2014 October - Independent Presbyterian Church

The Window
Views from Independent Presbyterian Church
October 2014 Vol. 67 Issue 10
Welcome to Rev. Elizabeth Goodrich,
Associate Pastor, Director Discipleship
A
t our IPC congregational meeting held on
Sunday, August 3, 2014, the congregation
voted to approve the recommendation of the
"Associate Pastor, Director of Discipleship Nominating
Committee" to call the Rev. Elizabeth Cole Goodrich to
join the staff of IPC.
Now, on behalf of the IPC congregation and staff, Rev.
Dr. Conrad Sharps warmly welcomes to our IPC staff
Rev. Elizabeth Cole Goodrich who is joining the IPC
staff as Associate Pastor, Director Discipleship (Christian
Education).
Elizabeth's areas of ministry will encompass the
educational ministries of the congregation. Before coming
to IPC, Elizabeth served as the Stated Clerk of the
Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley, and before that as
the Pastor of Gardendale Presbyterian Church.
Elizabeth is a 2003 graduate of Columbia Theological
Seminary, where she currently serves as a member of the
Board of Trustees. A native of Memphis, Tennessee and
child of Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth received
her undergraduate degree from Trinity University, in San
Antonio, Texas.
Elizabeth and her husband, Mike, have three children:
Catherine (12), Gibson (10) and Andrew (4).
Welcome to the IPC family!
Elizabeth's installation at IPC will be Sunday evening,
October 5, 2014, during the 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship
Service in 3116 Highland Avenue. All are welcome and
encouraged to attend.
Rev. Elizabeth Goodrich
photo by Virginia Jones
Pulpit Notes
Stewardship: a year-long
act of love in action
I
Conrad C. Sharps, Pastor
Jesus calls
us all to be
faithful
stewards.
Living in Service
to Others...
Suggested Food
Pantry Items
October 5
Protein-Rich Foods
October 12
Fiber-filled Grains
October 19
Vitamin-Packed Canned
Veggies, Legumes and
Tomato-Based
Pasta Sauce
October 26
Energizing Canned Fruit
First Light Women's
Shelter Items for October
Visit www.ipc-usa.org/
FirstLight forWish List
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n many of our churches we are in the season in which we consider the meaning
of Christian Stewardship. At IPC, our Stewardship Ministry is a year-long act of
sharing and love in action as we together give and serve. Christian Stewardship
simply understood is the faithful management of all the resources and talent God has
provided for us in life. Every gift we possess is from God who calls us to be faithful
stewards — generous in every way to the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ
in the world.
The story is told of Mahatma Gandhi, that one day as he was boarding a train
one of his sandals slipped off and landed on the track. Before an attempt could be
made to retrieve the sandal, however, the train started to move. Undaunted, Gandhi
removed his other sandal and tossed it as close as he could to the shoe on the track.
Somewhat surprised, one of his traveling companions asked him why he threw the
shoe off the train. And Gandhi replied, "Because now the poor man who finds the
shoe on the track will have a pair he can use."
In a community as blessed as ours, we too often forget that there are families
here who struggle with poverty, with housing and with hope. The Word of God,
however, makes it very clear that as disciples of Christ and stewards of the gospel we
are not to forget or leave others behind, for all are children of God. We are to respond
to their needs no matter who or what we consider is responsible for their plight.
It is very clear in
scripture that Jesus humbly
and obediently accepted the
role of servant from God.
Jesus was a servant who
was radically committed to
charity, as well as radically
committed to serving and
loving others because he knew that this was, and is, the will of God.
Jesus calls every disciple to follow him and to be faithful stewards not only
of all the material possessions God has provided but also stewards of the gospel of
Jesus Christ. We have many opportunities to share the love and the message of Christ.
Just imagine the difference we could make if we all found just one place for ministry
beyond the walls of our homes and churches. If you don't know where to turn to share
the love and the message of Christ in our community ask one of our pastors.
Today as faithful Christ-like stewards, let us joyfully commit to the work
of Jesus Christ in our church and community so that the love of God might
abound.
Upcoming Events
October 4 IPC Choir Golf Tournament 8-noon
October 5-November 15 Fall Grace Groups
October 12 Photos being made in Parlor Sunday a.m.
October 12 Cahaba River Fry-Down Competition
October 15 4th Quarter Trip to Stone Hollow Farms
October 19 Living River Chapel Dedication & Worship
October 26 4th Sunday Evensong 3pm
October 27 Birmingham Men's Club
October 28 4th Quarter Lunch Bunch Village Tavern
Noveember 1-2 Youth (grades 7-12) Fall Retreat
November 2 3rd grade Worship Retreat @ CFAF
November 9 Officer Installation/Ordination
November 13 North Alabama Tour
November 30 Advent Workshop
December 2 Presbyterian Women Holiday Luncheon
December 7 Christmas Pageant
December 7 IPC Choir Concert
December 13 & 14 Holiday House Tour
PLAN AHEAD FOR NEXT SUMMER 2015:
BibleTimes Market Place and Vacation Bible School
June 15-18, 2015
Holiday House Tour
December 13 and 14, 2014
SAVE THE DATE for the 65th annual
Holiday House Tour! This year’s tour
is December 13 &14. If you would like
to volunteer to bake goodies, to serve as
a hostess at one of the fabulous
locations, or to help serve the holiday
guests at IPC, please contact chairperson Margaret
Shuttlesworth at 914-2466 or at pmshuttlesworth@
bellsouth.net or Betsy Middlebrooks at bmiddlebrooks@
ipc-usa.org or at 933-3731.
Birmingham Men's Club
Birmingham Men’s Club will be on Monday, October
27. Join us to hear Dr. Fred Shepherd, chair of the
Samford University Department of Political Science.
The topic will be “Inside Politics – Election 2014”
and should be a very interesting and timely program.
For reservations call Connie Logan at 933-3694.
NEW MEMBER CLASS
"INTRO TO IPC"
If you're interested in learning more about our
church, please join us for new member class Sunday
October 5, 2014 in Dr. Conrad Sharps' office (2nd
floor) at 10:00 a.m.
YOGA CLASSES!
Come join our Yoga classes in 3116 on Wednesdays at
6:15pm or 11:30am on Thursdays. Instructor Nedra
Springer offers great instruction for all levels of
expertise. Just bring your Yoga mat and enjoy!
Events Sponsored
by 4th Quarter:
All adults invited
4th Quarter Lunch Bunch:
October Lunch Bunch will meet at
the Village Tavern at the Summit
on Tuesday, October 28, at 11:30.
For reservations
call Connie Logan at 933-3694.
Trip to Stone Hollow Farms
in Harpersville on Wednesday,
October 15. Join us for a farm
tour, picnic lunch, cheese tasting
& cheese making class. The bus
will leave IPC at 9:30 and return
around 2:00pm. It will be a funfilled day, and the total cost is
$41 per person. Although it is
sponsored by 4th Quarter, we
encourage everyone to join as
this will be a fun adventure for
all! Call Connie Logan for
reservations – 933-3694.
North Alabama Tour
The IPC North Alabama Tour
with overnight stay in Florence
will be Thursday and Friday,
November 13-14. Thursday
afternoon, after check-in at the
hotel, we will visit Ivy Green, the
birthplace of Helen Keller. We
will also stop in several other
shops and local attractions,
followed by dinner at the hotel.
Friday we'll visit the Rosenbaum
House, the only Alabama
structure designed by Architect
Frank Lloyd Wright and explore
downtown Florence. We'll also
tour the Alabama Chanin Factory
with lunch at the Factory
Restaurant. There are several
other fun surprises in store so you
don’t want to miss this trip. There
will be moderate walking
involved in this trip and there are
a very limited number of spaces
so make your reservations soon.
Call Connie Logan at 933-3694
Departments
Worship
Conrad C. Sharps, Pastor 933-1830
David Seamon, Director of Missional
Engagement 933-3730
Music & Fine Arts
Dr. Jeff R. McLelland,
Director, Music and Fine Arts 933-3701
Beth Middleton, Music Assistant
933-3675
Discipleship (CE)
The Rev. Mrs. Elizabeth Goodrich,
Associate Pastor, Director Disciplesship
(Christian Education) 933-3732
Cindy Coulter, Director, Children’s Ministries
933-3717
Mary Beasley, Assistant Director, Children's
Ministries 933-3690
Kay Roller, Director of Catechesis & Assistant
Director Children's Ministries
933-3690
Margaret Cobbs Assistant Director Catechesis
907-3598
Ryan Hamilton, Director Youth Ministries
933-3734
Catherine Goudreau, Assistant Director
Youth Ministries 933-3708
Congregational Care & Counseling
The Rev. Ms. Lucy Turner, Associate
Pastor; Director, Congregational Care
933-3706
Cindy Shaw, Program Coordinator
933-3696
Counseling Associates
The Rev.. Dr. Stewart Jackson 933-3698
Dr. Kenneth Wade 933-3695
New Member Coordinator
Nancy Skinner, 933-3703
Community Ministries
The Rev. Ms. Susan Clayton, Associate
Pastor; Director, Community Ministries,
933-3709
Gini Williams, Director Children's Fresh Air
Farm 822-0150
Chris Walker, Social Service Coordinator 933-3726
Finance
James Wooten, Executive Director,
IPC Foundation & Director, Finance ,
933-3705
Stewardship & Development
The Rev. Ms. Bobbie Epting, Associate
Pastor; Director, Stewardship & Development
933-3729
IPC Day School
Kathy Leaver, Director, Day School,
933-3687
Administration
Bill McKelvey, Director,
Operations & Administration 933-3704
President of Congregation
Jeff Grantham 907-7003
Vice-President of Congregation
Miller Gorrie 879-9633
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Phone: 205-933-1830
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editor, c/o IPC.
Photographs by Paul Romjue, Virginia Jones, & Matt Hunter
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Catechesis Atrium
IPC Day School News
By Margaret Cobbs, Assistant Director, Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd
Did you know?
O
irmingham Fire Fighters come to visit the Four and FiveYear-Olds each school year. The Fire Fighters
demonstrated their equipment and allowed each child to sit
inside the
fire truck.
Students in
Mrs.
Knight’s
class are
shown here
with the
Firefighter
dressed in
all of his
gear,
teaching
them to not be afraid if they see and hear someone dressed
like this during a fire. Remember the Day School Open
House will be held on Thursday, October 9 from 5:30 to 6:30
accompanied by our Usborne Book Fair. The Usborne Books
representative will also be here on Friday, October 10 for your
convenience. No School Monday Oct. 13 in observance of
Columbus Day.
ur Atrium year is off to a wonderful start. We have had
large, enthusiastic groups of children in the atrias on
Sunday mornings in both age groups- approximately forty 3-5
year olds in Level I, and thirty 6-9 year olds in Level II! We
can’t thank our devoted catechists (trained educators) enough for
helping the kids learn the fundamentals of How to Be in the
Atrium during these early weeks, as well as introducing them to
the works so lovingly prepared for them by our talented church
members. Each week these dedicated volunteers welcome
children into the atria for an hour of learning and prayer, lead
circle time, and communicate with each other about any changes
that need to be made. Thank you, catechists!!
We would also like to humbly
thank several of our church
members who have given so
generously of their time and
talents to build works for Level II.
Rupert Bodden built another
communion table and baptismal
font for the older kids to use,
Rupert Bodden (left) and IPC neighbor Dick Cecil
child-sized and so
beautifully crafted. who helped Rupert gather the salvaged wood from
Again he was able the old organ for Rupert to use in building the childsize communion tables (exact replicas of the one in
to use salvaged
the sanctuary).
wood from the old
organ shutters. Rupert also made our “Holy Bible” cabinet,
which is such an inviting work and helps the kids to visualize
that the Bible is a book of many
books. Each individual book is
sized according to its length.
Please stop by to see it
sometime, it’s amazing!
Barbara Morgan and Virginia
Jones have been our devoted
Level II
worker
bees, spending much of their time over
the summer painting dioramas and
figures, shopping at the thrift store for
us, and polishing up furniture finds.
Their painting skills are exquisite, and
will make our parables come alive for
the children: The Insistent Friend, The
Found Coin, the Ten Bridesmaids, and
the Last Supper are among the works
they’ve collaborated on. Virginia
photographed many of these, and you can look for them to be
added to the new IPC website soon. She also photographed the
Te Deum stained glass window from the sanctuary and had it
printed on a large canvas. It is stunning!
Through these beautiful “works of the hand,” the children truly
feel that these atria are their very own sacred spaces. We give
thanks for all of our IPC hands, as it continues to be a blessing to
watch this ministry unfold!
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B
IPC All 3rd Graders:
Save the Date!
Sunday, November 2, 2014 9 am – 3 pm
4th Annual Worship Retreat
Children's Fresh Air Farm (CFAF)
• 8:45 am – Arrive at IPC dressed casually to go to the CFAF
• Learn about worship in a fun and active way!
• Make communion bread
• Prepare a worship service for your parents – plan a drama,
learn sign language for one of the songs and make a nature
cross for the acolyte to carry!
• Parents, plan to be at CFAF at 2:30 pm.
Registration and more information will come by e-mail but
make plans to attend this meaningful retreat!
IPC 4th Graders
Receive Bibles
The Sunday School’s 4th graders have begun I Know My
Bible, a nine-month PC(USA) overview of the Bible. By next
May they will know the major stories and where they are in
the Bible, as well as how the Bible flows from book to book.
Fourth graders who received Bibles as a gift from the
congregation on September 14 are: DeAnthony Addison,
Martha Anderson, Zoe Browning, Sarah Beth Cowart, Adelia
Crawford, Blair Cross, Jane Haley, Halli Hollingsworth, Alex
Horton, Cate Lewis, Richard Monk IV, Gray Powell, Elsa Ray,
Maggie Robinson, Norah Roller, Ryan Scholl, Libby Sims,
Trey Stiles, Charlotte Walthall, Katie Witcher and Logan
Woodall.
Teachers: Dany & Jamey Hollingsworth, Ann & Kennon
Walthall, Laura & James Witcher, Genie & Paul Woodall
IPC Children & Youth
Event Lineup
OCTOBER
1 5K - Grade 6 R.O.C.K trip to Mt.Brook Presbyterian
Church's community garden
5 Church-wide event: Installation of Rev. Elizabeth
Goodrich, 5 p.m., at 3116
Sunday Night Youth Schedule
Fall 2014
October 5 Small Groups Meet – Bible Study 6:15-7:30
October 12 No Small Groups – Columbus Day Weekend
October 19 All Youth to Sloss Furnace Haunted House
26 Children's Choirs/Westminster Choir: Sing at 8:45 a.m.
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. $25 (No Confirmation Class that night)
Sign up online at:
http://www.ipc-usa.org/halloween-haunted-house-registration
29 5K- Grade 6:
October 26 Small Groups Meet – Bible Study 6:15-7:30
worship
R.O.C.K. Halloween Carnival
YOUTH: Plan ahead for the November 1 & 2 Youth
November 1 & 2 Jr. & Sr. High Retreat at Shocco Springs
GRADE 3: Plan ahead for the November 2 Worship
Shelter
Retreat at Shocco Springs near Talladega, Ala.
Retreat at CFAF, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
CHILDREN & YOUTH CONTACTS
Children:
Cindy Coulter, Director of Children’s Ministries
933-3717 ccoulter@ipc-usa.org
Mary Beasley, Assistant Director Children's Ministries
933-3690 mbeasley@ipc-usa.org
Kay Roller, Director of Catechesis;
Assistant Director Children's Ministries
933-3690 kroller@ipc-usa.org
Margaret Cobbs, Assistant Director of Catechesis
907-3598 margaretcobbs@gmail.com
Beth Middleton, Music Assistant
933-3675 beth_middleton@charter.net
November 9 7th-8th & 10th-12th Grades Serving Dinner at
November 16 Small Groups Meet - Bible Study 6:15-7:30pm
November 23 7th-12th grade out to eat, 6:30-7:30;
9th Grade Confirmation Party with Covenant Partners
November 30
No Small Groups; Advent Workshops
Youth: Grades 7 - 12
Ryan Hamilton, Director Youth Ministries
933-3734 rhamilton@ipc-usa.org
Catherine Goudreau, Assistant Director Youth Ministries
933-3708 cgoudreau@ipc-usa.org
Can you spare one afternoon a week
to help teach a child to read? STAIR
needs you!Remember learning to read and the
excitement you felt? For many second graders in
Birmingham City Schools reading is a struggle that is far
from exciting. Please help them catch up to their
classmates so they won’t be left behind year after year.
STAIR (Start The Adventure In Reading) can only accept a
student if there are two tutors to work with him/her. If you
sign up for one afternoon, we will find a partner for the
other. In addition to tutors, there is a need for snack
volunteers, substitute tutors, and volunteers to help with
special events. STAIR at IPC meets October through April
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3:00
until 5:00. Call Evelyn Puckett at 933-3684 or email at
evelyn@stairbirmingham.org.
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LIVING GRATEFUL LIVES
IPC's annual stewardship appeal theme is "Living Grateful
Lives" which is so appropriate as we look to gathering our
financial resources for the celebration in 2015 of what God has
been doing at Independent Presbyterian Church for 100 years.
Since IPC's founding in 1915, the church has gratefully
proclaimed the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sermons, music,
Christian education, and powerful ministries of justice and
compassion.
As you are asked, please give
prayerfully and generously as
we begin our second century.
Your gifts and contributions are
your grateful response to the
many blessings God has already
provided in the past; is
providing to us even now in the
present; and will be providing
for the future witness of IPC to the transforming love of Christ
who is our cornerstone.
MUSIC SUITE
Fourth Sunday Evensong
continues on October 26 at 3:00
p.m. (Note time change) in the
sanctuary.
The service this month will be
Service of Reformation led by the IPC Camerata
following the beautiful liturgy of Evening Prayer.
Following the service, Jamie McLemore of South
Highland Presbyterian will present a 30 minute organ
recital. Please join us for this meaningful service.
New Adult
Sunday Morning Class
A
new adult community church school class begins
Sunday, October 5, at 10:00 in room 304. Join Amy
McCain, Laura Woodruff, and other class members as they
begin a study of Eugene Peterson’s Practice Resurrection,
a conversation on growing up in Christ. Peterson brings
the voice of scripture, especially Paul’s letter to the
Ephesians, and the voice of the contemporary Christian
congregation together in understanding what is involved in
the practice of becoming mature—growing up to the
“stature of Christ.”
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IPC members are welcome to come observe
our English as a Second Language Classes!
We meet every Tuesday night from 6:30 until 7:45 p.m.
on the first floor of the IPC Education Building. You may
find that you would like to be a tutor! This is a rewarding
mission of our church.
Questions? Contact Amanda Wilson
tallmaw53@aol.com or 205-915-0629
IPC
Holiday House Plans
Did you know the IPC Holiday House Tour helps
fund the Summer Learning Program at the Children’s
Fresh Air Farm?
Through the Summer
Learning Program at the
Children’s Fresh Air Farm,
Independent Presbyterian
Church addresses the
challenges faced by
disadvantaged children,
including summer learning
loss, nutritional deficiencies,
physical safety, and low self-esteem. Our mission is to
nurture the children in mind, body, and spirit, by offering a
program of excellence in academics, enrichment, physical
education, and spiritual development.
The tour list is filling for the 65th annual Holiday
House Tour, to be held December 13 and 14. This year’s
tour will feature Independent Presbyterian Church with its
special holiday decorations and its rich history, along with
beautiful homes in both Forest Park and Mountain Brook and
a special addition in the Overton area.
Make plans now to include the tour in your holiday
activities! Tour hours are 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on
Saturday and 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tea will be
served in the Great Hall
during the tour. And we
would love to have your
help! If you would like to
be added to the volunteer
list, please contact
chairperson Margaret
Shuttlesworth
(margaretshuttlesworth@
gmail.com ) or
administrative assistant
Betsy Middlebrooks
(bmiddlebrooks@ipc-usa.
org).
Survey: Please give us
your thoughts!
LIBRARY NOTES
Learning to Walk in the Dark is acclaimed preacher Barbara
Brown Taylor’s most recent book. With great insight, she guides
us toward finding God—or letting God find us—even when it is
dark. Some of her other titles in our library are An Altar in the
World, When God is Silent, and Gospel Medicine.
To supplement your Grace Group study, explore David’s
Truth, by Walter Brueggemann, an examination of four different
David narratives from the books of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1
Chronicles.
Two other authors who examine the life of David as a real
human being with all his flaws and complexity are Jonathan
Kirsch in King David: the real life of the man who ruled Israel,
and Steven L. McKenzie in King David: a biography.
One reviewer writes “For anyone interested in the role of
religion in American life, Robert Putnam and David Campbell’s
American Grace is a must read.” It “will be of great value to …
leaders and citizens who wonder about why and how religion
continues to matter so much in American civic and private life.”
Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good is Jan Karon’s latest
addition to the Mitford series of novels. With grace and charm,
she invites us into the complicated lives of this lovely village that
“takes care of its own.”.
In A Child’s Look at the Twenty-third Psalm, author Phillip
Keller uses the example of a shepherd caring for his flock to
show how Jesus takes the form of the Good Shepherd to care for
us. In David & Goliath and other Bible stories, Selina Hastings
retells familiar Old Testament stories.
We'd like your feedback on IPC
Communications to help us in getting news
to you. Please cut out this survey request
and mail it to the church or drop it in a box
at the receptionist's desk.
1-What is your primary source of information about what is
happening at IPC?
____ The Window (monthy printed newsletter)
____ The EUpdate (Thursday email newsletter)
____ The IPC Website
_____The Sunday Bulletins
_____ Update (Printed 1-page flyer distributed at IPC)
2- On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is The Window?
1(not important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (very
important)
3- Which sections of articles in The Window are most
valuable to you?
____ Pulpit Notes
____ Suggested Food Pantry Items
____ Upcoming Events
____ Calendar of Events
____ Departments & Staff Contacts
____ Features (in depth information about IPC programs)
____ Photos
____ IPC Day School: Did you know?
____ Library Notes
____ Children and Youth Information
The Library Committee
Cahaba River
Fry-Down Rescheduled
to Sunday, October 12
IPC’s own Kim Martin and her
kitchen crew will be vying for a trophy
and bragging rights at the 5th Annual Cahaba River Society “FryDown” on Sunday, OCTOBER 12, from 12 – 4 in Trussville.
Please plan to come and cheer her on and enjoy this fun and
educational outdoor festival for the whole family. Like the other
cooking teams, Kim will cook 40 pounds of catfish filets adding
her secret ingredients and sides to wow the judges. (The
Presbytery’s Living River Camp and Conference Center has won
awards in the past but we think Kim’s culinary talents will win
over the competition.)
The IPC Foundation has recently supported the Cahaba
River Society’s educational program CLEAN that engages youth
in healthful outdoor play and learning. Even the students at the
Children’s Fresh Air Farm summer learning program this summer
enjoyed a stream walk and discovering the amazing biodiversity
that is unique to the Cahaba. SAVE the date (October 12) for the
Fry-Down and check the E-updates and information marquee for
additional details.
IPC Stewardship Ministry/Care of Creation
4- How often and when do you read The Window?
____ I read every issue cover to cover.
____ I glance over it and put it aside for referring back to.
____ I read it occasionally when I have time.
Thanks for your feedback!
Other Comments:
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New book of IPC coming soon!
Celebrating the IPC Centennial
The IPC centennial book is on the way!
Forward In Faith, IPC’s centennial history book, is in
production, with expected delivery early November.
We are offering church members the
opportunity to pre-order this limited edition
book at a discounted price from now until
October 31.
Including the complete text of our 75th anniversary
book, The Bearing Day Is Not Gone, supplemented with
many never-before-published early images, our
updated history will be a 264-page hardbound
book illustrated with 550 pictures and 17 full
color plates.
Along with a chronological narrative and timeline of events and personalities shaping
Independent’s first 100 years, the book also
features chapters exploring a variety of subjects
from architecture and Kirkwood, to the Guild, as
well as a photo collection of many of the
beautiful brides married at IPC over ten decades.
This limited edition book, with broad appeal to
anyone interested in Birmingham history in general, will
make a perfect Christmas gift for friends as well as
family members. Also, gift-wrapped three volume sets
will also be available and will include, along with
Forward In Faith, the related works An Enduring
Ministry, Marvin Whiting’s excellent biography of Dr.
Henry Edmonds, and Beginning the Day, Dr. Edmonds’
book of daily devotionals, first published in 1919.
Take advantage of pre-publication DISCOUNTED
Prices available now through October 31, 2014. You
may order online (see below) or pick up a form from the
church receptionist. You may pay online or by check
(Attn: Marsha Harbin. Write "Centennial Book" on your
check memo line with check made out to IPC.) You will
be contacted when your books are ready to be picked up
at the church.
Forward In Faith, $30 per copy ($5
savings off of November cover price of
$35)
Three volume, gift-wrapped, set, $60
($10 savings off of individual combined
cover prices)
ORDER ONLINE:
http://ipc-usa.org/ipc-centennial-book