It is hard for me to believe that today is the last day of June. One half of 2008 is behind us. The older one gets the faster pages on the calendar disappear. But, I'm still up and around and able to send warm greetings from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, located in the heart of Vinita, Oklahoma.
My wife, Helen, and I intended to spend July and August at our summer camp in the Adirondacks, where we have been vacationing since 1960. This year, however, our trip is delayed - not postponed - until Helen is feeling better.
During July congregation. (On the q.t. - Mrs. Dancer has a beautiful singing voice! Knowing that, you may ask her for a solo...)
Your favorite Monday Morning message will continue, so you can begin your week with an upbeat nudge, thanks to Donna, our computer savvy Church Administrator.
Our dear friend, the Rev. Judith Henderson will be going to Malawi, Africa in July, where she'll be teaching three courses. Our thoughts and prayers are with her. Be safe, Judy!
And to all of you the same word: Enjoy and be safe!
Richard
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
2008.06.16 Monday Morning!
Greetings and best wishes from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in the heart of Vinita, Oklahoma.
126 years ago the Board of National Missions of our Presbyterian Church sent missionaries to this part of Indian Territory. Their commitment to Christ, their love of the people, and the land, prompted them to begin the first Presbyterian Church in the Vinita area, which is now called Pilgrim Presbyterian Church.
We are thankful for the vision, faith and courage of those pioneer "pilgrims" more than a century ago.
Now, we have an opportunity to send "missionaries", who with vision, faith and courage carry the good news of Christ to strengthen the work of our brothers and sisters in Malawi, Africa.
In July, our good friend, the Rev. Judith Henderson, will leave for one term, when she will be engaged in a teaching ministry. In October a delegation from our Presbytery will respond to a call from the Livingstone Synod, in Malawi, to visit and help families facing pressing issues which impact their lives.
Will you support this partnership with your prayers and gifts of money? Checks, payable to Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, and designated "Malawi" will be sent as a part of our congregation's benevolence giving.
Many thanks for your support on behalf of the Presbytery-Malawi Partnership Committee.
Richard
126 years ago the Board of National Missions of our Presbyterian Church sent missionaries to this part of Indian Territory. Their commitment to Christ, their love of the people, and the land, prompted them to begin the first Presbyterian Church in the Vinita area, which is now called Pilgrim Presbyterian Church.
We are thankful for the vision, faith and courage of those pioneer "pilgrims" more than a century ago.
Now, we have an opportunity to send "missionaries", who with vision, faith and courage carry the good news of Christ to strengthen the work of our brothers and sisters in Malawi, Africa.
In July, our good friend, the Rev. Judith Henderson, will leave for one term, when she will be engaged in a teaching ministry. In October a delegation from our Presbytery will respond to a call from the Livingstone Synod, in Malawi, to visit and help families facing pressing issues which impact their lives.
Will you support this partnership with your prayers and gifts of money? Checks, payable to Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, and designated "Malawi" will be sent as a part of our congregation's benevolence giving.
Many thanks for your support on behalf of the Presbytery-Malawi Partnership Committee.
Richard
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