The Beacon
Newsletter
July 30, 2023 Volume 65, No 30
This Sunday: July 30, 2023
Theme: Responding in Love to the Needs of Others
Come this Sunday to hear Deanna Brown’s Annual Conference sermon based upon the parable of the Good Samaritan. Her fresh and insightful message is what we all need to hear and be moved to action by.
Please read Luke 10:25-37 and 1 John 3:16-24 to prepare.
Sunday, July 30
9:30 a.m. Meet & Eat
10:30 a.m. Worship
Monday, July 31
Office Closed
Tuesday, August 1
Office Closed
7:00 p.m. Education Commission Meeting
Wednesday, August 2
9:00-2:00 Office Open
9:30 a.m. Food Bank
Thursday, August 3
9:00 - 2:00 Office Open
11:30 a.m. Worship Preview meeting
Friday, August 4
9:00-2:00 p.m. Office Open
Saturday, August 5
Remember to check the Breeze calendar for upcoming events and activities!
Worship on 7/23/2023:
In-person attendance 57
Offering 7/16 $7471
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Food Bank on 7/26/2023:
18 Families served
51 Individuals in families
Please note:
Melinda will be away from the office July 22-29th.
Alexis Shoda will be covering the office desk on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (July 24-25 and 27). See the calendar for office hours this week.
Pastor Paula and Pastor Anna Lisa will be away, beginning on Friday, July 28, until Pastor Paula returns to the office on Wednesday, August 2, after celebrating her Dad's 90th birthday in Bridgewater, VA. During this time, please contact Mary Wysong for any pastoral care needs.
Meet & Eat This Week
Join us Sunday, July 30 with Meet and Eat for a casual conversation on compassion as we prepare for our service and Deanna Brown’s Annual Conference sermon based upon the parable of the Good Samaritan!
Ladies’ Birthday Luncheon, August 9, 12:30 pm
Casa Ristorante, 4111 Parnell Avenue
All ladies are welcome to come help celebrate those with August birthdays, enjoy great conversation and fellowship with friends from Beacon Heights, and treat yourself to a delicious lunch.
Please let Mary Whitehead know by Tuesday, August 8, if you plan to attend. You may text or call 260-409-2328 or send email to mary@dmwhitehead.com.
Free books in the fellowship hall! We are thinning out the adult library. Please help yourself! Books not taken will be donated in a few weeks.
Food Bank Shoppers
The food bank is in need of shoppers for the weeks of August 9th and 30th. Please sign up in the church office if interested.
Exchange Hosting Opportunity
Are you interested in hosting an exchange student for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year? Kyle, a transgender young man from Germany, is looking for a home. Here's his letter:
Kyle also writes: I live with my mom, near the center of the city, my older sister moved out already. I visit my dad every second weekend, he’s living with his partner, my younger sister and our dog. A big part of my life is my transition, I am transgender. I was born in a female body but I don’t identify as a woman. I felt like a boy ever since I was a toddler and told my parents early. They’ve never had a problem with that and support me where they can. I am currently doing my hormonal therapy, meaning I take testosterone to experience male puberty.
If you are interested, please contact Tim Beals, the local coordinator for Indiana for the STS Foundation at 317-440-5170.
ststimb@gmail.com | www.stsfoundation.org | STS Foundation | Facebook
Open your home to the world, host an exchange student.
Published by Beacon Heights
Church of the Brethren
Editor: Melinda Long
Phone: (260) 482-8595
Email: office@beaconheights.net