Congratulations to Debbie McNair who has been named Clarendon District 2 Teacher of the Year.  Our prayers are with you as you go to the state level, Debbie!

We commend Anna Bleasdale and Maggie Brown for memorizing and reciting the Children’s Catechism.  Anna and Maggie will receive a New Testament for their hard work.

Many thanks to Marty Garelick for the gift of the beautiful hand-crafted flower stands he made for Sardinia Church.

Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Ansel McFaddin, Sr.’s grandchildren -- Ansel, Frances, Gene, and Lee-Ann-- for the nice Bible donated in memory of their grandparents.  The Bible will be used in the McFaddin prayer room.  We appreciate the efforts of so many to make this a special place of prayer including Martha Lee Rose who recently donated books and bookends.

Thank you all for the prayers, cards, and visits during our recent surgeries and recovery.  We both appreciate the love expressed and are continuing to improve. -- Mort and Peggy Skoler

Thank you for all of your loving support during Dillon’s recent hospital stay.  Your prayers and cards have truly been a blessing. -- Brenda Smith

You are invited to a bridal shower honoring
 Samantha Miles
Saturday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Sardinia Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Hosted by
Sardinia Women in the Church
 

New Harmony Birthdays

September 2   Graham Bennett
September 6   Melanie DuRant
September 9   Gina Wilson
September 13   Johnny McNair
September 14   Chris DuRant, Cheeky Ridgeway
September 15   Janice McNair
September 16   Hayley Hatfield
September 20   Amelia Reynolds
September 23   Rachel Hutchinson
September 24   Don Cole
September 25   Kim Fingar
September 27   Walt Fingar

Sardinia Birthdays

September 6   Megan McFaddin, Billy Melton
September 11   Jim Morrison
September 22   Doris McFadden
September 24   Steve Gamble
September 27   Ruth Plowden
 

Anniversaries

September 7   Stanley & Linda Hodge
September 25   Kevin & Stephanie Reeves
 

Did we miss your birthday/anniversary?
Please call us: 473-4329
 
SCHEDULE
DATE  TIME  EVENT  PLACE
 

Join us for the kick-off !!

Wednesday Night Bible study and Catechism class
*Nursery provided*
Wednesday, September 6
6:30 p.m.
hot dogs & hamburgers
7:30 p.m.
Special Presentation:
Why We Baptize Our Children
by Dr. Richard Pratt
followed by an exciting visit to Mt. Sinai and a visit from Moses!!
 

Focus for Catechism class this fall will be the section on the Ten Commandments.  This class is designed to give students a better understanding of catechism questions and answers and to assist students and their parents in the memorization of the catechism.

NEW HARMONY WIC ANNUAL CLEANUP
Saturday, September 9
8:00 a.m.  Donuts await you!!!

 
BELL PRACTICES
Sunday, September 17  Children  2:30 p.m.
Sardinia  5:00 p.m. New Harmony 7:30 p.m.
***If interested in beginning bells please contact Miriam Reed asap.  Requirements: age 8+, desire to ring, commitment to weekly practice, likes to have FUN!!***
 
   FALL REVIVAL SERVICES
   Sunday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m.
   Mon.-Wed., Oct. 23-25 at 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Ligon Duncan    Guest Speaker

 Sunday Youth Programs
Jr. PYF            4:00 to 5:15 (usually at New Harmony) For 4th to 7th graders
Ladies Land    5:15 to 6:45 (Place TBA) For 8th to 11th grade girls
Man’s Land    6:00 to 7:30 (At Scott and Ann Jackson’s Home)
For 8th to 12th grade boys
Senior Girls Bible Study 7:00 to 8:30 (Place TBA)

Wednesday Programs
Sr. PYF (8th – 12 graders)   7:00 – 8:15   Wednesday Night Live
(At New Harmony)
Jr. PYF (4th – 7th graders)     (Same time as Bible Study) Catechism Class
(At Sardinia)
 

SEPTEMBER
Sunday 10, 17, 24th Sunday Youth Programs
Wednesday 13, 20, 27 Wednesday Night Live /Catechism
Friday 8th  Sr. PYF – Rebecca St. James Concert in
Columbia
Saturday 9th  Jr. PYF Pool Party at Willard’s Pool (11
a.m. – 2 p.m.)  Meet at Sardinia at 10:45
Tuesday 19th  Meet You At The Pole Rally at Northeast Pres.
in Columbia 7 – 9 p.m. (late night; home around
10:30) This is for 6th – 12th graders.
Friday 29th  Main Event at Manning UMC after LMA and
MHS football games (7th –12th) 9:30 – 11:00
p.m.
Saturday 30th   Mud Bowl 2000
1:00 – 2:15   4th – 6th graders
2:30 – 4:00  7th – 12th graders

OCTOBER
Sunday 1, 8, 15, 29 Sunday Youth Program
Wednesday 4, 11, 18 Wednesday Night Live/ Catechism
Friday 6th  Jr. PYF Night Out (TBA)
Saturday 14th                      Main Event  "Wade Joy Band" (Maybe?) at New
Covenant Pres. (7th – 12th graders)
20th – 21st  Sr. PYF Camp Out
22nd – 25th   Fall Revival
 

NOVEMBER
Sunday 5th   Sunday Youth Program
Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 29 Wednesday Night Live / Catechism
10th – 12th  Jr. and Sr. High Retreat at the Cove (6th – 12th
Graders)
Sunday 19th  Thanksgiving Service (All ages at NH)

DECEMBER
Sunday 3, 10  Sunday Youth Program
Wednesday 6, 13  Wednesday Night Live / Catechism
8th – 9th    Jr. PYF Christmas Lock-in (at Sardinia)
Friday 15th  Sr. PYF Progressive Dinner

Any Questions Call Paul Sanders at 473-9391

CHEROKEE REPORT

 
Thanks again for all of the prayers and support given to send our team to Cherokee, North Carolina.  God blessed the trip in many ways.  We held a VBS at a daycare for 2-5 year olds and are certain that seeds were planted in hearts that the Lord Jesus Christ will harvest one day.  We also were grateful to God for allowing us to finish painting a house for the Stamper family.  God was good to us in so many ways.  We had the privilege to see two children that lived in the neighborhood where we were working receive the Lord Jesus into their hearts.  What a joy to be a part of things eternal.  Thanks also for all who came to the Mission Trip Report last Sunday at New Harmony.
 
 

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

· Bob and Paula McNair for hosting both the Sr. PYF Day at the Lake (August 12) and the Cherokee mission team debrief (August 26).  Thanks for the food and the fun!
· Walt and Kim Fingar for hosting our end of the summer Sr. PYF pool party.
· Norwood and Peggy DuRant for hosting our weekly Jr. PYF pool swims through the summer.
 

 
.PAUL’S PAST. .

I downed my food quickly and headed for my room, hoping they would not notice.  But as soon as I put my plate in the dish washer I heard my father say, "Hey Paul, don’t go too far away because we are getting ready to have devotions."  I rolled my eyes seeing that my hopes of them forgetting were ruined.  They rarely seemed to forget having family devotions.  I had other things I would have rather done but there was no use arguing for I had learned years before that devotions was not something I could talk my parents out of.   I sat down at the table to listen, as my dad would read truth from God’s Word.  Sometimes he read a passage from the Bible, sometimes a story, or sometimes the Daily Bread.  Whatever he read pointed me to the truth of Jesus Christ and the life I could have in Christ.  I knew I had to listen because mom and dad would usually quiz us kids on what we had heard.
The time only lasted from 5 to 15 minutes, but the consistency of that time taught me that my parents prioritized their relationship with the Lord Jesus and took their responsibility to point their children to Him very seriously.  Their actions showed me that God’s Word was valuable and precious.  I also learned many truths that are instilled in me to this day.  "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."(Pr. 22:6)  Though dad and mom had many obligations and though they were worn out after difficult days, they continued to gather the family around the Word of God.  Guess what?  I still can count on having family devotions with mom and dad whenever Suzanne and I return home for a visit.  And it means more to me than words can express.
We gather our family around many things; ball games, food, leisure activities, etc.  How often do we faithfully gather around the Word of God?

THE ULTIMATE BIBLE TRIVIA CHALLENGE

EASY TRIVIA QUESTION: Who said, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian"?

FAIRLY EASY TRIVIA QUESTION: Who was born first -- Jacob or Esau?

FAIRLY DIFFICULT TRIVIA QUESTION: There was a certain group of men who could not wear garments that would cause them to sweat.  Who were these men?

HARD TRIVIA QUESTION: Who was the man to build the first city and what was its name?

QUESTION FOR THE EXPERT: What man in the Bible had hair like eagle feathers and nails like bird claws?

PUNS, RIDDLES AND HUMOR: What was the difference between the 10,000 soldiers of Israel and the 300 soldiers Gideon chose for battle?
 
 
 

THE PASTOR’S PEN... By Dr. Gordon Reed
"But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord." So the book of James guides us when we pray. We must believe that God is always true to His word, and that His promises never fail. When we pray we ought to expect great things from God, else why pray? Of course the spirit of prayer must also include an earnest seeking for the will of God, and a knowledge of what he has promised. It seems to me that we must be very careful when we come to the Father in Jesus’ name lest we dishonor that holy name. James also warns us in these words, "You do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures." This is a warning against self centered praying that has nothing to do with the will of God. Having said this, we nevertheless should really believe that God, who is more concerned to keep His promises than we are, will answer our prayers. There are so many promises in the Bible God has made to His children that are available and awaiting our claim on them. For instance, if we pray sincerely confessing our sins, He will forgive us. If we pray hungering and thirsting for His righteousness to fill our lives, He will grant our request. If we sincerely ask God to enable us to forgive our enemies, while at the same time claiming His forgiveness, He will indeed work that miracle of grace in our lives. There are many things we take to the Lord in prayer, not quite sure what His will might be. Even so, we lay them before God, trusting His grace and wisdom, and believing in the Father who numbers even the hairs of our head, and is willing to bless us with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. But the key to power in praying is obviously faith, a faith that truly expects answers from God, and believes that God will do the impossible in our lives, make us to become Christ-like.

EASY:   Agrippa -- Acts 26:28

FAIRLY EASY:  Esau -- Genesis 25:25,26

FAIRLY DIFFICULT: The priests of Israel -- Ezekiel 44:15-18 

HARD:   Cain, and the name of the city was Enoch --     Genesis 4:17

EXPERT:  Nebuchadnezzar -- Daniel 4:33

PUNS, RIDDLES AND HUMOR: 9700

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