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June 8 • 2025
Pentecost Sunday
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Sermon:
‘Now Is the Time’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
John 14:8–17,25–27 • Acts 2:1–21
■ This is Pentecost Sunday. Worshipers are encouraged to wear something red as a symbol of the flames of the Holy Spirit.
■ To join “live stream” worship, go to Facebook — Swift Presbyterian Church.
■ Worship services are available for viewing in the afternoon on the church website and YouTube.
■ Bulletins for today and recent weeks. Click here.
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| Join us for refreshments and fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately after the worship service.
Please consider signing up to bring a treat for our fellowship time.
Treats can be store-bought or homemade; sweets, fruits, veggies or meats.
There is a sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall, and if you have questions, please contact, by voice or text, Barb Kelleher, (251) 269-9815.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
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| ►Today after worship — Polity | |
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God is good all the time.
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■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
“What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear.
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit. O what needless pain we bear.
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.”
— From the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Preschool board — Tuesday, June 10, at 10 a.m. in annex room 2
■ Finance committee — Tuesday, June 10, at 2 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Worship committee — Tuesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Deacons will not meet in June. The next meeting will be Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall
■ Session meeting — Monday, June 16, at 4:30 p.m. in annex room 2
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| ►Photographs and memories | |
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| Sue Ann Lay served our church faithfully for many years and was a keeper of church records and church memories. Her family has given the church a scrapbook, photos, and newspaper articles she collected. These will be on display in the fellowship hall for several Sundays for you to view. Take a look and see if you recognize anyone.
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Open Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
On May 28, the food pantry served 56 families, including 226 people.
If you are interested in helping or know of someone who might be interested, please consider getting involved or at least share the opportunity to volunteer with others.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please contact Jan Taylor (251‑978‑6418).
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ discussion class | |
Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 4
“Searching for God” is a six-session series that investigates the different ideas within American culture that have shaped the way we think and distorted our understanding of who God is. Filmmaker Brandon McGuire conducts man-on-the-street interviews to uncover the wide variety of beliefs the average Westerner may hold, including:
• Good people go to heaven; bad people end up in hell.
• All religions are basically the same.
• It’s about rules.
• Christianity is about controlling people.
• No religion can be the only way to God or spirituality.
In short, religion is an area of much confusion. Searching for God explores questions such as: What is Christianity? What are some of the ideas that have influenced the way people think about it? And is there any evidence for God?
Join us for some thoughtful conversation and fellowship
| ►Adult Bible study class, led by Bill and Catherine | |
Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 2
Join us as we continue studying the book of Hebrews.
This masterful document was written to the Jews who were struggling with accepting Jesus as the Messiah. The message of Hebrews is that Christianity surpasses Judaism because it has a better covenant and a more sufficient sacrifice for sins. We are taking the book verse by verse, discovering how the Old Testament writings pointed toward the New Covenant.
If you are new to the class, don’t worry about missing previous lessons. As in the rest of the Bible, each verse is almost a lesson in itself.
Visitors and new class members are always welcome. We have coffee brewed and take turns bringing pastries. We look forward to seeing you.
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Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.
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Prayers and concerns
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Please call the church or email to notify us of any joys or concerns; birthdays, anniversaries, health issues or family deaths so that we may put it in the weekly emailed announcements for your church family to pray with you or to praise God for your joy. (We don’t publish personal prayer concerns on the website.)
■ Jenni Cain is sending her thanks for all the cards, calls texts and prayers from everyone while she is recovering from her surgery.
■ Jordan Wimmer, pianist: Thank you for joining us at Swift and giving your time and talents to our church service.
►Please remember our military friends
and families in your prayers. | |
Names are listed in the monthly newsletter.
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If you would like to place flowers on the chancel to honor or celebrate a loved one or a special occasion or “just because,” please contact Susie Alexander at 217-246-4051.
Are you willing to serve as a liturgist, acolyte or greeter/usher? Contact Marvin King or Eunice Ray, worship elders.
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