IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH

Make note of these future opportunities for worship, community, discipleship and missions with your church family! Find more events and details on the blog at www.spdl.org/onsecondthought.

August

2 Young Adult Dinner at Bartaco 7:15 p.m.

13 Sunday Lunch Bunch | After Worship | Meet at the North Bridge

On Sunday, August 13, we're encouraging folks to get together after worship in small groups and head out to have lunch together. These Sunday Lunch Bunch groups might be big or small and they'll go to different restaurants. You should join us! Just meet at the North Bridge entrance (near the church office) after worship. Find a group and a restaurant that suits you and off you go! These will be informal, lighthearted fellowship groups, so come prepared to laugh together, swap stories, eat good food and enjoy each other's company. Want more info? Email the Community Council at community@spdl.org.

HAPPENING AT SPDL

All SPdL events requiring an RSVP along with info and links are online at www.spdl.org/rsvp.

AUGUST

2023 PRAYER FOCUS: PRAYING THE PARABLE STORIES

In praying the parables this August, where can see where we might find ourselves within these Biblical stories. Praying in the parables helps us understand how Jesus wanted us to treat others and act according to the urgency of the coming kingdom. Stop by the Welcome Center of visit www.spdl.org/pray to access the August prayer focus handout with two parables, questions to ponder and sample prayers.

August Young Adult Dinner

Tuesday, August 1 7:15 p.m. | Bartaco (969 Marietta Street NW)

Young adults, come hang out and eat dinner with us at Bartaco! We'll meet at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1 for a relaxing and fun night together. RSVP by Monday, July 31 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.

SUPPER & SPDLU

Wednesday, August 2 Beginning at 5 p.m. Meal Cost: $8/adult; $5/child Fellowship Hall & Zoom

We can't wait to gather again for Wednesday night supper and SPdLU! August 2 will kick off a new adult discipleship series—Daniel: A Pattern and A Promise—led by Rev. John Uldrick. Throughout this five-week study, we'll learn about the entirety of the book including themes and messages that are still relevant for us today. On the menu for Fellowship Supper: Chicken enchiladas, rice, black beans, salad, chips & dip and dessert. RSVP is required for the meal, so sign up by Noon, Monday, July 31 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.

PRIME TIMERS' AUGUST LUNCH & LEARN: SCAM STOPPERS

Tuesday, August 8 | 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch Cost: $10/person (BBQ pork, baked beans, cole slaw & dessert Fellowship Hall SPdL seniors, join us Tuesday, August 8 for a yummy BBQ lunch and fellowship with the rest of the Prime Timers! Our special guest will be Patrick Cagle, husband of church receptionist Angie Cagle, who will share the latest scams being perpetrated on the older adult population in our area. We will also discuss new artifical intelligence advancements and technologies. Sign up at www.spdl.org/rsvp by Thursday, August 3.

KIDS' CLUB FRIYAY BEACH PARTY

Friday, August 18 5:30–9:30 p.m. | 0-5th Grade | $20/child

Surf's up at our August Kids' Club FriYAY! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and join us for games, crafts, food, Bible stories and fun! Sign up by Monday, August 14 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.

24 Women's Ministry August Fellowship 6:30–9 p.m. Paige Edenfield's Home

Please join us on Thursday, August 24 at the home of Page Edenfield for fun, food and fellowship! Bring your favorite appetizer or salad to share. RSVP by Monday, August 21 at www.spdl.org/rsvp.

October

28 Fall Fest/Trunk or Treat

November

3–5 CBF Fall Youth Retreat

TBD SPdL Youth Friendsgiving

December

2 Young Adult Friendsgiving & Christmas Party

10 Christmas Cantata During Worship | Sanctuary

16 Kids' Club Christmas Pajama Party

24 Candlelight Christmas Eve Service | 6 p.m. Sanctuary

Beginning in Psalms Chapter 1, we find guidance to meditate on God, “Blessed is the one … whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on (God’s) law day and night.” How, then, shall we pray? What are the words we use to talk to God? The Psalms teach us guidance. We invite you to pray the Psalms; use a complete Psalm as a prayer or choose snippets of Psalms as brief breath prayers. Learn more about our July prayer focus at www.spdl.org/prayer. Luke

Thinking about joining the Sanctuary Choir?

Make plans to attend the one-day choir retreat next Saturday in the Fellowship Hall! Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. and then we'll catch up on life, share prayer requests and begin practicing for the Christmas Cantata. No special vocal skills or RSVP required.

SUNDAY, JULY 30

12:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

7:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

5 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.

**No choir rehearsal**

Week At A Glance

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

Choir Retreat

Coffee & Fellowship

Sunday School/Bible Study*