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DON'T BE A STRANGER THIS SUMMER! Mark your calendars for these special events and services.
Saturday, July 4, @ 10 a.m. at the VF library –Reading of The Declaration of Independence.
Imagine the circumstances leading up to the writing of this landmark document. Our forebears were outraged at being unjustly oppressed. King George was tightening his grip, the colonists were protesting, and in 1775, there were skirmishes with the British. It was time to take action.
An angry Thomas Jefferson wrote the fiery document you will be hearing, which was amended and approved by men equally angry. Angry, afraid, but resolved that all men shall be free.
Imagine yourself on July 4, 1776 and experience the Declaration with all the fervent anger, indignation, and resolution of those who were actually there.
Sunday, July 12, @ 9 a.m.— “Christmas in July” at VFUMC. Join us for worship and a hymn sing with our friends from Presbyterian Church United.
Sunday, July 12 — Donations for Joseph’s House are due at the church.
Current needs:
Canned pork and beans
Canned soups
Ramen noodles
Chef Boyardee
Paper plates (dinner size)
Powdered creamer
Sugar in packets
Ground coffee
Clothes for baby girl – new or gently used
Diapers – size 1
Back-to-school items ( pencils, highlighters, notebooks, art supplies, etc.)
Sunday, Sept. 6, @ 9 a.m. — Worship at the Fairgrounds. Join your friends from local churches for this ecumenical service led by area pastors.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, @ 10 a.m. — A new Bible study
“Embracing the Uncertain: A Bible Study for Unsteady Times”
How can we, as people of faith, manage adversity? “Embracing the Uncertain” is a six-week study from the United Methodist Publishing House that focuses on how the Gospel scriptures address the uncertainties of faith, forgiveness, worry, mortality, surrender, and obedience.
Led by Rev. Ralph and Jackie Marino, the study group will meet at the church on six consecutive Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning September 9th.
Please indicate your expression of interest in an email to Pastor Ralph (ramarino@nycap.rr.com), Jackie (jljmarino@icloud.com), or place a note in the offering plate on Sunday.
Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m.—8th Annual Choir Cabaret
Join us for a bit of Broadway and other show tunes, comedy sketches, and romantic duets by choir members and friends! Tickets, available at the door, are $15 (free for children under 10).
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