Greetings from Church of Peace!

“America the Beautiful” – we’ll be singing this song on Sunday and also praying a prayer for our nation. Holy Communion will be celebrated. There will be a prayer journey. The Bible story for the service has some every surprising – and inspiring – heroes. Join us at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday. You’ll be glad you did.

There will be no NEW Worship tomorrow night because it is a national holiday.

We know of two people who are hospitalized: Jim Mitchell in Fond du Lac and Lola Shady in Madison.  Please pray that they will experience God’s comforting presence as they heal from surgery.

The July Messenger is now available in the narthex at the church and on line (subversivecinema.com).

If you want to attend the TimberRattlers game with the United Church of Christ Northeast Association on July 13th, you can call Jackie for a link to sign up.  It is a fun time for all ages.

Here are some additional opportunities to enjoy the company of your church family:

This Monday: Church League softball at Cutler Field

August 14 all day: Family Day Camp at Pilgrim Center

September 2 all day: COP trip to Six Flags Great America

That’s the news from Church of Peace.

We’ll see you in church!  Pastors Jenny and Jim

A prayer for today: O God, I am grateful that you have given me life in this country where I am able to worship you in safety.  I pray that you will bless our whole nation with a stronger moral sense and a deeper concern for those in need. Show me how to be a good disciple of Jesus and a good citizen at the same time.  I pray that your healing light will shine within Jim Mitchell and Lola Shady and upon all who are sick or sad.  I pray these things in Jesus’ name.  Amen.