As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.  ~  Colossians 2:6-7
 
Anna Brandt:  Anna graduated from Ball State University with a Master of Exercise Physiology degree.  She plans to continue her education by pursuing a PhD in Human Bioenergetics at Ball State University.
 
Kristina Beckman: Kristina graduated from Hearts for Jesus Christ homeschool program. She aspires to be a biology major and plans to begin classes at Tri-C this fall.
 
Laine Burnett: Laine graduated from Lakewood High School on June 4^th and is planning on attending Lorain Community College for their nursing program.
 
Aiden Gavel: Aiden graduated from Fairview High School and will be attending Tri C and is going into social work.
 
Jean Kaufmann: Jean graduated from Fairview High School and plans to pursue teaching.
 
Claire Lutsock: Claire graduated from Fairview High School and Polaris Career Center and is going on to be a hairstylist at Sage salon. 
 
Grace Munro: Grace graduated from Fairview High School and will be attending Ohio University in the Ohio Honors Program majoring in Nursing.  She hopes to further continue her education to be a Nurse Practitioner.  
 
Elise Newton:  Elise graduated from Berea Midpark High School and wants to become a baker and own her own business.
 
Zane Sullenberger: Zane finished the Welding Program on May 25^th from Polaris Career Center and wants to start welding ASAP.
 
Brooklyn Varga: Brooklyn graduated from Berea Midpark High School and will be attending Kent State University in the fall to study sports medicine and sport’s psychology on a pre-nursing track.




THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED OR VOLUNTEERED FOR VBS! 

     We had a wonderful group of kids and youth help for VBS this year! We learned about kindness and how to throw it around like confetti, keeping God in our center, and how to be a good friend! And we also had fun and food! Woohoo! 

     We could not have done it without our Youth and Adult helpers and the people who donated our meal to us!  I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping to make this VBS so wonderful! YOU GUYS PUT THE ROCK into Rockport because you ROCKED IT!!!!!


 

LUNCH & CHAT ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP! 
Come and join us this summer! Bring your lunch and enjoy your food AND a great discussion! We will explore various topics in the church and Bible. 
Summer Session! 12 to 2 p.m.:
Monday, July 31st

Fall Dates: We will meet once a month on the 3rd Monday of the month, 12 to 2 p.m.
*September 18th
*October 16^th 
*November 20^th 
*December 18th




A NOTE OF THANKS:  
Thank you Rockport family who offered and helped me move yesterday.  I greatly appreciate all of you.  It is truly a blessing to be a part of this awesome family of faith!  Jan Hnanicek





BOOK CLUB:  
Our next book discussion will be on Monday, July 24th @ 7:00pm on the church patio.  The book we will be reading is “The Wedding Veil” by Kristy Woodson Harvey. This is a lovely, heartfelt novel about four woman connected by the Wedding Veil, a family heirloom.  Going back and forth between present day, and 100 years before this really is such a great historical fiction book, with all the southern charm. Hope to see everyone on July 24th for fun, fellowship and discussion.







CPR TRAINING: 
Trustees is having a CPR certification and training on our AED machine on Saturday, July 29^th from 9-12 noon.  Cost is $17/person. Those interested please sign up on the bulletin board or call the church office.  If interested and can’t make this date, a future date will be scheduled if there is interest.





HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MEN'S GROUP/ALL CHURCH GATHERING AT 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY IN SHEFFIELD LAKE




TWO EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE CHURCH:  
Sunday, Aug. 27^th from 4-5:00pm.  
Bent String Concert at the Barn on 31950 Krebs Rd., Avon Lake.  $20 donation which benefits Music on a Mission.  (musicmissioninc.com)

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2:30pm.  
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood.  This family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. If only his brothers agreed! This production features different styles of music and the most colorful costumes! Perfect for all ages and a wonderful way to socialize with Rockport friends and others you would like to invite. We have reserved a block of tickets $28/adult and $15/student or child. Please sign-up on bulletin board for both events.






SAVE THE DATE 
FOR ROCKPORT’S CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, August 20 at 11:00 
Join us at church for praise and hymn singing
But then stay after for burgers and brat grilling
It is a potluck for all, so join us rain or shine
Good food, good friends, it will be mighty fine!



 

ROCKPORT MUSIC MINISTRY:  
There are special music opportunities for anyone for Summer Sunday worship.  Please sign-up on the bulletin board for any Sunday this summer to do special music.  Contact Susan Shick, Music Director/Organist at home, 440-331-5718, cell,440-364-9672, or the church, 440-331-9433 with any questions. … “This is the air I breathe, your holy presence living in me.”
 

 


GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
Rockport All Church Information, and Financial Reports can be found here or in the church office.





REMINDER:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 2:00pm and Fridays from 8:00 - 1:00pm.  
Rev. Don's office hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 - 1:00pm




CONFERENCE AND DISTRICT NEWS:

Check out the conference and district websites:
 https://www.eocumc.com/
 http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/

Storyboard Episode 14 is titled “Disciple Making: Loving God, Loving Neighbor, Building Community, Transforming Lives.” The episode features conversation with leadership of Crossroads UMC and Canton for All People about how the local church is forming disciples of Jesus Christ, expanding its reach in the community, and initiating and collaborating with faith leaders, community leaders, and civic leaders to make lives better for the people of Canton, Ohio
Listen to archived episodes of Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation