coming september ninth

Outdoor Worship & Church Picnic

Sunday, August 19th

Beginning at 10 a.m.

Mt. Odin – Bell Pavilion

Please join us for both worship and a church picnic in the great out-of-doors! The worship service will commence at about 10 a.m. and the picnic will commence soon after the ending of the service. There will be no worship services held in the church on this date. Please bring a covered dish to share (casserole, salad and/or dessert). The Christian Education Committee will provide the hot dogs, buns, beverages, and paper products. We have horseshoes, ultimate frisbee, soccer, golf at Mt. Odin Municipal Course, and pie toss on the agenda!!! Maybe even an obstacle course!! Watch for more info in the Ken o’ the Kirk andFirst View!!If you wish to golf, you must sign up by Sunday, August 12 during Coffee Hour or call the church office (see Mike Pacelli).

Songs of the Soul, a compact disc representative of the music that is heard regularly at the services of worship at First Presbyterian Church, will soon be available to members and friends. The compact disc is a result of the regular commitment of many participants in the music ministry, and nine hours of recording the week following Easter Sunday. It features the Chancel Choir singing ten anthems such as Mack Wilberg's arrangement of the hymn-classic "Praise to the Lord" and the ever-popular "Hear Me, Redeemer" in a gospel style. Also included are duets by our soloists and selections by the Logos Choir, the Joyful Noise Singers, and the Kirk Handbell Ringers. The compact disc will be sold at coffee hour for $15.00 in a few weeks.

Renovation Updates …The narthex continues to progress … concrete has been poured in anticipation of the new limestone tiling to be laid in early August, the framing is completed along with plastering and the re-installation of woodwork. Remaining to be completed in the area includes the tiling, the carpeting for the comfort room, the finish plumbing and electrical work, the installation of the new built-in Deacon’s desk and a few odds and ends. Projected completion date remains mid-August to allow for the next phase of the renovation program: repainting of the sanctuary and cleaning of the ceiling.

Safety Policy Set by Session …After many months of hard work by the Safety Policy Task Force, the Session at a special meeting this past week, approved the policy suggested by the group. The task force is composed of the following persons: Leigh Bach, Barry Gaetano, Janice Heming, Tom Hershey, Robin Jennings, Jerry Lowry, Gary Wilkins, and chair, Lisa Monzo. Rev. Ankrum served as ex officio on the task force. If you would like a copy of the newly established policy, please see an usher following service or stop by the church office during the week.

Safety Fair - August 26 after worship, the C.E. committee will host a Safety Fair in the dining room. A hot dog lunch will be available too! The Police and Fire Departments will have items of interest, including car seat safety officer available to assist with proper installation. Some of our health agencies may have useful information too.TheFletcher Roomwill be used to introduce our teachers, LOGOS volunteers, and Youth volunteers to the safety policy. Plan to attend this event and learn more about safety issuesthatconcern you, our children and youth!!!

Attention all new Acolytes: If you received a letter from Mike asking you if you would like to be an acolyte here at the church, call Mike to schedule a Sunday in July or August for some on-the-job training! Hurry, the schedule is filling up fast!

Stewardship Corner

Reflections of One Member on an Important Topic …

Fifty years ago friends of ours were just starting out, raising children and making a household when the working family member was offered the opportunity to become partner in a firm for the then great sum of $12,000.00 yearly.

He accepted the offer, called his wife, and told her that they were going out to dinner because of the great news.

“You got a raise?” she asked, “How much did you get?”

“Let’s put it this way, he answered, “We will never have to worry about money again as long as we live.”

“Each one, as a good manager of God’s different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God.” 1 Peter 4:10

Opportunities for Worship

Sermon series during the final weeks of July:

Rev. Ankrum will preach a series of sermons based on the lectionary gospel lessons from the Gospel of Luke during the final weeks of July.

What Does God Require?

-That We Seek God: Luke 11:1-13 (Sunday, July 29)

There’s still time for Sunday best! in July Each Sunday in June & July, Rev. Ankrum has been leading a discussion in the Chapel at 9 a.m. on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Come and join the discussion about what it is to live a life pleasing to God!