We heard in our Gospel reading this past weekend Jesus’ words to the disciples, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest awhile.” It was a reminder that with the overload of things to do and decisions to make (decision fatigue!) and the overload that the world around us can bring, we need these times of rest, quiet, sabbath, prayer, and worship. So wherever this email finds you, I hope you are finding time of prayer and rest and renewal.
We worshipped again in the Fellowship Hall this past weekend and again the comments were: “It's cozy,” “It's neat to see who is around us,” “The singing sounds terrific.” Meanwhile in the Sanctuary the tile is coming along (see photos). We will have one more weekend of worship in the Fellowship Hall and then back to the Sanctuary for the last weekend in July (28-29th). Hurray!
Speaking of transitioning back to the Sanctuary, next Sunday will be another moving day – with all hands needed. After worship in the Fellowship Hall everyone is invited to stick around to help carry a pew or a chair and help get everything back in the sanctuary. Bring your furniture dollies! Then during the week following (July 23rd to 27th) a team of volunteers will be re-connecting the pews and re-adhering them to the floor. Thank you in advance to those who have already volunteered to help with that part of things. We also need a team to help spiffy things back up in the church (lots of tile dust around!). If you are able to lend a hand for an hour or two during that week to help be a part of a cleaning crew, please reply to this email or call the church. Many hands will make light work and it will be wonderful to be back in the Sanctuary by the end of the month.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Shelly
(Two photos: two different angles and stages of the process)
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