August 1, 2010

Attention Keenagers:  The trip to Bluff’s Coffee Shop has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 25th.We’ll leave the church PROMPTLY at 9am.  The Catawba Queen excursion has been cancelled.  We’re planning a trip to Little Switzerland, NC on Wednesday, September 22nd.  Room rates are $124 for two double beds or $124 for a king.  This price includes dinner the day of arrival  and a full breakfast the next morning.  Money must be paid ASAP!  Biltmore expenses must be paid by October 1st.  Let Dianne know ASAP if you’re interested in joining us or for more information.
Men’s Bible Study: We’re currently studying “The Modern Message of Malachi”.  Join us Thursdays at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall.
“Letters from Dad” group will meet Tuesday, August 17th at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Check out some of the new Sunday School studies just getting started: In the Van Buren Room 256 and Odds & Ends Room 227 they have began studying from 1st & 2nd Thessalonians—the nature, foundation and marks of a Christian; 8:30am Room 223 the study is from Matthew—being discipled by Jesus and in the Pairs & Spares Room 229 they are looking at the 7 Words of Worship.
Fundraiser:  Please bring gently used Pre-K to Middle School reading books and school supplies to donate for the end of summer Back to School Bash.  Donation tubs are located in the Commons Area, under the Youth Bulletin Board & in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks!
Youth Group Meeting TODAY from 6-7:30pm in Room 117.
9:45 Sunday School Class:  Middle School meets upstairs in Room 225, and High School  meets downstairs in Room 117.
F.O.G. is for rising 5th graders and has a curriculum that involves multiple aspects of being a tween (between childhood and teenage) and the issues they face growing up with friends, family, and the world.  Our first meeting is September 1st from 6-7:30pm.  Food is provided and there’s always a lesson and games.  Participants need to bring a Bible.  Points are awarded for attendance and other activities.  With enough points, participants will be able to go on trips.  We also have missions and service projects.  It’s loads of fun and a great way to make friends.
Position Available:  We are in need of a Sound System Manager.  This position is for approximately 7.5 hours per week; Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.  See our website, rockymountumc.com for more information and to view the job description.
Helpers Needed:  We are in need of additional help to serve bereavement meals when the need arises and clean-up afterward.  If you are willing to help with this outreach on a rotating basis, please sign-up on the tear off.
Nancy Parker Circle will meet Tuesday, August 3rd at 10am at Pat Daniels’ home.
Mary Jones Circle will meet Tuesday, August 3rd at 3pm in Room 240.
Lucy Christie Circle will meet Tuesday, August 3rd at 7pm at Robin Walden’s home.
Worship Committee Meeting: Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30pm in Room 244.
Trustees Meeting: Wednesday, August 4th at 7pm in Room 240.
Community-wide Pancake Breakfast Saturday, August 7th from 7:30-9:30am in the Fellowship Hall.  No charge.  Be sure to invite your co-workers, friends & neighbors.
FREE Blood Pressure Checks Sunday, August 8th from 9:30-9:45am & 10:45-11am in the Health Ministries Office Room 238.
SPRC Meeting: Wednesday, August 11th at 7pm in Room 240.
No Men of the Rock Meeting for the month of August.
Homecoming Celebration Sunday, August 15th.  Join us for a covered dish luncheon at Noon in the Fellowship Hall.
Finance Committee Meeting: Wednesday, August 18th at 7pm in Room 240.