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OUR MISSION: We are an open community who believes God is love
and who lives our belief through praise and service.
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mailing address: Balmoral Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 17309, Memphis, TN 38187
WEBSITE: www.balmoralpc.com
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NEWS THIS WEEK
- WORSHIP SUNDAY, June 2, Worship at 11:00am
- SUMMER NEWSLETTER - WEEKLY on THURSDAYS!
- SOUP KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- LET'S JOIN the PARADE! June 1
- PCUSA NEWS:
- MONTREAT WORSHIP LINEUP
- IS CLIMATE CHANGE LINKED to VIOLENCE?
- BPC Photos
- Worship Photos
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WEEKLY INFORMATION
- Birthdays
- CALENDAR of EVENTS
- CONTACT INFORMATION
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
DONATIONS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
REMINDERS
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Sunday Worship & Communion
June 2, 2024
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WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00am
Scriptures: Psalm 133 &
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
Sermon: The Church as the Body of Christ
Rev. Mark Howland
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Sunday Studies have concluded for Spring and will return in the Fall. | |
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Can't attend Worship in person?
Join us online LIVE!
We will still send an email this 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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What is the purpose of the church as you understand it?
During the majority of the month of June, I will be doing a sermon series on "What is the Church?" Each Sunday morning during worship we will look at different insights into the role of the Church in the lives of those who attend. While this will in no way be an exhaustive list of definitions for the Church, I hope that we will be able to generate some helpful discussions.
This Sunday we will explore "The Church as the Body of Christ." Together we will look at how this has become a title given to the Church over the centuries. We will look at one of the passages in Scripture which may lend thoughts to this concept. We will also look at what it means for us, and for the world, if we live out being the Body of Christ.
I encourage each of you to give some thought to the first question I presented in this article. Then take some time considering what the title of "Body of Christ" might mean and how it impacts your understanding of the Church.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark
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WE'LL CONTINUE SENDING WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS
THIS SUMMER!
With some changes, though...
This summer, the newsletter will continue to be sent to you weekly, but on THURSDAYS instead of Wednesday, beginning next week, June 6. And it will INCLUDE the upcoming Sunday's Bulletin and Worship link in the Newsletter.
(There will not be a separate Worship email on Friday. The Prayer List will continue to be sent on Tuesdays as usual.)
There will also be some changes to the format:
- NEW information will always be at the top, beginning with Sunday Worship information, including the bulletin and Worship link.
- Pastor Mark's article will follow the worship information
- NEW articles and announcements will come next
- Weekly features that change slightly each week will then appear: Birthdays, the Calendar, and Photos will be here.
- The CONTACTS list will follow the Photos
- REPEATED ARTICLES - ones that appeared earlier BUT may still be in the future (such as the picnic or Book Club)
- ONGOING RECURRING articles that you may need to refer to such as how to sign up for a Liturgist or items needed for the Food Cart or Johnson Auxiliary.
- You may have already noticed that Recurring Announcements for Outreach articles such as the Food Cart and Sign-ups for Liturgist have already been condensed in the main portion of the newsletter with a LINK BUTTON to get the full information, if needed.
- Articles that are down at the bottom beyond the photos will also be accessible directly as a LINK from the menu list at the top of the newsletter for quick access!
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HOME COMMUNION
Parish Associate Rev Elizabeth Dick will be creating a team of volunteers to provide home communion on the weeks when we celebrate Holy Communion in worship.
If you are interested in being a part of that team or wish to learn more about this ministry, please contact Elizabeth or Pastor Mark.
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SOUP KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! | |
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It’s Balmoral’s turn at the Soup Kitchen at First Presbyterian, Sunday,
June 9th, after worship!
We’ll carpool from the BPC parking lot after worship and eat at 1st Pres.
Contact Scott Dawson to join us!
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JOIN the PARADE!
This Saturday, June 1, 2024
11:00am
Memphis Pride Festival and Parade
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The Session has chosen to have an entry in the MidSouth Pride Festival Parade on Saturday, June 1. We need individuals who are willing to walk in the parade, which is approximately a 5-6 block walk and then the same in return. There may also be one vehicle in our entry which would allow those who are not able to walk to still participate. Please sign up either by contacting the church office or by placing your name on the sign up sheet which is on the little round table in the narthex. | |
The annual Memphis Pride Parade draws a massive audience and offers a production like no other. The Parade Steps off at 4th and Beale and makes its way through the historic Beale Street Entertainment District. The procession features over 110 units with 2,500+ participants of all ages and backgrounds including church groups, performing arts groups, museums, high school & college groups, senior groups, non-profit organizations, city & county leaders, local businesses, and corporate brands. | |
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PW BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday, June 5
10:30am in classroom A
We're not quite finished for the 2023-2034 Bible Study. We will meet Wednesday, June 5 to finish out our study for this year and talk about plans for summer and fall.
If you're interested in joining us for Fall, why not stop by for our June meeting to see what we're al about!
Guests are ALWAYS welcome!
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BOOK CLUB
Tuesday June 11
1:30 pm
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For our next meeting on Tuesday, June 11, we will be reading
Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate Camillo
It is a heartwarming story about a 10-year-old girI who goes to buy groceries and comes home with a big, ugly dog. This awarding-winning, classic children's novel is appealing to all ages. Our meeting will be at Jane Schneider's house, 8487 Loften Cv., Cordova, TN 38018 and will be led by Jane.
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Montreat Conference Center announces summer worship series lineup | One of the highlights of Montreat Conference Center's year-round programs is the summer worship series in which leading preachers from across the country join with visual artists, musicians, singers, and volunteers in a service of worship open to the surrounding community. All are welcome and all are invited. | | | |
Columbia Theological Seminary ethics scholar looks at how climate change impacts conflict and violence | In addition to the existential threat that climate crisis poses, it's also a factor in conflict and violence around the world, the Rev. Dr. Mark Douglas said earlier this month on "A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast." | | | |
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FOOD CART
Bring items for the Food Cart weekly - keep the cart full!
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JOHNSON AUXILIARY
Items needed at Region One for patients and their families.
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RECYCLING
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste tubes etc can be recycled.
Cardboard recycling is also available
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SUNDAY LITURGIST
Sign up to join Mark at the podium
as a Liturgist
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SIGN-UP to BRING COFFEE_TIME SNACKS
For goodies with your coffee.
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SUPPORT the HOSPITALITY BAGS PROGRAM
Make donations and/or pass out bags to those in need
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VOLUNTEER for the
SOUP KITCHEN
Make sandwiches and/or serve lunch at 1st Presbyterian
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PASS OUT FOOD
at COLONIAL PARK
Food from the MidSouth Food Bank distribution location
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DON'T FALL for
TEXT & EMAIL SCAMS
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Balmoral members have recently had several text and email messages to our members that are supposedly from Pastor Mark or from another BPC members that are SCAMS. We have sent out a warning email each time we have learned of one, and we are not alone! Churches and businesses all over the country are being targeted.
WHY is THIS HAPPENING?
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF an EMAIL or TEXT is a SCAM?
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO AVOID GETTING SCAMMED?
Answers to these questions and more are answered by clicking the button below!
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Shirley Vosburg (29);
Phil Shannon (30);
Noah Mercer (31)
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Paul Below (1); Jack Orians (15);
William Warren (25); Rose Lucas (26)
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BPC OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday
10AM - 3PM
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Saturday, June 1, 2024
11:00 am MidSouth PRIDE FESTIVAL PARADE
Sunday, June 2, 2024
10:30am Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM BPC Worship & Communion in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube
(NO Sunday Studies until Fall)
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
10:30am PW Bible Study in Classroom A
Sunday, June 9, 2024
10:30am Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM BPC Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube
12:30pm Lunch with Mark in Classroom A
After worship Soup Kitchen at 1st Pres
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
1:30pm Book Club at the home of Jane Schneider, 8487 Loften Cv., Cordova, TN 38018
Sunday, June 16, 2024
10:30am Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM BPC Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube
The next Newsletter will be THURSDAY, JUNE 6,
and will contain the Sunday Bulletin and YouTube link.
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Musical Offering
Leiza Collins, pianist; director Ben Legett | |
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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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- 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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May/June 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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