SANCTUARY CHOIR NEWS  

       Thank you sincerely to the choir members who have kept our service music sounding each week. Our motto is still: “Keep on keepin’ on!” We appreciate each of our members: Mabel Benson, Barbara Bergdolt, Jane Blair, Liz Gough, Robert Howrey, and Ann Hodge Sisneros.

      The choir will sing on July 5 and August 9. On the other summer Sundays, music will be provided by your resident pianist/organist/music director and other soloists/groups as well. Even though “school’s out,” we hope to see you in our sanctuary each and every Sunday.

      We are mourning the loss of a very special choir member: Juanita Kimball. Although she hasn’t been able to sing with us for several months, Juanita was a loyal and faithful choir member for more than sixty years! We will miss her light soprano, her quiet strength, her willingness to help, and her care and concern for others. We take comfort in the fact that “it is well with her soul.”  –Susan

 

 July Birthdays

4     Kinsley Gough     

8     David Hoff

Kenneth Ludington

11   Sarah Penczek

14   Elizabeth Gough

31   Misty Smith

July Anniversaries

14   Phil & Karen Scott

20   Rodger Allen/Laurie Williams

 

 August Birthdays

3     Meredith Penczek

10    Robert Howrey

12    Karen Scott

Autumn Lewis   

13    Mike McCrocklin

14    Clark Piper

       Jeanette Levellie

15    Mindy Lolie

16    Emma Scott

21    Melfina McCollough

22    Lanee Pfeiffer

23    Gwyneth Blair   

       Logan Blair      

24    Dodie Turner

25    Seth Gough

27    Alice Sprague

31    Tom Hebermehl

August Anniversaries

8     Kevin & Amber Farris

10   Karol (Farris) & Chris Schilling 

26   Gaye & Dodie Turner

31   Jim & Susan Farris

 

“Dear Friends,

          Thank you for your recent gift through the Presbyterian Giving Catalog. Your generosity is changing lives in the name of Jesus Christ.

          On behalf of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), I am so grateful for your gift, which enables all people to know God’s life-giving welcome in Jesus Christ. You are a deeply valued partner in mission. In Christ,

     Rev. Wilson Kennedy,

Associate Director, Annual Giving Stewardship & Funds Development.”

 

“Presbyterian Church,

     We would like to thank you for all your donations and encourage you to be blessed in everything you do. Bless you.

Sincerely yours,

Choices, Janice & Vicky”

 

 THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR

   Following Trinity Sunday, we entered a period of “Ordinary Time” with no special church holidays or seasons until we reach World Communion Sunday on October 4.

  UPCOMING CHURCH DATES TO REMEMBER:

 

Every Sunday:

10:30 Worship

 

 Sunday, August 9, during worship:

We will partake of the Lord’s Supper

 

Also Sunday, August 9:

There will be a short congregational meeting at the start of the worship service to approve the addition of a new Session member.

 

Every Monday:

4-5 p.m.: Pastor Nominating Committee

 

Every Second Tuesday

(except July and Dec.):

5-6 p.m. Session Meeting

 

July 12-16, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.:

Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church. We are not participating as a church this year, but if you’d like to help New Providence Presbyterian serve dinner on Monday, July 13, please

arrive by 4:45.

 

NEWS FROM SESSION

Items of business at the June meeting of Session included:

  • Discussion regarding participating in the County Fair hosting and cleaning tables. Voted not to participate as a church, but one can volunteer as an individual to help.
  • The pastor nominating committee finalized the “Responsibilities of the Pastor” document, which was voted on and approved.
  • The Property Committee reported that Dirt Poor Landscaping will be doing our trimming and landscaping.
  • It was voted on and approved to add a new session member, subject to the congregation’s approval.
  • The next Session meeting was scheduled for August 11 at 5 p.m.

 

 “Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ’s love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not back-stabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture…. None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I’m absolutely convinced that nothing – nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable – absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.” (Romans 8:35-39 The Message)”

~IN MEMORY~

Juanita Kimball

April 11, 1938   –   June 24, 2026

 The memorial service for Juanita Kimball will take place Thursday, July 2,

at 11 a.m., at Templeton Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  

In the coming weeks, please pray for:

  • Our church,
  • Yourself,
  • Pastor nominating committee,
  • Family of Juanita Kimball,
  • Jerry & Mabel Benson,
  • Dale Thomas,
  • Marti Sturmer,
  • Alice Sprague,
  • Mary Anna Ludington,
  • Government officials,
  • Worldwide revival

Who’s Preaching Next?

July 5:         Jeanette Levellie

July 12:       Rev. Joel Jackle-Hugh

July 19:       Jeanette Levellie

July 26:       Yet to be filled

Aug. 2:        Jeanette Levellie

Aug. 9:        Rev. Joel Jackle-Hugh

Aug. 16:      Jeanette Levellie