WEEKLY UPDATES
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INITIAL POINTS OF CONTACT
Patty Rasor - Church Office - 904-287-4865 prasor@genevapresbyterian.org
Barry Griffin - Church Office - 904-287-4865 bgriffin@genevapresbyterian.org
Rev. Joe Albright - Church Office - 904-287-4865, Cell - 904-392-5618 albright@genevapresbyterian.org
April 24, 2024
Dear Friends:
This Sunday, I’ll be reflecting on Psalm 98. It’s interesting what poetry does to us. It evokes something within us. And when it is set to music as this psalm probably was, it speaks to our souls. It calls forth something from deep within us.
The Psalm begins, “Sing to the Lord a new song!” This is not a unique invitation: (See also: Psalms 33:3, 40:3, 96:1, 144:9, 149:1, Isaiah 42:10; Revelation 5:9, 14:3). The early Christians chanted this psalm as a hymn about the Christ to express their joy at having found a king who brought salvation instead of oppression and misery. In 1719, Isaac Watts transformed the psalm into a hymn for Christmas - Joy to the World - celebrating the decisive reign of God coming in Christ.
As you reflect on the Psalm this week, what stands out for you? How does it leave you feeling? What might God be saying to you?
See you Sunday!
Grace and Peace,
Joe
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Choir Rehearsal - Tuesdays at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
Joyful Ringers Rehearsals - Wednesdays at 9:30 am in Sanctuary
Prayer Meeting - Wednesdays at 1 pm in Pastor Joe's Study
Wednesday Night Activities - dinner at 6 pm followed by group activities at 7 pm
Helping Hands - Thursdays at 10 am in the Knox Room
Quartet Bell Choir Rehearsals - Fridays at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary
Quilting Class - 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 9 am in Fellowship Hall
UPCOMING GENEVA ACTIVITIES
Squares - Friday, May 3 at 6 pm at the home of Cliff and Carol Calvert
Morning Circle - Wednesday, May 8 at 9:45 am in the Knox Room
Westminster Woods Bible Study - Wednesday, May 8 at 3 pm in the Eastwood Clubhouse
Golden Eagles - Friday, May 10 at 1:30 pm in the Knox Room
Finance Meeting - Thursday, May 16 at 1 pm in the Pastor's Study
Deacon Meeting - Thursday, May 16 at 6 pm in the Pastor's Study
Evening Circle - Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm at the home of Stephanie Toelle
Last Day of School - Friday, May 17
PK4 Graduation - Friday, May 7 at 9:30 am in Sanctuary
Pentecost Sunday Worship - May 19