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September 15th

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DON’T JUST GO. GET INVOLVED.

 

While your consistent attendance at church is valuable to you and the church family, it is very difficult to develop meaningful relationships in that setting.

Meaningful relationships develop as you get involved in multiple aspects of church life. Join a small group (learn how to knit, sing with the choir), serve within the church building (usher, cook, bake, rake leaves), go to church gatherings or even host a social event.

There is no way to have a meaningful relationship, let alone get the personal nourishment you need, by simple attending church.

Here are some benefits to getting involved and serving others in the church:

·       Serving others gives us a deeper purpose.

·       It helps us establish a connection with others.

·       It allows us to follow God’s example.

·       Serving others teaches us about humility.

·       Serving others allows us to become selfless.

·       It advances the teachings of God.

·       Serving helps us make a difference in other people’s lives.

 

Serving others should be woven into the very fabric of our congregation. It should be what we do and who we are.

What is stopping you from volunteering at the church? Ask yourself these questions:

·       What are your God given talents? How do you plan to use them to serve others?

·       What keeps you from using these God-given gifts to serve?

·       What would you suggest to make volunteering in the church more rewarding and engaging?

·       What things are you most passionate about?

·       What gives your life purpose?

How can you advance the kingdom of Jesus and make a lasting impact on the church community. What can you do to help build our community?

·       Have your kids moved out? Maybe you want to clean out your basement. Have you considered helping to organize a yard sale at the church? 

·       Would you like to organize a trivia night in Smith Hall?

·       Would you like to help with Pumpkin Fest in October?

·       Can you occasionally be an usher on Sunday?

·       Can you bake a dessert for the social hour after the church service?

·       Do you want to set up a scavenger hunt for the youth group?

·       Do you want to help with JAM?

·       Can you make a soup or dessert for Soup Saturday?

·       Would you like to teach others how to make pumpkin rolls or apple pie?

·       Would you like to host a bible study?

·       I would you like to ______________________ (fill in the blank).

 

You’ve asked yourself the question, what can I do to get involved and make meaningful relationships within my church community? Now, do it!!!

Leading Together

A Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024 during worship for the purpose of receiving the CONC report. Installation and ordination will follow.

Session met on August 12, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16th at 7pm. The current goal of the session is to move FPCH forward in a positive, healthy manner...whatever that may mean.


If you have questions regarding session or would like to have something added to the session agenda, please email Binky Moxin at binkymc1953@gmail.com.

In an effort to establish open lines of communication within the church community, committee notes and upcoming events will be shared monthly (if provided by committees). FYI, we no longer have Zoom capabilities. All committee meetings will be in-person going forward.


  • Christian Education - Sunday School Kickoff 09/15/2024. The committee is working on starting the Youth Group again. Please sign up for both Sunday School by 09/01/2024 here. Please sign up for Youth Group by 09/01/2024 here. Next Meeting 09/22/2024 at 11:15am.


  • Worship Committee - New candles have been ordered for worship. Next Meeting 9/4/2024 at 7PM.


  • Admin Committee - No Report Submitted. Next Meeting TBA.


  • Property Committee - Emergency lighting plan is waiting for session approval. Waiting for bids on ceiling tile replacement from water damage. Alarm system switch is awaiting session approval. Next Meeting 9/3/2024 at 7PM.


  • Deacons - No Report Submitted. Next Meeting 9/8/2024 at 11:15am.


  • F&O - Apple Festival is planned for October 13th at 11:15am. The committee is conducting a candy collection for Trick-Or-Treat. Next Meeting 9/8/2024 at 11:15am.

For the safety of our staff, office hours are no longer posted publicly .


Please call 814.695.9019 or email churchmouse10@gmail.com to set up an appointment with Angela.


Thank you!

Upcoming Guest Ministers


September 1, 2024 - Elder Ken Lynch


September 8, 2024 - Rev. Dennis Braun


September 15, 2024 - Elder Todd Lewis


September 22, 2024 - Rev. Dennis Braun


September 29, 2024 - Elder Janet Kephart

Please keep the following members of our congregation in your prayers:


-Joe & Shannon Carper as they mourn the loss of their beloved son, Jac.


If you would like to send them a card, please reach out to Angela at churchmouse10@gmail.com for their addresses.


As a reminder, we are using the remaining church letterhead before ordering new to save on expenses. Therefore, Rev. McElwee-Smith is still listed as the pastor. This is not an oversight, but rather a way to continue fiscal responsibility.


The existing prayer list will be cleared on September 1, 2024. If you would like someone listed, please email Angela at churchmouse10@gmail.com.

Sunday School Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024.


If you have not already done so, please register your child(ren) for Sunday School here by 09/01/2024.

We are trying to reinstate FPCH's Youth Group


If your child(ren) grades 7-12 are interested in joining the youth group, please sign up here by 09/01/2024.

Together in Worship

Holy Communion

This month we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Communion will be held next month on Sunday, October 6, 2024 for World Communion Sunday.

September Usher Schedule


September 1, 2024 - 2 Kay Gardner & Janet Hines

September 8, 2024 - Kay Gardner & Barb & Jim Huff

September 15, 2024 - USHERS NEEDED

September 22, 2024 - Nancy Michael & Alyssa Dean

September 29, 2024 - Terry & Molly Goldstein



Ushers are an integral part of worship and are needed every week, especially with different pastors each week. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up outside the office or email Julia Benton at momrn1105@gmail.com. As a reminder, if there are no ushers present, it is the Deacons' responsibility to fill in.

Caring Together

Please hold in prayer members of our church family and friends who are in special need: Britta Albright, Reggie Arford,

Marlene Aurandt, Bonnie & Corinne Barstow, Jessica Beam, Ann & Laird Benton, Nancy Buchanan, Lynda Burns, Eleanor

Carson, Jon & Jenna Christmas, D, Miriam Dalby, Kym Ebling & Family, Janet Eldred, Michele Fiore, Anne Forsht, Jim Hammonds, Rodger & Sally Hammond, Paula Heim, Bobbi Hill, Jim & Cathy Hines, Solomon & Heather Kaspi, Ron Kennedy, Maureen Leighty, Norma McPhee, Betty Meyer, Tristan Meyers, Booker & Janet Moore, Eleanor Myers, Sarah Ocker, Ray Overdorff, Pat Parnell, Ed Pratt, Aleta & Brad Reist, Judy & Lynn Rosser and family, June Slep, Doug Soisson, Joshua & Amanda Stoner, John & Diane Stultz, Grace Waite, Mark Waldrop, Avery Marie Wineland.

Please also hold our troops in your prayers, including Trent Sipes, Kyle Gardner, Andrew Rosamilia, Cameron Sellers, and Harrison Heim, who are directly related to our congregation. Pray for our leaders and the leaders around the world as they are making decisions in the coming days. And please pray for all those who find themselves in harm's way that they may know God's presence and that they will have what they need.

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