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GOOD NEWS AND WORSHIP UPDATE
Sunday, September 18, 2022 @ 11 am
Third Sunday of Creation / 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sermon - "Solomon's Splendor - Matthew 6:25-29"
Brandon Davis, Pastor
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both in-person and on Facebook or YouTube (click here)
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SPECIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION | |
REMEMBER THE SEASON OF CREATION
Moses was told to remove his sandals, for he was standing on Holy Ground in God's presence. Jesus called his disciples to cast their nets in the deep waters for they will now be catching people. Jesus gives us insight of not worrying by diverting our attention to the plants and the birds of this earth. When we begin to listen to the cry of creation, we begin to hear God calling each of us to embrace the new life that God has for us. So take off your sandals, let down your nets, consider the lilies and the birds of the air, for there we will see and believe.
Yours in Christ
Brandon
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MORE LEISURELY WALKS ARE PLANNED
There was 9 persons on the Tweetsie Trail walk this past Tuesday September 13th. A good time was had by all. Great weather, quite pleasant.
Two more walks are scheduled by the Green Team in October. The first will be on Wednesday, October 5th at Sycamore Shoals State Park that will include a little birding with Larry McDaniel. Those wanting to participate you need to be at the Visitors Center by 8:30 am so that we can experience the birds when they are most active.
The second is scheduled for 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. Hope to see you there!
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130TH ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK
As you can see from the upcoming events list, there will be a 130th Anniversary Potluck lunch following Morning Worship on Sunday, September 25th. The Ordination and Installation Service will follow the lunch. While our potluck lunch a few weeks ago was more spontaneous, the Followship Team would like people to sign up for what they are bringing in categories. Since there was no sign-up sheet on the bulletin board last week, we will have one posted this Sunday. But to get things started we ask that you message, email or phone the church office and add your name to a Virtual Sign Up Sheet. The usual categories are meats, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, salad and fruits / desserts. We look forward to more tasty delights.
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We would still like suggestions for Lunch Bunch in October and later. If you have a restaurant we should visit, we will gladly put on the list for an upcoming date. There is good news: The Black Olive has just opened a Johnson City location at the former location of Sabore's at 202 East Main. Upcoming venues will include Aubreys', Carrabba's, White Duck Taco, Cootie Brown/s, El Charolais, and Cafe Lola, among others.
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CHANCEL FLOWERS
Just a reminder that having flowers in our sanctuary each week adds joy to our hearts. They also add that splash of color, as well, especially since our services are broadcast online. We are thankful for those who have provided flowers in honor or in memory of family or loved ones this year thus far, but there are still gaps in our flower calendar for upcoming events and other special occasions until the end of the year. Arrangements are $65 and checks are made payable to WAPC. Please contact the office if you would like to sponsor flowers in the upcoming weeks.
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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 and school supplies. Students from ETSU / U-Kirk will be on hand to assist; other volunteers are also welcome. Stay tuned for more information.
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE COMING WEEK | |
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Sunday, September 18 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time / 3rd Sunday of Creation
11 am Morning Worship, Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Cootie Browns (2715 North Roan, JC)
Wednesday, September 21 - International Day of Peace
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, September 25 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time / Heritage Sunday
11 am Morning Worship, Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:15 pm 130th Anniversary Fellowship Potluck Lunch
2 pm Ordination and Installation Service for Brandon Davis
Tuesday, September 27
WAPC 130th Anniversary (1892 - 2022)
Wednesday, September 28
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, October 2 - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time / 5thSunday of Creation
11 am Morning Worship / Communion, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Aubrey's (3029 Hamilton Place, JC)
4 pm (tentative) Blessing of the Animals
Wednesday, October 5
8:30 am Bird Walk with Larry McDaniel @ Sycamore Shoals, Elizabethton (everyone invited)
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Thursday, October 6
10 am PW Circle meeting at the home of Jean Darling
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GENERAL FUND: YEAR TO DATE: | |
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[2022 Annual Budget - $ 135,000
Budget through September 13th, Week #37 ($96,058)
Receipts $ 98,046.00
Disbursements -$ 97,355.78
Balance $ 690.22
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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.
We will be receiving the PCUSA Peace & Global Witness Offering on Sunday, October 4th, which is also World Communion Sunday. This offering joins Presbyterians together as active peacemakers; enabling the church to promote the peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice in our own communities and across the world. Please give generously!
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
September 16 - Jean Darling
September 20 - Nicole Caponero
September 21 - Alynda Worrell
September 23 - Rev. Ron Bowie
The Chancel flowers are given in honor and respect for the courage
of the Ukrainian people.
PLEASE NOTE: THE 2022 FLOWER LIST IS AVAILABLE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE SIDE ENTRY
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For Members / Regular Attendees
The Luras; Don Loughry; Camilla & Hunter Lyle; Jack Hansel.
For Friends
Stephen Patrick's cousin, Linda Strock, diagnosed with stage4 inoperable esophageal cancer (squamous cell); Karen Clark's aunt, Merietta Cahill; 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.
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 Afghanistan following the earthquake on the Afghan / Pakistan border, as well as the Somalia / South Sudan / Ethiopia / Horn of Africa hunger crisis. Prayers for the families in places experiencing massive flooding; and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. 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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This photo is from our reception following the 125th anniversary celebratory
Heritage Sunday service of September 24, 2017. A very special occasion.
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Last year the National Wildlife Federation launched its Clean Economy Coalition of Color, an alliance Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander leaders and advocates of color who are committed to uplifting the priorities and economic interests of historically marginalized communities. The coalition meets regularly to share resources, build capacity, discuss legislation, and share best practices to support leaders of color who want to enter the clean-economy sector. Efforts include guidance from Black-owned businesses about equitable practices and policies that can guide federal investments as the nation transitions to cleaner forms of energy, such as solar power facilities on Ute Mountain Ute Tribe land in Colorado.
At meetings exerts have shared information about grants, loans, and training opportunities, including the Justice40 Accelerator, which provides tools to support frontline organization applying for funds tied to the clean economy. The coalition also encourages participation from the younger generation to learn and voice its own perspectives as the future stewards of these lands. ectric trucks sold in these states. We can only hope that more states will follow their lead. (GSN #116)
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VIRTUAL CREATION ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK | |
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THE ISLE OF SKYE SCOTLAND - HIGHLANDS
Paulo Picca (May 2017 | 4:33 min.)
Beautiful scenery on the Isle of Skye including views of Eilean Donan Castle, Fairy Pools, Mealt Falls, The Old Man of Stor / The Thumbnail, and the Glencoe Mountains. The short film was produced by Paulo Picca and the music was by Antti Martikainen, "The King of the Highland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU8P9N0lhXs
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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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Jesus Always
By Sarah Young
(242/YOU)
Life today is full of difficulties—loss, sadness, fear. In the midst of these challenges, joy often feels impossible or out of reach. But Jesus has more for His followers than a life of striving, pain, and discontent.
He offers life abundant, life to the fullest, life brimming with joy! Jesus Always, the new 365-day devotional from bestselling author Sarah Young, was written as part of Sarah Young’s exploration of the promises of joy in scripture. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader, Jesus Always invites you into a new way of living—a life of joy.
Reaching out with joy-filled reminders from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect you with Jesus—the One who meets you where you are. Draw near to Him in Jesus Always.
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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 October issue of the e-AVENUE, no later than Friday, September 16th. 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.) | | | | | |
