The lazy, hazy days of summer are
winding down and soon we will be looking
forward to reconnecting as we launch another
season of get-togethers known as people
Enjoying People (PEP). Our kick-of date is
Tuesday, Sept. 11th at noon.

        With Islam continuing to be in the news
on an almost daily basis, we have asked Dot
Cutter to return as our speaker bringing us
updates aand fresh insights into Islam's agenda,
the correct penetration into multiple faceets of
life in our nation, the nations of western
Europe, and tge United Nations. Dot will
explore what the implicatiions are for us as
individuals and a natoion. She'll answer such
questions as:

        *  Is Islam really what it portrays
             itself to be? Or does it have a dual
             face? What about the apparent
             "double speak"?
        *  How so today's politically correct
             euphemisms increase our
             vulnerability?
        *  Is assimilation a relistic goal?
        *  Does God have a redemptive plan
             for the Muslims who are the
             descendents of Ishmael but also of
             Abraham?
        *  And lastly, but perhaps most
             importantly, what is our responce
             as Christians to be?

Reminders: Bring a dish to pass.
             Bring a friend to hear and see
             this information presentation.

After discerning the Lord's call at a recent
retreat, Melissa Thayer submitted her
resignation as Director of Children's and Youth
Ministry effective July 31, 2008. Her new call
involves one-on-one ministry to women with
cpmpassionate listening and prayer. We ask for
prayers during the transition period and that
God will make clear how sshe is to carry out her
call to one-on-one ministry whitin the
congregation.

        We extend out gratful thanks to Melissa
Thayer for her six years of dedicated service to
our children, youth and church with Youth
Group, Sundaya School, and Outreach
on the Green. Her overssight of the adult
volunteers and involvement with children and
youth made a lasting mark on many lives. Her
leadership and spiritual gifts have been a
blessing to the children's and youth moinistry.
God bless you, Melissa, as you pursue God's
plan and purpose for your life.