If you have an announcement for the enews, please get it to Melissa no later than noon on the 14th or 28th. Announcements for the weekly bulletin need to be in no later than noon on Tuesday of the week you would like it announced. Thanks!
Sorry for the delay in getting a newsletter out. Between the Faith Forward campaign and now Kyle's departure, it has been busy to say the least. Also, as in past years, summer is just not a busy time for news. People are on holiday, kids are out of school, etc. The campus gets rather quiet. Unfortunately, and sadly, it is about to get a lot quieter. By now I'm sure you have all heard that Kyle will be leaving us. His last official day in the office will be August 3. Just from what I have been privy to, this was a very tough decision and one which was not made lightly. There was a lot to consider and I would not have wanted to be in that position again. Having said that, I stand behind him 110% on his choice to be with Nelis and start their lives together as a married couple. I had to make that same decision in 2005 when Scott took a job in Seguin. We had both lived in Houston for all our lives and, while it was an easy decision for Scott to leave, I waivered a little bit. At the end of the day, however, I knew in my heart that I was happier being with Scott in a strange town than I was without him in a familiar city. It was hard to leave everyone that I knew but looking back on it, I would not have changed a thing. It is my fondest wish for Kyle that he too will look back in 10 or 15 years and say the same thing about his move. I know that all of you wish him the very best in this new chapter of his and Nelis' life together.


The session has called a congregational meeting for July 7, 2019, following worship, to ask the congregation to concur with the pastor’s request that the pastoral relationship be dissolved effective August 3, 2019.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4, FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY. HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE HOLIDAY.

Faith Food Pantry Benefit Concert:
Come one come all! The Faith Food Pantry will be having a fundraising concert on July 28th starting at 11:30 am. It will be held at the Opal Divines right behind the church located at I35 and Oltorf. Our very own Sarah Sharp will be a featured band along with Marcia Ball and a few others. We will have a silent auction, raffle tickets for awesome prizes and swag bags. All proceeds will benefit the Faith Food Pantry and the work it does in our community. This event is open to all and food/ beverages will be available for purchase. Can’t wait to see y’all there!
Drive-a-Senior BIG NEWS! – Drive a Senior South Austin and Drive a Senior Southwest have combined into one organization, now named DRIVE A SENIOR CENTRAL TEXAS! The legal formalities are complete, but it will take another few months to integrate all the services, clients, volunteers, and so on. The new Board of Directors, staff, and committees are working hard on it. One of the priorities will be expanding services farther east. More information will be coming.
 
Are you one who needs services – no longer can drive and need a ride to the doctor or wherever? Are you one who can help by volunteering to drive someone? Contact information:  512-364-6501;  driveasenior.org/ctx ;   ctx@driveasenior.org .  There are a few cards in the foyer with some more details. 

Faith Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the parlor at 7:00.
 
In July, our selection is Killers of the Flower Moon; the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. Our August book is Sapiens; a Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Everyone is invited to join us!

Free Yoga Class:
  • Even though our time and day have changed, the benefits of our free yoga class have not! Save your money while improving your overall mental and physical health. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) has stated that the benefits of yoga include, but are not limited to:


  • Increased flexibility
  • Increased muscle strength and tone
  • Increased wallet size because it's a free class!
  • Improved respiration, energy and vitality.
  • Maintaining a balanced metabolism.
  • Weight reduction.
  • Cardio and circulatory health.
  • Improved athletic performance.
  • Protection from injury

Our class meets on Wednesdays at 5:45 in the Parlor. Hope to see all of you there! For more information please contact Becky Davis at msbeckydavis@sbcglabal.net

Future News:
I will be taking vacation time beginning on July 19 and returning on July 29.
If you are in the hospital or otherwise in need of pastoral care, please contact the church office. Hospitals are no longer allowed by law to inform churches when a parishioner is in their facility.

In Our Prayers:

  • Kyle and Nelis as they begin a new chapter in their lives together
  • Brian Ferguson (Pastor @Wildflower) and his family as they travel to Scotland to visit his family for the month of July
  • Melissa's brother, Kelvin, as he continues his recovery from a stroke
  • For all who believe that violence is the answer. For victims of violence and their families.
  • Our leaders for truth, wisdom, understanding, patience and good judgement
  • 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

Faith Presbyterian Church
1314 E Oltorf
Austin, Texas 78704
512-444-1314