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AUGUST 2016

A PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED TO SERVE CHRIST,

SERVE OUR FAMILY,

AND SERVE OUR COMMUNITY.

Pastor: Rev. Steven Shelton faithcppastor@gmail.com

Telephone Pastor Rev. Larry Bagby t4slezak@gmail.com

Church Office: office@faithcpchurch.org

While it is still officially summertime, whenever I say the

dreaded ‘S’ word, all the teachers in the congregation

give me piercing glances that shed some insight into the

dread that they’re experiencing. They face the

overwhelming task of refocusing their lives towards the

most needed yet least rewarded calling of teaching. So,

from the very beginning of my message for this month, I

apologize to our teachers, for talking about SCHOOL.

Kyla and I have taken Catherine through the halls of Bon

Lin Elementary two different times now, looking at where

her Kindergarten class might be, meeting the sweet and

bubbly ladies who will be surrounding her to teach her the

ways of our community and nation. But I don’t think she’s

nearly as excited as Kyla and I are. I’ve looked through

the different displays in several of her potential classrooms

(we will know who her teacher is after school gets started)

and walked through the cafeteria, the music room, the

computer lab, the art area, and I’m so very excited about

all that she will learn there.

I can still remember vividly my first teachers, my first best

friends, my first test, and my first PE classes, as well as my

first failed assignment, my first argument with a friend, and

that fateful day when I received my one and only

paddling at school. I very much wish I could explain to

Catherine everything that is being laid out before her for

the next 13 years, but those would be vain explanations

for her young mind. Regardless, it is an exciting time in the

Shelton household.

But as I think about education and all those many first

days of school, I also think about our education that we

receive through our faith. For many, studying and

learning is an integral part of our spiritual lives. It is

something done daily or at least regularly to better orient

our lives and connect our souls. For others, study might be

an occasional practice, done in times of turmoil or stress

to maintain some sort of stability through the

difficulty. And for still others, study of any kind is difficult

because of both the time required and because of the

intimidating nature of such ancient and difficult to

understand writings.

The Bible truly is a difficult book to read. To put it into

perspective, the Supreme Court of the United States has

the task of making sure that the laws enacted around our

nation are matching with the spirit of the Constitution. The

oldest parts of the constitution are roughly 227 years old

and in its entirety, it amounts to fewer than 8,000 words.

The 9 members of the Supreme Court often have fiery

debates about how the words of a law match or conflict

with the words of the constitution. In comparison, the

Bible is 7 to 15 times as old and contains more than 100

times as many words. So from one perspective,

interpretation and application of our Bible is far more

difficult a job than what our Supreme Court faces. Be

filled with respect for the task before us!

But despite this challenge, we must also take a lesson from

the wise members of our constitutional jury: don’t take the

trip alone. The founders of our nation decided that 9 wise

individuals should comprise this ‘highest court’ because

when wisdom and study cooperate and combine, it

becomes stronger and wiser. The Church is a community

of believers, and study above all should be done with

trusted friends and companions around us, and not just

those who agree with us. As our children start back to

school, let us adults also make a return to study with our

church family, our companions on this journey. We have

a variety of Sunday School classes and even a small

group already helping us grow and connect. Maybe

more are needed! Let us seek out a group to belong to

and opportunities to be in the presence of God through

the study of The Word all school year long. May the

excitement of our children be infectious to us adults.

Pastor Steven

@faithcpchurch Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church www.faithcpchurch.org

BACK TO

SCHOOL

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THE COMMUNITY CENTER AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Jess Hipsher 8/3

Joyce Holland 8/3

Maggie Lawson 8/3

Paul Ellis 8/4

Morgan Hull 8/4

Lucy Rambo 8/4

Hayden Kingery 8/5

James Hight 8/5

Joe Moody 8/9

Sean Paul Restrepo 8/10

Pat Harrison 8/11

Trina Luechauer 8/12

Lynn McCallum 8/14

Valerie Fair 8/15

Ambher Denbow 8/27

Shea Childress 8/27

Jim Rambo 8/28

Joel Chaney, Sr. 8/29

David Kohr 8/31

Alaina Moody 8/31

PRAYER CONCERNS

Bill Phalan in room 200 A at Appling Wood

John Marston continuing tests for respiratory issues.

Billy Churchman, Debbie Bueltemann’s father continuing

to experience health issues & for her mother, Bobbie,

who is caring for him.

Sharon Stephens, Cayce's mother, had miniscus surgery

on 7/21 and may possibly need ACL also.

Ryan Kingery’s mom, Toni, fell last month and requires

extensive dental work

Sharon Johnson’s daughter Bridget is beginning the pro-

cess of withdrawal from her addiction and counseling

Nelly Smith’s mother Elizabeth Corbit started chemo this

month and will continue to receive treatment through

December

Taylor Spencer is having a third brain surgery on August

8th to prevent the cyst from blinding him

For all our members who continue to deal with health

issues, including surgeries, illness, and good health in

general.

For all of our homebound members.

Our deepest sympathies to:

Jerre Turner and Family, at the death of Jerre’s mother,

Doris Dolan, on July 11

The Family and Friends of Wayne Smith, Former Char-

ter Member and Organizing Elder for Faith Church,

who died on July 22

Hazel Gardner and Family, at the death of her neph-

ew last month

To add a concern to the prayer list please call the office

at 901-377-0526 or email office@faithcpchurch.org. To

be included in the bulletin for worship, requests need to

be received by Thursday at noon.

The role of an Usher is simple but significant. It is an

opportunity to create and encourage community in the

Faith Family, by welcoming all persons to worship, both

regulars and visitors.

The Usher is a minister of God’s welcoming love.

We are in need of volunteers to serve in this ministry of

hospitality at our 11:00 worship service. If you are willing or

interested please contact the office.

Barry and Cindy Martin 8/1

Phil and Ann Vaughn 8/1

Phillip and Nancy Ford 8/6

Brandon and Terri Poyser 8/7

Samir Restrepo and Yuri Guzman 8/11

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

USHERS NEEDED

THE AUDIO-VISUAL TEAM IS STILL LOOKING FOR HELP

We are still looking for people interested in helping on

Sundays during either service to help display the

information on the screen and monitor and make

adjustments to the sound board. This is a unique

opportunity to work behind the scenes and help provide

the best possible worship experience for our

congregation.

The job is not difficult with a little training, but does

require your undivided attention during the service. The

easiest and least stressful way to learn is to come to Praise

Band practices on Wednesday nights or rehearsals on

Sunday morning. We can also train you between services.

See Tom Womble or Olivia Thurman for more information.

If you are interested in doing the Children’s Sermon, we

are needing one volunteer for the first Sunday of every

month. If you are interested, please talk to Rev. Shelton

or contact the office.

CHILDREN’S SERMONS

OFFICE CLOSURE: THURS 11TH AUG

Both Steven and Neal will be attending a leadership

development conference and the office will be closed.

The Administration Committee has upgraded our build-

ing security in recent months. In June they replaced the

door locks and distributed new keys. We now have a

record of all keys and whose possession they are in.

Unique alarm codes have also been assigned to those

who need access. These are now active, and as of Sep-

tember 1, the old building codes will no longer be in use.

Contact Mike Ellis (Team Leader) or the office if you have

questions or concerns.

NEW ALARM CODES

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ATTENDANCE

JOINT WORSHIP

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Helping Hands met on their usual day... 3rd Tuesday of

July. Next meeting is August 16th.

They mailed out 14 get well, sympathy & "hello" cards.

60lbs/66 items were taken to the Food Bank this month.

Will purchase 25 foot extension cord & power strip for

the Brown Center... for crock pots, etc.

New officers for the 2015-2016 year are President -

Cathy Luckett; VP - Karen Campbell; Secretary - Cornel-

ia Swain; Treasurer - Connie Gilbert; Sunshine (cards) -

Rita Ellis.

August Food Bank items are canned fruit, crackers,

dried fruit (like raisins). Let's try to make it 100 pounds

this next month! Boxes located in the south hallway.

HELPING HANDS

August 21 is Teacher Appreciation Day Teacher appreciation will be held on Sunday, August 21st, during the Sunday School hour. This will be a chance for all of us to show our appreciation for their hard work during the past year(s), the children/youth will be promoted to new classes, and Bibles will be presented to those students going into third grade. Brunch foods will be served. August 28 is the First Sunday of our New Sunday School Year We encourage everyone to find a class that meets your needs and become active. Beside the information and chal-lenge you receive, it is a great opportunity to become better acquainted with other people in the church. Worship is very important but worship and learning/Bible study go hand in hand. We look forward to seeing you there.

Kindergarten, Preschool Kindergarten: Location: Main Building Theme: “Stories of God’s Faithfulness” Grades 1-4 (Main Building) Theme: “God Restores the People” Grades 5-8 (Brown Center) Theme: God Restores the People Grades 9-12 (Brown Center) Study: TBA

Youthful Adults (Brown Center) Study: TBA Faithful Followers (Brown Center) Study: Basic Bible Studies, Prayer Covenant (Main Building) Study: Study of Isaiah (continued) JOY Class (Main Building) Unit 1. Sovereignty of God, scriptures from Isaiah Unit 2. Sovereignty of Jesus, scriptures from Hebrews and Matthew Unit 3. Alpha and Omega, scriptures from Revelation

CHR IST IAN EDUCAT ION

2016-2017

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Every family in our church/denomination should be receiving a free

quarterly issue of the Missionary Messenger. The summer issue, is an

especially good one for Faith Church. Several of the articles are by people we know. If you

are not receiving it PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE RIGHT AWAY AND HAVE YOUR NAME ADDED TO THE LIST.

Find out exciting news of what is going on in our church. The denominational theme for this year is “GO.” “So Let’s GO

Outside, where Jesus is,” Hebrews 13:13a.

P4 – “A Call to Go into the World” by Milton Ortiz

P5 – “Summer Worship at Birthplace” near Dickson, TN. If

you are in the area join with those in worship at the chap-

el on the Birthplace grounds at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morn-

ing (Memorial Day through Labor Day) by Pam Phillips

Burk

P6/7 – “Heaven on Earth” (Bible Study) by Micaiah Thom-

as Tanck who grew up with her missionary parents in Co-

lombia, S. America.

P8 – “What Can I do to Help?” by T. J. Malinoski. Let’s

make it easier to talk with others about what Jesus has

meant in our lives.

P9 – “The Unimaginable Experience of Visiting a Cross-

Culture Church”, by Johan Daza, whether it is a Cumber-

land Presbyterian Church or not in your area.

P9.10 – “Sharing the Love and Good News of Christ” by

Johan Daza; What a New Church Development Can Look

Like in Your Neighborhood”

P11 – A New Church development in the Making – in Pike-

ville, TN by Rhonda McGowan, an exciting new begin-

ning.

P12 – Second Mile Projects in which we can be involved.

P13 – Projects promoted by the Missions Ministry Team,

many of which we already participate in.

P14 – Answering the call to “GO” with Missions in Salvador

Brazil with our new missionary couple, Jacob and Lindsey

Sims and their 3 children.

P15 –Answering the call to “GO” to Medellin, Colombia to

help form a new presbytery in Colombia. S. America, with

Patrick and Jessica Wilkerson and their 2 children (one is

due in July). These couples are both being supported by

the Stott-Wallace Missionary Fund to which Faith contrib-

utes.

P16 – “Short-Term Intercultural Internship Opportunity” by

Johan Daza

P17 –“More Than a Craft Shop” by Lisa Holland Peterson;

“CAM is About God’s Love for the People of Appalachia”.

P18 – “Listening to the Spirit’s Call” by Pam Phillips-Burk;

Young Women in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church

(See Ambher Denbow in the group.)

P19 – “The People’s Table.” By Tommy Clark; starting a

new church in Spring Hill, TN

The Samaki Cumberland Presbyterian Church is located

in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The church has from 140 to

160 in attendance on Sundays. For many years it has

been located in a rented facility. It has been a long held

dream that the church would have its own worship cen-

ter After searching for several years the leadership of the

church found land that was adequate for a worship cen-

ter. The Missions Ministry Team was able to provide an

$80,000 grant to help purchase the land and start con-

struction of the worship center. In June 2016 construction

started in Cambodia. When completed the constructions

project will cost $109,000. The Builder’s Fellowship is calling

for Cumberlands to help the Samaki Church cover the

costs of construction. The Cumberland Presbyterian

Church has a missionary couple that works in Cambodia,

they are ordained CP ministers and are helping lead the

construction effort. In addition to the new worship center

the hope is that this new facility will serve as a future

place to train CP leaders.

To find out more about becoming a member of the Build-

er’s Fellowship or making a donation, ask the office for a

flyer or visit www.cpcmc.org/mmt/bf/

THE MISS IONARY MESSENGER

Stay ing in formed about the work o f our denom inat ion

By Cornelia Swain

THE BU ILDER ’S FELLOWSH IP

A cal l to support Samak i CP Church in Cambod ia

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THIS MONTH AT FAITH

“War Room” Movie Showing & Discussion

Sunday August 21, 6pm

Prayer has always been an important but often confusing part of the Christian life.

Join us as we watch a movie that addresses the role of prayer and discuss it togeth-

er afterwards. Faith members are asked to bring finger food to share. The nursery will

be available.

Surf Shack VBS

Friday August 26, 6-8pm & Saturday 27, 9am-3pm

At Surf Shack, we will help our children catch the wave of God's amazing love

through missions, dramas, crafts, games, science activities, music, and lots of fun!

Registration forms available at www.faithcpchurch.org or in the church hallways.

We are in need of youth and adult volunteers to make this event a fun and mean-

ingful experience for our children. Visit the website to see a list of available roles or

contact Nelly Smith at 901-326-5654 or Katy Harris at 901-647-2329.

For the latest calendar updates check our website, Facebook page or Twitter.:

Youth Pool Party

Sunday August 7, 1pm

Calling all Faith C. P. Church’s youth! (Youth through the 8th grade). Bring your SPF

and beach towel and join us for a swimming party!! We’ll be serving pizza and cook-

ies…. And Splishin’ and a Splashin’….

At the home of Tom and Cindy Womble: 3913 Davies Manor Dr. .

Faith Photo Directory Sessions

Fri Aug 5, 2-9pm ; Sat 6, 10am-5pm; Sun 7, 10am-5pm, Mon 22, 2-9pm

The primary objective of the shoot will be to take a photo for the directory, however

you will also have the opportunity to take others for your own use or just for fun! There is

NO obligation to purchase. Call the office to sign up.

Family Promise Week

Sunday August 28th - Sunday September 4th

In just a few weeks, we will welcome and serve as hosts to the Family Promise Minis-

try. We will provide meals, shelter, encouragement and love to families who are with-

out homes. There are many ways you can serve. Our Sign-up book will be ready soon!

Thank you for your support and service to this ministry. See Trina Luechauer for more

details.

@faithcpchurch Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church www.faithcpchurch.org

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AUGUST CALENDAR

Monday 1st Swing Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

Great Banquet Board Meeting 6-8pm (Covenant)

Tuesday 2nd Lunch Bunch 12:30pm (Piccadilly Cafeteria)

Ballroom Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

Wednesday 3rd Youth Bible Study 6-8pm (Barnes and Noble)

Thursday 4th Small Group 1pm (Welcome Room)

Great Banquet Team Mtg 6-9pm (Main Building)

Friday 5th LAST DAY OF YMCA CAMP

Photo Directory Sessions 2-9pm

Saturday 6th Photo Directory Sessions 10am-5pm

Sunday 7th Photo Directory Sessions 10am-5pm

Choir Practice 5pm

Monday 8th Swing Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

Tuesday 9th Home School Coop 10am-3pm (Brown Center)

Ballroom Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

Wednesday 10th Session Meeting 6pm (Joy Classroom)

Thursday 11th OFFICE CLOSED: Neal and Steven at Conference

Small Group 1-2pm (Welcome Room)

Great Banquet Team Mtg 6-9pm (Main Building)

Sunday 14th Choir Practice 5pm

Monday 15th Swing Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

Tuesday 16th Helping Hands 11:30am-1pm (Joy Classroom)

Ballroom Dancing 6:30pm

Wednesday 17th Youth Bible Study 6-8pm (Barnes and Noble)

Thursday 18th Small Group 1-2pm

Great Banquet Team Mtg 6-9pm (Main Building

Sunday 21st Choir Practice 5pm

War Room Movie Showing & Discussion 6pm

Monday 22nd Photo Directory Session 2-9pm

Swing Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

Tuesday 23rd Ballroom Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

Wednesday 24th Youth Bible Study 6-8pm (Barnes and Noble)

Thursday 25th Small Group 1-2pm (Welcome Room)

Great Banquet Team Mtg 6-9pm (Main Building)

Administration Team Meeting 6:30pm

Friday 26th VBS 6-8pm

Saturday 27th VBS 9-3pm

Fundraiser Dance 7-10pm (Brown Center)

Sunday 28th Choir Practice 5pm

FAMILY PROMISE WEEK BEGINS

Monday 29th Swing Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

Tuesday 30th Ballroom Dancing 6:30pm (Brown Center)

BETHEL OPENING

EVENTS IN BLUE ARE FAITH CPC EVENTS

EVENTS IN GREY ARE EXTERNAL EVENTS

SUNDAY MORNINGS @ FAITH

Contemporary Worship 8:45am.

Sunday School 10am.

Traditional Worship 11am.

August 11:00 Ushers: September 11:00 Ushers: Elmer Huddleston Lucy Rambo Barry Martin Cathy Luckett

August 7 8:45 August 7 11:00 Cheryl Lowdermilk Marie Holland Warren Lowdermilk Elmer Huddleston Donn Todd Ryan Kingery Sue Todd Cornelia Swain

COMMUNION SERVERS

USHERS