suffolk presbyterian church the bridge
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SUFFOLK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The BridgeA����� 2019
Our Mission Our Mission Our Mission Our Mission ———— To be a bridge to Christ through faith and service • Our Vision Our Vision Our Vision Our Vision ———— When
SPC is faithful in accomplishing its mission, people will know that Christ is at work in their lives and
follow Him. • We Value We Value We Value We Value ———— Being accepting, caring, outreaching, Spirit-led, and willing to serve
From the Pastor Rev. Julie Sterling
Become a Matthew 25 Church What is a Matthew 25 church? Matthew 25:31–46 calls all of us to actively engage in the world around us, so our faith comes alive and we wake up to new possibilities. Convicted by this passage, both the 222nd and 223rd General Assemblies (2016 and 2018) exhorted the PC(USA) to act boldly and compassionately to serve people who are hungry, oppressed, imprisoned or poor.
How the vision unites all Presbyterians By accepting the Matthew 25 invitation, you can help our denomination become a more relevant presence in the world. We recognize Christ’s urgent call to be a church of action, where God’s love, justice and mercy shine forth and are contagious. And we rejoice how our re-energized faith can unite all Presbyterians for a common and holy purpose: our common identity to do mission.
Where to begin? There are already PC(USA) congregations that identify themselves as Matthew 25 churches. We aim to help multiply this loving commitment to radical and fearless discipleship by partnering with mid councils and congregations to help them embrace one or more of these three focuses:
Building congregational vitality by challenging people and congregations to deepen their faith and get actively and joyfully engaged with their community and the world. Dismantling structural racism by advocating and acting to break down the systems, practices and thinking that underlie discrimination, bias, prejudice and oppression of people of color. Eradicating systemic poverty by working to change laws, policies, plans and structures in our society that perpetuate economic exploitation of people who are poor.
How can the national church help? Our goal is to be a clearinghouse of resources, training materials, devotional and preaching aids, success stories, curricula and more — everything to help you strengthen relationships, transform your church, and bring alive your commitment to “serve the least of these” in your community and around the world.
How do we become a Matthew 25 church? It’s easy! Simply pledging to become a Matthew 25 church and letting us know is the first step.
What else must we do? An important continuing responsibility of being a Matthew 25 church is proclaiming our successes: how our congregation or community has been impacted or changed, how we’ve found a new
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The Suffolk Presbyterian Bridge is a publication of Suffolk Presbyterian Church in Suffolk, VA.
The Bridge is published 12 times a year under the direction of the Administration/Communication Ministry Team of the SPC Session.
News items should be submitted to the newslet-ter editor in one of the following ways:
email at [email protected]
mail to the church address
newsletter editor’s mailbox in church office
Editor: Laura Farmer, Administrative Assistant
Austin Holland Derek Kershner Nick Meadors JB Persons Glenn Smith (Betty
Chapman’s grandson) Hayden Spalding Greg Vernon (Joyce
Jordan’s grandson)
Thank you for your service!
Fran Alwood John & Jeanne Banks The family of Howard Bird The family of Karen Byrum Dick Hartman The family of Joyce Jordan Susie Stoughton Gary Williams Helen Zekert Cindy Bright Phyllis Bruce Charles Buffkin Kelly-Grier Costin Addi Crusenberry David Drames Jeanie and the family of Kenny Earp Taylor Goodloe Rebecca Van Gorp Ellie Hawn The family of Sandy Hurd Antonio Jefferson Jeremy Jennings Charles Johnson Mary Joyner Dolores and Cliff Lane Miriam Mazariegos The Family of James Morrison Robert Munro The family of Brink Nelms The family of Nita Parker Family and friends of Tony Phan Lucille Reddell Shirley Ries Beverly Shockley Jeff Snow John and Sue Stansel Tom Swartzlander Marshall Thomas Davy, April, Ian, & Willow Walker Mary Jane Willis
Nancy Sharp (Aug. 1) Quincey Zimmerman (Aug. 2) Kyle Cook (Aug. 8) Brooke Johnson (Aug. 10) Caitlin Kershner (Aug. 13) Lou Ventura (Aug. 15) Betsy Butler (Aug. 23) Chris Irby (Aug. 26) Alexandria Meadors (Aug. 26) Susie Piland (Aug. 26) Nancy Bird (Aug. 29) Nancy Cisco (Aug. 30) Jervone Bowens (Aug. 31)
Jeff & Maryanne Persons (Aug. 15) Don & Nancy White (Aug. 15) Eric & Julie Sterling (Aug. 17) Beth & Mac Keever (Aug. 21) Alison & Jeff Super (Aug. 22) Jeanne & John Banks (Aug. 30)
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Moved? New Phone Number? Not in the SPC Directory?
We’re trying to make sure our newsletter and other SPC mailings get to the right address. And, we want to make sure we have the right information in our church directory. So, if you have moved or have a new phone number, please contact Laura Farmer, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] or 539-3213.
News Briefs
Administrative Office Hours Laura Farmer’s regular office hours are Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Thursdays from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, and Fridays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. If you would like to contact her directly, please email [email protected].
Park lot sealcoating and paint striping is scheduled for August 1 & 2. The W. Constance Rd. entrance will be closed on day 1 and the N. Broad entrance will be closed on day 2. Please do not walk or drive on surfaces until the barriers have been removed.
Please update your address book with our new emails:
Church office – [email protected] Rev. Sterling – [email protected]
Out of the office! Julie will be on vacation July 16 through August 2. Laura will be out of the office July 29 through August 2. Rally Day is on September 8. Stay tuned for more information!
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purpose in ministry, how our faith as disciples has been energized. Sharing our stories also gives clarity to our ministry and strengthens our commitment to continue this important work.
We invite you to tell us how embracing Matthew 25 is impacting your congregation, even if your progress is still in its early stages. The journey is just as important as the end results, and we want to rejoice with you and share the good news. Selected material from the PCUSA Mission agency.
PDA Midwest Flooding Update
Our Presbyterian Church is on the scene with volunteers and financial help for families impacted by the disastrous Spring flooding. Presbyterians across the country can help by supporting Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA). If you would like to help, you may contribute in these ways: By mail: Presbyterian Church (USA) PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700 By telephone: Call 800.872.3273 to give by credit card Text: Text "PDA" to 20222 to give $10 to the General Relief Account. Excerpt from Presbytery Of Eastern Virginia
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No Kid Hungry Summer Free Lunch Program
Did you know that the library offers lunch to kids under the age of 18 every Monday through Friday over the summer? Play, create and explore from 12:30pm-1:30pm while enjoying a complimentary lunch at our Morgan Memorial Library. The program will run from through August 16. Come chow down with us!
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 6 PM Prayer Group
2 3 Bridge Women’s AA
4 9:20 AM Summer Singers 10 AM Worship Holy Communion
5 Aerobics AA
6 Bridge
7 Aerobics TOPS
8 6 PM Prayer Group
9 10 Bridge Women’s AA
11 9:20 AM Summer Singers 10 AM Worship
12 Aerobics AA
13 Bridge Pilot Club
14 Retreat for Session and Diaconate Aerobics TOPS
15 6 PM Prayer Group
16 17 Alternate Retreat Date Bridge Women’s AA
18 9:20 AM Summer Singers 10 AM Worship
19 Aerobics Sister Cities AA
20 Bridge
21 Aerobics TOPS
22 6 PM Prayer Group 7:15 PM Choir
23 24 Bridge Women’s AA
25 9:20 AM Choir Practice 10 AM Worship
26 Aerobics AA
27 Bridge
28 Aerobics TOPS
29 6 PM Prayer Group 7:15 PM Choir
30 31 Bridge Women’s AA
Suffolk Presbyterian Church
Reverend Julie Sterling
Pastor
Church Office: 757.539.3213
Office E-mail:
[email protected] E-Mail:
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:45 AM
WORSHIP
11 AM
Suffolk Presbyterian Church 410 North Broad Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Upcoming Events: Upcoming Events: Upcoming Events: Upcoming Events:
August 14—Retreat for Session and Diaconate
(Alternate date: August 17)
September 8—Rally Day
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Reverend Julie Sterling
Pastor
Church Office: 757.539.3213
Office E-mail:
[email protected] Pastor E-Mail:
SUMMER WORSHIP
10 AM