Presbyterian Voice. Inside the issue. For our children (grandchildren) going back to College & School: In this issue. August 1,2016 Volume 1, Issue 1

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1 1 August 1,2016 Volume 1, Issue 1 Presbyterian Voice For our children (grandchildren) going back to College & School: Prayers for Peace (Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:6-7; Romans 5:1). Lord, I pray that my children, (grandchildren) will experience the peace of God this year that exceeds all understanding. I pray they will not worry about things they cannot control, but that You will guard their hearts and minds and keep them trusting in You. I pray they will not only enjoy the peace of God, but peace with God. I pray they will develop a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving as they look to You daily for their needs. I pray that You will give them the capacity for joy that bubbles up from Your peace. Prayers for Protection (2 Thessalonians 3:3; Psalm 46:1; John 17:15; Psalm 91) Lord, I pray Your emotional, physical, and spiritual protection over my children (grandchildren). Keep evil far from them, and help them to trust You as their refuge and strength. I pray You will guard their minds from harmful instruction, and grant them discernment to recognize truth. I pray You will make them strong and courageous in the presence of danger, recognizing that You have overcome and will set right all injustice and wrong one day. Help them to find rest in Your shadow, as they live in the spiritual shelter You provide for them. Let them know that the only safe place is in Jesus,and that their home on earth is only temporary. Prayers for Purity (Psalm 51:10; Matthew 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 19:14) Inside the issue In this issue Elder of the Month 1 Lectionary/Bible 2 Birthday/ Anniversaries 2 Opener/Greeter/ Elder 2 Calendar 3 Shepard's 4 Relation team 4 Partner ship of Prayer 4 The story, Bible Study 5 Lay Clergy Devotions 5 Communion Sunday 5 Fellowship Dinner 5 Prayer request 5 Staff/ hours & Contacts 6 Lord, I pray that You will create in my children (grandchildren) ) a clean heart and that You would constantly renew a right spirit within them, keeping their thoughts and actions pure and motivated by love. Guard them from temptation, and let them know You are always faithful to give them a way out and help to endure. May the words of their mouths and the meditations of their hearts always please you and edify others. Prayers for Passion (Psalm 42:1; Matthew 22:37-39; John 13:34-35) Lord, I pray that my children (grandchildren) ) will develop a passion for the things of God. I pray they will hunger and thirst for You and Your Word and will love You with all of their heart, soul, and mind. Give them compassionate and generous hearts to love others as much as You love them. I pray they will always work and study with excellence, but that You will help them desire a servant spirit of greatness, rather than a worldly lust for success. I pray they will fall in love with Jesus over and over again. Prayers for Perspective (Galatians 2:20; Matthew 28:18-20; Philippians 1:21; Colossians 3:1-2; Ephesians 3:17-20 Lord, I pray that my children (grandchildren) will develop an eternal perspective and purpose, not an earthly one. Help them to see life and every challenge through Your eyes, eager and unafraid to share with others the good news of Jesus wherever they go. I pray that they will set their minds on things above, not just what s going on here, and that they will be rooted and grounded in Your love. I pray they will come to understand the extent of Your own love for them that it surpasses all the head knowledge they will acquire in school. I pray they will be filled up with You from morning til night. By, Rebecca Barlow Jordan,

2 2 Lectionary For April Prepare For Sunday Worship Study the Bible reading prescribed for each week of the year. Study on your own. Relates the bible & Sunday Sermon to your life. Date 8/7 8/14 8/21 8/28 Scriptures Isa. 1:1,10-20; Ps 50: 1-8,22-23; Heb. 11: 1-3,6-16; Luke 12:32-40 Isa. 5:1-7; Ps 80: 1-2,8-19; Heb. 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 Jer. 1:4-10; Ps. 71:1-6; Heb. 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17 Jer. 2:4-13; Ps. 81:1,10-16; Heb. 13:1-8,15-16; Luke 14:14:1,7-14 This Months August Birthdays Happy Birthday! ELDER OF THE MONTH: Phyllis Hook CHURCH OPENER: Jerry Talkington CHURCH GREETER: Eleanor Dinges August Birthdays: 8/4 Sandra King 8/12 Nathan Swilley 8/9 Sarah Amanda 8 /18 Ruth Talkington 8/25 Jennifer Swilley Happy Anni Anniversary's: 8/7 Pastor Ku & Ann V. Deborah 8/8 Cris & Carrie Brockman 8/9 Brian & Kathy Dinges 8/20 Bob & Pat Sudhoff 8/25 Chris & Lauren Knox Puzzles and Paints Will have Open House at 7 p.m. on August 23rd for 4 to 5 years olds & August 25th for 3 to 4 years olds. If you know anyone who has preschool age child please give Mrs. Ruth a call at She has a couple of openings. Support Team Committee Thank You for all congregations support for our church.

3 3 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30-12 & 3:45-6:00 Food Pantry 7:00 Adult Bible C SUNDAY Services 10:00 Sun. School 11:15 Communion Worship Svc :30 a.m. Devotional's at P.H. Rehab 11. 9:30-12 & 3:45-6:00 Food Pantry 7:00 Adult Bible C :00 Sun. School The Story 11:15 Worship Svc/ :30-12 & 3:45-6:00 Food Pantry 7:00 Adult Bible C :00 Sun. School 11:15 Worship Svc 12:15 Fellowship Dinner 1:15 Session meeting pm Puzzles &Paints Open House for 4 to 5 yrs :30-12 & 3:45-6pm Food Pantry 7:00 Adult Bible C 7 pm 3to4 Puzzle's & Paints Open House :00 Sunday School 11:15 Worship Svc Worship meeting :30 pm Confirmation classes start. 31

4 4 RELATIONSHIP TEAM Team Members: Carrie Brockman Cher Carpenter Ruth Talkington Jennifer Swilley Phyllis Hook Bill Kahl- Lay Clergy Representative Relationship Team- ministers to the congregation and the community by caring for church members, building up the church in fellowship, and reaching out to others in mission and service. We take care of the following: 1.) Fellowship Activities: Fellowship dinners 2.) Shepherd s list Reaching out to members who have been absent Caring for members in crisis (death, illness, etc.) MEET YOUR SHEPHERDS! Your Shepherd will be contacting you in the near future. The purpose of the Shepherding Ministry is to improve the level of care of our congregation. Do let your Shepherds know if you have a concern. We want to know! Group 1 - Yvonne Curry Group 2 - Phyllis Hook Group 3 - Sandra King Group 4 - Ruth Talkington New Shepherd's will be contacting from time to time. To carry out church s family s caring ministry. A big thank you goes to all the people that help with the Fellowship Dinners. We really appreciate all of you! 3.) Worship Needs A Partnership of Prayer August 1st, 2016 First Presbyterian Church, Independence, MO The Rev. David Carlson, Pastor The Rev. R. Duane Stephens, Assoc. Pastor Emeritus, HR Ms. Jennifer Vansandt, Clerk of Session Ms. Deborah Sullivan, Secretary Trinity Presbyterian Church, Independence, MO The Rev. Elizabeth Meador Strobel, Pastor Ms. Lucy Berry, Clerk of Session Ms. Barbara Ploeger, Secretary August 1st,2016 Argentine United Presbyterian, Kansas City, KS Mr. Stephen Christine, Clerk of Session Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, KS Ms. Kathy Milborn-Montague, Clerk of Session Ms. Daisy Riedl, Secretary The Sanctuary Place, Kansas City, KS The Rev. Terra Pennington Iglesia Principe de Paz, Olintepeque The Rev. Jose Augusto Sapon August 1, 2016 Heartland Presbytery Stated Mtg. - March Second Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, MO Grandview Park Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, KS The Rev. Rick Behrens, Pastor The Rev. Terry Woodbury, Parish Associate, HR The Rev. Thomas Williams, Pastor Emeritus Ms. Rhonda Spears, Clerk of Session Central Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, MO The Rev. Heidi Peterson, Pastor The Rev. Kristin Austin, Parish Associate Mr. Tony Beyer, Clerk of Session/Inquirer Ms. Jan Powell, Secretary Iglesia Espiritu Santo, La Cumbre The Rev. Juan Lopez The Rev. Fredy Gomez August 1st, 2016 Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, MO Mr. Kirk Patton, Clerk of Session Haitian Christina Fellowship, Kansas City, MO Mr. Olain Francois, Commissioned Ruling Elder/Inquirer Iglesia Liberacion Divina, Nueva Candelaria, Totonicapan

5 5 Presbyterian Church 210 N. Jeffreys Pleasant Hill, MO Church Phone: Website Church Facebook Holy Communion August 7,2016 Fellowship Dinner August 21 Bring a dish to share. BIBLE STUDY Come join us in 2016 to continue our learning about the bible through the book which will be a condensed chronological journey through the Bible. You can discover how your story fits with God s story. Classes for Adult, Youth and Children will be offered on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Thursday night adult classes will resume September 1st at 7:00 pm -8:30 pm. Relationship and Worship Team Support our church Lay-Clergy Information is on the Bulletin board. Thank you to all the women that came to bible class, Saying yes to God. Caring ministries expanded: Floyd Smith number : For anyone needing minor home repair help or a ride to church. PRAYER REQUESTS Mary Pat Meyer HOME BOUND Edith Harrer ON-GOING CONCERNS George & Audrey Goodman Audrey Bob Sudhoff Bob Kimbrell Mary Pat Meyer Bob Hook Phyllis Hook John Armstrong Judy Hickman Sandra King

6 6 We invite you to join in the worship of God each Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. We also invite you to participate in the prayers, fellowship, work and activities of this church. For more information about these opportunities to be involved in the First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill, please speak with Pastor Ku, any member of Session or call the church office at , us at First Presbyterian Staff Rev. Jason Ku, Pastor Becky Burris, Clerk of Session Yvonne Curry, Church Secretary Jennifer Swilley, Church Treasurer Finley-Evans Sue, Organist Office Hours Pastor Ku is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am 5:00 pm. Pastor Ku cell no Office No Secretary ; Yvonne Curry Monday- Thursday 9:00-12:00 Sunday School 10:00 am The Story - 10:00 am & Thursdays 7:00 pm Pastor Jason Ku Contact Information: Phone: Home Cell servantku@gmail.com Address: 500 South Main St Holden, MO Pastor Jason Ku will be on Vacation April 25- May 8 to see his mother in Korea. Clothes Closet Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Puzzles & Paints Preschool Monday & Tuesday 9:00 am-2:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am -11:30 am Sept - May