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Thursday,

October 3, 2024

OUR MISSION: We are an open community who believes God is love

and who lives our belief through praise and service.

mailing address:  Balmoral Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 17309, Memphis, TN 38187

Church Office Hours: Mon - Thur, 10:00am- 3:00pm

WEBSITE: www.balmoralpc.com

NEW for THIS WEEK


  • SUNDAY, October 6 - World Communion Sunday
  • Sunday Studies at 9:30am
  • Worship at 11:00am


  • MESSAGE from the PASTOR


  • COMMITMENT SUNDAY


  • PEACE & GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING to be COLLECTED THIS SUNDAY


  • CUP of JAZZ is THIS FRIDAY


  • NEW BOOKS on the BOOK CART


  • APCE (Association of Partners in Christian Education) 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE in MEMPHIS



  • NEWS from the PC(USA)
  • Hurricane Helene makes landfall, putting multiple presbyteries and Montreat at risk
  • Panelists decry divisive rhetoric against refugees and other newcomers


  • BIRTHDAYS


  • CALENDAR of EVENTS


  • BPC Photos
  • Worship Photos


Did you miss these previous articles?

  • ELECTION HOSPITALITY is BACK!
  • WANT to go on a TRIP to ISRAEL NEXT YEAR? Here's your chance!


ONGOING INFORMATION LINKS:


SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

DONATIONS


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

PASTORS & SESSION CONTACT INFORMATION LINK


Sunday

October 6, 2024

FALL SUNDAY STUDIES

9:30am in Classroom A


Peaceful Neighbor:

Discovering the Countercultural Mister Rogers

by Michael Long.


WORLD COMMUNION

at 11:00am




Scriptures: Psalm 8 & Luke 10:25-37

Sermon: "Go Do Likewise"

Rev. Mark Howland

Can't attend Worship in person? Join us on YouTube LIVE!

Link to Sunday's Bulletin

Link to Sunday's Worship on YouTube

Previous Worship Services at Balmoral are also still available on the 

Balmoral YouTube channel 

Our lives are very busy, filled with tasks and activities almost every day. In this busyness, it is very easy for us to become so caught up in our lives that we do not see others around us. We can also be concerned about reaching out to people whom we do notice having needs to be addressed because we do not wish to interfer in the personal business. We may even avoid taking notice of others and their needs because we do not wish to be inconvenienced.


Whatever our excuse for not noticing others, Jesus has something to say about this behavior. In the story which Jesus tells about a Samaritan man providing for the needs of a Jewish person who was robbed along the roadside, Jesus makes it clear that we are expected to make our resources and ourselves available to meet the needs of others. He teaches the crowd about the proper response of those who would follow him. He even gives understanding to the word "neighbor." Then he tells those who are listening to "go and do likewise."


Consider what Jesus shares as recorded in Luke 10 as you prepare to come this Sunday to worship the Lord. We will explore Jesus's words a bit more in the midst of our worship.


Blessings,

Pastor Mark

2025 COMMITMENT SUNDAY

We are currently in the time period when you are invited to consider your 2025 commitment to the Lord. You are invited to prayerfully consider how you will respond to the Lord with your time, energy, skills, and financial contributions. Please use the form which you received in the mail, or one found on the table in the narthex, to indicate your commitment. Commitment Sunday is October 6 and we invite you to bring our forms to worship on that Sunday.

Click here for a printable copy

IF WE ALL DO A LITTLE,

IT ADDS UP TO A LOT!

We will collect this special offering this Sunday, October 6, in worship. There will be envelopes in the Narthex or mark checks noted for the Peace Offering and place in the offering plate. 

Join us this Friday, Oct. 4, for

CUP of JAZZ


We meet in the BPC parking lot

at 6:15pm to carpool to 

Liberation Community Church,

694 S. Bellevue; Dinner at 6:30; Music at 7pm.

APCE is COMING to TOWN in 2025...

AND VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

The annual conference of APCE, the Association of Partners in Christian Education, will be held at the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis in 2025. APCE is an organization of people across the country interested in or working in Christian Education as Sunday School teachers or specialists. Their annual conference usually has 400 to 500 people registered. They will be at the Peabody from January 28 to February 1, 2025, and the Local Committee for this conference is chaired by Stephanie Patton, Lucy Cummings and KC Warren.

The Local Committee needs volunteers to greet the participants, offer directions, decorate tables (decorations provided), and do other light tasks that will make the conference run smoothly. 

We are asking you to consider offering 4 hours of your time for a shift at the conference - or more shifts if your schedule will allow. 


If you prefer to volunteer with a friend, both of you should sign up in the next few weeks while most shifts are available. That way, you and your friend can ride together - and maybe shop or have a meal before or after your shift! There is parking right at the Peabody, and those who register early will be offered parking vouchers to cover the cost. 


So in advance, thank you for giving 4 hours or more of your time to this wonderful event!


Please sign up at the link below. We will be in touch in a couple of months regarding parking information and other details that will be helpful. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050844ADA62BA4FE3-50375829-apce

If you have questions, please contact the Volunteer subcommittee - Patsy Krech - patsykrech@gmail.com or Akwi Aseh - akwiaseh@gmail.com.

 


WANT to ATTEND the EVENT???


The APCE Annual Event is the conference to attend if you serve in educational ministry in any capacity.

There are two ways to experience APCE’s 2025 Annual Event…

  • In person at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, January 29 – February 1 with 60+ workshops and a variety of Pre-Event and Post-Event opportunities and time to renew connections with long-time colleagues and connect with new.
  • Annual Event Online which includes all the worship and plenary sessions and your choice of four (of 14) hybrid workshops. Select components of Annual Event Online will be interpreted in Spanish.

Registration and APCE conference information can be found here: 

https://apcenet.org/2025-annual-event/


NEW BOOKS in the BOOK CART!


New books are always being added to the selection of books. Pick one up, read it, bring it back or give to a friend!



NEWS from the PC(USA)



Hurricane Helene makes landfall, putting multiple presbyteries and Montreat at risk

As Hurricane Helene hurtled toward Florida and neighboring states, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and others in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) were monitoring the storm and calling for prayers amid predictions of catastrophic storm surge.

Read More

Panelists decry divisive rhetoric against refugees and other newcomers

Despite rhetoric to the contrary, there are many people making positive contributions to their communities after migrating to this country, and churches can do more to serve as allies.

Read More

USE the BUTTON HERE FOR MORE NEWS from PC(USA) :

MORE PC(USA) NEWS

Dona Sparger (3); Michael Rollosson (5); Gordon Brigman (12); Leiza Collins (16);

Cathy Bailey (17); Heather Baldick (23);

Eleanor Thomas (29); Fran Addicott (31); Bill Thomas (31)


CALENDAR of EVENTS

REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS

Want to know what days certain groups or events meet? Or what groups may not meet during the Summer? Check out the current regular events calendar! Click the picture here -->

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, October 4, 2024

6:30pm Cup of Jazz at Liberation Community Church

Sunday, October 6, 2024

9:30am Sunday Studies in Classroom A

11:00am COMMITMENT & WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Worship & Communion in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube

12:15pm Worship Team in the Choir Room

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

8:00am Tuesdays with Ted at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross

12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A

1:30pm Book Club at the home of Janice Hill,  2110 Hickory Crest Drive

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal in the Choir room

Thursday, October 10, 2024

12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A

Sunday, October 13, 2024

9:30am Sunday Studies in Classroom A

11:00am Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube

12:30pm Lunch with Mark in Classroom A

Monday, October 14, 2024

2:00pm Operations Meeting in Classroom A

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

8:00am Tuesdays with Ted at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross

12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

2:00pm SEED Task Force

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal in the Choir room

Thursday, October 17, 2024

10:15am Thursday Small Group in Classroom A

12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A

Friday, October 18, 2024

5:00pm BPC SISTERS Tea Party - location TBD (reservations req'd - call Mary Schmitz (901-496-2799) or Kristen Gurlen (901-275-4492)

Sunday, October 20, 2024

9:30am Sunday Studies in Classroom A

11:00am Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

8:00am Tuesdays with Ted at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross

12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A

Wednesday, October 23

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal in the Choir room

Thursday, October 24, 2024

12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A

Sunday, October 27, 2024

9:30am Sunday Studies in Classroom A

11:00am Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

8:00am Tuesdays with Ted at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross

12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal in the Choir room

Thursday, October 31, 2024

12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A

LINK to the CHURCH CALENDAR

BPC PHOTOS

September 29

Sunday Worship

A Service of Hymns

Robin Van Nortwick, Liturgist

Rev. Elizabeth Dick

"Guide My Feet"

DID YOU MISS THESE

PREVIOUS ARTICLES?

ELECTION HOSPITALITY IS BACK!!

We need snacks for voting guests on Tuesday, November 5th. Great way to get rid of that extra Halloween candy?? We also need volunteers to greet our guests. Time slots are available from 7 to 7. Kay Dawson is handling the early shift (6-8) and Scott Dawson is handling the late shift (7-9). Just call, text or grab Scott Dawson 901 849 1685 to get your favorite slot.

THE PRESBYTERIAN PEACEMAKING PROGRAM INVITES YOU to WITNESS PEACE and WHOLENESS in a LAND CALLED HOLY

Mosaic of Peace:         March 24 – April 4, 2025

Jordan Extension:        April 4 – 8, 2025


Join the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program as we:

• experience this remarkable and troubled region,

• encounter its diverse people,

• explore its rich history and complex current situation, and

• engage with those who seek its peace.


By attending this conference, you will:

• be inspired by the stories of Christian peacemakers in the Holy Land, walk in the footsteps of the Prince of Peace and encounter contemporary Palestinians and Israelis;

• be equipped by engagement with Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders, experience contextual theology and study peacemaking practices within the framework of PC(USA) policy;

• be connected with global and local partners to take meaningful action for a just and lasting peace in the region.


APPLICATIONS

Apply online at presbyterianmission.org/mosaic through November 8, 2024. Notification and commitment packets will be sent shortly after your application is received and processed. Late applications will be considered if space is available. First-time visitors to the Holy Land are encouraged to attend. Previous conference participants and seasoned travelers to the region are welcome as well. Must be 18 or older

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COST

The double-occupancy rate for the conference is $4,330. The rate includes all conference expenses (including all meals, accommodations, programs, tips, tours and on-the-ground transportation). Airline travel is not included. Limited single occupancy is available for an additional charge of $1,325.


HOTELS

The conference includes 11 nights of lodging: 4 nights at the Gloria Hotel in Jerusalem, 4 nights at Bethlehem’s Manger Square Hotel and 3 nights at the Golden Crown Hotel in Nazareth.


TRAVEL

Participants are responsible for their travel and may book their own airline tickets, but all itineraries must be submitted for approval by the conference registrar prior to ticketing. Departures from the U.S. should be on Sunday evening, March 23, to arrive to Tel Aviv (TLV) on Monday, March 24. (Those who wish to arrive a day early to recover from travel and ready themselves for the conference may do so at their own expense. Hotel rooms at the conference rate are available on March 22 and 23.) Return flights may depart TLV on Friday evening, April 4, to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday, April 5.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

WEBSITE: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking/mosaic/

BROCHURE: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/wp-content/uploads/0521-CPJ-2025-Mosaic-of-Peace-brochure-1.pdf



CONTACT INFORMATION



Pastor Contact: Rev. Mark Howland

(515-988-5183 or email pastormark@balmoralpc.com)

Pastoral Care: Rev. Elizabeth Dick, Pastor Associate

(314.330.0506 or email elizabethdick2@gmail.com)    

CLICK HERE for SESSION & OTHER CONTACTS

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES!

DONATIONS

FOOD CART

Bring items for the Food Cart weekly - keep the cart full!

Link to Food Cart  Needs

JOHNSON AUXILIARY

Items needed at Region One for patients and their families.

Links to Region One needs

RECYCLING

Toothbrushes, Toothpaste tubes etc can be recycled. Cardboard recycling is also available

 Link to Recycling

BE A VOLUNTEER!

SUNDAY LITURGIST

Sign up to join Mark at the podium as a Liturgist

Sign Up as Liturgist

SIGN-UP to BRING COFFEE_TIME SNACKS

For goodies with your coffee.

Sign Up for Coffee Snacks

SUPPORT the HOSPITALITY BAGS PROGRAM

Make donations and/or pass out bags to those in need

Hospitality Bags Info

VOLUNTEER for the SOUP KITCHEN

Make sandwiches and/or serve lunch at 1st Presbyterian

Soup Kitchen Info

PASS OUT FOOD at COLONIAL PARK

Food from the MidSouth Food Bank distribution location

Colonial Park Food Distribution Info
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