Children’s Sunday school and Wednesday night live activities are still on hiatus – however, some events are happening (online and pop-up live), contact Chris Richardson for information (601-810-6591)

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Some Youth activities are happening, for more info contact Kevin Martin (601-551-0848)

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Can you play an instrument or sing a solo during worship?  Let Christopher know your willing (601-810-5030)

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To grow as a congregation while maintaining safely distanced crowds we may add even another worship event – contact Dr Speegle and prayerfully share what you would like to happen in a new service and how you can support it.

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We need a camera operator and back-up audio visual person - can you help assist Wendy in the AV booth?   Contact Christopher (601-810-5030) or Dr Speegle for more info on how you can be a vital part of our worship team.

When we read and study the bible; we learn more about God, Jesus speaks to us, and we receive grace to love and obey him.
 
Bible Study = Tuesday July 14 @ 6:30 pm (ending promptly at 7)
This digitally integrated bible study will be live in person in the sanctuary and online at Facebook Live.
Chris will be moderating the Facebook live chat so that you can ask questions (and hopefully answer some) live – he’ll even let you ask anonymously.
We will finish up The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith, -- Chapter 16.  
Please follow the virus mitigation guidelines if you plan to attend live and in person.
 
Read the daily lectionary to prepare for Sunday.

Prayer is how we converse with God who relates to us as our loving Father.  Prayer, fasting, and contemplation are ways we participate in our relationship with God.  
 
The Church is open throughout the week for private prayer.  
Remember to wash your hands, keep your distance, and call a staff person to let you in if needed.  
 
Good prayer practices include:

When you pray, please remember:
 
The needs of the church, especially:
Our pastor and staff as they continue their ministry during this crisis.

Those burdened by any kind of difficulty, sickness, or suffering, especially:
 
Our Members:
Jerald Calhoun, Jennifer Gholson, Bob Jones, David Yarbrough, Ike Fesmire, Cecilia Clark, Jane Richmond, Becky Schertz, Nancy Felder, Martha Lamkin, Bobbie Kenna, Cindy Price, Hannah Nieman, Dean Kebert, Helen Elise McMillan, Cindy Quayle, Terry Thompson, Lamar Murrell, Linda Purtell & Ted Purtell.
 
Our Friends:
Norma Williamson, Harry Plotner, Virginia Griffin, Catherine Grenn Wilfong, Bud Doherty, Debbie Stovall, Tracy Callahan, Marge Smith, Jimmy Clark, Lock Ross, Patsy Brock, Carla Grenn Allen, Will Jones, Emily Mote, Scott and Debbie Perkins, Richard Coghlan, Julie Wallace.

The local community, especially:
Law enforcement officials, first responders, and all medical professionals working to preserve life and stop the pandemic.
 
The public authorities and the salvation of the world, especially: 
All those working to slow the current pandemic.
 
To request prayer, you can:

 Persons added to the prayer list will remain for four weeks, after which you may resubmit if desired.

No one is a Christian alone.  God gave us the Church so that we can hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, and so that we could provoke one another to love and good deeds.
 
The Church has subscribed to ZOOM
If you need to call a meeting, have some small group or Sunday school class time – you can use our subscription – just call Dr Speegle and he’ll send you what you need to make it happen.

Dr Speegle wants to visit with you
you’re invited – come to PJ’s – grab some coffee – meet on the patio
(in case of rain we’ll meet inside so bring your mask just in case)
 

We give because God first gave to us.  God is the giver of life and all good gifts, and he desires that we too give generously and cheerfully.  
 
Please continue to give regularly even when we cannot meet regularly.  
The needs and expenses of the Church continue during crisis.  If you are not a financial supporter of the Church, perhaps now is your time to start.  If you are, perhaps you could give a little extra to make up for those who can’t.  

Through contemplation, the Holy Spirit makes present the mystery of Christ found in a particular passage, sound, or scene, and by it helps you see all things as a reflection of the Father's love and give gratitude.  

An easy way to start contemplative prayer is simply to sit before an image of Christ for 5 minutes; as you behold the image pay attention to what thoughts come to your mind.  Try praying without words, that is, simply be thankful and love Jesus.  If you use must words, you might pray: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner."
 

If you have something you would like to suggest including in our next issue, please reach out and let Dr Speegle know (662-889-7000).
 
In this time, we pray:

Loving God,
we pray that you will give us courage and wisdom
as we face the harsh realities which confront us in life today.
May those with gifts for human health and hope
discover ways which help us
to end the threatening infections of coronavirus
and restore our lives to a new day.
Gift to us, we pray,
a profound sense of creative community
as we care for one other,
and especially those who are most vulnerable.
Hold us in your arms, O loving Father,
as we journey into the future.
Call us towards deeper faith, O Christ,
believing that you are with us.
Lift our hearts, O Holy Spirit,
as we face each moment, unafraid.
Amen.