Absecon Presbyterian Church |
The Presby Post
June 5, 2009
Come join us this Sunday as we celebrate the sacrament of communion at our Lord’s Table. Pastor will be speaking from John 3:1-17.
We will also be recognizing our teachers and other volunteers who’ve helped throughout this past year with our Sunday School program. Thanks to you all!
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Tonight is our annual Strawberry Festival from 6-8 p.m. No advance tickets – pay at the door ($4 adults/$2 children). Entertainment will be provided once again by some of the members of the Pickin’ Shed jam at Albert Hall, Waretown. Come on out for a great evening!
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Our June Agape Luncheon will take place Sunday following the 11:00 a.m. worship. The meal will be baked ham, potato salad, pasta salad, and dessert ($5/$3). Gerry Reedell will be providing the program.
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Graduates will be recognized during the 9:30 service Sunday, June 14. All graduate information must be passed on to Gayle Ackerman by next Monday! Please use the form in the Sunday bulletin or follow the link on our website.
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Calling all travelers! Please join us, Sunday at 7:00pm for the unveiling of our exciting 2010 trip to The “Other” Ireland (April 6-14). There will be a short media program, trip information and Q & A time. If you have any questions, please see Tom.
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View photos of our newest members!
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Please remember in prayer ~
Jean Delesantro – still waiting for reconstructive surgery
Evelyn Cashner
Donald Gras – broken/fractured ribs, lower back from fall
Barbara Gras – surgery scheduled for June 24
Joel Kelly – in process of receiving a call from Hodges Presbyterian Church, Hodges, SC
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Divine Mystery
At one point along the Saguenay River in southeastern Canada, the water flows through a chasm between two rugged rock formations. Their pinnacles tower over 1,600 feet into the sky. Early pioneers were so awestruck by these majestic crags that they named them Trinity and Eternity.
The two great truths expressed by these words create a sense of awe in the heart of every Christian. The Bible tells us of God's eternity—His timeless existence (Psalm 93:2), and His triune nature—the threefold expression of Himself as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).
Both of these affirmations baffle our minds. If we try to comprehend either of them, the question asked by Job's friend comes to mind: "Can you search out the deep things of God?" (Job 11:7). The answer is obvious. When we try to behold the triune God, we feel like someone who gazes up into the midday sun to study it.
At the heart of the Christian faith is mystery, because at the heart of our faith is the eternal, triune God. We have the Father who loves us, the Savior who died for us, and the Spirit who helps us to be holy. This divine mystery gives us reason to bow down and worship our eternal God.
Haddon W. Robinson from Our Daily Bread, September 10, 2001
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This Week in Our Church . . .
Sunday Communion/Trinity Sunday
8:45 Breakfast
9:30 Sunday School & Worship
10:45 Refreshments
11:00 Worship
4:00 Confirmation Class
Monday
No Bible Study – Pastor on Jury Duty
7:00 Financial Administration Committee
Tuesday
7:00 Session (Elders, please check your email!)
Wednesday
Thursday
9:00 PB & J
12:00 Serve at Sister Jean’s
7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday
Saturday
8:30 Doug Jablonski Men’s Fellowship
9:30 Worship Committee
10:00 Seasoned Singers Rehearsal in Sanctuary
10:30 Field Day at Manse
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Absecon, New Jersey 08201