Weekday Email to Members and Friends – 2020-05-04
Monday May 4th 2020
A Weekday Emailer from
Matt Matthews
To Members and Friends of
First Presbyterian Church
Champaign, Illinois
Dear Friends,
The Silly Humor Edition (Laughter is a God-given gift. Share it.)
What has four legs and goes OOM! OOM!
A cow walking backward!!! (Thank you Petersons!)
People keep asking, “Is COVID 19 really that serious?” Listen up. Casinos and churches are closed. When Heaven and Hell agree on the same thing, it’s pretty serious. (Thank you Waalers)
And Bill Ackermann offers several:
- Apparently RSVP’ing to a wedding invitation “Maybe next time” isn’t the correct response.
- I’m on two diets. I wasn’t getting enough food on one.
- Do you ever get up in the morning, look in the mirror and think “That can’t be accurate.”
And these bloopers are from actual church newsletters:
- Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
- Don’t let worry kill you off – let the Church help.
- For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
- Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM – prayer and medication to follow.
- Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
From Bill Marble: The man on the news said at the end of the day what’s going to keep you sane is common sense; some of y’all are in trouble!
News:
CU-BetterTogether . . . Is a new community group (United Way, Community Foundation, YMCA, and local churches) coming together to fight hunger and give hope to area public school families in need. Laurie Jacob, Kena Jo Chapman, Rachel, and I helped yesterday and had a blast. Together we packed three pallets of food—possibly 1,500 grocery bags—for our public school children and their families. It was a WOW morning. Want to help? Are you between 18- and 60-years-old? You can, here: https://www.
From Jane Tock: Dear Matt, Thank YOU and your team for continuing to keep “the FLOCK” together during this time of…alteration. (Although, we all know that LIFE has ALWAYS been one giant adjustment!)
It’s so comforting to hear the voice of Joe, the music of Richard, and the calm readings and prayers from Eric. I love seeing sweet Rachel by your side…she adds the touch of gentleness and care. And, she reminds us of family. Mindy is such a blessing. (I’m still getting used to the puppet, though. Ha! Always had an aversion to mimes, magicians and, especially, CLOWNS ?! EEK! Swore that I’d never marry one. Then, well…Steve.)
Please say thank you to all those who have shared their time and talents not only in joining you in providing with a weekly Sunday Morning Service but, in continuing to connect us and to serve us through ongoing committees. We are aware that our maintenance staff is keeping our building clean and safe and standing TALL.
And, the prayer team!!! And, and, and…..♥?
Gratefully yours,
The Tocks
…..Hug the boys.
Good Word:
Psalm 126
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us,
and we rejoiced.
Let us pray:
O God,
you are the well-spring of life.
Pour into our hearts the living water of your grace,
that we may be refreshed to live this day in joy,
confident of your presence
and empowered by your peace,
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN
Much love to you all.
PEACE,
Matt Matthews
Cell: 864.386.9138
Matt@FirstPres.Church
