Calendar of Events for This Week

Monday
- Knitting & Crochet ministry, 2 PM

Tuesday
- Men's Bible Study/Ellijay, 9 AM, Mike's Restaurant
- Ladies Bible Study, 12:15 PM

Wednesday
- Food Pantry, 8 AM-1 PM
- Choir rehearsal, 6 PM

Thursday
- Quilters, 10 AM
- Co-ed Bible Study, 2 PM



ANNOUNCEMENTS

Maidens of Melody
Maidens of Melody is a recorder consort made up of musicians from the Bent Tree community who share a love of bringing early music to life. Performing on soprano, alto, tenor, and bass recorders modeled after Renaissance and Baroque instruments, they delight in performing music that has inspired and entertained audiences for centuries. The group has been performing in Bent Tree and Pickens County and we are happy they are joining us today in Gilmer County.

Shoes for Orphan Souls
Our annual collection of shoes will continue through the month of August. Please consider bringing new shoes, socks, or laces that will be given to children in the US and around the world. Athletic or canvas shoes sized medium through adult are preferred. Sponsored by Buckner International, missionaries tell the children of the love of Jesus as they fit them with shoes. For many of these children, it is the first pair of new shoes they have ever had and will enable them to attend school. A collection box is available outside the main entrance door. If you have questions, please contact Diana Barbato.

Hope Ladies Gathering
The next Ladies Gathering will be August 8th at 11:30 in Founders Hall. More details to come.

Honduras Mission Appeal
Instead of having our traditional La Buena Fe Cafe luncheon this year to raise funds for the Beno family and their annual mission trip to Honduras, Hope Lutheran Church this year is making a monetary appeal like we did so successfully last year to raise money for our summer camp scholarships. The money raised will be used to buy medicine/medical supplies that Dr. Lucas Beno will take to Honduras and to provide scholarship money for young women through the Friends of Education-Honduras organization many of you have contributed to in the past. For the next several Sundays through August 16th - you’re being asked to put your money in the offering plate (or mail it to the church office). If writing a check - write “Honduras Mission” on the check’s memo line. If putting in cash - put it in an offering envelope in the pew rack and - again - write “Honduras Mission” on the envelope.