The Loop / June 21, 2022
Catch Up with the Current Series:
Weekly Announcements:
BELONG // NO GATHERING ON JULY 4 WEEKEND
This July 2, we will NOT be gathering in-person on that Saturday evening. We hope everyone has a lovely and restful weekend!
BECOME // CHURCH MEETING IN JULY!
On Saturday, July 23, we will have an all-church meeting after service. We have some big news to share about important changes coming in the fall, and we also want to use this gathering as a chance to share meaningful ways you can get involved in the next chapter of our church’s story!
BELONG // SOFTBALL ON MONDAYS/WEDNESDAYS
Softball season is upon us! Our next game is on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30. You’re still welcome to come out and play…but if that’s not your speed, we would really love for you to come out to cheer the team on! Grab dinner, a big blanket or chair, and enjoy the evening with friends. It’s a great time! We would love to see you there.
BELONG // TRIVIA NIGHT RETURNS?!
So, Kenny is exploring interest in hosting another trivia night over Zoom this summer. We had several of these events during the pandemic, and they were always a lot of fun. Are you interested? If so, give him a shout so he can gauge interest: kenny@revolutionannapolis.com. You can also request a category while you’re at it! You know that if you leave him up to his own devices, it’s all going to be American literature and obscure 19th century history facts…
BECOME // LIGHTHOUSE SHELTER IS LOOKING FOR WATER!
If you want to help, you can drop off a case of bottled water at their main building at 10 Hudson St any day this week. You can also bring a case on Saturday, and Kenny can run it over next week!
BECOME // SUPPORTING REVOLUTION CHURCH
At Revolution, we believe that our church needs to be a witness to God’s bottomless love and an example of what it means to wrestle and grow with our faith together. Following Jesus isn’t easy! But even in our doubts, if we take the things we are struggling to believe and put them into practice together, we learn to ask better questions and live in ways that are more beneficial for others.
If you want to join us in this mission, you can be a part in a few different ways:
First, you can commit to presence: it is our sincere hope as a church that you find real purpose and meaning in being a part of our services and groups at Revolution. They exist for you! But have you ever thought about what you have to offer those gatherings in return? Your unique perspective, hopes, experiences, and struggles are part of the bigger story of our church. You have an important part to play here, and that part begins by making faithful presence a priority!
Second, you can commit to generosity: we want to imitate God’s generosity by looking for ways we can share what we have been given with others to bring hope, justice, and safety to our neighbors. One way you can practice that generosity is by supporting our ministry here at Revolution financially: we are a non-profit organization committed to maintaining a Christian ministry in Annapolis, forgiving the debts of our neighbors, and financially supporting both church plants and existing churches in our area. Your gifts help keep this commitment going! But we also want to make sure you know that giving is important no matter where you do it: find a non-profit, charity, or aid organization whose cause you support and make a plan to be faithful and generous towards them! God can do more with our resources than we can… and giving is one of the practical ways we put our trust in what He can do.
Third, you can commit to service: here at Revolution, we are in need of all sorts of volunteers to keep our ministry going. This is particularly true as we continue to “emerge” from the pandemic! If you are available to help out on any of our Saturday evening teams, or with any of our groups or other outreach ministries during the week, we need you! This is a great way to contribute to the church… and to make new friends. But the city of Annapolis needs help, too! If you are able, make time in your week to participate in a routine act of service for our community. There are multiple food pantries we support, all of whom need help, as well as opportunities to work with kids in need of tutoring, care for unhoused residents in our city who need assistance, and serve as an advocate for a variety of justice-seeking non-profits working to make Annapolis a more equitable place to live. For help a place to serve, just talk with Kenny (kenny@revolutionannapolis.com) or our Community Engagement Lay Leader, Liz Wheeler (liziwheeler@gmail.com).
BELONG // STAY IN THE LOOP ALL WEEK LONG!
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