Midweek on August 7th, 2024

This Sunday is LIFE Sunday!

 

Church history

Check out the new Church History pages on our website at lebanonfpc.org. Look under About Us to see the Church History pages. Let us know of anything missing or inaccurate, or what else we might want to add to make it more complete and interesting.

One thing about digging up history is that it can raise more questions than it answers. There were several questions or mysteries that arose in our investigations. One interesting one is related to the cornerstone that was laid in September of 1873 when ground was first broken on the lot where our current church building stands. We have no less than 4 newspaper articles about that event and we know that rev. John Bishop sent out letters to many people and businesses in town soliciting items to place into a sort of a time capsule to be placed into that cornerstone for future generations to find and read. The question or mystery is: Where was that cornerstone laid? Does it still exist? Was it ever opened up and its contents found or are those contents still hidden somewhere inside a cornerstone somewhere? We have the “Presbyterian 1873” stone or plaque prominently mounted at the front center of our sanctuary above the large front stained glass window. Is that the cornerstone? One of the newspaper articles mentions that “Messrs. Sims & Elrod were present with their fine photographic instrument and obtained a good picture of the scene.”  Does that photo exist anywhere?

Come back next week when another mystery regarding our early church building will be told.

BYOB

Don’t forget BYOB is Friday August 9th in the church library at 11:30AM.

Saturday Bible Study

Will meet in the library Saturday August 10th 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.

PPM News

Just a reminder that PPM starts the 2024-2025 school year Monday August 12th. We are very excited for the new year. Meet the teacher is Sunday August 11th at 3pm with an ice cream social in the fellowship hall after.

 

Blessings, 

Lori Rowe 

Gourmet Seekers

The next gathering will be at Klooz Brewz on August 23 at 12:00. 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.

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 Lord!

Coming Sunday Hymns

Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of My Heart  #450

 

Open My Eyes That I May See #451

 

Come! Live in the Light #749

 

Prelude:  More Holiness Give Me  arr. Santos

 

Postlude:  Come, Follow Me     Welch

Sunday Scriptures and Sermon Title

·        OT Lesson:  2 Kings 7:1-20 (NLT)

·        NT Lesson: Matthew 5:6 (NRSV)

·        Title:  Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

 

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.

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.

Serving This Week

·        Visiting team: Jane Myers

·        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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