Celebration of the Life of Alice Roye

Tappahannock Presbyterian Church will host a service to celebrate the life of Alice Roye, a contributing member of the Essex County community who passed on July 24th, in Cary, North Carolina.  The service will be held on Sunday afternoon, September 8th, at 2:00, and will be followed by a reception.  All are welcome.
Alice was a charter member of Tappahannock Presbyterian Church, a founder of Essex Churches Together, a co-leader of Operation Inasmuch, a member of the Tappahannock Artists' Guild. a member of the Community Chorus, parish secretary at St. John's Episcopal Church, school nurse and Health teacher at St. Margaret's School, and was best known as Gracie's "Mom" as she took her friendly walks through town.
Tappahannock Presbyterian Church is located at 204 Kino Rd. opposite Tappahannock Chevrolet. 443-9977

Faith = Health!

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul (3 John 1:2).  

Consider the following report that appeared on CNN. On January 3, 2009, after the death of the Guinness Book of World Records' oldest person, Maria de Jesus age 115, next in line was Gertrude Baines from Los Angeles. Born to slaves near Atlanta in 1894, she was described at 114 years old as "spry," "cheerful," and "talkative." When she was 112 years old, Ms. Baines was asked by a CNN correspondent to explain why she thought she had lived so long. Her reply: "God. Ask Him. I took good care of myself, the way he wanted me to." Brief and to the point.

Studies on the benefits of religious or spiritual beliefs show:

• an improved sense of well-being or happiness, hope, optimism, and meaning and purpose in life

• a greater sense of personal control in challenging life situations

• reduction of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts 

• greater marital stability

• better social support and more positive relationships 

• "For older adults in particular, the most common source of social support outside of family members comes from members of religious organizations."

•  Frequent attendance at religious services increased longevity on average by 37%

Faith = Health!  May your faith life bring you health and peace, contentment and joy! 

Abiding in Love

Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:4-5).

As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love (John 15: 9-10).

Jesus uses the word abide again and again, as he speaks to his disciples just before his arrest.  To abide is to persevere, to endure, to stay with something.  Often, in our busy world, abiding might seem difficult to do.  Everything seems to be about completing tasks and staying active.  But God calls us to find time and space to be still, to wonder, to see beauty, to love, to serve others. 

This Scottish poem speaks of abiding in an interesting way:

If after Kirk ye bide a wee, There's some would like to speak to ye;

If after Kirk ye rise and flee, we'll all seem cold and stiff to ye.

The one that's in the seat wi' ye, Is stranger here than you, may be;

All here have got their fears and cares;

Add you your soul unto our prayers;

Be you our angel unawares.

Pentecost

Favorite Hymn Sunday May 19th

On Sunday, May 19th, we will be incorporating your favorite hymns into the service music.  Be sure to write the name of your favorite(s) on a slip of paper and place it in the basket on top of the organ.  If you know the hymn number, add that, but we can look it up if it's in another hymnal.                                                                                                                 

Bake Sale

It's Farmer's Market time again and Essex Churches Together will be hosting their famous bake sale!  We will be joined by Union First Baptist Church.  Please take time to bake something(s) for Saturday, May 18th, and offer to help host the booth that day.  Please contact the church (804)443-9977 and let us know what you will be bringing and when you're available to help that day. 

Men's Breakfast

Men's Breakfast

At

Tappahannock Presbyterian Church

Saturday, May 4^th at 8am

Come one and all, if you are a guy! Fun and fellowship and lots of food!

Funeral Service

Funeral for Dorothy Carr
Friday, April 24, 2019
Curry Funeral Home, 116 E Church St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 at 11am
Viewing at 10am
Graveside at Campbell Memorial Church at 12:30pm
Please come join us to celebrate Dorothy's life.

Bestsellers’ Book Club

Discussing bestselling books that give us hope

Every 1^st Monday of the month, 1:00-2:30 pm

Java Jack's Café,

504 S Church Lane, Tappahannock

Details:

Buy your lunch, a cup of coffee, or dessert.

Join us, even if you didn't finish (or read) the book! Everyone has       valuable insights                                                                                       and differing opinions help us learn.   

It's really about the conversation…

Leader: Rev. Dr. Vicki Murdock, LCSW

If possible, just tell us "Yes" in an email

to let us know you plan to be there:

 vgmurdock@al.upsem.edu

      

Bestseller for Monday, May 6: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick

                   Bestseller for Monday, June 3: Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart

Events Happening....Come Join Us!

*Wednesday, April 17^th – Community Lenten service with lunch at the local Methodist Church.  The service is at noon; lunch is served by our church at both 11:30 and 12:30. 

*Thursday, April 18^th – Holy Thursday supper and Lord's Supper.  Join us at 6 pm for a fellowship meal of ancient foods like vegetables, chicken, eggs, olives, bread, and grapes.  After supper, we will celebrate communion at our supper tables, just like Jesus did with his disciples.  

*Friday, April 19^th – Good Friday service at noon.  Join us for a quiet time with our God and one another as we remember the meaning of Jesus' death.    Harpsichord, prayer, Jesus' words.

*Sunday, April 21^st is Easter Sunday.  Join us on this holy morning as we praise God for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  We'll have organ, harpsichord and oboe accompanying the choir and congregation, and we'll flower the cross and share the Lord's Supper. Please bring flowers from your garden to decorate our Easter flower cross.

Come Join us This Sunday for Palm Sunday

Lent/Easter