Mid-week News - July 4, 2012

Dear Family of faith, I hope you are enjoying the Fourth of July holiday. This is be an abbreviated newsletter because of it. I have a picnic to attend! Last Sunday was a wonderful day in worship. The sermon on sorrow was hard for many people, including myself, but we all needed to remind ourselves of the comfort that God brings us. Thanks for those who continue to bring in food faithfully each first Sunday of the month to support local food pantries and those within our own congregation who have needs. The music during worship on the last three Sundays of July--- July 15, 22, and 29-- will be led by the Praise Team. They are this year's Dress Down Dog Days Sundays when you are encouraged to dress in shorts and sandals if you wish to enjoy the Florida heat. July 15th will be our "Country Sunday" so come and plan to sing some of the old favorites that Country Western artists have created. It will be a lot of fun. Beginning July 18th, for one month, a special summer reading program will be renting our Fellowship Hall every weekday to conduct their classes. Please note this, since you won't want to interrupt them. Lastly, on July 29th, we will be having our annual No Bug Indoor Picnic after worship. We need you to sign up for that, so please do so in the coming weeks. Have a safe and wonderful day, and I'll see you on Sunday if not before. With affection, Pastor Carlan