FROM THE PASTOR: Rev. Larry Hoffmann

Looking for a good book for summer reading? Try the Book of Psalms.

Dr. Donald Griggs wrote, “As models for prayer and affirmations of faith, the Book of Psalms provides for contemporary believers a rich vocabulary for speaking to and about God.” The Psalms reveal an honesty in the prayer life of Israel. We find a wide range of human experience, from joy and elation to personal and community lament. The Royal Psalms tell us of the King’s interceding prayer on behalf of Israel, and we are reminded of our King’s intercessions on our behalf. The Creation Psalms speak to us of God’s presence throughout the world. The Psalms of Salvation History assure us of God’s action in the past, present, and future, on our behalf. And, of course, we are reminded to trust, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1).

Dust of your favorite interpretation of Scripture. Read the Psalms, and God will bless you with a greater awareness of Christ’s presence in your life.

God’s grace and peace to you,

Larry

Calendar of Events

Summer Worship Time is 10:00 am.

Jul 4^th - Independence Day – HAPPY 4^th of July!
Jul 12^th – THE COLUMBUS ZOO will be at the church after worship at NOON. Snacks will be provided. See the flyer at the end of the newsletter.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Jul 10^th – Ray & May Schmidt

Please note: There are no birthdays for the month of July.

Anyone wanting to add a birthday or anniversary to the list, please send an email or call the church office.

Lay Readers, Communion Servers and Ushers

Jul 5^th – David Mowry: Lay Reader, Communion Server & Usher
Dee Mowry: Communion Server & Usher
Jul 12^th - Carri McCandlish: Lay Reader & Usher
Gene McCandlish: Usher
Jul 19^th - Brenda Winegardner: Lay Reader
Kerry Boyd & Savannah Collis: Ushers
Jul 26^th – Cinda Keller: Lay Reader
Mark & Tracy Embrey: Ushers

Kids’ Section

This section of the printed newsletter is a Fourth of July activity page with a flag picture, a maze and tic-tac-toe grids. Its printed text is below.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Word Scramble

GFAL
BEUCBRAE
LYUJ
MRAEACI
TFHRUO

Maze (Start, End) · Tic Tac Toe

PJSANDPAINT.COM

The Columbus Zoo is coming to Bremen Presbyterian Church!

Sunday, July 12 at Noon

We will be joined by animal ambassadors from the Columbus zoo and aquarium!
Enjoy an up close look at some of the Columbus zoo and aquariums animal ambassadors!

A snack will be provided!

Newsletter July 2026