October 3 @ 10:30am
World Communion Sunday Neighbors in Need
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Lessons: 1 Corinthians 12
Sermon: The Body of Christ
October 10 @ 10:30am
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Lessons: Amos 5: 6-7, 10-15, Mark 10: 17-31
Sermon: What Must I Do?
October 17 @ 10:30am
Ukama Sunday
Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Lessons: Job 38: 1-7, 34-41, Mark 10:35-45
Sermon: Human Limitations
October 24 @ 10:30am
Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 31: 7-9, Psalm 126, Mark 10:46-52
Sermon: Toss Aside the Cloak
October 24 @ 10:30am
Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Lessons: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9, Mark 12: 28-34
Sermon: With All the Heart
Please join us after worship on Oct 3 and Oct 10 for Lemonade on the Lawn, an outdoor (weather permitting) social hour after worship. At the Church Council meeting on Oct13th we will assess whether or not to return to a more traditional Coffee Hour.
Comments Off on Steve Blunt Concert – PJs and Pizza
We are so excited to have Steve Blunt, musician of great fun children’s concerts join us on the church side lawn and lead us in some upbeat, “smileable” songs with lots of opportunity for participation. The date for this kick-off for the year’s schedule of PJs and Pizza sessions for children, ages 3-7 years, is Sunday, October 3rd at 4 PM. Masks are encouraged as is pre-registration at 464-3529. There is no admission charge, but donations will be gladly received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held on Sunday, October 24th at 4 PM.
Subsequent sessions for PJs and Pizza are scheduled for November 7th and December 12th of 2021 and January 9th, 2022 at 4 PM with more to follow. The reason pre-registration for these events is needed is to allow us to know many to expect and plan for in terms of craft supplies, the take-home book, and, of course, the pizza!
The SCENE had their first meeting of the season on Thursday, September 16 starting with seven members and we know of three more who will be joining us in October. We really appreciated the help of “Mr. Don” and Landon Lane (who is getting community service hours from the middle school for assisting us, but readily admitted he would be helping even if he wasn’t getting hours). We really enjoyed introducing our partners with 5 things we learned about them and playing a very competitive game of Scaventures with our team captains Joy Daley and Landon Lane. Our next meeting is Thursday, October 21 from 3:30-5 and we hope to see even more youth (grades 1-5) there! We ask that everyone bring something to show us or do for us to that meeting – like something they have drawn or made or something they can do there like play the piano or dance or sing or something they have that they would like to show us, or anything else they can think of. It should be a very fun time. Please contact Jean Crowley (464-4013) or Barbara Daley (464-5239) for more information.
RBA and InCasts began a new year together with a Kickoff Pizza, games and laughter on their new meeting night—Monday. We are delighted to welcome our new RBA leaders April Burnham and Hannah Matteson and excited to have Jessica Granger and Rusty Wightman returning for another year with InCasts. It will be a fun filled year of new friendships, activities, adventures and conversations.
Looking for a way to re-emerge and reconnect with folks? RALLY DAY is just the thing. We will gather at the Manahan Park Pavilion on Pierce Lake on Sunday, September 12th, 2021, after worship from about noon until 2 PM.
Since we’ll be under cover, weather should not be a factor, and continuing to be pandemic prudent, again this year, we will follow a BYOEverything. So, pack a picnic for your family including beverage and utensils or simply grab a “to go” meal on your way to the lake, and enjoy the lake setting as we relax, catch up and think about all of the possibilities the coming year could hold in terms of happenings at Smith Church.
To kick off the coming year of monthly PJs and PIZZA sessions for children ages 3-7 years, G & E is sponsoring a concert by Steve Blunt, award-winning children’s musician. Steve who believes that “music helps grow happy, healthy kids and stronger communities” will share a program full of upbeat songs, audience participation, and lots of smiles. Weather permitting, Steve will perform on the side lawn at Smith Church on Sunday, October 3rd, at 4 PM. Bring your young family and friends, possibly a lawn chair for you and a blanket for the younger set and settle back for a program that will warm the heart and delight the imagination. Admission is free, although donations will be gladly accepted.
UPCOMING SESSIONS PJs and PIZZA
The ever popular and growing PJs and PIZZA sessions for children between the ages of 3 and 7 will resume on November 7th, and again, on December 12th at 4 PM. Children are encouraged to arrive in their pajamas. Following an action game or two, we go into the sanctuary where Rev. Donna familiarizes us with “all things church” and shares a Bible story. Back downstairs, the children enjoy a contemporary literature selection, and complete a craft corresponding to the day’s theme before tucking into some of Miss Fran’s yummy pizza. Participants need to pre-register by calling 464- 3529. The children leave the session each time with a copy of the story shared and their craft. Every time we meet, it’s always a tossup about who has more fun – the adults or the youngsters!
Our next week of Family Promise is September 12-19. At this time, there are two families being housed. One is a family of 6, including 4 children, 3,5,6, and 10. The other is a family of 3, which includes a 2 monthold baby. Because of our small space at the Dubben House, and Covid, they will be housed at the Holiday Inn in Concord. There is a very small refrigerator in the room and they have access to a microwave.
We will not need overnight hosts, but we are responsible for their meals. We are suggesting gift cards to restaurants that have take-out service in Concord. If you can help, please contact Barbara or Fran. In two weeks, families could change, but this is the information we have now.
We will try to put together a list of restaurants that do family size meals. Grocery cards might work also.
The SCENE youth group will begin meeting again on Thursday, September 16 from 3:30-5 PM. We meet once a month on a Thursday afternoon and the more, the merrier. If you know of someone in grades 1-5 who would be interested in this group, please contact Jean Crowley (464-4013) or Barbara (464-5239).
INCAST
It’s been quite a long while since we have all been able to get back to something normal. We are excited to bring our high school youth together and begin our weekly Incast meetings. We have begun scheduling a fun packed fall and invite all high school aged students to join us. We still plan on meeting on Tuesdays, but we are changing the time from 6:30-8:00. Some of the things we plan on this year are monthly outings during our meeting time, monthly activities, adding a bit of community service and continuing with our topics and fantastic discussions!
We are planning a cook out on September 21st at 6pm at Smith Memorial Church where we will discuss our schedule and kick off our 2021/2022 season. Bring your parents, bring a friend! We will have a BBQ and go over all the things! Looking forward to seeing you all there! We are looking forward to a great year together!
