YARD SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH

Come to the Ware Church Yard Sale Saturday, June 14th at 8 a.m. ready to "shop". One person's white elephant is another one's treasure. Come and find your treasure. Proceeds this year will benefit The Family Room.

Everyone has something that is gathering dust or is just not needed anymore due to changing circumstances. Bring your items to the Parish House. Please do not bring adult clothing since it does not sell easily. Volunteers are needed for this event. If you can donate a few hours, please call the church office.

Items Needed:

• Household items: pictures, vases, knickknacks, dishes, lamps, decorations, pots and pans, canning jars, jewelry, clocks, books, white elephants, linens, etc. All items should be complete and have all parts and pieces.
• Children's Clothing and Baby Items: clean, untorn, no buttons missing. Hanging items should be on hangers and tagged with size.
• Tools and electronics: hand tools, garden equipment, mowers, computers, TV's, radios, calculators, stereo systems, fishing equipment, power tools, etc.
• Furniture: items that can be readily moved and are in good repair like chairs, tables, rugs, bookcases, barbecues, lamps, picture frames.
• Toys: Always in demand. Clean, unbroken, complete items only.
• Appliances: mixers, ice cream makers, crock pots, irons, coffee makers, hot plates, toasters, can openers, processors, air conditioners, fans; functioning and with all parts and directions.

Dear Parishioners,

During the summer Ware Church changes its activities to a more relaxed schedule. Our Sunday School program takes a break until September and a number of our groups and activities slow for the summer season. Rest and change are wonderful gifts during these warm months.

I want to thank everyone for your involvement in our Sunday services! Week after week some three dozen people take part in our three choirs, another fifteen or so are acolytes, and a dozen folks keep our Christian Education program running. We are blessed with those who prepare the Altar and arrange flowers for Sunday services, hand out bulletins, fix breakfast, greet visitors, fill the pews, read the lessons, and administer the chalice. And finally, thank you to those who prepare refreshments for our enjoyment after the services.

Thank you for the gift of your time and talent so freely given to all of us on Sundays and during the week. Ware wouldn't Ware without you! Your gifts are deeply appreciated by everyone.

Faithfully yours,

Peter Worthington

MUSIC NOTES

Junior Choir Trip

The Junior Choir will be taking their end-of-the-year trip to Go-Karts Plus in Williamsburg on Wednesday, June 18th. Meet at church at 10:00 a.m. Congratulations to the Junior Choir members who earned their 500 points this the year: Sarah Bowden, Paul and Lucy Alice Crook, Nick and Stephanie Hanson, Brenna and Kayla Kepner, Tristan O'Neil, Caroline Parker, Kelsey Sipes and Michelle Sjostrom.

WARE YOUTH

The Ware EYC is having a bake sale on June 15th after both services to benefit "Share Our Strengths", an after-school and summer feeding program to help prevent childhood hunger.

Also, a brunch is being held on Sunday, June 8th at 9:30 a.m. at the Worthingtons to send off the seniors. All high schoolers are invited.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Pentecost is Sunday, June 8th. Come for strawberries and shortcake at Coffee Hour.

PRAYER GROUP MEETS JUNE 11TH

The Ware Church Prayer Group gathers for fellowship, prayer and the Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. June 11th in the Chapel. After the Holy Eucharist, they gather in the Library to pray for friends and church members. For prayer requests, call Bruce Forsberg (776-7734), Anne Clark (693-4026), or Jane Van Leeuwen (693-3500).

OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND THEIR COLLEGE CHOICE

VESTRY NEWS

The Vestry will meet Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Library. Vestry packets will be available on the church porch on Sunday, June 1st.

At the May meeting, the treasurer reported a balance of $32,268.18 in the general fund.

• set May 28th for an organizational meeting with the Church Fabric Committee at the Parish House.
• made plans to work on next year's budget, the Every Member Canvas, and the annual audit.
• approved payment for re-covering the sofas in the Parish House.