STAFF VACATIONS:  
Pastor Don will be out of the country from May 30-June 11^th and we welcome back Rev. Laurie Bruce, who will be leading us in worship on June 9th! Sara will be on vacation the week of June 10-14^th and the office will be closed that week.  Messages will be checked daily and for any pastoral emergencies during that time, please call Rev. Barbara Davis at 440-774-1660.

JOIN US FOR DINNER AND A MOVIE; CHOSEN SEASON 1:  
The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical television drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings.  With over 200 million viewers, The Chosen is one of the most watched shows in the world!

   Please join us Tuesdays, June 4 – July 23, from 6–7:30 pm. We will have dinner, view an episode of the Chosen Season 1, have prayer and discussion.





THE ROCKPORT MEN’S GROUP 
will meet on Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 pm for a potluck cookout. There will be a great meal and time for fellowship.  Hot dogs, sausage, and hamburgers will be provided. Bring a side dish or a dessert. Come and enjoy this special time together!





BOOK CLUB:  
Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt is “a book revolving around a mischievous giant pacific octopus in a small town aquarium, attended by a lovely old lady who cleans it. The two unlikely friends navigate their individual isolated lives, as both deal with heartbreak and other tensions that everyone is familiar with”. We will discuss this book on Monday, June 17^th @ 7:00pm on the church patio (weather permitting). Hope to see everyone on June 17^th for food, fun, fellowship and discussion.





ROCKPORT MUSIC MINISTRY:  
Choir is on break for the summer and will return after Labor Day.  There are special music opportunities for anyone for the 10:00am Sunday worship services.  Please sign-up on the bulletin board for any Sunday this summer to do special music.  Contact Susan Shick, Music Director/Organist cell,440-364-9672, or the church, 440-331-9433 with any questions.

GRADUATES! 
If you have a graduate from high school, college, or trade school, please let us know! We will be recognizing all graduates at our Youth Sunday Worship on July 28th, as the Youth conduct the service. 




BOTTLE CAPS! 
The Youth Group are collecting bottle caps for a mission project. The plastic kind from 2 liter and 16/20/24 oz bottles. The Youth Group will explain it all soon!  There will be a container on the Christian Ed table to dump your caps in! Thank you! 




CHAT AND CHEW ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP! 
Come and join us at 12 noon, bring your lunch and enjoy your food AND a great discussion! We will explore various topics in the church and Bible. 
SUMMER DATES:
June 17^th-break, no chat and chew
July 15^th
August 19th

FALL DATES:
September 16th
Octobre 21st
November 18th
December 16th




COFFEE HOUR:  
Please consider hosting coffee hour and sign-up on the bulletin board.  Fellowship is so important to the life of the church and why not have a little snack at the same time!




GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
April 2024 Church financials can be found here.
Go to the Rockport All Church Information folder, Financial Reports folder, 2024 Financials folder, or get a hard copy 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




DISTRICT NEWS: http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/

CONFERENCE NEWS:  https://www.eocumc.com

To view and download this video, first click the image above.
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In the above video message Bishop Tracy S. Malone welcomes you to Annual Conference 2024 and shares information about this year's session, which begins Thursday, June 13 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron.

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