September 2013 Columns - Georgetown Presbyterian Church

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Georgetown Presbyterian Church
September 2013
“Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his
statutes and seek the Lord with all their heart... Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees, O Lord... I will
praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws... I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin
against you... give me understanding to learn your commands... My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have
put my hope in your word... Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path...”
Psalm 119, selected verses
Dear Friends,
Sunday, September 8, is “Rally Day” for the church, the day that we lift up the myriad opportunities we offer for
growth through our Christian Education ministry. We will highlight the various classes and Bible study opportunities
that will be offered on Sunday mornings and throughout the week. And then on September 15, we will resume our
two-service Sunday morning schedule, with worship at 8:45 and 11:00, and Sunday school at 9:50 a.m.
I sincerely hope you will take advantage of our Christian Education opportunities. Let me say that again: I
sincerely hope you will take advantage of our Christian Education opportunities.
Part of what I have been sharing with you on Sunday mornings during August and September is the mutual
responsibility we have toward one another in the church. Our goal should be to get “Better Together.” Among the
responsibilities we have are the mandates to “teach and admonish one another in all wisdom,” (Colossians 3:16),
and “encourage and build up each other” (1 Thessalonians 5:11); these are, among other things, calls to grow in the
knowledge of the content of our faith. You really can't do that by yourself; you need a community environment in
which
to grow and learn.
Again, I sincerely hope you will take advantage of our Christian Education opportunities.
One evening in August I was meeting with our Session as we were seeking to discern our core values that shape
and guide our ministry. At the top of the list was an agreement that our ministry needs to be guided and informed
by God's Word, the Bible. God's Word needs to be the foundation upon which we build our ministry and live our
Christian life. What we say and do must be measured against the standard of Scripture.
But here's the deal: we can't simply assume that people know the Bible like once was the case. To know the
Bible, we have to study the Bible. To that point, let me say it again: I sincerely hope you will take advantage of our
Christian Education opportunities. Most of the classes and groups are mentioned throughout the Columns, but let me
highlight the basics for you: Sunday school—classes for children, youth, AND adults; Wednesday Bible Studies (this
fall we are studying Romans); Wednesday evening BRIDGES programming (three adult studies, as well as activities
for children, plus you can have a meal!); Presbyterian Women circles (meeting dates and times found in this issue of
The Columns). If none of these opportunities suit you, let us know and we'll be happy to help you develop a study
group to fit your needs.
God's Word is a precious treasure. Never in our lives will we reach the point where we know it all. There's always
room for growth. And so, (you guessed it!), I sincerely hope you will take advantage of our Christian Education
opportunities.
Faithfully,
Steve
INIINVITE
OTHERS
Some members found the key to successfully growing their own church right in their own
neighborhoods. When a new family moved in on their street or neighborhood, that church
member invited them to their church. These members did not wait for new residents
possibly to find their church; they first invited them to visit their church. This is great
wisdom because one caring member can be a powerful catalyst for introducing a neighbor
to a life in Christ. One small act of kindness can make a positive difference in the life of your
neighbor, also in the life of your church, and in your own life.
Romans 15: 2 & 5—“Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build
him up. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus.”
Remember no man is an island. Celebrate our connectedness. Never underestimate the
power of one! We are better together!
Financial update
This Year to Date: January 1 through August 31, 2013 compared with the same period
This Year
Tithes and Offerings
$447,157 Income from other sources
$19,307 Less Expenses$491,344 Net Total
($24,880)
Budgeted Net Total
($52,622)
Variance
$27,742 Change
$11,061
$8,072
($7,644)
$26,776
$11,393
$15,383
SEPTEMBER 1, 2013
Kick off Party
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
Meet in the gym on Sunday
September 8th from 5:30 - 8:00 for
Inßatables and Hot Dogs!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!
BIBLE STUDY
Monday, September 9th we will begin
a six week study of the book of James.
This book will instruct us in personal
religious integrity, spiritual maturity,
un-selÞshness in relations, and how
to live responsibly in the Church and
the world. All Senior High youth are
invited. Study begins at six oÕclock
and will end by eight
Schedules
Ski Winterplace 2014
Christmas Break
DATE: December 31 - January 3
Middle School: Begins Sept. 4
*5:30 - 7:30 - Youth Center
LODGING: ZackÕs Chalet (pictured)
COST: *$300 Senior High: Begins Sept. 8
FOR: 8th - 12th grades
*5:30 - 8:00 - Youth Center
Attendance Policy Applies
* Cost may vary due to
numbers,budget, and fundraising.
Groceries will be assigned to
youth and prepared at our house.
* Ski in Ski Out Chalet
* Ski Rentals
* All meals except travel
*See special events below
Restoring the Lord's House
Project Description
2011-2014 Capital Campaign
Chapel Fund
Connector & Office Renovations
Last Year
$436,096 $11,235 $498,987 ($51,656)
($64,015)
$12,359 GPC YOUTH
Contributions
Spent to Date
$732,056 $887,543 $77,980 $89,564 $105,106 $122,096 $915,141 $1,099,203 Balance
($155,488)
($11,584)
($16,990)
($184,062)
SERVICE PROJECT!
Sunday September 22,Youth will be making
casseroles for the Congregational Care
Freezer, Meet at our normal time.
BEACH PARTY!
Middle School & High School Youth. Sunday
Sept 29 4:00 - 8:00 @ 25 Ocean Park Loop
Debourdieu, Must sign up at youth group!
YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING
ADVISORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS MEET
IN YOUTH CENTER SEPTEMBER 15 @ 4:00
perennials
The (sort-of) Sacred Fellowship
of Bacon and Eggs
(and sausage, grits, biscuits and coffee, as well as the occasional pancake!)
a.k.a.,
The Men’s Breakfast
Every Wednesday
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
SEPTEMBER EVENT
September 12
Charleston Tea Plantation
Hostess - Nancy Corrigall
Resuming Wednesday, September 11
All men are invited to come and enjoy a time of food and fellowship. The Bible Study for the Fall will be Paul's
Letter to the Romans. No reservations required--just show up ready to feed your body and your spirit. A great
way to begin the day!
545-9098
Charleston Tea Plantation, located on historic Wadmalaw Island, is the destination for the first
outing of the Perennials for this year. Wadmalaw Island is one of Charleston’s most unspoiled
islands, 10 miles long and 6 miles wide, connected only by a bridge over Church Creek and home to
Charleston Tea Plantation, home of American Classic Tea.
Meet at the church at 8am and expect to return around 3pm. Total cost is $26 ($15 for the tour
and $11 for the box lunch.) Reservations are needed for the box lunch. Please reserve your spot
on the signup sheet on the Perennials bulletin board behind the Sanctuary. For more
information, contact Nancy Corrigall, 545-9098.
Come learn how tea is made, ride a trolley through the fields, shop the unique gift
shop and help yourself to all the iced American Classic tea you can drink.
Announcing Two OpporTuniTies for Weekly BiBle Study
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Men's Breakfast Bible Study
Wednesday Mornings
7:15 – 8:15
Fellowship Hall
Breakfast provided for $4 per person. Bible Study and coffee provided free of
charge!
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OCTOBER EVENT
October 24
Tobacco Museum in Mullins
Hostess - Marie Shank
Brown Bag Lunch Bible Study
Wednesdays, Begginning September 11
12 – 1 p.m.
Fellowship Hall.
Bring a sack lunch (or carry-out from a local eatery), and we will provide tea,
water, and Bible Study free of charge.
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The City of Mullins sprang from the growing, harvesting and selling of tobacco beginning in 1894.
Proving that tobacco and farm life was the life-blood of the community, Mullins grew to become the
largest tobacco market in South Carolina at one time. The Museum, which opened in August 1998,
focuses on the growing of tobacco and rural farm life prior to 1950.
More details in the next issue of Columns and upcoming announcements.
Both Bible study sessions will be led by Steve Wilkins. We will be
studying Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Bring your Bibles and a willingness to learn from God’s Word!
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Presbyterian Women(PW) offers women in the church meaningful ways to live their faith in the midst of a caring community of women. For more than 200 years PW groups have strengthened the Presbyterian Church and played a major role in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and witnessing to the
promise of God’s Kingdom. Come join us!
Circles begin September 9 and meet the second Monday of each month (Makarios Circle meets
the second Wednesday of each month) September through May. Times and locations may
vary for special occasions. Circles are a wonderful way to study the Bible, and get to know other
women in the church. If you have not been a part of a circle, please consider visiting one listed
below:
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4.
5.
Miriam Circle 10am - at the church upstairs in room C-235
Inez Strait Circle 11:30am - bag lunch in Fellowship Hall
Leila Marvin Circle 2:30pm - in members’ homes
Mary/Martha Circle 7pm - in the church parlor
Makarios Circle 6pm - church parlor 2nd Wednesday each month
We look forward to seeing the familiar faces and hope to see some new additions. Call the church
office for more information.
The mission project for the month of September is the Hispanic Ministry. Please donate school
supplies for the students in grades 1 through 5 and bring to the September circle meetings.
The 2013 Gathering of Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the South Atlantic is scheduled
for October 25-27 at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, GA. Information is on our bulletin
board and you may also contact Cheryl Gause for further details.
many faces of the hispanic ministry
Dear Friends,
Just before we start a new school year, I would like to thank you for your support that
has allowed us to continue our work and share with you some of the things we did
during this fun summer season.
Our children had the opportunity to participate in VBS twice, at GPC and Duncan UMC,
where they reconnected with people they had met previously, learned some more
about our faith and enjoyed true Christian fellowship. We also went to the movies, the
beach, an exciting show and dinner at Pirate’s Voyage Adventure in Myrtle Beach and
climbed rock walls, rode go-carts, played putt-putt and participated in water wars at
Blackbeard’s Cove in Mount Pleasant. It was great and an excellent way to say good bye
to ten of our students who will be attending middle school this year.
Also, I am very pleased and excited to announce that Mrs. Ashley Baker has joined
our Hispanic Ministry team. Now, with renewed energy, a new staff member and some
more new students, it is time for us to re-focus and continue working. Our program will
resume on September 9.
God Bless,
Yorky
BRIDGES
Come in faith to a
new beginning
Beginning September 11
5:15pm-7:00pm
5:15
Meal*
6:00
Programs
7:00
Choir
* Cost of meal is $6 per adult, $2 per child, or $25 maximum for family.
Wednesday, September 11 Special Worship Service
Wednesday, September 11
Makarios Circle meets in Parlor
Middle School Youth - 5:30-7:30 in the Youth Center for varied study
and activities
Children meet with Debbie Barron and helpers to explore “What’s in the
Bible.”
Beginning September 18, the following programs will be offered:
Adult Studies
Serious Christianity--Questions (and Answers) about God, and Our
Relationship with Him, led by Steve Wilkins
The Epistles of John, led by Bill Puckett will meet in the Chapel
Women’s Bible Study
Better Than Your Dreams, Paula Rinehart, led by Leesa Meador.
We invite everyone to come and experience these new and
exciting experiences in faith. Each week will
present a new opportunity to enrich your Christian faith.
Feed your mind, your soul, your body.
children’s ministry
Greetings Everyone,
This month we kick off our fall activities. I hope that you will join us Sunday, September 8th for our Rally
Day event. The festivities begin during our 10:00am Worship Service with the Commissioning of our Sunday
School Teachers and Assistants. After worship, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for some long awaited
promotions, and lunch. Please bring a dish to share. We will be having a Chili Cook Off between some our
members. You will have the opportunity to “vote” on your favorite recipe!! We are sure to have a good time,
and you will want to be a part of the special celebration.
Our Children's Journey Adventures (formerly known as Sunday school) will resume on Sunday, September
15th. Parents PLEASE have the children arrive in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am. We want them to enjoy
some fellowship time and possibly a light breakfast snack before we begin our Journey Adventures upstairs.
The Fall Journey will take us from Judges to Kings. The children will learn about Deborah, Hannah, Samuel,
David, Elijah and Josiah just to name a few. This time of learning is VERY important in the spiritual growth
of children. I pray that you will make every effort to have the children join us on Sunday mornings. We are
going to have a change of format that we hope will enhance the learning experience for each and every child
that attends Georgetown Presbyterian Church. Our upstairs will be known as the Bible Village. We are in
the process of “creating” a village atmosphere. Shepherds (teachers) will lead the children from station to
station each week. We may have crafts one week, and music the next. Each Sunday will hold somewhat of a
different mix for the children. We are looking forward to our time together and hope that you are too!!!
BRIDGES will resume Wednesday, September 11th. We will be using drama, puppets and interactive games
to teach the children about “What’s in the Bible”. Dinner begins at 5:15pm. The children will gather from
6pm – 7pm. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall each Wednesday. This is an AWESOME gathering time. IF
you have never attended, PLEASE consider joining us. Wonderful fellowship and good food for the tummy
AND the SPIRIT!!!
Georgetown Presbyterian is a great place to be, come and experience as much as you are able. Jesus paid a
great price for our salvation and it is a privilege to be able to gather in His name. Join us!
In Christ,
Debbie
Parents’ Night Out
Division of the Children’s Ministry
September 13, 2013
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Deadline to register: Wednesday, September 11th
Participation Form
Child’s Name & Age (18 months - 5th grade)
1)___________________________________________________________________________________________________
2)___________________________________________________________________________________________________
3)___________________________________________________________________________________________________
4)___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mom: _______________________________________________Cell#___________________________________________
Dad: ________________________________________________ Cell#___________________________________________
Emergency Contact: __________________________________________ Cell#___________________________________
Other:_____________________________________________Allergies:__________________________________________
Fee Schedule
$20.00 first child
$ 5.00 each additional child
$30.00 Family Maximum
(Price includes meal)
Fee must accompany form and is non-refundable! Children MUST be siblings in order to receive discount! This
service provided by the Children’s Ministry and is dependent upon participation.
Questions, please call Debbie Barron: 843-833-0805
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Sunday
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10:00am Service
9/1
Charles Power Family
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GPC has a wide variety of Sunday school classes from which to choose. We hope that you will be a part of a
Bible study class on Sunday morning. Below is a list of Sunday classes and meeting places.
8:45am
9/15
9/22
9/29
school is at the heart of our Christian Education program at Georgetown Presbyterian Church. Bible study
in group settings helps us to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus and to find quality fellowship with our
fellow church members. Sunday school is an important opportunity to grow as disciples of our Lord.
Our fall Sunday school schedule will begin with Rally Day on September 8. Recognitions and installations will take
place during the 10:00 Worship service. After Worship, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a covered dish
dinner and promotions for the children’s Sunday school classes. There will also be games and activities for all.
Sunday school classes will begin their regular schedules on September 15 at 9:50 AM.
Adult classes:
CCE class
Teachers: Luan & Fritz Vinson,
Linda Puckett, Tom Gillespie
Study: First Corinthians
Classroom: C235A
Youth classes:
Koinonia Class
Teacher: Dal McDilda
Study: Next Door Savior by Max Lucado
Classroom: B223
Children’s classes:
4yr thru Kindergarten
Teacher: Pam Dozier, Glenn Wilcox
Study: PCUSA Curriculum
Fellowship Class
Teachers: Don Mabe, Joe Henson, Jim Ryan
Classroom: Chapel
Study: Uniform Series International Bible Lessons
1st & 2nd Grades
Teacher: Holly Fesperman, Ashley Baker
Study: PCUSA Curriculum
Leila Ford Class
Teacher: Flo Mabe, Sue Ryan
Classroom: Parlor (1st floor, behind sanctuary)
Study: Uniform Series International Bible Lessons
Journey Class
Teacher: Shared Leadership
Study: Biblical Based Discussion
Class: C235B
Middle & Senior Highl (Grades 6-12)
Teachers: Robbie & Kim Jordan,
Mark Nash, and Bruce Carl
Room Youth Center
Study: Varied Curricula
Service
Cheryl and Bill Gause
Cheryl and Bill Gause
Cheryl and Bill Gause
11:00amService
9/15
Jan & Ellis O’Tuel
9/22
Jan & Ellis O’Tuel
9/29
Katherine & Jimmy Morris
Nursery
9/1
9/8
9/15
9/22
9/29
Cindy Williams
Kelly Nash
Jessica Sasser
Katherine Morris
Jan O’Tuel
Children’s church
September
Debbie Barron
3rd, 4th, 5th Grades
Teacher: Laura Glazier
Study: PCUSA Curriculum
Ushers
10:00am Service
9/1Les Crawford, Alma Power,
Charles Power, Jo Swift
9/8
Alma Power, Charles Power,
Gayle McCain, Jo Swift
8:45am
Service
9/15
Alma and Charles Power
9/22
Alma and Charles Power
9/29
Alma and Charles Power
11:00amService
9/15
Dean Brown, Ted Quantz.
Tommy Rowland, Dick Schwab
9/22
Carol Mabe, Linda Puckett,
Lee Talbot, Doug Wilson
9/29
Al DeMarchi, Jill DeMarchi,
Elder of
10:00am 9/1
9/8
the Day
Service
Joe Padgett
Patty Shortt
8:45am
Service
9/15
Wendy Mull
9/22Larry Michau
9/29Happy Johnson
11:00am
Service
9/15
Jody Tamsberg
9/22George Chastain
9/29
Keith Wilcox
memorials
Music Fund
In Loving Memory of Edith Morris
by Ann & Ed Sekkes
Building Fund
In Loving Memory of Millie Sloan
by Juanita & Lynn Siau
In Loving Memory of Edith Morris
by Lee & Mike Piepenbring
Columbarium Fund
In loving Memory of Edith Morris
by Susan & John Goodson
Undesignated
In Loving Memory of Millie Sloan
by Estelle & Salters McClary
by Carolyn & Bud Black
by Ann & Bob Martin
In Loving Memory of Fred Heppding
by Barbara Zobel
New Hymnals
In Loving Memory of Millie Sloan
by Cindy S. & David Hunt
In Loving Memory of Mary Davis
by Inez Strait Circle
congregational outreach
BIRTHDAYS
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
“Lord, may our prayer rise like incense in Your sight, may this place be filled with the fragrance of Christ.”
A paraphrase of Psalm 134 by David Haas
Members Needing Prayer
Ellie Armstrong, Yorky-Burnas Arnold, Gen Baumeister, Evelyn Bell, Dennis Brachna, Ada Caton, Kat Clark,
Leese, Will, and Jace Cook, Velma Cook, Virginia Coon, Maude Day, Joanne Duvall, Bill Gause, Mary Lou
Gilleland, Bob Glenn II, Donna Glisson, Betty Griffin, Bob Hammond, Gin Hearl, Ronnie Hutto, Kim Jordan,
Arlene Joseph, Peggy Lawrimore, Grace Long, Ginger Ogburn-Matthews, Jean Moody, family of Edith Morris,
Emery Moyer, Lavonia Perry, Shirley Purple, Jamie Sanderson, Hannah Skinner, LC Sloan, family of Millie
Sloan, Wesley Starnes, Jennye Thomas, Joe Trifiletti
Friends/Families
Aldridge family, family of Steve Bond, family of Becky Boyce, Doug Boyce, Dennis Brachna, Rosser & Bess
Clark, Chris Corsi, Doris Crittenden, Pam deMent, Vonn Foltz, Loretta Gilleland, Rob Graffe, Kathy Grants,
family of Olena Hendricks, family of Fred Heppding, Elizabeth Trifiletti Johnson, family of Scott Marlow,
Marty Metius, Mary Moore, Sid Mouser, John Newkirk, Irene Owen, family of Laura Perrin, Matt Rucker,
Leslie Cannon Shumard, Riley Snyder, Heather (Stegall) Tatum, John Tuttle, John Veilleux and family, Yvette
Washington, Alice Zollicoffer
Military Personnel
Earl Atkinson, Kenny Brown, Jeffery Campbell, Andrew D’Antoni, Patrick Delatte, Nathan Erickson, Cody
Geary, Lawrence Gilchrist, Matthew Godfrey, Andrew Heath, William Howard, Brock Hursey, Steven Jones,
Adam Mathes, Jennifer Melei, Will Piepenbring, Will Port, John Robinson, Elizabeth Rooney, Shaun Rooney,
Christopher Rumsey, Scott Russell, Seth Shelby, Mark Stephens, Brian Taylor, Bradley Walker, John Walker,
Tom Walker
9/1
9/2
9/3
9/4
9/6
9/7 9/8
9/10
9/11
9/12
9/13
9/14
9/15
9/20
9/21
9/23
9/24
9/25
9/26
9/27
9/28
9/29
9/30
Dal McDilda
Laura Glazier
Sammy Crayton, III
Dustin Cyr
Dana Arnold
Mary Lou Gilleland
Joe Padgett
Kenneth Wood
Jay Weaver, IV
Alycia Mundy
Ted Quantz, Jr.
Bill Rentz
Gloria Ballou
Peggy Clary
Kalib Moyer
Julie Speer
Sara Murphy
Mary Boyd Brown
Patti Hill
Our Missionaries in Worldwide Ministries
Jack & Celesta Rea in China, Mark and Miriam Adams in Mexico, Jonathan & Emily Seitz in Taiwan, Peter Lee
in North Africa, Larry & Inge Sthreshley in D.R. Of Congo, Cody Watson in India, BORN Koshi in Biha
Bill Puckett, Jr.
Carolyn Casselman
George Chastain
Judy Williams
Lois Fisher
Lisa Ford
Patt Orr
John Cross
Matthew Mitchell
Tim Tilley
Tina Abbasi
Lee Piepenbring
Neal Swann
Hank Young, Jr.
Kim Jordan
Wesley Starnes
Robert McCarley, IV
Bob Eller
LC Sloan
Trey Glenn, III
Bob Martin, Jr.
Ginger Matthews
Shelby Poston
If you have any prayer requests, please call the office, 546-5826, ext. 110 or send an email. Also, to help
keep prayer requests relevant and current, please keep us informed of any changes. Prayer lists
are updated daily. Thank you.
ANNIVERSARIES
Social lunch is at 12 noon on Tuesday,
September 17th in the Fellowship Hall.
Bring a covered dish and come enjoy the fellowship and food. This lunch is held the third
Tuesday of each month.
Pastoral lunches are held on the first Tuesday of each month starting on
October 1, in the Fellowship Hall. This lunch is coordinated and prepared by our
wonderful church staff and volunteers as an outreach to our members and community.
After sharing the meal, volunteers deliver meals to members unable to attend.
Both lunches start at noon in the Fellowship Hall.
Mark your calendars!
See you September 17th!
9/9
Sara and John Murphy
9/18
Janette and Johnny Weaver
9/29Holly and Eddie Fesperman
9am
28
Office Closed
7:30am-5:30pm
CdC/F.i.S.H. Programs
Monday-Friday
26
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast
12pm
Bag lunch Bible St.
5:15pm BrIDgES
5:30pm Middle School
youth
6pm
Worship Service
7pm
Chancel Choir
25
7:15
Food Pantry
30
Worship
10am
Coffee
Sunday School
Worship
youth Beach Party
29
8:45am
9:30am
9:50am
11am
4-8pm
Staff Meeting
24
Staff Meeting
23
10am
Worship
Coffee
Sunday School
Worship
22
8:45am
9:30am
9:50am
11am
Staff Meeting
16
10am
Worship
Coffee
Sunday School
Worship
youth Council
5-7pm
15
8:45am
9:30am
9:50am
11am
4pm
Staff Meeting
Miriam Circle
Inex Strait Circle
leila Marvin Cr.
Worship Com.
Mary Martha Cr..
10am
10am
11:30am
2:30
5:30pm
7pm
10
17
12pm
5:30pm
Social lunch
Session
18
7:15
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast
12pm
Bag lunch Bible St.
5:15pm BrIDgES
5:30pm Middle School
youth
6pm
Programs Begin
7pm
Chancel Choir
19
Columns Deadline
11am-6pm
the Music Studio
Monday-thursday
Room B223 - upstairs
Conference Room
27
Office Closed 9am
20
Office Closed
6-10pm Parents’
Night Out
21
14
9am
12
Men’s Prayer
8am
Breakfast
12pm
Bag lunch Bible St.
5:15pm BrIDgES
5:30pm Middle School
youth
6pm
Makarois Cr.
6pm
Worship Service
7pm
Chancel Choir
11
7:15
5:30pm Middle School
youth
7pm
Chancel Choir
5
4
3
9
“Then the Lord said... ‘I will rain down bread
from heaven for you. The people are to go out
each day and gather enough for that day.’
...The people of Israel called the bread manna.”
Numbers 16:4, 31
Rally day
Worship
lunch
gym Time Fun for
Infants - grade 5
gym Time Fun for
Middle & Senior
high youth
Note: Scripture readings and weekly
themes are taken from Norman Shawchuck and
Rueben Job, A Guide to Prayer for All God’s People,
(Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1990).
“One does not live on bread alone but on
every word that comes from the mouth of
the Lord.”
Deuteronomy 8:3
8
10am
11am
12-2pm
Beyond Forgiveness
Psalm of the week
Psalm 141
Sunday, September 16
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
Monday, September 16
John 5:1-15
Tuesday, September 17
John 8:1-11
Wednesday, September 18 Psalm 25
Thursday, September 19
Ephesians 2
Friday, September 20
Romans 6:1-14
Saturday, September 21 Romans 3:21-31 OFFICE ClOSED
God Supplies Our Every Need
Psalm of the week
Psalm 86
Sunday, September 29
Jeremiah 32:1-15
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
Monday, September 30
1 Kings 17
Tuesday, October 1
Luke 12:1-21
Wednesday, October 2Luke 12:22-32
Thursday, October 3
1 Timothy 6:1-19
Friday, October 4
2 Corinthians 10:1-18
Saturday, October 5
Philippians 4:10-19
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Forgiveness
Psalm of the week
Psalm 130
Sunday, September 8 Jeremiah 18:1-11
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33
Monday, September 9
Acts 10:34-43
Tuesday, September 10
1 John 2:1-17
Wednesday, September 11 2 Corinthians 2:3
Thursday, September 12
Luke 6:27-36
Friday, September 13
Luke 6:37-42
Saturday, September
Luke 17:1-6
Psalm 3
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13
Ecclesiastes 9:13-18
1 Kings 3:13-18
James 3:13-18
Ephesians 3:1-20
Corinthians 6:1-10
1 Corinthians 4:1-13
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Wise Stewards
Psalm of the week
Sunday, September 22
Monday, September 23
Tuesday, September 24
Wednesday, September 25
Thursday, September 26
Friday, September 27 2
Saturday, September 28
September 2013
True Greatness
Psalm of the week
Psalm 1
Sunday, September 1
Jeremiah 2:4-13
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Monday, September 2
Matthew 23:1-36
Tuesday, September 3
Matthew 20:20-28
Wednesday, September
4 Matthew 6:1-24
Thursday, September 5
Matthew 6:25-34
Friday, September 6
Matthew 5:1-11
Saturday, September 7
Matthew 5:13-20
Perennials to
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From Upper Room Ministries, http://www.upperroom.org/daily/?page_id=9
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1. Read the scripture slowly.
2. Reflect on a word or phrase.
3. Respond to what you have read.
4. Rest in God’s word.
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Use lectio divina in your daily reading of scripture by reading a few verses of the Bible. Read unhurriedly and listen for the
message God has for you. Stay alert to connections the Spirit may reveal between the passage and what is going on in your
life. Once you have heard a word that is meant for you, you are naturally drawn to prayer. Pour your heart to God.
Read, reflect, respond and rest — this is the basic rhythm of divine reading.
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Won’t you take time to each day to let God speak to you through His Word? Listed below is a series of daily readings from
the Bible. You are encouraged to spend a few minutes in the morning to let the scriptures soak into your heart. You may
choose to begin each day by reading the psalm of the week. There is a single text listed for each weekday and Saturday; the
Sunday texts are the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lectionary selections that are incorporated into our worship services
(Note: during the time between Easter and Pentecost, the Old Testament lesson is replaced by a reading from Acts). One
suggestion for daily reading would be to engage with the text through a process known as “Lectio Divina” (a Latin term that
simply means “Divine Reading”).
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Jesus said, “...Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me,
so that they may be one, as we are one...”
John 17:11