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GOOD NEWS AND WORSHIP UPDATE
MORNING WORSHIP / EARTH DAY SUNDAY
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Sunday, April 21, 2024 @ 11 am
"Salt of the Earth, Light of the World"
Scripture reading: Matthew 5:13-16
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 APRIL - 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
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountainside with his disciples, he took his place as teacher by sitting down, and he began to teach them about the kingdom of heaven. Last week we hear the blessings of the beatitudes. This week, on Earth Day Sunday, we will hear Jesus’ call for our lives that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. So join us this week as we see what it means to be salty Christians in a world that so desperately needs the light of God.
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
The class class has begun reading and discussing Elaine Pagel's, The Gnostic Gospels, a provocative study of the gnostic gospels and the world of early Christianity as revealed through the Nag Hammadi texts. You are still welcome to join the group each week.
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PICTURE REQUEST
Hey everyone! Over the next two Sundays, we at Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church will be talking a lot about the nature and creation that God has made. Here is what we need from you! If you have old pictures of you or loved ones at WAPC that have elements of nature or the tree outside, we would love for you to send those into Stephen (office@wataugapc.org) at the office so that we can share those with others. We look forward to sharing in those memories together!
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EARTH DAY
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church has had a long history of caring for and advocating on behalf of the earth. This has spurred the people of the church to start some extraordinary things in and around the city of Johnson City. Ranging from the pollinator garden, the annual plant distribution, the advocacy and witness to local governmental officials, and now our new solar panel project that is on schedule to be completed before the summer. So with all of that going on, we want to mark a special day in the life of the church year. On April 21, we will celebrate, remember, and pray for the earth that we live on and the earth that God loves. We will hear poetry, prayers, psalms, and songs all commemorating the beauty of the earth that God creates for us.
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OUR POLLINATOR GARDEN IS BLOOMING | |
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ARBOR DAY
Last year, the session made a decision to cut down the large tree in front of our building. The contract from the tree service was in hand and was a mere day or so from being signed. But then something changed. Momentum built up in a few members that wanted to attempt to rehabilitate and save the tree. So over the last year, we have had tests and treatments done to the tree. It is unclear at this moment if the damage has been reversed, but by judging the leaves sprouting, I would say that the damage has at least lessened. But similar to the way that we are honoring God’s creation of the 21st, we will be observing National Arbor Day on the 28th. On this day, we will honor the tree that we are attempting to restore as well as all the ways that trees and God’s providence provide for us!
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UPPER ROOM AVAILABLE
FYI - There are copies of the new MAY-JUNE issue available in the Narthex.
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LUNCH BUNCH / FOOD NEWS FOR APRIL / MAY
April 21 @ Rainbow Asian Cuisine
April 28 - Fellowship Potluck Lunch
\May 5 @ Cafe Lola * (signup sheet on bulletin board for 14)
\May 12 @ White Duck Taco
A SPRING LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE (March-April-May) is posted on the bulletin board. Happy Dining!!
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 | |
Please note: Constant Contact is having various technical issues, including run-on items; i have worked around most issues, but cannot fix others. I have notified the company several times and they are well aware of the problems. | |
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "The Gnostic Gospels," by Elaine Pagels
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:15 pm Finance Committee (in Conference Room)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Rainbow Asian Cuisine
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Monday, April 22, 2024 - EARTH DAY
NO Weekly Bible Study this week
6:30 pm Supper & meeting at ETSU / U-Kirk (WAPC hosting)
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
6 pm Session meeting rescheduled from the 9th
6:30 pm CPR & AED training for Session and staff
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
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Friday, April 26, 2024 - ARBOR DAY | |
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "The Gnostic Gospels," by Elaine Pagels
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:15 pm Fellowship Potluck Lunch
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Monday, April 29, 2024
6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room)
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
10 am - PW meeting (ltentatively at the church)
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Sunday, May 5, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "The Gnostic Gospels," by Elaine Pagels
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Cafe Lola
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Monday, May 6, 2024
6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room)
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
8:30 am Holston Presbytery Meeting at Jonesborough Presbyterian Church
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GENERAL FUND: YEAR TO DATE: | |
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[2024 Annual Budget - $ 181,300
Budget through April 12, Week #15 ($52,298)
Receipts $ 86,113.91
Disbursements -$ 50.281.96
Balance $ 35,831.95
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The 5 cents per meal offering is taken the first Sunday of each month.
Our next special offering will be for Pentecost on Sunday, May 19. 2024.
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NEW SESSION COMMITTEES and CHAIRS
a. Connections - Sherry Bailey & Jenny Darling
b. Finance – Nancy Fennell
c. Growth – Karen Clark
d. Mission – - Susan Turner & Debi Hughes
e. Personnel – Wilsie Bishop
f. Property– Dick Lura & Ed Snodderly
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THOUGHTS & PRAYERS & JOYS | |
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS
April 22 - Mike Miyamoto
April 23 - Theresa Lura
April 25 - Rev. Maggie Lauterer
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For Friends and Family
Nancy Spahr; the Hughes nephew, Jonathan Billheimer (diagnosed with cancer);Michelle Browning's friends and co-workers, Jay and Bevi; Sue Sheffield's friend, Charlotte Woody (hospice); Marat Moore; Camilla Lyle's brother, Jeff McFee; Sue Shanks' college roommate, Sue Trevathan; Jeff Morris; Alynda Worrell-Welch’s mother-in-law, Shelly Welch; George, Jo & Nikki Rolling; Jonathan Sharp; Don Loughry; Rev. Maggie Lauterer; Sarah Suptin; Kelly Hodges.; Heather Hughes; Edna Campbell.
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Prayers for Others
Continue to pray for the people in Ukraine as they continue their fight against the Russian Invasion. For the ongoing humanitarian emergency between Israel and the Palestinians of Gaza. New emergencies include: flooding in Afghanistan and Tanzania; landslides in Indonesia; severe storm and tornadoes in southeast U.S.; and wildfires in Oklahoma; continuing disasters: flooding in Kazakhstan and Russia; wildfires in Mexico; and the earthquake in Hualien province, Taiwan.; and continued volcanic activity in Iceland along the Reykjanes Peninsula. 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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The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier & More Creative
By Florence Williams
(155.9/WIL)
From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain.
Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships.
As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas―and the answers they yield―are more urgent than ever.
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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 May issue of the e-AVENUE, no later than Thursday, April 18th. 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.) | | | | |
