Thursday, July 9, 2015

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - July 9, 2015

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Thursday, July 9, 2015

 

For he delivers the needy when they call,

the poor and those who have no helper.

He has pity on the weak and the needy,

and saves the lives of the needy.

From oppression and violence he redeems their life;

and precious is their blood in his sight.

Psalm 72:12-14

 

This Week In Worship – July 12

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Anthem: Favorite Hymns

“Marks of the Holy Spirit”

sermon by Pastor Stephen

 

Ice Cream Social

The Care Committee is Sponsoring an Ice Cream Social

on July 12th immediately after Church in the Fellowship Hall. 

Everyone is invited to enjoy great finger food,

delicious ice cream and wonderful friends!

 

Trustee Cleanup Day

Saturday, July 25th

Come Join us on Saturday, July 25th

as we paint the exterior of the Fellowship Hall

We begin at 9:00 am

 

The Trustees will provide

Roller Sleeves, Paint and plenty of Water to Drink

Please bring a bag lunch and any rollers you have.

See you on the 25th at 9:00 am!

 

Vacation Bible School Is Coming!

Our Vacation Bible School theme for 2015 is

G-FORCE: GOD’S LOVE IN ACTION

VBS will be July 20-24, 2015 in the evenings.

We are soliciting donations for VBS so every child can attend

 

Adult Sunday School

The Adult Sunday School will not meet in

July & August

See you again in September!

 

Church Calendar

The latest version of the church’s calendar

is available online at:

http://pfwumc.wikidot.com/pfw-calendar

 

Wednesday Bible Study

Come out this Wednesday as we read and study John’s Gospel.

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group leads Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, July 18th

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on June 19th.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen

 

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