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GOOD NEWS AND WORSHIP UPDATE
MORNING WORSHIP
Sunday, January 18, 2024 @ 11 am
"The Humble Rise"
Scripture reading: Daniel - Chapter 2
Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor
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both in-person and on Facebook or YouTube (click here)
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ELDER OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY - Karen Clark
* PLEASE NOTE: CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY UPDATED WEBSITE
https://wataugapc.org
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SPECIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION | |
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SERMON NOTES
Daniel Chapter 2 tells an exciting story perfect for both children and adults. In a dream, a king sees a huge statue, and it puzzles him. But Daniel, a young man with a special connection to God, steps in with wisdom. Through prayer, God reveals the dream's meaning to Daniel, showcasing the incredible wisdom that comes from above. It's a tale of mystery, trust, and the amazing things that happen when we turn to God for guidance. Join us this Sunday to explore this fantastic adventure and learn more about the wisdom that God lovingly shares with all of us.
May God Bless
Brandon
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CONGRATULATIONS
This past Sunday Jenny Darling was ordained and installed as Elder for the Class of 2024, and Debi Hughes was installed at an Elder for the Class or 2026.
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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Remaining Individual financial contribution statements for 2023 are still found in the Narthex this Sunday, January 21st. Those statements not retrieved this week will be mailed.
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MISSION COLLECTION REQUESTS
We are still collecting warm clothing items for Jeff Douds of West Main Street Christian Church to have available for distributing them various homeless persons in need. Used jackets, coats, sweaters, gloves, scarves, and other clothing items are appreciated. Also being requested are warm blankets to supplement the other items.
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PW NOTES
Presbyterian Women will be assembling hygiene bags on February 1. These will be distributed to various agencies that serve the poor and homeless. We need donations of the following travel-sized items to put in the bags: bars of soap, deodorant, new wash cloths, lotion, shampoo, hairbrushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes with covers, disposable wipes.
We are also collecting items that you may have been sent in the mail such as greeting cards, note pads, stationery items and other miscellaneous merchandise. We also accept magazines. Please bring donations to the mission room next to the library before February 1. Thank you for your help.
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2024 THEOLOGIAN-IN-RESIDENCE
Please mark your calendars for Tusculum University's 2024 Theologian-in-Residence lecture series. Note that it will take place in January this coming year on three successive Friday mornings beginning at 10 am. The series takes place in person and on ZOOM on remaining Fridays: January 19, and 26. The theme will be “Religion in Appalachia: Faith in the Mountains in the Past, Present, and Future.” The guest speaker will be Emily Morrell. Please mark your calendars for this annual event.
You can still register online at: site.tusculum.edu/theologian-in-residence-registration/
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FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD
Upcoming Lunch Bunch:
January 21 - Rainbow Asian Cuisine
January 28 - Souper Sunday Fellowship Lunch
THERE IS A WINTER SCHEDULE (December-January-February)
OF ALL LUNCH BUNCH LOCATIONS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.
IF ANYONE HAS SUGGESTIONS FOR OTHER DINING VENUES, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO ADD THEM TO OUR LUNCH ROTATION. THANKS.
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE COMING WEEK | |
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Friday, January 19, 2024
10 am Tusculum University / Theologian-in-Residence (via Zoom & in-person on campus)
Sunday, January 21, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "Born of a Woman," by John Shelby Spong
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:15 pm Energy Efficiency Commission (in Conference Room)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch - Rainbow Asian Cuisine
Monday, January 22, 2024
6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room)
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Friday, January 26, 2024
10 am Tusculum University / Theologian-in-Residence (via Zoom & in-person on campus)
Sunday, January 28, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "Born of a Woman," by John Shelby Spong
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:15 pm Annual Congregational Business Meeting & Fellowship "Souper Sunday" Lunch
Monday, January 29, 2024
6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room)
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Thursday, February 1, 2024
10 am PW meeting at WAPC
Saturday, February 3, 2024
9 am Holston Presbytery meeting @ Rogersville Presbyterian Church
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GENERAL FUND: YEAR TO DATE: | |
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[2024 Annual Budget - $ 181,300
Budget through January 19, Week #3 ($10,460)
Receipts $ 53,111.46
Disbursements -$ 7,370.78
Balance $ 45,740.68
*NOTE: There will be a few other minor entries and adjustments
before the year is finalized. Terry Beckman
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For Friends and Family
Jeff Morris; Alynda Worrell-Welch’s mother-in-law, Shelly Welch; the Hughes family for son-in-law Bryce Bennett; Debi' Hughes and family in the recent loss of her foster mother, Janet Vencel in Ohio; George, Jo & Nikki Rolling; Camilla Lyle's brother, Jeff McFee; Jonathan Sharp; Don Loughry; Rev. Maggie Lauterer; Sarah Suptin; Kelly Hodges.; Heather Hughes; Edna Campbell.
Prayers for Others
Continue to pray for the people in Ukraine as they continue their fight against the Russian Invasion. For the recent ongoing humanitarian emergency between Israel and the Palestinians of Gaza. New emergencies include: winter storm Heather currently making its way across the South and into the Northeast U.S.; tropical cyclone Belal that has struck Reunion and Mauritius Islands in the Indian Ocean; severe flooding and heavy rains in Indonesia, Columbia and Brazil resulting in landslides. Prayers for U.S. troops and migrants seeking refuge along the southern U.S. border. And especially prayers for our nation and for strength, endurance, faith and courage for all..
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IN THE POTEAT LIBRARY
Please remember the library is open by appointment and you are welcome to drop by the church library if you are looking for something new to read. We ask that you to sign out any books on the register sheet found on the file cabinet in the corner with the call #, book title, your name and date checked out.
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From Whom No Secrets are Hid: Introducing the Psalms
By Walter Brueggemann
(223/BRU)
The Psalms express the most elemental human emotions, representing situations in which people are most vulnerable, ecstatic, or driven to the extremities of life and faith. Many people may be familiar with a few Psalms, or sing them as part of worship.
Here highly respected author Walter Brueggemann offers readers an additional use for the Psalms: as scripted prayers we perform to help us reveal ourselves to God.
Brueggemann explores the rich historical, literary, theological, and spiritual content of the Psalms while focusing on various themes such as praise, lament, violence, and wisdom. He skillfully describes Israel's expression of faith as sung through the Psalms, situates the Psalmic liturgical tradition in its ancient context, and encourages contemporary readers to continue to perform them as part of their own worship experiences.
Brueggemann's masterful take on the Psalms as prayers will help readers to unveil their hopes and fears before God and, in turn, feel God's grace unveiled to them.
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Congregational Concerns / Prayer Requests - Please contact the church office or Sherry Bailey with information.
Flower List - The 2023 Flower List has been posted on the bulletin board in the side entry. Please sign up to sponsor flowers for our weekly worship services in honor or in memory of loved ones.
Arrangements are $65 each.
e-Avenue deadline - Please submit information to church office (office@wataugapc.org or 926-7942) at any time and for the February issue of the e-AVENUE, no later than Monday, January 15th. This includes team and committee meetings, news, planned events and other newsworthy items.
Facebook - Please remember to friend and follow our Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/Watauga-Avenue-Presbyterian-Church-94712920937/ ]. All news and events will be reported there.
Photos needed - We welcome contributions to our Facebook page via your comments and photos of church events and activities. Please also submit your photos to the church office for archiving. It will be wonderful to have a visual record of all of the positive things that Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church does for our community.
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Established 27 September 1892, Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ. Reformed in theology and Presbyterian by way of organization, it is related to Holston Presbytery, the Synod of Living Waters, and to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) | | | | |
