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CAMP BUC NEEDS YOU!

There will be a volunteer work day on Saturday,July 23, from 9 until 4 at Camp BUC. A lightbreakfast and lunch will beprovided. Choresmay include weeding of flower beds (bring yourgloves!),trail clearing, weed-eating pathways,e t c . Please RSVP tobocfutureministry@gmail.com sothey canprepare properly!

Mirror of the Soul: A Study of the PsalmsAdult Summer Sunday School

This Sunday we continue our adult Sunday Schoolclass option of joining together in the Fellowship Hallfor a study of the Book of Psalms led by GordonTurnbull. This multi-week study will take us throughthe richness of the compilation of psalms—theprayers, songs, and proclamation of God’s people. We will mine the meaning of familiar favorites anddiscover new favorites as we explore the depth andbreadth of this collection, which has strengthenedthe faith of every generation. Come share in thelearning and discussion as we claim together theserich treasures from God’s Word.

This Week's Worship

Isaiah 55:1-13

Romans 10:8-17

"The Worshipping Life: Hearing God's Word"

Gordon Turnbull

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A Visioning Trip for Guatemala Mission

Last month three leaders from John Knox traveled to Cobán, Guatemala to refreshour mission connectionsand help to discern our next steps in missionthere. Lois Bell, LaRue Wait, and GordonTurnbull left onJune 25 and returned July 4. For Lois and LaRue, the trip was a renewal ofa virtually-annual tradition of thelast decade. For me, an experienced mission traveler, itwas the first visit to Guatemala and the opportunity tosee the fruit of ourchurch’s long-standing commitment to this area.

Our group stayed with Rob and Tara Cahill, with whom our churchhas partnered for years. We lodged intheAgricology Center that many John Knox members have helped to build. Under construction nearby is asecond, largerbuilding that will offer more dorm space and a production kitchen to bringagricultural products tomarket. Weshared fully in the program life of this center, seeing firsthand itsfully-developed vision ofcommunity development.

What else did we do? Weconnected with the students, teachers, and parents of Chirreomax, the“MountainSchool” that has received great support and encouragement from John Knox. We worshipped withthe Presbyterian Church inCobán and visitedwith its leaders, Phillip and Bacilia Beisswenger, who aremission partnersfrom the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Wevisited Sanimtacá,a remote mountain village, todeliver for installation a solar panel for itselementary school. And in hundreds ofindividual encounters, wetranscended the barriers of culture and language toexpress the love of God that unites us and that has fueledthe mission of JohnKnox Presbyterian Church in Guatemala for over a decade.

In the next few weeks you can read more fully in the SteepleTalk about some particularaspects of this year’strip. We lookforward to sharing more about this experience and our sense of God’s call forour church’sGuatamala mission in the future. Thanks for the privilege of representing you in this meaningful way.

Gordon Turnbull

Kids News

In Kids’ Club, we willspend the next two weeksfinishing up our study of Moses and the Burning

Bush.The children have been reading Exodus 3:1-7& 10. Ask your child if theyknow the memory verse:“Take off your sandals, because you are on holyground.”Attention 5th Graders – Don’t forget you aremeeting separately onSundays as we review manyof the Bible stories you have studied duringyouryears in Kids’ Club. It won’t be long until youwill be part of our youthgroup! On the preschool hall,our K3-K5s will continue to meet together in theK5room.

Youth News

Our Senior Highs had awonderful trip toMontreat! Under the theme of “A World ofDifference”, ouryouth were challenged to thinkabout how to be true to themselves whilealsomaking a difference among their peers, intheir communities and out in ourworld.

Our Junior Highs will be returning fromThornwell on Thursday. They have done someamazing work around the campus, includingpainting a chicken coop, cleaning and setting upa building for a new preschool, weeding thegrounds, and spreading mulch. They have alsospent devotional time discerning the importanceof the work they are doing, and how it fits intotheir own faith journey. They were reminded ofhow to be present to the goodness that Godmakes available to us all. We are so thankful forthese times for our youth to experience andspread the love of God.

Kindergarten and PDO News

BEST OF THE UPSTATECONTEST: JohnKnox Kindergarten was nominated for the 'Bestof theUpstate' contest and we were the 2nd placerunner up! We are all so proudof our programand we hope to be first next year. Thanks toeveryone who diligentlyvoted every day for us!

OFFICEHOURS: Laurie's office hours willbegin on Monday, August 8, andwill generallyrun from 8:00 until 2:00 each day. The firstseveral weeksof August, hours may vary untilstaff returns on August 16. Pleaseleave amessage on our answering machine and callswill be returned by the nextday.

FALL REGISTRATION: We are filling up forour fall program but still have spots in our K-4classes. If you or anyone you may know has a 4year old and they are looking for a greatpreschool, please call 322-0045 for moreinformation.

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL FORTHE FALL: Ourfirst day is scheduled for Monday, August29. Orientation meetings for parents arescheduled for August 25 throughout theday. Back to school packets will be mailed out the firstweek of Augustand tentative orientation timeshave been scheduled. If you cannot meetat thegiven time, please call 322-0045 beginningAugust 8th to make a change.

Attention Ladies!

"You shall love the Lordyour God with all your heart, and with allyour soul, and with all your mind,and with all your strength, and youshall love your neighbor as yourself." -Mark 12:30-31

DearJohn Knox Ladies,

FPC Spartanburg would like to cordially invite you and your friends toregisterfor the “Summer of Love” event with Glennon Doyle Melton atFPC in oursanctuary, which is only three weeks away on SaturdayAugust 13 at 10am. As a writer and speaker, Glennon spreads themessage of God’s love foreveryone, particularly emphasizing womensupporting and uplifting oneanother. She is a New York TimesBestselling author, activist, andfounder of Momastery.com andTogetherRising, a non-profit that has raised over four million dollars forwomenand children in crisis.

Regular tickets for this event are$40. Special Sponsor tickets are $80, include an exclusive Meet& Greet, andwill allow FPC to donate scholarship tickets to localwomen. Every ticket to the FPC event, includes a copy ofher highlyanticipated book, Love Warrior, which will be mailed directly toyour home upon its release at theend of the summer. All her eventstypically sell out, so register soon.Ticketsmay be purchased at www.momastery.com/events. Questions concerning this event? Pleaseemail Dawn Bingham.Tolearn more about Glennon, please click the links below:

Bio - http://momastery.com/blog/about-glennon/The Best Part of Life (Sistering) video -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcJEhNyV-T8Blog Posts - http://momastery.com/blog/Together Rising Foundation - http://togetherrising.org/about/NYT best-selling book Carry On Warrior:http://momastery.com/carry-on-warrior/Upcoming book Love Warrior (included in event ticket price):http://lovewarriorbook.com

Pleaseinvite friends near and far to join us as well. You are welcome toforward this email to them. This is acommunity-wide event open toeveryone in Spartanburg and beyond.

Sincerely,GlennonDoyle Melton FPC Event Steering CommitteeRev.Christi O. Brown, Dawn Bingham (chair), Cathy Bagwell, HillaryBrock, Erin Chastain, KellieFoster, Holly Hoenig, JenniferHoy, Beth Lancaster, Scottie Lummus, JenniferMacPhail, Julie Martin

Nurture Committee News

Did you know?

John Knox provides transportation to churchmemberfamilies when needed for the purpose ofattending worship and church activitiesas well as formedical appointments. If you have a need please callthe churchoffice at 864.244.0453. When possible,make your request at least 3 days inadvance.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!July21 - Jamie Hall22 - Debbie Meggs, Sam Livingston, Lowry Sides23 - Lucas Gutierrez24 - Christopher Viehe, Jack Gettig, William Gettig26 - Joellen Harris, Rick Thatcher, Blair Weikle27 - Herb Varn, Mary K. Davis, Jeanne Peak, Cate Ambrose

Save the Date!

Justa reminder to save the date of September 24 forthe Fourth Annual John KnoxCraft Bazaar. Time is9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We need you as a vendorand a customer. Contact Jane Brannon, KarenGaston, or Georgia Cloer with questions.

SYMPATHY

Family of Dorothy Rusch (mother of RhondaRusch) who died on July 11 in Wisconsin.Family of Dave Patterson (brother of ShirleyReinsmith and uncle of Doug Kroske) whodied on July 13. Services on Friday inAtlanta.Family of Earl Ziebell (father of Karen,husband of Lois). Service on Friday, 7/22, at1pm, at the Northside Chapel at 12050Crabapple Rd. in Roswell, GA.

Pray for One Another

AT HOME

Sara KellarFrances Blue

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER

Tom MillerKirsten & Justin RobertshawJanet PotterLeigh NasonTristin-Jade LloydJohn Wesley PhillipsDonnie BrownEllen Clark

By the Numbers

Attendance on July 17:8:45: 8111:00: 165

Weekly Expense Budget: $17,827.00Weekly Offering Received: $16,991.27Expense Budget YTD: $516,983.00

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