An Invitation to...
Someone has observed that we used to discuss elections every four years or two years during mid-terms, but now we experience the political divide almost daily. Add to our highly-charged political climate the repeated comment that this year’s election is the most critical one of our lifetime. No wonder we feel stressed or anxious? Limited in our movements and interactions due Covid-19, it is difficult to escape the competing and conflicting messages from news reports, social media platforms, advertisements, and general mail. Many of us may be invested in the outcome of this election and how it will affect us personally. Regardless of the outcome -- who is chosen to be president, member of congress, state, or local leader, I remind us that we put our faith in God, not any one person, party, or office. We already follow a savior, who has our heart and determines our priorities in this world.
As the day of the election draws near, I invite you to join me in a 10-Day Prayer Count Down, starting Sunday, October 25 through Tuesday, November 3. The purpose of our prayer will be for God’s peace, righteousness, and goodness to prevail throughout our nation in the days and weeks leading up to the election and after it. And that whatever the outcome, we, as U. S. citizens will work together for the common good and treat one another with honor, dignity, and respect and that we, as Christians will help model such choices with our words and actions. Email Dale if you want to participate in this prayer exercise.
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Racial and Social Justice
As promised we have created a resource link on our website to address the challenge of racial and social justice over the next few years in three distinct ways: (1) education of ourselves as a community of faith to gain a better understanding of these issues and the lives affected by it; (2) relationship building with other communities of faith that are non—dominant white; and (3) community participation in activities that advocate for racial equity and justice.
On this link you will find current offerings of ways to learn and grow as well as future courses, programs and resources. If you have a specific interest or want to raise a question or concern, there is a place on this site for that as well. Please join us as we undertake this journey together to discover what Jesus would have us do.
Sunday, October 18 Schedule
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Club Paradise First Kids
Wednesday, Oct 28th at 6:00 PM Friday, Oct 30th at 6:00 PM
A bag of goodies that will be used
for the party will be dropped off
at your house!
Come in Costume! Play Fun Games! Eat Tasty Treats Together!
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Presbyterian Women
Fellowship & Bible Study
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Join Presbyterian Women via Zoom
Meeting ID: 858 1665 9502 Passcode: 12121212
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Adult Discipleship Class
The Exodus Event with Rev. Dr. Kent Webber
Starts Wednesday, October 21 – 5:00 PM via Zoom
Why study the Book of Exodus? One reason is that the Exodus from bondage in Egypt is God's central saving act in the Hebrew Bible, our Christian Old Testament. In this book we learn much about the character of God, including God's name, the first Passover, the making and restoration of God's grace-filled covenant, and God's will for the covenant people as revealed in both the Ten Commandments and the Covenant Code.
This seven week class begins October 21 and concludes December 16 (taking Thanksgiving week off). To register, please e-mail Kent and he will send you study materials via e-mail.
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Learn, Pray, and Act for Social Justice
Hosted by Allie Shoulders, Jan Thomas & Lesley Van Dordrecht
Starts Tuesday, November 10 – 4:00 PM via Zoom
If you are wondering how you might get involved, or why this is important for a Christ follower, you are warmly invited to join us for this five-week discipleship opportunity. Topics will include: What Does It Mean to be Non-Racist? Anti-Racist? What is the history of racism in America? How did we get here? What is a Christian response?
We will also pray and share together about what we are learning. Click here to sign up or ask questions.
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Literature Discussion Group
Led by Pastor Emily Stockert
Sunday, November 1 – 4:00 PM via Zoom
Our spotlight on contemporary Black authors continues as we read and discuss Loving Day by Mat Johnson. A New York Times Notable Book, Loving Day is a “frequently hilarious, surprisingly moving story about blacks and whites, fathers and daughters, the living and the dead, [that] celebrates the wonders of opposites bound in love.” Loving Day is a candid, satirical look at complex family relationships and racial identity set in a decaying, potentially haunted mansion (we timed this reading just right for Halloween!) Please note that this book contains subject matter that some readers may be sensitive to including language, drug use, supernatural phenomena, and adult situations. Sign up here.
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Military Christmas Cards
Caring Ministries invites you to share your prayers, positive and hopeful messages, and other well wishes to our church family members serving in the military.
We will print your message on a Christmas Card and send it to them. You have the option to send one message to everyone (ALL) or you may write a personal message to a specific individual on the Request Form. Please submit by November 15th.
Please email Colleen Soldate for further inquiries.
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Church Family News
Our love and prayers are with the family and friends of two long-time members of our congregation:
Eileen Nicholson, who passed away October 3.
Lorraine Watson, who passed away October 7.
Sally DuBois, who passed away October 8.
Marilyn Walden, who passed away October 11.
These families have made private arrangements of graveside ceremonies for their loved ones.
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GriefShare Support Group
Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
GriefShare Group Link
Meeting ID: 897 2757 4781
You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone! This friendly, caring group of people will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. We hope you will join us. To sign up or for more information, please email Colleen Soldate or call her at (707) 328-5465.
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