september 2012 - first presbyterian church, oak ridge tncoming event: monthly health luncheons...
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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
E-Mail: [email protected] Webpage: http://FPCOR.ORG
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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
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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
30
Please note this calendar is subject to change.