Announcements

Jun 20

Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar are in gratitude to God for the birthdays and journeys of Jiseon Kim (6/16) and Pastor Dong Hyun Choi (6/19).

~ Pastor DH ~

Happy Father’s Day!
We hope you have a restful & relaxing day, thank you for spending your morning with us!

Let’s Celebrate: Pastor DH * One Year Anniversary!
As we celebrate their milestone first year shepherding the SUM family, these flowers are a special surprise dedication from Pastor DH to Jiseon —even as we, in turn, honor, thank,
and bless Pastor DH on this Father’s Day!!

Japanese Knotweed: An invasive plant with roots that can damage building foundations up to 50 ft away. SUM has two stands. We need teams to cut it back every 3 weeks this summer to protect our buildings. We will be organizing groups to cut the knotweed every 3 weeks or so during the summer. There is a bit of hill climbing involved and a lot of leaning, so this is not for everyone. Sign-up sheet in Wesley Hall, call Deborah Dunn.

Brighten Our Sanctuary! We’re looking for flower sponsors. It’s a beautiful way to honor a loved one or celebrate a milestone! Reach out to Sandy Lipscomb today to claim your date and share a special dedication.

Covenant to Care for Children (CCC)
Help students get off to a great start to the school year. You may purchase a backpack and drop it off in Wesley Hall or make a donation and we will shop for you; simply write “CCC Backpack” in the memo line when making your donation. A collection box for the backpacks will be in Wesley Hall from June 7 through July 26. Please contact Melissa Fearrington with any questions. Thank you for your ongoing support for CCC!

Adult Spiritual Growth Classes: Go To: www.sumct.org/take-a-class
Summer Reading: As summer approaches, perhaps you have a bit more time to sit and read a book or two. Susan Samuel has graciously offered to facilitate two book discussions this summer. Each book discussion will meet just once in the air conditioned Annex. Everyone is welcome, whether you finish or even read the book - join the discussion. Please check the ASG web page for details.
The Gifts of Imperfection, 10th Anniversary Edition - Brene Brown | July 6: 4:30 – 6 pm
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho | August 10th 4:30 – 6 pm

The Prayer Chain is Ready for Your Requests:
In seasons of trial or uncertainty, please know that you don’t have to carry your burdens alone. Our Prayer Warriors are a dedicated team ready to lift your needs, heartaches, and joys before the Lord with care and confidentiality. Please email prayers@sumct.org with new requests and updates. We care about your journey. If your situation changes or you have a praise report to share, please let us know at the same email address so we can continue to support you intentionally.

Praying for the Entire SUM Family:

We did it! We have officially prayed our way through the entire SUM directory from A to Z! Because prayer connects us so deeply, we are starting the journey all over again. Each week, we will feature five directory entries so you can lift these families up in your daily prayers. This week, please join us in praying for:

John, Jacquelyn, Regina, & Ross Ackeifi
Janet, Marc, & Carolyn Adams
Patricia Adams
Derek, Kelsey, Patrick, & Connor Aldrich
Carter, Sharon, & Ethan Alevrides

Upcoming Worship Schedule:
As we welcome the summer season, our services will continue to be held in the Sanctuary. On particularly warm days, Wesley Hall will also be prepared with seating and a live television broadcast of the service for those who prefer a more comfortable, air-conditioned environment.

Start of our Summer Schedule:
Holy Communion will now be celebrated on the first Sunday of the month during the Summer.

Sunday, June 28 | Vacation Bible Summer Recap
8:00 AM | A quiet, sacred start to your morning in the Sanctuary.
9:30 AM | Join us in the pews or view us on YouTube.

Sunday, July 5 | 4th of July Holiday Weekend
8:00 AM | A quiet, sacred start to your morning in the Sanctuary.
9:30 AM | Join us in the pews or view us on YouTube.

Sunday, July 12 |
8:00 AM | A quiet, sacred start to your morning in the Sanctuary.
9:30 AM | Join us in the pews or view us on YouTube.

Sunday, July 19 |
8:00 AM | A quiet, sacred start to your morning in the Sanctuary.
9:30 AM | Join us in the pews or view us on YouTube.

Sunday, July 26 |
8:00 AM | A quiet, sacred start to your morning in the Sanctuary.
9:30 AM | Join us in the pews or view us on YouTube.

Sunday, August 9 |
8:00 AM | A quiet, sacred start to your morning in the Sanctuary.
9:30 AM | Join us in the pews or view us on YouTube.

Sunday, August 16 |
8:00 AM | A quiet, sacred start to your morning in the Sanctuary.
9:30 AM | Join us in the pews or view us on YouTube.

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