The Christian Education Committee would like your help to evaluate the present program, plan for the 2009-2010 school year, and dream for the future.
There are two ways you can help:
One way is to send answers to these questions to dottiankeney@davidsucc.org.
1. What you like about Christian Education at David’s?
2. What you would like changed?
3. What is a dream that you have for Christian Education?
Second, plan to attend the Christian Education Dreaming and Planning Session Sunday, June 28 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at David’s Church. This meeting is open to all adults, parents, grandparents, and students. Childcare will be provided. Please let us know if you need childcare and how many children you will be bringing.

The Board of Christian Education will be having a reception for our Youth Ministry Directors Emily and Byron Greene after the 9:50 a.m. service on June 28.  Please stop by the Fellowship Hall to thank Emily and Byron for their years of dedicated service to our youth.

In response to the many challenges presented in the current economic realities facing many people, Rev. Newcomb is inviting those experiencing stress around issues in employment, pension/investment losses, or other impacts of the financial crisis to gather for a time of mutual support and prayer. In this safe, anonymous, and confidential environment, we can offer a fresh ear, share freely and hear words of encouragement from the Scriptures, as well as a time of prayer for one another. If there is enough interest, we will consider a regular support group, and perhaps professional in-put around human recourse issues and networking issues. But, given the hurt and concern we know many are feeling, our primary concern is to offer spiritual support and comfort in a time of uncertainty. So if you're losing sleep over being out of work, or uncertain about your future and feeling isolated in your worry, we invite you to come meet with Pastor Brian on Saturday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m. in the conference room.

The Women’s Activity Guild (WAG) is adding another shopping opportunity to the ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE! Here’s this year’s schedule:
PREVIEW NIGHT – Thursday, July 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
NEW SHOPPING DAY – Friday, July 31 from NOON to 6:00 p.m.
NEW SHOPPING HOURS – Saturday, August 1 from 9 to NOON
Everything else remains the same: Drop Off of Items begins Sunday, July 19
Last Day to Drop Off Items is Wednesday, July 29 at NOON
If you have large items you’d like to donate and need them picked up, please call Debbie McCoy at 299-9218.
Lots of volunteers are needed to sort, price, and arrange items prior to the Sale. We work nearly every day beginning July 20 till about Noon and any time you can give is very much appreciated.
Volunteers are needed on Friday and Saturday to assist customers, work at the check-out – calculating sales and bagging items, and keeping the merchandise nicely arranged.
AND THEN . . . At Noon on Saturday, volunteers are VERY MUCH APPRECIATED to help pack up all the leftovers.
We hope you’ll be part of the fun and fellowship of making this year’s Rummage Sale a great success!

Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 pm
On Sale Now!
As we prepare to kick off our fall program, David’s Church will host a special family concert with national recording and touring duo, Trout Fishing in America.  TFIA have made over a dozen CD’s, with 4 earning Grammy nominations in the category for Children’s music.  Keith & Ezra play a fun mix of pop/folk/rock with strong vocal harmonies and fine instrumentals on bass and guitar that engages “children of all ages.”
A special concert endowment allows us to offer this concert at a very affordable price.  Tickets are $14 for adults, $4 for kids 14 and under, and $30 for a family of four or more.  We hope you’ll want to save this date on your calendar.

It is time for our summer picnics again.  Sign up in Fellowship Hall with what food you are providing and how many will attend so that the hosts can better prepare. July 22 – The Porter’s

August 19 – The Back’s

 

Sunday, July 12- Thursday, July 16 from 6:00-8:15 p.m.. This is a family event for parents & children, grandparents & grandchildren, adult friends and children, ages 3 through 6th graders. Registration fees are $5.00 per child, max of $10.00 per family. Bring your dinner to church and eat with friends from 5:30-6:00. Vacation Bible School will start in Fellowship Hall at 6:00. Children and adults will be divided into building crews and engaging in Bible stories, building projects, music, and games. Registration forms are available in Fellowship Hall. (We are not building a Habitat House.)

On Sunday, July 26 David's family will bid farewell to Pastor Becky and her family as she embarks on her new call at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, Ohio. Following the 9:50 service, plan to walk over to The Grove and bring your lawn chair and favorite finger food to share (sign up in Fellowship Hall prior to July 26) as we celebrate Becky's ministry with us.
David's family is also invited to contribute funds for a gift to be presented to Pastor Becky that day. If you wish to write a check, please be sure to indicate "Becky's Gift" in the memo line.
We hope you'll all be able to join the celebration on July 26!