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on First Presbyterian Church
September 8, 2011 |
In Appreciation of Chad Carpenter |
As Chad Carpenter leaves our church staff to serve the football program at UVA-Wise, we will mark the occasion with a special moment in each worship service this Sunday, September 11. A reception after the 11:00 service will provide church members and friends the opportunity to express their thanks and best wishes.
We deeply appreciate Chad's 12 years of service to our congregation, most especially to our young people in his capacity of Director of Student Ministries, but we solace ourselves with the knowledge that he and Jen and their son Graham will continue to be part of our church family.
Chad will serve UVA-Wise as offensive-line coach as well as strength and conditioning coach. We have no doubt that he will continue to influence those in his care and to witness to his love for Jesus Christ in this new capacity. Our firsthand experience of his character, dedication, talent, and sense of humor makes us certain of his continued success in the wider community. Our prayers and best wishes for his and his family's ministries and happiness go with him. |
Fellowship Dinner Menu for Sept. 14 |
Spaghetti
Green Beans
Salad Bar
Garlic Bread
Dessert
A kids' buffet will be available. |
Save the Date: Ice Cream Social |
First Presbyterian Church will hold an ice cream social Sunday, September 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Details to come! |
Mowing Teams through September 17 |
September 7-10: Brian Miller & Roger Sikorski
September 14-17: Stuart Parker & Kathryn Parker |
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Our church needs a few good men and women to help maintain our beautiful courtyard. Many weddings and other events are scheduled over the next several weeks, and we want to look our best for our guests and congregants. We need extra hands to trim, prune, and weed one or two hours a week. If your schedule is too full for a weekly commitment, we would welcome you with open arms whenever you can manage it. We provide the tools. For more information, call Tom Daniel at 423-764-7677. |
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Music Notes | |
Music Participants: September 11: Sanctuary Choir; Songhee Han, piano.
Sunday's Anthem: In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, the Sanctuary Choir will sing "The Dream Isaiah Saw." The composer Glenn L. Rudolph set the text of Thomas Troeger's poem "Lion and Oxen Will Sleep in the Hay" (from Borrowed Light: Hymn Texts, Prayers, and Poems), inspired by the Isaiah passage on the lion and the lamb. Troeger is a noted theologian and author of hymn texts who has taught at Colgate Rochester Divinity School and the Iliff School of Theology in Denver and is now on the faculty of Yale Divinity School. Rudolph has been active in choral music in the Pittsburgh area since 1978. He says of this piece: "I began composing "The Dream Isaiah Saw" near the end of July 2001 and finished it on September 30. We all know what happened in between. Like most of us, during the time immediately after September 11, I could do little more than make it through the minimum requirements of each day. When I did come back to finishing the piece, I was at once moved by the appropriateness of the words, and struck by the irony that I would be composing this piece at this time. Coincidence or divine providence, it was clear that "The Dream Isaiah Saw" should be dedicated to those who perished on September 11, 2001. Thomas Troeger's poem is a remarkable synthesis of the ancient prophet's vision and the circumstances of our present-day world." The anthem will be accompanied by both organ and piano, with Songhee Han on piano.
Youth Choir Schedule: The Jubilate Youth Choir (grades 6-12) will have regular rehearsals on September 11 and 18 (4:45-5:30), then will have an abbreviated rehearsal on September 25 (4:30-5:00) to allow participation in the all-church ice cream social that will begin at 5:00 p.m. ~ Steve & Vicki Fey |
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Sunday Worship | |
September 11: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lessons: Jeremiah 17:1-10; Romans 2:12-16
Sermon: Where Our Hearts Turn, Gordon Turnbull
Hymns: When Morning Gilds the Skies; Give to the Winds Thy Fears
Anthem: The Dream Isaiah Saw
By the Numbers for September 4: 8:30 a.m., 137; 11:00 a.m., 149 |
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In Our Prayers
Sam Jennings
Sue Mumpower
Ruth Musser
Hugh Testerman
An extensive list of prayer concerns, "Pray for One Another," is available for pickup at the church each week.
Condolences
Our love and sympathy are with Brenda Foster in the death of her mother, Angelea Wells, on August 30, and with Karen Vann in the death of her uncle Howard Lloyd King on September 3.
Congratulations
We celebrate the birth of Timothy Jack Abel on September 6 to Susan and Adam Abel. Proud grandmother is Ann Abel.
Birthday Prayer Fellowship
September 11 Matt Beasey, Sally Jordan
September 12 Becky Busler, Carolyn King, Cindy Kreiss Alice Moore,
Greer Pendley, Julia Smith, Al Thomas
September 13 Robin Moneyhun, Torey Bates Samuel
September 14 Sue Mumpower
September 15 Jon McClain, Roger Patrick
September 16 Imogene Browning
September 17 Jeff Corder |
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Sunday, September 11
8:30 a.m. Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m. Cherub Choir
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary
4:45 p.m. Jubilate Youth Choir
5:30 p.m. Junior High Youth Group
5:30 p.m. HeartsBurn Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group
Monday, September 12
5:30 p.m. Sanctuary Bells
7:00 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. Board of Deacons Meeting
Tuesday, September 13
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
9:30 a.m. Ladies' Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Group
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 3 Meeting
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3 Meeting
Wednesday, September 14
1:00 p.m. Betty Millard's Bible Study
4:15 p.m. Children's Handbells
4:30 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting
4:45 p.m. Youth Handbells
4:45 p.m. Savior's Singers Children's Choir Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Fellowship Dinner
6:15 p.m. Adult Program
6:15 p.m. Kid Connection
6:15 p.m. Junior High Bible Study
7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
7:30 p.m. Senior High Bible Study
Thursday, September 15
7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study
12:00 p.m. HeartsBurn Bible Study, Java J's |
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