Announcements for 9 October
Hi Everyone,
Pastoral Intern Bartlett will preach this week in the morning service and Pastor Goligher will preach in the evening.
Next Sunday, Dr. Jonathan Master, the Women’s Retreat speaker and President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will teach Sunday School and will fill our pulpit in both the morning and evening services.
Finally, the following note is from Elena Hernandez:
Hi to everyone at FOPC! Thank you so much for the warm welcome gift I received!! I miss being at my church in Sunnyvale but have enjoyed going to Phoenix Reformed Presbyterian Church with Ben and Morgan Krall!! I'll be home the weekend of October 22nd so excited to see you all then!!
Sincerely,
Elder Lemen
The Lord’s Day
Sunday school is at 9:45 am. This week in adult Sunday school class we have a special class on Child Protection (see the note below).
The children’s Sunday school (9:45 am) meets in two classes, both using Great Commissions Publications curricula.
The morning service is at 11:00 am. The sermon will be "The Great Commission" from Matthew 28:16-20.
The evening service is at 5:00 pm. The sermon will be “Righteousness Revealed" from Romans 1:16-17.
Child Protection Class
This Sunday, 9 October during Sunday School (9:45 am), Pastor Goligher will conduct our annual child protection class in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan to attend.
This class is important for everyone, but is especially valuable for parents, and for our Sunday school teachers, nursery workers, and adults who have any ministry involvement with the youth of our congregation.
Through the Week
Prayer Meeting is on Wednesday evening at 7:15 pm, at church and on Zoom.
Ladies’ Bible Study is on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm via Zoom. This week the study in Nancy Guthrie’s book “The Lamb of God” will be on “The Priesthood” (Exodus 28-29). Read the Teaching Chapter (pgs. 171-186) and complete the questions (pgs. 187-188).
Men's Book Study is on Thursday evening at 8:15 pm via Zoom. This week will be Chapter 9 of “Knowing Sin” by Mark Jones.
Looking Ahead
Fellowship Lunch Postponed to 23 October
The October Fellowship Lunch will be postponed to the fourth Sunday, 23 October.
Women’s Retreat
This year’s women’s retreat is next Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Pleasanton with Dr. Jonathan Master, the President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, speaking on the topic of “Growing in Grace.” Contact Pastor Goligher if you wish to coordinate riding or driving to Pleasanton.
Baby Shower for Maddie Bartlett
The baby shower for Maddie Bartlett has been postponed until 22 October 2022 at 11 am at the Lemen’s home. To contribute to a group gift, please contact Joy Loh. Please RSVP to Julie Lemen by next Sunday, 16 October.
Foundations Class
On Sunday, 23 October, during the Sunday school hour (9:45 am), Pastor Goligher will begin a new series of the Foundations Class. This class is for those interested in joining the church or seeking to make a profession of faith or wanting to learn more about the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Please speak to Pastor Goligher if you would like to attend.