Encounters Update

There are a couple of really important things getting ready to take place with our new ministry - Encounters - and we wanted to take a moment to pass along the information to you.

MIDWEEK ENCOUNTERS:

What is it?
- a 13 week study that looks at the twelve steps of recovery from a biblical perspective. It will be a time of worship, prayer, testimony, Bible study and growth.

When is it?
- Thursday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Where is it?
- The United Methodist Temple, 4101 Highway 73, in the Life Lessons room.

Who can come?
- Absolutely anyone. Whether you are just curious about the workings of the 12 steps and how they relate to the Bible or are looking to grow in your own journey of recovery, all are invited to come.

Additional info:
- Childcare is being provided free of charge
- A sandwich dinner is being provided free of charge
- All materials are being provided free of charge

Please RSVP to the church office or by emailing acts242@hotmail.com if you are planning on attending to where we can have enough food and materials for everyone.

LABOR DAY FAMILY FUN DAY

On Monday, September 7th, we are going to open our hearts and doors to family and friends for a day of bounce houses, super slides, games, food, door prizes and other give aways...all absolutely free of charge. The best part is that the majority of the activities will be indoors, so we will play and fellowship come rain or shine (and think about how nice it will be to beat the heat for a little while!)!

If you and your family or friends are not doing anything on Labor Day, come by and see us at the church between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to join in the festivities.

ENCOUNTERS WORSHIP

Mark your calendars for Encounters first worship service at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th! Childcare and a children's program will take place during worship (we will release the kids part way through the service).

This is the first of our preview services, which gives us (and you) an opportunity to worship together and iron out any glitches between now and the time we launch in January. We will have about 7 or so of these between now and the end of the year.

Please join us for these and other events coming soon here at the United Methodist Temple! And keep an eye out here, in the Messenger and Template for even more news.