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ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.  ~  Colossians 2:6-7
 
Anna Brandt:  Anna graduated from Ball State University with a Master of Exercise Physiology degree.  She plans to continue her education by pursuing a PhD in Human Bioenergetics at Ball State University.
 
Kristina Beckman: Kristina graduated from Hearts for Jesus Christ homeschool program. She aspires to be a biology major and plans to begin classes at Tri-C this fall.
 
Laine Burnett: Laine graduated from Lakewood High School on June 4th and is planning on attending Lorain Community College for their nursing program.
 
Aiden Gavel: Aiden graduated from Fairview High School and will be attending Tri C and is going into social work.
 
Jean Kaufmann: Jean graduated from Fairview High School and plans to pursue teaching.
 
Claire Lutsock: Claire graduated from Fairview High School and Polaris Career Center and is going on to be a hairstylist at Sage salon. 
 
Grace Munro: Grace graduated from Fairview High School and will be attending Ohio University in the Ohio Honors Program majoring in Nursing.  She hopes to further continue her education to be a Nurse Practitioner.  
 
Elise Newton:  Elise graduated from Berea Midpark High School and wants to become a baker and own her own business.
 
Zane Sullenberger: Zane finished the Welding Program on May 25th from Polaris Career Center and wants to start welding ASAP.
 
Brooklyn Varga: Brooklyn graduated from Berea Midpark High School and will be attending Kent State University in the fall to study sports medicine and sport’s psychology on a pre-nursing track.




THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED OR VOLUNTEERED FOR VBS! 

     We had a wonderful group of kids and youth help for VBS this year! We learned about kindness and how to throw it around like confetti, keeping God in our center, and how to be a good friend! And we also had fun and food! Woohoo! 

     We could not have done it without our Youth and Adult helpers and the people who donated our meal to us!  I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping to make this VBS so wonderful! YOU GUYS PUT THE ROCK into Rockport because you ROCKED IT!!!!!


 


LUNCH & CHAT ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP!
 
Come and join us this summer! Bring your lunch and enjoy your food AND a great discussion! We will explore various topics in the church and Bible. 
Summer Session! 12 to 2 p.m.:
Monday, July 31st

Fall Dates: We will meet once a month on the 3rd Monday of the month, 12 to 2 p.m.
*September 18th
*October 16th 
*November 20th 
*December 18th




A NOTE OF THANKS:  
Thank you Rockport family who offered and helped me move yesterday.  I greatly appreciate all of you.  It is truly a blessing to be a part of this awesome family of faith!  Jan Hnanicek





BOOK CLUB:  
Our next book discussion will be on Monday, July 24th @ 7:00pm on the church patio.  The book we will be reading is “The Wedding Veil” by Kristy Woodson Harvey. This is a lovely, heartfelt novel about four woman connected by the Wedding Veil, a family heirloom.  Going back and forth between present day, and 100 years before this really is such a great historical fiction book, with all the southern charm. Hope to see everyone on July 24th for fun, fellowship and discussion.







CPR TRAINING: 
Trustees is having a CPR certification and training on our AED machine on Saturday, July 29th from 9-12 noon.  Cost is $17/person. Those interested please sign up on the bulletin board or call the church office.  If interested and can’t make this date, a future date will be scheduled if there is interest.





HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MEN'S GROUP/ALL CHURCH GATHERING AT 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY IN SHEFFIELD LAKE




TWO EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE CHURCH:  
Sunday, Aug. 27th from 4-5:00pm.  
Bent String Concert at the Barn on 31950 Krebs Rd., Avon Lake.  $20 donation which benefits Music on a Mission.  (musicmissioninc.com)

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2:30pm.  
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood.  This family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. If only his brothers agreed! This production features different styles of music and the most colorful costumes! Perfect for all ages and a wonderful way to socialize with Rockport friends and others you would like to invite. We have reserved a block of tickets $28/adult and $15/student or child. Please sign-up on bulletin board for both events.






SAVE THE DATE 

FOR ROCKPORT’S CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, August 20 at 11:00 
Join us at church for praise and hymn singing
But then stay after for burgers and brat grilling
It is a potluck for all, so join us rain or shine
Good food, good friends, it will be mighty fine!



 








ROCKPORT MUSIC MINISTRY:
  
There are special music opportunities for anyone for Summer Sunday worship.  Please sign-up on the bulletin board for any Sunday this summer to do special music.  Contact Susan Shick, Music Director/Organist at home, 440-331-5718, cell,440-364-9672, or the church, 440-331-9433 with any questions. … “This is the air I breathe, your holy presence living in me.”
 

 


GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
Rockport All Church Information, and Financial Reports can be found here or in the church office.





REMINDER:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 2:00pm and Fridays from 8:00 - 1:00pm.  
Rev. Don's office hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 - 1:00pm




CONFERENCE AND DISTRICT NEWS:

Check out the conference and district websites:
 https://www.eocumc.com/
 http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/

Storyboard Episode 14 is titled “Disciple Making: Loving God, Loving Neighbor, Building Community, Transforming Lives.” The episode features conversation with leadership of Crossroads UMC and Canton for All People about how the local church is forming disciples of Jesus Christ, expanding its reach in the community, and initiating and collaborating with faith leaders, community leaders, and civic leaders to make lives better for the people of Canton, Ohio
Listen to archived episodes of Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation

 

 

TAKE WHAT YOU NEED CABINET!

 

 

Calendar of Events:

Friday, July 21, 2023
   9:45am – Al-Anon
   6:00pm – Youth Mission Weekend Begins

Saturday, July 22, 2023
    10:00am – A.A.

Sunday, July 23, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service; Communion
    10:00am - Outdoor (Dog Friendly) Worship in the Woods & Live Streamed; Youth led and graduates recognized

Monday, July 24, 2023
    5:30-7:30pm - Kids Game Night - Evening Camp
    7:00pm – Book Club

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
    7:00pm – Finance

Thursday, July 27, 2023
    7:00pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry

Friday, July 28, 2023
    9:45am – Al-Anon

Saturday, July 29, 2023
    9:00am – CPR and AED Training
 10:00am – A.A.

Sunday, July 30, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service; Communion
    10:00am - Outdoor (Dog Friendly) Worship in the Woods & Live Streamed

Monday, July 31, 2023 
   
12:00pm – Lunch & Chat Adult Discussion Group

 

 
Prayer List: 
 

(please fill out a prayer card in the registration pads (located near the center isle), email the church office, or call to add to this list)

NEW THIS WEEK:
Michael Rice
, very ill and in ICU.  Please pray for healing.  Requested by Dan Newman

Loretta Coyne, recovering from surgery.  Please pray for strength.  Requested by Dan Newman

Cal, going through physical problems from diabetes.  Friend of Laurie Weaver

Gail, waiting on medical results. Friend of Laurie Weaver
 

ONGOING PRAYERS
Walter Wielkiewicz Jr., 
recovering from back surgery.  Son-in-law of Velma Malecki

Lynn Burris, prayers for healing from another back surgery.  Brother -in-law of Beverly Cavanah

Nancy Geyer, recovering from oral surgery

Dennis O’Neil, prayers for medical procedure in August

Maria Magyar, bone marrow transplant.  Requested by Beverly Cavanah

Kathrine (Kitty) Magyar, broken hip from fall. Requested by Beverly Cavanah

Sherri G., prayers for insight in job decisions

Debra Rice, healing for her knee replacement.  Friend of Nancy Geyer

Karen, facing the spread of cancer to her back.  Dear friend of Ann

Pattie Sinnes, prayers for continued recovery from her recent release from the hospital

Judy Watkins, prayers for health and comfort. Mother of Beckie Zullo

Nina Jones, reoccurrence of cancer.  Requested by Jan Hnanicek

Vicki Moenich, reoccurrence of cancer

David Stephan, prayers and healing while undergoing cancer treatment

Dave Clinton, health concerns

Debra, cancer returned for third time.  Friend of Lynn Wilkenson

Elsie Gaewsky, prayers for healing and strength

Betty Jones, prayers for healing

Jan Tietje, medical concerns
 

 

News from our Youth
and Children's Ministries

YOUTH
JULY:
MISSION AND FUN WEEKEND JULY 21ST, 22ND, & 23RD

Friday night we will “set up camp” in Wesley Hall (where we will be all weekend) Saturday Mission - we will travel around to people in our church family’s homes, helping with tasks they need done. Sunday we will be conducting worship, then after church we will clean up our “camp” and go home! Wooo!  MORE INFO coming to parents emails! 

AUGUST:
Last Hurrah of the Summer! Youth Fun Night!

Friday night AUGUST 11th from 6 to 10 p.m.
Games & Food!!!!!!

CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
SUMMER! 
Kids Game Night - Evening Camp 
Monday, July 24th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

4 yrs old through 6th graders, youth helpers!  

Come and join in on the fun! Eat dinner together, PLAY GAMES! WOO HOO! Free to all 

Kids Art Night - Evening Camp 
Wednesday, Aug. 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

4 yrs old through 6th graders, youth helpers!  

Come and work on some art projects or crafts!  Eat dinner together. Free to all

*YOUTH: REMEMBER that you can earn some community service hours whenever we have mission opportunities or working with the younger kids! 

 

 

 

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

JULY CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
(If you do not see your child age 0-17th's birthday, please notify the church office.)

JULY 5    NATHAN KOPKO
JULY 20  ABIGAIL & KAYLA OMSLAER
JULY 24  GRACE LOWMILLER
JULY 25  BODWAY ELAMA
JULY 28  HARPER WALL



JULY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
(If you do not see your wedding anniversary, please notify the church office.)

JULY 1    AUSTIN & AMANDA HOVER, 18 YEARS
JULY 7    BOB & DEBBIE OGLE, 39 YEARS
JULY 10  JOHN & BARB CATAVOLOS, 30 YEARS - JOHN & ROSE CRESANTE, 50 YEARS
JULY 18  NICK & TINA BERARDI, 36 YEARS
JULY 20  EARL & SUSAN SHICK, 49 YEARS
JULY 24  GREGG & SARAH FIELD, 19 YEARS
JULY 27  RICH & JANINE EXNER, 38 YEARS