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GOOD NEWS AND WORSHIP UPDATE
MORNING WORSHIP / COMMUNION
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Sunday, April 14, 2024 @ 11 am
"If You're Happy and You Know It"
Scripture reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor
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both in-person and on Facebook or YouTube (click here)
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ELDER OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL - KAREN CLARK
* PLEASE NOTE: CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY UPDATED WEBSITE
https://wataugapc.org
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SPECIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION | |
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SERMON NOTES
When Jesus began his earthly ministry, he calls disciples or students to come and follow him. At the beginning of this journey, the young men that joined him had no idea what they were getting themselves into. But Jesus is calling them and us into a new way of life. And this begins with him preaching, teaching, and healing. When he saw the crowds of people following him, he goes up the mountain and sits down. So join this week as we begin our new series on the Sermon on the Mount!
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
The class class has begun reading and discussing Elaine Pagel's, The Gnostic Gospels, a provocative study of the gnostic gospels and the world of early Christianity as revealed through the Nag Hammadi texts. You are still welcome to join the group each week.
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EARTH DAY
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church has had a long history of caring for and advocating on behalf of the earth. This has spurred the people of the church to start some extraordinary things in and around the city of Johnson City. Ranging from the pollinator garden, the annual plant distribution, the advocacy and witness to local governmental officials, and now our new solar panel project that is on schedule to be completed before the summer. So with all of that going on, we want to mark a special day in the life of the church year. On April 21, we will celebrate, remember, and pray for the earth that we live on and the earth that God loves. We will hear poetry, prayers, psalms, and songs all commemorating the beauty of the earth that God creates for us.
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ARBOR DAY
Last year, the session made a decision to cut down the large tree in front of our building. The contract from the tree service was in hand and was a mere day or so from being signed. But then something changed. Momentum built up in a few members that wanted to attempt to rehabilitate and save the tree. So over the last year, we have had tests and treatments done to the tree. It is unclear at this moment if the damage has been reversed, but by judging the leaves sprouting, I would say that the damage has at least lessened. But similar to the way that we are honoring God’s creation of the 21st, we will be observing National Arbor Day on the 28th. On this day, we will honor the tree that we are attempting to restore as well as all the ways that trees and God’s providence provide for us!
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LUNCH BUNCH / FOOD NEWS FOR APRIL
April 14 @ Southern Craft BBQ
April 21 @ Rainbow Asian Cuisine
April 28 - Fellowship Potluck Lunch
A SPRING LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE (March-April-May) is posted on the bulletin board. Happy Dining!!
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 COMING WEEK | |
Please note: Constant Contact is 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. | |
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "The Gnostic Gospels," by Elaine Pagels
11 am Morning Worship / Communion, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Southern Craft BBQ
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6:30 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "The Gnostic Gospels," by Elaine Pagels
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Rainbow Asian Cuisine
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Monday, April 22, 2024 - EARTH DAY
NO Weekly Bible Study this week
6:30 pm Supper & meeting at ETSU / U-Kirk (WAPC hosting)
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
6 pm Session meeting rescheduled from the 9th
6:30 pm CPR & AED training for Session and staff
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
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Friday, April 26, 2024 - ARBOR DAY | |
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "The Gnostic Gospels," by Elaine Pagels
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:15 pm Fellowship Potluck Lunch
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GENERAL FUND: YEAR TO DATE: | |
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[2024 Annual Budget - $ 181,300
Budget through April 12, Week #14 ($48,811)
Receipts $ 83,923.91
Disbursements -$ 45,166/00
Balance $ 38,757.91
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The 5 cents per meal offering is taken the first Sunday of each month.
Our next special offering will be for Pentecost on Sunday, May 19. 2024.
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NEW SESSION COMMITTEES and CHAIRS
a. Connections - Sherry Bailey & Jenny Darling
b. Finance – Nancy Fennell
c. Growth – Karen Clark
d. Mission – - Susan Turner & Debi Hughes
e. Personnel – Wilsie Bishop
f. Property– Dick Lura & Ed Snodderly
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The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of
Robert William Darling (20 August 1923 – 5 April 2005),
by his wife, Jean Roeder Darling.
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THOUGHTS & PRAYERS & JOYS | |
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS
April 22 - Mike Miyamoto
April 23 - Theresa Lura
April 25 - Rev. Maggie Lauterer
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For Friends and Family
Nancy Spahr; Michelle Browning's friends and co-workers, Jay and Bevi; Sue Sheffield's friend, Charlotte Woody (hospice); Marat Moore; Camilla Lyle's brother, Jeff McFee; Sue Shanks' college roommate, Sue Trevathan; Jeff Morris; Alynda Worrell-Welch’s mother-in-law, Shelly Welch; George, Jo & Nikki Rolling; Jonathan Sharp; Don Loughry; Rev. Maggie Lauterer; Sarah Suptin; Kelly Hodges.; Heather Hughes; Edna Campbell.
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Prayers for Others
Continue to pray for the people in Ukraine as they continue their fight against the Russian Invasion. For the ongoing humanitarian emergency between Israel and the Palestinians of Gaza. New emergencies include: earthquake in Hualien province, Taiwan; tornadoes across the United States; avian flu outbreak in Texas; flooding in Pennsylvania; drought in Zimbabwe; flooding in Kazakhstan and Russia; aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Gamane in Madagascar; and continued volcanic activity in Iceland along the Reykjanes Peninsula. Prayers for U.S. troops and migrants seeking refuge along the southern U.S. border. And especially prayers for our nation and for strength, endurance, faith and courage for all.
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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.
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Prayers for Today: A Yearlong Journey of Devotional Prayer
By Kurt Bjorklund
(242/BJO)
A collection of classic and contemporary prayers, some derived from Scripture and others from the writings of Christian leaders throughout the centuries, this beautiful volume invites readers into a daily experience of closer intimacy with God. Each day's entry focuses on one of ten traditional types of prayer:
* Prayers of Thanksgiving
* Prayers of Confession
* Prayers of Affirmation
* Prayers of Petition
* Prayers of Renewal
* Prayers of Praise and Adoration
* Prayers to Have Christ-like Character
* Prayers for Wisdom and Guidance
* Prayers of Intercession
* Prayers of Surrender
With 260 entries -- enough for every weekday of an entire year --Prayers for Today guides readers through a unique kind of spiritual pilgrimage, a pilgrimage toward the very throne room of God.
For any reader who's ever wanted more out of prayer or who's ever hungered for a greater sense of God's presence, Prayers for Today promises deepened communion with the One who treasures the words and longings of His people.
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Congregational Concerns / Prayer Requests - Please contact the church office or Sherry Bailey with information.
Flower List - The 2023 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.
e-Avenue deadline - Please submit information to church office (office@wataugapc.org or 926-7942) at any time and for the May issue of the e-AVENUE, no later than Thursday, April 18th. 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.) | | | | |
