Office Information Rev. Veronica E. Cannon, Interim Pastor From the Pastor...

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1 News at Paw Creek June 21, 2017 Office Information Rev. Veronica E. Cannon, Interim Pastor Evie Landrau, Director of Youth Ministries Kim Whittington, Administrative Assistant/ Webmaster Sherry Blevins, Music Director Mark Burleson, Musician Clint Shaw, Coordinator of Videography Website: Physical Address: (no mail received here) 7400 Mt. Holly Rd. Charlotte, NC Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Telephone: (704) Fax: (704) From the Pastor... Jeremiah 29:11-14 (NRSV) 11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. 12 Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. 13 When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart. Dear Paw Creek Presbyterian Church Family, Jeremiah the prophet delivered a message to the people of Israel when they were exiled into Babylon. Because of their sinfulness the Lord told them they were to be subjugated under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar and they would be so for seventy years. It was the beginning of the rule Babylon would have over those who were exiled. Things looked really bleak for them. They were subjected to mistreatment, pagan gods, a foreign land, and new rule. But God loved the Israelites even though they were sinful and God prophesied to them through Jeremiah. Yes, the people were to endure tough times ahead. Seventy years of separation from their homes, friends, family, familiar surroundings. Yes, they would have to live out their punishment, but God promised them that when the time was over, and if the people sought Him out with all of their hearts, open and true, God would bring them back. God had a plan for them, but they had to have a change of heart and a change of behavior, and God would hear them. This is good news for us. When we find ourselves in the bleakest moment, days, weeks or even years in our lives, if we have led sinful lives or done sinful things, God is never far from us. All God asks is for us to repent, turn to Him, ask forgiveness truly, and God will answer us and deliver us from all that holds us captive. Change your heart and change your character. Then seek God s favor and God will deliver you, free you up from all unrighteousness. God has a plan for you! Trust and believe. Love in Christ, Rev. Veronica Cannon Offerings & Attendance Offerings: June 11 - $5, June 18 - S/S Attendance: June June Worship Attendance: June June 18-76

2 P a ge 2 Prayer Concerns & Celebrations Prayer Concerns: Gary Bryant - at Presbyterian Main, prayers for health issues. Sarah Cox s Brother, Boyd Perkins is not doing well in the nursing home. Harold Staton - had back surgery last Thursday and is at home doing fine. John Tauscher - needs prayers. Joe & Emily Adkins - Keep in prayers. Keep in Your Prayers: Hoyt & Jean Johnston Mary Frances Lail Flora Mae Love Diane Pegram Dave Reames Marlene Thames Melinda Shannon President Donald Trump and decisions for our Country. Caregivers PNC -Pastor Nominating Committee: [The Pastor Nominating Committee is hard at work. Please continue to pray for wisdom and discernment for the PNC: Grady Cathey, Gene Hall, Sarah Kendrick, Victoria Krebs, Eddie McArver, Gerri Ann Shaw, and Debbie Taylor] Celebrations: Carolyn Summerlin says Thank You for prayers, and calls. James is doing much better. Jim Hall is home. June Count Team: Team Leaders: Melissa Mullis & Ken Scott Team: Jon Kenley, Amy McGee, Virginia Oates & John Tauscher July Count Team: Team Leaders: Peggy Harrington & Linda Riggins Team: Teresa Painter, Larry Ramsey, Bob Rudisill & Joy Tyler Prayer Team: 6/25 Tim & Celia Gray 7/2 Debbie Taylor & Karen Cathey June Ushers: Team Leaders: Tim & Celia Gray Team: Belinda & Stan Springs, Marlon Foust and Bob Rudisill July Ushers: Team Leader: TBD Team: TBD June Greeters: Narthex: Eddie Chapman & Tim Sudderth East Wing: Beth Joy West Wing: Victoria Krebs July Greeters: Narthex: Virginia Oates & Ken Scott East Wing: John Tauscher West Wing: Barbara Ullem CD Delivery (Mondays): 6/25 Linda Riggins 7/2 Donna & Gene Hall Nursery - Crib Room: 6/25 Leslie Helms 7/2 Kay Scearce Nursery - Toddler Room: 6/25 Peggy Harrington 7/2 Judy Pinkston ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! New Summer Worship Hours The Session voted Monday night to change the worship hours during the Summer. Beginning July 9th through August 27: Worship will begin at 10:00am Sunday School will be from 9:00-9:45am : Visitation Teams for June:

3 P a ge 3 Happy Birthday to Those Celebrating in July! July 1 Ashley Brown Brooke Miller July 3 Autumn Ballenger July 4 Morgan Kendrick July 5 Kelsey Kenley Nicholas McGee Gordon Taylor July 6 David Hamby Allen Middleton July 7 Tommy Cashion Gene Hall Frank Krebs Bryce Moore July 8 Sam McCord July 9 Gary Gaskins July 10 Stephanie Alexander James Padgett Jerry Smith July 11 Jeremiah Krebs Lisa Revalee July 12 Ann Furr Don Joy July 13 Diane Pegram Harold Staton July 14 Ryan Bray July 15 Elizabeth Honeycutt July 16 Todd Corbin July 17 Raymond Cannon July 18 Linus Whitlock July 19 Scott Kincaid Logan Wallace July 20 Elaine Hamby July 21 Betty Barnette July 22 Frances Lyerly July 24 Leslie Joy Katelyn Kenley July 27 Charlene Todd July 28 Steve Caudill July 30 Mike Johnson Tammy Reel July 31 Betty Field Tanya Gross Anne Moore Maegan Normand Jean Todd Susan Wallace If we don t have your birthday listed, please let us know. You may call the office at or your information to office@pawcreekpc.org. Thank you! ~Kim s Ministry Mark Your Calendar For These PW Events July PW CT Meeting, 7/17/17, 7:00 PM, Parlor Applications for PW Scholarships, July 31st July Event Date TBD Shooting Range August PW CT Meeting, 8/21/17, 7:00 PM, Parlor September Circle Meetings, 9/5/17 (10:00 AM, Parlor, & 7:15 PM, Parlor) August Event Date TBD Knight s Game

4 P a ge 4 Combined Summer Sunday School Summer Sunday School is underway and we have had to mix up the order of the chapters a little bit, to make sure that the teacher for each chapter is someone passionate about the subject, in order to get the full effect out of our study. Here is our schedule for the upcoming weeks. Vacation Bible School Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School is right around the corner (July 9-13)! We will be studying "Hearing God's Call" and talking about how God has called us, both as a church and as individuals. We will have food, fun, and fellowship for all ages. We hope to see you there! June 25 Chapter 5: The Budget Moved Inwardly (Celia Gray) July 2 Chapter 6: The Great Commission Becomes the Great Omission (Karen Cathey) July 9 Chapter 8: Pastoral Tenure Decreases (Gene Hall) July 16 Chapter 7: The Preference-Driven Church (Tim Gray) July 23 Chapter 4: The Church Refused to Look Like the Community (Gerri Ann Shaw) We Want Your Old Junk! Clean out your home, or anywhere else you may have been storing stuff for years and donate it to the church! We will offer a place to store these things in room 100 (downstairs in the East Wing) and have a Yard Sale on July 22, in the CFC, to raise money for the new playground. If you would like to help set up or run the yard sale, please contact Victoria Krebs. Port-A-Pit Fundraiser We will be hosting a port-a-pit fundraiser on September 15, to raise funds for the playground. Tickets will be on sale starting June 25. Please see Jan Chapman to buy or sell tickets. Thank you. We need a few donations for this event: paper towel tubes, glass jars (various sizes), battery operated tea light candles, empty Altoid containers. Please give donations to Jan Chapman, Victoria Krebs, or Barbara Ullem. Come Celebrate 80 Years Of Life With Jerry Smith Sunday, July 16, :00-4:00pm Paw Creek Presbyterian Church 7400 Mount Holly Road Charlotte, NC RSVP: (704) Your presence is present enough. Scholarship Applications Each year the Presbyterian Women of Paw Creek Church offer our young adults (18-23) who are enrolled in or plan to attend a college, university, or technical institution a modest scholarship to help with the cost of higher education. Applicants may apply twice for this yearly scholarship. (Scholarships are awarded based on the number of applicants and the funds available each year.) Application forms for this scholarship are found in the Narthex and the Church Office. Beside the application form, you must also provide proof of admission to the college, university, or technical institution that you will or are attending when you submit the application. Must be a current active member of Paw Creek Church to apply. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is July 31, For questions, please contact Frances Lyerly or Celia Gray.

5 P a ge 5 Upcoming Youth Events The New Children s Bibles Are In!!! Please bring your children to church this Sunday so that they can be presented their new Children s Bible during worship service. Every Wednesday 6-7:30pm - Share a meal! June Mission Paw Creek! Please sign up! Please pray for our Youth! Paw Creek Presbyterian Church Playground Fundraiser Paw Creek just installed a new playground. To help raise money for the playground upgrade we are selling brick pavers. The brick pavers will be incorporated in a prayer garden to improve the look of the entrance to the church. Each brick paver cost $40 Perfect gift for that hard to buy for special person in your life to celebrate their birthday, Mother s Day, Father s Day, Graduation, Anniversary, etc. Wording examples are family names, bible verses, sayings, in honor and in memory of loved ones, to celebrate baptisms, groups, classes, etc. Order forms are available in the Narthex and the Church Office. Paw Creek Paint Party Thursday, June 29 6pm Create in Us Art Studio 104 South Main Street Mt Holly, NC Fun paint party! $30 Register via link below - password: Paint, choose your wood cut out, invite friends & come have fun! All ages, drinks & snacks provided. Carpooling available. Help registering, questions, more info.call Amy McGee

6 Paw Creek Presbyterian Church P.O.BOX 64 Paw Creek, NC Seek... Matthew 6:33 Serve... 1 Samuel 12:24 Praise... Psalm 111:1 Love Christ!... 1 John 4:12 Lord, we thank you for... Have a Prayer Request? To put someone on our prayer chain, obtain permission from the person or family involved, then call: Judy Smith (704) or- Kay Scearce (704) Know someone Who Needs a Visit? Please contact the Church Office or Rev. Cannon (704) Each Week... Sunday 9:30am Session Meeting 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Worship Service 12:15pm Children s Choir Practice Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm Church Office Hours Monday Friday 11:30am Senior Lunch Program Monday 7:00pm Girl Scouts Tuesday 6:30am Men s Bible Study 9:00am Cardio Fitness 7:00pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 5:30pm Adult Bible Study 6:00pm Children Connecting with Christ 6:00pm MS/HS Youth Group 7:00pm Cub Scouts Thursday 9:00am Cardio Fitness 6:30pm Chancel Choir Practice Sunday, June 25 The Promise in Conflict Genesis 21:8-21 Sunday, July 2 Welcome All: We re in This Together Matthew 10:40-42 Sunday, July 9 Guest Preacher Church Calendar Future Happenings... Wednesday, June 21 Tuesday, June 27 7:00pm Stitches for Missions - Parlor Wednesday, June 28 Thursday, June 29 6:00pm Paw Creek Paint Party Sunday, July 2 11:00am Communion / 10 Hunger Offering Monday, July 3 12:00pm Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, July 4 Church Office Closed - Happy 4th!! Wednesday, July 5 Sunday, July 9 *9:00am Combined Sunday School *10:00am Summer Worship *New Summer Hours - July 9th - Aug. 27th Sunday, July 16 You Reap What You Sow Matthew 13:1-9 Sunday, July 23 Taking the Good With the Bad Matthew 13:24-30 Sunday, July 30 Deception of the Deceiver Genesis 29:15-28 July 9-13 Vacation Bible School Monday, July 10 7:00pm Christian Ed Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 12 Saturday, July 15 8:00am Men s Circle G Sunday, July 16 9:00am Combined Sunday School 10:00am Summer Worship 12:45pm Long Session Mtg. Monday, July 17 12:00pm Newsletter Deadline Wednesday, July 19 Sunday, July 23 9:00am Combined Sunday School 10:00am Summer Worship Tuesday, July 25 7:00pm Stitches for Missions - Parlor