IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 8000 MIAMI AVE CINCINNATI, OH 45243 513.791.4470

mspc@madeirachurch.org www.madeirachurch.org

Prayer Requests 513.665.6747 DIAL-A-PRAYER 513.791.2345

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER/COMMUNION will be observed during worship this

morning. The invitation to the Lord’s Supper is extended

to all who have received Christian baptism. Baptized

children who are being nurtured and instructed in the

significance of the invitation to the Table and the

meaning of their response are invited to receive the

Lord’s Supper.

PRAYER CHANGES THINGS The more we

pray, the more we will realize that prayer is not a duty

but a joy.

Please Pray for Scott Caudill, Ray Wind, Joan Bader,

Hazel Sterrett, Ruth Maxson, Jenit Vance, Ed Wil-

kinson and James Marshall.

NEEDS* “BACK TO SCHOOL” SUPPLIES Our church has been asked to collect the following

specific school supplies ● Facial tissues (box type) ●

Folders with 2-pockets & 3prong insert ● Rulers, regular

and metric ● Backpacks, all sizes. Any additional items

you would like to donate are appreciated. Please place

your donations in the designated collection box. *NorthEast Emergency Distribution Services

SPONSOR THE ARTS @ MSPC We invite you to become a patron of the “Worship

Arts” Ministry of MSPC to help us cover the extra ex-

penses associated with our annual special musical

presentations such as Easter and Christmas cantatas

with orchestra and the upcoming “Evening of Praise”

concert.

Write “WAM Sponsorship” in your check memo or

on the outside of your offering/pew envelope. Sing songs to our King! Sing songs!

Indeed, God is king over all the earth; sing a song of praise.” Psalm 47: 6-7

NEW MEMBER CLASS Saturday, August 22

9:00AM—1:00PM IN CHAPEL

If you are interested in becoming a MSPC Member,

you will want to attend this class. Write “New Member

Class” next to your name on the Friendship pad.

Attn. Presbyterian Women You Are Invited to

The Summer Gathering Saturday, August 22, 2015

9AM –12noon @ Pleasant Run Presbyterian

9:00AM: Registration, Fellowship Resources & Continental breakfast

9:45AM: Worship, Dedication of Birthday Offering & Program

RSVP Deadline: August 18 contact Nancy Broerman at 513-385-4809 or nanbroerman@gamil.com

A SPECIAL SERVICE

OF PRAYERS FOR HEALING

7PM — Sunday, August 23 rd

Join us for this special service of beautiful music, sing-

ing, scripture readings, and a brief meditation. Individ-

uals will have an opportunity for personal prayers of

healing with one of the prayer teams. Invite your

friends, neighbors and family.

THIS WEEK AT MSPC FH = Fellowship Hall S = Sanctuary YM = Youth Ministry YR = Youth Room

TODAY—AFTERNOON / EVENING

6:30 pm YM—High School Fellowship (Youth Rm) 5:00 pm YM—Middle School Fellowship (Youth Room)

MONDAY — AUGUST 3 SATURDAY — AUGUST 8 9:30 am 9:30 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Intercessory Prayer Team (Chapel) Kindermusik (Classroom 8) Rehearsal—Chapter 28 Band (Sanctuary) Foxhall AA Group (Fellowship Hall)

8:00 am 12:00 pm

Men’s Study Group (Work Room) Rehearsal—Chapter 28 (Sanctuary)

TUESDAY — AUGUST 4 SUNDAY — AUGUST 9

10:00 am 4:30 pm

Emotionally Healthy Woman Class (Chapel) Worship Arts Ministry Team (Chapel)

8:30 am

9:00 am

10:00 am

11:00 am

5:00 pm 6:30 pm

Child Care (Nursery) Available throughout the morning events/services Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary)

Sunday School for ALL Ages PreSchool—Nursery K-2nd Grade—Classroom 5/7 (music then class) 3rd-5th Grades—Classroom 8* 6th-7th Grades—Youth Room 8th-12th Grades—Drew’s Office Adult Classes “GAP” - Classroom 14* “Church History” - Classroom 16* “Gospel in Life” - Chapel

*rooms located on lower level Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)

YM—Middle School Fellowship (YR) YM—High School Fellowship (YR)

WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 5

10:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Golden Pond Senior’s Group (Chapel) Rehearsal—Chapter 28 (Sanctuary) Emotionally Healthy Woman Class (Chapel) College Summer Fellowship (Youth Room)

THURSDAY — AUGUST 6 10:00 am 10:00 am

Women’s Bible Study (Youth Room) Kindermusik (Classroom 8)

Friday — August 7

MSPC’s COOKBOOK CLEARANCE— 66% Discount; now $10/each for MSPC members

A great gift idea for new cooks and kids going off to college this fall. We can accept your credit card for payment

via PayPal Here (see Pam, Drew or Stacey).

COMING IN SEPTEMBER @ MSPC DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Bob & Kathy Fite August 1, 1987

Dave & Nancy Schwandner August 3, 2013

Robert & Jenny Werden August 7, 2009

Bill & Phyllis Haas August 8, 1964

Joe & Angela Neidich August 11, 2012

Ryan & Missy Mecum August 16, 2003

Andrew & Christine Strickland August 25, 2007

Tom & Carol Emery August 27, 1994

Pete & Marilyn Whedon August 29, 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Adele Caesar 1-Aug Diane Simpson 13-Aug

Max Hardy 1-Aug Christine Strickland 15-Aug

Natalie Heisser 1-Aug Vern Maxson 15-Aug

Cathie Teller 1-Aug Elsie Muller 15-Aug

Kate Watkins 2-Aug Rory Brunner 16-Aug

Brian Thompson 2-Aug Luke Watkins 18-Aug

Nancy Foraker 3-Aug Zoe Horrall 18-Aug

Emma Hood 4-Aug Ryan Padgett 19-Aug

Hilary Frew 4-Aug Ruth Reuther 19-Aug

Missy Mecum 4-Aug Ed Dahmann 21-Aug

Jeanne Oikawa 4-Aug Benjamin Hood 23-Aug

Isaac Mecum 7-Aug Bob Neel 23-Aug

Luke Thompson 7-Aug Dave Phillips 23-Aug

Karen Donahue 7-Aug Carole Ernsting 24-Aug

Mary Ann Strickland 7-Aug Charles McCullough 24-Aug

Jean Walter 7-Aug Amy Arnett 25-Aug

Chris Henkel 8-Aug Norman Cazavan 26-Aug

Kyle Yeomans 9-Aug Joyce Dearborn 28-Aug

Jim Hall 9-Aug Dorothy Sheakley 28-Aug

Gracie Cooper 11-Aug Liane Phillips 30-Aug

Stacey Buescher 12-Aug Barbara Hettesheimer 31-Aug

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Prayer Starters — AUGUST 2015

Daily suggestions to help extend your prayers and reach out to those in your community, city, state, nation and beyond.

Prepared for your use by the MSPC Prayer Planning Ministry Team.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Affordable housing for the

homeless

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Increased faith and trust

in God’s Word

Comfort for those

who mourn

Guidance for our

government and leaders

Protection for children in unstable

homes

Those seeking jobs to find their

appointed places ordained by God

Small businesses to prosper and grow

Courage to maintain

sobriety

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

New joy and passion

in worship

Provision of school supplies

for children

Protection for Christians

living in Muslim countries in

Africa and the Middle East

Volunteers who serve the church

Courage and protection

for USA’s military

Blessings and protection

for Israel

God’s life-giving spirit

in marriages

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Salvation for the lost

God’s blessing on children

and educators returning to school

Thanks to the Lord for his

tender mercies which are over

all his works

Peace and protection for those offering

intercessory prayers

Our musicians and vocalists

in Worship Arts Ministry

Solid Christian friendships

for our youth

Honest and objective reporting by media

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

God’s healing spirit to cover

everyone at tonight’s service

of prayers for healing

Abundant harvest

Peace for war-torn communities

Comfort and joy for families pre-

paring for an “empty nest”

Safe travel on land, sea and

in the air

Protection for our police,

fire and emergency responders

Patience, comfort and

strength for the elderly and their

caregivers

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Spiritual growth through prayer