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Jan. 7 • 2024
Baptism of the Lord
First Sunday after the Epiphany
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— 9 a.m. —
►Worship service
inside the sanctuary
Sermon:
‘Baptism: A Sign and Seal’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson
guest minister
Scripture:
Psalm 29:1–11 • Luke 1:4–11
■ The Lord’s Supper will be served. All are invited to the table.
■ To join “live stream” worship, go to Facebook — Swift Presbyterian Church.
■ Worship services are available for viewing in the afternoon on the church website and YouTube.
■ Bulletins for today and recent weeks. Click here.
Welcome back the Rev. Alexandra Hutson as our guest minister.
Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall
for refreshments and conversation
immediately after the worship service.
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God is good all the time.
■ Finance committee meeting — Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 8 a.m. in annex room 2
■ Preschool board meeting-— Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Deacons meeting — Thursday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. in annex room 2
■ Session meeting — Monday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ 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.
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Pastor nominating committee
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• Mark Melton, 251-269-8051, bigmarkmelt@gmail.com
• Jenni Cain, 251-550-7607, katrew12@gmail.com
• Randy LeDrew, 251-269-8657, raledrew47@yahoo.com
• Catherine Garretson, 251-943-3124, chgarretson@hotmail.com
• Mary McNair, 251-295-5267, marymcnairrealtor@gmail.com
• Susan Pichoff, 251-233-9486, tabfanatic@gmail.com
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The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.
This week, we served 39 families and 139 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 Al Sprouse (251-744-1944) or Jan Taylor (251-978-6418).
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►Snacks with Susan and Daryl Sunday school class | |
Join us at 8 a.m. in annex room 4 as we begin to look at some of the stories we probably learned as kids, but with an adult perspective. Sometimes where we are in life determines how we understand the Scripture, so let’s put that to the test.
►Adult Sunday school class led by Bill and Catherine | |
Join us as we continue our study in the book of Exodus.
We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 2.
►Youth Sunday school class, led by Sheree Waters | |
Join us as we study the Bible together. The youth Sunday school class meets at 8 a.m. in annex room 3.
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Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.
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Prayers and joys
►Please let us know . . . | |
Please call the church or email to notify us of any joys or concerns; birthdays, anniversaries, health issues or family deaths so that we may put it in the weekly emailed announcements for your church family to pray with you or to praise God for your joy. (We don’t publish personal prayer concerns on the website.)
■ Thank you to all who helped make our holiday season a big success.
■ Happy Birthday to Mary Raymond and Janelle Armbruster.
►Please remember our military friends and families in your prayers. | |
Names are listed in the monthly newsletter.
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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.
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►Church staff and contact information | |
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