Upcoming Events
July 30 – August 5 – Wilderness Trail
July 30 – August 13 – Camp Meeting
August 4 – Tabitha’s Hands to Florence Crittenton
August 6 – Dinner Theater Auditions
August 8 – Salem’s Choir at Camp Meeting
August 16 – First Day of School for Lincoln Charter School
August 19 – Love Denver Festival
August 27 – Promotion Sunday
August 28 – First Day of School for Lincoln County Schools

District Spiritual Renewal Event
The Catawba Valley District is sponsoring a spiritual renewal gathering on Saturday, October 21. Come “Light the Fire of Discipleship” at First UMC in Gastonia from 3:00-5:00 pm. The event is led by Rev. Dr. James Harish, author of A Disciple’s Path. Doors will open at 2:00 pm and resources will be available for purchase through Cokesbury.

Tabitha’s Hands to Visit Florence Crittenton
We will depart at 6pm on Friday, August 4, and return to the church around 9pm. Transportation is not firm but if you will let Elinor Heermans know if you are going or not, it will greatly help in finalizing plans. We will take baby gifts, handmade if possible, and help anyone who shows up wanting to learn to knit, crochet and/or read patterns, etc. Please RSVP to Elinor Heermans (704-840-8080) as soon as possible.

Women’s Retreat Coming Soon
Mark your calendar for November 3-5 and stay tuned for more details. See Jenny Reilly if you have any questions or suggestions.

No Room in the Diner!
Uncle Phil’s Diner is back! An interactive, 50’s-style dinner theater will be held in November. We are recruiting actors and actresses, wait staff and carolers for this Christmas-themed show. Laughter, great food and fellowship will be had by all! Contact Cheryl Barker or Sonya Houser for details. Auditions will be held August 6 at 5:30 pm.

Catawba Valley District 2017 Lay Servant Ministry Training
It’s coming this fall on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1 from 3:00-5:30 pm at Bradley Memorial UMC in Gastonia. Attendance is required all four days in order to complete the ten hours needed for certification. For more information, contact the church office.

GriefShare to Begin at Denver United Methodist Church
GriefShare, a non-denominational grief recovery ministry, exists to provide a support group where grieving people can find healing and hope while experiencing God’s love through the caring of others. Thirteen sessions are offered to grieving people in the community who have lost a spouse, family member or a close friend. GriefShare will meet at Denver UMC every Thursday from August 17-November 6 at 6:30 pm. Registration fee of $10 will help cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available through Denver UMC.
For more information, contact Rev. Janice Combs, GriefShare Facilitator at Denver UMC, at janicecombs@gmail.com or 704-582-3103. You can also find more information at griefshare.org.

Nursery Helpers – 11:00 Service
August 6 – Stacey Zenoski and Mariah Watson
August 13 – Jessica DeBerry and Salem Fowler

Salem Ambassadors
August 6 – Janene Birdsong and Carol Duggins
August 13 – Sue Murdock and Joe Thomas

Counters
August 6 – Susan McGinnis and Beth O’Brien
August 13 – Ellen Caldwell and Melissa Cipriano

Communion Servers for August
8:30 – Doug & MaryAnn Krzynski, Tom & Kelly Parker, Bob & Joanne Tallent