First Presbyterian Church 1417 N. Jackson Magnolia, AR 71753

Phone 870-234-2601

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“God has brought laughter to me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.”...Genesis 21:6

Clothes for Cameroon

Gently used, good quality clothing is now being collected that we can pack and send to our brothers and sisters in Nkom, Cameroon. The clothes are badly needed and will be shipped in October to arrive in Nkom for our next missionary journey. A box for your donations is located in the Narthex.

Date Lesson Lesson Title

Getting Started: The Heart of the Story and Our Story

September 10th 1 Creation: The Beginning of Life as We Know It

September 17th 2 God Builds a Nation

September 24th 3 Joseph: From Slave to Deputy Pharaoh

October 1st 4 Deliverance

“The Story” Lesson Schedule

Mike

Published monthly by First Presbyterian Church

Directions to Bubba’s Farm: From Hwy. 82 turn left onto old El Dorado highway (Col. Rd. 36). Go approximately 4.2 miles to 2061 Col. 36. Look for realtor’s sign that says “Farm” (white with black let-tering). Turn left onto gravel driveway. Continue on

gravel driveway across 2 cattle gaps to farm.

Monday, September 11th 2:00 p.m.

The Women’s Circle will meet on Monday, September 11th, at 2:00 p.m., in the home of Sue Joyce, 1004 Hazel Circle. All ladies are encouraged to

come and enjoy a great time of fellowship.

Tuesday, September 12th 6:00 p.m.

The Men’s Dinner Fellowship will meet Tuesday, September 12th, at 6:00pm at Bubba Smith’s lake house (see directions below). Pastor Mike will be the chef de jour preparing boiled shrimp with all the trimmings. We will have you fed and on your way home by 7:00 p.m.

The Presbyterian Press 1417 N. Jackson

Magnolia, AR 71753

Phone:

870-234-2601

Email:

magnoliapres@sbcglobal.net

Web:

1pcmagnolia.org

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 September 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, September 4th in observance of

THE STORY Begins Sunday, September 10th

The Story is a dynamic, powerful, and rewarding experience for churches, families, small groups, and individuals. The Story is a collection of carefully selected verses from the Bible, organized chronologically and written in the form of a novel from Genesis to Revelation. The Story has made it possible for people everywhere to experience Scripture as never before. Best of all-- The Story works! Churches and small groups across the country

have seen enhanced comprehension of the Bible, newfound confidence to share the Word, unified community, and naturally increased community outreach. Because The Story is customizable for any group size or age, we will be using it here across all age groups during Sunday School and in worship. Parents will be able to discuss the story from each Sunday and answer their children’s questions, with answers gleaned from their own participation. While it is true that many important passages have been left out of The Story, the editing is done with the “big picture” in mind. The point of this study is to tell God’s story in broad strokes, keeping the material manageable and understandable. The discussions are intended to help us to discover where our own story fits within the larger narrative of God’s Story. As we study, we will be making a list of the significant stories omitted and deal with them when The Story study is finished and then go back to study and discuss them in a “The Rest of the Story” series. Each lesson will begin with a 12 minute video presentation followed by a presentation of the major points and questions raised. Each lesson will conclude the following Wednesday after supper. One family has generously provided all the books needed for the study of The Story. Every couple or adult, child, or teen can pick up their own copy of The Story beginning Sunday, September 3rd. Get your copy and prepare for the beginning of something wonderful in your life-- The Story, on September 10th.

Our Fall Back-to-School Fellowship

Potluck Luncheon will be Sunday,

September 10th, at 12:00 noon. Bring

your family and enjoy this time of

fellowship with your family.

Committee Assignments are:

Fellowship—Setup, cleanup, meat, bread and tea

Worship—Dessert

Administration—Salads

Mission/Evangelism—Sides/Veggies

Discipleship—Sides/Veggies

Magnolia Junior Charity League

September 24th

Magnolia Junior Charity League is sponsoring their 5th annual Undie Sunday for our local schools. A basket is located in the Narthex for you to place your donations of new underwear, socks, and undershirts. MJCL will pick them up and distribute them to the local schools to be used as needed.

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Thank You The Presbyterian Press

Of: By:

Jimmie Downs Pete & Meredith Dewoody

Erlene Ward Dalene Baer

Erlene Ward Ray & Daisy Helen Uhrich

Memorials Have Been Given To the Glory of God and

In Loving Memory

MEMORIALS

Sharyn Ahlstrom; Susannah & Henry Broome; Carson Davis; Johnny Dees; Arthur Mahop; Alton & Georgia Newton; Susanna Pelaez; Robin Sronce; Mik, Gisela & Paul Sulkowski; Franck Tjom; Trysta Walker; Izzy Wilson

Email Address Change: Lea West

lea.west@yahoo.com

Please make the following corrections/updates to the contact information section of your church directory...

Dear FPC Family, Thank you for your willingness to be the host church for our Latin Boot Camp. We had 30 participants from as far as central Arkansas, Mississippi, and Dallas. Many comments were made complimenting the beauty of our facilities, and the feelings of ease and comfort while on our campus. It was a great event that served to limit any intimidation in teaching our students Latin. With Love and gratitude, Joanna Smith

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dear FPC, Thank you so much for the opportunities that allow me to come to Camp Ozark! I met a lot of great people and have had a blast! On Sunday it stormed so we stayed in our cabins, but we usually hike up a mountain to a cross, and have a worship service. They decided that we would do the hike up after dinner. It was so much fun! They talked about how Jesus is not only our Savior, and how he is much more. I have had so much fun at camp, but can’t wait to see you all soon! Thanks again! Love, Olivia Smith

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dear FPC, Thank you for your contribution to South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc for the Back to School Bash. Many children will benefit from your donation and will have a better start to their school year with the school supplies they need. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Whitney Peterson Dir. Of Acct./Finance

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dear FPC Thank you for First Presbyterian’s participation in Blue & Gold Day. Your support for our students is amazing! Sincerely, Ceil

Blane Acklin, Jim Bailey, Mike Blair, Cameron Bottelberghe, Jeremy Brown, 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, Kevin Edwards, Steve & Barbara Fronabarger, Cindy Gonzales, Vance Groce, West Hagaman, 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, 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 Erlene Ward who

passed from this life to the Church Triumphant on August 8, 2017.

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Wednesday Meals for August – The Discipleship Committee

Session Devotional for August – Chap. 7 of Canoeing the Mountains.

Communion Preparers for August 6th – (Traditional) – 1) Trish DuPriest; 2) Chad West

Communion Preparers for September 3rd – (Traditional) – 1) Martine Boumtje; 2) Rochelle McMahen

Communion Servers for August 6th – (Traditional) – 1) Chad West; 2) Jessica Arnold; 3) Jodie Arnold;

4) Trish DuPriest.

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

3) Martine Boumtje; 4 ) Pierre Boumtje

Liturgists: August 6th - Todd Smith; August 13th – Ryan Phillips; August 20th – Pierre Boumtje;

August 27th – Keith DuPriest; September 3rd – Doug Green

A/V Techs: August 6th - Ted Bounds; August 13th - Debbie Morgan; August 20th - Grey Murphy;

August 27th - Mike McNeill; September 3rd - Ted Bounds

Next Session meeting: August 22nd at 6:00 pm

Old Business:

After a month to consider the report from FPC-M’s legal counsel and the Discernment Committee, the

Session considered whether or not to pursue the motion for summary judgment to secure title to the church’s

property in the name of this local congregation which would also nullify Presbytery/PCUSA claim to own the

property with the congregation holding it in trust for the larger church. Ryan Phillips presented a draft document

with the church’s options explained. Todd Smith made the motion to file for Summary Judgement, Ryan Phillips

seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.

Lauren Murphy disclosed she will soon be relocating to Minden, LA.

New Business: None

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with prayer by Rev. Morgan at 7:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted:

Todd D. Smith, Acting Clerk of Session Rev. Mike Morgan, Moderator

Olivia Smith enjoyed a great week at Camp Ozark in July!

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

July 25th 2017, 6:00 p.m. The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas met for its monthly stated meeting on

Tuesday July 25th, 2017. The following members were present: Moderator Rev. Morgan, Jodie Arnold, Dalene

Baer, Todd Connelly, Trish DuPriest, Rochelle McMahen, Anita Moore, Lauren Murphy, Ryan Phillips, and Todd

Smith. Also present was Kathy Gean, Treasurer. Martine Boumtje had excused absence.

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.

In the absence of Pierre Boumtje, Todd Smith was appointed Acting Clerk of Session.

Treasurer’s report:

The Treasurer, Kathy Gean 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

as submitted.

Correspondence and Requests:

The Moderator reported that the church had received a request for help with the Magnolia Junior Charity

League for its annual “Cram the Bus” school supply drive. It was moved seconded and passed that the church

take $300.00 from the loose coin offering fund and purchase pencils with the church’s name, address, and phone

number imprinted on them.

Pastor’s Report: Illnesses:

The Rev. Morgan reported on the health of some Church members.

Committee Reports:

The Fellowship Committee reported that a movie night has been scheduled for August 10 at 6:00 pm.

(Email & phone tree to canvas membership).

The Discipleship Committee reported that the college ministry will be under the new leadership of David

DeSeguirant. They also are discussing the vision for ministry for the Youth Department

The Administration Committee reported that the new AC unit serving the Fellowship Hall has been

replaced., and the large oak tree near the kitchen/playground has been trimmed.

Ryan Phillips had been approached to investigate defibrillator options with funding to come from nonbudgeted

expenses. It was suggested that we purchase 2 AED’s, one for the Sanctuary and one for the Fellowship Hall. It

was further suggested that all present and future elders and deacons be trained in CPR and in the use of the

AED. Ryan will investigate actual costs and report back. Further, it was reported that $1,000.00 of local mission

funds will be donated to the Columbia County Juvenile Office for their annual Back-to-School Bash.

Report from Cameroon is that both wells had been repaired and that residents began using it less than 5

minutes after the repairs were complete, even though it had been 2 years since the wells had last worked.

Executive Session:

Session went into executive session.

Assignments for August 2017 (4 Sundays)

Deacon of the Month – August – Katherine Adcox

Head Usher – August 6th – Todd Connelly; August 13th – Anita Moore; August 20th – Todd Connelly;

August 27th – Ryan Phillips; September 3rd – Pierre & Martine Boumtje

Head Greeter- August 6th – Jodie Arnold; August 13th – Trish DuPriest; August 20th – Anita Moore;

August 27th – Todd Connelly; September 3rd – Rochelle McMahen

Deacon of the Month—Katherine Adcox 234-3713 home, 904-4601 cell

Head Ushers: Liturgists: Greeters:

Sept 3 Martine Boumtje Sept 3 Pierre Boumtje Sept 3 Rochelle McMahen

Sept 10 Todd Connelly Sept 10 Alton Newton Sept 10 Martine Boumtje

Sept 17 Jodie Arnold Sept 17 Steve Crane Sept 17 Todd Connelly

Sept 24 Anita Moore Sept 24 Ann Rouch Sept 24 Trish DuPriest

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

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SEPTEMBER WORSHIP LEADERS

Session Devotional: September 26—Canoeing the Mountains, Chpt. 6

AV Tech: Sept. 3—Ted Bounds, Sept. 10—Grey Murphy, Sept. 17—Grey Murphy, Sept. 24—Mike McNeill,

Oct. 1—Ted Bounds

Communion Preparers: September 3—(Traditional) Martine Boumtje, Rochelle McMahen

October 1—(Intinction) Anita Moore, Jessica Arnold

Communion Servers: September 3—(Traditional) Rochelle McMahen, Todd Smith, Martine Boumtje,

Pierre Boumtje

October 1—(Intinction) Kathy Cole, Anita Moore

Meals & Meetings

Wednesday Night Meals The Worship Committee is responsible for the fellowship meals in September

Discipleship Committee Meeting Sunday, 9/3, 12:00 pm

Committee Meetings Wednesday, 9/6, 6:15 pm

Deacon’s Meeting Wednesday, 9/13, 6:15 pm

Dinner & Devotion at SCM Tuesday, 9/19, 6:00 pm

Session Meeting Tuesday, 9/26, 6:00 pm

Children’s Sunday School Teaching Schedule

September 3 Lauren Murphy

September 10 Katherine Phillips The Story Lesson 1

September 17 Ann Rouch The Story Lesson 2

September 24 Maggie Nelson The Story Lesson 3

October 1 Lauren Murphy The Story Lesson 4

Cook’s Night Out

September 7 Flying Burger

September 14 Corner Clubhouse

September 21 Dairy Queen

September 28 Smoking Bull

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Youth Camp

2017

From the smiles on their faces, it looks like Luke & Kate Adcox, Olivia & Amaya Berry, and Cade Kuykendall had a great time at Ferncliff Camp.

Jeff Miller, Bailey D., & Jessica B., of the SAU Ag Department, delivered sweet corn they raised to share with FPC.