SERMON: (5:30) by Pastor Terry Cripe “Nothing Is Too Difficult…But” based on the text: Genesis 18:1-14
SERMON: (9:00) by Pastor Kurt Mews “The Two Kingdoms”
based on the text: Mark 6:14-29 (Pastor’s sermon notes are in the bulletin)
SERMON: (11:00) by Pastor Robert Becker “Laughing At God’s Promises”
based on the text: Genesis 18:1-14
ALTAR FLOWERS
SAVE THE DATE!
The Vacation Bible School children are singing at the 11:00 service this weekend. Blessings to all of our families and thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make VBS and the VBS meals a huge success!
WORSHIP SERVICES JULY 19th & 20th
This weekend, Communion will be offered this weekend at the 5:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. There will be no Communion at the 9:00 a.m. service. Pastor Mews is attending the National Youth Gathering, and with the inability to secure a pastor for the 9:00 a.m. service, we will have a pre-recorded sermon by Pastor Mews.
JUNE FOOD PANTRY REPORT
We served 69 families in June or 193 people. We distributed 324 bags of food for a value of $4,860.00. Twelve new families visited our pantry for the first time. We spent $873.09 at Meijer and $56.43 at the Toledo Food Bank for a total of $929.52.
Meijer Simply Give Program is featuring us again through Saturday, September 27th. The DOUBLE DAYS, when they will DOUBLE the money that is donated are
Saturday, August 16th AND Saturday, September 13th. Yes, during this campaign, there will be TWO DOUBLE DAYS! Meijer Simply Give Scan cards are available on the south receptionist desk. Pick one up today!
Once Meijer totals the campaign that ended on June 28th, we will receive Meijer Gift Cards for the value that was donated. Thank you for your continued support of the food pantry. We are making an impact and helping the Defiance County Community.
ITEMS NEEDED: Toilet paper, shampoo, cream of chicken soup, egg noodles
PAPERLESS JULY
There will be no worship guides during the month of July. We will still print the weekend bulletin. We will also print out the services’ Scripture readings.
SAVE YOUR PLASTIC CAPS!
We are saving CLEAN plastic caps (any size, shape, or color) to possibly have a park bench on our church property. Please bring them to the church office. Examples of caps: water bottles, milk jugs, sprays (oil, etc.), cleaning products, food products. Thank you!
ALTAR FLOWERS
If you have purchased altar flowers for the weekend services, please remember to pick them up during that week by Wednesday. Thank you.
BEST PRACTICES
Plans are now being made for Best Practices in August. Thank you for signing up and please pray for all of those who will be attending this three-day workshop.
THANK YOU
Thank you for all the love, support, and prayers everyone has given to our family during this difficult time. It is greatly appreciated! God’s blessings to
all of you! Elijah, Marissa, and Gracie Wagner
TEXAS FLOOD RELIEF INFORMATION
The Ohio District leadership has been in touch with the Texas District and we are working with them to determine the needs of those impacted by the flooding. At this time, Texas is still in a search and rescue mode and once more information is available, we will be reaching out to our congregations. Any donations should not be sent to the Ohio District office but held at the congregational level until further information from the Texas District is available.
Rev. John Greig
Executive Director of Mission and Ministry for the Ohio District LCMS
Email- greigj@oh.lcms.org
CHIEF RECEIPTS
June, July, and August Chief receipts DO NOT QUALIFY, so please do not put them in the box, which is now located by the church office reception desk. Starting September 1, we will resume collection, and the money received will be earmarked for the church Social Welfare account, to help those who need gas money or help with other bills. Thank you!
CLOTHES CLOSET NEEDS
The Clothes Closet is in need of children’s clothing, toddler sizes through size 16. They are also in need of houseware items. Thank you.
ATTENDANCE CHURCH SERVICES
July 12 46 5:30 PM
July 19 99 9:00 AM
TOTAL: 220