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Announcement for the Week of July 20, 2008
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prayer List: Berta Weathersbee School, Pete Hines, Philip Cleaveland, Virginia Evans, Bill Tomlin-Marines, Kyle Davis-Army, Michael Redmond-Army, Andrew Holler-Army (stationed in Iraq), George F Stefenelli-Army. A prayer request may be written on a blue card located in the narthex and given to an usher before the service. Cards may also be placed in the offering plate or turned in to the church office.
Hearing devices are available for use during the worship service. Please see an usher or the Deacon on Call before the service.
If you have questions about the church nursery, please call Margee Keeble at 706-884-5857.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Men’s Bible Study group meets Wednesday mornings at 6:45 a.m. in the small dining room.
The Women’s Wednesday morning Bible Study group will NOT meet again this summer. They will resume meeting in the fall. Date to be announced.
Christian Education Council meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Their next meeting will be Sunday, Aug. 3rd.
Each Sunday our K through 5th grade children (rising)* are invited to wear shorts and sneakers to church as we Vacation in God’s Creation. Our team of adults from the Christian Education Council will be taking them in the church bus to destinations where they will present a Bible story and activities that will help the children remember the story through the experience. They will depart from the back parking lot promptly at 10:00 AM and return at noon. Parents are, of course, welcome. Today they are fishing. Next Sunday they will visit the Explorations in Antiquities Center.
Parents, grandparents, and Godparents, we are looking for volunteers to teach children’s Sunday School program this Fall. We are looking for leaders and teachers who can show God’s love to kids, use their imaginations, and have fun teaching weekly lessons. No prior experience needed! The fall semester is August 10th through January 4th. Our flexible team teaching approach allows you to pick which Sundays you are available to teach. You do not need to be here every Sunday. Curriculum and supplies are provided for you and an orientation session is scheduled for July 27th. Sunday school makes a difference in the life of a child. You can make a difference in Sunday school. We need your help. Please call Emily Parrish (706-884-4064), James Tomlinson (706-407-6256), or Joanne Broderick (706-845-9774) with your questions.
Children’s Sunday School Teachers please plan to attend the summer orientation meeting July 27th at 9:45 a.m. in the Teacher Work Room on the third floor of the Gallant Building.
The annual fall Leadership School will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta on Saturday, August 16th. We will leave from the church at 7:15 a.m. The Christian Education Council will cover the costs of transportation, workshops, and lunch for participants. Barbara Brown Taylor is the keynote speaker. You may choose one morning and one afternoon workshop. A complete descriptive list of workshops is available in the church office. If you plan to attend please, register at egparrish@bellsouth.net.
Wednesday, July 23rd a large group of our Middle School Youth will leave at 12:00 noon for the church to attend the Middle School conference. “Born to Fly” is the theme for the conference, which is held at the Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. They will return on Sunday, July 27th. Please keep them in your prayers.
DEACONS
The Deacon on call for the 8:30 a.m. service is Cacky McKenzie and the 11:00 a.m. service is Gordon Schaetzel.
Deacons meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the session room. Their next meeting will be Monday, August 11th.
The Deacons Love Fund was created to offer emergency assistance to people needing help. Collections for the Love Fund are quarterly, including Christmas Eve Services. Today is the date this quarter for accepting donations. Donation can be made any time by placing your contribution in the offering plate. Please make sure, when you are giving to the Love Fund, that you mark your check so it goes into the correct account.
The Troup County Health Department will have a demonstration kitchen “Eating for a Healthier You” on Monday, July 28th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per person. For more information, call 706-298-3764.
The Pastor’s luncheon is held monthly on the third Monday of the month. This month the date is July 21st. It will be held in the small dining room from noon to 1:00 p.m. A brief Bible study and communion follows lunch. The cost is $4.00 per person. Please call the church office at 706-884-4064 to make reservations.
FINANCE
Finance Council meetings are held at 11:00 a.m. on the Monday prior to Session meetings in the meeting room. Their next meeting will be Monday, August 11th.
HOUSE AND GROUNDS
House and Grounds Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month in the meeting room. Their next meeting will be Monday, July 28th.
PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP CLUB
The Presbyterian Fellowship Club will hold its annual “Dine-Around” on August 8th. The evening starts with a 5:30 p.m. reception at Bellevue. The cost is $11.00 each. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside Dr. DeCelle’s office. The deadline to sign-up is August 3rd.
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
Prospective New Member Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the meeting room. NO meeting in July. Their next meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 14th.
SESSION
Session meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the session room. Their next meeting will be Tuesday, August 12th.
WITNESS AND SERVICE
Witness and Service Council meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room. Their next meeting will be Tuesday, August 19th.
CAMP VIOLA --- Jane and Charles Foster who have prepared food for almost a decade wish to tip their hats to all who participated in making this year’s camp so successful. A gold star for Wendy Zwilling, Lorrie Whitney, and Coleman Vice for their capable leadership. We would also like to thank members of the congregation for their contributions to the food fund. Your generosity allowed us to prepare the food the camp expects of First Presbyterian. Special Thanks go to Benji Thompson-- Katie’s, Bobby Pagent-- Country's BBQ, Taylor Merrill - Dairy Queen and Glenna Parkins for their generous contributions. The paid staff of Twin Cedars was especially helpful volunteering their time with kitchen duties at mealtime, one of which was our own Jud Newman, son of Chunk and Mary Newman. The clean up crew were a VERY welcome sight at the end of camp. Thank you all.
WORSHIP COUNCIL
Worship Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room. Their next meeting will be Monday, August 18th.
The Ushers today at the 8:30 a.m. service are Steve Teaver and Tom West and for the 11:00 a.m. worship service they are Kip Johnson and ...
The Chancel Choir will be taking a break the next three Sunday. Special music will be provided.
The flowers today were given by Ed Waltemath and family to the glory of God and in memory of Peg, wife and mother, who passed away on July 20, 2005.