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

·        Sing Praise to God Ye Heavens #17

·         Come Into God's Presence Singing #413

·         Arise Your Light Has Come #744

Prelude: Carry the Light       Santos

Postlude: Trees of the Field  Video

Sunday Scriptures and Sermon Title

·        OT Lesson: Psalm 96

·        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

·        Visiting team:

·        Liturgist: Jennie Woods

·        Elder of the Month: Sig Myers

·        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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