Weekly Update// Pastor Will

Hi friends,

This week, I'm in Melbourne, FL at Suntree United Methodist Church for Brevard Mission Week, also known as BMW. It's a week-long mission trip that combines a camp-like experience into one. Every day, we visit different worksites where we collaborate with groups and organizations dedicated to improving the community. One of the organizations we work with is Harmony Farms, which offers young individuals with special needs an opportunity to interact with horses and ponies. Another organization we support is Healthy Start, which aims to provide information and assistance to new or expecting moms who may not have support otherwise. At each worksite, there are typically two to three tasks assigned to the groups. These tasks can range from physically demanding yard work to simple activities like cutting out newspaper clippings. For instance, on Monday, I had the interesting task of cleaning out raccoon cages. :)

Each day concludes with a fun activity, such as a dance party or a shaving cream fight, along with a worship experience featuring music and a message. This week is one of my favorites because it encourages the youth to step out of their comfort zones, fostering new relationships with students of other churches and deepening their connection with God. As we approach the end of this transformative week, I ask that you continue to pray for us and for God to continue to move.

This week in worship we will hear the second part of our sermon series titled “Soul Keeping.” You can hear this Sunday’s message called “What the Soul Needs” at either our 9:30am Celebration or 11:00am Traditional services. Both services will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook if you can’t make it in person. Later that day we will host the Choir Concert at 3:00pm in the Sanctuary. This will be a chance for our choir to showcase some of their favorite songs. Mark your calendar for Wednesday the 19th, where we will have an ice cream bar in the Fellowship Hall at 1pm like last month, so bring a friend to that! Lastly, we still require assistance with Vacation Bible School during the week of July 24th. We currently have 111 registered participants, so if you are available, please consider signing up to help us make this event a success. You can register at https://vbspro.events/p/events/411722. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Have a blessed weekend and see y’all soon!

Pastor Will