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THIS WEEK ...
at the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury
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We invite you to join us this week for worship at 10:00am. As summer is ending, we have many upcoming events and opportunities. Many of our regular groups will resume meeting in the next couple of weeks. We encourage you to get involved. Sign-ups are also continuing for New Beginnings small groups. Sign up on Sunday or go online here.
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10:00am - Worship � 11:00am - Fellowship
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Worship this week - August 31st
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This week, Dr. Carolyn Helsel's sermon is based on Exodus 3:1-15, the story of Moses' call to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Dr. Helsel's sermon is entitled, "Here I Am," echoing the refrain of Moses and the many other characters whose stories we have heard this summer. "Here I Am" is a statement we are invited to make, so that we may become aware of where we are in our own stories, and where we are in the larger story of God's redemption of the world.
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Start-Up Sunday
September 7th
Join us as we kick-off a new year with food, fun, and fellowship. Sign-up online or in the lobby and let us know what food you can bring to the picnic.
Youth-Led Worship!
The Youth will be leading us in worship on September 7th, so come show your support and listen as they share with us about their mission trip experiences from this summer.
Got fun and games?
Do you have an idea for games/activities we can play indoors or outdoors? After worship and our picnic, we have reserved the field at Peter Noyes for fun...so bring your frisbee or soccer ball, your softball glove or any other ideas you have for fun and games.
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Auction Date and Request for Donations
Auction preparations have begun ... and you can help! On October 18th at 6:00pm, we will hold our Annual Live and Silent Auction to support the 2015 Mission Trip to the Philippines. PCIS adult and youth missions groups will engage in projects to help the Little Children of the Philippines, a program that PCIS has actively supported for many years. We are currently seeking auction items to offer (dinners, vacation homes, game tickets, gift certificates, etc.) Please contact Gail Hamel if you have questions.
Learn more.
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It's that time of the year when our hearts turn toward Christmas...
Well, maybe not quite yet...but it is time to collect Christmas items to send to our friends in the Philippines.
In addition to the gift suggestions listed on the flyers outside of Fellowship Hall or online here, there is a new need for food items for the preschools. We are being told that food is increasingly expensive, so things like peanut butter and pasta are specifically requested. You might also consider buying some cans of tuna fish to include with this shipment. In order to ensure that our gifts reach the Philippines in time for the holidays, the deadline for dropping off gifts is Sunday, September 14th after the first service. Sponsors can also leave presents to send to their children but we'd ask that you consider helping with the shipment costs which are $95/box (regardless of weight). Please see the poster in the lobby and the display in the Fellowship Hall for more details. If there are questions, contact Sally Millar. Thank you for your ongoing support of this important ministry!
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PCIS Groups
Over the next few weeks, many of the PCIS groups will be resuming. The Chancel Choir and Praise Team will begin rehearsing September 3rd and 4th. Christian Education opportunities on Sundays will start on September 14th. Other groups resuming in September include the Wednesday Women's Bible Study and the Men's Fellowship Breakfast and Bible Study. Be sure to check our online calendar and website for updates.
There are still opportunities to join a New Beginnings group. Be sure to check out available groups beginning in September and October and sign up online or at the church.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Nursery Help
Love babies and toddlers? Willing to lend a hand? Join our list of volunteers to support the nursery staff when an extra set of hands is needed on a Sunday morning. If interested, please contact the office.
Building and Grounds Committee
Do you enjoy gardening or have good fix-it skills? Join our new Building & Grounds Committee! Help us develop a plan for landscaping our newly reshaped grounds following the Town Center redesign project. We need gardeners to look at what we have, reshape the plan, and help us redesign the property to be the best it can be. Contact Martha Welsh for more information.
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Keep your contact information up-to-date!
Fill out the form here or contact the office directly.
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Carolyn Helsel, Transitional Pastor
Matthew Crane, Director of Christian Education
Matthew Guerrieri, Director of Music
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