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The
Rev. Dr. Grady J. Perryman
Pastor
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The
Rev. Mrs. Karen C. Allen
Associate Pastor
for Christian Education
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The Rev. Mrs. Cynthia J. Strickland
Parish Associate of Pastoral Care
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Mr.
Michael S. Howe
Director of
Music Ministries & Organist
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Mr.
Kris M. Brammer
Youth Director
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Ms. Susan B. Paschal
Director, Children's Worship Arts
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Brownson
Bells Newsletter
August 2010
Perryman's Ponderings (Grady Perryman)
What a Staff!
Let me state the obvious -- we have a terrific staff here at
Brownson! Here are just three more examples proving what all
of us already know:
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During my Session-granted, extended vacation
this summer, our staff carried on -- not missing a beat.
Not surprising, for they are so, so capable. But much
appreciated by me and I know by you, the congregation.
(Thank you, the congregation, also for your patience and
understanding in allowing me to take so much extra time off
to be at home. When the Session suggested my taking
the extra time off this summer, we had no idea that Mary
Wynne would have the health difficulties and surgery she has
faced recently.)
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This fantastic staff handled the aches and
pains, the worries and the warts, and the moans and groans of
moving the offices; days without air conditioning; and all the
associated glitches that come with moving. It was not
always as easy as they made it appear. Kudos for a job
well done! And still being done, because many
pieces are still to be put in place.
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Long before the Open House of the new Cornerstone
Building on Sunday morning, July 11, our "non-Sunday morning staff"
agreed that they wanted to be present that morning. They
volunteered to be present that morning! Now, that is going
far beyond the call of duty, don't you agree?
I
hope you, as the loving congregation you are, will take a moment
sometime soon to speak a word of thanks and gratitude to our staff.
We are truly blessed to have them!
Grady
Education CommuniKA (Karen
Allen)
Children’s Class Teachers Meeting
Sunday, August 8
10:00 to
11:00 a.m.
Room 218
Cornerstone Building
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Christian
Growth Division invites you to our
“Summer Praise Gathering”
Sunday, August 15
10-11 a.m. — Fellowship Hall
Join us between
services for coffee and fellowship, music, a brief lesson,
prayers, and praise.
All are welcome!
This month’s
lesson:
“In These Waters — A Montreat Experience”
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Nursery Volunteers Orientation Meeting
Sunday, August 22
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Room 108 Education
Building
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Kick-Off for Fall Classes
Rally Day ~ Sunday, August 29
Join us for the
beginning of the 2010-2011 Church School Year on Sunday, August
29, at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall as we "Explore New
Beginnings" with a fresh start for our fall classes. Come
for orientation to various class offerings for adults.
Children and youth will meet their class teachers and proceed to
classrooms for their first session. We hope you, your
family, and your friends will grow in faith by participating in
Sunday classes this year!
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The Ligon Class
The Ligon Church
School Class will meet throughout the summer in Fellowship Hall
on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. The scripture for August includes
selections from Philippians and Acts. Our teachers are Trent
Carter and Bill Giles. Please feel welcome to join the Ligon
Class in Fellowship Hall for coffee and fellowship prior to the
ten o’clock church school hour.
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Brownson Youth Connection (Kris
Brammer)
Youth Fellowship News
BMPC Youth Fellowship for both
the Middle Schoolers and Senior Highs remains on break for the
summer and will resume regular Sunday night youth fellowship the
weekend of September 12 with the opening parties for both
groups.
Be on the lookout for the
2010-2011 Youth Handbook to be delivered to your mailboxes in
mid-August. This handbook will have the entire youth ministry
schedule for the 2010-2011 year, including weekly programs,
special events, and dates for the 2011 summer trips.
Welcome New Youth Members!
The
BMPC Youth Fellowship would like to welcome our new rising 6th
graders. If your child is a rising 6th grader and you
would like more information about our Youth Fellowship program,
please contact Kris Brammer, Youth Director, at 692-6252 or
kris@brownsonchurch.org.
The Middle School and Senior High Youth Fellowship meets on
Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. throughout the church school year
(dinner included).
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Pastoral Care (Cynthia Strickland)
Stephen Ministry
~ There will be no Stephen Ministry meeting in August, but the
Stephen Ministers will continue their outreach of care and compassion
throughout the month. If you or
someone you know could benefit from having a caring friend visit, please
contact Cynthia Strickland at (910) 692-6252 or Priscilla McLeod at
(910) 692-6588.
Attention All Stephen Ministers
~ Please note the change in the
monthly meeting day and time. We will now be meeting on the
first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. in Room 218 in the Cornerstone Building. Fall dates
are: September 7, October 5, and November 2
The Wednesday Prayer
Group
will be meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays throughout the
summer. The group loves its new space in the Upper Room (Prayer Tower)
in the Cornerstone Building. If you have a prayer request or would like
to join the group, please contact Missy Brown at (910) 692-5247.
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Presbyterian Women
It’s hard to believe that summer will be over before you know it, and
Presbyterian Women will be back in full swing for the coming year.
The first
meeting of the coordinating team, which includes the circle leaders and
committee chairs, will be held on August 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Cornerstone Building.
Presbyterian
Women will hold four regular luncheon meetings during the next year.
The dates are September 20 and November 15, 2010, and March 21 and May
16, 2011. A cookie swap is planned for December 13. All of these
events will be held in Fellowship Hall. Also, there will be a pot luck
dessert meeting at 7:00 p.m. on April 18, 2011.
Karen Allen
will present the introduction to our new Bible study at the September
meeting. She will also give the introduction to the study of Revelation
at the Fall Gathering on August 28 at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in
Aberdeen.
Meals have
been prepared and stored in the church freezer to be taken to those in
need of assistance. Circle leaders are asked to spread the word to
their members to stop by and pick up a meal to deliver when making
visits to shut-ins.
Don’t forget
that all women in the church are members of Presbyterian Women and are
encouraged to join a circle and become more involved in women’s
activities. Call the church office at (910) 692-6252 for additional
information.
Yours in Peace,
Barbara Dunn
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Special Announcements, Events,
etc.
The
Prayer Shawl Ministry
will continue to meet during the summer at
3:00 p.m. on the
following dates:
Wednesday, August 4
Wednesday, September 1
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will
meet in the Upper Room (Prayer Tower)
on the second floor in the Cornerstone Building.
NEW MEMBERS ARE NEEDED!
The number of prayer shawls
available for giving is running very low.
All knitters and crocheters are most welcome.
Please join us!
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Newcomers Class
Sunday, September
19
There will be a Newcomers Class on Sunday, September 19, for
those people who would like to know more about Brownson and/or
those people who would like to join our church family. The
class will meet from 4:00 p.m. (beginning with light
refreshments) until 7:15 p.m. (location to be determined).
If you are
interested in attending (and if you need childcare), please sign
up by contacting the church office at 692-6252 or
office@brownsonchurch.org.
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