OUR MISSION: We are an open community who believes God is love
and who lives our belief through praise and service.
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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
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NEW for THIS WEEK
- WORSHIP SUNDAY, August 11, at 11:00am
- PASTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Aug 11-15
- NEWS from the PC(USA)
- 'It's Committees, not Superheroes, that change the world'
- BPC Photos
- Worship Photos
DID YOU MISS THIS LAST WEEK?
(Read it now - it's right after the photos!)
- FESTIVAL of CHOIRS Sept 13-14
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ONGOING INFORMATION LINKS:
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
DONATIONS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Sunday Worship
August 11, 2024
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WORSHIP SERVICE
at 11:00am
Scriptures: Psalm 133 & Ephesians 2:11-22
Sermon: Christ is our Peace
Rev. Elizabeth Dick
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Can't attend Worship in person? Join us on YouTube LIVE! | |
When do you know all that you need to know? That question may seem a bit uneducated (pun intended). We all know the truth that the more you know, the more you discover you need to learn. It is a problematic mistake if we ever pick a time when we believe we can stop learning. Medical professionals remind us of the importance of keeping the mind active and engaged as we grow older.
With this concept in mind, as a leader in the church and as a spiritual leader, I fully understand the importance of continuing my education beyond the acquisition of my Master of Divinity degree. I need to advance my knowledge in Scripture, leadership techniques, the movement of society, practical matters, pastoral care, and personal faith. I am charged by the church and by the Lord to continue growing and expanding my views and my faith. This is the reason that in my call as your pastor, I am given both the time and the financial resources to attend continuing education events.
While continuing education is required and encouraged by a variety of professional employment positions, i.e., lawyers, teachers, medical professionals, etc., I do not believe that anyone should not take advantage of growing in their education. This does not need to be in a formal setting, but Balmoral Presbyterian Church provides a variety of opportunities to make this a reality for each of you. There are the adult study classes, the PW Bible studies, the library with a large variety of reading materials, the book club, Tuesdays with Ted, and general conversations with one another or me. Please be sure you are taking advantage of growing in your knowledge and your faith. If there is something specific you would like to learn about, please let me know and we will find a way to make it happen.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark
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PASTOR OUT of OFFICE
for
CONTINUIING EDUCATION
Pastor Mark will be attending a continuing education event August 11-15. If you are of pastoral care during this time, please contact Rev Elizabeth Dick, Parish Associate, at (314) 330-0506.
Elizabeth will be leading worship this Sunday, August 11, while Pastor Mark is out.
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BOOK CLUB
August 13
1:30pm
at the home of Jan Kaplan
6628 Conifer Cv., Memphis, TN 38119
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt.
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF SUMMER by: Chicago Tribune * The View * Southern Living * USA Today!
A charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
Discussion led by Robin Ashworth
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The Human Resources Team
The Human Resources Team is the support team for our employees; that is, a full-time pastor, a part-time music director, a pianist, and a contracted pastor associate. The HR Team is responsible for the accuracy of job descriptions, assistance with the annual review process, any changes to compensation and the budget, and making ourselves available should any issues arise. We speak about these team responsibilities in very formal terms and work to maintain a formal administrative structure for the staff. Yet, we are church members and we maintain an open, friendly place for our employees who are respected, loved individuals, and we value their friendship as well as their work.
The HR Team includes Clinton Bailey, Frank Carney, Becky DeLoach, Cliff Gurlen, and Mary Schmitz (Team Leader).
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It's committees,
and not superheroes,
that change the world
| Author, activist, speaker and songwriter/musician David LaMotte, who's spoken and performed at many PC(USA) gatherings over the years, has a unique take on how true change occurs in the world. | | | |
USE the BUTTON HERE FOR MORE NEWS from PC(USA) : | |
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Margaret Mullins (9);
Lori Lucas (14); Beverly Hooker (19); Barry Dotson (26)
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12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A | |
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11:00am Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube | |
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8:00am Tuesdays with Ted at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross
10:30am Operations Team in Classroom A
12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A
1:30pm Book Club at the home of Jan Kaplan
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5:00pm BPC SISTERS Tea Party at Olive Garden on Poplar at I-240 (reservations req'd - call Mary Schmitz (901-496-2799) or Kristen Gurlen (901-275-4492) | |
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11:00am Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube | |
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8:00am Tuesdays with Ted at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross
12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A
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Thursday, August 22, 2024 | | |
10:30am Sandwich Project in Classroom A
12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A
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11:00am Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube
12:30pm Nominating Committee Meeting in Classroom A
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8:00am Tuesdays with Ted at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross
12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 | | |
NO Thursday Small Group
12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A
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Sunday, September 1, 2024 | | |
11:00am Worship & Communion in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube
12:30pm Stewardship Team Meeting in Classroom A
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Tuesday, September 4, 2024 | | |
8:00am Tuesdays with Ted at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross
12:30pm Chair Yoga in Classroom A
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Wednesday, September 5, 2024 | | |
10:30am PW Bible Study in Classroom A | |
Lorie Blackwelder, Liturgist | |
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Special Music
Phyllis Long, Cellist; Leiza Collins pianist
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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)
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FOOD CART
Bring items for the Food Cart weekly - keep the cart full!
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JOHNSON AUXILIARY
Items needed at Region One for patients and their families.
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RECYCLING
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste tubes etc can be recycled.
Cardboard recycling is also available
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SUNDAY LITURGIST
Sign up to join Mark at the podium
as a Liturgist
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SIGN-UP to BRING COFFEE_TIME SNACKS
For goodies with your coffee.
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SUPPORT the HOSPITALITY BAGS PROGRAM
Make donations and/or pass out bags to those in need
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VOLUNTEER for the
SOUP KITCHEN
Make sandwiches and/or serve lunch at 1st Presbyterian
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PASS OUT FOOD
at COLONIAL PARK
Food from the MidSouth Food Bank distribution location
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PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED ARTICLES
These articles appeared in a earlier newsletter but are still relevant this week!
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- Newsletter Articles & Photos should be emailed to Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net no later than end of day Monday for the week you want the article in the news.
- Bulletin Announcements should be emailed to Kathy Singleton, no later than Monday the week before the Sunday you want the information to appear.
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