Journeys of Paul… An informational meeting will be held TODAY Sunday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m. to see how many may be interested in traveling to Istanbul, Turkey and Greece to walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. The trip is tentatively being planned for May 21- June 2, 2011. We need approximately 20 pilgrims to make this trip more affordable for everyone. If you are even slightly interested, sign the clipboard in the narthex today! We have 15 people on the list already!
WNL Resumes This Week Wednesday Night LIVE resumes in just three days! On Wednesday September 1, our Kingdom Kids will kick-off fall with the ever popular BIG MESSY ART(ages pre-K through 5th grade! Big Messy Art is 'Going Green' this year!! We're turning everyday items that could be thrown away into art masterpieces! Paper mache, paint, glue, yarn will be our tools as we reuse and renew to create. Join us September 1st and find out what a old hanger and fishing line can become! Also, Big Messy Art is looking for some old items you may have lying around the house. Old cookie/oven sheets, newspapers, tissue paper and of course… volunteers are always needed! Supper is served at 5:15 p.m. and BIG MESSY ART begins at 6:05 p.m.
NEW WNL CLASS FOR YOUTH… Pastor Ben will lead a class for youth (grades 6-12) entitled Youth and Culture! This week we will be discussing what it would mean to go techless.
THE ADULT STUDY GROUP… led by Pastor Rick and Ro Kinson will be exploring once again topics from the on-line publication The Thoughtful Christian.
CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE RESUMES… This is a perfect time to join the choir as we begin a new season. Rehearsal begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Caravaners …The annual visit to North Beach during the Labor Day weekend is still on! So far, 5 families have signed up or indicated a desire to attend this annual Christian Fellowship event. If you’re wondering what we’ll be doing down there, one thing for sure is that we will be preparing Brunswick Stew for the Saturday evening September 4th meal and we invite YOU to come down and share in this awesome meal (another southern tradition) with us. Please contact Chuck Fulton if you are planning to camp or dine (cfulton1@tds.net or 729-8184).
Session Extends Pastoral Intern Contract… Pastor Ben Beasley will be with us until Sunday, October 31. The Session voted last Monday night to extend the contract which will allow Ben to join us in our ministry while he seeks a call in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Please continue to pray for Ben as he discerns God’s plan for his ministry.
Holy Grounds Café News … Summer Intern Ben Beasley is leading a six week class on Faith and Film during the Sunday School hour at the Holy Grounds Café, which is located in the living room at the manse. Come discover ways in which, as Edward McNulty has so effectively stated,"...the God who spoke to Joseph through dreams and to Moses through a burning bush continues to speak in unexpected ways and places... even in a movie theater or video store." This Sunday in Faith & Film we will explore the line from the Apostles' Creed "Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord" we will be seeing clips from Jesus of Montreal. Come join in the discussion at The Holy Grounds Cafe... 10am. Looking forward to seeing you there!! The class begins at 10:00 a.m. with coffee and conversation.
Riding for a Cure… Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has organized a 150 mile fun ride in numerous cities across the country to bring awareness to the communities they reside and raise funds for the victims of this debilitating disease. In 2001, Elder Chuck Fulton raised over $1400 and was given the coveted “Top Banana Jersey”. Please consider helping him by sponsoring his participation in the North Florida MS 150 on October 2nd and 3rd. If you are interested in sponsoring him, he can be contacted at home (cfulton1@tds.net or 729-8184).
Montreat Registration Extended… You still have time to register for the October 3-8 Mountain Retreat. The registration cut-off has been extended to August 31. The cost for the trip is $350 per person which includes lodging, transportation, and most meals. The itinerary includes a day trip to Franklin, NC to have dinner and see a live performance of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The group will also dine at the popular Grove Park Inn. Come and join us on the mountain. Registration forms and itinerary may be picked up today in the narthex.
FPC Facebook Friends… More and more friends are re-connecting with our church through social networking. The following people recently sent “status updates” to be published in this newsletter and there will be more to read in the coming weeks:
Emily Morgan Still daydreaming, working as a caregiver for Stone Belt ARC in Bloomington, IN, but planning my future as a sea captain. I have a dog, Kerouac, and he is the definition of [wo]man's best friend. Please say “hi” to all who may remember me and my family!
Rebecca Miller Nothing has changed with me!! :) I am still living in Woodbine, with my mom, and am taking some classes at Coastal, hoping to get a real job soon!!
Karin Guyer-Allen OK, you know that NO ONE will ever replace my Mom and Dad!!! Right? No one will ever be that great. However, I have found my biological mother. I don't know how many people know in Saint Marys but it has been pretty big for me. As for my family...husband and kids are doing great. Mitch starts 2nd grade and Brennan just turned 3 in April. Aubrey and I have taken up mountain biking. He is at Snowshoe this weekend learning how to downhill. Very exciting sport!!! Maybe you can turn this into a sentence or two about Karin Guyer-Allen. I am not good at this.Tell everyone at church “ hello” Much love!!!
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