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1 1 September 2015 Volume 5, Issue 9 Presbyterian Voice First Presbyterian Church 210 N. Jeffreys Pleasant Hill, MO Inside this issue: God is Calling - Are You Listening? Phyllis Hook, Elder Elder of the Month 1 Lectionary/Bible 2 August was my time to help lead the church worship service. What an honor to be elder for August, but also, what a nervous time for me. How in the world could I be nervous with all your friendly faces looking back at me as I said, Good morning. I knew I would not be booed. I loved those faces and had felt love come back to me so many times as we passed the Peace of Christ. But, that first Sunday, I was nervous, hoping I would not let anyone down. I thought about Moses and how he tried to talk God out of sending him to do His work. Moses told God that he was slow of speech and really wanted God to send someone else. Well, you know God, He would not take no for an answer, so Moses accepted the call. I knew I needed to do this and overcome any feelings of being unworthy. And, how you helped me that first Sunday as you said You are doing great, as I went among you to pass the Peace of Christ. Those words gave me confidence and by the next Sunday, my nerves had settled down. I am so grateful to be part of this church and grateful for a pastor who nudges us to be better and to shine forth the Christ light within us. Birthdays/Ann. 2 Openers/Greeter/Elder 2 Food Pantry 2 New Member 2 Calendar 3 Shepherds 4 Relationship team 4 Partnership of Prayer 4 The Story, Bible Study 5 Lay Clergy Devotions 5 Communion Sunday 5 Fellowship Dinner 5 Prayer Requests 5 Staff/hours/Contact 6 Our church has challenges, but we will not let them defeat us. I, for one, will never give up when things get a little tough. After all, look who is standing with us. Jesus, who will always be there for all those times when we feel unworthy, defeated or loosing hope. I know He stood with me and continues to whisper in my ear, You are worthy, I love you, Love each other. That is my prayer for this church, that we love one another as Jesus loves us. Listen, He is there whispering in your ear. We will shine forth that love to others and do the work of Jesus Christ. We trust you, Jesus. Phyllis

2 2 Lectionary For September Date Scripture 9/6 Prov. 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Ps. 125, James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17; Mark 7: /13 Prov. 1:20-33; Ps. 19; James 3:1-12; Mark 8: /20 Prov. 31:10-31; Ps. 1; James 3:13-4:3,7-8a; Mark 9: /27 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22; Ps. 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 ELDER OF THE MONTH: Mike Curry CHURCH OPENER: Cris Brockman CHURCH GREETER: Stanley Judd & Linda Althouse NEW MEMBER 09/04 Patty Sudhoff 09/09 Corey Sudhoff 09/09 Kyle Sudhoff 09/10 Sharon Kahl 09/14 Corina Brockman 09/14 Cris Brockman 09/17 Samantha Bornaman 09/18 Bob Hook 09/22 Sue Evans 09/23 Christopher Brownfield 09/15 Jerry & Ruth Talkington 9/01 John & Sarah Halcomb September is our time to help at the Food Pantry. Please sign up on the bulletin board to help. Thank you! Sandra King has recently transferred her membership to our church, and we joyfully welcome her. There will be a celebration on Sunday, September 13 th during worship for her. Her contact information: 1903 Allendale Drive Greenwood, MO sgdrking@att.net

3 3 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Preschool Has Started!! Please look out for the little ones when you are at the building during the week! COMMUNION SUNDAY 11:15 Worship Svc 7 LABOR DAY :00 Wilber Pest :00 The Story 11:15 Worship Svc/ New Member Celebration :30 pm The Story :00 The Story 11:15 Worship Svc 12:15 Fellowship Dinner 1:00 Session Mtg :30 pm The Story :00 The Story 11:15 Worship Svc :00 Lay Clergy Devotion at Bristol Manor 30 10:30 Lay Clergy Devotion at PH Health Center 6:30 pm The Story

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.) 3.) Worship Needs 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 Shepherd know if you have a concern. We want to know! Group 1 - Jennifer Swilley Group 2 - Carrie Brockman Group 3 - Ruth Talkington Group 4 - Cher Carpenter The purpose of the Shepherding Ministry is to improve the level of care of our congregation. Do let your Shepherd know if you have a concern. A big thank you goes to all the people that help with the Fellowship Dinners. We really appreciate all of you!! The Relationship Team A Partnership of Prayer September 6, th Sunday after Pentecost 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 September 13, th Sunday after Pentecost 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 September 20, th Sunday after Pentecost Heartland Presbytery Stated Mtg. - September 22, 2015 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 September 27, th Sunday after Pentecost 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 COMMUNION SUNDAY September 6 th BIBLE STUDY Come join us in September for a new and exciting way to learn about the Bible. The study will be on the book The Story which will be a condensed chronological journey through the Bible. Join us on a 31 week exploration to discover how your story fits with God s story. Classes for Adult, Youth and Children and will be offered on Sunday mornings at 10:00 beginning September 13 th and (tentatively) Wednesday evenings beginning September 16 th from 6:30 to 8:00. Please sign up below if you are interested in attending one of these. September Fellowship Dinner will be September 20 th, 12:15 pm September Lay Clergy Devotions Please come and join Pastor Ku and others this month for the Lay Clergy Devotion. The Presbyterian Church s schedule September 29 th, 10:00 am - Bristol Manor September 30 th, 10:30 am - PH Health Center PRAYER REQUESTS Ken Meyer Sharon Kahl HOME BOUND Edith Harrer ON-GOING CONCERNS George & Audrey Goodman Bob Sudhoff Bob Kimbrell Bob Hook John Armstrong Judy Hickman Jung-Im Ha, Pastor Ku s mother has Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

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 Kathy Bergman, Church Secretary Jennifer Swilley, Church Treasurer Finley-Evans Sue, Organist Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00-12:00 pm Pastor Ku is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am 5:00 pm. Sunday Morning Schedule Sunday School 10:00 am The Story - 10:00 am (Begins 9/13) Worship Service 11:15 am Pastor Jason Ku Contact Information: Phone: Home Cell servantku@gmail.com Address: 500 South Main St Holden, MO Clothes Closet Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Puzzles Monday & Tuesday 9:00 am-2:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am -11:30 am