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THIS WEEK ...
at the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury
Dear 
We invite you to join us this week for worship at 9:30am, followed by our New Beginnings Finale. We will discuss ways that we can become a more missional church, drawing on what we do best, what we are passionate about, what our resources are, and what are the needs of our community. 

Between the worship service and the New Beginnings Finale, we will have our 4th Sunday Brunch! Sandwiches will be provided. Bring a salad or dessert to share if you wish! Don't miss out! 

There will be no Sunday School this week.

Don't forget about tonight's Main Event presented by Parmenter at 7:00pm: Planning Ahead for the Best Care Possible. Advance Directive will be discussed. All are welcome.

Be sure to check the weekly bulletin or our website and the master calendar for additional news about study groupsupcoming events and updates.

9:30am - Worship & Christian Education � 10:30am - Fellowship � 11:00am - Traditional Worship

Worship this week - October 19th at 9:30am only
Dr. Helsel's sermon during the 9:30am service is "Loving Our Neighbor," based on Matthew 22:34-40. How do we live out this central mandate of our faith? Come join us from 9:30 to noon as we worship together, followed by brunch and our New Beginnings Finale where we set a vision for how we can live out our faith into the future.
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Thank you to everyone who have sent in your pledge cards. If you haven't yet or have left yours behind, you can pick one up in Fellowship Hall on Sunday and leave it in the office or place it in the offering plate. If you have questions, contact the office.
New Beginnings Finale Sunday 

We invite everyone to join in the final session Sunday after worship as we discuss ways that we can become a more missional church, drawing on what we do best, what we are passionate about, what our resources are, and what are the needs of our community. All are welcome to join in regardless of whether you attended any of the small group sessions.

Mark you calendars for Fall Work Day! 

Join us Saturday, November 8th from 9:00am-2:00pm for our Fall Semiannual Workday gathering and help prepare the church for Winter. There will be a checklist of items. Come and pick something you're comfortable doing! There is much to do and many hands make light work! Learn more here.

For questions, contact Barry Fiske at [email protected]. Learn more here.

 

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Pick your favorite hymns! 

On November 23rd we will be having a hymn sing during both the 9:30 and 11:00am services, so please submit your hymn requests by November 2nd so we can plan worship around your favorites! E-mail the office with your favorite hymn or praise song, and if you'd like, include a brief note about why the song is meaningful to you.

 

2012 Shoebox Collection
Many Thanks from the Auction Committee!
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to ALL PCiS members who contributed to make the Youth Auction a success! It is because of your generous donations, bids, talent, and attendance that we were able to raise over $10000 towards the 2015 Youth Mission Trip to the Philippines and have a great time doing so!
Thank you,
Gail Hamel, Debbie Johnson, Sally Millar, and Andy Roosa
Art Sale Continues
There are still beautiful art pieces for sale in Fellowship Hall as part of the Mission Trip fundraiser. Be sure to take a look and take advantage of a price reduction! Thanks again to the generous members of the artist's group for these donations. 


Operation Christmas Child 

It's shoebox time again! A simple gift. An eternal message. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through simple, gift-filled shoe boxes and evangelistic materials that tell the Good News of God's love. You can fill it with small toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. All the details can be found on the flyers in Fellowship Hall or online here.


September 2014 Treasurer's Report and Trustees 4th Quarter Report Available
On October 20th, the Session voted to begin more regular communication with the congregation regarding our finances. The Trustees will provide on a monthly basis a summary of the financials, along with a brief summary of the Session's deliberations. On a quarterly basis, the Trustees will provide a report regarding current, ongoing, and future projects. Below you will see a section of the Treasurer's Report. The complete report as well as the 2014 4th Quarter Trustees Report can be viewed here.
Sept 2014 Treasurer Summary

Keep your contact information up-to-date! 

Fill out the form here or contact the office directly.

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Carolyn Browning Helsel, Transitional Pastor 
Matthew Crane, Director of Christian Education
Matthew Guerrieri, Director of Music