July 2018 CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 2018 CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 544 Church St., Clifton Forge, VA # www. Cliftonforgepresbyterianchurch.com cfpc@ntelos.net From the PASTOR ************************************************************************************************************************ MISSION Matthew 25:40 The King will reply, I tell you whatever you do for the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. A common misconception in the church today is that to be reformed theologically does not promote a robust missiology. Scripture, history and contemporary trends show us otherwise, though. First, let s look at the connection between scripture and missions, which feathers a foundation in Abraham himself. Recall that Abraham was called to leave his community and go to a land that God would show him and ever since there has been a migration of nations and people from one culture melding with those from other cultures. Dr. Michael McKelvey in his exposition of Genesis 12:1-3, tells of the missional is not isolated to the Old Testament, obviously. Consider the Apostles and their far-flung missionary journeys, faithfully recorded in the Gospels and the Book of Acts. The reformers picked up their mantle, preaching the gospel to the ends of the earth. Today, though the missional call has taken on an exciting new dimension. While there is still a need for missionaries to go to cross-cultural fields, it has become increasingly apparent that we don t just have to go to mission. With technology, travel advances and other God-given innovations, we no longer live in a world where we live isolated, homogenous communities. Today, in every country, very city and even in our small towns, we have an extraordinarily growing cultural diversity. We live in a multicultural world, and its effects are inescapable. However, this reality is nothing to be feared, but instead should be embraced. In particular, multicultural diversity gives us a glimpse of what eternity will look like, people from every tribe, tongue and nation glorifying and worshipping the one true God. So as with Abraham, in the Great Commission and in Acts, we are called to take the gospel to every nation. Reformed Christians should, above any, lead in the fanning the flames of missionary passion for the lost in every nation. Yours in Christ, Pastor Paul

2 2018 Pastor Paul s Sermons 1, , 2018 Mission Ministry Begins Psalm 96:1-9 Matthew 3:13-17 Matthew 25:31-46 Matthew 4:1-11 8, , 2018 Birth Of A King Guest Speaker John 1:1-14 Matthew 1: , 2018 Dwell in Your Heart Psalm14 Ephesians 3:14-21 Every Sunday Morning Every Monday 9:30 Sunday school 10:30- Coffee Fellowship Nettie Paul Room 11:00 Nursery Opens 11:00 Worship Every Tuesday Every Sat. Morning 9:00 Men s Prayer Hardee s Last day for Tidings is June 15, 2018 if you want to put something in the Tidings. ************************************************************************************************** Snooper Sez. Happy 4 th of! See you at our picnic, everyone is invited. Be sure to bring your bathing suites and a block of cheese! The Church Mouse ************************************************************************************************* Hello God! Hello God, I called tonight to talk a little while I need a friend who ll listen to my anxiety and trial. You see. I can t quite make it through a day just on my own, I need your love to guide me so I ll Never feel alone. I want to ask you please to keep, my family safe and sound come and fill their live with confidence for whatever fate they re bound. Give me faith, dear God, to face each hour throughout the day, and not to worry over things, I can t change in any way. I thank you god, for being home and listening to my call for giving me such good advice when I stumble and fall. Your number, God, is the only one that answers every time; I never get a busy signal never had to pay a dime. So thank you, God, for listening to my troubles and my sorrow. Good night, God, I love you, too, and I ll call again tomorrow.

3 GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - Charlotte Dillon VA. VETERNS CENTER - Charles Hall MEMBERS AT HOME - Virginia McDowell, Barbara Rice, Isaac Vest, Robert Brown. BRIAN CENTER - Peggy Knick MISSION/WITNESS NEWS Mission Connections Newsletter - from Mark & Miriam Adams our missionaries is posted on the bulletin board across from the Church Office, for your information. CLIFTON FORGE FOOD PANTRY - Whether you said a prayer, gave food, clothing or household items, or monetary gifts, we at the Clifton Forge Food Pantry would like to say thank you. For the month of March 2018, we served 399 individuals representing 959 family members. Without your help this wouldn t have been possible. We are still collecting food items here at the Church. We especially need boxed mac & cheese and boxed spaghetti dinners. Please donate what you can. Thank you Food Pantry We are in great need of smooth or crunchy Peanut Butter. Any help you can give will be appreciated. LUNCH TIME) 11:30 12:00 JESUS SAID FEED MY SHEEP. Meals-on-Wheels Thank You Debbie Darcus, Brenda Siple, Cecille McDowell, Ed & Carol Jones, Sandra Porter, Jenny Harlow, Carol & Chuck Almarez for delivering Meals-On-Wheels, June 11th 15th. Please volunteer, one day a week, one week a month. No Holidays deliveries. COMMITTEE S - Amanda Tomasek - Building & Grounds. Gordon James Treasurer/Music & Worship. Jenny Irvine Clerk of Session/Fellowship. Sam Clark Stewardship/Personnel. Damon Reynolds Christian Ed/Youth. Jenny Harlow Mission/ Witness. WOMEN OF THE CHURCH the officers of The Women of the Church: Moderator - Virginia Harlow Vice Moderator - Irene Booze Secretary - Carol Jones Treasurer Virginia Irvine. CIRCLE will meet Tuesday, 10th, 2:00 in the Nettie Paul Room. SESSION Will meet 12, 5:45. CLOTHING CLOSET will be taking a brake until August 29. GODS S COVERING needs financial support and Volunteers for the Snack Pack Program. Please make checks payable to God s Covering noting on the for line of the check Snack Pack Program & mail to P.O. Box 429, Covington, VA You may contact or They are a 501c3 organization. Their letter is posted on the Bulletin Board across from our Church Office. Please Come to on 6:30 p.m. We are studying "" of the Bible. is an abridged, chronological Bible that reads like a novel. There are no verse references, and Scripture segments are seamlessly woven together with transition text into a single grand narrative. For those intimidated or overwhelmed by the unabridged Bible, helps people understand God s Word more fully and engage with it more easily. It is amazing how the Upper Story "God's Story" and our story "lower story" compare with the Upper Story." We watch a film and then we have a discussion. It's my story, it's your story, it is The Greatest Story ever told it's God's Story. All are welcome to attend. Any questions call church office We will not have on 16 & 23. Kayser Memorial will have a work day on 7, from 9:00 12:00. Advent Christion Church will have the Iron Gate prayer meeting, Wednesday p.m. The Fellowship Committee - would like to thank all who worked so hard making our day with Pat Moss such a success. I would like to thank each one, but there were so many working behind the scene I do not know everyone. All I can do is give you a simple "Thanks". The Fellowship Committee. NEW ADDRESS FOR PRESBYTERY OF THE PEAKS 108 Melinda Dr. Lynchburg, VA Thank you - to Pastor Paul for performing the marriage ceremony for Eric and Dani Bartocci on June 16. You have a special gift for helping couples start their life together. Also thank you to the church for allowing us to borrow the wooden folding chairs for the wedding ceremony. Eric and Dani also appreciate the prayer for clear skies and no rain! Brenda and Chuck Bartocci

4 Greeters 7/1 Terry Haynes 7/1 - Carol Almarez & Mary Cantrell 7/6 Gregory Persinger 7/8 - Joseph Edwards & Denise Ball Irene Booze Fiona Mae Don Tomasek 7/22 - Bill & Christy Hardbarger 7/8 Keaton Fisher 7/29 - Barbara James & Josephine Dellinger 7/13 Broch Tomasek 7/17 Virginia Irvine Scott Brokaw 7/22 Robert E. Colvin* 7/23 Trease Boyd 7/25 Teresa Gibson 7/30 Caleb Harrison 7/15 - Josephine Dellinger & Marilyn Woods 7/11 Paul & Cindy Brokaw Nursery Workers 7/15 Richard & Susie Brinkley 7/18 Matthew & Stacie Booze The top ten nations with the most Christians 1. The United States: 235,742, Brazil: 155,545, Mexico: 95,169, China: 89,056, Russia: 84,308, Philippines: 68,151, India: 62,341, Germany: 62,326, Nigeria: 51,123, Congo Democratic Republic: 49,256,000 Data from National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World This matter of Christian love Love is rejoicing over the existence of the beloved one; It is the desire that he be rather than not be; It is longing for his presence when he is absent; It is happiness in the thought of him; It is profound satisfaction over everything that makes him great and glorious. Love is gratitude; It is thankfulness for the existence of the beloved; It is the happy experience of everything that he gives without the jealous feeling that the self ought to be able to do as much; It is gratitude that does not seek equality; It is wonder over the other s gift of himself in companionship. H. Richard Niebuhr, The Purpose of the Church and Its Ministry.

5 CFPC PRAYER CHAIN Cindy Brokaw Rene Clark Virginia Harlow Barbara James Sandra Porter Loretha Stinespring If you have need for prayer, please contact one of the members listed The following people were called out for intercessory prayer in June 2018 Jenny & Carl Brinkley, Betty Crowder, Randy Carroll, Jeff Atz, Crystal Brinkley, Tina Cote, Justin Smith,, Jill Kern, Monie, Patrick. Jon Gilbert, Becky Potter Family, Emily Koski, Mary Jame Burke. President Trump & Kim Jung UN meeting, Rodney Nicely, George Dobbs, Carole Deaton Kesler. Please pray for welcoming to strangers, Mission Trips, Haiti, Uganda Travel and the team. Debbie Darcus, Tommy Tucker. CLIFTON FORGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CLOTHING CLOSET REPORT January, February, March, April 2018 People Served 102 Pieces Given Out 1,420 Shoes 61 pairs Socks 74 pairs Underwear 60 pairs Coats 58 Coats Extras: Dishes, pots and pans, belts, plates hats, books, blankets, drinking glasses, pictures, plates. Sweaters, Coats, Shirts to Golden Living Center. 6 bags of clothing given to the Salvation Army Thrift Shop in Covington. New Things for Children: Boys: 40 Pairs of socks and 30 pairs of Briefs. Girls: 42 Pairs of socks and 36 pairs of underwear. Workers Kathie Helms, William Deisher. In case of emergency call: Mickey McMillion

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7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Communion 2 3 Cluster Lunch 12:30 4 Choir pm 5 EAMA 9:00 7 M.P.B. 9:00 am Men of Mission 8:00 am 11 Choir pm 12 Session 5: M.P.B. 9:00 am Women s Circle 2: Choir pm M.P.B. 9:00 am Choir pm M.P.B. 9:00 am

8 Christian Kids' Humor A Sunday School teacher asked: What is an unclean spirit? A child answered: A dirty devil. A Sunday School teacher asked: Who lived in the Garden of Eden? A child answered: The Adamses. Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church 544 Church Street Clifton Forge VA TIDINGS TO