Discovering Joy! - First Presbyterian Church

THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Discovering Joy!
Sync to calendar at: www.firstpresmhc.org
A Sermon Study Series of Philippians
If ever there is a roadmap for discovering joy in life, it is
found in Paul’s letter to the Philippians! This short Biblical
book offers grand instruction and encouragement as to how
to rejoice in the Lord in every season and circumstance. This
fall we will read through the entire epistle and focus on the
path to Discovering Joy! Sermons include:
October 23
Phil 3:12-16
October 30
Phil 3:17-4:1
November 6
Break
November 13
Phil 4:2-9
November 20
Phil 4:10-23
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Press on Toward the
Goal
Our Citizenship is in
Heaven
(Veteran’s Day
Theme)
Rejoice in the Lord
Always!
My God Will Supply
our Needs
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- 2016
The Finance Committee would like to keep you informed
regarding the financial condition of your church. We lost
some more ground in September as contributions were less
than expenses by $14,173, which increased our deficit to
$51,085. This is similar to our financial status at this time last
year when our deficit was $55,881. This deficit isn’t comfortable, so we encourage you to review your personal giving and
bring it up to date if possible. The approved budget
reductions for 2016 result in our actual expenses being very
close to the budgeted amount, so the deficit to the budgeted
amount is much smaller than in previous years: $68,090 vs
$94,889 last year at this time. We will continue to keep you
informed as we move through the year. Thank you to those
keeping current in your giving.
2015
Total
Contributions
thru Sept
$373,200
Total Pledged
Contributions
thru Sept
$305,255
Total
Actual
Expenses
thru Sept
$429,081
Total
Budgeted
Expenses
thru Sept
$468,089
2016
$376,589
$301,200
$427,673
$444,679
Sun Oct 16, 2016
8:30am Worship
9:30am Bridge Worship
9:40am Adult Sun School
10am Children's Sunday School
11am Worship
12:15pm Diaconate Meeting
5:30pm All Youth Event
See Announcement
Mon Oct 17, 2016
9:30am Prayer Group, Parlor
9:30am PW CT Meeting, MR
1pm Cards & Games, MR
6:30pm CES Rehearsal
Tue Oct 18, 2016
9am Library Volunteers
12pm Men's Lunch, Ioanni’s
12pm Share & Care, Floyd’s
4:45pm TOPS Meeting, MR
5:30pm Girl Scouts, YR
6pm Tutor, Library
7pm AA, MR
MR-Mtg. Rm.
YR-Youth Rm.
CR-Conf. Rm.
WH-West Hall
Wed Oct 19, 2016
9am Hope Mission Volunteers
10am Women's Bible Study, YR
4pm CLAMS-Pumpkins of Love,
Westminster Hall
6pm Dinner
6:20pm Kids' Handbells
7pm PM Bible Study
Thu Oct 20, 2016
10:15am New Horizons, YR
1pm Book Club
6pm Tutor, Library
7pm Choir Practice
8pm Al-Anon, MR
Sun Oct 23, 2016
8:30am Worship
9:30am Bridge Worship
9:40am Adult Sunday School
10am Children's Sunday School
Flu Shots
10am-12pm
11am Worship
5:30pm MS Youth, YR
7pm HS Youth, YR
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A Community Seeking to Become
the Hands and Feet of Jesus
1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
252.247.2202
252.247.1872 fax
www.firstpresmhc.org
office@firstpresmhc.org
October 16, 2016 — 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
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Pam Anthony and family in the death of Pam’s mother, Mary Rose
Hannan, on Wednesday, October 5. A service was held October 15,
Jenne Howard and family on the passing of her Mother, Martha
Salter, on October 8. A service was held October 11.
Copies of the October calendar with birthdays and
Monthly message from Pastor Tim are available on the
Welcome Tables.
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Did you know that Pruitt Health utilizes volunteers to visit with
their patients in a six-county region, which includes Carteret
County? These patients may be at home or in a care facility, but
they and/or their loved ones all need companionship during this
end-of-life phase. While some simply need a friend to play cards
with or talk to, others, maybe family sitters and caregivers, may
need a period of respite - to get out and eat a meal or even
attend a Bible study.
If you have a little time to spare and are interested in becoming
part of their team, contact Kasi Jones at 252-520-3032 or email
her at kasijones@pruitthealth.com. Training is provided.
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Mildred Ballou (Sunnie Gail Ballou’s mother) - home under hospice
care; Aydan Chapman (Barbara Johnson’s cousin’s 8-year-old
grandson) - treatment of recurring brain tumor; Marjorie Riddle
Garner (Marjorree Fisher’s mother) - home under hospice care; Ann
Hale - undergoing chemo at Duke-Raleigh; Clark Steed, brother of
Nora Gentry - lung cancer diagnosis
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– Tom Davis; Becky Blankenship’s sister, Sarah
Shuping; Dorothy Zelenka. C
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– Jeanne Baier; Jody
Merritt’s mother, Mildred Merritt
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Charlie Brown; Don Clements; Edna & Paul Cordova; Kay Davis;
Sherry Engel; Pat Kemp; Darlene Siegel
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Lt. Col. Paul Johnson is deployed. Cards can be sent to VMAQ-4; Unit
80132; FPO AE 09508-0132.
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Pumpkins of Love
A CLAMS (K-2) Event
10:00
Preschool Class - Meets on the 1st Floor
K - 5 th Grade Classes - Meets in Youth Room
Youth Class - Meets in Room 14, 2nd floor
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The Mayberry Bible Study Mark Vandersea
Old Testament Study of
Prophets
9:40
Adult Bible Study
Gospel According to
Matthew
Sojourners
Great Christians of the
Past
Theresa Arnold
David Cox
Father Frank
Women’s Morning Bible Study
Leader: Jerri Oehler
Friends of Jesus
10am, Meeting Room
by Karen Kingsbury
This series explores six people in the life of Jesus - Simon the
Leper, Martha, Jairus, Mary Magdalene, Peter, John. All bring
a variety of experiences and examples that show the ups and
downs of friendship, and remind us that true friendship is
worth the time/commitment involved and that our best friend
of all is Jesus.
Join us Wednesday, October 19, 4:00 at the
church. The children will decorate pumpkins
to deliver to the residents at Crystal Bluffs.
We will leave at 5pm in the church van to
make the deliveries and will return by 6pm so children can participate in Wednesday Night Dinner and Hand Chime Ringers, if
they would like. Please bring $1 to help cover the cost of the
pumpkins in support of our youth ministry. RSVP by Monday
October 17, tcopeland@firstpresmhc.org.
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SHIFT HOURS:
Two Shifts daily Sunday-Friday: 12-3:30 & 3:30-6:30
Three shifts Saturday: 10-12; 12-3:30; 3:30-6:30
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- All men of the church are invited to meet this
Tuesday, 12pm, at Ioanni’s on Arendell Street. All men are
welcome to join the group for a good lunch and fellowship.
Wednesday Dinner
Join us this Wednesday at 6pm for a delicious dinner
prepared by Lenna Easter & Anne Gilbert. The menu includes: baked ziti, salad, bread and dessert. Dinner-$6 per
person; $3-children ages 6-10; free-children 5 and under.
RSVP to church office by noon Monday.
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and Care women will meet at Floyd’s Restaurant for lunch this
Tuesday.
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Crazy Grace for Crazy Times
by Derwin Gray
Your support of the Pumpkin Patch helps make our
Youth mission trips happen each year.
It's a complicated world, especially for disciples striving to live
as Jesus wants us to live. In reality, it was just as crazy in
New Testament times. The apostle Paul addresses the issues
facing the church and culture in First Corinthians, recognizing
this truth: the heartbeat and lifeblood of the Christian life is
grace. Come discover a compelling grace leading to
compassionate ministry and influential witness.
Change of Plans for Sunday!
First Presbyterian
Church
Sunday, October 23
10am-12pm
Wednesday, October 26
6pm-7pm
***Bring Insurance Cards***
Cash Price $25.00
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$ : With sadness we announce that Paul Welser,
the Bridge Music Director, is resigning from his position on or
before October 31 in order to accept another job. Paul has been
with us since the inception of the Bridge and provided not only
his musical talent, but also his wisdom, direction and support as
the Bridge was given birth. Please thank Paul for his service with
us over these past four and a half years!
To sign up for a shift online, visit the church website
www.firstpresmhc.org and click on the signupgenius link
or call the church office at 247-2202.
All Youth Special Event
5:30-7:45 (meet & pick up at church)
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Dinner out (bring $5-$10) and "Where is the Love"
Fashion Show, a senior project by Anna Knight.
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Please bring an article of clothing to donate to Caroline's Collectibles charity. "All people should be loved
and appreciated no matter the size or body type."
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A great opportunity to support one of our fellow youth
members.
Learn to Ring
God’s Praise on
Wednesdays!
10/19 - Rehearse - 6:20-6:50pm
Sunday, October 23 - Play Bells
in Worship Services at 9:45 & 11am
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If you or a loved one are a Veteran, please
complete the form inserted in
today’s bulletin. Then on November 6, we
will share a list of our Veterans as they are
honored for Veteran’s Day.
We’d like to include your name!