Scripture Reader                                  Carolyn Freeman

Greeter                                           Jack and Margot Coleman

Grad 2018 Recognition - At the June 24 service, as well as recognizing the Grade 12 graduates from our Sunday School class, we are happy to announce names of others related to FAM who are graduating this spring, both High School and Post Secondary.  Please let Pat Ward or Maureen know names of any graduates. Thank you!

FAM Congregational Picnic - Will be held right after our church service on June 24, at Strathcona Island Park cookhouse (near the playground).  Barbecued burgers/hot dogs and drinks will be provided.  Please bring a salad, fruit or veggie plate, or dessert to share, and a lawn chair.  In case of rain, the picnic will be held indoors at FAM. Hope to see you there!

Camp Shagabec Birthday Party!  On Saturday July 21 from 1 to 4pm  Camp Shagabec will celebrate its 80th year with an Open House social for ages 5-105! From 1-2 there will be tours of camp and activities. From 2-3 there will be a short program and then cake and refreshments. Then a giant group photo will be taken, followed by time to visit and explore the camp.  Everyone is welcome. So, call your friends and make plans to meet at Shagabec's 80th birthday party!  

Vacation Bible School -  From Tuesday Aug. 7 to Friday  Aug. 10  the Camp Caravan crew from St. Andrew's in Calgary will be here to offer another awesome week of VBS! It's for ages Kindergarten to Grade 5, is a full-day program including lunch, at either Westminster or FAM.  Registration details, cost, etc will be determined later this week.  Also, adult volunteers will be needed to help with snack/lunch preparation and possibly afternoon outings – please let Pat Ward know if interested. Thanks!

Library – We have gardening related books in our collection.  Have a look in Wesley Hall.  It’s also time to think about reading material for the lazy days of summer!

Staff meetings will now be held on Tuesday’s at 1pm. The office will be closed at this time.

Exciting news from the Healing Touch team. Lynne and Sharon have completed a Level 2 course after a vigorous weekend of instruction. They are to be congratulated ! We will be offering new techniques, one of those being for aching backs. We encourage you to visit us if your back needs a tune up. Please call Loy at 403-487-1150.

The Observer – subscriptions need to be renewed by the end of June.  There are envelopes on the literature tables.  The cost is $25.00/year. If you would like a new subscription please use the envelope as well.

Food Hampers – Due to the increasing need, and a limited allotment of food vouchers, Outreach committee is collecting donations of non-perishable food items to fill food hampers. Monetary donations would also be greatly appreciated so we can purchase items that are still needed. Thank you for the donations to date. Items that are needed right now are: canned tomatoes, canned fruit, jam, 1 litre size of juice, boxed cereal, canned ham, tuna, or salmon. Extras: sidekicks, toothpaste/toothbrush, bar soap, re-usable grocery bags. Items can be left in the box  just outside the choir room. If you can help put the bags together, please speak with Loy Sanderson or Sharon Hunter.

Fundscrip Fundraiser - You order or purchase gift cards and the church receives a rebate from the card(s). Order forms are available at either entrance or the church office during business hours.  Some of the cards we have in stock are: Superstore, Sobey’s/Safeway, Moxie’s, Winners & A & W. New options are: Starbucks, Tim Horton’s, Wendy’s, Walmart, Pizza 73, Giant Tiger & Subway. Cards are available for purchase today.