PASTOR'S MESSAGE AND HERITAGE HAPPENINGS FOR JUNE 24

This week we’re talking about bullying which isn’t limited to children and youth, bullying happens to adults, too.  It’s been going on since Bible times:  Joseph was bullied by his brothers because they didn’t like his dream-stories so they decided to do away with him; Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were bullied by King Nebuchadnezzar because they refused to worship idols; and then there’s the story of David who brought down the bully Goliath with one smooth stone.     

What makes a bully a bully?  And what might we do as followers of Jesus Christ when confronted with or witnessing a bullying situation? There will be an information insert in the bulletin as well as booklets for every family to begin conversations at home. This Sunday we look at the story of David and Goliath and discover what God’s word teaches us about flinging stones at bullies.    

Blessings,

 Pastor Karen

“DEVO” A DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS +BY TEENS and POCKETS MAGAZINE FOR CHILDREN are available on the table in the narthex while they last.   

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, a grief support group meets this Thursday, June 28th at 11:30 a.m. in Heritage House.  Bring a dish to share for a light potluck lunch. 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL and HART BACK-TO-SCHOOL fundraiser is Sunday, July 8 following worship.  Drop off school supplies (see list on the information table) in the specially marked box in the narthex to Help At Risk Teens and enjoy fellowship and ice cream. 

HELP MAGGIE WITH MISSION by participating on a mission task force that seeks ways to acknowledge and expand our involvement in being a part of Christ's mission in the world.  Experienced or inexperienced, youth or persons with years of wisdom are welcome!  Email Maggie at mmcvety64@gmail.com with any questions and your willingness to serve.

OUR DAILY BREAD devotionals for June/July/August are available on the information table. 

COFFEE sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex to order JUSTO CAFÉ from a coffee farm co-op in Mexico to support workers and their families.  Each bag is $10.00 and includes cost of shipping.  

BIBLE & BRUNCH meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  No meeting for the month of July. The next gathering is Wednesday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Bring a dish to share.

WHAT’S ON TAP TUESDAY?   Men’s fellowship meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Dubina’s Brewery, 67th Ave., just north of Bell Rd.  Bring your Bible.  No meeting for the month of July.   Next meeting is Tuesday, August 14th.  

MORNING PRAYER SHAWL GROUP meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. to noon at Rayner’s Chocolate & Coffee Shop, 14021 N. 51st Ave. #106, Glendale to knit, crochet items for those who need to be wrapped in prayer.  Beginners are welcome.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, TUTORING, ENGLISH CLASSES AND ADULT EDUCATION are on hiatus for the summer.

RESIDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS needed to take photos of events at Heritage throughout the year.  Send your photos to heritagepres@gmail.com as events at the church occur.  Mention to those in the photo the picture may be used in the annual report and should one not want their photo used, please delete it. 

EYEGLASSES NEEDED for the Lions Club Foundation Eyeglass Program. Look for the box in the Narthex to make your donation.  

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