Christian Education
September 12, the Adult Class will meet in the Church Parlor at 9:30 A.M. to start its series, "What Is The Spirit Saying to the Churches." Based on the 1st and 2nd Chapters of Revelation. The series will be lead by The Rev. Miles White.

MSPC Book Club
Sept 10: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson and Reg Keeland, hosted by Richard McLean at Thelma Nungessor's home, 2922 Oakleaf, 78209, at 12 noon.
Bring a lunch.
For more info, email Rebecca

HNS AUXILIARY NEWS
The Ladies Auxiliary of the House of Neighborly Service will be meeting on September 17, 2010 and would like to invite all who are interested in knowing more about us to come and share refreshments and fellowship. Tickets and flyers announcing the Fall Charity Quilt Raffle will be available showing the beautiful King-size Quilt donated by the HNS Quilt Group. Chances are only 6 for $5.00 or $1 each. Proceeds are used to award scholarships to area students, and we hope to have several of this year's scholarship winners at Friday's meeting. We are thrilled to have awarded seven scholarships this year - that may be a record! Congratulations to all the deserving young students.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!
The beginning of the fall season at Madison Square includes "gearing back up" with our Wednesday night activities. As part of this return from summer vacation, we are adding an opportunity to share a meal and conversation.

This fellowship time will begin on Wednesday, September 1 from 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm. We plan to bring in pizza and rotate among participants to bring in a salad. Iced tea and water will be provided as well. Cost is $4.00.

If you would like to participate in the meal time, we'd love to have you there! This is a great "cooking alternative" for anyone who would like to share a meal and fellowship with Madison Square members and friends.

Additional information will follow in the future.

Tour of H4H
The MSPC Deacons are scheduling a tour on September 12th at 1:30 p.m. Please let me know if you would like to go?.

Thank you very much,
Samantha
(c) 210-897-7286

Broken Record
Broken Record is the world premiere production of a new play by award-winning playwright James Venhaus. Expanded from Venhaus' ten-minute short Inside the Loop that was written for TheatreASAP in 2007, this new, full-length production at the Overtime Theater tells the story of one couple...in reverse. If you could go back and play your entire failed relationship over again, would you? Should you? Would it make a difference? Ben and Cynthia's relationship is replayed from its bitter end back to its sweet beginning.

Broken Record is co-directed by Catherine Babbitt and Cindy Fuqua and features the actors Christie Beckham (Cynthia), Tyler Keyes (Ben), and Robert Jerdee (Richard).
Another Venhaus play, The Happy Couple, had its world-premiere staging at the Overtime Theater in March 2010. It received critical and audience acclaim, and the show sold out most of its performances. Beckham and Keyes also were part of that production. Broken Record is different because it essentially existed only as a short piece before the playwright, director and cast began pre-production work. The creative team of Broken Record is writing about their experiences in creating the play in an online blog.

Location: The Overtime Theater, in the Blue Star Complex, 1414 S. Alamo, #103, San Antonio, TX 78210.
Show Dates and Times: August 27 - September 18, 2010. Showtimes are 8 pm Thursdays-Saturdays, with one 3 pm Sunday matinee (September 12). No show on Friday, September 3.
Ticket Prices: $12 general admission, and $9 for teachers, students, seniors 65+, active military, and SATCO members. Thursdays are "Cheap Date Night," when the ticket price is "pay what you can."
Information & Reservations: www.theovertimetheater.net, theovertimetheater@gmail.com, and (210) 557-7562.

Presbyterians 1.0 - Class resumes September 5
An Introduction to Reformed/Presbyterian/Madison Square Faith
Class meets from 9:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Birthday Celebration
Come Join the Celebration as Rey Menchaca turns 60! The Madison Square Family is invited to join the party on September 11 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the MSPC Fellowship Hall. We will be honoring Rey by collecting non-perishable food items for the Christian Assistance Food Pantry. For more info call Jeff Sturgeon at 210.734.4667 or email

Fabulous Folks
Has a Madison Square Presbyterian Church family member or friend done something that you think is just fabulous? Well, let them know by filling out and giving them a "Fabulous Folks" note.

Blank forms are available primarily in the sanctuary pew holders (same place as contribution envelopes and prayer cards).

Just take one, address it, write a short note, sign, and give it to the recipient either in person or by mail.

Blank notes are also available in the narthex and church office.

Parent/Youth Planning Meeting - September 12 - After Church
Parents and Youth - affter worship on September 12 we would love to have lunch with parents and youth to talk about upcoming plans for the Fall, Winter and Spring.

Pizza and ice Cream will be the lunch menu!

CAM Has Urgent Needs
We need:
Men's Jeans - sizes 28-36
Men's Underwear - Sizes 28-36
Men's Tennis shoes - all sizes
Articles can be left in the CAM box in the fellowship hall.

The San Antonio AIDS Foundation
The San Antonio AIDS Foundation is requesting donations of personal hygiene products for our two residential facilities. With a combined average daily census of 41 residents we are seeking the following donations.

1. Bar soap
2. Shampoo
3. Mouthwash
4. Body lotion
5. Baby powder
6. Tissues
7. Bath towels

Thank you.
Sincerely,
David T. Ewell, Executive Director
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
818 East Grayson Street
San Antonio, TX 78208
210-225-4715

Help Me Build A Treasure Chest

Our Church Mission Statement says we are welcoming, open community for all, we bear witness to God’s unconditional love, we minister to the needs of our members, and we serve as agents of God’s love, reconciliation, peace and justice in the community and in the world.
These statements correctly reflect what we believe and (we assume) what we do – in our community and in the world. But we don’t have any story complete enough to fully represent who we are to visitors, to inquisitors, to friends, even to ourselves.
Therefore, a group of members are embarking on a treasure hunt, and we are inviting all members of MSPC (or friends or visitors or inquisitors) to share your story with us – so that our “story” can become complete enough. The treasure we seek is your story – why you are a member of MSPC, why you come to MSPC, what MSPC means to your spirituality, your ministry, your vocation, your avocation. Tell us what being “grounded” at MSPC means to you, what it allows you to be, to become. Tell us how you talk with others (at home, at play, at parties) about MSPC and your place within this community and in the world.
Our group will gather your responses and will start creating our “fleshed out” story. It will always be “in process”, just as most of us are “in process” of becoming Disciples. We will not use names of people or places as we build this story, but we do have to be able to provide context – like work in the medical field – to better portray who we are, where we are.
Thanks for your help. We look forward to gathering your stories very soon.

Email your stories to: richnelson2001@yahoo.com

MISSION STATEMENT
MADISON SQUARE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

The mission of Madison Square Presbyterian Church is:

· to be a community that is open and welcoming to all people, without regard for nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status;

· to bear witness, both in word and in deed, to the universal and unconditional love of God as made known through Jesus of Nazareth;

· to minister to the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of its members, their families, and any others in need of such ministry;

· to serve actively and creatively as an agent of love, reconciliation, peace, and justice in the community and in the world;

· to work in harmony with all who share any aspect of this mission; and

· in all things, to seek and be receptive to the guidance of the Spirit of God.

Please email your announcements to be published, questions, and comments to: church@msqpc.org