» Mission and Ministry News for August 3

Ministry & Mission News:

New Worship Service: The Nurture Team & Pastor Tina invite you to a new worship experiment – Sunday evening worship beginning August 7 at 6 PMin 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.

RESCHEDULED!! Children’s Lunch Bag Packing on Wed. August 10 @ 9:30 AM It’s the second round of lunch bag packing for the SEC Food Pantry’s Children’s lunch program. Meet us at First Presbyterian, 32 Main Street, Sparta. Wear comfy clothes and bring water! If you are interested, please contact Pastor Tina at church or email her! Fighting hunger – one bag at a time!

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.

Back to School Fair: C4C (our ministry partner) and Project Self-Sufficiency are teaming up to help our young people go back to school prepared. Donations of the following are being accepted at church until August 10:

Of acute need are rulers and post-it notes!

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!

Save the Date: Oktoberfest is coming back – Saturday, October 1, 4-7PM

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: We join with Christians around the world praying for our brothers and sisters in joy and concern. For Aug 7- Aug 13, we pray for Canada, United States of America Learn more about these countries when you click on the link, which will direct you to the World Council of Churcheswebsite.