Today...

• Summer Campfire at the home of David & Nicole Shupe, 1888 Pinnebog Rd. Elkton, MI, 6 pm Bring a dish to pass and lawnchairs.
• TTLM, 7 pm - Debbie Elenbaum & Bill O'Nan

Thank You! I want to thank my church family for all the cards and birthday wishes. May the Lord bless you richly for your love and kindness. ~Ruth Dutcher

Futbol en el parque: Join us on Friday nights for fellowship with our Hispanic community as they enjoy recreation at the Ackerman Park in Elkton. Feel free to come as it suits, 6:30-9 pm each Friday night.

The Young Couples group is having their next bonfire of the summer tomorrow, July 8th starting at 6:00pm at Jason and Jenna’s home. All young married couples are welcome to come, please bring lawn chairs and a dish to pass.

Attention All: There is a sewing project in the making for which we need a little help from whomever reads this announcement. What we need is a small rectangular piece of fabric that measures around 3-4 inches x 8-10 inches. It can be any color and any type from wool to cotton.  Put it in an envelope with your name on the envelope and place it in the church mailbox of Charlene Neer. Hopefully the project will be completed by Christmas! Thanks for your help!

Marie plans to be out of town in the upcoming days. Please contact the following for your church nurse needs during this time. Caitlin Buggia July 5-9    Char Neer July 10-12   Faith Fahrner July 13-14.

Offerings: You can mail in your donation or use our online giving portal in One Church. You can also check out how easy it is to text to give. Simply text the word “GIVE” and your amount to (833)428-2181. If you'd like to schedule direct deposit donations, contact Darrel Yoder. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.

Worship Leader this week: Lyle Gascho

Worship Leader next week: Pastor Bill

Fellowship Greeter this week: Tonya Karpovich

Fellowship Greeter next week: Jon & Kim Good

Pastoral Care this week: Tom & Karen Beachy

Pastoral Care next week: Staff

Nursery this week: Emily Maust & Silas Maurer

Nursery next week: Sarah McIntosh and Amelia Simmons

Scripture Passage Next Week: Matt 19:1-12

Prayers for the local church

· Pastor's Dave & Bill

· Holy Spirit's guidance as we counter our culture

· Futbol en el parque, intentionality to create connections w/ our Hispanic community

Health Concerns

· Eldy Voelker - healing & cancer treatment

· Tina Maust's mom - recent bone cancer diagnosis

· Brian Simmons - encouragement and continued healing for his leg, skin graft surgery on Thursday.

· Debbie Weidman - doctor consultation for health issues

· Arlin Swartzendruber - hospitalized for heart issues; friend Bill Roe, upcoming radiation treatments

· Kathy Gnagey - recovery from surgery to repair retina

· Jason & Jenna Maust

· Gary Conden – hospitalized w/ congestive heart failure & transplanted kidney doesn’t fail

Missions/Organization

· RI - Mediterranean - Amos & Alice, Pray for the staff of the transition house as they care for vulnerable girls. They need wisdom to know when to overlook problematic behavior and when to enforce consequences. Ask that they could approach each situation with grace, love, and wisdom.

· Kingdom Investment International - various ministries in Burkina Faso

US/World

· War in Ukraine w/ Russia

· War in Israel/Gaza/Iran - hostage release & peace in Jerusalem

· Hurricane Beryl's victims - humanitarian aid to assist them

Click the link to see our activities coming up.