Church Treasurer Position Opening
The session is inviting interested members of the church to prayerfully consider serving as church treasurer. Laura Bradford, who has been faithfully and capably serving as treasurer, will be concluding her service by the end of the year. The session is seeking someone who has experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping, has a working knowledge of QuickBooks, and will bring proven communication and collaboration skills. The position also requires someone who can be trusted with confidential information. This is a volunteer position, designed to support and resource the congregation in its financial operations, as we faithfully follow the call of Jesus Christ. The approximate time required is 3-4 hours per week. If you are interested, or wish to learn more about the treasurer position, please contact Bonnie Shapbell (629-333-4239) or Rev. Ray Thomas.
Music, Food, and fun!
Monday, September 1, 2025
4 - 6 pm
2787 Smith Springs Road - Nashville, TN
We will have Ribs, Chicken, Pulled Pork with all the Fixin’s
Entertainment will be provided by the Music City Dixieland Band
4 - 6 pm
2787 Smith Springs Road - Nashville, TN
We will have Ribs, Chicken, Pulled Pork with all the Fixin’s
Entertainment will be provided by the Music City Dixieland Band
From Dave Nock
Churches play a vital role in community resilience, and clear, compassionate messaging during emergencies can make all the difference. A number of years ago I wrote my first emergency management plan for our church in Texas. That followed by doing one for PLPC. The purpose of the Priest Lake Presbyterian Church Disaster Response Plan is to ensure the church and congregation are as prepared as possible in the event of a natural or man-made disaster were to impact the congregation or the community. The mission of PLPC in this context is to minister to the congregation and the community as well as to support the emergency responders in order to safeguard lives, to lessen the extent of the impact of the event, to provide for the spiritual needs of individuals and families, along with support to a speedy recovery.
From the early development of the church (universal) as we know it, it has played a vital role in supporting community needs. Unfortunately, with the down slide of the church role in the community, this relationship has changed. In the last few decades this role has continued to lose its supporting, comforting function, thus the community looks elsewhere for help.
From the early development of the church (universal) as we know it, it has played a vital role in supporting community needs. Unfortunately, with the down slide of the church role in the community, this relationship has changed. In the last few decades this role has continued to lose its supporting, comforting function, thus the community looks elsewhere for help.
PLPC is not immune to this role shift, and it is not immune to disaster events. On the evening of 25 February 2011 Pastor Paul Burns received a call no one wants to receive. The church had been hit by an EF 2 tornado. The roof of the main sanctuary, as we know it now, was gone.
The pastor, members of the session, neighbors and the Antioch community went into disaster response mode. Members of both Smith Springs Church of Christ and Priest Lake Presbyterian Church (PLPC) responded by protecting church items from the immediate threat of more rain.
Imagine receiving this message - “Dear Church Family, due to severe weather, we are activating our emergency response plan. Please stay safe, follow official guidance, and check your email and our social media for updates. We are praying for protection and peace over every household.” Our church leadership is monitoring the situation and will update you as needed. Psalm 46:1 reminds us: ‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.’”
PLPC has been blessed with some great leaders. I am certain that if the above scenario was to happen again, these leaders would again hear the call. “In uncertain times, we cling to the certainty of God’s love. Let’s lift one another in prayer and stay connected. If you need someone to talk to, the pastoral team is available. You are not alone.”
The pastor, members of the session, neighbors and the Antioch community went into disaster response mode. Members of both Smith Springs Church of Christ and Priest Lake Presbyterian Church (PLPC) responded by protecting church items from the immediate threat of more rain.
Imagine receiving this message - “Dear Church Family, due to severe weather, we are activating our emergency response plan. Please stay safe, follow official guidance, and check your email and our social media for updates. We are praying for protection and peace over every household.” Our church leadership is monitoring the situation and will update you as needed. Psalm 46:1 reminds us: ‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.’”
PLPC has been blessed with some great leaders. I am certain that if the above scenario was to happen again, these leaders would again hear the call. “In uncertain times, we cling to the certainty of God’s love. Let’s lift one another in prayer and stay connected. If you need someone to talk to, the pastoral team is available. You are not alone.”
Maple Mustard Meatballs
from Wendy Yarnall
from Wendy Yarnall
Meatballs baked in a sweet and tangy sauce.
Meatballs:- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
Sauce:
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp. ketchup ( or I use Heinz Chili Sauce)
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine ground pork, ground beef, oats, milk, egg, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.
Shape into 24 meatballs, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter, or 12 large ones.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
-OR-
Bake the meatballs in the oven for 12 minute, instead of cooking in the skillet.
Place meatballs into an 8x8-inch casserole dish and scatter diced onion over top.
Combine all sauce ingredients, heat in a small saucepan until just barely bubbly, pour over meatballs, and toss to coat.
Bake 20 minutes, stir. Bake 15 minutes more.
Serve meatballs over cooked rice, egg noodles, orzo, or mashed potatoes. Top with as much sauce as you want. Yum!
Meatballs:- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
Sauce:
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp. ketchup ( or I use Heinz Chili Sauce)
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine ground pork, ground beef, oats, milk, egg, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.
Shape into 24 meatballs, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter, or 12 large ones.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
-OR-
Bake the meatballs in the oven for 12 minute, instead of cooking in the skillet.
Place meatballs into an 8x8-inch casserole dish and scatter diced onion over top.
Combine all sauce ingredients, heat in a small saucepan until just barely bubbly, pour over meatballs, and toss to coat.
Bake 20 minutes, stir. Bake 15 minutes more.
Serve meatballs over cooked rice, egg noodles, orzo, or mashed potatoes. Top with as much sauce as you want. Yum!