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> The Presbyterian Women want to offer a big "thank you" to everyone who helped with their successful Election Day Bake Sale last Tuesday. They'll be electing to do it again this November!

> The P.W. Talbot Circle will be meeting today (8/11) at noon in the Koinonia Lounge.

> P.W. On the Go! will be checking out "Harvesting Honey" next Tuesday (8/16)! Everyone should meet in the church parking lot at 9am to carpool to the Green Bay Botanical Garden for a sweet experience. Fresh honey will be on sale, and lunch will follow at Chili's (2363 Mason St.). Family members are also welcome on this outing. Please R.S.V.P. to Susan Leiber at 920-337-0979 if you plan to buzz by.

Join us this Sunday (8/14) at 9am when we'll seek "bovine inspiration" together. After examining Isaiah 5:1-7 and Hebrews 11:29-12:2 (*click to read), we'll explore what we can learn about God's love and hopes for us. We'll also see if we can find an answer to the age old question - "Why me?". Hope to see you in person on Sunday! You can also join us on our Facebook page for a live stream at 9am. Recordings of recent services are also available for you on our website and on our Facebook page. (*See links below)

This week's Contemporary Christian songs by our Joyful Noise group are: "Battle Belongs" and "God is on the Move". (*Click on the titles for YouTube video links in case you want to watch to get more familiar so you can join in more easily during Sunday morning's worship.)

Our second annual Fall Fest is set for Saturday, September 17. This year's plans include lots of kids games, music, bingo, karate demonstrations, Irish dancers, and the VERY popular dunk tank! Beginning this Sunday (8/14), dinner tickets for the big event will go on sale after church. Once again, we'll offer our popular pig roast dinners, plus burger meals and even a meatless option. Watch for more details Sunday following church.

As our big event sneaks closer, we're also accepting donations for those wonderful raffle baskets/prizes that were so popular last year. Please contact Dawn Picard (or the church office) with questions or to make your donation.

The N.E.W. American Guild of Organists is offering free concerts through the summer at various locations. The next concert will be Tuesday (8/16) at 6:30pm at Faith Lutheran Church (2335 S. Webster Ave.) featuring Paul Heiser and Vashni Seitzer.

Our final Gathering in the Garden for the summer is set for next Wednesday (8/17) beginning at 5:45pm, and you're invited! Share a great evening, bring a picnic, let your kids play on our playground and swings, try our Gaga Ball Pit and yard games, and maybe even enjoy some treats and live music. Share a fun evening for the final Wednesday gathering of the summer. Everyone's welcome!

Ken Nyberg has taken over as our new church Treasurer this month. As an active member of First United, he attends worship regularly and participates in the Men's Club events. Ken has also served as a Ruling Elder and as a member of the Leadership, Finance, and Stewardship Ministries, plus the Endowment Committee. He has a general business degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and has a professional background in retail as a buyer. Ken is married to Becky Nyberg and has five children and six grandchildren. Thanks for bringing your skills to our staff.

The New Community Shelter is a mission project that's been helping needy people in this area since the mid-1980s. For years, our Men's Club has been sponsoring a monthly meal prepared and served by volunteers from our church on the third Tuesday each month. They especially need volunteer bakers to provide brownies and cakes. Our next serving day is coming next Tuesday (8/16)! To get involved or to just find out more about the project, contact Diane Betz at mdbetz@att.net.

Our “Taking Faith Home” publication is a great resource for exploring your faith all through the week. It provides daily readings, prayers, and devotions following the lectionary readings. Click here for next Sunday's new weekly edition.

> In Person - Seating is now open. The use of masks is optional. Anyone who still prefers to wear one is certainly welcome to.

> Live Online - If you can't be with us in person, you can join us by live stream on our church Facebook page starting at 8:50am with pre-service music on Sunday morning.

> Service Recordings Anytime - You can always watch recordings of several of our most recent services on our Facebook page and on our website (posted soon after the service is completed each week).

Thanks for Your Continuing Support!

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Our church is one of the founding members that make up the De Pere Christian Outreach organization. Their Food Pantry is currently in need of more general food donations plus paper bags. Please drop off your donations in our Family Life Center Donation Center.

We're also a part of the Presbyterian Pantry (at First Presbyterian, Green Bay). Our monthly donation request for the month of August is healthy, non-sugar cereal. Again, your donations can be dropped of in our Family Life Center. Thanks for your help!

Tuesday (8/9) - Dwayne Ruggles

Thursday (8/11) - Jen Van De Hei, Oswyn Ehani, Calvin Sacotte, Jon Motquin, Arianna Duncanson, & Kevin Spiegel

Friday (8/12) - Cindy Fermanich

Saturday (8/13) - Marilyn Kabat

Monday (8/15) - Isabella Beck

Tuesday (8/16) - Debbie Spiegel

Wednesday (8/17) - Lori Dill

Friday (8/19) - Rosemarie Pagel, Sarah McPherson, Ryan O'Konski, & Richard Cassidy