The Beacon

Newsletter

September 4, 2022 Volume 64, No 36

Next Sunday: September 11, 2022

Theme & Title: Unbounded Love

On this 9/11 Sunday, we consider just where do we draw the boundaries for our love. How do we extend love to the less lovable? How do we love those who have hurt us? The message for this Sunday will come from one of Rebecca Harding’s sermons when she served as pastor for the church in Luray, Virginia.

Please read Leviticus 19:1-12 and Matthew 5:38-48 to prepare.

Message written by: Rebecca Harding

Remember to check the Breeze calendar for upcoming events and activities!

Statistics 8/28/2022

Worship 77
Offering 8/21/2022 $4,167.00

Joys, Concerns, & Expressions of Faith

Food Bank on August 31:

14 Families served
37 Individuals in families

A Note from Carla Kilgore

Carla Kilgore, last week’s worship coordinator, shares her gratitude to Anne Ott for writing the scripture response we heard during worship on Sunday, 8-28. We are grateful to those who contribute to our meaningful worship services!

Weekly Announcements

• As Beacon Heights seeks a new pastor, Anna Lisa will serve as our full-time interim pastor. She'll typically be onsite Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, working from home on Mondays and Thursdays. Check the Breeze calendar for Anna Lisa's days on-site and for Melinda's office hours. Please be mindful that Fridays will be Anna Lisa's day off.

• For six weeks our Meet and Eat time will explore Jesus in the neighborhood. What do we know - and what should we learn - about our neighbors? How can we meet Jesus in our neighborhood, and be like Jesus in our neighborhood?
  Thanks to Thom Quinlan for coordinating food for our Meet and Eat gatherings – please let him know if you’d like to help with coffee or treats.
  See you at 9:30am for a simple (or occasionally fancy) breakfast offering and rich time of growing together! All ages welcome.

• Our annual church picnic is coming up next Sunday!  We will meet at Lions Park after worship.  Bring a dish to share and join us for community fellowship at the park.

• Save the Date: our next Church Council meeting will be held after worship on Sunday, September 25th.

• Would you like to meet with our Middle schoolers for about 30 minutes during Sunday worship as they begin a Sunday school series: Mantras, Menorahs and Minarets: Encountering Other Faiths? You can sign up for one or more weeks and get more information from Pastor Anna Lisa.