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Worship this Weekend, July 20 / July 21

July 20 / 21
Whom Are You Really Serving?
Luke 10:38-42

In Luke 10:38-42, the Gospel scripture for this Saturday and Sunday we find the story of Martha and Mary, in their home, when Jesus and his disciples (and likely a lot more) show up. The result is a tension that develops that many of us can identify with, especially in trying to BE the Church - the tension between DOING and BEING.

After all, we are called and encouraged to center ourselves in the love and grace of God. But then there are all those many tasks and details that also need attention, OUR attention. So what do we do? Or perhaps we should ask, "How should we do it?"

Mary and Martha and their interactions with Jesus have much to teach us, even today.

So, come this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. to our contemporary worship experience, the “Gathering” or on Sunday morning to one of our two classic style worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., as we go deeper in the struggle to answer the question “Whom are you REALLY serving?”

Holy Communion will be shared this Sunday with everyone at the two classic services on Sunday.

Gathering -- July 20

The "Gathering", our contemporary worship experience, meets every Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. This week, July 20, Portia Foden will lead us in worship, Pastor Pete will share the message "Whom Are You REALLY Serving" and Lauren McLeod, Carlos Ramos, and Abigail Hayes will lead us in music including:

- Touch The Sky
- Build My Life
- Who You Say I Am

Join in a time of community over a light meal following the worship.

Come experience the most meaningful life there is - "Connected To God, and Connected to One Another" - at Church of the Palms.

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Sisters Too! Meet July 23

Sisters Too! Bible study group meets on Tuesdays from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Open to all this group will continue a study of Job led by Pastor Pete on July 16, resuming at Job 18:1.  

Sisters! Meet July 24

The Sisters! Bible Study meets on Wednesdays from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A light breakfast is served. The Sisters! are currently studying the book of Romans, picking up with Romans 11:11 on July 24.

Join this group as often as you can and enjoy the fellowship and discussion.

Brothers! Meet July 25

Starting with a full breakfast at 8 a.m. each Thursday, the Brothers! are currently studying 1 Peter.

The Brothers! resume their study at 1 Peter 1:6 on Thursday, July 25, meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

 Additional details on The Brothers! available online.

Brothers Too! - July 27

The Brothers Too!, who gather for breakfast and study every other Saturday, meet July 27 at 7:30 a.m.  They will continue their study of the Psalms.

Learn more about The Brothers! 

Troop 213 Pancake Breakfast and Brunch - July 28

Our Scouts of BSA Troop 213 are hosting a Pancake Breakfast and Brunch on Sunday, July 28, from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. to raise funds for summer camp and troop expenses.

Do what you can to help them!

Read this article on Boy Scout Camp by Jennifer Bernhard, Special Contributor to the Palms Notes.

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Sunday Spiritual Formation Opportunities

There are several opportunities to participate in small group studies on Sunday mornings. Each has a stand-alone subject every week, so attend as schedules permit. Contact the study leader for a book.

Sunday morning adult studies:'

• “Simon Peter” based on Adam Hamilton's book. Leader Richard Robertson, meeting in Room 106.
  
  
• “Joy, A Study of Philippians” by Max Lucado. Leaders: Larry Fullen and Harry Danforth, meeting in Room 103
  
  
• Seekers Class, lead by Chick Mazon, to begin “Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White”. An Adam Hamilton book with DVD. In a politically charged and divisive America, we need to find common ground or at least an understanding of the other person's views within the context of our Christian beliefs. Meeting in Room 107.