† IN OUR PRAYERS Paul S., receiving hospice care, Jack H., at St. Luke’s in Carthage; Bonnie L., at Oak Pointe, Carthage; Katherine R., homebound; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† WEDNESDAY CHURCH In an effort to allow more people to worship in a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders have decided to hold a service with a higher level of precautions. This service will be one where all attendees wear masks. There will be no congregational singing. It will not be a communion service. The plan at this time is to offer this service on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 11:00 am. The first opportunity to worship at this service will be this Wednesday, August 19. The service will adopt the readings and message of the previous Sunday.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL Plans are in the works for the Fall Sunday school session. Rally Day will be held on Sunday, August 30, after the service around 10:15 am. Come and join us as we start a new set of lessons to learn about God’s love for his children!
† DRIVE-UP COMMUNION In an effort to allow more people to take communion in a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders have decided to offer drive-up communion on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 pm. You do not need to sign up for a time slot. It will be offered outside under the overhang by the front door. The next opportunity for drive-up communion will be September 9. If you would like communion at a different time, you may call the church office and schedule a time with Pastor.
† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY It seems that there is some interest in beginning to meet again for Thursday morning Bible Class. Starting August 20, we will meet downstairs in the fellowship hall where we normally had been meeting. We will spread the tables out in an effort to maintain distance and we will wear masks. Refreshments will not be served.
† FEEDBACK The various individuals involved in making decisions at church would appreciate any comments and feedback you may have about what the church is doing or what might be helpful. You can always email or call the church. The more information we have the better we can make decisions to serve the congregation’s needs. Thank you.
† Birthdays and Anniversaries this week
| 16 – Ethan N. | 20 – Garrett B. | 21- Barbara S. | 19 – Cameron & April K. |
| 18 – Judy B. | 20 – Maesyn H. | 22 – Ashlyn K. |
† Altar Flowers Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Greg and Denise Golden in honor of their wedding anniversary and Aug. birthdays.