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Nov. 17 • 2024
26th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sermon:
‘Do Not Be Alarmed’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Psalm 16 • Mark 13:1–8
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■ Worship services are available for viewing in the afternoon on the church website and YouTube.
■ Bulletins for today and recent weeks. Click here.
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| 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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Poinsettia orders are being taken in remembrance of or to honor your loved ones. The colorful potted plants will be displayed in the sanctuary through Christmas Eve and may be taken home after the service. Please complete the order form on our website or use the printed form available in the fellowship hall by Sunday, Nov. 24, and place it in the offering plate or return to the church office, along with your cash or check payable to Swift Presbyterian Church. Make a note on your check “for poinsettia.” The suggested charge is $9 per plant.
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God is good all the time.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
— Ephesians 6:18, NIV
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community each Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Session meeting — Monday, Nov. 18, at 4:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall
■ Finance committee budget meeting — Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. in annex room 2
■ Tuesday, Nov. 19 — Informational meeting about starting a Presbyterian women’s circle for the coastal Baldwin churches, 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Foley. For more information, contact Pat Taylor at 828-289-7247.
■ Bible study — Wednesday, Nov. 20, in annex room 2. Day and evening groups together, on Chapter 5 of “Tending the Wild Garden” by Eugenia Gamble. Social time at 11:30 a.m., study at noon.
■ The deacons meeting was canceled this week and has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
| ►Preschool families’ Thanksgiving dinner | |
Thursday, Nov. 21 • 5:45 p.m.
in the fellowship hall
If you would like to contribute cookies for the dinner, please contact the church office by Tuesday, Nov. 19, to let us know.
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Thursday, Nov. 21 • 6 p.m.
Macho Taco
22394 Miflin Road, Suite 301
Foley
(one mile east of Owa)
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.
Here’s the restaurant’s menu.
Come join in this very special Christmas celebration and time of fellowship and caroling. The banquet is for all ages and our church will have the entire venue. All who consider themselves members of Swift Church are invited to attend, and guests are also invited.
Everyone will pay for their own meal at the banquet. The price, including tax and gratuity, will be approximately as follows:
• Adults and youth 13 years and older: $31.14
• Children ages 5 to 12: $15.60
• Children up to 4 years old eat free.
Reservations are required and must be made with Mary McNair by Monday, Dec. 4. A sign-up sheet will be available after worship and during fellowship, or you can call or text Mary all names of those attending in your party to 251-295-5267 or marymcnairrealtor@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 89 families, including 306 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).
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ discussion class | |
You fear you won’t make it through. We all do. We fear that the depression will never lift, the yelling will never stop, the pain will never leave. In the pits, surrounded by steep walls and aching reminders, we wonder: Will this gray sky ever brighten? This load ever lighten?
Join Snacks with Susan and Daryl on Sunday mornings for a new series by Max Lucado, “You’ll Get Through This (Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times).” The class meets at 9:00 in annex room 4.
| ►Adult Bible study class, led by Bill and Catherine | |
Join us as we continue our study of the book of Exodus.
We meet on Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 2.
| ►Youth Sunday school class, led by Sheree Waters | |
Join us as we study the Bible together. We meet at 9 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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| ►Event to help Colt’s family | |
Colt is the grandson of Eddie and Sheree Waters.
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Prayers and joys
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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 veterans.
■ Thank you to Jim and Linda Runtz for putting out the flags.
■ Chuck Carneal’s sister is finished with chemo.
►Please remember our military friends
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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 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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