Weekly Tidings

• TODAY!!! Church Yard Sale! Come on down!!
• TODAY!!!Church Craft Fair! Come on down until 2pm!
• Tomorrow is Sonshine Sunday: Reminder! July 28th – Wear your Hawaiian Shirts or your brightest clothing.
• We thank and appreciate Donna Bodley, Treasurer of United Women in Faith She took notes and filled in for our Secretary, Jackie Schrafft, who is recovering from an accident at home. The next Board Meeting is September 8^th after the 10 am service.
• Sing-A-Long! Join us for a sing-a-long at the Craigville Tabernacle on Thursday, August 8 at 7 PM, located at 251 Lake Elizabeth Drive, Centerville, MA.

• United Women in Faith Announcement! Welcome! President Alice Murphy has announced the Board’s new Vice President, Linda McKeown. Linda has been a dedicated member of our church for many years and has recently stepped down from her role as the Head of the Finance Committee. The next Board Meeting will be on September 8th after the 10 am service.
• A Planned Giving Seminar will be held here on August 22, 2024, from 12:30 to 2:00 pm, featuring Gary Melville from the United Methodist Foundation. Save the date—it should be very informative.
• Musical Talent: We are so blessed by the musical talent at our church. You are invited to go to the Brown Jug in Sandwich Brown Jug (155 Main St)  Friday from 6-8 pm to hear Daniel, Brian, and Janet sing and play. They play there every other Friday during the summer.
• Beach Services: Beach Services at Dowses on Thursdays at 5:15 pm. We will meet under the Red Umbrella.

Committed to Serve—You are Making a Difference

• Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop: YOU are invited to volunteer at our Rainbow’s End Thrift shop. You can volunteer for any amount of time you can give. Rainbow’s End is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Just stop by and be part of the team. Thank you to all who volunteer! Questions? Call Joyce at (508) 221-5751.
• Greeters and Ushers: We are always seeking greeters and ushers. Anyone interested in speaking, greeting, or ushering, please give Mary Ann Farley a call. (774) 487-0719.  
• Miracle Kitchen
  • Needs help preparing sandwiches, salads, and desserts for the monthly luncheon.
  • Contact: Patty Kilmain at 617-894-4858.
• Holiday Fair Workshop: Christmas Fair Workshop! You are invited! A fair workshop will be held in the Annex every Tuesday from 9:00 – 12:00. Every week we will work on craft items to sell at our holiday fair in November. If you can hand sew, sand wooden items, paint wooden items, or glue, you can join us! The coffee will always be on….Join me on May 7th, ready to work. Please bring any nifty craft ideas that you might have seen this winter in your travels – ornaments or holiday decorative items. See you next month! Questions or comments?? Please Call Sue DeMartino 508-648-4844.
• Coffee Hour Donation Basket: There is a basket on the coffee hour table should you wish to make a contribution towards our supplies. Thanks so much to those dedicated volunteers who bake and shop, set up and clean up!
• Altar Flowers: If you would like to donate flowers for the altar, please sign up on the bulletin board by the restroom in the solarium and fill out a form for Jane. Leave it on her desk. The arrangements are $50.00. You may leave a check with your order or drop one off when convenient.
• Outreach Collection for July Thank you so much, Church Family, for the individual servings of healthy foods you donated in June! For this month, let’s CHANGE KIDS’ KICK-OFFS BACK TO SCHOOL by donating new backpacks and other much-needed new school supplies for local students whose families do not have the means to outfit them! Please capture a photo of the list of desired items from the poster above the Food Pantry Cupboard in the Solarium for when you go shopping. A Million Thanks for Your Continued Support!
• Prayer Shawl Ministry Meetings in the parlor the 1st Sunday of each month between services from 9:30 – 10:00.

Fellowship Opportunities

• Sing-A-Long! Join us for a sing-a-long at the Craigville Tabernacle on Thursday, August 8 at 7 PM, located at 251 Lake Elizabeth Drive, Centerville, MA.
• Men’s Fellowship: Our new Men’s Fellowship is each Tuesday from 10 am – 11:15 am. – All Men Welcome!
• Sonshine Sunday: July 28th – Wear your Hawaiian Shirts or your brightest clothing!
• Mindfulness Yoga: Come to Mindfulness Yoga on Thursdays at 2 pm. This class creates greater embodied awareness. We will hold each pose for several breaths. We welcome all experience levels and abilities. If you have any questions, you may reach out to the group leader Karen Cheromcha 508-397-7938 or TinyCottageyoga@gmail.com.
• Summer Dinners for Eight: Summer Dinners for Eight, which will be held at members’ homes, one in July and one in August, are being organized. If you have not signed up, please give Vonnie Jacquard a call at 508-400-5076.
• Book Group: Please join us for Book Group on Tuesday, July 29th upstairs in the church parlor. Bring your lunch and ideas. For more Information call Diane Hembree at 508-737-3261 or email cpaecodhembree@aol.com.
• Come to Bible Study! You are cordially invited to our weekly Bible Study, held every Thursday at the church from 10 am to 11 am, where we examine the scriptures for the coming Sunday. This Sunday, we will reflect on a passage from Mark 8, where Jesus teaches us the paradox of gaining life by giving it up for His sake and the gospel.
• Interested in joining the Choir? If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.
• Children/Youth Choir: Rehearsals: After the 10 am service