A couple weeks ago, the south central part of our great state endured unprecedented flooding due to a freak rain storm. As things have settled down, relief agencies have stepped in to assess, and restoration efforts are beginning to take shape.

Two of our members, George and Jeanette Tabb, have family in some of the worst-hit areas, and would like to take a team in late summer to Webster or Nichols County. They have tentatively scheduled the trip for August 26 through the Labor Day weekend. Each participant will be expected to cover all their own expenses. If there is enough interest, we will invite the congregation to provide some financial support.

An informational meeting is scheduled immediately following worship on Sunday, July 17, and will meet in the Sydnor-Lewis Reading Room/Library. Anyone interested in going or supporting this trip is invited to participate.

As we head into the middle of July, we are also gearing up for participation in the annual book bag ministry, where local congregations provide school supplies for kids in need. Obviously, the need this year extends beyond Jefferson County. We are encouraging people who are able to provide either extra school supplies or even two whole book bags as listed below. We will give half of these book bags to the team heading south at the end of the summer to give to schools hit hard by the floods.

I am so pleased to pastor a congregation with such large hearts!

Blessings,

Pastor John