Sunday, August 2, 2026
Please join us this Sunday. We would LOVE to see you in person!
Coffee and a light snack, provided by Barb Riley will be ready at 9:20 AM
Sunday School is at 9:30 AM with Jeff Rumbaugh leading.
Psalm 17:1-7, 15
Hear me, Lord, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer— it does not rise from deceitful lips.
Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not transgressed.
Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded. My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
Romans 9:1-5
I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race, the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption to sonship; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of the Messiah, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen.
Matthew 14: 13-21
When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Household Prayer: Morning
God of daybreak, thank you for holding me through the night and awakening me to behold your likeness in this brand-new day. Go with me now as I walk with you. Show me the world and its people through your eyes of compassion. Bless me, break me, and move through me to heal and feed those who hunger for you. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
O God, tonight I lay my failures, anxieties, struggles, and unfinished business at your feet. Hold me, bless me, and change me as I rest in you. Amen.
Questions for Reflection
How do you react when your need for rest or quiet is interrupted by the demands of others, just as Jesus’ time alone was interrupted by the crowd?
In what ways does seeing Jesus move from personal grief to active compassion inspire how you treat people when you are hurting?
Why do you think Jesus told the disciples, “You give them something to eat” instead of doing it all without them? How does God involve you in serving others?
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.
Deacon meeting is Monday, August 10 at 6:00 PM in the Session Room.
Session meets Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM.
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 August 9th 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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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.