New Home Project The newest Kindway alumni has applied for the Home Grant. Lynn moved into her new home and below are the items she submitted for her apartment.  Lynn's colors are blue, turquoise and sea green. Your donations help to make apartments into homes and gratefully blesses the recipient. Lynn's list includes:  Mop/bucket, Air fryer, Glasses, Hangers, Queen Sheet set, Blanket. We will be taking donations through August 23.  Bring them in and place them in the grocery cart in the Narthex. Sign up here or call the church office at 614-471-0252 to donate any of these items.

Sunday, August 16, Let’s Bounce!  Our kids will be bouncing up to a new grade on Promotion Sunday!

 ·       To celebrate, at all services we will ask God’s blessing on all the volunteers who work with our children and youth as well as all teachers, school staff, and administrators.   After the blessing and a special children’s moment in 9:30 am worship, the kids will bounce up to their new grade.

 ·       At 9:30 and 11:00 am, we will bless Backpacks in worship.  If you are starting a new path at school, college, grad school, a new career, you are invited to bring your backpack, satchel, or messenger bag to be blessed.

 ·       At 3:00 – 4:30 pm, we will continue the celebration at the annual Back to School SPLASH! There will be water and bubble fun in the back parking lot with a foam machine, slip and slide, a water slide, water balloons, water squirters, and water sensory bins for the little ones.  Lots of water, so wear appropriate clothing!  We will also have yummy treats to “round” off the afternoon.

·       Back to School SPLASH Canceled due to weather forecasts and church yard conditions.

Musicians of all ages: We are ready to kick off another year of Chancel Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Children's Choir, and Sanctuary Bells! Past members and their families, along with anyone interested in joining one of these groups, are invited to a Traditional Music Family Potluck on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share - burgers, hot dogs, drinks and paper products will be provided, and there will be plenty of time to renew acquaintances and meet new faces. An online RSVP form will be shared soon via email to help us plan.  Chancel Choir's first rehearsal will be held immediately following the potluck at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary, while Sanctuary Bells will rehearse for the first time on Wednesday, September 9 and Kids of the Kingdom will start on Wednesday, September 30. We would love to welcome NEW singers and ringers, so please send an email to greg.miller@stonybrook.church if you would like to join one of these groups or if you have any questions.