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GOOD NEWS AND WORSHIP UPDATE
MORNING WORSHIP
Sunday, January 11, 2024 @ 11 am
"Eat Your Veggies"
Scripture reading: Daniel - Chapter1
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 JANUARY - Karen Clark
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https://wataugapc.org
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SPECIAL NEWS AND INFORMATION | |
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SERMON NOTES
The story of Daniel is one of interesting actions and interesting dreams. And sometimes when we are trying to remember what this book is all about, the images of the people in the fiery furnace or the image of Daniel in the lion’s den come immediately to our mind. However, this book is much more than telling the story of fire and lions. This story seeks to share the sovereignty of God over history, empires, and kings. In chapter one, we will hear about Daniel and his friends living in a pagan land surrounded by new people and a new culture. It is in that new culture, surrounded by new people, that Daniel and his friends display what it means to follow God, even if that means that you should eat your vegetables. So join us this week as we embark on this new journey together.
May God Bless
Brandon
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CONGRATULATIONS
This past Sunday, the congregation gave their approval of the stale of candidates for Elder and the Nominating Committee. Elected were:
For the Elder Class of 2026: Sherry Bailey, Debi Hughes, and Ed Snodderly
For the Elder Class of 2024: Jenny Darling (filling out the term of Marcia Songer)
For the Nominating Committee of 2024-2025: Virginia Farr and David Ramquist to serve with Sue Shanks and Tom Shanks (2023-2024) .
The installation of new Elders will be this Sunday, January 14th.
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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Individual financial contribution statements for 2023 are available and will be found in the Narthex on Sundays: January 14 and 21. Please pick up you statement by the 21st. Those statements not retrieved will be mailed.
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UPCOMING ANNUAL REPORTS ARE NOW DUE
Please note that members in charge or committees, teams, and groups should start preparing their 2023 annual reports. We would like to have all narrative reports submitted to the church office by Monday, January 15th, so there will be time to edit and compile the information for our Annual Congregational Business Meeting on January 28th, 2024. Email reports to: office@wataugapc.org
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MISSION COLLECTION REQUESTS
We are still collecting warm clothing items for Jeff Douds of West Main Street Christian Church to have available for distributing them various homeless persons in need. Used jackets, coats, sweaters, gloves, scarves, and other clothing items are appreciated. Also being requested are warm blankets to supplement the other items.
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PW NOTES
Presbyterian Women will be assembling hygiene bags on February 1. These will be distributed to various agencies that serve the poor and homeless. We need donations of the following travel-sized items to put in the bags: bars of soap, deodorant, new wash cloths, lotion, shampoo, hairbrushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes with covers, disposable wipes.
We are also collecting items that you may have been sent in the mail such as greeting cards, note pads, stationery items and other miscellaneous merchandise. We also accept magazines. Please bring donations to the mission room next to the library before February 1. Thank you for your help.
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2024 THEOLOGIAN-IN-RESIDENCE
Please mark your calendars for Tusculum University's 2024 Theologian-in-Residence lecture series. Note that it will take place in January this coming year on three successive Friday mornings beginning at 10 am. The series takes place in person and on ZOOM on remaining Fridays: January 19, and 26. The theme will be “Religion in Appalachia: Faith in the Mountains in the Past, Present, and Future.” The guest speaker will be Emily Morrell. Please mark your calendars for this annual event.
You can still register online at: site.tusculum.edu/theologian-in-residence-registration/
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FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD
Upcoming Lunch Bunch:
January 14 - Southern Craft BBQ
January 21 - Rainbow Asian Cuisine
January 28 - Souper Sunday Fellowship Lunch
THERE IS A WINTER SCHEDULE (December-January-February) 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 COMING WEEK | |
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Friday, January 12, 2024
10 am Tusculum University / Theologian-in-Residence (via Zoom & in-person on campus)
Sunday, January 14, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "Born of a Woman," by John Shelby Spong
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
worship includes Ordination and Installation of New Elders (Class of 2026)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Southern Craft BBQ
Monday, January 15, 2024
FINAL DEADLINE FOR ALL ANNUAL REPORTS TO CHURCH OFFICE
6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room)
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
11 am Green Team Walk @ Kings Commons (w/ lunch afterwards)
4 pm Meditation Circle (via Zoom)
6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Friday, January 19, 2024
10 am Tusculum University / Theologian-in-Residence (via Zoom & in-person on campus)
Sunday, January 21, 2024
10 am Adult Sunday School reading "Born of a Woman," by John Shelby Spong
11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)
12:30 pm Lunch Bunch - Rainbow Asian Cuisine
Monday, January 22, 2024
6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room)
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GENERAL FUND: YEAR TO DATE: | |
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[2024 Annual Budget - $ 181,300
Budget through January 12, Week #2 ($ 6,973)
Receipts $ 35,534
Disbursements -$ 2,570.92
Balance $ 32,963.48
*NOTE: There will be a few other minor entries and adjustments
before the year is finalized. Terry Beckman
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THOUGHTS & PRAYERS
A special request by Michelle Browning. Her sister's best friend's mother, Donna Johnson was recently in a car accident and is now paralyzed. Donna is currently at Quillen Rehab and is in need to persons to sit with her while her daughter, Brandi, is at work. If you are able to assist, please click the following link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAEAD23A5F9C16-46610631-SITTING#/
They ask that you please wear a mask when you are with Donna as she has compromised lungs. Feel free to bring a book or craft with you. We are mainly looking to have people there who can make sure the call button gets pushed and Donna gets assistance if she chokes. Donna is at Quillen Rehab in Room 121. For questions, please contact Brandi Johnson at 423-794-8782. Thank you so much!!!
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For Friends and Family
Susan Turner; Jeff Morris; Alynda Worrell-Welch’s mother-in-law, Shelly Welch; the Hughes family for son-in-law Bryce Bennett, and Debi's foster mother, Janet Vencel in Ohio; George, Jo & Nikki Rolling; Camilla Lyle's brother, Jeff McFee; Jonathan Sharp; Don Loughry; Rev. Maggie Lauterer; Sarah Suptin; Kelly Hodges.; Heather Hughes; Edna Campbell.
Prayers for Others
Continue to pray for the people in Ukraine as they continue their fight against the Russian Invasion. For the recent ongoing humanitarian emergency between Israel and the Palestinians of Gaza. New emergencies include: survivors of earthquakes in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan; fire in Bangladesh in Cox's Bazar refugee camp; severe flooding in England, France and Germany. 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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Soul Feast: An Invitation to a Christian Spiritual Life
By Marjorie J. Thompson
(242/THO)
First released in 1995, this spiritual classic continues to be a bestseller, as thousands each year accept Marjorie Thompson's invitation to the Christian spiritual life.
Offering a framework for understanding the spiritual disciplines and instruction for developing and nurturing those practices, Soul Feast continues to be a favorite for individual reflection and group study.
Many new additions, including a new chapter on keeping the Sabbath, make this newly revised edition of Soul Feast a must-have.
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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 February issue of the e-AVENUE, no later than Monday, January 15th. 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.) | | | | |
