When the church goes viral
It is bad news when you or your computer catches a virus. Your immune system kicks into overtime to fight off the germs that seek to destroy your heath. You go out and buy an anti-virus software package to destroy the malicious program that takes over your computer. But catching a virus is not all bad.
In the market place products sold are first advertized. We're inundated with commercials on TV. Signs and billboards are sprinkled along the highways. There are more advertisements in books and magazines than the magazine itself. But some products market themselves. Customers so happy with their merchandise market it themselves through word of mouth. In other words, it goes "viral."
Jesus created the Viral Church. The early church was the first viral network to expand the kingdom of God among family and friends. Each person who experienced the Kingdom of God expanded the kingdom through telling the good news to others. Let's pray that the church goes 'viral' today.
NEWS
Marjorie Shepherd is back from Haiti. She worked and witnessed for a week. She is tired but inspired by the work God did through their medical team. Keep them in your prayers as they recover from their hard work.
Small group discipleship is Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Worship team lead singers practice at 7:00 p.m.
Softball Games This Week:
Friday, July 30, Richmond Diamond 1, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 31, Williamsburg, 11:30 p.m.
Hagerstown Faith Housing has 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with limited rental assistance for those who qualify. Appliances, weekly trash service, and central air provided. Phone Floyd Sanders, 489-4898.
Recycle your computer printer cartridges Bring your used cartridges to the church and place them in the white box in the foyer for the fundraiser. These are cashed in for church and daycare office supplies. Every little cartridge helps.
District Missionary Convention begins this Friday, July 30 at Camby Camp. Those representing our church include Pastor, Melissa, Nikki, Tim, Nancy, and Margaret. The Convention continues Saturday.
District Assembly begins Sunday, August 1, at 5:00 p.m. Those representing our church include Pastor Fannin, Pastor Ames, Mellissa, Allan, Kevin, Derek, Carol, and Kathie with Diana as an alternate. The assembly continues Monday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Kudos to Carol, Leslie, Judy, and Pastor for re-arranging the Sunday School rooms furniture and cleaning the carpet. Bunches of time were spent.
Church Calendar:
Fri. July 30: NMI Convention 7:30 p.m.
Sat. July 31: NMI Convention 8:30 a.m.
Sun. Aug 1: District Assembly 5:00 p.m.
Mon. Aug 2: District Assembly 8:30 a.m.
Sat. Aug 7: Men's Prayer Breakfast
Sat. Aug 14: Ladies Day at Trader's World
| July Finances | |||
| MONTHLY GIVING | Received Last Sunday the 18th | Received So Far For The Month | Goals For The Month |
| Tithes and Offerings | 1,414.00 | 4,076.70 | 6,000.00 |
| Building Fund Loan | 59.00 | 488.00 | 696.89 |
| Missions | 75.00 | 182.50 | 300.00 |
