our treat.

It truly was a "treat" this morning to spend some time with the residents of LakeView Estates.  Our prayer is that this will be the first of many opportunities to serve and encourage these sweet people who live and work just around the corner from our church home.  We were SO grateful for this opportunity that the Lord BLESSED!  Here are some of the highlights.  Many thanks to all who came out and especially to Betsy Barlow for organizing it all!!  

Heading in for candy!

SALLY'S FALL GARDEN PARTY

Fall is such a great time to work in the garden!  We will be talking about how to divide perennials, save seeds for next year, and put your garden to bed for the winter.  If you have some perennials you would like to share, please bring them with you.  I hope you all can come.  Feel free to invite others.  

 Saturday, Oct. 13 * 5120 Hollow Log Lane * 2-4pm

RSVP to Sally Carter  alansally@gmail.com

JOIN US!  It will be a great time.

Ushering in autumn...

LOVING AND SERVING TOGETHER.  IT IS WHAT WE ARE DOING.  "He must increase, but I must decrease." John 3:30

Ladies...Here is a brief recap of what we presented at our Fall Kick-Off Dinner. For those of you who were unable to attend, take a moment to look over what is ahead.  We had lots of interest and sign-ups for it all.  Let us know if you would like to know more about something and we will put you on an email list. 

OUTREACH:

Lovelady Center SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE - Please bring school supplies to help Lovelady keep their closet stocked for the precious children that live there.  We have agreed to donate a box or so full of school supplies during the month of September.  There is a very cute school bus box in the lower gathering hall.  We need your help!!  They are on sale EVERYWHERE. :)   Contact Lucy Wahlman for more info.

LakeView Estates - We are hoping to begin a NEW relationship with LakeView Estates (just around the corner from Faith Church on Valleydale).  LakeView is a memory care and assisted living facility.  We are SO excited about this new little journey.  Please contact Betsy Barlow if you are interested in being involved in serving there.  We will be reading to the residents, possible leading a few Bible studies, playing games, singing.....Hoping to be a blessing to them!!

Run for One: Lifeline Adoption Agency is sponsering a 5K & Fun Run.  Saturday morning, September 29.  We are getting some folks together to run & walk.  Join us! Bring a friend or the whole family.  Contact Lucy Wahlman for more info.

BIBLE STUDIES: 

Tuesday Evenings @ Ruth Baldwin's:  GOSPEL: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary - 7pm every Tuesday evening.  Contact Ruth Baldwin for more info.

Tuesday Evenings @ Marilyn Armbrester's: OPENING EXODUS - Every Tuesday evening @ 7pm.  Contact Marilyn Armbrester for more info.

Wednesday Mornings @ Faith Church: HERO OF HEROES - Co-led by Carl, Martin & Alan.  Begins this Wednesday (Sept. 12) @ 9:30am.  Contact Amy Henry for more info.

FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES:

Picnic and Playdate:  Join us Friday, September 14 on the church playground and pavilion!! Pack your kids (or not) and a lunch.  See you @ 11am!!  Contact Christi Cahoon for more info. 

Fall Garden Party with Sally Carter:  Come enjoy a taste of autumn in Sally's Garden on Saturday morning, October 13. We will be learning about fall plantings and getting ideas for our own lawns and gardens.  Even if it is just a potted plant, we all could use some greenery in our day!  JOIN US! For more info., contact Sally Carter.

SEVEN: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess

SUMMER BOOK STUDY:

"Seven"

A conversation about the "too much" in our lives.

Ladies....change your plans, mark your calendars, grab this book and invite a friend!!  This summer, together, we will be diving into the provocative, challenging, powerful and funny diary of Jen Hatmaker's experiment with reducing the excess in the life of she and her family.  'Seven' is the "discovery of a greatly increased God-a call toward Christ-like simplicity and generosity that transcends a social experiment to become a radically better existence."  Join us as we read, discuss and challenge each other (guilt-free) this summer.  

Book excerpt:

 Seven months, seven areas, reduced to seven simple choices.  I'm embarking on a journey of less.  It's time to purge the junk and pare down to what is necessary, what is noble.  7 will be an exercise in simplicity with one goal: to create space for God's kingdom to break through.

 -Jen Hatmaker

 DATES:

June 13, 20, 27

July 11, 18, 25

9:30am-11:30am

Faith Presbyterian Church

 

Nursery and kids activities available. 

REGISTER YOUR KIDDOS:

Ages 0-3: monicamerrill@bellsouth.net 
Grades (rising) K4-6: shood@faith-pca.org

*weekly nursery/kids sign-in will begin @ 9:15am.  

Books will be ordered soon.  To reserve your copy, 
 contact Amy Henry. 

Questions? Contact Meg Trammell or Amy Henry

TEAM FAITH: 5K @ Veteran's Park. JOIN US!!

A group of us will be running, jogging and walking in the Autism Awareness run on Saturday, April 28, 2012.  There is a 5K timed race, as well as a 2-mile walk.  If you are interested in joining Team Faith, please contact Amy Henry for more information.  This will be a great opportunity to fellowship, get some exercise together, and be active in our own community.  There will be activities for the entire family.  It's not too late to get registered!!

Race to Solve the Puzzle @ Veteran's Park

River Day Getaway

FPC Ladies' River Day Getaway is just around the corner. We will be heading to a beautiful spot on the Warrior River for a wonderful day of teaching, fellowship, and of course...eating! The Strickland's have graciously offered to host this event at their river house and can't wait to welcome all of you. 

DATE: Saturday, April 14, 2012

TIMES: 8:00 a.m. (we will meet and carpool) until 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Stricklands' river house (maps & directions available)

SPEAKER: Kelly Buck

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• We will be asking for snack and lunch contributions, so let us know if you are willing to help. Please bring either a salad, something sweet, or something salty (appetizer). Drinks will be provided.
• You may want to bring a Bible and something to take notes on.
• Don't worry about who to ride with. We will meet and carpool from designated locations.

TWO LOCATIONS:
Choose which location is more convenient and meet there at 8 a.m.: 

1. 8 a.m.: Faith Presbyterian lower parking lot
2. 8 a.m.: Brookwood Mall back upper parking lot behind Macy's

Ladies, this is a great opportunity to invite a friend, neighbor, or a church visitor/newcomer. Invite someone to ride with you as we journey to the river!

Sign-ups will begin Sunday, April 1, in KC classes. Watch for the clipboard...

Questions? Contact Meg Trammell.

Women's Stone Soup Fellowship

January 23 at 6:30 

Soup for us and soup for Brother Bryan! Join us for a dinner of soup and salad. We'll hear about women's Bible studies, and Pam Caldwell will encourage us as women of Faith in a new year of ministry. Don't miss the fun and fellowship! Sign up here!
 

We'll also collect ingredients for a soup supper at Brother Bryan Mission.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study