Right Now...

The bible on the lectern was replaced recently.  It had gotten loose in the joints, the way we all do with age.  Marks, tears, wrinkles and signs of use are indications that it’s time for honorable retirement.  So the Worship Committee approved the purchase of a new lectern bible.  Such bibles are large and expensive.  Money for such a purpose was not in the budget, so we have turned to memorial funds to cover the expense.  There are no indications that the previous lectern bible was a memorial gift or given in honor of someone—but if you know something we in the church office don’t, please don’t hesitate to tell us.

 

Meanwhile the new bible deserves a moment of dedication.  The small type on our denominational calendars say this coming Sunday is Presbyterian Heritage Day, so the Worship Committee approved this Sunday for the dedication.  However we go about it, it’s important to remember that we don’t “believe in” the bible.  We believe in Jesus Christ.  That’s an important statement to keep in mind, especially when some people propound about “what the Bible says” in ways that are harmful or idolatrous.

 

This Sunday we will process the bible down the aisle at the start of worship and offer a prayer of dedication later in the service, remembering that we love the word of God (the bible) because of the Word of God (Jesus) revealed therein. 

 

Peace, Catherine

 

Scripture:   Acts 1:15-17, 21-26;  Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19

 

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING...

for all who mourn:   John Baird and his family  following the death of his mother, Annie Mae Baird.

      Donna Stalcup at Roanoke Memorial and Bob as he travels back and forth.

      Joan Dickinson, as she begins chemotherapy.

      Judy Bircher, as she continues with chemotherapy.

      Shalini Perumpral

  

If you would like your BPC family to hold you in prayer, call the church office or send information to:  bpc@blacksburgpres.org

 

 HAPPENING SOON….

 Peace, Justice & Global Mission, May 16, 12:15 p.m.-*WM

Adult Ed, May 16, 1:00-2:00 p.m.-*HCR

Adult Choir Practice, May 16, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School Classes for all, May 20, 9:30 a.m. (last week for children/youth)

Coffee Fellowship, May 20, 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service, May 20, 11:00 a.m.

Two cents-a-meal collection, May 20

Elder Training, May 20, 12:15 p.m.-*HCR

Bread for the World Offering of Letters, May 20, following worship -*Gathering Space

Youth Group, May 20, End of the Year Party, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at BPC

Disciple Class, May 20, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Session meets, May 20, 7:00 p.m.-*HCR

Elder training, May 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m.-*HCR

Monday Mission Matters, May 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.-*WH

Bible Study, May 22, 7:30 a.m.-HCR

Malawi  Committee, May 22, 11:00 a.m.-*HCR