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#1166 From: dbargen@...
Date: Tue Dec 8, 2009 12:54 pm
Subject: The Angel tree has become the mitten tree once again! 		ybk992000
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In a message dated 12/8/09, danaisaac@...  writes:


The Angel tree has become the mitten tree once again! 

Any donations of mittens, hats, scarves, socks, etc., will be donated to local homeless shelters, The Clifton House for men and the House of Joy for women and children.. 

This change is due to the fact that the Mount Rogers School, where we have donated in previous years, is no longer in existence.
 
Thank you,
Dana Isaac
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#1165 From: dbargen@...
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 8:55 pm
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Inspiration for December 6-13
I remember when my boys were very little, they would always ask me to read them the same story time after time. Or if I suggested we watch a movie, it was the same movie, every time. I would suggest something else, but they wanted to hear the exact same words. I wanted something fresh and exciting; they wanted something familiar and comforting. And so it goes each Christmas.

As adults we have heard these stories over and over. We read the words and hear the carols, and like a preschooler who can't even read, we know them by heart. But, they are too familiar. Sometimes we would rather hear something fresh and exciting. And yet, at Christmas we may gloss over with the familiarity of the story, but the echoes of Christmas past don't escape us. Advent and Christmas are full of memories for each of us.

So, this season as you listen, I want you to let your imagination take you back. Enjoy the memories. What can you remember as you catch a waft of hot cider? What is stirred by the carols we sing? And think back to the time when Mary was great with child; when Joseph worried about her safety; when shepherds were startled by a swarm of angels and wise men noticed signs in the stars; when that baby was birthed.

Over the years every generation has produced new majestic masterpieces or even simple carols or poems to try to catch the essence of the nativity.  This Sunday, at the 11:00 service, we have the privilege of experiencing a new cantata that Ron Kauffman has arranged. It is a celebration of many classics such as "And the Glory of the Lord" from Handel's Messiah along with classic poetry by John Milton or Christina Rossetti (who wrote the Prayer of the Day below as well). This is not a performance but an Advent worship experience.

I hope you will listen intently, and in something old, something familiar, something beautiful, and something mysterious, you will hear the angels singing and answer whether there is room in the inn of your heart for the babe to be born this season.

Come prepare for Christmas with us in worship this week!

In the Spirit,

Richard
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Quote of the Week
"In each heart lies a Bethlehem,
     an inn where we must ultimately answer
        whether there is room or not."
              --Ann Weems, In Search of our Kneeling Places


Prayer of the Week
Open wide the window of our spirits, O Lord, and fill us full of light; open wide the door of our hearts, that we may receive and entertain you with all our powers of adoration and love. Amen
      --Christina Rossetti (1830-1894), Christian poet


BPC CALENDAR
12/4/09 Fowler Anniversary
12/5/09 Lynn & Tracey Bowman Anniversary
12/5/09 Rich & Laura Beth Sheppard Anniversary
12/7/09 Tandy & Brett Button Anniversary
12/7/09 Wesley Ashfield Birthday
12/7/09 Tyler Manders Birthday
12/8/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/9/09 John Smith Birthday
12/9/09 Trey Espy Birthday
12/9/09 Jack Harter Birthday
12/9/09 Don Barr Birthday
12/9/09 Tom Pecht Birthday
12/9/09 Midweek Retreat Circle 7:30 p.m.
12/9/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/9/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/9/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/9/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/10/09 Courtney Holbrook Birthday
12/10/09 Elizabeth Gillespie Birthday
12/11/09 Benton Acker Birthday
12/11/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Kibbee Elliott Birthday
12/12/09 Bob Brown Birthday
12/12/09 Wedding 4:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Mens' Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
12/13/09 Kevin Keller Birthday
12/13/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/13/09 Session Mtg.
12/13/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/14/09 Jeff & Tracie Brack Anniversary
12/14/09 Ned Espy Birthday
12/14/09 Julia Michelle Bettress Birthday
12/14/09 Gloria Fischer Birthday
12/14/09 Florence Settle Circle 11:30 a.m.
12/14/09 Circle of Friends Circle 6:30 p.m.
12/14/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/14/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/15/09 Virginia Mullen Birthday
12/15/09 Jason Herrera Birthday
12/15/09 Bill Phillips Birthday
12/15/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/15/09 Boy Scouts - 6:30p.m.
12/16/09 Alan & Sue Dunbar Anniversary
12/16/09 Steve & Christine Wilson Anniversary
12/16/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/16/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/16/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/16/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/17/09 Christine Snedecor Birthday
12/18/09 Donnis Bowman Birthday
12/18/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/19/09 Don & Jean Sheridan Anniversary
12/19/09 Kris Wayne Birthday
12/20/09 Ed & Marie Fraley Anniversary
12/20/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/20/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/21/09 Meredith Luchtan Birthday
12/21/09 Lunch Bunch Circle 11:30 a.m.
12/22/09 Dennis Taylor Birthday
12/22/09 Michelle Smith Birthday
12/22/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/23/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/23/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/24/09 Jack & Mary Harter Anniversary
12/24/09 Ed Hibbard Birthday
12/24/09 Pat Ratliff Birthday
12/25/09 Rebecca Smith Birthday
12/25/09 Ann Callahan Birthday
12/25/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/25/09 Christmas Day
12/26/09 Carl & Karen Bogenholm Anniversary
12/27/09 Tim & Barbara Huhn Anniversary
12/27/09 Solveig Wilson Birthday
12/27/09 Bruce Woodlief Birthday
12/27/09 Gwen Scott Birthday
12/27/09 Maddie Luchtan Birthday
12/27/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/27/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/28/09 Jeanne Beattie Birthday
12/28/09 Oliver Arthur Kuehl Birthday
12/29/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/30/09 Sebastian Kuehl Birthday
12/30/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/30/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/31/09 Scott Dunn Birthday
12/31/09 Terry Creech Birthday
12/31/09 Lucas Fraser Birthday
1/1/10 Robert Bowman Birthday
1/1/10 Sherry Rutledge Birthday
1/1/10 Betty Rowland Birthday
1/1/10 Victoria Fletcher Birthday
1/1/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/1/10 New Year's Day
1/3/10 Darlene Rogers Birthday
1/3/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/4/10 Katie Forrester Birthday
1/4/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/4/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/5/10 Diana Mazurek Birthday
1/5/10 Chet Belt Birthday
1/5/10 Bill Persyn Birthday
1/5/10 Kelli Watson Birthday
1/5/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/6/10 Preston Ratliff Birthday
1/6/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/6/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/6/10 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
1/6/10 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
1/6/10 Epiphany
1/7/10 Jim & Linda Boone Anniversary
1/8/10 Jeron Bargen Birthday
1/8/10 Lynette Grimaldi Birthday
1/8/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/8/10 Play 'N Pray Circle 10:00 a.m.
1/9/10 Kim Mays Birthday
1/9/10 Joey Bowers Birthday
1/9/10 Men's Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
1/10/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/10/10 Baptism of the Lord
1/11/10 Matt & Jennifer Marietta Anniversary
1/11/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/11/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/11/10 Florence Settle Circle 10:00 a.m.
1/11/10 Circle of Friends Circle 6:30 p.m.
1/12/10 Phil Burgess Birthday
1/12/10 Alliese Owenby Birthday
1/12/10 Rob Borinski Birthday
1/12/10 Jillian McAnally Birthday
1/12/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/13/10 Jordan Rule Birthday
1/13/10 Katie Brack Birthday
1/13/10 Midweek Retreat Circle 7:30 p.m.
1/13/10 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
1/13/10 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
1/14/10 Jean Collion Birthday
1/15/10 Ann McQuay Birthday
1/15/10 Paula Edwards Birthday
1/15/10 Shay Bettress Birthday
1/15/10 Isabella Balkcom Birthday
1/15/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/16/10 Katie Manders Birthday
1/17/10 Ty Ashfield Birthday
1/17/10 Mary Grace Nellis Birthday
1/17/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/17/10 Youth Luncheon 12:30 p.m.
1/18/10 Robin Ormand Birthday
1/18/10 Lidy Breer Birthday
1/18/10 Will Patierno Birthday
1/18/10 Lunch Bunch Circle 11:30 a.m.
1/19/10 Michael Christian Birthday
1/19/10 Edwin Bowman Birthday
1/19/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/20/10 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
1/20/10 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
1/21/10 Boyd & Pat Dowler Anniversary
1/21/10 Nicole Richardson Birthday
1/22/10 Peggy Roark Birthday
1/22/10 Kara Grieve Birthday
1/22/10 Holly Redeker Birthday
1/22/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/23/10 Tim & Lydia Breer Anniversary
1/24/10 Heather Ratliff Birthday
1/24/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/25/10 Ed & Carol Preston Anniversary
1/26/10 Theresa Turner Birthday
1/26/10 Madison Creech Birthday
1/26/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/27/10 Evan Langford Birthday
1/27/10 Denise Pecht Birthday
1/27/10 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
1/27/10 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
1/28/10 Bill & Brandi Wommack Anniversary
1/28/10 Sarah Whidby Birthday
1/28/10 Dave Scott Birthday
1/28/10 Wendy Luchtan Birthday
1/28/10 Jean Schwartz Birthday
1/29/10 Halley Espy Birthday
1/29/10 Stephen Wilson Birthday
1/29/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/30/10 Halle Bargen Birthday
1/30/10 Alicia Taylor Birthday
1/30/10 Ryan Sanders Birthday
1/30/10 Emily Bowman Birthday
1/30/10 Linda Boone Birthday

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#1164 From: dbargen@...
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 4:18 pm
Subject: SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS: Dec 6 Through Feb 28 		ybk992000
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** Due to Christmas schedule, some 8:30 services have been dropped.  See below **
** Help is needed for Acolyte Program on Christmas Eve services.  Email Scott Dunn if you can fill in blank spots. sdunn2740@...
** Assistance is needed for Ushers and Communion Servers for Christmas Eve services.  Email Jim Meeks if you can help. Jim Meeks  jmeeks8414@...

SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS Combined Schedules: Sunday Volunteers, including Children's Worship, Toddler, Nursery, Special Needs, Acolyte-Crucifer, Children's Sermon, Communion Servers, Sound System, Offering Counters, Greeters.

You may reply to this email and it will be forwarded to the appropriate scheduler or use information at the bottom to contact them directly.
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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS:  Dec 6 Through Feb 28
[When a trade is arranged, please send a note to dbargen@... so the schedule can be adjusted.]

December 6
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
NO Children's Worship due to Christmas Pageant

Nursery: Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Susan Thompson,
10:45  Will Jackson, Jim Thompson [for Molly Wilberger]

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A
C/S  Charlotte Richardson 
11:00 
A  John Ormand 
A   Cameron Baker 
C  Ryan Sanders 
S  Zach Woodruff

GREETERS
8:30  Kim MacMunn 
11:00 Hunter Wilberger, Alex Cook, Jeannette Kelly

USHERS
8:30  Denver + Vivian Taylor
11:00  Alex Cook, Diane Cook, Ned Espy, Barbara Espy

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent

COMMUNION SERVERS
8:30  Denver Taylor, Wally Wolfe, Jim Pattillo, Chris Baker
11:00  NO Communion due to Christmas Pageant

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tony Richardson
11:00  Jason Ashfield  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes

YOUTH DINNER: Forder, Grimaldi

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 13
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Shepherds and Magi Show the Way
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Dave Fraser, Jo-Lynn Garrison, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Amy and Everett Ward

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Dana Isaac (for Barbara Espy)
10:45  Billy Garrison, Connor Williams

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Jack Forder   
C/S  Harrison Forder   
11:00   
A Katie Manders   
A  Tyler Manders   
C  Alexiandria Cook   
S Aaron Cabaniss    
A  Wesley Ashfield

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent

GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi 
11:00 Sabrina Balkcom, Daren Wayne, David Smith, Phil Burgess

USHERS
8:30  Tony + Cayla Richardson
11:00  Youth

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Hunter Wilberger  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard

YOUTH DINNER: Christmas Party

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 20
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Meeting the Christ Child
Storyteller:  Laura Fraser
Helpers:  Jean Schwartz, Alex Bogenholm, Martha Brown
Nursery:  Jen and Dave Grieve
Toddler:  Matt Marietta, Michelle Watt
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Dana Kessler,
10:45  Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 NO SERVICE  
11:00   
A- Hope Wilberger
A- Molly Wilberger
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30 NO SERVICE  
11:00 David Smith
USHERS
8:30 NO SERVICE  
11:00  Tim Isaac, Dana Isaac, Jack Harter, Tim Leimkuehler
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Dave Sanders  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 24
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
[Email Scott Dunn to volunteer sdunn2740@... ]
3pm Communion Service
A  
C/S  
3pm Communion Service

5:30 pm
A  Ashley Smith 
A  Cameron Baker
C  
S
8:00pm
A
A
C
S  Jim Thompson
USHERS
3pm
5:30
8pm
COMMUNION SERVERSd
3pm
5:30
8pm
SOUND SYSTEM
3pm  Scott Roark
5:30  Chris Rutledge
8pm  Dave Owenby
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 27
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Story of Nativity
Storyteller: Missy McAnally
Helpers: Alaina Fletcher, Victoria Fletcher, Becky Langford
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Wendy Luchtan
Toddler: Kris and Daren Wayne
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:45  Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
NO 8:30 SERVICE
11:00 
A  Donovan Richart 
A- Leila Bowman 
C-
S- Annie Thornton 
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
NO 8:30 SERVICE
11:00 Martha Rolfe, Diana Mazurek, Barbara Espy, Andy Henderson
USHERS
NO 8:30 SERVICE
11:00  Norman Praed, Barbara Praed, Chris Rutledge, Sherry Rutledge
SOUND SYSTEM
NO 8:30 SERVICE
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

January 3
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     David The Shephard
Storyteller: Emily Bowman
Helpers: Edwin Bowman, Ellen Oakes, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Jone and Elizabeth Radley-Taylor
Toddler: Penny and Sonny Rule
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Grace Webster
10:45 Justin Grimaldi, Michael Grimaldi
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jordan Purser
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Ben Breer
A   Kayla Sedgwick
C Katie Isaac
S Kevin Isaac
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas break

January 10
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Abraham and Sari
Storyteller: Shay Bettress
Helpers: Amy Roark, Melissa Youngblood, Debbie Kuehl
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Laura and Dave Fraser
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Susan Thompson
10:45 John Roark, Mary Grace Roark
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Abney Robertson
C/S  Haley Forrester
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A  Chance Martin
C  Caitlyn Martin
S  Alex Bogenholm
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Harter/Franks

January 17
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     The Story of Moses
Storyteller: Wendy Luchtan
Helpers: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall, Martha Brown
Nursery: Amy and Rick Gwinn
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Brent Langford
10:45 Charlotte Richardson, Sarah Thompson
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Caroline Woodruff
C/S Zach Woodruff
11:00
A  Branton  Fletcher
A  Alaina  Fletcher
C  Justin Grimaldi
S  Michael Grimaldi
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Drake/Wayne

January 24
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Exodus
Storyteller: Katy Garner
Helpers: Jenny Baker, Jean Schwartz, Matt Marietta
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Allyson Keller
Todder: Abney and Mary Susan Robertson
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Cheryl Wilson
10:45 Case Snedecor, John Ormand
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Courtney Rutledge
C/S Craig Owensby 
11:00
A Miller Horn
A  Monty Horn
C  Josh Meeks
S  Cody Ashfield
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes

January 31
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Ten Best Ways to Live
Storyteller: Missy McAnally
Helpers: Diane Mazuriek, Susan and Ty Gardner
Nursery: Diane Cook, Leigh Threadgill
Toddler: Wendy and Chad Pyles
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Lynette Grimaldi
10:45 Ryan Sanders Molly Wilberger
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Cameron Baker
C/S-John Roark
11:00
A Katie Manders
A  Tyler Manders
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard/Button

February 7
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Promised Land
Storyteller: Lynne Forder
Helpers: Jean Rowe and Gene Luciani, Beth Horn
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Carol Colley
10:45 Connor Willams, Billy Garrison
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard

February 14
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     How the Church Tells Time
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Sabrina and Jason Balkcom, Alex Bogenholm
Nursery: Emily and Edwin Bowman
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Ormand
10:45 Will Jackson, Jim Thompson
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith

February 21
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Melissa Youngblood
Helpers: Alaina Fletcher, Victoria Fletcher, Debbie Keuhl
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Wendy Luchtan
Toddler: Kris and Daren Wayne
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Forrester
10:45 Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly

February 28
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Ralph McCann
10:45 Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Harter/Franks


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Replies to this email will be forwarded to the scheduler involved or you may contact directly using the information below:
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Jennifer Marietta   mistylovega@...

SPECIAL NEEDS:
Susan Thompson sthom@...

ACOLYTE - CRUCIFER
Chris Baker  chrisbaker8@...
Scott Dunn   sdunn2740@...

SOUND SYSTEM
Chris Rutledge csrutledge@...

GREETERS
Dave Smith dmsmas@...
Tom Grimaldi TGrimaldi@...

USHERS + COMMUNION SERVERS
Jim Meeks  jmeeks8414@...

CHILDREN'S SERMON
Phil Burgess  dawgburgess@...

OFFERING COUNTERS
Bill Franks wjfranksjr@...

YOUTH DINNER SCHEDULES
Cayla Richardson  caylamrichardson@...

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#1163 From: dbargen@...
Date: Fri Dec 4, 2009 8:33 pm
Subject: Dec 6 Bulletin: 8:30 service 		ybk992000
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BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
December 6, 2009 + + + + + 8:30 
The Second Sunday in Advent
 
For Your Reflection
"We seem to have a fear of empty spaces. We want to fill up what is empty.
Perhaps our fear is that an empty space means that something may happen to us
that we cannot predict, that is new, that leads us to a place we might not want to go.
I might not (even) want to hear what God has to say."
[Henri Nouwen]

Order of Worship

Prelude   Madilyn Biery   "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
 
Chiming the Hour

Call to Worship
Minister:    The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:  
People:    "Prepare the way of the Lord and make his paths straight.                         
Minister:    Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, 
People:    and all flesh shall see the salvation of God".
All:           On this second Sunday of Advent, let us worship our Lord.
    [Luke 3: 1-6]
*Processional Hymn No. 147  Picardy  "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
      
*Greeting
Minister: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father, and the communion and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you. 

*Prayer of Adoration and the Lord's Prayer ("sins")
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;  and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;  for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 

Welcome and Common Church Concerns

Lighting the Advent Wreath
 
Personal and Private Confession of Sin

Corporate Confession of Sin:
Gracious God, we are impatient people who live in an impatient world. We are people of the moment. We hurry, and in our hurry, we pridefully demand results. Forgive our desire to see the end before your work makes it ready. Grant that we might discover the miracle of Christ-like faith not only in fulfillment but in the processes of Providence that weave time into triumph. Teach us to work, but also to wait. Make it possible that "the time between the times" might be recognized, not as futile or empty, but as the place of gathering for grace-filled deeds that will eventually fulfill Your promise: "I will pour out my Spirit upon all the earth". In Jesus' name.  Amen.             

Assurance of Pardon

Congregational Response      The First Noel
Then let us all with one accord,
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.   Amen.

Prayer for Illumination

New Testament Lesson: Luke 1: 68-79 
Minister:   This is the Word of the Lord.
All:            Thanks be to God. 

The Sermon                         "Dress Rehearsal"         

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Offering
           
Offertory   Claude Balbastre    "Noel: Where do the Happy Shepherds Go?"

*The Doxology (at the presentation of gifts)     Hymn No. 544
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

*Statement of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.  Amen.

*Communion Hymn   No. 250   Bread of Life    "Break Thou the Bread of Life"                                  

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (see insert)

*Hymn No.160    Carol   "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"  

*The Charge and Benediction

*Congregational Response.      Truro
Redeemer, come! I open wide My heart to Thee;
here, Lord abide.
Let me thy inner presence feel; 
Thy grace and love in me reveal.  Amen.

*Postlude   Wayne Wold   "Wake, Awake For Night is Flying" 

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We ask those members who are able, to please park in the rear parking lot. This will make more parking available in the front lot for visitors and members who may be less mobile. Thanks!

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Pastor:
Richard Hill

Associate Pastor:
Rix Threadgill

Organist:
Melissa Smith

Director of Music Ministries:
Ron Kauffmann

Children's Choir Director:
Kim Wilberger

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Lighting the Advent Wreath today is the Leimkuehler family at 8:30 a.m. and the Edwin Bowman family at 11:00 a.m.

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The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the 8:30 worship service.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jim Meeks or call the church office.

+ + + + +

Sound System volunteers are needed for both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
worship services for 2010. If you would be interested, please contact Chris Rutledge
at CSRutledge@....

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December 6
No CHILDREN's WORSHIP due to Christmas Pageant 
Nursery: Jenn & Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary & Todd Nellis            

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45: Susan Thompson
11:00: Will Jackson / Molly Wilberger

December 13 CHILDREN'S WORSHIP   
Story: Shepherds and Magi Show the Way
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Dave Fraser, Jo-Lynn Garrison, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Emily Bowman                   
Toddler: Amy & Everett Ward

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45  Dana Isaac
11:00: Billy Garrison, Conner Williams

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Congratulations to Sabrina, Jason and Isabella Balkcom on the birth of Wade Adam Balkcom, 9#, 12oz., on November 25th.
Proud grandparents are Betty and Dennis Taylor.
"Lo, children are a heritage from the Lord."

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We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Dana, Tim, Jake, Kevin and Katie Isaac, on the death of Dana's uncle Doc Williams, and also to Patti and Paul Battle on the death of Patti's mother, Coral Bivens.
  "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

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Last Sunday's Statistics (November 29th )
Worship Attendance: 8:30 a.m.: 35   -- 11:00 a.m.: 277
General Fund: Receipts: $11,059 .00

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Check it Out in the Library
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) has delighted and inspired people around the world with his popular novels, children's classics, science fiction, religion and philosophy and autobiographical books.  Check out the "Chronicles of Narnia" in the Youth section; "The Space Trilogy" in the Fiction section; "Surprised by Joy" in the Biography section; and "Mere Christianity" in the Religion section, explains why he turned from Atheism to Christianity.  These are timeless books and they are available in your church library.  
Please remember to sign out your books!

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Update from the Pastor Nominating Committee
What a difference a few weeks makes! The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has received many Personal Information Forms from pastors interested in our church, and has begun the task of carefully reviewing each one. We are so encouraged by the response! Please keep the committee in your daily prayers as we work to discern the person that God is calling to Buford Presbyterian Church.

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Remember in Your Prayers
Melissa Smith's dad in FL, recovering from stent surgery
Hugh Atkinson, in therapy at Limestone Heritage
Joanne Forder, recovering from broken hip
Katharine Bacon (Susan Bacon's mother-in-law),  in hospice care
Marc Edwards, (Don & Paula Edwards son in OK), recovering from surgery

Hugo Leimkuehler, (Tim's father in MO.), diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer
Eliza Harris (Webster's granddaughter in SC), undergoing chemo and radiation
Jack Shumpert, undergoing tests for health concerns
Phyllis Dunn, (Scott's mother), gravely ill
Annajean Schmidt, (Cheryl Grieve's aunt in FL), diagnosed with lung cancer

Wilson Ellis, (Hunter Wilberger's uncle in SC), diagnosed with colon cancer
Chuck Gwinn, (Rick's father in AL), diagnosed with Parkinson's
Bill Wommack, working in Pakistan
Daniel Bowers, (son of Randy & Suzie Bowers), deployed to Afghanistan
Rick Coker (son of Glenda Burgess), addiction problems

Nancy Sayre (Burgess' daughter) going through a divorce
Aileen Andrews Snowden, (Marty Snowden's mother in KY), ill at home
Bayler Teal, (young friend of Wilberger's in SC), Stage 4 cancer
Paul Battle, cancer treatment

Shut-ins
Claudia Royal at Brookside
Al Oakes at Lake Springs

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Thank you! To date we have 157 pledges totaling about $544,410.80. Last year at this time, we had received 110 pledges for a total of $383,000.   That is a wonderful response so far. We still need all your pledges to make our proposed 2010 budget.  So if you have not pledged yet, you may do so at the pledge box by the office or by placing it in the offering plate. Thank you all for your generosity!

+ + + + +

Year End Giving- Thank you for keeping your pledges current. We have managed the cash flow crunch of the summer and early fall. Now, if we still dig deep, we will not have to dip into our reserves by year end. Please keep the church's finances and mission in your prayers and your year-end giving. 

+ + + + +

Through one-on-one caring relationships with trained Stephen Ministers, those who are in crisis can receive love and care. Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, listen, and to share God's love can help you get through the confusion, stress or loneliness. If you need a Stephen minister or know someone who does, call the church office (770) 945-6711, or a Stephen Leader (678) 482-9060.  

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VBS Save-the-date: June 7-11 2010 High Seas Expedition

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This Week at BPC

Sunday, December 6
12:30 p.m.  
Christmas Luncheon

5:30 p.m.
Youth Choir

5:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry

6:30 p.m.
Youth Groups

Monday,  December 7
9:40 a.m. 
Boot Camp

7:30 p.m.
Bible Study

Tuesday, December 8
7:00 p.m.  
Boy Scouts

8:00 p.m.
AA

Wednesday, December 9
9:40 a.m.  
Boot Camp

10:00 a.m.
Bible Study

7:15 p.m.  
Adult Choir

7:30 p.m.
Midweek Retreat Circle

Thursday, December 10

Friday, December 11
8:00 p.m.
AA

Saturday, December 12
8:00 a.m.
Men's Breakfast

10:00 a.m.
Adult Choir Rehearsal

4:00 p.m
Wedding

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PW Circle Information
Midweek Retreat Circle will meet on Wednesday, December 9th   at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Florence Settle Morning Circle will meet Monday, December 14th at11:30 a.m. at the home of Joan Smith.

Circle of Friends Circle will meet on Monday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Jennifer Manchir.  

The Lunch Bunch Circle will meet on Monday, December 21st at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Martha Gunter .

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POINSETTIA MEMORIALS/HONOR GIFTS will be listed in our Dec. 20th bulletin.
The cost is $7.00

In memory of
From

In honor of
From


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Our church will once again sponsor the Christmas "Angel Tree" which is through the Salvation Army.  Pick your angel or angels off the tree and then purchase the suggested items from the list provided.  As we all know, children wish big for the presents they want at Christmas, and that can be expensive at times. Angel Tree children are no different.  Here are a few ideas to help grant some wishes this year: You may choose a few angels and take them to work to give to co-workers. This is a great idea- especially for expensive wishes as long as you are willing to keep track of who chose angels and make sure gifts are returned by the date needed.  You may also share with family members.

To help us locate each angel should the need arise, please fill out the slip that is attached to the angel with your name and telephone number and leave that slip in the basket provided next to the tree. Once you have purchased your items, please return them to the church unwrapped no later than Wednesday,  December 9th.  All gifts should be new and labeled with the code that is on the angel. Please do not send candy. Thanks much for so generously supporting this project. Remember to please leave your gifts under the tree.

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Buford Presbyterian has a page on Facebook: Friends of Buford Presbyterian.     Log on to Facebook and search or click on the link; www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45461574117.   So far, 144 members have joined the group. Add yourself to the list and stay in touch! Then invite your friends to join as well.

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Attention Tired Mothers!! The First Annual Tired Mother's Retreat will be held on March 19-21 at the Glenrock Inn in Montreat, NC.
Accommodations: Glenrock Inn is a relaxing lodge in Montreat. It will accommodate 20 guests in 12 bedrooms with adjoining baths on two levels.
Meals: Supper for Friday and Saturday evening, and breakfast for Saturday and Sunday morning will be provided. Lunch on Saturday is on your own.
Transportation: Carpools will be departing at various times on that Friday.
Activities: Reading, strolling through Montreat, visiting with the girls, shopping, eating and touring the Biltmore House are some of the things you can participate in.
The Cost: $120 for the entire weekend.

Contact: Susan Bacon (678) 243-5277 or you may email her at: sbacon123@....

Tired Mother's Name:

Address:

Email:

Phone:

Home:

Cell:

Amt. Enclosed:

Pay $60 now and remaining amount by Feb. 1st

I would like to room with

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Welcome Class:  Are you interested in becoming a member of Buford Presbyterian Church?  Are you already a member but would like more information about the history of the reformed theological movement and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)?  Would you like to know more about the history and programs of Buford Presbyterian Church?  If any of these questions apply to you, please attend the next Welcome Class (formerly called the New Member Class) that will start at 9:45 a.m. in the church parlor on January 10, 24, and 31.  If you plan to attend, please notify the church office at 770-945-6711 as soon as possible.  The next class will be held on March 7, 21, and 28.

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Advent Schedule of Services and Events
Sunday, December 13
3rd Sunday of Advent
Regular 8:30 Worship Service
Sermon: Joyful Brooding
Christmas Music Service at 11:00
Classics for Christmas: A Celebration of Choral and Literary Classics for Christmas

Sunday, December 20
4th Sunday of Advent
No 8:30 Worship Service (we will still have Sunday school)
Regular 11:00 Worship Service
Sermon: A Long Gestation Period

Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Communion Service at 3:00 PM (please note time change)
Sermon: Scandalous Particulars

Candlelight Communion Services at 5:30 and 8:00     
Nursery only at 5:30 p.m.
Sermon 5:30: Going Home for Christmas
Sermon 8:00: Scandalous Particulars

Sunday, December 27
1st Sunday after Christmas
11:00 Worship Service Only (no Sunday school)
Sermon: He Was in Church

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Liturgy for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Invitation to the Lord's Table
Great Prayer of the Church
     M:     The Lord be with you.
      P:     And also with you.
     M:     Lift up your hearts.
     P:     We lift them up to the Lord.
     M:     Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
      P:      It is right to give him thanks and praise.
(The prayer continues)

      M:     Therefore, we praise You, joining our voices with choirs of angels and   
               with all your faithful people of every time and place who forever sing this
               hymn to proclaim the glory of Your name:
ALL:       Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might.
               Heaven and earth are full of your glory: Hosanna in the highest!
               Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.  Hosanna in the      
               highest!
(The prayer continues)
     M:     Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
ALL:     Christ has died.  Christ is risen.  Christ will come again.
(The prayer continues)
Words of Institution
Consecration and Distribution of Elements

The Prayer of Thanksgiving
     Through the words of the prophets you promised your people the Redeemer and gave hope for the day when justice shall roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. We rejoice that in Jesus Christ, your Son, the Savior has come and that he will come again in power and glory to make all things new.  In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   Amen.


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BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
December 6, 2009 + + + + + 11:00  
The Second Sunday in Advent

For Your Reflection
"We seem to have a fear of empty spaces. We want to fill up what is empty.
Perhaps our fear is that an empty space means that something may happen to us
that we cannot predict, that is new, that leads us to a place we might not want to go.
I might not (even) want to hear what God has to say."
[Henri Nouwen]

Order of Worship
Prelude   Madilyn Biery  "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

Chiming the Hour

Introit Youth Choir
"Prepare the Way"     Allen Pote
"Creation Will Dance"     David Angerman

Call to Worship
Minister:   The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:  
People:    "Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.                         
Minister:    Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, 
People:    and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."
All:           On this second Sunday of Advent, let us worship the Lord.
   [Luke 3: 1-6]
*Processional Hymn No. 147   Picardy   "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

*Greeting

Minister: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father, and the communion and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you. 

*Prayer of Adoration and the Lord's Prayer ("sins")
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;  and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;  for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 

Welcome and Common Church Concerns

Lighting the Advent Wreath
 
Personal and Private Confession of Sin

Corporate Confession of Sin:
Gracious God, we are impatient people who live in an impatient world. We are people of the moment. We hurry, and in our hurry, we pridefully demand results. Forgive our desire to see the end before your work makes it ready. Grant that we might discover the miracle of Christ-like faith not only in fulfillment but in the processes of Providence that weave time into triumph. Teach us to work, but also to wait. Make it possible that "the time between the times" might be recognized, not as futile or empty, but as the place of gathering for grace-filled deeds that will eventually fulfill Your promise: "I will pour out my Spirit upon all the earth". In Jesus' name.  Amen.             

Assurance of Pardon
Congregational Response      The First Noel
Then let us all with one accord,
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.   Amen.

The Offering
Offertory    Claude Balbastre   "Noel: Where do the Happy Shepherds Go?"

*The Doxology (at the presentation of gifts)     Hymn No. 544
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:  Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

A Children's Christmas Pageant (see insert)   "A Child Will Come to Lead Us"

*Hymn No.160     Carol   "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"

Charge and Benediction

Congregational Response      The First Noel

Then let us all with one accord,
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.   Amen.

*Postlude  Wayne Wold    "Wake, Awake For Night is Flying" 

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Pageant Program:
We are grateful to our children, to Children's Choir Director, Kim Wilberger, and to accompanist, Melissa Smith for their preparation and presentation of today's pageant.

A Child Will Come to Lead Us
O Come, O Come Emmanuel       Hand Chimes
Processional
Speakers:  Jacob Wilson, Turner McBrayer, Miller Horn, Michael Christian

A Child Will Come to Lead Us      Junior Choir
Speakers:  Jordan Rule, Julie Brack

O Little Town of Bethlehem    Junior and Cherub Choirs
Speaker:  Ethan McBrayer

Away in a Manger    Hand Chimes

Who Is This Child?      Girl's Ensemble
Alaina Fletcher, Abney Robertson, Caroline Woodruff, Mary Grace Roark & Molly Wilberger
Speakers:  Samantha Baker, Ashley Smith, Hope Wilberger, Laura Ann Acker & Grace Bowman

Angels We Have Heard On High    Junior Choir
Featuring: Branton Fletcher, Monty Horn, Leila Bowman & Adrienne Fitzgerald
Speakers:  Tyler Manders, Burns Robertson, Wesley Ashfield

Twinkle, Bethlehem Star    Cherub Choir
Orff Accompaniment: Mary Grace Roark & Molly Wilberger

O Radiant Light    Junior Choir
Speakers:  Alaina Fletcher, Abney Robertson, Caroline Woodruff

A Child Will Come To Lead Us      Junior Choir

Thanks to our wonderful congregation who continue to support this fantastic program!

Junior Choir
7th Grade:
*Alaina Fletcher, Tyler Manders, Abney Robertson, Caroline Woodruff

6th Grade:
 Wesley Ashfield, Mary Grace Roark, Courtney Rutledge, Molly Wilberger

5th Grade:
*Leila Bowman, *Branton Fletcher, Monty Horn, Ethan McBrayer, Burns Robertson

4th Grade:
 Julie Brack, *Adrienne Fitzgerald, Kate Manders,  Jordan Rule, Jacob Wilson

3rd Grade:
Laura Ann Acker, *Samantha Baker, *Grace Bowman, Michael Christian, Miller Horn, Turner McBrayer, *Ashley Smith, *Hope Wilberger

2nd Grade:
 Lidy Breer, *Christiane Fletcher, *Katie Forrester, *Lily Gardner, Anna Gontarski, Caroline Langford, Mia Luciani, Page Nellis, *Ashley Rutledge,  Ann E. Sheppard, Avery Ward

Cherub Choir
1st Grade:
Will Anderson, Will Brack, Clark Fitzgerald, Carly Forrester, Emily McAnally

Kindergarten:
Chase Anderson, Edwin Bowman, Connor Christian, Beth Forder, Kera Grieve, Elizabeth Haag, Samuel Horn, Dimitri Kasimatis
Nate Keller, Caroline McBrayer, Luke Nellis, Carson Redeker, Hayden Rule, Ashley Schwartz, *Holly Smith, Henry Wall, Mackenzie Walsh

Hand Chimes Choir
* All starred Choir members, Jack Forder

Director:
Kim Wilberger

Accompanist:
Melissa Smith

Costumes:  Tracey
Bowman and Jenny
Baker

Thank You Parents!
Thanks to Mary Susan
Robertson & Beth
Horn
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We ask those members who are able, to please park in the rear parking lot. This will make more parking available in the front lot for visitors and members who may be less mobile. Thanks!

+ + + + +

Pastor:
Richard Hill

Associate Pastor:
Rix Threadgill

                
Organist:
Melissa Smith

Director of Music Ministries:
Ron Kauffmann

Children's Choir Director:
Kim Wilberger

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Lighting the Advent Wreath today is the Leimkuehler family at 8:30 a.m. and the Edwin Bowman family at 11:00 a.m.

+ + + + +

The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the 8:30 worship service.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jim Meeks or call the church office.

+ + + + +

Sound System volunteers are needed for both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
worship services for 2010. If you would be interested, please contact Chris Rutledge
at CSRutledge@....

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December 6
No CHILDREN's WORSHIP due to Christmas Pageant 
Nursery: Jenn & Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary & Todd Nellis            

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45: Susan Thompson
11:00: Will Jackson / Molly Wilberger

December 13 CHILDREN'S WORSHIP   
Story: Shepherds and Magi Show the Way
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Dave Fraser, Jo-Lynn Garrison, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Emily Bowman                   
Toddler: Amy & Everett Ward

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45  Dana Isaac
11:00: Billy Garrison, Conner Williams

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Congratulations to Sabrina, Jason and Isabella Balkcom on the birth of Wade Adam Balkcom, 9#, 12oz., on November 25th.
Proud grandparents are Betty and Dennis Taylor.
"Lo, children are a heritage from the Lord."

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We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Dana, Tim, Jake, Kevin and Katie Isaac, on the death of Dana's uncle Doc Williams, and also to Patti and Paul Battle on the death of Patti's mother, Coral Bivens.
  "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

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Last Sunday's Statistics (November 29th )
Worship Attendance: 8:30 a.m.: 35   -- 11:00 a.m.: 277
General Fund: Receipts: $11,059 .00

+ + + + +

Check it Out in the Library
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) has delighted and inspired people around the world with his popular novels, children's classics, science fiction, religion and philosophy and autobiographical books.  Check out the "Chronicles of Narnia" in the Youth section; "The Space Trilogy" in the Fiction section; "Surprised by Joy" in the Biography section; and "Mere Christianity" in the Religion section, explains why he turned from Atheism to Christianity.  These are timeless books and they are available in your church library.  
Please remember to sign out your books!

+ + + + +

Update from the Pastor Nominating Committee
What a difference a few weeks makes! The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has received many Personal Information Forms from pastors interested in our church, and has begun the task of carefully reviewing each one. We are so encouraged by the response! Please keep the committee in your daily prayers as we work to discern the person that God is calling to Buford Presbyterian Church.

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Remember in Your Prayers
Melissa Smith's dad in FL, recovering from stent surgery
Hugh Atkinson, in therapy at Limestone Heritage
Joanne Forder, recovering from broken hip
Katharine Bacon (Susan Bacon's mother-in-law),  in hospice care
Marc Edwards, (Don & Paula Edwards son in OK), recovering from surgery

Hugo Leimkuehler, (Tim's father in MO.), diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer
Eliza Harris (Webster's granddaughter in SC), undergoing chemo and radiation
Jack Shumpert, undergoing tests for health concerns
Phyllis Dunn, (Scott's mother), gravely ill
Annajean Schmidt, (Cheryl Grieve's aunt in FL), diagnosed with lung cancer

Wilson Ellis, (Hunter Wilberger's uncle in SC), diagnosed with colon cancer
Chuck Gwinn, (Rick's father in AL), diagnosed with Parkinson's
Bill Wommack, working in Pakistan
Daniel Bowers, (son of Randy & Suzie Bowers), deployed to Afghanistan
Rick Coker (son of Glenda Burgess), addiction problems

Nancy Sayre (Burgess' daughter) going through a divorce
Aileen Andrews Snowden, (Marty Snowden's mother in KY), ill at home
Bayler Teal, (young friend of Wilberger's in SC), Stage 4 cancer
Paul Battle, cancer treatment

Shut-ins
Claudia Royal at Brookside
Al Oakes at Lake Springs

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Thank you! To date we have 157 pledges totaling about $544,410.80. Last year at this time, we had received 110 pledges for a total of $383,000.   That is a wonderful response so far. We still need all your pledges to make our proposed 2010 budget.  So if you have not pledged yet, you may do so at the pledge box by the office or by placing it in the offering plate. Thank you all for your generosity!

+ + + + +

Year End Giving- Thank you for keeping your pledges current. We have managed the cash flow crunch of the summer and early fall. Now, if we still dig deep, we will not have to dip into our reserves by year end. Please keep the church's finances and mission in your prayers and your year-end giving. 

+ + + + +

Through one-on-one caring relationships with trained Stephen Ministers, those who are in crisis can receive love and care. Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, listen, and to share God's love can help you get through the confusion, stress or loneliness. If you need a Stephen minister or know someone who does, call the church office (770) 945-6711, or a Stephen Leader (678) 482-9060.  

+ + + + +

VBS Save-the-date: June 7-11 2010 High Seas Expedition

+ + + + +

This Week at BPC

Sunday, December 6
12:30 p.m.  
Christmas Luncheon

5:30 p.m.
Youth Choir

5:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry

6:30 p.m.
Youth Groups

Monday,  December 7
9:40 a.m. 
Boot Camp

7:30 p.m.
Bible Study

Tuesday, December 8
7:00 p.m.  
Boy Scouts

8:00 p.m.
AA

Wednesday, December 9
9:40 a.m.  
Boot Camp

10:00 a.m.
Bible Study

7:15 p.m.  
Adult Choir

7:30 p.m.
Midweek Retreat Circle

Thursday, December 10

Friday, December 11
8:00 p.m.
AA

Saturday, December 12
8:00 a.m.
Men's Breakfast

10:00 a.m.
Adult Choir Rehearsal

4:00 p.m
Wedding

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PW Circle Information
Midweek Retreat Circle will meet on Wednesday, December 9th   at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Florence Settle Morning Circle will meet Monday, December 14th at11:30 a.m. at the home of Joan Smith.

Circle of Friends Circle will meet on Monday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Jennifer Manchir.  

The Lunch Bunch Circle will meet on Monday, December 21st at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Martha Gunter .

+ + + + +

POINSETTIA MEMORIALS/HONOR GIFTS will be listed in our Dec. 20th bulletin.
The cost is $7.00

In memory of
From

In honor of
From


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Our church will once again sponsor the Christmas "Angel Tree" which is through the Salvation Army.  Pick your angel or angels off the tree and then purchase the suggested items from the list provided.  As we all know, children wish big for the presents they want at Christmas, and that can be expensive at times. Angel Tree children are no different.  Here are a few ideas to help grant some wishes this year: You may choose a few angels and take them to work to give to co-workers. This is a great idea- especially for expensive wishes as long as you are willing to keep track of who chose angels and make sure gifts are returned by the date needed.  You may also share with family members.

To help us locate each angel should the need arise, please fill out the slip that is attached to the angel with your name and telephone number and leave that slip in the basket provided next to the tree. Once you have purchased your items, please return them to the church unwrapped no later than Wednesday,  December 9th.  All gifts should be new and labeled with the code that is on the angel. Please do not send candy. Thanks much for so generously supporting this project. Remember to please leave your gifts under the tree.

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Buford Presbyterian has a page on Facebook: Friends of Buford Presbyterian.     Log on to Facebook and search or click on the link; www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45461574117.   So far, 144 members have joined the group. Add yourself to the list and stay in touch! Then invite your friends to join as well.

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Attention Tired Mothers!! The First Annual Tired Mother's Retreat will be held on March 19-21 at the Glenrock Inn in Montreat, NC.
Accommodations: Glenrock Inn is a relaxing lodge in Montreat. It will accommodate 20 guests in 12 bedrooms with adjoining baths on two levels.
Meals: Supper for Friday and Saturday evening, and breakfast for Saturday and Sunday morning will be provided. Lunch on Saturday is on your own.
Transportation: Carpools will be departing at various times on that Friday.
Activities: Reading, strolling through Montreat, visiting with the girls, shopping, eating and touring the Biltmore House are some of the things you can participate in.
The Cost: $120 for the entire weekend.

Contact: Susan Bacon (678) 243-5277 or you may email her at: sbacon123@....

Tired Mother's Name:

Address:

Email:

Phone:

Home:

Cell:

Amt. Enclosed:

Pay $60 now and remaining amount by Feb. 1st

I would like to room with

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Welcome Class:  Are you interested in becoming a member of Buford Presbyterian Church?  Are you already a member but would like more information about the history of the reformed theological movement and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)?  Would you like to know more about the history and programs of Buford Presbyterian Church?  If any of these questions apply to you, please attend the next Welcome Class (formerly called the New Member Class) that will start at 9:45 a.m. in the church parlor on January 10, 24, and 31.  If you plan to attend, please notify the church office at 770-945-6711 as soon as possible.  The next class will be held on March 7, 21, and 28.

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Advent Schedule of Services and Events
Sunday, December 13
3rd Sunday of Advent
Regular 8:30 Worship Service
Sermon: Joyful Brooding
Christmas Music Service at 11:00
Classics for Christmas: A Celebration of Choral and Literary Classics for Christmas

Sunday, December 20
4th Sunday of Advent
No 8:30 Worship Service (we will still have Sunday school)
Regular 11:00 Worship Service
Sermon: A Long Gestation Period

Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Communion Service at 3:00 PM (please note time change)
Sermon: Scandalous Particulars

Candlelight Communion Services at 5:30 and 8:00     
Nursery only at 5:30 p.m.
Sermon 5:30: Going Home for Christmas
Sermon 8:00: Scandalous Particulars

Sunday, December 27
1st Sunday after Christmas
11:00 Worship Service Only (no Sunday school)
Sermon: He Was in Church

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Liturgy for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Invitation to the Lord's Table
Great Prayer of the Church
     M:     The Lord be with you.
      P:     And also with you.
     M:     Lift up your hearts.
     P:     We lift them up to the Lord.
     M:     Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
      P:      It is right to give him thanks and praise.
(The prayer continues)

      M:     Therefore, we praise You, joining our voices with choirs of angels and   
               with all your faithful people of every time and place who forever sing this
               hymn to proclaim the glory of Your name:
ALL:       Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might.
               Heaven and earth are full of your glory: Hosanna in the highest!
               Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.  Hosanna in the      
               highest!
(The prayer continues)
     M:     Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
ALL:     Christ has died.  Christ is risen.  Christ will come again.
(The prayer continues)
Words of Institution
Consecration and Distribution of Elements

The Prayer of Thanksgiving
     Through the words of the prophets you promised your people the Redeemer and gave hope for the day when justice shall roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. We rejoice that in Jesus Christ, your Son, the Savior has come and that he will come again in power and glory to make all things new.  In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   Amen.


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Inspiration for November 30th-December 6th

Every year we talk about how hectic the Advent season is. We have so much to do to prepare for Christmas that some of us really can't enjoy the season. How often do you hear people complain that we have lost the meaning of the season? I guess it depends on how intentional we are about "preparing" as Isaiah and John the Baptist remind us to "prepare the way of the Lord."

I thank God for all the elves around BPC that spent their Saturday transforming the church for Advent with wreaths, bows, candles, and the Chrismon tree. It was a lot of work, but it won't be worth it if we don't intentionally prepare our minds as well.

Could you become like a child this year with eager expectation? I am amazed how dozens and dozens of kids will sit at my feet listening intently about the meaning of the Chrismons ("monograms of Christ"). How is your Greek? Have you ever wondered about the significance of the symbols around the church? The "X" and "P" combination are actually the Greek letters "Chi" and "Rho" and represent the first two letters of the name "Christ." Our kids want to know the traditions of the church. They love their church and the chance to sing the same carols that you love yourself. Children however seem to realize there is some mystery behind these symbols and traditions. There is something exciting coming in the near future. All the decorations and preparation have the desired effect on our kids. So, what about us adults?

As you prepare yourself for Christmas, I hope you will be intentional and not just busy. Take some moments to "ponder." Think about the words of our carols. Make a point to be in worship every week. Call or write your family and old friends you haven't seen in a while. I like the advice of food writer, Nigella Lawson, who knows that the holiday season can be overstuffed with planning and decorating. She suggests keeping things warm and simple. This is a season for enjoying each other's company. So, instead of creating the spectacular dinner feast, why not prepare a cozy meal ahead of time so you can enjoy your guests? Why not a chocolate chip chili instead of a roast leg of lamb with homemade relish?  Just think about what you are really trying to accomplish. Be intentional about your preparations.

I invite you this week to come to the 11:00 service for our Children's Christmas Pageant. No, it won't be the heady pontification on those Gospel readings that adults may like to consider. It won't be as solemn as some interpret "holy" to mean. But you will see the faces and hear the voices of angels who have not lost the meaning of the season. Let our children re-teach you the meaning of Christmas.

Of course, if you prefer a more "holy" time to prepare, we will celebrate the Lord's Supper at the 8:30 service this week. Whichever, I just hope you will be intentional in your preparation for the birth of God. "If you prepare the way of the Lord," the Spirit is sure to be born in your heart this season.


Quote of the Week
"We seem to have a fear of empty spaces. We want to fill up what is empty. Perhaps our fear is that an empty space means that something may happen to us that we cannot predict, that is new, that leads us to a place we might not want to go. I might not (even) want to hear what God has to say."
   --Henri Nouwen


Prayer of the Week
God,
Help us to nurture empty spaces in our lives so that we may be filled with a holy longing for the coming of your Son, Jesus, to brighten our dark and dreary world. In His name, Amen.


BPC CALENDAR
11/29/09 Dean Wall Birthday
11/30/09 Isaac Bargen Birthday
11/30/09 Dale Bargen Birthday
11/30/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
11/30/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/1/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/2/09 Patrick Thompson Birthday
12/2/09 Nate Keller Birthday
12/2/09 Oliver Webb Wayne Birthday
12/2/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/2/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/2/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/2/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/3/09 Mary Susan Robertson Birthday
12/3/09 Anita Button Birthday
12/4/09 Fowler Anniversary
12/4/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/4/09 Play 'N Pray Circle 10:00 a.m.
12/5/09 Lynn & Tracey Bowman Anniversary
12/5/09 Rich & Laura Beth Sheppard Anniversary
12/6/09 Christmas Luncheon w/ Santa 12:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Christmas Pageant 11:00 a.m.
12/6/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/7/09 Tandy & Brett Button Anniversary
12/7/09 Wesley Ashfield Birthday
12/7/09 Tyler Manders Birthday
12/7/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/7/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/8/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/9/09 John Smith Birthday
12/9/09 Trey Espy Birthday
12/9/09 Jack Harter Birthday
12/9/09 Don Barr Birthday
12/9/09 Tom Pecht Birthday
12/9/09 Midweek Retreat Circle 7:30 p.m.
12/9/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/9/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/9/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/9/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/10/09 Courtney Holbrook Birthday
12/10/09 Mary Ann Dixon Birthday
12/10/09 Elizabeth Gillespie Birthday
12/11/09 Benton Acker Birthday
12/11/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Kibbee Elliott Birthday
12/12/09 Bob Brown Birthday
12/12/09 Wedding 4:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Mens' Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
12/13/09 Kevin Keller Birthday
12/13/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/13/09 Session Mtg.
12/13/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/14/09 Jeff & Tracie Brack Anniversary
12/14/09 Ned Espy Birthday
12/14/09 Julia Michelle Bettress Birthday
12/14/09 Gloria Fischer Birthday
12/14/09 Florence Settle Circle 11:30 a.m.
12/14/09 Circle of Friends Circle 6:30 p.m.
12/14/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/14/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/15/09 Virginia Mullen Birthday
12/15/09 Jason Herrera Birthday
12/15/09 Bill Phillips Birthday
12/15/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/15/09 Boy Scouts - 6:30p.m.
12/16/09 Alan & Sue Dunbar Anniversary
12/16/09 Steve & Christine Wilson Anniversary
12/16/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/16/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/16/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/16/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/17/09 Christine Snedecor Birthday
12/18/09 Donnis Bowman Birthday
12/18/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/19/09 Don & Jean Sheridan Anniversary
12/19/09 Kris Wayne Birthday
12/20/09 Ed & Marie Fraley Anniversary
12/20/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/20/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/21/09 Meredith Luchtan Birthday
12/21/09 Lunch Bunch Circle 11:30 a.m.
12/22/09 Dennis Taylor Birthday
12/22/09 Michelle Smith Birthday
12/22/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/23/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/23/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/24/09 Jack & Mary Harter Anniversary
12/24/09 Ed Hibbard Birthday
12/24/09 Pat Ratliff Birthday
12/25/09 Rebecca Smith Birthday
12/25/09 Ann Callahan Birthday
12/25/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/25/09 Christmas Day
12/26/09 Carl & Karen Bogenholm Anniversary
12/27/09 Tim & Barbara Huhn Anniversary
12/27/09 Solveig Wilson Birthday
12/27/09 Bruce Woodlief Birthday
12/27/09 Gwen Scott Birthday
12/27/09 Hana Ault Birthday
12/27/09 Maddie Luchtan Birthday
12/27/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/27/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/28/09 Jeanne Beattie Birthday
12/28/09 Oliver Arthur Kuehl Birthday
12/29/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/30/09 Sebastian Kuehl Birthday
12/30/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/30/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/31/09 Scott Dunn Birthday
12/31/09 Terry Creech Birthday
12/31/09 Lucas Fraser Birthday
1/1/10 Robert Bowman Birthday
1/1/10 Sherry Rutledge Birthday
1/1/10 Betty Rowland Birthday
1/1/10 Victoria Fletcher Birthday
1/1/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/1/10 New Year's Day
1/3/10 Darlene Rogers Birthday
1/3/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/4/10 Katie Forrester Birthday
1/4/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/4/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/5/10 Diana Mazurek Birthday
1/5/10 Chet Belt Birthday
1/5/10 Bill Persyn Birthday
1/5/10 Kelli Watson Birthday
1/5/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/6/10 Preston Ratliff Birthday
1/6/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/6/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/6/10 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
1/6/10 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
1/6/10 Epiphany
1/7/10 Jim & Linda Boone Anniversary
1/8/10 Jeron Bargen Birthday
1/8/10 Lynette Grimaldi Birthday
1/8/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/8/10 Play 'N Pray Circle 10:00 a.m.
1/9/10 Kim Mays Birthday
1/9/10 Joey Bowers Birthday
1/9/10 Men's Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
1/10/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/10/10 Baptism of the Lord
1/11/10 Matt & Jennifer Marietta Anniversary
1/11/10 David Yount Birthday
1/11/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/11/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/11/10 Florence Settle Circle 10:00 a.m.
1/11/10 Circle of Friends Circle 6:30 p.m.
1/12/10 Phil Burgess Birthday
1/12/10 Alliese Owenby Birthday
1/12/10 Rob Borinski Birthday
1/12/10 Jillian McAnally Birthday
1/12/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/13/10 Jordan Rule Birthday
1/13/10 Katie Brack Birthday
1/13/10 Midweek Retreat Circle 7:30 p.m.
1/13/10 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
1/13/10 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
1/14/10 Jean Collion Birthday
1/15/10 Ann McQuay Birthday
1/15/10 Paula Edwards Birthday
1/15/10 Shay Bettress Birthday
1/15/10 Isabella Balkcom Birthday
1/15/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/16/10 Katie Manders Birthday
1/17/10 Ty Ashfield Birthday
1/17/10 Mary Grace Nellis Birthday
1/17/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/18/10 Robin Ormand Birthday
1/18/10 Lidy Breer Birthday
1/18/10 Will Patierno Birthday
1/18/10 Lunch Bunch Circle 11:30 a.m.
1/19/10 Michael Christian Birthday
1/19/10 Edwin Bowman Birthday
1/19/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.


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#1160 From: "Rix" <pastorrix@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:25 pm
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Please remember that tomorrow morning, Saturday November 28th, at 9:00 AM a
group will be decorating the Sanctuary.  If you are able, I know they would
appreciate your help.

Thanks,
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BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
November 29, 2009 + + + + + 8:30  & 11:00 a.m.
The First Sunday in Advent

For Your Reflection
"Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us;
Let us find our rest in Thee."
[Charles Wesley (1707-1788)]
                             
Order of Worship
Prelude  Wayne Wold   "People, Look East"

Chiming the Hour

Introit (11:00 only)   Of the Father's Love Begotten   Divinum Mysterium
Of the Father's love begotten, Ere the worlds began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega, He the Source, the Ending He,
Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see,
Evermore and evermore!

Call to Worship
Minister:   Make me to know your ways, O Lord ;  
People:    teach me your paths.                         
Minister:   Lead me in your truth, and teach me, 
People:    for you are the God of my salvation;
Minister:   for you I wait all day long.
All:    Let us worship the Lord and anticipate his coming.
   [Psalm 25: 4-5]
*Processional Hymn No. 151 (Hyfrydol)   "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"

*Greeting
Minister: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father, and the communion and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you. 

*Prayer of Adoration and the Lord's Prayer ("sins")
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;  and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;  for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 

Welcome and Common Church Concerns

Lighting the Advent Wreath
 
Personal and Private Confession of Sin

Corporate Confession of Sin:
All: Christ our Savior, save us from today's captivities:
Pastor: From the need to have more; and from having our identity and self-worth defined by what we possess-
All: Savior Christ, set us free.
Pastor: From the need to be satisfied without waiting; and from anxiety when material longings are deferred-
All: Savior Christ, set us free.
Pastor: From paralysis and confusion, in the face of so many needs, so much information-
All: Savior Christ, set us free.
Pastor: From trying to replace you as Savior, by taking the world on our shoulders-
All: Savior Christ, set us free.
Pastor: From ignorance or denial of what drives us; and from captivity to personal drives and needs-
All: Savior Christ, set us free.
Pastor: From embarrassment in speaking about your love; from not knowing what to say; and from the shame of being misunderstood, scorned, or ignored-
All: Savior Christ, set us free.
Pastor: From captivity to anger, bitterness, and disappointment; and from captivities we cannot speak about or name-
All: Savior Christ, set us free.    Amen.    
    [Brian Wren]      

Assurance of Pardon

Congregational Response      The First Noel
Then let us all with one accord,
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.   Amen.

Children's Sermon      Pastor Rix
After the Children's Sermon, children ages 3 through pre-k are invited to attend Children's Worship during the 11:00 a.m. worship.  Children may be picked up after worship in the room across from the Nursery.

Congregational Response (11:00)     Mueller
[Sung to the tune; "Away in a Manger"]
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay
close by me forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.  Amen.

Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 33: 14-16

*Hymn No. 148   Picardy   "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence"

New Testament Lesson: Luke 21: 25-36
Minister:   This is the Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God. 

The Sermon  "Preparing for the End of the World"         

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Offering
Offertory   "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"   arr. Emily Lund
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lowly exile here, until the Son of God appear.
O come thou Bright and Morning Star, and bring us comfort from afar.
Dispel the shadows of the night, and turn our darkness into light.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
    [Alexis Walsh- Flute]

*The Doxology (at the presentation of gifts)     Hymn No. 544
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:  Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication
      
*Statement of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.  Amen.
      
*Hymn No. 146        Ellacombe
[Sung to the tune, "I Sing the Mighty Power of God"]
"Hail to the Lord's Anointed"  
      
*The Charge and Benediction
      
*Congregational Response.      Truro
Redeemer, come! I open wide My heart to Thee;
here, Lord abide.
Let me thy inner presence feel; 
Thy grace and love in me reveal.  Amen.
 
*Postlude    Paul Manz   "Prepare the Way O Zion" 

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We ask those members who are able, to please park in the rear parking lot. This will make more parking available in the front lot for visitors and members who may be less mobile. Thanks!

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Lighting the Advent Wreath today is the Luciani family at 8:30 a.m.
and the Fletcher family at 11:00 a.m.

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November 29
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Carlien Taljaard
Helpers: Odilia Achu, Matt & Jenn Marietta
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Emily Bowman 
Toddler: Holly & Andrew Redeker

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45 Sue Dunbar
11:00: Ryan Sanders, Jim Thompson

December 6
No CHILDREN's WORSHIP due to Christmas Pageant
Nursery: Jenn & Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary & Todd Nellis            

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45: Susan Thompson
11:00: Will Jackson / Molly Wilberger

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Last Sunday's Statistics (November 22nd
Worship Attendance: 8:30 a.m.: 48   -- 11:00 a.m.: 255
General Fund: Receipts: $7,537.00

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Check it Out in the Library
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) has delighted and inspired people around the world with his popular novels, children's classics, science fiction, religion and philosophy and autobiographical books.  Check out the "Chronicles of Narnia" in the Youth section; "The Space Trilogy" in the Fiction section; "Surprised by Joy" in the Biography section; and "Mere Christianity" in the Religion section, explains why he turned from Atheism to Christianity.  These are timeless books and they are available in your church library.  
Please remember to sign out your books!

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The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the 8:30 worship service.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jim Meeks or call the church office.

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Sound System volunteers are needed for both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
worship services for 2010. If you would be interested, please contact Chris Rutledge
at CSRutledge@....

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Our annual Santa Claus Express is underway, and you are invited to participate in giving needed gifts to our residents at Presbyterian Homes, Presbyterian Village, and Westminster Commons. Suggested gifts are listed on the bulletin board as well as wrapping instructions. A basket for contributions is in the church office. Gifts need to be at the church by December 2nd.

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Remember in Your Prayers
Deborah McMillan, (Pastor Richard's mother in FL), undergoing tests for back and hip
Barbara Espy, pray for strength during cancer treatments
Hugh Atkinson, in therapy at Limestone Heritage
Joanne Forder, recovering from broken hip
Katharine Bacon (Susan Bacon's mother-in-law),  in hospice care

Marc Edwards, (Don & Paula Edwards son in OK), recovering from surgery
Hugo Leimkuehler, (Tim's father in MO.), diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer
Eliza Harris (Webster's granddaughter in SC), undergoing chemo and radiation
Jack Shumpert, undergoing tests for health concerns
Phyllis Dunn, (Scott's mother), gravely ill

Zachary Grimes, (Janet, Amy and Amanda Hueners' friend),  recovering from car accident
Annajean Schmidt, (Cheryl Grieve's aunt in FL), diagnosed with lung cancer
Wilson Ellis, (Hunter Wilberger's uncle in SC), diagnosed with colon cancer
Chuck Gwinn, (Rick's father in AL), diagnosed with Parkinson's
Bill Wommack, working in Pakistan

Daniel Bowers, (son of Randy & Suzie Bowers), deployed to Afghanistan
Rick Coker (son of Glenda Burgess), addiction problems
Nancy Sayre (Burgess' daughter) going through a divorce
Aileen Andrews Snowden, (Marty Snowden's mother in KY), ill at home
Bayler Teal, (young friend of Wilberger's in SC), Stage 4 cancer
Paul Battle, cancer treatment

Shut-ins:  Claudia Royal at Brookside, Al Oakes at Lake Springs

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Thank you! To date we have 150 pledges totaling about $528,370.80. Last year at this time, we had received 110 pledges for a total of $383,000.   That is a wonderful response this year. We still need over $100,000 in pledges for our proposed 2010 budget so if you have not pledged yet, you may do so at the pledge box by the office or by placing it in the offering plate. Thank you all for your generosity!

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For those of you who pledge, please keep your pledges current.  For those of you who routinely give but do not make a formal pledge, please try to give what you have in previous years (or more, if able) because those contributions were included as anticipated revenues in this year's budget.  For those who do not financially contribute, please consider this important "act of faith" to support your church.

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Gwinnett Choral Guild Christmas Concert will be Saturday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. at Buford First United Methodist Church and Sunday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m.  at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church. Katie Janssen, one of our former members, is a member of this choir, which is directed by Phillip Shoultz, our former Choir Director.

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Through one-on-one caring relationships with trained Stephen Ministers, those who are in crisis can receive love and care. Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, listen, and to share God's love can help you get through the confusion, stress or loneliness. If you need a Stephen minister or know someone who does, call the church office (770) 945-6711, or a Stephen Leader (678) 482-9060.  

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Buford Presbyterian has a page on Facebook: Friends of Buford Presbyterian.     Log on to Facebook and search or click on the link; www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45461574117.   So far, 144 members have joined the group. Add yourself to the list and stay in touch! Then invite your friends to join as well.

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VBS Save-the-date: June 7-11 2010 High Seas Expedition

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Our church will once again sponsor the Christmas "Angel Tree" which is through the Salvation Army.  Pick your angel or angels off the tree and then purchase the suggested items from the list provided.  As we all know, children wish big for the presents they want at Christmas, and that can be expensive at times. Angel Tree children are no different.  Here are a few ideas to help grant some wishes this year: You may choose a few angels and take them to work to give to co-workers. This is a great idea- especially for expensive wishes as long as you are willing to keep track of who chose angels and make sure gifts are returned by the date needed.  You may also share with family members. To help us locate each angel should the need arise, please fill out the slip that is attached to the angel with your name and telephone number and leave that slip in the basket provided next to the tree. Once you have purchased your items, please return them to the church unwrapped no later than Wednesday,  December 9th.  All gifts should be new and labeled with the code that is on the angel. Please do not send candy. Thanks much for so generously supporting this project. Remember to please leave your gifts under the tree.

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Christmas Luncheon  Sunday December 6
The Second Annual Christmas luncheon is coming up! A catered event with mouth-watering roast beef dinner, with salad, dessert and beverages. The children's lunch will be one of their favorites, Chicken Tenders.

There will be a special visitor from the North Pole -  HoHoHo

Prices will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. Please make reservations as we need to have a definite number for the caterer.

Checks should be made payable to: Buford Presbyterian Church, with a designation of Christmas Lunch.

Hope to see everyone there!

Reservations should please be submitted by Wednesday, December 2nd!
You may email a reservation to: jhsmith.1@...

Name:

Number of Adults ______ @ $10 = _______

Number of Children ______@$5 = ________
      
Total Due $____

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Attention Tired Mothers!!
We are looking for a few tired mothers to assist in planning the March 19-21 retreat at Montreat, NC for the tired mothers of Buford Presbyterian. To qualify as a participant, you must have children (ages 0-still at home), be tired and ready for a relaxing weekend of chocolate, shopping and girl talk. Tired mothers who would like to help plan the perfect weekend away (without children and spouses), should contact Susan Bacon (678-243-5277), or you may email her at sbacon123@... . Susan has
participated in a number of Tired Mothers retreats while living in South Carolina and highly recommends the retreat.

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In order to buy a new hymnal in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please turn in your money and the tear-off below by December 1st!. If you turned in a check stipulating in honor or in memory of someone but did not fill out the tear-off sheet, turn in the tear-off anyway. We hope to purchase copies, have book plates inserted in the front cover, and in the pews by January. So far, we have collected $2,836.00. Thank you so much for making our new hymn drive such a resounding success!    

I am purchasing # _____ new hymnal(s) for a total of $

In honor of

In memory of

Given by

I am purchasing a red hymnal. Please reserve it in my name.

Your name

Phone No.

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Advent Schedule of Services and Events
Sunday, December 6      
2nd Sunday of Advent
Regular 8:30 Worship Service with Communion
Sermon: Dress Rehearsal
Children's Christmas Pageant at 11:00 (no Communion due to pageant)
Candles for Christmas
Church-wide luncheon after 11:00 Worship Service

Sunday, December 13
3rd Sunday of Advent
Regular 8:30 Worship Service
Sermon: Joyful Brooding
Christmas Music Service at 11:00
Classics for Christmas: A Celebration of Choral and Literary Classics for Christmas

Sunday, December 20
4th Sunday of Advent
No 8:30 Worship Service (we will still have Sunday school)
Regular 11:00 Worship Service
Sermon: A Long Gestation Period

Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Communion Service at 3:00 PM (please note time change)
Sermon: Scandalous Particulars
Candlelight Communion Services at 5:30 and 8:00     
Nursery only at 5:30 p.m.
Sermon 5:30: Going Home for Christmas
Sermon 8:00: Scandalous Particulars

Sunday, December 27
1st Sunday after Christmas
11:00 Worship Service Only (no Sunday school)
Sermon: He Was in Church

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Pastor:
Richard Hill
             
Associate Pastor: 
Rix Threadgill
                
Organist:
Melissa Smith
                   
Director of Music Ministries:
Ron Kauffmann
              
Children's Choir Director:
Kim Wilberger

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This Week at BPC
Sunday, November 29
4:30 p.m.
Handchimes

4:30 p.m.
Advent Festival

5:15 p.m.    
Cherub Choir

5:45 p.m.
Junior Choir

5:30 p.m.
Youth Choir

5:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry

6:30 p.m.
Youth Groups

Monday,  November 30
9:40 a.m.
Boot Camp

7:30 p.m.
Bible Study

Tuesday, December 1
7:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts

8:00 p.m.
AA

Wednesday, December 2
9:40 a.m.
Boot Camp

10:00 a.m.
Bible Study

7:15 p.m.
Adult Choir

Thursday, December 3

Friday, December 4
10:00 a.m.
Play 'N Pray Circle

8:00 p.m.
AA

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Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:05 pm
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** Due to Christmas schedule, some 8:30 services have been dropped.  See below **
** Help is needed for Acolyte Program on Christmas Eve services.  Email Scott Dunn if you can fill in blank spots. sdunn2740@...
** Assistance is needed for Ushers and Communion Servers for Christmas Eve services.  Email Jim Meeks if you can help. Jim Meeks  jmeeks8414@...

SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS Combined Schedules: Sunday Volunteers, including Children's Worship, Toddler, Nursery, Special Needs, Acolyte-Crucifer, Children's Sermon, Communion Servers, Sound System, Offering Counters, Greeters.

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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS:  Nov 29 Through Feb 28
[When a trade is arranged, please send a note to dbargen@... so the schedule can be adjusted.]

November 29
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Carlien Taljaard
Helpers: Odilia Achu, Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sue Dunbar
10:45  Ryan Sanders, Molly Wilberger [for Jim Thompson]

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Kayla Sedgwick
C/S  Case Snedecor
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A Ellie Luciani
C  Kevin Isaac
S  Katie Isaac

GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Eric McBrayer

USHERS
8:30  Russ + Sarah Thornton
11:00  Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Everett Ward, John Smith

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Scott Snedecor
11:00  Chris Rutledge  

OFFERING COUNTERS: Harter/Taljaard

YOUTH DINNER: Advent Festival

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

December 6
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
NO Children's Worship due to Christmas Pageant
Nursery: Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Susan Thompson,
10:45  Will Jackson, Jim Thompson [for Molly Wilberger]

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A
C/S  Charlotte Richardson 
11:00 
A  John Ormand 
A   Cameron Baker 
C  Ryan Sanders 
S  Zach Woodruff

GREETERS
8:30  Kim MacMunn 
11:00 Hunter Wilberger, Alex Cook, Jeannette Kelly

USHERS
8:30  Denver + Vivian Taylor
11:00  Alex Cook, Diane Cook, Ned Espy, Barbara Espy

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent

COMMUNION SERVERS
NO Communion due to Christmas Pageant

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tony Richardson
11:00  Jason Ashfield  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes

YOUTH DINNER: Forder, Grimaldi

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 13
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Shepherds and Magi Show the Way
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Dave Fraser, Jo-Lynn Garrison, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Amy and Everett Ward
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Dana Isaac (for Barbara Espy)
10:45  Billy Garrison, Connor Williams
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Jack Forder   
C/S  Harrison Forder   
11:00   
A Katie Manders   
A  Tyler Manders   
C  Alexiandria Cook   
S Aaron Cabaniss    
A  Wesley Ashfield
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi 
11:00 Sabrina Balkcom, Daren Wayne, David Smith, Phil Burgess
USHERS
8:30  Tony + Cayla Richardson
11:00  Youth
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Hunter Wilberger  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas Party
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 20
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Meeting the Christ Child
Storyteller:  Laura Fraser
Helpers:  Jean Schwartz, Alex Bogenholm, Martha Brown
Nursery:  Jen and Dave Grieve
Toddler:  Matt Marietta, Michelle Watt
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Dana Kessler,
10:45  Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 NO SERVICE  
11:00   
A- Hope Wilberger
A- Molly Wilberger
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30 NO SERVICE  
11:00 David Smith
USHERS
8:30 NO SERVICE  
11:00  Tim Isaac, Dana Isaac, Jack Harter, Tim Leimkuehler
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Dave Sanders  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 24
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
[Email Scott Dunn to volunteer sdunn2740@... ]
3pm Communion Service
A  
C/S  
3pm Communion Service

5:30 pm
A  Ashley Smith 
A  Cameron Baker
C  
S
8:00pm
A
A
C
S  Jim Thompson
USHERS
3pm
5:30
8pm
COMMUNION SERVERS
3pm
5:30
8pm
SOUND SYSTEM
3pm  Scott Roark
5:30  Chris Rutledge
8pm  Dave Owenby
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 27
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Story of Nativity
Storyteller: Missy McAnally
Helpers: Alaina Fletcher, Victoria Fletcher, Becky Langford
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Wendy Luchtan
Toddler: Kris and Daren Wayne
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:45  Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
NO 8:30 SERVICE
11:00 
A  Donovan Richart 
A- Leila Bowman 
C-
S- Annie Thornton 
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
NO 8:30 SERVICE
11:00 Martha Rolfe, Diana Mazurek, Barbara Espy, Andy Henderson
USHERS
NO 8:30 SERVICE
11:00  Norman Praed, Barbara Praed, Chris Rutledge, Sherry Rutledge
SOUND SYSTEM
NO 8:30 SERVICE
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

January 3
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     David The Shephard
Storyteller: Emily Bowman
Helpers: Edwin Bowman, Ellen Oakes, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Jone and Elizabeth Radley-Taylor
Toddler: Penny and Sonny Rule
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Grace Webster
10:45 Justin Grimaldi, Michael Grimaldi
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jordan Purser
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Ben Breer
A   Kayla Sedgwick
C Katie Isaac
S Kevin Isaac
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas break

January 10
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Abraham and Sari
Storyteller: Shay Bettress
Helpers: Amy Roark, Melissa Youngblood, Debbie Kuehl
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Laura and Dave Fraser
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Susan Thompson
10:45 John Roark, Mary Grace Roark
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Abney Robertson
C/S  Haley Forrester
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A  Chance Martin
C  Caitlyn Martin
S  Alex Bogenholm
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Harter/Franks

January 17
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     The Story of Moses
Storyteller: Wendy Luchtan
Helpers: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall, Martha Brown
Nursery: Amy and Rick Gwinn
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Brent Langford
10:45 Charlotte Richardson, Sarah Thompson
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Caroline Woodruff
C/S Zach Woodruff
11:00
A  Branton  Fletcher
A  Alaina  Fletcher
C  Justin Grimaldi
S  Michael Grimaldi
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Drake/Wayne

January 24
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Exodus
Storyteller: Katy Garner
Helpers: Jenny Baker, Jean Schwartz, Matt Marietta
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Allyson Keller
Todder: Abney and Mary Susan Robertson
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Cheryl Wilson
10:45 Case Snedecor, John Ormand
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Courtney Rutledge
C/S Craig Owensby 
11:00
A Miller Horn
A  Monty Horn
C  Josh Meeks
S  Cody Ashfield
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes

January 31
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Ten Best Ways to Live
Storyteller: Missy McAnally
Helpers: Diane Mazuriek, Susan and Ty Gardner
Nursery: Diane Cook, Leigh Threadgill
Toddler: Wendy and Chad Pyles
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Lynette Grimaldi
10:45 Ryan Sanders Molly Wilberger
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Cameron Baker
C/S-John Roark
11:00
A Katie Manders
A  Tyler Manders
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard/Button

February 7
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Promised Land
Storyteller: Lynne Forder
Helpers: Jean Rowe and Gene Luciani, Beth Horn
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Carol Colley
10:45 Connor Willams, Billy Garrison
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard

February 14
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     How the Church Tells Time
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Sabrina and Jason Balkcom, Alex Bogenholm
Nursery: Emily and Edwin Bowman
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Ormand
10:45 Will Jackson, Jim Thompson
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith

February 21
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Melissa Youngblood
Helpers: Alaina Fletcher, Victoria Fletcher, Debbie Keuhl
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Wendy Luchtan
Toddler: Kris and Daren Wayne
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Forrester
10:45 Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly

February 28
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Ralph McCann
10:45 Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Harter/Franks


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CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Jennifer Marietta   mistylovega@...

SPECIAL NEEDS:
Susan Thompson sthom@...

ACOLYTE - CRUCIFER
Chris Baker  chrisbaker8@...
Scott Dunn   sdunn2740@...

SOUND SYSTEM
Chris Rutledge csrutledge@...

GREETERS
Dave Smith dmsmas@...
Tom Grimaldi TGrimaldi@...

USHERS + COMMUNION SERVERS
Jim Meeks  jmeeks8414@...

CHILDREN'S SERMON
Phil Burgess  dawgburgess@...

OFFERING COUNTERS
Bill Franks wjfranksjr@...

YOUTH DINNER SCHEDULES
Cayla Richardson  caylamrichardson@...

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Inspiration for November 23 - 29

For most of my life Thanksgiving has been around my grandmother's table with all our family. For the past five years, my grandmother has been bed-ridden in the den, but we still all gathered around her dining room and living room to eat with kids running and dogs barking. I am thankful for all the family memories and traditions. This year, however, will be different.

My grandmother died a year and a half ago, and we just sold her house. So, now Thanksgiving will be at my house, but my grandmother's table is stacked up in the basement. It will still be wonderful to have our family come to our home and to share the day with two other families. Now, I wonder if we will continue another tradition we started a few years ago.

While all the family is overdosed with turkey, some of us slip out Thanksgiving night to go to a movie. There some good ones out. But what about “2012”! It appears to be a typical gloom and doom movie about the end of the world that is predicted by the Mayan calendars to occur in three years. That would be ironic for “thanksgiving”, wouldn't it?

And yet, I actually might use that movie for the backdrop of Sunday morning. It seems so inappropriate to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday and then Advent starts on Sunday with a prophecy about the end of the world! But such is life. We will start preparing for the coming of Christ, not only remembering when Christ was born, but waiting for the second coming of Christ when history will be completed.

I promise we will find the good news we have to look forward to rather than the doom and gloom of Hollywood. So, enjoy Thanksgiving with your family and friends, and we will see you here at church to prepare for the advent of God, the coming of Christ into our world.

Blessings upon blessings,

Richard
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Quote of the Week
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us;
Let us find our rest in Thee.
     --Charles Wesley (1707-1788)


Prayer of the Week
My Lord, My Lord,
Long have I cried out to Thee
In the heat of the sun,
The cool of the moon,
My screams searched the heavens for Thee.
My God,
When my blanket was nothing but dew,
Rags and bones
Were all I owned.
I chanted Your name
Just like Job.
...
You said to lean on Your arm
And I'm leaning
You said to trust in Your love
And I'm trusting
You said to call on Your name
And I'm calling
I'm stepping out on your word.

     --Maya Angelou (1928-   )


BPC CALENDAR

11/23/09 Beth Patterson Birthday
11/23/09 Men's Softball game 10 p.m.
11/23/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
11/23/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
11/24/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/24/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/24/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/25/09 Allyson Keller Birthday
11/25/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/26/09 Tom & Lynette Grimaldi Anniversary
11/26/09 Doug Sedgwick Birthday
11/26/09 Lois Hannan Birthday
11/26/09 Thanksgiving Day
11/27/09 Cathy Snedecor Birthday
11/27/09 Amy Ward Birthday
11/27/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/28/09 Billy Garrison Birthday
11/29/09 Dean Wall Birthday
11/29/09 Advent Festival 3:45 p.m.
11/29/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/29/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
11/29/09 First Sunday of Advent
11/30/09 Isaac Bargen Birthday
11/30/09 Dale Bargen Birthday
11/30/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
11/30/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/1/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/2/09 Patrick Thompson Birthday
12/2/09 Nate Keller Birthday
12/2/09 Oliver Webb Wayne Birthday
12/2/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/2/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/2/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/2/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/3/09 Mary Susan Robertson Birthday
12/3/09 Anita Button Birthday
12/4/09 Fowler Anniversary
12/4/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/4/09 Play 'N Pray Circle 10:00 a.m.
12/5/09 Lynn & Tracey Bowman Anniversary
12/5/09 Rich & Laura Beth Sheppard Anniversary
12/6/09 Christmas Luncheon w/ Santa 12:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Christmas Pageant 11:00 a.m.
12/6/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/7/09 Tandy & Brett Button Anniversary
12/7/09 Wesley Ashfield Birthday
12/7/09 Tyler Manders Birthday
12/7/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/7/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/8/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/9/09 John Smith Birthday
12/9/09 Trey Espy Birthday
12/9/09 Jack Harter Birthday
12/9/09 Don Barr Birthday
12/9/09 Tom Pecht Birthday
12/9/09 Midweek Retreat Circle 7:30 p.m.
12/9/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/9/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/9/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/9/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/10/09 Courtney Holbrook Birthday
12/10/09 Mary Ann Dixon Birthday
12/10/09 Elizabeth Gillespie Birthday
12/11/09 Benton Acker Birthday
12/11/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Kibbee Elliott Birthday
12/12/09 Bob Brown Birthday
12/12/09 Wedding 4:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Mens' Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
12/13/09 Kevin Keller Birthday
12/13/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/13/09 Session Mtg.
12/13/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/14/09 Jeff & Tracie Brack Anniversary
12/14/09 Ned Espy Birthday
12/14/09 Julia Michelle Bettress Birthday
12/14/09 Gloria Fischer Birthday
12/14/09 Florence Settle Circle 11:30 a.m.
12/14/09 Circle of Friends Circle 6:30 p.m.
12/14/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/14/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/15/09 Virginia Mullen Birthday
12/15/09 Jason Herrera Birthday
12/15/09 Bill Phillips Birthday
12/15/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/15/09 Boy Scouts - 6:30p.m.
12/16/09 Alan & Sue Dunbar Anniversary
12/16/09 Steve & Christine Wilson Anniversary
12/16/09 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
12/16/09 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
12/16/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/16/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/17/09 Christine Snedecor Birthday
12/18/09 Donnis Bowman Birthday
12/18/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/19/09 Don & Jean Sheridan Anniversary
12/19/09 Kris Wayne Birthday
12/20/09 Ed & Marie Fraley Anniversary
12/20/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/20/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/21/09 Meredith Luchtan Birthday
12/21/09 Lunch Bunch Circle 11:30 a.m.
12/22/09 Dennis Taylor Birthday
12/22/09 Michelle Smith Birthday
12/22/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/23/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/23/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/24/09 Jack & Mary Harter Anniversary
12/24/09 Ed Hibbard Birthday
12/24/09 Pat Ratliff Birthday
12/25/09 Rebecca Smith Birthday
12/25/09 Ann Callahan Birthday
12/25/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/25/09 Christmas Day
12/26/09 Carl & Karen Bogenholm Anniversary
12/27/09 Tim & Barbara Huhn Anniversary
12/27/09 Solveig Wilson Birthday
12/27/09 Bruce Woodlief Birthday
12/27/09 Gwen Scott Birthday
12/27/09 Hana Ault Birthday
12/27/09 Maddie Luchtan Birthday
12/27/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/27/09 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
12/28/09 Jeanne Beattie Birthday
12/28/09 Oliver Arthur Kuehl Birthday
12/29/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/30/09 Sebastian Kuehl Birthday
12/30/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/30/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/31/09 Scott Dunn Birthday
12/31/09 Terry Creech Birthday
12/31/09 Lucas Fraser Birthday
1/1/10 Robert Bowman Birthday
1/1/10 Sherry Rutledge Birthday
1/1/10 Betty Rowland Birthday
1/1/10 Victoria Fletcher Birthday
1/1/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/1/10 New Year's Day
1/3/10 Darlene Rogers Birthday
1/3/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/4/10 Katie Forrester Birthday
1/4/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/4/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/5/10 Diana Mazurek Birthday
1/5/10 Chet Belt Birthday
1/5/10 Bill Persyn Birthday
1/5/10 Kelli Watson Birthday
1/5/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/6/10 Preston Ratliff Birthday
1/6/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/6/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/6/10 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
1/6/10 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
1/6/10 Epiphany
1/7/10 Jim & Linda Boone Anniversary
1/8/10 Jeron Bargen Birthday
1/8/10 Lynette Grimaldi Birthday
1/8/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/8/10 Play 'N Pray Circle 10:00 a.m.
1/9/10 Kim Mays Birthday
1/9/10 Joey Bowers Birthday
1/9/10 Men's Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
1/10/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/10/10 Baptism of the Lord
1/11/10 Matt & Jennifer Marietta Anniversary
1/11/10 David Yount Birthday
1/11/10 Boot Camp 9:40 a.m.
1/11/10 Boot Camp 6:30 p.m.
1/11/10 Florence Settle Circle 10:00 a.m.
1/11/10 Circle of Friends Circle 6:30 p.m.
1/12/10 Phil Burgess Birthday
1/12/10 Alliese Owenby Birthday
1/12/10 Rob Borinski Birthday
1/12/10 Jillian McAnally Birthday
1/12/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/13/10 Jordan Rule Birthday
1/13/10 Katie Brack Birthday
1/13/10 Midweek Retreat Circle 7:30 p.m.
1/13/10 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
1/13/10 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
1/14/10 Jean Collion Birthday
1/15/10 Ann McQuay Birthday
1/15/10 Paula Edwards Birthday
1/15/10 Shay Bettress Birthday
1/15/10 Isabella Balkcom Birthday
1/15/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
1/16/10 Katie Manders Birthday
1/17/10 Ty Ashfield Birthday
1/17/10 Mary Grace Nellis Birthday
1/17/10 Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
1/18/10 Robin Ormand Birthday
1/18/10 Lidy Breer Birthday
1/18/10 Will Patierno Birthday
1/18/10 Lunch Bunch Circle 11:30 a.m.
1/19/10 Michael Christian Birthday
1/19/10 Edwin Bowman Birthday
1/19/10 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.


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BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
November 22, 2009 + + + + + 8:30  & 11:00 a.m.
The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
      
For Your Reflection
"We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is "good", because it is good, if "bad", because it works in us patience, humility, and the contempt of this world and the hope of our eternal country."
 [C.S. Lewis]

Order of Worship               

Prelude   Stephen Gabrielsen   "My God, How Wonderful Thou Art"
 
Chiming the Hour

Introit (11:00 only)   Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!   John Darwell
Come sing, O church in joy! Come join, O church, in song!
For Christ the Lord has led us through the ages long!
In bold accord, come celebrate the journey now and praise the Lord!

Call to Worship
Minister:   Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion;  
People:   You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it;                         
Minister:  You crown the year with your bounty ; your wagon tracks overflow with richness.  
People:   The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, 
All:  The meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.             
    [Psalm 65: 1,9, 11-13]
       
*Processional Hymn No. 525    St. George's, Windsor   "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come"

*Greeting
Minister: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father, and the communion and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you. 

*Prayer of Adoration and the Lord's Prayer ("sins")
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;  and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;  for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 

Welcome and Common Church Concerns
 
Personal and Private Confession of Sin

Corporate Confession of Sin:
Righteous God, you have crowned Jesus Christ as Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him, and are slow to acknowledge his rule. We give allegiance to the powers of this world, and fail to be governed by justice and love. In your mercy, forgive us. Raise us to acclaim him as ruler of all, that we may be loyal ambassadors, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.               

Assurance of Pardon

Congregational Response      National Hymn
Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way,
Lead us from night to never ending day;
Fill all our lives with love and grace divine,
And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine.   Amen.

Children's Sermon      Phil Burgess
After the Children's Sermon, children ages 3 through pre-k are invited to attend Children's Worship during the 11:00 a.m. worship.  Children may be picked up after worship in the room across from the Nursery.

Congregational Response (11:00)     Sicilian Mariners
[Sung to the tune; "Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing"]
Jesus, Friend, so kind and gentle,
Little ones we bring to Thee;
Grant to them Thy dearest blessing,
Let Thine arms around them be;
Now enfold them in thy goodness,
From all danger keep them free.
Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-7

*Hymn No.17    Kremser   "We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer"

New Testament Lesson: Luke 17: 11-19
Minister:   This is the Word of the Lord.
All:  Thanks be to God. 

The Sermon    "Nurturing a Thankful Heart"         

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Offering

Offertory    "Give Thanks, O Christian People"   arr. Ron Kauffmann
Give thanks, O Christian people, for workers of our day
who heed the call to service and make it their life's way,
to go to feed the hungry, to tend to those in need,
to work for equal justice, till all God's folk are freed.

Give thanks, O Christian people, for leaders of our years
who live to share with others, our joy when Christ appears.
To teach the ones who seek light, to guide the faltering feet,
to lead the followers forward our living Lord to meet.

Give thanks, O Christian people, for all who love the Lord,
who live each day believing in God's eternal Word:
To share Christ's love in living, to witness with each deed,
to use the talents given to plant the gospel seed.

Give thanks, O Christian people, for life in fellowship
with all who trust our Savior their serving to equip
to ease each other's burdens, to cope in joy and stress
to magnify God's message and Christ's great love confess. 

*The Doxology (at the presentation of gifts)     Hymn No. 544
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:  Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication
      
*Statement of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.  Amen.
      
*Hymn No. 9   Nun Danket   "Now Thank We All Our God"  

*The Charge and Benediction

*Congregational Response.      Netherlands folk song
We do all extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our Defender wilt be.   
Let thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!   Amen.
      
*Postlude    Michael Helman   "Lead On, O King Eternal" 

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The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Joan Smith in loving memory of her father, Herman Holtberg. The flowers in the Narthex are given to the glory of God in honor of the marriage of Leah Warzon to Andy Hall on Saturday evening.

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We ask those members who are able, to please park in the rear parking lot. This will make more parking available in the front lot for visitors and members who may be less mobile. Thanks!

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November 22
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: How the Church Tells Time 
Storyteller: Lynne Forder 
Helpers: Jean Rowe & Gene Luciani, Alex Bogenholm 
Nursery: Leigh Threadgill, Lisa Luke
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall 

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45: Ralph McCann 
11:00: Case Snedecor / John Ormand

November 29
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Carlien Taljaard,
Helpers: Odilia Achu, Matt & Jenn Marietta
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Emily Bowman 
Toddler: Holly & Andrew Redeker

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45 Sue Dunbar
11:00: Ryan Sanders, Jim Thompson

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Last Sunday's Statistics (November 15th)
Worship Attendance: 8:30 a.m.: 38   -- 11:00 a.m.: 322
General Fund: Receipts: $9,190 .00

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BPC Book Club will meet on Monday, November 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Al & Carole Colley, discussing the book,  The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson.  A light supper will be served.

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Our church will once again sponsor the Christmas "Angel Tree" which will be up this Sunday, November 22nd and which is through the Salvation Army.  Pick your angel or angels off the tree in the gathering area and then purchase the suggested items from the list provided.  As we all know, children wish big for the presents they want at Christmas, and that can be expensive at times. Angel Tree children are no different.  Here are a few ideas to help grant some wishes this year: You may choose a few angels and take them to work to give to co-workers. This is a great idea- especially for expensive wishes as long as you are willing to keep track of who chose angels and make sure gifts are returned by the date needed.  You may also share with family members. To help us locate each angel should the need arise, please fill out the slip that is attached to the angel with your name and telephone number and leave that slip in the basket provided next to the tree. Once you have purchased your items, please return them to the church unwrapped no later than Wednesday,  December 9th.  All gifts should be new and labeled with the code that is on the angel. Please do not send candy. Thanks much for so generously supporting this project. Remember to please leave your gifts under the tree.

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Check it Out in the Library
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) has delighted and inspired people around the world with his popular novels, children's classics, science fiction, religion and philosophy and autobiographical books. Check out the "Chronicles of Narnia" in the Youth section; "The Space Trilogy" in the Fiction section; "Surprised by Joy" in the Biography section; and "Mere Christianity" in the Religion section, explains why he turned from Atheism to Christianity.  These are timeless books and they are available in your church library.  
Please remember to sign out your books!

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The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the 8:30 worship service.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jim Meeks or call the church office.

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Sound System volunteers are needed for both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services for 2010. If you would be interested, please contact Chris Rutledge at CSRutledge@....

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Remember in Your Prayers
Barbara Espy, pray for strength during cancer treatments
Hugh Atkinson, recovering from stroke
Joanne Forder, recovering from broken hip
Katharine Bacon (Susan Bacon's mother-in-law),  in hospice care
Marc Edwards, (Don & Paula Edwards son in OK), undergoing surgery on Nov. 23rd

Hugo Leimkuehler, (Tim's father in MO.), diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer
Eliza Harris (Webster's granddaughter in SC), undergoing chemo and radiation
Jack Shumpert, undergoing tests for health concerns
Phyllis Dunn, (Scott's mother), gravely ill
Zachary Grimes, (Janet, Amy and Amanda Hueners' friend), recovering from car accident

Annajean Schmidt, (Cheryl Grieve's aunt in FL), diagnosed with lung cancer
Wilson Ellis, (Hunter Wilberger's uncle in SC), diagnosed with colon cancer
Chuck Gwinn, (Rick's father in AL), diagnosed with Parkinson's
Bill Wommack, working in Pakistan
Daniel Bowers, (son of Randy & Suzie Bowers), deployed to Afghanistan

Rick Coker (son of Glenda Burgess), addiction problems
Nancy Sayre (Burgess' daughter) going through a divorce
Aileen Andrews Snowden, (Marty Snowden's mother in KY), ill at home
Bayler Teal, (young friend of Wilberger's in SC), Stage 4 cancer
Paul Battle, cancer treatment
Doc Williams, (Dana Isaac's 90 year old uncle), congestive heart failure

Shut-ins: 
Claudia Royal at Brookside,
Al Oakes at Lake Springs

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The last Parenting for Life Class meets today, November 22nd as we explore how we communicate with our children in addressing misbehavior.

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Plan now to attend our 21st Annual Advent Festival on Sunday, November 29th with crafts and wreath-making beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Cost of wreaths will be $6.00 each. Please make your reservation and plan to bring your favorite covered dish or a dessert. Drinks will be provided. Supper will be followed by singing in the sanctuary and the lighting of the Chrismon tree.  This is a great way to kick off the Christmas season. Please be sure to complete the following form.

Advent Festival Reservation
Name and # of Adults

# Attending

# of Children attending

Childcare needed____Ages

Number of Wreaths

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Thank you! To date we have 150 pledges totaling about $528,370.80. Last year at this time, we had received 110 pledges for a total of $383,000.   That is a wonderful response this year. We still need over $100,000 in pledges for our proposed 2010 budget so if you have not pledged yet, you may do so at the pledge box by the office or by placing it in the offering plate. Thank you all for your generosity!

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For those of you who pledge, please keep your pledges current.  For those of you who routinely give but do not make a formal pledge, please try to give what you have in previous years (or more, if able) because those contributions were included as anticipated revenues in this year's budget.  For those who do not financially contribute, please consider this important "act of faith" to support your church.

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Our annual Santa Claus Express is underway, and you are invited to participate in giving needed gifts to our residents at Presbyterian Homes, Presbyterian Village, and Westminster Commons. Suggested gifts are listed on the bulletin board as well as wrapping instructions. A basket for contributions is in the church office. Gifts need to be at the church by December 2nd .

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Gwinnett Choral Guild Christmas Concert will be Saturday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. at Buford First United Methodist Church and Sunday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m.  at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church. Katie Janssen, one of our former members, is a member of this choir, which is directed by Phillip Shoultz, our former Choir Director.

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Christmas Luncheon  Sunday December 6
The Second Annual Christmas luncheon is coming up! A catered event with mouth-watering roast beef dinner, with salad, dessert and beverages. The children's lunch will be one of their favorites, Chicken Tenders.

There will be a special visitor from the North Pole -  HoHoHo!

Prices will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. Please make reservations as we need to have a definite number for the caterer.

Checks should be made payable to: Buford Presbyterian Church, with a designation of Christmas Lunch.

Hope to see everyone there!

Reservations should please be submitted by Wednesday, December 2nd!
You may email a reservation to: jhsmith.1@...

Name:

Number of Adults ______ @ $10 = _______

Number of Children ______@$5 = ________
      
Total Due $____

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Through one-on-one caring relationships with trained Stephen Ministers, those who are in crisis can receive love and care. Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, listen, and to share God's love can help you get through the confusion, stress or loneliness. If you need a Stephen minister or know someone who does, call the church office (770) 945-6711, or a Stephen Leader (678) 482-9060.  

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Buford Presbyterian has a page on Facebook: Friends of Buford Presbyterian.     Log on to Facebook and search or click on the link; www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45461574117.   So far, 144 members have joined the group. Add yourself to the list and stay in touch! Then invite your friends to join as well.

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VBS Save-the-date: June 7-11 2010 High Seas Expedition

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In order to buy a new hymnal in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please turn in your money and the tear-off below by December 1st at the latest. If you turned in a check stipulating in honor or in memory of someone but did not fill out the tear-off sheet, turn in the tear-off anyway. We hope to purchase copies, have book plates inserted in the front cover, and in the pews by January. So far, we have collected $2,836.00. Thank you so much for making our new hymn drive such a resounding success!    

I am purchasing # _____ new hymnal(s) for a total of $

In honor of

In memory of

Given by

I am purchasing a red hymnal. Please reserve it in my name.

Your name

Phone No.

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Attention Tired Mothers!!
We are looking for a few tired mothers to assist in planning the March 19-21 retreat at Montreat, NC for the tired mothers of Buford Presbyterian. To qualify as a participant, you must have children (ages 0-still at home), be tired and ready for a relaxing weekend of chocolate, shopping and girl talk. Tired mothers who would like to help plan the perfect weekend away (without children and spouses), should contact Susan Bacon (678-243-5277), or you may email her at sbacon123@... . Susan has participated in a number of Tired Mothers retreats while living in South Carolina and highly recommends the retreat.

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Advent Schedule of Services and Events

Sunday, November 29
1st Sunday of Advent
8:30 and 11:00 Worship
Sermon: A Foreboding Promise
Advent Festival 4:00 PM

Sunday, December 6
2nd Sunday of Advent
Regular 8:30 Worship Service with Communion
Sermon: Dress Rehearsal
Children's Christmas Pageant at 11:00 (no Communion due to pageant)
Candles for Christmas
Church-wide luncheon after 11:00 Worship Service

Sunday, December 13
3rd Sunday of Advent
Regular 8:30 Worship Service
Sermon: Joyful Brooding
Christmas Music Service at 11:00
Classics for Christmas: A Celebration of Choral and Literary Classics for Christmas

Sunday, December 20
4th Sunday of Advent
No 8:30 Worship Service (we will still have Sunday school)
Regular 11:00 Worship Service
Sermon: A Long Gestation Period

Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Communion Service at 3:00 PM (please note time change)
Sermon: Scandalous Particulars
Candlelight Communion Services at 5:30 and 8:00
Sermon 5:30: Going Home for Christmas
Sermon 8:00: Scandalous Particulars

Sunday, December 27
1st Sunday after Christmas
11:00 Worship Service Only (no Sunday school)
Sermon: He Was in Church

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This Week at BPC
Sunday, November 22
4:30 p.m.
Handchimes

5:00 p.m.
Parenting for Life Class

5:15 p.m.    
Cherub Choir

5:45 p.m.    
Junior Choir

5:30 p.m.
Youth Choir

5:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry

6:30 p.m.
Youth Groups

Monday,  November 23
9:40 a.m.
Boot Camp

7:30 p.m.
Bible Study

10:00 p.m.
Men's Softball game

Tuesday, November 24
7:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts

7:15 p.m.
Adult Choir

8:00 p.m.
AA

Wednesday, November 25
9:40 a.m.
Boot Camp

10:00 a.m.
Bible Study

Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving

Friday, November 27
8:00 p.m.
AA

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Pastor:                               
Richard Hill
             
Associate Pastor:                 
Rix Threadgill
                
Organist:                       
Melissa Smith
                   
Director of Music Ministries:   
Ron Kauffmann
              
Children's Choir Director:        
Kim Wilberger



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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS Combined Schedules: Sunday Volunteers, including Children's Worship, Toddler, Nursery, Special Needs, Acolyte-Crucifer, Children's Sermon, Communion Servers, Sound System, Offering Counters, Greeters.

You may reply to this email and it will be forwarded to the appropriate scheduler or use information at the bottom to contact them directly.
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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS:  Nov 22 Through Feb 28
[When a trade is arranged, please send a note to dbargen@... so the schedule can be adjusted.]

November 22
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     How the Church Tells Time
Storyteller: Lynne Forder
Helpers: Jean Rowe and Gene Luciani, Alex Bogenholm
Nursery: Leigh Threadgill, Lisa Luke
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Ralph McCann [for Lynette Grimaldi]
10:45  Case Snedecor, John Ormand

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Mary Grace Roark
C/S  John Roark
11:00
A  Monty Horn
A  Miller Horn
C  Alexandria Cook
S  Craig Owenby

GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Robin Forrester, Rick Gwinn, Ann McQuay, Sylvia Glass

USHERS
8:30  Tom + Suzanne Walsh
11:00  Hunter Wilberger, Daren Wayne, Mary Ann Dixon, Bill Garrison

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Eleanor Thompson

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Hunter Wilberger
11:00  Everett Ward  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly

YOUTH DINNER: Ashfield, Ashfield

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

November 29
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Carlien Taljaard
Helpers: Odilia Achu, Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sue Dunbar
10:45  Ryan Sanders, Jim Thompson

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Kayla Sedgwick
C/S  Case Snedecor
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A Ellie Luciani
C  Kevin Isaac
S  Katie Isaac

GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Eric McBrayer

USHERS
8:30  Russ + Sarah Thornton
11:00  Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Everett Ward, John Smith

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Scott Snedecor
11:00  Chris Rutledge  

OFFERING COUNTERS: Harter/Taljaard

YOUTH DINNER: Advent Festival

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

December 6
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
NO Children's Worship due to Christmas Pageant
Nursery: Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Susan Thompson,
10:45  Will Jackson, Molly Wilberger
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A  Burns Robertson 
C/S  Charlotte Richardson 
11:00 
A  John Ormand 
A   Cameron Baker 
C  Ryan Sanders 
S  Zach Woodruff 
GREETERS
8:30  Kim MacMunn 
11:00 Hunter Wilberger, Alex Cook, Jeannette Kelly
USHERS
8:30  Denver + Vivian Taylor
11:00  Alex Cook, Diane Cook, Ned Espy, Barbara Espy
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
COMMUNION SERVERS
8:30 Denver Taylor, Wally Wolfe, Jim Pattillo, Chris Baker
11:00  Lynnette Grimaldi, Alliese Owenby, Abbie McBrayer, Jeanne Anderson, Ann McQuay, Grace Webster, Jim Meeks, Dave Owenby, Rick Gwinn, Jay Sykes, Tim Isaac, Gary Webster, Tom Grimaldi, Dave Forder
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tony Richardson
11:00  Jason Ashfield  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes
YOUTH DINNER: Forder, Grimaldi
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 13
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Shepherds and Magi Show the Way
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Dave Fraser, Jo-Lynn Garrison, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Amy and Everett Ward
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Dana Isaac (for Barbara Espy)
10:45  Billy Garrison, Connor Williams
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Jack Forder   
C/S  Harrison Forder   
11:00   
A Katie Manders   
A  Tyler Manders   
C  Alexiandria Cook   
S Aaron Cabaniss    
A  Wesley Ashfield
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi 
11:00 Sabrina Balkcom, Daren Wayne, David Smith, Phil Burgess
USHERS
8:30  Tony + Cayla Richardson
11:00  Youth
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Hunter Wilberger  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas Party
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 20
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Dana Kessler,
10:45  Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Ethan McBrayer   
C/S  TJ Richardson   
11:00   
A- Hope Wilberger
A- Molly Wilberger
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi  
11:00 David Smith
USHERS
8:30  Calvin + Robin Forrester
11:00  Tim Isaac, Dana Isaac, Jack Harter, Tim Leimkuehler
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Dave Sanders  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 24
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
[Email Scott Dunn to volunteer]
12:00 Noon
A  
C/S  
5:30 pm
A  Ashley Smith 
A  Cameron Baker
C  
S
8:00pm
A
A
C
S
SOUND SYSTEM
Noon  Scott Roark
5:30  Chris Rutledge
8pm  Dave Owenby
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 27
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sandra Henderson
10:45  Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A - Mary Grace Roark 
C/S-John Roark 
11:00 
A  Donovan Richart 
A- Leila Bowman 
C- Demi McCloy 
S- Annie Thornton 
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler 
11:00 Martha Rolfe, Diana Mazurek, Barbara Espy, Andy Henderson
USHERS
8:30  Tom + Suzanne Walsh
11:00  Norman Praed, Barbara Praed, Chris Rutledge, Sherry Rutledge
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

January 3
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     David The Shephard
Storyteller: Emily Bowman
Helpers: Edwin Bowman, Ellen Oakes, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Jone and Elizabeth Radley-Taylor
Toddler: Penny and Sonny Rule
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Grace Webster
10:45 Justin Grimaldi, Michael Grimaldi
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jordan Purser
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Ben Breer
A   Kayla Sedgwick
C Katie Isaac
S Kevin Isaac
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas break

January 10
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Abraham and Sari
Storyteller: Shay Bettress
Helpers: Amy Roark, Melissa Youngblood, Debbie Kuehl
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Laura and Dave Fraser
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Susan Thompson
10:45 John Roark, Mary Grace Roark
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Abney Robertson
C/S  Haley Forrester
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A  Chance Martin
C  Caitlyn Martin
S  Alex Bogenholm
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Harter/Franks

January 17
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     The Story of Moses
Storyteller: Wendy Luchtan
Helpers: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall, Martha Brown
Nursery: Amy and Rick Gwinn
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Brent Langford
10:45 Charlotte Richardson, Sarah Thompson
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Caroline Woodruff
C/S Zach Woodruff
11:00
A  Branton  Fletcher
A  Alaina  Fletcher
C  Justin Grimaldi
S  Michael Grimaldi
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Drake/Wayne

January 24
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Exodus
Storyteller: Katy Garner
Helpers: Jenny Baker, Jean Schwartz, Matt Marietta
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Allyson Keller
Todder: Abney and Mary Susan Robertson
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Cheryl Wilson
10:45 Case Snedecor, John Ormand
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Courtney Rutledge
C/S Craig Owensby 
11:00
A Miller Horn
A  Monty Horn
C  Josh Meeks
S  Cody Ashfield
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes

January 31
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Ten Best Ways to Live
Storyteller: Missy McAnally
Helpers: Diane Mazuriek, Susan and Ty Gardner
Nursery: Diane Cook, Leigh Threadgill
Toddler: Wendy and Chad Pyles
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Lynette Grimaldi
10:45 Ryan Sanders Molly Wilberger
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Cameron Baker
C/S-John Roark
11:00
A Katie Manders
A  Tyler Manders
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard/Button

February 7
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Promised Land
Storyteller: Lynne Forder
Helpers: Jean Rowe and Gene Luciani, Beth Horn
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Carol Colley
10:45 Connor Willams, Billy Garrison
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard

February 14
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     How the Church Tells Time
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Sabrina and Jason Balkcom, Alex Bogenholm
Nursery: Emily and Edwin Bowman
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Ormand
10:45 Will Jackson, Jim Thompson
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith

February 21
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Melissa Youngblood
Helpers: Alaina Fletcher, Victoria Fletcher, Debbie Keuhl
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Wendy Luchtan
Toddler: Kris and Daren Wayne
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Forrester
10:45 Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly

February 28
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Ralph McCann
10:45 Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Harter/Franks


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Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:00 pm
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North Gwinnett Co-Operative Ministries, Inc.
From: ngcoop@...
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Subject: Turkeys/Hams for Thanksgiving

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Can you believe Thanksgiving is ONE week from Thursday???
We need $15.00 gift cards for turkeys or hams!  I have received maybe 30 cards and we need 300 for Thanksgiving next week and another 300 for Christmas!

A CHALLENGE FOR OUR COMMUNITY...........
WE NEED 600 PEOPLE TO STEP UP AND EACH BUY ONE (1) GIFT CARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $15.00 so that our families in need can puchase a TURKEY/HAM for the Holidays.   Of the tens of thousands of people who live in Buford, Sugar Hill and Suwanee, won't you be just ONE who steps in to help...please say yes!

Remember our Senior Citizens........No Senior Left Behind!   If you know of someone who will be alone this Holiday, invite them to share the day with you and your family.....share the true meaning of the Holiday Season! If you can't provide assistance, contact us at the Co-op and we will pair that Senior Citizen with a family in the area who is ready to step in!  The need is still great in the community and together we are making a difference in the lives of others!

Blessings.
--
Maureen Kornowa, Executive Director
North Gwinnett Co-Operative Ministries, Inc.
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P.O. Box 672   70 Wiley Drive    Buford, Ga 30518
770.271.9793 (o)     678.641.3460 (c)
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Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:11 pm
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Christmas Luncheon
Sunday December 6, 2009

The Second Annual Christmas luncheon is coming up! A catered event with mouth-watering roast beef dinner, with salad, dessert and beverages. The children's lunch will be one of their favorites, Chicken Tenders.

There will be a special visitor from the North Pole… HoHoHo

Prices will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. Please make reservations as we need to have a definite number for the caterer.

Checks should be made payable to: Buford Presbyterian Church, with a designation of Christmas Lunch.

Hope to see everyone there!


Reservations should please be submitted by Wednesday, December 2nd!
You may email a reservation to: jhsmith.1@...

Name:

Number of Adults ______ @ $10 = _______

Number of Children ______@$5 = ________
      
Total Due $_____


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Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:19 pm
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BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Inspiration for the Week:
I remember having to say "Thank you" after every party or gathering to which I was invited as a child.  When my mom would come to pick me up, she would always ask, "Did you thank the hosts?"  Most of the time I had already remembered to give my thanks.  One time she did not ask me until we were in the car on the way home.  I do not remember if I had actually thanked my friend and his parents or whether I was testing my mom, but I said I had not offered my appreciation at the end of the party.  After a short scolding, she turned the car around and made me go back inside the house to speak to my friend.  She made all of that extra effort just so I could show my gratitude.

This time of year we celebrate Thanksgiving.  Some of us will travel to be with family and friends.  Others of us will host.  We gather around the table, share stories, eat turkey and dressing and pecan pie, and express our gratefulness for our many blessings.  In the midst of us though are those who may not be able to celebrate because of the loss of a job, the loss of a friend or family member, or some other strain that makes them feel as if they are walking alone through a desert with no oasis in sight. 

In this place, we speak of faith as a journey.  Some are just starting out, others are seemingly farther along, and still others make headway, get sidetracked, and maybe fall back a little before continuing on.  The journey has its good times, and it may also have its struggles. That is why we are called to nurture a grateful heart.  We can have this sudden outburst of thanks this time of year and that is very appropriate to observe, but we are also called to constantly and continually give thanks to God.  Each and every day should be our little thanksgiving.

So, let us come into the house of the Lord to share with each other the magnificent things that God has done and is doing in our lives.

Grace and Peace,
Rix
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Quote For The Week
We ought to give thanks for all fortune:  if it is "good," because it is good; if "bad" because it works in us patience, humility, and the contempt of this world and the hope of our eternal country.
C.S. Lewis


Prayer For The Week
Healing God, we fall at your feet with prayers of thanksgiving.  Thank you for your mercy and grace that are fresh as the morning dew.  Thank you for hearing us when we call upon you for assistance, healing, and help.  Lord, we pray that you would cleanse us once again. Cast away our selfish pride and foolishness.  Wash away our sinful ways.  Free us from being self-centered and force us to see the many ways we can serve you by serving those around us.  As we are eager to call upon you for miracles, guidance, and direction, we pray you would also make us eager to prostrate ourselves at your feet and offer prayers of thanksgiving and adoration.  Help us to always pause in order to praise you for your goodness, mercy, and grace.  Amen.
  - William Willimon

BPC Calendar
11/15/09 Amy Sedgwick Birthday
11/16/09 Betty Woodlief Birthday
11/16/09 Men's Softball game- 9 p.m.
11/17/09 Case Snedecor Birthday
11/17/09 Renee Taylor Birthday
11/17/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/17/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/18/09 Martha Brown Birthday
11/18/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/18/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/19/09 Lora Persyn Birthday
11/19/09 Cheryl Grieve Birthday
11/20/09 Emily McAnally Birthday
11/20/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/21/09 Chris Baker Birthday
11/21/09 Wedding 4:00 p.m.
11/22/09 Susan Bacon Birthday
11/22/09 Parenting for Life Class 5:00 p.m.
11/22/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/22/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/22/09 Christ the King
11/23/09 Beth Patterson Birthday
11/23/09 Men's Softball game- 10 p.m.
11/24/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/24/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/25/09 Allyson Keller Birthday
11/25/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/25/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/26/09 Tom & Lynette Grimaldi Anniversary
11/26/09 Doug Sedgwick Birthday
11/26/09 Lois Hannan Birthday
11/26/09 Thanksgiving Day
11/27/09 Cathy Snedecor Birthday
11/27/09 Amy Ward Birthday
11/27/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/28/09 Billy Garrison Birthday
11/29/09 Dean Wall Birthday
11/29/09 Advent Festival 3:45 p.m.
11/29/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/29/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/29/09 First Sunday of Advent
11/30/09 Isaac Bargen Birthday
11/30/09 Dale Bargen Birthday
12/1/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/2/09 Patrick Thompson Birthday
12/2/09 Nate Keller Birthday
12/2/09 Elena Martinez Birthday
12/2/09 Oliver Webb Wayne Birthday
12/2/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/2/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/3/09 Mary Susan Robertson Birthday
12/3/09 Anita Button Birthday
12/4/09 Fowler Anniversary
12/4/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/5/09 Lynn & Tracey Bowman Anniversary
12/5/09 Rich & Laura Beth Sheppard Anniversary
12/6/09 Christmas Luncheon w/ Santa 12:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Christmas Pageant 11:00 a.m.
12/6/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/7/09 Tandy & Brett Button Anniversary
12/7/09 Wesley Ashfield Birthday
12/7/09 Tyler Manders Birthday
12/8/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/9/09 John Smith Birthday
12/9/09 Trey Espy Birthday
12/9/09 Jack Harter Birthday
12/9/09 Don Barr Birthday
12/9/09 Tom Pecht Birthday
12/9/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/9/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/10/09 Courtney Holbrook Birthday
12/10/09 Mary Ann Dixon Birthday
12/10/09 Elizabeth Gillespie Birthday
12/11/09 Benton Acker Birthday
12/11/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Kibbee Elliott Birthday
12/12/09 Bob Brown Birthday
12/13/09 Kevin Keller Birthday
12/13/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/13/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/14/09 Jeff & Tracie Brack Anniversary
12/14/09 Ned Espy Birthday
12/14/09 Julia Michelle Bettress Birthday
12/14/09 Gloria Fischer Birthday
12/15/09 Virginia Mullen Birthday
12/15/09 Jason Herrera Birthday
12/15/09 Bill Phillips Birthday
12/15/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/16/09 Alan & Sue Dunbar Anniversary
12/16/09 Steve & Christine Wilson Anniversary
12/16/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/16/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/17/09 Christine Snedecor Birthday
12/18/09 Donnis Bowman Birthday
12/18/09 Georgette Clark Birthday
12/18/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/19/09 Don & Jean Sheridan Anniversary
12/19/09 Kris Wayne Birthday
12/20/09 Ed & Marie Fraley Anniversary
12/20/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/20/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/21/09 Meredith Luchtan Birthday
12/22/09 Dennis Taylor Birthday
12/22/09 Michelle Smith Birthday
12/22/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/23/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/23/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/24/09 Jack & Mary Harter Anniversary
12/24/09 Ed Hibbard Birthday
12/24/09 Pat Ratliff Birthday
12/25/09 Rebecca Smith Birthday
12/25/09 Ann Callahan Birthday
12/25/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/25/09 Christmas Day
12/26/09 Carl & Karen Bogenholm Anniversary
12/27/09 Tim & Barbara Huhn Anniversary
12/27/09 Solveig Wilson Birthday
12/27/09 Bruce Woodlief Birthday
12/27/09 Gwen Scott Birthday
12/27/09 Hana Ault Birthday
12/27/09 Maddie Luchtan Birthday
12/27/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/27/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/28/09 Jeanne Beattie Birthday
12/28/09 Oliver Arthur Kuehl Birthday
12/29/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/30/09 Sebastian Kuehl Birthday
12/30/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/30/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.



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#1150 From: dbargen@...
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:27 pm
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BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
November 15, 2009 + + + + + 8:30  & 11:00 a.m.
The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
      
For Your Reflection
 "But if we have no proof that He was alive, we have many witnesses, two thousand years of them and yet we have more than that.  We have the witness of our own lives, or at least of certain deep moments when we were truly alive,and when, if only for a minute or two, we have seen in the breaking of a piece of bread, for instance, not just a piece of bread breaking, but something broken for us, a giveness, a source of life."
[Frederick Buechner, The Magnificent Defeat]

Order of Worship               

Prelude   Dietrich Buxtehude   "A Mighty Fortress is Our God"
 
Chiming the Hour

Introit (11:00 only)   Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!   John Darwell
Come sing, O church in joy! Come join, O church, in song!
For Christ the Lord has led us through the ages long!
In bold accord, come celebrate the journey now and praise the Lord!

Call to Worship
Minister:    My heart exults in the Lord;  
People:    My strength is exulted in my God.                         
Minister:    There is no Holy One like the Lord;  
People:     no one besides you. 
All:            So, let us come and worship our God.             
   [from 1 Samuel: 2]

*Processional Hymn No. 91       Ein' Feste Burg     "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"

*Greeting
Minister: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father, and the communion and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you. 

*Prayer of Adoration and the Lord's Prayer ("sins")

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;  and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;  for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 

Welcome and Common Church Concerns

Personal and Private Confession of Sin

Corporate Confession of Sin:
O God, early in the morning I cry to you. Help me to pray and to concentrate my thoughts on you: I cannot do this alone. In me there is darkness, but with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help; I am restless, but with you there is peace. In me there is bitterness, but with you there is patience; I do not understand your ways, but you know the way for me... Restore me to liberty, and enable me so to live now that I may answer before you and before me. Lord, whatever this day may bring Your name be praised.   Amen.                     [Dietrich Bonhoeffer]

Assurance of Pardon

Congregational Response      National Hymn
Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way,
Lead us from night to never ending day;
Fill all our lives with love and grace divine,
And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine.   Amen.

Cherub Choir sings (11:00)     Michael Bedford   "It Is So Good to Give Thanks"

Children's Sermon      Scott Roark
After the Children's Sermon, children ages 3 through pre-k are invited to attend Children's Worship during the 11:00 a.m. worship.  Children may be picked up after worship in the room across from the Nursery.

Congregational Response (11:00)     Sicilian Mariners
[Sung to the tune; "Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing"]
Jesus, Friend, so kind and gentle,
Little ones we bring to Thee;
Grant to them Thy dearest blessing,
Let Thine arms around them be;
Now enfold them in thy goodness,
From all danger keep them free.

Prayer for Illumination

New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 10: 11-14

*Hymn No. 369   Foundation  "How Firm a Foundation"


Old Testament Lesson: 1 Samuel 1:2 - 2:2
Minister:   This is the Word of the Lord.
All:            Thanks be to God. 

The Sermon      "Reversal of Fortune"         

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Offering

Offertory (11:00)    "Alleluja" from Exsultate Jubliate   W. A. Mozart    Alleluja
[Donna Brandon, Eleanor Thompson, RJ Walsh, Scott Roark - Solo Quartet]

*The Doxology (at the presentation of gifts)     Hymn No. 544
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

*Statement of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.  Amen.

*Hymn No. 368    Solid Rock    "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less"  

*The Charge and Benediction

*Congregational Response.      Netherlands folk song
We do all extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our Defender wilt be.   
Let thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!   Amen.

*Postlude      Charles Callahan     Toccata on "Old Hundredth" 

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The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Mary Buckler in memory of her husband, Don Buckler, and son, Dale Buckler. 

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Buford Presbyterian has a page on Facebook: Friends of Buford Presbyterian.     Log on to Facebook and search or click on the link; www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45461574117.   So far, 138 members have joined the group. Add yourself to the list and stay in touch! Then invite your friends to join as well.

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November 15
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: Promised Land 
Storyteller: Sherry Rutledge,
Helpers: Leigh Threadgill, Beth Horn, Wendy Luchtan 
Nursery: Kris & Daren Wayne 
Toddler: Wendy & Chad Pyles

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45 Robin Forrester
11:00: Michael & Justin Grimaldi  

November 22
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: How the Church Tells Time 
Storyteller: Lynne Forder 
Helpers: Jean Rowe & Gene Luciani, Alex Bogenholm 
Nursery: Leigh Threadgill, Lisa Luke
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall 

SPECIAL NEEDS:
9:45: Ralph McCann 
11:00: Case Snedecor / John Ormand

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We ask those members who are able, to please park in the rear parking lot. This will make more parking available in the front lot for visitors and members who may be less mobile. Thanks!

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Last Sunday's Statistics (November 8th)
Worship Attendance: 8:30 a.m.: 47   -- 11:00 a.m.: 310
General Fund: Receipts: $11,812 .00

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Youth Dinner - Nov. 22nd - Ashfield

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Check it Out in the Library
For those with questioning minds about the reconciliation of science and faith, Francis Collins, one of the world's leading scientists, tells why he is also a devout believer.  In The Language of God his explanation of DNA as God's instrument book is persuasive. Check it out in the Biography section of the library.
Please remember to sign out your books!

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Remember in Your Prayers
Barbara Espy, pray for strength during cancer treatments
Joanne Forder, recovering from broken hip
Hugo Leimkuehler, (Tim's father in MO.), diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer
Family of Bill White, (father of Scout Troop member, Conner), who passed away Nov. 6th
Eliza Harris (Webster's granddaughter in NC), will undergo surgery for a tumor of the pituitary gland on Dec. 9th at UVA

Jack Shumpert, undergoing tests for health concerns
Phyllis Dunn, (Scott's mother), gravely ill
Zachary Grimes, (Janet, Amy and Amanda Hueners' friend),  recovering from car accident
Russ Thornton, recovering from hip-replacement surgery
Annajean Schmidt, (Cheryl Grieve's aunt in FL), diagnosed with lung cancer

Wilson Ellis, (Hunter Wilberger's uncle in SC), diagnosed with colon cancer
Bill Gaston, (Leigh Threadgill's dad in Atlanta), diagnosed with bladder cancer
Chuck Gwinn, (Rick's father in AL), diagnosed with Parkinson's
Bill Wommack, working in Pakistan
Daniel Bowers, (son of Randy & Suzie Bowers), deployed to Afghanistan

Rick Coker (son of Glenda Burgess), addiction problems
Nancy Sayre (Burgess' daughter) going through a divorce
Aileen Andrews Snowden, (Marty Snowden's mother in KY), ill at home
Bayler Teal, (young friend of Wilberger's in SC), Stage 4 cancer
Paul Battle, cancer treatment
Doc Williams, (Dana Isaac's 90 year old uncle), congestive heart failure

Shut-ins: 
Claudia Royal at Brookside
Al Oakes at Lake Springs

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Christian Education announces a new, once-a-month Sunday School Class. This class will be a book discussion and will convene in the back half of the Old Fellowship                                           
Today the class will discuss, Three Cups of Tea  by Greg Mortenson.

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The Parenting for Life Class will not meet this Sunday.  Our last class will meet next Sunday, the 22nd.

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PW Circle Information
The Lunch Bunch Circle (Ann McQuay 770-831-6521) will meet on Monday, November 16th at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Gwen Scott.

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Thank you! To date we have 136 pledges totaling about $484,000. Last year at this time, we had received 110 pledges for a total of $383,000.   That is a wonderful response this year. We still need over $100,000 in pledges for our proposed 2010 budget so if you have not pledged yet, you may do so at the pledge box by the office or by placing it in the offering plate. Thank you all for your generosity!

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For those of you who pledge, please keep your pledges current.  For those of you who routinely give but do not make a formal pledge, please try to give what you have in previous years (or more, if able) because those contributions were included as anticipated revenues in this year's budget.  For those who do not financially contribute, please consider this important "act of faith" to support your church.

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Stephen Ministers are laypeople from our congregation who are trained to provide distinctly Christian one-on-one care to those suffering personal crisis. Care receivers reap many blessings through this caring ministry.   Call the church office (770) 945-6711, or a Stephen Leader (678) 482-9060, for Stephen Ministry support.  

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The Worship Committee is looking for ushers for the 8:30 worship service.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jim Meeks or call the church office.

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VBS Save-the-date: June 7-11 2010 High Seas Expedition

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This Week at BPC
       
Sunday, November 15
4:30 p.m.
Handchimes

5:15 p.m.
Cherub Choir

5:45 p.m.
Junior Choir

5:30 p.m.
Youth Choir

5:30 p.m. 
Stephen Ministry

6:30 p.m.
Youth Groups

Monday,  November 16 
9:40 a.m.
Boot Camp

11:30 a.m.
Lunch Bunch Circle

7:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts

7:30 p.m.
Bible Study

9:00 p.m.
Men's Softball game

Tuesday, November 17
10:00 a.m.
Needlework Group

7:00 p.m.  
Boy Scouts

8:00 p.m.
AA

Wednesday, November 18
9:40 a.m.  
Boot Camp

10:00 a.m. 
Bible Study

7:15 p.m.   
Adult Choir

Thursday, November 19

Friday, November 20
8:00 p.m.
AA

Saturday, November 21
3:00 p.m.  
Wedding/ Reception                          

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In order to buy a new hymnal in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please turn in your money and the tear-off below by December 1st at the latest. If you turned in a check stipulating in honor or in memory of someone but did not fill out the tear-off sheet, turn in the tear-off anyway. We hope to purchase copies, have book plates inserted in the front cover, and in the pews by January. So far, we have collected $2,836.00. Thank you so much for making our new hymn drive such a resounding success!    

I am purchasing #      new hymnal(s) for a total of $

In honor of

In memory of

Given by

I am purchasing a red hymnal. Please reserve it in my name.

Your name

Phone No.

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Advent Schedule of Services and Events

Sunday, November 29
1st Sunday of Advent
8:30 and 11:00 Worship
Sermon: A Foreboding Promise
Advent Festival 4:00 PM

Sunday, December 6
2nd Sunday of Advent
Regular 8:30 Worship Service with Communion
Sermon: Dress Rehearsal
Children's Christmas Pageant at 11:00 (no Communion due to pageant)
Candles for Christmas
Church-wide luncheon after 11:00 Worship Service

Sunday, December 13
3rd Sunday of Advent
Regular 8:30 Worship Service
Sermon: Joyful Brooding
Christmas Music Service at 11:00
Classics for Christmas: A Celebration of Choral and Literary Classics for Christmas

Sunday, December 20
4th Sunday of Advent
No 8:30 Worship Service (we will still have Sunday school)
Regular 11:00 Worship Service
Sermon: A Long Gestation Period

Thursday, December 24  Christmas Eve
Communion Service at 3:00 PM (please note time change)
Sermon: Scandalous Particulars

Candlelight Communion Services at 5:30 and 8:00
Sermon 5:30: Going Home for Christmas
Sermon 8:00: Scandalous Particulars

Sunday, December 27
1st Sunday after Christmas
11:00 Worship Service Only (no Sunday school)
Sermon: He Was in Church

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Attention Tired Mothers!!
We are looking for a few tired mothers to assist in planning the March 19-21 retreat at Montreat, NC for the tired mothers of Buford Presbyterian. To qualify as a participant, you must have children (ages 0-still at home), be tired and ready for a relaxing weekend of chocolate, shopping and girl talk. Tired mothers who would like to help plan the perfect weekend away (without children and spouses), should contact Susan Bacon (678-243-5277), or you may email her at sbacon123@... . Susan has
participated in a number of Tired Mothers retreats while living in South Carolina and highly recommends the retreat.

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Plan now to attend our 21st Annual Advent Festival on Sunday, November 29 with crafts and wreath-making beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Cost of wreaths will be $6.00 each. Please make your reservation and plan to bring your favorite covered dish or a dessert. Drinks will be provided. Supper will be followed by singing in the sanctuary and the lighting of the Chrismon tree.  This is a great way to kick off the Christmas season. Please be sure to complete the following form.

You may email the completed form to Joan Smith: jhsmith.1@...  or drop in the collection plate on Sunday.

Advent Festival Reservation
Name

Adults  # Attending

# of Children attending

Number of Wreaths

Child Care needed

Ages of children

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Pastor:
Richard Hill
             
Associate Pastor:
Rix Threadgill
                
Organist:
Melissa Smith
                   
Director of Music Ministries:   
Ron Kauffmann
              
Children's Choir Director:  
Kim Wilberger

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#1149 From: dbargen@...
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:14 am
Subject: SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS: Nov 15 Through Feb 28 		ybk992000
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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS Combined Schedules: Sunday Volunteers, including Children's Worship, Toddler, Nursery, Special Needs, Acolyte-Crucifer, Children's Sermon, Communion Servers, Sound System, Offering Counters, Greeters.

You may reply to this email and it will be forwarded to the appropriate scheduler or use information at the bottom to contact them directly.
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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS:  Nov 15 Through Feb 28
[When a trade is arranged, please send a note to dbargen@... so the schedule can be adjusted.]

November 15
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Promised Land
Storyteller: Sherry Rutledge
Helpers: Leigh Threadgill, Beth Horn, Wendy Luchtan
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Penny and Sonny Rule [for Wendy and Chad Pyles]

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Robin Forrester 
10:45 Michael Grimaldi [for Alexandria Cook], Justin Grimaldi [for Caitlyn Martin]

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jack Forder [for Jordan Purser]
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Chance Martin
A  Wesley Ashfield
C  Cody Ashfield
S  Caitlyn Martin

GREETERS
8:30  Chris Baker 
11:00 Tom Grimaldi, Lynette Grimaldi, Susan Hambrick, Wallace Hambrick

USHERS
8:30  Calvin + Robin Forrester
11:00  Charles Wilson, Solveig Wilson, Joe Luchtan, Janice Palmer

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Scott Roark

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Dave Owenby  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith

YOUTH DINNER: Pizza

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo
  
November 22
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     How the Church Tells Time
Storyteller: Lynne Forder
Helpers: Jean Rowe and Gene Luciani, Alex Bogenholm
Nursery: Leigh Threadgill, Lisa Luke
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Ralph McCann [for Lynette Grimaldi]
10:45  Case Snedecor, John Ormand

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Mary Grace Roark
C/S  John Roark
11:00
A  Monty Horn
A  Miller Horn
C  Alexandria Cook
S  Craig Owenby

GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Robin Forrester, Rick Gwinn, Ann McQuay, Sylvia Glass

USHERS
8:30  Tom + Suzanne Walsh
11:00  Hunter Wilberger, Daren Wayne, Mary Ann Dixon, Bill Garrison

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Eleanor Thompson

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Hunter Wilberger
11:00  Everett Ward  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly

YOUTH DINNER: Ashfield, Ashfield

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

November 29
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Carlien Taljaard
Helpers: Odilia Achu, Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sue Dunbar
10:45  Ryan Sanders, Jim Thompson
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Kayla Sedgwick
C/S  Case Snedecor
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A Ellie Luciani
C  Kevin Isaac
S  Katie Isaac
GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Eric McBrayer
USHERS
8:30  Russ + Sarah Thornton
11:00  Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Everett Ward, John Smith
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Scott Snedecor
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS: Harter/Taljaard
YOUTH DINNER: Advent Festival
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

December 6
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
NO Children's Worship due to Christmas Pageant
Nursery: Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Susan Thompson,
10:45  Will Jackson, Molly Wilberger
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A  Burns Robertson 
C/S  Charlotte Richardson 
11:00 
A  John Ormand 
A   Cameron Baker 
C  Ryan Sanders 
S  Zach Woodruff 
GREETERS
8:30  Kim MacMunn 
11:00 Hunter Wilberger, Alex Cook, Jeannette Kelly
USHERS
8:30  Denver + Vivian Taylor
11:00  Alex Cook, Diane Cook, Ned Espy, Barbara Espy
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
COMMUNION SERVERS
8:30 Denver Taylor, Wally Wolfe, Jim Pattillo, Chris Baker
11:00  Lynnette Grimaldi, Alliese Owenby, Abbie McBrayer, Jeanne Anderson, Ann McQuay, Grace Webster, Jim Meeks, Dave Owenby, Rick Gwinn, Jay Sykes, Tim Isaac, Gary Webster, Tom Grimaldi, Dave Forder
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tony Richardson
11:00  Jason Ashfield  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes
YOUTH DINNER: Forder, Grimaldi
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 13
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Shepherds and Magi Show the Way
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Dave Fraser, Jo-Lynn Garrison, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Amy and Everett Ward
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Dana Isaac (for Barbara Espy)
10:45  Billy Garrison, Connor Williams
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Jack Forder   
C/S  Harrison Forder   
11:00   
A Katie Manders   
A  Tyler Manders   
C  Alexiandria Cook   
S Aaron Cabaniss    
A  Wesley Ashfield
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi 
11:00 Sabrina Balkcom, Daren Wayne, David Smith, Phil Burgess
USHERS
8:30  Tony + Cayla Richardson
11:00  Youth
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Hunter Wilberger  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas Party
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 20
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Dana Kessler,
10:45  Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Ethan McBrayer   
C/S  TJ Richardson   
11:00   
A- Hope Wilberger
A- Molly Wilberger
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi  
11:00 David Smith
USHERS
8:30  Calvin + Robin Forrester
11:00  Tim Isaac, Dana Isaac, Jack Harter, Tim Leimkuehler
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Dave Sanders  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 24
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
[Email Scott Dunn to volunteer]
12:00 Noon
A  
C/S  
5:30 pm
A  Ashley Smith 
A  Cameron Baker
C  
S
8:00pm
A
A
C
S
SOUND SYSTEM
Noon  Scott Roark
5:30  Chris Rutledge
8pm  Dave Owenby
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 27
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sandra Henderson
10:45  Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A - Mary Grace Roark 
C/S-John Roark 
11:00 
A  Donovan Richart 
A- Leila Bowman 
C- Demi McCloy 
S- Annie Thornton 
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler 
11:00 Martha Rolfe, Diana Mazurek, Barbara Espy, Andy Henderson
USHERS
8:30  Tom + Suzanne Walsh
11:00  Norman Praed, Barbara Praed, Chris Rutledge, Sherry Rutledge
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

January 3
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     David The Shephard
Storyteller: Emily Bowman
Helpers: Edwin Bowman, Ellen Oakes, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Jone and Elizabeth Radley-Taylor
Toddler: Penny and Sonny Rule
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Grace Webster
10:45 Justin Grimaldi, Michael Grimaldi
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jordan Purser
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Ben Breer
A   Kayla Sedgwick
C Katie Isaac
S Kevin Isaac
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas break

January 10
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Abraham and Sari
Storyteller: Shay Bettress
Helpers: Amy Roark, Melissa Youngblood, Debbie Kuehl
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Laura and Dave Fraser
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Susan Thompson
10:45 John Roark, Mary Grace Roark
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Abney Robertson
C/S  Haley Forrester
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A  Chance Martin
C  Caitlyn Martin
S  Alex Bogenholm
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Harter/Franks

January 17
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     The Story of Moses
Storyteller: Wendy Luchtan
Helpers: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall, Martha Brown
Nursery: Amy and Rick Gwinn
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Brent Langford
10:45 Charlotte Richardson, Sarah Thompson
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Caroline Woodruff
C/S Zach Woodruff
11:00
A  Branton  Fletcher
A  Alaina  Fletcher
C  Justin Grimaldi
S  Michael Grimaldi
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Drake/Wayne

January 24
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Exodus
Storyteller: Katy Garner
Helpers: Jenny Baker, Jean Schwartz, Matt Marietta
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Allyson Keller
Todder: Abney and Mary Susan Robertson
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Cheryl Wilson
10:45 Case Snedecor, John Ormand
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Courtney Rutledge
C/S Craig Owensby 
11:00
A Miller Horn
A  Monty Horn
C  Josh Meeks
S  Cody Ashfield
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes

January 31
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Ten Best Ways to Live
Storyteller: Missy McAnally
Helpers: Diane Mazuriek, Susan and Ty Gardner
Nursery: Diane Cook, Leigh Threadgill
Toddler: Wendy and Chad Pyles
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Lynette Grimaldi
10:45 Ryan Sanders Molly Wilberger
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Cameron Baker
C/S-John Roark
11:00
A Katie Manders
A  Tyler Manders
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard/Button

February 7
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Promised Land
Storyteller: Lynne Forder
Helpers: Jean Rowe and Gene Luciani, Beth Horn
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Carol Colley
10:45 Connor Willams, Billy Garrison
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard

February 14
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     How the Church Tells Time
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Sabrina and Jason Balkcom, Alex Bogenholm
Nursery: Emily and Edwin Bowman
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Ormand
10:45 Will Jackson, Jim Thompson
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith

February 21
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Melissa Youngblood
Helpers: Alaina Fletcher, Victoria Fletcher, Debbie Keuhl
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Wendy Luchtan
Toddler: Kris and Daren Wayne
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Forrester
10:45 Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly

February 28
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Ralph McCann
10:45 Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Harter/Franks


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SPECIAL NEEDS:
Susan Thompson sthom@...

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Scott Dunn   sdunn2740@...
Chris Baker  chrisbaker8@...

SOUND SYSTEM
Chris Rutledge csrutledge@...

GREETERS
Dave Smith dmsmas@...
Tom Grimaldi TGrimaldi@...

USHERS + COMMUNION SERVERS
Jim Meeks  jmeeks8414@...

CHILDREN'S SERMON
Phil Burgess  dawgburgess@...

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#1148 From: dbargen@...
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:32 pm
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In a message dated 11/12/09, danaisaac@...  writes:

Reminder:  Shoe boxes due this Sunday!
Operation Christmas Child
 Again this year our church will participate in this worldwide outreach program, sponsored by Samaritan's Purse, November 15th. Please return your gift-filled box by this date and place it in the narthex. The boxes will be delivered to more than 95 countries worldwide, where Christians will distribute them along with colorful storybooks about Jesus, written in the children's own languages. Ideas include:
 
Toys - small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, yo-yos, jump ropes, etc.
School Supplies - pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, coloring or picture books, etc.
Hygiene Items - toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
Other - Hard Candy and lollipops, mints, T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hairclips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights, etc.
 Do Not Include - Used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers, aerosol cans.
 
Thank you!

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The youth will be collecting food for Thanksgiving bags for the NG Coop Sun 11/15. They will make the bags up to the Coops specifications and deliver them to the Coop 11/15. The Coop will then give them out before Thanksgiving. _

These are the items that go into each bag:Boxed Potato, Boxed Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Canned Yams, Marshmallows, Boxed Dessert/Jell-O, Cream Soups, Chicken Broth, Corn, Green Beans, Other Canned Veggies, Corn Bread/Muffins Mix, Crackers, Canned Fruit. _

Please put your donations in the red barrel.

Thanks, BPC Middle and High Schools_
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#1147 From: dbargen@...
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:37 pm
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Inspiration for November 9-15

What comes to mind when you think of a "reversal of fortune"? Do you think of the likes of those who invested in the Madoff ponzi scheme, and now their shares of gold are piles of dust?  Or like a good friend of mine who spent his career with Lucent Technology only to see his 401k plunge from $100/share to mere pennies. His hope of retirement was dashed. With this economy many of us may empathize with these riches to rags stories. And I always wonder how this has affected the faith of these families. They had become so used to living "well".

Or do you think of the "reversal of fortune" of those who have gone from rags to riches--like the 60 year old Atlanta man who never held a permanent full-time job but won the lottery. Steven was a devoted son, caring for his ailing mother for years and yet, his only job was driving a school bus. Then, he accidentally played his mother's birthday twice and won two out of the three lottery tickets worth 2/3 of the $80 million dollar jackpot. Now, he doesn't have a care in the world. And, yet from what I know of him, he is thankful, but his reversal made no difference to his faith.

This week I am pondering the story of Hannah who was not able to have children. She felt weary, ashamed and forgotten. She prayed that if God would grant her a child then she would dedicate him to her Lord. Thus, with the birth of her son, Samuel, we have one of the most dramatic reversals of fortune in scripture. Hannah was ecstatic! The credit went to God! And Hannah's life was never the same.

What would it take to make us ecstatic about what God is doing today? I wonder if we would even notice or if we have noticed. Would God get the credit?

Invite a friend and come worship with us this Sunday. Whether times are bad or good, we will worship the One who is our Rock!

See you Sunday.

In Christ,
Richard
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Quote of the Week
"But if we have no proof that He was alive, we have many witnesses, two thousand years of them and yet we have more than that. We have the witness of our own lives, or at least of certain deep moments when we were truly alive, and when, if only for a minute or two, we have seen in the breaking of a piece of bread, for instance, not just a piece of bred breaking, but something broken for us, a givenness, a source of life."
    --Frederick Buechner, The Magnificent Defeat


Prayer of the Week
Come and help us, Lord Jesus. A vision of your face will brighten us; but to feel your Spirit touching us will make us vigorous. Oh! for the leaping and walking of the man born lame. May we today dance with holy joy, like David before the ark of God. May a holy exhilaration take possession of every part of us; may we be glad in the Lord; may our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing, "for the Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad."
    --Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)

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What Buford Presbyterian Church Means To Me ...
"The world we work, play and live in is full of positives and negatives but is always part of this world.  When I enter the world of Buford Presbyterian Church I feel I enter into a small portion of a world which has been promised to us.  A world of difference, a world of community, a world of acceptance and belonging.  This is what Buford Presbyterian Church means to me."   
-  Alex Cook

 "From the time we joined Buford Presbyterian Church 11 years ago, we knew we had become members of a wonderful church family.  Our sons have grown up in this church and made friendships that will last a lifetime.  It's hard to find words to describe the influence BPC has had on their lives and ours.  Our sons' experiences in Sunday school, vacation bible school, youth choir, Montreat, youth group, and a mission trip to Nicaragua have provided a strong Christian foundation they will build on for the rest of their lives.  This was most evident when we took our oldest son to college this year for orientation and realized it was very important to him that we visit the local Presbyterian Church so he would know how to get there from campus.  Now he attends church there with new friends he has made, some of whom were not regular churchgoers before.  This demonstrates to us how our Lord works through the foundation provided by BPC to spread the Good News in ways we would not expect."  
-  David, Carol, Patrick, and Ryan Sanders


 "After the birth of our first daughter, we both felt a pull to start going to church.  We wanted to raise our kids learning about the Bible and Jesus in church.  When we set out to find a church, BPC was the first and only church we visited.  We just felt so welcome and at home here.  We felt like there were so many wonderful families and that we fit right in.  I was not raised going to church and therefore, knew very little about what church is and what church can do for your life.  These last 5 years have been a true learning experience for me.  I feel like I am learning right along with our kids.  In fact, Kara and I were baptized here together, and that is a moment that I will always treasure.  Now, five years later, I couldn't imagine our life without BPC and the families and friends we've made here.  We hold our church family very near and dear to our heart and love them as our own.  I look forward to many more years at BPC and growing our faith."
-  Jennifer and Dave Grieve


"Eleven years ago, we began searching for a church home. While it was the traditional service that initially brought us to BPC, it was the warm, welcoming people who kept us coming back. The generous outpouring of support we've received has been heartwarming. Whether it was the birth of a baby or the death of a loved-one, our church has been there for us. Over the years, our family's faith has grown through the many ministries offered - Sunday School, the Weekday School, VBS, youth group, and choir - just to name a few. We are blessed to have BPC as our solid foundation as we continue on our Christian journey."
- Chris and Sherry Rutledge


When we moved back from Germany in 2002, one of our main priorities was to find a home church to raise our family as Will was already on his way.  We noticed Buford Presbyterian right away because the building reminded us of Germany and when we walked inside we immediately felt at home.  Pastor John greeted us and quickly found out he was roommates in seminary with the pastor who married us.  I am sure he felt he hooked us after that conversation and he was right.  We knew God had revealed to us where we were supposed to be.  We have been very blessed to be part of the BPC family.  All 3 of our boys were baptized at Buford and have attended the preschool, Sunday school, been involved in choir and various other activities.  We have made lifelong friendships and continue to grow in our Christian life with the encouragement of our BPC family members.                                                                                                                                     
-  Barry Anderson and family 


"Our lives have been enriched by the invitational spirit of Buford Presbyterian Church where we have been nurtured in the faith, comforted during crisis, and given the opportunity to serve."    
-  Grace and Gary Webster


"I was one of the few children at Buford Presbyterian many, many years ago.  I can remember a time when there were only three or four of us at the children's sermon, and certainly not enough to fill up a children's choir (although we tried!)  My parents, Jim and Linda Boone, and I were fortunate enough to be with this church when we were in the old red brick building downtown and I remember well the day we moved from that building into this one.  As we sang, "O God, Our Help in Ages Past," we filed out of the old building.  The last thing to go was the old wooden cross now hanging in the Narthex.  We got in our cars and drove over to the new building and witnessed the beginning of a new era in the life of this church.  That remains one of my happiest memories. After college, my husband and I moved away from Buford.  When we returned several years later and talked about finding a church, it only seemed right to come back home to this one.  We were in for a shock at all the changes and growth, but what I loved before was still there... the sense of family, caring, and the traditional Presbyterian worship service that means so much to me. All four of our children have been baptized here at Buford Presbyterian and I continue to make happy memories here year after year, especially now that my parents have returned as well.  We love how the old and the new aspects of the church have combined to make such a unique environment." 
-  Rebecca Boone Martin


"I heard about Buford Presbyterian Church many years ago from John Roark.  After moving to the Oakwood area last year I wanted to visit the Church I had heard so much about.  After visiting for a few Sundays, I knew this was where I wanted to worship and be a part of this congregation.  Singing in the choir, attending the morning circle, Bible study on Wednesday morning, and many fellowship activities have been such a wonderful blessing to me.  This is a very friendly church and this is where I belong with this Church family. 
- Jackie Ladshaw


"Going off to college has made me realize just how much I love and appreciate Buford Presbyterian. I wake up Sunday mornings craving the church sermons & wonderful family atmosphere I've grown up in for over ten years now. I come to church with great optimism and leave with an overwhelming amount of good spirit. God has provided this church with blessings many of us can't even begin to count and this church has blessed my Christian life countless times and will continue to. I find myself listening to sermons on iTunes while doing homework even when I can't be there and look forward to the times when I come home I can go to the church I've learned to grow & love. What a blessing we have to celebrate such as Buford Presbyterian Church. What a blessing." 
-  McKenzie Jackson


"It's hard to find enough wonderful words to express what BPC and the church family have meant to us. We have been members for 20 years. When we first came here there were less than 100 members, one service, and not enough children for a Children's Sermon, but we never suffered from lack of attention and kindness. Members and church staff have helped us through many trials and tribulations (as well as happy times) which we could not have gone through alone. Our faith has grown tremendously due to BPC, for which we are very grateful."
-  Glenda and Phil Burgess    


We knew we wanted a church with traditional worship when we joined Buford Presbyterian Church over 19 years ago. We are proud that this has continued and it helps us to grow with God each day. The young families and their children are a blessing to many in our church family and we are grateful to God for them as well as the many others who come here to worship. 
-  Alan and Sue Dunbar


Thanks to those that have shared their thoughts over the past few weeks on why they love our Church!  During today's worship service we will have time set aside for us to bring our pledge cards forward during our closing hymn.  If you have forgotten your pledge card today we have additional ones located in the pews for you to fill out.  As a show of commitment to our Church all members of Session have made their pledge in advance.

Thank you to everyone not only for your financial support but also your time and talents you so generously provide for our Church.  We truly have a wonderful congregation...one we all can be proud and thankful for!


BPC CALENDAR
11/8/09 Bill & Nancy Phillips Anniversary
11/8/09 John Meincer Birthday
11/9/09 Men's Softball game- 7p.m.
11/9/09 Florence Settle Circle 10:00 a.m.
11/9/09 Circle of Friends Circle 6:30 p.m.
11/10/09 Thompson Anniversary
11/10/09 Laurie Leimkuehler Birthday
11/10/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/10/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/11/09 Rix & Leigh Threadgill Anniversary
11/11/09 Sabrina Balkcom Birthday
11/11/09 Midweek Retreat Circle 7:30 p.m.
11/11/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/11/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/11/09 Veterans Day
11/12/09 Justin Bowman Birthday
11/12/09 Nicholas Garner Birthday
11/12/09 Azalean DeChau Birthday
11/12/09 Steve Wahl Birthday
11/12/09 Eric McBrayer Birthday
11/12/09 Linda Magnuson Birthday
11/13/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/14/09 Dave + Lynne Forder Anniversary
11/14/09 Jim Horn Birthday
11/14/09 Patti Battle Birthday
11/14/09 Van Reynolds Birthday
11/14/09 Men's Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
11/15/09 Amy Sedgwick Birthday
11/15/09 Randy Nass Birthday
11/15/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/15/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/16/09 Betty Woodlief Birthday
11/16/09 Men's Softball game- 9 p.m.
11/16/09 Lunch Bunch Circle 11:30 a.m.
11/17/09 Case Snedecor Birthday
11/17/09 Renee Taylor Birthday
11/17/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/17/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/18/09 Martha Brown Birthday
11/18/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/18/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/19/09 Lora Persyn Birthday
11/19/09 Cheryl Grieve Birthday
11/20/09 Emily McAnally Birthday
11/20/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/21/09 Chris Baker Birthday
11/21/09 Wedding 4:00 p.m.
11/22/09 Susan Bacon Birthday
11/22/09 Parenting for Life Class 5:00 p.m.
11/22/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/22/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/22/09 Christ the King
11/23/09 Beth Patterson Birthday
11/23/09 Men's Softball game- 10 p.m.
11/24/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/24/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/25/09 Allyson Keller Birthday
11/25/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/25/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/26/09 Tom & Lynette Grimaldi Anniversary
11/26/09 Doug Sedgwick Birthday
11/26/09 Lois Hannan Birthday
11/26/09 Thanksgiving Day
11/27/09 Cathy Snedecor Birthday
11/27/09 Amy Ward Birthday
11/27/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/28/09 Billy Garrison Birthday
11/29/09 Dean Wall Birthday
11/29/09 Advent Festival 3:45 p.m.
11/29/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/29/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/29/09 First Sunday of Advent
11/30/09 Isaac Bargen Birthday
11/30/09 Dale Bargen Birthday
12/1/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/2/09 Patrick Thompson Birthday
12/2/09 Nate Keller Birthday
12/2/09 Elena Martinez Birthday
12/2/09 Oliver Webb Wayne Birthday
12/2/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/2/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/3/09 Mary Susan Robertson Birthday
12/3/09 Anita Button Birthday
12/4/09 Fowler Anniversary
12/4/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/5/09 Lynn & Tracey Bowman Anniversary
12/5/09 Rich & Laura Beth Sheppard Anniversary
12/6/09 Christmas Luncheon w/ Santa 12:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Christmas Pageant 11:00 a.m.
12/6/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/7/09 Tandy & Brett Button Anniversary
12/7/09 Wesley Ashfield Birthday
12/7/09 Tyler Manders Birthday
12/8/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/9/09 John Smith Birthday
12/9/09 Trey Espy Birthday
12/9/09 Jack Harter Birthday
12/9/09 Don Barr Birthday
12/9/09 Tom Pecht Birthday
12/9/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/9/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/10/09 Courtney Holbrook Birthday
12/10/09 Mary Ann Dixon Birthday
12/10/09 Elizabeth Gillespie Birthday
12/11/09 Benton Acker Birthday
12/11/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Kibbee Elliott Birthday
12/12/09 Bob Brown Birthday
12/13/09 Kevin Keller Birthday
12/13/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/13/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/14/09 Jeff & Tracie Brack Anniversary
12/14/09 Ned Espy Birthday
12/14/09 Julia Michelle Bettress Birthday
12/14/09 Gloria Fischer Birthday
12/15/09 Virginia Mullen Birthday
12/15/09 Jason Herrera Birthday
12/15/09 Bill Phillips Birthday
12/15/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/16/09 Alan & Sue Dunbar Anniversary
12/16/09 Steve & Christine Wilson Anniversary
12/16/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/16/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/17/09 Christine Snedecor Birthday
12/18/09 Donnis Bowman Birthday
12/18/09 Georgette Clark Birthday
12/18/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/19/09 Don & Jean Sheridan Anniversary
12/19/09 Kris Wayne Birthday
12/20/09 Ed & Marie Fraley Anniversary
12/20/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/20/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/21/09 Meredith Luchtan Birthday
12/22/09 Dennis Taylor Birthday
12/22/09 Michelle Smith Birthday
12/22/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/23/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/23/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/24/09 Jack & Mary Harter Annniv. Anniversary
12/24/09 Ed Hibbard Birthday
12/24/09 Pat Ratliff Birthday
12/25/09 Rebecca Smith Birthday
12/25/09 Ann Callahan Birthday
12/25/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/25/09 Christmas Day
12/26/09 Carl & Karen Bogenholm Anniversary
12/27/09 Tim & Barbara Huhn Anniversary
12/27/09 Solveig Wilson Birthday
12/27/09 Bruce Woodlief Birthday
12/27/09 Gwen Scott Birthday
12/27/09 Hana Ault Birthday
12/27/09 Maddie Luchtan Birthday
12/27/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/27/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/28/09 Jeanne Beattie Birthday
12/28/09 Oliver Arthur Kuehl Birthday
12/29/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/30/09 Sebastian Kuehl Birthday
12/30/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/30/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.


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#1146 From: dbargen@...
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 11:23 pm
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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS Combined Schedules: Sunday Volunteers, including Children's Worship, Toddler, Nursery, Special Needs, Acolyte-Crucifer, Children's Sermon, Communion Servers, Sound System, Offering Counters, Greeters.

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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS:  Nov 8 Through Dec 13
[When a trade is arranged, please send a note to dbargen@... so the schedule can be adjusted.]

November 8
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Ten Best Ways to Live
Storyteller: Barbara Espy
Helpers: Diana Mazurek, Susan and Ty Gardner
Nursery: Mary Susan and Abney Robertson
Toddler: Laura and Dave Fraser

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Robin Ormand 
10:45  Caitlyn Martin [for Justin Grimaldi], Alexandria Cook [for Michael Grimaldi]

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Caroline Woodruff
C/S Zach Woodruff
11:00
A  Branton Fletcher
A  Alaina  Fletcher
C  Demi McCloy
S  Michael Grimaldi

GREETERS
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler 
11:00 Martha Rolfe, Diana Mazurek, Barbara Espy, Andy Henderson

USHERS
8:30  Tony + Cayla Richardson
11:00  Youth

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Rev. Penny Hill

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tony Richardson
11:00  Barry Anderson  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard

YOUTH DINNER: Cook, HS only

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

November 15
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Promised Land
Storyteller: Sherry Rutledge
Helpers: Leigh Threadgill, Beth Horn, Wendy Luchtan
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Penny and Sonny Rule [for Wendy and Chad Pyles]

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Robin Forrester 
10:45 Michael Grimaldi [for Alexandria Cook], Justin Grimaldi [for Caitlyn Martin]

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jack Forder [for Jordan Purser]
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Chance Martin
A  Wesley Ashfield
C  Cody Ashfield
S  Caitlyn Martin

GREETERS
8:30  Chris Baker 
11:00 Tom Grimaldi, Lynette Grimaldi, Susan Hambrick, Wallace Hambrick

USHERS
8:30  Calvin + Robin Forrester
11:00  Charles Wilson, Solveig Wilson, Joe Luchtan, Janice Palmer

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Scott Roark

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Dave Owenby  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith

YOUTH DINNER: Pizza

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo
  
November 22
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     How the Church Tells Time
Storyteller: Lynne Forder
Helpers: Jean-Rowe and Gene Luciani, Alex Bogenholm
Nursery: Leigh Threadgill, Lisa Luke
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Ralph McCann [for Lynette Grimaldi]
10:45  Case Snedecor, John Ormand
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Mary Grace Roark
C/S  John Roark
11:00
A  Monty Horn
A  Miller Horn
C  Alexandria Cook
S  Craig Owenby
GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Robin Forrester, Rick Gwinn, Ann McQuay, Sylvia Glass
USHERS
8:30  Tom + Suzanne Walsh
11:00  Hunter Wilberger, Daren Wayne, Mary Ann Dixon, Bill Garrison
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Eleanor Thompson
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Hunter Wilberger
11:00  Everett Ward  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly
YOUTH DINNER: Ashfield, Ashfield
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

November 29
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Carlien Taljaard
Helpers: Odilia Achu, Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sue Dunbar,
10:45  Ryan Sanders, Jim Thompson
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Kayla Sedgwick
C/S  Case Snedecor
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A Ellie Luciani
C  Kevin Isaac
S  Katie Isaac
GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Eric McBrayer
USHERS
8:30  Russ + Sarah Thornton
11:00  Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Everett Ward, John Smith
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Scott Snedecor
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS: Harter/Taljaard
YOUTH DINNER: Advent Festival
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

December 6
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
NO Children's Worship due to Christmas Pageant
Nursery: Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Susan Thompson,
10:45  Will Jackson, Molly Wilberger
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A  Burns Robertson 
C/S  Charlotte Richardson 
11:00 
A  John Ormand 
A   Cameron Baker 
C  Ryan Sanders 
S  Zach Woodruff 
GREETERS
8:30  Kim MacMunn 
11:00 Hunter Wilberger, Alex Cook, Jeannette Kelly
USHERS
8:30  Denver + Vivian Taylor
11:00  Alex Cook, Diane Cook, Ned Espy, Barbara Espy
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
COMMUNION SERVERS
8:30 Denver Taylor, Wally Wolfe, Jim Pattillo, Chris Baker
11:00  Lynnette Grimaldi, Alliese Owenby, Abbie McBrayer, Jeanne Anderson, Ann McQuay, Grace Webster, Jim Meeks, Dave Owenby, Rick Gwinn, Jay Sykes, Tim Isaac, Gary Webster, Tom Grimaldi, Dave Forder
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tony Richardson
11:00  Jason Ashfield  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes
YOUTH DINNER: Forder, Grimaldi
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 13
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Shepherds and Magi Show the Way
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Dave Fraser, Jo-Lynn Garrison, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Amy and Everett Ward
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Barbara Espy [for Lynette Grimaldi]
10:45  Billy Garrison, Connor Williams
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Jack Forder   
C/S  Harrison Forder   
11:00   
A Katie Manders   
A  Tyler Manders   
C  Alexiandria Cook   
S Aaron Cabaniss    
A  Wesley Ashfield
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi 
11:00 Sabrina Balkcom, Daren Wayne, David Smith, Phil Burgess
USHERS
8:30  Tony + Cayla Richardson
11:00  Youth
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Hunter Wilberger  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas Party
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 20
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Dana Kessler,
10:45  Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Ethan McBrayer   
C/S  TJ Richardson   
11:00   
A- Hope Wilberger
A- Molly Wilberger
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi  
11:00 David Smith
USHERS
8:30  Calvin + Robin Forrester
11:00  Tim Isaac, Dana Isaac, Jack Harter, Tim Leimkuehler
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Dave Sanders  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 24
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
[Email Scott Dunn to volunteer]
12:00 Noon
A  
C/S  
5:30 pm
A  Ashley Smith 
A  Cameron Baker
C  
S
8:00pm
A
A
C
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SOUND SYSTEM
Noon  Scott Roark
5:30  Chris Rutledge
8pm  Dave Owenby
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 27
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sandra Henderson,
10:45  Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A - Mary Grace Roark 
C/S-John Roark 
11:00 
A  Donovan Richart 
A- Leila Bowman 
C- Demi McCloy 
S- Annie Thornton 
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler 
11:00 Martha Rolfe, Diana Mazurek, Barbara Espy, Andy Henderson
USHERS
8:30  Tom + Suzanne Walsh
11:00  Norman Praed, Barbara Praed, Chris Rutledge, Sherry Rutledge
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

January 3
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jordan Purser
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Ben Breer
A   Kayla Sedgwick
C Katie Isaac
S Kevin Isaac
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Grace Webster
10:45  Justin Grimaldi, Michael Grimaldi
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas break

January 10
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Abney Robertson
C/S  Haley Forrester
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A  Chance Martin
C  Caitlyn Martin
S  Alex Bogenholm

January 17
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Caroline Woodruff
C/S Zach Woodruff
11:00
A  Branton  Fletcher
A  Alaina  Fletcher
C  Justin Grimaldi
S  Michael Grimaldi

January 24
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Courtney Rutledge
C/S Craig Owensby 
11:00
A Miller Horn
A  Monty Horn
C  Josh Meeks
S  Cody Ashfield

January 31
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Cameron Baker
C/S-John Roark
11:00
A Katie Manders
A  Tyler Manders
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson

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Replies to this email will be forwarded to the scheduler involved or you may contact directly using the information below:
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Jennifer Marietta   mistylovega@...

SPECIAL NEEDS:
Susan Thompson sthom@...

ACOLYTE - CRUCIFER
Scott Dunn   sdunn2740@...
Chris Baker  chrisbaker8@...

SOUND SYSTEM
Chris Rutledge csrutledge@...

GREETERS
Dave Smith dmsmas@...
Tom Grimaldi TGrimaldi@...

USHERS + COMMUNION SERVERS
Jim Meeks  jmeeks8414@...

CHILDREN'S SERMON
Phil Burgess  dawgburgess@...

OFFERING COUNTERS
Bill Franks wjfranksjr@...

YOUTH DINNER SCHEDULES
Cayla Richardson  caylamrichardson@...

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#1145 From: dbargen@...
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:09 pm
Subject: November 8, 2009 + + + + + 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 		ybk992000
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BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
November 8, 2009 + + + + + 8:30  & 11:00 a.m.
The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

For Your Reflection
"God loves you. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded. He loves you with an unfailing love. And his love-if you will let it - can fill you and leave you with a love worth giving."
  [Max Lucado in A Love Worth Giving]
               
Order of Worship

Prelude  Dietrich Buxtehud  "We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit"
 
Chiming the Hour

Chime Choir (11:00 only)   Traditional   "Praise God from whom all blessings flow/ Come, Christians Join to Sing"                          
 
Introit (11:00 only)  Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!  John Darwell
Come sing, O church in joy! Come join, O church, in song!
For Christ the Lord has led us through the ages long!
In bold accord, come celebrate the journey now and praise the Lord!

Call to Worship
Minister:    Praise the Lord!  
People:    How good it is to sing praises to our God;
Minister:    for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.  
People:      Praise the Lord!  
All:            Let us come before our Lord with thanksgiving.
             [from Psalm 147]
       
*Processional Hymn No.21       Hymn to Joy   "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"

*Greeting
                 
Minister: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father, and the communion and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you. 

*Prayer of Adoration and the Lord's Prayer ("sins")
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;  and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;  for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 
 
Welcome and Common Church Concerns
 
Personal and Private Confession of Sin

Corporate Confession of Sin:
Lord Jesus, my Savior, my heart is cold, warm it with your selfless love; my heart is sinful, cleanse it by your precious blood; my heart is weak, strengthen it by your joyful Spirit; my heart is empty, fill it with your divine presence, Lord Jesus, my heart is yours, possess it always and only for yourself. In your name. Amen.          

Assurance of Pardon

Congregational Response      Monkland
Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord, for He is kind:
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.  Amen.

Junior Choir sings (11:00)     Mark Patterson   "Lord, We Are Your People"

Children's Sermon      Rev. Penny Hill
After the Children's Sermon, children ages 3 through pre-k are invited to attend Children's Worship during the 11:00 a.m. worship.  Children may be picked up after worship in the room across from the Nursery.

Congregational Response (11:00)     Sicilian Mariners
[Sung to the tune; "Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing"]
Jesus, Friend, so kind and gentle,
Little ones we bring to Thee;
Grant to them Thy dearest blessing,
Let Thine arms around them be;
Now enfold them in thy goodness,
From all danger keep them free.
Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 36: 2-7

Special Music (11:00)  I'll Praise My Maker   Lloyd Pfautsch
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath; And when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler powers: My days of praise shall ne'er be past, while life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures. Happy the man whose hopes rely on Israel's God. He made the sky, and earth and seas, with all their train. His truth for ever stands secure, He saves th' oppressed, He feeds the poor, And none shall find His promise vain. The Lord pours eyesight on the blind; the Lord supports the fainting Mind; He sends the laboring conscience peace. He helps the stranger in distress, the widow and the fatherless, and grants the prisoner sweet release.

New Testament Lesson: John 6: 1-14
Minister:   This is the Word of the Lord.
All:            Thanks be to God. 

The Sermon    "The Smell of Fish on Your Hands"   Rev. Penny Hill

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Offering

Offertory (11:00)   "How Can I Keep From Singing?"   Bradley Ellingboe
My life flows on in endless song above earth's lamentation.
I hear the real, tho' far-off, hymn that hails a new creation.
No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I'm clinging.
Since love is lord of heav'n and earth, how can I keep from singing?
Thru' all the tumult and the strife, I hear the music ringing!
It sounds and echoes in my soul. How can I keep from singing?
What tho' the tempest 'round me roar, I hear the truth. It liveth.
What tho' the darkness 'round me close, songs in the night it giveth. 
No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I'm clinging.
Since love is lord of heav'n and earth, how can I keep from singing?
   [Donna Brandon, Lydia Breer, Jennifer Marietta, Eleanor Thompson, RJ Walsh, Ken Hardy, Scott Roark, Ron Kauffmann - Octet]
   Alexis Walsh- Flute

*The Doxology (at the presentation of gifts)     Hymn No. 544
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:  Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication
      
*Statement of Faith: The Book of Confessions, Heidelberg Catechism, Q1
What is your only comfort, in life and in death?
That I belong- body and soul, in life and in death- not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil; that he protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for my salvation. Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.  
     Amen.
       
Presentation of Pledge Commitments
      
*Dedication Hymn (see insert)   Daniel L. Schutte   "Here I Am, Lord"  
      
*The Charge and Benediction
      
*Congregational Response.      Duke Street
Let every creature rise and bring
Peculiar honors to our King;   
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud Amen!   Amen.
      
*Postlude   Johann Pachelbel    "Toccata in d minor" 

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The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Dennis & Betty Taylor in honor of those families who helped make the move from main street to our present location and gave us the vision to grow. 

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Congratulations to Jim and Sandy Pattillo on the birth of their second grandson, Miles Andrew Pattillo, 9 lbs., (who joins big brother, James) born on November 4th, to son and daughter-in-law, Jason & Rebecca Pattillo in Augusta.
"Lo, children are a heritage from the Lord."

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We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Abbie, Eric, Ethan, Turner, and Caroline McBrayer, on the death of Abbie's grandmother, Marie Gamble, on November 4th. 
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

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The youth will be collecting food for Thanksgiving bags for the NG Coop Sun. 11/8 and 11/15.  They will make the bags up to the Coops specifications and deliver them to the Coop 11/15. The Coop will then give them out before Thanksgiving.

These are the items that go into each bag:
Boxed Potato, Boxed Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Canned Yams, Marshmallows, Boxed Dessert/Jell-O, Cream Soups, Chicken Broth, Corn, Green Beans, Other Canned Veggies, Corn Bread/Muffins Mix, Crackers, Canned Fruit.
 
Please put your donations in the red barrel.
 
Thanks, BPC Middle and High Schools

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November 8
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: Ten Best Ways to Live
Storyteller: Barbara Espy
Helpers: Diana Mazurek, Ty & Susan Gardner 
Nursery: Mary Susan & Abney Robertson
Toddler: Laura & Dave Fraser 

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45: Robin Ormand
11:00: Alexandria Cook / Caitlyn Martin

November 15
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: Promised Land 
Storyteller: Sherry Rutledge
Helpers: Leigh Threadgill, Beth Horn, Wendy Luchtan 
Nursery: Kris & Daren Wayne 
Toddler: Wendy & Chad Pyles

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Robin Forrester
11:00: Michael & Justin Grimaldi            

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Last Sunday's Statistics (November 1st  )
Worship Attendance: 8:30 a.m.: 62  -- 11:00 a.m.: 318

General Fund: Receipts: $19,590.00

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Youth Dinner - Nov. 15th - Pizza party

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Thank you so much for your generosity! BPC was able to deliver 120 brand new backpacks to Amigos for Christ to be filled with school supplies and sent to children in Nicaragua. Your gift made a huge difference! Thank you!

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Check it Out in the Library
For those with questioning minds about the reconciliation of science and faith, Francis Collins, one of the world's leading scientists, tells why he is also a devout believer.  In The Language of God his explanation of DNA as God's instrument book is persuasive. Check it out in the Biography section of the library.
Please remember to sign out your books!

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Remember in Your Prayers
Barbara Espy, recovering from a lumpectomy
Joanne Forder, recovering from broken hip
Karen Schwartz, (friend of Tandy Button's), in critical condition in ICU at St. Joseph's
Hugo Leimkuehler, (Tim's father in MO.), diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer
Eliza Harris (Webster's granddaughter in NC), will undergo surgery for a tumor of the pituitary gland on Dec. 9th at UVA

Jack Shumpert, undergoing tests for health concerns
Phyllis Dunn, (Scott's mother), gravely ill
Zachary Grimes, (Janet, Amy and Amanda Hueners' friend),  recovering from car accident
Russ Thornton, recovering from hip-replacement surgery
Annajean Schmidt, (Cheryl Grieve's aunt in FL), diagnosed with lung cancer

Wilson Ellis, (Hunter Wilberger's uncle in SC), diagnosed with colon cancer
Bill Gaston, (Leigh Threadgill's dad in Atlanta), diagnosed with bladder cancer
Chuck Gwinn, (Rick's father in AL), diagnosed with Parkinson's
Bill Wommack, working in Pakistan
Daniel Bowers, (son of Randy & Suzie Bowers), deployed to Afghanistan

Rick Coker (son of Glenda Burgess), addiction problems
Nancy Sayre (Burgess' daughter) going through a divorce
Aileen Andrews Snowden, (Marty Snowden's mother in KY), ill at home

Bayler Teal, (young friend of Wilberger's in SC), Stage 4 cancer
Paul Battle, cancer treatment
Doc Williams, (Dana Isaac's 90 year old uncle), congestive heart failure

Shut-ins: 
Claudia Royal at Brookside
Al Oakes at Lake Springs

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PW Circle Information
Florence Settle Morning Circle (Joan Smith, 678-482-5799) will meet Monday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the church.

Circle of Friends Circle (Jennifer Manchir, 770-932-1468)  will meet on Monday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Billie Wallace. 

Midweek Retreat Circle (Lisa McCrae, 770-932-2837) will meet on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

The Lunch Bunch Circle (Ann McQuay, 770-831-6521) will meet on Monday, November 16th at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Gwen Scott.

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"Parenting for Life Class" meets today at 5:00 p.m. as we explore how we communicate with our children in addressing misbehavior.  Come join us!

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Stephen Ministers are laypeople from our congregation who are trained to provide distinctly Christian one-on-one care to those suffering personal crisis. Care receivers reap many blessings through this caring ministry.   Call the church office (770) 945-6711, or a Stephen Leader (678) 482-9060, for Stephen Ministry support.  

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This Week at BPC
Sunday, November 8
12:30 p.m.
Stewardship Luncheon
                  
1:30 p.m.
Session Meeting
                  
3:00 p.m. 
Operation Christmas Child
                  
4:30 p.m.
Handchimes
                  
5:00 p.m.  
Parenting for Life Class
                  
5:15 p.m.    
Cherub Choir
                  
5:45 p.m.
Junior Choir
                  
5:30 p.m.    
Youth Choir
                  
5:30 p.m.  
Stephen Ministry
                  
6:30 p.m.
Youth Groups
    
Monday,  November 9
10:00 a.m.  
Florence Settle Circle
                  
9:40 a.m. 
Boot Camp
                  
6:30 p.m.
Circle of Friends Circle
                  
7:00 p.m.  
Cub Scouts
                  
7:30 p.m.
Bible Study
                  
7:00 p.m.  
Men's Softball game 

Tuesday, November 10
7:00 p.m. 
Boy Scouts
                   
8:00 p.m.
AA
                    
Wednesday, November 11
9:40 a.m.   
Boot Camp

10:00 a.m.  
Bible Study

7:15 p.m. 
Adult Choir

7:30 p.m.
Midweek Retreat Circle

Thursday, November 12

Friday, November 13
8:00 p.m. 
AA

Saturday, November 14
8:00 a.m. 
Men's Breakfast

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Dedication Hymn
Here I Am, Lord
I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard My people cry.
All who dwell in deepest sin
My hand will save. I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear My light to them?
Whom shall I send?

I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne My people's pain.
I have wept for love of them,
They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My word to them.
Whom shall I send?

I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will givemy life to them.
Whom shall I send?

Refrain
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night
I will go, Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
   -  Reprinted by permission   License U17713

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Attention Tired Mothers!!
We are looking for a few tired mothers to assist in planning the March 19-21 retreat at Montreat, NC for the tired mothers of Buford Presbyterian. To qualify as a participant, you must have children (ages 0-still at home), be tired and ready for a relaxing weekend of chocolate, shopping and girl talk. Tired mothers who would like to help plan the perfect weekend away (without children and spouses), should contact Susan Bacon (678-243-5277), or you may email her at sbacon123@... . Susan has participated in a number of Tired Mothers retreats while living in South Carolina and highly recommends the retreat.

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If you wish to purchase a New Blue Hymnal for our sanctuary and would like this donation to be in honor/ memory of someone, please stop by the church office, or you may fill out the form below.   The cost is $15. You may also purchase an old red hymnal for $10 each to be reserved for you when the new hymnals arrive.

I am purchasing #           new hymnal(s) for a total of $

In honor of

In memory of

Given by

I am purchasing a red hymnal. Please reserve it in my name.

Your name

Phone No

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Operation Christmas Child 
Again this year our church will participate in this worldwide outreach program sponsored by Samaritan's Purse. November 15th. Please return your gift-filled box by this date and place it in the big Christmas wrapped box.  The boxes will be delivered to more than 95 countries worldwide, where Christians will distribute them along with colorful storybooks about Jesus, written in the children's own languages. Please pick up a brochure in the narthex for complete instructions and details. You are invited to join the Play 'n Pray Circle to assemble boxes with your children today at 3:00 p.m.  Extra items can be dropped in the barrel in the Narthex.
 Toys - small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, yo-yos, jump ropes, etc.
 School Supplies - pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, coloring or picture books, etc.
 Hygiene Items - toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
 Other - Hard Candy and lollipops, mints, T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hairclips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights, etc.
 Do Not Include - Used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers, aerosol cans. 

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Charter email accounts are still having trouble receiving church emails sent via Yahoo Groups. If you use Charter, please let us know if you are not receiving bulletins and newsletters. Send an email to dbargen@...  If you are not receiving, check your spam folder and mark as 'not spam' if the messages are there.

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Plan now to attend our 21st Annual Advent Festival on Sunday, November 29 with crafts and wreath-making beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Cost of wreaths will be $6. 00 each. Please make your reservation and plan to bring your favorite covered dish or a dessert. Drinks will be provided. Supper will be followed by singing in the sanctuary and the lighting of the Chrismon tree.  This is a great way to kick off the Christmas season. Please be sure to complete the following form.

Advent Festival Reservation

Name and # of Adults

# Attending

# of Children attending

Number of Wreaths

Child Care needed

Ages of children

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Pastor:
Richard Hill
             
Associate Pastor:
Rix Threadgill
                
Organist:
Melissa Smith
                   
Director of Music Ministries:   
Ron Kauffmann
              
Children's Choir Director:        
Kim Wilberger

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On October 3rd we asked for help to move into our new space and more than 30 of you came with open minds and hearts and were ready to work!  And work we did, we had the entire food pantry moved into its new space before 10:30am.  We have so many wonderful things going on right now and I wanted to start this up-date with a huge THANK-YOU for those who worked on that Compassion in Action Saturday and for those who made the move possible.  Once again, Philip Beard and the City of Buford for so graciously donating the space, Art Skoczen of Keystone Estates for the remodeling and Atlanta Alarms for the new phone/alarm/monitoring system for our food bank.  Mike McRee of Delta Graphics in Tucker provided our new signage throughout the co-op and we are grateful.  Philip Randolph of Carson Media Group has finished our beautiful website and if you have not seen it, please go to www.northgwinnettcoop.org and check it out.  You will be able to access our new co-op video from the site within the next week or two.  The City of Sugar Hill provided the gifted Charles Parris to shoot and edit our video which is available to share with your groups/civic organizations/churches.  It provides a wealth of information about who we are and what we do.  The video also has powerful interviews with some of our clients who share what our services mean to them and to the community as a whole.   …….Great stuff!
 
We wanted to share some up-coming events with you starting this coming Saturday.
 S&S Ace Hardware is hosting their annual car show from 10-2pm in the Ace Hardware parking lot.  All proceeds for the day are given to the Co-Op, so be sure to stop by!!
Smith Bath & Home is having a silent auction, sale and cooking demonstration and 20% of the sales for the entire day are also donated to the Co-op!!  They are located at the new Buford Village, so please stop by…….they have a lovely store and it would be a great time to start your Holiday shopping!!
 
We have begun signing up families for Holiday Assistance and as of today have more than 150 families already on board to receive Holiday Meal Bags.  The foods needed are listed on the home page of our website.  We will also need $15.00 gift cards for turkeys/hams to go with each bag.  Please help me get these donated. It is a large expense for us to buy these cards and we would much rather see the money go to pay lights, heat, water and gas!  We have begun our new FREE TUTORING program on Monday nights (with our new space) and it has taken off like a wild fire!!! I have put the call out for more tutors and you have, once again, stepped up!  Our kids need help with school work and money for tutoring is just NOT a possibility for our families, so, for us to be able to provide this service, free of charge, is a huge help to our wonderful kids and families in our own community!!
 
We have been nominated for this year's “BEST OF GWINNETT” in the Charitable Organization category!!  Lastly, COME SEE OUR NEW SPACE!!  We have doubled in size and have so much news to share……please come see how your support is working here in our own community!!
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Maureen Kornowa
Executive Director, North Gwinnett Co-Operative Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 672  70 Wiley Drive  Buford, Ga 30518
770.271.9793 (o)
678.641.3460 (c)
www.northgwinnettcoop.org

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CHURCH LUNCHEON SUNDAY NOV 8
Please make plans to join us for our Celebration Luncheon after the eleven o'clock worship service on Pledge Sunday, November the 8th as we honor those members that were here when this Church building was built.  Join us in giving thanks to those who came before us and celebrate all they have done and continue to do to lift up our Church.  Because without them we wouldn't have such a wonderful place to worship and call our Church home.

You may sign-up on the sheet in the Narthex, or email crgwinn@....  

Please bring a side dish (vegetable, salad or dessert) enough for your family plus 2 guests. Meat and drinks will be provided.

In addition to wonderful food and our normal fellowship we will have entertainment for everyone to enjoy while eating.  Maxine Cummins, a friend of several members, will be singing during the luncheon.  She will be performing a program for all ages that includes a wide range of music styles.  Her selection of light entertainment should make such a wonderful day even more enjoyable and special.

See you Sunday, November 8th!

Rick Gwinn
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Inspiration for November 2nd-8th
As you can tell over the past few weeks, I have tried to be careful in challenging you with a Stewardship message. Some preachers plunge into a guilt-tripping pitch. Some try to squeeze more blood out of the turnips, or they whip the sled-dogs to pull harder and run faster. Some make promises that the more you give the more you will receive. Other preachers shy away from upsetting anyone and therefore ignore talking about money and calling parishioners to give. I have tried to steer clear of pushing you or making shallow promises on the one hand, or avoiding the subject of giving on the other. But I do want to challenge you!

Of course, our session is preparing the budget for 2010 and relying on your pledges in order to anticipate our revenue for next year. The Finance Committee scrutinizes the numbers not only of pledges but also, non-pledge income, building fees, etc. to predict the amount we will have to pay for the ministry of this church. We, the leaders of BPC, are trying to be good stewards in planning the expense budget for next year. And believe me, it still takes a lot of faith to set a budget and march forward literally on the promises and prayers of our members. So, this month we have asked you to prayerfully consider what this church means to you, and to bring your pledge card to worship this Sunday. Hopefully, you realize how important each gift is for your session to set the course for next year. So, practically speaking, we hope you will commit your pledge, but that is not the real challenge.

Beyond a request for money, I hope each of you will also take the time to consider what God holds for our future this next year. This is an important year! God has led me here as your pastor during this interim, and I am thankful for this privilege to serve with you. My role is to set the stage for your next permanent pastor. We have met the challenges over this past year. We balanced the budget, and even raised money for numerous mission causes. We have welcomed a number of new families, and over and over, I hear each of you talking about how this church has embraced you like an "extended family." This is a wonderful church, and I call you to consider what God is poised to do through you this next year. We need to be dreaming God's dream. What will God do through us in 2010? Be praying for where we need to focus our attention. What are our strengths that we can leverage? Where do we fall short? Where is God calling us to grow?

This Sunday, I hope you will come to worship with a sense of expectancy. My wife, Rev. Penny Hill, will be preaching about the generosity of a little boy whom Jesus used to feed 5,000 families. This is not a time for guilt-trips or empty promises, but I promise you will be inspired as we reconsider what God is doing through us - what God will do through us.

Join us this Sunday and bring your pledge cards, bring a side dish and join us for lunch (rsvp to the office if you have not already) and let's celebrate! For we have much to look forward to, thanks to God!

See you Sunday!

In Christ,
Richard
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Quote of the Week
"God loves you. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately.
Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded.
He loves you with an unfailing love. And his love-if you will let it-can fill you
and leave you with a love worth giving."
     --Max Lucado in A Love Worth Giving



Prayer of the Week
Come and help us, Lord Jesus. A vision of your face will brighten us; but to feel your Spirit touching us will make us vigorous. Oh! for the leaping and walking of the man born lame. May we today dance with holy joy, like David before the ark of God. May a holy exhilaration take possession of every part of us; may we be glad in the Lord; may our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing, "for the Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad."
     --Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)


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Photos of the Oct 25 Fall Festival are posted.  There are two albums at www.fotki.com/BufordPres  The albums' titles begin with 091025.

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The Yahoo Groups we use to send most email communication is not delivering to many of our members who use Charter for their email.  A duplicate mailing is being made to charter addresses.  If you are receiving a duplicate, please notify dbargen@... to be removed from the manual list.  A duplicate means Yahoo is getting through to you.

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BPC CALENDAR
11/1/09 Leila Bowman Birthday
11/1/09 Ted Gardner Birthday
11/1/09 Molly Wilberger Birthday
11/1/09 Everett Ward Birthday
11/2/09 Dirk Taljaard Birthday
11/2/09 Men's Softball game- 10p.m.
11/2/09 Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.
11/3/09 Aaron Cabannis Birthday
11/3/09 Opal Atkinson Birthday
11/3/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/3/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/4/09 Joseph Herrera Birthday
11/4/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/4/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/5/09 Daniel Bowers Birthday
11/5/09 Karen Bogenholm Birthday
11/5/09 Dr. John Roark Birthday
11/5/09 Diana Hawkins Birthday
11/5/09 Jeff Brack Birthday
11/6/09 Terry & Sarah Creech Anniversary
11/6/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/6/09 Play 'N Pray Circle 10:00 a.m.
11/7/09 Ellen Oakes Birthday
11/7/09 Jennifer Marietta Birthday
11/8/09 Bill & Nancy Phillips Anniversary
11/8/09 John Meincer Birthday
11/8/09 Parenting for Life Class 5:00 p.m.
11/8/09 Luncheon - 12:30 p.m.
11/8/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/8/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/9/09 Men's Softball game- 7p.m.
11/9/09 Florence Settle Circle 10:00 a.m.
11/9/09 Circle of Friends Circle 6:30 p.m.
11/10/09 Thompson Anniversary
11/10/09 Laurie Leimkuehler Birthday
11/10/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/10/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/11/09 Rix & Leigh Threadgill Anniversary
11/11/09 Sabrina Balkcom Birthday
11/11/09 Midweek Retreat Circle 7:30 p.m.
11/11/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/11/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/11/09 Veterans Day
11/12/09 Justin Bowman Birthday
11/12/09 Nicholas Garner Birthday
11/12/09 Azalean DeChau Birthday
11/12/09 Steve Wahl Birthday
11/12/09 Eric McBrayer Birthday
11/12/09 Linda Magnuson Birthday
11/13/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/14/09 Dave + Lynne Forder Anniversary
11/14/09 Jim Horn Birthday
11/14/09 Patti Battle Birthday
11/14/09 Van Reynolds Birthday
11/14/09 Men's Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
11/15/09 Amy Sedgwick Birthday
11/15/09 Randy Nass Birthday
11/15/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/15/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/16/09 Betty Woodlief Birthday
11/16/09 Men's Softball game- 9 p.m.
11/16/09 Lunch Bunch Circle 11:30 a.m.
11/17/09 Case Snedecor Birthday
11/17/09 Renee Taylor Birthday
11/17/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/17/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/18/09 Martha Brown Birthday
11/18/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/18/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/19/09 Lora Persyn Birthday
11/19/09 Cheryl Grieve Birthday
11/20/09 Emily McAnally Birthday
11/20/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/21/09 Chris Baker Birthday
11/21/09 Wedding 4:00 p.m.
11/22/09 Susan Bacon Birthday
11/22/09 Parenting for Life Class 5:00 p.m.
11/22/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/22/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/22/09 Christ the King
11/23/09 Beth Patterson Birthday
11/23/09 Men's Softball game- 10 p.m.
11/24/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/24/09 Boy Scouts 7:00p.m.
11/25/09 Allyson Keller Birthday
11/25/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
11/25/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
11/26/09 Tom & Lynette Grimaldi Anniversary
11/26/09 Doug Sedgwick Birthday
11/26/09 Lois Hannan Birthday
11/26/09 Thanksgiving Day
11/27/09 Cathy Snedecor Birthday
11/27/09 Amy Ward Birthday
11/27/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
11/28/09 Billy Garrison Birthday
11/29/09 Dean Wall Birthday
11/29/09 Advent Festival 3:45 p.m.
11/29/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
11/29/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
11/29/09 First Sunday of Advent
11/30/09 Isaac Bargen Birthday
11/30/09 Dale Bargen Birthday
12/1/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/2/09 Patrick Thompson Birthday
12/2/09 Nate Keller Birthday
12/2/09 Elena Martinez Birthday
12/2/09 Oliver Webb Wayne Birthday
12/2/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/2/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/3/09 Mary Susan Robertson Birthday
12/3/09 Anita Button Birthday
12/4/09 Fowler Anniversary
12/4/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/5/09 Lynn & Tracey Bowman Anniversary
12/5/09 Rich & Laura Beth Sheppard Anniversary
12/6/09 Christmas Luncheon w/ Santa 12:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/6/09 Christmas Pageant 11:00 a.m.
12/6/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/7/09 Tandy & Brett Button Anniversary
12/7/09 Wesley Ashfield Birthday
12/7/09 Tyler Manders Birthday
12/8/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/9/09 John Smith Birthday
12/9/09 Trey Espy Birthday
12/9/09 Jack Harter Birthday
12/9/09 Don Barr Birthday
12/9/09 Tom Pecht Birthday
12/9/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/9/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/10/09 Courtney Holbrook Birthday
12/10/09 Mary Ann Dixon Birthday
12/10/09 Elizabeth Gillespie Birthday
12/11/09 Benton Acker Birthday
12/11/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/12/09 Kibbee Elliott Birthday
12/12/09 Bob Brown Birthday
12/13/09 Kevin Keller Birthday
12/13/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/13/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/14/09 Jeff & Tracie Brack Anniversary
12/14/09 Ned Espy Birthday
12/14/09 Julia Michelle Bettress Birthday
12/14/09 Gloria Fischer Birthday
12/15/09 Virginia Mullen Birthday
12/15/09 Jason Herrera Birthday
12/15/09 Bill Phillips Birthday
12/15/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/16/09 Alan & Sue Dunbar Anniversary
12/16/09 Steve & Christine Wilson Anniversary
12/16/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/16/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/17/09 Christine Snedecor Birthday
12/18/09 Donnis Bowman Birthday
12/18/09 Georgette Clark Birthday
12/18/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/19/09 Don & Jean Sheridan Anniversary
12/19/09 Kris Wayne Birthday
12/20/09 Ed & Marie Fraley Anniversary
12/20/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/20/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/21/09 Meredith Luchtan Birthday
12/22/09 Dennis Taylor Birthday
12/22/09 Michelle Smith Birthday
12/22/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/23/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/23/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.
12/24/09 Jack & Mary Harter Annniv. Anniversary
12/24/09 Ed Hibbard Birthday
12/24/09 Pat Ratliff Birthday
12/25/09 Rebecca Smith Birthday
12/25/09 Ann Callahan Birthday
12/25/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/25/09 Christmas Day
12/26/09 Carl & Karen Bogenholm Anniversary
12/27/09 Tim & Barbara Huhn Anniversary
12/27/09 Solveig Wilson Birthday
12/27/09 Bruce Woodlief Birthday
12/27/09 Gwen Scott Birthday
12/27/09 Hana Ault Birthday
12/27/09 Maddie Luchtan Birthday
12/27/09 Stephen Ministers 5:30 p.m.
12/27/09 Worship 8:30 and 11:00
12/28/09 Jeanne Beattie Birthday
12/28/09 Oliver Arthur Kuehl Birthday
12/29/09 AA/AlAnon 8:00 p.m.
12/30/09 Sebastian Kuehl Birthday
12/30/09 Midweek Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
12/30/09 Adult Choir 7:15 p.m.


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In a message dated 11/1/09, caylamrichardson@...  writes:

The youth will be collecting food for Thanksgiving bags for the NG Coop Sun. 11/8 and 11/15.  They will make the bags up to the Coops specifications and deliver them to the Coop 11/15. The Coop will then give them out before Thanksgiving.

These are the items that go into each bag:
Boxed Potato, Boxed Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Canned Yams, Marshmallows, Boxed Dessert/Jell-O, Cream Soups, Chicken Broth, Corn, Green Beans, Other Canned Veggies, Corn Bread/Muffins Mix, Crackers, Canned Fruit.
 
Please put your donations in the red barrel.
 
Thanks, BPC Middle and High Schools

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BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
November 1, 2009 + + + + + 8:30  & 11:00 a.m.
The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints' Day

For Your Reflection
Saints never know they're saints. That's why they are saints. They are too busy talking to God to look in the mirror. The saints are not conscious that they are different, but the dark world is quite aware of the light which has invaded it.  The world does not need to ask, "Have you talked to God?" but only, "What did he say?"
[Wilbur E. Rees]

Order of Worship

Prelude  J.S. Bach   "Toccata and Fugue in d major"

Chiming the Hour

Introit (11:00 only)   The Gift of Love  Hal Hopson
Though I may speak with bravest fire, and have the gift to all inspire, and have not love; my words are vain, as sounding brass, and hopeless gain. Though I may give all I possess, and striving so my love profess, But not be giv'n by love within, the profit soon turns strangely thin. Come, spirit come, our hearts control, Our spirits long to be made whole, O come, spirit, come, Let inward love, Let love guide every deed. By this we worship, we are freed. Amen.

Call to Worship
Minister:      Who is the King of Glory?
People:      The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. 
Minister:      Lift up your heads, O gates!
People:       And be lifted up, O ancient doors!
All:             That the King of glory may come in!
[from Psalm 24: 8-9]
       
*Processional Hymn No. 433  Regent Square   "Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation"

*Greeting
Minister: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our Father, and the communion and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you. 

*Prayer of Adoration and the Lord's Prayer ("sins")
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;  and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;  for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 
 
Welcome and Common Church Concerns

Personal and Private Confession of Sin

Corporate Confession of Sin:
Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent. You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ.  Amen.          

Assurance of Pardon

Congregational Response  Monkland
Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord, for He is kind:
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.  Amen.

Children's Sermon  Pastor Rix
After the Children's Sermon, children ages 3 through pre-k are invited to attend Children's Worship during the 11:00 a.m. worship.  Children may be picked up after worship in the room across from the Nursery.

Congregational Response (11:00)  Sicilian Mariners  [Sung to the tune; "Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing"]
Jesus, Friend, so kind and gentle,
Little ones we bring to Thee;
Grant to them Thy dearest blessing,
Let Thine arms around them be;
Now enfold them in thy goodness,
From all danger keep them free.
Prayer for Illumination

New Testament Lesson: John 11: 32-44
Minister:   This is the Word of the Lord.
All:            Thanks be to God.  

The Sermon   "The Future Breaks Through" 
 
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Offering 

Offertory (11:00)  Our Lord Reigns   Stan Pethel
[The text is based on Psalm 97]

Youth Choir

*The Doxology (at the presentation of gifts)   Hymn No. 544
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

*Statement of Faith: The Book of Confessions, Heidelberg Catechism, Q1
What is your only comfort, in life and in death?
That I belong- body and soul, in life and in death- not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil; that he protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for my salvation. Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.  
     Amen.
 
*Communion Hymn No. 32   St. Anne  "What Shall I Render to the Lord"  
[Sung to the tune; "O God, Our Help in Ages Past"]
What shall I render to the Lord, What shall my offering be,
For all the gracious benefits He has bestowed on me?

Salvation's cup my soul will take While to the Lord I pray,
And with His people I will meet, My thankful vows to pay.

Within His house, the house of prayer, My soul shall bless the Lord,
And praises to His holy name Let all His saints accord.
    
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (see insert)
   
*Hymn No. 425  Sine Nomine  "For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest"  

*The Charge and Benediction
 
*Congregational Response     Duke Street
Let every creature rise and bring
Peculiar honors to our King;   
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud Amen!   Amen.
    
*Postlude  Leon Boellman    "Toccata from Symphonie Gothique" 

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What Buford Presbyterian Church Means To Me…
"We have been blessed to have been able to call Buford Presbyterian Church our home for almost 25 years.  Our family had the fortune of knowing most of the church families that made the move from the church building in downtown Buford to our present location.  Sunday worship attendance was between 35 and 45 each week, with only a total of  7 or 8 children between the ages of 0 and 18 years.  In 1985, when we started to attend BPC, we very quickly felt the love and support of the congregation that made us want to be an active part of this church.  Many members of the congregation have since passed away, while others have moved away.  Because of their faith, vision, love and labor, this building was possible.  Our family, as well as each of you, have been the beneficiary of those before us. We would like to assure each of you that the "builders and cornerstones" of Buford Presbyterian Church would be very proud and touched with the traditional worship services, missions, and outreach that continues today at this church.   We challenge each of you to give your love and support to BPC and its future, just as those gave before us."                            
-  Dennis and Betty Taylor

"Over eleven years ago we found and joined the Buford Presbyterian family.  It is very difficult to remember what life was like before BPC.  We have found a glorious place to worship and to serve.  Our sons have grown up with friends who are as close to them as any blood relations.  They have thrived and grown spiritually in Sunday School, in Youth, and in choir.  Recently, with the passing of my mother, I was reminded of the real love and compassion that our church family shares with one another.  I cannot imagine what life would be like without this blessed church at the center.  Christian love lives here."
- Jim, Karen, Zachary, and Joshua Meeks

"Soon after I moved to this area, I started attending BPC. From the first time I stepped into the Church, I felt the comfort and friendship offered by all. It felt as if I belonged here. Not too long later, my husband died and the people of this Church gathered together to give me their love and compassion. I shall never forget all who were involved in my life at that time and continue to mean so much to me. The message is surely Gods love."
-  Joan Smith

"This is the place I now call home.  My church family is as near and dear to me as my blood family.  BPC was there when I experienced joyful and fulfilling events (the marriage of our daughter, the birth of our grandchildren). They were also there when the inevitable crisis occurred.  The compassion and caring expressed by the members of BPC was beyond my expectations.  The Lord's blessings have been multiplied exponentially during our involvement here.  I am a better person for having been a part of BPC.  I trust this church and I love this church."    
- Andy and Sandra Henderson


 "When Reed and I moved to Georgia some eighteen plus years ago, one of our first objectives was to find a church.  We had left our wonderful church family in New Jersey and we wanted to quickly locate a new family of believers and like minded Christians in a local church.  Preferably Presbyterian if one was nearby.  The friends we have made here at BPC are our extended family.  I believe ours is a very open and welcoming church group, eager to welcome visitors and show them that we are a church for all age groups, as no one group alone can sustain a church.  I still remember our first visit many years ago.  Several families invited us to join them for lunch at a local restaurant after church."                                                                                                               - Sandra Fisher

"We have been here at BPC for over 15 years now.  Both our daughters Renee and Kelly have been baptized and confirmed in this church.  We feel so blessed to have such a supportive church family to make us feel at home. The people here are a part of our family. We certainly feel God's presence when we are here."    
-  Denver and Vivian Taylor

"Buford Presbyterian is so much to me. It is my home, my shelter, my mentor, my comfort, my future, my help, and my solace. It is a place that I always feel safe. I want it to be that for my children too- and all of the children who enter. It is alive with excitement, worry, joy, sorrow, hope and peace. It is powerful and provoking, rich and resourceful. It is a part of who I am. It reminds me of who I want to be. It is so much bigger than any word I can think of.  It brings tears to my eyes to put into words how important Buford Presbyterian- my church- is to me."   
-  Abbie and Eric McBrayer 
                     
"Our family loves Buford Presbyterian Church!  We love the caring and the compassion of our friends at church.  We love the children's and youth's programs.  We love the choir and the music programs.  We love the preschool.  We love the Wise and Wonderful programs.   We love Sunday School.  We love Easter, the Fall Festival and especially Christmas at our church.  We love our pastors who make worship so meaningful.  We love the staff and the many volunteers who make our facilities and programs the best!"
-  Dave, Alliese, Ashley & Craig Owenby

"When we moved back to Atlanta 12 years ago, we started looking for a Church. After visits to several churches, we found Buford Presbyterian and knew this was the one for us. From the start we were welcomed and have made many good friends of all ages. Sunday services charge our spiritual batteries for the coming week. The energy level of the members is high and teamwork and cooperation is the norm. The Pastors and our friends at BPC inspire us to be better Christians." 
-  Jim and Sandy Pattillo


If you would like to submit a statement to be included in next week's bulletin then you can email it to crgwinn@... or drop it off in the office.  Thanks to those that have and will share their thoughts in the coming weeks on why they love our Church!

Pledge Sunday is next Sunday, November 8th.  We will have time set aside for us to bring our pledge cards forward during our closing hymn.  If you have pledged in the past we thank you for your contribution and ask for your continued support for 2010.  If you have not pledged in the past please consider this important faith based way to support our Church.  If for some reason you will be unable to attend on Pledge Sunday you can drop off your pledge in the pledge box located on the table in front of the Church office.
Please make plans to join us for our celebration Luncheon after the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Pledge Sunday, November 8th, as we honor those members that were here when this church building was built. Join us in giving thanks to those who came before us and celebrate all they have done and continue to do to lift up our Church. Because without them we wouldn't have such a wonderful place to worship and call our Church home.

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The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Carl & Karen Bogenholm in honor of their 20th wedding anniversary on December 26th.

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The family of Jim Meeks would like to thank the church family for the outpouring of care and concern during his mother's hospitalization and subsequent passing away. Your cards, kind thoughts and prayers helped to make this difficult time one of joy as well as sadness.

We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Dirk, Antionette, Alwyn and Carlien Taljaard, on the death of Dirk's dad, Andries Taljaard, on October 26th , in South Africa.

We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Lynn Zahner and her family on the death of her husband, Bob, on October 27th, and to the family of Georgette Clark, who died on October 28th.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

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November 1
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: Exodus
Storyteller: Katy Garner
Helpers: Jenny Baker, Jean Schwartz, Emily Bowman
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Allyson Keller 
Toddler: Wendy Pyles

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45: Cheryl Grieve
11:00: Kelly Taylor/ Billy Garrison

November 8
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP  
Story: Ten Best Ways to Live
Storyteller: Barbara Espy
Helpers: Diana Mazurek, Ty & Susan Gardner 
Nursery: Mary Susan & Abney Robertson
Toddler: Laura & Dave Fraser 

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45: Robin Ormand
11:00: Justin Grimaldi /Michael Grimaldi

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Last Sunday's Statistics (October 25th )
Worship Attendance: 8:30 a.m.: 40  -- 11:00 a.m.: 256
General Fund: Receipts: $9,882.00

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For those of you who pledge, please keep your pledges current.  For those of you who routinely give but do not make a formal pledge, please try to give what you have in previous years (or more, if able) because those contributions were included as anticipated revenues in this year's budget.  For those who do not financially contribute, please consider this important faith-based way to support your church.  Your church leaders are taking actions to have revenues cover expenses, but as of the end of September, we have a year-to-date deficit of approximately $32,000.  We cannot afford to use our shrinking financial reserves much longer to meet routine church operating expenses.  Our church needs your financial help!

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Youth Dinner - Nov. 8th - Cook

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Thank you so much for your generosity! BPC was able to deliver 120 brand new backpacks to Amigos for Christ to be filled with school supplies and sent to children in Nicaragua. Your gift made a huge difference! Thank you!

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Remember in Your Prayers
Barbara Espy, recovering from a lumpectomy
Joanne Forder, recovering from broken hip
Phyllis Dunn, (Scott's mother), gravely ill
Zachary Grimes, (Janet, Amy and Amanda Hueners' friend), recovering from car accident
Russ Thornton, recovering from hip-replacement surgery

Annajean Schmidt, (Cheryl Grieve's aunt in FL), diagnosed with lung cancer
Wilson Ellis, (Hunter Wilberger's uncle in SC), diagnosed with colon cancer
Bill Gaston, (Leigh Threadgill's dad in Atlanta), diagnosed with bladder cancer
Chuck Gwinn, (Rick's father in AL), diagnosed with Parkinson's
Bill Wommack, working in Pakistan

Daniel Bowers, (son of Randy & Suzie Bowers), deployed to Afghanistan
Rick Coker (son of Glenda Burgess), addiction problems
Nancy Sayre (Burgess' daughter) going through a divorce
Aileen Andrews Snowden, (Marty Snowden's mother in KY), ill at home

Bayler Teal, (young friend of Wilberger's in SC), Stage 4 cancer
Paul Battle, cancer treatment
Doc Williams, (Dana Isaac's 90 year old uncle), congestive heart failure

Shut-ins: 
Claudia Royal at Brookside
Al Oakes at Lake Springs

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The Parenting for Life Class will not meet this Sunday. It meets every other week so join us at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday the 8th.

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Check it Out in the Library
For those with questioning minds about the reconciliation of science and faith, Francis Collins, one of the world's leading scientists, tells why he is also a devout believer.  In The Language of God his explanation of DNA as God's instrument book is persuasive. Check it out in the Biography section of the library.
Please remember to sign out your books!

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Buford Presbyterian has trained Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministers bring about comfort and hope. Stephen Ministers use tools of the Christian faith; the bible, forgiveness; blessings and a cup of cold water to help those who are hurting. Call the church office (770) 945-6711, or a Stephen Leader (678) 482-9060, for Stephen Ministry support.  

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Charter email accounts are still having trouble receiving church emails sent via Yahoo Groups. If you use Charter, please let us know if you are not receiving bulletins and newsletters. Send an email to dbargen@...  If you are not receiving, check your spam folder and mark as 'not spam' if the messages are there.

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Stewardship Celebration Luncheon Sunday, November 8
There will be a covered dish luncheon next Sunday, November 8th, following the 11:00 a.m. worship service to celebrate Pledge Sunday. We'll have a wonderful food, plus there will be special entertainment which you won't want to miss! You may sign-up on the sheet in the Narthex, or fill out the tear-off that is in your bulletin.   Please bring a side dish (vegetable, salad or dessert) enough for your family plus 2 guests. Meat and drinks will be provided.

We / I plan to attend the luncheon next Sunday November the 8th

# attending:

We will bring: ____Salad   _____Vegetable ____Dessert

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PW Circle Information
Play 'N Pray Circle will meet on Friday, November 6th at 10:00 a.m. at the church.

Florence Settle Morning Circle will meet Monday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the church.

Circle of Friends Circle will meet on Monday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Billie Wallace. 

Midweek Retreat Circle will meet on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

The Lunch Bunch Circle will meet on Monday, November 16th at11:30 a.m. at the home of Gwen Scott.

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Plan now to attend our 21st Annual Advent Festival on Sunday, November 29th with crafts and wreath-making beginning at 4:00 p.m. There will be more information and a tear-off in next Sunday's bulletin

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Welcome Class
Are you interested in becoming a member of Buford Presbyterian Church?  Are you already a member but would like more information about the history of the reformed theological movement and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? Would you like to know more about the history and programs of Buford Presbyterian Church?  If any of these questions apply to you, please attend the next Welcome Class (formerly called the New Member Class) that will start at 9:45 a.m. in the church parlor on November 8, 15, and 22   If you plan to attend, please notify the church office at 770-945-6711 as soon as possible

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If you wish to purchase a New Blue Hymnal for our sanctuary and would like this donation to be in honor/ memory of someone, please stop by the church office, or you may fill out the form below.   The cost is $15. You may also purchase an old red hymnal for $10 each to be reserved for you when the new hymnals arrive.

I am purchasing # _____ new hymnal(s) for a total of $_____________
    
In honor of    

In memory of    

Given by

I am purchasing a red hymnal. Please reserve it in my name.

Your name

Phone No

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Operation Christmas Child 
Again this year our church will participate in this worldwide outreach program sponsored by Samaritan's Purse. November 15th. Please return your gift-filled box by this date and place it in the big Christmas wrapped box.  The boxes will be delivered to more than 95 countries worldwide, where Christians will distribute them along with colorful storybooks about Jesus, written in the children's own languages. Please pick up a brochure in the narthex for complete instructions and details. You are invited to join the Play 'n Pray Circle to assemble boxes with your children on November 8th at 3:00 p.m.  Extra items can be dropped in the barrel in the Narthex.

Toys - small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, yo-yos, jump ropes, etc.
School Supplies - pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, coloring or picture books, etc.
Hygiene Items - toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
Other - Hard Candy and lollipops, mints, T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hairclips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights, etc.

Do Not Include - Used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers, aerosol cans. 

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Liturgy for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Invitation to the Lord's Table
Great Prayer of the Church
     M:     The Lord be with you.
      P:     And also with you.
     M:     Lift up your hearts.
     P:     We lift them up to the Lord.
     M:     Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
     P:      It is right to give him thanks and praise.
(The prayer continues)

      M:     Therefore, we praise You, joining our voices with choirs of angels and   
               with all your faithful people of every time and place who forever sing this
               hymn to proclaim the glory of Your name:
ALL:       Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might.
               Heaven and earth are full of your glory: Hosanna in the highest!
               Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.  Hosanna in the      
               highest!
(The prayer continues)
     M:     Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
ALL:     Christ has died.  Christ is risen.  Christ will come again.
(The prayer continues)
Words of Institution
Consecration and Distribution of Elements
                    
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
       Loving God, you graciously feed us, who have received these holy mysteries, with the bread of life and the cup of eternal salvation. May we who have received this sacrament, be strengthened in your service; we who have sung your praises tell of your glory and truth; we who have seen the greatness of your love see you face to face in your kingdom. For you have made us your own people by the death and resurrection of your Son our Lord and by the life-giving power of your Spirit.  Amen.


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This Week at BPC

Sunday, November 1
4:30 p.m.
Handchimes
                  
5:15 p.m.
Cherub Choir
                  
5:45 p.m.
Junior Choir
                  
5:30 p.m.
Youth Choir
                  
5:30 p.m. 
Stephen Ministry
                  
6:30 p.m.
Youth Groups
    
Monday,  November 2    
6:30 p.m.
Boot Camp
                  
7:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts
                  
7:30 p.m.
Bible Study
                   
10:00 p.m. 
Men's Softball game

Tuesday, November 3
7:00 p.m.   
Boy Scouts
                   
8:00 p.m.
AA
                    
Wednesday, November 4
9:40 a.m.   
Boot Camp
                   
10:00 a.m.  
Bible Study
                    
7:15 p.m.
Adult Choir
     
Thursday, November 5
                   
Friday, November 6
10:00 a.m. 
Play 'N Pray Circle
                     
8:00 p.m.    
AA

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Pastor:
Richard Hill
             
Associate Pastor: 
Rix Threadgill
                
Organist:
Melissa Smith
                   
Director of Music Ministries:   
Ron Kauffmann
              
Children's Choir Director:        
Kim Wilberger

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STEWARDSHIP CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
Sunday, November 8

Please make plans to join us for our Celebration Luncheon after the eleven o'clock worship service on Pledge Sunday, November the 8th as we honor those members that were here when this Church building was built. 

Join us in giving thanks to those who came before us and celebrate all they have done and continue to do to lift up our Church.  Because without them we wouldn't have such a wonderful place to worship and call our Church home.

You may sign-up on the sheet in the Narthex, or fill out the tear-off that is in the bulletin.   Please bring a side dish (vegetable, salad or dessert) enough for your family plus 2 guests. Meat and drinks will be provided.

In addition to wonderful food and our normal fellowship we will have entertainment for everyone to enjoy while eating.  Maxine Cummins, a friend of several members, will be singing during the luncheon.  She will be performing a program for all ages that includes a wide range of music styles.  Her selection of light entertainment should make such a wonderful day even more enjoyable and special.

See you Sunday, November 8th!

Rick Gwinn
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DON'T FORGET!  Time change is Saturday night Oct 31 / Sunday morning, Nov 1 at 2am, or as soon as the last Trick-or-Treater leaves your doorstep Saturday evening.  In order to arrive at church on time Sunday morning, you will need to 'Fall Back' an hour. 

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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS Combined Schedules: Sunday Volunteers, including Children's Worship, Toddler, Nursery, Special Needs, Acolyte-Crucifer, Children's Sermon, Communion Servers, Sound System, Offering Counters, Greeters.

You may reply to this email and it will be forwarded to the appropriate scheduler or use information at the bottom to contact them directly.
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SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS:  Nov 1 Through Dec 13
[When a trade is arranged, please send a note to dbargen@... so the schedule can be adjusted.]

November 1
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Exodus
Storyteller: Katy Garner
Helpers: Jenny Baker, Jean Schwartz, Emily Bowman
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Allyson Keller
Toddler: Wendy Pyles [for Penny and Sonny Rule]

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Susan Thompson [for Cheryl Grieve ]
10:45  Kelly Taylor, Billy Garrison

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
Communion
8:30
A  Abney Robertson
C/S  TJ Richardson
11:00
A  Ben Breer
A Donovan Richart
C  Josh Meeks
S  Alex Bogenholm

GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi  
11:00 Tim Johnson, Vickie Johnson
USHERS
8:30  Denver + Vivian Taylor
8:30 Tom Walsh, Suzanne Walsh, Phil Briggs, Calvin Forrester
11:00  Mary Susan Robertson, Dennis Taylor, Betty Sue Taylor, Harrison Wallace

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Pastor

COMMUNION SERVERS
11:00  Sherry Rutledge, Jan Hannah, Cheryl Hodges, Laura Beth Sheppard, Dana Kessler, Chris Kessler, Chris Baker, David Sanders, Jim Pattillo, Grace + Gary Webster, Jim Meeks

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Dave Sanders
11:00  Hunter Wilberger  

OFFERING COUNTERS: Hannah/Franks

YOUTH DINNER: Woodruff, Woodruff

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

November 8
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Ten Best Ways to Live
Storyteller: Barbara Espy
Helpers: Diana Mazurek, Susan and Ty Gardner
Nursery: Mary Susan and Abney Robertson
Toddler: Laura and Dave Fraser

SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Robin Ormand 
10:45  Caitlyn Martin [for Justin Grimaldi], Alexandria Cook [for Michael Grimaldi]

ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Caroline Woodruff
C/S Zach Woodruff
11:00
A  Branton Fletcher
A  Alaina  Fletcher
C  Demi McCloy
S  Michael Grimaldi

GREETERS
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler 
11:00 Martha Rolfe, Diana Mazurek, Barbara Espy, Andy Henderson

USHERS
8:30  Tony + Cayla Richardson
11:00  Youth

CHILDREN'S SERMON: Eleanor Thompson

SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tony Richardson
11:00  Barry Anderson  

OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard

YOUTH DINNER: Cook, HS only

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

November 15
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Promised Land
Storyteller: Sherry Rutledge
Helpers: Leigh Threadgill, Beth Horn, Wendy Luchtan
Nursery: Kris and Daren Wayne
Toddler: Penny and Sonny Rule [for Wendy and Chad Pyles]
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Robin Forrester 
10:45 Michael Grimaldi [for Alexandria Cook], Justin Grimaldi [for Caitlyn Martin]
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jack Forder [for Jordan Purser]
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Chance Martin
A  Wesley Ashfield
C  Cody Ashfield
S  Caitlyn Martin
GREETERS
8:30  Chris Baker 
11:00 Tom Grimaldi, Lynette Grimaldi, Susan Hambrick, Wallace Hambrick
USHERS
8:30  Calvin + Robin Forrester
11:00  Charles Wilson, Solveig Wilson, Joe Luchtan, Janice Palmer
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Scott Roark
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Dave Owenby  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith
YOUTH DINNER: Pizza
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo
  
November 22
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     How the Church Tells Time
Storyteller: Lynne Forder
Helpers: Jean-Rowe and Gene Luciani, Alex Bogenholm
Nursery: Leigh Threadgill, Lisa Luke
Toddler: Becky Langford, Michelle Wall
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Ralph McCann [for Lynette Grimaldi]
10:45  Case Snedecor, John Ormand
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Mary Grace Roark
C/S  John Roark
11:00
A  Monty Horn
A  Miller Horn
C  Alexandria Cook
S  Craig Owenby
GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Robin Forrester Rick Gwinn, Ann McQuay, Sylvia Glass
USHERS
8:30  Tom + Suzanne Walsh
11:00  Hunter Wilberger, Daren Wayne, Mary Ann Dixon, Bill Garrison
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Phil Burgess
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Hunter Wilberger
11:00  Everett Ward  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Barr/Kelly
YOUTH DINNER: Ashfield, Ashfield
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

November 29
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Prophets Show the Way
Storyteller: Carlien Taljaard
Helpers: Odilia Achu, Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Nursery: Allyson Keller, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Holly and Andrew Redeker
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sue Dunbar,
10:45  Ryan Sanders, Jim Thompson
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Kayla Sedgwick
C/S  Case Snedecor
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A Ellie Luciani
C  Kevin Isaac
S  Katie Isaac
GREETERS
8:30  David Smith 
11:00 Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Abbie McBrayer, Eric McBrayer
USHERS
8:30  Russ + Sarah Thornton
11:00  Chet Belt, Norma Belt, Everett Ward, John Smith
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Scott Snedecor
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS: Harter/Taljaard
YOUTH DINNER: Advent Festival
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Pattillo

December 6
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
NO Children's Worship due to Christmas Pageant
Nursery: Jennifer and Matt Marietta
Toddler: Mary and Todd Nellis
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Susan Thompson,
10:45  Will Jackson, Molly Wilberger
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A  Burns Robertson 
C/S  Charlotte Richardson 
11:00 
A  John Ormand 
A   Cameron Baker 
C  Ryan Sanders 
S  Zach Woodruff 
GREETERS
8:30  Kim MacMunn 
11:00 Nikki Manders, Hunter Wilberger, Alex Cook, Jeannette Kelly
USHERS
8:30  Denver + Vivian Taylor
11:00  Alex Cook, Diane Cook, Ned Espy, Barbara Espy
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
COMMUNION SERVERS
8:30 Denver Taylor, Wally Wolfe, Jim Pattillo, Chris Baker
11:00  Lynnette Grimaldi, Alliese Owenby, Abbie McBrayer, Jeanne Anderson, Ann McQuay, Grace Webster, Jim Meeks, Dave Owenby, Rick Gwinn, Jay Sykes, Tim Isaac, Gary Webster, Tom Grimaldi, Dave Forder
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tony Richardson
11:00  Jason Ashfield  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Wolffe/Hughes
YOUTH DINNER: Forder, Grimaldi
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 13
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Story:     Shepherds and Magi Show the Way
Storyteller: Laura Fraser
Helpers: Dave Fraser, Jo-Lynn Garrison, Victoria Fletcher
Nursery: Alaina Fletcher, Emily Bowman
Toddler: Amy and Everett Ward
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45 Barbara Espy [for Lynette Grimaldi]
10:45  Billy Garrison, Connor Williams
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Jack Forder   
C/S  Harrison Forder   
11:00   
A Katie Manders   
A  Tyler Manders   
C  Alexiandria Cook   
S Aaron Cabaniss    
A  Wesley Ashfield
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi 
11:00 Sabrina Balkcom, Daren Wayne, David Smith, Phil Burgess
USHERS
8:30  Tony + Cayla Richardson
11:00  Youth
SOUND SYSTEM
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler
11:00  Hunter Wilberger  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Hannah/Taljaard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas Party
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 20
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Dana Kessler,
10:45  Cody Ashfield, Josh Meeks
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30   
A  Ethan McBrayer   
C/S  TJ Richardson   
11:00   
A- Hope Wilberger
A- Molly Wilberger
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tom Grimaldi  
11:00 Tim Johnson, Vickie Johnson
USHERS
8:30  Calvin + Robin Forrester
11:00  Tim Isaac, Dana Isaac, Jack Harter, Tim Leimkuehler
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Dave Sanders  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Kessler/Sheppard
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 24
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
[Email Scott Dunn to volunteer]
12:00 Noon
A  
C/S  
5:30 pm
A  Ashley Smith 
A  
C  
S
8:00pm
A
A
C
S
SOUND SYSTEM
Noon  Scott Roark
5:30  Chris Rutledge
8pm  Dave Owenby
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

December 27
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Sandra Henderson,
10:45  Tyler Manders, Kelly Taylor
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30 
A - Mary Grace Roark 
C/S-John Roark 
11:00 
A  Donovan Richart 
A- Leila Bowman 
C- Demi McCloy 
S- Annie Thornton 
CHILDREN'S SERMON: Advent
GREETERS
8:30  Tim Leimkuehler 
11:00 Martha Rolfe, Diana Mazurek, Barbara Espy, Andy Henderson
USHERS
8:30  Tom + Suzanne Walsh
11:00  Norman Praed, Barbara Praed, Chris Rutledge, Sherry Rutledge
SOUND SYSTEM
11:00  Chris Rutledge  
OFFERING COUNTERS:   Mazurek/Smith
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas
ELDER OF THE MONTH: Jim Meeks

January 3
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Jordan Purser
C/S  Kelly Taylor
11:00
A  Ben Breer
A   Kayla Sedgwick
C Katie Isaac
S Kevin Isaac
SPECIAL NEEDS
9:45  Grace Webster
10:45  Justin Grimaldi, Michael Grimaldi
YOUTH DINNER: Christmas break

January 10
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Abney Robertson
C/S  Haley Forrester
11:00
A  Ashley Smith
A  Chance Martin
C  Caitlyn Martin
S  Alex Bogenholm

January 17
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Caroline Woodruff
C/S Zach Woodruff
11:00
A  Branton  Fletcher
A  Alaina  Fletcher
C  Justin Grimaldi
S  Michael Grimaldi

January 24
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A  Courtney Rutledge
C/S Craig Owensby 
11:00
A Miller Horn
A  Monty Horn
C  Josh Meeks
S  Cody Ashfield

January 31
ACOLYTE-CRUCIFER
8:30
A Cameron Baker
C/S-John Roark
11:00
A Katie Manders
A  Tyler Manders
C  Will Jackson
S  Jim Thompson

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Replies to this email will be forwarded to the scheduler involved or you may contact directly using the information below:
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
Jennifer Marietta   mistylovega@...

SPECIAL NEEDS:
Susan Thompson sthom@...

ACOLYTE - CRUCIFER
Scott Dunn   sdunn2740@...
Chris Baker  chrisbaker8@...

SOUND SYSTEM
Chris Rutledge csrutledge@...

GREETERS
Dave Smith dmsmas@...
Tom Grimaldi TGrimaldi@...

USHERS + COMMUNION SERVERS
Jim Meeks  jmeeks8414@...

CHILDREN'S SERMON
Phil Burgess  dawgburgess@...

OFFERING COUNTERS
Bill Franks wjfranksjr@...

YOUTH DINNER SCHEDULES
Cayla Richardson  caylamrichardson@...

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