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Standard time resumes
today at 2 a.m.
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Nov. 3 • 2024
24th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sermon:
‘Making All Things New’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Psalm 146 • Revelation 21:1–6
■ Ringing the bells for the saints — We celebrate the communion of saints as we remember the dead, both of our congregation and the Church universal. For this reason, the names of the persons who have died during the past year are solemnly read.
■ The Lord’s Supper will be served. All are invited to the table.
■ This is “bring a friend” Sunday. Welcome to everyone joining us for worship, study and fellowship today.
■ Moment for young worshipers is also for the young-at-heart.
■ 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.
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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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►Slight change of plans
for Cursillo songs by the campfire | |
Cursillo songs and cookies
Sunday, Nov. 3 • 4:15 p.m.
Come join in singing Cursillo songs and enjoy some cookies this Sunday afternoon. We will meet in the chapel and enjoy singing our favorites, accompanied by guitar music.
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What are your favorites?
Please let us know
Join us for a hymn sing Sunday, Nov. 10, during our morning worship hour.
Write the names of your favorite hymns and place them in the box in the fellowship hall or email the church office (swiftpc@gulftel.com) by Wednesday, Nov. 6, and we will sing as many as possible.
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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.
■ Evening Bible study — Tuesday, Nov. 5. Social time at 5:30 p.m., Bible study at 6. Tending the Wild Garden, Chapter 5.
■ Daytime Bible study — Wednesday, Nov. 6. Social time at 11:30 a.m. Bible study at noon. Tending the Wild Garden, Chapter 4.
| ►Poinsettias to decorate the chancel | |
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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If you would like to help the deacons provide fellowship treats for fellowship time (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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The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.
This week, we served 83 families, including 307 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).
| ►Is God leading you to serve as a deacon? | |
The Swift Church Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for church officers to serve in the class of 2027.
The positions open are fellowship deacons and congregational-care deacons. Each of these is a three-year commitment.
Please prayerfully consider if God may be calling you to serve in any of these positions. If you have questions about any of the positions, or if you are willing to serve, please contact Jan Taylor at 251-978-6418 by Sunday, Nov. 3.
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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 sessions include:
● You’ll Get Through This
● Down and Out, but Never Alone
● Stupid Won’t Fix Stupid
● Is God Good When Life Isn’t?
● Now, About Those Family Scandals and Scoundrels
● God Can Use This for Good
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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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.)
■ Jacob Hutson’s parents are visiting.
■ Sue Johnson has neighbors joining for worship.
■ Denise Angle glad to be back and thanks for the prayers during their health issues this summer.
■ Thanks to Marvin King for providing the tractor and hayride for the fall festival.
►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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