#1 Backpack Blessings

We had a lively time in worship this past Sunday. The 8am & 9:15am services were full of children and educators heading back to school and we blessed them and their backpacks. At 9:15am our worship team went acoustic on us and the Meg/Bob/Shawn trio treated us to and led some great music. Rev. Ron concluded his two part-sermon on the Prodigal Son (this week's installment was about the miffed older brother who refused to come into the party) and at 10:45am our "Staff Choir" led the congregation in a 3-part round featuring old-time favorites, "Swing Low," When the Saints Go Marching In" & "I'm Gonna Sing, Sing, Sing."

#2 Summer Cookout Fun

On a perfect night, over 100 people of all ages turned out for the End-of-the-Summer Cookout and they were treated to some first-class fare. A special shout out to Shane Perry (pictured left with son/apprentice Sawyer) for rising at 4:30am so we could enjoy his awesome brisket and smoked/pulled chicken, to the Men’s Breakfast Group & ROMEOs for grilling and set-up/clean-up and to the United Women of Faith (UWF) for their all-around help. Diners ate inside and out and kids were all over the playground and parking lot shooting hoops and playing pickleball. Couldn’t have been a much better evening.

#3 Sunday School Begins

SUNDAY SCHOOL for Preschool-9th grade resumes on September 7 at 9:15am.  Our elementary children will still be with us in worship on August 31 but there is Sunday School for our Pre-School Class. Nursery care is available at 9:15am & 10:45am every Sunday.

#4 Be a Good Samaritan

Every week, we assist people in need of help with eviction notices, BGE cutoffs, food assistance and more. With growing community needs and some major reductions in programs to support the poor and marginalized, our Good Samaritan Fund is running a low.  If you’re able to give over and above your usual, help by visiting severnaparkumc.org/give and select Good Samaritan as the fund in the dropdown, or designate it on your check. Thanks!

#5 VIM Returns from Costa Rica
Being the Church Together

Our Volunteers in Mission Team returned to BWI in the wee hours of the morning this past Sunday but that didn't stop almost the entire group of 15 volunteers from showing up for worship after very little sleep.  Fueled by another life-giving week of being the church with our long-time friends at Costa Rica Mission Projects through worship, prayer, fellowship, service and witness, the team returned full of energy and new stories to tell. Visit our Facebook page to get a sense of the beauty, sweat and joy of their week together.

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