Weekly Tidings

• United Women in Faith 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.
• 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.
• The next Church Council Meeting will be held on September 25 at 7:00 pm in the Solarium and will be available on Zoom. The Zoom details will be sent out via email shortly. Hope that many of you will be able to attend.

Committed to Serve—You are Making a Difference

• Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop: Rainbow’s End is open Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am till 3:00 pm We are going through a transition and need volunteers and donations. If you want to help, give the office a call. 508-428-2811.If you have treasures that you need to get rid of, please donate them to the shop. They can be dropped off at any time the shop is open. Thank you so much for thinking of the shop and we look forward to seeing you.
• 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.
• Gift Basket Room We are asking the congregation to once again help with gift baskets by donating items for a themed basket to sell at the fair, “Oh What Fun”! Baskets that we can price $25.00 – $25.00 sell fastest – but we love them all! Use your imagination. We will wrap your donation in clear cellophane and put a ribbon on it. It really helps with pricing if you leave the prices on your items. Your donations can be dropped off in the office with Jane or bought to the Annex on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 – 12:00. Thanks for all your help! Sue DeMartino and Ellie Eaton
• 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.
• From the Outreach Team: A Million Thanks Church Family, for the many new backpacks and other much needed new school supplies for local students!  Imagine the surprise and excitement these students will experience because of your generosity!  We are going to take a break in the month of August and focus on the distribution of the school supplies and other items you have donated over the past two months.  We will pick back in September! 
• Prayer Shawl Ministry Meetings in the parlor the 1st Sunday of each month between services from 9:30 – 10:00.

Fellowship Opportunities

• Men’s Fellowship: Our new Men’s Fellowship is each Tuesday from 10 am – 11:15 am. – All Men Welcome!
• The Book Group will be meeting in the Parlor on Tuesday August 27 at 11:00 am. The book that will be discussed is “A Death in Cornwall” by Daniel Silva. Please let Diane Hembree know if you will be attending. 508-737-5261
• 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 in August, are being organized. If you have not signed up, please give Vonnie Jacquard a call 508-400-5076.
• 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