Mason First Presbyterian Church

You are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the

apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:19-20

August 2019

Walk Tall, Christian

Walk tall, Christian, Walk tall and have no fear;

The Christ of God, whose child you are, He holds you in his care.

Walk true, Christian, Keep faith come weal or woe;

To upright, pure, forgiving souls, His bounties overflow.

Walk free, Christian, Lay hold on deep, deep joy

That age, nor loss, nor rude rebuff, Nor failure, can destroy.

Walk proud, Christian, As Christ’s ambassador;

His gospel and his church are judged By what his people are.

by Miriam Drury from The Worshipbook (Westminster Press, 1970)

Mason First Presbyterian Church

Finance

Financial Report through June 2019

General Fund Balance (1/1/19)

$ 0

Income through June 147,216.49

Expenses through June 139,565.92

Ending Balance (6/30/19) $ 7,650.57

General Fund Balance 6/30/19

$ 7,650.57

Revolving Accounts Balance 172,243.10

Investments (end of 2nd quarter 2019) 463,352.47

Net Financial Posi/on (6/30/19) $ 643,246.14

An/cipated Pledged Giving

through June

$120,858

Pledged Giving Received

through June

$126,422

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

from July 1st

TOTAL MORTGAGE $ 900,000.00

MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT $ 5,231.67

REMAINING PRINCIPAL $ 315,919.72

INTEREST PAID FOR JULY $ 1,098.85

TOTAL INTEREST PAID TO DATE $ 48,678.42

PAYMENTS REMAINING 68

PLEDGED TO DATE (2018-2020) $ 562,941.00

RECEIVED TO DATE $ 313,333.00

Deacons’ Corner

Please begin thinking about our Back to School project this month. We are in need of school supplies (pencils, pens, markers,

crayons, notebooks, loose leaf paper, glue s/cks) or monetary dona/ons. In addi/on to supplies, we will provide students

with a giC card to Shoe Carnival. Any help is appreciated!

The food bank is in need of protein items. Examples include tuna, peanut buEer or canned meals. Please don't forget your

two dona/on items on 2 Cents a Meal Sundays. Thank you for your support!

BE The Gospel in Ac/on!

Mason First Presbyterian Church

Spiritual Growth

Summer Update!

We had five youth from our church (and Lori) aEend Triennium 2019 at Purdue University, July 15th through July 20th.

Our Presbytery of Lake Michigan group included 42 youth from 11 churches. There were close to 5,000 youth,

leaders, volunteers, and staff at this wonderful event. Please visit the Presbytery of Lake Michigan FaceBook page to

see video clips of our worship services, and LOTS of photos.

Our church had twenty-two children and youth aEend Camp Greenwood this summer!!! Our most hear�elt thanks to

the very generous donor who paid for all of our youth to addend the camp of their choice throughout the summer

(and take a friend too). Camp Greenwood enriches the lives of our youth! Take the /me to ask any child you see in

church how their camp experience was . . . They would love to tell you.

There is s/ll Kid’s Church during the worship service this summer.

We look forward to Adult and Children’s Sunday School star/ng September 15th. More informa/on will be in the

September newsleEer!

Come Summer With Me

Come summer with me, Lord; summer deep down in my soul;

restore my faith in summer’s time, in rest, in joy, in play, in you…

Summer in my heart, Lord, and dwell there

as if time would never end, as if all time were children's time, eternal time

when school is always out and joy is ever in…

And let others summer in my shade, Lord, and share whatever summer’s peace is mine to give,

whatever summer’s light is mine to shed, whatever summer's warmth is mine to share…

Good God of every season and every day this week, come summer with me, Lord, and let the child in my heart

spend this summer in your love... Amen.

A prayer by Fr. Austin Fleming

who blogs at “A Concord Pastor Comments.” (Used with permission.)

Mason First Presbyterian Church

Please remember the following in your prayers

Parish Life

Bev Dufort Banks

Chris Carlson

Chloë ChaLield

David Dunham

Ray Elton

Erin Fallucca

Diane Lavis Glauch

Lynn Grove

Trina Hancock

Brian Hunt

Keith Kline

Zach Krisiak

Allene Kussin

Marie Lyon

Michael Okones

Rebecca Purcell

Carol Quinn

Carolyn Sexton

Kelsie Walters

Bob Ware

Allison Weaver

Birthdays in

August

Jacob Barber 8/02

Kathy Oesterle 8/02

Barry Chapman 8/03

Michael Hauser 8/04

Sarah Subject 8/09

Ralph Taggart 8/13

Jasmine Leffew 8/13

Julie Dart 8/17

Sharon Ambrose 8/18

Suzanne Riley 8/22

John Castle 8/23

Eva Schlenner 8/23

Anne Fett 8/25

Ginnie Foy 8/25

Lucy Simons 8/27

Donna Hujsak 8/28

Ginny Foy 8/28

William Hosler 8/29

Steve Van Dyke 8/31

Cards of Thanks

Dear Church Family,

Your cards, kind words, loving support, meals delivered, and prayers were so much appreciated during Bill's fight against brain cancer, and after his passing. Words cannot express how touched and grateful we are to be part of this community of faith. The prayer shawl crocheted by the Knitters gave such comfort and was with Bill to the end. Kathy delivered two lovely gift baskets from the Deacons, Sheren was so helpful, and Bill delived a wonderful message at Bill's service. We feel blessed and we thank you all.

The Bill Hujsak Family

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to everyone for your cards and well wishes, and especially for delivering delicious meals, for our family after we welcomed our new baby! We appreciated all of your thought and kindness in supporting our family.

With Love, Emelia, Tim, Calvin, and Josephine Hammond ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Friends,

We have good news about Charlie’s eye surgery. The surgeon

was able to repair some damage done to the eye when a heavy

object fell on him, plus he replaced the lens that went missing

during the accident. When the eye totally heals and when

Charlie gets new glasses, his vision in that eye will be quite

good.

We are grateful to God for this miraculous result, and give

thanks for the prayers from this beloved congregation. Charlie

said, as he was on his way into surgery, that he felt

“surrounded by love.”

With heartfelt thanks,

Charlie and Shirley

Church Family Potluck

Wednesday, August 7, 6PM

BBQ chicken breasts and beverages will be provided.

Bring a dish to pass if you’re able!

First Presbyterian Church

131 E. Maple Street

Mason, Michigan 48854-1655

517.676.9333

Bulle(n Submissions are due by noon every Wednesday. Submissions for The Cornerstone are due: Noon on the 15th day of every month.

Please be prompt. Late submissions may not be honored.

Mason First Presbyterian Church MINISTERS - All Members

PASTOR - Rev. Bill Pinches

PARISH ASSOCIATE - Rev. Dr. Fred Graham

PASTOR EMERITUS - Rev. Charlie Herrick

OFFICE MANAGER - Sheren Wright

SPIRITUAL GROWTH DIRECTOR - Lori Filka

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP LEADER - Sarah Fay-Simons

ADULT SPIRITUAL GROWTH COORDINATOR

Michelle Mackey

SANCTUARY CHOIR DIRECTOR - Deb Melse

ORGANIST, BELL CHOIR and CHILDREN’S CHOIR

DIRECTOR - Darlene Ross

CHOIR ACCOMPANIST - Hrant Bagrazyan

ELDERS:

2019 - Travis Archer, Jenny Bond,

Lucinda Davenport.

2020 - Jason Blonshine, Debbie Markiewicz,

Mary Ozee, Steve Sowles.

2021 - Doreen Chapman, Ginnie Gibson, Rod Guy,

Tonya Seely.

Clerk: Bruce Archer

DEACONS:

2019 - Bill Friend, Linda Myall, Linda Peterson,

Marla St. George.

2020 - Diane DeVoe, Sandy Diehl,

Kathy Oesterle, Debbie Shellenbarger

2021 - Ann Butler, Laurie McGonigal,

Colin Pinches, Chuck Shaub, Peg Shaub

WORSHIP AT

MASON FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday morning: Worship begins at 10:00 followed by a fellowship hour. Sunday School for all ages - September through May.

Noon every Wednesday: A 20-minute medita ve prayer service.

Mason First Presbyterian Church

Find the latest, up-to-date church calendar at masonpresbyterian.org

Celebrating 160 Years

of Ministry and Service in Mason

1859 - 2019

CAMP GREENWOOD

CHURCH-FAMILY CAMP

Join your church family this September 6th, 7th and 8th for fun and fellowship. Camp Greenwood

con/nues to be a valued church tradi/on and it’s a way for our congrega/on and friends of all ages to

share the best in life together.

Thanks to our church’s commitment and sponsorships, some of the cost of aEending this camp is paid by

the church. The cost is $20 per person with children under 5 free

Sign up outside the office door beginning August 4th

or for more informa/on,