SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT – If Jesus isn’t strong enough to motivate you to live biblically, you don’t know Him at all. – Paul Washer

The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians, who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door, and deny Him in their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable. – Brennan Manning

In so many ways I am the opposite of Jesus’ lifestyle. This keeps me up at night. I can’t have authentic communion with Him while mired in the trappings He begged me to avoid. – Jen Hatmaker

LOVED ONE OF THE WEEK – (just to let her know her church family is thinking of her)
Margaret Dodson, The Waters, 1020 W. Vine, Princeton, IN 47670

PRAYER LIST
Becky Woodburn (cousin of Sue Hollen / recovering from triple by-pass heart and valve surgery)
Mike Watkins (friend of Melissa Gaines / recovering from further surgery following knee surgery)
Nick & Lori Beloat & family (house fire)
Norman Hulfachor (friend of Pat Chamberlain / cancer)
Ruth Knust (fell / currently at River Oaks for recovery)
Barb Skelton’s nephew (motorcycle accident)
Kelly Griffin (health concerns)
Bonnie Potts (health concerns)
Mary Lou Broadwater (sister-in-law of Mildred Heidenreich / recovering from a fall / last update – improving / was to be moved to a rehab facility for further recuperation)
Sandra Bilskie (friend of Sue Hollen / health concerns)
Frank Eads (moved to rehab facility following a fall)
John “Willard” Wilson (health issues)
Leighton Sioux (nephew of Heather Luttrell / born June 27th / heart problems)
Elizabeth Key (friend of Nancy Nelson / turned 90 in July / stronger each day but still needs prayer)
Mike Ellis (recovering from stroke / at home / therapy 3 times a week)
Jakatelyn Morrow (friend of Shelby Luttrell / brain cancer / undergoing chemo / beginning to walk but unable to stand for any length of time without additional issues)
Robert Williams (friend of David Hudson / heart problems) – North Carolina
Megan Miller (granddaughter of Red & Nora Miller / radiation iodine treatment)
Romaine McCabe (friend of Puff Rogers’ / mass around heart / chemo/radiation)
Brooke(mother) & Savannah(unborn baby) Teremini
Co-Worker of Ellyn Horrall (breast cancer / needs prayers)
Matt Harper (undergoing cancer treatments)
Toni Whitehouse (granddaughter of Barbara Whitehouse / awaiting kidney transplant)
Karen Gress (undergoing cancer treatments)
Harold Cox (brother of Dorthy Douglas / stage 4 cancer / chemo)
Steve Sullivan (brother of Faith Livermore / cancer)
Harlan Scott (friend of Ed & Ellyn Horrall / cancer)
Jeff Stenfenagel (co-worker of Greg Ault / undergoing chemo)
Jewell Pressley (friend of Dorthy Douglas / maintenance chemo)
Vic Welch (uncle of Darla Meyer Smith & Lisa Meyer / cancer treatments)
Military: Mark Ambrose, Jr. (Grandbig of Kevin Meyer / on alert status with U.S. Coast Guard / currently completing degree at Ball State); Brad Hale (nephew of Dick & Babs Johnson/re-deployed); Christopher Cook & family (New Mexico) / Unspoken Concerns / Trinity Cluster

ATTENDANCE – Worship Attendance Last Sunday-92 / Sunday School Attendance Last Sunday-21

UP FRONT NEXT SUNDAY
ACOLYTES—Addison Schafer & Camden Miller
BELL STEWARD—Mike Phares
CHILDREN’S CHURCH—Bonnie Pinney
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE—Debby Phares
GREETERS—Sharon Richeson
ORGANIST—Nedra West
USHERS—Jim Anthis, Chris Heidenreich, Albert Luttrell, Mark Berry
WORSHIP LEADER—Debbie Bryant

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY FLC Reserved, 12:00pm
TUESDAY Bible Study, 7:00pm
SATURDAY FLC Reserved, all day
9/3/17 COMMUNION SUNDAY / PANTRY SUNDAY
9/4/17 Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
9/5/17 Finance Meeting, 6:00pm, Bible Study, 7:00pm
9/6/17 FLC Reserved, 1:00-4:00pm, Nominations Meeting, 6:30pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEAR PATOKA UMC: This school year, thanks to your generous donation, we helped 227 North Gibson area students receive the supplies necessary to begin a successful school year [thru the 1st Annual Backpack Bash sponsored by the City of Princeton’s Parks Board]. Truthfully, we could not do this without you. We sincerely appreciate your generosity. Sincerely, Jamie McClure, President

DEAR CHURCH FAMILY: We have all the prayer sponsors needed for this school year! We would like to thank all the members of our congregation for coming forward for this great ministry in our church. Darla & Lisa

NEW ADDRESSES/CONTACT INFO:
 Frank Eads, 801 Huntington Ave., Warren, IN 46792
 Patrick Berry, 644 Chateau Drive, Evansville, IN 47715
 Bob & Maria Stone, P.O. Box 281, Patoka, IN 47666 – Bob Cell (812-779-2885) – Maria Cell (812-779-6435)
 Andy Stone, P.O. Box 281, Patoka, IN 47666 – (812-779-4811)
 Matt Stone, 1020 Schutte Rd., Evansville, IN 47720 – (812-779-7802)

HOLY COMMUNION will be observed at Patoka UMC next Sunday, September 3rd.

PANTRY SUNDAY: Next Sunday, September 3rd is Pantry Sunday… each Communion Sunday [1st Sunday of the month] we ask that you bring canned goods and non-perishable items [especially canned meats and/or box dinners] with you to place in the collection container near the front doors for the Patoka Food Pantry. We are fed by Jesus Christ on Communion Sunday, therefore we need to feed others. Current Needs: Sweet Peas, Sliced Carrots, Soup with Meat, Tuna, Spam, Treet, Luncheon Meat, Chicken, Vienna Sausage, Canned Ravioli, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Beefy Mac, Mini O’s, Canned Fruit, Ketchup, Mustard, Cooking Oil, Sugar, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Snacks, Kool aid, Lemonade , Juice of any kind, Hamburger Helper, canned or boxed Potatoes, Sides, Shampoo, Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, Toothpaste, Deodorant. [Items which always come in handy – and cannot be purchased with food stamps – soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, deodorant, paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste]

MEETINGS / COMMITTEE VOLUTEERS NEEDED: We have 2 committees which need 3 volunteers each. Rather than “drafting” people it would be much better if you prayed about which committee you would be led to join for your church. Your response would be greatly appreciated:
Staff Parish Committee (3 year term)
 Meeting date/time pending
 Duties: Be a liaison between the church and the staff when needed / Set salaries
 The following 3 people will be off in 2018: Chris Heidenreich (chairman) Amber May, Neeley Muncy
 Remaining: Shea Duke, David Marvel, Eric Westlund, Mark Berry, Jeff Cook, Buddy Rogers
 In 2018 we need 3 new members and also someone to volunteer to be chairman.
Nominations committee (3 year term)
 Duties: Meet once a year to nominate committee members
 Will meet Wednesday, September 6th @ 6:30 to nominate those who wish to serve on committees in 2018.
 What committee do you wish to serve on and be a part of? What committee are you on which you would like to be removed from?
 Term ends after 2017: Melissa Gaines, Ellyn Horrall, Maria Stone
 Remaining: Shane Hayes, Cindy Kissel, Amanda Sands, Tabitha Anthis, Janet Ault, Patti Davis
 Need 3 volunteers
Finance Committee
 Finance Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 5th at 6:00pm
 To review and report where we are through August.
 Finance Committee members are: Jim Bishop, Amber May, Mildred Heidenreich, Ellyn Horall, Laura Heidenreich, Rick Hudson, Debbie Bryant, Ron Hudson, Chris Heidenreich, Mike berry, Kathy Hudson, Jamie Schafer, Mike Phares

APPLE BUTTER WEEK is set for September 11th & 12th. Coordinators are in place but EVERYONE’S help is needed, from washing jars to peeling & cooking and stirring & filling jars! There’s a job for anyone willing to help. We’ll start at 6:30am each day, but we can use people all throughout the day & evening. We will need a firm commitment from those volunteering, so plan ahead and add your name to the sign-up sheet when it becomes available. Also…..
 Stock up on jars, lids & rings
 Stock up on sugar (we now need 40 bags of the 4-lb bags / we CANNOT use “fine granulated”)
 Stock up on Splenda (we need at least 25 LARGE bags)
 We need 2 cans of PAM cooking spray
 Monetary donations are ALWAYS appreciated
 Donate fabric for jar toppers OR cut out toppers (see Melissa for pattern)
 Plan to work at our church booth at Heritage Days September 15th & 16th
 Pray for production days and for our volunteers

APPLE BUTTER BOOTH – SIGN UP!! Please take a minute to add your name to the sign-up sheet (on foyer table) if you plan to work at the Apple Butter Booth during Heritage Days, Friday, September 15th & Saturday, September 16th. We need volunteers from Friday noon-8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-8:00pm. Shifts are 2-3 hours, depending on your shift. It would be helpful if there were at least 2-3 people each shift.

HELP NEEDED TO SERVE BANQUET:
 Tuesday, October 3rd
 6:00pm / help needed at 5:15
 PCHS Cross Country
 To help, contact Laura Heidenreich at 812-385-5079

COLLEGE ADDRESSES: We would like to stay in touch with our college students, so we’re asking for new and updated addresses as soon as they are available. If you’d like to include phone #’s, emails, birthdays, etc. that would be fantastic! When all addresses are turned in we will post a permanent list on the bulletin board. Please turn in college addresses to Melissa in the church office.