FW: This Week at Shady Grove

[Tom Walsh]

Prescott Church friends:

 

This coming Sunday, 1/26 -- our last regular worship service at Prescott before we proceed over to Shady Grove the following Sunday -- we'll hear brief prepared remarks from four of our members, and we'll also enjoy some special music. Please be on time, seated in the sanctuary by 10:45 a.m., as we have much we want to say and do. 

 

Some former pastors are sending us written blessings, as are some laypersons with Prescott connections (e.g., persons who grew up at Prescott and now live elsewhere). All friends & members -- present, former, active, inactive -- are welcome to submit written reflections, to be included in materials to be distributed to all who are present this coming Sunday and next. If you want to submit such written reflections, give them to me no later than this Friday, 1/24, either by email or mail or hand delivery -- and I will collate and copy them for the handout Sunday. Please keep them fairly short, for obvious reasons, and don't worry if it seems too short to you; even a couple of sentences or a paragraph is fine. Handwritten or typewritten is OK.

 

Also, we're going to create a time capsule, containing our history and a few other items, to be opened in 50 years. Everyone who is physically present on Jan. 26 or Feb. 2 (right before we head out from our parking lot at 10:00) will be invited to sign their names on a document that will go into the time capsule, as an indication that you were personally there as we were about to embark on our new journey. We'll also place a current membership list in the capsule.

 

So you have two ways to "be present," one by sending written remarks to be distributed this Sunday and one by being personally present and signing the document for the time capsule. Feel free to do either or both.

 

For both our last two Sundays we'll have photographers and videographers on hand, to record things for us and for posterity.  

 

Thanks to all who came to worship this past Sunday. Several of you have asked me for a copy of my remarks. I'll get my notes in readable form and make them available soon.

 

Remember to contact Laura Flippin by next Tuesday, 1/28, if you plan to take part in the lunch that our wonderful sisters and brothers at Shady Grove are preparing for us after worship on Feb. 2. Her email is Laura_...@yahoo.com, and her home phone is (901) 767-7256 -- alternative: Don's cell, which is (901) 406-5641. 

 

Below is the latest weekly newsletter from Shady Grove. Let's all pay special attention to activities there; very soon "there" will be "here" and "they" will be "us." Amen!!!

 

Blessings,

 

Tom Walsh

 

P.S. It has been wonderful seeing old friends in worship services lately. More have indicated they'll be joining us in worship this Sunday. Congressman Steve Cohen has told us he plans to come this Sunday.

 

P.P.S. Minutes of our business meeting yesterday, in which we made several decisions relating to our transition, will soon be available to members. The word from the church looking to purchase our building is that the process is moving forward at their end. We hope to hear more from them soon.

 

 

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From: Shady Grove Presbyterian Church [mailto:nikii=shadygrov...@mail78.atl11.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 11:45 AM
To: Tom Walsh
Subject: This Week at Shady Grove

Prescott's first Sunday here will be February 2nd with a potluck after church. Please sign up in the narthex.

Dinner & Program with Dr. Clyde J. Getman
In order for us to be more prepared to welcome the members of Prescott, Dr. Clyde J. Getman will speak at Shady Grove on the traditions and theology of the Baptist Church on Wed., January 22 in the fellowship hall. A free dinner will be served at six o'clock, followed by the program around 6:45. Please sign up in the narthex by January 20, or you can contact Sarah Strong (722-5745).

Red Boot - Join us Thursdays at noon as we continue our exploration on the wonder and possibilities of God with us.

Shady Grove Kids
For info on what those crazy kids are up to, visit https://www.facebook.com/shadygrovekids
To sign up for acolyte, psalm and chat,visit http://shadygrove-worship.wikispaces.com

The Foundations of Faith
Join Jarad for a fresh look called "The Foundations of Faith" after church. Jarad will be distilling christian tradition to the wisdom beneath its doctrines. Should be a really great time; formative even...

Book & Movie Group
On January 23 at 6pm, we will watch Midnight's Children, based on the book by Salman Rushdie. Linda Raiteri will lead the discussion. If you need a copy of The Moor's Last Sigh for February, let Pat know.

Congregational Meeting
There will be a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing a nominating committee and presenting the budget after worship on January 26th.

Calling all Shady Grove Parents! How would you like a parents' night out? On the first Friday of each month, Shady Grove's babysitting co-op is happening from 5:30-8:30 pm. This is a free service where each participating family takes turns hosting. If you are interested in joining or have questions, contact Lisa Miller at ease...@gmail.com.

NURTURE Team - Wednesday Night Dinners
The next dinner will be on Wednesday, February 5th at 6pm. $6 adults or $15/family. Come one, come all.

Shady Grove Babysitting Co-Op
Children of all ages are invited to come play on Friday Nights at the church. Next co-op will be February 7th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, hosted by Jon & Nikii Richey Please RSVP to ni...@shadygrovepres.org

 

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