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July 14 • 2024
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
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— 9 a.m. —
►Worship service
inside the sanctuary
Sermon:
‘Do You Have Eyes and Fail To See?’
Scripture:
Psalm 24 • Mark 8:14–26
■ We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
■ New members will be introduced.
■ 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.
Join us for fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately after the morning worship service.
If you would like to help the deacons provide fellowship treats (either a sweet or a protein or a fruit), please sign the list on the table in the fellowship hall, or contact Kathy Menk, 251-518-7966.
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God is good all the time.
■ Session meeting — Monday, July 15, at 4:30 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.
■ Fellowship |
Thursday, July 18 • 6 p.m.
Delta Grocery
8594 US Highway 98, Fairhope
(former Blue Marlin location)
Please confirm with Mary McNair by noon that day so tables can be arranged. Call or text her at 251-295-5267 or email at marymcnairrealtor@gmail.com. Please provide the names of all for whom you are making the reservation and indicate any who would like a ride.
This is a great chance to bring a friend, too.
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Swift Church cookbook |
Deadline is July 31
Calling all cooks — ladies and gentlemen. Don’t forget to submit your recipes (more than one, please) and cooking secrets for our new church cookbook. We would like to include a family heirloom section with treasured handwritten recipes from your loved ones. You can place your recipes in the box in the fellowship hall, turn them in to the church office or email them to swiftpc@gulftel.com. The cookbook will be ready in time for our Christmas marketplace and Christmas gifts for your family and friends.
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Christmas marketplace |
Planning session coming up
Friday, Aug. 2 • 10 a.m.
fellowship hall
Everyone is invited to join us on Aug. 2 in the fellowship hall to discuss ideas for the Christmas marketplace.
We need your input as to what kinds of crafts you can make, if you are willing to teach a craft class, what other kinds of things sell well like baked goods, new or gently used items, etc.
Do you know someone outside of Swift Church that might teach a class or provide something? We need ideas and we need your help. Let’s put our heads together and see what comes out.
Your marketplace committee members are Susie Alexander, Janelle Armbruster, Karen Langley, Pastor Alexandra and Kathy Menk.
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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 54 families and 174 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).
►Preschool board might be a fit for you | |
Al Sprouse was a dedicated servant at Swift Presbyterian Church. One of his roles was as a member of the Swift Church Preschool Board of Directors. This is a 6-to-7-member board that meets one afternoon a month with the preschool director and the pastor. The board consults with the director on preschool finances, needs, staffing and problem solving. The board is made up of Susie Alexander, Mary Ard, Jane King, Jan Taylor, and Cathy Rogers. Board members possess a love for children, value and understand the need for a preschool to serve our community, have an appreciation of child development in young children, and value Christian education. We welcome members of either gender. We normally meet on Wednesday afternoon but can be flexible for the convenience of members. Please prayerfully consider joining us.
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►Snacks with Susan and Daryl Sunday school class | |
The class is taking off July 14, 21 and 28 to refresh. See you back on Aug. 4 at 8 a.m. in annex room 4..
►Adult Sunday school class led by Bill and Catherine | |
Join us as we continue our study of the book of Exodus.
We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 2.
►Youth Sunday school class, led by Sheree Waters | |
We meet in annex room 3 at 8 a.m. Please join us.
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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.)
■ Beautiful Scripture and song service last week
■ Al Sprouse thanks God for Susan, their marriage and happiness.
►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.
Are you willing to serve as a liturgist, acolyte or greeter/usher? Contact Marvin King or Eunice Ray, worship elders.
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►Church staff and contact information | |
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