Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are over and the pace of life has doubled overnight. The calendar has filled up with meetings and the church is alive with sounds of musicians practicing and the copy machine working overtime.

 

Sunday morning is always a joyous time, when Christian friends gather to study God’s word and worship together. The Adult Sunday School class has been studying God’s covenant with Moses and how that still guides our life as Christians today.  In the fall, that class will be looking at covenant living through the eyes of some of the prophets in books of the Bible we rarely open.  Amazingly, they are still relevant to today’s world.  The class meets at 9:45 AM on Sunday mornings in the parlor.

 

There are new curriculum materials for our youth as well – materials that combine the study of God’s word with activities that teach biblical concepts through crafts, games, and discussion.  Our Older Youth have been visiting some of our older members at home, building relationships and learning about being the hands and feet of Christ in this world.  Our Younger Youth just completed a dynamic Vacation Bible School and have learned some great new songs that teach the Bible through music.

 

The choir has been rehearsing some beautiful anthems that they will sing as praise offerings to God in worship this fall.  Choir rehearsal is always a time of joy and laughter as members of the choir support each other in their efforts to learn the notes and make music together.  They can always use more voices so, if music is your thing, the choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the sanctuary.

 

The Presbyterian Men continue their study of the disciples this fall.  Requested by those who serve as disciples in our “Living Last Supper” drama each spring, these glimpses of the people who followed Jesus in his lifetime reveal some ordinary and extraordinary men.  The men are also planning a new project:  a playground for our youth.  Ideas for that project and hands to help construct it are both needed.  The men meet on the last Thursday of each month at various homes.

 

This fall, the Presbyterian Women are studying Joshua, one of the great leaders of God’s people.  In addition, their lunch programs offer opportunities to learn about mission projects or other topics of interest.  The women support several mission projects through funds that they have raised through their craft sales and bake sales.  The women meet on the second Saturday of each month at noon in our Fellowship Hall.

 

There are lots of ways to get involved – to study God’s word, to teach, to mentor our youth, to prepare meals, to sing.  If there is something you are looking for, talk to me or to one of our elders and we will help you find the group that will support you in your walk with God.