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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

July issue Volume 2019

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

The Birth of a Nation

For 235 years, America has been blessed as the

longest on-going Constitutional Republic in the history

of the world. These blessings are not accidental they

are blessings of God. This is evident as we look at the

turmoil in other nations and contrast that to the stabil-

ity we see in America. Preserving American liberty

depends first upon our understanding of the founda-

tions on which this great country was built, and then it

depends on preserving the principles on which it was

founded.

On July 2, 1776, Congress voted to approve a

complete separation from England. Two days later, the

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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early draft of the Declaration of Independence

was signed. Four days later, members of Con-

gress took the document and read it out loud

from the steps of Independence Hall, proclaim-

ing it to the city of Philadelphia, and afterwards

they rang the Liberty Bell. The inscription on

the top of the bell is Leviticus 25:10, which

reads, "Proclaim liberty throughout the land

and to all the inhabitants thereof."

John Adams said, "The general principles

on which the Fathers achieved independence

were the general principles of Christianity."

Probably the clearest identification of the spirit

of the American Revolution was given by John

in a letter to Abigail the day after Congress

approved the Declaration. He wrote her two

letters that day: One was short and jubilant that

the Declaration had been approved; the other

letter was much longer and gave serious consid-

eration to what had been done that day. Adams

could already foresee that their actions would

be celebrated by future generations.

A Different Holiday

Adams also noted: "This day will be the

most memorable epic in the history of America.

I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by

succeeding generations as the great anniversary

festival." He felt the celebration should be in a

manner that would commemorate the day as a

"day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion

to God Almighty." John Adams believed that

the Fourth of July should be a religious holiday.

The two top holidays celebrated in this country

are Christmas and the Fourth of July. According

to John Quincy Adams, the two dates are con-

nected. On the Fourth of July, the Founding

Fathers simply took the precepts of Christ and

His birth (Christmas) and incorporated those

principles into civil government.

The Declaration of Independence was the

birth certificate for this nation, but the men who

signed it knew it could be their death warrant.

The closing paragraph states, "And for the sup-

port of this Declaration, with a firm reliance of

the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually

pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and

our sacred honor." The 56 Founding Fathers, 27

of whom were trained as ministers, took their

pledge seriously. On the morning of the signing,

there was silence and gloom as each man was

called up to the table of the President of Con-

gress to sign the document, knowing that it could

mean their death by hanging.

Most wars have a motto. The motto of

World War II was "Remember Pearl Harbor."

The motto during the Texas war for independ-

ence was "Remember the Alamo." The spiritual

emphasis, directed towards King George III who

violated Gods laws, gave rise to a motto during

the American Revolution: "No King but King

Jesus." The Founding Fathers passed the torch to

us. It is our responsibility to not let it go out.

(David Barton)

Happy Independence 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 Debbie Baxter Karen Davenport

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

George Bryant Kevin Deverell

Ushers Oveda Jones and Brenda Bowen

James and Rosa Lee Stewart

Greeter Gary Beavers

Nursery Workers

Note: Those assigned will

assist Christine Quinn

(one to send if there’s an emer-

gency)

July 7

July 14

July 21

July 28

Acolyte Lily Beavers

Jennifer Palmer Sherri Beavers Jennifer Fierro 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.

Have a Safe

and Happy

Fourth of July!

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Date Trip Description

July 3 OPEN

August 7 Baileys, Ringgold, Ga. Meet at church at 10:30 am

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

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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!

SUMACH CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S MINISTRY

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Thank you letters from Sumach Middle Schoolers for supporting

the Youth Mission Trip and Camp Nikao. We are very proud of

our youth! They are the future of Sumach.

Dear Sumach Church, Thank you for letting us go to camp.

Thank you for all of your donations and your support for

me to go. Thank you for your kindness and I love every-

body. The Lord would like that you do this for our church.

Love you all, Madison

Dear Sumach Church, Thank you for all of the support

you put into the mission trip and camps. If it weren’t for

your donations, we wouldn’t have been able to go. Going

on the mission trip taught me that I need to live for God

and no myself. Thank you for all of the love and support

you have given us. Love, Brionna

Dear Sumach Church, I want to thank y’all for all the support. All

of you allow us to go to camp and get a better education of God

and Jesus. We love you all and thank you for all that you have

done for us, providing for us to go to camp, on fun trips and many

more things. This church is special in my heart and will be in

anyone else’s lives too. I just wanted to say thank you and I love

y’all. Love, Skyler Mahoney

Dear Sumach Church, Thank all of you for giving me and all

of the other youth an opportunity to go to these camps and

trips. You all gave us a chance to get a deeper connection

with God. I thank you for fundraising and giving us the

chance for this. God bless you, Raymond Fierro

Dear church, Thank you so much for all of your generous do-

nations. I haven’t been to camp yet but I can’t wait to learn

more about Christ and His Words. Thank you again.

Love, Emmalee

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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.

When you clean out your closets this spring or see bargains during all the sales that spring up during holidays, 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

Christine Quinn has been hired to fill the position of Nursery

Attendant. Committee rules require two workers in the nursery

(one to get assistance or a parent if needed and one to remain

with the children). As volunteers are assigned nursery duty as

Willing Workers, each will assist Christine so that Committee

rules may be followed. Thank you, Christine, for your service!

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Mark your Calendars!

July 14th - 19th

It’s Vacation Bible School.

Come join the fun and meet Hooper,

Marge, Mack, and Zion.

Study God’s Word

Learn to apply God’s Word

Come and bring a friend!

To volunteer or if you have questions,

please contact Connie Campbell.

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July 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed

1 Doug & Patsy Mathis

2 Junior Davenport Gail Peden

3 Emma Bowers

7 Payton Swilling Yvonne Treanor

8 Stephen Wilson Bryan & Hannah Davenport

9 Pat Gordon Morgan Redmond

10 David PalmerAutumn Whisenant

14 VBS Ed Johnson

15 VBS 16 VBS 17 VBS

21 Taylor Beavers

22 Misty Wheeler

23 24 Carylyn WheatJerry & Trudy Swilling

28 29 Jake Gordon

30 Jamie Bryant

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July 2019 Wed Thu Fri Sat

Emma Bowers 4 Independence Day 5

Sam Cowart 6 Lisa Henry Edwards

David Palmer Autumn Whisenant

11 Gary Beavers

12 Cameron Glass Michael Wilson

13 Treavor Johnson

18 VBS 19 VBS 20

Carylyn Wheat Jerry & Trudy Swilling

25 Betty Dunn

26 Paige Thomas Jennis & Janice Everette

27 Joe Baxter John Glass