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Sept. 1 • 2024
15th Sunday after Pentecost
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— 9 a.m. —
►Worship service
inside the sanctuary
Sermon:
‘Doers of the Word’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Psalm 45:1–2,6–9 • James 1:17–27
■ The Lord’s Supper will be served. All are invited to the table.
■ 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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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.
The church office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, to observe Labor Day.
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.
| ►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 upcoming meetings and craft times.
Come join the fun!
● Second Christmas planning meeting — Friday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall
● Holiday wreaths and floral with Kathy Knipe — Thursday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall
● Tile painting with Barb Kelleher — Thursday, Oct. 3, 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.
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Swift cookbook update
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Packets ready for pickup
We have more than 300 recipes submitted for our cookbook.
The recipes have been organized and we are ready for help with typing and proofing. There are 10 packets ready to pick up for typing and eight packets ready to pick up for proofing. Directions are included for how to complete each task and turn in the finished recipes. The packets will be available in the fellowship hall after church this Sunday and in the church office next week.
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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 76 families and 278 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’ Sunday school class | |
Have you ever had a situation in your life that caused you to struggle with forgiveness? Where you know you are supposed to forgive but it’s so hard and the hurt is so deep? Starting in August, Snacks with Susan and Daryl will explore this topic using the video series “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget” by Lysa TerKeurst. Remaining sessions are:
● There’s Always a Meanwhile
● The Compounding Effect of Unforgiveness
● This Isn’t Easy, but It Is Good
If this is a topic that interests you, please join us for conversation and fellowship on Sundays 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 | |
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.)
■ Ladies’ Bible study is well worth a try. Come join us. Thank you, Pastor Alexandra, for your great teachings of the word. Thanks to all the ladies who participate and bring food to our study.
■ Pastor Alexandra, Jacob and Elsie Hutson’s new address:
1785 Vivace Drive
Foley, AL 36535
►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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