MID-WEEK LETTER from Grace United Methodist Church

July 12, 2007 Editor: Linda Entwistle

This isn't so much a "last week" item as it is a "next week" item. I hear from the men's group that the first day of corn picking and sales will be Monday, July 16. If you haven't signed up, yet, but would like to help, call Jim Roush about picking or Bob deJong about selling.

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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: soups, fruits, corn muffin mixes

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FINANCIAL UPDATE: To date, we have had: Income of $118,161 Expenses of $115,099

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THE CALENDAR: (Please note especially items marked with an asterisk).

Thursday, July 12 * XYZs will meet at Mary Thompson's for a potluck picnic. Gather at 11:30 a.m., 201 Country Club Road. Meat, drinks, and table service provided. Bring a dish to share.

J.O.Y. sharing group will meet at 7:00 in the parlor.

Friday, July 13: Summer Nights at Grace concert series: Fabulous Flutes at 7:30. $5/children, $10/adults. To benefit the Mills Breast Cancer Institute Music Program at Carle.

Sunday, July 15: Grace Years worship service at Parkview in Savoy at 2:00.

Tuesday, July 17: Quilters will meet at 6:30. VBS leaders' meeting at 6:30.

Wednesday, July 18: Men's Breakfast Group will meet at 6:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

Life Song rehearsal at 6:30 at the Aters' home.

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