MMC: August Already

Good Morning Bethlehem  

Is it really August already?!  I hope you all are enjoying the summer and not yet thinking too hard about the fall.

A Few Announcements

• The giving basket is collecting toiletries of all type and size.  Travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, and body wash are especially appreciated.  All items will be donated to Americares clinic in Danbury.
• Senior lunch is at noon on Wednesday August 10.  We will be meeting at Heibecks/Blondies on route 7.  Just an FYI that it is a cash only establishment.
• The outdoor worship & picnic will be Sunday August 14!  Bring your lawn chairs and a side or dessert to share.  Hamburgers, hot dogs & veggie burgers will be provided.
• Mark your calendar - Rally Day is September 18th!  Christian Education & Sunday School is going to take on a whole new look this year.  Watch for more information.  

Book of Faith Puzzler

Last week’s  question was: Sunday’s gospel consisted of 5 parables, which of the following is not another parable that Jesus told?  A) The houses on rock and sand, B) the lost coin C) the wise baker D) the ten talents.  There is not a parable about a wise baker, though Pastor Becca thinks that there should be.  Congratulations to Mark H for winning this week's puzzler. 


This week’s question: Today’s gospel is Jesus feeding a large crowd of 5000 plus people.  This story is heard in multiple gospels, which is it NOT hear in? A) Matthew B) Mark, C) Luke, D) John E) it is in all 4 gospels  If you know the answer or are willing to google it, submit your answer by noon on Wednesday to be entered into this week's drawing.  As of Monday morning no correct answers have been submitted. 

Yesterday's Sermon 

If you missed it you can read it here.  So do you think the loaves and fishes were multiplied or that the crowd shared food that they had?  Does it really matter which?  When is it hard for you to share?  What are ways that we don't share that might not seem too obvious?  How can we learn to share and compromise more?

Wednesday's Worship

This Wednesday at 7pm we will be hearing about Jesus walking on water and Peter trying to.  Bring your lawn chairs for an informal worship experience. 

Sunday's Worship

The following people have signed up to serve this coming Sunday.  

Worship Assistant: Mark H

Reader:____________

Communion Assistant: ______________

Usher: _____________ & ____________

Counter: _________________

Bread baker/bringer: __________________

Communion set up & clean up: ________________

Coffee hour host: Ellen G

If you would like to sign up to serve in any of the ways that are currently blank, please let me know. 

Sunday's Gospel

We continue through Matthew's gospel, this time with Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus walking on water.  When have you tried to do the impossible?  When has God done the impossible in your life?  Peter started to sink after becoming afraid.  When have you started to fail at something after you have become afraid to continue or to succeed?

Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you Wednesday or Sunday

Pastor Becca