In worship this Sunday,

September 25, 2022

Preacher: Rev. Jeff Day

Liturgist: Jack Bagent

Usher: Sherry Hutchinson

“God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.” Martin Luther

Flowers this Sunday are given by

Carol Behrmann.

Session

News

Business:

• Session approved the Facility Use Request of Grace Notes for use of the Sanctuary for a String Orchestra Camp Concert on July 22, 2022, from 12:30 – 3:00 pm.
• Session approved the Facility Use Request of Ester Kim for use of the Sanctuary for a Winter Concert on December 4, 2022, from 1:00 – 8:00 pm.
• Session approved the Facility Use Request of OLLI for use of Sunday School class-room #3 for three two-hour classes on two days a week for seven weeks, during the months of March and April (dates to be determined). The fee for this use will be $120.00 per week.
• Session approved receiving a special offering for Heifer International on November 20, 2022.
• Session approved calling a Special Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday, November 20, 2022, following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two Ruling Elders for the Session Class of 2025 and three members from the Congregation to serve on the 2023 Nominating Committee.
• Session approved designating Sunday, November 13, 2022, as Dedication Sunday in culmination of the Stewardship Champaign.

Committee Reports:

Pastor's Report

• Rev. Day has been meeting with Transitional General Presbyter Richard Williams concerning Westminster Properties, a ministry of PSL that offers affordable rental communities for senior citizens.

Christian Education & Congregational Care

• Lagniappe Ladies gathered at Royal Standard in June; The Shed in July; and French Market Bistro in August. Next meeting will be September 17 at Toyoko Café.
• A congregational lunch was held July 17, 2022. Barbecue sandwiches were served in the fellowship area of the sanctuary building.
• All books needed for first-graders have been collected. This year students will also receive a box of crayons and an activity book. Activity books are still needed.

Committee Reports (cont.)

Evangelism/Membership

• The average attendance for June was 18, for July was 16 and for August was 18.
• We welcomed 5 visitors and 1 guest minister in June, 1 guest pianist and 4 visitors in July, and 1 guest minister and 7 guests in August.

Finance

• The June financial report showed expenses of $5,120.50 exceeded income of $3,380.39 by ($1,740.11).
• The July financial report showed income of $17,795.41 exceeded expenses of $4,546.76 by $13,248.65.

Missions

• Bread continues to be delivered to the Shepherd’s Market Food Bank.  Our Daily Bread has experienced some problems with receiving supplies and has not had bread to be delivered some Mondays. 
• The Peace and Global Witness Offering will be received on October 2 with a Minute for Mission on September 25.

Property

• Session continued discussion concerning the Korean Hansarang Church. Members received a rough draft of a Facility Use Guide for allowing the church members to use our facilities on Sundays. Session members will review the document and return with suggestions at the Stated Session Meeting in October. (Following this meeting the Korean Hansarang Church withdrew their request.)
• The floor was opened for discussion concerning continuation of the fire suppression system for the commercial stove in the kitchen. Support of the system will be continued.
• Painting of the exterior of the Sanctuary will need to be addressed in the fall.
• Fill dirt for a large area in the front yard of the church will need to be secured in the near future due to drainage issues.

Worship

• Pulpit Supply – August 7, Rev. Michael Elmore (vacation) 
• Substitute Pianist – July 17, July 24, July 31: Katie Scarlett
• Sunday, October 2 is World Communion Sunday.