This Sunday marks the end of Rev. Erb’s time with us before Kevin’s return from sabbatical. Please join us as we say both thank you (!) and farewell. The three months seem to have flown by. If you haven’t had a chance to sign his VERY LARGE CARD stop by the Mayflower Room table on your way into church and write a farewell message. We will present it to him during service. Kevin will be back in the office on Tuesday and in the pulpit next Sunday.

PRELUDE: Ave Maria Franz Schubert acc. arr. for harp Gaard

LITURGIST: Susan Hopkins

SCRIPTURE: Gen. 35:9-21, Matt. 13:44-45

SERMON: EVERY ENDING IS A BEGINNING

DEACON ON CALL: Andi Hamalainen

POSTLUDE: Offertoire Sur Les Grand Jeux from Mass for the Parishes Francois Couperin

OFFERTORY: Soloist Mary Ann Valaitis-Whaley will sing a selection from Judas Maccabaeus

A MESSAGE FROM SUE HOPKINS: PRESIDENT of the church

Nan's going to be with us a while longer! Our church administrator, Nan Smith, has been unable to sell her home, and therefore must reluctantly postpone her move to Texas until her house sells. Regarding the celebration we had planned to honor Nan on September 14, all elements will be placed on hold until the appropriate time. Let's keep Nan in our prayers, in hopes that she will be able to realize her dream in the shortest amount of time possible, and that we will soon be able to celebrate the conclusion of her time with us.

LAST CHANCE! The church camping trip is next weekend on Warren Island. If you want to join in the fun let Cate know asap. You can reach her here at church.

CATCH THE EXCITEMENT! Sunday School registration starts today! Sign up on the Opportunities Table in the Pilgrim Room. Cate or Vicki can also answer any questions you may have. They would also be thrilled with any adults who would like to volunteer in the classroom! CHURCH SCHOOL STARTS SEPT. 14

God bless,

Debbi

Save the dates:

August 19th: Kevin returns from Sabbatical

August 24th: Kevin returns to the pulpit

September 14: Sunday School begins

Sept. 21: Choir returns