We are collecting items through Sunday, August 29 for Chaplain Milam who ministers at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. Her ministry is to those in palliative and hospice situations in a 10-bed facility. Our items to collect and place in cross hall are: blank cards with pretty scenery and Kleenex. Please pray for Chaplain Milam and let’s reach out and show our Christlike love and compassion for these veterans and their families.

Ruth and Rick Moon are hosting a swim party after church on Sunday, August 15 for the youth and RA’s. Lunch will be provided. If the weather is bad, we will reschedule. Please bring a towel, swim suit, sunscreen and a change of clothes. Don’t miss this fun time!

Make plans now to attend this special service on Sunday, August 15, at 10:30 am. We look forward to this time!

Save the date and join us on Sunday, August 22, at 10:30 am as we celebrate the opening of our new FLC. Following the service, we will fellowship together with a catered meal. Don’t miss this special day!

Important: In order to have an accurate count, we need you to sign your family up if you will be staying for the meal. Please let Angie know by emailing, calling or stopping by the church office to sign up no later than Wednesday, August 18. Thank you for your help! We are so excited for this very special event!

The 3^rd – 6^th grade Sunday school class will be having a bake sale in the cross hall Sunday, August 1 following the morning worship service. All proceeds will go to our new FLC! Plan now to pick up some goodies!

The secretary will be out of the office, July 26 – 30. If you have an important message, please email or leave a voice mail and someone will respond to you.

Our Deacon election will take place on Sunday, August 8, at 10:30 am. This will be a special election this year as we will elect four men. Three men will serve a three-year term and one man will serve a one-year term. You can write up to four names that you wish to serve on the Deaconship. These ballots will then be counted and those elected will be announced. Please pray about God’s leadership! I want to remind you of some necessary qualifications for nomination to the Deaconship. He must be a church member in good standing. This means he must be faithful in attendance to the services. He must be supportive in his giving to the support of the church. He is to have good biblical standards in his family life. He is to be one who promotes his church in both his words and positive attitude. He is to have a good reputation, both in and out of church. Above all, he is to love the Lord and the Lord’s work. Finally, please do not vote for a staff member. We currently have nine men who are serving and are not eligible for re-election as Deacon. They are: Ron Fine, Richard Chapman, Tommy Pack, Ronnie Dorn, Garrick Irwin, Ray Varner, Jason Mosley, Bryce Rudasill, Jon Bell.  Thank you! Brother Jack

Let’s have some fun before we go back to school. All children, ages 5-12, are invited to Ship Wreck Cove on Monday, August 2^nd. We will leave the church at   9:45 am and return around 3:30. Students will need to wear their swim suit, bring a towel, sunscreen, and bag lunch for a picnic. Sign up at the church office if you plan to join us.