GOOD NEWS AND WORSHIP UPDATE | |
Sunday, July 2, 2023 @ 11 am
COMMUNION
Sermon - "The Lord Provides"
Scripture - Genesis 22:1-14
Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor
both in-person and on YouTube or Facebook
WAPC Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgI_BKUlZH70GzG90xIQ1xA
Nancy Fennell - Elder of the Month of July
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SPECIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION | |
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Continuing in our lectionary series, we continue to hear more and more about the patriarch Abraham and his wife Sarah. This complicated family system has been in flux for the last few chapters. Like the eviction of Hagar and Ishmael that we studied last week. However, this week things are about to become a little more complex. God is asking of Abraham something that is unbelievable and unbearable. Abraham hears from God that he must offer up his son, whom he loves, as a sacrifice to God. The child of the promise and the child of the covenant. The one that was promised to become a great nation of many descendants. But what Abraham believed and what we are called to believe too, is not that God will command this of us, but that in the midst of testing, God always provides. So come this week, to hear about the ways in which God provided and provides.
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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GOOD SAMARITAN SUMMER BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
GOOD SAM Back to School program participants will receive two food boxes during the summer months and a backpack for each registered child attending school in August.
Food Box Distribution 2 & Backpacks - July 21-22, 2023
Since we are waiting to hear what food items we are to collect, in the meantime you can still bring school supplies. As soon as we know about the canned items, we'll let you know.
We continue to collect cans of these items through July 17 for food box 2. Items can be placed in the big container located in the side entry hall.
For backpacks - 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.
If you wish to contribute monetarily, please make your check out to WAPC and be sure to include Good Sam backpacks in the note line.
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JULY WALK SCHEDULED
Our next walk is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26th at 10 am along the downtown portion of the Persimmon Ridge Trail in downtown Jonesborough. Those interested should meet at the Chuckey Depot Museum / railcar parking lot on South 2nd Avenue in Jonesborough. Lunch to follow.
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EVERYONE INVITED TO BABY SHOWER
The Fellowship Team cordially invites everyone to a baby shower for Caitlin Bailey Smith on Sunday, July 30th following Morning Worship. This will be the first child for Daniel and Caitlin and the first grandchild of Sherry and Wayne Bailey. The baby boy is due in August. Caitlin is registered through Registry.com and at Target. Light refreshments will be served. Come and join the fun and celebrate this happy event.
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The Lunch Bunch Schedule for JULY
July 2 @ Rainbow Asian Cuisine (2412 No. Roan Street, JC)
July 9 @ Mad Greek (2010 Franklin Terrace, JC)
July 16 @ Red Meze (109 Buffalo Street, dwtn JC)
July 23 @ Southern Craft BBQ (601 Spring Street, dwtn JC)
July 30 @ Tommy Thai (1726 W. State of Franklin, JC)
THERE IS A SUMMER SCHEDULE OF ALL LUNCH BUNCH LOCATIONS
POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.
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, July 2, 2023
NO Adult Sunday School this morning
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12 noon Personnel Committee (in conference room)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Rainbow Asian Cuisine (2412 No. Roan Street)
NOTE: The Personnel Committee will meet on Sunday, July 2, immediately after worship in the conference room across from the Poteat Library. Agenda and resource material have been distributed to members of the committee. Please contact Wilsie Bishop, if you have questions.
Monday, July 3, 2023
NO Summer Bible Study this evening.
Tuesday, July 4th - INDEPENDENCE DAY
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, July 9, 2023
10 am Adult Sunday School - reading "Vanishing Grace" by Philip Yancey
11 am Morning Worship, Dr Laura Ong, Guest Minister (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:15 pm "Meet the Mountains" Committee (in Conference Room)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Mad Greek (2010 Franklin Terrace, JC)
Monday, July 10, 2023
NO Summer Bible Study this evening.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
6 pm Session
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Friday, July 14, 2023
7 pm Music on the Square in Jonesborough featuring Ed Snodderly
Sunday, July 16, 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 @ Red Meze (109 Buffalo Street, dwtn JC)
Monday, July 17, 2023
6 pm Summer Bible Study (in Conference Room)
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
2 pm Green Team (via Zoom)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, July 23, 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 @ Southern Craft BBQ (601 Spring Street, dwtn JC)
Monday, July 24, 2023
6 pm Summer Bible Study (in Conference Room)
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, July 30, 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 @ Tommy Thai (1736 W. State of Franklin)
12:30 pm Baby Shower for Caitlin Bailey Smith (everyone invited)
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“So Abraham called the name of that place The Lord will provide;
as it is said to this day, On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided."
-- Genesis 22:14
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July Elder of the Month - Nancy Fennell
Next Session meeting - Tuesday, July 11 @ 6 pm
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[2023 Annual Budget - $ 177,600
Budget through June 30, Week #26 ($88,800)
Receipts $ 97,143.49
Disbursements -$ 80,695.64
Balance $ 16,447.85
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.
Please remember the 5 Cents per Meal Offering this week
and every first Sunday of the Month. The next special PC(USA) offering will
be in September for the Peace & Global Witness offering.
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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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JULY BIRTHDAYS
July 9 - Brandon Davis
July 12 - Linda Brashear
July 16 - Anne Causey
July 17 - Susan Turner
July 29 - Tom Shanks
July 31 - Tommy Causey
JUNE / JULY ANNIVERSARIES
July 30 - Carl & Libby Krell (52nd)
July 3 - George & Jo Rolling (52nd)
July 11 - Fred & Alice Burrell (64th)
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
Roddy Bird, friend of Craig Campbell; The family of Kit Kingsley, friend of Matthew Clark, who died recently; the family of Jordan Jones, friend of Camilla Lyle, who died recently; Marty Shanks' sister, Judy Hall (breast cancer); Jonathan Sharp; Michelle Browning's step-father, Rick Elm; 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 victims of the recent wave of tornadoes across the U.S. and extreme temperatures and heatwave in Texas; and the four major ongoing international crises: the Turkey-Syria earthquake; Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar & Bangladesh; the Horn of Africa hunger crisis and the complex Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis in the aftermath of the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. These emerging crises also need our prayers: the aftermath of tropical cyclone in Southern Brazil; and the eruption of Mount Mayon in the Philippines. 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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NOTEWORTHY GREEN SPACE NEWS | |
From rugged marine iguanas sunbathing on basalt shorelines to tortoises plodding across grassy plains, the Galápagos Islands boast unparalleled biodiversity. Earlier this year the Ecuadorian government again confirmed its commitment to protecting this rich ecosystem by creating the Hermandad Marine Reserve—expanding the established protected area by nearly a third and bringing the total area of protected waters around the islands to nearly 77,000 square miles.
Pablo Guerrero, the conservation director for World Wildlife Fund-Ecuador, called the creation of the reserve "fantastic news for Ecuador and for the world. . . . These enchanted islands continue their journey as a living laboratory and take a great step toward achieving the common goal of protecting 30% of our planet's oceans by 2030." Now the Ecuadorian government has called on WWF-Ecuador and other organizations to craft a long-term plan to guide the management of the new reserve. "Adequate planning and zoning of the new area will guarantee inclusive conservation, tourism development, and economic benefits for everybody," says Guerrero. (GSN#154)
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VIRTUAL CREATION ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK | |
FAROE ISLANDS
CHANNELING NATURE (June 2021 | 11:15 min.)
The Faroe or Faeroe Islands (in Faroese Føroyar) are 18 islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. The Islands are a self-governing island territory of Denmark, although they politically aim for higher independence. The countryside is dominated by steep mountains and there are about 70,000 sheep and some 2 million pairs of seabirds, including the largest colony of storm petrels in the world. The Faroe Islands are undeniably beautiful: green, rugged and wind-swept. The fresh air, the deep blue ocean, the vertical sea cliffs and the green mountains with their picturesque valleys, is something which would amaze anyone who enjoys being surrounded by nature. The archipelago has the type of striking views typical of volcanic islands, like windswept mountains, crashing waves, and jagged coastlines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUE2y3-wdFM
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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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Misquoting Jesus
By Bart D. Ehrman
(225.4/EHR)
When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they had upon the Bible we use today. He frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultraconservative views of the Bible.
Since the advent of the printing press and the accurate reproduction of texts, most people have assumed that when they read the New Testament they are reading an exact copy of Jesus's words or Saint Paul's writings. And yet, for almost fifteen hundred years these manuscripts were hand copied by scribes who were deeply influenced by the cultural, theological, and political disputes of their day. Both mistakes and intentional changes abound in the surviving manuscripts, making the original words difficult to reconstruct. For the first time, Ehrman reveals where and why these changes were made and how scholars go about reconstructing the original words of the New Testament as closely as possible.
Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our cherished biblical stories and widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself stem from both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes -- alterations that dramatically affected all subsequent versions of the Bible.
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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 August 2023 issue of the e-AVENUE no later than July 18th. 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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