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RECOMMENDATIONS:  
As of the week ending August 1st, Cuyahoga County had 99 cases per 100,000 people.  Under CDC guidelines, that is considered a substantial spread of COVID.  Due to this information and IN THE SPIRIT OF CARING FOR EACH OTHER (especially the immunocompromised and our unvaccinated kids) Rockport’s Council has decided to reinstate that all people, vaccinated and not, wear masks INDOORS and SOCIALLY DISTANCE. 

 
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MEN’S GROUP: 
The Rockport Men’s Group will meet on Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 pm at the church for a potluck dinner. There will be a great meal, time for face-to-face fellowship and a special guest speaker.
Come and enjoy this special time together!

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TRUSTEES PROJECT:  
Trustees will be inventorying and evaluating childcare items in Wesley Hall. They welcome anyone who would like to help, as this is a huge project. Interested or questions call Mike Wilkenson, 440-773-0929.
 

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GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:  

Rockport All Church Information
and  Financial Reports are accessible here or in the church office.  Please note June Financials are available. 

 

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A NOTE FROM OUR TRUSTEES!

  The church's playground needs weeding and the toys and equipment need power washing.  Anyone interested in helping out with this please call Nick Berardi, 216-218-6532.

 

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ROCKPORT COMMUNITY
SERVICE PROGRAM
Rockport UMC contacted Rocky River and Fairview Park City Senior Centers seeking to do God’s will by assisting senior homeowners who may lack the means to properly maintain their homes.  We are going to start by helping an elderly woman named Maria, who lives on W. 215th street in Fairview Park.  This is a bungalow house that has a broken cement pad on its front porch, water leak issues in several windows, overgrown tree branches, and debris filled gutters.  If you are interested in helping, 
please contact Dave Plachta at 440-829-3184 or sign-up on the chapel hallway bulletin board.

 

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REV. DON'S contact information:
sparknod@yahoo.com
440-391-9823

Office Hours:  Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00am - 1:00pm
Through Labor Day

 

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BOOK CLUB

Please join us on Monday, September 20th at 7pm outside on the church patio.  We will be reading The Whole Life by Robert Seethaler.  A Whole Life is a tender book about finding dignity and beauty in solitude. An exquisite novel about a simple life, it has already demonstrated its power to move thousands of readers with a message of solace and truth. It looks at the moments, big and small, that make us what we are.  Hope to see you all on Sept. 20th for fellowship and discussion!

 

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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

All are welcome to join the knitters this summer
on Aug. 18th
7:00pm on the church patio.
Hope to see you there!

 
 

ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!
 

 

Calendar of Events:

Friday, August 6, 2021
       9:45am – Al-Anon

Sunday, August 8, 2021
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       10:00am - Outdoor Worship & Live Streamed

Monday, August 9, 2021
       7:00pm - SPRC

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
       6:30pm – “Words of Life” Bible Study

Friday, August 13, 2021
       9:45am – Al-Anon
 
Sunday, August 15, 2021
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       10:00am - Outdoor Worship & Live Streamed

Tuesday, August 17, 2021
       6:30pm – “Words of Life” Bible Study

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
       7:00pm – Youth Group
       7:00pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry

Thursday, August 19, 2021
      6:30 pm - Men's Group

Friday, August 20, 2021
       9:45am – Al-Anon
 
 
Prayer List: 
NEW THIS WEEK
Vicki Moenich, recovering from surgery after a fall

ONGOING PRAYERS
Holly Hausman, health concerns
Sue P,prayers for perseverance and strength as she goes through a difficult time with the sudden and unexpected loss of her best friend. Requested by Dan Newman
Sara,Undergoing multiple surgeries after a serious fall. Requested by Nick Berardi
Susan O, requested by Dan Newman
Velma Malecki, recovering from hand surgery
Julia, recovering from surgery. Niece of Dan Newman
Vickie Smilanich, Cleveland Clinic main campus with health concerns
Barb Michael, recovering from surgery. Sister of Dianne Hall
Teresa Thomas, passed into life eternal on July 7th.  Mother of Jerri Thomas and member of Rockport
Gail Stephan, home from the hospital recovering
Norma Golladay, medical concerns
Joyce, in need of prayers.  Sister of Nancy Geyer
Lynn Burris, after 3 back surgeries still living in extreme pain.  Brother-in-law of Beverly Cavanah
Mary Mainwaring, health concerns.
Douglas MacMillan, member, prayers for recovery from a fall and surgery on his spine and his recuperation at home will be extensive.  Requested by his sister, Gail Stephan
Bill Bowers-Health concerns
Donny Nally, recovering from heart & kidney transplants.  Son of Diana Nally
Katie Patton, single mom of 3 with stage 4 liver cancer. Requested by the Wilkenson Family
Betty Jones, medical concerns
Erna Guia, prayers for healing
Dennis, healing and guidance.  Nephew of Elsie Gaewsky
Jan Tietje, medical concerns

MILITARY SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Jacob Gasiewski-Serving our country.  Grandson of Carole Heppner
Sarah Bungard-Serving our country, Chief Warrant Officer 2 USMC. Requested by the Kopko family
Mariah White-Pray for safety for her & her unit who are in Kuwait.  Friend of Dan Newman
Lt. Chandler Freeman-In Kuwait. Grandson of Marge Freeman
 
 

News from our Youth and Children's Ministries

CHILDREN & YOUTH 

GOOD NEWS KIDS!
WELCOME BACK Wednesday, September 22nd to Good News Kids & M&M’s group! Preschool 4 yrs old through 6th Graders… YOUTH ALWAYS welcome to join us! DINNER and Learning Games and Lessons! WOOHOO! 

YOUTH! (7th through 12th)
Dates:
* YAC recording Hang out, To Be Determined Soon!
*TAKE WHAT YOU CABINET: ORGANIZING AND INVENTORY: Wednesday, August 18th – 7 to 9 p.m. Snacks and fun, too!
 

AUGUST CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
August 3    Genevieve &
Spencer Stephan
August 6    Ethan Cluts
August 9    Austyn Mahnen
August 12    Eamon Norris
August 19    Isla Norris
August 25    Rowan Norris
August 26    Kristina Beckman

AUGUST WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
August 7    Greg & Judith Varga, 17 years
August 9    Corey & Caitlin Carlo, 8 years
August 12    Vince & Katie Berardi, 4 years
August 15    Dennis & Kathy O'Neil, 40 years
August 24    Jeff & Pam Omslaer, 19 years
August 28    Shawn & Jennifer Rowen, 22 years