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Dear Friends,  

Hello. We hope that you are doing well. The staff continues to seek out alternative ways for us to stay connected. This week we begin our GREEN SPACE GROUP GATHERINGS. These gatherings are designed to help us gather in small groups at area parks. Please do not worry if you weren’t contacted this week about these gatherings. We will continue to roll out these small group gatherings throughout the rest of the Summer and into Fall so that everyone has an opportunity to join in a time of socially distance, masked, and safe fellowship. We want to be together, and these are the first steps to returning us to Phase II in-person worship and other events.

The Task Force to return to worship will meet again on Monday, September 14, 2020, to reevaluate the infection rate in our area, the lessons learned at the Green Space Group Gatherings, and the re-opening results of schools and colleges in the area. Please continue to lift all of this group in your prayers as they weigh every aspect connected to re-opening in Phase II worship and other church events.

Pastor John Lewis and his wife, Heather, are excited to announce the wedding of their daughter, Taylor Lewis, and soon to be son-in-law, Kevin Krivanek, on Saturday, September 5, 2020. As many of you know, they have had to modify the original wedding plans because of the pandemic restrictions. In an effort to include as many friends and family members, arrangements have been made to live stream the wedding. Please join them at 3:00 p.m. that day to watch the pre-service and wedding on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/thepresbyofhamilton. There will be a Socially Responsible Wedding Parade after the wedding beginning around 5:00 p.m. in the Front St. parking lot. Those who want to share their best wishes may do so by entering the parking lot through the Court St. entrance.

ONLINE WORSHIP CONTINUES THIS WEEK. The Traditional Worship Service will be streamed live on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. The Contemporary Worship Service will be broadcasted at 10:45 a.m. All services can be found on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/thepresbyofhamilton or by clicking on our “Sermons” icon on our website at www.thepresby.org.

ONLINE BIBLE STUDIES:

COMMITTED COUPLES continues on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and runs until September 16, 2020. The study is based on the book “Cherish” by Gary Thomas & Beth Graybill and is facilitated by Mark & Kelli Provart.

 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE NEW FALL ONLINE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: This September, we will take a trip into “The Quest” by Beth Moore. Pack your bags! The study will focus on our intimacy with God. This online study will begin on Tuesday, September 29, and we offer two different times for you to join us 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Linda Bonham and Trish Reynolds will facilitate this study and hope that you can join us. Reserve your spot by emailing or by calling the church office, 513-867-5411. You will need to register so that we can email you the Zoom study details and purchase your study guide. You can do so by ordering your guide at Christianbook.com by clicking here or at Amazon.com by clicking here. Both vendors have the book for $14.99. SIGN UP NOW!

 ONLINE MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Mark Provart is working on options for the Men’s Fall Bible Study, slated to start the week of September 28, 2020. Stay tuned for more details.

 OTHER INFORMATION:

H.Y.P.E. HAMILTON YOUNG PEOPLE EMPOWERED: Leaders from the Christian Education Committee, Trustees, and our Session have approved a donation of $1,000 from the Emile Cawein Scholarship Endowment Fund to H.Y.P.E. This organization helps students that reside in the 2nd Ward of the Hamilton Community. H.Y.P.E.’s Study Hall program is especially needed during these challenging times of hybrid learning to help students continue their education and not fall behind. If you would like to learn more about all the programs provided through this organization, please visit www.hypehamilton.org. Recently, W.K.R.C., interview the organization’s Director, Shaquilla Mathews. Click here to watch this story. 

THE CONSULTANT PROCESS: PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: For the latest information on the consultation, please visit www.thepresby.org/consultant-updates. We will share details and updates of the process in period Blitz emails and on our dedicated webpage. Please be in prayer as church leadership members, small groups, and staff navigate the process to plan a way forward for our church and community. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to email them to , and they will be forwarded to Greg Eyler or the appropriate person to answer your questions.

Our scripture of encouragement this week is 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18. “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

We hope this encourages you today and every day this week. Please know that you are missed and are in our prayers. Thank you for your continued support during this stressful time.  We are staying connected in Christ!. Stay safe! Stay healthy!

Pastor John & Staff

The Presbyterian Church
23 S Front St.
Hamilton, OH 45011
513-867-5411