Hi everyone,

This Sunday morning I will be addressing the subject of child safety in the Adult Sunday school class. The goal is to equip our church to prevent abuse and to respond appropriately to abuse if and when it happens.

For a variety of reasons, this subject is becoming more important and more complex. I plan to address 4 key developments in the past year that we need to be aware of as we consider how to nurture and guard our children, and how to live as “children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15).

Another item to look forward to in Adult Sunday school is a presentation from Jonathan Bartlett on what Christians should know about Islam. He will give this presentation on August 8, with some follow-up on August 15.

Sincerely,

Pastor Goligher

The Lord’s Day

Sunday school is at 9:45am. In the adult class, Pastor Goligher will address the subject of child safety. Everyone is encouraged to attend, especially parents and those involved in our church’s ministry to children.

The morning service is at 11:00am.

• Psalm 134, “Heaven & Earth” (Pastor Goligher)
• All Lands, to God in Joyful Sounds #438
• My God, My God #79
• The Sands of Time are Sinking #546

The evening service is at 5:00pm.

• Ruth 4:13-22, “Begin with the End” (Jonathan Bartlett)
• Now Unto Jehovah, Ye Sons of the Mighty #45
• Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God #11

Through the Week

Tuesday Bible Study is on Tuesday at 10:30am, at church and on Zoom. We are continuing in Nehemiah.

Park Day is on Wednesday at 10am, at Steve Carli park in Santa Clara. Everyone is welcome, especially moms and kids.

Prayer Meeting is on Wednesday evening at 7:15pm, at church and on Zoom.

Ladies are invited to meet for coffee and dessert on Thursday July 29 at 7pm, under the tent at the church.

Teens will be hiking at Glen Canyon in San Francisco on Saturday. This week, we are reading Daniel 1-6, the book of James, and the rest of My Tech-Wise Life. Please also listen to an episode of the podcast 5 Minutes in Church History.

Note about Psalter Hymnals

We have ordered a full set of Trinity Psalter Hymnals for the church, as well as about 30 copies for members of the congregation. It is going to take some time for these to arrive, because they are currently being reprinted.

Looking ahead

• The teens invite everyone to come to the church for a social evening on August 13 at 7pm. There will be coffee and other drinks, desserts, live music. We will also hear a lecture from Colin Redemer, vice-president of the Davenant Institute, on themes related to Christians’ experience under Soviet rule in Europe. Please RSVP to Isabel Harvey.
• We have an opportunity to volunteer at CityTeam ministries on August 28, 10am-12pm. There are still 6 spots available. You can sign-up at this link. If you have any questions, please speak to Scott Porter.