--> NO WoW this Saturday!
1.The Sabbath and I @ ComPres (8/1)
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Sermon by Rev. Kent Moorlach; Text Nehemiah 13
--> See Newsletter for “Hymn of the Month” links
--> Sunday School after the service
--> Sunday Night: Giff Day!
2. Showers (8/7)
3. The Week & More (8/2-7)
--> RAW; Irvine Pastors; Shower
4. Summer Choir
5. Thanks, News, Announcements, Links...
1. Our preaching series, "The Eternal Remnant;" focuses on the life of Israel after their exile in Babylon and Persia just prior to the close of their Old Testament canon of Scripture. During this period of history, the once mighty Israel was subject to the decrees of foreign rulers, maligned by her neighbors, and doubted by those within her own ranks -- there are similarities to our situation as the church in the world today. However, God raised up specific 'ministers' in both the civil and religious spheres to encourage a "remnant" to properly worship and obey God's law -- again, appropriate application for the church today.
Join us this Sunday as we complete our tour through the book of Nehemiah: This Sunday’s message from chapter 13 is, “The Sabbath and I.” We have reached the pinnacle for the returning remnant from the former Babylonian captivity. In response to over 80 years of dedicated leadership on behalf of prophets, priests, scribes, and governors, the people of the “revived” Judah have renewed their covenant with God for the purposes of fulfilling their calling to the world, and to receive the blessings of obedience and communion. But Nehemiah, the present governor (and lay leader) will take a short trip back to Persia to lobby for his presence to remain in Jerusalem. What happens in Judah during his absence? Can the wheels get thrown from the truck so soon? Is it only Nehemiah who understands the consequences of compromise? Our closing message on this important text will challenge us with an important question, “Are WE the true remnant that God has preserved to inherit all the blessings of obedience?” Please join us!
HYMN OF THE MONTH: Here are two links to help familiarize our congregation with this month’s opening hymn. The words are a bit different from our ARP Psalter, but the tune is the same. The first link is about the tempo we would like to sing it (but only 4 verses): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHwn36FgkYU&feature=related
The second link is sung more slowly in order to hear the harmonies and timing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab4tn7V1LSo
- Communion Presbyterian Church meets @ 9:45AM at 311 W. Yale Loop, Irvine, Ca. 92604 (http://www.communionpres.org/location.html)
- Visit our website prior to each Sunday service in order to prepare for our assembly together: http://www.communionpres.org/service.html
- AFTER THE SERVICE: Join us for Sunday School classes
- SUNDAY NIGHT: The R&GB are invited to Giff Day! An evening of fellowship and celebration. Find out more here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146449302035520&ref=ts
2.A special Saturday gathering for baby showers will take place on Saturday, August 7 for two of our Mammas! Check in with Stephanie for all the details.
3.We are gifted people! Participate in our GIFT Groups and Grow In Faith Together! Please participate in the following meetings:
- We have 3 "life stage" groups that meet on Sunday Night at 6pm on the first, second, and third night of the month: R&GB (Young Adults who are single and married); Family Matters (new families with youngin's); Flyers (Adults who are beyond the child raising realm). BUT… We will interrupt this schedule on select summer Sundays as we spend some evenings at Choir practice or “poolside…”
- The Monday Night RAW Bible Study – Meets at the Kurth home in Fullerton at 7:30pm; Learn more here: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Monday-Night-RAW-Reading-and-Worship/168405760899?ref=ts
- Local Pastors are invited to a meeting in Irvine on Thursday
- An afternoon Baby Shower is scheduled for Saturday, August 7.
--> Mark your calendars for these important dates coming up soon:
- August 8 & 22 – Choir Practice
- August 20-22 – “The Foreigner” with CAT
- August ?? – trip to see the Dead Sea Scrolls (See RevK)
-- Please consult our Extended Calendar of Events at: http://www.communionpres.org/newsletter.html
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4. “For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanks to God” - Nehemiah 12. We are extending an invitation to all those who wish to sing songs of praise and thanks! Join us Sunday, August 8 & 22 to sing a jubilant song!
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5. Thanks, News, Announcements, Links, Etc...
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5a. Thanks to everyone who helped out with our “Wild Water Wednesday VBS program!” See some special photos here: http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=129645740409392&view=all
5b. Would you like to see the Dead Sea Scrolls and other important Biblical manuscripts? Then check in with RevK about a date to visit this at APU: http://www.apu.edu/deadseascrolls/
5c. RevK’s podcast, “Are You Trying to Manipulate Me?” is still a very popular show (and available on ITunes). Give it a listen here: http://www.apologetics.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=506:are-you-trying-to-manipulate-me&catid=43:kkla-995-fm-los-angeles&Itemid=74
5.D. Listen to Communion Presbyterian sermons online! Visit us at the following site: http://sermon.net/communion. Many of our past messages are archived here: http://www.sermoncloud.com/Compres/. Please visit and let others know about the Bible teaching of our church!
5.E. Reminder!! The
congregation is encouraged to have their passports
and travel related protocols up to date! Both our mission trips
and
educational excursions require
these documents. Please consult the state department website here: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
August 1 -- Sunday
Service at Communion Presbyterian
@ 9:45am
August 1 -- All Church Picnic @ 11:15am
August 1 -- Giff Day! @ 8pm
August 2 -- RAW Bible Study
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Monday-Night-RAW-Reading-and-Worship/168405760899?ref=ts
August 7 -- Baby Shower
August 8 -- Choir Practice
August 22 -- Choir Practice
Sunday
Night GIFT Groups -- We have 3 "life
stages" groups that meet on Sunday Night at
6pm on the first, second, and third night of the
month: R&GB (Young Adults who are single
and married); Family
Matters (new
families
with youngin's); Flyers (Adults who are beyond
the child raising realm). Please join one of
these groups by consulting the calendar!
Women
of the Word --
WOW Meetings are a Saturday
(last Saturday of the month) fellowship,
devotional, and prayer time for the women
of our church. Call Stephanie for more
info 714.998-4531
Choir Practice --
Practices take place on select Sunday evenings. Please consult
the calendar sections on this website.
www.arpmagazine.org -- Here is a great link for becoming more familiar
with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian denomination. Remember,
every new member of an ARP church is automatically subscribed --
free for one year! Enticing ain't it?! http://www.arpmagazine.org/index.html
One of Communion's sponsors is Outreach North America of the ARPC.
Please visit their website and see how they are promoting church
planting -- http://www.outreachnorthamerica.org/
kmoorlach@communionpres.org is the preferred email address for RevK
for church correspondence.
Tell your friends to visit: www.Communionpres.org
Prayers = An ongoing
prayer list is published in the Communion Core Letter -- If you
would like to receive this weekly email, please
contact us!
Communion
Presbyterian
www.communionpres.org
kmoorlach@communionpres.org
Sunday Mtgs: 311 W. Yale Loop, Irvine @ 9:45AM
714.345.0952
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