Don't forget! We'll be having TWO worship services on the weekends of
 July 3- September 4:  Saturday 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM
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News & Updates for June 23
Let's celebrate our Independence Day a little early at this month's First Sunday! We'll gather from 5-7 PM for a special time of fun, fellowship and food. GordyBurgers and Mister Softee will be here serving burgers and ice cream. (Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.) Bring blankets, chairs and your favorite outdoor games. We'll provide a burger, chips, watermelon, ice cream and a beverage for $10/adults & teens; $5/children; free/toddlers & babies. If you need assistance paying for the meal, please contact Rev.s Shirley or Robin. 
VBS "Prep Tuesdays" 
 From 9 AM - 12 PM on Tuesdays June 21- July 12, you are invited to join us in the Education Building to help sort supplies, create decorations, prepare craft materials, get an in-depth look at the Bible Stories/Curriculum for VBS.  Bring snacks to share and childcare will be provided. Contact Ryan Giorgis for more info.
Summer Sings Pick Up Choir
T eens and adults are invited to join the Summer Sings pick-up choir and sing at worship on Sunday mornings from July 3-August 28. You can pick up the music a week in advance and all you have to do is show up 30 minutes before worship (9:30 am) for a sound-check and quick rehearsal.  Lend your voice to the choir any of the weeks that you are able -- one week or all nine!  If you have any questions, contact Keith Tan and read our FAQs.
Ice Cream Celebration & Softball Game
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate our softball team's final game on Tuesday, June 28. Bring chairs or blankets and we'll provide the ice cream! The first of two game starts at 8:15 PM at Glen Allen Sports Complex #1 and ice cream will be served afterward.
Updates from Garage Student Ministry
 School's out, woo hoo! Don't let your student miss out on all the awesome things going on through our Garage Student Ministries this summer . Click here to check out GSM Summer Calendar and contact Adam for more.
Childen's Chapel & Summer Sundays Playground Dates
During Sunday worship, all children ages 3-8 will start in the sanctuary and move to the parlor for this time of learning about God and what it means to be part of our church family. Children's Chapel will be provided now through June 26 at the 9:00 worship service and July 3-September 4 at the 10:00 AM worship service.

Then, all families are invited to join us after worship at the CCE playground. Lemonade and treats will be provided and the kiddos can run and play while the grown-ups enjoy some fellowship.  It all starts this Sunday, June 26 after the 9:00 AM worship service and then after 10:00 AM all summer.  
Pray for our Missioners
Next week, 24 Mid-High students and 6 adult volunteers will be on mission in Raleigh, NC, serving the homeless community, working with senior adults and children, and helping tend an urban farm that provides food for all of the above! As this eager group goes forth into the world to be the “head, heart, and hands” of Christ, please join together in prayer for their safety and mission by saying the prayer below and by making sure to grab a prayer bracelet in the Milling Area as you leave worship.
Almighty God, look with favor upon these people who have now reaffirmed their commitment to follow Christ and to serve in his name. Give them courage, patience, and vision; and strengthen us all in our Christian vocation of witness to the world, and of service to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
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