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JULY
SUNDAY SERVICES
July
6
Patriotism.
For the service on July 6th we will be hearing ideas on Patriotism.
Vern Reintjes, Andy
Schuck and Ann Rivers will tell us their ideas on patriotism or
talk about their favorite patriot. Special music will be provided
by Karen Baggett. Jerry Miller will present the story for all
ages.
July
13
On
this Sunday we will bring a different experience. Andrea O’Connell
will introduce us to the
Reverend Joe Capper, retired Chaplain, and Cher Marrow-Bradley,
owners of a horse farm/business,
Miracle Meadows, outside of Swansboro, where they work through
therapeutic riding with handicapped
soldiers and children. The soldiers, some returnees from Iraq,
and the children are taught trust and
independence through this unique program.
July
20
The Reverend Violet Bailey, a life long resident of Beaufort,
will be bringing us information about growing up in Beaufort and
her experiences in Carteret County. The Reverend Bailey is a friend
of several members of our congregation and has visited us several
times. She says that she is looking forward to being with us and
bringing us historical information about her family and our county.
July
27 Sabbatical. For the months
of September, October, November, and December 2008, I will be
away from the congregation on sabbatical leave. This is a time
set aside for “study, writing, meditation and other forms
of professional and religious growth” for the minister.
And this represents a time for both ministerial and congregational
learning, exploration, and renewal. In this service, we will consider
the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the sabbatical
time and after. Following this service, Thomas Jefferson District
Executive Annette Marquis will lead a conversation with the whole
congregation about sabbatical issues. Please plan to stay for
this conversation.
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