ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE RE-STARTS After pausing this ministry during the pandemic, it is time to start back this fall! This ministry serves a population eager to learn English! Volunteers do not need to speak a foreign language or be professional teachers. All they need to do is speak English, love Jesus and we can teach them the rest! To volunteer or for more information, please contact Mary Dolvin, 828-389-9451.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY  Are you ready for a rewarding experience? Join our unique Hospice Volunteer community. Homestead Hospice is looking for a few ordinary people with extraordinary HEARTS. We believe the power of volunteering changes lives……For more information please call Shannon Larsen at 706.835.3960  or email at: [email protected].

MEDIA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Media team is in need of volunteers to help on Sunday mornings during worship service. The following positions are available: cameras, sound, and screens. Husband and wife teams and dynamic duos are highly encouraged! Volunteers typically serve once a month. If you are interested, contact the church office at: [email protected] or call at 706-896-2281.

NEW BIBLE STUDY - THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD | 7/18 A new 6-week book study, The Providence of God, begins on Sunday, July 18th at 6:00 pm. Learn how God is directing all things toward the fulfillment of His purposes. If interested, contact Ed Dearborn at 706-896-0977, or email him at: [email protected].

PUERTO RICO MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING | 7/18 We are excited to be returning to Puerto Rico this fall with a mission team from McConnell. The dates for the trip church will be October 30 through November 5. There is still a lot of work is needed for the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria. An informational meeting will be Sunday, July 18 after the morning service in the cry room. If you are interested, or think you may be interested, join us to get more information.

BAPTISM | 7/18 We will have baptism on Sunday morning, July 18. If you, or someone you know would like to be baptized, contact the church office at 706-896-2281.