Pastor Scott is on medical leave. In Pastor Scott’s absence, Advent Worship will be led by, Pastor Lineberger on September 1, Pastor McDaniels on September 8, and Pastor Williamson on September 15. If pastoral assistance is needed during the week, please contact the Elders: John Cangelosi or John Stow.
Rally Day will be on Sunday, September 8. Most activities will resume after summer break including:
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class – Sunday, September 8, 9:15 a.m. Classes will be offered for all ages. Adult Bible Study Leaders: Sept. 8 – Bob Serpas; Sept. 15 – John Cangelosi; Sept. 22 – Joe Schradie; Sept. 29 – John Stow
Men’s Bible Study – Tuesday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. Please contact John Cangelosi for further information.
Women’s Evening Bible Study – The Women’s Group continues to meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Contact Karen Baker for further information.
Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please join us!
Sunday School Help Needed: Teachers and assistants are needed for the K-2nd grade classes. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Struckmeyer or Carolyn Walker. We also need a teacher for the teenage class as Jonathan has departed for college. Please pray on this as growing and feeding young minds is what Jesus would have us do. Thank you.
Readings for Sunday, September 1 (Prop. 17), 12th Sunday after Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Prov. 25:2–10, Psalm 131, Heb. 13:1–17, Luke 14:1–14
We Are Humbled and Exalted by the Cross of Christ: “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,” Jesus proclaims, but “he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:11). For your hope is in the name of the Lord, who humbled Himself unto death on the cross and was exalted in His resurrection. So, are you humbled by His cross, and “at the resurrection of the just,” He will say to you, “Friend, move up higher” (Luke 14:10, 13–14)? By His grace, the King will honor you “in the presence of a noble,” where your eyes will gaze upon the Prince, His dearly beloved Son (Prov. 25:7). As He has dealt so graciously with you, “do not neglect to do good and to share what you have” (Heb. 13:16) and “do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers” (Heb. 13:2). Humble yourself and exalt your neighbor.