In case you haven't seen, our new lower level education
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ace is lined by banners representing previous years' study themes and stories. Each banner tells a story. Each year we enjoy a pocket of sc
ripture, theology and experiences in a combination unlike any other year. We give God all thanks for each year of learning.
Last Sunday we gave thanks for a
banner year, 2016-2017 where we have been "Building Christ's Community" and studying Genesis and Luke. At the beginning of worship a banner celebrating the previous year's study was processed in. At the end of the service we pivoted and
looked ahead. We revealed the next program year's theme.
This year the Session struggled a bit to discern the next theme phrase. We brainstormed words on the white board about what we sensed God was doing in Discovery. We thought in terms of identity, ministry, study areas and events. We could project that we'd study Exodus after Genesis. And our next Gospel is John. And then there's the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in October. Then we remembered it's the 150th Anniversary of Nebraska statehood. How old will Discovery be next January? 5! Thus in 2017-2018 we have some banner events to mark!
It was definitely a work of the Holy Spirit how members
of Sess
ion put together some words for the coming year.
A bit of R
eformation (Grace), a bit of Nebraska (spurs), and
a bit of Discovery (moving forward).
Thus, our new theme:
Grace Spurs Us Forward!
Well, partners, saddle up!
Truly another banner year lies before us!
Grace, Peace & Spurs,
Pastor Sarah
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Baptisms
Membership
Transfers to Discovery
Confirmation
Learning about Church
Getting together
Considering your next step
in the spiritual journey.
August 20:
Lunch & Learning
August 27:
Worship Celebration (including baptisms)
See Madeline G. or Pastor Sarah to share interest or questions. Welcome!
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We are finishing up the Gospel of Luke in June.
In July we will study prayer.
In August we may begin our study of Exodus.
Summer Study Groups
Th
ursday Bible Study
Noo
n to 1:00
June 1, 8
Summer Break
Resumes August 24
W
ednesday Lawn Chair Bible Study
June 14- August 16
7-8 PM
Fr
iday Bible Study
1:30-2:30 Year Round
Sunday Study for All Ages
Summer Break
Resumes September 17 9:15AM
All are welcome to take a study guide or find it on our Website - under the Ministries tab.
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Giving Thanks for Recent Ministry
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Youth Sunday, Discovery Garden, Crossroads Mission
May 7th Youth Sunday
Discovery Garden coming together
Crossroads helpers
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April 29 - Congratulations Erin & Mysti Kane
Shared Birthdays in early May
Blessings to 2017 Graduates
Youth Sunday
Rest in Peace Rosalie Porter
May 17, 2017
A service celebrating her life will be on
Saturday June 3, 2017
10:00 AM Discovery Presbyterian Church.
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May 2017 Calendar
| Date |
Start Time |
Event Description |
| 1 |
Noon-1:00 PM |
Bible Study |
| 2 |
1:30-2:30 PM |
Bible Study |
| 3 |
10:00 AM |
Funeral for Rosalie Porter |
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4:.30 PM |
Seafarers @ Maass' Home for Picnic (Bellevue) |
| 4 |
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Pentecost Sunday |
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9:30 AM |
Summer Worship |
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Pot Luck Brunch Fellowship |
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Nominating Committee Meets after Fellowship |
| 5 |
All Week |
Pastor Sarah @ Hastings Pastor School |
| 6 |
6:00 PM |
Fellowship & Fun Meeting |
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6:45 PM |
Deacon Meeting |
| 8 |
Noon-1:00 PM |
Bible Study |
| 9 |
1:30-2:30 PM |
Bible Study |
| 11 |
9:30 AM |
Summer Worship |
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Fellowship |
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4:00 PM |
Book Club |
| 13 |
6:45 PM |
Session |
| 14 |
5:30 PM |
Garden Orientation |
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6:15 PM |
Meal Provided |
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7:00 PM |
Lawn Chair Bible Study Begins |
| 16 |
1:30-2:30 PM |
Bible Study |
| 18 |
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Barry & Shelly Dawson, SE Asia Visit Discovery |
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9:30 AM |
Summer Worship |
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Sloppy Joes & Sides Fellowship |
| 20 |
6:00 PM |
Youth Grill Out & Activities |
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7:00 PM |
Evening Circle |
| 21 |
7:00 PM |
Lawn Chair Bible Study |
| 22 |
7:00 PM |
Building & Grounds Meeting |
| 23 |
1:30-2:30 PM |
Bible Study |
| 25 |
9:30 AM |
Summer Worship |
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Fellowship |
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PM |
Choir, Chimes, Band Gathering |
| 27 |
7:00 PM |
Finance Meeting |
| 28 |
7:00 PM |
Lawn Chair Bible Study |
| 30 |
1:30-2:30 PM |
Bible Study |
July Sneak Peek
July 2 - Red, White, & Blue Fellowship
July 11 - Youth Meal & Activities
July 16 - Nicaraguan Visit & Nebraska 150th Fellowship
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9:30 Worship Begins this Sunday!
May 28
Celebrate Memorial Weekend at Discovery!
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S
un
da
y M
ay
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9:30 Worship
Snack Luck Fellowship
9:30 Worship through
Labor Day Weekend
(September 3)
Peace, Love, Bananas!
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All are welcome to e
njoy a delicious brunch after worship on June 4.
Please bring items to share as you are able.
This is our way of celebrating the start of summer!
Lower Fellowship Hall
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Lawn Chair Bible Study
June 14 - August 16
7-8 PM Wednesdays - meet at Front Main Door
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All are welcome to join
in this informal setting & study.
We'll start off by meeting at the front main door of the church.
You are welcome to bring a lawn chair, or we have extra chairs available. We have extra bibles, too. This is a great way to connect mid-week and be nourished by God's word & community.
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Listen each week for how you can help! All welcome!
Special Garden Orientation
June 14 - 5:30PM
Gather in garden
6:15 Meal provided
Dress for light gardening activity.
You may join in Lawn Chair Bible Study afterward.
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June 20 6:00 Youth Grill Out & Activity Night
July 11 6:00 Youth Meal & Activity Night
& help with the garden & other mission projects!
Are you on the Youth Email Newsletter List?
More pictures and information are there.
For youth, households and youth ministry supporters
Contact the church office to get on this special list.
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Mission:
The Embarrassing Trifecta
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Youth once again are transcending fear and shame and challenging the congregation in a drive...for embarrassing products. Discovery is collecting TP, feminine hygiene and, wait for it, adult diapers (Depends) for the Stephens Center.
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Pentecost Offering 2017
Supports Stephens Center
& Embarrassing Products Mission this year
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Share Gladly & Shape our Church's Future! Give to the Pentecost Offering, and you help provide opportunities for our young people to forge a deep and lasting faith on which to grow and build their lives.
Three ways to give:
Through your congregation
Text YOUNG to 20222 to give $10.00
presyterianmission.org/give/pentecost
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June 18 - Visitors from Southeast Asia
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Barry & Shelly Dawson are coming
from Bangkok, Thailand to Discovery this Summer!
and then enjoy a Sloppy Joe fellowship lunch afterward!
We will also support them through
a special Sticky Rice Basket offering.
We will have a special container out that represents how part of the world enjoys its main course of food.
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Mission Updates & Prayers
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Thank you, Discovery, for the wonderful collection of desserts for Crossroads Connection Ministry (May 21). Those on work release and their loved ones appreciate this time of worship, meal & fellowship!
Nicaraguan Partners of the Month
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Church Name Name of Pastor
| Church of God |
JULIO HERNANDEZ |
Akobo West Presbyterian Church
- South Sudan.
This is Samuel and Mary's home area.
For peace and healing amid violent situations near and far
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June 11
at
4:00 PM
For our next
Book Club we will be reading
"Waking Up White" by Debby Irving (One Book, One Church - PC(USA)
Meet
@ the Dickinsons' home.
Come even if you didn't read the book.
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We invite the congregation to sign up to offer special music or perhaps some other special "offering" during the part of worship where the choir ordinarily would be singing.
(They will be taking their well-deserved summer break.)
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Prayers for Summer Campers & Travelers
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Our first campers head to Calvin Crest soon!
Synod School convenes in late July. It's probably not too late to register and Discovery has generous scholarships
for active members and worshiping friends.
Prayers for all to travel, learn and grow this Summer!
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Office Notes from Michelle
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You are always welcome to e-mail the office or you can give me a call from
10:15 AM until 3:15 PM
Monday through Friday.
If you have something on your mind, or when you would like to put something in the Navigator I'm here for you.
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Discovery on Social Media!
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 The joy is here on the Discovery Twitter Page! We're tweeting! Follow us HERE! You can tweet to us also using @DiscoveryPC in your 140 characters! |
"LIKE" and "Share" our Facebook Page!
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 This is an easy thing to do that could help us make even more of an impact in our community.
Invite your friends and family to "like" our Facebook page so we can reach more people! INVITE! INVITE!! INVITE!!
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If you would like to get this via e-mail our have a friend that would like to have it via e-mail go our Facebook page and click on "Join my List" and put your name and e-mail in the boxes and your done. It's that simple!
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