NMI Meeting
There will be an NMI meeting Sunday, July 15 at 4:00 pm.
 
Special Guest
This evening, Ashley and Tracey Hord with their children Esther, Joseph, and Hannah will be here speaking. They are serving in Lesotho, Africa. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6pm Sunday. The Gladewater and Longview churches have been invited. Please bring finger foods and enjoy a wonderful time.

Ladies Night
It’s been a busy few weeks, but we’d like to have a little get together this month. Ladies Night at Chili’s Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 pm! Please contact Didi Henderson with any questions. (903) 315-9549
 
Vacation Bible School
Join us as we venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Kids will anchor in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. We will be exploring the island nightly July 30-August 3 from 6-8:30pm. Kids who are registered by July 22 will receive a special gift the first night they attend VBS, Registration is available online at:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
We are also in need of volunteers!  Volunteers need to be registered TODAY so that we can plan appropriately for the number of workers we’ll have available. If you plan to volunteer (this includes teenagers) you are required to complete a NazSafe training session. You can register as a volunteer online at: https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
VBS Decorating
Saturday, July 21 we will have a day
devoted to decorating for VBS. There is something for everyone to help with, no matter physical limitations. The decorations really help set the tone for the week and the kids absolutely love them! Decorating will start at 9:00 am. If you have any questions, please see Carolyn Wesson or Connie Friesen.
 
VBS Worker’s Meeting
Next Sunday, July 22, there will be an informational meeting for ALL VBS volunteers.
f you can make it, please attend! This helps everyone get on the same page and
ensure VBS is a success!
 
VBS Program
On August 5, the kids will present the annual VBS Program at 10:45 am.
There will be no Sunday School this day.
 
Thank You
Thank you for going above and beyond for providing food for the Mattie Phillips
funeral meal. You showed how much the church loves people.
Your support and love is seen and appreciated.
 
Miracles
1) Get ready for them: Look to and talk with God about needs
2) Get set: Believe that God will answer
3) Go!: Do something in faith about the need
 
“None but a coward dares to boast that he has never known fear.”
- Marshal Foch, French Marshal WWI

Grateful for Grace
Matthew 22:1-14

Order of Service: 
Welcome/Reminders
 Call to Worship
Psalm 130:5-6a
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning.”
 Worship in Song
 Worship in Giving
“Give unto God and bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Psalm 103:2
 Worship in the Word
 Worship in Sharing the Joy with Others

NMI Meeting
There will be an NMI meeting Sunday, July 15 at 4:00 pm.
 
Sunday School
The Branches, is in middle of a study of “The Beatitudes-Living a Blessed Life”.
July 8—The Peacemakers
July 15— The Persecuted
 
Vacation Bible School
Join us as we venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Kids will anchor in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. We will be exploring the island nightly July 30-August 3 from 6-8:30pm. Kids who are registered by July 22 will receive a special gift the first night they attend VBS, Registration is available online at:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018
 
We are also in need of volunteers!  Volunteers need to be registered by Sunday, July 15 so that we can plan appropriately for the number of workers we’ll have available. If you plan to volunteer (this includes teenagers) you are required to complete a NazSafe training session. You can register as a volunteer online at: https://vbspro.events/p/events/kcn2018

Nursing Homes
-Charline Carter
-Dot Smith
-Lerline Stokely
 
Health Concerns
-Darlene Bradford
-Ben Copeland—cancer
-Edward Petty—Kidney Dialysis
-Thomas Rogers—Kidneys