HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 35127 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035

Church Office (586) 296-8760 Website: Hopeuccmi.com

Email: hopeucc@sbcglobal.net Facebook Public Page: HopeUCCMacomb

We have entered the season of celebrations. We celebrate graduations, weddings, summer vacations and national holidays. The church marks the Day of Pentecost as the birthday of the church. At Hope Church, we decorate with red and orange decorations to signify the flames of Spirit, and we sing happy birthday to the church. If the presence and power of the Holy Spirit at that first Pentecost marks the beginning of the church, the Spirit’s work was not finished on that day, since it is the Spirit who creates the church in every new generation. For example, it is the Spirit that makes our meal of bread and cup more than a remembrance of the Last Supper but instead a way to connect to the living Christ who is still speaking among us. From the book of Acts, we read, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.” Acts 2:17. The Spirit sparked creativity energy across the ages and today, it allows us to dream new dreams about how to be the church in 2019 and moving forward. Just as the Pentecost, when foreigners without a common language could all understand each other, it is the Spirit that gathers the church with people from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of stories. We come through the doors as individuals from different places along our life journeys. We rejoice that through the gift of the Spirit we can embrace our uniqueness and celebrate unity. God’s Spirit was there at the beginning of creation and has never ceased providing the inspiring creativity and hope we find in God. This same Spirit “spoken through the prophets” still speaks through a variety of people today. So let us celebrate the birthday of the church on Pentecost, but let us also discern where God’s Spirit is moving today, both in and outside Hope Church and the church universal. We celebrate the Spirit giving life, creating what is new, renewing what is old, and restoring what is worn out. As we enjoy family celebrations and remember the birthday of the church, let us never stop praying the ancient prayer of the church: “Come, Holy Spirit, Come!” Let us continue to open the doors and windows of our hearts and welcome God’s love to flow through us. Birthday Blessings, Pastor Meg

The Hope Church Beacon

JUNE 2019

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THE LEADERSHIP OF HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Rev. Meg Wilson, Pastor & Editor ~ Sue Robinson, Publisher & Editor

Church Office (586) 296-8760

BOARD OF TRUSTEES President - Nancy Burnham Donna Canu Rev. Meg Wilson (248) 890-3264 Vice-President - Nancy Fay Rick Cole Administrative Assistant: Sue Robinson Secretary - Janet Dolland Ida Eckert Organist: Patrick Baker Treasurer - Norm Nenninger Donna Lasecki Accompanist: Denise Kildea Linda Parsons Christian Education: Tasha Woodruff Lori Sarnowski Youth Leader: Brooke Turner Jim Wilson Music Director: Deborah Frontczak Susan Winters

USHERS & COMMUNION SERVERS LITURGISTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

Communion Set Up ~ Tom & Carol Reeser

JUNE 2, 2019 Ken Hess, Su Hess, Steve Nielson,

Bob DeGryse, Susan Winters

JUNE 9, 2019

Ed Rogers, Sue Rogers, Carl Frank, Elaine Frank

JUNE 16, 2019 Barry Burnham, Nancy Burnham, Tim

Cole, Frank

JUNE 23, 2019

Linda Sandula, Joe Holland, Lori Sarnowski, Carl Frank

JUNE 30, 2019 Linda Rehm, Ken Hess, Su Hess,

Steve Nielson, Linda Parsons

10:00 am June 2 Bob Rayment June 9 Frank Foss June 16 Linda Rehm June 23 Kathryn Kildea June 30 Elaine Frank

NEW: If you or someone you know would like the

monthly newsletter emailed, please contact the

church office by phone or email. This will save the

church printing and/or mailing costs. Thank you!!

Do you have Used &

No Longer Needed

Eyeglasses? There is

a box to deposit them

in on the table

outside the church

office. Thanks.

VETERANS ARE IN NEED OF

GENTLY USED BOOKS!

If you have any

books that you would like to do-

nate and would be of interest to

the Veterans, please place them in

the box under the table outside

the church office. PLEASE

NOTE: ONLY COLLECTING

BOOKS AND NEWER MAGA-

ZINES; NOT CD’S AND DVD’S.

THANK YOU!

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HOPE CHURCH NEWS

GRADUATES

If you have a child or grand-

child graduating from high

school or college this year,

please submit a short bio and photo that we can

hang in Fellowship Hall in their honor. Thanks!

GRADUATION SUNDAY IS JUNE 2ND.

SUMMER IS RIGHT AROUND

THE CORNER!

The 2019 Camp Talahi schedule

is full of faith and fun for camp-

ers of all ages. Please go online

to register camptalahi.org. The

website has all the current information. The CEC

distributes Hope Church’s camperships to youth

who meet the requirements. The camp policy in

general terms states:

The children and grandchildren of current church

members need to have a 2018/2019 Church School

registration form on file. Children and youth must

have attended a minimum of seven church school

classes or worship services at Hope UCC between

5/18 and 5/19 to be eligible. We encourage you to

check out Camp Talahi for first timers or if you

have a tradition of enjoying your summers at camp.

WE NEED USHERS!

If you can spare about one hour of a month to

serve Hope Church as an usher, we would greatly

appreciate it. Please talk to Carl Frank or call the

church office to add you to the list. THANK

YOU!!!!

WOMEN ARE GREATLY ENCOURAGED TO COME!!

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HOPE CHURCH NEWS (cont.)

This picture is from our bowling banquet last

Thursday. Jane White was Bowler of the

Year, and this is the last place team laughing

at our trophies (horse’s butt)! We want to

encourage our congregation to think about

bowling with us next September!

Nova Hope Welch was born

on May 1, 2019 @ 7 lbs. 2

oz., 20.5” . The proud par-

ents are Kurt and Ashley

Welch. Congratulations to the entire

family.

Colston Stonebreaker was

born on 4/20/19. The

proud parents are Sean and

Janell Stonebreaker. Con-

gratulations to the entire

family.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

PROGRAM

We now have an opportunity to par-

ticipate in the Kroger Community

Rewards Program. It's easy...all you

need to participate is an email address and a Krog-

er rewards card. Then all you need do is shop at

any Kroger store, swipe your rewards card, and a

percentage of your purchase will be donated to

the Hope Church Operating Account. If you have

access to a computer, you may enroll in the pro-

gram by entering http://www.kroger.com into your

browser and follow this path....Savings & Re-

wards....Kroger Community Rewards....I am a Cus-

tomer....Account Summary....Community Re-

wards....our Kroger number (HS995). If you have

questions or concerns about this program, please

call Susan Winters.

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HOPE SPARKLES EXERCISE CLASS

Now is the time to have FUN and GET

FIT all at the same time! Come and

join the EXERCISE CLASS at Hope

Church which meets EVERY MONDAY

and WEDNESDAY from 3 to 4 pm.

Both men and women are welcome to

join this on-going class. Cost is $1.00 per person per class.

The instructor is from the Arthritis Foundation.

Benefits: Keep Joints Flexible & Muscles Strong

Sleep Better & Increase Energy

Exercises Include: Stretching,

Low Impact Cardiovascular &

Working On Your Balance.

REMEMBER, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS “SHOW UP” FOR

AN HOUR OF FUN & FITNESS WITH FRIENDS!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ORDER ALTAR FLOWERS?

Sign up sheets are posted in the

Fellowship Hall. Feel free to sign up on

a designated Sunday, or contact the

church office for the availability. Cost is $20 per

arrangement.

COFFEE HOUR FOLLOWING 10 a.m. WORSHIP, SET UP 9:45

We are looking for groups, councils,

committees, etc. to take it for a

month. The chairperson of that

group would coordinate within their group who would

take which Sunday and time slot. Feel free to

volunteer for a particular month that would work

the best for your group. Please sign up in FH, talk

to Ida or contact the church office at (586) 296

-8760. Thank you.

SAMARITAN SEWING LADIES

For information on the ladies’ meetings,

call Jean Frank or Helen Stovel.

UPDATED DIRECTORIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

Due to confidentiality, they are no longer left on the table outside the church office. A Reminder … if your directory information has changed and the office does not have it, please update me by calling (586) 296-8760 or emailing me at hopeucc@sbcglobal.net.

SENIORS (55+) GROUP

We will meet on the 3rd Monday of

June 17th at 11:30. We will have a

short business meeting, a pot luck lunch

and an afternoon of games and fellowship. We in-

vite you to join us.

GROUPS, ETC.

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The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth

of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill its

commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in new ministries and prac-

tices that meet the emerging needs of local communities.

In 2018, your support:

• Increased church vitality by awarding 12 grants totaling $350,000 through the

New and Renewing Spiritual Communities program.

• Ensured excellence in ministry through the completion of the Habakkuk group

and the Manual on Ministry.

• Worked to alleviate poverty through the Adese Fellowship program for spiritual

entrepreneurship.

• Strengthened your local church through the services provided by the UCC con-

ference.

Please join us in planting the seeds needed to grow and sustain our denomination by

making a gift to the Strengthen the Church offering.

STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH OFFERING JUNE 9TH

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HOPE PANTRY

Our Hope Pantry is always looking for a

few good volunteers. Once a month you will have an

opportunity to sign up and help our neighbors. On the

day before our pantry, six volunteers are needed at

1:00 pm for about one and one half hours to unload

and stock bread and produce. Then the rolling pantry

shelves are put in place for Saturday, and we prepare

the shopping bags. On Saturday, six volunteers are

needed to shop with our clients, weigh the bags and

help them to the cars. Helpers need to arrive by

9:50, and we should be closed up by 12:30. Please

consider helping with this rewarding mission.

We, as a church, and each one of us individually, are

blessed to be able to support our neighbors, and this

mission returns so much to all of us. We hope that

you have the opportunity to participate in this

ongoing project, as we continue to grow HOPE as a

pantry and an extension of our church.

We will continue to need your support to keep the

pantry stocked. Your donations of paper towels,

toilet tissue, tooth paste, bar soap, shampoo, laundry,

dish detergent, and feminine hygiene products are

very helpful.

CHRISTIAN MISSION AND WITNESS

PANTRY UPDATE ~ MAY

We distributed 1,608 lbs. of food, paper

products and cleaning supplies in a single

day! We served 34 individuals and fami-

lies. Thank you to all our dedicated donors and volun-

teers who helped feed those in need.

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You made all the difference! Our Second Annual “Pasta with a Purpose” fundraiser held on May 15, 2019, benefiting

“HOPE Food Pantry” was a great success! With your generous donations and your participation in the evening, we raised $5,232.00 that will go a l

ong way in feeding those who hunger in our local community and funding “HOPE Food Pantry”. The generous support of all those who attended our “Pasta with a Purpose” benefit helps

make it possible for “HOPE Food Pantry” to exist and makes our community a great place to live.

Thank you again for your generous support! It means the world to those we serve!

A special thanks to all our local corporate donors…

J. Baldwin's

Chicken Shack Ralph’s Barber Shop Filipo Marc Winery

Luciano’s Big Apple Bagels

Apple Annie’s Bianchi’s Salon & Spa

Mr. C’s Car Wash Express Cuts

Tangles Hair Salon Dairy Queen

Jeepers! Total Health Systems

Ace Hardware Passport Pizza

National Coney Island The House of Pancakes

Hennessey’s Pub CJ Barrymore’s

Fern Hill Golf Club Oakridge Market

Johnny Blacks Public House Sahara Mediterranean Grill

Aspen Restaurant & Bar Andiamo

Penne Lane Restaurant

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Leo’s Coney Island Subway

Domino’s The Pantry

Big Boy Restaurant Fuddrucker’s

Buffalo Wild Wings Vic’s Diner Maila Nails

Freddy’s Salon Beautiful U Salon

Ocean Spa & Nails Salon Indigo Juliano Salon

Nino Salvaggio’s MRJ Theaters

Dave & Busters Ventimiglia Italian Market

The Daily Dozen Jimmy John’s Field

Bounce House of Sterling Heights English Gardens

Bocci Salon & Spa Moehring Woods Florist

El Charro Jamie Pakula

Beautycounter.com/jamiepakula Quinn Legoas, Q Salon

A special thank you to our individual donors & volunteers… Bruce Anderson Corey Anderson Bonnie Caccione Brooklyn Earle

Suzette Fortunato Daisy Katz

Shirley Kirby Jan Mitten

Jan Nenninger Kathleen Vogel

And, Thank You to the Members of the Christian Mission & Witness Council for all their

hard work and dedication hosting this event… Judy Cole

Debra Emmons Tony Fortunato

Cindy Malinowski Karen Miller

Susan Winters

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GET READY..............PLANT

Here in Michigan the rule of thumb is "No planting until after Memorial Day." I

am sure this rule is based on how fickle Mother Nature can be. So in my prepa-

ration for planting I came across a product that is natural, inexpensive, not

hard to find and good for the plants.

It is EPSOM SALT. A product used way before the fancy fertilizers we see on

the shelves today. Epsom Salt active ingredient is Magnesium Sulfate a miner-

al. It can be used on Lawns, Garden plants and shrubbery, Tomatoes, Ever-

greens, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Trees, Garden Start-up and Houseplants. You

can diluted in water and spray it or sprinkle it directly on the ground.

Here are a few reason to use Epsom Salt for plants:

- speeds up plant growth

- increase a plants nutrient uptake

- deters pests

- increases flavor of fruit and veggies

- improves overall plant health

After reading about all the ways Epsom Salt can improve my garden I am surely

going to give it a try. Also remember that Epsom Salt is kinder to our environ-

ment. Application information can be found on the container or just use Goggle

for lots more information.

Happy Gardening,

Karen Miller

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SE MICHIGAN DEAF COMMUNITY MINISTRY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION!

This online class is for individuals from beginners to more experienced ASL learners. The class is pro-

vided FREE of charge to you by ASLdeafined. This curriculum is used by 100’s of ASL Teachers across the

USA with students from the 7th grade thru College level using this unique program that makes learning Sign

Language easy and fun! This program is made available to you and anyone in your “Circle of Family & Friends”

who may have an interest in learning Sign Language – including Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community friends! So

you can sign up as many Family members and friends as you would like!

However, each student needs a unique email address as learners receive individual feedback based on personal

progress from the ASLdeafined instruction team.

Sign up today with the following steps. Send email to Paul Fugate at info@asldeafined.com; Email must

include: Your Name & Identify your home Church. After receipt of your email you will in turn receive email

instructions back from the Ministry team to you regarding a personal password and how to get set up online for

the course on the website ASLdeafined.com!

Any questions or concerns please contact: Kevin Hogan

kevin@asldeafined.com, 248-709-3703, Video Phone 313-432-9366

CHANGE: THEY WILL BE HERE JUNE 9TH, AND NOT THE 2ND.

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THANK YOU

Hope United Church of Christ was very instrumental in PFLAG-CT’s

initial launch as a chapter back in 2014, and the collaboration has

only improved over the years. It’s gone from giving us a “home”, to

presenting a faith-based panel on LGBT+ issues together, to put-

ting our meeting information on the sign. In return, we have at-

tended the Hope’s Food Pantry fundraiser and ask for food pantry

donations from anyone attending our meetings. Over the past 4 ½ years, we’ve seen our

numbers in membership grow and the attendance at our meetings has increased as

well. We are slowly becoming known throughout Macomb County with the assistance of

Hope United Church of Christ. PFLAG-CT thanks God for the outpouring of kindness and

love from everyone at Hope.

Our deepest gratitude,

PFLAG-CT

Yvonne Tadajewski

Board President

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COMMUNITY INTEREST

COMMUNITY DINNERS ST. PAUL UCC : Their dinners are on the first Wednesday of the month. St. Paul is located at 31654 Mound Road, Warren 48092, ph. # (586) 264-4777. ST. EPHREM CATHOLIC CHURCH: Hosts a community dinner the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5—6:30. They are located at 38900 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights (17 & Dodge Park), #264-1230. These dinners are year round.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

36223 ALFRED,

NEW BALTIMORE

Midweek Meal and Service continues every

Wednesday evening. The Meal, catered by Bob Halaas

and family of Penne Lane Restaurant, is served at

6p.m. A $5.00 donation is suggested. An informal

communion service begins at 7p.m. in the Sanctuary

with songs and scripture lessons/discussions. All

faiths are welcome. You may attend the meal and/or

the service.

Reservations are requested by calling

586 725-0909 by 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

Dinner year round except one week in July.

GOT PAPER??

A community Shred Day is com-

ing to Kaul Funeral Home, locat-

ed at 35201 Garfield Rd. (next

door to the church) on June 8, 2019. The shred-

ding hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This event, sponsored by the Dignity Memorial Fu-

neral Homes, is totally free and is for paper shred-

ding only. There is No Limit to the amount of box-

es or bags that you can bring. Please note: No Plas-

tic Bags. All cardboard boxes will be returned to

you if requested.

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MEMORIALS

BRUNO CZAJA

By: Mr./Mrs. Michael Kloska

CAROL F. KNEBEL

By: Linda Parsons

GENE MCCORNACK By: Mary Jane Masinick Linda Parsons

HONOR OF

HOPE CHURCH By: Linda Parsons

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS ...

Shirley Brinkman Carol Brzoska Nicolas Carrow Jim & Joyce Clifford Nancy Cole Sandy Felton Judith & David Fogel Carol Grathwohol-Cox Marilyn Holland Russell & Nancy Hornfisher Lucy Johnson Mickey Johnston Sandy Johnston Bill Kelly Lois Kelley Norma Kelly Ann Marson Mary Jane Masinick Kristin Miyamoto Diane Pettine Marilyn Richards Bobbi Rizzo Bill Stewart Ida Watkins Shirley Winship

HOPE CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Our congregation knows that prayer is our tool for connecting to God. Togeth-er, we pray in worship and we pray at home. Please check the prayer list in both the newsletter and the bulletin to help us keep our prayer requests current. You may contact the church office to remove or add a name. We also have a prayer sculpture in the church lobby and you are welcome to write a prayer re-quest on a heart and hang in on the sculp-ture. When we lift our concerns in pray-er, we will surely know the presence of the Lord.

Please remember those on our Prayer List … with a phone call, card, note and keep them in your Thoughts & Prayers. For those who are silent with your concerns and needs, a special pray-er for ALL of you to have the strength, courage and patience to deal with your individual situation.

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If you are not listed in the birthdays/anniversaries, please call the office and let me know or email me at hopeucc@sbcglobal.net. IN ORDER TO ADD YOU TO THE CHURCH’S DATABASE, I NEED THE MONTH, DAY AND YEAR. Thanks ~ Sue

Birthdays for the Month of June

1 Russell Hornfisher Connor Parsons 3 Belinda Nielson 4 Bonnie Cacchione 5 Lucia McCuen 7 Lori Almquist 8 Sean Kildea 9 Ashley Welch Erin McCuen Judy Scensny 12 Ann Marson Nicole Reinhardt 13 Andy Anderson Todd Eckert 15 Robert Allen George Betts 17 Brady Magee Jerry Zinger 18 Steven Clifford Debi Mastalski 21 Reagan Cross 23 Donna Lasecki 24 Charlie Foss 26 Sue Zinger 27 Janet Horan 29 Marguerite Marr 30 Kim Costigan

June Anniuersaries

3 Tom & Carol Shaner 5 Bill & Doris Stewart 7 Tony & Penny Butler Sebastian & Bobbi Rizzo Keith & Casey Watson 8 Don & Vickie Kornoski 14 Kevin & Patti Dib 18 Bill & Donna Reeser 21 Kevin & Denise Kildea Larry & Karen McCuen 24 Kristen & Barb Lasecki-Webb 25 Joe & Shirley Polzin 26 Bob & Nancy DeGryse 28 Harry & Sue Drummond Alan & Lori Sarnowski

Birthdays for the Month of July

1 Susan Baronet 3 Eleanor Gurich 5 Sharon Betts Barry Burnham 6 De Ann Burkitt 7 Harry Drummond Sean Watmore 9 Dylan Reeser 11 Josh Alger Alexandria Cole 12 Kevin Kildea 14 Elaine Ainsworth 17 Betty Essen (BJ) 19 Mike Kloska Meg Wilson 20 Nancy Cole 22 Todd Barnard Shirley Kirby 23 Judy Cole Jonathan Gartin Kaylin Nielson Madison Young 24 Breelyn Reinhardt Jane White 25 Kelly Woodham 26 Kylie Green 27 Judi Fogel Frank Foss Ariah Wegmeyer 28 Earlene Meacham 29 Brooklyn Green Kelly Rizzo 31 Justin Nielson Grace Schop

July Anniversaries

2 Jerry & Marilou Hill 5 Nicole & Melissa Reinhardt 7 Chris & Valerie Rosnik 15 Ralph & Audrey Moore 19 Kevin & Tracy Magee 21 Craig & Gail Reinhardt 24 Herrick & Tracey Steeves

NEW: ALSO, DUE TO THE CHANGE IN CHURCH DATABASE, WE’LL NO LONGER BE PUBLISHING THE NUMBER OF YEARS MARRIED. IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY OR BIRTHDAY COMING UP, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE, SO THAT IT’S ACKNOWLEDGED. THANK YOU.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Fellowship

Hall 1—6

AA 8 p.m.

2

Worship 10 a.m.

Sunday School

Graduation

Sunday

Coffee Hour

3

Exercise 3—4

p.m.

AA 7:30 p.m.

4 5

Exercise 3—4

p.m.

6

Bells 6:15

p.m.

Choir 7:30

p.m.

7

UCC Women

of MI—The

Gathering

(thru the

9th)

8

AA 8 p.m.

9 - Pentecost

Sunday

Worship 10 a.m.

SE MI Deaf Comm.

Coffee Hour

10

Exercise 3—4

p.m.

AA 7:30 p.m.

11

Board Mtg.

7 p.m.

12

Exercise 3—4

p.m.

13

Bells 6:15

p.m.

Choir 7:30

p.m.

14 15

AA 8 p.m.

16—Father’s Day

Worship 10 a.m.

Last Day Choir

Coffee Hour

17- Seniors Group

11:30 a.m.

Exercise 3—4

p.m.

FH 5:45—8:30

AA 7:30 p.m.

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CMWC 6

p.m.

Spiritual

Council 6

p.m.

19

Exercise 3—4

p.m.

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Jimmy

John’s bball

game 7:05

p.m.

22

AA 8 p.m.

23

Worship 10 a.m.

Coffee Hour

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Exercise 3—4

p.m.

AA 7:30 p.m.

25

PFLAG 7—9

p.m.

26

Exercise 3—4

p.m.

27 28 29

AA 8 p.m.

30

Worship 10 a.m.

Coffee Hour

June 2019