ANNOUNCEMENTS
October Meetings
Mission Committee October 6 7 pm
Session Meeting October 13 7 pm
Presbyterian Women's Circle October 14 10 am
Choir Practice Every Monday 7 pm
Presbyterian Women News
PW Purpose: Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves
° to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study,
° to support the mission of the church worldwide,
° to work for justice and peace
° to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the witness to the promise of God's kingdom.
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken and running over, will be poured into your lap. Luke 6:38
The women of Bethesda and McElwee met on Wednesday, September 9 in the church fellowship hall. The lesson, led by Gail Heslep, discussed whether Jesus was a carpenter or a stone mason. The lesson also delved into the various translations of the Bible from Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. Ultimately, we are to imitate God in all ways, or as Paul wrote, "Be imitators of me, just as I am of the Messiah" 1 Corinthians 11:1
The Youth will complete the fringed blankets at a future date to be delivered to Project Horizon and Rockbridge Carilion Hospital. Cafe with a Smile will be the last Sunday of September with a pot luck luncheon. FES needs toddler clothing and while the PWs will bring clothing to the October meeting, there will also be a clothing drive open to the congregation during the month of October. The July Ruritan dinner was a financial success as all needed supplies and food were donated.
September Committee Reports
Christian Education /Youth Group – Gwen Whitmore 1. No Report.
McElwee Chapel – Donna Runkle 1. Internet has been installed and worship services are now being streamed. 2. Pumpkin Carving will be October 24th, 1:00 - 3:00pm 3. Evangelistic Services will be November 1st – 4th. Member Care – Kelly Cox 1. Continuing the Card Ministry. 2. Will work on a brochure on the church when visiting individuals in the community.
Missions – Brandan Huffman 1. Wood cutting will be October 9th and 10th 2. Helped a church member repair their wood furnace 3. Will start in November compiling a list for chartable financial donations for use in the community during the Christmas holidays 4. December 5th will be Breakfast with Santa. Jason Moore will have bird house kits for the children to assemble and take home 5. The committee has purchased Little Jesus statues for the church to hand out to remind people to add a ‘little Jesus’ to their lives
Personnel – Mary Helen Nicely 1. No Report
Property – J. B. Graham 1. Made repairs to Ladies restroom. It has been determined that silt has settled in the church well and is accumulating in all the church’s plumbing. Elder Kenny Mohler moved to have a plumbing company make necessary repairs. The motion was seconded by Elder Brandan Huffman. After discussion the motion passed. 2. Elder Gwen Whitmore moved to have bi-annual inspection for the church manse. The inspection will include a checklist to follow for the inspection. The motion was seconded by Elder Kenny Mohler. After discussion the motion passed.
Stewardship – Mark McKissick 1. A presentation was made last Sunday informing the congregation of the upcoming Stewardship season.
Worship – Mary Helen Nicely 1. September head usher – J.B. Graham, Jr.
The meeting was adjourned with the Circle prayer.