Newsletter June 2024

Photo Contest

The flower photos of the Photo Contest is being displayed on the wall right outside of the sanctuary. Those flower photos are so beautiful and awe-inspiring. With the display, the voting also began. On the moveable cabinet/table on the other side of the sanctuary door, you will find dot stickers. You can vote on your favourite flower photo by putting one sticker on the photo of your choice. Everybody has one vote and this is an honour system. The last day of voting is Sunday, June 16th (Father’s Day) and you can vote anytime between now and the last voting day.

Happy Birthday to Church

P entecost is when the Holy Spirit descended upon all the believers who were gathered and waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit. On the Pentecost with the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the Christian Church was born. To commemorate it, Samuel and Luna (with the help from Janet Landon) brought a birthday cake for the church, singing ‘Happy Birthday to Church.’

Church Is a Tax Exempt Organisation

This church is a tax exempt organisation and thus the church does not have to pay the sales taxes when purchasing items needed for church use. When you are shopping for church, please contact the church office first to make sure about the tax exemption. The church has tax free account at Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, Gillman and a few more. Let us save some dollars which belongs to God and which was donated and offered by our precious members. In this way, we can do more of God’s work in our community and congregation.

Photo Contest Honouring Al McConnaha

The two photos below were taken by Al McConnaha (1931–2023) and submitted by Margi McConnaha not for the contest but in honour and memory of her late husband who were the church photographer for years.

Gourmet Seekers Meeting

May Gourmet Seekers had the largest gathering so far at Mayberry Cafe in Danville whose theme was inspired by the famous TV show, Andy Griffith Show. Especially we welcomed the first timers: Michelle Dies, Nancy Kincaid, and Janet Gregg. Next Gourmet Seekers will be on the last Friday of June, 28th at the Luciana’s Mexican Restaurant (5910 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278)

Here is the list of the past venues of Gourmet Seekers:

  • February 2023: Ma Ma’s Korean Restaurant.

  • March 2023: Thai Select.

  • April 2023: Longhorn Steakhouse.

  • May 2023: El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant.

  • June 2023: L.A. Cafe.

  • July 2023: Harmony Steakhouse.

  • August 2023: Heidelberg Haus.

  • September 2023: So Italian.

  • October 2023: Bookers Bar & Grill.

  • Nov-Dec 2023: Parky’s Smokehouse.

  • January 2024: Klooz Brewz.

  • February 2024: Not Met Due to Lent.

  • March 2024: Moontown Brewing Company.

  • April 2024: Stookey’s Restaurant.

  • May 2024: Mayberry Cafe.

Congratulations on the Achievements

Kayla Giger (Susan Giger’s daughter) got a medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, and became a Medical Doctor (M.D.).

Tyler Meyer (Mary Francis Meyer’s son) has set a record at the Lebanon High School (LHS) for 800 on track.

Craig Reynolds II (Casey Reynolds’ son) had successfully finished all 12 (or 13 including Kindergarten) years of public education, and graduated from the Lebanon High School. He will study aviation at the Indiana State University in Terre Haute to become a pilot for jumbo commercial air planes.

On the last Sunday of June (30th), we will honour and celebrate the graduates.

Farewell and Blessings to Bess Wilkes

We are deeply grateful for the time we have shared with Bess Wilkes, a cherished member of our church community. Bess has recently moved to Tomah, WI, to be near a dear friend of her. Her presence, her beautiful voice, her fresh baked communion bread, and her unwavering faith have been a blessing to us all. Bess played essential role in our church life, enriching our worship with her melodious singing and her warm spirit. While we will miss her dearly, we are comforted knowing she is beginning a new chapter surrounded by love and friendship. We send Bess our heartfelt blessings and prayers. May God’s grace and peace be with her always. Let us continue to hold her in our thoughts and prayers as she embarks on this new journey in a new town.

PPM’s June Session

From Monday, June 3rd, the Presbyterian Preschool Ministry begins the summer programme (June session) which will end on Friday, June 28th. Then PPM will have one week break before it resumes the July session.

Voice Actor Needed

Worship team tries many new things to improve the worship experience, and it we found that the dramatising the Scripture reading is successfully improving the worship experience. But for this, we need your help. Each Sunday morning, we recruit the voice actors. If you are interested in participating in this dramatising the Scripture reading, please let Neal Crouse know.

June Communions

The first Sunday of each month is designated as Communion Sunday unless the session decides otherwise. For the upcoming Communion on the first Sunday of June, Pastor Je has chosen to incorporate both traditional and non-traditional elements, allowing worshippers to choose which they prefer. Traditionally, we have used modern-style baked bread with either grape juice or cranberry juice. However, it is important to note that these elements differ from the ancient practices observed by the Jews in Jesus’ time, where ancient Jewish style bread and real wine were the norm.

While our modern elements may not match the ancient customs, the true essence of Communion lies not in the specific elements but in the presence of the Lord. Jesus promised His disciples, and thus promises us, that He will always be with us. The Communion elements serve as a reminder of this profound truth—the presence of the Lord is with us wherever we may be.

To emphasise this truth, Pastor Je will include some non-traditional elements in the Communion. Worshippers are welcome to choose between the traditional and non-traditional options, both of which symbolise the same spiritual reality which both are non-traditional in the eyes of the ancient Jews.

Additionally, there will be another Communion in June during the Worship at the Park with Central Christian Church, where only traditional elements will be served. Since Pastor Je will be away in July including our regular Communion Sunday, this second June Communion will serve as the July Communion, resulting in no Communion service on the first Sunday of July.

Children Care Takers Needed

Janet Landon is mostly taking care of the children during the Sunday morning worship services. But she is not always available as well as she also needs to worship. If you are available and willing to take care of the children during the Sunday worship services, please talk to Debbie Crouse, who can coordinate your volunteer schedules.

Korean War Anniversary

Before the daybreak on Sunday, June 25th, seventy-four years ago, the Korean War broke out by North Korea’s surprise attack, backed by USSR and its leader Joseph Stalin. We remember the courageous men and women who served in the Korean War. We honour the veterans (healthy and alive, wounded, or deceased) who displayed remarkable bravery and unwavering dedication in the face of tremendous adversity.

Their sacrifices, made far from home, were acts of pro-found commitment to the principles of freedom and peace. These veterans not only fought for the safety and sovereignty of South Korea but also stood as beacons of hope and resilience for the entire world.

In our church community, we are deeply grateful for the service and sacrifices of these heroic individuals. Their legacy continues to inspire us, reminding us of the values of courage, selflessness, and enduring faith. We offer our heartfelt thanks and prayers for all Korean War veterans, acknowledging their invaluable contribution to our shared history. May we never forget their service, and may their stories of heroism continue to guide and strengthen us.

To express the gratefulness, pastor Je (who is native of South Korea) is inviting Korean War veterans and the families to the Korean lunch on Wednesday, June 12th.

Father’s Day

Fathers Day is often regarded as less important than Mother’s day. But male parents are also parents. On Father’s Day, we bless and pray that all Fathers may stand upright to be the role models for their children, embodying the love of our Father in heaven.

Visiting Team

If you’d like to help pastor Je visiting our home-bound members and friends, you may sign your name up on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Worship Team Meeting

Worship Team meets on the last Friday, which is usually fourth Friday. May 2024 has five Fridays, and the worship team will meet on Friday, May 24th, 5:30 P.M. at the church library. Worship team meeting is not a closed meeting. All the members are welcome to come and speak out their opinions and ideas to improve the worship experience.

June Church Calendar

Sun.2: Communion Sunday.

Mon 3: Birthdays of Dick Self and Marty Willard.
PPM June Session begins.

Sun 9: Live for Life Sunday.

Mon 10: Pam Dies’s Birthday.

Wed 12: Alex Whipkey’s birthday.
11:30 AM: Korean War Veterans Lunch.

Fri 14: Robert Duff’s birthday. Flag Day.
11:30 AM: BYOB.

Sat 15: Henry Hutcheson’s birthday.

Sun 16: Father’s Day. Last Voting Day for Photo Contest.
Honouring Graduates.

Mon 17: Les Goodnight’s birthday.

Tue 18: 6:30 PM: Session Meeting.

Wed 19: Les & Debbie Goodnight’s Anniversary.

Thu 20: Kayla Giger’s birthday.

Sat 22: Marty & Ralph Willard’s Anniversary.

Sun 23: 10 AM: Worship at the Park.
Photo Contest Winner Announcement.

Mon 24: Jane & Sigmon Myers’ Anniversary.

Tue 25: Korean War Remembrance Day.

Fri 28: PPM June Session Ends.
11:30 AM: Gourmet Seekers at Luciana’s
(5910 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278)
5:30 PM: Worship Team Meeting.

Sun 30: Caring Sunday.

Church Contact Information

office@LebanonFPC.org

pastor@LebanonFPC.org

765-482-5959 / 128 E. Main Street, Lebanon, IN 46052

https://www.lebanonfpc.org/

Volunteer Job List

We have a large list of jobs for which we need people to step forward and volunteer for. This is just a partial list, and if you are aware of jobs that are missing, please let us know. But why not take a look and see if there are one or two of these you could see yourself helping out with. Thank you. Contact Neal Crouse at neal@lebanonfpc.org or 224-622-6385 text or call.

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