We Thank Her for Her Teachings That She Shared with Us On

NEWS AND NOTES

We welcome Rev. Karen Toole, our guest minister for July. We thank her for her teachings that she shared with us on: “A Pilgrimage of Faith …The Basics and Beyond”

“Busy Bags” (colouring, books, etc.) for the younger children are available in the cabinet at the rear of the Sanctuary.

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Tuesday August 2nd at 2:00PM

Charleswood United Church will again be hosting a blood donor clinic on Saturday, August 13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We wish to share this information with as many people as possible.

The Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games are the province’s largest ongoing multi-sport program, bringing together participants from across the province. As you know this year the Games are being held in Steinbach – August 7-13; To date many volunteers are still required. For further information contact [email protected] or the Games Office at 204-371- 1212 or [email protected] See Poster for more information. Steinbach Christian School invites applicants for a term Kindergarten/Early Years Music Teacher. The position begins in October for the 2016/2017 school year. Closing date for applications is August 31. Visit www.steinbachchristian.ca/employment for more information.

Sunday Morning Service July 31, 2016

Announcements and Sharing of Celebrations We will follow along in our Hymnals as there is no Visual Projection for the summer months.

Songs - “As the Deer Pants” VU 766 “Make a Joyful Noise” VU 820

Shared Reading “An Affirmation of Hope” VU 656

Sharing and Learning “Follow the Yellow Brick Road”

Song - “Who is my Mother” MV 178 Readings Ruth 1:8-17; John 10: 32-39; 1 Corinthians 12:15-26

Reflections “From Longing to Belonging”

Song - Choose your Favorite Hymn

Pastoral Prayer and the Jesus Prayer (said)

Mission Minute – “We Become Family at Camp” Offering Song - “What Can I Do” MV 191

Sending Song - “You Shall Go Out with Joy” VU 884

Blessing and Passing the Peace Blessing Response: “Being Believers creates belonging”

What lies ahead is often unknown. But keep travelling.”

~Lailah Gifty Akita