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Sept. 14 • 2025
14th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sermon:
‘Repenting’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Psalm 14:1–7 • Luke 15:1–10
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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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God is good all the time.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18
We pray for all acts of violence and those affected.
Cards of support
We are collecting cards of prayer and support for the Annunciation Catholic School/Church in Minneapolis. If you would like to send cards, please drop them off at the church office or leave them on the information table in the fellowship hall by Sunday, Sept. 14. They will be mailed together the following week.
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Preschool board and session will not meet in September.
Christmas market meeting
Thursday, Sept. 18 • 10 a.m.
We will have a short meeting, and Rose and Stephanie will assist with ornament making in the fellowship hall.
Cindy Wilson and Kathy Menk will still be making wreaths at Cindy’s house on Thursday at 8 a.m.
Items donated for the Christmas market raffle are due at the church Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Thursday, Sept. 18 • 6 p.m.
Ginny Lane Bar and Grill
4851 Wharf Pkwy E
Suite D100–D106 (at back left)
Orange Beach
[Menu]
Please confirm with Mary McNair by noon that day so tables can be arranged. Call or text her at 251-295-5267 or email her at marymcnairrealtor@gmail.com.
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Open Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
This week, the food pantry served 70 families, including 266 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 the church office at 251-943-8367 or email.
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ discussion class | |
Sundays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. in annex room 4
Join us for Snacks with Susan and Daryl as the Robertson men of the hit television show “Duck Dynasty®” tell stories and discuss some of the Bible’s most-loved parables. In this five-session video-based small-group Bible study, we are going to look at faith-based values and how to apply them to your life. Let’s explore this together.
Sessions:
• Redonkulous Faith
• Radical Forgiveness
• Ravenous Prayer
• Real Obedience
• Rowdy Kindness
Join us for Snacks with Susan and Daryl every Sunday morning at 9 in annex room 4 for a bite to eat and some thought-provoking conversation.
| ►Adult Bible study class, led by Bill and Catherine | |
Sundays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. in annex room 2
We will continue our study in Leviticus, chapters 6 and 7.
Leviticus contains commandments given to Moses by God at the foot of Mount Sinai over about a one-month period just prior to the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land.
Leviticus contains instructions for worship and personal holiness. Although the New Testament (the New Covenant) abrogates Old Testament ceremonial law, the Levitical priesthood, and the sanctuary, the Book of Leviticus offers us greater insight into the nature of God and how He wants us to relate to Him.
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.
The class meets in annex room 2 on Sundays at 9 a.m. We look forward to seeing you.
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Amy Schulz is the passionate founder and president of Gift of God Ministry. A former foster mom, Amy experienced firsthand the emotional and practical challenges children face when entering foster care. Her heart for vulnerable children and her desire to be a light in their most difficult moments inspired the creation of the ministry. Today, she leads the organization with compassion and purpose, overseeing its growth, outreach, and mission to provide hope and dignity to every child we serve.
The Gift of God Ministry provides the following to children entering and in foster care.
■ Hope bags — The hope bag contains clothing, shoes, and personal care items. For little ones, the bag includes diapers, wipes, bottles, blankets, stuffed animals, coloring books and crayons. For older children, feminine kits, colored pencils and journals are included.
■ Birthday bags — Many children in foster care never have experienced receiving a birthday gift. Bags are thoughtfully made with favorite items and surprises for the boys at the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Boys Ranch.
■ Feminine kits — The need for feminine products often arises unexpectedly. To ensure these girls feel prepared and confident, these discreet bags are filled with essential supplies.
■ Holiday gifts — These include Christmas stockings, Easter baskets, and Valentine’s bags filled with thoughtful treats and small gifts. The current focus is on making the holidays brighter for the boys at the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Boys Ranch but hopefully will include Baldwin County.
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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.)
■ Susie Alexander sends her thanks for all the prayers.
■ Happy Birthday to Sheree Waters and Jane Capsis.
■ Cheryl Orahood said to thank the ladies who make the prayer shawls. Thank you everyone for helping to keep me warm.
►Please remember our military friends
and families in your prayers. | |
Names are listed in the monthly newsletter.
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Some corrections and additions to the church directory can be found in the emailed and printed weekly 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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