The Sunnyside

Sunnyside Presbyterian Church Newsletter

Do You Want to Know a

Secret?

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Leadership Training

School

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September Birthdays 2

Daily Bread

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Daily Bread

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Activities and

Contagious Wisdom

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Calendar 6

Inside this issue:

September 2011

even a new school offer students the

opportunity to try a little harder and

do a little better than the year before.

Praise God that he allows us to al-

ways start over. Jeremiah writes that

the Lord’s mercies “are new every

morning” (Lamentations 3:23a). With

God’s help we can begin each day

with a clean slate and a new attitude,

determined to make some changes for

the better.

Online every month: www.sspchurch.org/current-newsletter.html

Pastor’s Note: Importance of Education Math, Science, and English are vital in

education. However, teachers of differ-

ent generations, different schools, and

even different grades tell me stories

about how a young person wasn’t doing

well until they finally felt loved. Only

the details of the story differed. One

teacher asked a quiet child if they need-

ed a hug. Another teacher bought a

child a cookie at lunch and listened.

Another teacher encouraged and pushed

a kid when he didn’t believe in himself.

But the young person, in each case,

walked away with bit of a smile on their

face, saying, “I like learning from you.”

We are constantly getting messages

about how loveable we are throughout

the day. Sadly some of these messages

are misleading and negative, like the

look someone gives you and the hurtful

remark someone said without thinking

how it would feel to hear it. Will the

next interaction reflect God or be just

another brick in the wall that divides us

from our self, each other and God? Pink

Floyd is right, “We don’t need no educa-

tion [like that].”

Amazing. I still learn

something new each week

from a message the pas-

tor said has been going

around for 2,000 years!

You are one of the most important teach-

ers people will interact with this month.

You teach important lessons through eve-

rything you say and do. Will people learn

God’s love through interactions with you?

First you must believe it yourself.

Steal some time away this month to

ponder God’s love for you. Don’t nod,

assuming it is true...but soak in it like

a hot tub until your mind slowly relax-

es and you begin to really believe.

One of the best things about heading

back to school is the chance for a fresh

start. A new year, new teachers, perhaps

A Clean Slate

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September Birthdays

Susan Adcox—September 1st

Barbara Carter—September 7th

Edna McLaurin—September 13th

Nancy Smith—September 13th

September Anniversaries Welcome

Our congregation currently has no Septem-

ber anniversaries. Marriage is a serious de-

cision that takes prayer, love and commit-

ment. If you or someone you know is think-

ing about marriage, Rev. Harrison has been

trained with Prepare-Enrich pre-marital

education and would be happy to meet with

couples considering marriage. Contact Rev.

Harrison any month at (910) 483-5758 or

pastor@sspchurch.org.

Elders and others in the congrega-

tion are encouraged to take ad-

vantage of this opportunity to learn!

Session 1 includes discussion on

Predestination; ministry ideas for

small churches; Doing New Things

in Old Churches; Tabasco Mexico

Mission Trip planning; Introduction

to PW Bible Study; Caring for Aging

Parents; Embodying Prayer;

Church Finances; Missional

Church.

Session 2: Ministering to the Missing

Generation; PCUSA Curriculum;

Technology and Evangelism; Mexico

Church partnerships; Enliven Bible

Studies; new Form of Government

discussion; Tips for the Church

Choir.

Session 3: Alpha Ministry; Children

and Spirituality; Spirituality work-

shop; clerks of session; transforming

church.

Do You Want to Know a Secret? By Donna Weeks

but, speaking from experience, I be-lieve I might have figured it out.

Teaching Sunday School is fun. Can you imagine telling the marvelous and exciting stories of the Bible to eager learners, singing with those who love to sing out loud and move with the music, playing mystery games, and drawing with sparkly paint markers? What we often see in our classes is children hav-ing a wonderful time. Look at little clos-er, and you’ll also see a happy teacher having just as much fun as any child.

Teaching Sunday School is easy. When Jesus told us to “Go and make disciples of all nations,” He did not give us this commandment and then leave us to do it all by ourselves. The Holy Spirit is the greatest teacher resource. He shows us not only what to teach, but also how to teach. Whether we are

The buses and traffic on the roads remind us that school is back in ses-sion. Much like it does in our schools, September brings the start of a new Sunday School year in the church. Teachers share in the ex-citement as they look through the church’s new curriculum and make plans for the lessons and projects that will follow.

Although the materials are new, the story is not new. It’s an old, old story that never wears out.

But have you ever wondered why there are a few old Sunday School teachers still around who have also not worn out—yet? Why do they stick with it year after year? I believe it’s because they know a secret that they have kept well-hidden. No one has ever told me what that secret is

preparing lessons at home or buying materials at the dollar store, the ideas we need come to us from Him. It is never difficult, because His yoke is easy and His burden is light.

There is much more that could be said about the rewarding experiences of being a Sunday School teacher, of hav-ing a small part in training up a child in the way he should go. But it might be well to save that for later.

You know enough now to decide just how much longer you want to miss out on the excitement. Substituting is a great way to try it. Be listening for the announcement of the substitute teacher training session that will be offered soon.

Meanwhile, just so you won’t get the wrong idea, I’ll still be teaching for a quite a while. Wouldn’t miss it for any-thing—I’m having too much fun.

Called to Hope: Leadership School 8:30-2:30 9/17/11

The Presbytery’s annual leadership

school will meet Saturday, Septem-

ber 17th, 2011 at Sampson Commu-

nity College in Clinton, NC. Rev.

Carol Howard Merritt, author of

Tribal Church and Reframing

Hope, will speak as keynoter in the

morning, followed by lively educa-

tional sessions and lunch.

There’s still time to sign up if you

act quickly! Rev. Harrison will be

teaching two of the sessions.

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Daily Bread Thursday September 1 Morning: Ps. 116, 147:12–20 Evening: Ps. 26, 130 1 Kings 11:1–13 James 3:13—4:12 Mark 15:12–21

Friday September 2 Morning: Ps. 84, 148 Evening: Ps. 25, 40 1 Kings 11:26–43 James 4:13—5:6 Mark 15:22–32 Saturday September 3 Morning: Ps. 63, 149 Evening: Ps. 125, 90 1 Kings 12:1–20 James 5:7–20 Mark 15:33–39

Sunday September 4 Morning: Ps. 103, 150 Evening: Ps. 117, 139 1 Kings 12:21–33 Acts 4:18–31 John 10:31–42

Monday September 5 Morning: Ps. 5, 145 Evening: Ps. 82, 29 1 Kings 13:1–10 Phil. 1:1–11 Mark 15:40–47

Tuesday September 6 Morning: Ps. 42, 146 Evening: Ps. 102, 133 1 Kings 16:23–34 Phil. 1:12–30 Mark 16:1–8 (9–20)

Wednesday September 7 Morning: Ps. 89:1–18, 147:1–11 Evening: Ps. 1, 33 1 Kings 17:1–24 Phil. 2:1–11 Matt. 2:1–12

Thursday September 8 Morning: Ps. 97, 147:12–20 Evening: Ps. 16, 62 1 Kings 18:1–19 Phil. 2:12–30 Matt. 2:13–23 Friday September 9 Morning: Ps. 51, 148 Evening: Ps. 142, 65 1 Kings 18:20–40 Phil. 3:1–16 Matt. 3:1–12

Saturday September 10 Morning: Ps. 104, 149 Evening: Ps. 138, 98 1 Kings 18:41—19:8 Phil. 3:17—4:7 Matt. 3:13–17

Sunday September 11 Morning: Ps. 19, 150 Evening: Ps. 81, 113 1 Kings 19:8–21 Acts 5:34–42 John 11:45–57

Monday September 12 Morning: Ps. 135, 145 Evening: Ps. 97, 112 1 Kings 21:1–16 1 Cor. 1:1–19 Matt. 4:1–11

Tuesday September 13 Morning: Ps. 123, 146 Evening: Ps. 30, 86 1 Kings 21:17–29 1 Cor. 1:20–31 Matt. 4:12–17

Wednesday September 14 Morning: Ps. 15, 147:1–11 Evening: Ps. 48, 4 1 Kings 22:1–28 1 Cor. 2:1–13 Matt. 4:18–25

Thursday September 15 Morning: Ps. 36, 147:12–20 Evening: Ps. 80, 27 1 Kings 22:29–45 1 Cor. 2:14—3:15 Matt. 5:1–10

Friday September 16 Morning: Ps. 130, 148 Evening: Ps. 32, 139 2 Kings 1:2–17 1 Cor. 3:16–23 Matt. 5:11–16

Saturday September 17 Morning: Ps. 56, 149 Evening: Ps. 118, 111 2 Kings 2:1–18 1 Cor. 4:1–7 Matt. 5:17–20

Sunday September 18 Morning: Ps. 67, 150 Evening: Ps. 46, 93 2 Kings 4:8–37 Acts 9:10–31 Luke 3:7–18

When our body cries out for nourishment, we don’t wait long to

respond. But how often do we listen when our spirit and soul cry

out for nourishment? Sunday is not enough. Nourish and nurture

your own spiritual life and be a good example for your family by

reading the bible daily. Praise be to God for this daily bread!

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Daily Lectionary Readings Monday September 19 Morning: Ps. 57, 145 Evening: Ps. 85, 47 2 Kings 5:1–19 1 Cor. 4:8–21 Matt. 5:21–26

Tuesday September 20 Morning: Ps. 54, 146 Evening: Ps. 28, 99 2 Kings 5:19–27 1 Cor. 5:1–8 Matt. 5:27–37

Wednesday September 21 Morning: Ps. 65, 147:1–11 Evening: Ps. 125, 91 2 Kings 6:1–23 1 Cor. 5:9—6:11 Matt. 5:38–48

Thursday September 22 Morning: Ps. 143, 147:12–20 Evening: Ps. 81, 116 2 Kings 9:1–16 1 Cor. 6:12–20 Matt. 6:1–6, 16–18

Friday September 23 Morning: Ps. 88, 148 Evening: Ps. 6, 20 2 Kings 9:17–37 1 Cor. 7:1–9 Matt. 6:7–15

Saturday September 24 Morning: Ps. 122, 149 Evening: Ps. 100, 63 2 Kings 11:1–20a 1 Cor. 7:10–24 Matt. 6:19–24

Sunday September 25 Morning: Ps. 108, 150 Evening: Ps. 66, 23 2 Kings 17:1–18 Acts 9:36–43 Luke 5:1–11

Monday September 26 Morning: Ps. 62, 145 Evening: Ps. 73, 9 2 Kings 17:24–41 1 Cor. 7:25–31 Matt. 6:25–34

Tuesday September 27 Morning: Ps. 12, 146 Evening: Ps. 36, 7 2 Chron. 29:1–3, 30:1 (2–9) 10–27 1 Cor. 7:32–40 Matt. 7:1–12

Wednesday September 28 Morning: Ps. 96, 147:1–11 Evening: Ps. 132, 134 2 Kings 18:9–25 1 Cor. 8:1–13 Matt. 7:13–21

Thursday September 29 Morning: Ps. 116, 147:12–20 Evening: Ps. 26, 130 2 Kings 18:28–37 1 Cor. 9:1–15 Matt. 7:22–29

Friday September 30 Morning: Ps. 84, 148 Evening: Ps. 25, 40 2 Kings 19:1–20 1 Cor. 9:16–27 Matt. 8:1–17

Place a beside scriptures you read. Circle the ones you particularly like.

Jot NOTES below about what you don’t want to forget!

Notes:

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Contagious Wisdom

At the outset of his reign as Israel’s third king, Solo-

mon saw the Lord in a dream. God invited Solomon to

request anything he wanted. What did Solomon ask

for? A. understanding B. long life C. riches D. victory

Answer: (See 1 Kings 3:4-14.)

Shift your prayer life from “Please, God” to “Please

God.” Take the comma out of those two words when

you pray, and transition your praying from asking God

for things to asking God for the pleasure of God’s

pleasure. —Homiletics

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God's will in our daily lives. We seek to share our faith with others

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“preach the Gospel without ceasing, and if necessary use words.”

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September 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 Women of

the Church

Joyce’s 7pm

9 10 Youth event

@ West End 1-

4pm

11 Session

meeting 6pm

12 13 14 15 Hispanic

Heritage

Month begins

16 17 Leadership

Training in

Clinton

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 Youth Dinner

& Movie @ West-

minster Pres.

5:30pm

26 27 28

Fellowship

meal 6:30pm

29 30 Don’t Forget:

Homecoming

is coming up

on Oct. 16th!

Sr. High youth at ARISE retreat