Aug. 25 • 2024
14th Sunday after Pentecost

■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.

■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community each Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.

Lots of planning and preparing is taking place for our Christmas market, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you would like to be involved in planning, crafting, donating, contributing and helping with the market, please attend any or all of our meetings and craft times.

Come join the fun!

     ● Jewelry making with Stephanie Craft — Thursday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall

     ● Second Christmas planning meeting — Friday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall

     ● Holiday wreaths and floral with Kathy Knipe — Thursday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall

     ● Tile painting with Barb Kelleher — Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall

For more information, contact any of the Marketplace Committee members — Susie Alexander, Janelle Armbruster, Karen Langley, and Kathy Menk.

The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.

This week, we served 77 families and 242 people.

If you are interested in helping or know of someone who might be interested, please consider getting involved or at least share the opportunity to volunteer with others.

If you have questions or want to volunteer, please contact Jan Taylor (251‑978‑6418).

Have you ever had a situation in your life that caused you to struggle with forgiveness? Where you know you are supposed to forgive but it’s so hard and the hurt is so deep? Starting in August, Snacks with Susan and Daryl will explore this topic using the video series “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget” by Lysa TerKeurst. Sessions are:

     ● What Am I Supposed To Do with All the Hurt?
     ● Your Mind, Your Mouth, Your Master
     ● The Divine Echo
     ● There’s Always a Meanwhile
     ● The Compounding Effect of Unforgiveness
     ● This Isn’t Easy, but It Is Good

If this is a topic that interests you, please join us for conversation and fellowship on Sundays at 8 a.m. in annex room 4.

Join us as we continue our study of the book of Exodus.

We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 2.

Join us as we study the Bible together. We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 3.

Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.

If you would like to place flowers on the chancel to honor or celebrate a loved one or a special occasion or “just because,” please contact Susie Alexander at 251-943-4145 or 217-246-4051.

Are you willing to serve as a liturgist, acolyte or greeter/usher? Contact Marvin King or Eunice Ray, worship elders.

Pastor
The Rev. Alexandra Hutson
251-250-9522
swiftpastor@gmail.com
Friday is her sabbath day of rest.

Swift Church staff
Sena Cooper, office assistant
Stephanie Craft, office assistant
251-943-8367
swiftpc@gulftel.com

Swift Church Preschool
Jessica Hammontree, director
251-943-8367
swiftchurchpreschool@gmail.com
Preschool website