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Wednesday,
April 17, 2024
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mailing address: Balmoral Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 17309, Memphis, TN 38187
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NEWS THIS WEEK
- WORSHIP SUNDAY, April 21, Sunday Studies at 9:30am Worship at 11:00am
- PASTOR on CALL April 18-20
- PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS NEEDED
- SANDWICH PROJECT, April 25
- CUP of JAZZ NIGHT FRIDAY, May 3
- CONGRATULATIONS to Davis Ellis!
- BPC Photos
- Worship Photos
- A BPC Tradition
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WEEKLY INFORMATION
- Birthdays
- Calendar of Events
- CONTACT INFORMATION
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
- BRING FOOD for the FOOD CART
- Recycle Toothbrushes
- Give out Hospitality bags
- Johnson Auxiliary Donations
REMINDERS:
- SIGN UP to be a WORSHIP LITURGIST!
- SIGN UP to ASSIST for the NURSERY - WE NEED YOUR HELP!
- DON'T FORGET TO SIGN-UP for COFFEE HOUR SNACKS!
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Sunday Worship
April 21, 2024
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WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00am
Scriptures: Psalm 23 & John 10:11-18
Sermon: Recognizing the Voice
Rev. Mark Howland
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Spring Studies
9:30am in Classroom A
The Spring Term will start the Sunday after Easter (April 7) and continue until May 26.
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The class will study the book
"Hallelujah Anyway" by Anne Lamott.
LEADERS: Mary Schmitz & Beverly Hooker
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Can't attend Worship in person?
Join us online LIVE!
We will still send an email on FRIDAY with the LiveStream YouTube link
& Sunday Worship Guide.
Previous Worship Services at Balmoral are also still available on the
Balmoral YouTube channel
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PASTOR MARK WILL BE ON VACATION April 18-20.
Rev Elizabeth Dick will provide pastoral care during those dates . If you have any needs during these times, please contact Elizabeth at 314-330-0506.
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We live in a world where there are so many voices clamoring for our attention. We receive messages from a multitude of sources, frequently they can be conflicting. All of this chatter in our world can leave us questioning what we should be listening to and for in our lives. Add to this the busyness which many of experience on a daily basis and it can be difficult to have the time to even listen.
Jesus presented an image to his followers which many of them understood in their context regarding a shepherd and his sheep. As he talked about the interaction between the shepherd and the sheep, he indicated that the sheep will recognize the shepherd's voice. This imagery was designed to communicate the interaction which is intended between the Lord and his followers.
This leaves us with a series of questions we need to ask ourselves:
- How am I listening for the Lord's voice?
- How do I recognize the Lord's voice?
- Do I know the Lord well enough to recognize the Lord's voice?
I encourage you to ponder these questions as you prepare to come to worship on this Sunday. Feel free to reach out to me to discuss any of this.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark
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COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
NEEDED
TODAY!
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You will recall that for the past several months the Presbytery Council has sought potential nominees for vacancies on our Committee on Representation & Participation (CORP, fka “Nominating Committee”) and Permanent Judicial Commission (PJC). We have not been successful in filling those vacancies. We need your help!
The vacancies are as follows. All terms end December 31 of the year indicated. “TE” = teaching elder. “RE” = ruling elder. Adjustments will be made to balance TE and RE representation.
CORP:
- 1 TE or RE 2024
- 1 TE or RE 2025
- 2 TE or RE 2026
PJC:
- 1 TE 2026
- 2 TE or RE 2028
Existing CORP members are: Rev. Mary Margaret Hicks (1st Memphis), Robert McLean (Germantown), Rev. Andrea Jeans (MAL).
The existing PJC members are Natalie Toombs (PGU), Steve Goodwin (Idlewild), Margaret Myers (Shady Grove), Mike Patton (1st Memphis), Linda Scholl (Idlewild), and Rev. Mary Newberg Gale (Idlewild).
Please send your recommendations to midsouthp@gmail.com or phone us at the numbers below by April 18. Thanks.
Charles & Jenni
Charles Key, Stated Clerk, Phone (901) 481-3321
Jenni Brooks, Associate for Administration & Finance, Phone (901)239-2394
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SANDWICH PROJECT
Thursday, April 25
10:30am in Classroom A
Join us making sandwiches for the Soup Kitchen.
No experience necessary!
(But we certainly have a good time talking while we work!)
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SEED Invites YOU to their ART SHOW | |
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NEW BPC
CHURCH WEBSITE!
Our new church website is up and running. Take some time to check it out at www.balmoralpc.com.
We will keep updating and improving it in the weeks and months to come. Any ideas or recommendations should be shared with Pastor Mark.
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NEW CREATION STATION
Starting on Sunday, April 21, a new addition to our sanctuary will be in place, a Creation Station. This will allow children to have an activity area during our worship service so they can remain with us throughout all of the worship service.
We will also be adding a Children's Moment to our Sunday liturgy. Children will be asked to come forward for a time with Pastor Mark, then given an opportunity to color a sheet about the story at the Creation Station There will be other activities for them to enjoy in addition to or instead of coloring.
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LAST CHANCE of the SEASON!
Cup of Jazz Night FRIDAY, May 3rd
The Balmoral contingent had a wonderful time this month at Cup of Jazz with Henry Ford and the Jazz Brothers!
Join us our last chance until Fall on Friday, May 3rd! We meet in the BPC parking lot at 6:15 to carpool to Liberation Community Church, 694 S. Bellevue; Dinner at 6:30; Music at 7pm.
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BOOK CLUB
for May
Tuesday, May 14, 1:30pm
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at the home of Janice Hill, 2110 Hickory Crest Drive
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"The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store"
by James McBride
“A murder mystery locked inside a Great American Novel..." This book has received great reviews by critics and praise from readers, so it promises to bring out another great discussion.
Discussion will be led by Jan Kaplan
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WHAT'S HAPPENING at
Pinecrest has some exciting news –
The Gale Environmental Education Center
is complete and will be dedicated on Sunday, May 19!
Always fun to celebrate!
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Read more about Dr. Paula Gale & the Environmental Education Center HERE | |
Summer Camp
Pinecrest’s Summer Camp season is almost upon us, so the Pinecrest summer camp brochure is attached below. Pinecrest is also looking for staff, so a flyer for information for Staff Hiring as well.
Even if you don’t have children at your church, you may have grandchildren or might be interested in sponsoring a camper!
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Congratulations to
Davis Ellis
(grandson of Glenda Ellis)
on earning the Heisman Award last week as a top performing wide receiver at UPenn for spring !
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REMEMBER to SIGN-UP for
COFFEE-TIME SNACKS !
Volunteers are needed to bring snacks for Fellowship time before and after worship. We ask that you bring 2-3 dozen of your favorite snack item. A sign up sheet is located by the snacks and coffee or contact Paul Below for open dates and information.
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WE NEED YOU as a VOLUNTEER for the NURSERY
Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings to help care for any young children who may attend Balmoral with their parents. You would be paired with another Balmoral member, in one of the children's classrooms in the SEED area.
ABOVE: Casey Gurlen with Hudson DeLoach
If you would be interested in helping provide this care occasionally, please let Glenda Ellis know at glenda.ellis@att.net, or fill out a sign-up sheet from the friendship pad and place in the offering plate.
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LITURGIST SIGNUPS
Use the button here to sign-up!
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Choose the Sunday(s) you are available to serve. All materials you need will be sent to you for that week!
(Contact Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net if you have questions or need help signing up.)
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OPPORTUNITIES for OUTREACH | |
St. Luke Methodist Food Pantry needs non-perishable staples all through the year.... pasta, cereal, peanut butter, can goods of fruits, vegetables, soups, stews or Chili with meat. Add an item or two to your grocery list this week for the Food Cart! | | |
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RECYCLE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH!
Bring your used toothbrushes & empty toothpaste tubes and place them in the labeled box in the Food Cart for recycling!
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HOSPITALITY BAGS
ARE AVAILABLE NEXT to the FOOD CART -
PICK SOME UP!
You can also pick up Hospitality Bags to donate to those you pass along the road who are in need.
(And bring donations for more bags - bring bottles of water,
And bring donations for more bags - bring bottles of water, boxes of raisins or other dried fruit, granola bars, cheese crackers (NO PEANUT BUTTER!!), clean socks - when you see someone asking for a handout, hand them a Hospitality bag!
Please bring what you can!
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IF ANYONE IS CALLED TO SERVE....
We work every 1st and 3rd Thursday.
Colonial Park UMC
5330 Park Ave
CONTACT SCOTT DAWSON for more INFORMATION
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UPDATED NEEDS for
JOHNSON AUXILIARY
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CURRENT NEEDS: toothpaste, deodorant, hair scrunchies, combs and brushes
JOHNSON AUXILIARY CURRENTLY HAS PLENTY of CLOTHES!
BUT MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
(SAVE ANY CLOTHING DONATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. )
Other Needs:
- Adult coloring and puzzle books; crayons and colored pencils (must be new)
Hygiene Items -- must be new, unused and not beyond expiration date—
- Men’s and women’s deodorant (unscented preferred)
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash (small travel size preferred)
- Body wash (small travel size)
- Large Combs (particularly those for detangling hair) and Brushes
- Nail Clippers
If items have been previously worn, they must be clean, odor-free, stain-free and not in need of repair.
Your contributions really help and are greatly appreciated!
(Place items near the Food Cart in the narthex hallway.)
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BPC OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday
10AM - 3PM
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EVERY TUESDAY
8:00am Tuesdays with Ted Small Group
at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross Rd.
EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY
12:30pm CHAIR YOGA in CLASSROOM A
EVERY WEDNESDAY
6:00pm Bell Choir rehearsal in the Sanctuary
7:00pm Choir rehearsal in the Choir room
1st Wednesday of the Month
BIBLE STUDY 10:30am in Classroom A
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
Ellis Small Group 10:15 am in Classroom A
2nd Sunday of the Month
Lunch with Mark after worship in Classroom A
2nd Tuesday of the Month
1:30pm BOOK CLUB
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
COLONIAL PARK FOOD DRIVE
4th Thursday of the Month
10:30am SANDWICH PROJECT in Classroom A
1st Friday of the month
Cup of Jazz at Liberation Community Church,
694 S. Bellevue; Dinner at 6:30; Music at 7pm;
carpool from BPC parking lot at 6:15
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Thursday, April 18-20, 2024
Pastor Mark on vacation
Pastoral Care Contact: Elizabeth Dick
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Sunday Studies at 9:30am in Classroom A
11:00 AM BPC Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube
SESSION MEETING at 12:30 in Classroom A
Thursday, April 25, 2024
10:30am Sandwich Project in Classroom A
Friday, April 26, 2024
2:00pm to 4:30pm SEED Art Show
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Sunday Studies at 9:30am in Classroom A
11:00 AM BPC Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
PW Bible Study 10:30am Classroom A
Friday, May 3, 2024
7:00pm CUP of JAZZ at Liberation Community Church,
694 S. Bellevue; Dinner at 6:30; Music at 7pm;
carpool from BPC parking lot at 6:15
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Sunday Studies at 9:30am in Classroom A
11:00 AM BPC Worship & Communion in the Sanctuary
& LiveStream on YouTube
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
BOOK CLUB 1:30pm at the home of Janice Hill
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Musical Offering
Leiza Collins, pianist; Ben Legett, director
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A BPC TRADITION CONTINUES! | | |
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Hudson DeLoach climbs into the same tree outside the Sanctuary doors, just as his father did at about the same age!
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Pastor Contact: Rev. Mark Howland
515-988-5183 or email pastormark@balmoralpc.com
(Mark is usually in his office Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00-noon for drop-ins)
Pastoral Care is supplied by Pastor Associate
Rev. Elizabeth Dick (314.330.0506
or email elizabethdick2@gmail.com)
Session members are your primary contact for ongoing communication. Here's the current contact list:
Paul Below............. (319) 540-4363 ............... pbelow84@gmail.com
Barry Dotson .......... (901) 277-1596 ............... barry.dotson@yahoo.com
Art Hall .................... (901) 832-5728 ............... arthall0225@gmail.com
Janice Hill ............... (901) 826-9747 ................ janicehill81@gmail.com
Beverly Hooker.........(901) 496-1241 ................ bev.h@earthlink.net
Karen Pilkington......(901) 262-5810 ............karenlpilkington@gmail.com
Mary Schmitz .......... (901) 496-2799 .......... Maryschmitz4196@gmail.com
Erich Shultz .............(901) 268-4951 ...................emshultz@bellsouth.net
Linda Warren...........(901) 573-2654.............emighwarren1947@gmail.com
(NOTE: Many of these Session members work during the day, so you may want to text them or email them.)
Keep in mind that ANY Balmoral member who is healthy will most likely be happy to help you in case of need as well!
To contact other members, the most-current contact information is available by requesting a copy of the BPC PHONE DIRECTORY from Kathy Singleton by email ksingle2@bellsouth.net or by phone or text to (901) 734-7193.
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DOUBLE-CHECK our BPC DIRECTORY LISTING!
Contact Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net to get an updated listing emailed to you!
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- Newsletter Articles & Photos should be emailed to Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net no later than Monday at noon for the week you want the article in the news.
- Bulletin Information should be emailed to Kathy Singleton, no later than Monday noon the week before the Sunday you want the information to appear.
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Prayer Concerns should be submitted via email to Rev. Elizabeth Dick (elizabethdick2@gmail.com) and to Rev. Mark Howland (pastormark@balmoralpc.com) with a copy to Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net.
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April 2024
online church calendar
Click HERE for the BPC Calendar
The calendar will take a few seconds to load and, once it opens, you will see the month that we are currently in. To see the next month's calendar, click on the arrow pointing down - it is just to the right of the name of the month. Once you click on that arrow, an icon will appear with all the months of the year listed. Click on the month that you want to see. To see a specific date, click on the number of the day you would like to see. The entire current calendar is available to you.
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