Thursday,

September 12, 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, September 15
• Sunday Studies at 9:30am
• Worship at 11:00am

• MESSAGE from the PASTOR

• PASTOR on VACATION

• SOWING the SEEDS of PEACE: Oct. 3 PEACE & GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING

• CUP of JAZZ is BACK!

• SERVICE of HYMNS

• NEWS from the PC(USA)
• A call to courage: The stand against gun violence
• Simply Begin Again

• BIRTHDAYS

• CALENDAR of EVENTS

• BPC Photos
• Worship Photos

ONGOING INFORMATION LINKS:

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

DONATIONS

• BRING FOOD for the FOOD CART
• JOHNSON AUXILIARY ITEMS NEEDED
• RECYCLE YOUR TOOTHBRUSHES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• SIGN UP to be a WORSHIP LITURGIST!
• SIGN-UP to BRING COFFEE HOUR SNACKS!
• GIVE OUT HOSPITALITY BAGS
• MAKE SANDWICHES and/or SERVE LUNCH at the SOUP KITCHEN @ 1st PRES
• DISTRIBUTE FOOD at COLONIAL PARK

Sunday

September 15, 2024

FALL SUNDAY STUDIES

9:30am in Classroom A

Fall Term Sunday Studies runs from September 15 through November 24. Our study will be Peaceful Neighbor (Discovering the Countercultural Mister Rogers) by Michael Long.

Fred Rogers was one of the most radical pacifists of contemporary history. We do not usually think of him as radical, partly because he wore colorful, soft sweaters made by his mother. Nor do we usually imagine him as a pacifist; that adjective seems way too political to describe the host of a children's program known for its focus on feelings. We have restricted Fred Rogers to the realm of entertainment, children, and feelings, and we've ripped him out of his political and religious context. Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian minister, and although he rarely shared his religious convictions on his program, he fervently believed in a God who accepts us as we are and who desires a world marked by peace and wholeness. 

WORSHIP SERVICE

at 11:00am

Scriptures: Psalm 116:1-9 & Mark 8:27-38

Sermon: Three Difficult Lessons

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 

Last month I spent some time in Colorado both for vacation and for continuing education. On both trips, I had the great joy of spending time hiking in the Rocky Mountains. I find hiking/walking to be a wonderful way to relieve stress and get some much-needed exercise at the same time. There were times when the trail upon which we were was a little difficult or treacherous. However, by staying focused, I was able to navigate the terrain without any falls.

Jesus spends some time speaking with his followers to let them know that the path which he, and us, are called to take in our lives and our faith will not always be easy. We will be required to make declarations and to adjust how we live to fit according to the purpose of God's kingdom. We must be willing to dedicate ourselves to a commitment that may be unpopular and often misunderstood.

The way in which we are able to follow this path which Jesus describes is to remain focused. Specifically, remain focused upon the Lord. Having this type of focus will help us from making too many missteps. This focus will also allow us to navigate the terrain of life in the best way possible.

This Sunday we will look at some difficult teaching from Jesus about the path too which we have been called. Come bringing your questions and your thoughts as we also worship the Lord who is our focus.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

·        PASTOR ON VACATION

Pastor Mark will be on vacation September 23 - 29. 

If you are in need of pastoral care or have any other concerns, please contact our Parish Associate, Rev Elizabeth Dick at 314-330-0506. 

Pastor Mark will be back in the office on Monday, September 30.

Equipping Peacemakers in Congregations and Around the World.

A gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world. Individual congregations are encouraged to utilize up to 25% of this Offering for peacemaking efforts that align with their passion. Mid-councils retain an additional 25% for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The remaining 50% is used by the Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness.

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We will collect this special offering on Sunday, October 6.

CUP of JAZZ is BACK!

The Cup of Jazz season started last week. On the first Friday of each month, join with the folks at the Liberation Community Church (694 S Bellevue Blvd) for dinner at 6:30 and an evening of music at 7:00. For more information (and carpooling information), contact the Gurlens.

SERVICE of HYMNS

On Sunday, September 29, the worship service will be designed around hymns. If you have suggestions for hymns which you would like to be considered, please place your suggestion in the basket located on the table in the back of the sanctuary. There are slips of paper by the basket which you are invited to use.

NEWS from the PC(USA)



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

USE the BUTTON HERE FOR ARTICLES from PRESBYTERIAN OUTLOOK :

Birthdays

Jada Baldwin (14); Lisa Koffman (16);

Mitchell Lucas (19)

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

Lynn Ward, Liturgist

Rev. Mark Howland

Musical Offering "Go and Tell John"

Ben Legett, director; Leiza Collins, piano

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)    

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES!

FOOD CART

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

JOHNSON AUXILIARY

Items needed at Region One for patients and their families.

RECYCLING

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

SUNDAY LITURGIST

Sign up to join Mark at the podium as a Liturgist

SIGN-UP to BRING COFFEE_TIME SNACKS

For goodies with your coffee.

SUPPORT the HOSPITALITY BAGS PROGRAM

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

VOLUNTEER for the SOUP KITCHEN

Make sandwiches and/or serve lunch at 1st Presbyterian

PASS OUT FOOD at COLONIAL PARK

Food from the MidSouth Food Bank distribution location

• 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.