Dear , 
  
                                     SUMMER TURNS TO FALL!
What a busy Summer it has been! Our staff and volunteers have done an outstanding job moving through all the events which take place during these months. I want to express appreciation for the following:
-College Mission Team - Back in May several college students and adults traveled to Haiti for Mission work.
-South Georgia Annual Conference the UMC - held in Columbus, GA, our Lay Members were Art and Matra Jordan. Dean and Betsy Hines were scheduled, illness kept them away.
-A new Church website and e-newsletter produced by Caryn Andrews and Josh Grotheer.
-Interfaith Hospitality Network- we hosted with a number of our members assisting.
-Vacation Bible School- Great participation by children and many adult and youth workers.
-9th Grade Mission - Our 9th graders and adult chaperones did mission work in Charleston, SC
-Kids for Christ workteam to Athens, GA
-Appalachian Service Project - 44 persons to Wolfe County, Kentucky.
-Celebrating the ministry of Caryn Andrews
-Adventure Camp and Pre-School  Camp  here at the Church.
-Deep Creek Youth Retreat
-Summer Dinner Theater - "Something's Afoot , a delightful comedy, murder mystery.
                                            Directed by Andy Verdis and Produced by Kevin Vogelsang.
-The visit on August 2 by Rev. Actionnel Fleurisma from Haiti.
Our individuals on Mission trips - Sara Vogelsang, Catherine Glenn, and Peter Daniel.
 
When  events and names are listed , some are always omitted. The events above and so many more important ministries have taken place this summer. I am grateful to our hardworking staff and dedicated volunteers for enabling us to have a great summer!
 
AND NOW TO THE FALL
-The Anchor Worship Service will occur twice in August (16 and 30), led by our Worship Leader Lindsay Bradley. It will meet at 11:15 AM in the  Fellowship Hall. Rev. Meg Procopio will preach on August 16 and Rev. Wayne Racz is the preacher on August 30. Regular services will begin on September 13. Check out the service, and invite someone to come with you.
- Sanctuary Worship continues at 8:45 AM and 11:15 AM
- Wednesday Night Suppers resume on September 9.
- Fall Bible Studies are scheduled, beginning in September.
- Numerous seasonal activities for children, youth, and adults.
IF YOU THINK THE SUMMER HAS BEEN BUSY, GET READY FOR THE FALL!
                                                  Praying and Working with you,
                                                                  Dick Reese