This week’s verses:
     Psalm 107:1-9, 43
     Hosea 11:1-11

The service online:  Prophet Margins:  Cords of Kindness
Announcements

Volunteers needed to help with repair — Pastor Brad is heading up the repairs to the dumpster surround and storage shed.  We’re looking for a couple of volunteers to assist him with this project.  Anyone interested should reach out to him as soon as possible.  We need to get this project started right away.  Thank you!

Grief Share will begin Wednesday, August 10 meeting here from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and will run for 13 weeks.  There are flyers on the touch letter table describing the program.  If you have any questions regarding this wonderful opportunity for those who are grieving, please reach out to Barb Longenbarger.
           
Youth food collection –The youth group is collecting food for the Oaks of Righteous who are experiencing a shortage right now.  Please leave your nonperishable food donation in the large box outside the youth Sunday School room.  Thanks for your support!

Sunday Morning Worship 8/21/22 will be an Interfaith worship event held at the Wolverine Park.  Worship that day will begin at 10 am and will include at least five area churches.  There will be a potluck following the service. You’ll need to bring your lawn chair for the service and your own plate and tableware for the potluck.  Come join us for this exciting worship opportunity!

Our Church Needs You and Thank you for stepping up!  The goal of the DUMC has always been to work together to make a difference in our community and the world.  Our church needs you to volunteer and be a part of our church team!  You are needed to volunteer your time to see that our missions and goals are met.  We are asking you to look into your heart and step forward to volunteer your time as a member of our various church programs and events. We are currently looking for volunteers for the memorial fund committee, the missions committee, and the hospitality committee.  For more information, contact:
          Memorial Fund — Dianne Ziesmer (734) 529-2813 or  Email: diannez@comcast.net Thank you to those that have volunteered to help Dianne!
          Missions – Louise Proctor (517) 447-3286 or Email: elproct@aim.com Thank you to Louise for volunteering to lead the mission work!
          Hospitality — Shirley Massingill (734) 529-5267;(734) 255-6927 or Email: shirleydm@comcast.net
We’re looking for 5-6 people to help with hospitality needs throughout the church

Calendar of Events
Tuesday Aug 2 – 10 am Prayer Group
Wednesday Aug 3 – 10 am Grief Support Group
     4 pm Caring and Sharing (Dundee)
Thursday Aug 4 — 4 pm Caring and Sharing (London Twp)
Sunday Aug 7 — 10:30 am Morning Worship
Tuesday Aug 9 — 10 am Prayer Group
Wednesday Aug 10 — 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Grief Share begins
Children’s Bulletins
Do you have someone around that might enjoy working through the children’s bulletins that we had available during the worship service?  Here is a link to yesterday’s bulletin…

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ln7tdFWQdUfxXunzsexmryyWkCTg8sNj/view?usp=sharing
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Act as if what you do makes a difference.  It does.                        — Author William James

Church Office Hours: Monday 4 – 6 pm, Thursday 4 – 6 pm, Friday 4 – 6 pm.

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