Sunday, August 30, 2026
Please join us this Sunday. We would LOVE to see you in person!
Coffee will be ready at 9:20 AM
Sunday School is at 9:30 AM with Jeff Rumbaugh leading.
Scripture Reading Matthew 16:21-28
From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Household Prayer: Morning
Lord Jesus, I do not know what crosses may arise before me, but give me courage to resist systems of injustice,
strength to reject structures of oppression, and wisdom to unmask powers of evil, that I may live as a faithful disciple whose life belongs to you. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
Lord Jesus, if I have lived this day for worldly gain, recenter my life, set me on the path of sincere discipleship,
and lead me in the way that leads to eternal life. Amen.
Questions for Reflection
What does it mean for me to take up my cross and follow Jesus? How do I practice that in my daily life? How is the cross I am asked to bear related to the cross of Jesus?
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COATES STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is currently seeking a full time pastor. Please contact the church office for details.
COATES STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is currently seeking a pianist/organist for Sunday Worship. Please contact the office for details.
Each Sunday through advent (except the 1st Sunday of each month) we will use “A Sermon for Every Sunday”. (ASFES) is now part of Good Faith Media’s (GFM) growing stable of platforms. Founded in 2014 by Jim Somerville and David Powers to serve churches that didn’t have a regular preacher. Their work filled a crucial need and fostered a sense of unity and shared learning among diverse audiences. Upon their launch, ASFES recorded sermons in high-definition video, providing world-class sermons following the Revised Common Lectionary that could be projected during worship or viewed for research purposes.
Somerville wrote about GFM acquiring ASFES in 2024: “Good Faith Media is a great partner. GFM is a progressive Christian voice that has become increasingly ecumenical in its outreach, offering resources that support and encourage churches of every tradition.”
This Sunday’s sermon is provided by Jim Somerville, pastor of Richmond’s First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday, preaches a sermon from Matthew 16:21-28 called “From Solid Rock to Stumbling Block.” Somerville says that if Peter had been in a freshman religion class, he would have been the student who was always raising his hand. When Jesus asked, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter had an answer, and Jesus praised him, but six verses later Jesus rebuked him in the strongest possible terms: “Get behind me, Satan!” What happened? Somerville claims that what flung Peter from the inner circle to the farthest extreme was his thinking. What about you? Are you thinking the things of God, or the things of men?
Deacon meeting is Monday, September 14 at 6:00 PM in the Session Room.
Session meets Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 PM.
Reminder of the Deacon’s Rummage Sale September 12th. Asking for donations of dishes, cookware, books, linens, decorations, purses, coats, scarves, shoes and more. Reminder, NO clothing. All money received goes back into the Deacon Benevolent fund, which stays to help their local missions in Moberly.
Book Study Group will meet on September 3rd . Meeting will be at Jane & Andy’s home at 6:30 PM.
Wally Landrum will lead the group, reading the Intro, prefix and the first 2 chapters of the book “Faith After Doubt” by Brian McLaren. For more information or if you would like to join the group, please contact the office or Lisa Briggs.
The World Communion Offering is one of three annual Special Offerings. The Churchwide Special Offerings of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) play an important role in defining what it means to be a connectional church, bringing together the diversity of the PC(USA) to focus and take faith-based action on shared concerns. The offerings offer opportunities for partnership, learning, and witness and profoundly affect the life of the church as a collective witness to Jesus Christ’s love for the shole church.
The World Communion Offering works to ensure all God’s people flourish as God intends through ministries working for racial justice, gender justice, peacemaking, global witness and ecumenical and interfaith relations. This offering is received September 6 through October 4, during the Season of Preparation, especially World Communion Sunday.
It is official: Office hours are now 10-1 Monday – Friday.
The office will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
There will be a Carry In Dinner after church on Sunday, September 27th, instead of Church in the Park.
There is a sign-up sheet in the sanctuary.
The Church congregation mailing list has been updated. Copies are available in the office.
If you or someone you know would like to share their musical talents with us, this can be voice or instrument, please contact the office.
Deacon’s next Celebration Sunday will be September 14th after Worship. Join for cake & fellowship, in the Parlor, to wish those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries many blessings!
We invite YOU to help us fill the pews on Sundays. Coffee is always ready at 9:20 AM, and on the first Sundays of the month a snack is provided. Sunday school is for all ages and begins at 9:30AM. Please bring a friend and join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30.
The Christos Center supports our community by supplementing food to those in need. We are seeing more families who need our help. Personal hygiene items cannot be purchased with food stamps. The board members would like to provide bar soap too each of our clients. I would like to make this an ongoing project for our congregation. Diane Fischer, Christos Board Member
Be sure to visit the Lending Library in the hallway! The Care and Fellowship Committee invites you to TAKE A BOOK, BRING A BOOK and pass them on or return them. Religious or not! There are several new additions to the library. The shelves are full, waiting for you to find your perfect reflection book, bible, nice daily devotional books.
Committee Volunteer Sign up sheets are in the office. If you would like to sign up, call or email the church office for more details. The committees are:
Care & Fellowship – To care for the congregation, provide for fellowship and to improve communication.
Christian Education – Recruits teachers, helpers, chooses curriculum for children and youth, makes suggestions for Adult education, and encourages attendance.
Outreach – This committee is focused on evangelism and outreach: brainstorming and creating events or opportunities that might reach those outside our church or spread the gospel.
Personnel – Establishing policies and procedures for church employment that comply with federal, state, and local laws, where applicable. Participate in staff relations to support staff members.
Property – Help with the administration, maintenance, and areas of responsibility associated with the church building and grounds.
Stewardship & Finance – Oversee activities related to financial support of church, including annual stewardship campaign, special campaigns for designated projects and communicating with church members regarding the use of the funds collected.
Worship – Helps acquiring people for Children’s Time, Liturgists and Special Music. Help in making decisions for Worship and Special Services.
Deacon’s Meeting is the second Monday every month except July, at 6:00 pm
Choir Rehearsals are Wednesdays, at 5:30 PM; during the fall/winter/spring months.
Session meets the third Wednesday each month at 6:30 pm
Fellowship Group meets the second & fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM. Call the office or for more details.
Coffee is ready at Sundays at 9:20; coffee and light snack is available on the first Sunday of each month. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30. Worship with us in person or on Facebook Live at 10:30 AM.
All are invited and welcome here at Coates Street Presbyterian Church.
Preparing Thanksgiving noodles:
If you or someone you know would like to share their musical talents for Special Music, please let us know!
If you would like to purchase the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Too Funny!” in which Wallis Landrum wrote a story “This Time in Latin” and is included the book. The book can be purchased for $15, of which all proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the church. Contact Wally at 660-676-6760 for your copy today!
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world and all who dwell in it. For He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. Psalm 24:1-2
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CHURCH NEWS & NOTES
Extra copies of the 2021 CSPC directory are available in the office.
If your contact information has changed, please contact the church office to make sure that we have their most recent info: address, phone numbers, and email. You can call or email the office, or sign the red folders in the Sanctuary with your information.
Please remember to keep in contact with your loved ones, the elderly and anyone that you know that may need some help in this time of uncertainty. It may just be as simple as calling to see if they need some groceries or other necessities. Call the Church office if you need help, or know of someone that does to see if one of our volunteers can help!
Be sure to get a copy of “These Days, Daily Devotions for Living by Faith” and/or “The Upper Room, Where the world meets to pray”. Free copies are available on the table in hall.
The Lending Library in the hallway is waiting for you to see what is available! The Care and Fellowship Committee invites you to TAKE A BOOK, BRING A BOOK and pass them on or return them. Religious or not! There are several new additions to the library. The shelves are full, waiting for you to find your perfect reflection book, bible, nice daily devotional books.
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To watch past Worship Services, log into our Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/Coates-Street-Presbyterian-Church-2470642886504869
We Seek to Know Christ’s Love and Minister in His Name
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and glory, forever.
Amen.
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CSPC DEACON NEWS:
Everyone is invited to join in the Parlor after Worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month. All who have birthdays that month will be honored with cake and enjoy the fellowship of everyone.
The Deacons BLESSING BOX is located outside of the church by the parking lot entrance. This blessing box is for people to leave what they can and take what they need. Some of the items that can be left in the blessing box is canned goods, soups, fruits and vegetables; nonperishable food items, bottled water and drinks, Hygiene products, feminine items, soap, shampoo, coats, gloves for winter, small household items and much more.
The Deacons are requesting yarn and plastic knitting needles and crochet hooks for the inmates at the Prison, who are making stocking hats, etc. for the Veterans living on the streets and homeless children. This is a very worthy cause. Their supplies are getting low, so any donations will be greatly appreciated! Phyllis delivered the supplies to the prison.
Consider Time, Talent and Stewardship in Your Church. Time: if you have free time to help with different projects in and around the church, contact the office. Talent: Always looking for talented people to be involved. Do you know someone that would like to play the organ, piano, or other instrument during worship, want to be liturgist, or present Children’s time, let us know! Stewardship: Donations and contributions can be made in several different ways. If you come to Worship in Person, you may drop your offering in the offering trays. If you join us on Facebook live, press the donate button, No Fees applied. Contact your bank and have automatic payments set up to be mailed. Continue to mail your offerings per U.S. Post Office.