Hi everyone,

It has been a wonderful and valuable week of ministry to kids, both inside and outside our church. Thank-you to everyone who helped out, and to all the kids who joined in. And together we thank God, who gave his Spirit so that we would have the gifts we need to serve together for his glory.

This Sunday evening, we are going to resume our custom of singing together before the evening service. This will be at 5pm (not 4:45, as in the past), so please come at the normal time. The only change is that before the usual announcements, there will be about 10 minutes of singing.

One more custom that has been suspended for some time is our monthly fellowship lunch. We have decided to resume these lunches on the third Sunday of October, due to various travel schedules in August and September.

Next Sunday, during our Adult Sunday school class, I will be conducting a class on child safety. We aim to do this about once a year, and it is meant to address everyone. It will be especially valuable, though, for parents and for those who wish to serve in our church’s ministries to children.

Sincerely,

Pastor Goligher

The Lord’s Day

Sunday school is at 9:45am. Last week, we learned about the first part of the life and ministry of Cyril of Alexandria. This week, we’ll hear about what happened at the Council of Ephesus (in June 431).

The morning service is at 11:00am.

• Psalm 133, “Head & Shoulders” (Pastor Goligher)
• All Glory Laud and Honour #235
• Come, O Creator Spirit Blest #329
• Rejoice All Ye Believers #320

The evening service is at 5:00pm.

• Ruth 4:1-12, “Self-Sacrificing Love” (Jonathan Bartlett)
• O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright #58
• My Faith Has Found a Resting Place #468

Through the Week

Tuesday Bible Study will meet at 10:30am, at the Church and on Zoom. We will be studying Nehemiah 7.

Park Day is on Wednesday at 10:00am, at Campbell Park. Everyone is invited, especially moms and kids.

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

The teens will be meeting on Friday, 11am-1pm at Las Palmas Park. This week, we are reading the book of Esther, the book of Galatians, and chapter 8 of My Tech-Wise Life. Please note: there will not be an event on Saturday July 24.

Looking ahead

• Next Sunday, July 25, during Adult Sunday school, Pastor Goligher will teach a class on child safety.
• The ladies are invited to meet for coffee and dessert on Thursday July 29 at 7pm, under the tent at the church.
• The teens are invited to a hike at Glen Canyon in San Francisco on July 31. Youth from New Covenant OPC in South SF and Trinity North Bay in Petaluma will also be joining. Please speak with Pastor Goligher about this.
• 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.
• We have an opportunity to volunteer at CityTeam ministries on August 28, 10am-12pm. Thee are still 6 spots available. You can sign-up at this link. If you have any questions, please speak to Scott Porter.