Friends in Faith:
This Sunday, October 22, we will celebrating the sacrament of baptism for Marcie Hettenbach and her daughter, Amy Barton! t's going to be an beautiful day, for sure! It's always a special time to share in widening the family of believers—and to make promises to help one another on our respective faith journeys. Interestingly, we'll be exploring the topic of "election" —a somewhat obscure theological view supported by John Calvin. This topic deals with the perplexing question as to why some people come to the faith and others don't. Our texts will be from Psalm 139:1-18, and John 15:12-17.
Natalya begins playing our “gathering music” at 10:20 a.m. You can also join virtually here: Facebook Live. More details about worship can be found here.
Join us on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. for our annual "Blessing of the Pets"—this is an informal opportunity to show off your beloved pet and meet a bunch of other furry friends. See you then!
In November and December, the spiritual formation class will be focusing on the "Gifts of the Spirit"—each class will offer a special practice that we'll all learn about together. We'll continue to meet on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. Each class concludes with a free lunch! The group will meet:
November 6
November 20
December 4
December 18
On Sunday, October 22, at 4 p.m., we'll be holding our annual "Blessing of the Pets" in our courtyard.
October 28 is the 4th Saturday, which means the monthly "Day of Reaching Out" will be held at Bethany. This event is a collaborative resource day that is hosted by a team from Faith Pres, Bethany Pres, and SSIP. Elder Susan Just is the point person for this special event; please reach out to her for more details and volunteers are encouraged!
Rev. Stephen Moon (of Mosaics) and Davis Community Church will be hosting another fellowship evening for the entire Presbytery on Saturday, October 28: "The Presbytery Unity Meal.” More details to follow!
Our next “five on the 5th” Food Closet volunteer mornings is on Monday, October 30. We need just one more willing person. No experience necessary! Contact Cathy Sapunor if you would like to help.
October 29 is Reformation Sunday±we'll be welcoming a Scottish bagpiper for worship!
November 3 is Bob Betts' memorial service at 11 a.m.
November 5 is All Saints Day—we'll remember those who have gone on to be with God, and share in communion together. Please note that November 5 is also the day when daylight saving time ends.
As a church family, we are a community that is committed to caring for one another. One of the ways that we can support one another, loved ones and strangers, near and far, is to offer our prayers on their behalf. We share our prayers because we care for one another, and we know that God listens and cares for all of God's children. If you have a joy or concern to share, please let me know; and if it is a confidential matter, please be sure to let them know. And don't forget that we have a prayer team who is committed to praying for any and all prayer concerns that come forward. You can reach out to Barbara Greene with your prayer concerns and she'll share them with the prayer team.
We are praying for all the victims of violence in Israel/Palestine. We are all so disturbed and saddened by the bloodshed. May peace and a spirit of unity reign in this troubled land.
Hear our prayers, O Lord!
Peace to all.
—Jesse
