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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
with information for Sunday, October 1
The 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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World Communion Sunday is the only day ALL Christendom observes/celebrates Holy Communion. A few denominations only commemorate the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday in October and Maundy Thursday, which, as you know, is the night Jesus gathered with his disciples in the Upper Room before his arrest and crucifixion the next day.
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World Communion Sunday offers a distinctive opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith. The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church. On that day, they remember that they are part of the whole body of believers. Whether shared in a grand cathedral, a mud hut, outside on a hilltop, in a meetinghouse, or in a storefront, Christians celebrate the communion liturgy in as many ways as there are congregations. World Communion Sunday can be both a profound worship experience and a time for learning more about our wider community of faith.
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Overall, it is a holiday which aims to increase unity among Christians around the world and also give a message of solidarity, peace and harmony. It urges all Christians to always stay united and to always support each other despite all of the doctrinal differences.
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Unity, justice, and peace for all is a big vision. But what better place to recommit ourselves to this mission than at the Lord’s Table?
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"Think Global, Act Local"
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Rev. Ken Feske will preach on John 3:16
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Jubal Joslyn, Tenor
Cathryn Wilkinson, Piano and Organ
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Glen Ryland
Remembrance Gathering Announcement
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Glen was a gentleman and faithful member with a warm smile and encouraging spirit. He preferred sitting close to the pulpit and extended kindness and goodness to all. He served as a commissioned officer in the Army Air Corp in WWII. He was thrilled to be selected to serve in the Army Air Force’s first jet squadron. He loved his family (his beloved best friend left his side in 2013 after 66-years of marriage), church and country.
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Friends are invited to attend Glen’s interment service on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at El Carmelo Cemetery, 68 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove.
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Celebration of Life for
Kathy Roth
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Saturday, September 30th, 11am
Church in the Forest
Kathy was a long time member and part of the Soul Sisters with CITF. She was well loved and often would Uber to CITF for Sunday Service from her home in Monterey, with Janet McDaniel.
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Shuman HeartHouse
Community Human Services is happy to announce the opening of another shelter for un-housed women and families in Monterey. You will remember that Church in the Forest participated in the build-out and furnishing of the very successful Casa de Noche Buena in 2020.
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This November, Shuman HeartHouse will open at 600 East Franklin Street in Monterey. Again, CHS has provided a “Wish List” for the new shelter and its needs. Please consider ordering a gift on behalf of our church and our community.
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Flu/COVID Clinic
Wednesday October 4th
9:00 AM - Noon
in the Community Room
at the Pebble Beach Fire Station
Everyone is welcome
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Small Groups
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Women's insight on Faith
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Women's insight on Faith meets on the
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Third Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm
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Anyone interested in joining can contact Mia Jarick at
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Men's Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study continues the study of Isaiah with assistance from
Professor Walter Brueggemann’s book Isaiah.
Men’s Bible Study meets
Thursdays at 10:30 am on Zoom only.
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For more information or zoom link contact Bob Axley.
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Coming in October
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October 1: Worldwide Communion Sunday
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Gift of All Living Things (Blessing of the Animals) St. Francis Sunday
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Gift of Air (Genesis 1:2; John 3:8)
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Gift of Water (Psalm 104: 10-13)
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Gift of Food (Lev. 26: 3-5)
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We need your help!
Please take note of the slots available for Sunday morning volunteers.
No experience necessary!
Sign up on the sandwich board next Sunday
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Click here to listen to listen to the most recent service or go to churchintheforest.org and look for the grey button for Last Sunday's Service (see image below, lined out in red)
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E-News
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Do you know someone who is not receiving their e-news? A problem with our server necessitates that one must check their junk and spam mail folders.
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Please forward our ENews to your friends to invite them to
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upcoming events and worship.
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