WARE CHURCH TASK FORCE COMMITTEES
ON LONG RANGE PLANNING

The Ware Church Task Force Committees on Long Range Planning met for their initial training session on Tuesday, June 14th. This meeting was directed by fellow Ware Church member John Dutton who has provided the leadership for the planning groups up to this point. The meeting was very successful. By the time you receive this newsletter these committees will have met for a second time on June 28th.

The following members comprise the four Task Force committees.

SUMMER GIVING STATEMENTS
During the first part of July, second quarter giving statements will be available for the congregation on the church porch. Keep your pledge current during the summer months as the church must honor its monthly expenses. Call the office with questions about your statement.

SEPTEMBER Grapevine DEADLINE - Monday, August 8th

MUSIC NOTES

Senior Choir
The Senior Choir will not rehearse in July. Practice resumes in August–Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish House with no practice on the 21st.

A Covered-Dish Picnic will be hosted by Nancy, Woody and Ron James at their home Saturday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m. All Senior Choir members and their families are invited and should bring their favorite summertime dish to share.

SCHOOL'S OUT
Watch for children.

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
It is not too late to enroll in Ware's Education for Ministry (EFM) program that reconvenes in September. This four-year course of study in Bible, Church History, and Contemporary Christian Thought is challenging and enriching. Students enroll for one year at a time, can stop and restart when life circumstances require, and transfer to other areas of the country and around the globe if needed. At the same time, each seminar group is a community of faith and friendship. Final enrollment for the 2005-06 Education for Ministry (EFM) group will be have to be completed by mid-August in order for the group to start meeting in mid-September. Seminars will be held on Sunday evenings, but the group usually does not meet on major Holidays or Festival Sundays. Time and place for the meetings will be decided after the group is formed. Please call Louisa Jones at 642-1471 or Dr. Grace Long at 757-220-1108 (email gracelong@cox.net) if you want more information or would like to enroll.

OFFICE CLOSED
Friday, July 1st and Monday, July 4th for Independence Day.

FAMILY MOVIE
Here, fishy, fishy! Sunday, August 7th, the Hansons will host a showing of the Disney movie, Finding Nemo at 2:00 p.m. in the Parish House. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a family movie, escape the heat and spend some time with other church members. "Fish"-themed snacks will be served. In order to plan adequately, R. S. V. P. to the Hansons by Tuesday, August 2nd. Call them at 694-0373 if you have questions or e-mail them at hanson3@cox.net.

SOLVE A MYSTERY
Do you enjoy a good mystery? Do you fancy yourself a Perry Mason? Join us for a mystery dinner party game entitled Lethal Luau. It will be up to our guests to determine who is responsible for the death of private eye, Chase Diamond. Party guests play parts such as Les Baggs (a clumsy tourist), Leilani (a Hawaiian hula dancer), Chief Honikaua Wiki-Wiki (a chief of royal Polynesian descent) and others. The Lethal Luau is on Sunday, July 24th at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Stephanie Hanson (the elder). R. S. V. P. by Tuesday, July 19th to Pete Hanson at 694-0373 or at hanson3@cox.net. Grass skirts are optional–see you there!

PARISH REGISTER UPDATE

Baptism:
Christina Grace Masiak
daughter of John and Chris Masiak
June 5, 2005

Marriage:
Shannon Heather Mitchell and
Jason Alexander Mitchell
June 11, 2005

Burials:
William Elliott Moorman, III
June 10, 2005

MacClanahan Ingles
June 10, 2005

THANKS
Thanks for supporting the Family Room yard sale. The $2,750 profit helps with their costs.

VESTRY NEWS
The Ware Vestry will not meet in July. The next meeting is tentatively Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:00 pm. Minutes and the financial report are posted in the Parish Hall.

PRAYER BOOKS FOR WARE CHURCH
The Episcopal Church has authorized four Prayer Books since its first one in 1789. Others were published in 1892, 1928 and 1976. The 1976 Book was issued as the Proposed Bo ok of Common Prayer and adopted by The General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 1979. Almost thirty years ago the proposed book was purchased and placed in the church and parish house for corporate worship. These books have begun to lose pages in the Daily Morning Prayer service and the Holy Eucharist. The congregation is invited to donate one or more Prayer Books at a cost of $20.00 each. The books will have memorial book plates with space for a loved one's name. Please contact the church office if you wish to make a donation.

KING OF THE JUNGLE
Summer Music Camp is a fun-filled, action-packed wacky and wonderful week for children ages 5 through and including teenagers. This year's theme is "King of the Jungle" and will feature songs and activities about the animals found in the Bible. Activities include singing, crafts, rhythm games, handchime instruction, outdoor water games and prizes. All these activities will culminate with a presentation on Sunday, August 21st during the 10:30 service. Camp hours are 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The cost for participation is $10 for the entire week. (What a bargain!) Parents are encouraged to help with the daily activities. For more information, contact Dee Johnston at 804-843-3447 or deejnston@aol.com.

FOOD PANTRY INGATHERING - July 3rd and August 7th
Help the Salvation Army to help others. Ware Church members have been bringing staples and paper products for the Salvation Army pantry for many years. During the summer there is a need for pasta, cereal, and canned meats as well as paper products–paper towels, paper napkins, toilet paper. Clear mailing tape is also needed for putting together Christmas boxes. Bring your gifts July 3rd and August 7th or to the sacristy in the Parish House during the week. There are a couple of guidelines for gifts to the pantry:

PRAYER CHAIN MEETS JULY 13th
The Ware Church Prayer Chain gathers for fellowship, prayer and the Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. July 13th in the Chapel. After the Holy Eucharist, they gather in the Library to pray for friends and church members. For prayer requests, please call Bruce Forsberg (776-7734), Anne Clark (693-4026), or Jane Van Leeuwen (693-3500).

FROM THE EDITOR
Last month's congratulations on the Marshall-Ortega wedding erroneously spelled the bride's name as Sarvia Ortega. Philip Taliaferro Marshall married Sonia Ortega. Philip is the son of Betty Marshall and the late Beverley Marshall. Mea culpa!
— Becky Morris

SCHOOL CLOTHING
The Ware Church Mission Committee will again help needy children in Gloucester with clothing and school supplies before school begins in September. Look for the annual letter explaining more about this project.