september 2016 - First Cumberland Presbyterian Church

SEPTEMBER 2016
Non-profit Organization
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
907 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3946
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September 2016
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Fall Schedules:
A Message from your pastor......
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Labor Day
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5 PM
1st Wed. Meal
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AM Fellowship 11:30 AM
AM SSchool
Prime Timer
AM Worship
PM Chi-Rho Lunch/Shoney’s
AM Fellowship
AM SSchool
AM Worship
PM Chi-Rho
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12 6:30 PM
Stated Clerk’s
Meeting
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5:00 PM - Fish Fry
9:15
9:45
10:55
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AM Fellowship
AM SSchool
AM Worship
PM Chi-Rho
September Birthdays
3 Shannon Sharpe
4 Dianne McVetty
5 Pat Carmack
6 Charlie Bohn
7 Tommy Hand
8 Jimmy Burris
8 Dennis O’Neal
9 Myrtle Barnes
9 Van Steekley
10 Mitch Carmack
10 Elizabeth B. Hurst
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Bridal
Shower
16 Church
Retreat
Bridal
Shower
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6 PM - Study Buddies
6 PM - Bible studies
7 PM - Adult Choir
7:00 PM
CPWM
27 8:30 AM
Prime Timer
Trip to
Bowling Green,
KY
Corvette
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School
Rally
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September
through
5 PM - Meal
6 PM - Study Buddies
6 PM - Bible studies
7 PM - Adult Choir
October 19
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Church
Retreat
Sunday
running
22 Happy First
Day of Autumn
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Presbytery
Picnic
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6 PM - Intergenerational Study
7 PM - Adult Choir
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6:30 PM
Session
Meeting
9:15 AM Fellowship
9:45 AM SSchool
10:55 AM Worship
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Monitors
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5 PM - Meal
6 PM - Study Buddies
6 PM - Bible studies
7 PM - Adult Choir
11 Sue Curl
13 Michael Powers
17 Jim Eaves
17 Elaine Fite
18 Sara Cline
19 Donna Bracy
19 Tonya Farmer
20 Austin Hawk
20 Angela Kidd
22 Bob Potter
22 Dallise Temple
26 Megan Barlow
Highlights of Session
The Session of the First Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, Murfreesboro, TN, met for the regular
meeting on August 15, 2016.
Elder to make announcements on Sunday mornings
during September will be Teresa Hayes.
Elders of the Month for September will be Clyde
McClaran and Don Jones.
September has come around again! School is back in session, not
only for our children, but also for the young adults at MTSU. With
that influx of thousands more people in our city, we have some opportunities to share the word of God and maybe a bit more crazy
traffic.
Wednesday Midweek Program 6-7pm
PreK-Adults –Week 1 – Intergenerational Study
Kids (K-12th) – Weeks 2-5 –Study Buddies Homework Help
Young Adults – Week 3 –Bible Study
Adults—Weeks 2-5—Bible Study in Fellowship Hall
(If there is a need for nursery care, please let Pastor Joy
know.)
The session and I just finished reading a book together entitled "I
Am A Church Member." There are six chapters with covenants at the
end of each chapter that speak about a biblical model of church
Sunday Evening Program 5-7pm
membership.
Chi Rho worship on first Sunday of the month, followed by
meal and fellowship time.
Several copies of the book have been donated to the church library in
the Aden-McClaran Resource Center, and I am going to begin in the Weeks 2-5: We will have music and meal each week in
addition to classes.
month of September preaching a sermon series on the six topics covJr./Sr. High Students – fellowship/games together followed by
ered in the book.
I hope you will make a special effort to be in worship for these next
six weeks. The information in the book is valuable. Some may seem
like review, and some may seem surprising, but all of the topics covered in the book are important for us to learn what a good model is
for biblical church membership, overcome some of the pitfalls of
church membership in a modern world, and learn how to make our
membership and our outreach more effective.
separate bible studies
Young Adults—will prepare meal each week while discussing
topics like discerning purpose, budgeting,
priorities, dating, marriage, etc.
(If there is a need for nursery care, please let Pastor Joy
know.)
Sunday School 9:45am
Classes for Children: Nursery, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
I look forward to growing together as a congregation during these six New Young Adult Class!
weeks.
Other Adult Classes: Fellowship, Agape, Fresh Start, Fidelis, &
God bless!
Adult Workers
26 Rylee Miller
27 Jackie Slaten
28 Edna June Major
29 Michael Farmer
29 Judy Palmer
30 Richie Kidd
30 James McClaran
1st Week of October Birthdays
3 Carlie Hawkins
3 Gavin Keown
4 Matthew Anderson
7 Bob Eaker
September Anniversaries
2 Larry & Linda Keown
7 James & Jan Sparks
8 Bill & Donna Bracy
19 Chris & Christy Anderson
25 Tom & Sandy Wallman
1st Week of October Anniversaries
4 Lynn Nelson & Antoinette van Zelm
5 Paul & Lynn Anthony
5 Raymond & Vicki Turner
Our first annual Golf Tournament is coming up. It will be held at
Champion's Run Golf Course on October 15. We need sponsors and
we need golfers. Sponsors can sponsor a tee, a green, or they can give a
prize for the golfers who will play. We need your help! Wherever you do
business, especially with local businesses, ask those businesses if they
would consider sponsoring the tournament. The forms for sponsorship
were e-mailed recently, but if you need a copy, please see me and I'll get
you a copy.
Also, I will be asking this month for donations from you all for our goody
bags and for the lunch that will be provided for the golfers. Goody bags
will have things like crackers, water, golf tees, golf balls, and other small
items that each golfer will receive as a thank you for playing. Lunch will be
hamburgers, fixin's, side items, and dessert. The more we can have
donated to the tournament, the better our net income will be. Thank you
in advance for your help!
Pastor Chris
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If you would like to sponsor a Chi-Rho Meal, please
let Pastor Joy know.
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If you would like to volunteer to help during
Study Buddies on Wednesdays, please see Malinda
Brafford or Paula Martin.
2:30 to 5:00 – Arrival – Fellowship – Recreation
5:00 to 6:00 - Covered dish Supper (Drinks Provided)
6:00 to 7:00 - Group Sing-a-long and Still Waters update
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We have a prayer room for use whenever the
The recreation center at 557 N Woodland St. has an
indoor pool, basketball courts, indoor gym, walking track
and racquetball. Admission is $6.00 for adults & students
5 and over or $5 for seniors 55 & above & children under
5. The Greenway has 2.4 miles of concrete walkway
beside the Little Duck River. There is also a large
playground and horse shoe pit.
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Murfreesboro Presbytery’s
24th FAMILY FELLOWSHIP DAY
September 11, 2016
City Park in Manchester, TN
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE:
5:00 PM - Meal
6:00 PM - Kid’s events
6:00 PM - Bible Studies
7:00 PM - Choir
SUNDAY ORDER OF SERVICES
Fellowship
Sunday School
Sunday Worship
Chi-Rho Service
9:15
9:45
10:55
5:00
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AM
PM
church is open! Prayer stations will change periodically. (Room 206, upstairs in Christian Ed. wing)
Attention Students: If you need community service
hours, please let Pastor Joy know, and we will work
together to develop a project for you either here at the
church or through a local organization. (If you are
not a student who “needs community service hours”,
but just looking for a place to share your talents, Pastor Joy would love to help you, too!)
S ER V IN G OUR CHURCH
Rev. Chris Warren, Pastor
Rev. Joy Warren, Associate Pastor
Keith Brown, Music Director
Sexton: Bill Bracy
Secretary, Trish Decker
Murfreesboro First Cumberland
Presbyterian Church
907 East Main Street 37130
Office: 615-893-6755
Email: firstcp@comcast.net
www.murfreesborocpc.org
SEPTEMBER SLOGAN:
Work at attending church regularly!
PRAYER CONCERNS
FCPC SHUT-INS:
Myrtle Barnes
Bill Burton
Mary Coxey
Martha Holden
Richie Kidd
Emma McCoy
Margaret Salisbury
MEMBERS:
Helen Dickerson
Joy Funte
Adrian Marshall
Dana Martindale
Edna Miller
Nell Taylor
Ron Webb
Bill & Faye Steekley
Julie Webb
Prayer Concern List of Friends & Family of Members:
Jake
Marilyn Andrews (extended family of Jennifer Lindsey)
Ben Bailey (brother of Edna Miller)
Kelly Bohn (daughter of Charlie Bohn)
Brandon Brown (son of Bob Brown)
R.C. Brown (uncle of Kellie Everett)
Debbie Chandler (friend of Elaine Jones)
Dallas Cook (husband of Wanda Cook)
Steve & Marilyn Crane (friends of Malinda Brafford)
Barbara Decker (mother-in-law of Trish Decker)
Diane Duncan (Elaine Fite’s sister)
Jim Edwards (brother of Carol Saltikova)
Mary Ehret (mother of Shannon Sharpe)
Hunter & Dana Fite (son & daughter-in-law of Elaine Fite)
Sherry Goforth (great-niece of Wanda Cook)
Alan Harrison (neighbor of Alvin Martin)
Mark Haynes (son of John & Lauren Haynes)
George James (father of Christy Walker)
Mark Johnson (friend of Harold & Linda Vincion)
Matthew Johnson (friend of Harold & Linda Vincion)
Betty Kramer (mother of Al Kramer)
Trisha Ann Lewis (friend of Adrian Marshall)
Colin Progar, Active US Navy (Casey Settlemire’s fiancé)
Hayley Rhodes (Dana Martindale’s cousin)
Chris Rubio (son of Sherry Kramer)
Jo Sage (mother of Kellie Everett’s friend)
Linda Sosniak (aunt of Rev. Joy Warren)
Enis Stephens (Cy Queen’s friend’s father)
Randy Tomberlain (brother of Debbie Sutherland)
Margaret Trokey (grandmother of Rev. Chris)
Clyde Turner (step-father of Dana Martindale)
David Waggoner (brother of Carol Saltikova)
Gertrude Waggoner (mother of Carol Saltikova)
Kaleb Waggoner (grandson of Carol Saltikova)
Jerry Walker (brother of Wanda Cook)
Karen Woodrey (friend of Curtis & Peggy Mason)
Bea Zinser (sister-in-law of Louise Stevenson)
2016 Stewardship Report
WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDED: $4,945.90
As of August 22, 2016
YTD Budget: $168,160.73
YTD Contributions: $162,197.30
AUGUST
Worship
S. School
Offering
7
118
57
7325
14
121
63
5197
21
103
N/A
2130
These totals do not reflect donations given as
memorials to various funds.
SEXTON:
USHERS:
Bill Bracy
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Mark Fischer, Chelsea Jones, Larry Keown
11 & 18 Lillian Alsup, Mike Kidd, Lucinda Lea
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Emily Farmer, Larry Ralston, Pam Truitt
CHILDREN’S TIME
4
Malinda Bradfford
11 Charlie Bohn
18 Dyanna Puckett
25 Karen Breeding
NURSERY
4
David & Brandi Keown
11 Suzette Eaves & Linda Keoen
18 Don & Elaine Jones
25 Suzette Eaves & Donna Bracy
BREAD BAKERS
4
Marilyn Rogan
11 Nell Taylor
18 Edna Miller
25 Bobbye Greek
GREETERS
4
Pat Briggs
11 & 18 Don Jones
25
Harold Vincion
SCRIPTURE READERS
4
Louise Stevenson
11 Pat Briggs
18 Antoinette van Zelm
25 Jay Truitt
Address Changes:
Audrey Gotts
1202 Elliott Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
ELDERS OF MONTH
Clyde McClaran & Don Jones
ANNOUNCEMENT ELDER
Teresa Hayes
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Alex & Amelia Pegram
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THANK YOU..............
Thank you all for the special cards and gifts during my
retirement as treasurer. And then the Faithful Service
Award - What an honor! God has blessed our family with
the most special Church Family anyone could ever wish
for. We are blessed indeed. We love each and ever one
here and I look forward to many more years of fellowship with you all. I can’t leave out a Thank You for all the
well wishes and gifts for our special little Henry. God is
so good!
In Christian love to you all,
Debbie Sutherland
Autumn really is
Just around the corner!
September 22nd!
Council on AGING Presents:
Retirement 2.0
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Tuesday, September 8, 10 AM - 12 Noon
St. Clair Senior Center
Seniors/Caregivers,
join us for a FREE impartial panel including:
Elder Law Attorney, Geriatric Care Manager,
Housing Specialist, Retired Senior
Questions to be answered:
 Can I stay in my home or should I move to senior housing?
 If I do move, how can I pay for it?
 What legal documents do I need as I age?
 Do I need to change my plan?
For information or to RSVP (615) 353-4235 or
rsvp@coamidtn.org
IN MEMORY
Church - Women’s Retreat
September 16-18
IN MEMORY OF JIM RUNGEE to the Van Fund from Don &
Elaine Jones.
The church retreat in September is now going to be a
women’s retreat. Pastor Joy will lead the retreat.
If you plan to go down for the day Saturday, let Joy
know.
Regular Wednesday night meals
resume September 7th at 5 PM. ($7)
Remember to sign up each Sunday.
Reservation cards are in your pew pockets.
Food Bank
Now that the regular busy summer is about
over, I’m trusting that all of us will resume
filling the Food Bank crate each week. With all
our summer activities games to watch, practice for everything, hot weather, visitors and family outings, it has been
difficult to remember the crate. However, our fall and
winter schedule is upon us and I hope that
everyone will remember the folks who really
need our donations for the crate.
Many thanks to everyone, Bobbye
Prime Timers
Tuesday, September 27, 2016, the Prime
Timers' trip will be to the Corvette Museum,
Bowling Green, KY. Bring $$ ($8.00) for the
museum and $$ for lunch. The bus will be
leaving the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.
If you have any questions, please contact:
JT and Lillian Alsup @ 615-896-8506.
CPWM Guest Speaker
On Tuesday, September 20 at 7 PM, Candice Carter,
founder of “Last Call 4 Grace”, will be the guest speaker.
This ministry offers aid and rescue for human trafficking, sexual
abuse victims, domestic violence, the homeless, and abandoned/
abused children.
They do this by offering food and shelter, adoption/foster care
support, abstinence support classes, discipleship training,
counseling, mobile clothing ministry and health wellness
counseling classes.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
MTSU vs. UTSA Football Game
First Cumberland Day!
What your ticket includes:
 Reserved seats in the Family Fun Zone, with access to free bounce
houses, balloon artists, and much more
 See First Cumberland Presbyterian on the giant Blue Tube
 An opportunity to be part of the halftime High-Five Tunnel in
front of 25,000 fans for children 12 & under!
All seats for First Cumberland Presbyterian will be grouped
together for a day of FUN, FAMILY, and FOOTBALL!!!
Come early to enjoy free bounce houses, balloon artists, sponsor
giveaways and much more!
Payment must be given to First Cumberland Presbyterian
Payment is due no later than 10/26/2016.
Tickets will be distributed via the church following the deadline!
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Payment Information
Please circle method of payment:
Cash or CHECK #__________
(Please make checks payable to: FCPC)
Number of tickets: _______ X $8 (reg. $18) = $_____________
Name:____________________________________________
Mailing address:_____________________
City:____________ State:___ Zip:_____ Phone #:__________
Email:____________________________________________
Flyers on table by church office.
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