August 13, 2025, Midweek
This Sunday is the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost!
Important Dates
Wed. Aug. 13th: 1:30pm Faith Circle
Sat. Aug. 16th: 11:30am Bible Study
Mon.-Wed. Aug. 18th- 20th:
Pastor Je will be attending a conference in North Carolina
Birthday’s
Wed. Aug. 13th: 1st Birthday of
Eden & Roman Nunley
Sat. Aug. 16th: Margi McConnaha
Let’s Eat Cake
Boone County Cake Co is hosting a Dine 2 Donate with
15% of the sales going to PPM on August 14th 10am-6pm. Order online
in the morning and have your order ready for pickup or stop in and order in
person!
Gourmet Seekers
We will meet Friday, August 22nd at a Chinese Buffet called “The
Journey” (7155 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250). It is about 30 miles driving
distance from the church and the ride-share is highly recommended due to the distance.
Please come to church by 11:30AM for the ride-share. If you would like to drive
yourself, then come to the restaurant by 12:10PM.
PPM
PPM ended the summer on July 31st and as August came, we were in a
rush to get things reset and ready for the first day of school. Multiple PPM
board members came to help mulch the playground, move classrooms, and help
clean and sanitize the toys and rooms. Our staff really appreciated
the time they gave to help.
We started the year with a Meet the Teacher on Sunday, August 10th
and were ready for the next day to open the doors to 85 children, some
returning and quite a few new families. We have at least 2
children this year that a parent attended many years ago, when it was just
Mother's Day Out. That is a true testament to the longevity of this
program and commitment to our families and community.
We are off to a great start to the year, currently we have about 15 full
time staff members and 2 part time staff members.
I am excited for the new year, and learning experiences we will be able
to provide for these amazing children.
Have a blessed week,
Lori Rowe
Organ Concert
First Presbyterian Church will have an Organ Concert to
commemorate the 45th anniversary of the installation of the church’s
pipe organ. Please join us to enjoy the musical talents of Bud Hunter and
others. The concert is Sunday, September 28th beginning at 2:00pm
with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. This event is open to the
community so please spread the word!
Bible Study
Come to our Saturday Bible Study on Genesis, even if you
are a first timer or just as a one-time visit.
Watch this video for a dramatization of what we have
covered the past couple of months: https://youtu.be/YS8RtpT3ms0
Saturdays at 11:30 until around 1:30 or so. Bring your own
lunch as the first hour is eating and fellowship, then on to the Bible Study.
Quarterly Communal
Luncheon & Guest Speaker
The guest speaker for our next communal luncheon on August 24th is
Watson George. He has an amazing story to tell and will also share
his music with us that day.
Just to let you know a bit about Watson, he was born in Haiti, spent his
early life as an orphan and at the age of 4 was rescued by a missionary along
with his youngest sister and placed into an orphanage for two
years. The siblings were later adopted by an American
family. Years later in 2012, Watson lead a mission trip back to his
native country and reunited with his biological family. Moved by the
poverty and suffering he witnessed in Haiti, Watson was determined to make a
difference. With a passion to serve others he returned to the U.S.
and initiated a project to raise over $25,000 for the earthquake
victims. He continues to spread positivity and humanitarianism with
“Beyond Me Haiti” his music initiative.
Watson was recommended to us by Janet McConnell, his music is
inspirational, has no offensive language yet it is the hip hop style enjoyed by
the youth of today.
Neal has connected with Watson regarding our sound system and how his
music will be presented to us that day.
Curious? It sounds like we’ll be asked to move out of our “reserved
comfort zone” as we learn more about Watson, his music and story that
day. After worship we will move to fellowship hall and enjoy our
communal luncheon and more time to talk with Watson, his wife and daughter. This
luncheon will be a pitch in style with fried chicken provided by the church.
Coming Sunday Hymns
Prelude:
Postlude:
Sunday Scripture and Sermon Title
OT Lesson: Leviticus 22:10-16
NT Lesson: Matthew 5:31-32
Sermon
Title: On
Divorce
Communion Server Sign-up
Do you want to serve Communion by distributing the elements during regular
Communion on the first Sunday of each month? By the session’s approval, you don’t
have to be an ordained elder to serve Communion. September and October still
need volunteers, please sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office
or let Pastor Je know.
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.
Please let Neal know if you would like to volunteer.
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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Liturgist: Pam Dies
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Elder of the Month: Arlene Quinn
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Accompanist: 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-Lesley Klooz:
office@lebanonfpc.org
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Pastor Je Lee:
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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