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June 9 • 2024
Third Sunday after Pentecost
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— 9 a.m. —
►Worship service
inside the chapel
Sermon:
‘The Lord Will Provide’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson, pastor
Scripture:
Mark 3:20–35 • Genesis 22:1–14
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Flowers in the chapel today have been donated by Janelle Armbruster in memory of her son, Ronnie Frostman Jr.
Join us for a time of fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately after the Sunday morning worship service. If you would like to help the deacons provide fellowship treats (either a sweet or a protein or a fruit), please sign the list on the table in the fellowship hall, or contact Kathy Menk, 251-518-7966.
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| ►Next Sunday is Fathers Day . . . | |
. . . and we’re having a Hawaiian luau
Join us on Sunday, June 16, immediately after worship for a Hawaiian luau.
There will be lots of delicious food, fellowship and maybe even a hula dance contest.
We will also honor our tradition and ask all men to wear their favorite Hawaiian shirt. Come join the fun as we celebrate all of the men at Swift.
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God is good all the time.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community each Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Finance committee meeting — Tuesday, June 11, at 2 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Worship committee meeting — Tuesday, June 11, at 4 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Preschool board meeting — Wednesday, June 12, at 2:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Deacons meeting — Thursday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall
■ Session meeting — Monday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Presbytery meeting — Tuesday, June 18, at 9:30 a.m. at Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church
Just a reminder that our summer women’s Bible study begins next Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP to Pastor Alexandra and sign up to bring a snack or appetizer to share if you would like. All are invited.
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The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.
This week, we served 51 families and 162 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).
| ►Safety team has an opening | |
Wondering how you may be able to serve the congregation in a different way? The Swift safety team has an opening to serve. If you’d like to learn about what the team does, please contact Marvin King or Daryl Pichoff for details.
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ Sunday school class | |
Join us for Snacks with Susan and Daryl for a new study based on Psalm 23. This six-week study looks at how we feel worried, edgy, and anxious, thinking if only our faith was stronger, it would all be OK. Please stop in and watch the video with us and share your thoughts. We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 4.
| ►Adult Sunday school class led by Bill and Catherine | |
Join us as we continue our study of the book of Exodus.
We are viewing a DVD series by Timothy Mahoney, “Journey to Mount Sinai,” parts 1 and 2.
We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 2.
| ►Youth Sunday school class, led by Sheree Waters | |
We will not have classes in June. July 7 will be our next class.
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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 joys
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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.)
■ David Angle is healing well from surgery.
■ Jody Beth’s friend Amy joined us in worship.
►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 251-943-4145 or 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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