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GOOD NEWS AND WORSHIP UPDATE
Sunday, October 9, 2022 @ 11 am
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sermon - "Behold! The Lamb of God - John 1:19-34"
Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor
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both in-person and on Facebook or YouTube (click here)
Comments: We have set our YouTube channel to accept comments. If you are viewing, we ask that you say hello or to let us know you are there so we can count you as part of our attendance.
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NEW SERMON SERIES
In the Gospel of John, we see that the Word has been made flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The light of the world has come into the world, and the darkness cannot put it out. At the end of this Gospel, it states that the purpose of this Gospel is "so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name." (John 20:31 NRSV) Through our study of the Gospel of John, may we begin to see Jesus more clearly, recognize the miraculous works that are still taking place, and ultimately draw closer and closer into the life to which Christ is calling us.
Yours in Christ
Brandon
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ADULT LIBRARY SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS RESUMES
The Adult Library Sunday School class resumed meeting in the church library this past Sunday morning. You are still welcome to participate in the class for thought-provoking reading and discussion. Participants obtain their own copies of of the books. The first selection is Misquoting Jesus, the Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, by Bart D Ehrman.
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LEISURELY WALKS PLANNED FOR OCTOBER
Our next scheduled walk will be Wednesday, October 19th at 9:30 am along the downtown portion of the Persimmon Ridge Trail in downtown Jonesborough. So get those walking shoes ready and join the group. Meet at the Chuckey Depot Museum / Railcar parking lot on South 2nd Avenue in Jonesborough. Hope to see you there!
PHOTOS FROM OUR BIRD WALK AT SYCAMORE SHOALS
with LARRY MCDANIEL
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FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD
The Lunch Bunch is scheduled for:
OCTOBER 9 - CARRABBA'S
OCTOBER 16 - FREIBERG'S
OCTOBER 23 - RAINBOW ASIAN CUISINE
Our next Potluck lunch following Morning Worship will be on Sunday, October 30th. We look forward to more tasty delights.
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DRIVE THRU TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING
This year's Drive Thru Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th from 3-5 pm in the church parking lot. Bags will include assorted treats, healthy treats and school supplies. Students from ETSU / U-Kirk will be on hand to assist; other volunteers are also welcome. We are looking for a few volunteers to distribute flyers in the church neighborhood the week before the event and to prepare the goodie bags. Contact Mike Miyamoto if you are able to assist.
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE COMING WEEK | |
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Thursday, October 6
10 am PW Circle meeting at the home of Jean Darling
Sunday, October 9 - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
10 am Adult Library Sunday School Class (in Poteat Library)
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Carrabba's (175 Marketplace Blvd., JC)
Tuesday, October 11
7 pm Session meeting
Wednesday, October 12
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, October 16 - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
10 am Adult Library Sunday School Class (in Poteat Library)
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Freiberg's (203 East Main Street, JC)
Wednesday, October 19
9:30 am A Walk along the Persimmon Ridge Trail in downtown Jonesborough (everyone welcome)
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
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GENERAL FUND: YEAR TO DATE: | |
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NOTE: The Session approved an adjusted Annual Budget to include our new Pastor
as well as some other expenses that needed to be adjusted. The Annual Budget increased from $135,000 to $155,900. In order to meet this budget, we hope you will be faithful in your giving. The amount below, next to the week number, indicates what our receipts should be at this point to be on target with our budgeted giving.
[2022 Annual Budget - $ 155,900 (revised, adjusted)
Budget through October 4th, Week #40 ($119,923)
Receipts $ 104,485.66
Disbursements -$ 107,246.11
Balance $ (- 2,760.45)
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Thanks to everyone for your continued support the church with your tithes and offerings during this extraordinary time. We have a new pastor and our expenditures are increasing. Please make sure that you are faithful in your giving. There is much work that still needs to be done and the year is already beginning to wind down. You are encouraged to mail your pledge to us or to drop it by the church office during regular business hours. Thanks.
We are still receiving the 5 Cents per Meal offering that is usually taken on Communion Sundays. If you would like to make a contribution to this offering please do so and designate it on your checks.
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
October 18 - Karen Martin
October 24 - David Hughes
October 27 - Lanny Brashear
October 28 - Fred Burrell
October 29 - Bobbie Wilson
October 31 - Sharon Amstutz
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
October 27 - Stephen & Sue Shanks
PLEASE NOTE: THE 2022 FLOWER LIST IS AVAILABLE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE SIDE ENTRY
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For Members / Regular Attendees
Megan Turner; David Hughes; Dick & Theresa Lura; Don Loughry; Camilla & Hunter Lyle; Jack Hansel.
For Friends
The family of Fred Burrell in the recent death of his brother, Arthur Burrell; Rev. Maggie Lauterer; Lisbeth Henry friend of Craig Campbell and Matthew & Karen Clark; Stephen Patrick's cousin, Linda Strock, diagnosed with stage4 inoperable esophageal cancer (squamous cell); Matthew Clark's friend, David F Smith; Sally Gerhardt's son, Fritz, is beginning his second round of chemo for multiple myeloma; Gene Barringer, friend of Matthew & Karen Clark; Eddie & Pauline Everhart, neighbors of the Danks; Nathan Songer; the family of Olga Pastushenko from Odessa, Ukraine refugees in Romania; Sue Sheffield's nephews, Jeremiah Collins and Tanner Frye; Sue Shank's friend, Judy Klein; Sarah Suptin; church neighbor, Dorothy Harvey, Kelly Hodges.
Special Prayers for Clinical and Medical Health Care Workers
The continued COVID pandemic concerns with cases still on the rise with the delta, lambda and mu variant strains, along with the new omicron virus with the highest number of overall cases in the United States, India and Brazil; a new strain BA2.12.1 subtype COVID cases are now on the rise in numerous European countries. And persons now affected by the rise in new active cases of the infectious disease, monkeypox.
Prayers for others
Special prayers for the people of the Ukraine in light of the military invasion by Russia and the ongoing humanitarian crisis there; for our military members who serve our country here and abroad, as well continued prayers for our fragile planet during this time of extreme weather conditions, and for those who have suffered loss from recent ongoing disasters including humanitarian crises in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona; also prayers for those affected by Typhoon Merbok in western Alaska; Typhoon Nanmadol in southwest Japan; and a 6.9 earthquake near Lugu, Taiwan; as well the humanitarian and economic crisis in Sri Lanka. And especially prayers for our nation and for strength, endurance, faith and courage for all.
CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY - https://disasterphilanthropy.org/
UN OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS (OCHA) - https://reliefweb.int/
US FEMA - DECLARED DISASTERS - https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations
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In 2019 a fund set up by The Nature Conservancy purchased 253,000acres of forested mountain habitat across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. Known as the Cumberland Forest Project, the effort focuses on conserving land and giving back to the community. "In the Appalachians, people have always been in the equation," says Brad Kreps, TNC program director. "For our work to be successful, it has to speak to the needs of the community so people see the practical benefit of conservation."
To that end the project's Community Fund has awarded its first round of grants to local businesses and groups. The 17 grants, totaling more than $270,000, will fund nature-based economic and community development projects like the construction of an ADA-accessible elk-viewing tower in Tennessee, the installation of a rooftop solar system at a community center in Kentucky, and new climbing routes in Virginia. (GSN #118)
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VIRTUAL CREATION ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK | |
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INCREDIBLE NATURE OF ALBANIA FROM THE HEIGHT OF BIRD'S FLIGHT
4 RELAXATION CHANNEL (September 2020 | 15:54 min.)
This short film by Alexey Mandryko highlights the natural beauty of the Albanian landscape by drone. Explore the gorgeous Albanian Riviera, Osumi Canyon, gorgeous beaches, enchanting towns, and Albanian Alps from above! Admire the crystal clear Adriatic Sea and wonderful shades of green.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86NKmcuxz5c
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IN THE POTEAT LIBRARY
NOTE: The library is open by appointment. Please remember that 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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Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas
By Elaine Pagels
(229/PAG)
In Beyond Belief, renowned religion scholar Elaine Pagels continues her groundbreaking examination of the earliest Christian texts, arguing for an ongoing assessment of faith and a questioning of religious orthodoxy.
Spurred on by personal tragedy and new scholarship from an international group of researchers, Pagels returns to her investigation of the “secret” Gospel of Thomas, and breathes new life into writings once thought heretical. As she arrives at an ever-deeper conviction in her own faith, Pagels reveals how faith allows for a diversity of interpretations, and that the “rogue” voices of Christianity encourage and sustain “the recognition of the light within us all.”
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Congregational Concerns / Prayer Requests - Please contact the church office or Sherry Bailey with information.
Flower List - The 2022 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.
Liturgists - We are always looking for new people to be liturgists. Please contact the church office, if you would like to volunteer.
e-Avenue deadline - Please submit information to church office (office@wataugapc.org or 926-7942) at any time and for the November issue of the e-AVENUE, no later than Friday, October 21st. 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.) | | | | | |
