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Sumach CP Church

P O Box 804

Chatsworth, Ga 30705

Non-Profit Organization

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Chatsworth, GA

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News from the Hill

September Issue Volume 2019

Newsletter contact: Pat Gordon (pgordon580@aol.com)

In 1894, a day was set aside to honor the work-ing men, women and children who were the industrial foundation of America. Through the efforts of the Cen-tral Labor Union, and other trade unions throughout the states, the labor movement successfully established regulations that governed the working world, such as eight-hour days, two-day weekends, minimum wage and the abolishment of child labor. This movement eventually introduced an annual 'day off' for the work-ing man, a day to pay tribute to those who contributed to the social and economic success of the nation. But the concept of an official day off of work began long before Congress voted it into existence. For the Christian, a day of rest began at Crea-tion: "And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work." (Genesis 2:2, 3) This

Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church 9203 Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, Ga. 30705

Office hours: Mon - Thurs: 9 AM - Noon

Office phone: 706-695-4773

Rev. Tom Clark's phone: 706-301-8397

Web: sumachchurch.com

email: tom402135@hotmail.com

Facebook: sumachcpchurch

PASTOR

Rev. Tom Clark's 706-301-8397

ELDERS Jennifer Palmer Term expires 2019

Judy Redmond Term expires 2019

Frank Bailey Term expires 2020

Gary Beavers Term expires 2020

Chip Newsome Term expires 2020

Kaila Gibson Term expires 2021

Steve Gordon Term expires 2021

David Tucker Term expires 2021

Services

Contemporary Worship 9:00 AM

Sunday School 10:00 AM

Traditional Worship 11:00 AM

Sunday evening meal 5:30 PM

Sunday evening Bible Study 6:30 PM

Tuesday Scouts 7:00 PM

Wed Prayer Meeting 1:00 PM 3rd Wednesday Women's Ministry 6:30 PM

3rd Saturday Men's Group 8:30 AM

Fourth Sunday Lunch 12:15 PM

Staff

Choir Director Joe Baxter

Associate Choir Director Zach Gibson

Pianist Jean Johnson

Organist Zach Gibson Clerk Carolyn Luffman

Library Trudy Swilling

Bulletins Trudy Swilling

Newsletter Photographer Melisa Clark

Scout Committee Karen Gibson

Ron Mahoney

Dale Sluder

Melisa Clark

Youth Leader TBA

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day of rest was of such importance to God, that He established it as part of His law: "Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh is the Sab-bath of rest, holy to the LORD. Therefore, the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to ob-serve the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant -- for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was re-freshed." (Exodus 31:15-17) God created the heavens and the earth, birds of the air and beasts of the field. Every living thing seen today originally was created by God. But the scriptures teach that God does not sleep nor does He need rest, yet He chose to set aside a day to rest from His work. He did so as an example for all of mankind to follow. This day of rest is meant to be a time of refresh-ing, of looking over accomplishments and either enjoying the results or seeking ways for improvement. God, upon His day of rest, looked over everything He created said it was good. His work was complete. Unfortunately, this is not the case for workers today. There will always be more work to finish. But the concept of assessment is still valid. Labor Day, with all of its fun and frolic, can be a time that Christians set aside each year to assess where they are with their goals, their priorities and the like. They can look at their personal life and determine if they are staying on track with their personal walk with God, and their overall organization and time manage-ment. They can look at their family life and see if they are keeping their priorities in line with God's will, such as their relationships with their spouses, their children and others. And lastly, they can look at their working life and deter-mine if they are following Godly principles when it comes to how they handle their work responsibilities, their relationships with coworkers and employers, and their choice of occupation.

After looking at each of these areas in their life, the believer can then determine if there are any changes that need to take place. While some changes can be made immediately, others may take time to transition. With Labor Day observed on the first Monday of September, it allows for time to set new directional goals that can be im-plemented on or after the start of the New Year. While Christians set aside a weekly day of rest to relax and rejuvenate, they can also deter-mine to take an additional day, as not only a worker but as a responsible believer, to do a life assessment. And just as the secular world sets aside a day every year to honor the accomplish-ments of the workers of America, so Christians can set aside a day to honor the accomplishments that God has done both through their lives, and in their lives. Happy Labor Day!

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COMMITTEE CHAIR

Cemetery Frank Bailey

Christian Education Jennifer Palmer

Maintenance Gary Beavers

Worship Judy Redmond

Youth Chip Newsome

Missions David Tucker

Fellowship Kaila Gibson

Library/History Steve Gordon

Pastoral Care Judy Redmond

CLASS TEACHERS

Nursery Sherri Beavers

2 - 5 year olds Connie Campbell

Grades 1 - 5 Melisa Clark Karen Fowler

Grades 6 - 8 Shanon Newsome

High School Tom Clark Robin Gordon

Post High School TBA

Adult I David Redmond

Adult II Susanne Crow Pat Gordon

Mary Dill Class

Kevin Deverell Rosa Lee Stewart

Ushers Oveda Jones and Brenda Bowen

Hort and Barbara Weaver

Greeter Steve Gordon

Nursery Workers

Note: Those assigned will

assist Christine Quinn

(one to send if there’s an emer-

gency)

September 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29

Acolyte Sam Murphy

Jennifer Palmer Sherri Beavers Karen Davenport Rosa Lee Stewart Shanon Newsome

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Session meets next on September 8, 2019.

Sunday Evening Meals will resume in September. However, we need volunteers to cook each Sunday evening. There are several options available, i.e. rotate Sundays if we have enough volunteers; or the volunteer would cook for a month at a time, etc. If you have ideas, want to volunteer, or have questions, please see Kaila Gibson or Karen Gibson.

Many of you have volunteered for various duties in an around the church. These duties have been posted on a sign-up sheet on the kitchen door in the fel-lowship hall.

If you’ve forgotten what you signed up for or if you can’t complete the duty for whatever reason, please review the sign up sheet and let Trudy Swilling or

Karen Gibson know of any changes. Of course, if you want to volun-teer for any of the duties that are needed to keep our facility in tip-top shape, please do so. Thanks for all you do!

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Date Trip Description

September 4 Aubreys, Cleveland, TN. Meet at church at 10:45 am

October 2 Merciers, Blue Ridge, Ga. Meet at church at 10:00 am

November 6 Engine Room, Dalton, Ga. Meet at restaurant at 11:30 am

December 4 Smith House, Dahlonega, Ga. Meet at church at 9:30 am

Sumach Women’s Ministry has supported regional efforts to assist families in Beattyville, Kentucky, one of the poorest communities in the United States. For the last few years, we have focused on sending help at Christmas. Obviously, there are ongoing needs throughout the year. Beginning at the first of January, this will be an ongoing project. Remember to please bring any gently used, clean coats (all sizes) or any of the following items: socks, hats, gloves, mittens or non-perishable food items. There will be a more extensive list provided in October.

There is a table in the old fellowship hall that is designated to store any donated items you may bring. Of course, money will be accepted - just designate any donations to “Beattyville project.” Place your check in the offering plate or give to Carolyn Luffman.

Thank you for all the donations you have already made. Please be in prayer for this community and know any future donations will be as appreciated as were the previous donations.

Thank you for all you do to support the projects and programs of Sumach Women’s Ministry.

Carolyn Luffman, President

Sumach Women’s Ministry

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If you want to talk to someone about turning your heart to Jesus, call Rev. Tom

Clark at our church office at 706-695-4773 or on his cell phone at 706-301-8397. Rev.

Clark will be happy to speak with you.

You can reach Rev. Clark by email at tom402135@hotmail.com. You may wish to

write us at this address: Sumach C.P. Church, P O Box 804, Chatsworth, Ga. 30705.

You are welcome to visit us at 9203 Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, Ga. 30705.

Our website is www.sumachchurch.com. You may reach the pastor through the “contact

us” page. Like us on Facebook at Sumach CP Church and keep up with current events at

the church. We look forward to hearing from you.

Women’s Ministry Theme for 2018—2019:

SEND ME! Isaiah 6:8

Get ready to hear some amazing stories from twelve women who answered God’s “call” to “GO!”. This year’s Bible study resource explores the theme “Send Me” based on the call of

Isaiah in chapter 6 : “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I

send, who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!” (6:8)

From that point on, Isaiah was an outspoken messenger for God. Sometimes his message was received with an open, receptive heart. More times than not, though, it was met with re-sistance, obstinacy, and anger. Even though God called him in the midst of worship, the task was not an easy one. All ladies of the church are invited to attend monthly meetings of Sumach Women’s Minis-try. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:30 pm. A short program is presented from Bible studies provided. Come join us! It’s fun, fellowship, educational studies and prayer time. We’d love to see you there!

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Sumach Women’s Ministry

Bring your sweet tooth and

come to our Ice Cream Social

on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm.

Your donations are appreciated

and will support the programs

and projects of Suman Women’s

Ministry!

See you there!

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September 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed

1 Desirre Gordon

2 Labor Day

3 Scouts: 7pm

4 FC: Aubrey’s Danny Dunn Prayer Meeting: 1pm

8 Andrea Swilling Session: 3:30 pm Ice Cream Social: 5:30 pm

9 10 Scouts: 7pm

11 Alex Kornegay Caroline Ridley Prayer Meeting: 1pm

15 Ellie Baxter

16 17 Scouts: 7pm

18 Prayer Meeting: 1pmWomen’s Ministry: 6:30 pm

22 Fourth Sunday Lunch Skylar Mahoney Kellie Ogles

23 Joey Swafford

24 Scouts: 7pm

25 Alejandra Fierro Jane Hill Prayer Meeting: 1pm

29 30 Marlene Coffey Tom & Melisa Clark

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September 2019 Wed Thu Fri Sat

FC: Aubrey’s

Prayer Meeting: 1pm

5 6 George Jones Megan Lindsey Hecox

7

Alex Kornegay Caroline Ridley

Prayer Meeting: 1pm

12 13 14

Prayer Meeting: 1pm s Ministry:

19 20 Kaitlin Bryant Tim & Jennifer Jordan

21 Amy Baxter Shannon Cole Shannley Dillard

Alejandra Fierro

Prayer Meeting: 1pm

26 Craig Misner Amy Thomason Craig & Karen Gibson

27 Lily Marie Castoe Jay & Jan Green

28 Craig Gibson Davud & Lisa Redmond