August 20, 2025, Midweek

 

This Sunday is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Communal Luncheon and Mission Sunday!

 

Important Dates

Fri. Aug 22nd: 12:10pm Gourmet Seekers

Sat. Aug. 23rd: 11:30am Bible Study

Sun. Aug. 24th: Quarterly Communal Luncheon & Guest Speaker Watson George

Birthday’s

Tues. Aug 19th: Debbie Crouse

Anniversaries

Fri. Aug 22nd: Bud & Nancy Hunter

 

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. Please let the church office know if you plan to attend!

 

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.

 

IUMCH Celebration Breakfast

Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home is hosting a celebration with breakfast on Saturday, September 27th, 9AM. If you’d like to attend, please let Nancy Turner know so that we can RSVP to them.

 

Caring Center

Please consider items from the list below as you gather donations for Caring Sunday.

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Coming Sunday Hymns

·        I, The Lord of Sea and Sky #69

·        God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending #716

·        Together We Serve #767

 

Prelude: Be Thou My Vision arr. Henry

Postlude: The Longer I Serve Him/ In the Service of the King Video

Sunday Scripture and Sermon Title

OT Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:15

 

NT Lesson: Matthew 5:16

 

Watson Georges’ Message Title: God’s Love for Humanity

 

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

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Serving This Week

·        Liturgist: Nancy Turner

·        Elder of the Month: Arlene Quinn

·        Accompanist: Lisa Hutcheson

Contact the Church

·        Address: 128 E. Main St., Lebanon, IN 46052

·        Tel: 765-482-5959

·        Website: http://lebanonfpc.org

·        Office-Lesley Klooz: office@lebanonfpc.org

·        Pastor Je Lee: 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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