SERMON: by Pastor Mews “God is Good All the Time” based on the text: Genesis 18:17-19, 20-33 Sermon notes are in the bulletin.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The altar flowers are given by Chad & Krystle Clark in celebration of their 1st wedding anniversary on July 31st.

VBS SUCCESS!

There were 65 children registered for VBS and the attendance was 54 on Monday, 53 on Tuesday, 44 on Wednesday, and 52 on Thursday.  92 were served at the kickoff meal on Sunday, and an average of 85 were served each night, Monday through Thursday. The Wagner family will be presented with the VBS gift for Elijah Wagner’s medical expenses next weekend at the 11:00 a.m. service. Thank you!

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 FOR THE FOOD PANTRY: Toilet paper, shampoo, cream of chicken soup, egg noodles 

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.

TEXAS FLOOD RELIEF INFORMATION

Texas District Disaster Relief page – https://txlcms.org/congregations/disaster-relief/  There is now a designated site where individuals can create an account and sign up to volunteer for flood relief efforts. You will be notified when it is time to deploy – please do not show up before you are contacted.

    ➡️ Visit: https://tcr.communityos.org/

    ➡️ Set up your volunteer profile

    ➡️ Be sure to select Kerr County when prompted

Please share this with others who are willing and able to serve. We pray God’s peace and healing upon the victims of the disastrous flooding that occurred over the 4th of July weekend.

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 19                 46                 5:30 PM                                                             

July 20                57                9:00 AM                                          

                             117              11:00 AM                                                          

TOTAL:             220                                                                                  

 
– Worship Services –
Traditional Services
Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service
 
THE 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 11:00 A.M. ARE
LIVESTREAMED 
 
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