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The MESSENGER volume 4 • number 5 May 2016 volume 4 • number 5 The MESSENGER First Presbyterian Church ● 109 West College Street ● Brownsville TN 38012 1 What’s INSIDE A publication of First Presbyterian Church Brownsville Place Stamp Here First Presbyterian Church 109 West College Street Brownsville, TN 38012 www.brownsvillepresbyterian.com [email protected] 12 First Presbyterian Church ● 109 West College Street ● Brownsville TN 38012 Dear Friends at First Presbyterian, As the weather rapidly warms and summer approaches, the church, too, moves into a new season, a season of service to our community. This is how we will connect with our neighbors who are not active in a church family. For children, we will once again present our version of VBS each Sunday night in June. Last year we had up to thirty kids attending. Let’s promote this throughout the city. This year’s theme centers on the worldwide importance of clean water; a perfect match for our Mexico cistern mission. We are launching our four service opportunities for church members to volunteer, but also as the primary means to invite friends and guests to join us. To refresh, they include: Restarting the weekly mentoring program at the public schools (was called Special Friends, but we will rename). Our church will lead this community-wide effort. A new Spanish/English adult language exchange program to teach each other the basics of the other language. The Hispanic churches are excited about joining us. No language or teaching skills needed by volunteers. Supporting our Boys & Girls Club through regular volunteering to help with homework, play games or just visit with the kids. Debbie Rooks is a very active volunteer, and she or Greg can get you started – very flexible opportunity. And Handy Helpers, where we will assist the elderly or those in need of home repairs, yard work, or maintenance. This is already underway! See Jamie Hopkins to volunteer or to suggest those who might need some help. On top of all this, we are working on new ways to describe ourselves to the community to let everyone know about these opportunities and to know they are welcome at First Presbyterian. Remember, too, that we can invite newcomers into our Connect Groups. I’m sure you have already noticed that we have strengthened our welcoming skills, diversified our music, hosted many community events and have members active throughout the city. As a congregation, you have been loving each other as commanded by Jesus, and we look to extend this love wherever possible. Grace and peace, Pastor Anne P.S. My door is always open, and my mug ready for another cup of coffee! 2 Liturgy Schedule 3 Gifts to the Church 4-5 VBS 2016 Information 6-8 Honoring our 2016 Graduates 9 July Church Picnic Information 10 Free Yoga Class Information 11 May Calendar 11 May, June, & July Birthdays Sunday School at 9:30am Worship Service at 10:30am See Page 4 &5
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The MESSENGER volume 4 • number 5
May 2016 volume 4 • number 5
The MESSENGER
First Presbyterian Church ● 109 West College Street ● Brownsville TN 38012 1
What’s INSIDE A publication of First Presbyterian Church Brownsville
Place Stamp Here
First Presbyterian Church 109 West College Street Brownsville, TN 38012 www.brownsvillepresbyterian.com [email protected]
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Dear Friends at First Presbyterian,
As the weather rapidly warms and summer approaches, the church, too, moves into a new season, a season of service to our community. This is how we will connect with our neighbors who are not active in a church family.
For children, we will once again present our version of VBS each Sunday night in June. Last year we had up to thirty kids attending. Let’s promote this throughout the city. This year’s theme centers on the worldwide importance of clean water; a perfect
match for our Mexico cistern mission.
We are launching our four service opportunities for church members to volunteer, but also as the primary means to invite friends and guests to join us. To refresh, they include:
Restarting the weekly mentoring program at the public schools (was called Special Friends, but we will rename). Our church will lead this community-wide effort.
A new Spanish/English adult language exchange program to teach each other the basics of the other language. The Hispanic churches are excited about joining us. No language or teaching skills needed by volunteers.
Supporting our Boys & Girls Club through regular volunteering to help with homework, play games or just visit with the kids. Debbie Rooks is a very active volunteer, and she or Greg can get you started – very flexible opportunity.
And Handy Helpers, where we will assist the elderly or those in need of home repairs, yard work, or maintenance. This is already underway! See Jamie Hopkins to volunteer or to suggest those who might need some help.
On top of all this, we are working on new ways to describe ourselves to the community to let everyone know about these opportunities and to know they are welcome at First Presbyterian. Remember, too, that we can invite newcomers into our Connect Groups. I’m sure you have already noticed that we have strengthened our welcoming skills, diversified our music, hosted many community events and have members active throughout the city.
As a congregation, you have been loving each other as commanded by Jesus, and we look to extend this love wherever possible.
Grace and peace, Pastor Anne
P.S. My door is always open, and my mug ready for another cup of coffee!
2 Liturgy Schedule 3 Gifts to the Church 4-5 VBS 2016 Information 6-8 Honoring our 2016 Graduates 9 July Church Picnic Information 10 Free Yoga Class Information 11 May Calendar 11 May, June, & July Birthdays
Sunday School at 9:30am
Worship Service at 10:30am
See Page 4 &5
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Please contact the church office with any events or birthdays that you would like to add to the calendar.
May 2016
——— May May May ——— 1 – Mary Jones 4 – Andrew Smith 5 – Josh Shearon 16 – Mary Helen English 19 – Michelle Brasfield 19 – Lauren Shearon 20 – Allen King 24 – David Duke 30 – Brenda Cain 31 – Cathe Butler
1 – Kayden Swiatnicki 3 – Bubba Morris 4 – Donna Boyd 5 – Larry Williams 8 – Dorris Wright 18 – R. M. English 18 – Randy Kipley 23 – Joe McCool 23 – Caroline Shearon 24 – Russ Stoots
27 – Eleanor Rooks 28 – Peggy Korn 29 – Charles Morrison 29 – Flora Leath 29 – Rebecca Cunningham 30 – Lisa English
3 – Landen Williams 4 – Wells Smith 4 – Stanley Eubanks 7 – Gregg Morris 9 – Jimmy White 12 – Hunter Mulherin 14 – Annette Hill 15 – Hannah Riley 17 – Lisa Dyer 18 – Denise Pearson
18 – Roscoe Green 25 – Tom Anderson 26 – Glynn Bridgewater 27 – Hal Jarratt
The Church Office is open Monday through Friday
from 9am to 4pm, closed for Lunch from12pm to 1pm.
Rev. Anne Emery will be in the office from 9am– 12pm
Tuesday through Friday. If you would like to make an appointment to speak with the
pastor please call 731-772-2893.
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Total Giving Year To Date for 2016:
$52,075.77
Total Giving for the month of April 2016: $10,184.99
Sunday School Class
9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Choir Practice Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Free Yoga Class Thursdays at 9:30am
Men's Study Lunch
Thursdays at Noon
For more information call the church office at
772-2893.
1 Holy Communion
Children’s Choir
Practice at 9:30am
Women’s Great
Banquet
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8 Last
Children’s Choir
Practice at 9:30am
9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 Session Meeting
at 6:30pm
18 19 Deacon’s Meeting at 7pm
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22 at 10:30am
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Liturgist ScheduleLiturgist ScheduleLiturgist Schedule May 1st
Mark Dyer
May 8th Don Spencer
May 15th Hannah Riley &
Taylor Anne King
May 22nd Blended Service
Tom Bridgewater
May 29th Bo Gillespie
June 5th Steward Gillespie
June 12th Joe McCool
June 19th John King
June 26th Vicki Spencer
July 3rd Jacki Stieferman
July 10th Abby Nichols
July 17th Randy Kipley
July 24th R.M. English
July 31st Robert Rooks
Thank you for your commitment to our worship. If you are unable to serve as liturgist on the date you are scheduled,
please call Marylin Kipley at 731-432-0312 as soon as possible.
Church Office Information Starting on May 30th—July 29th,
Mrs. Laura Berry will be out on Maternity. Watch for new office hours to be announced
in the bulletin.
Congratulations to Sybil Lynn Stoots & Thomas Maclin Bridgewater
on their engagement and upcoming marriage. We would like to wish them many blessings.
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Free Yoga Class Thursdays from 9:30am-10:30am
Starting May 5, 2016 In the Welcome Center
Taught by Annette Hill
Bring your own Yoga Mat & a friend
Call 731-772-2893 for more information
Recent Gifts to the Church
Mexico Missions In Memory of Grace Mulligan By
Mrs. Mary Ireland & Sarah Heinz
Mexico Missions In Honor of Andy Combs By
Fidelis Sunday School Class
In Memory of Danny Presley By
Hal & Denita Jarratt
Dorris Wright’s 100th Birthday Party
Sunday, June 5, 2016 3:00-5:00pm at Twin Oaks
2227 E. Main St. Humbolt, TN
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On Sunday July 10 there will be a church picnic at the home of Mr. Jimmy Tyson, 315 Providence Rd. Denmark, fol-lowing the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. We will grill hot dogs and hamburgers, and ask members to bring picnic side items. Please join us for a time of great food and fellowship.
Let’s go to Pinecrest on May 22! It’s the Presbytery’s Sharing our Stories of Faith event! Outdoor worship (moving inside for rain, of course), a little bluegrass hymn singing, soul-filling preaching would be enough, but we’ll add some great workshops, lending a helping hand, and sharing that delicious Pinecrest food to make this a memorable afternoon. Event is free. Meals are $10/adult and $6/child. Bring your chair! Coming with us? Registration is due May 8.
Name_____________________________ Meals: ____Adult ____Child
Tear off and return to the church office by May 8th.
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Madison Martin
Madison Martin will graduate from University School of Jackson
on May 14th. She plans to attend
Mississippi State in the fall.
Mari McClanahan
Mari McClanahan will graduate as Valedictorian from
MCCS, Inc. Christian School on May 9th.
She plans to attend Jackson State Community College in the fall, majoring in Criminal Justice.
Molly Morris
Molly Morris will graduate from University School of Jackson
on May 14th. She plans to attend
Mississippi State in the fall.
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John Philip “Jay” Clinton
Jay Clinton graduates May 14, 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. During his term at Rhodes he represented the Class of 2016 and the Barrett Library
as a Student Government Senator. He worked for the Rhodes Activities Board, serving as its Concert Commissioner in
2015/2016. Jay is a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity serving terms as the Epsilon Sigma Chapter’s Social Chairman and
Marshal.
James Duke
James Duke will graduate from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville,
Haslam College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and
a collateral in Accounting on May 13th.
RM English
RM English will graduate from University School of Jackson on May 14th. He plans to attend Samford University in
the fall, majoring in Pre-Law.
Hunter Finan
Hunter Finan has completed his High School studies.
He plans to attend Jackson State Community College in the fall, majoring in
Engineering and Graphics.
Bo Gillespie
Bo Gillespie will graduate from Haywood High School on May 14th.
He plans to work with his Father at Gillespie Farms.
