As you know, Pastor Barbara will be on sabbatical during the months of August, September, and October. Whatever will happen to us??? Well, we will have the opportunity to hear from many other preachers, thereby allowing us to hear “the Good Word” in different styles and interpretations. What a perfect way to grow in our faith! We will also have the opportunity to support our Pastor by making sure our home bound members are visited frequently. What a perfect way to grow in our fellowship! When we are in need of personal/pastoral care, we have those friends/pastors ready to help. What a perfect way to grow in our “sharing each others joys and bearing each others burdens” ministry! As you can see, this is not only a time of growth and renewal for our Pastor, but for us, as well. How exciting it will be when we are together again! We want to honor Pastor Barbara’s sabbatical by allowing her to step out of her Pastoral role for those three months and we thank you for doing this.

Here is the supply Pastors schedule: Rev. Marie Carpenter: August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1; Rev. Charles Hartman: September 8---Rally Day; Rev. Kathryn Palen: September 15, 22, 29; Rev. Reppa and/or Rev. Dan Cottrell: October 6, 13, 20, 27.

If you are in need of personal/pastoral care, please call: Chairperson of Deacons---Bob Butzier (828-5265); Moderator---Judy Butzier; Assistant Moderator---Jim Ellison

When we all work together for the glory of God, all will be well!

Blessings for All,

Judy Butzier, Moderator

From Mr. Chuck Wales concerning the Memoirs Group!

My office will be open in Fellowship Hall, Sunday, September 15th to sign in new members for the memoirs Group.

Come on in. It’s fun, easy, and enlightening. There, one can hear every- thing from humor to thought-provoking essays that stir the imagination.

In order to continue, our group needs at least two or three new members. We meet on each month’s second Tuesday at 10:00AM. So drop in. You’ll enjoy your visit!