CHURCH NEWS September 2, 2007

C. E. Meeting right after Worship today in the Memorial Parlor.

Stewardship Meeting right after Worship today in the Library.

Mission Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 5th, 5:00 p.m. in the Library.

September 9th, next Sunday, we change back to our Fall, Winter, Spring schedule: Sunday School at 9:30 and Worship at 10:45. 

Fall Sunday School Kick-off: NEXT SUNDAY – 9:30 am
This year we would like to try something a little different for our Sunday school kick-off event.  With the idea of trying to include everyone, pre-school through adult, we are going to restructure our program.  We will start by meeting in the sanctuary for a time of worship, which will include a very brief message from Pastor Ken or Lance, some praise singing and prayer.  We will introduce all of our teachers to you.  Then we will break into our respective Sunday school classes.  We would like to encourage families and people of all ages to join us for this event.  Our hope is to make Sunday school a higher priority for all churchgoers this year and this is one idea to get us moving in that direction. 

For the adult fall quarter, we will be using a book by John Ortberg, If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. Using the familiar story of Peter, Ortberg covers important Biblical themes like:

• Walking on water means facing your fears and choosing not to let fear have the last word.
• Walking on water means discovering and embracing God’s unique calling in your life.
• Walking on water means experiencing the power of God to do something you would not be capable of doing on your own.

Of course, we will be drawing from many other Scriptures on fear, trust, knowing God’s will, and living in God’s power. We can get in a comfortable rut in our spiritual life. But often, following Jesus means stepping out on storm-tossed waters at Jesus’ call to come to Him. You don’t need to purchase a book, but many of you will, and it is well worth reading. The cost is $15. Please sign up on the Friendship Register this Sunday or call the church office by Tues., Sept. 4, if you’d like us to order you a book.

HEAD USHER TRAINING:
For all head ushers and those who would like to serve in this way, Sept. 9th, next Sunday, following worship we will be having usher training.  We need more head ushers and we need to also have current head ushers there since there are some changes we'd like to implement.  This should last less than ½ hour.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS  - If you've found this to be your church home and would like to become a member, the pastor will be having a membership class beginning Sept. 23rd (a Sunday afternoon).  The second class is then tentatively planned for Oct. 7th.  Please let Pastor Ken know if you're interested – or if you're interested but these dates won't work.  You're welcome to attend just for information.  After the two classes you can decide upon membership.  You may sign-up on the friendship register.