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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

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Come join us for a Photo Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, August 2nd, at 5:00 p.m. Your family (or whoever is in your car) will be your team! We will text a list of the photos to be taken to participating people. You can start at whatever location you are at and drive around to take the pictures needed! You will end up at the church to claim your reward, and you can enjoy a free sno-cone from The Sweet Escape sno-cone truck! This scavenger hunt is for people and families of all ages! For more information, contact Lori Cripple at (228)324-3622.

To sign up for the Family Photo Scavenger Hunt, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-photo-scavenger-hunt-tickets-114132316832

Children's Ministry Service Opportunities

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We will be making blessing bags and blankets for Open Table this month.

Blessing Bags - Open Table ministry serves the homeless community in downtown Gulfport once a month. They provide food and other items, including blessing bags. These are Ziploc bags filled with hygiene supplies and other things that could make life a little easier for those who need it. Your family can put together some blessing bags and place them in a collection bin outside the lobby doors on Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m at your convenience. Open Table ministry serves on the second Saturday of every month with the next date being Saturday, August 8th. Items that could go in a blessing bag are:

* Hygiene items such as: toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, soap, hand sanitizer, comb, chapstick

* Extra items such as: small candles, bug spray, batteries, socks, etc.

No-Sew Fleece Blankets - Open Table ministry also hands out blankets when they are available. A fun way your family could donate a blanket is by making a no-sew fleece blanket. It would take about 2 yards of two fleece pieces. A good website with instructions is https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Fleece-Tie-Blanket. Of course, you could always donate a blanket you already have that is in good condition! Blankets can also be dropped off at the church at your convenience!

School Supplies - As our schools prepare for beginning the Fall semester - we ask that you pray for the administrators, teachers, staff, and students. Our schools and families need our support through this time. We also are collecting school supplies -paper towels, tissues, small bottles of hand gel, and sanitizing wipes that can be placed in a collection bin outside the churches lobby doors on Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 

Fall Discipleship Project

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We are launching a new 6 weeks Bible study for people of all ages on Thursday, August 27 th at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. We will begin with teaching and video for all and then break out into small Zoom groups for relationship building and for processing the teaching. If you are already part of a small group, your group could be a part of this and have your own Zoom group in breakout sessions. We are planning on using the book, "The Long Short Story," by Joshua McNall which is an overview of the major themes of the Bible. It Joshua McNall which is an overview of the major themes of the Bible. It is insightful, easy to process, and the author has a good sense of humor which is evident in the writing. All are invited to be part of this journey in discipleship.

Children's Lessons

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For the month of July, Lori Cripple would love to bring you some Sunday School supplies as a follow up to our at-home Vacation Bible School. This would not have an online component, but you would be provided with an easy lesson and activities that you could do with your child any time of the week that works best for your family.

If you would like to have some children's material delivered or sent to your house next week, please let Lori know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (228)324-3622.

Online Group Meetings

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If you would like to participate in one of these classes on Zoom, please contact the following people:

• Sonshiners - Glenda Hull @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• New Horizons - Karen Merkle @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Aldersgate - David Roots @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Jon Kaufman Smallgroup @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Postponement of In-Person Services

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Online Giving

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Just a reminder, you can click on the Online Giving button above or here to make giving quick and easy.