How are we in the middle of July already? Summer seems to be flying by!
A Few Announcments
- Hammo registration is due! All confirmation & high school students are invited to attend and registration forms can be found at www.hammoconnect.com/
registration Please get the form and a check for $45 per person to me ASAP. I am also in need of at least one more adult to join us. Please let me know if you are interested in attending. - Bethlehem is going to the Connecticut Wine Festival Sunday July 31 after worship. Tickets are $25 at the door $20 in advance or $10 of DD/under 21. Go to www.ctwine.com for more information about the event or to order you tickets.
- The outdoor worship service is Sunday August 7. Come join us for worship on the lawn, followed by a picnic. Hotdogs & hamburgers provided, but please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
- The giving basket is collecting toiletries. Any size toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, mouth wash, etc is needed, but travel sizes are particularly welcomed. All items will be donated to Americare Clinic in Danbury.
Last week’s question was: Which is not a letter attributed to Paul? A) Romans B) Galatians C) Jude D)Philippians
Jude was written by a man named Jude. The other letters are all attributed to Paul.
Jude was written by a man named Jude. The other letters are all attributed to Paul.
This week’s question: In the parable of the grain of mustard seed, when it becomes a tree birds come and do what? A) Build nests, B) Eat the leaves C) Roost for the night D) Find shelter from the rain If you know the answer, or even if you look it up, let me know by noon on Wednesday to be entered into this week's drawing.
Sunday's sermon
If you missed the sermon you can read it here. When have you felt like God was removing the rocks so you faith can grow deeper, weeding the cares of this world from your life, aerating the path that you have set or adding compost or manure to your life? How is God turning you into good soil? Has it been an easy process?
Wednesday's Worship
This Wednesday we will hear the story of Jesus' baptism and talk about our own baptisms. Worship begins at 7pm but come early for dinner starting at 6:30pm.
Serving This Coming Sunday
The following people have signed up to lead worship in the following ways:
Worship Assistant: Ellen G
Reader: Nancy B
Communion Assistant: Victor M
Usher: _______ & __________
Bread baker/bringer: __________
Communion Set up/clean up: __________
Offering Counter: __________
Coffee Hour Host: The Muniz Family
If you would like to sign up to serve in any of the blank areas please let me know.
This Sunday's Text
The gospel for Sunday is Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, the parable of the wheat and the weeds. When has someone thwarted your plans? Last week I asked if you are good soil, this week I ask, are you good seed? When do you feel like good seed? When do you feel like bad seed? Is it as easy to identify the people who are good in this world from those who are bad as it is to identify weeds from wanted plants?
Hope you all have a great week!
Blessings
Pastor Becca
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