THE PARISH PEN
NEWSLETTER
First Presbyterian and Memorial Christian Churches worshipping together as one Parish
Parish Office 115 N. Knox Phone (940) 567-3735Web Address: parish@digitalpassage.com
AUGUST 2008
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Paula James, Earl Woodard (friend of Anne Dyer), Carole Willingham (friend of Lanna Moxley), Mary Frances Wimberly ( Lanna Moxley’s aunt), Scott Mosley
Hazel Anderson, Ruth Lagow ( Stella Mae McClure’s sister-in-law), Eldon Cobb, Julia Rumage, Dr. Chokshi, T.J. York, James Cypert, Michael Nail, Adam Pickett
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
| AUGUST | ||
| Kyle Myers | 1 | |
| Molly Cherryhomes | 2 | |
| Pam Rockey | 3 | |
| A.J. Sewell | 5 | |
| Mike Mitchell | 6 | |
| Evan Richards | 7 | |
| Dianna Stockdale | 8 | |
| Whitney Stockdale | 8 | |
| Missy Beavers | 9 | |
| A'Leah O'Donnell | 10 | |
| Peggy Conley | 10 | |
| Cuma Whitsitt | 11 | |
| Kyle Swan | 11 | |
| Greta Henderson | 12 | |
| Sydney Stom | 13 | |
| Arden Haltom | 16 | |
| Clint Strickland | 16 | |
| Bobby Thompson | 17 | |
| Tom Neal | 22 | |
| Molli Chesrown | 23 | |
| Russell Mustin | 23 | |
| Cody Mitchell | 23 | |
| Meagan Sewell | 25 | |
| Kace Chalmers | 27 | |
| Rebecca Reese | 27 | |
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AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
| Mitchell & Karen Davenport | 8/7 | ||
| Danny & Pam Rockey | 8/10 | ||
| James Neal & Beth Pickett | 8/19 | ||
| Steve & Autumn Pardue | 8/22 | ||
| Drexel & Wanda West | 8/25 | ||
| John & Nichole Dyer | 8/31 | ||
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YOUNG ADULT GATHERING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 3RD…
YOU ARE INVITED!!
Gathering for young adults for Food, Fellowship, and Swimming!
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008
Time: 6:00 P.M. Dress: Casual
Where: Harold Gene and Debra Pankey’s home
1143 S. Main
Babysitting provided at Memorial Christian Church
RSVP to: Debra Pankey - 567-3228 or email her at:
ddpankey@sbcglobal.net
or
Parish Office – 567-3735
Bring a Guest if you would like.
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PARISH COUNCIL AND BUDGET WORKSHOP…
Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, August 13 ( not the 6th) at 6:00 (not 6:30) for the monthly PC meeting and a Budget Workshop. PC will meet at MCC.
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AUGUST ELDERS, DEACONS, ACOLYTES, AND LAY LEADER...
8/3 ELDERS: Kathy Hammond and June Anderson
DEACONS: Tom Loftin, Margaret Johnson, Norma Strickland, Mary Ellen Cooper
LAY LEADER: Liz Spears
ACOLYTE: Hallie
8/10 ELDERS: Jerry Mower and Rod Hammond
DEACONS: Wanda and Chase West, Lanna Moxley, Steve Pardue
LAY LEADER: Liz Spears
ACOLYTE: Carlisle
8/17 ELDERS: John Hackley and Monty Cooper
DEACONS: Debbie Colbert, Mitchel O'Donnell, Bob and McCall Maddox
LAY LEADER: Liz Spears
ACOLYTE: Isaac
8/24 ELDERS: Autumn Pardue and Liz Spears
DEACONS: Tina Mower, Steve Pardue, Tom Loftin, Audra Clayton
LAY LEADER: Liz Spears
ACOLYTE: Lexi
8/31 ELDERS: Kathy Hammond and Rod Hammond
DEACONS:Dianna Stockdale, Margaret Johnson, Rhonda Mitchell, Norma Strickland
LAY LEADER: Liz Spears
ACOLYTE: Hunter
RHONDA MITCHELL IS IN CHARGE OF OPENING AND CLOSING THE CHURCH AND PREPARING COMMUNION FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST.
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PARISH PRESCHOOL
“MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT”
Members of the Parish are invited
To join us for our annual “Meet the Teacher Night”
On Tuesday, August 26, 2008
At 6:30 at
The Memorial Christian Church
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“Just Say Know”
Biblically-Based Human Sexuality Education Series
“You shall know the truth, and it will make you free” - John 8:32
Information Sessions for Parents and Interested Adults
Presented by The Jacksboro Parish and First United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 3 @ 5:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
203 W. Live Oak, Jacksboro, Tx
Teachers trained and certified by the
“Just Say Know” curriculum developer
Will introduce the various age-appropriate
Workshops and answer course related questions.
Curriculum is available for Upper Elementary,
Junior High, Senior High and Adult Age Groups.
These courses are designed to enable and/or enhance
Communication between parents and children of all ages
And to provide children/youth with an open and loving
Atmosphere in which to ask questions about their
Sexuality and related issues.
“Factual knowledge coupled with spiritual insights enable
Individuals to make the best decisions for their lives”
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CCSW REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
For Registration Forms and Schedule please visit:
www.ccsw.org
OR
Contact the Parish Office at 567-3735
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