Midweek: Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

Midweek: Wednesday June 29th

Worship in the Park

Though there were thunderstorm at 2AM, we had a quite good weather for outdoor worship in the park. It was very lovely that the two churches gathered together to worship one God because we are one family in Christ. Some photos were taken (by pastor Je) and you can see them at the link below:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WfEfwMMvCbhSySDK9

Dishes Are All Gone

As you can see when you come to church on Sunday, the old church dishes, plates, and bowls are all gone.

Church Facebook

Do you know that the church has a facebook page? You can like us so that you can automatically get the updates when you log into the facebook. Please visit the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/firstpreslebanon

Secretary Got Surgery

Our dear secretary, Gretel, had a Sinus Reconstruction Surgery last Friday. The surgery went well and Gretel is recovering but still having pain. Please keep her in your prayer. Since Gretel is on Medical leave this week, Teresa Brannon is doing the works in the church office at the regular office hour of Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM. Pastor Je will work on the Sunday worship bulletin, and it may not have the same quality. Gretel’s leave is until Tuesday, July 5th.

Contact Info Update & Photo Directory

Please update your contact information if anything has changed. If not, you may still contact the church office to confirm if the church has your correct information. Pastor Je is also planning to make a photo directory. Pastor Je may take your (unprofessional and amateur) photo at or around the church, or you can submit your own (professional or best) photo yourself. The photo must be taken less than three years. Don’t bring a twenty years old photo. :-)

Preschool Break & Renovation

The Preschool will be on Summer Break next week. During the break, there will be renovation works at church building by the preschool (using the grant money which they got). There is some possibility that the church may (or may not) be noisy and dusty next week.

Join the Group: Worship Planning Team

If you would like to improve the worship experience for all who worship with us on Sundays, please join the Worship Planning Team. Contact pastor Je or Lisa Hutcheson to join.

Join the Group: Church Website Renovation

Pastor Je would like to improve and renovate the church website (which is good but we can make it better). Pastor Je desperately needs your opinion and help. Please contact pastor Je or Neal Crouse to join.

Clyde Berkshire Obituary

Clyde Edward “Bud” Berkshire (age 93) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25th, 2022. He was from Lebanon and some of you may know him. Please visit the link below to read the full obituary:

https://obituaries.reporter.net/obituary/clyde-berkshire-1085558589

The visitation and funeral are today at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center in Springfield, OH. The graveside is tomorrow 11AM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon (935 E Washington Street).

Sunday Worship

On coming Sunday, we will worship at our usual place—Sanctuary of our church. There will be Communion since it is the first Sunday of the month. And there will be fellowship after the worship service at the back of the sanctuary from the coming Sunday and on. The Scriptures for the coming Sunday worship are:

OT Reading: Isaiah 34:16-17 (CEB)

Consult the Lord’s scroll and read:
Not one of these will be missing;
none will lack its mate.
God’s own mouth has commanded;
God’s own spirit has gathered them.
God has cast the lot for them;
God’s hand allotted it to them with the measuring line.
They will possess it forever;
they will live in it from generation to generation.

NT Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

Welcome Back Neal & Debbie Crouse

Neal & Debbie Crouse came back from their epic trip to Ireland. We are all looking forward to hearing from them about their trip.

Celebrations

Sunday, July 3rd: Susan Giger’s birthday.

Monday, July 4th: 246th Birthday of our lovely and most amazing country!

Tuesday, July 5th: Mildred Flanary’s birthday. I think it is her 102nd birthday.

Missing birthday or anniversary? Please contact the church office.

Prayer Chain

If you are interested in joining the prayer chain, please contact Phyllis Duff at (765)482-1485/ raduff2@att.net.

How to Contact

You can contact the church at 765-482-5959 or at Gretel’s email (gretel@LebanonFPC.org) or at pastor Je’s email (je@LebanonFPC.org).

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