Jonathan Kimball will be preaching “A Vision of Who We Could Be,” based on Mark 9:30-37, this Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost.

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Next Sunday, September 29, we will have a picnic at Veterans Memorial Park at 11:30 am. Please bring your own lunch. We will have water and some desserts to share.

During A Season of Peace, September 8 to October 6, World Communion Day, we will be collecting the Peace and Global Witness offering. These funds are used for peace education, helping families in need, assistance for teens and young adults, and community care and engagement. 25% of the offering will stay in our community and go to Russell House, 25% will go to mid-councils to unite congregations to support peacemaking in their regions, and 50% will support the work for peace and reconciliation being done by Presbyterians across the globe. There are special envelopes for this offering on the table near the entrance doors.

Mary Kwantes will be preaching this Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost. Her sermon, “Carrying Our Crosses,” is based on Mark 8:27-38.

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Announcements:

• We mourn the loss of long-time member Dr. Katherine Cook. Services will be held at Null & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 17, 6-8 pm. The service of witness to the resurrection will be Wednesday, September 18, at 10 am.
• Our fall Bible study will continue every Wednesday at 6 pm at the back of the sanctuary. This week’s lesson is, “A is for Alabaster,” which is also the title of the book by Anna Carter Florence.
• During A Season of Peace, September 8 to October 6, World Communion Day, we will be collecting the Peace and Global Witness offering. These funds are used for peace education, helping families in need, assistance for teens and young adults, and community care and engagement. 25% of the offering will stay in our community, 25% will go to mid-councils to unite congregations to support peacemaking in their regions, and 50% will support the work for peace and reconciliation being done by Presbyterians across the globe. There are special envelopes for this offering on the table near the entrance of the sanctuary.

This Sunday, Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Standing in the Need of Prayer,” based on Mark 7:24-37. We also welcome the Chancel Choir back from its summer hiatus.

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We will start the Fall Bible Study this Wednesday, Sep 11th, at 6 PM. The book for our Fall series is “A Is for Alabaster” by Anna Carter Florence. The paperback book is available from several book websites, but the best-listed price is currently from the PC(USA) store, as it is on sale for $13. We will discuss the lesson “A is for Abigail” on Sep 11th, and “A is for Alabaster” on Sep 18th. The Fall Bible Study series will have 12 lessons and end on Wednesday, Dec 4th.

During A Season of Peace, September 8 to October 6, World Communion Day, we will be collecting the Peace and Global Witness offering. These funds are used for peace education, helping families in need, assistance for teens and young adults, and community care and engagement. 25% of the offering will stay in our community, 25% will go to mid-councils to unite congregations to support peacemaking in their regions, and 50% will support the work for peace and reconciliation being done by Presbyterians across the globe. There are special envelopes for this offering on the table near the entrance doors.

Let us worship together this Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost. Susan Murray will be preaching, “How to Defile Yourself,” based on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper together.

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Announcements:

• The Chancel Choir has begun rehearsals, Wednesdays at 7 pm. All singers are welcome to join this important part of our worship.
• First Friday Out will be September 6 at 6 pm at Koi. Contact Javier by this Sunday for reservations.
• We will start the Fall Bible Study on Wednesday, Sep 11th, at 6 PM. The book for our Fall series is “A Is for Alabaster” by Anna Carter Florence. The paperback book is available from several book websites, but the best-listed price is currently from the PCUSA store, as it is on sale for $13. We will discuss the lesson “A is for Abigail” on Sep 11th, and “A is for Alabaster” on Sep 18th. The Fall Bible Study series will have 12 lessons and end on Wednesday, Dec 4th.

This week, Jonathan Kimball will be preaching on John 6:56-69, “Don’t Fear the Truth.” Let us worship together Sunday at 9:45.

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Announcements:

• On Saturday, August 24, we are hosting a disc golf tournament at 9:30 am. Flyer: 2024 FPC Disc Golf Tournament – Flyer. Registration closes Friday, 8/23, at 5 pm.
• Immediately following the disc golf, there will be an ice cream social in the fellowship hall. Games for kids start at 10:30 with ice cream at 11:00. Please join us! Flyer: Ice Cream Social
• The chancel choir will be returning from its summer hiatus soon. Rehearsals begin August 28 at 7 pm and continue every Wednesday. The choir will first participate in worship on September 8. All singers welcome!

Let us worship God together and build our spiritual houses on solid rock this Sunday, August 18. Rev. Bob Morrison will be preaching on Matthew 7:21-27.

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Announcements:

• On August 24, we are hosting a Disc Golf Tournament at 9:30 am. It will be followed by an ice cream social at the fellowship hall at 11:00 am. Please join us! Open to disc golfers, congregation, preschool families, or anyone else who likes ice cream!
• Chancel choir will begin rehearsal on Wednesday, August 28, at 7 pm. They will participate in worship starting September 8. All singers welcome!

Let us worship together this Sunday at 9:45 am. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Food for the Journey,” based on John 6:35, 41-51.

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Also this Sunday, we are hosting a John Calvin Presbytery event at 4:00 that will start with a commissioning service for Jonathan Kimball. Please join us as he becomes a commissioned ruling elder to lead our church. The service will be followed by an education time led by Paul Grier, “Discovering Joy through Grace, Gifts, and Generosity”. Register today if you plan to stay for the education time and optional dinner.

Please join us this Sunday at 9:45 am as Susan Murray preaches, “Bread of Life,” based on John 6:24-35 and officiates the Lord’s Supper.

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Announcements:

• First Friday Out will be August 2 at 5:30 pm and has been moved to Ay Caramba!
• Please join us on August 11 at 4:00 pm for a commissioning service and workshop! John Calvin Presbytery has responded to your question, ‘How will my church meet the challenges ahead?’ “Discovering Joy through Grace, Gifts, and Generosity”, an interactive educational event will be held after the Called Meeting of JCP to commission Jonathan Kimball as CRE. We are fortunate to have nationally known leader, Paul Grier of the Presbyterian Foundation, as our speaker. There is no cost for the workshop! Please join us! More details and registration.

Let us worship God together this Ninth Sunday After Pentecost at 9:45 am. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Erasing the Borders,” based on Ephesians 2:11-22.

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Announcements:

• Mission and Outreach has decided to continue the crayon drive for the back to school fair. This will continue through July. There is a box for Crayola crayon 24 pack at the entrance to the sanctuary.
• We will also be participating in GRACE for Kids, Christmas in July through the month of July. We were assigned toys for the littlest kids, zero to three years. There is a Christmas box at the entrance to the sanctuary.
• First Friday Out will be August 2 at 5:30 pm at Los Arcos. Please let Javier know if you plan to join us for this fellowship opportunity by Sunday, July 27.