The weather forecast looks beautiful for Sunday morning, so come join us in the park! Pastor Shepherd returns to the pulpit to share the 3rd and final sermon in his series, “Prophetic Promises;” this week’s topic is “God’s Call.”

This Sunday will also mark 7 years of ministry for Pastor Shepherd at Union!

Let’s show our neighbors that we are “WITH YOU” this Saturday morning by joining in a litter pickup! Supplies like gloves and trash bags are being distributed in the parking lot behind Jimmie’s pizza starting at 9:30 AM. For more information, visit the Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2490217871480920/?active_tab=discussion

This week’s chance to BE WITH our neighbors is a free concert at Stone Field! Bring your folding chair, wear your “Church by the Park” T-Shirt and enjoy the music with our friends and neighbors from 6-8 on Tuesday, July 14.

I have been enjoying the book Joyful Anyway which was given to me on Children's Day.

It's an easy read with some thought-provoking situations and some helpful tips. One of my favorite quotes

so far is this:

A little boy is speaking to his mother sleepily early one morning-

"Mom," he says, "do you think you really felt prepared for parenthood?" Before she can reply,

he adds, "And could I have a Band-Aid?"

This week, as a community of faith we pray:

for Vir’s father, who is undergoing cancer treatment, and for Vir and Sahana as they travel to India

for Pam, who is suffering from Lyme Disease

for Nikki, who is navigating issues with a visa during the late stages of her pregnancy

for Justin, as he begins a new job, and for traveling mercies for the commute to and from Vermont

for August, a boy who is suffering from cystic fibrosis and waiting for a transplant

for Brenda McClure and Kathy Sheehan, who passed away after lengthy battles with ALS and Cancer, their families, and all who mourn

for the Jones Family, particularly for his two children, as they mourn the death of Dave

for the people of Lebanon

for Nancy’s cousin Jim, and his brother-in-law Fred

for Officer Hart, his family, and the Walpole community who mourn the death of Rebel, the police’s community service dog.

for Jack Fowler, who is dying of cancer, and for his family

for Fred Kerle, Chris W’s dad, as he continues to recover from an illness

for Bill, Judy’s friend, who has entered hospice care

for Janet, who is facing health challenges

for Mary's friend Linda, as she mourns the death of her husband Harry

for Pam's nephew Michael

for Helene, who is entering hospice

for Jim's mother Carol and his brother Mike