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Dear Friends,

young adult news


Fall break is a colorful time of the year. It
often reminds us of the varied aspects of God: His
Mark D. Lampley
Associate Pastor
mlampley@sequoyahchurch.org
creations, His character and His revelations.
Office: 522-9804, Ext 113

Dear Friends, “The fear of the Lord is the


beginning of knowledge, but fools
I can’t believe it is almost August which brings to mind despise wisdom and discipline.”
lots of newness. For example, a new school year; fresh
Sunday School classes; the start of new sports
opportunities for kids; the reconvening of choirs and
proverbs 1:7
Wednesday night suppers; the resurrecting of UT
football frenzy; and much more. So how does “one do
it all” while keeping their head on straight and Please keep in your prayers . . .
maintaining integrity? How would Jesus mentally
prepare for such a time as this? ▪ Ann Brown’s mother, Jeanne Roush, who is in the
hospital and has requested our prayers;
I think He would ask us to turn to a book with practical ▪ David Cassada’s father is not well and would
advice for everyday life: The Proverbs. The words appreciate prayers;
“wisdom” and “instruction” in Proverbs 1:2 compliment
each other because wisdom (hokhmah) means “skill” ▪ Lee and Rachel King and their family who are
and instruction (musar) means “discipline.” No skill is relocating next week.
perfected without discipline. Thus when a person has ▪ Kristy, Marty, Kelley, and Katie Hays and their
skill, they have also possess the freedom to create family who are caregivers for their father, Jim;
something beautiful. SHPC seeks to serve God ▪ Amy Wilson and family who are caregivers for her
beautifully. Proverbs deals with the most fundamental father, Scott Dean.
skill of all: righteousness before God in every area of
life. During this upcoming month, I will provide lessons ▪ Paige Wardell and family who are grieving the
from Proverbs offering wisdom and instruction so that death of her father, Wright Tisdale;
you might live fruitfully for God while avoiding stress. ▪ Lauren Hall and family who are grieving the death
Stop and listen for God as you center yourself for Him of her grandmother, Theodora Coppetas Jaffurs.
and for His service. ▪ Joey Creswell and family who are grieving the
Shepherding for Him, death of his father, J. Bruce Creswell.

service opportunities
Intergenerational
august

4th @ 5:30 p.m. VMC (off-site)


Sunday School
11th (various times) FISH (Barron Hall)
9:00 a.m. | Barron Hall
14th (10 a.m. - Noon) Second Harvest (off-site)

Join Dr. Michael Stanfield as Throughout School Year Pond Gap Elementary

we explore our Biblical callings 23rd & 30th @ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Greeters

This is a great opportunity to


fellowship and get to know one another.
Coffee and scones will be provided.
Our returning youth interns, William Bateman, Rachel
See you there! Hughes and Connor Gilbert are eager and ready to kick
off this new year with our youth! We are excited to have them back!

“Let us not give up


meeting together
…but let us encourage
one another.”
Hebrews 10:25

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