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THE FUTURE AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL GATHERING

In an effort to provide in-person communication with members of our congregation, the Future Planning Committee will host a gathering for the congregation on Sunday, August 14 at 10 a.m. in Asbury Hall. Members of the committee will make brief reports and there will be a time for questions and answers. We anticipate this meeting will last about 40 minutes.

If you have access to Zoom, you may join us with the Zoom ID 786 364 7847.

If you are unable to join us in person or via Zoom, please send us a request for the meeting recording.

Blessings,
Future Planning Committee

Youth Choir is Coming!

Looking for a way to share your talents with our church? Come check out our First Youth Choir! Open to all youth grades 6-12, we perform in worship about once per month. We rehearse Sundays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Room 106, starting August 14. For more information contact Dr. Elizabeth Leyva at elizabeth@firstchurch.church. No musical experience is necessary, just a willingness to make a joyful noise to the Lord!

SING with the Summer Choir

If you would like to sing with the Chancel Choir, but cannot commit to the weekly Wednesday night rehearsal schedule, here is your chance!

From now through August 21, we will hold morning Summer Choir rehearsals nearly every Sunday from 10:10 to 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary. During this time, we will put together anthems that are simple and straight forward – easy enough to sing at the 11 a.m., Worship Service that same day!

In addition to the Sunday morning rehearsals, we will come together for one final Wednesday night rehearsal on August 3 at 7 p.m. The supplemental rehearsal will give us a chance to look at the pieces for the coming Sundays. Even if you cannot make this Wednesday night rehearsal, you are encouraged to participate in Summer Choir!

For more information, please contact Joshua Elder.

Do You Need a Ride?

Do you need a ride? Our Transportation Ministry is up and running. This service is currently available for the 11 AM worship time. In order to confirm your seat please contact the church office at 602- 263-5013 by Wednesday of each week. To cancel this service we ask that you let us know your plans have changed by Friday. The contact person for this offering is Renae McKee.

Altar Flowers

You can request to provide altar flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one. Our altar flowers are $35 per arrangement. You can provide one or both arrangements for most Sundays with any dedication you choose. Please call Cathy Fuentes in the office at (602) 263-5013 x100 for more information or use our online request form.

PRAYER QUILTS IN THE NARTHEX
A prayer quilt displayed in the Narthex this morning is for Mary Clampoli. Mary is a friend of Diane Raden. We invite you to stop, tie a knot and pray for healing, grace and comfort.

PRAYERS FOR OUR SPECIAL CARE
Ruth Clark, Hedy Cunningham, Geri Dupree, Lola Gummere, JoAn Hand, Barbara Harvey, Barbara K Johnson, Marjorie Johnson, Vickie Johnson, Herb Kanter

MEMORIAL SERVICE
A memorial service is being held for Don Reasor who passed on June 28, 2022 and Leota Reasor who passed in February 19, 2019. Services are scheduled for Sunday, August 21 at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES (Celebrating 50 or more years of marriage)
William (Bill) and Betsy Heuermann, 8/23

SENIOR BIRTHDAYS (Celebrating 80 or more birthdays)
Carole Schmieder, 8/16
Earl Warner 8/18
Dora Angle, 8/19

HOSTS
9 a.m. – Lance Scott, Jane Scott, and Jeff Schrader
11 a.m. – Jan Hyde, Audrey Clayton, and Geoffrey Boadu

LITURGIST
9 a.m. – Patricia Rodriguez
11 a.m. – Susan Sneathen

ALTAR FLOWERS
Given by The Barry Family, in memory of Bill Barry.

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCHES
New Song UMC, Surprise; Prescott UMC; Prescott Valley UMC