CPC THIS WEEK
JUNE 9, 2010
THE E-NEWSLETTER OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
**THANKS!**
To all who contributed to a great Pancake Breakfast and a wonderful Kids’ Musical. Many were blessed by your gifts and graces.
**A SPECIAL PLEA FOR PRAYER**
The following is from a newsletter published by World Hope International - the agency that supported this year’s mission trip to Sierra Leone.
Each week, we encourage you to pray for the persecuted church by posting a note with the name of that week’s affected country.
After you read this, please post “South Africa” and pray for this issue during the World Cup.
“In the next two weeks, hundreds of thousands of people will flock to South Africa for the world's biggest sporting event- The 2010 FIFA World Cup...
“The influx of tourists to South Africa has raised concerns about an increase of sex trafficking, as research has shown that international sporting events can increase demand for sexual services. With Southern Africa already one of the world's most vulnerable areas, we fear that it could get worse still.
“As I write this, the South African government has not yet implemented a bill against Human Trafficking. Just this week, newspapers reported on the sale and renting of babies in the city of Johannesburg...
“Starting in June, WHI will partner with World Vision South Africa and the Olive Leaf Foundation to launch another World Cup-focused anti-trafficking project, aimed at spreading the word even further. We will build on our history of creating long-lasting partnerships with like-minded groups and working with communities, schools and churches to prevent human trafficking...”
THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 13
MONTHLY MERCY MINISTRY OFFERING
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AFTER WORSHIP
The purpose of this brief meeting is to approve a change in the CPC By-Laws - to return CPC to a January 1 to December 31 fiscal year.
UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES
TONIGHT, Nicole Scheffler - 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Scheffler’s
June 12, Gabe Cook -12:00-3:00 p.m. at the CPC picnic shelter
June 12, Cara Tegeler - 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Steve Tegeler’s (460 SW 5th)
June 12, Christina Uphaus - 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Uphaus’
June 19, Sarah Bumbalough & Rachel Walden - 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Bumbaloughs’
JUNE 21-25 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
No matter who you are, you are a VIP for this ministry:
* V - Volunteer to help.
* I - Invite kids to attend.
* P - Pray for God’s Spirit to work during this time.
JULY 3 - CPC GARAGE SALE
Please bring your donations to the garage during office hours.
Questions? Contact Jane Bumbalough (935-7880)
PLEASE ALSO PRAY FOR THESE SUMMER EVENTS:
* Washington Mission Trip - July 10-17
* Youth Camp - July 18-24
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THIS WEEK’S FRIENDLY REMINDER
Email addresses occasionally disappear from our bulk email lists.
If you stop receiving the e-newsletter (on Wednesdays), the weekly prayer lists (on Sundays), and/or prayer requests, please contact the church office.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
June 12 - Debbie Gentry
June 13 - Susan Cougill
June 15 - Doug Byrd
THIS SUNDAY’S SERMON TEXT: LUKE 10:25-37
THIS MONTH’S VERSES TO MEMORIZE: PSALM 19