Independence Day

Hello Parents and Coworkers, This week, many of us will celebrate the independence that we experience as a nation. It is important to think about freedom in a spiritual sense too. The apostle Paul talks about the idea of being controlled by either the Spirit of God or the sinful nature (see Romans 8:5-11). Although Christians should not be controlled by sin, that does not mean we can do whatever we want. It means that we have a new master: the Spirit of God.

Last Week (June 27)

Sunday Theme The children learned about Ruth marrying Boaz in Ruth 2-4. Although Ruth was not an Israelite by birth, she became part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ (see Matthew 1:5).

This Week (July 4)

Sunday Theme There will be no Sunday School for the children this week. Children Age 3 and up are encouraged to sit with their parents in the combined service from 9:30-11:00. Children Age 2 and younger may attend the nursery during that time. Please note: there is not a separate English service. Children's Ministry Library Several children have been participating in the summer reading program! Please know that the CM Library will be closed this Sunday but open again on July 11. Looking Ahead

• August 15: Faithweaver Curriculum Training from 2:30-4:30.
• September 19: Mandatory parent lunch meeting. Parents, have you gotten a chance to read the book Raising a Modern-Day Joseph? If not, please make plans to read it by the end of August! You can borrow it from the CM Library for free or purchase it from me for $10.

Serving the Lord until we see Him face to face, Ben Malan Why is this called the "SS-120"? SS stands for Sunday School, and you should be able to read the entire e-mail in 120 seconds or less! View past issues of this newsletter by clicking here. See all major church events by visiting the church calendar online.