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Midweek for November 13th

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This Sunday is Reformation Week 4 Important Dates Veterans Luncheon: Noon Wed Nov 13 th Bell Practice: 6:30pm Thurs Nov 14 th   Worship Team Meeting: 5pm Fri Nov 15 th Session Meeting: 6:30pm Tues Nov 19th Birthday’s Marylynn Boatright: Fri Nov 15 th George Piper III: Fri Nov 15 th Ralph Willard: Sun Nov 17 th Samuel Piper: Mon Nov 18 th Veterans’ Luncheon Lunch with Pastor Je is noon Wednesday, November 13 th at Flap Jacks Pancake House (475 N. Mt. Zion Rd., Lebanon, IN) Singers and Ringers If you would like to offer any special music during the Advent and Christmas season (or any service before then), Please email Lisa Hutcheson at lisahutcheson@yahoo.com or talk to her at church. Harvest Dinner The annual Harvest Dinner is on the Sunday before Thanksgiving (Sunday, November 24) after the worship service. As usual, the church will provide turkeys and drinks. You may bring appetizers, desserts, or any other dishes to share. A sign-up...

Reformation Series: Martin Luther

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Introduction Good morning. Yesterday was the busiest Saturday at this church since I arrived. We had two celebrations: the celebration of life for Mildred Flanary in the morning, and the retirement celebration for Bud Hunter. I believe that Mildred was truly blessed, living to the age of 104. I wish and pray that all of you may be like her—living long, healthy lives and achieving much. Some obituaries are very short, containing only basic details like when someone was born, whom they married, when they died, and the names of surviving family members. Those short obituaries make me sad. But I appreciated Mildred’s lengthy obituary; it showed that she achieved a great deal in her lifetime. She has been a tremendous blessing to us, not to mention to her family. Additionally, we celebrated the retirement of Bud Hunter yesterday. We thank him and God for the wonderful twenty-two years filled with beautiful organ music. Martin Luther’s Life Now, let me begin what I am here to do—preach. A...

Midweek for November 6, 2024

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  This Sunday We’re Celebrating Veterans and Reformation Week 3 Important Dates Bell Practice: 6:30pm Thurs Nov 7 th   BYOB: Fri Nov 8 th Veterans Day: Mon Nov 11 th Birthday’s Rob Bevington : Fri Nov 8 th Anniversaries Neal & Debbie Crouse: Thurs Nov 7 th Upcoming Events Celebration of Life for Mildred Flanary: Sat Nov 9 th 9-12p Celebrate and Honor Bud Hunter: Sat Nov 9 th 2-5p Worship Team Meeting Meeting has been postponed to November 15 th at 5:30pm in the church library. Continue to Pray For Dick Self is still at Witham. Carolyn Dunham as she tested positive for Covid John Quinn as he tested positive for Covid. Rob Williams as he navigates doctor appointments.   Celebration of Life for Mildred Flanary Mildred passed away Saturday, November 2 nd . We will celebrate her life on Saturday, November 9 th at First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon. Visitation is from 9am-11am with Service immediately following. Rev. Carol M...