Dear Friends,
This week, for some, is an anxious time. We know Scripture teaches, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and intercession, with thanksgiving let your request be known to God.” Applying this can be a challenge, so let’s intercede for each other and be God’s vessels for good to one another.
If you’re a college student, you probably have “syllabus shock”. If you’re a teacher, your summer has come to screeching halt with a couple dozen children who are “in your face constantly”. If you’re a parent and your child has started school or will soon start preschool, you have mixed feelings. Commonly, it is both thankfulness (your children are out of your hair) and sadness (because your kids are gone for a good part of the day). As we say during baptisms, we are but custodians of our children since they are a gift from God. We are here to shepherd them with love, nurture and lots of prayer!
This may be a season in your life where you will need more Scriptural support and biblical application in your life. Don’t wait! Get plugged in now. We have numerous opportunities to get involved in fellowship and studying the Word together. Join us this Rally Day Sunday (August 22) at our 8:30 and 11:00 services. Sunday school classes for children/youth and adult are offered. See the Christian Education Brochure HERE with detailed information about where to go and who your teachers are.
Peace,
Mark
STILLL NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR MISSIONS
IN NASHVILLE, a “Team of Volunteers” is preparing to help folks effected by recent floods.
Who? Adults (8th grade and older (must be accompanied by parents)
What? Nashville Flood Victim Mission Trip to Rebuild
Where? Westminster Presbyterian Church
When? (Wednesday – Saturday) September 22-25*
How? Church bus roundtrip transportation provided
Cost? $20 per person per day incl. meals except supper
Deadline? Register by August 29th at main office 522-9804
Questions? Call me or Ginny Lyon (523-1232)
*if you can go earlier they will accept help beginning Sept. 19
IN KNOXVILLE, we still need people to help at tables during the Rummage Sale at Pond Gap Elementary on Saturday, August 21 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.). See PondGapSale.com for details.
Prayers in celebration and intercession:
TORI AND SPADE ROSE announce the arrival of their daughter ANNA GREER on August 18th.
JENNY AND RYAN GREER announce the arrival of their daughter AMELIA RYAN on August 17th
JEN AND CORY BEILHARZ announce the arrival of their daughter MOLLY CLARK on August 6th.
BENNETT AND JULIE KIZER announce the arrival of their son WILLIAM BENNETT on July 29.
MARTY HAYS family with his grandfather’s death recently.
Taylor Hamilton’s mother, JANE, who is still recovering from heart problems.
JOIN US FOR RALLY DAY
Sunday, August 22
Worship Services at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
“CHILDREN AND WORSHIP” RESUMES
(after Children’s Time) THIS SUNDAY!!
Save the Date!
CHURCHWIDE
CAMPING TRIP
@ Big South Fork
October 8 – 10
“Continue to live your lives in Christ,
rooted and built up in Him
and established in the faith,
just as you were taught,
abounding in thanksgiving.”
COLOSSIANS 2:6
