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August 2007Head Usher... Kathy Wright Nursery Volunteers
NOTE: If the Sunday assigned to you is not convenient, please exchange Sundays with someone else. If you notice any supplies needing to be replaced, please let me know. Thank you for your assistance and suggestions. Donna TePoel, Nursery Volunteer Coordinator
The members of each Presbyterian Church have the privilege to elect Elders to represent them on the Session. The Session makes most of the decisions for the church, and it is very important to elect men and women who will take seriously the privilege and responsibility to serve as Elders. This year’s Nominating Committee will take seriously your suggestions of church members to be considered for nomination. Please help the Nominating Committee by filling out the form in this “Lamplighter” to make your suggestions for Elders and next year’s Nominating Committee. You will elect six Elders this year to serve for three years on the Session. Bernard Beavers, Estella Catron and Peggy Riley were elected last year to serve on this year’s Nominating Committee, and the Session selected Randall Cooper (Chm.) and Karen Ray. Please turn in your forms to the church office or give to any member of the Nominating Committee. The Book of Order states: “Elders are called by God to exercise leadership, government, and discipline in the local church. Elders should be persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian Gospel, both within the church and the world.” When making your suggestions, consider whether the person is involved in church activities: Sunday School, Presbyterian Women, the choir, committees, Worship, nursery duty, Bible Study, volunteer work, etc.
Reminder: In August, our Community Outreach will be back on regular “second-Wednesday-at-the church” schedule, after having had our July gathering at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum in celebration of “Pioneer Week”. Community Outreach for August will be Wednesday, August 8th, at 11:00 A.M. when we hope to have a speaker from SVCC to give us information about senior classes, nutrition, etc. Plan to attend and enjoy a lunch of fried chicken, vegetables, rolls and desserts. Everyone is welcome and we always have great food and a great time and lots of appreciative seniors. Dora Barnes, Coordinator
The Worship Committee, Anne Sergent, Chairman, has done a tremendous job in arranging for guest speakers in the absence of a Pastor or Interim: Kevin Campbell, Eddie Nash, George Conn, Tom Conley in July; and some of the speakers scheduled to speak in August: Eddie Nash, Bill Wing, Dr. Wright, hopefully, and George Conn.
“There’s a name of the ones who still are here; there’s a name, of those gone we still hold dear; there’s a name, each one shining in the flames, and we know that every candle has a name.” (John W. Storey) Luminaries Deborah Crews in memory of Patricia Swim.
A THANKSGIVING PRAYER “Oh, God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry; when I have work, help me to remember the jobless; when I have a warm home, help me to remember the homeless; when I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer; and remembering, help me to destroy my complacency and bestir my compassion. Make me concerned enough to help, by word and deed, those who cry out for what we take for granted.” (Samuel F. Pugh) Jesus said to His disciples: “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd...” He took seven loaves and a few small fish, blessed them and distributed them. About 4,000 people ate their full." (Mark 8: 2-9) Please don’t forget to bring spaghetti and sauce each month for the Food Pantry. Also, in the month of August we will be collecting school supplies for our clients with children. Bring them to the church or drop them by the Food Pantry Monday - Friday, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. We continue to feed between 155 and 175 families each month and many have children. Thanks to everyone in advance for all the help our church gives. In Christ,
Our sympathy to Helen Woody whose husband died recently. Our thanks to Jim Bob and Madeline Hurt of Tazewell and Donna Bartgis of Lexington, NC for making contributions to help with the expenses of the Lamplighter.
Letter dated June 27th, 2007 Dear Members of the Presbyterian Women: Thank you all so very much for the beautiful reception last Sunday following the magnificent music program. It gave us all a time to rejoice and to enjoy the fellowship with the many people who came to celebrate my retirement. I must admit that I did not eat a single cookie, as I was so excited about everything, but I did drink at least five glasses of the delicious punch. I have enjoyed the cookies this week at Bible School. The flowers in church were so beautiful and I watered them today in hopes that they will make it through next Sunday. I am most grateful to each of you for all that you have done during my ministry for Charlotte and me. Without you, the church would never be what it is. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers as you welcome a new minister. Love,
REMINDER: Our annual Worship Service and Church Picnic has been scheduled for Sunday, August 19th, at the Crab Orchard Museum. Fellowship & Mission Committee
The Today Show currently searches for the most beautiful place in the United States. It does not take a contest for me to discover that. My backyard in August, October, December, April and every other month fills the bill. A hummer at the feeder, scarlet leaves carpeting the ground, snow flakes piling on the maples, or the first spring beauty guarantees delight. Pairing that with any person I love, observing it with me, provides all the loveliness my heart can hold. God did not gift all of us with the ability to travel widely to see the wonders of the world, but He did give all of us nearby earthly beauty and imagination. More importantly, He allows us to glimpse a bit of spiritual perfection in those surrounding us. Perhaps a daily quest for the internal beauty in people we meet will give us greater rewards than tangible signs. We just need to seek. “...seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7: 7-8) Our loving Father, Amen Joan Flynn Kim McGraw
If you would like to have your email address included in the next “Directory of Families”, please contact the church office. Also: If anyone has a prayer concern, illness, death in family, or any other special need, please contact the church office and/or call Curtis Dunnivan. |
