Special Occasions to Celebrate

August 4 August 10
Birthdays
4 Bob Fuller 7 Phil Braun 8 Elijah Tripodi 8 Eleanor Joy Zimmer 9 Rex Levoy 9 Victoria Miller 9 Dave Willette 10 Vanessa Sapp

Announcements
August 4, 2013
Please remember to turn your cell phones off during the worship service. Reminder to parents with nursery pagers, please keep pager on your person to feel the vibration if our nursery staff or your child needs you. Large Print Bibles are available on the table in the Narthex. Transceivers are available in the sanctuary for the hearing impaired during the worship service. Shirl King will be available on Sunday mornings for details. Please, everyone wear a name tag, take time to fill out the Friendship Register, and join us for fellowship after worship in the Fellowship Hall. Want a copy of the sermon? Request forms are located on the sign up board and on the office desk to get a CD. Sermons are available on-line at our website 8 to 10 days after the sermon is given: www.sneadsferrypresbyterian.com Holy Communion is observed every first Sunday of the month. We will be observing Holy Communion today during worship. Broken bread is gluten free, whole is not. If you are interested in joining our church family, please contact Pastor Bill at 910-327-0166 or email him at revbillyoung@yahoo.com. THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY: Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donald Campbell The Rev. Dr. Donald Campbell (Don) and his wife Diane retired to Hampstead, NC in February of 2009. For 42 years Don served several churches in Pennsylvania, served as a presbytery executive in New Jersey, Texas, and PA, and served as a division leader at our national offices in Louisville, KY. Don and Diane have three married children and six grandchildren. CAPITAL FUNDS CAMPAIGN! Our formal campaign has ended but we continue to receive pledges. Please be praying for this campaign as we seek to reach out to our children, youth, and adults through our Christian Education program. If you are interested in receiving Building Fund envelopes, please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Fall Sunday School Registration has begun. Someone will be in the Narthex before and after worship to help register children. We have classes from Nursery, Toddlers, Preschoolers, K-2nd grade, 3rd 5th, 6th 8th, Teens, to Adults. We are always looking for volunteers. Please look for us and Get Registered. Martha Ward, ward2129@embarqmail.com or Betsy McKinney, betsymckinney8@gmail.com PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: The Pastoral Relations Committee was formed to provide a confidential setting for an objective means of respectful, open, and honest discussion of the expectations of the church and to help support and strengthen the ministry of our Pastor by identifying and affirming areas of our Pastors leadership effectiveness and areas of growth. A Congregational Survey will be provided soon but if you would like to communicate with the Committee it consists of Barb Donaldson, Charlene Griffiths, Marcia Hamilton, Gary Lambertsen, Rex Levoy, Betsy McKinney, Dave Phipps, Peggy Roberts, and Mona Staneck. All input is held in confidence.

Anniversaries
6 Blake & Mary Kate Harrison 7 Don & Judy Groff 7 Rick & Betsy Johnson 8 Barry & Jenny Taffler 9 Robert & Phyllis Miller 10 Collin & Becky Stanford

A Look at the Week Ahead & Beyond

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Communion 10:00 Worship

9:00 Setup for V. B. S. 5:30 Fellowship 7:00 Al-Anon

9:30 12:00 Vacation Bible School 4:00 P. C. 5:30 Outreach

9:30 12:00 Vacation Bible School 4:00 S & F 4:30 Property 5:30 W & M Bulletin Announce Deadline

9:30 12:00 Vacation Bible School 4:30 Prayer Circle 6:45 Bible In A Year Class

9:30 12:00 Vacation Bible School

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10:00 Worship VBS Kids sing

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4:00 C. E. 7:00 Al-Anon

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9:30 Crafts

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4:30 Prayer Circle 6:45 Bible In A Year Class

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6:30 Session Fellowship 7:00 Session

Bulletin Announce Deadline

Mission Statement We are a community of faith seeking to know Christ and make Him known in all we say and do.
The Pastoral Staff DR. BILL YOUNG, Pastor - revbillyoung@yahoo.com BILLIE HAYDEN, Music Director ANGELA OWINGS, Secretary - sfpcsecretary@yahoo.com REV. DUSTIN AND SHERRI ELLINGTON- Our Mission Workers to Zambia LIZA BARRETT, Clerk of Session ADA VORPAGEL, Organist MICHELLE TENHET, Nursery

Contact Information: Pastor Bill Young Church: (910) 327-0166 Website: www.sneadsferrypresbyterian.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sneadsferrypresbyterianchurch

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP TIME: During August, the congregation is asked to help provide refreshments each Sunday for the Fellowship time; on the third Sunday the Christian Education Ministry Team will provide refreshments. Please bring a small plate of goodies to share. We also need volunteers to help with the cleanup each week. Please see Sherry Walton or Marcia Hamilton if you have any questions. UPCOMING MINISTRY & COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND TIMES FELLOWSHIP Monday, August 5th at 5:30 p.m. PASTORAL CARE Tuesday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. OUTREACH Tuesday, August 6th at 5:30 p.m. STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE Wednesday, August 7th at 4:00 p.m. PROPERTY Wednesday, August 7th at 4:30 p.m. WORSHIP & MUSIC Wednesday, August 7th at 5:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Monday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. th SESSION Tuesday, August 13 6:30 Fellowship time 7:00 Meeting VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, THIS WEEK, AUGUST 6 - 9: V. B. S. begins Tuesday; registration is ongoing. This years theme is Jammin With Jesus and we are so excited to put on this show. Kids from K-5th grades are invited and the G-Force will be helping. Get ready for the show of your life. Seating is limited! Prayers needed! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SUNDAY: NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 DURING WORSHIP. Dont miss out next Sunday as the children share their VBS week with us all. PRAYER CIRCLE: A short prayer time is held every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Narthex. BIBLE IN A YEAR CLASS: Meets on Thursdays from 6:45 to 7:45 pm in the room across from the kitchen. Participation is open to the whole congregation. FREE EYE SCREENING: Saturday, August 10, starting after the Shrimp Festival parade until mid afternoon. The screening will occur in the Rescue Building located just before the Shrimp Festival grounds. An Optometrist will be there. The eye screening is sponsored by the Lions Club. CHURCH PICNIC AT THE BEACH: Tuesday, August 20th, 4:30 until dusk at N. Topsail Beach Access #4 (484 New River Inlet Road, N. Topsail Beach, NC) -- Across the high rise on Hwy. 210, turn left just beyond Town Hall and go 9/10 mile. There will be fellowship, games, and fun. Dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. Bring everything for your familyplates, cups, chairs, food, drinks, etc. BOOK CLUB MEETING: The August Book Club selection is The Widow Spy by Martha Peterson. Mrs. Peterson lives in Wilmington and will attend the meeting. She has written about her CIA journey from the jungles in Laos to a prison in Moscow. We will meet at the home of Martha Ward on Thursday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m. for a discussion of the book. If you wish, bring a salad or dessert for a light lunch to share. A signup sheet is on the bulletin board under C. E.

MENS BREAKFAST: A Mens Breakfast will be held on Saturday, August 24 at 9:00 AM. A meal of eggs-to-order, home fries, bacon, sausage, and grits, along with the usual toast, OJ, and coffee will be served. A special dish of Blueberry Pancakes is also on the menu. Barry Collins, an Associate Superintendent with the Onslow County Schools will discuss the capital needs of the OC schools and the upcoming School Bond Referendum. Please use the sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board. Friends are welcome too! SFPCs LEMONAID BRIGADE: We are a group of old Boy Scouts who feel the urge to do good deeds. We can do minor electrical and plumbing repairs. We can do some yard work and haul trash to the recycle yard. Volunteer work request forms are in the church office. Turn the forms into the office or give them to Fred Cicero. OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES ADOPT A HIGHWAY: As a community project, Outreach has adopted Highway 210 from McDonalds to Stone Bay Rifle Range (2 miles both sides). A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Contact Linda Schneider (Linschneider43@gmail.com). SUPPLIES FOR THE TROOPS: If you would like to give to our troops, a donation basket is in the Kitchen hallway for donated items. The items in need are: Phone cards, small sewing kits, tooth brushes and paste, small bottles of shampoo, soap, sun screen, and any kind of snacks. SNEADS FERRY FOOD PANTRY: A collection bin has been placed in the Kitchen hallway for your food donations to the Sneads Ferry Food Pantry. The donations help people in the community. The S. F. F. P. is located at 2205 Hwy. 172, operating 5 days a week, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Meat, canned goods, baby items, including diapers, will be available. Volunteers are needed to help fold and display clothing and pass out food. MASTERS TOUCH RESALE STORE: Masters Touch of Sneads Ferry, located at 1056 Highway 210, is a cooperative ministry of the churches of Sneads Ferry established for the purpose of demonstrating the love of Jesus by providing emergency assistance, Christian guidance, and other forms of assistance to the people of our community. To volunteer contact Sarah Ames at 717-9793308 or to donate items contact Jane Moore at 910-289-1077.
OFFERINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY AL-ANON MEETINGS: Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference room behind the Sanctuary - Use the outside entrance to that room. H2O: Hope 2 Offer/Help 2 Overcome: A local, faith based not for profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation program offered to men and women. H2O meets weekly on Thursdays at Salem Baptist Church, 6:00 p.m. with supper, program, and small groups. Confidentiality is required!! For more information contact Tommy Yopp 910-375-0093 or Dane Yates 910-330-7060. Presbyterian Counseling Center: Professional CounselingHope and Healing for All. The Presbyterian Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization providing high quality counseling and psychotherapy by licensed professionals for the entire community. Contact information: Main Office 910-452-7370, www.presbyteriancounselingcenter.org, and www.smhealing.org. Cancer/Chronic Illness Support Group: The Presbyterian Counseling Center has begun a Cancer Support Group for individuals with cancer or chronic illness, and their caregivers/family. The Group is open to all and there is no charge to participate. Meeting time is Weds. at 4 p.m. at the Center (4810 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington). For more information, call the Center at 452-7370.

 Please Remember in Your Prayers This Week Names put on prayer list will remain for 3 weeks, unless a request is made for longer
Carol Ann Wagner, Gayann Pope, Bob Yost, Bob Benson, Nancy Newsted, Blake & Mary Kate Harrison, Al & Carol Gurganus, El Presbiterio del Golfo de Mexico, the Partnership Committee and the churches of El Presbiterio, Rev. Dustin and Sherri Ellington, Shane Beaver, Ken Honeycutt, Doug & Dot King, Hazel Hamilton and family, Nancy Pearson, Helen Milliken, Nicole Phipps, Monk Walton, Frances Edwards, Robby Hall, Gladys Charter, Jim & Margie Coker, George Contreras, Kelly Jerden, Maria Nesgood, Don Hodgen, Bob Masi, Donna Fairbairn, Lee Eggers, Evelyn Kerr, Bill & Wanda Boaz, Logan Campbell, Mike Love, Peggy Gentry, Belinda Vaughn, Tyler Brummond, Janet & Chad Fogle, Frank Flanagan, Michael Morton, Bekah Jordan, Leona & Ramon Smith, the family of Ken Scarborough. David Cantrell, Adam Shirley, Iain Pedden, Benjamin Price, James Lambertsen, Joshua Layton, Bill Duttweiler, Trevor Hunt, Mitchell Guard, Henry Luke Dodson, Michael Ross, Michael Friedman, Keely Shereano, Travis Raney, Ben Cohoon, Cameron Waggoner, Zachary Francis, Christopher Tripodi, Adam Brooks, Theodore Rapach, JP Carter, Brett Erquitt, Dave Staneck, Kyle Sharp, Joe Elseroad, Suzy Ghurani, Ben Eskridge, Matt Parente, Todd Spencer, Ben Wagner, Valerie Strang, and their families. (Bold Names = Deployed Military Personnel)

Our Church, Our Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces

Have a prayer request? Provide a FULL NAME to sfpcprayerchain@gmail.com