At A. Glance WEEKLY NEWSLETTER PENFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEPT. 5, Church Events

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1 At A Glance WEEKLY NEWSLETTER PENFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEPT. 5, 2018 Church Events Sept 5- Choir 7pm; Boy Scouts 7pm Sept 9- Installation of Deacons & Elders during worship; Congregational Meeting following worship; Boy Scouts Opening Gala 5pm Sept 10- Knit Wits 10am Sept 11- Bible Study 9:30am; PPELC Board Mtg 5pm; Deacon Mtg 7pm Sept 12- Choir 7pm; Boy Scouts 7pm Sept 17- Boy Scout Mtg 7pm Sept 18- Bible Study at Bay Front 9am; Session Mtg 6:45pm Sept 19- Choir 7pm; Boy Scouts 7pm

2 Seeds of Shalom Session has called a Congregational Meeting for the pur pose of deter mining if Penfield Presbyterian Church should accept a purchase offer submitted by Heritage Christian Services for the sale of land and construction of a 6bedroom residential group home on a portion of the property. The meeting will be held following worship on Sunday, September 9, At that time, known details will be presented, a discussion will take place on the general use of the funds, if the sale is approved and the congregation will vote on the purchase offer. Save the Date Sunday Sept. 16th Seeds of Learning - Program Year Kick-off Treats & All Church Activity following worship Friday Sept 21st International Peacemaker Dinner 6:00 pm Sunday Oct. 7th World Communion Sunday Potluck Luncheon following worship th Monday Oct. 8 Extending the Peace Within Session #1 6:15-8:15 nd Monday Oct. 22 Extending the Peace Within Session #2 6:15-8:15 Blood Brothers: The Dramatic Story of a Palestinian Christian Working for Peace in Israel by Elias Chacour Chacour is the author of two best-selling books. Chacour is the winner of the Niwano Peace Award and has been nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize. As a child, Elias Chacour lived in a small Palestinian village in Galilee. When tens of thousands of Palestinians were killed and nearly one million forced into refugee camps in 1948, Elias began a long struggle with how to respond. In Blood Brothers, he blends his riveting life story with historical research to reveal a little-known side of the Arab-Israeli conflict, touching on questions such as: What behind-the-scenes politics touched off the turmoil in the Middle East? What does Bible prophecy really have to say? Can bitter enemies ever be reconciled? Now updated with commentary on the current state of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as a new foreword by Lynne Hybels and Gabe Lyons, this book offers hope and insight that can help each of us learn to live at peace in a world of tension and terror. Blood Brothers covers Chacour s childhood growing up in the town of Biram, his development into a young man, and his early years as a priest in Ibillin. This book has been translated into more than twenty languages.

3 Save the Date Plan to enjoy a hearty and delicious Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Penfield Presbyterian Early Learning Center Saturday Sept. 29 th 8:30-10:30am at Don s Original Restaurant 2055 Nine Mile Rd. (Rt. 250) SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION Only one week away! Get ready for another season of learning and fellowship!!! The Sunday Adult Education Class will resume on Sunday, September 16, and begin a Great Courses DVD lecture series Jesus and His Jewish Influences. The lecturer is Jodi Magness, Ph.D., Professor of Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Professor Magness has been lecturer of other Great Courses offerings the class has previously viewed and discussed and is a renowned archeologist. Her presentation style is clear and deliberate. The first lecture, Jesus and Judaism, will give an overview of the course, review some key terms, and set the stage for the following lectures. Susan Orr and Amal Nassar Save the date! Visit from International Peacemaker Amal Nassar Welcome Dinner will be held at PPC Friday, September 21st at 6:00pm The cost is $5/person Mindy Shaffer at mindyashaffer@gmail.com by Sept. 14th to reserve your spot. Also indicate when reserving if you are available to help set up, clean up, or bake some bar cookies.

4 It is time to start planning for Advent-Christmas and Epiphany, so anyone who is interested in participating in the Seasonal Planning team for Advent-Christmas- Epiphany please send a note to the Church Office or contact Pastor Carson at cmousersr@gmail.com

5 An invitation from Third Presbyterian Church: The ninth annual East Avenue Grocery Run - to be held this year on Saturday, November 3 - is a 5K and 1 mile run and walk which raises money to feed hungry people in our community. Find out more at their website,

6 Worship This Sunday 9/9 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Carson O. Mouser Liturgists: Mindy Shaffer, Susan Orr Church Musician: Christine Schwind Faith Development Leader: Jan Kennedy Greeters: Jim & Tamara Kaniecki SEPT OFFICE HOURS Mon 12:30-4:30 pm Tue 12:30-5:00 pm Wed 12:30-4:30 pm Thu 12:30-4:30 pm Fri 12:30-4:00 pm Coffee Hosts: Session Nursery Supervisor: Zelma Barnes Davis Nursery Helper: Tracy Wheaton Flowers Given By: Mindy Shaffer with hope for peace E-News Prepared By: Brenda Tucker Scriptures for 9/9: Matthew 7: 13-21; Isaiah 32: 1-8, In case of an emergency or an immediate need for pastoral care, please contact Pastor Carson at (585) A Prayer for the New School Year Lord our God, In Your wisdom and love You surround us with the mysteries of the universe. In times long past You sent us your prophets To teach Your laws and to bear witness to Your undying love. You sent us your Son to teach us by word and example that true wisdom comes from You alone. Send Your Spirit upon all students and teachers and fill them with Your wisdom and blessings. As they face the challenges of each day, grant them blessings which remind them of Your love and care for them; Grant that may grow in love and devote themselves to their work and studies May they also share what they have learned and act in love toward all people they meet in school. Amen