Volume 43 June 8, 2017

This may or may not come as a surprise to you, but all the water falling out ofthe sky this week has the pastor in me thinking about one thing: baptism. ThePresbyterian Book of Order has this to say about baptism: "Baptism enacts andseals what the Word proclaims: God's redeeming grace offered to all people.Baptism is God's gift of grace and also God's summons to respond to thatgrace. Baptism calls to repentance, to faithfulness, and to discipleship.Bapti sm gives the church i ts identi ty and commiss ions the church forBapti sm gives the church i ts identi ty and commiss ions the church formini s try to the world."mini s try to the world." And so, despite being stuck inside, these rainy days have further deepenedmy sense of gratitude for all the ways our church is living into its baptismalidentity through ministry to our neighbors here in Glynn County and beyond.Whether through the ongoing work of the Refugee Taskforce or the outpouringof generosity to a local family in need or volunteers serving the hungry atManna House, we are living into our baptismal identity by living out the Gospeltruth that God's redeeming grace is indeed offered to all people. Wheneverwe serve - whether in big ways or small - we are responding to the fact thatbecause God loves us we are called to love others. Like you, I am hoping that all this rain takes a little break sometime soon.Summer after all is no fun without a little sunshine. But whenever it does rainnext, take a moment to remember your own baptism, and in thatremembering may you (and we as a church) continue to consider how andwhere God is calling us to respond in service and love to the world around us.

Peace,

Alan

Summer Worship ScheduleSummer Worship Schedule

8:30 AMMorning PrayerSanctuary

9 AMBreakfast & Sunday SchoolSocial Hall

10 AMWorshipSanctuary

Summer Sermon Series: Summer Sermon Series: "An Altar In The World"

Starting this Sunday, our pastors will be leading asummer sermon series called, ""An Altar In TheAn Altar In TheWorldWorld."." Barbara Brown Taylor's book by the same title- An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith - will beour guide as we explore how and where God is atwork far beyond the four walls of the church. This bookwill also guide our joint summer Sunday Schoolclasses. If you would like to read the book along withus this summer please feel free to buy a copyonline (click here) or pick up one of the copies that areavailable to purchase in the church office.

The Global Mission Team presents...

Father 's Day CardsFather 's Day CardsLAST SUNDAY ON SALE!

Show dad you care by giving him a card with apurpose! The Global Mission Team will be sellingFather's Day Cards benefiting Marion Medical MissionShallow Well Program which provides wells for cleanwater in Malawi, Africa. Cards will be on sale in theBack Hallway before and after worship this Sunday. ThisSunday will be the last day to purchase! SuggestedSuggesteddonation i s $10 .00 per card. donation i s $10 .0 0 per card.

Wish Lis t for Honduras Miss ion TripWish Lis t for Honduras Miss ion TripAs our mission trip approaches, we are asking for donations of supplies and toiletries

that we will be taking to Honduras with us. This "wish list" of items has been provided tous by Montaña de Luz and are described as urgent needs for the children in this

program. For any questions about this list or items you would like to donate, pleasecontact Nat Scott at nat@sspres.org.

Shampoo & ConditionerHair gelToothpaste Baby wipesDeodorant for girls & boysBody cream for men & womenFeminine padsRazors for girls & boysBody Soap

Shower gelHand sanitizerBug repellentSaucepans of all sizesRound tablecloths (red, green,orange, and yellow)Dishes in beigeGlasses in beige

We wil l be co l le c ting the se ite ms in the large We wil l be co l le c ting the se ite ms in the large RED RED bucke tsbucke ts in the Back Hallway! in the Back Hallway!

Thank you for your consistent and significant support of our global and localmissions at St. Simons Presbyterian Church!

VB S Fami l y D innerVB S Fami l y D innerCome and join us for dinner during our time togetherfor Vacation Bible School! You do not have to beregistered to attend. This event is free and open to all!

Wednesday, June 146:00 PMSocial Hall

Last chance to sign up!Last chance to sign up!Please register today if you would like to be a part of Vacation Bible School this year!We will be closing registration tomorrow at 12 PM. We have a ton of awesome things

planned so be sure not to miss it!

REGISTER HERE!

The Week AheadThe Week Ahead

Sunday, June 11 Sunday, June 11 8:30 am - Morning PrayerMorning Prayer - Sanctuary 9:00 am - Breakfast/ Joint Sunday School - Social Hall10:00 am - WorshipWorship - Sanctuary11:15 am - VBS Volunteer Meeting - Social Hall 5:00 pm - Marsh's Edge Worship - Marsh's Edge

Monday, June 12Monday, June 12 5:30 pm - Diaconate Meeting - Upper Room 8:00 pm - Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room 8:00 pm - AA Meeting - Britt Room

Tuesday, June 13Tuesday, June 13 9:00 am - VBS Day 1 - Social Hall 5:30 pm - Session Meeting - Upper Room

Wednesday, June 14Wednesday, June 14 9:00 am - VBS Day 2 - Social Hall 6:00 pm - VBS Family Dinner - Social Hall 7:00 pm - Chancel Choir - Choir Room

Thursday, June 15Thursday, June 15 7:15 am - Men's Breakfast Bible Study - Britt Room 9:00 am - VBS Day 3 - Social Hall

4:00 pm - Free Flow Yoga - Youth Suite 8:00 pm - Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room 8:00 pm - AA Meeting - Britt Room

Friday, June 16Friday, June 16 6:00 pm - Youth Beach Fellowship - Coast Guard Station

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Prayers and ThanksgivingsPrayers and Thanksgivings Cl ick here for the Weekly Prayer & MeditationClick here for the Weekly Prayer & Meditation

Chris tian Celebration:Chris tian Celebration:

We extend joy and congratulations to Wilma and Skip Knight as they celebrated their69th wedding anniversary together on Tuesday, June 6! We pray that God continueto bless and nurture this couple for many more years to come.

A Special Thank You to our Manna House Volunteers :A Special Thank You to our Manna House Volunteers :

We are so thankful to all of our Manna House volunteers who showed up on Mondayto be the hands and feet of Christ! This group of faithful servants and first timevolunteers helped to serve 190 people in need in our community. The aprons ourvolunteers were wearing have been given by our PW circles and the beautifulmonograming was done by the talented Mary Ann Brearley! We are thankful for theirgenerosity to this ministry that is very close to our hearts.

The volunteers this month were: Chris Pippart, Evelyn Butler, Nora Sue and JerrySpencer, Martha Collette, Kathy Cathey, Anna Mansfield, Scott and Gail Ledbetter,Joe Wills, Kim and Skyler Davenport, Sydney Burdette, Jack Hartman, John WiseLong, Ellis Long, Spence Hartman, Matt Hodgdon, Bain and Kate Head, RodgerSchoneker, Charlotte and Bill Lueckel, Mary Bowie, Frances McCrary, Lynda Bisher,and Bob Brearley.

PW Final Circle Meeting

On Tuesday, June 6 forty-one women from all the Circles gathered in the Britt

Room for the final lesson from the 2016-2017 PW/Horizons Bible Study. Thelesson was given by Bob Brearley and Jann Briscoe. The format was bothlecture and group participation with a very lively discussion of the topic andhow we interpret text of the Bible. This final gathering was the last time NancyHarper and Alison Schueneman would be co leaders of PW. The gavel waspassed to Anne Aspinwall and Terri Simpson. Treasurer, Catherine Seymourwas recognized for her 6 years of service. She is stepping down from thisposition which now will be filled by Barbara Dieterman. All current Circleleaders will remain with their Circles. Circles will start up again in September.Have a great summer!

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Worship This SundayScripture: Psalm 139 :1-12Psalm 139 :1-12 || Genes is 28 :10 -19Genes is 28 :10 -19

Hymns: 1 - Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!1 - Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!

450 - Be Thou My Vis ion450 - Be Thou My Vis ion

Preacher: Rev. Alan DyerRev. Alan Dyer

Musical NotesMusical Notes

I hope that many of you have gotten a copy of An Altar in the World byBarbara Brown Taylor. This book is the starting point for a Summer SermonSeries that goes through August. I've been reading it in order to makedecisions about the music for services, but have really enjoyed her"earthiness" and insight into the ordinary things of this earth and humanity. Thefirst chapter is "Waking Up to God." Waking up has never been a fun activity for me. Ask my family or those I'vebeen with on retreats. I'm essentially a night owl and operate best duringthose hours. The sound of an alarm makes my heart race and scares meawake. Yuck. I end up dreading the different ringtones that I use for varioustimes. My new phone has a ringtone for wake up that starts with soft birdsong,getting louder with more birds chiming in as it goes on. This ringtone has reallyhelped and I still really like waking up to God's sounds in creation. How do youwake up? The Chancel Choir will sing an energetic hymn (one of the new ones in ourhymnal) - Hallelujah! Sing Praise to Your Creator (18) for the Introit to wake usup to worship this Sunday. Our anthem, Lord, I Believe, by Larry Shackley isbased on the words of the Apostles' Creed. Liturgically, Sunday is TrinitySunday. We will sing perhaps the most well known hymn about the Trinity (thefirst hymn in our hymnal) - 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty and 450 BeThou My Vision. Love & Gratitude, Rhonda