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Oct. 13 • 2024
21st Sunday after Pentecost
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Sermon:
‘All Things Are Possible’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Psalm 22:1–15 • Mark 10:17–31
■ 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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| ►Congregational meeting next week | |
There will be a called congregational meeting on Sunday, Oct. 20, to elect the nominating committee that will seek candidates for church officers in the class of 2027.
Oct. 6 was the first day of our worship service and Sunday school class time changes. Please remember: Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and the worship service starts at 10.
| In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pastor Alexandra will be wearing a pink stole the remainder of the month. Also, in celebration of survivors, and in honor of those who lost the battle, everyone is encouraged to “pink out” and wear pink on Sunday, Oct. 20.
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By now, you should have received your stewardship letter (see below) and your financial and time and talent pledge cards. Please prayerfully consider what God is leading you to do next year at Swift Church.
October 2024
WOW!
Dear Swift Church family,
What an amazing year we have had at Swift Church! God has taken care of us in so many ways:
● Faithful and dedicated pulpit supply
● Faithful and dedicated leadership
● Faithful and dedicated congregation
And then, He provides us with our ultimate gift this year — Alexandra as our pastor.
Now, it is our turn to thank God for all that he has done for us. This is our opportunity to say “Thank you, God,” by committing ourselves to His work through Swift Church.
Dedicating our financial support, our time, and our talents, says that we are “truly thankful.” This can be done by completing our pledge and time and talent cards for 2025.
Nov. 10 is Stewardship Sunday. Your completed cards can be turned in anytime beginning Oct. 6 through Stewardship Sunday, by mail, bringing to the office, or placing in the offering plate.
We know that our God is faithful and just. Let’s look forward to how God will bless us in the future.
Love In Christ,
Betty
Betty Carneal, chair
stewardship committee
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God is good all the time.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
“Prayer is not designed to change God; it is designed to change us. Prayer is not calling God in to bless our activities. Rather, prayer takes us into God’s presence, shows us His will, and prepares us to obey Him.
— From Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community each Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Session meeting — Monday, Oct. 21, at 4:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ We will celebrate All Saints’ Day on Sunday, Nov. 3, as we remember the loved ones we have lost over the past year. Please turn in names of your loved ones to the church office or place your names in the offering place by Wednesday, Oct. 30.
| ►Christmas market dates to remember . . . | |
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!
● Paper crosses and ornaments with Dee Radake — Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall (*Please bring empty paper towel and tissue rolls.)
● Christmas market planning meeting — Thursday, Oct. 31, 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.
| ►Christmas market raffle and flyers | |
We are fortunate to have several beautiful items donated for raffle at our Christmas market! Tickets will be sold in advance and on the day of the market. The drawing will take place prior to closing at the Christmas market.
If you’re willing to help sell tickets for the raffle, please pick up a packet in the fellowship hall this Sunday. Instructions, raffle information and tickets are included in the packet. Questions? Please contact any of the marketplace Committee members listed above.
Also ... flyers are available to pick up to distribute around town at local businesses, libraries, restaurants and anywhere that is willing to display the flyer. Please help spread the word about Swift Church Christmas Market
Thursday, Oct. 17 • 6 p.m.
Hattie’s Soul Food Restaurant
15397 Alabama Highway 59, Foley
(Menu)
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.
Everyone is invited!
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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 68 families and 193 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 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 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 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
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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.)
■ Beautiful World Communion Sunday service!
►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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