Thanks to all who helped provide special music during summer worship services. Thanks, also, to those who helped with the Summer Sunday School. Bible Zone was the theme for Summer Sunday School. _

Thanks to Fred & Joan Miller for the new garden at the base of the cross in front of the church. This lovely setting is dedicated to the memory of Charles Pfruender and Elaine Miller. _

Thanks to all who helped with the SHARE lunch preparation during the week of July 2. _

Thanks to all who helped with Vacation Bible School during the week of June 19. The theme was A Guided Tour Through God's Greatest Commandment. _

We celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism on June 10 for:
      Charles Jeffrey Anderson, son of Penny and Jeffrey Anderson
      Danielle Marie Liskos, son of Amy and Dean Liskos
      Justin Dimitri Liskos, son of Amy and Dean Liskos
      Tiffany Warner
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One June 5, 15 women of the church baked 1748 cookies for the SHARE cookie bake. _

On June 3, we recognized our high school and college graduates and our church school teachers of the past year. Congratulations and thanks. _

Thanks to all our musical groups for making Music Sunday on May 20 a special treat. _

Congratulations to Denise Smith for the special interest article in the May 13 Midland Daily News. _

Thanks to the Men's Ensemble for special music on Mother's Day, May 13. _

Congratulations to Janelle Derbyshire for obtaining the Girl Scout God and Church Award and to Bryant Derbyshire for obtaining the Boy Scout God and Family Award. They were recognized at the May 13th service. _

Linda Rice and her French Camac Electric Harp performed in concert on Sunday, May 7. She is an innovative and creative gospel harpist whose repertoire offers a spiritual message. The electronic harp amplifies her sound and allows her to add special effects such as echoes, delays and reverberation. She takes familiar tunes and reshapes them with rhythmic twists and fresh meaning. Prior to her concert, there was a potluck dinner. For more information on Rice, check out: Gospelharp.com,   West Michigan Senior Times,   Jackson County News _

On May 6, we had a Baptismal Covenant Renewal and Confirmation ceremony in which we welcomed Janelle Derbyshire, Katelin Fennell, Zachary Lee, Christina Mancroni, Daniel Messinger, Molly Theiss, and Alyssa Winslow into membership. They have participated in a year-long study with Rev. Stout and Hope Pirie. Our congratulations to them. _

The spring rummage sale was May 3-4. Thanks to all who helped, all who donated, and all who made purchases. The sale cleared over $2,250 which will be used by the trustees for church improvement. _

Our pastor, education director, and small-group leader were at a ChristCare training session the week of April 30. Look for more information about this small group ministry. _