THE BANNER God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water to wash,

heal, and satisfy. As a congregation we become a fountain,

sharing this living water with others.

Blessed with God’s love and grace, we celebrate gifts of diversity. By Jesus Christ’s

example, we welcome, in love, all who rejoice and worship with us.

First Presbyterian Church

P.O. Box 6106

Oak Ridge TN 37831-6106 Phone: (865) 483-1318

Fax: (865) 483-1319

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September 2012

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FROM YOUR PASTOR

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Adrienne Pyle Is Our New Administrative Assistant

We have exciting news from the Human Resources (formerly Personnel) Committee. We have

a new administrative assistant, who started work in the church office on Tuesday, September 4.

She is Adrienne Pyle, who lives in Powell with her husband, three daughters (ages 11, 8, and 4),

and mother-in-law. Adrienne once taught language arts to middle-school students and remedial

reading to ninth graders, but in recent years has worked in a number of offices. She describes

her husband as Superdad: he is home-schooling their two older daughters (while his mother

takes care of the youngest) and remodeling their kitchen.

Adrienne was born to a military family in Hawaii and has lived at 27 addresses in six states, in-

cluding California, Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, and one foreign country—Japan.

She has lived in Powell for 14 years in the house her husband grew up in. She holds a B.S. de-

gree in middle-grades education from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Adrienne and her family attend St. Anne Orthodox Church in Oak Ridge. Her hobbies are bik-

ing, hiking, camping, canoeing, and cooking. We are thrilled that she has joined our staff.

A Welcome Tea will be held for Adrienne on Thursday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12

noon. Please drop in and enjoy getting to know Adrienne and eating some good food.

The last day of our previous administrative assistant, Diane Ciarlette, was Friday, August 31.

She left for an excellent administrative job at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. We wish her

well.

Bonnie Murray

Chair, Human Resources Committee

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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday, September 2, 2012 10:00 a.m.

Pulpit Speaker: Charles Washington, Jr. Text: Song of Solomon 2:8-13;

Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9

James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Sermon Title: A Living God

Ushers: Team I

Children’s Moment: Charles Washington, Jr.

Sound Guild: Group A

Fellowship Hosts: Joe Grey and Ann Odom-Grey

Flower Donor: Dennis and Patty Perkins

Liturgist: Chuck Hadden

Counters: Irene Darko and Trygve Myhre

Children’s Activity Time: Hannah Norris, Kate Fulcher and Ashley Hadden

Opening and Closing: Dave Mullins and Mike Hilliard

Sunday, September 9, 2012, 10:00 a.m.

Pulpit Speaker: Daniel Tipton Text: uses readings from The Story

Sermon Title: The Birth of the King

Ushers: Team II

Children’s Moment: Hannah Norris

Sound Guild: Group B

Fellowship Hosts: Barbara Dreiss and Jack Russell

Flower Donor: George and Irene Darko

Liturgist: Hannah Norris

Counters: Elizabeth Myhre and Fred Haywood

Children’s Activity Time: Mary Anne Davidson, Andrew Brittain and Anna Hoppestad

Opening and Closing: Dave Mullins and Mike Hilliard

Sunday, September 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m.

Pulpit Speaker: Rev. Kelly Elliott Text: Matthew 3-4, 11; Psalm 19

Mark 1-3; Luke 8; John 1-4

Sermon Title: Jesus’ Ministry Begins

Ushers: Team III

Children’s Moment: Chuck Hadden

Sound Guild: Group C

Fellowship Hosts: Elizabeth and Trygve Myhre

Flower Donor: Herb and Carolyn Krause

Liturgist: TBD

Counters: Tammy Pietrzak and Dan Terpstra

Children’s Activity Time: Hannah Norris, Luke Holt and Russell Fulcher

Opening and Closing: Dave Mullins and Mike Hilliard

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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (CONT.)

Sunday, September 23, 2012, 10:00 a.m. Pulpit Speaker: David Mullins Text: Matthew 5-7, 9-14; Psalm 1

Mark 4-6; Luke 10, 15; John 6

Sermon Title: No Ordinary Man

Ushers: Team IV

Children’s Moment: Hannah Norris

Sound Guild: Group D

Fellowship Hosts: Herb and Carolyn Krause

Flower Donor: Jean Bangham

Liturgist: TBD

Counters: Anna Robinson and George Darko

Children’s Activity Time: Sherith Colverson and Kate Fulcher

Opening and Closing: Dave Mullins and Mike Hilliard

Sunday, September 30, 2012, 10:00 a.m. Pulpit Speaker: Robin Killough Text: Matthew 17, 21; Psalm 124

Mark 8-12, 14; Luke 9, 22; John 7-8, 11-12

Sermon Title: Jesus, the Son of God

Ushers: Team I

Children’s Moment: Colin Colverson

Sound Guild: Group A

Fellowship Hosts: TBD

Flower Donor: Judy Greeson

Liturgist: TBD

Counters: Richard Alexander and Jim Campbell

Children’s Activity Time: Anne Backus, Ashley Hadden and Anna Hoppestad

Opening and Closing: Dave Mullins and Mike Hillard

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FROM YOUR PARISH NURSE

COMING EVENT: Monthly Health Luncheons resume on Thursday, September 20,

at 12 noon in Room 102, Activities Building. Dr. Lawrence Maccree, neurosurgeon with Cum-

berland Neurosurgery and Spine Center of Oak Ridge, will present a program on Back Pain.

This program is free and open to the community. There is a $5.00 charge for the lunch. Call the

church office for reservations. Come and bring a friend!

2012 WEST NILE VIRUS UPDATE (as of August 21)

Thus far in 2012, 47 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, and mos-

quitoes. A total of 1,118 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 41 deaths, have

been reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of these, 629

(56%) were classified as neuroinvasive disease (such as meningitis or encephalitis) and 489

(44%) were classified as non-neuroinvasive disease.

The 1,118 cases reported thus far in 2012 represent the highest number of West Nile virus dis-

ease cases reported to CDC through the third week in August since West Nile virus was first

detected in the United States in 1999. Approximately 75 percent of the cases have been reported

from 5 states (Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Dakota, and Oklahoma) and almost half of

all cases have been reported from Texas.

What Can I Do to Prevent WNV?

Prevention measures include (1) personal protection to reduce the likelihood of being bitten by

infected mosquitoes, and (2) community-based mosquito control programs that are able to re-

duce vector populations. In Texas aerial spraying using dried chrysanthemum extract was ap-

plied in August to reduce the mosquito population. The easiest and best way to avoid getting

WNV is to prevent mosquito bites.

When outside, use insect repellent containing DEET. Follow the directions on the package. Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear

long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours. Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out. Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flowerpots, buckets,

and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in birdbaths weekly. Keep

children’s wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren’t being used.

What Are the Symptoms of WNV?

Serious Symptoms in a Few People. About one in 150 people infected with WNV will de-

velop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stu-

por, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness, and

paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent.

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Milder Symptoms in Some People. Up to 20 percent of the people who become infected

have symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes

swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach, or back. Symptoms can last for a

few days, though even healthy people have become sick for several weeks.

In more severe cases, people usually need to go to the hospital where they can receive sup-

portive treatment including intravenous fluids, help with breathing, and nursing care.

What Should I Do If I Think I Have WNV?

If you have a mild WNV illness and you improve on your own, you do not necessarily need to

seek medical attention for this infection. If you develop symptoms of severe WNV illness, such

as unusually severe headaches or confusion, seek medical attention immediately because the

virus may be invading your nervous system. Severe WNV illness usually requires hospitaliza-

tion. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are encouraged to talk to their doctor if they develop

symptoms that could be WNV.

What Is the Risk of Getting Sick from WNV?

People over 50 are at higher risk of getting severely ill. People over the age of 50 are more

likely to develop serious symptoms of WNV if they do get sick and should take special care to

avoid mosquito bites.

Being outside means you’re at risk. The more time you’re outdoors, the more time you could

be bitten by an infected mosquito. Pay attention to avoiding mosquito bites if you spend a lot of

time outside, either working or playing.

Risk through medical procedures is very low. All donated blood is checked for WNV before

being used. The risk of getting WNV through blood transfusions and organ transplants is very

small, so it should not prevent people from having needed surgery. If you have concerns, talk to

your doctor.

What Else Should I Know?

If you find a dead bird, don’t handle the body with your bare hands.

Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

FROM YOUR PARISH NURSE (Cont.)

Meg Tonne

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Youth

Sch

edule

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FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR (Cont.)

Opportunities for life and growth in our youth ministry.

PYC—(Middle School and High

School) Presbyterian Youth Connection has its

meetings on Sunday evening. Middle

School and High School meet from

5:00 p.m.--7:30 p.m. There is supper

for both groups at 6 p.m. Meetings in-

clude games, supper, worship, discus-

sions and fellowship. Begins September

Faith & Film—(Middle School and High

School)

This is a new opportunity available to the youth

of the Oak Ridge area. On the first Wednesday

of each month, we will be showing a current

and relevant movie. Afterwards, all students are

invited to share in discussion of where God is

evident in the films and where God may be

lacking. Hannah will pick up the middle school

students from school at 2:15 p.m. High school

students are encouraged to carpool together.

This will be held in room 102 from 2:30-5:15

p.m. Two weeks before Hannah will post what

movie will be shown along with a permission

form (if the film is PG-13). Friends are encour-

aged and invited, but all must have a signed

permission form. Church members are invited

to come help students with homework, watch

the movie and contribute questions or answers

during discussion time. Begins in October. See

Hannah for more information.

Mission Opportunities—(Middle School and High School )

This is a new opportunity available to the youth of the church. On the third Wednesday of

each month, we will be meeting together to do outreach in the community. These activi-

ties will range from helping at the Ecumenical Storehouse to volunteering at the Animal

Shelter to working at the Salvation Army store and more. If you have a suggestion of a

place to volunteer, let Hannah know. We will meet at the church at 2:30 p.m. and be back

at 5:30 p.m. Middle school students, Hannah will pick you up from school. High school

students are encouraged to carpool to the church. A permission slip will be available

Presbytery Middle School

Retreat— (Grades 6-8) Will be held September 28-30 at the

John Knox Center. See Hannah for

registration forms.

Presbytery High School Lock

Out— (Grades 9-12) Will be held in the Knoxville area

from 6 p.m. Oct. 26-8 a.m Oct.27. See

Hannah for more

information.

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Early Bird Sunday School (Adults)

Meets in Sanctuary Room 6 at 9 a.m.

Led by Sue Byrne

Adult Bible Study (Adults)

Meets in Sanctuary Parlor Room 5 at 11:15 a.m.

Led by Jim Wessel

High School Sunday School (Grades 9-12)

Meets in Activities Building Room 200 at 11:15

Led by Anne Backus

Rosalyn McKeown

Hannah Norris

Kris Stults

Dallas Stults

Elementary Sunday School (Grades K-4)

Meets at 11:05 a.m. in the Choir Room, then

moves to Education Building Room 20.

Led by Tiffany Murray

Janet Swift

September 9th

FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR (Cont.)

Younger Adult Sunday School

(For those young and young at heart)

Meets in Activities Building Room 100

At 11:15 a.m.

Led by Donna Hoppestad

Middle School Sunday School (Grades 5-

8)

Meets in Activities Building Room 101

at 11:15 a.m. in Room 101

Led by Pete Johnson

Kathy Layendecker

Hannah Norris

Preschool Sunday School (Ages 2-4)

Meets at 11:05 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, then

moves to Room 21 in the Education Building

Led by Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes

Teresa Fulcher

Chuck Hadden

Dale Hadden

Activity Time Volunteers

9/2 Hannah Norris, Kate Fulcher, Ashley Hadden

9/9 Mary Ann Davidson, Andrew Brittain, Anna Hoppestad

9/16 Hannah Norris, Luke Holt, Russell Fulcher

9/23 Sherith Colverson, Kate Fulcher

9/30 Anne Backus, Ashley Hadden, Anna Hoppestad

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SOCIAL CONCERNS

Letter from Church World Service on Blanket Offering

I want to thank you for your generous contribution—especially appreciated in this challeng-

ing economy. Thanks to caring donors like you, Church World Service can provide food, wa-

ter, and other necessities to families displaced by natural disasters. And with your help, we

can also assist impoverished communities as they work to improve their farming techniques,

develop reliable water sources, and build a more sustainable future.

In a world wounded in so many ways, I remain hopeful because of the creative, resilient

women, men, and children we assist around the world, and because of caring people like you

who empower us to act on your behalf.

May God bless you for your compassionate support.

Yours in service,

Rev. John L. McCullough

Executive Director and CEO

Church World Service

Latest Newsletter Report on Morgan-Scott Projects

“Good Earth Garden provided 387 families with fertilizer, seed potatoes, onion sets, vegeta-

ble seeds, and tomato and cabbage plants. The value of the starting gifts is multiplied many

times over by the production of food in family gardens.

“The Food Pantry has moved to the Scott County Homeless Shelter and continues to provide

food for hungry families.

“Home Repairs. By the end of June eight work groups had worked on nine houses, focusing

especially on bathrooms, which are typically add-ons that have begun to leak and crumble.

“The New Light Educational Support Program is providing gasoline vouchers for 20 students

who have financial support for education but can't afford the gas to get to school. The pro-

gram has also paid for tuition, testing, and uniforms for 22 others. Many people are using the

loss of jobs as an opportunity to go back to school or take job training.”

We support Morgan-Scott each year, but the joint projects for the two counties are currently

over budget. The people working on and benefiting from the projects need your prayers and

would appreciate any financial support you can give them.—Chuck Hadden, Chair, Social

Concerns Committee

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SOCIAL CONCERNS (Cont.)

Water Treatment Systems Installed for Two Primary Schools in Belize

The airplane at the Knoxville airport was overloaded with fuel on Sunday morning, Aug. 12,

so their flight was delayed. When the two “missionaries” from First Presbyterian Church of

Oak Ridge finally arrived at the Atlanta airport, they had missed their flight to Belize, a

country in Central America. So they stayed in Atlanta for the night, courtesy of Delta Air-

lines.

Dave Mullins and Dan Terpstra landed in Belize the next day, with another concern. Would

Hurricane Ernesto prevent them from helping the Belize Chapter of Water Missions Interna-

tional install water treatment systems to provide children with clean water at their schools?

The chapter’s goals are to install tanks at the schools to collect rainwater – from sources such

as Hurricane Ernesto – and then assemble inexpensive treatment systems to make the water

safe for drinking and cleaning.

When they arrived, they learned that the government had cancelled all teacher-training work-

shops scheduled for the next couple days throughout Belize. The principals and teachers

were instructed to prepare the schools to serve as hurricane shelters. Belize City leaders were

poised to order a mandatory evacuation if necessary.

Mullins and Terpstra drove a rental car to Georgetown, mostly on a paved highway except

for two miles of rough gravel road before entrance to the village. Many of the residents there

are descendants of escapees from African slave shipwrecks.

“The village consists of a string of ramshackle wooden houses lining the road for about a

mile,” Terpstra said. “At the far end is a two-story concrete block building housing the Rich-

ard Quinn Roman Catholic School in Georgetown. Behind the school is a new block building

housing eight flush toilets – half for the boys and half for the girls – and the water room,

where we planned to install a treatment system.”

That night it rained. “It came in waves and sometimes it was pretty heavy,” Terpstra said.

“There wasn’t much wind to speak of, and in the morning things looked calm with a leaden

sky and light drizzle.”

On that Wednesday morning, they assembled a Living Waters for the World water system and

measured 60 pounds of water pressure at the school. After WMI’s Belizean Project Manager

Rich Sutton plumbed the system into the local water supply, he detected no pressure.

Mullins and Terpstra discovered a broken joint, an unglued joint and a half-dozen leaky

threaded fittings, all of which they later repaired. After a successful pressure test, they trained

Sutton and Belizean Douglas Flores, WMI’s Country Director, how to operate and maintain

the system.

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SOCIAL CONCERNS (Cont.)

The next day the weather was better. Mullins joined Flores in taking a ferry to a Belizean is-

land called the Ambergris Caye. Their destination was Holy Cross Anglican School in San

Mateo. Mullins and Flores installed an LWW water treatment system for the school. Flores

will make sure the system is maintained.

In the meantime, Terpstra visited St. Margaret’s elementary school in Armenia, which has

added a concrete pad on the ground while working on the construction of a second floor. The

Oak Ridge church congregation plans to buy a tank to collect rainwater and later add a treat-

ment system.

“In spite of the early travel glitches and potential bad weather, it all came off with no major

problems,” Terpstra said. “We hit all of our targets.

“We made new friends and partners, we nurtured relationships with old friends and partners,

and we provided clean water to more of God’s children in two distinct areas of Belize.”

Carolyn Krause

BANNER editor

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SOCIAL CONCERNS (Cont.)

Douglas Flores (left) samples the treated water at the Georgetown school in Belize while Dan Terp-

stra watches. Rich Sutton stands ready to fill a water bottle and take a taste. Douglas and Rich both

agreed that water from the newly installed Living Waters system tastes better than water from their

system at the technical high school a few miles away.

Richard Quinn Roman Catholic School in Georgetown, Belize.

The Richard Quinn Roman Catholic School in Georgetown, Belize.

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SOCIAL CONCERNS (Cont.)

The Holy Cross Angelical School in San Mateo, Ambergris Caye, Belize, has a 10,000-liter tank for collecting

rainwater. Dave Mullins helped install a Living Waters system to purify the water for safe drinking, cooking,

and cleaning of kitchen dishes and utensils.

The Living Waters system has three stages of filtration and an ultraviolet light source to destroy bacteria and

viruses in the rainwater collected at the Holy Cross Angelical School.

Dave Mullins took all photos except the one of the Holy Cross Angelical School

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SESSION NEWS

Five Motions Passed

At the August stated meeting, the Session passed motions to

Rename the “Personnel” committee the “Human Resources” commit-

tee;

Elect Jim Wessel commissioner to the August 18 Stated Presbytery meeting;

Adopt “Glory to God: The New Presbyterian Hymnal”;

Approve the solicitation of funds from the congregation to purchase the hymnal using all

available discounts, effective October 1, 2012; and

Implement direct deposit (of salaries to personal bank accounts) for all employees and author-

ize the treasurer to provide training for this process to the administrative assistant on a week-

day mutually agreed on by both to ensure a smooth transition.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The Importance of Prayer

Prayer is important because of its role in helping God rescue, restore, and renew us.

Salvation is not imposed upon us. Instead, God narrates salvation into being through

leisurely conversation, intimate personal relationships, compassionate responses, and

passionate prayer.

...ref: Peterson, E. H., The Message, Colorado Springs, Navpress, 2005, p.1454

Invitation to Discipleship

“Come to me all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will

find rest for your souls for my yoke is easy and my burden light.”

...Matthew 11:28-30

We grow as disciples through these six practices:

Daily prayer

Bible reading

Weekly worship

Generous giving

Selfless serving

Spiritual friendships

Living Waters for the World (Religion & Science)

In 2013 Living Waters for the World will celebrate 20 years of providing clean water for

communities in the United States and throughout the world. Starting in the early 1990s, when

our Doug Allen installed a unit in Mexico and continuing through today when 470 LWW

clean water systems are installed in 24 countries, this technology illustrates how science and

technology are used to enable mission ministries. It is so fitting that we continue to nourish

our pioneering effort through our recent work in Appalachia and our continuing effort in

Belize.

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Wednesday Night Dinners Start Oct. 10

This fall the Wednesday Night Dinners will start on Octo-

ber 10th and end on November 14th. On October 10th we

will have a good opportunity to spend some time getting to

know our new minister, Pastor Sharon Youngs.

Meal prices and the serving schedule will remain the same as before. Dinner will be served

from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., and the cost is $4 per person, free for children 6 years and

younger, and $12 maximum per family.

If you can't afford to pay, please come anyway. We want your fellowship. Come break bread

with your church friends and family. We are so glad to serve you.—Susan Sharp and Sandy

Rohwer

Adult Bible Class Sept. 9

The Adult Bible Class resumes on September 9 at 11:15 a.m. in the parlor of the Sanctuary

building.

Flower Donors Sought

If you wish to be a flower donor on a particular Sunday, please call Margaret Phares at 483-

1048. Please note that the cost of flowers is $30. Several Sundays in 2012 are available for

flower donations.

Guitar Workshop Meets on Tuesdays

The Guitar Workshop is meeting every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room of the Sanc-

tuary Building. The workshop is led by Steve James, who provides instruction for both guitar

and bass guitar. He also leads discussions on a number of different music topics. He teaches

all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. New students are always welcome. For more in-

formation, please contact Steve James at 705-0742 or Randy Pietrzak at 310-7808.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (CONT.)

September Birthdays

09/01 Colin Colverson

09/04 Bridgett Hadden

09/05 Katelyn Swift Spong

09/10 Connie Book

09/13 Jordan Hallman

09/14 Seth Parker

09/16 Walter Porter

09/18 Bill Bostick

09/21 Peggy Hilliard

09/22 Mary Keller

09/24 Martina Ward

09/26 Fred Haywood

09/27 Jim Campbell

09/29 Oakley Crawford

September Anniversaries

09/02 Ryan and Wes Tilley

09/26 Gretchen and Brian Drane

09/29 Ruth and Grimes Slaughter

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September 2012

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

2

9:00 a.m. —SS—Early Bird Class

10:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m. — Sunday School

11:15 a.m. — Adult Classes—

Adult Bible —

3

12:00 - Men’s

Lunch

6:00 p.m.—

Boy Scouts

4

6:00 p.m.

Stewardship

Committee

5

7:00 p.m. -

CC&O

Committee

7:30 p.m. - P&M

Committee

6 7:00 p.m.

- Choir

7 8

9

9:00 a.m. — SS—Early Bird Class

10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m.—Sunday School

11:15 a.m.—Adult Bible

10 12:00—Men’s

Lunch

12:30 p.m.

Women’s Lunch

6:00 p.m. Boy

Scouts

7 p.m. Social

Concerns

Committee

11 12 13 7:00 p.m.

- Choir

14 15

16

9:00 a.m.—SS-Early Bird Class

10:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.—Sunday School

11:15 a.m.—Adult Bible—

17

12:00-Men’s

Lunch

6:00 p.m. -

Boy Scouts

18 19

6:30—Session

(room 6)

20 7:00 p.m.

- Choir

21 22

23 9:00 a.m. — SS—Early Bird

Class

10:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.—Sunday School

24

12:00-Men’s

Lunch

6:00 p.m.-

Boy Scouts

25 26 27 7:00 p.m.

- Choir

28 29

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Please note this calendar is subject to change.