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Don't Miss Out on the Men's Retreat!

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The deadline to register for the Men's Retreat is this Sunday, September 24! Don't miss out on this opportunity to fellowship with fellow Blacknall men and friends from St. John's in the scenic mountains of Montreat, NC on October 27 - 29.

The $180 registration fee covers two nights' lodging, all three Saturday meals, and Sunday breakfast. We want all men to attend, regardless of their financial situation.

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Seeking Storytellers for The Betty

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The Betty returns on Thursday, October 19, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.! The theme for this upcoming Women’s Ministry storytelling gathering is "Belonging.” What does it mean to “belong?” When and where have you felt a sense of belonging? Was it a specific moment? A physical place? A gathering of certain people? Did it require something of you or of those around you? If you have a story about how God has worked or is working out a sense of belonging in your life, please consider being one of the storytellers! Contact Lauren Holahan by September 24 to get on the storyteller list and/or to help with the event. 

New Blacknall Arts Release - Living Water

Blacknall Arts — our in-house songwriting and recording initiative — is excited to announce the release of “Living Water.”

As I was reflecting on how Scripture references water as an agent of new life, I was drawn into the narrative of John 4 and the picture painted in Psalm 1. The Psalm 1 imagery of a tree growing strong and bearing fruit because it is planted next to the stream offers a beautiful picture of the flourishing that I hear in Jesus’ words in John 4:14, “…The water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

The release includes two different versions of the song, artwork by Blacknall little ones Elias Fine and Pax Reagan (and exchange student Gonzalo Pérez-Salvador), and features the musical talents of Kate Van Farowe, Hannah Taylor, Nat Stine, Sarah Lapp, Kat Burgett, and Wen Reagan. “Living Water” is now available on all streaming platforms.

Job Announcement: Director of Children’s Ministries

We are now accepting applications for the position of Director of Children's Ministries. The job description — written after careful consideration of our church's needs and with invaluable input from our current Children's Ministry leaders — has been approved by the Session and is now posted on the employment page. It also will be shared with various churches, colleges, and universities. Please pray for the members of the Search Committee (pictured left to right): Jeff Connolly, Pam Pennigar, Bethany Bonnemere (chair), Goodie Bell (ex officio), Kathy Mitchell, and Peter Cvelich as they undertake this important work. Direct any questions and/or applications to employment@blacknall.org and include “DCM Position" in the subject line.

Have you heard about the LCs?

The LCs are Blacknall’s fellowship group for older adults. Anyone between the ages of 50 (“L”) and 100 (“C”) is invited to join this group. Every Wednesday morning, the LCs meet from 10:30 a.m. - noon for fellowship and Bible study. We are currently meeting on Zoom with occasional in-person meetings.

Now is a great time to join the LCs! We are just beginning a study on Ken Bailey’s, “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels.” Bailey uses his 30 years of experience as a missionary and scholar living in the Middle East to illuminate the cultural background behind many Gospel stories. Bisharah Libbus is facilitating this study. Bisharah is from Lebanon and was neighbors with Bailey for several years. He brings his own insights to augment those of Bailey.

If you would like to join this group, please email Pastor Dave Dunderdale or join through Church Center.