Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 11 am

Sermon: "Meeting in the Margins"

Scripture reading: Matthew 25:31-46

Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor

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ELDER OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER - JENNY DARLING

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SERMON NOTES

There are 5 teachings, or discourses found in the gospel of Matthew. In the summer, we read the first of those with the Sermon on the Mount. This week, we find ourselves in the last discourse in this book concerning the end times. And in chapter 25, we find a section of scripture dedicated to how we treat one another, especially those that are in need. It is a call to a radical way of life that is inclusive, welcoming, and loving. So, join us this week as we explore what it means to care for the least of these. 

May God Bless

Brandon

SPECIAL NEEDS

Anna Gerhardt, Sally's daughter lives in Barnardsville, NC. She is currently at home and working with the restoration of her community. We have been asked to assist with various supplies for her work. If you are looking for ways to continue to give to those in need after Hurricane Helene, she needs diapers, baby formula, baby wipes for those in need. ADDED NEEDS: baby clothes for ages 2 and under; and Gatorade for helpers and workers who are aiding in the recovery effort. Thank you all for your generosity during this time. 

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

This series follows a Yale University on-line course on ”New Testament History and Literature” with Dr. Dale Martin who was the Woolsey Professor of Religious Studies at Yale. This 26 part series began the first Sunday in August. The class welcomes any who are interested in joining us at 9:45 a.m. in the Conference Room. 

WAPC INTERPRETATIONS FOR OCTOBER

Prompt: "Beauty in Death: Remembrance and Hope"

Next Month: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Reflection guidelines: emailed with last week's bulletin, resending this week

COMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS IN OCTOBER

This year’s TRUNK OR TREAT is being planned for Saturday, October 19^th from 3-5 pm.  We are hoping to basically keep the same set up as last year with a couple of exceptions. We would like to add a couple of decorated car trunks with candy, goodies and other treats outside the back entrance of the gym to put attendees in the spirit of things and to have our greeter tent there as well.  The gym will be for games, other activities and food, along with seating for older family members.  We will be looking for volunteers to assist in getting the gym set up and decorated during the week leading up to the event.  Volunteers will also be needed to assist with the games and to distribute candy, school supplies and other items. If you haven't volunteered, there is still time to do so; just give Brandon a call. Come in costume and join in the fun!

ROLL WATAUGA SQUARE - Watauga Avenue's way to celebrate Halloween is to "roll" Watauga Square, a subsidized apartment building at the comer of Watauga Avenue and West Main Street, providing essential household items to be used as prizes for the

residents' bingo games. These residents often lack the money and/or the

transportation to go shopping for needed personal and housekeeping supplies, and each bingo winner (and all the players are winners!) gets to select a prize from a table of donated items. Toilet tissue is a particularly popular prize (hence the "rolling"), but you may choose to donate any of the items on the lists posted on the mission bulletin

board and the boxes in the hallway. Our donations will go to Watauga Square Apts. after Sunday, October 27th. 

GREEN TEAM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

Another Green Walk is planned for Wednesday, October 16th at 10:30 am at Willow Springs Park, located on Huffine Road just off West Walnut Street.

A Green Team meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 21st at 11:30 am in the Church Parlor.

An Energy Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29th at 5:30 pm in the Conference Room. Ian Huddleston has sent a video walkthrough of our system that I want us to view together so that we can all have a little better understanding of how it all fits together to produce our power. I also would like for us to prepare for applying for our federal tax credit at the first of January. And lastly, we need to have a conversation about how we want to move forward using extra monies we have and will have in the Energy Efficiency Project Fund.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE RIVER (First Pres JC Women's Ministry)

We are invited to attend The River Annual Craft & Goodies Fair on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9 am to 2 pm at First Presbyterian Church located at 105 South Boone Street in downtown Johnson City. Every penny raised goes directly towards our mission of helping women to help themselves.

They ask our help in making this year’s Craft and Goodies Fair a success! Please consider sharing your talents by donating your homemade crafts, fine art, or home baked goodies. They offer items that range around $5-$500+. Make sure to sign your items and include a suggested price. Also, let them know if you want your item back if it does not sell. They need to have all items at The River by 3 pm on October 17 to provide time for pricing and display. Thanks for your consideration and please feel free to contact them with any additional questions. 

LUNCH BUNCH / UPCOMING FOOD NEWS

      October 13 – Southern Craft BBQ

      October 20 - Fellowship Potluck Lunch

     October 27 – Rainbow Asian Cuisine

     November 3 – Black Olive

A FALL LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE (September-October-November) is now on the bulletin board soon. Happy Dining!!

IF ANYONE HAS SUGGESTIONS FOR OTHER DINING VENUES, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO ADD THEM TO OUR LUNCH ROTATION. THANKS

Please note: Constant Contact is still 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.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

9:45 am Adult Sunday School / Open Yale series "New Testament History and Literature"

10:30 am Café WAPC (in the Heritage Room)

11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor

12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Southern Craft BBQ

Monday, October 14, 2024

6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

10:30 am Green Walk @ Willow Springs Park

4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)

6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal

Friday, October 18, 2024

3 pm Memorial Service for Hunter Lyle @ Rotary Park, London Pavilion (finger food appreciated)

Saturday, October 19, 2024

9 am – 2 pm The River Craft & Goodies Fair @ 1st Presbyterian Church, JC

3 - 5 pm Trunk or Treat Festival (in Gym)

Sunday, October 20, 2024

9:45 am Adult Sunday School / Open Yale series "New Testament History and Literature"

10:30 am Café WAPC (in the Heritage Room)

11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)

12:15 pm Fellowship Potluck Lunch (note: Nominating committees will meet during lunch)

Monday, October 21, 2024

11:30 am Green Team meeting (in Parlor)

6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room) 

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)

6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal

Sunday, October 27, 2024

9:45 am Adult Sunday School / Open Yale series "New Testament History and Literature"

10:30 am Café WAPC (in the Heritage Room)

11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor

12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Hachimi Japanese Cuisine

[2024 Annual Budget - $ 181,300

      Budget through October 11, Week #40 ($13,9461)

    Receipts $ 131,005.81

     Disbursements - $ 128,527.89

     Balance $ 2,477.92

The 5 cents per meal offering is taken the first Sunday of each month.

SESSION COMMITTEES and CHAIRS

      a. Connections - Sherry Bailey & Jenny Darling

      b. Finance – Nancy Fennell (meets quarterly - September 15th)

      c. Growth – Karen Clark (meets 2nd Sunday of the month)

      d. Mission – Debi Hughes & Susan Turner (meets during Potluck lunch)

      e. Personnel – Wilsie Bishop (meets 1st Sunday of the month)

      f. Property– Dick Lura & Ed Snodderly

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS & JOYS

For Friends and Family

prayers for friends, families and neighbors who are suffering from their losses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton , as well as the communities affected; The Brandt’s son-in-law, Jeff Dillon (needs heart transplant); Camilla and Messina Lyle; Karen Clark's brother-in-law, Mark Hanna; Stephen Patrick's cousin, Rob Laxton (stage 4 cancer due to the burn pits in Iraq); Sue Sheffield's friend, Charlotte Woody and family in the loss of her husband Robert; Camilla Lyle's brother, Jeff McFee; Sue Shanks' college roommate, Sue Trevathan; Alynda Worrell-Welch’s mother-in-law, Shelly Welch; George, Jo & Nikki Rolling; Don Loughry; Rev. Maggie Lauterer; Sarah Suptin; Kelly Hodges.; Heather Hughes; Edna Campbell. Please note the rise in the new XED variant of COVID.

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.

Hidden Treasures: Finding Hope at the End of Life’s Journey

By Robin Bertram

(236/BER)

Many people are facing life-threatening diseases, terminal illness, and the long-term care of elderly parents, but have few resources to rely on in these difficult times. They often keep their challenges private only to suffer in silence with no real support system. This book delivers practical solutions to the problems everyone must deal with when they are experiencing the degradation of the quality of their life or the potential loss of a loved one. 

Based on experiences derived from 25 years of prayer ministry, Bertram’s Hidden Treasures provides insight and guidance to equip patients, family members, and friends to walk through these challenging times with foresight, looking for and expecting to see God at work in many miraculous ways. It offers sound advice grounded in the truths found in Scripture and the wisdom revealed through real-life stories and case studies. 

This book helps those who have ever wondered . . .

· If God is good, why are we going through this?

· What will our family do during this crisis?

· How do we fight the fear that is trying to consume us?

· How can we encourage reconciliation in our family?

· Where can we find peace in the journey?

· What happens when we die?

· Is there life after death?

· What is heaven like?

Hidden Treasures will inspire, motivate, and encourage loved ones to begin to walk the road to heaven without the fear and anxiety associated with death and dying. They’ll discover that the Word of God has answers to the questions that seem to have no answer; and that comfort awaits as they begin to view their situation from a heavenly perspective. Ultimately, it reveals that hope is available, death with dignity is possible, and there are hidden treasures to embrace along the way.

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