WELCOME VISITORS!
Visitors are always welcome at Stewartsville Presbyterian, and we pray that our worship service will be a blessing in your life. If you would like for us to contact you, please fill out a Visitor’s Card (located in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. Or if you prefer, simply send us an email.
Welcome. Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. We
invite you to sign the pew pad as they are being passed. Restrooms
are located downstairs in Roan Hall. We hope that the service is a
blessing to you, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Time for Fellowship. Please join us for a Time for Fellowship today after our worship service. This is an informal time where we can share refreshments and conversations with one another.
Commissioning. The following Children’s Sermon and Sunday School teachers and helpers are being commissioned this morning:
Lynn Alpaugh, Laura Choi, Janis Clark, Lindsey Culcasi,
Allison de Haas, Rosie England, Carol Evanoski, Lisa Fry,
Mary Lou Gary, Bob Hurte, Chuck Nowalk, Mary Sampson,
Nancy Sampson, and Terry Wolfinger.
We are thankful for their time and talents in teaching the children, youth, and adults of our congregation.
Family Promise/IHN Host Week. We will be hosting families experiencing homelessness in our church from Oct. 14-21. We are in need of help for a variety of responsibilities. Please see the insert in today’s bulletin for more information.
Prospective New Members If you are interested in learning more about the Stewartsville Presbyterian Church or in becoming a member, please contact the church office, or speak with Pastor Stephen.
Women’s Evening Circle. The Women’s Evening Circle will meet this Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6:00 p.m. in Roan Hall. Dinner and dessert will be provided during this Bible study.
For more information, contact Laura Choi at 717-599-9875.
Friday Devotional Group. The Friday Devotional Group meets every Friday at 7:15 a.m. at Panera. This is a time to gather together at the end of each week for study and fellowship. We are reading the book “Devotional Classics” by Richard Foster.
For Friday, Sept. 21, we will discuss the chapter: “John Chrysostom: Sermon on Dying to Sin,” pages 309-315.
Books are available on the table in the back of the sanctuary.
For more information, please speak with Pastor Stephen.
Adult Sunday School Class. The adult Sunday School class meets each Sunday at 9:20 a.m. in the library. We are continuing our study of 1 Corinthians. Please consider joining us.
2019 Mission Trip Meeting. We will have a meeting to discuss the 2019 Mission Trip after the worship service on Sunday, Sept. 30. We will review our options and decide what type of Mission Trip we may want to participate in. Any adults and youth interested in going on a Mission Trip in 2019 are encouraged to attend this meeting.
For more information, please speak with Pastor Stephen.
Blood Drive. Our church’s Blood Donation Ministry, in conjunction with the Miller-Keystone Blood Center, will be sponsoring a blood drive from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Sunday, Oct. 14.
Anyone wishing to donate can call Cindy Bowman at 908-859-2823 or e-mail her at [email protected] to set up an appointment.
We must have at least 20 people sign up.
Pray for This Week’s Mission Partner: Family Promise of Warren County. Family Promise is a community initiative that extends compassion, care, and hope to homeless families through a network of host and support congregations, social and business organizations, and individual volunteers. Essential services and programs are also provided to locate and secure: housing, employment, and job training, as well as helping families rebuild their savings, repair their credit, and restore their unity. Our next host week is Oct. 14-21.
Choir Members and Instrumentalists Wanted. Do you like to make a joyful noise unto the Lord? Please consider joining our choir. We rehearse every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the choir loft.
The choir sings choral anthems, traditional hymns, and contemporary Christian music. No prior experience is necessary!
We are also looking for people who play electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums for a Praise and Worship Band.
For more information, please see Brian Ballentine or Denise DeMasi after the worship service.
Children’s Activity Bins. There are Children’s Activity Bins in the back of the sanctuary. These contain a variety of activities. We ask that they please be put back at the end of the worship service.
Sunday School Supplies Needed. We have begun another year of Sunday School, and the teachers have a list of needed supplies that they would greatly appreciate:
Play Dough; Washable Markers; Glue Sticks; Tissues; Baby Wipes; Disinfecting Wipes; Complete Sets of Gently Used Games; and Snacks/Juice Boxes (individually packaged).
There is a bin in the back of the sanctuary where you may place these donations.
Pot Luck Lunch. We had an excellent turn out for our Rally Day Pot Luck Lunch last Sunday, Sept. 9. More than 65 people enjoyed delicious food and fellowship. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Presbyterian Depot Tupperware Fundraiser. We are selling Tupperware as a fundraiser for the Presbyterian Depot. There are catalogs in the back of the sanctuary. To place an order, or if you have questions, please speak with Diane Olsen or Roseann Rohm.
There will also be a Tupperware Demonstration Party on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2:00 p.m. in Roan Hall.
