Announcements
Sunday July 21st and 28th
Please welcome The Rev. Dr. Meredith Woods Potter who lead Sunday Eucharist while Fr. Kyle is on vacation
8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I
11am Holy Eucharist Rite II
No Sunday School or Adult Education throughout the summer.
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
Psalm 15
2nd Reading: Colossians 1:15-28
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
Reminders & Announcements
Monday: 7:00 pm Boy Scouts
Tuesday: 9:00 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday: 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise
Thursday: 9:00 am Morning Prayer
Fr. Kyle will be on vacation beginning Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 28. The Rev. Dr. Meredith Woods Potter will be celebrating the Holy Eucharist with us for both Sundays along with Morning Prayer on Tuesday & Thursday.
This is the last Sunday to drop off any donation for School Dressing Days! There is a bin in the Narthex.
Fall Bazaar - Volunteers Wanted! On September 14th, COTM will host a Fall Bazaar outside on our property. As of July 15th, we have over 40 vendors (we anticipate doubling this in the next 2 months), food sales, live music, face painting, craft table, and more! This is an ‘all hands-on deck' event and we could use assistance from each and every one of you. Please consider taking time out to help one of our sub-committees. A sign-up sheet can be found in the Narthex.
Fall Bazaar Craft Table - Calling all crafty COTM members! If you specialize in making a craft or homemade product, COTM will be collecting all donated homemade goods and selling these items at a table at this year's Fall bazaar (proceeds to benefit the debt retirement campaign)! Please sign up with the item you make (i.e. homemade candles, soaps, crocheted items, etc.). NO YARD SALE ITEMS please. A sign-up sheet can be found in the Narthex. See Holly Tomlin with any questions!
Next Fall Bazaar Meeting – Anyone interested in helping with the planning of this event the next meeting will be on Sunday, August 4th after the 11:00 am service.
Ladies Book Club - All ladies are welcomed to join us for our next meeting as we enjoy a casual time of fellowship and discussion of our next book, "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion. We will meet at Lois Powell's home on Saturday August 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Please email Lois to let her know you will be joining us at loisgpowell2@comcast.net or her cell: 516-330-6599. Address: 417 Birdie Road at LOW. Look forward to our time together!
Bell Ensemble - Rochelle Felsburg is forming a bell ensemble that will practice from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday nights in September. This will be an auditioned group; players must be proficient in rhythmic counting and note reading. They must also be able to make most rehearsals. Music will be challenging. She will have auditions after church on Sunday, September 1. If there are folks in the congregation who have shown interest in being in the choir or bell choir, please contact Rochelle with any questions at 540-840-8057 or rochellediane32@yahoo.com.
Need Volunteer – One of our parishioners, Peggy Severson, has been dedicated to changing out the bulletin boards in the Fellowship Hall. She will be taking a short break from Aug-Dec. If anyone would like to step in, please contact the parish office for more details at 786-3100.
Debt Retirement Campaign – Last week’s collection was $291.00. The current total is $35,392.00. THANK YOU for your continued generosity!
Altar Flowers–The 2019 Altar Flower calendar is in the Narthex. Each spot is $35.00. Please write on your check in the memo section – Altar Flowers. The next available spot is Sunday, August 11th . Thank you for supporting the Altar Flower ministry!
PERSONAL PRAYER REQUESTS: Please place in the Prayer Chest located on the Sanctuary west wall. EMERGENCY PRAYER REQUESTS: (available 24/7) Please contact Gary & Susan Carlmark 540-972-2497 or Matt & Betti Small 540-226-2486. All prayer requests are confidential.