Mission and Ministry News for August 12

Thanks to: Marty, Barbara, Danny, Alice, Janice & Karen for packing 100 kid’s lunch bags in an hour!

Letter & Calendar: A letter and program calendar has been set out for all members at church to pick up.  The letter updates the congregation on what’s happening behind the scenes.  The calendar has all the important dates (or at least targeted dates ) of activities for the program year.  Don’t forget to pick your’s up!

New Worship Service:  The Nurture Team & Pastor Tina invite you to a new worship experiment – Sunday evening worship at 6 PM in the Sanctuary.  Our ‘experiment’ will begin with a spoken service of Word & Sacrament.  We’re starting small but filled with faith. If you have questions or would like to help spread the word, let Pastor Tina know.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting: Each Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM,  you are invited to join Barbara Osborne in prayer for the church, the world, and all those in need.  If you have a specific prayer request, contact the church office.

Summer Financial Giving: Don’t forget that by using a grocery gift card purchased at SOTH, using iGive to shop online, and by using the online giving portal at www.sothj.org, you can continue to support the mission of the church EVEN IF you are away!

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  We join with Christians around the world praying for our brothers and sisters in joy and concern.  For Aug 14-Aug 21, we pray for Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia  Learn more about these countries when you click on the link, which will direct you to the World Council of Churcheswebsite.