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Mortgage Elimination Project UnderwayThis summer John Knox has been asking an important question: are we able and willing to eliminateour long-standing mortgage? We started July 2019 with a mortgage balance of about $428,000, andthe cost of debt service this year is over $56,000—5.6% of our ministry budget.
Happily, the answer to the question seems to be an enthusiastic “yes!” Members are being asked toconsider pledges above and beyond their customary annual pledge to the ministry; these capitalpledges would be payable over up to five years. Early responses have produced pledges of $278,000,with gifts in hand of $45,100. Since all monies received for this project are going directly to pay downthe principal of the loan, this commitment is already making a big difference. We are stronglyencouraged by this early response--almost 65% of our total need.
Please join in praying for our church’s generous response to the opportunity. We hope to receive allcommitments by September 10. Thanks to all who are faithfully praying about how to further this effortto strengthen our ministry.
Jasmine RoadSarah Circle invites all of the women at JohnKnox and their friends to attend a programabout Jasmine Road on Tuesday morning,September 10, at 10 o’clock in FellowshipHall. Jasmine Road’s mission is “to offerwomen who are trapped in a cycle of sexualexploitation and addiction a path to freedom, ahaven for healing, and the opportunity toflourish, leading to generational change andthe betterment of our Greenville community.”
Beth Messick, Executive Director of JasmineRoad, will • introduce the issue of sex trafficking inGreenville,• address how Jasmine Road and their partners are involved in providing opportunities for healing, • describe their history and future goals, and• answer questions.
"It has been a lifelong dream to create a restoration home for women," said Messick. "I am committed
to supporting local women as they benefit from the safe haven and comprehensive array of servicesoffered through Jasmine Road and begin a transformative journey toward a better life.” In order toprovide refreshments and seating, please let us know that you will attend by text, phone, or e-mail toeither Kitty Olson at 864-354-4552; [email protected] Molly Fitzpatrick at 864-238-3597;[email protected]
Guatemala ScholarshipsJohn Knox continues to respond to God’s call toserve our sisters and brothers in and aroundCobán, Guatemala. Please join in thistransformative work by helping to fundstudents’ education in two vital ministries withwhich we partner:
The WALC program (Women in AgroecologyLeadership for Conservation) invites adolescentwomen to a 25-day residency at Rob and TaraCahill’s agroecology center. These young womenlearn sustainable local agriculture, personalgrowth, leadership development, and women’shealth. They commit to continue in school
through the following academic year and receive a modest monthly stipend to cover the cost of tuitionat a local school in their town or village. One scholarship of $150 covers the expense of one student’sparticipation this year.
La Patria Norte is a K-12 school established in 2009 by the Evangelical National Presbyterian Churchof Guatemala. It provides excellent secondary education in Christ’s name to this underserved region,offering degrees in medicine, judicial sciences, agro-forestry, and computers. Worship, Bible study,and faith formation are integral to the learning these students receive. Cost for a student is $600 peryear. One scholarship contribution provides significant support; four scholarship contributions providesa full support for a student in Cobán.
The contribution form is available here and at the church. Thank you for your generosity.
Grow Deeper this Fall through JustFaithWe are excited to be offering a new opportunity for spiritualgrowth this fall—JustFaith. The JustFaith program invites participants to look atcontemporary issues through the lens of Christian faith byengaging in reading, prayer, thought-provoking dialogue,and encounter in a small group format.
Jean Fontaine will serve as facilitator for our JustFaithgroup. The eight-week series will run Sundays, 4:30-6:30PM beginning on September 22. Our Christian Mission &Outreach Committee is sponsoring this program; JohnKnox is covering the cost of registration and materials for every participant.
To find out more, feel free to contact Jean Fontaine ([email protected]) or call the church office.
Eagle Scout ProjectWhat: Landscaping project at John Knox for Riley McDermott's EagleScout Project
When: Saturday, August 31 and Saturday, September 14
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: 35 Shannon Dr. (lower campus)
Other info: Lunch will be provided; bring gloves and tools if you can
Please RSVP to 901-8591 or [email protected]
Children's Ministry NewsStep-Up Sunday – August 25We had a wonderful Rally Day celebration this past Sunday to helpkick off our new Christian Education year. It’s now time for Step-UpSunday, a special day when our children move up to the next agegroup for their Sunday school classes. If you have a child that willbe 3 years old by September 1, they are invited to join our K3/K4Sunday School class on the kindergarten hall. Our 5-year-olds willmove from the K3/K4 class into the K5 class right next door. Plus,we will have our new first graders joining us on the elementary Kids’ Club Hall! This is all very excitingfor kids, parents, and teachers! We’ll be looking for your children this Sunday, and we’ll be ready towelcome them into their classes. We hope to see you there!
Worship Training for 1st GradersThis is the time of year when we invite our new 1st graders tobegin staying with their families during the worship service insteadof leaving for Children’s Church. To help with this transition, I willbe meeting with the new 1st graders for three Sundays inSeptember to help the children learn what to expect during ourworship services, and what they can do to help make it a rich andmeaningful experience for the whole family. First graders and their
families will be receiving a letter in the mail soon with details on when and where we will meet. Feelfree to let your new 1st graders continue to go to Children’s Church during our worship services untilwe complete our worship training class, if you wish.
Family Day at the ParkTo help kick off the beginning of a new school year, we’d love to have you and your family join us forFamily Day at the Park this Sunday, August 25. Please plan to meet at Legacy Park (336 Rocky SlopeRoad Greenville - off Verdae Blvd.) from 4:00 – 5:30 for recreation time for the kids and somefellowship time for the adults. See your Children’s Ministry Newsletter for more details!
Parents’ Night OutIt’s time of our parents to have a night out without the kids! We willbe here to hang out with your children from 6:00 – 8:30 on Friday,September 13. We’ll eat dinner together and then have some funactivities for each age group. All children K3 – 5th grade are invitedto join us. There will be a nursery available for those families withchildren younger than K3. Please RSVP to Susan Felton bySeptember 9 so we know how many to plan for. Look for moredetails in your Children’s Ministry Newsletter!
Fall Kick-Off ReflectionsWe had a colorful night kicking off the new year this past Sunday! HUGE thanks to everyone that cameout and made messy night so successful—those that set-up all the fun, covered themselves inshaving cream and paint like champs, and helped us document all the fun. It was the most perfect wayto celebrate the beautiful summer we had in JKYM and look forward to all that is to come this schoolyear.
Sunday Night Youth Group is BACK!Youth Group is back and better than ever! Join us in the Youth Center thisSunday Night as we jump into the school year by talking about “Rhythm”and what it looks like to worship God with our whole lives. It’ll be a nightpacked with games, discussion, new friends, dinner, and some excitingchanges designed to help us grow in relationship with God and oneanother. Can’t wait to see you there!
Middle School- 4:30-6:00High School- 5:30-7:30
**High School Families- please note the change in time for Youth Groupthis year! We will conclude program at 7:30!**
MailboxTo our dear John Knox Family- Ken and I extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every oneof you for the calls, cards, flowers, whispered words of supportand comfort, hugs - especially the hugs - during the timeleading up to and after the passing of my mother Annie LoisGordon. You have granted us peace and healing through your kindwords and deeds. For that and more, we are forever grateful. Lois and Ken Bell
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
August
22 - Craig Rhodes, Melissa Waltman23 - Carol Kendall, Brett Weaver24 - Jan McDonald, Charles Robertson, Lily Pierce25 - Doug McDonald26 - Linda Miller, Reece Jackson27 - Jennifer Whatley, Will Sadler, Abby Jackson, Garrett Wright, Weston Parker28 - Mike Kill, Bill Lee, Bill Patterson, Jean Baiden
By the NumbersAttendance on August 18: 282
Weekly Offering Received: $10,307.00Weekly Budgeted Offering: $18,470.25YTD Offering Received: $565,829.44YTD Budgeted Offering: $609,518.25
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