2. The Parable of the Sower
SUNDAY – JULY 16th
The Parable of the Sower
God, the sower, goes out to sow and scatters seed generously, almost wastefully, everywhere – on the road, among the rocks, among the thorns, on bad soil, and on rich soil. This speaks of God’s infinite riches, love, and patience. The challenge, of course, is to respond to the infinite number of invitations that God scatters on our path from minute to minute Richard Rohr

3. THANK YOU!
As of July 5th Tom Little officially retired as our Financial Secretary. Tom and Lois will be venturing back to Michigan in the near future. We greatly appreciate Tom’s financial acumen and historical knowledge of FBC as well as his service and dedication to his church family. Please direct any financial questions you may have to the church office.

4. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
ENJOY SOME SUMMER READING WITH OUR FBC POETS & AUTHORS

5. Our next meeting of Prayer Shawl knitters will be held Wednesday, July 19th, from
1:00 – 3:00. We invite anyone who likes to knit to join us! Please note: we will not be meeting in August or September.

6. USHERS AND NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED
There are sign-up sheets in Cleveland Hall for upcoming weeks when we need ushers and nursery care workers. These volunteer positions are vital to our Sunday morning services. Please sign up during coffee hour or call the church office to volunteer. Thank you!

7. FRIDAY, JULY 5:30

8. Personal Perspectives on Addiction and Recovery
The Addiction Awareness Council
[A local citizens’ group consisting of members from
Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church and
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church]
presents
Personal Perspectives on Addiction and Recovery
 July 27, 2017
7 PM
St. Andrew’s Church
52 Gould Road
New London, NH 03257
The public is invited to hear a panel of persons in recovery from addiction, recovery coaches and a NH Drug Court founder in a live interchange aimed at awareness.

9. SUMMER STUDY
What:      Women's Devotional Bible Study
(Receiving Christ's Hope - Jesus Calling)
When:      Summer - Tuesdays 8:45 am - 10:00 am
BWF Room - 2nd Floor
Bring:     Your bible and your prayer requests and praises
Format:   Tandem use of Jesus Calling Devotional
Study Guide and scripture; study guide provided
weekly

11. How good and pleasant it is when God’s people
live together in unity!
- Psalm 133:1