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Hi friends,

This months "scoop" was an ice cream social on July 13th that had me squeaking in delight! Janet Sholl, Detta Fuller, and Catherine Mantz set up the tables and kept me skirmishing to keep up with them to see what goodies they were offering. The room filled up as we all waited for the line to begin after Pastor Paul opened in prayer. At last, the scooping began!

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Hebrews 13:2

We live in what might be considered hospitality central; sandwiched between the tourist destinations of the beaches, cruise ships, and theme parks. While I’m not going to claim that the hospitality industry always get hospitality right, it is a part of their vocabulary. In fact, just down the street, UCF offers a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management.

Hi folks,

Florida is not the only hot spot this summer! People from the Northeastern states are coming here to cool off.

The first day back to school after Christmas as a child was filled with the question, “What did you get?” Friends responded with accounts of receiving games, skateboards, footballs, Hot Wheels, and for the lucky few, a BB gun (Yeah, I know, you’ll shoot your eye out.) At some point, as I grew older, the question shifted to, “What did you do for Christmas?”

For Christians the good news is that gifts are not limited to Christmas – we should never stop asking others or ourselves what we received. Additionally, what we do is always marvelously linked to what we’ve received.

Notes from our very own "nosy" church mouse.

Hi folks,

Spring has sprung around here and not just the lilies outside! On Mother's Day, several ladies in the congregation showed up all dressed up in their Sunday best from head to toe. From my seat atop the piano, I looked out on a sea of lovely hats that spruced up the occasion and added to the beauty of honoring all mothers, here and in heaven. Next time this country mouse goes to town, I am going to look for a hat for next year. Look for me in the picture Rebecca takes in 2009.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It doesn’t take much to recall the excitement of getting out of school for the summer. Homework, tests, and getting up early in the morning would end at the last bell of the school year. Rather than getting dressed and going to school each morning the summer days held adventure and the opportunity to pursue hobbies.

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