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Time for a change at Swift
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Starting Oct. 6, an hour later —
Sunday school at 9, worship at 10
The session met on Sept. 16 and reviewed the requested input from the congregation on moving the Sunday school and worship times forward to 9 and 10 a.m. respectively. The overwhelming majority of responses were in favor of the change, so the session approved the new schedule, effective Oct. 6.
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Oct. 6 • 2024
20th Sunday after Pentecost
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— 10 a.m. —
►Worship service
inside the sanctuary
Sermon:
‘Let the Little Children
Come Unto Me’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Psalm 26 • Mark 10:2–16
■ This is “Bring-a-Friend Sunday.” Welcome to everyone worshiping with us today.
■ The Lord’s Supper will be served. All are invited to the table.
■ Moment for young worshipers is a new feature, starting today. (It’s 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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“Bring-a-Friend Sunday” will be the first Sunday of each month.
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God is good all the time.
■ 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.
■ Finance committee — Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Worship committee — Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Preschool board — Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 2:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Session meeting — Monday, Oct. 21, at 4:30 p.m. in annex room 2
| ►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!
● Christmas florals and angels with Kathy Knipe — Thursday, Oct. 10, 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.
Please wipe down the tables and counters in the fellowship hall after all events. It helps us keep pesky pests away.
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Women’s golf clinics with David Musial, PGA, are being held on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 5 at Glen Lakes. Those wanting to participate should meet in the Glen Lakes clubhouse lobby at 3:20. Lessons are $15 each. Participants are asked to meet at 3:20 in the clubhouse lobby.
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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 65 families and 265 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 starting Oct. 6 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 a.m. 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.)
■ Cathy Rogers’s two grandchildren are running in state cross country. Way to go!
►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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