Luswata* 6/16 Evan Blanz* 6/16 Anne Booth 6/16 Eli Powers* 6/17 Chris Bell 6/17 Amanda Ober 6/17 Timothy Oliver 6/17 Anna Ruth Torbett* 6/18 Liz Fulton 6/19 Mary Kate Bridges* 6/19 Connor Button* 6/21 Bill Garber 6/21 Ava Gulley* 6/22 Jacob Christiansen 6/22 Rosetta Taylor 6/23 Carol Hart 6/23 Brian Horne 6/24 Sydney Adair* 6/24 Rick Stockdell 6/24 Ron Woodruff 6/25 Covy Brown* 6/25 Michael Ward 6/27 Russell Winburn 6/28 Mary Boushelle * indicates child or youth

8/1 Donovan Roberts 8/1 Jackson Thompson* 8/2 Thermon Crocker 8/2 Dave Edmark 8/2 Frank Millett 8/3 Jenni Swain 8/4 Lisa Thompson 8/4 Lara White 8/5 Martha Brewer 8/5 Brett Dixon 8/9 Amy White 8/10 John Cobb 8/10 Dwight Power 8/10 Stuart Thompson 8/11 Ruth Chesnutt 8/11 Amanda Fagg 8/11 Aubrey Hardcastle* 8/11 Tracie Oliver 8/12 Art Gust 8/13 John Dixon 8/13 Ben Olsen 8/13 Wendy Robbins 8/14 Libby Lizarraga 8/16 Joshua Koeppe 8/16 Nell Sisco 8/17 Ginger Long 8/17 Jacob Purcell 8/18 Lanell Lashley 8/18 Melissa Werner 8/19 Connie Nunnally 8/22 Joseph Chidiac 8/23 Serenity Koeppe* 8/23 Vanessa Rouse 8/24 Miles Brown* 8/24 Rob Button 8/24 Justin Cox 8/24 Haley Jackson* 8/24 Rita Manske 8/24 Callan Waite* 8/25 Hallie Javis 8/26 Chris Harris 8/26 Helen Prassel* 8/27 J.P. Peters8/27 Bill Waite 8/29 Connor Robbins* 8/29 Erin Wilson 8/30 Bret Thompson

6/29 Don Pederson 6/29 Melissa Harrington 6/30 Jordan Curry 6/30 June Davis 7/1 Roger Koeppe 7/1 James Price 7/2 Lila Gulley* 7/2 Janet Watkins 7/2 Teresa Weeks 7/3 Larry Ward 7/3 Doug Wright 7/7 Jonathan Schierschmidt* 7/8 Jacob Schierschmidt* 7/10 Emma Hewat* 7/10 Kelsey Schacherbauer 7/10 Ellen Umiker 7/11 Adrian Ellis* 7/13 Kaye Cox 7/13 Harley Frazier* 7/13 Jackson Sullivan* 7/14 Leslie Belden 7/14 Caroline Stokenbury* 7/14 Will Stokenbury* 7/15 Andrew Harvey 7/17 Shelby Daniels 7/17 Kathy Harriell 7/17 Alexander Hemphill* 7/17 Sharon James 7/17 Barbara Kristoffersen 7/17 Barbara Verdery 7/18 Itrel Monroe 7/19 Jamie Brewer 7/19 Jana Hemphill 7/19 Lynda Schulte 7/19 Gail Segers 7/20 Dennis Brewer 7/21 Clayton Brand 7/21 Clara Spencer 7/22 Nell Tuck 7/24 David Davies 7/24 Sara Hardcastle 7/24 Mary Alice Schumacher 7/27 Jack Hunt 7/28 Steve Jarvis 7/28 Allison Trotter-Wright* 7/30 Barbara George 7/30 Trina Oliver 8/1 Sue Gohn 8/1 Bernie Madison

First United Presbyterian Church

695 E. Calvin Street, Fayetteville 72703

The Focus deadline is Wednesday, July 19, for the August, 2017, issue.

PRESORTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703

PERMIT NO. 151

PASTORS AND STAFF Phil and Jan Butin

Co-Pastors

VISION STATEMENT Reaching out as a visible expression of God’s grace,

we will meet people where they are, inviting all into Christ’s family through engaging worship,

fellowship, learning, and service.

CORE VALUES

Inspiring Worship Faithful Service

Psalm 105:1-3 I John 3:18 Prayerfully praising God

together and being touched and changed by the Spirit

Working together to reflect and demonstrate God’s

love to all people

Spiritual Growth Generous Stewardship

Colossians 2:6-7 II Corinthians 9:8 Encouraging growth by

prayerfully studying scripture and the Christian faith

Sharing our gifts and cultivating our resources

for God’s purposes

Loving Relationships Welcoming Community

I John 4:11 I Thessalonians 2:8

Nurturing connections in a joyful and safe environment

Striving to be an inviting andsupportive Christian family

Leslie Belden Parish Associate

Kristi Button Director of Christian Education

Brianne and Jacob Christiansen Co-Directors of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Cathy Hairston Director of First School

Katie Jackson Director of Children’s Music and Youth Bell

Jeannie Lee Organist

Amy McCann Childcare Coordinator

Molly Murray Office Manager

Heidi Nash Membership Secretary/Food Events Coordinator

Dan Schapke Sound System Coordinator

Michael Shuman Director of Music Ministry

Laura Winburn Financial Administrator

MISSION STATEMENT

Called to be a light on the hill, we boldly proclaim and serve Christ,

the Hope of our changing world.