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The kids in your life may groan about a return to the classroom, but you'll hear a big hurrah from the Bible Study group when our sessions resume on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 9:30 am in the Ross Lounge. By request, the Wednesday morning group will begin with a three week study on the book of Jonah. You may remember the musical production, Jonah Man Jazz presented by the choirs a few years ago. While that interpretation was fun, the Bible Study will take us beyond the story of a man swallowed by a whale and into the deeper lesson of the scripture.
This would be a great study for someone wanting to test the waters but not sure they want to take on a longer project. The coffee is ready when we gather at 9:30 am. The room is generally buzzing with chat, there are Bibles available as well as large print handouts of the study scripture. Usually there are goodies. No pre-registration required and you don't need a back-pack. Just pull up a chair and join in.
The Wednesday evening study begins in October and will by trying something different this term, a video study on Ray Vander Laan's "Faith Lessons Series." The videos take the viewer on an archaeological exploration of the Holy Land and the lectures discuss the significance of these places to modern day Christianity. More details available in a few weeks.
Another program that gets underway this month is the Christmas musical, City Lights, written by your blog mistress. Rehearsals begin on Sept. 16, 11:30 in the Sanctuary. Can you sing? dance? act? paint scenery? operate a spotlight? sew? . . . many skills are needed to present this annual treat for the congregation. Contact the church office for details if you're interested in being involved.
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 27 at 6:00 pm. We're having a potluck supper.
These kinds of gatherings have a very long history in the church. Even Paul admonishes the church in Corinth that all members should share their meal together, not one eating early and another becoming drunk and another left hungry. It seems that congregation could learn a lesson from SPPC. Our potlucks are a feast for all with plates overflowing and plenty of left overs.
Down through the ages, congregations have gathered together as friends to share food and fellowship. The word potluck itself was first recorded in 1585. Over time these meals evolved from a sharing of simple food to hearty country fare or to elegant dishes served in sumptuous surroundings. They migrated from indoors to backyards, to barn raisings, to riverbanks, to penthouses. A google search of "church potluck" turned up 1,830,000 replies, not to mention the hundreds of cookbooks promoting the "best potluck recipes" ever.
During the nineteenth century a new wrinkle was added to potlucks, as well as bringing food, guests were required to provide entertainment. And that's what we're doing at SPPC on May 27. Following the meal, the Living Flame choir, with help from the senior choir, will present Jonah Man Jazz, by Michael Hurd. But the entertainment isn't limited to the choirs. Guests are invited to polish up their party piece and add their names to the program.
Fun, food, fellowship and praise to the Lord, plus it's all free. What more could you ask?
For more details or to volunteer contact the church office at 250 656-2241
