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October 8, 2010 LMPC: “Faithful and Fruitful”
Sermon:
“The Plight of the Little Man”………..………………………………….………Dr. Pat Griffin
Scripture Lesson:
Numbers 13:26 - 14:4; Luke 19:1 - 10
Bens Bin…
I am excited about Wednesday nights coming up.
It is just four weeks, but these are important weeks.
I have found some miss in the fall because of sporting events (their
children’s or their college’s), and this will provide an opportunity for some
spiritual nourishment mid-week. This
whole idea started from many different people coming to me wanting a small group
gathering- a grief support group; a job loss support group; the Disciples group
to get together; those who care for elderly parents to meet; parents of college
students to just get together at least once; the Men of the Church to get
together. WOW- Worship on Wednesdays
provides a venue for informal worship, support, nourishment (physically and
spiritually) and good fellowship.
The
format of these meetings will be like the Learning on Lent meetings in the
spring. We’ll have dinner at 6:00, a
five minute devotion, and then break up into our groups 6:40 until 7:30.
We have four weeks- with four good meals.
10/20 the Presbyterian Women are bringing a variety of soups.
10/27 is a chicken bog cook-off; 11/3 the Presbyterian Men cook; 11/10 is
a chili cook-off. One of my
fears is that we have so many good things going on, that people won’t adjust to
finding the golden nugget that is just meant for them.
But I trust that God’s call for us in these opportunities will not go
unanswered.
SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS
The Recession is over.
That’s what I heard about a week and a half ago- it has been over, these
economists said since June 2009. I’m
not sure I believe them. There are
some signs of hope, however fragile they may be.
Dow Jones is up 12.58% a pretty good return on investment.
Job losses are not as steep as they have been.
But unemployment remains high.
How can the church help? When
the recession was first kicking in, we allowed Walmart to do hiring from our
church. Now we are beginning a
ministry for those who have lost their jobs but are looking for work.
It is called Crossroads Career Net (see
www.crossroadscareernet).
Wayne Ammons has been through the program at Eastminster Presbyterian and
found it has helped him. It
gives practical solutions about how to handle the problems of job loss- (family,
economic and emotional pressure), but also very practical tips on how to get
your resumee out there, interviewing tips, and more.
The group will meet for at least three weeks this fall- 10/27, 11/3,
11/10. If you know someone who has
lost their job PLEASE tell them about this important program- it is free to them
as a ministry of the church.
DIVORCE SUPPORT-
Some have said that divorce is like a long death.
You keep seeing or hearing from
the person with whom you have a broken relationship and it brings back
all the flood of emotions. Dr. Pat
Griffin is eminently qualified through his training and experience in counseling
and life to help lead this group. If
you know someone who is facing a hard time because of a divorce, this might be
the right class for them. This
group will meet 10/20 in
LMPC YOUTH AT A GLANCE:
Sunday, October 10:
JJ’s 5:00:
No Meeting
(Columbus Day)
Middlers 5:00: Church
Garden Cleaning Project
(Note: Middler Retreat
is November 12-14 in Black Mountain $120. Register by October 25th.)
Senior High 6:30: We Care
Service Project
*Note – Dinner will be from 6:00-6:30pm
There will be no MAD for the next few
weeks.
Wednesday:
Basketball in the LMPC Gym at 7:00pm
(10/17–
all groups bowling)
Family Fall Festival for Families with children & Youth of all ages
Sunday, October 24 from 4-6 pm. We will
begin the festivities in the gym. Bring a canned good for We Care for free
admission. We will have hayrides, games, pumpkin carving, a maze walk on the new
trail in the woods, hot dog dinner and s’mores cooked over the fire.
Youth groups will not be meeting that night, so come and bring your
families. We need volunteers to help
with the different stations. We
are looking for some pop-up tents to borrow for the festival. See Jane
Jermac or Lorrie Watkins if you would be willing to help.
Operation Christmas Child
It is hard to believe that it is time to
think about Christmas and filling shoeboxes again!
Last year along with the Boy Scouts, we donated around 75 boxes.
This year I think we can top that!
This is a great way for your children to learn to share with children who
may only receive this one shoebox at Christmas.
The Sunday School children will be receiving brochures and instructions
on how to fill the boxes. This would
also be great project for adult Sunday School classes to adopt, also.
There will be extra brochures on the shelf outside fellowship hall. We
will be delivering the boxes to the local drop-off location during the week of
November 15.
MISSIONS
We Care needs your donations!
Items needed:
Grits, Beef Stew, Canned Fruits & Peas.
Donation baskets are in the narthex and outside the fellowship hall.
Through September 30 we have contributed 3,683 lbs towards our 2010
annual goal of 5,000 lbs. Thank you!
Q’s call Rob Bates 261-7103.
2010 Adult Retreat
It is
that time again to sign up for the Adult retreat.
South Carolina Home Montreat, NC~ October 24, 25 & 26 (optional).
Reservation applications will be available in the Narthex and Fellowship
Hall.
Kirkin of the Tartans–
11/7. Rev. Barry Eller to speak;
Stewardship Dinner afterwards (tickets $5 each);
This is the last week to order your tartan flag.
GARDEN BUDDIES
invites all
interested gardeners or want-to-be gardeners to join us for our Fall Work Day on
Friday, October 22 at 8:30 a.m. in the Celebration Garden.
We will do fall clean up and plant some fall flowers.
Bring your gloves and hand tools and join this hard working group that
loves to play in the dirt! Help us
as we work to help keep the
garden areas at LMPC beautiful year round.
Rain make up day is Friday, October 29.
Questions? Call Lou Ann Summers, 781-3213.
PW MINI-BAZAAR
AND BAKE SALE COMING OCTOBER 17 Before and after worship on October 17
come check out the Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving items the Crafty Ladies,
Knit Wits, and others have been creating for you.
You'll find Halloween and autumn decor, pumpkin squeezies with chocolate
kisses to give, hand knitted scarves, reversible table runners (Fall/Christmas),
aprons, decorator pumpkins, kids sox and purses...and more!
As usual, the proceeds are used by PW to fund their mission projects.
Merry Presbyterians– Had a great Lake Murray cruise last week.
Get ready for Christmas and join us for our trip to the Carolina Opry
Christmas Show 11/11,12 (Call the Cruzs 932-4941).
We are also reserving rooms for the Bonclarken trip 5/4,5.
Join us in fun and fellowship!
WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY
10/20,10/27,11/3,11.10 6:00– 8:30
In a similar way to our learning on
Lent we will have a Wednesday Night worship
service and small group opportunities.
Each week there will be a Grief Support Group; Handbell Practice; Children’s
Ministry and Nursery. In addition
there will be:
10/20– PW Supper; New Church Info.; Disciples all group
gathering ; Divorce Support
10/27– Chicken Bog cookoff; Sudan Ministry;
Caring for the Elderly; Job Support;
Financial Peace Seminar Preview;
11/3– Pres Men Cook; Men’s
Gathering; Job Support; Parents of College Students
11/10– Chili Cookoff;
Justin Pepper Foundation; Sports and Parenting; Job support; Financial Peace
(duplicate).
Prayer Requests
Waymon Hutto
upon the loss of his mother, Georgia May Hutto; *Ellen Fallaw upon the loss of
her brother;
*Dorinda
Reed; *Jim Algar at the loss of his brother, Frank Algar; *John Ferguson;
Charles Weathersby, son in law of
*Frankie
Flowers; *Judi Collins and family upon the loss of her father, Willie Herring;
*Brenda Shattuck; *Eileen Rickman; Ed Kline; Wanda Norris, friend of Jim & Laura
Darden; W.E. “Eddie” Moore; *Nan Barwick; The Family of the missing PC student;
*Lorrie Schmitt upon the passing of her
father, Hubert Farr; *Tom Hattaway
upon the loss of his grandfather; Gene Riley, brother of *Alice Harmon; George
Brice; Riley M. Brice; Demetri Demos, nephew of *Peggi Burgin; Dorothy Belle
Dunn, mother of
*Kay Murrell;
*Cindy Johnson; Linda Canup, sister in law of Kathleen Taylor; Lloyd Wainscott,
friend of *Lynn and *Bill Bigler; *Bob Smith;
Jean Edwards, *Bill Bigler’s sister; *Jane and *JohnWilliams upon the
loss of her father, John West; The
Jason Bigler Family; Fred Gant, Friend of *Bill Elmore; *Becky Ebert; *Daniel
White; *Alyssa Mott; friends and family members serving in the military
(*members)
Calendar
Oct. 11
Joy Circle ~
Fellowship Hall 11am
Oct. 12
Faith Circle ~ Fellowship Hall 7pm
Oct. 13
Trinity Circle ~ El Poblano 12:00
Oct. 17
PW Fall Mini Bazaar & Bake sale
Oct. 20
WOW
Oct. 24
Fall Family Fest
Oct. 24-26
Adult Fall Retreat
Oct. 27
WOW
Nov. 3
WOW
Nov. 7
Kirkin of the Tartan
Nov. 10
WOW
Nov. 11 - 12
Merry Pres. Christmas Show in
Myrtle Beach
Nov. 13
Fishing Tournament
Nov. 21
Stewardship Dedication
Dec. 4
Justin Pepper Toy Drive
Feb. 18-20
Family Retreat
Who Is Serving October 10
Ushers
Worship Attendant
Greeters
Nursery Attendants
Bill Gregory
(A)
Chas Nicholson
10 am Tyler Sims
Eddie Edwards
(C)
Ruthanne
Nicholson
Shelby Harrell
Bill Morrow
Belle Harrell
John Brown
Children’s Church
Sound System
Liturgist
Rick Pascal
Jody Layne
Ben
Breland Danny
Hood
Debbie Jarrett
Tripp Layne
Craig McDaniel
Who Is Serving October 17
Ushers
Worship Attendant
Greeters
Nursery Attendants
Ben Breland
(A)
Phil Trefsgar
10 am Mary Jim
Howe
Alan Grimsley
(C)
Eunice Trefsgar
Kaylee Browder
David Saldivar
Mike Murrell
Children’s Church
Sound System
Liturgist
Jim Dunbar
Harriet Clement
Pat O’Cain
Robbie Johnson
Bob Branch
Mary Wallace Clement
Charles Casebeer
Elder on Call
the week of:
October 10
Danny Hood
345.2583
October 17
Robbie Johnson
345.5014
Deacon on Call the week of:
October 10
Clare McGill
422.4497
October 17
Mike Murrell
407.4007