School Supply Collection

We are collecting School Supplies for the West Brookfield and Warren elementary schools.  Please bring your items in by August 17^th and leave them on the table in Fellowship Hall.   Thank you for your support.

Here is a list of what we are collecting:

• Subject Notebook
• #2 Pencils
• Pencil Erasers
• Pencil Case
• Pencil Sharpener
• Colored Pencils
• 24 Count Crayons
• 8 Count Magic Markers
• Blunt Scissors
• Ruler
• Glue Sticks

July 27 Baptism Coffee Hour

The deacons have planned a special coffee hour to celebrate Everleigh’s baptism on Sunday, July 27th!  If you would like to contribute to the spread, please contact Karen Murphy and let her know what you will bring. All contributions are appreciated. Thanks.

Basement Cleanout

There has been a fair amount of sorting and cleaning done in the basement of the church over the past few weeks and there are many things headed to the trash or a thrift store soon. If you have an interest, please take a look and take what you would like. If you have questions about the items, please contact Karen Murphy  – 508-801-7692.

Summer Newsletter

We are skipping the church newsletter for July this summer. Please watch for all the exciting fall news in the August issue!

Deadline for the August issue will be Monday, July 28th.

The Music Committee is seeking guest musicians for the summer. Soloists, groups and/or instrumentalists are all welcome. The choir will resume in September so special musical offerings would be greatly appreciated for these summer weeks. If interested, please call Chris Showalter at (508) 577-3043 for details.

Sunday Schedule: July & August

As was mentioned in a previous announcement, in the weeks before our new DTP, Doug Williamson begins his ministry with us, we have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of guest speakers from the missions that our church supports. Following is the schedule for July & August.

• July 13 – Abby’s House
• July 20 – WAMS/Migrant Support (Worcester Area Mission Society)
• July 27 – Rev. Beverly Prestwood Taylor – baptism: Everleigh Frano
• August 3 – Worcester Fellowship(please note: communion for August will be on 8/31)
• August 10 – WAMS Karen Luddington
• August 17 – St. Luke’s Guest House, Southbridge
• August 24 –  Dismas Farm, Oakham
• August 31 – Rev. Linda Michel –Communion 

*There are printed copies of our summer worship schedule located on the rear table for those who would like a paper copy.

*Remember, communion for the month of August will be held on August 31st.

Sharing Cupboard Needs:

The Sharing Cupboard is in need of more plastic shopping bags, mayo, canned peas, canned carrots, and canned green beans. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry. Thank you!

Meetings This Week

Sunday, July 13 – Church Council