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  September 3 - 10, 2010

11:00 a.m. The whole family of God gathers in the Fellowship Hall for Worship.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS:  Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

and John 6:1-14

Sermon: "Not a Picnic, but a Banquet"  

The Celebration of Holy Communion

 THINKING ABOUT THE SACRAMENT OF THE MEAL: Eucharist, meaning "thanksgiving" is the most widely used designation of the Sacrament of the Meal.  Other ways of describing the meal are "Lord's Supper or "Holy Communion."  The name "Lord's Supper" evokes the sense of fellowship enjoyed by the people of God with one another as they gather at Table with Christ, their host.  "Holy Communion" accents the congregation's intimate spiritual relation with Christ whose presence is given in the Sacrament.

The specific origin of the Eucharist is the meal which Jesus ate with his desciples in the upper room on the night of his betrayal, commonly called the Last Supper.  However, the church's Eucharist has also been shaped by other meals Jesus shared with his disciples and others, including, for example, the feeding of the five thousand, and meals eaten with persons publicly identified as sinners. Thanksgiving is the common element in these meals.

 From The Campanion of the Book of Common Worship                        Peter C. Bower,editor                        

PENCADER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH  1710-2010
Celebrating 300 years of Ministry
GALA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 26

(Read details below)
Come Grow with Us.
Our church is an Acts 16:5 Initiative congregation.

  Our Vision
We answer God’s call to make disciples,
meet human needs and worship God.
Adopted by session May 13, 2010

BOB UNDERCUFFLER, Pastor
DEE FELL, Director of Music and Pianist  

THE MASSED CHOIR MEETS IN REHEARSAL WITH DEE FELL FOR THREE SATURDAYS -- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 18 AND 25. YOUR ONLY EXERIENCE IN SINGING HAS BEEN IN THE SHOWER?  NEVER FEAR.  YOU WILL BE SINGING WITH MANY. MOST IMPORTANT IS TO SING PRAISE TO GOD, AS IN "MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE TO THE LORD."  REHEARSALS FROM 9;00-1:00 WITH LUNCH. THEN WE SING FOR THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT 4:00 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26.

LOOKING AHEAD TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 9:30  SUNDAY SCHOOL WITH CLASSES FOR EVERYONE. Children and youth will meet with Don Keister and team in the Fellowship Hall kitchen.

Adults will meet in the Gathering House and their class study and teacher will be announced shortly.

IN ADDITION, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, WE RETURN TO THE SANCTUARY FOR WORSHIP.

THE POWER HOUR! ... The Pencader prayer group will resume meeting September 13 at 6:00 p.m.  The Acts 16:5 Initiative team envisions a church where all are actively and intentionally in prayer.  It is planned that Devotional booklets be available for personal and family use. And remember - take minutes today (tomorrow, also) to turn to Jesus and breathe a prayer of thanksgiving or ask for guidance or forgiveness.  Remember, our God is a gracious God!

Lucille Short, Ellen Forbes, Mignon Gravett

BE THE FIRST IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO OWN -- a new, framed, watercolor print of Pencader Presbyterian Church by Sammy Hancock Cundiff. A print is on display in the Fellowship Hall.  Similiar prints are now for sale, signed by the artist and numbered.  Place your order with Sandy Averitt.  $25 should accompany the order and $25 upon delivery. Unsigned prints may be ordered also.  $30. 

 Sets of 8 note cards featuring a pen and ink drawing of Pencader Presbyterian Church, newly created by Sammy Hancock Cundiff, artist, are now for sale. $6 for a set of 8 cards with matching envelopes. Sales are being managed by Sandy Averitt and Ellen Forbes. Proceeds from the sale of prints and note cards help support the activities of the 300th Anniversary.

 THE TIME IS DRAWING NEAR

300th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS SET FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 26TH
 2:00 p.m. Cemetery walks with opportunity to meet re-enactors and costumed folks representing community and church leaders from by-gone years. Historian Mike Dixon will talk about the significance of tombstone encryptions and also recount early Pencader history. Also there will be old-time games for children and youth, several colonial crafts for young and old, horseshoes, popcorn and cold drinks, a strolling fiddler and guitar, and more. Children and Youth, in a special ceremony at 3:30 will plant a Witness Tree that will grow into a strong oak.  

3:45  Bagpipers from across the glen and  tolling church bell will gather and lead us into the Sanctuary.
4:00  The Pencader 300th Anniversary Gala Celebration in the Sanctuary featuring the massed choir from many congregations, hymns and prayers and surprises of grace. Ruling elder Cynthia Bolbach, newly elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will be our special guest.
5:15  A delicious Fellowship Supper under the Pencader trees.

 (In case of rain, all activites scheduled for outdoors will be held in the Garage, the Gathering House and Fellowship Hall

ATTENTION, ALL CHILDREN!

  Wonderful Wednesdays begins Wednesday, September 15 and the Fall term continues through November 17th.  Fun activities begin at 5:30 followed by supper and homework help until 7:00 p.m. Help prepare a supper.... talk with Lucille Short, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 834-0310

The Pencader Church Choir meets for rehearsal on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. New members are always welcome.  More information?  Speak with any choir member or with Dee Fell: 302-547-3886 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Rev. Kathie Pownall leads a Women's Bible study group for women across the Presbytery and their friends.  Their beginning Biblical exploration is "Boundaries". The study meets alternate Tuesday evenings in the Pencader Gathering House.  The next meeting and further info? Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , phone 652-1051.

3 RECOVERY GROUPS ARE WOVEN INTO PENCADER'S FABRIC.

Sundays, 7:00 p.m.  AA meets in the Gathering House

Mondays, 7:00 p.m.  AA meets in the Gathering House

Fridays,  7:00 p.m.  AA meets in the Fellowship Hall

 
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Bob Undercuffler, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
368-4565  res. 654-4040
Dee Fell, Director of Music and pianist  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it