The hospitality committee has postponed the dinner that was scheduled for Sunday, August 13th. A new date will be announced when the dinner has been rescheduled.
Weekly Update for Sunday, August 6, 2017
- Sarah Mission Circle meeting: Monday, Aug. 7 at 1:00 PM
- Christian Education Board meeting: Monday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 PM.
- The C.E. Board thanks those who helped with the Block parties. It was wonderful to see everyone work together as a church family to make the event a success. Feedback is welcome, and helpful for planning future events.
- Pitch-in dinner: Sunday, Aug. 13 following the morning service. Please come help us celebrate Pastor Dave and his family being with us for 20 years!
- Official Board meeting: Sunday, Aug. 20 at 4:30 PM.
- Please see Becky Mitchell if you’re interested in volunteering in the Nursery.
Swimming
Recently my doctor told me that the only exercise he wants me to do is swimming. Based on my age, wear and tear on my joints, etc., he said that swimming was the only option. And he told me that it would make me feel much better. Apparently even just being in the water is beneficial. “It’s like a massage all over,” he said.
There are much worse things a doctor can say to you than “I want you to swim.” In fact, I like to swim. I love being in the water. The problem is, I haven’t done much swimming in a long time.
We used to go all the time when I was a kid. To me, the best part of our family vacations was when Mom and Dad would take us back to the motel after a day’s sight-seeing, and we’d change into our swimsuits and go to the pool for a couple of hours. Eventually my parents realized they didn’t have to drive all the way to Colorado to keep us entertained, and we started going on weekend trips to exotic places like Jasper, Indiana, to stay in their brand-new Holiday Inn and swim in their pool. That made us kids happy. Back then, we were way more impressed with a swimming pool than Colorado. Read More »
Weekly Update for Sunday, July 16, 2017
- Block parties: Every Saturday evening for the remainder of July from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
- Deacons meeting: July 18, 6:30 PM.
- Wedding card shower for Seth and Taylor Herndon: through July 23; leave cards on the table set up in the foyer.
- The ROC club is in need of homework helpers. We can work with your open schedule any weekday from 3:30 – 4:15 PM. See Kim Collins if you’re interested.
Weekly Update for Sunday, July 9, 2017
- Trustee meeting: this Sunday, following the morning service.
- Sarah Mission Circle meeting: July 10, 1:00 pm in the Library.
- We are having a Wedding card shower for Seth and Taylor Herndon. Cards will be collected in a basket in the foyer.
- Block party: Every Saturday evening for the remainder of July starting at 6:30 PM.
Weekly Update: Block Parties in July
Bring the whole family and come join us for food, fellowship, and fun every Saturday in July starting on the 8th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
There will be activities for kids and adults, with door prizes, games, music, and more. On July 29th, we’ll wrap up the month with an Ice Cream Social.
RSVP on Facebook if you can (response not required, come regardless!), and join us each weekend for a great time!
Revival
Our church is going to hold revival services this September 17th-20th, from Sunday morning through Wednesday evening. It is the first revival meeting we will have had in twenty years. Let me tell you why we haven’t had a revival meeting in twenty years, and why we are having one now.
When we first came here, my wife and I were immediately struck with the beauty of the building, especially the sanctuary. In fact, the sanctuary, platform and pulpit reminded me an awful lot of the auditorium of the church I grew up in. So in one sense, I immediately felt at home.
But after we came here, I realized that the size of our sanctuary was impressive and beautiful, but it could also be an obstacle to overcome in our worship services. Read More »
Weekly Updates for Sunday, June 25, 2017
- We’re still looking for volunteers for the July Block Parties. Talk to Jeani McCammon or another member of the Christian Education Board if you’re interested in helping.
- The Sarah Mission Circle is making items for Operation Christmas Child, and would appreciate donations of sewing needles and straight pins.