“Pastor Myron
I have just received the report………..it is confirmed……….I have been diagnosed with a case of “It”. I am glad to report that I developed this disease while attending worship at PFWC and there having formed a personal relationship with one Jesus Christ. The symptoms include a feeling of a fire burning inside, yet not consuming me; love for everyone, experiencing forgiveness, unquenchable joy and the strong desire to “infect” others with “It”. I am told that once “It” takes over you, “It” can not be totally removed from the body. At times “It” may appear hidden and yet as soon as “It” is in the presence of others who share “It”, the joy and fire erupts all over again. I just want to let you know the danger that attending PFWC presents to the world. Why what if it got so full of “It” that it exploded and set the world on fire for this one Jesus? What if “It” infected the whole community with joy and love? Would you want that responsibility on your mind? (say AMEN!!)

My medication will involve dissolving two chapters of this serum, called the BIBLE, in a cup half full (not half empty) of Holy Spirit before going to bed! I have also been told to remain in the company of those at PFWC who love me, appreciate me and most importantly, allow me to be what this one Jesus has called me to be…..Contagious! Then I get to go with “It” to this beautiful place called Heaven! What a great prognosis!

Heed the warning, but not “It”!

I’ve got whatever “It” is! And I am liking “It’.”

November 29 begins Advent Season -Advent (from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”) is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus. Join with us weekly as we observe one family prepare for Advent!

LOVE MERCY Wesleyan Youth Convention – December 28 – 31. Due to the incredibly high registration traffic on the Love Mercy website recently, the deadline for registering on-line without a late fee has been extended to November 30, 2009.

November 20, 2009, 4:30—8:00 PM

Adults $5.00, Children 10 & younger $3.00 Includes: All-you-can-eat Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Drink, and Dessert! Sponsored by the PFWC Youth Ministry! Please purchase your tickets today and use the flyer to promote it to others.

THIS TUESDAY, November 3 – Election Day – Be sure to vote. Pick up one of our Voter Guides from the back table.

Friday, November 6 – District Women’s Ministries invites all Ladies to a Night Out event at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Admission is a blanket and a snack to share. Lots of fun activities are planned. Gals, let’s go!

Open Gym – Friday, November 20, 6:30 to 10:00 PM

November 22 is Celebration Sunday – CELEBRATE WHAT?? Celebrate, share and GIVE THANKS for what God has done in your life this past year. Celebrate and show appreciation to our pastors. Give thanks and show appreciation for each other. Celebrate with a Noon Thanksgiving Meal!

November 25, at 7:00 PM – Community Thanksgiving Service
at St. John Lutheran Church on Bramelton. Pastor Myron will be the special speaker for this service. We are asked to bring non-perishable food offerings as well as monetary offerings to go to Second Harvest Food Bank.

November 29. 2:30—Our next service at Loyalton Nursing Home Advent Season begins November 29.

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Sunday School – Every Sunday morning at 9:45. It’s Bible study time in small groups, spiritual growing time—grow with us! There are two Adult classes for you to choose from:
• Adult Elective 1 – Co-taught by Doris Powers and Myra Taylor - Wesley Bible Studies from Old Testament Prophets.
• Adult Elective 2 – Taught by Pastor Myron – Topical study using the book Fearless by Max Lucado.
After a transitional summer, we now once again have classes for our young people:
• Grades 6 – 12 – Taught by Pastor Scotty
• Grades 3-5 – Taught by Nancy Phillips
• Grades Pre-K – 2 – Taught by Tammy Catron
• Nursery – Under Construction – Soon to be announced (Are you willing to help to teach this class!)

Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 10:30.—Beth Moore studies on the book of Daniel continues. Join us as we begin Lesson 7. This is the beginning of the second half. It’s a great time to join us!

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October Newsletter >> newsletter-october-09

Denominational Bible Quizzing Article - Great job Andrea Phillips http://www.wesleyan.org/doc/news_article?id=406&src=news. There are around 9 that will be away this Friday and Saturday at a Bible Quiz retreat. Please be praying for them. I think we can take first next year!

Baptistery - We have purchased one and it will be here soon. If you have not been baptized then let Pastor Myron know so we can have a great service on September 13th.

Friend Day - September 27th - This could be a day that changes your friends life for an eternity. We will have Stone Canyon with us in concert, great food, and more. Let’s pack the church!

Labor Day Camping Retreat - There are still two Camp Sites available for the weekend plus I have reserved an extra one. It will be fun. To reserve your site go to http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&&contractCode=nrso&parkCode=hopo or call me about the extra site. The cost is $54.00.

Have a great day and don’t forget to come to Prayer Meeting tonight!

Because of HIS Amazing Grace,
Myron D. Atkinson
Pastor

VBS Family Weekend Experiment - It begins this Friday with a cookout at 5:30 PM and then VBS kicks off at 6:30 PM. It’s going to be different, it’s going to be fun and y’all should come! For those who wish we will be camping out at the church on Friday evening. On Saturday things kick off at 9:30 AM and last until 3:00 PM. On Sunday we start at 9:45 and end at 12:00 noon. Bring your neighborhood children, your children, your grandchildren and anyone else’s children you see or know.

Fellowship Dinner – Sunday we will have a Fellowship dinner following the service. Please bring a couple well-filled dishes to pass. Please plan to come and stay. It will be great!

Because of HIS Amazing Grace,
Myron D. Atkinson
Pastor