Weekly Announcements
SATURDAY NIGHT PRAYER
Saturday Night Prayer at KPC is held the last Saturday of each month. We will meet and pray on September 30, 6:30 - 8 pm. This prayer event is open to all, so join us!
PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH BEGINS OCTOBER 1ST
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Bring in encouraging and uplifting cards for Pastor Tom throughout the month of October. Cards can be placed in the basket in the lobby or mailed to the church address.
AWANA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are desperately needed for our Awana Kids Club on Wednesday evenings. New children and families are joining weekly, and we don't want to end this fantastic program for lack of workers. Email Kim Soto to sign up.
HARVEST FESTIVAL CANDY COLLECTION
Our annual Harvest Festival is drawing near and we are starting our candy collection to prepare for that day. Candy can be dropped off in the lobby or at the weekday desk throughout the week. More information about volunteering for the Harvest Festival will be in future announcements.
OFFICER NOMINATIONS
It is time to elect new officers for elder, deacon, and trustee to serve at KPC. Nominations are from October 1 - 22. To nominate someone as a KPC officer, they must be a KPC member in good standing and agree to the nomination. The duties of an officer are noted in the KPC Operations Manual.
KPC PLAY AUDITIONS FOR "CHRISTMAS IN NARNIA"
BRING THE THEATRICS and audition for KPC's Christmas play, "Christmas In Narnia". The play is on December 16 and 17 at Kempsville Presbyterian Church. Auditions are on Thursday, October 5 at 6 PM. Actors and dancers are needed. Youth and adult ages can audition. For additional information about auditions,visit the "special events" tab on our website.
ONLINE GRIEFSHARE - ZOOM SUPPORT GROUP
GriefShare support groups provide compassionate, faith-based help for men and women grieving the death of a loved one. KPC will be doing a GriefShare "ZOOM" group Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm starting October 12 for 14weeks ( a simple zoom link will be sent to you after registration) . The only charge is $20 for a workbook . Registration is limited so call the church at 757-495-1913 or email Kim Bond.
GOING BEYOND SIMULCAST W/ PRISCILLA SHIRER
Join the Women of the Church as we participate in the 2023 Going Beyond Simulcast, where you'll receive in-depth bible teaching from best-selling author Priscilla Shirer and worship from Anthony Evans. Come to KPC on October 14 from 10 am – 3 pm. The cost is only $10 per person and includes lunch! This is a great time of ministry, so be sure to invite a friend! Email the women of KPC.
SISTER SISTER MINISTRY
Get ready for Sister - Sister, a new ministry designed to connect and inspire the women of KPC, beginning October 16. You’ll be partnered with another woman in the church and receive weekly devotionals to do together for five weeks. To join, see someone from the Women’s Leadership team on Sunday's or click here to register.
TOWN HALL ON OCTOBER 15
We're reading the book; soon, it'll be time to share our thoughts. On October 15, we will have a town hall meeting after the service to discuss our ideas after reading the book "Becoming a Welcoming Church". This book, by Thom Ranier, discusses ways churches can be more welcoming to members and those who visit our church. Please mark your calendars and have your book read so you are prepared to contribute to the discussion on that day. Stop by the weekday office if you still need to purchase the book. Books are priced at $6.
GRANDPARENTING CLASS STARTS SEPTEMBER 10
Are you a grandparent that wants to have a spiritual impact on your grandchildren? Join our new Sunday School class on September 10, facilitated by Laura Harrison and Gary Bunch. This class runs six weeks and culminates with our Grandparenting Seminar on October 21. You want to take advantage of this opportunity if you are a grandparent! Call the church office at 757-495-1913.
