ROCKPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
Our first celebration activity is almost here!  Please join us on Sunday, July 17th, for an Old-Fashioned Potluck!  Just like we did in 1822, our circuit rider will be here to preach near the first worship area at the bottom of Mastick Hill.  The outdoor 10am worship service will be followed by an old-fashioned potluck, both hosted at the Cottonwood Pavilion (off Valley Parkway, 3rd entrance, south of Mastick and Puritas hills).  Please bring a dish to share.  All table service, grilled meat, and beverages will be provided.  Special recognition of people who have been members of Rockport Church for 25, 50 & 75 years!  Sign-up sheet is in the chapel hallway or email the church office at office@rockportumc.org to RSVP.


ALUMNI DINNER & CHAT!
Sunday, July 24^th 7 – 9 p.m. - If you’re a Youth Group Alumni come eat some food and hang out for a couple hours! With the pandemic, we’ve only gathered once in person – WE MISS YOU!  Come on in! 

 
HOMEMADE COOKIES NEEDED FOR VBS! 
We are in need of 10 dozen cookies total! Please let me know if you’re able to bake us a dozen or two! There will be a sign-up sheet on the Christian Ed table in the hallway, or send us an email! THANK YOU!!!! VBS is August 1^st through the 3^rd, cookies would need to be dropped off Sunday, July 31^st!





INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A COMMITTEE?  
Rockport is looking for individuals who are interested in serving on Trustees, SPRC, Council or any other committee.  Those interested, please let Pastor Don or the church office know.


SPECIAL MUSIC: 
Now that we are enjoying summer worship outside and the choir is off,  we are looking for people/groups who enjoy playing an instrument or singing to do special music to enhance our worship service this summer.  If you would like to do special music this summer, please let Susan Shick or the church office know!  Thanks!


 

ROCKPORT COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT CONTINUES… 
Work continues on Holly's house in Fairview Park.  See below for the work in progress...  Anyone who would like to help on future dates, please call Dave, 440-829-3184.
 


BOOK CLUB:
Please join us on Monday, July 11th at 7:00pm at Diana Leitch's house, 7 Westfield Lane, Rocky River, for fellowship and discussion.  Bring a dessert or appetizer to share.  We will be reading the book “The Book of Lost Names” by Kristin Harmel.  This book is  “Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, a young woman with a talent for forgery helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis in this unforgettable historical novel from the international bestselling author of the “epic and heart-wrenching World War II tale” (Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Winemaker’s Wife.” -People magazine, Best New Books.  Hope to see you all on July 11th for food, fellowship and discussion!

JOIN US FOR GAME NIGHT:
Are you looking for something to do on a Saturday night?  Look no further.  Come and enjoy game night here at Rockport on July 9 (Clue Night with walking tacos), 23 and Aug. 6, 20 at 6pm.  A light dinner will be provided as well as childcare.  Please sign-up on the bulletin board to attend and/or host and let us know if you will need childcare.

COFFEE HOUR:
Please sign-up on the bulletin board to host coffee hour.  Fellowship is so important to the life of the church.  And of course, it wouldn’t be a Methodist event without food!  Nothing fancy, just a few goodies will be needed to host and Rockport will provide the coffee and water.

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



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