Announcements

May 4, 2008

Learning to Live: Adult Education Ministry Adult Classes; 9:30 a.m.

Living the Word Room 311, May 4, led by Rev. Matthew Reeves and others God's Word in Christ, in the Bible, and in our interpretation of it is alive and wants to get into us. Week by week we will encounter the Living Word in our exploration of Scripture. We'll listen for how God speaks to our daily lives. And we'll look to important Christian beliefs for understanding our life in the church and our regular lives where we love God and others. Learning the faith where we're at, living the lives that we've got. Filled by God's Word, that's what we'll do.

Sabbath and Sabbatical Room 312, May 11-25, Led by Matthew Reeves and Brian Ellison Pastor Ellison's 12-week sabbatical this summer gives not only him, but the whole congregation the opportunity to reflect on Sabbath practices that are God's gift of renewal to humanity. We will start by reflecting on what it means to honor the Sabbath, particularly in light of the complexities of hectic 21st century life: how Sabbath is not just a commandment, but a gift? Then on May 25 Pastor Ellison will lead a conversation on his sabbatical, sharing his plans and hopes, and inviting dialog about what his sabbatical means for the life of the congregation

A Costa Rica blog about the Mission Team's trip preparations meeting is up and running at http://www.ppc-costarica.org/blog/ . Check out what the Mission Team is doing. Go back regularly to hear their thoughts on the trip, to get updates, and to see photos.

Please help us save postage by picking up your photo directory located in the narthex.

Family Camp at the Heartland Center was a huge success last summer, so it is being offered again!  Bring your entire family for a fun-filled camp experience July 25-27.  Ride horses, swim, play games, create crafts, worship, sing, hike, plus many other activities.  For more information, call Heartland Center at 816/891/1078 or www.heartlandcenter.org .

The Silver Club Lunch will be held on Sunday, May 18, following the 11:00 a.m. worship at Heartland Presbyterian Center.

The Breaking Bread Bunch will meet on Wednesday, May 21, 5:00 p.m. at Harry's Country Club in the River Market, 112 Missouri Avenue.

Please contact the church office (741-1641) with any pastoral concerns. Church office hours are 8:30 - 4:00, Monday through Friday. For urgent needs after office hours, please contact Pastor Ellison on his mobile phone, 668-6886, or Pastor Reeves at his home at 468-1231.