"As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
1 Peter 2:4-5
SUNDAY 7/9 SERMONS
Interested in listening to this week's sermons again? Click the links below to listen.
We are pleased to announce that this year's Communion Season speaker is the Rev. Dr. Carlton Wynne. Dr. Wynne is an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and serves as Associate Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA. He also teaches at Reformed Theological Seminary (Atlanta campus) as an adjunct professor of systematic theology. He and his wife, Linley, live in Atlanta with their three boys.
Click the link below for more info on our speaker and for more details on Communion Season 2023.
As a reminder, a new schedule for Communion Season began last year:
FRIDAY EVENING: Session 1 (preceded by Fellowship Supper)
SATURDAY MORNING: Session 2 (preceded by breakfast)
SUNDAY: Session 3, 4, and 5
(followed by Fellowship Supper)
BOARD OF EDUCATION PARKING LOT NOTICE
It was brought to our attention that in the previous 5-6 weeks we had members tampering with the gate in order to gain access. In our earlier communications to the congregation we asked our members to respect this opportunity we have by showing the Board of Education the love of Christ to the guards and be respectful toward them and their time. We are asking that you do the same with the BOE property. If the gate is down and it does not appear that a guard is making their way to the gate, please continue on to the Jackson Ward Lot or find on-street parking. Please do not attempt to lift the gate or drive around the down gate.
We are currently using 50% of the parking availability at the BOE and 80% at the JWL.
OFFICER RECOMMENDATIONS
Throughout the month of July, members are invited to recommend men to serve as leaders if the church, whether as officers (elders and deacons), or as trustees. After securing the consent of the candidates, please click the link below or contact Elise Hudson in the church office. Click the link below for more information on this process and to submit your recommendation:
Dear family and friends, please respect our neighbors on Suncrest by driving no faster than the posted speed limit as well as honoring those who utilize the street for walking, running and cycling. Our neighbors are sensitive to vehicle traffic on this road and a way to show them Christ’s love is to be attentive to the laws of the road and pedestrians.
JUNE/JULY 2023 MESSENGER
The bi-monthly newsletter, IPC Messenger, is available online.
"Christian Liberty, Alcohol, & Tobacco" article by Mr. Johnson
Children's Ministry Article from Lucy Biemiller, our Children's Program Coordinator
Youth Choir Trip Report
Psalms & Hymns of the Month
Notes from church family
Birthdays
and more...
HELP SERVE OUR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS!
A great way to care for college students is by providing a Sunday lunch, around which the students can fellowship. Sign up here to provide a meal by clicking this link: SUNDAY COLLEGE LUNCH.
You can also provide cookies for RUF’s weekly meeting. Sign up here if you’d like to bring a treat: RUF COOKIES*If you have any questions, please contact Amy Rustine @amyrustine@gmail.com*
A PODCAST JUST FOR IPC
INTO THE STUDY is a weekly podcast. If you have not downloaded the app to your smartphone or your tablet, do that today. After downloading, visit the the home tab and click on INTO THE STUDY or look in the media tab. New ones will be released each Thursday. Questions about the app should be directed to Josh Espinosa (josh@ipcsav.org).
HOUSEKEEPING
Have you moved? Has a phone number changed? How about your photo and/or your family photo; is it up to date? Please take a moment to look at your information in Realm and see that the information is correct. If you are not sure how to update these items on the Realm website or the Realm Connect app, send an email with the information (photos as well) to this email: directory@ipcsav.org
2023 ANNUAL CALENDAR
The 2023 annual calendar can be accessed online and printed. If you need a copy printed please contact the church office.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Summer Sunday School quarter began June 4th. Sunday school occurs at 9:00 AM and lasts until 9:40 AM. For details about your Sunday school class, visit the website. This quarter is not elective, so you will return to the class that corresponds to your age.
BIBLE READING PLAN FOR 2023
For 2023, we will offer the Navigator's Book-at-a-Time Bible reading plan. Hard copies will be available on Sundays and in the church office; you can use theprovided pdfas well. We are also working to implement this reading plan in ourIPC appfor your smartphone or tablet. In the year ahead, ask God each day to speak directly to you from the Scripture portions you read. Be expectant, and let your continual exposure to God’s Word reshape your attitudes and behavior as you gain a better understanding of every part of His written testimony to us.
