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EMAIL MELISSA AT: FAITHCHURCHAUSTIN@GMAIL.COM NO LATER THAN NOON ON THE TUESDAY OF THE WEEK YOU WANT YOUR WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT SEEN AND BY NOON ON THE 13TH OR 28th OF THE MONTH FOR THE ENEWS. THANKS!
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NEW HYMNALS:
The printers are running behind so we actually don't know when our roll out will be of the new hymnal in the pews. Most likely we will see them in early summer. This hymnal largely has our hymns from the two current hymnals plus 150 new hymns for us to try over time. The new hymnal was made possible by an individual gift but about 1/3 of the necessary hymnals to fill our sanctuary are available to be purchased for $20 each (at cost) in honor or memory of someone. Forms for this are in the bulletin today. You can also go see Melissa in the church office Mon-Thurs, 9-2 or send via email at faithchurchaustin@gmail.com. Please know that the bookplates have limited space so please keep your dedication limited to two lines of 35 characters each (including spaces).
In honor/In memory of: (60 character max.)
Given by: (30 character max.)
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Pentecost Offering: Investing in our Greatest Resource
Giving to the Pentecost Offering on June 4 makes it possible for the church to encourage, develop, and support its young people, and address the needs of at-risk children. A large portion of this offering can be retained by individual congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people within their own community. Your gifts to the Pentecost Offering help support Young Adult Volunteers, ministries for youth, and child advocacy.
The Young Adult Volunteer program is a one year service opportunity for young adults from 19 to 30 years. YAVs live in Christian community, deepening and developing their faith while serving in communities of need. The YAV program has sites around the United States and around the world, and YAVs serve for one academic year, August - July.
PC(USA) youth ministries include a daily devotional web site, d365.org, a triennial youth conference, and resources for congregational youth leaders.
The child advocacy program organizes and provides resources for Presbyterians to improve the lives of children through programs for families, aid to children in poor nations, and advocacy for government programs to help children in need.
Forty percent of the Pentecost Offering remains in the local church to be used for youth and children at risk. This year, our portion will go to the Manos de Cristo back-to-school program which provides hundreds of poor Austin kids with backpacks, clothing, and school supplies before the new school year begins.
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ADULT EDUCATION IN MAY:
PARLOR CLASS
: Through the end of the month, we'll have a special class introducing the congregation to our new hymnals, with a chance to sing some familiar tunes and learn a new one or two (or more!). That meeting will be in the Wright Fellowship Hall. This class will continue through the end of the month, ending on May 28. Adult Sunday School will take the summer months off after that, resuming on Rally Day, Sept. 3. Thanks to all our teachers and participants this Sunday school year!
COMPASSION BIBLE STUDY:
So the Parlor Class has access to the piano, the Bible Study will meet in the Parlor.
This class will continue through the end of the month, ending on May 28. Adult Sunday School will take the summer months off after that, resuming on Rally Day, Sept. 3. Thanks to all our teachers and participants this Sunday school year!
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FAITH BOOK GROUP:
Book group meets on THIRD Monday nights in the parlor from 7:30 - 9:00-ish. Everyone is invited to join us for any or all of the following book discussions.
For tonight's meeting:
"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl
Other titles for later in the year:
My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem
The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel
And maybe these:
Faithful Resistance by Rick Ufford-Chase
Waking Up White by Debby Irving
Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Biblical Literalism; a Gentile Heresy by John Spong
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FOURTH TUESDAY
4th Tuesday
lunch will be on May 23. Don't let the five Tuesdays this month throw you off. Everyone is invited to these lunches, which are at about noon in the parlor/library. You could mark your calendar for the whole rest of the year for Fourth Tuesdays. Bring a dish to share if you can, and come and eat and talk. New-comers or old-timers, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted if you aren't already.
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
The food pantry is in need of volunteers who can give their time one to two times a month. This is especially needed on Mondays and Thursdays. Please contact Kathy Renfro at faithfp1314@gmail.com for more specific information and training.
Also a very special thank you to Carolyn Scruggs, LeeAnn Shriver and Dede Hull for their years of commitment and service to the food pantry. We are so glad they gave so many years to this ministry.
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY:
Check the narthex table if you still need a color pictorial directory. We are able to print a black & white version of the pictorial directory for anyone who wants one. Contact Melissa in the office and she can assist you.
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2017 GRADUATES:
ANY 2017 GRADUATES? It's time to congratulate all our Faith folk who are passing some educational milestone-graduation from high school, college, trade school, getting a graduate degree, whatever! If you have someone in your family we should send a card to, please let Martha Loer know, and we'll have a card in the foyer for all of you to sign. 512-447-8012 or loer07@yahoo.com, but please put something in the subject line to let Martha know it's OK to open it.
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YOU CAN GIVE ELECTRONICALLY
(but we still accept cash and checks as usual!).
How does it work? Scan the QR code below with your smartphone. There are no additional fees for you as the donor. However, as with all such transactions, an administrative fee of 1% will be deducted from your gift before it is delivered to our church. This one-time fee is for the reasonable and customary costs of operation of the Presbyterian Mission Exchange which hosts our electronic giving. If you pay by EFT option, this will be the full extent of the fees deducted. Gifts made using a credit or debit card will be assessed an additional fee of 2.598%+$0.26 (deducted automatically by our card processing vendor). Your full donation, which includes all the fees, is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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DRIVE A SENIOR SOUTH AUSTIN:
THIS IS AN AD, BUT... If you are a jewelry shopper, this event benefits Drive a Senior South Austin. The Kendra Scott location at 1400 South Congress will give 20% of proceeds to Drive a Senior South Austin on Thursday May 25th from 6 to 8 pm (with one hour complimentary parking in the garage behind Guero's.) Of course, if you're not a jewelry shopper, a direct donation to DASSA is always welcome. www.driveaseniorsouthaustin.org.
On another DaS note, they have a waiting list of people who want to enroll to receive services. PLEASE - if you can drive someone to a medical appointment or the grocery store or barber/beauty shop, please volunteer. sa@driveasenior.org, 512-445-5552,or speak with Martha Loer if you need more information.
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INTERNAL TEAM MEETING WE WANT YOU!
Would you like to learn more about Faith's Internal Team? Then join Scott Haring, Michelle Huddleston and Anne Wingler the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00p - 6:45p. Areas of focus include: Worship, Adult & Children's Christian Education, Hospitality, Nursery Coordinator, and Congregational Care.
Questions? Please contact: Anne Wingler sixwinglers@gmail.com
ALL ARE WELCOME!
2017 MEETING DATES: June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November 8th, December 13th
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Please note that the yoga class has switched their times from 6:30 to 5:30 BUT it will still be in the Fellowship Hall and still on Mondays. Join Becky Davis for this wonderful way to get into shape! That's Mondays in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30! Contact Becky for more information - msbeckydavis@sbcglobal.net.
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CONNECT WITH US:
You will notice a Connection Card in the pew. If you would like to receive our electronic newsletter and correspondence about the life of the church, please let us know how to find you between Sundays by filling out the information you are comfortable giving us and placing the card in the Offering Plate.
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Aaron Scherz
Brad Huddleston
Carl Sizemore
Dede Hull
Emily Travis
Evelyn Averill
Fred Dooley
Jim Pacey
Jo Hammer
Jonilee Mueller
Karen Barland
Rob Lippincott
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- Marilyn Rutherford for her son, Keith, as he begins chemo for colon cancer
- Kathy Renfro for Barbara Arctur as she heals from a broken foot
- Bill Renfro as he faces a heart ablation at the end of May
- Kathy Renfro for Jeff Pierce as he continues his job search
- Friends and family of Bessie Ellis who passed away on May 10
- For Melissa's daughter, Christina, who graduated from nursing school on May 13
- Victims of the stabbing at UT on May 1
- Victims of the recent storms across the country
- Mischa - for her daughter and grand daughter as they recover from addiction
- For all who believe that violence is the answer
- Our leaders for wisdom, patience and understanding
- Victims of violence and their families
- Those suffering from physical, mental, or emotional stress and illness. Those who are homeless, financially despairing and all others for whom our prayers have also been requested
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