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We WORSHIP God with gratitude for the grace given to all people through Jesus Christ.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
(December 8 - December 15)
Thursday, December 8
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9:00 a.m. Men's Fellowship, Hall 4 All, contact Sandy Williams
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5:30 p.m. Thirst Quenchers, Home of Mary Roodkowsky and Tad McArtel, contact Sandy Williams
Sunday, December 11
- 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning devotional on Facebook live (link to recording will be sent after 8:30 a.m.)
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9:00 a.m. Zoom Exploring Together class, contact Sandy Williams
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9:15 a.m. Outdoor Worship REGISTER HERE.
- Sacred Art Time - in the Remembrance Garden with Joelle and Jordan following Time with Young Disciples.
- 10:00 a.m. Please join us for refreshments and time of fellowship after 9:15 worship.
- 10:10 a.m. Holy Disruption Adult Sunday School Class, Hall 4 All
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11:00 a.m. Indoor Worship service, REGISTER HERE.
- 12:00 p.m. Please join us for refreshments and time of fellowship after 11:00 worship.
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3:00 p.m. Younger Youth Group, Hall 4 All, contact Joelle Brummitt-Yale
- 4:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting with Mt. Zion, Zoom
- 5:00 p.m. Teen Youth Group, Hall 4 All
Monday, December 12
- 11:45 a.m. Men's Lunch Group, Hall 4 All, contact Paul Bolig
- 6:00 p.m. Christian Ed. Committee Meeting, Zoom
- 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Meeting, Zoom
Tuesday, December 13
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10:00 a.m. Women's Study, Hall 4 All Conference Room, contact Marcia Ladd
Wednesday, December 14
Thursday, December 15
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10:00 a.m. Crafting at CITP, Hall 4 All, contact Mary Barnard
- 1:30 p.m. Finance and Admin Meeting, Hall 4 All
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YOUTH GROUP
Younger Youth (3rd-6th graders):
Sundays 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Teen Group (7th-12th graders):
Sundays 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Joelle Brummitt-Yale, Director of Children's and Youth Ministries
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IN-PERSON ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS!
Co-taught by Andrew Taylor-Troutman and Rev. Dr. Rodney Petersen, this study will use the book "Holy Disruption: Discovering Advent in the Gospel of Mark" by Rev. Tracy S. Daub. See here (includes a nice summary in the first review): Holy Disruption: Discovering Advent in the Gospel of Mark by Tracy S Daub | Goodreads
Not necessary to own book to participate in class.
Schedule
(Classes meet in Hall for All)
December 11 - 10:10-10:50
Chapter 3
December 18 - 9:00-10:15
Chapters 4 & 5
*Note: combined worship service on December 18 at 10:30 means class will meet earlier.
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Let’s talk about our WORSHIP SERVICES!!
Have your attention?!
The Worship Committee requests TWO minutes of your time to complete the following survey:
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This survey will help us plan 2023. We can’t do it without you!
Barbara Strange, elder, and the Worship Committee
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December Worship Schedule!
December 11
9:15 and 11:00 - New Members
December 18
Combined service at 10:30 -
Lessons and Carols
Potluck after worship
December 24 - Christmas Eve
4:00 and 7:00*
*Nursery provided only at 7
December 25
Worship at Mt Zion Baptist - 11:00
Our partners have invited us to worship with them and the teenage residents of the Central Children's Home in Oxford, North Carolina. Reception afterward with gifts for our guests.
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ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET
“Share the Light”
Giving at the Gift Market is like giving a three-way gift. You give a donation to a mission partner in honor of someone – perhaps a friend or loved one. You receive a handmade card to give to that friend. The donation you gave goes to bring light to someone in need or to help in places where people are struggling.
December 11th
after worship in the narthex.
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WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
Women’s Fellowship meets every Tuesday at 10:00 in the Hall for All. Come and join in a time of fellowship, enrichment, and spiritual growth!
December 13- Discussion of Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
For more information contact
Marcia Ladd.
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We WELCOME all people into our community of of faith.
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YOUR PASTOR'S
WEEKLY MUSING
Proof
Benjamin Franklin never said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” It turns out that you can’t believe everything you read on the internet.
However, now that there is a brewery seemingly on every corner in every town, some brewers have taken to naming their beers with religious language, I assume, out of the desire to attract attention. Eye-catching names like Consecration, Prophesy, Deliverance and Salvation. You can drink a Repent Rye, Holy Grale or Hotter than Helles.
The market is not exclusively Christian. Beers are named after religions, such as He’brew, and famous spiritual leaders like Gandhi.
To my knowledge, there are no beverages directly named after Presbyterians. But you could hoist a Big Bad Baptist.
Perhaps because of the Trappist tradition of brewing, there are several named after monks: Merry Monk and Grumpy Monk, Golden Monk and Ragged Monk. Even Monk’s Blood!
Alternatively, you could drink an Old Heathen and then a Devil Made Me Do It.
There are over 200 beers named by associated with the devil: Hopdevil, Dark Lord, Fallen Angel just to name a few. I don’t know how it actually tastes, but On the Wings of Armageddon is quite a mouthful.
You could chase it with Amazing Grace or The Gospel.
Whatever you drink this holy season, may you find yourself in good company. Whether you consume alcohol or not, here’s a toast to Sweet Baby Jesus … the light that shines in the darkness and the ultimate proof that God does indeed love us.
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We WITNESS the love of Christ through our gifts of time, talents, and resources as we grow together in our faith.
| To read the Session notes from the Called Session Meeting held on September 19 please click here. | To read Susie Smith's Mission and Service article "I Eat Snakes", please click here. | |
To read the latest newsletter from CORA please click here.
To read a letter entitled Celebrating a Century of Women and Theological Education by our Mission Co-worker Karla Koll please click here.
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WINTER SURVIVAL DRIVE
Help Save People from the COLD
Now through December 28, bring the following, either NEW or CLEAN & GENTLY USED
Coats (all sizes men, women, children)
Hats
Gloves
Scarves
Socks
Blankets
Sleeping Bags
Ponchos
Bring your donations to the first classroom on the left down the classroom hallway. We are partnering with the following organizations to make sure the people who need it most receive these items: Salvation Army, United Way of Chatham, Triangle J Council of Government, Salvation Army, Love Chatham, Central Piedmont Community Action, Chatham Homeless Advocates Issue Network
Please contact Mark Herboth with any questions.
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WINTER GEAR COLLECTED AND DELIVERED SO FAR:
Men's coats 33
Women's coats 46
Children coats 27
Hats 24
Scarves 43
Gloves 21
Socks 44
Sleeping bags 4
Blankets 10
Sweaters M 9/L 8 tl 17
Flannel shirts 3
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Thanks to Leslie Sthrom, Susan Mantz, Janet Robinson, Jan Herboth as we were 100% blown away ( look at the pictures). Without their help I would be there until tomorrow not to mention what a great group to work with and we nailed it!!! We had folks from CITP and all surrounding neighborhoods that have gotten the message and 99.9% of what we received was applicable and in great shape not to mention a LOT of new stuff! . If you have a group of email friends/neighbors, please let them know what we are doing as the word is getting out BIG TIME.
Based on previous donations, we expect a big drop off Sunday after service so I still need 2 for the 9:15 as well as 2 more for the 11 am service both before and after service.
Meeting new folks and working together is great and provides a nice social outlet as well.
If you can help Sunday, please let me (Mark Herboth) know. Come join the fun or stop by and say hello.
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