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Dear Friends:

Here’s your Rock news for the week:

SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK THIS WEEKEND!  Daylight savings time ends this weekend.  Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.

THIS SUNDAY:  The first week at the new Rock was great!  Praise God and thanks to all who worked so hard to get everything ready.  Guess what?  We get to do it again.  Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for our second worship gathering at the Rock at 237 S. Third Street.  We’ll take a look “Behind the Music” and see how God used tragedy to birth a song that has been a comfort to many.  We get to have another baptism too!  Caution:  The contractor is still working on a few things so look out for some continued messiness.

ROCKER ROOM HELP:  Now that we have a new big Rocker Room for the kids, we are looking for some volunteers to help keep things organized and keep an eye on some kids during worship on Sunday mornings.  Would you be willing to help?  Respond to this email or sign up at church this Sunday.  Have questions?  See Holly Parry.

DEDICATION:  Here’s the schedule for worship at the new Rock the next few weeks:

November 1, 2015:  Sunday gathering at 10:00 a.m.
November 8, 2015: Sunday gathering at 10:00 a.m.
November 15, 2015:  NO MORNING GATHERING.  WE’LL GATHER AT 2:00PM IN THE AFTERNOON TO CELEBRATE AND OFFICIALLY DEDICATE THE NEW FACILITY!
November 22, 2015:  Sunday gathering at 10:00 a.m. – Stay for a great LUNCH to celebrate and hear about final plans for the building and year-end fundraising.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING MEETING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8:  Parents and youth who have committed to attend the National Youth Gathering should plan to attend a meeting Sunday, November 8, at 1pm at the Rock.

COFFEE, COFFEE, COFFEE:  The Youth attending the National Youth Gathering are selling delicious Bean Smith coffee (ground or beans) to help raise funds to attend the Gathering.  Bean Smith Coffee Roasters is an Omaha company that makes great coffee.  Have a favorite youth attending the gathering?  Find them and place your order.  Don’t know anyone going but still want some great coffee?  Go to the table in the fellowship area and find Sara Moll before or after church.  Orders will be taken through November 15 with the coffee to arrive by early December – just in time for Christmas gifts!  Want to know how the coffee tastes?  Have some at the Rock.  The Rock will be serving “Mockingbird” a light roast blend from Bean Smith coffee the next two Sundays.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY:  The ladies of Morning Amigos are starting a new study for the Christmas season.  Beginning Thursday, November 19 and continuing through December 17, the group will be working through “The Purpose of Christmas” by Rick Warren.  Cost of the study guide is $7 and there is little or no homework.  All ladies are welcome.  The group meets at the Civic Center from 10:15 am to 11:30 am on Thursdays.  Interested?  Respond to this email or contact Sara Moll or Andrea Sloup.

NEW LOCATION FOR ROCK PRAYER GROUP:  The Ladies Prayer group is now meeting in the cry room on the third level at the new Rock.  The group generally meets on Fridays at noon.  See Sara Moll for a schedule and more information.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:  The item for November is TOOTHPASTE.  Grab a few tubes and drop them off at the Rock any Sunday next month.

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

Here’s your Rock news for the week (in chronological order):

WORK DAY ON SATURDAY: Thanks to everyone who has been helping this week.
We’ll have another work day this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon or so. The
outdoor cleanup work is mostly done so we’ll focus on cleaning up, setting up
chairs and getting the worship and fellowship space ready. Bring a vacuum
cleaner if you can.

THIS SUNDAY – NEW HOME FOR THE ROCK: Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
(or a few minutes after) for our first worship gathering at the Rock at 237 S.
Third Street. We’ll be finishing up iBelieve by looking at baptism and top it
off with a real live baptism. Remember, things will be kind of messy as we get
things finished up and figured out. We plan to relax, go with the flow, and
celebrate the fact that God can work through us in any circumstance. Come early
and look for the Rock leaders to guide you in for some coffee and cookies before
worship.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING MEETING ON SUNDAY: Parents and youth who have
committed to attend the National Youth Gathering should plan to attend a meeting
THIS SUNDAY at 1pm at the Rock. We’ll be discussing travel, fundraising and
other items.

FAITH INK & STEPPING STONES AT THE ROCK: Stepping Stones and Faith
Inkubators will continue to meet at the new Rock this Wednesday evening from
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

DEDICATION: Here’s the schedule for worship at the new Rock the next
few weeks:

* November 1, 2015: Sunday gathering at 10:00 a.m.
* November 8, 2015: Sunday gathering at 10:00 a.m.
* November 15, 2015: NO MORNING GATHERING. WE’LL GATHER AT 2:00PM IN
THE AFTERNOON TO CELEBRATE AND OFFICIALLY DEDICATE THE NEW FACILITY!

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

Here’s your Rock news:

NEW HOME FOR THE ROCK:  Our first worship gathering at the Rock (237 S. Third Street) will be Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m.!!  Here’s what you need to know:

237 S. Third Street is the old Seward Middle School located just south of Main Street (Highway 34).  There is a new bank under construction next door.
Parking will be a little bit of a challenge for a while until the parking lot is completed.  The best place to park for now is along Third Street.
Worship will be on the 3rd Level.  You can enter on the south side or on the north side and head upstairs.  If you wish to use the elevator, go to the south entrance and enter the door on the left (west).  You will go directly to the elevator.  Rock leaders will be outside and inside guiding you.
Come early (there will be cookies and coffee by around 9:30) to give everyone plenty of time to get parked, look around and get settled for worship.  We’ll probably start a few minutes late to allow time for those who forget and go to the Lied Senior Center.
Plan for things to be kind of messy (literally and figuratively).  Not everyone is or will be completed with the renovations so things will be a little unfinished.  Also, we’ll be learning how everything works so it will all be kind of disorganized.
After worship, leave those chairs alone!!  There won’t be anything to tear down after worship.  You can just relax and visit with your forever family.

LOTS OF WORK DAYS THIS WEEK.  Please come help if you can anytime this week to help get the Rock ready for this Sunday.  There are a lot of little things to get done that will go quickly with lots of help (lots of cleaning, unpacking chairs, hauling trash, etc. ).  Come the whole time or just part of the time any of these days:

Monday – 5:30 pm to 8pm or so
Tuesday – 5:30 pm to 8pm or so
Wednesday – 5:30 pm to 8pm or so
Thursday – 5:30 pm to 8pm or so
Saturday – 8:30 am to noon or so (we’ll do some outdoor cleanup too)

FAITH INK & STEPPING STONES AT THE ROCK:  Stepping Stones and Faith Inkubators will continue to meet at the new Rock this Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

WOOF WOOF:  That’s dog lingo for thanks to everyone who stayed for lunch last Sunday.  Over $1,800 was raised to help with the costs of a comfort dog for the Rock.  Want to know more about what a comfort dog does?  Click here:  www.lutheranchurchcharities. org and go to the K-9 Ministry link.  Or, click here to check out Moses the comfort dog’s facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/ MosesComfortDog.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING MEETING ON SUNDAY:  Parents and youth who have committed to attend the National Youth Gathering should plan to attend a meeting next Sunday at 1pm at the new Rock.  We’ll be discussing travel, fundraising and other items.

APPRECIATE YOUR PASTOR:  We’ve been a little distracted with all the stuff going on with the move, but don’t forget that October is pastor appreciation month.  If you haven’t already, drop Pastor Mike a note and let him know how thankful we are that he and his family are serving with us.

Blessings on your week.

Friends:

As we announced at church this morning, the date is set!  Our first worship gathering at the new Rock (237 S. Third Street) will be Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m.!!  Here’s what you need to know:

We’ll meet next Sunday (October 18) at 10:00 am at the Lied Senior Center for one last time.

We’ll have our first Sunday gathering at the new Rock (3rd level) on Sunday, October 25 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The next few Sundays will be kind of messy.  We’ll be getting things moved and finished and cleaned and figuring out how everything works in the new space and learning all the little things we still need to make Sundays go smoothly.  Also, parking won’t be convenient right away.  We are still working on the timeline for acquisition and completion of the parking lot and drive way that will be directly south of the building.  Please pray for God’s blessing and guidance on the whole process and keep an eye out for how God will be at work in this season of extra messiness.

We’re planning a celebration gathering to dedicate the new space.  It will be a time for the Rock family to celebrate and give thanks along with our community.  Watch for scheduling and details soon.  This would be a great opportunity to invite someone you know to the Rock.

Stepping Stones and Faith Inkubators is already meeting at the new Rock and will do so again this Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Pastor Mike will be moving into his office at the new Rock soon.  Watch for news soon about new phone numbers and contact information for the Rock.

Please spread the word so everyone knows not to head to the Lied Senior Center after October 25.

Blessings on your week.

Here’s your Rock news which is late for last week and early for this week:

THIS SUNDAY:  We’ve completed the Game Day series on spiritual disciplines, but just because the series is over, don’t forget about prayer, fasting, silence and service.  Keep working to make these a part of your daily life – not to earn brownie points, but to build your relationship with Him.  This Sunday we’ll revisit a series called iBelieve.  It will be a time to review how God touches us with the gift of the sacraments (Baptism and Communion).  Join us at 10:00 am at the Lied Senior Center.

STAY FOR LUNCH THIS SUNDAY!  Plan to stay for lunch this Sunday.  There will be a baked potato bar set up right after our morning gathering.  You can eat some awesome potatoes and support the Comfort Dog Ministry at the Rock at the same time!  The Rock’s application for a comfort dog has been accepted.  Your donation will help pay the costs of acquiring the dog and help us move forward.  Want to know more about what a comfort dog does?  Click here:  www.lutheranchurchcharities.org and go to the K-9 Ministry link.  Or, click here to check out Moses the comfort dog’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MosesComfortDog.

FAITH INK & STEPPING STONES AT THE NEW ROCK!!  Stepping Stones and Faith Inkubators will be meeting tomorrow at the new Rock (237 S. 3rd Street) on the 3rd level.  Woo hoo!

UPDATE ON THE NEW ROCK:   First, work night at the new Rock was tonight instead of Wednesday night this week.  Second, we have been granted temporary occupancy to begin using the new Rock while a few remaining items are finished up to meet code requirements.  Faith Ink and Stepping Stones will be the first groups to use the new space tomorrow night and Pastor Mike will have an office their soon.  Third, we’ll be ready to announce a schedule for our first worship in the new space and other related events soon.  Fourth, be watching soon for more information on how you can help and celebrate.  It’s going to be a fun and messy time as we figure out how everything works in the new space.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING MEETING THIS SUNDAY!  If you are interested in attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer, please plan to meet at the Lied Senior Center this Sunday at around 1:00 pm (when the baked potato festivities are done).  This meeting is the deadline to bring some initial forms and a $100 deposit to reserve a spot.  Once we have committed numbers, we can make decisions on transportation and fundraising and related issues.  If you can’t make the meeting, please respond to this email or contact Pastor Mike.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   Brown, white, boxed, bagged or even o’roni.  Grab some rice for the pantry any time this October and drop it in the box at the Rock.

Blessings on your week.

Dear Friends:

Here’s your Rock news for the week:

THIS SUNDAY:  Life these days is REALLY LOUD!  The TV or radio is always on, the kids are loud and things are always beeping, dinging, ringing or ticking.  Is there any time or place that is just quiet?  Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the Lied Senior Center.  We’ll take some time for silence and to talk about the discipline of finding God in the quiet times.

COME EARLY TO GO DEEPER:  Everyone is welcome to do some bible study before our gathering each Sunday.  Come to the Rocker Room at the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.) to dig deeper into the book of Acts.

CRUISE IN CAR SHOW SEPT. 26!  Head over to Sparetime in Seward on THIS SATURDAY, September 26, from 4pm to 9pm to see all kinds of cool cars that will be cruising into Seward.  Bring the whole family for food and activities and great cars.  Proceeds go to support Seward County CASA.

KEEP UP THE WEDNESDAY WORK!  Please come help with work at the new Rock (237 S. 3rd ) this Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm or so.  There is much left to do.  We need people to do cleaning and lots of other things.  The fire marshal inspection this week went well so we can begin finalizing a schedule for completion and move-in dates soon!

BRING YOUR TOYS THIS SUNDAY!  Stepping Stones is looking for building toys.  If you are willing to donate new or gently used items such as building blocks, tinker toys, KNEX, Duplos, Legos, tools, interlocking gear sets, connecting tube toys, and other building toys for age 3-grade 4, please bring those items to The ROCK this Sunday.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   This is the last Sunday for boxed meals for the pantry.  If you are planning ahead, October is rice.

LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY:  Plan to attend the life chain at the Seward Courthouse Square from 2pm to 3pm on Sunday, October 4.  Life Chain is an annual peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour silently praying for an end to abortion.  It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception.  Meet at the west side of the Courthouse to pick up a sign and then line up along highways 15 and 34. – Sponsored by Seward County Pro-Life Council.

REFUGEE ASSISTANCE:  The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is gathering funds to provide assistance to refugees fleeing conflict in the Middle East.  The LCMS is working with a partner church in Germany to help our brothers and sisters in Germany reach out to the arriving refugees.  To learn more or to help, click here:  http://blogs.lcms.org/2015/persecuted-christians-refugees.

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

Here’s your Rock news for the week:

THIS SUNDAY:  Practicing some spiritual disciplines will help you get in the game.  Week 1 was prayer – the regular huddle with God we all need to know the play.  Week 2 was fasting – an exercise to help take the focus off of our needs and wants and focus on what God wants for the team.  Please plan to join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Lied Senior Center this Sunday for Week 3 of Game Day.

COME EARLY TO GO DEEPER:  Everyone is welcome to do some bible study before our gathering each Sunday.  Come to the Rocker Room at the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.).  This week, the group is diving into the book of Acts.

PRAISE GOD!  WE’VE GOT ALL THE CHAIRS!  Last Sunday we received the last gifts necessary to finish off the Chair-It-Able Campaign and fund 300 chairs!  Praise God!  A big thank you to everyone who participated!

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING MEETING ON SUNDAY!  The LCMS National Youth Gathering is next summary (July 16-20) in New Orleans.  A group of high schoolers from the Rock will be attending.  If you would like to be part of the group, decision time is coming.  Please plan to attend a decision meeting this Sunday at 1:30 pm at the Seward Civic Center.  For more information click here (www.lcmsgathering.org) and see Pastor Mike.

WEDNESDAY WORK NIGHT THIS WEEK & FACILITIES UPDATE!  Please come help with work at the new Rock (237 S. 3rd ) this Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm or so.  We need people to do cleaning and lots of other things as we get closer and closer to completion.  Please remember the renovation process in your prayers this week.  Pray for safety for the workers, give thanks for all those who have been so generous with their time, talents and resources, and pray for some important inspections that will happen this week.  We should have a schedule for completion and move-in dates soon!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES CONTINUE THIS WEDNESDAY!  Stepping Stones (Age 3 through 4th grade), Faith Inkubators (5th through 8th grade), and Godparents (high schoolers) are all meeting this Wednesday evening.  Stepping Stones and Faith Inkubators are meeting at Concordia for the first few weeks in the Thom Leadership Education Center (TLEC) from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Faith Ink is also meeting there from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Godparents group are meeting in their leaders homes.  If you are interested in getting connected to a Godparent group, see Pastor Mike or respond to this email.  For more information on all these, check out the web site (www.therockseward.org).

CRUISE IN CAR SHOW SEPT. 26!  Head over to Sparetime in Seward on Saturday, September 26, from 4pm to 9pm to see all kinds of cool cars that will be cruising into Seward.  Bring the whole family for food and activities and great cars.  Proceeds go to support Seward County CASA.

BRING YOUR TOYS!  Stepping Stones is looking for building toys.  If you are willing to donate new or gently used items such as building blocks, tinker toys, KNEX, Duplos, Legos, tools, interlocking gear sets, connecting tube toys, and other building toys for age 3-grade 4, please bring those items to The ROCK on Sunday mornings between now and September 27.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   Buy a meal in a box (Hamburger Helper for example) and drop it off at the Rock any Sunday this month.

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

It’s another game day!  Here’s your Rock news for the week:

THIS SUNDAY:  Please plan to join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Lied Senior Center this Sunday for Week 2 of Game Day.  Last week we looked at the discipline of regular prayer – the huddle with God we all need to play the game.  This week we’ll look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.  What exactly is fasting and what does it have to do with game day?  I don’t know but we’ll all find out!

BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY:  Everyone is welcome to do some bible study before our gathering each Sunday.  Come to the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.) to participate in an ongoing video-based discussion called, “The Bible On Trial:  Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.”

CRUISE IN CAR SHOW THIS SUNDAY AND SEPT. 26!  Head up to Ridgewood (just north of Seward High) THIS SUNDAY from 1pm to 6pm to see all kinds of cool cars that will be cruising into Seward.  Your $10 donation will go to support the Kiwanis backpack program.  Also, plan to attend another car show at Sparetime in Seward on Saturday, September 26 from 4pm to 9pm.  Proceeds from this event will support Seward County CASA.  Bring the whole family for food and activities and great cars.

LAST CHANCE FOR CHAIRS!  Just a few more chairs to go to hit 300!  Get your donations in by September 20 to help complete the Chair-It-Able campaign and give everyone a firm place to sit.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING!  The LCMS National Youth Gathering is next summary (July 16-20) in New Orleans.  A group of high schoolers from the Rock will be attending.  If you would like to be part of the group, decision time is coming.  We will be asking youth and leaders to make a commitment to go by September 20.  For more information click here (www.lcmsgathering.org) and see Pastor Mike.

DOUBLE WORK NIGHT THIS WEEK!  There is a bonus work night this week!  Please come help with work at the new Rock (237 S. 3rd ) this Tuesday and/orthis Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm or so.  We need people to do cleaning and lots of other things as we get closer and closer to completion.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES CRANK UP THIS WEDNESDAY!  Stepping Stones (Age 3 through 4th grade), Faith Inkubators (5th through 8th grade), and Godparents (high schoolers) are all meeting this Wednesday evening.  Stepping Stones and Faith Inkubators are meeting at Concordia for the first few weeks in the Thom Leadership Education Center (TLEC) from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Faith Ink is also meeting there from 6:15pm to 7:40pm.  Godparent leaders are contacting their groups with time and place details.  If you are interested in getting connected to a Godparent group, see Pastor Mike or respond to this email.  For more information on all these, check out the web site (www.therockseward.org).

BRING YOUR TOYS!  Stepping Stones is looking for building toys.  If you are willing to donate new or gently used items such as building blocks, tinker toys, KNEX, Duplos, Legos, tools, interlocking gear sets, connecting tube toys, and other building toys for age 3-grade 4, please bring those items to The ROCKon Sunday mornings between now and September 27.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   Buy a meal in a box (Hamburger Helper for example) and drop it off at the Rock any Sunday this month.

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

It’s game day (GBR and Go Dawgs)!  Here’s your Rock news for the week:

THIS SUNDAY:  It’s Game Day and time for a new series called (conveniently enough) Game Day!  Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the Lied Senior Center for Week 1.  Before the team hits the field, you need to huddle up with the coach.  We’ll take some time to look at how the team gets ready. ALSO:  If you haven’t had the chance to finish your Remember and Give Thanks assignments, it is still a good time to get them done.  Week 1 Assignment – Put your memorial “rock” somewhere to help you remember how God has helped and guided you over the last 10 years; Week 2 Assignment – Send a thank you note to someone who has been a big influence in your life; Week 3 – take $5 (or whatever amount you want) and use it to “pay forward” all the blessings God has showered on us.  ALSO PART TWO:  Don’t forget your chance to dig a little deeper on Sunday mornings.  Come to the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.) to participate in a video-based discussion called, “The Bible On Trial:  Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.”

THE END IS IN SIGHT!  We are really close to wrapping up the chair-it-able campaign.  You have until September 20 to participate and we only need a few more chairs!

WORK NIGHT WEDNESDAY!  Wednesday work nights continue at the new Rock.  Please head over to the new Rock at 237 S. 3rd to help out from 5pm to 8pm or so.

FAMILY PICNIC THIS WEDNESDAY!!  Everyone (including families from Stepping Stones, Faith Ink, and Godparents) is invited to join us at Plum Creek Park on the West Side by the Tennis Courts for a picnic to kick off Wednesday night activities this fall.  Sloppy Joes and table service will be provided.  Each family is asked to bring a side dish to share and their own beverages. Families may want to bring lawn chairs and blankets too.  (In the event of rain, we will meet Sunday, Sept. 13th). Also, don’t forget to check out the web site (www.therockseward.org) for more information about Stepping Stones, Faith Ink, Godparents and how you can register.  Regular meetings of those groups will be starting on September 16.

BUILDING TOYS.  Stepping Stones is looking for building toys.  If you are willing to donate new or gently used items such as building blocks, tinker toys, KNEX, Duplos, Legos, tools, interlocking gear sets, connecting tube toys, and other building toys for age 3-grade 4, please bring those items to The ROCK on Sunday mornings by Sept. 13.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   BOXED MEALS for September.

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

It’s not really late-breaking, but it is kind of late. Here’s your Rock news for the week:

1. THIS SUNDAY: Last week, we took some time to remember and give thanks for the blessings of the last 10 years. Have you set up your rock as a memorial to help you remember one of God’s blessings to you? If not, there is no time like the present. You’ll be amazed at how much a simple visible reminder can help keep your focus in the right places during the week. Join us this Sunday for Week 2 of Remember and Give Thanks. We will take some time to remember and give thanks for the people God has used to bless us over the last 10 years. Invite your favorite person and your second favorite person and join us. ALSO, don’t forget your chance to dig a little deeper on Sunday mornings. Come to the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.) to participate in a new video-based discussion called, “The Bible On Trial: Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.”
2. WELCOME BACK CONCORDIA! Concordia University begin its fall term this Monday so all kinds of students will be back in town starting this weekend (including one of the largest income classes ever – over 400!). Please give a warm welcome to all the students who join us over the coming weeks and months and please remember all the students and faculty and staff in your prayers. Concordia has been equipping students with a Christ-centered education since 1894. In all those years, God has used Concordia to send thousands of students into the church and world to join Jesus in His mission (it’s one of God’s own missionary-making machines :)).
3. NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING: The LCMS National Youth Gathering is next summer in New Orleans from July 16-20. The first informational meeting was held last Wednesday. The second meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 2 at 7pm at the Seward Civic Center. If you are at all interested, talk to Pastor Mike and then come to the next meeting on September 2. To learn more about the gathering, check out the information on this web site: www.lcmsgathering.com.
4. JUST A FEW MORE CHAIRS! We are getting closer and closer to our goal of 300 chairs. That puts us at the best part of the chair-it-able campaign. We have enough chairs now to cover our current regular attendance at the Rock. That means the chairs we need now are for the new families who haven’t been to the Rock yet. Your donation of $50 for one of these last new chairs means that someone who hasn’t been connected to Jesus will sit in that chair, get comfortable and get connected to Jesus. How cool is that?
5. WORK NIGHT WEDNESDAY! Wednesday work nights continue at the new Rock. Please head over to the new Rock at 237 S. 3rd to help out from 5pm to 8pm or so.
6. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: The Rock is helping with the current Habitat for Humanity house in Utica. The first work day for the Rock was today. There is another one coming up on August 29. Interested in helping? See Pastor Mike or email him at [email protected].
7. FAMILY PICNIC ON SEPTEMBER 9: Everyone (including families from Stepping Stones, Faith Ink, and Godparents) is invited to join us at Plum Creek Park on the West Side by the Tennis Courts for a picnic to kick off Wednesday night activities this fall. Sloppy Joes and table service will be provided. Each family is asked to bring a side dish to share and their own beverages. Families may want to bring lawn chairs and blankets too. (In the event of rain, we will meet Sunday, Sept. 13th). Also, don’t forget to check out the web site www.therockseward.org for more information about Stepping Stones, Faith Ink, Godparents and how you can register.
8. BLUE VALLEY PANTRY: GRAB SOME CANNED FRUIT!!! The Pantry is running low on canned fruit and needs to be restocked. Grab some cans and drop them off at the Rock this Sunday.

Blessings on your weekend.

Tim Moll