Volume 35 | August 23, 2020 |
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Greetings!
We hope this week's Evotional brings you all the news, information and insight you've been wanting. Please feel free to comment on or share your weekly message with friends, family and co-workers.
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Sunday, August 23, 2020
Rev. Dr. Mark McDonough
Please join us for our virtual service at 9:30 a.m.
To watch this service anytime, click here!
And click here, to download the bulletin for this service.
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- Please pray for Sandra Hopkins, Bud & Mary Eastman, Bob & Mary Johnson, Sharon Campbell, Steve Simpson, Marilyn MacCaughey, Mary Lou Schuler, the Schaal family, Evelyn Vanderheyden, Bill Blandford, Kay Mahl, Mary Ralston, Louise Shapley, Don & Nancy Tobias, Marlene Wilson, Mary Jane Johnston, Larry & Ellen Cardwell.
- Prayers for Dodie—friend of First Presbyterian, Elizabeth—mother of Amy Schaal, Jeff—nephew of John Reitsma, Jennifer—daughter of Jim & Georgia Hall, Cindy, Chuck & Lynn—siblings & in-law of Ed Lehmann, Samantha—friend of First Presbyterian, Christi— friend of Music & More and our church, Kesney—granddaughter of Andy & Denise Park, Tim—brother-in-law of Sheila Lawrence, Mary—sister of Carrie Massey, Betty—grandmother of Jenny Humphrey & Jessica Smith, Charlie—niece of Carrie Massey & Kathi Wilson, Shawn—friend of Denise Park, Gillian and Ben—friends and former pastors of First Presbyterian, an unspoken prayer for spiritual healing.
- Continued prayers for those serving—Col. Jay Brooke, Nicholas Hansen, Evan Humphreys, Mary Workman, Chad Lawrence, Jared Smith, Jordan Smith.
- Thoughts, prayers and love for all those who have recently lost loved ones. May they know some peace and comfort.
- And as we move into the new school year, please pray for all students, parents, teachers and staff.
If you have anyone to add or remove for our prayer list, let Shelley know.
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Current Food Pantry Needs?!?
Boxes - preferably 14 x 12
Tuna
Hearty Soups
Bath Soap
Dish Soap
Volunteers!!
So far, this month we have served 60 families. And we want
to continue to do so. However, we cannot do it without our volunteers. And we are in DESPERATE need of them,
especially high school or older.
for further details.
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To hear the poem, click on its title.
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Online Bible study beginning in September
You will have two opportunities to participate in an online Bible study via zoom: after worship each Sunday beginning September 6, and every Wednesday at noon beginning September 9. To register, email the church at office@firstpresracine.org and indicate which session you plan to attend, Wednesdays or Sundays.
Those attending the Wednesday sessions will receive a zoom invitation via email. Those attending the Sunday sessions will be sent to the Bible study break out group following worship. The scripture for discussion will be the ones used in worship so the sermon will serve as a prompt for the discussions. The scripture readings for each Sunday will be posted online the week before.
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A recent study showed that we do not always use our best judgement when we are stressed, and these are stressful times that can leave us anxious and often irritable if not angry. Centering prayer helps us lower anxiety and settle into a deeper stillness where we can better sense the movements of the Spirit of God and reconnect with our truest and best selves.
Centering Prayer will be offered initially online via zoom every Thursday at 4:30p.m. beginning September 3. Each prayer will begin with an introduction to guide our prayers followed by ~15-20 minutes of silence and concluding with a few minutes for people to share their experience with one another. When it is safe to do so, we will offer Centering Prayer at the church.
To register for Centering Prayer, please email the church at office@firstpresracine.org. You will receive an email invitation to participate. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with microphone, speaker, and camera to participate via zoom.
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We are looking for household items, tools, toys, sports equipment, small pieces of furniture, clean clothing, jewelry, and purses. We will not accept outdated technology or old TVs.
Items for the sale may be dropped off at the church on Mondays and/or Tuesdays— 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you have items to donate that need to be picked up, please email the church your name and contact number. Someone will get back to you to schedule a pick-up time.
Our original plan was to hold a rummage sale Labor Day weekend. However, with the recent spike in COVID cases and the difficulty of maintaining safe social distancing in a rummage sale, we are going to offer the items online through Facebook Marketplace. Pictures of donated items will be place online and buyers will arrange pick up times. This will allow us to keep everyone safe and to continue collecting and selling donated items beyond Labor Day.
Is anyone willing and able to do pick-ups of items for those who are not able to do so? Currently, we are in need of a pick-up from Pleasant Prairie to the church for a bedroom set with a king-size bed. Please contact Shelley (262.632.1686) or office@firstpresracine.org, if you can help?!
The profits from these sales will go toward the various ministries of our church.
Thanks, in advance, for all your support and contributions!D
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Tina and her beautiful children paid a
visit to Sandra, then Bud & Mary!
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For direct access, please click on the appropriate title below:
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Do you have ...
- Change of address?
- New email account?
- Different phone number?
Remember to share any changes in your status with us, so that our church family can stay connected!
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