Living Sacrifices (Announcements for 25 September)
Hi Everyone,
On Wednesday evening Pastor Goligher considered the first verses of Romans chapter 12. In this passage the Apostle Paul urges us not to yearn to fit in with the world, but rather to devote the whole of our lives, minds, and bodies to learn and do God’s will. In this way, we are to live as priests, offering ourselves every day as a sacrifice to God.
Please keep the Bartletts in prayer. It seems likely that Maddie will deliver their baby soon.
Sincerely,
Elder Lemen
The Lord’s Day
Sunday school is at 9:45 am. In adult Sunday school class we are looking at the history of the Presbyterian church in America.
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 "Unfinished Business" from 1 Kings 2.
The evening service is at 5:00 pm. The sermon will be “The Church’s Mission" from Matthew 28:18-20.
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 Tabernacle” (Exodus 25-40). Read the Teaching Chapter (pgs. 144-159) and complete the discussion questions (pgs. 160-161).
Men's Book Study is on Thursday evening at 8:15 pm via Zoom. This week will be Chapter 7 of “Knowing Sin” by Mark Jones.
College Care Package for Elena Hernandez
The Women’s Ministry Team is organizing a care package to send to Elena Hernandez. More information can be found in the email sent on Wednesday, 14 September. Please provide small items for the care package to Melissa Harvey this Sunday.
Baby Shower for Maddie Bartlett
A baby shower for Maddie Bartlett will be held at the home of Julie Lemen on Saturday, 1 October, at 11 am. To contribute to a group gift, please contact Joy Loh. An invitation with details is available at church by the Fellowship Hall entrance. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Julie Lemen (408-205-7505) by Wednesday, 28 September.
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper next Sunday, 2 October, during the morning worship service. An offering will be taken for the work of the Deacons during the singing of the closing hymn.
Looking Ahead
Child Protection Class
On 9 October during Sunday School (9:45 am) Pastor Goligher will conduct our annual child protection class in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is encouraged to attend. We especially urge Sunday school teachers, nursery workers, and all adults who have any ministry involvement with the youth of our congregation to attend.
Women’s Retreat
This year’s women’s retreat will be held on 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.” For more information and to register, please see the Women’s Retreat event page.
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.