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Announcementsweek of September 9th

SUNDAY 9thFALL PROGRAMMING BEGINS9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship

The Ark, UpStreet10 a.m. Worship Choir, 85:30 p.m. FILO young adult, library ::

Love & Logic, 97 p.m. true high school, student ac-

tivity center

MONDAY 10th9:30 a.m. Disciple 3, 97 p.m. Disciple 1, library :: Disciple

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TUESDAY 11th9:30 a.m. Morning Bible Study, FMC ::

Disciple 1, 910 a.m. Icing on the Cake, A7 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, B

WEDNESDAY 12th9:30 a.m. Disciple 4, 96 p.m. KidStuf! FMC :: Handbell

choir, 87 p.m. true tween & middle school,

student center :: “I’m In” gather-ing, Brodie :: Praise & Worshiprehearsal, Wm Cannon sanctuary

THURSDAY 13th9:30 a.m. MOPS, FMC10 a.m. ARCM, library :: Prayer Shawl

Ministry, A6 p.m. Evening Bible Study, 97 p.m. Worship Choir, 8

SATURDAY 15th11:30 a.m Fellowship Lunch Bunch

SUNDAY 16th9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship

The Ark, UpStreet10 a.m. Worship Choir, 85:30 p.m. Love & Logic, 96 p.m. Guatemala Dinner, FMC7 p.m. true high school, student ac-

tivity centerOCTOBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

calendar.shpc.orgoffice phone 892.3580office email church@shpc.org

Christianity and World Religions is a six-weekstudy that explores four major world religions —Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism — andcompares the beliefs of each with those of Chris-tianity. This study deals with questions peopleask about other religions, including why weshould believe the claims of Christianity overthose of other faiths. The author urges us asChristians to build bridges with others so that wemight grow in our faith, seek peace in our world,love our neighbor, and find positive ways to sharethe gospel.

Join us for this compelling study on Wednesdayevenings this fall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Room9, beginning Wednesday, September 19th . Pleasecontact Suzie Bridges for more information atsuziebrdgs@gmail.com.

FILO Young Adults areback for the fall! We'restarting up with ourmonthly Sunday studygroup, 5:30 – 7 p.m. onsecond Sundays.

Join us for our firstmeeting of the fall TO-NIGHT, in the library.

We'll begin our new series Walking With God inthe Desert by Ray Vander Laan. Our Sept socialevent will be later this month, so keep an eye outfor information on it! Want to know more aboutus? Look us up on Facebook or e-mail us atyoungadults@shpc.org

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Looking for a place to serve?TECH TEAM: We need folks to helpmake Sunday morning worship happen!We are looking for volunteers to runsound, click the computer and be on thevideo team. Our new Worship Technolo-gy Director, Michael Glass (give him abig welcome when you meet him!) willdo a full training for anyone interested.Email him at techdir@shpc.org

FELLOWSHIP TEAM: Born to bake? Su-per excited to serve? Delighted to deco-rate? We need you! The Fellowship Teammakes the fellowship events at SHPChappen! Join the fun! (OK, there is someclean-up involved here, too, but manyhands make light work! Right?) EmailBeth at beth@shpc.org

The Burke Center for YouthNeeds Your HelpDONATION CLOSETTEAM FORMING NOW!We are looking forpeople willing to helpout the second Satur-day of each month (10a.m.- noon) to sort, launder, and orga-nize clothing donated to the Burke Cen-ter's foster boys and other fosterfamilies. We would like to begin on Satur-day, Sept. 8th. If you are interested inserving, either regularly or on an as-needed basis, please contact PeggyFetzer ( mfetzer@austin.rr.com / 512-619-3921)

BURKE CENTER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION& TRAINING: Anyone interested in volun-teering on a regular basis at the BurkeCenter (donation closet, tutoring, gardenproject, etc.) is encouraged to attend anorientation and training. The next orien-tation is scheduled for Sept 13th, 6-9:30p.m. at the Dripping Springs MethodistChurch, 28900 Ranch Road 12, 78620

Moms in Prayer Kickoff Event!WHO: Parents of students who attend Pat-ton Elementary or Small Middle School

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 13 @ 8:15 a.m.

WHERE: Panera on WilliamCannon

HOSTS: Shannon Briggs &Stacy Bennett (512-632-3087)

Moms in Prayer’smission is to impact children and schoolsworldwide for Christ by gathering mothersto pray www.momsintouch.org

SAVE THE DATE FORTHIRD GRADE BIBLES!Each year, SHPC presents aBible to all students entering3rd grade. A gift from you, thecongregation, this is a veryspecial moment in both the

life of our students and the life of ourchurch. Third Grade Bibles will be pre-sented at the 9:30 a.m. worship serviceon Sunday, September 23rd, with a timeof Bible-signing on the FMC porch immedi-ately following the service.

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—Responding with words and actions that show others they are important

Looking for a reason togo golfing?

Look no further! Manos de Cristois hosting a Charity Golf Classicon September 21st at

Falconhead Golf Club. Detailscan be found atwww.manosdecristo.org/charitygolf.html

or by contacting SarahFrench, TournamentChair, at 210.882.6400 orsbradbur@alum.trinity.edu

Take the Plunge this fall — join-ing SHPC MOPS!MOPS typically meets onthe 2nd and 4th Thurs-days of the month(Sept to May) from9:30 am to 11:30 am.Find out more details atwww.shpc.org/classes/mops-mothers-of-preschoolers

Our first meeting is Thursday, Septem-ber 13th. Please join us and bring afriend.

Join the planning team for the family retreat on Octo-ber 12-14! We need YOU. Contact Pastor Mike at mike@shpc.org.

Children’s MinistryNursery care is provided in Room 7 for children from 6 weeks to 24 months of ageduring the 9:30 & 11 a.m. worship services.

The Ark Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – noonWilliam Cannon campus

9:30 2 yr. olds — Room 2 3 yr. olds — Room 1 4 yr. olds & pre-K— Room 611 2 yr. olds — Room 2 3 yr. olds — Room 1 4 yr. olds & pre-K— Room 6

Brodie campus9:30 3 yr. olds through pre-K— Room 5

UpStreet Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - noonWilliam Cannon campus

9:30 Kindergarten through 4th grade — Family Ministry Center 5th grade — Portable B11 Kindergarten through 5th grade — Portable B

Brodie campus 9:30 Kindergarten through 5th grade — Portable A

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● FELLOWSHIP LUNCH BUNCH willbe Saturday, September 15th at 11:30a.m. at Johnny Carino’s Italian (5601Brodie Lane). It is a great way to con-nect with other members of SHPC.Please make your reservations by Sep-tember 12th — email/phone SusanMartin at martisusan@gmail.com or 892-3029.

● ASSOCIATION OF RETIREDCHRISTIAN MEN (ARCM) have re-sumed getting together at 10 a.m. onThursdays in the library for scripture,prayer, and a short devotional. Bring afriend for a little Christian hospitalityand bring an open mind for our video!

it’s PrimeTime! (50± Adult Ministry)

Women, study Danielwith Beth MooreJoin Beth Moore in Daniel:Lives of Integrity, Words ofProphecy. In the first fewweeks, we study Daniel's lifeas he faced the kinds of pres-sures and temptations we en-counter today. Next, explorethrilling prophecies from thetime of Daniel through thesecond coming of JesusChrist. This is a great oppor-tunity to meet with other

women and dig deeper into God's Word!Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. inRoom 9, beginning September 13th untilChristmas break (excluding October 4th).Workbook cost is $15. Childcare is alsoavailable for the cost of $24/one child,$48/two children and $50/three or morechildren. Contact Mary Carnes for moreinformation at mltcarnes@gmail.com or reg-ister on-line at www.shpc.org

Beloved DiscipleA Women’s Beth

Moore Bible Study“What do you seek?” John 1:38Are you longing for a deeper

relationship with Christ? Thisis a safe place for you to ex-

plore and grow in your faithwith fellow believers. Thisstudy looks at the life and

ministry of the “beloved disci-ple,” John. What can we learn

from his life that can deepenour own relationship with

Christ as his beloved disciples?Beginning September 11th

9:30-11:30 Tuesday morningsChildcare available with pre-registration.

Book cost is $15.For more information contact Renée For-

sythe at rforsythe6@gmail.com or register on-line at tinyurl.com/cpyap6q

Bible Studiesfrom Beth MooreMornings & Eve-

nings this fall!

Starting this week! Two different Beth Moore studies!

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CHILDREN AT THE LORD’STABLE COMING SOON!Our Children at the Lord’s Table workshop

will be offeredthis fall as partof the“WednesdayNight Live”programmingon September19, 26 andOctober 3,

from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Family Minis-try Center. All children in 2nd-5th gradeswho would like to learn about the sacra-ments of Baptism and Communion are in-vited to attend these three educationaland interactive sessions with Pastor Brit-ta. Participants will receive First Commu-nion and be recognized at worship onSunday, October 7th (World CommunionSunday) at the 11 a.m. service at WilliamCannon.

To sign your child up for the class or learnmore about Children at the Lord’s Tablein general, please contact Pastor Britta atbritta@shpc.org or 892-3580, ext. 107.

KIDSTUFKICKS OFFSEPT 12TH!KidStuf is a monthlyfamily gathering time where kidsand parents learn together about God’sBig Ideas! It’s a 45-minute, fun, digital in-teractive experience designed for familiesthat typically takes place on the 2nd

Wednesday of each month.KidStuf exists to partner with parents. Webelieve parents are ultimately responsiblefor the spiritual development of their chil-dren (Deuteronomy 6:4-9). We recognizethat parents have a whole lot more timewith their kids than anyone at church—each year kids spend about 3,000 hourswith their parents versus the 40 or so thatthey spend attending church on Sunday.No one has more influence over a childthan his or her parent! So we believe thatit is our role to partner with parents byproviding a plan that will give them thetools they need to lead their kids spiritual-ly.KidStuf is for elementary age kids (K-4th)AND their parents. 5th graders are alsowelcome, but most choose to attend theTRUE tween program with Pastor Mikeduring this same time.Our opening show of the 2012-2013 schoolyear is right around the corner, so markyou calendars now to join us onWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, AT6:30 P.M. IN THE FAMILY MINISTRYCENTER. We look forward to seeing youthere!

We're looking for a few more folks to comeon board THE ARK preschool leadershipteam. If you're interested in making a dif-ference in the life of a child age 2, 3 or 4,we'd love to tell you more about the oppor-tunities we have available! Contact Pastor

Britta at britta@shpc.org orChris Gordon, Director of

Children's Ministry, atchris@shpc.org

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Our guests arecoming!

IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network)guests are families with children who,because of a crisis situation in theirlives, have lost their homes. The pro-gram provides for them to live at Austinarea churches while they find housingand get back on their feet.During the week of September 30th —October 7th, four IHN families willlive at our church and will be fed andsheltered by volunteers at ourchurch. This is your opportunity tohelp these families through this timeof crisis. Tasks performed by hosts(SHPC folk and members of FaithPresbyterian Church and Abiding LoveLutheran Church) include:

Young children make excellent hosts,because the guests are mostly youngchildren. Sign up in the narthex forthis volunteer opportunity or contactStuart McIntire stuart78704 @yahoo.com / 788-4455 or Lara Manire922-3615.

Move-in: Sunday 12:30Dinner Preparers:

6:00 p.m. to 7:30p.m.

Overnight Host: 8:00p.m. to 7:15 a.m.

Evening Host: 5:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Weekend BreakfastServers: Sat 8:00a.m. to 9:00 a.m.;Sun 7:00 a.m to7:30 a.m.

Saturday Hosts andlunch: severalshifts

Supply Donors: allweek

Transportation Volun-teers and LinenWashers.

Move-out: Sunday6:30 am

Come and see!The Guatemala Team invites the congrega-tion to apotluck dinnerSunday, September 166 - 8 p.m., in the Family Ministry Center.We’ll showcase this summer's Guatemala

mission efforts— we had twoteams that

worked withour partners at three dif-ferent locations in Guate-

mala! Takeadvantage ofthis opportu-

nity to understand how your mission dol-lars are being used, to meet the missiontravelers, and to learn about next year'sparticipation opportunities.Folks coming to the dinner are asked tobring a Guatemalan dish, a Mexican dish,or a salad/vegetable. For further informa-tion, please contact David Parmer at(512)294-3252 or at dlparmer@txwinet.com.

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Provide Prayer Request in SHPC Prayer Chain? Yes / No Publicize in bulletin / newsletter? Yes / NoHave a prayer request during the week? Email prayers@shpc.org.

Please pray for our leaders and our loved ones in the military…Members of the Armed Forces and all world leaders involved in war zone crises including: NathanielMiller, son of Fran & Ted Miller… Morales family neighbor Brian Moran… Jose Fernandez, friend ofGaston & Junie Broyles and graduate of PPAS… Andrew Figer, son of a friend of Bill Brock... KevinRobnett, friend of Thure Cannon... John White, Susan’s husband... Mitch Guile, friend of Eddie &Stacey Reynolds... Teddy Sweredoski, friend of Stan & Jessica Wade... Tyler Moser, son of a friend ofDee & Greg Merrell... Temple & Janet Ingram’s daughter Kate Ingram... Christopher Lehmann, son ofMark Lehmann... Larry Roberman, brother of Lori Whitmire... Derek & Kristi Fisher's nephew, JohnFisher...

Please pray for— Barbara McCollum’s friend Kristi Smaby and her family; Kristihas stage 4 pancreatic cancer—Lydia Ellison, hospitalized—Shane Shecky, friend of Sher-yl & Mike Hall, speedy recovery from terrible bicycle accident—Tom Tomczak, uncle ofPam Gonzalez, cancer surgery—Jim Meador, hospitalized—Ronnie Davis, Libby’s hus-band, recovering from open-heart surgery—Sally Schilstra, in skilled nursing care, thatshe may gain strength and healing—Rusty Ray, recovering from knee surgery—Bill Cos-

by, friend of Diane O’Leary, in rehab for brain aneurysm—Brandon Parker, a great job on his lamb in Bow-ie FFA—Cameron, friend and neighbor of the Pont family, knee injury—the wife and children of KevinCox, who lost his life to a cancerous brain tumor—healing, peace and acceptance for Anna, her husbandand their children following his metastatic cancer diagnosis—Roz Seiler, diagnosis of cause of chronic, dis-ruptive cough —Gordon Holt, back at home after successful major heart surgery—Bill Stokes—Willie Ly-erla, brother of a friend of Denise Berry, recovering from surgery for stage 4 brain cancer—Austin, the citywhere we’re planted—Pastor Kenneth Muyira and the congregation of Manyamula PresbyterianChurch—Pastor Chimwemwe Mhango and his family