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Greetings!
"Where do you live?"
"Chatham."
If we are talking to someone outside the area, we might say "Springfield." This is our community. It is where we live, shop, send our kids to school. What happens here affects us.
Over the next few weeks, I want to talk about what it means to be in a community. What does it mean to live in community? What are our responsibilities to one another and to the whole community? God invites us to live in community with one another.
Our CPC congregation is a community of faith. Can that community help us think about how we live with each other and care for each other? Come to Worship and allow your faith in Jesus to inform how we live with one another both in the church and in our communities.
August 7: Our Faith Community. Acts 2:37-47
August 14: One For All, All For One. Matthew 25:31-46
August 21: What Is Your Role? 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
August 28: More Excellent Way.1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
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August Clubhouse: In the Doghouse - Siblings
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- Aug 7:Cain Kills His Brother in Anger, Genesis 4:2-16. We show God's love by controlling anger.
- Aug 14: Jacob Steals His Brother's Blessing, Genesis 27:1-45. We show God's love by being honest.
- Aug 21: Joseph is Sold Into Slavery, Genesis 37:3-36. We show God's love by encouraging each other.
- Aug 28: Story of the Lost Son, Luke 15:11-32. We show God's love by forgiving each other.
Clubhouse Needs You! For Faith, Friends, Fun - Please be a part of it!
We're looking for volunteers to help just one Sunday each month beginning in September.
Stop by on a Sunday morning or contact Laura at 494-0503 to learn more and sign up!
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August Frontline Youth Update
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August - There will be no Youth Group in August as we gear up for the launch of the new school year's programming in September. Weekly youth group will resume September 11. Mark your calendars; this is the Grand Opening of The Loft!
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Financial Update: Did you miss the first Congregation gathering on our finances here at CPC? There is one more opportunity this Sunday, August 8, following Worship. Session members will share information.
Food on the First, August 7: Kids with Karts
will collect food donations for the Ball-Chatham Food Pantry this Sunday. Needs include canned fruit, canned tomatoes, ramen noodles, vegetable oil, mayonnaise and dish-washing soap. Fresh Vegetables: If we have an abundance of vegetables and herbs, they will be available Sunday mornings outside the sanctuary. Feel free to help yourself and in return a free will donation to the food pantry would be greatly appreciated.
Lake Williamson Family and Youth Fun Day! Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1 - 5 p.m. Swimming (in the lake and the pool), zip lining, paddle boats, canoes, slides and more! Food will be served around 4 p.m., including hot dogs, hamburgers and brats. Beverages and snacks provided all day. $10 per person or $40 per family and all fun, food and drinks are included in this price. Come Say Goodbye: Amy and Steve Bifano will be moving to Charleston, SC at the end of August. On August 21, we will have a special luncheon after Worship. All are invited to come and celebrate their ministry with us over so many years. Small Groups: It isn't too early to begin thinking about the fall and "Back to School." That isn't just for our kids. We want to invite all adults to join a small group here at CPC. With a wide variety of groups meeting on various days, take a look at Sunday's bulletin to see which one you might be interested in. Most resume in September! CPC Membership: If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member, please contact Amy Bifano, 483-4204. We would love to welcome you to our church family.
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Joys and Thanks
- Jay Sampias - 85th birthday!! There is a basket on the welcome center to drop off cards for her card shower. Let's get 85 cards together!
- On the mend: John Kunzeman, Carroll Sutton
- Steve Sabo: celebrating a year since his successful bone marrow transplant
- Amy Bifano: She has not only been the church secretary, but a mentor, friend, caregiver and greeter and will be sorely missed. Don't miss the "Thank You" potluck after Worship on Sunday, August 21.
Prayer requests include: Dorothy Doetsch's mother, Mattie; Lisa Rigoni's father, Bill; Jim Reitz; Reggie, Haleigh, and Hannah Black; Dan Fain; Sarah Moorehead's father, Don; Pauline White's son-in-law Mark; safe move to Texas for Dwight and Mary Elliott. Please see Sunday's bulletin for additional prayer requests.
Prayer Requests may be submitted via email: info@chathampresbyterian.com; website: chathampresbyterian.com; or call the office 483-4204, 9 a.m. to noon, weekdays. After hours, call Cindy Gamble 483-3835 (h), 971-1751 (c) or Tina Knollenberg, 652-4715.
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