Weekly parish updates and pastoral concerns published on August 11, 2026, by Cindy Solfest-Wallis.

Pastoral Care & Clergy

• Pilgrimage: Lou is on pilgrimage this week.
• Pastoral Calls: Deacon John Rouser+ is handling all pastoral care calls.
• Scripture: Psalm 133 ("..there the Lord has ordained the blessing: life for evermore.")

Outreach & Parish Events

• Stock Their Lockers: The annual drive in association with the Samaritan Center filled more than three barrels with donations, alongside cash contributions.
• Sack Packs: Packing takes place tomorrow (August 12) at 5:15 PM.
• Evening Worship & Bible Study: Resumes next Wednesday, August 19.

Prayer List

• Parish Family Prayer Cycle: Andrew Gitschlag and family; Cherie & Larry Haggard; Stacy & Andy Hall and family.
• General Requests: President Joseph Biden; teachers, school staff, students, and families as the academic year starts; victims of recent violence, disasters, and storms.
• Mourning: All who have recently died, including victims of recent violence, disasters, and storms.