Coffee Hour is back! before and after Sunday worship. (You can also sign up to help).
Christian Education – July edition– for all ages, though geared for 11+: Creation and Climate Change and Hope (what’s a Christian to think?). A four-session introduction (sprint) to the theology of creation and our part in it. If you miss a session- no worries! A worksheet and the videos are posted on our website. Find it under the tab: What We Do (course)
Back to the Future As we anticipate a return to pre-pandemic church activities and building use, the cleaning requirements of our building are being reviewed. For Kellie to have time to focus on our fellowship hall, meeting rooms, kitchen, nursery, and bathrooms, we want to revive the practice of other members of our church family cleaning the sanctuary. We are seeking volunteers to sign up for a month. Guidelines provided and participation greatly appreciated.
Community Worship Service on the Lawn– July 25th, 11 a.m. in the Middleburgh Jr/Sr. High greenspace. Bring a chair or blanket. (We will not be meeting for worship that morning.)
Food Pantry: Open Saturdays 9-11 am and by appointment. (518) 827-7121. If you would like to volunteer for a regular shift, contact Russ RyanTo sign up for the weekly emails that include prayer requests along with some announcements, the front page of the website has a signup form.
Bahati’s Story
Bahati lives in Tanzania. After receiving an OCC shoebox, she ran home to show her mother the beautiful gifts. Her favorite items were pens, pencils, notebooks, and crayons. Bahati’s favorite school subject is math, and she hopes to be a teacher one day. The school supplies she found in her shoebox will help her reach that goal. Bahati’s mother was amazed at how many gifts were included in the shoebox, and said the gifts blessed the entire family!
Bahati accepted the invitation to attend The Greatest Journey classes. Her favorite lesson is one about loving others. Since attending the classes, Bahati invited her whole family to attend church. It makes her happy to know that now they all know the love of Jesus. Bahati is thankful for the person who packed her shoebox and started her family on their walk with the Lord. She says, “Please remember to pray for us.”
Giving with Gratitude
$17 was collected in June to go toward the $9 donation requested for each shoebox to be used for shipping and ministry costs. Thank you for GIVING WITH GRATITUDE! If you would like to join the effort, empty medicine bottles are available in the foyer and the back of the sanctuary. A container for your contribution is found near the offering plate in the sanctuary.
Harvest Bazaar
Save the date of September 18, 2021 for the Harvest Bazaar to benefit Operation Christmas Child. A planning meeting for the event will be held on Tuesday, July 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the church library. Newcomers are welcome to bring fresh ideas and service!
Purchasing Gifts
Please see the pledge sheets in the foyer for the gifts needed for our 2021 packing parties.
Thank you for supporting Operation Christmas Child
with your prayers, resources, and talents!