First Presbyterian Church 1417 N. Jackson Magnolia, AR 71753

Phone 870-234-2601

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Lesson Schedule 10/1 - 11/5

Lesson

October 1st

4 Deliverance

October 8th

5 New Commands and a New Covenant

October 15th

6 Wandering

October 22nd

7 The Battle Begins

October 29th

8 A Few Good Men...and Women

November 5th

9 The Faith of a Foreign Woman

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The Presbyterian Press 1417 N. Jackson

Magnolia, AR 71753

Phone:

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Email:

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Web:

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Koenig Family (Gene, Karen, and Zach), were received by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church of Stamps. Gene works for Temple Inland at Hope, Karen for our church as Director of Youth Ministries. Zach is a student at Columbia

Christian School. We are delighted to have them with us October 2017

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To Gather as God’s People;

To Grow in Faith, Love and Service;

And to Go into the World as Disciples

Sharing God’s Love.

Monday, October 9th 2:00 p.m.

The Women’s Circle will meet on Monday, October 9th, at 2:00 p.m., in the home of Pam Murphy, 1706 Pineview. All ladies are encouraged to come and enjoy a great time of fellowship.

Sunday, October 1st

Mark your calendars for our upcoming potluck fellowship lunch following the worship service on Sunday, October 1st. The 2017 Cameroon Mission Team will make a presentation about their recent mission trip during lunch. Bring your family and invite your friends and neighbors to come fellowship with us!

Committee Assignments are:

Fellowship—Salads, Sides/Vegetables

Worship—Bread, Sides/Vegetables

Administration—Dessert, Tea

Mission/Evangelism—Meat

Discipleship—Salads, Sides/Vegetables

Cameroon—Set-up & Clean-up

Our kids will have the opportunity to dress up in their costumes and trick or treat in the church parking lot right after supper on Wednesday, October 25th. After we eat, the kids and adults are asked to head to the parking lot where the kids will move from car to car, being given treats by the big folks.

If you are willing to decorate your car, suv, truck...please have it in the back parking lot decorated and ready to go by 6:05pm.

A prize will be awarded for Best Costume and Best Decorated Trunk.

FPC

Wednesday, October 25th 6:05pm

Tuesday, October 10th 6:00 p.m.

The Men’s Dinner Fellowship will meet Tuesday, October 10th, at 6:00pm at the church. Mike Bentley will be the chef de jour, sous chefs will be Chuck Joyce and James Reddell. We will have you fed and on your way home by 7:00 p.m.

Church-wide Super Sunday Supper and A Movie

Sunday October 15th, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday evening, October 15th, we will have a special Super Sunday Supper. Everyone is invited to come at 5:00pm for supper followed by the movie “The Shack.”

“The Shack” takes us on a father's uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an

enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.

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Thank You

The Presbyterian Press

Of: By:

Erlene Ward Todd & Joanna Smith

Erlene Ward Babe Knowles

Erlene Ward Rick & Pam Murphy

Jimmie Downs Dan Dykema

Martha Talbot Ronny & Kittena Bell

Martha Talbot Rick & Pam Murphy

Martha Talbot Stephan & Deborah Nipper

Martha Talbot Patrick & Lisa Winstead

Martha Talbot Hugh & Michelle McDonald

Martha Talbot James & Marilyn Reddell

Martha Talbot Janet Elrod

Martha Talbot Alton Allen

Martha Talbot Tommy & Patricia Fallin

Martha Talbot Mary Harsh

Martha Talbot George & Deidra Bennett

Martha Talbot Dick & Carol Johnson

Martha Talbot The Tripsters-

Margaret Colon Canerlee

Anne Vetsch Cassity

Sheron Kennedy

Susan Franks Leake

Nancy Bickham McInnis

Frances O'Neill Wasburne

Peggy White Woods

Memorials Have Been Given To the Glory of God and

In Loving Memory

~ MEMORIALS ~

Dear Church Members, What a joy to receive your generous contribution to go towards construction of a covered area for our twelve buses. The covering will not only extend the life of the buses, but will also keep our vans cooler in the summer months and protect our windshields in the event of inclement weather. Our faithful drivers will have an easier job preparing for their morning route. We appreciate so much the continued support that we receive from First Presbyterian Church. It is a wonderful mission to serve others in your local community and Magnolia Specialized Services is fortunate to be one of the recipients of your gifts of love. Again, Thank you for choosing Magnolia Specialized Services. Sincerely, Sara Carrington

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A special thanks to you for the most generous donation beyond the amount we asked for. We haven’t as yet started the work, but when the work is completed we will send you some pictures. We love your spirit of giving. May God continue to bless each of you at First Presbyterian Church. Love always, Southern Christian Mission Sincerely, Ruthie Sharp

Blane Acklin, Jim Bailey, Mike Blair, Cameron Bottelberghe, Barbara Burdine, John William Caldwell, Chad Carter, Paul Chandler, Rod Chandler, Mary Chu, Teresa

Clanton, Katherine Connelly, Russell Cook, Rosie Cotter, Gene Cotter, Luke Cottrell, Dennis Coy, David Craig, Mamie Crane, Landon Darden, Helen DeSeguirant, Doug Dickson, Jan Downs, Steve & Barbara Fronabarger, Cindy Gonzales, Vance Groce, Twyla Hargis, Bradley Harris, Debbie Johnson, Tim & Lisa Johnson, Charlie Kendrick, Jessica Lee, David Lewis, Carol Liberty, Mary Martin, Janice McKinney, Ellie McLane, Richard Meadows, Delana Moore, Mt. Superior Baptist Church, Sarah Munstermann, Summer Murphy, Jean Calvin Ngai, Steve Nipper, Kurt Odom, Mary Lou Oliver, Devin Pizzalto, Ann Polk, Mary Powell, Allie Price, Valerie Ramsey, Dorris Rateliff, Jimmy Rice, Sissy Rich, Jason Riddle, Frank Root, Mark Sanford, Heather Riley Scott, Paul Sulkowski, Family of Martha Talbot, Charlie Tanner, Lauren Freeland Thomas, Helen Turner, Frances Vaughan, Sammy Waller, Tonya Watson, Blake White, Zachary Williamson, Lonnie Wilson, Tess Wolthuis, Meredith Womack, Honorine Yick, & Serge Yick

The First Presbyterian Church family wishes to express our Christian love and sympathy to the family of Martha Talbot who

passed from this life to the Church Triumphant on September 14, 2017.

Sharyn Ahlstrom; Corey Barnett; Bob &

Frances Buchanan; Carson Davis;

Johnny Dees; Arthur Mahop; Alton &

Georgia Newton; Susanna Pelaez; Robin

Sronce; Mik, Gisela & Paul Sulkowski;

Franck Tjom;

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Pierre Boumtje reported for the Cameroon Committee. The 2017 Cameroon mission trip was very

successful. All 8 participants (Pierre & Martine Boumtje, Dr. Matt & Corey Barnett, Kory Callaway, Laura Nash,

Nicole Noga, and Jacinda Passmoore) have safely returned to the US. Over $12,400.00 was available for our

mission activities this summer. The following activities were accomplished:

New books and school supplies were provided for kindergarten kids in Nkom; (ii) English textbooks and

other school supplies were donated to elementary students, in Nkom and Ibaikak; (iii) Two water wells, one

near the High School and the other at the Elementary School in Nkom were repaired and put back to use; (iv) A

new coat of paint was applied on the church building in Nkom. (v) Basic medical supplies and medicine were

delivered to 2 health centers, one in Nkom and the other in Ibong. A presentation about this year’s mission

work in Cameroon will be held on World Communion Sunday, October 1st during the potluck Fellowship dinner

following the morning worship service.

Assignments for September 2017 (4 Sundays, 4 Wednesdays)

Deacon of the Month - September - Kathy Cole

Head Usher – September 3rd – Martine Boumtje; September 10 – Todd Connelly; September 17– Jodie

Arnold; September 24 – Anita Moore; October 1st – Todd Smith;

Head Greeter – September 3rd – Rochelle McMahen; September 10 – Martine Boumtje; September 17–

Todd Connelly; September 24 – Trish DuPriest; October 1st – Pierre Boumtje;

Wednesday Meals for September – Worship Committee;

Session Devotional for September - Chap. 6 of Canoeing the Mountains.

Communion Preparers for Sept. 3rd - (Traditional) - 1) Martine Boumtje; 2) Rochelle McMahen;

Communion Preparers for October 1st - (Intinction) - 1) Trish DuPriest 2) Jessica Arnold;

Communion Servers for September 3rd - (Traditional) - 1) Todd Smith; 2) Rochelle McMahen; 3) Martine

Boumtje; 4) Pierre Boumtje;

Communion Servers for October 1st - (Intinction) - 1) Kathy Cole; 2) Anita Moore;

Liturgists: September 3rd – Pierre Boumtje; September 10th – Alton Newton; September 17th – Steve

Crane; September 24th – Mike McNeill; October 1s t - Ann Rouch;

A/V Techs: September 3rd – Ted Bounds; September 10th – Grey Murphy; September 17th – Grey Murphy;

September 24th – Mike McNeill; October 1s t – Ted Bounds;

Next Session meeting: September 26 at 6:00 pm

Old Business: None

New Business: None

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with prayer by Rev. Morgan at 7:35 pm.

Respectfully submitted:

Pierre Boumtje, Clerk Rev. Mike Morgan, Moderator

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First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas The Minutes for the Stated Meeting of the Session

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas met for its monthly stated meeting on

Tuesday August 29th, 2017. The following members were present: Moderator Rev. Mike Morgan, Jodie Arnold,

Dalene Baer, Martine Boumtje, Trish DuPriest, Rochelle McMahen, Anita Moore, Lauren Murphy, and Todd

Smith. Also present was Pierre Boumtje, Clerk. Todd Connelly, Kathy Gean, and Ryan Phillips had excused

absences.

Call to order:

The Rev. Morgan called the meeting to order, declared a quorum present, and opened the meeting with

prayer at 6:00 pm.

Treasurer’s report:

In the absence of Kathy Gean (Treasurer), the Rev. Morgan presented the financial report. It was moved,

seconded, and approved to receive the Treasurer’s report as information.

Approval of the minutes:

It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the June 27th, 2017stated Session meeting

and the July 13th, 2017 Called Session meeting as submitted.

Correspondence & requests:

It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve a request by Katie Connelly to use the church on Friday and

Saturday evenings, on November 2nd and 3rd, 2018 for her wedding rehearsal and wedding.

It was moved, seconded, and passed to receive a letter of resignation as deacon from Katherine Adcox with

regret and our thanks for her service.

Pastor’s Report:

Illnesses:

The Rev. Morgan reported on the health status of some Church members including Katherine Connelly,

Jessica Lee, and Ray Uhrich.

Administrative:

The Story church wide curriculum begins on Sunday, September 10th. Monthly schedules will be published in

the newsletter after approval each month by the Session.

Presbyterian Children Home & Services would like to come and make a Wednesday presentation about their

ministry. The November potluck (date to be announced) has been tentatively selected for that event.

Committee Reports:

Pastor Mike reported for the Worship Committee. The Committee had asked Rev. Morgan to contact the

“Chosen Ones Ministry” to come and give a talk explaining how some of the Messianic symbolism associated

with the Jewish Day of Atonement are used in Christianity. Rev, Morgan reported that this year was already

booked up, but that he has tentatively booked them for the last Wednesday in September for 2018. Rev. Morgan

also pointed out that this year Christmas Eve falls on Sunday, so there will be a service in the morning and also in

the evening. Rev. Morgan is going to have videos from the Skit Guys for Advent similar to the ones used at Lent

where the Bible characters present their opinions of the event.

Anita Moore reported for the Fellowship Committee. The Back-To-School pot luck will be held on Sunday,

September 10th. Committee assignments for the potluck are as follows:

Fellowship – setup, cleanup, meat, bread, and tea; Worship – dessert; Administration – salads;

Mission/Evangelism – sides/vegetables; Discipleship – sides/vegetables.

Jodie Arnold and Lauren Murphy reported for the Discipleship Committee. The search for a Youth Director

continues. It was moved and passed to approve a recommendation to authorize the Discipleship Committee to

continue work on a proposal to recruit an Associate Pastor (Co-Pastor) for Young Adults and Youth Ministries.

Deacon of the Month—Debbie Morgan 234-7009 home, 904-1355 cell

Head Ushers: Liturgists: Greeters:

Oct 1 Todd Smith Oct 1 Mike McNeill Oct 1 Pierre Boumtje

Oct 8 Todd Connelly Oct 8 Ashley Hagaman Oct 8 Dalene Baer

Oct 15 Pierre Boumtje Oct 15 Jessica Arnold Oct 15 Lauren Murpny

Oct 22 Anita Moore Oct 22 Rick Murphy Oct 22 Trish DuPriest

Oct 29 Martine Boumtje Oct 29 Chris White Oct 29 Todd Connelly

Nov 5 Todd Smith Nov 5 David DeSeguirant Nov 5 Jodie Arnold

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OCTOBER WORSHIP LEADERS

Session Devotional: October 24—Canoeing the Mountains, Chpt. 7

AV Tech: Oct. 1—Ted Bounds, Oct. 8—Debbie Morgan, Oct. 15—Grey Murphy, Oct. 22—Mike McNeill, Oct. 29—Debbie Morgan, Nov. 5—Ted Bounds

Communion Preparers: October 1—(Intinction) Anita Moore, Jessica Arnold November 5—(Traditional) Kathy Cole, Anita Moore

Communion Servers: October 1—(Intinction) Kathy Cole, Anita Moore November 5—(Traditional) Anita Moore, Trish DuPriest, Kathy Cole, Rochelle McMahen

Meals & Meetings

Wednesday Night Meals The Evangelism/Mission Committee is

responsible for the fellowship meals in October

Discipleship Committee Meeting (to be scheduled)

Committee Meetings Wednesday, 10/4, 6:15 pm

Deacon’s Meeting Wednesday, 10/11, 6:15 pm

Nominating Committee Meeting Sunday, 10/11, 3:00 pm

Dinner & Devotion at SCM Tuesday, 10/17, 6:00 pm

Session Meeting Tuesday, 10/24, 6:00 pm

Children’s Sunday School Teaching Schedule

October 1 Lauren Murphy The Story Lesson 4

October 8 Katherine Phillips The Story Lesson 5

October 15 Ann Rouch The Story Lesson 6

October 22 Maggie Nelson The Story Lesson 7

October 29 Katherine Phillips The Story Lesson 8

November 5 Lauren Murphy The Story Lesson 9

Cook’s Night Out

October 5 Flying Burger

October 12 Sweet Southern Drawl

October 19 Dairy Queen

October 26 Smoking Bull

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Matthew DeSeguirant won best-of-show at the county

fair with a picture of our church! It's actually two pictures

"app"ed together. He also won four other blue ribbons

for photographs he entered. Congratulations Matthew!

The college students are enjoying the Super Sunday

Supper home-cooked meals, Bible study, and fellowship

on Sunday nights.

Carlie Hagen celebrated her 95th birthday in

September with a visit from family and several friends

including Pierre & Martine Boumtje, Dalene Baer, and

Suzanna Pelaez.

Jessica Arnold, David DeSeguirant, Kathy Cole, and

Jodie Arnold represented FPC at the SAU Family

Day.

Bowen Phillips was

enjoying a cookie while

helping out at the FPC

table at Blue and Gold

Day on the square.

Happy 95th Birthday!

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2017

Cameroon Mission Trip