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Sunday, May 28, 2023 @ 11 am
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Sermon - "Not So Still, Not So Small"
Scripture - Acts 2:1-21 & Ezekiel 37:1-14
Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor
both in-person and on YouTube or Facebook
WAPC Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgI_BKUlZH70GzG90xIQ1xA
Susan Summers Turner - Elder of the Month of May
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SPECIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION | |
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Pentecost comes from the Greek word that means fiftieth. This is a church holiday that is celebrated 50 days after Easter. And it is at this holiday that we read stories from the early church and their extraordinary experience with the Holy Spirit that comes like individual flames of fire that are distributed to the people in the loud room. But this year, along with the story from the early church, we will be exploring the ways that this Spirit continues to breathe new life into the places that we might think have passed long ago. The valley of dry bones can too be filled with the Spirit, to be given new life, and sent out to proclaim the Good News. So whether you feel like the disciples filled with the Spirit to speak in tongues, like the valley filled with dry bones, or somewhere in between, we invite you to join us.
Yours in Christ,
Brandon
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
The Adult Sunday School class has selected Philip Yancey's book, "Vanishing Grace: what ever happened to the Good News?" as their next title, which they begin reading and discussing on Sunday, April 30th. You should have plenty of time to secure your personal copy and join them in class. Good used copies can be found on Amazon, as well as BetterWorldBooks.com.
The class meets in the Poteat Library at 10 am. If you wish to join the class there is always room for one more.
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PW 5th TUESDAY WORK DAY – MAY 30TH
Just a reminder that there will be a PW 5th Tuesday Work Day on Tuesday, May 30th. The group is looking for donations of magazines, greeting cards, notepads, calendars, etc and any other freebies from the mail. Please bring your items to worship or to the church office during the week. Items will be sorted and distributed to the Downtown Day Center, Haven of Mercy, and Safe House. Thanks for your contributions.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JUNE 10th
On Saturday evening, June 10th, from 5:30 until 10:30 pm, everyone is invited to join David Robert Hughes, Carling Hughes Bennett and Sydney Hughes Adams for dinner and dancing at the Carnegie Hotel in celebration of the 40th wedding anniversary of their parents David and Debi Hughes. A joyous occasion not to be missed. Reservations are required. There is a sign-up sheet in the side entry or you can call the church office to indicate your attendance. More details forthcoming.
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JUNE WALK SCHEDULED
The Green Team announces the next walk for Wednesday, June 14th @ 10 am. Since everyone enjoyed the recent visit to Jacob's Nature Park, the group felt that there was still lots to explore and see there. Anyone is welcome to join the group. Look forward to seeing you there. Please gather in the parking area located at 1220 King Springs Road.
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CHURCH IN THE PARK - FATHER'S DAY, JUNE 19TH
MEREDITH PAVILION, WINGED DEER PARK
Everyone is invited to our first Church in the Park since 2019. We are returning to Winged Deer Park in the Meredith Pavilion for our favorite annual event. A catered bar-b-q lunch will follow our Morning Worship.
More details next week about suggested donations to cover the cost of the meal. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the side entry hall so we can get an estimate of numbers or you can call the church office to add your name (and number attending) to the list.
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GOOD SAMARITAN SUMMER BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
Good Samaritan Ministries needs school supplies to support our Back to School summer program. The Back to School Program provides food to families during the summer break months and also provides a backpack filled with school supplies for each child attending school in August.
Good Samaritan Ministries needs the following unused/new items for our Back to School Program: 1″ hard cover binders; Loose leaf paper (college and wide rule); Black/blue ball point pens; Red ball point pens; 24-count crayon packs; 12-ct colored pencils; #2 pencils; Highlighters; Glue sticks; 12″ rulers
The ministry strongly recommends choosing one or two items to focus your collection drive.
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The Lunch Bunch / Meal Schedule for May / June
May 28 @ Carrabba's (175 Marketplace Blvd., JC)
June 4 @ Sahib @ (1803 West Market, JC)
June 11@ Cootie Brown's Campus (1404 West State of Franklin Blvd, JC)
June 18 @ Church in the Park & Picnic @ Winged Deer Park, Meredith Pavilion
June 25 @ El Charolais (1805 West State of Franklin, JC)
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 MONTH (noted when online)
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Sunday, May 28, 2023 - PENTECOST
10 am Adult Sunday School - reading "Vanishing Grace" by Philip Yancey
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Carrabba's Italian Grill (175 Marketplace Blvd, JC)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
10 am PW 5th Tuesday Work Day
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Thursday, June 1, 2023
11 am - PW Circle - Luncheon social @ home of Nancy Fennell
Sunday, June 4, 2023 - TRINITY SUNDAY
10 am Adult Sunday School - reading "Vanishing Grace" by Philip Yancey
11 am Morning Worship / Communion, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Sahib (1803 West Market, JC)
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Saturday, June 10, 2023
5:30 pm 40th Wedding Anniversary for David & Debi Hughes @ Carnegie Hotel (please sign up)
Sunday, June 11, 2023
10 am Adult Sunday School - reading "Vanishing Grace" by Philip Yancey
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Cootie Brown's Campus (1404 West State of Franklin Blvd, JC)
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
10 am Stroll / amble / walk @ Jacob's Nature Park (1220 King Springs Road, JC)
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Saturday, June 17, 2023
9 am June Session Meeting / Session Retreat @ Chester Inn, Jonesborough
4:30 pm Wedding of Alynda Worrell & Alec Welch @ 521 Bent Nail Road, Hillsville, Virginia
Sunday, June 18, 2023 - FATHER'S DAY / CHURCH IN THE PARK
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
Bar-B-Q lunch following (sign-up sheet on bulletin board)
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
2 pm Green Team Meeting (in Parlor)
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, June 25, 2023
10 am Adult Sunday School - reading "Vanishing Grace" by Philip Yancey
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ El Charolais (1805 West State of Franklin, JC)
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
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“He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said, “Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life."
-- Ezekiel 37:3-5
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June Elder of the Month - David Hughes
Next Session meeting / Session Retreat - Saturday, June 17 @ 9 am - 2 pm
Chester Inn, Jonesborough, TN
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[2023 Annual Budget - $ 177,600
Budget through May 26, Week #21 ($71,723)
Receipts $ 91,090.49
Disbursements -$ 64,023.20
Balance $ 27,067.29
Thanks to everyone for your continued support the church with your tithes and offerings during this extraordinary time. You are encouraged to mail your pledge to us or to drop it by the church office during regular business hours. Thanks.
We will be receiving the PENTECOST special offering
this SUNDAY, MAY 28TH
The Pentecost Offering unites us in a church-wide effort to support young people (children at risk / youth / young adults) in Christ and inspire them to share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts with the church and the world. Please give generously!
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Holston Presbytery meetings 2023
Most meetings begin at 9 am; Camp meeting begins a 1 pm.
Saturday, August 5, 2023 @ First Presbyterian, Morristown
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 @ TBD
Rev. Diana Moore, Transitional Stated Clerk
Rev. Karen Russell, Transitional Executive Presbyter
vacant, Transitional Treasurer/ Financial Manager
info@holstonpresbytery.org
423-247-6178
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
June 1 - Susanne Caponero
June 9 - Bea Ellis
June 20 - Brian Bonfardin
June 21 - Ed Snodderly
June 26 - Ruth Crawford
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
June 9 - Tom & Marty Shanks - 50th
June 11 - David & Debi Hughes - 40th
June 11 - Ron & Barbara Bowie - 57th
June 16 - Mike & Janis Miyamoto - 50th
June 24 - Paul & Wilsie Bishop - 52nd
June 27 - Wayne & Sherry Bailey - 42nd
THE 2023 FLOWER LIST IS AVAILABLE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE SIDE ENTRY
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THOUGHTS & PRAYERS
For Friends and Loved Ones
Marty Shanks' sister, Judy Hall (breast cancer); Sally Gerhardt; Beth Gerhardt's friend Teri Chapa and son, Ormar Torres; Jonathan Sharp; Michelle Browning's step-father, Rick Elm; Fred Burrell; Janice Hollingshead; Don Loughry; George, Jo & Nikki Rolling; Rev. Maggie Lauterer; Sue Shanks' friend Judy Klein; Sarah Suptin; Kelly Hodges.; Edna Campbell; Doris Harvey.
Prayers for others
Continue to pray for the recent wave of tornadoes across the Southeast U.S.; and the four major ongoing international crises: the Turkey-Syria earthquake; Sao Paulo, Brazil flooding; the Horn of Africa hunger crisis and the Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis. These emerging crises also need our prayers: the aftermath of tropical cyclone Freddy in Madagascar & Mozambique; flooding in Angola, Guatemala and Venezuela; forest fires in Liberia, Guinea; India; Myanmar; Nepal, Mexico and Nicaragua; earthquakes in Indonesia. Additional prayers for the women of Afghanistan. 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/
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE - https://rescue.org
US FEMA - DECLARED DISASTERS - https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations
GLOBAL DISASTER ALERT & COORDINATION SYSTEM (GDACS) - https://gdacs.org
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Matthew & Karen Clark on their wedding day, May 21, 1983 with
their parents, Arthur & Evelyn Reed and Gene & Helen Clark.
Has it really been 40 years?
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NOTEWORTHY GREEN SPACE NEWS | |
Scientists have long known that sunflower petals produce ultraviolet (UV)-absorbing pigments that create bull's-eye patterns invisible to humans but not to insects such a bees. Experiments have shown that these UV bull's-eyes help attract pollinators. Now, in a study of nearly 2,000 wild sunflowers, researchers at the University of British Columbia find that sunflower UV patterns also help the plants survive by regulating water loss.
"Unexpectedly, we noticed that sunflowers growing in drier climates had flowers with larger UV bull's-eyes and found that those flowers are able to retain water more efficiently," says author and plant geneticist Marco Todesco. Writing in eLife, he explains that larger bull's-eyes contain more UV-absorbing compounds called flavolols that prevent excessive water loss. By contrast, in hot, humid habitats, he and other researchers saw sunflowers with smaller UV patterns—and presumably fewer flavonols—which would likely promote transpiration and help avoid overheating. (GSN#150)
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VIRTUAL CREATION ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK | |
ZHANGJIAJIE NATIONAL FOREST PARK, CHINA
AMAZING PLANET (November 2018 | 4:32 min.)
Avatar Mountains in China by Filip Kulisev. Amazing views in Zhangjiajie National Park. Giant sandstone pinnacles rise skyward from the valley floor, some up to 200m tall with tufts of evergreen shrubs clinching to their narrow summits. Thousands of these striking monoliths are eroded into the earth like a towering stone forest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RH8rFIMCSg
ZHANGJIAJIE WULINGYUAN
CURIOUS CATS (June 2018 | 4:13 min.)
More than two hours of aerial footages has been filmed by a done in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park which is a part of Wulingyuan scenic and interest area in China for make this short video. The beauty of Zhangjiajie is not only in the Avatar mountain. This place has a lot of breathtaking viewpoints and excellent attractions for all curious travelers and adventurers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DcQyd33l3Y
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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT,
CHECK OUT THE POTEAT LIBRARY
| NOTE: 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. The white book cart inside the library has new titles. There is also an orange book cart in the Heritage Room that has books free for the taking. Come and browse. | |
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Bethlehem: Biography of a Town
By Nicholas Blincoe
(913.56/BLI)
Bethlehem is so suffused with history and myth that it feels like an unreal city even to those who call it home. For many, Bethlehem remains the little town at the edge of the desert described in Biblical accounts. Today, the city is hemmed in by a wall and surrounded by forty-one Israeli settlements and hostile settlers and soldiers.
Nicholas Blincoe tells the town's history through the visceral experience of living there, taking readers through its stone streets and desert wadis, its monasteries, aqueducts, and orchards to show the city from every angle and era. His portrait of Bethlehem sheds light on one of the world's most intractable political problems, and he maintains that if the long thread winding back to the city's ancient past is severed, the chances of an end to the Palestine-Israel conflict will be lost with it.
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Congregational Concerns / Prayer Requests - Please contact the church office or Sherry Bailey.
Flower List - Sign up to sponsor flowers for our weekly worship services in honor or in memory of loved ones. Arrangements are $65 each.
Liturgists - On Hiatus - 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) for the July 2023 issue of the e-AVENUE no later than June 16th. This includes team and committee reports, 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.)
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