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"Gifts, Offering, Sacrifice"Romans 12:1-7

CongregationalMeetingOur Session has called a congregational meeting forSunday, November 5, 10:15 AM in theSanctuary. The purpose of this meeting is to receivea report and act upon a nomination from ourAssociate Pastor Nomination Committee.

Looking Back, Looking AheadThis Sunday, November 5, is our Homecoming Celebration, marking the anniversary of our founding sixty-one years ago. Our looking back evokes deep gratitude. We remember those whom God called to start andlead John Knox Presbyterian Church, as well as those through the years whose gifts, leadership, and servicehave built the church we now enjoy. Our faithful remembering takes those past gifts and makes them presentencouragement for us, to God’s glory. This Sunday we also look forward. Firmly in view is the plan for our life and ministry in the coming year. Weare invited to commit our financial support to this ministry and build upon the foundation laid by others. Wehope that you will come to church Sunday with your pledge card completed and ready to present duringworship. Your doing so expresses your trust in God’s provision and your dedication to the ministry of JesusChrist through our church. Please come to church Sunday ready to celebrate God’s grace: the grace that has led us through years pastand that invites us rich service in the years ahead.

Rich blessings,Gordon

Wednesday Program

Join us this Wednesday evening for a program tohonor our military veterans, including a presentationof ten quilts from our Quilting Group. Dinner will beserved at 5:45 and the program begins at 6:15. Themenu will be taco, salad bar, dessert.

Come one, come all!We need YOU to be a part of our Hanging of theGreens Choir on Sunday, December 3! We will behelping to begin our joyous Advent season withtraditional Christmas favorites in a combined choirdirected by Elizabeth Guest Martin. You don't have tobe in one of our current choirs to be a part of thisspecial group! Please come to as many of therehearsals as you can and you will be ready togo! We will have the following rehearsals to prepare:

Sunday, November 19 from 3:00-4:30Sunday, December 3 from 9:45-10:30Sunday, December 3:30-4:30Please contact Elizabeth with any questions at 864-313-0193.

Young at Hearts:Declutter, Downsize or Age in Place....

How to get started!!!Join the YAH's for a fun and interactive approachhelping seniors to identify areas in their homes thatneed to be decluttered and downsized, either inpreparation for an upcoming move or for aging inplace. Join Donna Van Norden and AlisonLongenecker, owners of Golden Years Moving, foran enjoyable afternoon of helpful tips and soundtime-tested practical advice.

Thursday, November 9 at NoonFellowship Hall

Please bring your favorite salad, meat or casserole.An ice cream bar complete with a variety of yourfavorite toppings will be provided.Please RSVP by November 2 by calling Bessie Lee

(233-5518) or LaRue Wait (675-6172).

United Ministries SoupDrivePlease bring cans of soup this Sunday, November 5.Please contribute to help keep the food pantry atUnited Ministries stocked for those who needassistance. Thank you!

Youth Ministry NewsCorn Maze and Dinner!Our youth and volunteers had a cold but wonderful time at Denver Downs together last Sunday! We racedthrough the corn, played all kinds of games, watched pig races, and had a wonderful dinner together atFuddruckers to finish the night. Big thanks to our awesome drivers and chaperones who made it possible!

Sunday SchoolDon’t forget to join us these last few weeks as we wrap up our year-long study of the Jesus Storybook Bible!This week we will meet at 9am in the Youth Center due to the change in service times for the CongregationalMeeting and Homecoming celebration. Hope to see you then!

Youth Group!Join us this Sunday night as we resume our regular Sunday night programming! Meet in the Youth Centerfor a night of fellowship, dinner, and discussion as we begin a new series exploring Matthew 11:28-30 and theinvitation Jesus extends to us to find rest, life, and purpose by trading our yokes of burden for his yoke ofgrace. Can’t wait to see you!Jr. Highs: 4:30-6Sr. Highs 5:30-7

Children's Ministry NewsSunday SchoolOur Jesus Storybook Bible lesson this week is “God Sends Help”, which tells the story of Pentecost. Thechildren will enjoy reading this story at home and learning about the beginning of the Christian church.NOTE: This Sunday, Sunday School will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 since we are having a combined worshipservice at 10:30 for our Homecoming celebration.

Children’s Music ProgramOur next “musical burst” of Sunday afternoon rehearsals will begin this Sunday, November 5, followed bytwo more rehearsals on November 12 and 19. Rehearsals will be from 4:30-5:15 each of these days. We willpractice in the Children’s Choir Room. You may enter the building through the Narthex doors near theSanctuary, or through the covered entrance leading to the Kindergarten Hall (across from the church offices).Just meet us in the Choir Room! The children will be practicing for several holiday performances. Check yourChildren’s Ministry Newsletter for more details!

Parents’ Night OutWe had a great time at our Parents’ Night Out on Friday! Thanks to all of our families for sharing your sweetchildren with us. And a big THANK YOU to our fabulous volunteers who helped make the night possible:Jessica Meggs, Sandra Moore, Jack Hansen, Linda Dann, Joy Hoyle, and Carter Moore!

Staff Anniversaries

Greta Williams14 Years(October)

Elizabeth Martin3 Years

John Bird2 Years

Gordon Turnbull2 Years

CLERK’S REPORTThe Session of John Knox Presbyterian Church met on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM, in the KirkRoom. The following are some of the items discussed:· The Admin Committee has agreed to use McKinley & Cooper to conduct the 2017 Financial Review. Theyare the same firm that did the audit last year and we were pleased with their performance. The biennial reviewis less intensive than the full blown audit and much less expensive.· Ryan explained, for the Stewardship Committee, that the mailer should be going out this week to themembership. An advance copy was shared with the Session.· The committee has established a group to recommend disbursements for the balance of the CapitalCampaign funds.· Sandra Moore reported that Adult Sunday School options for curriculum after we finish with ‘The JesusStorybook Bible’ were sent out by Dr. Turnbull to all classes.· The “Who is my Neighbor” series on Wednesday Night has been well received.· CM&O is seeking significant increases in 2018, including funding to allow responses to emerging missionneeds, such as disaster response or new projects.· Bill Mathews has been asked by Interfaith if J/K is okay with hosting homeless families who might have twoparents of the same gender. After much thoughtful discussion, the Session affirmed that this mission’spurpose was to provide shelter for families in need and that our arms are open to all.· Stevie Greene reported that there will be a New to Knox/New Member Breakfast on October 29th.· Mary Stall is heading up Homecoming this year. It is scheduled for November 5th. Mutts BBQ will cater.Nursery workers will be available.· Basketball signups are complete. We have 7 teams participating. Jon Nelson is looking for volunteers toserve as book keepers and scoreboard operators.· Steve Meggs made a motion, which the Session approved, to grant the request from Grace Church to useour Gym for practice, as we did last year.· The Session approved a motion from M&W for a fundraising concert to benefit the Greenville JewishFederation on Saturday, March 10, 2018.· P&O reported that the damage to the breezeway has been repaired.· They are still waiting on some pricing on the new Sanctuary A/V sound booth and will bring it to Session assoon as possible.· The Parlor renovation is coming along. Donations are still being offered.· Caleb is painting the Hallways.· P&O proposed and the Session approved a capital expenditure, not to exceed $ 11,440, for the remaining 26chairs for the Kirk Room. Folks have already promised funding for 22 chairs.· The Session approved Glenda Wickstrom’s request for their endorsement of her move from Inquirer toCandidate, as she progresses towards ordained ministry in the PCUSA.· Dr. Turnbull advised that Glenda will be completing her Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) requirement atGHS. As part of the CPE, she will be working under Dr. Turnbull’s supervision at John Knox (5 hrs. perweek).

Dick PowersClerk of Session

November Ushers8:30Stevie Greene

11:00Head Usher - Paul SmithLeaders - Jason Mullis and Bill Mathews

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

November

2 - Susan Bischoffberger, Martha McLeod, Rick Ivester3 - Charlie Osborne4 - Shelly Stokes6 - Molly Fitzpatrick, Ric Benedict, Ridg Jackson, Sandy Garrett7 - Edna Heicher, Lindsay McGrath, Ann Williams8 - Peggy Dorsey, Mike Davis, Jim Jefferson, Thomas Ballard

By the NumbersAttendance on Sunday, October 29

8:30 - 5811:00 - 184

Weekly Offering Received: $7,030.35Weekly Budgeted Offering: $16,336.85YTD Offering Received: $676,352.37YTD Budgeted Offering: $718,821.40

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