Weekly Devotion – Lunchtime Inspiration 

Expect a call every Wednesday at noon in August and September, via the Phone Tree. You must be signed up for Phone Tree calls to participate. The call will originate from 336-272-4505.

– Sponsored by the Saint Matthews Shepherding Ministry 

There are three more Zoom meetings in August for a time of connection and dialogue with the pastor. No official agenda; just a time to connect and dialogue. Sign up prior to each meeting to get the link and telephone information. To participate, contact the office at least two days before the scheduled meeting(s) listed below:

• Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6 – 7:15 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 27, 5 – 6:15 p.m. 

Join us Sunday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 16, 4-5:15 p.m., for a two-session virtual event with Saint Matthews UMC and West Market Church that addresses racism in the church. Guest speaker Wasaba Sidibay will come live via Zoom from Washington, D.C. Come experience the Holy Spirit in new ways through art, music and discussion. To register, contact M.K. Melton at marykatherine@westmarketchurch.org.

Solis Mammography has a value screening program that covers an annual screening mammogram (2D or 3D) and image interpretation for uninsured women who are not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. The cost of the mammogram is $99. For an appointment, call 866-717-2551 or schedule online at www.solismammo.com. For more information, contact Ernestine Taylor at coaching@triad.rr.com. 

Commit to reuse, repair and recycle in the present rather than discard, despoil and destroy our future. Do it for the children and grandchildren you know and love. 

The Active Impact – Youth Initiative Committee will host a Zoom call on Friday, July 31, 6-7 p.m. (ET). All adults and youth are invited to participate, ask questions and raise concerns. 

To participate, use the Zoom link, https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86586447962#, or dial in +19292056099,86586447962# 

— Cheryl Little, Tony Phifer and Dorothy Vanno 

Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine has partnered with others to offer community COVID-19 drive-up testing sites. Tests are free, but registration is required. 

Register at https://tap-medicine.com/covid-19-community-outreach-testing for one of the dates/times/locations listed below. Please note the registration period for each. 

• July 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – East Market Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1804 E. Market Street; register July 16-20 
• July 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – East Market Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1804 E. Market Street; register July 23-27 
• Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m – Bethany Fellowship, 4707 W. Gate City Boulevard; register Aug. 3-6 

— Joyce Fairley, chair, Health and Welfare Committee

To replace our traditional “Sundae on a Sunday” gathering, the Shepherding Ministry built a virtual frame around an ice cream dessert made from scriptures. Thanks to those that participated by sending in your favorite scriptures.

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalm 34:8 

The next Church Council check in meeting is Wed, July 15th @7pm via Zoom.

Click on link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83482672047 or dial in +19292056099, 83482672047

The church office will be closed on Thursday, July 2, in observance of Independence Day. Tithes and offerings will be counted Monday (June 29) instead of Wednesday. Announcements for the bulletin are due in the office by 2 p.m., Monday, June 29.