August Worship Forecast
August 1
Theme:  God's Purpose--Christ's Presence
Do we feel Christ's presence in a unique when whenever we participate in God's purposes in the world?

Matthew 1:18-23
Matthew 28:16-20

Preaching in the Sanctuary:  Andy Mangum
Preaching in Celebration Service: Charlie Gaines

August 8
Theme:  Walking Away From Rejection
Most of us have had the experience of being left-out, unwanted, or last chosen.  These experiences of rejection can be demoralizing.  Does our life in Christ give us the strength to walk away from rejection?

Mark 6:1-6
Mark 6:7-13

Preaching in Sanctuary and Celebration:  Andy Mangum

August 15
Theme:  Youth reflect on experiences from Camp and Mission Trips

8:30 Service.
10:45--Sanctuary Service and Celebration Service Combined

August 22
Theme:  You Are Not Alone
August is a time for going to school and a time when many young adults leave home.  For many of us August still conjures up memories of being on our own for the first time.  What is God's message to us as we journey from those places where we feel safe?

Ruth 1:11-18
Psalm 133

Special focus in worship--blessings for our students, teachers, school administrators and staff, and volunteers.

Preaching in Sanctuary:  Andy Mangum
Preaching in Celebration Service:  Carol Walther