Issue 7 - August 2017

Worthington Presbyterian Church

TOWER TIDINGS

Issue 7, Volume 25 Issue 5, Volume 24August 1 through August 31, 2017

ADULT EDUCATION ICE CREAM SOCIAL
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th
BLESSING OF THE
BACKPACKS 6:00 p.m.

BLOODMOBILE Enjoy ice cream and homemade desserts
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED and stay for the 7:00 p.m. concert on the

CLUB 56 Village Green featuring:

EASY TITHE GIVING The Ohio State Alumni Band

FRIENDS OF SALEM (see page 2)

3rd GRADERS TO ~~~
RECEIVE BIBLES
Education Kick-Off
JR. & SR. HIGH Church Picnic
ACTIVITIES
Sunday, August 20th
MISSION
OPPORTUNITIES (see page 6)

NEW MEMBERS BIOS

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
COLLECTION

YAHAs

Visit our Website: www. ~~~
worthingtonpresbyterian.
“New Connections”
com Casual Worship Service

begins August 20th at
5:00 p.m. in the Chapel

(see page 2)

Dear Friends, I invite you to pray for the blossoming of our
When we begin the “New Connections” casual new project and help us persevere. Help us put
into practice the “Seven Best Words” of any
worship service on August 20th, it will be the faithful endeavor, spoken by the Angel Gabriel to
culmination of two years’ worth of study, Mary: “For Nothing Will Be Impossible with God.”
conversation, discernment, and prayer. I’ve
heard from several longer-time members, “We Grace and peace,
did that before: it didn’t work.” Those might be
considered the “Seven Last Words” of many Julia Wharff Piermont

efforts to create a new type of worship service. “NEW CONNECTIONS” Casual
Worship Begins August 20th!
We have reason to believe that those words
won’t be true here, at least not this time. Here are WPC is launching a new weekly
worship service on August 20! It
some of the reasons. will be on Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
in the Chapel. This casual,
We have a clearer understanding of the come-as-you-are, kid-friendly,
for-all-ages service is designed to last
nature of the project. In June, two of our music approximately 45 minutes. The preacher will
generally be the Sunday morning preacher, and
staff and I took a course at Capital University/ the music, even familiar hymns, will have a
sound like popular music today. Come, make
Trinity Seminary on contemporary-style worship. some new connections with God, with worship,
with others!
We learned there is much variety in the musical
styles of contemporary services. We don’t have Please plan to attend the SPECIAL
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING on Sunday,
to copy what someone else does; but rather, we August 27th, following the 10:00 a.m. service.
The meeting is called by the Session for the
can discover the pattern for a casual service that purpose of electing ruling elders, deacons, and
Nominating Committee members, who will begin
fits us and our Presbyterian tradition. serving in 2018. The slate of names will be
We learned that a casual service isn’t put publicized via the bulletin and weekly emails. If
you are not receiving the weekly email and would
together casually. It requires a music leader with like to, please send your request to Karen Linden
at klinden@worthington presbyterian.com. For
a particular kind of skill, very different than a questions about the meeting, please contact
Pastor Julia or Clerk of Session Kathy Mead.
traditionally trained musician. We learned that for
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
a casual service to gain its footing, it needs the Sunday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy ice cream and desserts prior to
same things our existing services need: quality the 7:00 p.m. concert on the Village
Green featuring: The Ohio State Alumni
preaching and music, both of which require Band. A suggested donations of $3 per
adult and $2 per child are welcome. Homemade
funding. dessert donations* are needed! Donated desserts
(in disposable container) should be taken to the
Possibly the most important thing the kitchen on Sunday, August 6th. (*Pies Preferred.)

professor said, based on 25 years of

contemporary church music experience in the
Columbus area, is this: “In my experience, the

churches that decide to give a contemporary
service a try, do just that….and only that.” To add

to our repertoire of praising God, to reach out to

young and vibrant metro Columbus, we need to

commit to find our way. Like a start-up company,
we’ll be learning as we go, making use of good

advice and traditional Presbyterian resources.
For many (myself included), “contemporary”

has negative connotations: among them,

implying that a traditional service with organ,
choirs, and hymns is outmoded. That’s a

laughable notion at WPC, where our traditional

service draws hundreds every week, for the

music and the message. For this reason, we will
use the word “casual” to describe the New

Connections service. Compared to the 10:00

a.m. service, New Connections will be come-as-

you-are, laid-back, while still presenting the

message of the day amidst excellent music of a

different style.

ONLINE GIVING OPTIONS GROW Contact Dr. Rice at trice@worthingtonpresby
terian.com for more information or to sign up.
It’s now easier than ever to be generous, Sunday, August 6th at 11 a.m.: Come to
faithful givers at WPC with the addition of the Fellowship Hall to package foods into family-
easyTithe. For those of you who prefer to give sized portions for NNEMAP Food Pantry.
through cash or checks, you don’t need to Monday, August 7th: Help serve the hungry at our
change a thing, thank you for your generosity! For Community Friendship Dinner (6 p.m.)
those who prefer mobile apps and online options, Saturday, August 12th: Hands-on Mission day at
we now have you covered. With easyTithe, you WPC with Portsmouth Presbyterian Church—we
have several secure digital ways to give: will serve with them at our church, as well as at
➢ Online: Go to www.easytithe.com/wpcgive. the Worthington Resource Pantry, Stafford
Village, and the NNEMAP Food Pantry.
You’ll find quick, secure ways to donate via Sunday, August 20th: Break down donated foods
into family-sized portions for NNEMAP Food
MasterCard, Visa, or debit or check card. In Pantry in Fellowship Hall after the 8 a.m. service.
Saturday, August 26th: Walk for Education
addition, you may donate via digital check by (Montaña de Luz) 3:30-7:30 p.m. Central
clicking the “Use Check” button at the top, College Presbyterian Church.
then adding your bank’s routing and account Sunday, August 27th: Help prepare bag lunches
for the homeless.
numbers. Monday, August 28th at 5:30 p.m: Help prepare
➢ Text-to-Give: Simply send a text with the and serve dinner at Kilbourne High School for the
speaker series for Drug Safe Worthington.
dollar amount to 614-808-8580. You’ll receive
Y Family Hosting - September 6th
a text message with a link to a quick WPC Annual Opportunity Fair on the Green -

donation form. September 17th
➢ Mobile App: Download the easyTithe mobile Hymn Sing with St. John’s AME Church –

app on your phone or tablet. For iPhones and October 1st
iPads, go to http://bit.ly/wpcapple. For Android Crop Hunger Walk – October 8th
devices, go to http://bit.ly/wpcandroid.
EasyTithe gives you the ultimate flexibility to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Tower Tidings,
donate to WPC when it’s most convenient for you (USPS 009076) Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 High
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may give one-time gifts, contribute to special monthly except for July. Periodical postage paid at Columbus,
offerings, or set up weekly or monthly donations OH 43218. Issue 7, Volume 25; August 1-31, 2017.
so that you stay on track with your tithes and
offerings. EasyTithe enables you to monitor your
giving.
Many of us set up online accounts to pay
various bills. This service works much the same,
except that our tithes and offerings are not bills –
they’re gifts, given freely in joy to further Christ’s
kingdom here on Earth. More than 7,000
churches across the country use easyTithe to
help make generosity more convenient.
Our hope is that easyTithe helps us to
continue to live generously as a congregation and
to take hold of the life that really is life (I Timothy
6:18-19).
If you have questions or problems with the
service, please contact Stewardship Committee
member Jeff White at [email protected] or
614-564-7662.

In the coming weeks, you’ll "WORTHINGTON CARES" Speaker Series
find in Fellowship Hall, on begins Monday, August 28th
our website, and in the
bulletin, an opportunity to Drug Safe Worthington, in collaboration with
sign up to be in a Small Worthington Schools, is hosting an eight part
Group. Many of us experienced during Lent the monthly "Worthington Cares" Speaker Series for
importance and power of small group ministry. the community. Each evening will include a free
Now we’re opening up the opportunity to dinner as well as supervised activities for youth
everyone. Groups will meet once a month at a ages 5-15. The supervised activities are planned
day and time that works for your schedule. Each to promote a healthy and drug free lifestyle. The
group will be 10-12 members, and will enjoy what speaker portion of the event begins at 6:45 p.m.
you might call “the 4 Fs” - Food, Faith, for those who cannot attend dinner.
Fellowship, and Fun. It’s an opportunity to build
deeper relationships with brothers and sisters in Our first one will be Monday, August 28th at
Christ, and to support one another and care for Worthington Kilbourne High School (1499 Hard
one another as you grow in faith. Please contact Road, Columbus) from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The
Dr. Rice at [email protected] focus of our first speaker series event will be to
for information. provide a snapshot of the following important
topics: mental health, substance use, addiction,
Join the discussion on Sunday, August 6th and and bullying. There will be a panel of experts
13th at 9 a.m. in Room 222 for “Dust” and discussing these topics. Included on the panel will
“Bullhorn”. Jesus lived with the awareness that be a representative from North Community
God is doing something, right here and right now, Counseling, school administration and other
and anybody can be a part of it. Jesus didn’t school personnel. In addition, there will be a
come to simply give a new set of rules to live by, student performance. Event details:
but to challenge listeners to search, to question, 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Free dinner for community
and to wrestle with what matters most. NOOMA members (parents and youth ages 5-15) provided
(from the Greek, meaning “Spirit”) is a series by Worthington Presbyterian Church 6:45 p.m. -
of short films made by nationally renowned 8:00 p.m. Speaker and youth activity (occur at the
author and pastor Rob Bell. They explore our same time)
world through the teachings of Jesus. WPC Please RSVP by Friday, August 18th so we can
members have found these videos to be plan food and youth activity accordingly.
FABULOUS. For details on upcoming speaker series, including
topics and presenters, please go to our website
Your Pastors’ Favorite Bible Passages: www.drugsafeworthington.org.
Sundays August 20th, 27th, September 3rd and
10th - each Sunday one of our pastors will lead a FRIENDS OF SALEM
Bible study at 9 a.m. in Room 222. Come learn
about the passage and why it is their favorite, Our Friends of Salem program begins its 11th year
and come to learn more about your pastors’ faith of working with the children and teachers at Salem
journeys. August 20th will be Pastor Wayne; Elementary. Would you like to join? The only
August 27th will be Pastor Julia. requirement is that you enjoy working with children.
Volunteers schedule their days and times with the
On August 27th, 3-6:00 p.m. all are invited to teachers, who are quite flexible in scheduling
Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 North High something that would work (because they really
Street in Columbus for this year's Older Adult love having us help). Some of our volunteers listen
Rally. Rabbi Cary Kozberg, invited back by to children read and others give short 10-15 minute
popular demand after last year's captivating lessons on respect, responsibility, honesty, and
program, will be speaking about the death of compassion. Then stay and help the kids in the
Moses. Rabbi Kozberg is a past chair of the classroom. We would love to have anyone who is
Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging. Flyer interested. Please contact Debbie Towarnicky at
and registration information are available on the 614-882-9212 or [email protected].
presbytery website: www.psvonline.org.

Friends in Christ, PORTSMOUTH COMES TO WORTHINGTON

Time has indeed flown by! July In March members of WPC went for a weekend
1st marked one year that we mission trip to Portsmouth, Ohio. Now members of
have worshipped and ministered the Portsmouth church are coming to WPC for a
together. I want to thank you for mission trip. They will be with us August 11-13,
your welcome, your opening your and WPC members are invited to work together
home to me, your sharing with with them on Saturday August 12th. We will be
me and your trusting me. It has been a pleasure doing landscaping on our church grounds, and we
working with Julia, Tom, Betsy and the whole will also be serving together at the Worthington
ministry team. Worthington Presbyterian is a Resource Pantry, the NNEMAP Food Pantry, and
healthy, spiritually and physically active at Stafford Village Retirement Community. If you
congregation and I have enjoyed bringing my own would like to participate, or if you would like to host
personality and experience to our common mission, one of our guests in your home, please contact Dr.
“To love God, to nurture faith and spiritual growth; Rice at [email protected] or
and to welcome, embrace and serve each other, 614-885-5355 x127.
the community beyond and a world we cannot yet
imagine.” As you know I am “honorably retired” WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
(actually a little less than honorably!) and indeed
there are days when I wish I didn’t have to worry Will & Kaley Damsel both
about people in the family of God. But the truth is I participated in youth group at
get energy back from being with you in the WPC. Kaley works as a
hospitals, in retirement homes, in health care product manager for Wonder-
facilities and in your homes. Thanks again. God sauce, and Will is a chef,
Bless you all. Bring on another year! winner last year of Best
Barbecue in Columbus. They are the happy
Rev. Wayne Morrison parents of Lincoln.

YAHAs…TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! Mary Hockey grew up in the
Christian Reformed Church in
Join the YAHAs on Saturday, Kalamazoo, Michigan. She loves
August 19th as we go to music, reading, traveling,
Huntington Park and watch the gardening, and cooking for people
Columbus Clippers take on the who don’t have food. She has
Pawtucket Red Sox at 7:15 p.m. volunteered with youth groups, and plays the
Tickets are $10 or $7 for youth accordion. She often attends worship with her
and seniors. A sign-up sheet is granddaughter.
outside Fellowship Hall. In order for us to sit
together, tickets must be purchased in advance. Becca Kory grew up in
Please make checks payable to George or Cindy California. She served as a
Leonard. Checks or cash can be turned into the Russian linguist in the Air Force
church office by Monday, August 14th. We will meet and Army Reserves. She is a
in the church parking lot at 6:15 p.m. to distribute locksmith, and she is learning to
tickets and carpool for those that need a ride. play the piano. In addition to daughters Abbi
McMahen and Joni, she has three stepdaughters.
Coming in September: "REFORMATION 500"
Peter Okyere (pronounced Oat-
To help everyone prepare to celebrate the 500th cheer) and his wife Jackie Antwi
anniversary of the Protestant Reformation are the proud parents of
(10/31/2017), Pastor Julia will lead a mid-week Ohenewaa and Caleb. They were
course in September, each Wednesday at 7:30 Presbyterian in Ghana, then
p.m. Please watch for more information. belonged to Ramseyer Presby-
terian Church in Columbus.

We give thanks for these new members.

CLUB 56 2017 DATES

This is for our 5th and 6th graders and their friends….a fun, safe place to call
“their own” and a time to connect with God through playfulness and service.

 August 25: Kick-Off – Games and Get to Know You
 September 22: Scavenger Hunt
 October 27: Halloween Party
 November 17: Sky Zone or Rock Climbing
 No December Meeting

In the baptism of infants and children we bear witness to the truth
that God’s love claims people even before they are able to respond

in faith. At Worthington Presbyterian Church, we take seriously our

promise to nurture baptized children in the Christian life. One way

we make visible our commitment to children as they grow is to
provide them with their own personal copy of God’s word.

Sunday, August 27th, at the 10 a.m. service, OUR 3rd graders will
receive their Bible. If you have a 3rd grader or older child who has not received a Bible, please contact

Jenni to be included in this meaningful, special presentation and celebration.
3rd graders and their families are invited to attend Bible 101 Luncheon and Celebration on Sunday,

August 27th after church. We will explore our new Bibles, share our favorite verses or Bible stories and
discover how to incorporate God’s Word into our daily lives.

KICK-OFF SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS
AUGUST 20th!

We are kicking off our Sunday School year a little
early this year. School starts for most of our families
mid-August, the Education Committees (Children,
Youth and Adult) decided to get started, as well.

We are scheduling veteran teachers for August and
September – but will be on the “look-out” for new teachers and leaders for the rest of the school year.
Classroom locations will be a little different this year, look for signs to indicate what class each grade
will be in.

We are using SPARK lectionary curriculum for the second year. Most lessons will correspond with
the scripture that the Sunday sermon. It also has an (awesome) Family Page which is sent out to our
families each Sunday afternoon for continued faith development during the week.

KICK-OFF Sunday, August 20th – join us for a PICNIC on the front lawn and
SUNDAY Village Green (11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
 Bring a blanket to sit on with your family (some

tables will be set up for those who prefer)
 Hotdogs, chips and lemonade provided.
 Bring a dessert to share.
 Things to do: Lawn Games, Face Painting, Silly Sing-

A-Long and (hopefully) an inflatable slide or dunk tank!

Montaña de Luz Mission Trip – June 14-21, 2017

Montaña de Luz Mission Trip Participants

Our team of 10 people went to Montaña de Luz (the orphanage we support in Honduras for children
affected by HIV/AIDS) June 14-21, 2017. We built an outdoor kitchen for the boys' home in the
mornings, and in the afternoons we led activities such as crafts, Bible studies, sports and games,
cooking and yoga. It was a life changing trip for us, as well as for the children and youth of Montaña de
Luz.

(On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 we will present "A Taste of Honduras" at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship
Hall. Come enjoy a Honduran dinner and hear more about this wonderful ministry!)

We have several more weeks to enjoy our BRAND NEW SUNDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE!!!
Sundays-only summer choir. We meet at 9:15
a.m. in the Sanctuary each Sunday. All are This year we are meeting the needs of families
invited! The upcoming anthem offerings are: and making youth group even EASIER to attend!
Jr. High & Sr. High Youth will meet at the same
MUSIC IN WORSHIP time!
August 6th
Sunday Evenings: EVERYONE meets from 6:00
"Come to the Water" - John Foley p.m. – 8:00 p.m.! They start off together for
The Summer Choir dinner at 6:00 in the Fellowship hall!
Offertory Ensemble:
The Mission of our youth program is to “Lead
"Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling" youth to faith through relationships, discipleship,
Steve Jacoby and family and service”. We’ll accomplish this mission in
August 13th August through:
"On Eagles Wings"
The Summer Choir Friday, August 11th
August 20th BOATING & BONFIRE!!
We’ll meet at the church and
"With a Voice of Singing" - Martin Shaw head to Alum Creek Beach to
The Summer Choir jump on the Patton’s Boat for
August 27th some time on the water. Then
we’ll head to the Patton’s for a
"One Faith, One Hope, One Lord" cookout & bonfire!
Craig Courtney Time: 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
What to Bring: A drink and a snack to share
The Summer Choir RSVP Brian at bedwards@worthington
presbyterian.com.
BLOODMOBILE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Sunday, August 20th
YOUTH GROUP KICK-OFF!!!

For many years, WPC has hosted the Red Cross What’s happening at this kickoff???
Bloodmobile six times per year. We are proud to ✓ World’s Largest Ice Cream Sundae
have consistently received awards in the ✓ Door Prizes!
Congregational category for our participation rate. ✓ Church-wide Amazing Race
Recently several of our long-time volunteers have ✓ Plus Brian has agreed to the following
felt the need to "retire", so we're looking for
additional help. We especially need people to ▪ If 20 youth attend Brian will do the Ice
staff the post-donation canteen area, encouraging Bucket Challenge
the donors to rest, have a snack and a drink, and
to sign up for future bloodmobiles. Assistance is ▪ If 30 youth attend Brian will dye his hair
also needed with the donor check-in process. Scarlet (Go Bucks!)
Three time periods are available: 11:30-2, 2-4,
and 4-5:45. The next bloodmobile is scheduled ▪ If 40 youth attend Brian will shave his
for Monday, August 14th. If you would be willing to beard and mustache
give a few hours of your time, please contact Sue
Funk at [email protected] or 614-436- Sunday, August 27th
4792. Church wide HIDE-N-SEEK!!!
Group building and fun at it’s best!

If you have any questions about these events,
give Brian Edwards a call at the church or email
him at [email protected].

CHURCH CALENDAR – to save space, if no activities MONDAY, AUGUST 14
are scheduled, those dates will not appear. 8:00 AM Financial Search Committee, Room 111
11:00 AM Red Cross Bloodmobile, Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 5:00 PM Worship & the Arts Committee, Room 124
7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, "Living" Room 7:00 PM Facilities Committee, Room 124
7:00 PM Mission Ministry, Room 222
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
9:00 AM Sacristy Guild, Sanctuary THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
6:30 PM Sunday School Sub-Committee, Room 124 7:30 AM Finance Committee Meeting, Room 111
7:15 PM Nominating Committee, Room 112 9:00 AM Sacristy Guild, Sanctuary
12:00 PM Tower Tidings Deadline
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 6:30 PM NNEMAP Breakdown, Fellowship Hall
7:45 AM Personnel, Room 111
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 8:00 AM Session Retreat, see signs
7:30 AM Men's Breakfast/Bible Study, Fellowship Hall 7:30 AM Men's Breakfast/Bible Study, Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
8:00 AM Worship/Communion, Piermont preaching, Chapel 8:00 AM Worship/Communion, Piermont preaching, Chapel
9:00 AM Dust (Video by Rob Bell), Room 222 9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124
9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124 9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room
9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room 9:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery
9:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, 111
10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, 111 10:00 AM Worship, Piermont preaching, Education Kick-Off
10:00 AM Worship/Communion, Piermont reaching, Sanc 11:15 AM Church Picnic, Fellowship Hall, Lawn
11:00 AM NNEMAP Breakdown, Fellowship Hall 11:30 AM Living Faith, "Living" Room
11:30 AM Living Faith, "Living" Room 3:00 PM Worship Rehearsal, Chapel
2:00 PM ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Front Lawn 5:00 PM New Connections Worship Service, Chapel
4:00 PM New Worship Group, Chapel 6:00 PM Youth Group Kick-Off, Youth Room

MONDAY, AUGUST 7 MONDAY, AUGUST 21
6:00 PM Friendship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 8:00 AM Financial Search Committee, Room 111
7:00 PM Stated Session, Chapel 1:00 PM Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team, 111

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
9:00 AM Preschool Community Group, Chapel 11:00 AM Tower Tidings Mailing, Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM Membership/Fellowship Committee, 222 7:30 PM Adult Education, Room 222
7:00 PM Youth Committee, Room 111
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 12:30 PM ROMEO's Lunch, OSU Golf Course
9:00 AM Preschool Community Group, Chapel
7:00 PM Book Lovers, "Living" Room FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
7:00 PM Club 56, Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
7:45 AM Stewardship Committee, Room 111 SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
5:00 PM Choir Summer Picnic, Offsite
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
12:00 PM Jr./Sr. Youth Boating & Cookout at Patton's SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
8:00 AM Worship/Communion, Piermont preaching, Chapel
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124
2:30 PM Stafford Village Birthday Party, Stafford Village 9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room
9:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 Blessing of the Backpacks 10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, 111
8:00 AM Worship/Communion, Dr. Rice preaching, Chapel 10:00 AM Worship, Dr. Piermont preaching, 3rd Graders
9:00 AM Bullhorn (Video by Rob Bell), Room 222
9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124 Receive Bibles, Sanctuary
9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room 11:00 AM Congregational Meeting to Elect Officers, Sanc
9:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 3:00 PM Worship Rehearsal, Chapel
10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, 111 5:00 PM New Connections Worship Service, Chapel
10:00 AM Worship, Dr. Rice preaching, Sanctuary
11:00 AM Coffee Hour, Fellowship Hall MONDAY, AUGUST 28
11:00 AM Youth Room Work Day #2, Youth Room 8:00 AM Financial Search Committee, Room 111
4:00 PM New Worship Group, Chapel 11:00 AM Endowment, Room 111
6:30 PM Children's Committee, Offsite

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTION Teachers have requested specific school
supplies brands, as they have been more
The stores have begun to offer sales on school serviceable. THANK YOU for your help in this
supplies! Each year our church collects school project. Every beginning of a school year is
supplies for families that cannot afford to purchase exciting and you are helping make it so for many
all of the required supplies. We will be collecting children!
supplies in the bins in Fellowship Hall on August
6th and 13th and then taking them to Salem Sunday, August 13th
Elementary and the Guadalupe Center. The Blessing of the Backpacks
following supplies are needed. Teachers, Administrators and Students
 #2 pencils and erasers Bring your backpack to church for a special
 Scissors blessing for the 2017-2018 school year. We will
 pocket folders also bless the school supplies we are collecting
 Crayola Crayons for Salem Elementary and Guadalupe Center.
 10 count Crayola markers
 Crayola long colored pencils
 yellow and pink highlighters
 dry erase markers (all colors)
 composition notebooks
 spiral notebooks, wide lined only
 bottle of Elmer’s glue and glue sticks
 gallon and quart ziplock baggies
 hand soap and hand sanitizer
 3 x 5 lined index cards
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