June 8:  Summer kickoff for Sunday School

Wednesday evenings beginning June 11, 6:45 - 8:15 p.m.: Tweens-- A youth group for rising 6th graders held at the Aichholz' home. This is a great opportunity to bring a 6th grade friend

June 16-20:  Swim Ministry at Mercy Healthplex Fairfield in an indoor pool!

June 23-26 from 5-7 pm or 6-8 pm:  Galilee to the Sea:  a program for all ages which will include Bible Stories, a light dinner, hands on activities, games, fellowship and worship.  There will be opportunities for our youth to develop leadership skills and for families to serve together, to bring friends and neighbors, and to grow together with the entire church family.  Child care will be provided as an option for families who would like to have help with very young children.

June 29: All children will be invited to sing worship songs from our Galilee to the Sea experience during the worship services on Sunday morning.

July 7-11:  Swim Ministry at North Hills Swim Club

July 14-18:  Resident camp at King’s Domain. This weeklong resident camp is run by King’s Domain and this year our interns will be cabin counselors.  We will sleep in rustic cabins and have a week full of activities that include Bible Study, field games, swimming, archery, crafts, skits, and high adventure activities. King’s Domain is located near Lebanon, Ohio.  Registration opened March 15. 

July 17 – 18: 2/3 Overnight at King’s Domain. Rising 2nd and 3rd graders are invited for a one night overnight to taste resident camp living. It is clearly the most fun 24 hours of the summer. 

July 26:  Picnic at Stephanie Hummer Park on North Bend Road across from St. Xavier High School

July 28 – Aug. 1:  Swim Ministry at North Hills Swim Club.

August 5-8:  College Hill Block Party.  Wednesday Evening the Tweens will serve ice cream sundaes.

August 24:  Summer Celebration Sunday in Church

I hope these plans excite you and that you will prayerfully consider how you can get involved.  We would love to have you join us.  Whatever your gifts and passions, there will be a way for you to serve and grow in Summer Ministries.  Take a look at the enclosed list to see what tugs at your heart or captures your imagination.  Consider that summer is a great time to serve as a family. ~ Maggie Smith