This Week and Sunday

Here are some happenings coming up.  Mark your calendar!

• Wednesday, 9:30 am, the Presbyterian Women kick-off their year with a study of the Book of Revelation.  Now is the time to learn about this book of the Bible!
• On Sunday, October 3, Tim Townsend, religion writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will be the guest speaker at the Adult Discussion Group.  The group meets at 9 am and yes, there is coffee!
• Also on 10/3, we'll celebrate World Communion Sunday with great music, percussion, and a processional.  Kids of all ages, grab your flag and join the procession.
• After worship, we'll have a flu shot clinic in the Gathering Space.  Get your flu shot here.  Cost is $25 and various forms of insurance are accepted.

Morning Worship, 10:30 am

Continuing on with the Gospel of Luke, we're reminded again this week that Jesus turned the world upside down.  No one had ever heard of a rich man descending into hell.  The wealthywere believed to be blessed by God.  But in this story, Jesus tells of a rich man going to hell and a poor one going to heaven.  What does this story have to teach us about heaven and hell, wealth and poverty, and our faith?  To hear the answer come on Sunday and join the conversation.  To read the passage, click here.

On another, our World Communion Celebration is Sunday, October 3.  Special music includes anthems in Swahili and Spanish and percussion instruments.  And kids, grab your flag in the narthex before worship and join in the procession!

Adult Discussion Group, 9:00 am

Ms. Sharon Lyons of NAMI will talk to us about the issues faced by individuals and families affected by mental illness.  Through the dedicated efforts of grassroots leaders, NAMI focuses on three cornerstones of activity that offer hope, reform and health: Support, Education and Advocacy. 

NAMI’s support and public education efforts are focused on offering individuals and the community resources and information about mental illness through a variety of activities, including the NAMI National Information Help Line, which provides toll-free, direct support and referral addressing more than 4,000 requests each month and the NAMI Connection, a free recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness currently available in more than 300 communities throughout the country. 

NAMI is recognized as the voice of reason on mental illness. NAMI has fought for public policy changes that raise the bar on mental illness care and promote treatment and research.

Women’s Bible Study Begins

The women’s Bible study kicks off a new year with the book of Revelation.  Please join us this Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 9:30 a.m. in the Gathering Space and learn who wrote the book and why.  If you do not have a study guide, see Sharon Wyman.   

Calling All Women!

Inspire your spirit and rediscover the joy within.  Make your reservation today for our first-ever FDP women’s retreat on Oct 29 -30.  There is a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space.  For more information, look for the brochure in the pews or see Sharon Wyman.  Payment is needed by October 13.