July 18, 2018

The Newsletter of Loyd Presbyterian Church

Loyd Lighthouse

The Middle School youth gathered for a pool party and informational session before leaving for mini-Montreat. We

thank Jeff and Shelley Skinner for hosting!!!

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From Your PastorFrom Your Pastor

The 2018 Women’s Retreat

will be held at the Biblical History Center

on Saturday, August 25th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Registration starts Saturday July 1. Cost is $15.00 please pay at

registration. Maximum group size is 40 so register early!

Retreat Itinerary:

9:45am meet at Biblical History Center

10:00am Garden walk lead by trained guide

11:30am - 1:00pm lunch

1:00pm - 2:00pm Gallery tour and Shopping

Additional information will be placed in church mailboxes.

Greetings!! What a busy summer for many of us--vacation, travel sports, camps, conferences, and everything else in between! I want to thank all who have sent in pictures of the places you have been and the things you have done. I love to see and be a part of your lives.

But as the summer winds down (not the weather, but the rapid approach of the beginning of school), I want to let you know of a couple of things happening. First, I will resume my Monday night Bible Study on August 6. We meet at 7:00 in my office, and we will begin studying the book of Proverbs. Anyone can join and do not worry if you have to miss on occasion--we have a good time and great discussion each week.

Secondly, Rally Day is Sunday, August 12. We begin with breakfast and then have a program to "rally" children, youth, and adults to attend Sunday School. It is always a fun fellowship event, and I encourage all to find a Sunday school class if you are not already in one. These are a great time to learn and join in community with others.

Grace and Peace,

RIX

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Prayer Requests

July 15

Dan Schlomer

Rosanne Casey

Maylee Highland

Wiley and Jeff Nelson

J.C. Dodgen

The Pauley Family

Chester and Edith Marlow

Paul Jones

Janine Peppe

Abbie Peak

Patti Knox

Joy Rowley

Trudy Calhoun

ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS

Attendance on 07/15/18 Sunday School:57 Worship: 111

Operating Fund: Building Fund:

Received 07/15/18 $ 3,799.00 Building Repair Fund Balance $20,635.34

Budget per Sunday 2018 $ 5,288.00

Received month to date $ 14,060.32

Budget per month 2018 $ 22,912.00

Please continue to pray for

the following people:

Cork & Ann Avera

Neva Bone (Pat Darden’s Aunt)

Nancy & Ed Brown

Amanda Craft

Omar Chan & family

Hal Davidson

Justin Greenleaf

Sherrie Griffeth

Buddy Loyd

Helen Loyd

Wayne McNair

Ellen Wright

Ferrell Williams

Susie Edwards

Margaret Cathey

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We are waiting on signs and benches and hope to

hold a Pete Gordon Playground Community

Dedication Ceremony on August 26.

PW Casseroles on Sale Now!

Italian Pasta Bake: (Marinara, pasta, ground beef, Italian sausage, and ricotta

cheese) 1 small $6.00, 2 Medium $8.00, 1 Large $12.00

Marinara sauce 1 jar of (with beef) $4.00.

Green Bean Casserole: 1 small $4.00, 2 medium $6.00 and 2 large $8.00.

Please visit the freezer in the kitchen pantry to purchase a Casserole!

Thank you!

Boston Butt Sale - September 1

The Women of the Church have been invited to participate in the BBQ Sale this year to help with PW Fundraising. All women are invited to sell a few tickets. Please see the following people if you would like to buy a ticket or two or if you could help sell a few tickets!! Veronica Sirmons, Jo Loyd, Lynn Pauley, Elaine Partin, Ann Hall, Melissa Robinson, Trudy Calhoun, Peggy Darden, Jennifer Wood, Sherry Rayfield or myself Patti Knox, Thank you!

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CURRENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS Every Sunday 9:00 AM Coffee & pastries in Darden Hall 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship

Sunday, July 22 9:00 AM Coffee & pastries in Darden Hall 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship

Wednesday, July 18 8:00 AM Middle School Youth leave for Mini-Montreat 12:00 PM Noon Circle meeting in Darden Hall

Thursday, July 19 6:00 PM Mollie Darden Circle meeting in Darden Hall

Saturday, July 20 Community Building is rented

Saturday, July 21 10:00 AM PW Craft Class in Darden Hall

Saturday, July 28 Community Building is rented

Sunday, July 29 11:00 AM Lamb Baptisms (Grady Thomas Lamb and Millie Louise Bates)

Monday, Aug. 6 7:00 PM Pastor’s Bible Study - Book of Proverbs

Thursday, Aug. 9 6:00 PM Men’s Dinner and Meeting in Darden Hall

Sunday, Aug. 12 9:00 AM RALLY DAY! Darden Hall

Wednesday, Aug. 15 12:00 PM Noon Circle meeting in Darden Hall

Thursday, Aug. 16 6:00 PM Mollie Darden Circle in Darden Hall

Saturday, Aug. 18 10:00 AM PW Craft Class in Darden Hall

Saturday, Aug. 25 10:00 AM The 2018 Women’s Retreat will be held at the Biblical History Center; space is limited so register in the narthex on Sunday!

Sunday, Aug. 26 Possible Pete Gordon Playground Community Dedication day.

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Session Members

Wade Moore (2018) Buildings & Grounds

Jayne Pauley (2018) Nurture & Outreach

Brock Sirmons (2018) Worship

Koren Stapp (2018) Christian Education

LaRhonda Bailey (2019) Christian Ed.

Gina Bradfield (2019) Nurture & Outreach

Chase Darden (2019) Buildings & Grounds

George Stefenelli (2019) Worship

Joe Hendricks (2020) Finance/Personnel

Chris Hester (2020) Buildings & Grounds

Roxann Quintana (2020) Nurture & Outreach

Jennifer Wood (2020) Clerk & Christian Ed.

LOYD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PROGRAM TEAM

Dr. Rix Threadgill Pastor

Suzi Goldston Office Manager

Shelley Skinner Financial Secretary

Mike Pauley Youth Director

Marty Davis Music Director

Jo Loyd Organist

Rick Robertson Pianist

Pam Darden God’s Promised Land

Koren Stapp Nursery Coordinator

Jayne Pauley Children’s Church

Amy Crites Children’s Choir Director

Janice Westbrook Nursery Worker

Loyd Presbyterian Church

550 Glass Bridge Rd.

LaGrange, GA 30240

Phone - 706.882.5087

Fax -706.882.7300

E-mail—loyd@loydpres.org

Web—www.loydpres.org

Pastor Rix: 678-314-0845

Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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SUNDAY WORSHIP LEADERS FOR July 22

Liturgist: John Darden

Elders on Duty: George Stefenelli and Chris Hester

Ushers: J.J. Brown, Tim Henke, Jimmy Moat and Eugene Turner

Acolyte: Ibby Robertson and Joe Threadgill

Greeters: Cynthia Tidwell

Nursery Assistants: Stacy Cline

Children’s Church: Suzi Goldston