<p> NEWS AND NOTES</p><p>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”</p><p>“Busy Bags” (colouring, books, etc.) for the younger children are available in the cabinet at the rear of the Sanctuary. </p><p>Prayer Shawl Ministry - Tuesday August 2nd at 2:00PM </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Sunday Morning Service July 31, 2016</p><p>Announcements and Sharing of Celebrations We will follow along in our Hymnals as there is no Visual Projection for the summer months.</p><p>Songs - “As the Deer Pants” VU 766 “Make a Joyful Noise” VU 820</p><p>Shared Reading “An Affirmation of Hope” VU 656</p><p>Sharing and Learning “Follow the Yellow Brick Road”</p><p>Song - “Who is my Mother” MV 178 Readings Ruth 1:8-17; John 10: 32-39; 1 Corinthians 12:15-26</p><p>Reflections “From Longing to Belonging”</p><p>Song - Choose your Favorite Hymn</p><p>Pastoral Prayer and the Jesus Prayer (said)</p><p>Mission Minute – “We Become Family at Camp” Offering Song - “What Can I Do” MV 191</p><p>Sending Song - “You Shall Go Out with Joy” VU 884</p><p>Blessing and Passing the Peace Blessing Response: “Being Believers creates belonging”</p><p>What lies ahead is often unknown. But keep travelling.”</p><p>~Lailah Gifty Akita</p>