Sixteenth Sunday

After Pentecost

September 17, 2023

Fellowship groups and Sunday school classes start this Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Please see the listings below:

Fellowship Groups


Sunday Morning Prayer:

Join us for prayer each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall.   



Sunday Morning Studies at 9:00 a.m.:


The Epistle of James, led by Hayes Howard, will meet in the room next to Matt’s office.

 

Sketches from Church History by S.M. Houghton, led by Dean Cooper, will meet upstairs in the education building.

 

Foolishness to the Greeks by Lesslie Newbigin, led by Doug Daze, will meet in the fellowship hall.

 

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, led by Jay Gray, will meet in Matt’s office. Start-up date to be determined.

 

Monday Women’s Fellowship Group:

This group meets Monday night in the fellowship hall at 6 p.m. They are coming to the end of “Pilgrim’s Progress” and are happy to have newcomers pop in. Their next study will be Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today by Shannon Bream. Women of all ages are invited, and children are welcome, too. Books are available in Dawn’s office.

  

Wednesday Evening Fellowship Group:

The previous Sunday’s sermon will be reviewed, with additional scripture references and discussion. It meets at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall and is led by Jim Bradley and his daughter, Leah. Refreshments will be provided.

 

Friday Men’s Fellowship Group and Breakfast:

We grow stronger in our faith together. Come join this lively Men's Community Group, which meets at 8:00 a.m. each Friday.

  

Children's Sunday School Class: with Lindsey Knott begins at 9:00 a.m. upstairs. Childcare is available starting at 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m., on the first floor of the education building.

Mark Your Calendar!


Youth Pool Party:

Sunday, September 24, we will be having a pool party at Buzzy & Nadia Allen’s house. The address is 4448 Ortega Forest Drive, 32210.


Helpful Reading:

Lesslie Newbigin was a missionary and theologian in the 20th century. His two works “The Gospel in a Pluralist Society” and “Foolishness to the Greeks” are helpful resources in explaining how and why our culture thinks and operates the way that it does. These resources enable us to share the Gospel in a winsome and attractive manner.

Sunday Morning Prayer:


Join us for prayer each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

The Lay Schedule for the Third Quarter of 2023:



See the links below. Please remember to reach out to another team member to fill your position if you are unable to serve.


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Monday Women’s Fellowship Group:


This group meets Monday night in the fellowship hall at 6 p.m. They are coming to the end of “Pilgrim’s Progress” and are happy to have newcomers pop in. Their next study will be Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today by Shannon Bream. Women of all ages are invited, and children are welcome, too. Books are available in Dawn’s office.


Wednesday Noon:


Come Wednesdays from 12-12:45 p.m. to enjoy a teaching followed by the Eucharist.

Wednesday Evening Fellowship Group:

The previous Sunday’s sermon will be reviewed, with additional scripture references and discussion. It meets at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall and is led by Jim Bradley and his daughter, Leah. Refreshments will be provided.


Ladies’ Sewing Group: Join us on the third Thursday of each month to cut, pin, iron, and sew! No experience is necessary to create sweet dresses and shorts for children throughout the world. From 9 a.m. to noon, upstairs in the education building. All are welcome.

Friday Men’s Fellowship Group and Breakfast:

We grow stronger in our faith together. Come join this lively Men's Community Group, which meets at 8:00 a.m. each Friday.

Collect:


O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.





Sixteenth Sunday

After Pentecost

Scripture Readings:



First Lesson:

Psalm 103:1-14


Second Lesson:

2 Corinthians 10:1-18



Gospel:

Matthew 18:21-35



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2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Sermon:

"The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ"

The Rev. Matthew L. Rusch


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