January has been an eventful month at Priest Lake Presbyterian Church.
On Sunday, January 4, we welcomed our new pianist, Sami Copeland, celebrated communion, and the congregation elected Michael Blaustone and Nathaniel Jennette as ruling elders.
On Sunday, January 11, Michael and Nathaniel were ordained and installed as ruling elders, and attended their first session meeting, right after worship. We thanked Thywill Amenya and Natalie Inman as they faithfully completed their terms on session.
This coming Sunday, we will thank Laura Bradford as she completes her service as church treasurer and we will welcome David Sadler as our interim treasurer. We will also celebrate the Baby Sprinkle for the Owens family – Tyler, Megan, and Elizabeth – as we all prepare to surround their new baby with abundant love.
On January 24-25, the women of the church will be enjoying a meaningful and spirit-filled retreat. On February 1, we will celebrate communion and welcome the new Transitional Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee, Rev. Sherard Edington, to PLPC. On February 8, we will receive the Souper Bowl of Caring offering to help feed our hungry neighbors and we’ll have our annual meeting of the congregation and corporation.
Priest Lake Presbyterian Church is alive, faithful, and active, here in the middle of winter, offering light, love, and the word of God. All are welcome!
On Sunday, January 4, we welcomed our new pianist, Sami Copeland, celebrated communion, and the congregation elected Michael Blaustone and Nathaniel Jennette as ruling elders.
On Sunday, January 11, Michael and Nathaniel were ordained and installed as ruling elders, and attended their first session meeting, right after worship. We thanked Thywill Amenya and Natalie Inman as they faithfully completed their terms on session.
This coming Sunday, we will thank Laura Bradford as she completes her service as church treasurer and we will welcome David Sadler as our interim treasurer. We will also celebrate the Baby Sprinkle for the Owens family – Tyler, Megan, and Elizabeth – as we all prepare to surround their new baby with abundant love.
On January 24-25, the women of the church will be enjoying a meaningful and spirit-filled retreat. On February 1, we will celebrate communion and welcome the new Transitional Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee, Rev. Sherard Edington, to PLPC. On February 8, we will receive the Souper Bowl of Caring offering to help feed our hungry neighbors and we’ll have our annual meeting of the congregation and corporation.
Priest Lake Presbyterian Church is alive, faithful, and active, here in the middle of winter, offering light, love, and the word of God. All are welcome!
Nursery Attendant Position Open
After many years of serving as our Church Nursery Attendant, Danielle Laterza has decided it is time for her to make a change; February 1 will be her last Sunday in our nursery. We are so grateful for Danielle’s love for our children and families and for her dedication to our church. Danielle and Kevin will continue to be valuable and integral members of our church.
Anyone interested in serving in this paid position is invited to contact Rev. Ray Thomas (ray@priestlakepresbyterian.org) or Jennifer Taormina (jennifer@priestlakepresbyterian.org). We invite the congregation to bring this opening to the attention of qualified persons who might be interested.
Anyone interested in serving in this paid position is invited to contact Rev. Ray Thomas (ray@priestlakepresbyterian.org) or Jennifer Taormina (jennifer@priestlakepresbyterian.org). We invite the congregation to bring this opening to the attention of qualified persons who might be interested.
Tennessee Severe Weather Season
by Dave Nock
I have addressed severe weather several times. Well, I am going to do it again. The period from January to May is Tennessee severe weather season. We can have a combination of several weather events, heavy rain, high winds, tornados, flooding, hail, thunderstorms and yes this is winter – so snow and ice. I saw flurries this morning.
The important thing is preparation and situational awareness. Be prepared and know what is going on around you.
Tennessee is prone to active weather patterns this time of year. We can and may have heavy rain, strong winds, and a continued risk of flooding across parts of the state. Pay attention to your weather source, local TV stations or the National Weather Service. Your phone app is most likely not monitored by a human.
What’s happening across Tennessee – For the season of January to May – please be weather and situationally aware. For this time of year:
• Heavy rainfall remains the most consistent threat, with saturated ground increasing flash‑flood potential.
• Damaging winds are possible in stronger weather cells,
• Tornado potential is aways a possibility – nighttime tornados have a have high probability in Tennessee.
What does this mean for Middle Tennessee
• Be aware of flood risk – if a roadway is flooded – go around.
• Prepare for overnight storms, which are common in Tennessee and often the most dangerous.
• Charge devices and keep weather alerts loud.
• Secure outdoor items that could become projectiles in strong winds.
• Have your sheltering plan ready, share with family members.
If you need help – ask – your congregation is here to help. If cell service is down – a lot of times your text message will go through.
The important thing is preparation and situational awareness. Be prepared and know what is going on around you.
Tennessee is prone to active weather patterns this time of year. We can and may have heavy rain, strong winds, and a continued risk of flooding across parts of the state. Pay attention to your weather source, local TV stations or the National Weather Service. Your phone app is most likely not monitored by a human.
What’s happening across Tennessee – For the season of January to May – please be weather and situationally aware. For this time of year:
• Heavy rainfall remains the most consistent threat, with saturated ground increasing flash‑flood potential.
• Damaging winds are possible in stronger weather cells,
• Tornado potential is aways a possibility – nighttime tornados have a have high probability in Tennessee.
What does this mean for Middle Tennessee
• Be aware of flood risk – if a roadway is flooded – go around.
• Prepare for overnight storms, which are common in Tennessee and often the most dangerous.
• Charge devices and keep weather alerts loud.
• Secure outdoor items that could become projectiles in strong winds.
• Have your sheltering plan ready, share with family members.
If you need help – ask – your congregation is here to help. If cell service is down – a lot of times your text message will go through.
You are invited to Take a Walk with the Women of the Gospels and Let Jesus Light Your Path (Psalm 119: 105)
Our Women's Retreat is just one week away!
Time travel will be a part of the weekend program as we imagine walking in the shoes of first century women who experienced encounters with Jesus.
· What would it have been like to be in Jesus’ presence?
· What can these women teach us about Jesus?
· Can their experiences reveal something new about our relationship with Jesus today?
Come and take a walk with the women of the Gospels and let Jesus light your path.
Saturday Lunch is a taco bar with all the fixins for making a taco, or a taco salad.
Saturday evening will be our traditional soups with bread, butter and crackers.
Sunday morning breakfast will be fruit, yogurt, granola, overnight oats, and muffins.
Coffee and tea are provided. We are encouraged to bring our own water bottle/coffee cup to avoid using disposable cups & bottles. You are welcome to bring your own beverages, but the YMCA strictly forbids alcohol on the premises.
We have food allergies, sensitivities, likes, and dislikes. Please be considerate of this and if you have one of these sensitivities, please consider bringing a dish that you can share.
We have volunteers providing the items on the menu. Please consider bringing a dessert or snacks to share.
Please return this form with a check payable to PLPC or pay by Subsplash by January 18.
The cost is $80 for overnight accommodations and $50 for day campers.
Questions? Contact Maureen Meyer 615-974-6102 m-myr@live.com
*Scholarship available if needed - see David Sadler
· What would it have been like to be in Jesus’ presence?
· What can these women teach us about Jesus?
· Can their experiences reveal something new about our relationship with Jesus today?
Come and take a walk with the women of the Gospels and let Jesus light your path.
Saturday Lunch is a taco bar with all the fixins for making a taco, or a taco salad.
Saturday evening will be our traditional soups with bread, butter and crackers.
Sunday morning breakfast will be fruit, yogurt, granola, overnight oats, and muffins.
Coffee and tea are provided. We are encouraged to bring our own water bottle/coffee cup to avoid using disposable cups & bottles. You are welcome to bring your own beverages, but the YMCA strictly forbids alcohol on the premises.
We have food allergies, sensitivities, likes, and dislikes. Please be considerate of this and if you have one of these sensitivities, please consider bringing a dish that you can share.
We have volunteers providing the items on the menu. Please consider bringing a dessert or snacks to share.
Please return this form with a check payable to PLPC or pay by Subsplash by January 18.
The cost is $80 for overnight accommodations and $50 for day campers.
Questions? Contact Maureen Meyer 615-974-6102 m-myr@live.com
*Scholarship available if needed - see David Sadler
We're gonna be crafty too!
"We will be doing a very neat craft at the retreat on Saturday afternoon. We will be making a design from costume jewelry pieces -- this can include brooches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants. Do you have old things you will never wear again? Or broken jewelry pieces? Earrings that you lost the mate to? Nothing of monetary value, but things of sentimental value. Feel free to make yourself a bag full of what you want to use for your design. If you have extra pieces to share, please bring those too.
While I have many pieces to bring and share, I don't have enough for all of us. I am bringing an example of what I made for Savannah (my daughter) that has pieces from almost all of her female relatives - including two grandmothers who have passed.
It would be very helpful if some of you could bring wire cutters. ( Label them with your name!!!)
Please reach out to me via text (615-939-2717) or email if you have any questions. I am so looking forward to our time together. "
nloudermilk60@gmail.com
While I have many pieces to bring and share, I don't have enough for all of us. I am bringing an example of what I made for Savannah (my daughter) that has pieces from almost all of her female relatives - including two grandmothers who have passed.
It would be very helpful if some of you could bring wire cutters. ( Label them with your name!!!)
Please reach out to me via text (615-939-2717) or email if you have any questions. I am so looking forward to our time together. "
nloudermilk60@gmail.com
Nancy L Loudermilk
The Shroud of Turin Material Witness
A PRESENTATION BY APOLOGIST AND AUTHOR DOUG POWELL
EXPERIENCE THE MOST STUDIED ARTIFACT IN THE WORLD THROUGH AN EXACT REPLICA AND OTHER REPRODUCTIONS
The Science • The History • The Theories
Wednesday, January 28th, 6:30 PM
Priest Lake Presbyterian Church
The Shroud of Turin has captivated the imagination of Christians since appearing in Europe in the 1300s. The mysterious image of the man on the
cloth has defied explanation despite extensive scientific examination that give it the reputation as the most studied artifact in history.
The vast majority of the scientific evidence indicates it is a first century burial cloth.
Yet, controversy and confusion surrounds the radiocarbon test that dated the cloth to the Middle Ages.
And since then, the Shroud is off limits to further testing. But there is also historical evidence, art history evidence, and its
correspondence to another cloth - the Sudarium of Oviedo. What does it all mean and what’s the best way to understand it? Come find out!
cloth has defied explanation despite extensive scientific examination that give it the reputation as the most studied artifact in history.
The vast majority of the scientific evidence indicates it is a first century burial cloth.
Yet, controversy and confusion surrounds the radiocarbon test that dated the cloth to the Middle Ages.
And since then, the Shroud is off limits to further testing. But there is also historical evidence, art history evidence, and its
correspondence to another cloth - the Sudarium of Oviedo. What does it all mean and what’s the best way to understand it? Come find out!
Doug Powell has a MA in Christian Apologetics,
a postgraduate certificate in Shroud Studies from
the APRA, and is a PhD candidate researching the Shroud.
Sunday February 8th
The Souper Bowl of Caring, a nationwide movement that harnesses the energy of the Super Bowl to fight hunger and poverty, began in 1990 in Columbia, South Carolina. It was the brainchild of a simple yet powerful idea from a local youth group at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, who wanted to use the excitement surrounding the Super Bowl to collect food and raise money for those in need. This grassroots initiative quickly gained momentum, spreading to other churches and communities across the country. Today, the Souper Bowl of Caring has grown into a national phenomenon, involving thousands of groups and raising millions of dollars annually to support local charities and address hunger on a broader scale. Its origins in a small church youth group highlight the impact of collective action and the power of compassion to create lasting change.
This year PLPC will collect funds which will be donated to The Branch of Nashville.