This document provides a prayer update from Community United Methodist Church. It includes joys, prayer concerns, and announcements. The prayer concerns are for Carolyn Hallinan's grandson who was diagnosed with Grave's disease and for Lynn Risdon whose mother passed away. It asks for prayers for those out of work and for the Gulf oil spill recovery. It provides a list of continued prayers and announces upcoming youth and Bible study programs and events.

1. Prayer Update July 18, 2010 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Community United Methodist Church

2. Joys and Blessings Betty Patterson is doing well at English Oaks on Rumble Rd. She would appreciate visitors. Arline Seals’ granddaughter, Corrine got a second opinion: her chest pains are caused by a condition that can be monitored and she is off to Europe.

3. Prayer Concerns Carolyn Hallinan’s grandson, Richie Motz has been diagnosed with Grave’s disease of the Thyroid and will begin treatment. Lynn Risdon’s mother in Montana passed away. Lynn is formally from Oakdale.

4. Prayer Concerns For those out of work and struggling. For an end to the Gulf oil spill and the recovery of the affected land and animals.

5. Continued Prayers Margaret Scott Rick Pottle Byron Crail Hoyet Seals Cathy Machado

6. Wednesday Evening Youth Program EVERY Wednesday Night at 6:30pm Open to all youth, so bring your friends! This week: Meet at Johnston Hall

7. The Pentateuch We are studying the most ancient Books of our Bible. We’re led by Jim Fonda every Sunday morning at 8:45. Come when you can, you aren’t required to attend every Sunday.

8. Sign Up for Lodestar Today! Sep. 25 & 26 Adults: $65 Kids 6—18: $40 5 and under free Ask about the “Friday Night Option!”

9. August 1—Potnic and BBQ Bring: A side dish to share Your table service Your cool car

10. Do you have a car that’s a classic, an antique or just plain old? A car that doesn’t fit any of the above but that you are proud of? Bring it with you to the Potnic on August 1 Bring your friends and their cars too! We’re going to have a car show—Oakdale Style! Concours d'Elegance Oakdale

11. Events This Week Today: 11 am – Coffee Fellowship 11 am – Staff Parish 11:30 am – Lunch with Friends in the Park

12. More Upcoming Events July 24 Pinochle July 28 Praise Team Practice July 31 Prepare Habitat for Humanity Lunches Aug 1 Potnic Aug 5 Church Council Meeting Aug 8 Membership Meeting Aug 11 Praise Team Practice Aug 12 Trustees Meeting Aug 15 Staff Parish Meeting Aug 19 Finance Meeting

13. What would God want us to do? If you were sick for a couple weeks and unable to get to Church, how would you feel if nobody called? It’s time to step out of our comfort zone: Next time you notice someone is missing, give them a call. Radical hospitality - try it!