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INVITATION TO WORSHIP - First John 1:7 (NRSV) says: "If we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another." That kind of fellowship can begin here and now. Let us place ourselves in the light of God and joyfully reach out in fellowship with others.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP - Loving Creator, fill our hearts with such goodness that others may know we have a relationship with you.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - "I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me." Revelation 3:20
FLOWERS - The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God in honor of Fanelle Bohmfalk by her secret prayer sister.
GREETERS - 8:30 - Bobby and Mary Ward 10:45 - Jim and Tina Stiles
LAY READERS - 8:30 - Clayton Leonard 10:45 - Joann Neuman
USHERS - 8:30 - Ken and Colin Graff 10:45 - Bob and Chris McCoy
ACOLYTE - 8:30 - Tyler Neuman 10:45 - Chloe Ruiz
NURSERY CAREGIVER - 8:30 - Nelva Sullivan 10:45 - Nelva Sullivan
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS - 8:30 -Kris Dickens 10:45 - Bobby and Mary Ward
U.M.Y.F. - Missississippi Mission Trip, 18-23 July.
PRAYERS FOR HEALING - Prayers for healing are offered by request every Sunday during the Sunday School hour. If you would like prayer for spiritual or physical healing, please see any group member. If you miss us in church, you can find us in the Sunday School room next to pastor Charlie's office.
UPPER ROOMS - The July/August 2008 edition of the Upper Room is now available in the Narthex.NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - The deadline for the August 2008 newsletter is Sunday, July 20th. Mark your calendars! You can email your submission to Janie at newfountainumc@mecwb.com or give them to her at the church office. Thank you!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - "A Country Fair" VBS will be hosted from 9 a.m. til noon July 28 to August 1 for childred ages 3 to 11. For questions, please call the church office at 426-4219 or contact Vicki Lynn Jeter, VBS director, at 444-9698 to volunteer.
COFFEE WITH THE PASTOR - Every Monday morning between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Please call the Church Office and let Pastor Charlie know you are coming!
ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - will observe its 100th Anniversary on August 17. New Fountain has been invited to join in a Service of Thanksgiving for the 100 years of ministry. Please refer to the bulletin board for additional information regarding events.
| DATES TO REMEMBER | |
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| Sunday, 20 July | 8:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service followed by coffee and donuts fellowship 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Combined Worship Service in the Fountain of Life Center 3 p.m. - UMW visit to Hondo Rehad Center Newsletter Deadline |
| Tuesday, 22 July | 7 p.m. - Admin Council Meeting |
| Wednesday, 23 July | UMYF returns today from their mission trip to Mississippi 10 a.m. - Disciple 1 Study 5:30 p.m. - Bible Zone (Family Game Night - Fellowship Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting (Jr High Class Room) |
| Thursday, 26 July | 7 p.m. - Women's Bible Study |
| Sunday, 27 July | 8:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service followed by coffee and donuts fellowship 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Combined Worship Service in the Fountain of Life Center |
Genesis 29:15-28 |
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b |
Romans 8:26-39 |
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 |
