Midweek for November 6, 2024

 

This Sunday We’re Celebrating Veterans and Reformation Week 3

Important Dates

Bell Practice: 6:30pm Thurs Nov 7th 

BYOB: Fri Nov 8th

Veterans Day: Mon Nov 11th

Birthday’s

Rob Bevington: Fri Nov 8th

Anniversaries

Neal & Debbie Crouse: Thurs Nov 7th

Upcoming Events

Celebration of Life for Mildred Flanary: Sat Nov 9th 9-12p

Celebrate and Honor Bud Hunter: Sat Nov 9th 2-5p

Worship Team Meeting

Meeting has been postponed to November 15th 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 2nd. We will celebrate her life on Saturday, November 9th at First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon. Visitation is from 9am-11am with Service immediately following. Rev. Carol McDonald will deliver the message and eulogy, and Pastor Je will be the Liturgist.

Celebrate and Honor Bud Hunter

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!

Back Up Liturgist for Sunday

We are in need of a backup liturgist for this

Sunday, November 10th. If you would like to volunteer, please contact pastor Je or the church office.

Veterans’ Luncheon

Lunch with Pastor Je Wednesday, November 13th. The venue and time will be announced later.

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 sheet will be available starting Sunday, November 10th for side dishes. Pastor Je will cook the “Don't-Tell-the-Doctor” turkeys wrapping them with bacon.

CCC Community Christmas Festival

Sunday, December 15th at 3pm. The joint choir practices will be at 7pm on Wednesdays at CCC.

PDA Hurricane Relief

The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is actively rescuing and helping the affected people by Helene and Milton in Florida and nearby states. If you would like to contribute, please mark your offering (check or envelope) either 'PDA' or 'Hurricane.'

Advent Sundays

During Advent, we will have monologues for the Sermons, which will be read by church members. If you would like to read, please let pastor Je or the church office know.

The Called Congregation Meeting

Sunday December 15th after Worship Service in the sanctuary. The purpose of this meeting is to elect new Elders and to vote on becoming Matthew 25 Church.

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.

Saturday Bible Study

Will not meet on Saturday November 9th. We will resume on Saturday November 16th at 11:30. Our study continues with Genisis. Coffee and tea will be provided but you need to bring your own lunch.

PPM News

Hello from PPM! We are transitioning from Halloween to Thanksgiving. If you are walking down the hallways there will soon be a lot of turkeys hanging around! The older classes are learning about Veterans Day. What it means to be a Veteran and how they helped our Country. They have worked hard to learn a special song that will be videotaped and shown during church service this Sunday. Just a reminder PPM is having our fall fundraiser going on now. I put a sign up on the bulletin board outside of the church office if you would like any bundt cakes. We are taking orders until December 2nd and the cakes will be delivered on December 16th. As always, we thank you for your support and prayers.

Blessings,

Miss Lori Glauber

Matthew 25

On Sunday, November 24th, Lauren Rogers from the OGA will come and introduce this initiative to us, speaking thoroughly about it. She will also stay for the Harvest Dinner, waiting for your questions. Please come and listen and ask questions you may have.

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

·        A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #275

 

·        How Lovely, Lord #402

 

·        The Church's One Foundation #321 (v.1-3)

 

Prelude: Amazing Grace/How Great Thou Art   Amy Morrison

Postlude:  God and God Alone    Steve Green (video)

Sunday Scriptures and Sermon Title

·        OT Lesson: Habakkuk 2:1-4

·        NT Lesson: Romans 1:16-17

Sermon Title: Martin Luther

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.

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. By the session’s approval, you don’t have to be an ordained elder to serve the Communion.

December Communion Servers

·        Dennis Brannon

·        Nancy Kincaid

·        Bruce McConnell

·        Bob Duff

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: Roy Flanary

·        Elder of the Month: Arlene Quinn

·        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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