OPERATION OVERBOARD
At Operation Overboard Vacation Bible School
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
FIFTH SUNDAY NIGHT SING
Many of you have asked about having a time of singing like they do on Bill Gaither’s Homecoming Concerts. We will do this on the 5th Sunday each quarter. There are three remaining in this year. The first opportunity to do this is July 29.
If you are interested in singing a solo or singing in a group, please let me know by submitting this information:
Name________________________________________ Telephone number_____________________________
Song or songs you will sing______________________
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Solo_____, in a duet or in a trio_______ Will you be an accompanist?__________________
Remember: Our first FIFTH SUNDAY NIGHT GOSPEL SING will be July 29 at 6:00 PM.
Dennis Bucher
Healing Music, Wednesdays, 12:15-12:45
All Saints Lutheran Church
June 6 Vita Fortin, piano
June 13 Rusty Baker & Susan Acree, piano and violin
June 20 Casey Baker, piano
June 27 Judy Brown, piano; Dennis Bucher, Host
MEN’S BREAKFAST
June 16, 8:00 A.M.
LADIES LUNCH
June 26, 11:45 AM, Restaurant TBA. Ladies, please let Linda Manners know if you plan to attend.
FILM REVIEW
Dark Shadows
A young woman with a mysterious past and longing to escape it finds a position with a wealthy and prestigious family as governess. They are the Collins family of Collinsport , Maine
There is not much to be found in the way of virtuous values in this film. However, I have met so many people of a certain generation who all have the same childhood memories. We hurried home from school as fast as we could to be able to watch this gothic soap opera at 4:00 in the afternoon.
In this film adaptation however, director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp are bringing Dark Shadows back to life in a unique blend of gothic drama, then as Barnabas appears on the scene there is a droll, dark comedic aspect. As anyone who is familiar with Burton
It is a fairy tale and a mythical story and Depp has become an expert at playing such characters. His makeup is over the top as is his rendition of the misplaced time traveling vampire trying to make it in the modern world. This one aspect does remind me of all of us who are aging as we try to navigate our own modern world. We may not have superhuman powers as Barnabas does so we must rely on our superhuman God to carry us through our own dark shadows.
The film is rated PG-13 so there is no nudity or bad language that I can recall although there are sexual situations implied and quite a bit of blood (he is a vampire after all) so you may want to be cautious about bringing the kids. It is mostly a good summertime escape from reality for a moment. I think most of us could use that once in a while.
Sandra Kleinschmidt
HUM Director Troy Ray, Our Guest on June 3
Today we get a first hand and detailed look at the larger ministry of Halifax Urban Ministries. New Hope
STEPPING STONES ON THE JOURNEY
Let me tell you about my dog. He is a rescue dog—saved from a life of fear and abuse in an inner city shelter. He knows he has a good life, but sometimes he grumbles about it anyway. And he has a strange tendency—he follows in front. He wants to go everywhere I go, but he wants to be out ahead of me. Of course that doesn’t work very well. He must constantly look back to see where I am actually going and then correct his direction. As a result, we repeatedly bump into each other because he is always swerving in front of me. It would work so much better if he walked next to me. He’s a lot like me with You, God, isn’t he?
Recently we took a long walk to a friend’s home along a route neither of us had walked before. It was a hot, sunny morning, and we both grew tired. I know he wanted to stop, but he wanted even more to stay with me, and so he trusted me and trudged on despite his weariness until we reached our destination, where we found shade and rest and a cool drink of water. I want to be faithful in staying with You, Lord, until I reach the end of my journey. A Fellow Traveler
Sandra Kleinschmidt
BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
The goal for the Building Fund Campaign in May was $60,000 for a modular classroom building. The current total is $23,000. You will receive a second letter from the pastor and pledge card soon.
GODLY PLAY WORKSHOP
Lydia Mulkey, Workshop leader, sends this invitation: “Come learn more about children’s spirituality, improve your storytelling skills and discover how Godly Play can work at New Hope
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Our first meeting for the Women’s Ministry was very successful. We shared many ideas of fun things we can do as well as how our church can be viewed as the church that reaches out to the public and loves everyone. We hope to have an event each month and look forward to all ladies getting involved. I see this group as being a great way for the ladies of our church becoming truly “sisters” in Christ.
Just to peak your interest, and so you can get a flavor of what we are talking about, here are a few of the ideas:
1) A yard sale with bake sale open to the public with the proceeds going toward the Building Fund
2) Mentoring within the church of older ladies to the younger ones and visa versa so the older ladies can keep in touch with the younger ones
3) A luncheon quarterly so everyone can meet and get to know the new members
4) A Celebration of Baptisms
5) Lots of fun times for the ladies such as “What’s in Your Purse???
6) Inviting the youth to decorate brown bags with words of love or scripture written on them, filled with toiletries then passed out to the homeless.
I know all of you ladies have many other ideas to share, so please come to our next meeting in August so we can plan for the balance of the year. Helen Briones
WHAT’S COOKING?
If you have a good summer recipe (think salads, barbeque or picnic food) please submit it to the editor for the July issue.
SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbookers continue to meet every other Thursday, 6:30 to 9 pm. Our meeting days for June are 7th & 21st.
Paula Seebold
Youth Sunday School Class Event
June 16 & 17
Kids, stay tuned for details. Parents, this is the same weekend as the Children’s Ministry Workshop. You will be freed up to attend the training event.
Paula Seebold
COMING IN JULY
- Guest Preacher July 1
Chaplain Shane Gaster will be in the pulpit on July 1 during Dr. Mulkey’s absence.
- July 4 Service. A Patriotic Music Service will be planned for Wednesday evening, July 4.
- What’s Christianity All About? Beginning July 8 a 10 week course will be offered on Sunday at 10:00 AM. This is an overview of the Bible, Christianity, and World Religions. Participants will receive a book and discussion guide.
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