Blog of FPC Lebanon

Midweek 8/31/22 IN THIS ISSUE: Greeters? Reminders Needed: October Liturgist Smile! Connections Pictorial Church Directory Church Website Choir Resumes in September Presbyterian Ringers Resume Birthdays & Anniversaries PPM Little Dresses for Africa Washer or Dryer need? “. . . that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:12 Greeters? “Knock, knock!” “Who’s there?” “Greeter . . .” “Oh, you’re going to be a greeter for us this Sunday? Wonderful! Thank you so much!” We are needing a greeter for this Sunday! Please call the office (765-482-5959) or email Gretel ( Gretel@lebanonfpc.org ) and let her know if you can welcome folks this Sunday to the House of Worship. We appreciate your willingness, your kindness, and the generous sharing of your time. Reminders : This coming Sunday is communion Sunday. This Sunday’s after-service-treat will be provided by Marilyn Boatright. The liturgist for the upcoming month of September will be Ralph Willard

Midweek 8/24/22 IN THIS ISSUE: Thank you Students! (With photos) Pastor on Vacation Connections Pictorial Church Directory Lord’s Prayer song link Church Website Choir Resumes in September Birthdays & Anniversaries PPM Little Dresses for Africa Sign-In Sheet Library Love “. . . that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:12 Thank you Students! FPC experienced the blessing of a student-led worship service this past Sunday, on August 21st. They did a wonderful job. Extra special thanks to Sam and Ben Piper and Oliver Hutcheson. A few photos of the fun are included at the start of this email, courtesy of Pastor Je. Pastor on Vacation : Pastor Je is on vacation through August 28th. The Lee’s official move-in date was Saturday, August 20th. Their new address is 2456 Point Rd, Lebanon, IN 46052. Please keep him and his family in prayer as they shuffle stuff and settle themselves and their belongings in a new home. “Connections” : The group “C

Midweek 8/17/22 IN THIS ISSUE: Student-led Sunday Pastor on Vacation Connections Pictorial Church Directory Lord’s Prayer song link Church Website Underway! Your Gifts Help and Save Volunteer Liturgist? Choir Resumes in September Birthdays & Anniversaries Prayers are welcome PPM Back in Swing Grow in Grace: Time to Savor & Share “. . . that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:12 Student-led Sunday : This Sunday’s service on the 21st will be student-led. We look forward to a wonderful time of Spirit-inspired worship, infused with enthusiasm and new life. Thank you to the students and others who are working hard on preparing this special experience. Come and enjoy! Pastor on Vacation : Pastor Je is on vacation through August 28th. The Lee’s official move-in date is Saturday, August 20th. Their new address will be 2456 Point Rd, Lebanon, IN 46052. Please keep him and his family in prayer as they shuffle stuff and settle themselves an

OT Lesson: Genesis 12:10-16 (CEB) When a famine struck the land, Abram went down toward Egypt to live as an immigrant since the famine was so severe in the land. Just before he arrived in Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “I know you are a good-looking woman. When the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife,’ and they will kill me but let you live. So tell them you are my sister so that they will treat me well for your sake, and I will survive because of you.” When Abram entered Egypt, the Egyptians saw how beautiful his wife was. When Pharaoh’s princes saw her, they praised her to Pharaoh; and the woman was taken into Pharaoh’s household. Things went well for Abram because of her: he acquired flocks, cattle, male donkeys, men servants, women servants, female donkeys, and camels. NT Lesson: Mark 7:1-13 (NRSV) Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled

Midweek 8/10/22 IN THIS ISSUE: Your Contact Information Lord’s Prayer song link Church Website Underway! Birthdays & Anniversaries Prayers are welcome Faith Circle August 10th Time to Move Together in Fellowship & Mission PPM Update Abide in Jesus New Grow in Grace Opportunity: Time to Savor & Share “. . . that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:12 Your Contact Information : Thank you for sending in your contact information. If you have not sent it in yet, please send to the office: Gretel@lebanonfpc.org or 128 E. Main St. Lebanon, IN 46052. Needed: Name/ Member: yes or no / Phone #s / email address / Postal address / family members in your household / birthdays and anniversary date if applicable / family members in church body and their relation to you. Lord’s Prayer Song Link : We will be singing the Lord's Prayer during the service. Please visit the following YouTube video if you wish to become more comfortable with t