July is such a fun month of the year with the 4th of July parade, picnics, fireworks, and vacations. It is all going at once. We are blessed to be able to have such events available to us.

This month we are participating in the parade on the Fourth in downtown Hamilton with cars and banners. Looking to see a lot of people. If you can’t participate in the parade, I hope you get a chance to watch from the sidelines.

The downside to this month, is that we say, “Goodbye.” To our colleague and friend Vicki Wheeler as she retires. Her retirement is earned and well deserved. Yet we are going to miss her wonderful pleasantness, skills and helpfulness. Co-workers and friends of Vicki’s caliber are rare. We will miss her.

Starting on July 6th, Pat Moeggenberg will be our new Administrative Assistant. Pat comes to us from Westover Retirement community where she was the resident activity director. We know you will welcome Pat as she settles into our community.

Love God, Love Others, Change Lives -- It is printed over our door and sends a signal to the community that all who enter are welcomed and appreciated. As we continue through the summer we want to continue our Saturday lunch program, the laundry days, and other outreach campaigns to continue welcoming the community through our doors.

Finally, as you go on vacation, please remember that our church responsibilities do not. We still need your tithes, offerings and time to get us through the summer.  

Grace and Peace,

   Pastor Mark