Today’s service will be held indoors in the sanctuary. You may access the service through this link. Click on Live. Afterward, a recording of the service will be available through our website, on Facebook and YouTube. Join us!
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Gathering Music Rev. Laura Beth
Welcome and Announcements Sharon Fowler
Moment of Silence
Call to Worship* (from the National Gathering of the 1001 NWC)
RePlay: Our first encounter with Jesus
One: Friends, brothers, sisters, siblings in Christ, I invite you to remember.
Many: What would you have us remember?
One: Remember the Jesus of the Gospel, who considered equality with God a thing to be let go and moved into our time and space.
Many: This is the Jesus of the Gospels.
One: Remember the Jesus of Mystery, who was and is and will always be.
Many: This is the Jesus of our confessions.
One: Remember the Jesus of your childhood, of your parents or grandparents, of your pastor, teacher, or mentor – when you first began to know and want to know more of Jesus.
Many: This is the Jesus of our experience.
One: Friends, brothers, sisters, siblings in Christ, I invite you to share from these memories with your neighbor, greeting them by name and with the blessing: may the peace of Christ be with you!
Opening Hymn* “Twenty-Nine” In bulletin
Lyrics by Laura Bethany Buchleiter
Build your house, plant your garden and enjoy the fruit it gives.
Love your sons, love your daughters and live
In the city where the Lord, your God, has brought you to be,
With the promise you will find God when you seek.
For in the city you shall be well, and as you’re well you’ll bless the city.
Says the Lord, “I know the plans I have for you.”
And with faith for tomorrow, hope for love yet to be,
And the promise you will find God when you seek…
Scripture Reading Jeremiah 29:1-13
Through these words, may we hear the word of God.
Panel Discussion 1001 New Worshiping Communities (NWC)
movement of the PC(USA)
Rev. Laura Beth Buchleiter
Rev. Dr. Jackie Putnam, co-founder of Re:Center Greenville
Rev. Jaymi Hendrix, founder of The Collage (Cumming, GA)
Prayer of Reflection
Circle of Prayerful Care and Concern
Closing Hymn and Offertory* “Anawaiza (God is Able)”
Benediction*
Remembering Our Journey Meet in the Garden
Bud Flier - Nick Hyder
Glenn Burns - Andi Nelson
Shalom (“May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)
Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.
Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom.
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Calendar of Services -
November 1 - South Main Chapel and Mercy Center service and lunch; NO service at North Anderson. Undie Sundays donations (all sizes requested).
November 8 - Rev. Laura Beth Buchleiter
November 15 - Rev. Laura Beth Buchleiter
November 22 - Rev. Laura Beth Buchleiter
November 29 - Rev. Laura Beth Buchleiter; 1st Sunday in Advent
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Close to Home Events
It is with great sadness that Annie Ivey Leonard has passed. Her sister Carolyn wrote a loving tribute and Suzy shares it with us. From Carolyn: “My sisters and I are here in Annie’s nest, thinking about her beauty and her absolute joy… The sun has risen on another day for us, but it is one in which our precious Annie will begin her new life in heaven…
Last night we were all gathered in the 815, telling stories and laughing so hard at all the funny things we remembered together. The sun was setting and there was a big window that we could look over the sky as the day was giving up all its colours… Annie chose that moment to slip away…
And we stood around her bed and sang “I’ll Fly Away”…
It was so beautiful Suzy. We will hold hands and take small steps moving forward now, holding Annie in our hearts.
You and all the sisters are so loved by Annie, and she always knew that you loved her very much. God bless you, and may sweet Annie rest in peace. 
There will be a celebration of life service for Annie on this Saturday, October 24, at 2:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Augusta Road, Greenville, SC.
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Seasonal choir practice meets Sunday mornings at 9:25. Please be on time. All former choir members are encouraged to return as well as new folks who would like to sing during the Advent season.
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Our own Cierra Donnelly is part of the cast of “Dracula” at Electric City Playhouse. There is one final weekend of shows, and you’re guaranteed a hilarious time. Tickets here.
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In preparation for our lunch at South Main (and near Halloween!), we need donations of candy by Oct. 25, and then we will make treat bags on Sunday, October 25, after worship service.
Please sign up for foods to bring for South Main’s lunch on November 1. Undie Sundays is in full swing in order to supply the church with underwear necessities; they are requesting ALL sizes of underwear and socks. In addition, South Main could use gently used coats for the cool months.
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Meet and Eat group will gather on Wednesday, November 4, at 5:30 pm at El Manzanillo on Highway 24 in Anderson. Everyone is welcome!
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PFLAG is beginning a virtual meeting on the 3rd Thursdays of each month. The next meeting will be November 19. You may sign up on any of PFLAG’s social media sites.
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It’s early to plan for Thanksgiving, but mark your calendars for a Potluck Meal on Thursday, November 26, at 1:00 pm to join the crowd at Andi Nelson’s farm, Rabbit Hill Farm. The address is 424 Sargent Drive, Pendleton. Bring a dish to share and a chair.
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Bible Study on Monday nights has begun a new study, “Did Jesus Really Say That?”. Study sessions will examine and evaluate written text throughout the Gospels. Contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com if you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list.
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If you are not “formally” a member of the church and would like to be, please reach out to Laura Beth (lb@laura-bethany.com). There are many ways to be part of community, this is simply one that we offer as an option!
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Shower Update: The shower has been paid for in full, and details are being finalized.
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Community Events
There are now two groups who have weekly meetings at church.
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Campus Edge Concerts (CEC) will begin their ninth season on Thursday, August 13th. These free concerts are hosted at St Andrew Catholic Church in Clemson.
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AIM's Food Pantry is currently asking for plastic grocery bags! Thank you for your support! #AIMThanksYOU #FoodDistributionLine
Please remember to donate non-perishable food items to AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries). An extra item when you shop is a great help to others in our community.
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Keep up with the latest news from Foothills Presbytery here.
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Remember in prayer: Family and Friends of Annie Ivey Leonard; Michael Crump and David Sanders; Peggy Casey; Steve and Brenda Swearingen; Jay Lyn Martin and Jerry Meehan; Mary Alice Mundy; Latha Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of the World in ALL walks of life and strife.