Marlboro Bulletin: July 18, 2026

Meditation – “If one fears men much he will never do anything great for God: all that one does for God arouses persecution.” – Ignatius of Loyola

“Persecution is the compliment paid by a threatened lie to a conquering truth.” – Chapman Cohen

Call to Worship

Preparing for Worship

Hymn – Holy, Holy, Holy - 68

Children’s Message

Hymn – Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - 95

Scripture – Acts 6:8-15

Message – This was supposed to be easy…

Praying for and with each other

Hymn – O Lord, You’re Beautiful - 34

Benediction

Announcements

There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule for meals for the Dickinson family in the weeks after Jonathan’s surgery.

Potluck Social Time this evening at 6pm. Come join in on fellowship, food, and fun.

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Yard Sale will not be held this year. Sorry if you were accumulating stuff to get rid of.

If you are interested in being baptized or would like to talk about what baptism means, please see Pastor Tom.

Upcoming Events:

7/18: Potluck Social Time – 6pm

7/21-25: General Conference – Calvin University

7/23: Youth/Young Adult Fellowship – 6-9pm

8/2-8/9: Jersey Oaks Intermediate Camp

8/9: Christian Ed – 6pm

8/11-8/13: Jersey Oaks Acorn Camp

10/3: Joint Communion at Shiloh

10/10: Ordination Council

A Summer Heavy Cleaning list is posted in the vestibule. We need your help again this year! If you have some time to help with the deep cleaning of the church, please see the list, consider what area or areas you are able to help with. Record your name, clean that area using supplies that are

here or supply your own, then check off when you have completed the task. The goal is to have the list completed by the end of August. Thank you for your help!