Weekly News (Page 9)

Weekly News (Page 9)

Sept. 18, 2024

The Power God Gives Us to Comfort Others

Pablo Diaz

When you encounter someone whose heart is broken, here’s what your faith calls you to do.When you are hurting and broken-hearted, so many memories can stir up the pain—places, images, even clothing and household items. As a pastor, I see this with some couples going through divorce. The person still at home wants everything out that

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Sept. 11, 2024

I am not a fan of violent, heavy rainstorms. There is something about water damage both inside the home and outside that scares me. Since I moved into this house in Markland Circle, I have dreaded heavy rain because the eavestroughs would fill up and overflow to the point that my poor gardens under the eaves got more than they bargained for. The soil would be washed away. I have been known to open large umbrellas and place them over my poor plants to

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Sept. 4, 2024
The Fall season is symbolic of change. From the leaves evolving to beautiful warm hues to chunky knit sweaters making their way into our daily attire, Fall brings change—but with a sense of comfort and ease. To admire the changes orchestrated by Mother Nature is to be humbled by nature’s power and its influence over our environment, routines, and even our moods.
Studies show that some…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Well, here we are in the last days of August, and Fall is right around the corner. The CNE is on, and that is a surefire sign that summer is waning and will soon be gone. Thankfully, as I write this, the sun is shining, my lawn is being mowed and I have this glorious day to myself to get tasks completed and to enjoy some outdoor time. We have a busy month…

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October 30th 2024- Weekly News

Download Here Made for Immortality Gratitude is the secret to experiencing pleasure that truly satisfies. By Alice von Hildebrand Have you ever thought about pleasure? Usually, we think of pleasure as consisting of physical satisfaction. But let’s say you eat a really delicious meal. Where is the pleasure, really? Not in your foot. Your big toe doesn’t enjoy the food. When you listen to music (and when I say music I mean classical music – I cannot tell you the joy I…

October 28, 2024

Christlike Wisdom in a Complex World Dear Graceview family, The journey to becoming Christlike requires us to wrestle honestly with scripture, history, and the Spirit’s guidance in our present lives. Patriarchy, for instance, has shaped our human development, and there is beauty in the stability it has brought to families and societies throughout history. Yet, our understanding continues to grow, and we need humility to recognize that our values today are not necessarily wiser than those of the past. The…

October 23, 2024 – Weekly News

Download it in PDF Oct. 23, 2024 At yesterday’s bible study, the 5th episode contained the story of Mary and Martha. Quite a bit of discussion ensued with some not understanding why Jesus rebuked Martha who was working hard to serve her guests while Jesus was teaching. I, myself, felt bad for Martha in that her guests needed to be served, and she was getting no help from her sister Mary. Why could Jesus not have invited her to sit…

October 16, 2024 – Weekly News

Download the PDF Oct. 16, 2024 Have you ever watched an historical movie and felt compelled to research what really happened? There have been many times while I have watched TV that I had more questions related to that show’s content. Case in point: I have just finished the Netflix series entitled KAOS, which is a very modern take on Greek mythology. We had Zeus, Hera, Orpheus, and Medusa, to name just a few. I was compelled to research these…

October 9, 2024 – Weekly News

Download the PDF version Oct. 9, 2024 As we are about to sit with loved ones for Thanksgiving dinner, here is an article I found online by Tony Robbins on being thankful and grateful. “Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year. It’s the start of the holiday season, a chance to get together with loved ones, and a time to eat plenty of delicious food. For some, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety…

October 2, 2024

Hi Graceview Family, As your pastor, I warmly invite all regular attendees interested in becoming members of Graceview Presbyterian Church to join our two-part Membership Class on Sunday, October 6 and Sunday, October 13, right after the worship service. These short, interactive sessions will be held in the Adamson Lounge, right beside the sanctuary on the main floor. Together, we’ll explore our faith values, Scriptural doctrine, and church tradition, while also discussing the rights and responsibilities of being a member of…

October 2, 2024 – Weekly News

Download the PDF Oct. 2, 2024 As I announced in church last Sunday, the Search Team has chosen one of the applicants to become our new Director of Music Ministry. Without a doubt, Boris Treivus outshone all other applicants in both his expertise on the organ as well as his experience in directing choirs. This was not an easy process for the Search Team. Unfortunately, the Search took all summer to conclude. Vacations by both the team and applicants made…

Penne and Italian Sausage

Penne and Italian Sausage Here is an easy skillet recipe that I adapted from a recipe I cut out of the Milk Calendar many years ago. I have made it often. Ingredients: Method It’s delicious, and flexible. If desired, you could add other vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms, celery. Serves 4 to 6

Getting the Words Out, Part 2…The Debt I Owe You

Getting the Words Out, Part 2…The Debt I Owe You Kathy Twynam A few weeks ago, it was my turn to read the scripture passages in our worship service. As I was standing at the lectern, reading with almost perfect fluency and no anxiety, I was thinking about how, only a few years earlier, I could not, and would not, have even considered doing such a thing. For all my years of involvement in church affairs, the one thing that…

Prayer Roster Lay Readers Welcome and Announcements 

Prayer Roster Lay Readers Welcome and Announcements  Prayer Roster Lay Readers Welcome & Announcements Sept 29 Rev. Donald Hill Kathy Twynam Kathy Twynam Oct 6 Eric Lee Nancy Mcpherson Lynn Bishop Oct 13 Maureen Screen Al Bishop Susan Chopp Oct 20 Errol Baldeo Lynne Bishop Bob Twynam Oct 27 Ethel Waite Anna Cherniak Nancy McPherson Nov 3 Susan Chopp Nancy Green Lynne Bishop Nov 10 Nancy McPherson Harry Learoyd Susan Chopp Nov 17 Eric Lee Chris Parr Kathy Twynam Nov…

Coffee/Tea Sign – Up is Here Again 

The sign-up sheet for coffee/tea service after worship is on the bulletin board opposite the kitchen downstairs. Please sign yourselves up or sign up your committee so that our Fellowship time after church can continue.  Sept. 29 – Rachael and Georgena  October – Outreach Team 

September/ October

Time for some “Thanks” Earl Nixon – for all he has done and continues to do for our church. What happens when he takes a Sunday off? Well, a few weeks ago, at Offertory time, Rev. Eric called for the offering and with Earl and Dave both away that day, no one brought it forward. Fortunately Harry, bless him, realized this, leaped up, retrieved theoffering plate, and carried it up the aisle. Susan Chopp – for her faithful production of…