Upcoming Events
July 4 – Church Office Closed
July 11 – Church Council
July 11 – Finance Committee
July 13 – Funtimers to UMAR
July 15 – Church Spruce-Up Day
July 16-18 – Vacation Bible School
July 23-27 – High School Girls Small Group
July 30 – August 5 – Wilderness Trail
July 30 – August 13 – Camp Meeting
August 16 – First Day of School for Lincoln Charter School
August 28 – First Day of School for Lincoln County Schools

Tuesday Bible Study/Sharing Group Resumes
The group will resume on July 11 and continue each Tuesday night through August 15. This summer’s subject is The Mayberry Bible Study (Andy Griffith). We will meet at the home of Sarah Nixon, 1550 S. NC 16 Business Highway, Stanley, from 7:00-8:30 each Tuesday evening. If you have questions or would like to sign up for the class, please contact Elinor Heermans at 704-840-8080.

“It’s God’s Party” Registration is Now Open!
Forms are available outside the church office and online registration can be found on the homepage and children’s ministry page of the church website at salemunitedmethodist.com. We also need lots of helpers for our party to be a great success! See Jenny Reilly for more details.
We need lots of volunteers, both men and women, to make this a success! You can help one night or all three, whatever your schedule allows!

East Lincoln Community Chorus Concert
The East Lincoln Community Chorus will present their summer show “Sweet Land of Liberty,” a patriotic tribute to America and our armed forces, on July 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm at Unity Presbyterian Church. The chorus is directed by Salem’s own Cheryl Barker.

Wonderful Wednesdays
“Wonderful Wednesdays” are back and continue through July 26 at Hill’s Chapel UMC, 988 S. NC 16 Business Highway, Stanley. There will be crafts, games, Bible studies, movies and much more! Breakfast and lunch provided. All children must have a signed permission slip on file. Call the Hill’s Chapel church office at 704-827-9511 or Lewis McLean at 704-913-6450 for more information.

Church Spruce-Up Day
On Saturday, July 15, we will be working to spruce up the church, both inside and out. There will be a job for everyone! Stay tuned for more details on how you can help.

Next Funtimers Trip
The Funtimers next event is a trip to Lincolnton on July 13 to explore UMAR Art on Main. UMAR Arts Center offers fine art and vocational services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Items the adults create are available for purchase. The tour begins at 10:45 am and lunch will follow at Court Street Grille in Lincolnton. Sign up in the mission hall by July 9. The only cost is lunch.

Nursery Helpers – 11:00 Service
July 9 – Krista Sigmon and Grace Morris
July 16 – Carol Field and Mary Field

Salem Ambassadors
July 9 – Sue Murdock and Dianne Tannery
July 16 – Blaine Moore and Joe Thomas

Counters
July 9 – Susan McGinnis and Dan Reilly
July 16 – Steve Froneberger and Tom Parker

Communion Servers, July 9
8:30 – Jerry & Diane Ennis, Sarah Beard, Melvin Miller, Phil & Wendi Riddle
11:00: David & Janice Springs, Ted & Betty Finney, Scott & Elise Fowler