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EUpdate News Independent Presbyterian Church - Birmingham, Alabama
September 7, 2014
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A prayer from Rev. Lucy Turner
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Gracious God, thank you for the blessings of this day, for the love and kindness we have received and for the opportunity to offer such love in your name. By the power of your Spirit, we ask that you would keep us from being so rooted in the past and so anxious for our future that we miss the joy of life with you every day. Let us be so mindful of your grace that at each day's end we may recall with clarity all evidence of your presence in our world. To our life's end keep us ever faithful in our witness to your Son and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
Rev. Lucy Turner, Associate Pastor,
Director Congregational Care
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Sunday, September 7, 2014 @ 8:45 am; 11 am; and 5 pm
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Almighty God, grant that we might find that spark of love that ever burns within us, the love that you have shown to us even when we have failed you.
Preparing for Sunday:
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday Morning Services at 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Morning Worship Bulletin September 7, 2014
Living in the Spirit: May the life and teaching of Jesus become the measure by which we assess each day's events and opportunities.
Prayer of Preparation: God among us, we gather in the name of your Son to learn love for one another. Turn our feet from evil paths, our hands from shameful deeds, our minds to your wisdom, and our hearts to your grace made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22
Sermon: "A TOUGH CALLING" Rev.Dr. Conrad Sharps, Pastor, preaching
5:00 p.m. Evening Service for all ages in 3116
Sermon: Rev. David Seamon preaching.
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IPC Living in Community
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Please contact Connie Logan in the Ministry of Congregational Care (205-933-3694) to report concerns regarding our members. Note: the number in parentheses after the name is the IPC Parish Number or the designation of non-member (NM) or former member.
Click here for full weekly IPC PRAYER LIST
Our known sick (as of September 3, 2014)
Joel Hillhouse (14) LINK TO CARINGBRIDGE SITE
The family greatly appreciates your messages on the Caringbridge site.
The Sympathy of the congregation is extended to Hunter Williams (20) & Kate Simpson (19) on the death of their cousin, Chappel White Anderson (NM) on August 28, 2014; and to Kim Kinsaul (40), on the death of her grandmother, Helen Hinton Moore, on August 27, 2014.
Link to Funeral Services
If you would like to receive email notifications for Obituary Notices about IPC members, contact Marsha Harbin and send her your name and email address.
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DID YOU KNOW? New IPC website & online directory
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NEW WEBSITE www.ipc-usa.org
1) LINKS (in beige footer on left) are quick links to sections of the website. (children, youth, Missions, Music & Fine Arts etc) There's also a link to the new IPC Centennial 2015 website. A great site to explore!
2) TOUR (in beige footer on right) links you to a 360 degree virtual tour of IPC. After you click on "Tour," just click on the small white circle that appears on sanctuary photo. Keep clicking, or hold your cursor and drag it anywhere around the sanctuary, up to the ceiling, or around the sanctuary any direction. Then go to the right through the parlor doors and on to the door leading to the chapel. Tour the chapel. Go back to the sanctuary narthex, click on the doors leading out to the street, and you can tour outside the church.
NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
1) Members: Have you opened your email invitation to sign up for the new Online Membership Directory?
It's easy! Open the email, fill out a User Name and a Password of your choosing. Then log in!
If you haven't responded yet, you should have received a third email invitation Wednesday, Sept. 3,
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN EMAIL INVITATION: Contact Marsha Harbin 933.3715. She will help you set up your account.
2) PHOTOS: We have added directory photos to your online files, but you may add your own photo to the files at any time.
3) UPDATING PROFILES: As a security feature, people may change only their own profile. If you'd like to update/add a photo to your child's information, for instance, or someone in your family who does not have an email address, contact Marsha Harbin 933-3715 or email her your changes or photo files. mharbin@ipc-usa.org
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IPC Neighborhood Cookout this Sunday at 3116 @ 6:15 p.m.
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 You are invited to a Neighborhood Cookout this Sunday, September 7 @ 6:15 p.m. after the 5:00 worship service.
Cookout is hosted by IPC on the grounds of 3116. Kim Martin will be providing hamburgers and hot dogs. Free for all ages!
Come one, come all - no reservations needed. There will be live music and activities for the children, including a Fun House and Face Painting.
Please bring a picnic blanket and a hearty appetite!
View the Cookout Flyer
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Community Action Poverty Simulation, a Highland Ave. Forum Event
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 You are invited to "Community Action Poverty Simulation" which is put on by Alabama Possible in conjunction with Birmingham Faith in Action. It is hosted by IPC's Highland Avenue Forum.
The poverty simulation was created as a way to help people understand the realities of poverty. During the simulation, participants will role play the lives of families living at or below the poverty level.
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CALL for a Special Meeting of the Congregation September 14
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The meeting of the Independent Presbyterian Church is hereby called for Sunday, September 14, 2014, to be convened with the opening prayer at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary. The business meeting will begin immediately following the worship service.
The purposes of the meeting are: To elect elders for the class of 2017; To elect deacons for the class of 2017; To elect a President and Vice-President of the congregation; To elect members of the IPC Foundation Board of Directors; To elect the Representative Nominating Committee class of 2017. No other business may be transacted at this meeting. By order of the Session, Conrad Sharps, Moderator; Gina Long, Clerk.
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IPC EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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READ THE SEPTEMBER WINDOW
SUNDAY ADULT FALL CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 7
Click here for Adults Fall Classes Brochure
Sundays, Wednesday Nights, and Weekdays
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT CLASSES Wednesday night adult classes have begun and will run through Wednesday, November 19, meeting from 6:15 - 7:15. Not too late to join! Fall classes include Bible Study with Bill Casey in room 308. Bill will teach The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians from the Daily Bible Study Series by William Barclay. Also the class War, Family and Friends in Faulkner's "The Unvanquished" and Remarque's "All Quiet on the Western Front" with The Altamont School's Jim Palmer meets in room 307. Yoga classes meet at 3116 from 6:15- 7:15pm with Nedra Springer. Centering prayer is offered at 6:00pm in the Congregational Care area.
BACK TO SCHOOL KITS for children around the world: YOU CAN HELP! from Rev. Susan Clayton and Children's Ministries  IPC children will pack the kits on Wednesdays September 17 & 24. DEADLINE TO GET THE KITS IN IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. Boxes around the church for your items.
To assemble a School Kit you will need:
JOIN US FOR FAITH IN MOTION Please join us for the 3rd year of Faith in Motion! Faith in Motion is a Bible Study/Exercise group that meets on Tuesday mornings at 9am. This year we are beginning with "Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe" by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson. After we discuss a chapter or two we head out for a run/walk/jog. Child care is available, and we would love to have you join us!
Contact Caron Lassiter with any questions - caronlassiter@gmail.com or 563-1563.
IPC YOGA CLASSES Yoga classes are being held at IPC on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. and on Thursday mornings at 11:30 a.m. in the Coffee House of 3116. Fall Classes will run each week through November 20. Nedra Springer is providing excellent instruction for the 50 minute sessions. Yoga classes are sponsored by the Young Adults, but all ages and all levels of expertise are welcomed. No registration or fees -- just show up and join in! Contact Cindy Shaw with questions at 933-3696 or cshaw@ipc-usa.org
YOUTH FALL SCHEDULE NEW!!!
Click here to view the full fall Youth schedule .
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Did you know? IPC Day School
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The school year is off to a great start! Staff members, students and parents are settling in to our routines. Miss Faye is shown here with some of our Infants and Toddlers.
New security measures have been put in place, so we are all learning the "ins" and "outs" of working, learning and playing in the Day School in 2014. If you would like to visit the Day School other than during carpool times, you will now need to look for the speakers with the red buttons to press for access, located to the left of each hallway security door. Thanks for your patience as we all work through these safety procedures. We are so grateful to finally have them in place!
IPC Day School
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TO GOD BE THE GLORY
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 | | Flowers arranged by the Guild. Photo by Virginia Jones |
THE FLOWERS in the Chancel last Sunday were given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Landers Sevier III, William Tynes Sevier II, Lauren Sevier Tate, and Cameron Morris Tate.
THE FLOWERS on the War Memorial were given to the Glory of God and in honor of all past and present military personnel.
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Mary Ann Morrow, Editor
Independent Presbyterian Church
3100 Highland Avenue S
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
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