CHURCH NEWS FOR THE BIG SPRING HERALD
FOR AUGUST 16 2020
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BIG SPRING
For anyone wishing to join in a daily prayer, one may go to www.fpcbigspring.com and select DAILY PRAYER. Rev. Allen Cross also posts a Weekly Devotional at that website, which may provide food for thought or help during time of stress or feelings of isolation. The devotional is posted on Wednesdays. Go to www.fpcbigspring.comand select DEVOTIONALS.
Wednesday Lectionary Bible Study met as usual in Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. with several physical participants and three people on Zoom. The link to join in the Zoom group will be posted on the church website, Faith Notes, and in the Sunday worship bulletin. The lectionary for the next week is printed on the back page of the church bulletin each Sunday.
The Thursday Lunch Bunch, which had formerly met at various local restaurants, is meeting in Fellowship Hall at 11:30. Bring a brown bag lunch or an order from one of the local restaurants.
Last Sunday a Youth Sunday School class, led by Tom Koger, met in the Youth Room. They began with a study of the Beatitudes and will study the Sermon on the Mount. More young people will be welcome.
Sandra Raef was accepted into membership by reaffirmation of faith and welcomed to First Presbyterian Big Spring during worship service Sunday, August 2.
A graveside celebration of the life of longtime church member Joe Horton was held at Trinity Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, with Rev. Cross leading the worship.
The Communications Committee met Monday, August 10 in the church library at 6:00 p.m. Their next meeting is set for September 14 at the same time and place.
The Service Committee met by email this month. Katie Grimes, Chair, reminded members of the annual Food Drive, which will take place next month.
Lectionary passages for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost are: Genesis 45:4,5; Psalm 133; Matthew 15:21-28. Rev. Cross has titled his sermon “What She Said.” Rev. Allen Cross will lead the worship service. Organist/music director Gabe Martinez leads the congregation in singing the hymns, as well as accompanying on the organ and piano.
Anyone who is not attending worship physically may hear the service on KBST 1490 AM at 11:00 a.m. as usual or online at www.fpcbigspring.com by selecting the SERMONS tab and the correct date. A copy of the liturgy for the service may be downloaded from the website or by receiving a copy by calling the church office
Please call the church office at 263-4211 for other information. We would be pleased for you to Like us on Facebook. Although the physical address of First Presbyterian Church is 701 Runnels, the mailing address is P. O. Box 2222, Big Spring, Texas 79721.
