Fall Work Day: October 27th starting at 8:00 am and finishing by 12:00 noon at the church. We will need help outdoors with mulching, gardening and grounds clean up; indoor help with carpet cleaning and general maintenance. Your help is needed! Many hands make for light work!
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Schedule Change: No Fellowship Meal in October
New Format for Tuesday Evening Prayer Meeting
Beginning Tuesday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m., the Tuesday evening format will feature 15-20 minutes of devotions from Scripture, 15-20 of prayer, and 15-20 minutes of singing songs (occasionally learning new ones). Childcare will be available. We will have pizza at 6:30pm for those who have signed up. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Men and Boys Campout: NOTE DATE CHANGE ***October 18-20th
Men and Boys Campout: The annual campout will be held Thursday afternoon thru Saturday, October 18-20th. Come when you can for as long as you can. It will be at the Deane property. A porta-potty, sink, non-potable water, and firewood are provided. Many activities are available: Fishing; Hiking; Horse-shoes; Tomahawk Throwing; Wood-splitting; Safe Firearms Range; Frisbee golf; Kayak and Canoe; Rope Wall; Archery. For any questions, please see Joe Deane or Dave Dise.
Church Picnic: Saturday, October 6th, 4 p.m. until dark
Fall Church Picnic will be held Saturday, October 6th, from 4 p.m. until dark, at the Deane property. Food will be served at 5 p.m. There will be a fire pit in the evening as well. The following are provided: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, drinks, paper plates, and utensils. Please bring: a dessert and a side/salad to share (please bring serving utensils), lawn chairs and/or picnic blanket for your family, portable canopy if you want one, fishing pole and bait if you want to fish, football, frisbee, etc. Parents: There is a pond on the property. Please keep track of your little ones. We want everyone to be safe. There will be a sign-up in the foyer if you plan to attend. For any questions, please see Robin Deane or Gina Powell.
Ladies Book Club: Thursday, September 20 at 6:30pm
Ladies Book Club will meet on Thursday, September 20 at 6:30pm at the home of Susan Shirasago. We will discuss Books 6-9 of Augustine’s Confessions. Please contact Maria Ettema if you have questions or would like a copy of the book.
Young Adult / College/ Career Game Night Sept 1st at 5:30pm
On Saturday, September 1st there will be a game night for the Young Adult/College/Career age group at the Home of Mike and Laura Underwood. Board games will be led by Game Master Mike and a Bible discussion will be led by Pastor Matt Bowles.
Dinner will be provided.
If you plan to attend please RSVP to Matt Bowles by Thursday, August 30th.
Fellowship Meal: Sunday, September 2nd
Sunday, September 2nd, we will have a Fellowship meal following the Worship Service, All are welcome. Please bring a main dish and one of the following: side, salad, or dessert.
It is our goal for regular attenders to bring enough food so that any visitors to our church can stay for the fellowship meal even if they did not bring food. A good rule of thumb is to bring enough food to feed your own family plus one guest.
First Sunday Diaconal Food Pantry Collection
On the first Sunday of each month, the SRPC Diaconate is collecting canned and dry goods for the local food pantry. Please bring an item or two to donate to the local food pantry and place it in the bin in the foyer.
The “MOST NEEDED” items posted on the food pantries websites are as follows:
- Breakfast items cereal, oatmeal, grits, etc.
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Canned or dry beans
- Honey
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken)
- Whole-grain pasta
- Canned tomato sauce
- Brown Rice
- Milk
- Cooking oil
- Canned soup
- Coffee
- Pull-ups and diapers (they tend to run low on larger sizes)
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Wipes
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Toilet Paper
- Laundry Soap
- Dish Soap
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Combs/Brushes
- Toothbrushes
- Bandaids
- Paper Towels
- Cleaning Products
- School Supplies
All Choir Practices Resume: Sunday, September 9.
Spriggs Road Teen Night: August 17 at 5:30pm
There will be a cookout, Bible study/discussion time and Backyard Games night for the teens at the Bowles home on Friday, August 17th at 5:30pm. Please RSVP to Pastor Matt by Wednesday, August 15th.



