Midweek for October 9, 2024
This Sunday is LIFE Sunday
Important Announcement:
Urgent reminder Not
to Park in the Private Parking Lot across the street from the
church. The church received an email from the owner on Sunday. Anyone who parks
in the private parking lot moving forward will be towed without notice.
The session will discuss at the next session meeting a
way to resolve this issue reasonably. The church parking lot on the alley
between the church and the PPM playground is available. Pastor Je’s parking
spot will be available as well on Sundays. He will park in a different location
to open one more spot.
Important Dates
Faith Circle: 1:30p-3:30p Today (Oct 9th)
BYOB:
11:30am Fri. Oct 11th
Fellowship Hall Reserved: Sat Oct 12th
Bible Study: 11:30am Sat Oct 12th
Yom Kippur: Sat Oct 12th
Columbus Day: Mon Oct 14th
Session Meeting: 6:30pm Tue Oct 15th
Anniversaries
Don & Lynn Kenyon’s: Sat. Oct 12th
Upcoming Events
October 13th—Baby Shower for Ryan and Echo
Nunley after church on Sunday in the fellowship hall. A delicious lunch will be
served as we “shower” the parents and twins with gifts of
love. Bring bottles, diapers of all sizes and gift cards for restaurants, grocery
stores, etc. so they can purchase what they need the most.
November 9th—Join us as we
celebrate Bud Hunter and honor his decades of ministry through music! Come to the church
on Saturday, November 9, from 2-5 p.m. to be part
of this special event. The program will kick off in the sanctuary at 2,
followed by a reception in the fellowship hall around 3. Let’s come together to
recognize Bud's incredible contributions and enjoy an afternoon of music,
memories, and fellowship!
Yom Kippur
This Coming Saturday is Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of
Atonement, which is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It occurs ten days
after Rosh Hashanah and is a time for repentance, reflection, and seeking
forgiveness from God. Jews traditionally observe this day with a 25-hour fast
and intense prayer, often spending much of the day in synagogue. The purpose of
Yom Kippur is to atone for sins committed in the past year and to seek
reconciliation with both God and fellow human beings. It’s a solemn day marked
by a deep spiritual focus on repentance and renewal.
Calling All Singers and Ringers
Can you hear the
sleigh bells jingling? The Advent and Christmas season is just around the
corner, and we need YOUR talents to bring the holiday spirit to life! If you’d
like to share your musical gifts—whether it's a solo, group performance, or
instrumental piece—email Lisa Hutcheson, our worship coordinator, at lisahutcheson@yahoo.com. or talk to her at church. Let’s make a joyful noise as we celebrate this
wonderful time of year!
Faith Over Fear
The Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home celebrated
their 100th Anniversary recently with a Breakfast with Champions.
For the celebration breakfast, James E. Davis Teacher Ms. Gavin asked her
students to write something on the theme “What is your hope for the future?” I’ve
attached a picture of the poem that won an award and was featured in the program.
The title of the student’s poem is “Faith Over Fear”.
Job Posting
The Presbytery
of Wabash Valley seeks an Administrative Director to begin service on or before
January 1st, 2025. Job and benefits description may be found on the
Presbytery website: www.ourpresbytery.org Questions, expressions of interest,
and resumes may be directed to John Van Nuys, Moderator of the PWV Personnel
Ministry Team: jcvannuys@gmail.com or
765-376-5942.
PPM News
Happy October!! As I am typing this we have a
class walking to Becky's Market to learn about pumpkins and gourds and a class
walking to the Lebanon Post Office to mail letters to their parents and maybe
see how the post office operates. Our classes are busy
learning about Community Helpers and both of these
experiences are great examples. Next week the Lebanon Fire Department will
be coming to our school to teach us about fire safety. PPM had their first family night last week, We had 40 families
enjoying different art activities and dinner with staff.
The kids favorite art activity of the night was bubble painting in
the courtyard. The staff did an amazing job setting up the activities and
helping families throughout the night. If you have a chance to walk
upstairs you will see a variety of work displayed. Apples, pumpkins, fall
colors and community helpers. The hallways are in full display for the
season.
Please continue to pray for our parents, staff and children. This
month I would ask you to pray specifically for Miss Ashton (Toddlers)
and Miss Kelly (Pre-1) and their classes. Both of these teachers work hard
every day guiding our youngest children. Miss Ashton has been at PPM for 11
years. Her daughter Kaydence is almost 5 and is in the Pre5 class. Ashton and
William are expecting their second child in the Spring. Miss Kelly has been at
PPM for 8 years. Kelly and her husband Ronnie have 2 daughters; Lucy is in the
PreK class and their oldest, Lily is a junior at Lebanon. We are so blessed to
have both of these amazing and dedicated ladies at PPM.
Have a blessed week,
Ms.
Lori Rowe
Saturday Bible Study
Will meet in the library Saturday, October 12th
at 11:30am. We
are continuing the study of Genesis. Coffee and tea will be provided but you
need to bring your own lunch.
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
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Sing Praise to God Ye
Heavens #17
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Come Into God's Presence
Singing #413
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Arise Your Light Has
Come #744
Prelude: Carry the Light Santos
Postlude: Trees of the
Field Video
Sunday Scriptures and Sermon Title
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OT Lesson: Psalm 96
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NT Lesson: Matthew 5:14-16
Sermon
Title: Let Your Light Shine
Communion Server Sign-up
Do you want to serve the Communion by distributing the elements during the
regular Communion on the first Sundays of each month? Please sign up or contact
the church office. For November Communion (Sunday, November 3rd) we
need 3 more servers. By the session’s approval, you don’t have to be an
ordained elder to serve the Communion.
Wanna Be on the Visit Team?
The sign-up sheet for September 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.
Got 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
the church office if you want your story in the weekly Midweek or monthly
Newsletter.
This Week’s Humor
Serving This Week
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Visiting team:
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Liturgist: Jennie Woods
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Elder of the Month: Sig Myers
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Pianist: Lisa Hutcheson
Contact the Church
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Address: 128 E. Main St.,
Lebanon, IN 46052
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Tel: 765-482-5959
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Website: http://lebanonfpc.org
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Office: office@LebanonFPC.org
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Pastor: pastor@LebanonFPC.org
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Blog: https://pastorje-lebanonfpc.blogspot.com/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpreslebanon
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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@firstpresbyterianchurchofl3509
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