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Sunday, 1, 2021 THIS WEEK: AUGUST 1 - 8 GROWING TOGETHER AT Do You Recognize Him? Morning prayer 8:30 AM room 207 8/1 PUNXSUTAWNEY ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday School for all ages 9 AM nursery room 110 8/1 Luke 19:28-41 (22:7-16) Communion/Benevolent Sunday 10:30 AM nursery room 205 8/1 August 1, 2021 Facebook Live Church 10:30 AM 8/1 One of the joys of camps like Mahaffey is the Online Church 10:30 AM, Noon, 6 PM 8/1 opportunity to meet people from your past. However, Prayer Meeting 7 PM room 103 8/4 with the passage of time you do not always recognize Grief Share 6 PM room 103 8/5 Board of Ministries 7 PM *please note the date change 8/5 them. I was thinking about how we recognize Jesus in Koins for Kids/Missions Moment 10:30 AM nursery room 205 8/8 our lives. Let’s see! Summer Family Night at the Hollis’ 6 PM 8/8

1. From the text: Why didn’t Jesus just walk the rest of the way? (Zechariah 9:9) How did the owners of the UPCOMING EVENTS donkey recognize His claim? “Because the Lord has VBS: ages 5-12, 9:30-11 AM 8/9 need of it.” (Luke 19:31) VBS: ages 5-12, 9:30-11 AM 8/10 VBS: ages 5-12, 9:30-11 AM 8/11 Prayer Meeting 7 PM room 103 8/11 VBS: ages 5-12, 9:30-11 AM 8/12 2. How do you and I recognize anyone? Grief Share 6 PM room 103 (last meeting) 8/12 VBS: ages 5-12, 9:30-11 AM 8/13 Celebration Sunday and Church Picnic 10:30 AM 8/15 Elder board meeting 6 PM 8/17 3. How do we recognize Jesus? Ladies breakfast at Lily’s 9 AM 8/19 A. Do you obey Him? Summer Family Night at the Rowles’ 6 PM 8/22 (My sheep know My voice. John 10:1-16) Sunday Family Night fall kick-off at the pavilion 6 PM 9/12 Red Cross Blood Drive 10 AM—3 PM 9/17 B. Do you lay at His command all you are and all you Western PA District Conference 28-30 have? (authority) Luke 19:31; Matthew 13:44-45 C. Do you praise Him? PRAYER CHAIN D. Do you share His burden? (814) 938-8505 During office hours

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4. How this Celebration helps us recognize Him. PASTOR/ELDER CONTACT INFORMATION A. The Elements Pastor Jones: (570) 916-0926 Punxsutawney Alliance Church For more information visit us B. The self-examination and judgment Wayne Anthony: (724) 286-3177 Ed Depp: (814) 249-2268 1307 South Main Street Ext. online at www.pcmachurch.org Marc Jordan: (814) 938-5258 Mark Pollock: (724) 397-2945 Punxsutawney PA 15767 James Smith: (814) 591-2663 Gary VanLeer: (814) 939-9022 (814) 938-8505 [email protected] WELCOME! VBS HELPERS AND SNACKS NEEDED We start with Jesus—He is the One who is the source of our love, VBS is right around the corner and we need your help! Two the cause of our worship, and the core of our message. Acts 1:8— or three volunteers are needed each day (-13 from We rely on Holy Spirit filling as we seek to fulfill our calling to 9:30-11:00 AM) to assist the teachers with greeting the every segment of society. Family—We are at our best when we do children, snacks and bathroom breaks. Please sign up in the this together—serving in a local church and among a community narthex. Prepackaged snacks and juice boxes are needed of local churches. for Vacation Bible School. Please place snack and drink We sincerely WELCOME you today! If you are a first time guest, GrowingTogether we invite you to stop by the table in the narthex to select a gift donations in the kitchen and mark them“ VBS.” Thank you! at Punxsutawney Alliance Church from us. © OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD THANK YOU Christ-Centered Acts 1:8 Family COMMUNION AND BENEVOLENT SUNDAY Thank you to all who donated items for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. We will continue accept Today is Communion and Benevolent Sunday. Prepackaged donations until the packing party in . Please keep August 1, 2021 Communion elements are available in the narthex. the ministry of Operation Christmas Child in your prayers. Next week is Koins for Kids Sunday. Welcome and Announcements The West Central PA. goal is set at 15,001 shoebox gifts. Verse of the Month - Proverbs 30:5 SUMMER FAMILY NIGHT Every word of God proves true; He is a THANK YOU at the Hollis’ (5759 Gipsy Road, Glen Campbell, 15742) shield to those who take refuge in Him. Dear Punxsutawney Alliance Church, It was such a joy to see with Krystal. Bring a lawn chair and an Italian-themed some of you in the Grove at Mahaffey! Thank you so much Call to Worship covered dish or dessert. Paper products and beverages for the practical items I was able to pick up, along with a gift provided. Sign up in the narthex. from the money tree. Your love and generosity for “The Old Rugged Cross” at the Rowles’ 1749 Bell Road, Punxsy International Workers is so, so appreciated and it’s a “How Great Is Our God” privilege to be from this district! Thank you for holding the ropes and faithfully praying as we seek to make Christ Acknowledgement of God’s Presence CELEBRATE THE CHURCH AND CHURCH PICNIC known locally and globally. I appreciate you so very much. Join us on Sunday, as we Celebrate the Church. Thanks again! Sarah (CAC) “The Wonderful Cross” We will be celebrating new church members and Our Worship in Giving & Benevolent Offering recognizing some special people in several areas of ministry. A picnic at the pavilion will follow the service. Come join us. THANK YOU “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” CMA Church, Thank you all for the beautiful flower basket that was sent for Walt’s funeral. God Bless. Message: Do You Recognize Him? UPCOMING MEETINGS Stacey & Terry Domino, Afton, Patrick and Brayden Bracco “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” BOARD OF MINISTRIES - Thursday, at 7 PM ELDER BOARD - Tuesday, at 7 PM

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper DISCIPLEMAKING MINISTRIES - Wednesday, at 1 PM Attendance Last Week 2021 Finances Needed Weekly Received Inside 86 7/25/21 $7,012.04 $4,327.02 “Who You Say I Am” LADIES BREAKFAST Facebook 44 8/1/21 $7,012.04 Parting Prayer All ladies are welcome to join us for breakfast on Thursday, Online 2 8/8/21 $7,012.04 at Lily’s at 9:00 AM. Total 132 8/15/21 $7,012.04