In This Issue

Click on this link to see photos from All Church Retreat at Mo Ranch

Vacation Bible School 

SPECIAL JOHN KNOX RANCH OPPORTUNITY!!!

Early Morning Service – 8:30 am

 Children’s Education Changes

 MSPC Book Club List

 The Deacons of MSPC

 June Birthdays

Important Dates

Wednesday, June 3
5:30 pm Bible Study
6:30 pm, Choir Party

Sunday, June 7
Worship, 8:30 am
Sunday School  9:30 am
Worship, 10:50 am
Called Congregational Meeting, 12:00 noon
Committee Meetings, 12:15 pm

Wednesday, June 10
5:30 pm Bible Study

Sunday, June 14
Worship/Communion, 8:30 am
Sunday School, 9:30 am
Worship 10:50 am
Deacon’s Meeting, 12:15 pm

Wednesday, May 17
5:30 pm Bible Study


Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day
Worship/Communion, 8:30 am
Sunday School, 9:30 am
Worship 10:50 am

Monday, June 22 –  Friday, June 26
Vacation Bible School
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 

Tuesday, June 23
7:00 pm   Session Meeting

Wednesday, June 24
5:30 pm Bible Study

Sunday, June 28
Worship/Communion, 8:30 am
Sunday School, 9:30 am
Worship 10:50 am

the Messenger is the monthly newsletter of Madison Square Presbyterian Church.  Please email your announcements to be published, questions, and comments to: church@msqpc.org

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Vacation Bible School

All God’s Children –
Join us for a fun week as we celebrate being part of God’s family!

June 22 – 26

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Children 5 years – 5th grade

For information or to sign up call 226-6254.

SPECIAL JOHN KNOX RANCH OPPORTUNITY!!!

John Knox Ranch still has spaces available for the Leadership Development Adventure Camps: Beach camp and High adventure.  The Leadership Development Adventure Camps are designed for rising 10th and 11th graders to explore their personal limits and the power of community in unfamiliar territory.  They are encouraged to return as rising 11th and 12th graders to continue challenging themselves in adventure camps or attend the second part of the Leaders in Development (LID) program where the focus shifts to servant leadership and camp leader skills.  Upon successful completion of the program, campers my apply to be members of the staff as Junior Counselors as rising 12th graders and high school graduates.

Beach Camp:  The beach adventure is held at First Presbyterian Church in Rockport with plenty of opportunities to practice basic and more advanced skills in sailing, surfing, and sandcastle-making (no experience necessary).  This adventure is recommended to any rising 10th or 11th grader who wishes to participate.

High Adventure:  The high adventure trip is for those who want to experience closer-to-home challenges.  This year we will be focusing on land and water sports such as water skiing, kayaking, and adventures on the high ropes course.  This adventure is recommended for anyone who wishes to participate.

If you sign up now, John Knox Ranch will give you a $50 discount on these amazing summer camp sessions.  These sessions are first come, first serve so sign up now!  Spaces are limited!  Scholarship money is also available upon request.

There is still room left in residential and day camp sessions as well, don't forget to sign up your kids!  (Special discount only applies to adventure camps, but scholarship money is available for everyone.)

Visit johnknoxranch.com for more information and registration, or contact us by phone:  830-935-4568.

Rick M. Stephan
Program Manager
John Knox Ranch
1661 John Knox Rd.
Fischer, Tx 78623
rick@johnknoxranch.com
Office: 830-935-4568
Fax: 830-935-4189

"fostering experiences of Christian community in God's creation."

Early Service Sunday Mornings Now Begins at 8:30 a.m.

Children's Education Changes

Sunday Morning Schedule
9:15 a.m     Eddie’s Taco House
Come by the kitchen and grab a taco and some orange juice.
9:30 to 10 :15 a.m.     Children’s Choir
Meet in the sanctuary and we will work on music for special worship services like World Communion Sunday and the “Come As You Are Christmas Pageant.”
10:15-10:40 a.m.     Sunday School
Once choir is over join Linda and Erin in the 3rd floor children’s room. If you are hoping to light candles or ring the bell during worship this is the place to be.
10:50 a.m. Worship
At 10:40 the children will move to the 1st pew in the sanctuary. Children are invited to sit with our staff or with parents/guardians.
Worship
10:50-12 noon
Children begin worship in the sanctuary and then move to an experiential worship experience.

Diving into Discussion (approximate ages 9 years to middle school)
This group will read the same scripture that is being read in the sanctuary. With the help of Pastor Kenny they will discuss what the scripture means in their lives.
After the sermon, the middle school aged kids will go back into church with Pastor Kenny and the elementary aged children will join Linda in the children’s room.

 
MSPC Book Club List

June 5: 1421: The Year China Discovered America by Gavin Menzies; hosted by Carol Frere and led by Richard McLean.

September 11: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen; hosted by Robin Raquet

October 2: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe; hosted by Rebecca Baker

November 6: title will be announced later; hosted by Jerry Correu

December 4: The Torch of Life (formerly titled Dr. Ida) by Dorothy Clarke Wilson; hosted by Dorothy Williams

January 8: select books for 2010; hosted by Carol Frere

February 5: TBA… suggestions or volunteers?

The Deacons of MSPC

Susan Scales
Diane Stallings
Rey Menchaca

Patricia Oxford
Randy Rice
Ken Sheppard

Jo McIver
Katsy Murphy
Kathy Sakai
Bobby Holmes

“Deacons offer a caring ministry in their commitment of compassionate, faithful, trustworthy and Christ-centered lives.  The Madison Square Presbyterian Church deacons offer a safe, caring outlet for anyone experiencing a life crisis or challenge which could include divorce, loss of a loved one, hospitalization, illness, relocation, retirement, unemployment, empty nest or other life transitions.”

June Birthdays

1 – Mark Soucy
3 – Gail Barnhart
6 – Betty Kreutzer
8 – Dee Villarrubia
11-  Dee Holmes
12 – Kevin Elms
13 – Wanda Bruner
        Deb Knickerbocker
15 – Elizabeth Jordan Contine
        Gretchen Glasscock
18 – Ken Kling
19 – Lisa Nolan
        Bill Knippa
21 – Audrey Luken
               Brent Whitson
25 – Ian Matson
26 – Sam Wagner
        Maria Borrero
27 – Scott Verstuyft
28 – Katie Shaw-Meadow
29 –  Lisa McIver
30 – Graham McCorcle