Sunday school kicks off this week

Sunday school kicks off this week. The adults will be looking at righteousness and wisdom, and will be looking at passages in Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Matthew, focusing on the passing down of God's truth from generation to generation.

Kids' class will be looking at Questions Jesus asked. They will be mostly in the book of Mark. Also, they will be using creative methods to illustrate Bible stories so we can post them online: arts, crafts, drama and computer animation are in the works, to bring Bible stories alive and provide them to the public.

In mid-September, a new young adult class will start. This will be a hybrid of in-person Bible class and online class. The idea is that the young adults, no matter how far away they are, can still join others in their church family for study and sharing.

For church this week, Art Marmorstein will give the message, "The Crash and Burn Christian." Kathy and Pastor Jack are on vacation and should be back soon.

Another hat

Bob Seaton plays the guitar and sings in church. He fixes things, sits on the board, sets up chairs, solves problems should they arise. He coordinates children's messages, and does plenty of other things in and for the church. He gives occasional conference reports, and leads services when Pastor Jack is away. This week, though, he'll actually be giving the message.

Pastor Jack and Kathy will enjoy a few more weeks away and be back after Labor Day.

This week

Pastor Jack and Kathy are gone this week, so Ted Kneebone will give the message. Fall is on the way. That means preparations are in the works for Sunday school. Service is, as usual, at 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate!

This Sunday is CELEBRATION SUNDAY!
We'll feature music by Tiffany Schilling(solo), Michael Marmorstein on piano, and the Praise Band singing "The Gospel" written by Bob Seaton, "Blowin' in the Wind" and "He Came Down." 
 We are also featuring Ted Kneebone reading a Psalm, accompanied on guitar by Bob Seaton.
   The morning message,  “It’s Three O’clock in the Morning”, will be brought by Pastor Jack Erickson.          

July 31-Aug 4: Vacation Bible School, 5:30-8:30PM, with and at North Highland United Methodist.

Includes a light meal. Registration: 605-226-1279. 

Details: 605-290-5506

Britton worship service

A few weeks ago, Aberdeen Faith UMC met in the garage of Pastor Jack and Kathy in Britton for church. Donna Seaton took pictures and here they are:

Bob and the Conference Report

Today, Pastor Jack and Kathy are away, but Bob Seaton will lead the congregation in worship. Also, he will tell us about the happenings at the annual conference. Service starts, as usual, at 10:30 a.m.

And now for something a little different

Faith Church did something a little out of the ordinary this week. Rather than Pastor Jack and Kathy driving down from Britton, as they do each week, the church drove to their place.
Despite hot and humid weather, and a little rain during the service, members were comfortable and cool in the Erickson's air-conditioned garage. Lawn chair "pews" were arrayed on the slab floor and the service took place after all had arrived. The "pews" were packed and the garage full.

The praise band, using acoustic instruments, managed some hymns and a hearty rendition of "Put your hand in the hand." Pastor Jack spoke on the two sides of Psalm 89.

We all sang happy birthday to John Eilers who was able to come for the special service. The Ericksons graciously received guests into their beautiful home for a potluck meal after the service.

We won't soon forget this service and time of fellowship.