Dear Friends,
The second summer book gathering, delayed because of the late delivery of the books, is now set for Sunday, September 8, after the morning worship service and a called congregational meeting. Even if you have not read “Gone for Good” you are invited to join in the discussion and lunch gathering, as the topic of the future of our church property is one that hopefully matters to all of us in the church.
I will be away on September 15, and the guest preacher that day will be Catherine Neelly Burton, Mission and Ministry Connector for the Presbytery of Southern Kansas. The previous day she will lead a workshop for session members of the various Presbyterian churches in this area, which is part of what that “connector” title means – not just connecting the church to the presbytery, but especially connecting the area churches to each other.
The following Sunday, September 22, we will gather for our annual service in the park, as we have done for several years. Get casual and comfortable and come for the fellowship and food.
Finally, on September 29, the Worship/Evangelism Committee invites you for a movie time in the theater on the upstairs floor. We will be taking in the third film from the Sight & Sound theater series from Branson, MO. The subject: Moses. It promises to be quite the drama. You might want to bring along something to drink, but popcorn will be provided.
Also, on September 29 the next book study group will commence. The book in question is a slender one, on the subject of “the Protestant Reformations.” Yes, that’s plural. Currently the expectation is that the group will meet before worship on Sunday mornings, probably at 9:15 or 9:30.
That’s a lot for the first month of the fall season. Of course, there will be more to come in following months, especially as we draw towards particular events on the liturgical calendar. Let’s plan to be the church together this fall, sometimes in the sanctuary, and sometimes elsewhere.
Charles