The Good News - June 2, 2022
Summer Sermon Series begins this Sunday
Dry wells set you up to expect water, but they only provide dust; they promise quenching but leave you parched. Likewise, there are teachings in the church which sound life giving, but rather than drawing you toward God’s resources for growth and healing, they draw you toward something that sounds Christian but leaves you dry inside. This summer we are going to take a look at several of these “dry wells”. We will look at what they are, why they fail to provide, and where the water is. So come, let’s find living water together this summer!
June 5
Worship Service with Celebration of the Lord's Supper
Sermon: "Digging Dry Wells"
June 12
VBS Sunday
Sermon: "I'm Supposed to Forgive and Forget"
Genesis 37-50, selected verses
VBS Workdays Friday & Saturday (June 3 & 4)
Volunteers needed tomorrow & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - Noon

VBS Volunteer Training June 5
This Sunday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m.
It's Monumental VBS Time! June 6-10
click on the picture to register to attend or volunteer
Waitlist begins 10:00 am Friday, June 3
VBS Sunday June 12
Children will be presenting their VBS songs and we will have fellowship in the foyer following our worship service.

Buckner Shoes for School Supply Train Fundraiser:
Please help our VBS kids raise money to purchase new shoes for the School Supply Train and/or donate brand new sneakers. Donations may be dropped off in the office or the foyer by next Sunday, June 12.
Summertime Nursery
Volunteers Needed
We really need your help to be able to fill our volunteer slots this summer in the nursery. If you could please find a couple dates that you know you will be able to serve in the nursery, I would be most appreciative.
Thank Yous
Dear Church Family, thank you so much for thinking of me & praying for me as I close this important chapter in my life. The next chapter will be at Kilgore College where I will continue to play in the band and work on my golf game. I will carry with me so many things I learned through the years at church, in Sunday school & in Youth Ministry. Sincerely, Logan Deeks
Congregational Care

This Summer, please pray for...
VBS participants and leaders June 6-10;
Sr Hi Mission Trip June 18-24
Jr Hi Mission Trip July 14-17
& local missionaries heading to Europe.

Summer Prayer Booklet available in the sanctuary hallway or upon request.
Please pray for: Barbara Steinbach, Melissa Swallow, Raymond Jewell, Bob Bruton, Corinne Selph, Dick Carlberg, Jan Kelly, Opal Glaze, Jerry Richardson, Robert Metzler, William McCluskey Aaron Leath
 
Our Retired Community:
At Home - Jean Pollock, Louise Brelsford, Celeste Boyd, Charles and Patsy Quinn
Arabella - JoAnn Peterson
Buckner- Martha Ellis, Dorothy Chandler, Elaine Beckett
Summer Meadows-Joanne Stephens
Tyler - Dotty Rawlins, Carthage - Naomi McPeek,  Oklahoma - Jean Knight,
Wisconsin - Ellie Bessey, Mansfield - John Williamson
 
Birthdays:
6/3: Derick Van Zyl, 6/4: Mackenzie Hedgecock, 6/5: Gordon Northcutt,
6/6: Katherine Burlingame, 6/8: Ann Bruton, Bill Burlingame, 6/9: Josh Newsham,
Archer Northcutt, 6/11: Otto Mendez, 6/14: Fred Irwin, Jonah Kral, 6/15: Carolyn Hale, 6/16: Raymond Wei, 6/22: Wil White, 6/25: Julie Lynn Ashley, 6/26: David Jayakar,
Levi Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Susan Mosley, 6/27: Raymond Jewell, 6/28: Allie Maher, 6/29: Cindy Brelsford, 6/30: Amanda Elia
Calendar and Upcoming Events
Friday, June 3
9:00 a.m. VBS Workday
Saturday, June 4
9:00 a.m. VBS Workday
Tuesday, June 7
9:00 a.m. VBS
Wednesday, June 8
9:00 a.m. VBS
5:30 p.m. Praise Team
Thursday, June 9
9:00 a.m. VBS
Friday, June 10
9:00 a.m. VBS
Sunday, June 12 VBS Sunday
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
Tuesday, June 14
5:30 p.m. Finance Meeting
Wednesday, June 15
12:00 p.m. Prayer Team
5:30 p.m. Praise Team
Thursday, June 16
5:00 p.m. Session Meeting
Saturday, June 18
6:30 a.m. Newgate Breakfast
SR HI Mission Trip begins
Sunday, June 19
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
"Coming together to know Christ and make him known"

Next Semi-Monthly Good News to be published on June 16
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