ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
The Lord ’ s Supper The Lord ’ s Supper will be observed during our evening services on June 4 and July 2 . Because of the exceptional blessing we have in this sacrament and the danger of eating and drinking unworthily , it is necessary that we come to it with knowledge , faith , repentance , love and with hungering and thirsting souls after Christ and His benefits . The congregation is encouraged to use all appointed means , public and private , to come to the Lord ’ s Table , depending upon God for the gracious preparation of the heart according to His promise ( Psalm 10:17 ). Our annual Communion Season will be August 10-13 .
Session / Diaconate
Meetings Our regular Diaconate meetings will be held on Monday evening June 19 & July 24 , at 6:00 p . m . The Session will not meet during June / July .
Dead Theologians ’
Society The meeting for Dead Theologians ’ Society ’ s evening group will meet on Wednesday , June 28 , at 7:00 p . m . at the home of Rev . Terry Johnson , 110 Lee Blvd . The other groups will meet on Thursday , June 29 , at 6:45 a . m . for breakfast at Henry ’ s Restaurant , 28 Drayton Street or for lunch at noon in the Administration Bldg . Read Jonathan Edwards on Revival , pages 1-74 . Books available in the bookshop for $ 10 . The next scheduled dates will be July 26 & 27 with the conclusion of Revival , pages 75-160 .
Church Office Closed The church office will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day . The regular Men ’ s Prayer Breakfast will not meet due to the holiday .
Parking Designated spaces are available on Sunday along E . Oglethorpe Avenue for our Sunday parishioners . No notice is needed on your vehicle in order to park in this area .
Summer Evening Services
at Point Pleasant
Our summer evening services at Point Pleasant will continue through September 3 , with singing beginning at 5:15 p . m . and worship at 5:30 p . m . The facilities will open at 3:00 p . m . for appropriate Lord ’ s Day leisure activities for the family . Please note that not all forms of recreation are consistent with the Fourth Commandment , but only those which directly promote one ’ s appreciation and love of God and His Word and works . Consequently , please show what previous generations called “ Sabbath restraint ” in all your activities .
We also wish to urge you that the informality of the setting not lead to inappropriate or immodest attire . Please , no short shorts , bathing suits , halter tops , or strapless tops should be worn in the worship service . It is important we dress in a manner that befits such occasions that are meant to sanctify the people of God and reflect our identity as a “ royal priesthood , a chosen nation and a people belonging to God ”… in the world , but not of it .
Baby Shower A baby shower to honor Mrs . Clark Rookstool ( Abby ) is scheduled for Monday , June 12 , 7:00 p . m . at the home of Mrs . Rick Mullininx ( Susan ), 103 Baymeadow Point ( Southbridge ).
Church In Bereavement The congregation of Independent Presbyterian Church extends sincere sympathy to :
. . . Mr . and Mrs . Steven Thompson ( Tamara ) and extended family on the death of his sister , Sherry Ann Allen , who passed away on Wednesday , April 24 , 2017 , in Emory , TX ;
. . . Mrs . Dede Roberts and Miss Megan Roberts and family on the death of Dede ’ s step-father , James Kelch Taube , who passed away on Monday , May 8 , 2017 , in Melbourne , FL ;
. . . Mr . and Mrs . Charlie Martin ( Amy ) and extended family on the death of Amy ’ s sister , Victoria Reeder Hall , who passed away on Wednesday , May 17 , 2017 , in Augusta , GA .
In Memoriam
Ruth Newsome Brannen
Entered the Lord ’ s presence Thursday , April 27 , 2017
“ Blessed are the dead , which die in the Lord .” — Revelation 14:13
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