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the CHIMES and as one in being among those Christ
would redeem. But with earlier printing
and reading technologies such one-
nesses were less apparent.
Certainly the reading of books is
wrapped in a web of dependencies—on
those who wrote and those who pub-
lished the books, not to mention those
who taught us literacy. But those con-
necting webs can fade from sight and
mind once we tote our book to an iso-
lated reading space. The worldwide Web
is a web of a more obvious and undeni-
able sort. It connects us directly with
those next door and those across
oceans.
I was reminded of this connection re-
cently when an especially nasty virus in-
vaded my laptop computer. Everyone
When sin goes viral who has had these problems—and most
by Rodney Clapp people who use computers have—can
relate to how aggravated and frustrated I
Adam is...scattered throughout the globe. Set in one was and may appreciate how the experi-
place, he fell and, as it were, broken small, he has filled ence put me in mind of sin rather than
the whole world. But the Divine Mercy gathered up the redemption.
fragments form every side, forged them in the fire of love
and welded into one what had been broken...An immense Like the condition of sin, a computer vi-
task it was indeed; but think who the Artist was. rus affects not just isolated computer us-
-St. Augustine ers but the entire complex of computing
systems. A typewriter is not susceptible
Famously, the invention of the printing press paved the to nasty bugs originating in another state
way for the Reformation, putting the Bible into the hands or country. But the minute a computer is
of individual Christians, not just the learned clergy. It is too linked to the Internet it is susceptible to
early to tell what profound religious effects will flow out of abusive viruses originating at any point in
the invention of the Internet. But one development already the global web.
is emerging: if the reading of books can be and usually is
a private, individualized affair, Internet reading connects Sin has mysterious origins, and so do
computer users to one another around the globe. computer viruses. People we'll never
meet or imagine create and set loose
Of course, we were already connected as one in Adam
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For Your Information CONGRATULATIONS!
First Presbyterian Church ! Congratulations to Scott & Ashley Ashby of Coralville,
917 Howard Street Iowa! In May, both graduated from the University of Iowa.
Aplington, IA 50604
319.347.5569 Scott received his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree and Ashley re-
ceived her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies.
email
firstpreschurch@me.com They have moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Scott will
website be working for CVS Pharmacies and Ashley will pursue a job,
aplingtonpresbyterian.org preferably advocating for children with a non-profit agency.
pastor Their address is:! 1040 N. Cass St. # 804
Rev. Michael McLane ! ! ! Milwaukee, Wi 53202
319.884.0212
revmclane@me.com
administrative assistant ! Congratulations to Chuck Watters of
Eileen Kramer
Austinville and Wendy Sones of Indianola who
session
were married at Myrtle Beach in May. They will
Julie Klahsen, Karl Uhlenhopp,
Hal Stahl, Russ Meyer, be moving to the Des Moines area. Best
Tom Pollock, Jeff Mohwinkle Wishes!
clerk of session
Eunice Stockdale ! Congratulations to Louis and Martha Parker who cele-
trustees brated their “60th” anniversary and Lee and Mary Meyer who
Bill Hansen, Matt Janssen, celebrated their “50th” wedding anniversary. Both of their an-
Sandy Sharp, Chad Stohr, niversary dates are June 24th. CONGRATULATIONS to both
Tom Pollock, Greg Priske
couples!
general treasurer
LaVonne Lawton ! Congratulations to Miriam Sessler for being selected
financial treasurer May Employee of the Month at Maple Manor. Miriam is a so-
Julie Jungling cial worker at Maple Manor. Congrats to you!
mission treasurer ! Congratulations also go out to Arelene Pruisner who
Galene Harken
was chosen Resident of the Month at Allison Care Center. Are-
submissions
lene has been a prayer warrior for our church for many, many
The Chimes is a monthly
publication of the First years.
Presbyterian Church of Aplington, ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
IA. I would like to thank the congregation for the study
All submissions for publication Bible and the wonderful quilt presented to me for
must be submitted no later than
the 7th day before the last day of graduation. I will use both at Central College this
the month prior to the month fall. I would especially like to thank Jen Nevenho-
intended for publication ven and Martha Parker for their dedication and hard
administrative assistant’s work in putting the quilt together. It is something I
office hours will treasure for a lifetime. As I leave for college, I will miss all of
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon you so very much. Thank you for your continued support and kind-
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon ness through the years. It means so much to me.
First Presbyterian Church of Love,
Aplington is now on Facebook! Mackenzie Uhlenhopp
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A.P.W. and Circles
Day Circle – Wed., July 14, at Cedar Falls Bible
1:30 p.m., at Elm Springs Conference
Apartments in Allison with Meta Parker
! The 89th annual conference is quickly
Lesson: “Hoops of Hope”
approaching. Six outstanding speakers will bring
Leader: Jane Abbas
God’s Word alive this summer. They include: Dr.
Hostess: Jane Abbas
Haddon Robinson from Gordon Conwell Theo-
logical Seminary, Dr. Michael Milton from Re-
Evening Circle – Thurs., July 8, at 7:30 p.m.
formed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC,
Lesson 9: “The Challenge of God’s Covenant”
Dr. Jerram Barrs, resident scholar at the Francis
Leader: Marty Stahl
Schaeffer Institute in St. Louis, MO, Dr. Everett
Hostess: Lee Harken
Piper, president of Oklahoma Wesleyan Univer-
sity in Barlesville, OK, Dr. Ron Susek of the
Bingo - Group 4 - July 16, 2010 - Meet at Maple
Susek Evangelistic Association in Gettysburg,
Manor at 2:00 p.m.
PA, and Dr. Stanley Toussaint from Dallas Theo-
logical Seminary, Dallas, TX. Concerts include
**APW will meet July 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Dino Kartsonakis and the Book of Revelation
for an Evaluation Meeting and presented by Karen Heimbuch. Musicians for
Election of Officers** the week will be Hannah Nelson Lu, Diane
Susek, Rob Gowing, Ronna Wyant and Phil
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FAREWELL POTLUCK ! Additional information can be found on
A potluck is planned for the church bulletin board.
11:30 on Sunday, July 18. This ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
will be the last Sunday the Elizabeth H. Abbas, age 77, of Ack-
McCauley family is in the USA be- ley, was born December 26, 1932.
fore returning to the mission field She died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at
in Guatemala. Please bring your own table the Ackley Presbyterian Village.
service. Drinks will be provided. Funeral services were held at 10:30
a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Christian
Reformed Church in Austinville, IA. Elizabeth is
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
the mother Darla Bierman.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Jeanette Orr, mother of former Aplington
For those whose pictures were taken for the di- First Presbyterian Church Pastor Chuck Orr, died
rectory, you may now get on line and write your short on Friday, June 25th, at the Western Home Com-
biography at: http://myfamilypage.olanmills.com. munities Martin Center. She was born on January 1,
Enter your order number and last name on your portrait 1917. Services will be held at the Western Home
receipt. Please complete biographies and/or submit any Chapel on Saturday, July 3, at 11:00 a.m. Addi-
photos by July 10th. Thanks so much for your input. tional information may be found on the church bul-
letin board.
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APLINGTON FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH July Lectionary
APRIL– 2010 July 4
Receipts Disbursements 2 Kings 5:1-14
January $12,674.00 $10,973.26 Psalm 30
February $8,392.87 $11,336.64 Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16
March $13,564.16 $10,182.47 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
April $7,395.25 $10,956.56 July 11
May $10,350.55 $8,640.14 Amos 7:7-17
Psalm 82 Colossians 1:1-14
Total $42,026.28 $43,448.93
Luke 10:25-37
July 18
The checkbook balance is $1,710.41. The money market
Amos 8:1-12
fund balance is $13,024.22. The memorial fund balance is
$10,655.31. Psalm 52
Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42
July 25
Hosea 1:2-10
REMEMBER AND CONTACT THE FOLLOWING Psalm 85
PEOPLE WHO ARE IN OUR CARE FACILITIES Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)
Luke 11:1-13
Allison Care Center:
Arelene Pruisner (PO Box 645) in Allison Rehabilita-
tion Center, Rm. # A10
Ray Parker (PO Box 645) Allison Care Center #W1 CAMPERS FOR JULY
Meta Parker – Elm Springs Apartments at: 1011 7th St.
Apt. #18 in Allison 50602 (319) 267-2425 JULY 11-17 Logan Hovenga -
Sports and Aquatics
Presbyterian Village: JULY 18-25 Atlanta Groeneveld - Night Owls
Nicole Sharp - Night Owls
Shirley Boelman - Room #201, 502 Butler St. Ackley,
Ellie Uhlenhopp - Night Owls
IA 50601
McKayla Stohr - Night Owls
Meranda Nevenhoven - Night Owls
Ravenwood Rehabilatation Center: Aaron Larson - Night Owls
Helen Fincel - Ravenwood Rehab. Center . Conner Ubben - Night Owls
– 2651 St. Francis Dr., B5 - Waterloo IA 50701 Morgan Uhlenhopp - Night Owls
Jessica Smith - Night Owls
Laura Edeker - Night Owls - (her !
! church is supporting her)
JULY 25-31 Rhiannon McLane - Discovery
Office Hours Camp
Tuesday, Wednesday, ! These campers are excited about this
summer. May the congregation truly be
Thursday
blessed by making this possible for them. May
God touch the hearts of each and every
9:00 a.m. – Noon camper this summer.
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The Sunday school offerings from
Volunteers January-May have been sent to the following 3
Needed places (these 3 places were chosen by the Sun-
day school classes):
*Feed My Starting Children received $161.48
First Presbyterian
which will provide 850 meals!!!
has volunteered to work the
July sessions for the Food *Heifer International received $229.48 which
Bank located in the Parkers- will go towards the purchase of livestock to be
burg Civic Center. We need 4 people to help used both for education (learning how to raise
from 9:00 - 11:00 on Wednesday, July 14th. We the animal) and also for food (meat from ani-
also need 4 people to help from 9:00 - 11:00 mal).
on Friday, July 19th. If you want to help please *Kidquest received $211.49 which will be used
contact Julie Klahsen at 319-347-2937 or 319 for supplies to teach the daycare & preschool
-415-2971. children about Jesus. Way to go Sunday School
Classes!!!
Aplington/Parkersburg
Food Pantry News
The Aplington Baptist Through volunteer labor from local indi-
Church volunteers helped dis- viduals, crews and partner families; generous
tribute 36 food boxes to our donations of money and materials from local
clients on June 18. We appreciate ALL our vol- individuals, churches, businesses and organiza-
unteers and the hours they spend to keep the tions; and the monthly mortgage payments
Food Pantry mission viable in our communities. from Habitat homes; HFH builds new homes on
vacant lots and rehabilitates older homes into
Like most organizations the Food Pantry simple, affordable homes for qualified Habitat
has shown a slight decrease in the numbers families. The homes are sold to the families
served since “summer” has arrived. We distrib- with a zero interest mortgage that is no more
uted 38 boxes of food in May. This past Dec. than 30% of their annual income. A Second
2009 saw our numbers up to 56 food boxes dis- Mortgage on the home insures that the family
tributed! We want to thank our faithful dona- will not sell the home for a profit or immedi-
tors: First Congregational Church of Parkers- ately secure a home equity loan on their new
burg, Bethel Lutheran Church of Parkersburg home.
and First Presbyterian Church of Aplington. All Iowa Heartland HFH is the bank that re-
had generous donations of non-perishable food ceives the mortgage payments and keeps re-
to the Food Pantry as well as cash donations cord of principal and and escrow accounts for
that allow us to purchase food from the North- each of the mortgages.
east Iowa Food Bank in Waterloo. Currently, Iowa Heartland HFH homes
are costing on average $75-$80,000 depending
Wednesday, July 14, will be our next on the number of bedrooms, the family needs
food box packing day with distribution on Fri- and the cost of materials.
day, July 16. First Presbyterian Church of Ap-
Habitat families pay for their homes and
lington will be assisting in July. Please continue
to remember the Food Pantry with your dona- must work at least 300 Sweat Equity Hours on
tions. Continued on p. 6
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helping to build their own homes and on other
Habitat projects. Families must also complete
classes in financial and budget training, in home Middle School Honor Roll
ownership and in being a good neighbor. The time “A”:
from application to move in is about 18-24 months.
6th Grade: Atlanta Groeneveld, Lucas Hovenga, Austin
First Presbyterian Church has committed Maske, and Megan Thompson
to be a part of building a home in Parkersburg
for a family who lost their home in the 2008 7th Grade: Nicole Sharp and Jessica Smith
tornado. For additional information contact Har- “B+”:
lan Schuck or someone else from the Mission 6th Grade: Brandi Quandt and Ellie Uhlenhopp
Committee.
7th Grade:Mckayla Stohr
8th Grade: Tim Pollock
Kidquest Meet and Greet “B”:
6th Grade: Logan Hovenga and Isaac Ubben,
! The Kidquest Board of Directors and 7th Grade: Jonathon Mohwinkle, Meranda
Staff would like to welcome our new preschool Nevenhoven, and Morgan Uhlenhopp
teacher with a community MEET AND GREET
8thGrade: Lane Hovenga
on July 8th from 7-8pm. The community is cor-
dially invited to stop in at Kidquest Preschool Congratulations to all of you!
and Daycare at 427 Nash Street in Aplington
for refreshments and a chance to get ac-
quainted with Salina. Also if you have not yet
registered your child for 3 or 4 yr. old preschool High School Honor Roll
you may also do that at this time. COME...Meet
Salina, see our facility and enjoy a time of fel- Freshmen:
lowship. Cody Grill, Jonas Hovenga, Katie Thompson, Richard
Uhlenhopp, and Jesse Watters
Sophomores:
Ashley Dohlman and Jason Grill
Juniors:
Sam Thompson
Seniors:
Mackenzie Uhlenhopp
Congratulations to all of you!
Mackenzie Uhlenhopp also had perfect attendance for
the entire school year. Good job, Mackenzie!
Once again MEET AND GREET ON JULY 8TH
FROM 7-8PM. Hope to see you there.
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JULY VOLUNTEERS DVD & BULLETIN DELIVERY
Margaret Dix
DOOR GREETERS
04 Homer & Eunice Stockdale
11 Eileen Kramer JULY BIRTHDAYS
01
Brandi Quandt
18 Paul & Marty Weber
03
Alan Stalnaker
25 Randy & Galene Harken
05
Louis Parker
COMMUNION 06
Sam Thompson
Russ & Mary Meyer 07
Bud Quandt
10
Lily Hovenga
NURSERY 10
Samantha Quandt
04 Sandy & Nicole Sharp 11
Casey Dix
11 Angie & Lucas Hovenga 12
Shelby Bierman
18 Eileen Kramer & Tim Pollock 15
Larry Schipper
25 Alison & Austin Maske 23
Bonnie Reid
28
Nicole Sharp
COFFEE HOSTS 28
Eunice Siedsma
04 Marvin & Darla Bierman 28
Homer Stockdale
Patty Uhlenhopp 29
Ralph Mohwinkle
11 Dennis & Julie Jungling 28
Harlan Schuck
Paul & Marty Weber 29
Frances Stubbe
18 Jon & Lynne Thompson & family 30
Melanie Groeneveld
25 Gigi Theobald 30
Duane Palcic
30
Sandy Schipper
Bev White & Muriel Larson
31
Brad Hovenga
USHERS 31
Arlene Meyer
*Erv & Arlene Mellema
Alan & Arlene Meyer JULY ANNIVERSARIES
01, 2000
Matt & Sara Janssen
Chad & Janeen Stohr
07, 1978
Marvin & Darla Bierman
Amanda & Nancy Stewart
09, 1994
Jeff & Keri Mohwinkle
MUSIC SCHEDULE 10, 1994
Blake & Angie Hovenga
04 Organist: CD 11, 1948
Les & Lucile Frey
Meditation Music: Music Video 12, 1980
Mike & Julie Klahsen
21, 1979
Lyle & Doreen Meyer
11 Organist: Audrey Peters
26, 1961
Duane & Sally Nevenhoven
Meditation Music: Audrey Peters
26, 1981
Greg & Janis Cuvelier
Special Music:Boys Group 28, 1984
Larry & Sandy Schipper
18 Organist: Audrey Peters 29, 1978
Brett & Meg Dix
Meditation Music: Ron Pepples
Special Music:Women’s Group
25 Organist: Audrey Peters
Meditation Music: Audrey Peters
Special Music: Lily Hovenga & Atlanta Groeneveld
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destructive bugs that cripple computing sys- Christ was lifted into the air on the cross, he
tems and eat up untold hours of labor. The vi- there confronted and defeated demonic
ruses have become endemic; just as being hu- forces.
man means being a sinner, surfing the Web
Finally, a tainted computer system can be re-
means being vulnerable to nameless abusers.
paired only by someone who is outside the
And even if we aim to eliminate a particular vi- system but able to enter into it. Computer vi-
rus, we must always be on guard against vi- ruses are stopped and eliminated by pro-
ruses in general. There is no punctual, once- grams that are external to the system but are
and-for-all treatment or fix for viruses as a introduced internally. So, too, the redress of
whole. We are part of a web that is always sus- sin requires a power external to humanity, yet
ceptible to bugs. As with sin, unceasing vigi- one able to be incarnated within humanity.
lance is the only protection against occurrences
By now I may have stretched this analogy far
and recurrences.
enough, if not too far. If I have pulled it past
With tongue lightly in cheek, I can imagine two the breaking point, I can only plead a kind of
more analogies. The advent of wi-fi means that temporary insanity induced by the exaspera-
already mysterious viruses may now travel not tion of a virus that has allowed this piece to be
only invisibly but through the air. Likewise, it written only in maddening fits and starts. Let
was a biblical and early Christian belief that sin those who are without computer viruses cast
and its demonic tempters worked at the behest the first stone.
of "the ruler of the power of the air" (Eph. 2:2). Rodney Clapp’s American Soundings column appears
The church father Athanasius said that when in eery other issue of the Century.
First Presbyterian Church U.S. Postage
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