Guests Are Coming

August Sunday Campmeeting: 8/3- Shoal Creek Bluegrass | 8/10- Maxwell Taylor | 8/17- Voices in Praise | 8/24- Jody Abernathy. Example music from last August is here.

Plans are underway for the 2009 Festival of the Arts, scheduled for April 19-26. Early estimates are triple or even quadruple the number of artists. In addition, the “Bach’s Lunch” will be introduced with noon concerts during the week followed by a light lunch.

Bible Studies

Disciple groups will soon end their cycle of work, but we are organizing groups that will begin in late August and early September. There is a group that would suit you, so please let us hear of your interest. Contact Laurie Hintz.. Click for a video on the program and the plans for the fall.

Short Takes on Upcoming Events

All Women and Girls are invited to an Old Fashioned Tea Party Saturday, July 26, 10:30 AM. Details.

Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading for grades 1-8. Registration deadline: July 26. Additional information. Also, downloadable registration form.

Summer Camps information and registration form is on the Children's Ministries Page.

UMW Mission Study Event - Saturday, August 9, 8:30 AM-2:00 PM, #16, 17. Information.

AARP Driver Safety Program Aug 13 & Aug 14, 9 AM-1 PM, #16, 17 $10 for materials. Must attend both days for insurance discount certificate.

Blood Drive Monday, August 18, 2-7 PM.

Community Yard Sale to benefit One Great Day of Service will be September 19-20

Book Clubs

Cover to Cover - 7-8:30 PM, #110, Wednesdays
July 30 Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
August 27 Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam

History Travelers - 7-8:30 PM, Church Library
August 5 ChickenHawk by Robert Mason
September 9 The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History by John M. Barry

Resources for Help

Special Needs Children - a "buddy" helps children with developmental needs participate in Sunday morning Children's Worship Programs. Call Rev. Herring, (770) 887-2900, ext. 238. We have buddies for:

• Sunday School (9:45-10:45 am) for ages 4 through grade 5
• Kids' Kingdom (8:45 and 11 am) for ages 4 through grade 5
• TGIF (11 am) for grades 3-5

Families of Deployed Soldiers is a network to help with the challenges. For information, call Neida Streit, (770) 887-2900, ext. 215 or click here.

Rainbows/Spectrum Rainbows/Spectrum is a peer support group for children and youth (K-12) experiencing a significant loss or change, such as death, divorce or remarriage. Kristy Thompson, (770) 887-2900, ext. 220.

Grief Support - be around people who understand what you are feeling. Call Ron Preuss, (770) 887-2900, ext. 212.

Divorce Support is a weekly seminar/support group for people who are in the midst of separation or divorce. Call Kathie Stasko, (770) 887-2900.