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Dear friends,
In the rhythm of life there are many things that stay the same year in
and year out. There are also many things that change over the course of
time. In this edition of the newsletter you will find many things that are
the same, but yet may be a little different as well. We begin to get back
into our normal schedule of things. Committees and Session go back to the
monthly meetings, Sunday School “rallies” again and shortly thereafter
will be the rekindling of YIs, FEED, youth choirs and so many more
activities. The halls of the church, while never quiet, will find the
level of activity rising again. That is a good and wonderful thing. The
slower pace of summer is good and important but there is nothing that
compares with the hubbub and activity of doing the work of Jesus Christ!
I also wanted to let you know that the summer schedule worked well. Our
average attendance was greatly improved so it seems that you enjoy having
the options of 8:30 and 11:00 during the summer months. The 8:30 service
in the chapel was a wonderful experience. (The air conditioning didn’t
hurt!) There was also a sense of intimacy and fellowship in that setting
that was wonderful. I continue to worry about the attendance at the 9:30
service at the Broad Ave. – North Chapel but the Chapel Committee is doing
their best to try to rekindle the commitment of the folks on that side of
the river.
Your contributions in the summer month were very good. You were above
the average for June and July (we don’t have the numbers for August yet.)
and that has helped keep us on a level footing. I commend those of you who
went the extra mile to keep us current on all of our expenses. We are yet
aware that we are not out of the woods yet. We need everyone’s consistent
generosity to maintain the mission that God has given us to do both here
and throughout the world.
All of which is to say, I am looking forward to moving into a new
programming year. We have some of the old favorites and we will have some
new ministries as well. I look forward to spending time with all of my
brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ as we work together seeking to be
faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ.
In Christ’s love,
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Contents |
| Lay
Leaders, Greeter's Schedule, September & October Communion, Church
Mouse Choir, Session Retreat, Women of Faith Bus Trip, Rally Day |
| FEED
/ Options, FEED Book Review, 4th Annual Oktoberfest, Senior YIs |
| Word
of Thanks, Healing Prayer |
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Broad Avenue North |
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Coffee Hour 2010-1011 |
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September Birthdays, September Anniversaries |
| 3rd
Annual CPC Golf Tournament |
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