Most American family gatherings are accompanied by food. Deacon Carolyn recalled fond memories of her family’s get-togethers. Holidays, birthdays and Sundays were happy occasions. Her aunt Lucy was an excellent cook. Her aunt was also her godmother. One of her favorite recipes by her aunt Lucy was homemade peach ice cream. It was this aunt that taught her how to cook cornbread. It is an event she will always remember. Whenever she cooks cornbread it is a holy moment because she remembers her aunt teaching her this. She remembers her aunt as a woman of strength and wisdom. During these reunions our hearts are fed by the love of family and those gathered with us.In Christ our deepest hunger can be fed.
Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”
Christ’s food is the food that sustains us. The consecration of the bread and wine during Communion is a Holy moment. It is a reminder of the sacrifice God made for us through his Son Christ.
During this time we should remember and listen to the words of consecration. We should look when the bread is broken and remember what Jesus did for us when we kneel and gather around the altar table.
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SCRIPTURES
1Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14
Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
THE HOLY GOSPEL John 6:51-58
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OFFERTORY
The offertory anthem was a piano solo by the church musician, Sundra Smith.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Fall programming will include Children’s Sunday School held from 9:30-9:50a.m. In just this short span of time a child’s spiritual growth can be greatly increased.
Fall programming will include Children’s Sunday School held from 9:30-9:50a.m. In just this short span of time a child’s spiritual growth can be greatly increased.***
+There will be a pool party at the home of Deacon Carolyn on August 22nd from 11a.m.-2pm. Each person is asked to bring a pot luck item. Contact Deacon Carolyn or sign up on the sheet out in the hall.***
+As the church revamps for the fall season you are asked to sign up for one of the following areas Usher, Reader, Acolyte (age 12-up). 
+As the church revamps for the fall season you are asked to sign up for one of the following areas Usher, Reader, Acolyte (age 12-up). 
You will not be required to commit indefinitely. Volunteers may choose the dates they wish to serve. If you have never performed your selected undertaking place a star by your name so that you may be trained. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board.
