❤️ There’s Always One More Move! This week’s Growing God’s Holy Family invites us to remember an encouraging truth: when life feels like “checkmate,” God may still have another move to make. 🙏♟️ Our featured reflection, “Checkmate?”, reminds us that setbacks, disappointments, and difficult seasons do not mean the story is over. When we place our trust in God, there is always hope—and often, a path forward we cannot yet see. ⛪ Gather. Worship. Grow. Join us this Sunday at 9:30 AM for Holy Eucharist as we come together in worship, fellowship, and prayer. 🍇💧 Messy Church: Come to the Wedding at Cana! Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 PM Come join us for a joyful, hands-on Messy Church as we travel back to the Wedding at Cana! 🎉🍷 This special event is designed for all ages and will include: 📖 Storytelling — Hear the amazing story of Jesus at the wedding in Cana. 🎨 Crafts — Get creative with fun, faith-filled activities. 🎲 Games — Enjoy games and activities for the whole family. 🍽️ Free

💛 Faith, Fellowship & Serving Our Community There’s a lot happening at Holy Family Episcopal Church, and this week’s Growing God’s Holy Family is filled with opportunities to worship, learn, serve, and connect with our neighbors. From praying for students and educators to preparing birthday celebrations for children in need, there are plenty of ways to put our faith into action. ⛪ Worship With Us Join us Sunday, August 23 at 9:30 AM for Holy Eucharist. Celebrant: The Rev. Carmen Viola Deacon: The Rev. Naomi Cressman, DCN And remember—worship at Holy Family is about more than Sunday morning. It’s an invitation to come together, share our gifts, and grow in faith throughout the week. 🎉 Messy Church: The Wedding at Cana Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 PM Our next Messy Church will explore The Wedding at Cana while giving us an opportunity to share God’s love beyond our church walls. We’ll be assembling “Birthday Party in a Bag” kits for Unforgotten Haven, helping make sure children have the

🙏 Trusting God Through Every Season "For everything there is a season..." This week's Growing God's Holy Family reminds us that God is present through every season of life. ❤️ In a heartfelt reflection, Deacon Naomi shares her family's journey of transition as her mother moved into assisted living, offering a moving testimony of trusting God, embracing gratitude, and discovering new opportunities to serve. Her story encourages us to let go, trust God's timing, and recognize His faithfulness in every chapter of life. 🌿✨ ⛪ Worship & Grow Together Join us this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. as we gather to worship, pray, and celebrate God's love. After worship, stay for 📖 God Talk: The Heart of Discipleship at 11:00 a.m., where meaningful conversations help us grow deeper in faith and community. Everyone is welcome! 💙 🎉 Exciting Events Ahead! Mark your calendar for 🎨 Messy Church: The Wedding at Cana on Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 p.m. Enjoy games, crafts, worship, dinner, and family fun while

There's something for everyone at Holy Family Episcopal Church this August! Join us as we worship, serve our neighbors, grow in faith, and enjoy fellowship together. This week's newsletter is filled with opportunities to connect with God and our community. ✨ This Week's Highlights 🙏 A Prayer for August Begin the month with a beautiful prayer of gratitude, renewal, and peace as we embrace God's presence during the summer season. ⛪ Join Us for Worship Celebrate Holy Eucharist this Sunday at 9:30 AM with Rev. Carmen Viola and Rev. Naomi Cressman, followed by fellowship during Coffee Hour. 📖 God Talk – The Heart of Discipleship Continue the conversation on what it means to follow Jesus in today's world on Sunday, August 16 at 11:00 AM. Everyone is welcome! 🎉 Messy Church – The Wedding at Cana Save the date for August 29 at 3:00 PM! Help assemble "Birthday Party in a Bag" kits for Unforgotten Haven by donating yellow cake mix, vanilla icing, boxed cookies, and unsigned children's birthda

Life can feel like waves—sometimes calm, sometimes overwhelming, and sometimes filled with unexpected joy. This week's Growing God's Holy Family newsletter reminds us that following Christ doesn't mean avoiding life's storms—it means learning to trust God through them, finding strength in community, and discovering that even the roughest waves eventually pass. 🌊 Thoughts & Reflections: Life in Waves This week's reflection from Carmen beautifully compares our spiritual lives to the rhythm of the ocean. There are moments when we feel tossed about by life's challenges, but God remains present through every wave. As Carmen reminds us, discipleship isn't always easy—it calls us to enter the surf, help others through their struggles, and trust that God is with us in every season. Sometimes, the most faithful response is simply to breathe, be still, and remember that every wave eventually reaches the shore. 🙏 Join Us for Worship Sunday Worship 📅 August 2 at 9:30 AM Everyone is welcome as w

There's something for everyone at Holy Family Episcopal Church this week! Join us as we continue growing in faith, serving our neighbors, and building community together. ✨ Here's what's happening: 🎉 Comedy Night – Save the Date! Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 7 for an evening of laughter featuring three local professional comedians. 🎒 Back-to-School Outreach – Help support students at Laurel Springs Elementary School by donating much-needed school supplies. 🎂 Messy Church: The Wedding at Cana – Join us on Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 PM for crafts, games, fun, a free dinner, and our "Birthday Party in a Bag" mission project for Unforgotten Haven. Donations of cake mix, icing, cookies, and unsigned birthday cards are being collected through August 23. 🍳 Pampered Chef Fundraiser – Shop online, discover new recipes, and support Holy Family from July 31–August 9. 🙏 Sunday Worship – Gather with us for worship, fellowship, and opportunities to grow in faith together. Whether