Faith & Fellowship Line-up Summer 2010—10:00 a.m. for Adults *Through September 5th.

Proverbs and Parables Facilitator: Carol Phillips. Location: Rooms 111-113 (next to the gym).

Male Spirituality Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Ron Galvin. Location: Rooms 105-107.

Women’s Bible Study Facilitators: Suzy Haas, Sheila Harris, and Jill Uhl.

The Thoughtful Christian Facilitators: Rev. Sandra Stogsdill, Adam Fauss, and Nancy Tapp.

New Faith & Fellowship Line-up starting September 12th:

Try one of these enriching classes...make some new friends...allow your faith to be nurtured, challenged and informed! Come when you can.

LADDERS OF FAITH

Currently led by Dr. Wayne Combs, this ongoing class will spend the fall season looking at “Troubling Texts of the Bible.” Class members will grow in their ability to study and interpret scripture and enjoy vibrant class fellowship. Class begins Sept. 12th and ends Dec. 19th.

Open to everyone—male, female, and all ages are welcome! Meets in Room 111/113.

WILD MAN TO WISE MAN

Our Sunday morning Men’s Bible Study, led by our pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ron Galvin. Enjoy the fellowship of other men of faith and discover the unique aspects of male spirituality.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Open to all women, this casual, come-as-you-are gathering provides a great place for women to come and support one another in their faith journeys. This class will start the season with “Chocolate Boutique,” a look at God’s grace in our lives, from the Simply Relevant series for women.

Drop in and see why women keep coming back to this lively and caring group!
Facilitated by Suzy Haas, Jill Uhl, and Deb Woods.

INQUIRING MINDS

Meeting in the Resource Room (library), this book-loving group will discuss Bart Ehrman’s book, Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why. This class has a long tradition of examining issues of faith and scripture with open minds and hearts.

Facilitated byStan Howell. Begins Sept. 12th and continues throughout the year, with new books selected as needed.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH EXPLAINED

Using the popular Kerygma series, Josh and Courtney Williams will take you on a tour of the scriptures that Handel used in composing his famous oratorio The Messiah. Deepen yourappreciation and understanding of this classic musical work and get into the spirit of the season, just in time for Advent! Begins Nov. 21st in Room 110.

PRESBYTERIAN 101

Have you ever wondered what it really means to be Presbyterian and what difference it makes? What do we believe, what do we do, and why? Get all these questions and more answered at this new seasonal class. Members will acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation of our Presbyterian identity as well as get to know one another under the leadership of Nancy Tapp and others. Open to ALL. Meets in Fellowship Hall. Great option forour session members! Note: Each of these classes may be joined or visited at any time! We pride ourselves on
welcoming newcomers.

REMEMBER…

”Favorite Hymn” Sheets are in the pew pads. Please fill them out so that your favorite songs can be added to the list of favorites songs to sing in the Traditional Worship Service. We’ll be singing the favorites in August.

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER...

The Per Capita rate has increased to $31.00 per person for this year. The envelopes you are receiving reflect the old amount. If you are able to do so, please remit the correct amount. Thank you.

MISSION MATTERS

The Mission Action Team is looking for volunteers to help with the Hillcrest Transitional Housing apartment sponsor program and to help with planning a mission trip. If you are interested please contact either Robert Riley 524-2126 or Susie Wood 554-4720. 

GREEN REMINDER...

The City of Lee’s summit is offering numerous services that aid our Community and Environment. Check out the City’s website to see what’s happening “Environmentally” - www.lslandfill.net .

Safe Sanctuary Policy

In keeping with the church’s Safe Sanctuary Policy, we are asking that children who are in Sunday School stay downstairs with a Sunday School teacher or adult until picked up by a parent or brought upstairs by their teachers or staff. Help us keep our kids safe!

Help Us Maintain Our Church

If you see something that needs fixing here at the church, write it down! There’s a “Facilities Maintenance” notebook in the outer office for you to list the repair need.

Thanks for the notifications.

Building & Grounds Committee

Did you know that the church service is recorded each week on an ipod that can be both seen and heard for those who are home bound. If you or someone that you know cannot get to church each Sunday, please contact Mel Wright at 524-0720 for arrangements to have it delivered to you. OR…We have restarted the Live Video Streaming of the worship services at First Presbyterian Church.

We are looking forward to 2009 with continuation of these services being provided by www.ESEstudios.com .

“Green” tips from the Social Action Group:

Some “Green” Tips from the Social Action Group…

“Earth provides enough to satisfy everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed.” Mahatma Gandhi

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