June 9 - Water of Life Lutheran Church

WATER OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH E-NEWSLETTER
June 9, 2016
Summer Happenings at
Water of Life Church
June 12: Potluck Luncheon
June 17: Night of Joy
June 18th: Men’s Bible Study
June 19: Scott Plautung from Maine Seacoast
Mission, preaching
June 26: Jon Vogel, preaching
July 10: Picnic at Jack and Carolyn’s
house
July 15: Night of Joy Barbeque
July 25-29: SonWorld Vacation Bible
Camp
Stewardship
One of Carolyn’s messages last week focused on the concept of Stewardship or
Generosity within the church. We were asked by Carolyn to identify some of
the areas where we make a difference in the community. One of those was the
“Diaper Drive”. This is the final week to contribute to that outreach.
Diaper Drive
Again this year the Ecumenical Council for Homeless Prevention is
sponsoring a diaper drive. Diapers are collected at different churches in
Damariscotta/ Newcastle area and stored at the Damariscotta Baptist
Church for distribution through the Ecumenical Food Pantry. This is an
important ministry because babies and toddlers who are left in dirty diapers get diaper rash and other infections. At Water of Life we are collecting diapers of all sizes, but newborn and sizes 5 and 6 are the most
critical need. Please help by purchasing a box/package of diapers and
placing them under the table in the fellowship room. If you prefer not
to purchase the diapers but would like to contribute, there is a canister
on the table for monetary contributions. The collection runs from
Mother’s Day through Father’s Day., June 19. Thank you for any help
you can give.
Attention Gentlemen!!!
Men’s Bible Study
Kick-off Saturday June 18th 7:30 -9AM
7:30 is coffee and rolls
Study will start at 8-finish at 9
What is God’s purpose for our lives?
We will meet 2nd Saturday each month going forward
Questions? David Printy 207-315-5568
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
FARMINGTON, Maine – University of Maine at Farmington Athletics
announced the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 on Tuesday with seven
former Beavers receiving the prestigious honor.
Baseball standouts Brett Chase '98 and Charles Reed '65; Darryl Hilliard
'88 and William (Bill) Webber '34 from men's basketball; golf's all-time wins
leader Jon Moody '98; men's soccer All-American Frode Olsen '98; and
women's basketball and softball star Becky Roak '01, will be inducted into
UMF's Athletics Hall of Fame at a banquet on Saturday, September 24, 2016.
Brett Chase '98 is the all-time leader in UMF baseball with 26 doubles and was
the team's batting champion in 1998. Chase set the single-season record for most
total bases with 82 and ranks fourth all-time in 64 career runs batted in. He also
sits 13th in the all-time record books with 65 runs scored and 16th with 93 career
hits.
The Education Committee’s Nancy Parker, Kay Whitner and Carolyn Neighoff reviewing the materials for Vacation Bible School.
Vacation Bible School/Vacation Bible Camp
Adapted from the Concordia blog
Getting involved in VBS doesn't mean you have to get sticky with crafts, play rowdy
games with kids or even give up a ton of time. There are many ways for the church
family to get involved, no matter what the skill, energy level or schedules may look
like.
While Vacation Bible School focuses on the children in our church and community,
there are plenty of ways to involve the entire church in VBS. The most obvious way
is through church members volunteering to serve as teachers and leaders during the
week. However, those who are unable to commit to helping each day can still play a
vital role in impacting lives through VBS.
1. For those who are no longer able to actively serve, start a prayer team for the
teachers, students and helpers at VBS
2. Invite your neighbors, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren by talking to them
or by giving them a flyer or postcard explaining the VBS
3. Donate items for the crafts or snacks during VBS week
4. Help decorate the church prior to the start of VBS….donate a pizza or other
lunch item to those people doing the set-up!
5. Talk to the teachers and students who attended VBS and find out what kind
of impact it made on them. Use this information to guide your involvement
The Boothbay Region YMCA “Arts for All” program recently
performed a play based on the JM Barrie story of “Peter Pan.“
Many members of the community with intellectual disabilities participate along with volunteers from the Boothbay community.
James Owen and Missy Brunell were among those who performed
in the play.
They were joined by many of their peers who also participate in our
“Night of Joy” program every month. The June ‘Night of Joy” is
scheduled for June 17th. We will not be having a regular church service for the months of July and August but will host our guests with
a Barbeque in July and an Ice Cream Social in August.
Lectionary Scriptures for June 12
First Reading; 2 Sam 11:26-12.10, 13-15
Psalm 32
Second Reading; Gal 2:15-21
Gospel; Luke 7:36-8:3
EVENTS
Day
Date
Time
Event
Thursday
June 9
9:00 AM
Prayer Group
Thursday
June 9
10:00 AM
Lectionary
Sunday
June 12
11:00 AM
Potluck Luncheon
Wednesday
June 15
6:30 PM
Choir
Thursday
June 16
9:00 AM
Prayer Group
Thursday
June 16
10:00 AM
Lectionary
Friday
June 17
6:30 PM
Night of Joy
Saturday
June 18
7:30 AM
Men’s Bible Study
THIS WEEK
UPCOMING
EVENTS
July 10
Picnic at Jack and Carolyn’s house
July 15
Night of Joy Barbeque
July 25-29
VBS “Son World”
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