Good morning friends!
This past Sunday, our Student Leadership Team hosted the annual high school volleyball tournament. One of the highlights was getting to see many of the adult volunteers jump in together as a team to play with our students. Play is so important! Students who were playing other games or eating snacks paused to come watch the “old guys”. I love to see the ways in which you love and support our students, whether through prayer, play, or providing them snacks. All of these things are an expression of love and care for our young people. I am grateful!
In the 3rd and 4th grade classroom, Michelle Hancock painted a mural for Tena and the students. It is stunning! The verse on the wall is 1 Timothy 4:12. I have found this verse to be my prayer for the students who walk through our doors.
1 Timothy 4:12 NIV
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
Will you join me in praying for our students? Pray with me that they will rise up and do great things for God. Pray that God uses this next generation to do far greater things for his kingdom. Pray that this next generation learns from both the wisdom and the mistakes of those who have gone before them and that they boldly rise up to the challenges they will face. Pray for this next generation–for they are our next engineers, our farmers, our missionaries, our pastors, our professors, our teachers, our authors, our doctors, our business owners, our artists. Together, the generations of now and the generations to come, are the church. May we continue to walk alongside our young people faithfully!
Love,
Katelyn
Meet the Friends – this Sunday, September 24th:
Meet the Friends is an informational and introductory class for anyone interested in learning about the church’s history and what it means to be a Quaker. It is also a great opportunity to get to know our pastors, ask questions, and interact with others who are new to the church family. The next Meet the Friends meeting will take place this Sunday, September 24th in the Coffee Café after the service. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome, whether this is your first Sunday here or you’ve been attending for years. We would love to see you there.
Women’s Morning Bible Study:
Kody Shepherd and Jennifer Sitton began co-teaching a 10-week Bible study last week. They will continue to meet on Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Coffee Cafe. The group is studying Jen Wilkins’ book, Better- A Study of Hebrews. It is not too late to join! Follow the link to purchase the book or contact the church office if you need assistance in buying the book. We look forward to exploring with you how God “provided something better for us in the person Jesus Christ” (Heb. 11:40). Contact Kody Shepherd for more information.
Women’s Evening Bible Study:
A Wednesday evening bible study for women will be starting on September 20th in the home of Susan Tam at 6:30 PM. The study is from the book The Epic of Eden: Isaiah, by Sandra Richter, which can be purchased by following the link. Contact the church office for assistance in ordering the book or for more information.
Tweens:
Tweens also began last week, and it was a blast! Thank you for your continued prayers over our 5th graders that they may have fun while learning how to Make Jesus Choices. If you know of a 5th grader who has not registered, please have them follow the link. It’s never too late to join the Tweens Squad. For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering time or snacks, contact Tena Roher.
Gym Kids:
Gym Kids returns this Friday, September 22. Gym Kids is a structured time for kids. Moms are free to take a break while their kids are busy using their gross motor skills and learning about Jesus. We welcome potty-trained children aged 3-5 years old. Ms. Tena and Ms. Grace Kirkpatrick will be leading classes every Friday from 9:00-10:00 AM. Tuition is $25 a month; follow the link to register or contact Ms. Tena for additional information.
Missions Spaghetti Dinner:
Save the date for the Missions Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 22nd. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale this Sunday. All proceeds will be used to provide support for our missionary families. Contact Grace Kirkpatrick for more details.
Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. Isaiah 33:2