This morning I, like so many other parents in Bulloch county, dropped my two girls, Addie and LG, off to start their new school year. It has been an exciting morning, complete with breakfast, new outfits, and first day of school pictures. It’s hard to believe that our summer has already slipped away and Fall is upon us. But the start of the school year brings with it all new activities here at Pittman Park.

Our Fall Schedule will kick off with a Churchwide Potluck Picnic on Sunday, August 4 after traditional worship. We’ll provide the chicken, just bring a side to share!

Starting this Wednesday, August 7, our Wednesday Night Activities are back, and we’re introducing new opportunities for community, discipleship, and service. This year, our Wednesday night theme is “Serving & Growing Together,” because life is better when we grow together!

The rest of our Fall schedule is below, but I’d like to highlight to particular discipleship opportunities for adults:  Epic of Eden: Isaiah and Disciple III.

Epic of Eden: Isaiah is a 10 week study beginning on Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30pm. Here’s a little more about the study itself:

Often named the fifth gospel, the book of the prophet Isaiah has more to say about Israel’s coming Messiah than any other Old Testament book. Brilliant, courageous, uncompromising, this prophet declared that the year of the LORD had come and God’s people needed to either step up, or stand down. Indeed, when Isaiah spoke, kings trembled.

But too often, when Isaiah speaks today, God’s people have trouble hearing. Why? We often miss the larger context. In The Epic of Eden: Isaiah, Dr. Sandra Richter takes participants back to the eighth century BCE. This ten-week study explains Israel’s religion and economy, explores the definition and role of the prophets, and helps us to apply the message of this great champion of the faith to our lives today.

Disciple III: Remember Who You Are  is a 24 week study, 12 weeks in the Fall and 12 weeks in the spring beginning on Sunday, August 11 at 5pm.

Join us in a 24-week study exploring how memory and identity shape us as the people of God. Together, we will dive into the powerful words of both the prophets and Paul for 12 weeks each. Discover shared themes like the importance of remembering, repentance, renewal, and building a strong community. Let’s journey together to discover who we are.

Wednesdays at Pittman Park: Serving & Growing Together

5:00 p.m. Communion in the Chapel – Share in the sacrament together

5:00 p.m. Backpack Buddies Food Packing – Help serve students in our community beginning Aug. 14

5:00 p.m. Kids Choir – Led by Pastor Stephanie

5:30 p.m. Open Table – Enjoy a free supper and great fellowship

6:30 p.m. Epic of Eden: Isaiah Bible Study – Led by Jonathan

6:30 p.m. Park Students Small Groups – For middle and high schoolers

6:30 p.m. Park Kids Bible Club – For elementary school kids

6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – New members welcome!

Childcare for ages 0-4 is provided from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Sundays at Pittman Park: Worshipping Together

9:00 a.m. The Nine – Contemporary Worship

10:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes – Adult, Children, and Youth

11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

5:00 p.m. Park Students

5:00 p.m. Disciple III Bible Study

Let’s launch into Fall together!

God bless,

Jonathan Smith
For Jesus. For People. For Community.