Dear Friends,
The sermon topic for the coming Sunday is the Social Community, the third of our four United Methodist Social Principles. I will quickly highlight the key areas our denomination supports and those we tend to oppose, and identify some that are a little ambiguous. If you find these topics interesting, you are welcome to join us for Burgers and Bible, 6:30 pm on Thursday Evenings at the Parsonage (99 Church Street).
Unfortunately, we were not able to gather a large enough group to hold a meaningful retreat on August 23rd as we had planned. The leadership team will regroup and let you know our plans.
Please mark your calendars now: Hannah Bryson has expressed a desire to preach a sermon, so I am glad to share this opportunity with her and all of us on Sunday, August 24. Hannah will preach in Tewksbury at 9 am and in Wilmington at 10:30 am
The Sign-up for Disciple Bible Study has been remarkable; we have a group of 15 people prepared to begin a spiritual journey. There is still room for additional participants. See the sign-up list in the narthex.
Three events are rapidly approaching on Sunday, September 7. We hold our annual Rally Day with a bounce house and cookout on the Church Lawn after the 10:30 service. Earlier that day, I invited us to gather in the church parking lot for a brief service dedicating the new parking lot to the glory of God and in loving memory of David Wright. On September 14, we will dedicate the renewed Youth Room and express our gratitude to Alex Murphy and Troop 56. An informational meeting about the Confirmation program will follow the 10:30 service.
A lot is going on! Please be a part of it.
Grace and peace
Peter
