OUR SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

September 7

Worship at 11:00 am
Rev. Browne preaching
Fellowship Hour

September 8

Naomi Circle gathers
7:00 pm

September 11

National Prayer Service
12:30 pm

September 14

Worship at 11:00 am
Elder Jon preaching

September 18

National Prayer Service
12:30 pm
Session Meets
7:00 pm

September 20

Church Treasures and Bake Sale
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

September 21

Deacons Meeting
10:30 am
Worship at 11:00 am
Rev. Browne preaching
Communion

September 25

National Prayer Service
12:30 pm

September 28

Worship at 11:00 am
Elder Jon preaching
Annual Crop Walk

October 2

National Prayer Service
12:30 pm

October 5

Worship at 11:00 am
Rev. Browne preaching
World Communion Sunday

SOME OF THE FOLKS WHO NEED OUR PRAYERS

Our Soldiers
Our Leaders (in all areas)
Our Session
Our Deacons
Our Shut-Ins: Gladys, Elizabeth, Zelda, Helen, Barbara, Hilda, Roland, Beverly, and Doreen.

NEWS OF AND ABOUT THE WOMEN

Naomi Circle will gather at the home of Margaret R. on the evening of September 8. We will be studying Lesson 8 in our book, "Above and Beyond." No leader has been named so we will explore he relationship of Ruth and Boaz together.

Church Women United of Bay County will be hosting the meeting of Michigan Area 1 Church Women United at the Community of Christ Church in Bay City on Friday, September 19. Registration begins at 9:00 am. Cost of the luncheon is $5.00 and reservations must be made.

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Lake Huron will gather on October 24 at the newly-formed church in Flint called “Flint Trinity Presbyterian Church.” Let Marjorie know if you are interested in going.

THE ANNUAL CROP WALK

The annual Crop Walk will take place on Sunday, September 28 starting at 1:00 pm from the First Presbyterian Church. The Sunday School class is planning to walk. If you’d like to walk or support a walker, contact Heidi or Mari.
From Elder Mari
Missions Coordinator of the Session

ABOUT THE PEACE OFFERING

The Peace Offering will be collected on World Communion Sunday, October 5. One fourth of the money raised by this offering stays in Bay City. You will receive more information with weekly bulletin inserts.

CHURCH TREASURES AND BAKE SALE ROUND 2

Thank you to all who have donated to the second sale. We are planning to hold it on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am ti 3:00 pm. We are still accepting donations. Please have them to the church by September 14. If you are unable to bring them to the church, please let us know and we will pick them up.
We are also having a bake sale. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. The proceeds from the bake sale will go to the Youth Group.
We are also looking for people willing to work the day of the sale. Please sign up in the middle room. Questions, call Heidi.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER TASK FORCE

In words of Ravi Zacharias, the 2008 Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force…
”Prayer reminds you of the sovereignty of God – that He pulls the threads of a nation together. From triumphant victories to world wars to the dark days of Nine Eleven, the Almighty has remained sovereign over this land. He has made this country great; yet, there is so much work to be done… If men and women in key positions will count on the Lord for wisdom, see His sovereignty, see their own hearts, and aspire to what He desires, this could still become a great nation in His sight. Please take time to kneel before God’s throne to intercede for this great land.”
Those of us who are able, gather together to pray every Thursday at 12:30 pm at the church. If this is not possible, we are all asked to pray within our home or work places. “Where two or three are gathered together, there is greater power.”

Submitted by Elder Patsy

BIRTHDAYS FOR SEPTEMBER

September 4 – Don M.
September 9 – Clora W.
September 10 – Alan B.
September 17 – Rachel D.
September 27 – Marilyn L.

GREETERS FOR THE COMING WEEKS

September 7 – Vena P.
September 14 – Frank and Jeanne B.
September 21 – Jon and Marla E.
September 28 – Larry and Clora W.
October 5 – Barbara G.