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July Events at PPC

July 6, 8am

Men’s Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall (first Saturday of every month)

July 7, 11am

Join us after worship for Lemonade on the Lawn

July 13, 9:30am

Women’s Breakfast at Virlie’s Grill (2nd Saturday of every month)

July 14, 11am

Bring a covered dish, and join us in the fellowship hall following worship for this month’s Second Sunday Lunch.

July 14, 11am-12:30pm

PPC Youth Group meetup

July 18, 7pm

Eco-Justice meeting

July 21, 11am

Join us after worship for Lemonade on the Lawn

July 21, 12pm

Mission and Service Committee meeting

July 24, 6pm

Session meeting

July 28, 11am

Join us after worship for Lemonade on the Lawn

July 28, 11am-12:30pm

PPC Youth Group meetup

*Please note that In His Service will not be meeting in July and will resume next month.

All are welcome to attend the committee meetings, breakfasts, and the Session meeting each month.

View the PPC calendar on our website here. Some paper copies (with birthdays) are also available on the book shelf outside of the nursery.

Announcements

Session Highlights from June:

The session reviewed and updated the membership list.
The finance team will be preforming the financial review at their next meeting.
October 6th there will be a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing new elders.
We will be working on a new PPC directory, with photos being taken on Monday, August 5th, and Tuesday, August 27th.
There will be a sign up sheet for Lemonade on the Lawn.

Vacation Bible School at Chapel in the Pines

Our sisters and brothers at Chapel in the Pines welcome us to share a special "retreat style" Vacation Bible School with them, July 12-14. The entire structure of the Presbyterian Church is built around congregations being "connected" with one another like important parts of a human body. Don't miss this tremendous opportunity to become more acquainted with our fellow Presbyterians and experience the larger church of Christ beyond the scope of any one congregation! Click here for more info and to register.

Lemonade on the Lawn

Sign up to bring lemonade and cookies for the lawn after Sunday worship in July and August. The sheet is on the table in the hallway.

Church Directory Photos

Re:Member Church Directories will be taking photos on August 8th and 26th. You may sign up starting July 14th. More info and details will be announced soon.

Ushers Needed

We're looking for volunteers each Sunday. Please contact Becky Peer if interested.

Submit an Event/Meeting/Calendar Listing Online

You can now submit an event for the PPC calendar, newsletter, and/or Facebook on our website here. Click the link at the top of the “Upcoming Events” page and complete the form.

Sermons Now Online

Sorry to miss a service? Wish someone could have heard the sermon today? Past sermons are now available online at www.pittsboropres.org/sermons/.

Adult Sunday School Class

You are invited to join us in the Adult Sunday school class. We began a 6-week study on June 23rd called Theology for Presbyterians. This study focuses on what the Reformed and Presbyterian traditions have believed in the past and ways key theological understandings matter in our Christian lives in the church today. Theological issues include the Bible, God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Please join us in learning about what we believe.

Part-time Nursery Worker

The Christian Education Committee is looking to hire a part-time nursery worker to help with our children during Sunday service. Contact Heather or the CE Committee if you know of someone or have questions. Click here for the full job description.

NEEDED: Sanctuary Flowers

A new sign-up sheet is on the church study door.

Devotionals Available

There are now more Jesus Calling devotionals available for $15 near our kitchen window. The daily messages inside are both highly accessible and deep. Grab one (or more) from the kitchen hallway window anytime. Contact Rev. Evan if we need to order more.

Pastor Visits

Rev. Evan would love to visit with each of you. See the info box below for how to sign up for visits.

Did you know that Pittsboro Presbyterian is an Earth Care Congregation? Our Eco-Justice committee has compiled a half-year report on the activities related to retaining our ECC status which can be viewed here. Also, don't forget to check out our Eco-Justice blog on PPC's website.

PPC's Summer Kick-Off Celebration on June 30th

photos by Pamela Prentice

A Note from the Pastor

Summer is a good time to relax and rejuvenate in preparation for the other busy times of the year. As many pastors joke, church attendance can be up and down…as people go “up” to the mountains and “down” to the beach. This pastors says that’s quite alright, and I’ll be taking several weeks of vacation and study leave this summer as well. Nevertheless, worship at PPC is something we do not want to miss. Rev. Carrie Tuttle will be preaching July 7^th and August 4^th at 10am. Rev. Dr. Jeff Kisner is a university level biblical scholar and pastor and will be preaching July 21^st at 10am.

Last month I asked people during pastoral visits: how do we truly relax? Bob Allen, Betty Wilson and Shirley Lindley each indicated that they feel immediately more relaxed and connected to God when the look out upon their gardens. Jean Fesperman recommends reading, and is currently enjoying the Miss Julia series by Ann B. Ross.

Remember that Pittsboro Presbyterian Church is not a building…we are a people. This means that when you travel, the body of Christ (the church) extends with you to be restored and gain new perspectives. Feel free to visit a congregation very different than you would normally attend, for every denomination and congregation has something authentic from Christ to share (but please DO come back!). A member recently shared that a funeral at a very different congregation was “a true celebration” and how wonderful it would be to have such unabashed joy at their own send-off. One of our three mission words is SEEK. So let us SEEK God wherever our summer takes us, and make sure to come back and SHARE with one another our many glimpses of God!

PPC Info

July Ushers
We're looking for volunteers each Sunday. Please contact Becky Peer if interested.

Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday 8:30am-4pm
Thursday 8:30am-3pm

Holiday Hours
The office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th.

Pastor’s Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday 10am-12pm or by appointment

Pastor Visits
Sign up for a visit using the notebook across from the church study, visiting https://evanvisit.setmore.com/ or contacting him directly.

Contact
Office: office@pittsboropres.org, (919) 542-4702
Evan: evan@pittsboropres.org, (919) 200-1970

PPC Mailing Address:
PO Box 713, Pittsboro 27312

Solar Panel Info
You can now logon to see PPC’s solar production, energy consumption, its environmental impact, and more.

Visit https://monitoring.solaredge.com.

Username: pittsboropres@gmail.com

Password: Solar4702

Give at Sunday Service
Online: Go to http://www.pittsboropres.org/ and click “GIVE”.
By mail: Mail your gift to P.O. Box 713, Pittsboro, NC 27312

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