Midweek on August 21st, 2024

 

Happy Birthday!

Debbie Crouse: Monday, Aug. 26th

Welcome Home

Dick Self is scheduled to come home after several months at Homewood!

This Sunday is Caring Sunday

Donations of non-perishable food and household items are taken to the Caring Center in Lebanon to help our neighbors in need.

Quarterly Communal Luncheon

Please join us Sunday, August 25th after Sunday service in the Fellowship Hall. The church will provide Kroger fried chicken and drinks. Members may bring a dish to share (appetizer/desserts/main dish).

Worship Meeting

Friday August 23rd the Worship Team will meet at 5pm instead of 5:30pm in the church library.

Gourmet Seekers

The next gathering will be at Klooz Brewz on August 23rd at noon. If you would like to attend but need a ride please let the church office know. RSVP to the church office or pastor Je, so that we can get a reservation.

Saturday Bible Study

Will meet in the library Saturday, August 24th at 11:30 am. We are continuing our study of  Hebrews. Coffee and tea will be provided but you need to bring your own lunch.

Daniel in Theaters

Daniel Live will be broadcasting in theaters August 30th-Sept 2nd. The Brownsburg movie theater is the closest that will be showing it. Showtimes are Friday(Aug 30) at 7pm and Sat-Mon(Aug31st-Sept2) 2pm and 7pm. Would anyone be interested in meeting for a movie? Contact the church office if you would be interested.

Presbyterian Hunger Program 2023

Please take a moment to read how we (as part of PCUSA) helped ease world hunger. Presbyterian Hunger Program 2023 Impact Snapshot information is on the bulletin board across from the church office.

PPM News

Hi! We are off to a great start this school year. We currently have 91 students, 78 families and a full staff. We are excited to introduce Miss Natalie Hammerle as our new Spanish teacher.

Last week we read a book at our staff meeting titled  "The Dot"   by Peter H. Reynolds. This book is about a teacher who sees the greatness in the child's simple artwork of a dot. It's a great book about self-discovery and realizing that simple things can create big masterpieces. Every school year we begin with new students and returning students; each one will create a "DOT" in our lives, and one day we will see those dots grow and learn so many things. 

We are excited for the new experiences and opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year. Please continue to pray for our staff and children. We greatly appreciate knowing we have your prayers and support. 

 

Blessings,

Ms. Lori

 Want to Add Music to the Service?

Summertime and the livin’ is easy… and music is needed! If you have ever wanted to play an instrument or sing (solo or as a group), now is your chance. The congregation is always appreciative of music so do not be afraid to add to worship with your song! Also, if you have a favorite hymn (even if it is not in our hymnal), please email Lisa Hutcheson (or see her at church) and if it is covered under our music license, and fits into the service, she will do her best to include them. Let us all make a joyful noise to the Lord!

Coming Sunday Hymns

·        Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! #804 (v.1,3,5)  https://youtu.be/B0UszNlBAME

·        Create in Me a Clean Heart #423 Video https://youtu.be/JKoCUFKVwSo?si=R76DqU0IAZ0nPspb

·        Change My Heart Oh God #695 (x.2) https://youtu.be/064rsDg1KsM

·        Prelude: Morning Prayer   Tchaikovsky

       https://youtu.be/EXcrRhZ1UWg

·        Postlude: Open the Eyes of My Heart      arr. Chauhan https://youtu.be/idQ1n3cdgfo

Sunday Scriptures and Sermon Title

·        OT Lesson: Exodus 33:7-23(NLT)

 It was Moses’ practice to take the - Bible Gateway

·        NT Lesson: Matthew 5:8(NRSV)

 ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for - Bible Gateway

·        Sermon Title:  Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Communion Server Sign-up

The Communion is one of the two Sacraments in the Reformed Church, and it signifies the union and unity with Jesus Christ our Saviour. We repeatedly remind ourselves of this truth, so we have monthly Communion on the first Sunday of the month. To serve the Communion, we need pastor Je and four elders. If you are an ordained elder and willing to serve, please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway across from the church office. Our next Communion will be Sunday, September 1st.

Communion Servers for September:

·       Kendra Whipkey

·       Benjamin Piper

·       Nancy Kincaid

·       Bob Duff

Voice Actor Needed

Don’t you love hearing the dramatized Scripture Readings during the Sunday Worship Services? You can join the bliss of being part of it. If you are willing, let Neal know before the Worship Service on each Sunday. Coming Sunday’s OT reading is from Joshua 2, and we need four voices beside the liturgist. One of them must be a woman’s voice for Rahab.

Wanna Be on the Visit Team?

The sign-up sheet for August is blank. If you want to help pastor Je visit our home-bound members, please sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Prayer Request?

If you have a prayer request, please contact Phyllis Duff at raduff2@att.net.

Good News?

Do you have something you wish to share with the church family? Sharing good news will double it. Sharing sad news will halve it. Is your child or grandchild excellent? You can boast about them. Contact pastor Je or the church office if you want your story in the weekly Midweek or monthly Newsletter.

This Week’s Humor





Serving This Week

·        Visiting team: Lesley Klooz

·        Liturgist: Susan Giger

·        Elder of the Month: Bruce McConnell

·        Pianist: Lisa Hutcheson

Contact the Church

·        Address: 128 E. Main St., Lebanon, IN 46052

·        Tel: 765-482-5959

·        Website: http://lebanonfpc.org

·        Office: office@LebanonFPC.org

·        Pastor: pastor@LebanonFPC.org

·        Blog: https://pastorje-lebanonfpc.blogspot.com/

·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpreslebanon

·        YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@firstpresbyterianchurchofl3509

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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