October 16, 2022

Mingus View Presbyterian Church. . .

. . . a fellowship of believers proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, nurture, and striving to exhibit the Kingdom of God to our community and the world.

October 16, 2022

19th Sunday after Pentecost

“I lift up my eyes to the hills – from where will my help come?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”  Psalm 121:1-2

You are invited to join us on Sunday for our 10:00 a.m. Worship Service in our sanctuary or with the broadcast on Facebook.  The topic of Jerry Hammon’s sermon is “Be Persistent” (Luke 18:1-8; Jeremiah 31: 27 – 34 .) The Chancel Choir will sing “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian.”  Hymns for the service include “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” and “Lord, Speak to Me.”

THIS WEEK!!

          Monday       Food Pantry Open, 9 – 11 a.m.

          Wednesday  Hope Circle

Crafternooners, 1:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • The Session of Mingus View Presbyterian Church has called for a meeting of the congregation on Sunday, October 30, 2022, immediately following worship for the purpose of approving an item of business regarding the sale of property, electing new church officers, and receiving the 2023 Annual Budget for information.  It is our intention to share a meal together as part of the meeting.  All interested persons are invited to attend, even if you are not a voting member of the congregation.
  • The Hope Circle will meet on Wednesday, October 19th, at 10:00 a.m.  Please read Lesson 2, and let Marilyn Walker know if you plan to attend.
  • Greeters and hosts for Fellowship Hour are always needed.  Also, The Craft Fair Committee is asking you to sign up to bake for the Craft & Bake Sale November 4 & 5, and also to help work at the Craft Faire.
  • Fill the Crib!  The ladies of Hope Circle invite you to join them in their mission project to benefit the local Stepping Stones Shelter.  Donations of diapers, personal care products and cleaning products will be greatly appreciated and may be placed in the white crib in the Narthex.  THANK YOU!
  • Looking Ahead!  The Mission Team invites you to put on your best costume and participate in “Trunk or Treat” in the Mingus View parking lot on Halloween beginning at 5:00 p.m..  Bring your favorite treats and come out to meet the neighbors!
  • The Year of the Bible questions for the Week of October 16th are:
  • A major problem in Israel was knowing which “prophets” were truly bringing God’s word.  Which prophet disagrees with Jeremiah’s prophecies about Nebuchadnezzar?”
  • To whom does Jesus say, “I am the resurrection and the life”?

Answers next week!!

Answers from last week:

  1. Angered by Jeremiah’s prophecies, what does the priest Pashhur do to him?”(Angered by Jeremiah’s prophecies, the priest Pashhur beats him and puts him in stocks.  Jeremiah 20:2)
  2. In connection with what miracle performed before a multitude does Jesus say, “I am the bread of life”? (In connection with the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus says, “I am the bread of life.”  John 6:35, 48)

THE YEAR OF THE BIBLE:  Readings for October, 2022

Day 15   Jeremiah 23, 24/John 9             Day 16     Jeremiah 25, 26/John 10

Day 17   Jeremiah 27, 28/John 11           Day 18     Jeremiah 29-31/Psalm 119:1-24

Day 19   Jeremiah 32, 33/John 12            Day 20    Jeremiah 34, 35/John 13

Day 21   Jere. 36, 37/Psalm 119:25-48    Day 22     Jeremiah 38, 39/John 14

Day 23   Jeremiah 40, 41/John 15           Day 24     Jeremiah 42, 43/John 16

Day 25   Jere. 44-46/Psalm 119:49-72     Day 26    Jeremiah 47,48/John 17

Day 27   Jeremiah 49, 50/John 18           Day 28     Jere. 51,52/Psalm 119:73-96

Day 29   Lamentations1,2/John 19          Day 30     Lamentations 3-5/John 20

Day 31   Ezekiel 1/John 21