PASTOR JOES GOES ON SABBATICAL Pastor Joe will be on sabbatical June 8–September 7. A sabbatical is a time away from regular work responsibilities for study, rest, prayer, worship in other settings, and play. We will be treated with a different guest preacher for the nine Sundays both our pastors are on sabbatical. The Elders will lead in pastoral care, and Rev. Dr. Ed Williamson will be available if needed. We will have a “Summer Worship Passport” in the Welcome Hall where you can keep up with each guest preacher with a stamp each Sunday!

GUEST PREACHERS FOR THE SUMMER We are blessed to have a stellar lineup of leaders across our denomination preaching for us this sumer. Learn about the regional, national, and global ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as we host these preachers. June 13- Rev. Hector Morales, Community Regional Minister for Hispanic Ministries in the Christian Church of the Southwest

June 20- Rev. Dr. Michael Miller, Dean of Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University

June 27- Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum, Regional Minister of the Christian Church in the Southwest

July 4- Elena Huegel, Missionary for Global Ministries and Overseas Ministries

July 11- Dr. Gilberto Collazo President of Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation

July 18- Rev. Heather Reed, Community Regional Minister for Youth and Children, Christian Church in the Southwest

July 25- Rev. Dr. Bobby Hawley, Vice- President of the Christian Church Foundation Aug 1- Rev. Dr. Craig Walls, Capital Advisor for Disciples Church Extension Building

Aug 8- Rev. April Johnson, Minister of Reconciliation for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

June/July — 2021

We continue our Year of the Gospel by reading Matthew! • June 6: Matthew 17,18,19 • June 13: Luke 3,4,5 • June 20: Luke 6,7 • June 27: Luke 8,9

Health Guidelines for Worship Out board has revised our safety procedures for Sunday morning worship. It includes: • Masks and social distancing are

strongly encouraged • If you have been vaccinated,

wearing a mask is not required • Feel free to greet one another

with a friendly wave, a playful fist bump, a respectful bow, an elbow rub, etc.

• Do your best to spread out in the sanctuary (and don’t forget to look for seats up front!

Worship on Sundays: • 9am Classic Service

(Sanctuary) • 11am Contemporary Service

(Sanctuary) • Both on Facebook Live

Pastors:

Drs. Dawn & Joe Weaks 432.332.2954

office@odessaconnection.church

Find us online at: http://odessaconnection.church

SUMMER LUNCH MINISTRY Summer Lunch Ministry at La Promesa Apartments begins Tuesday, June 8. If you can help serve lunch from Noon-1pm on a weekday this summer, join in at La Promesa Apartments (4590 N. Texas Ave) Monday through Friday. Questions? Contact Bill Davis at 432-202-5302.

VBS AT CONNECTION Vacation Bible School will be Monday, June 28- Thursday, July 1 from 9:30 am-11:30am. All Connectkids ages 3 years through 5th grade and their friends are invited to come be a part! If you want to help, please contact Melissa Bergmann at 432-923-2415.

YOUTH SUMMER MISSION DAY Our church youth will meet with some adult sponsors at 9:30am on Friday, June 25 to paint the house of a veteran in conjunction with Christmas in Action. If you’d like to join in the effort, please contact Melissa Bergmann.

CONNECTION CHRISTIAN CHURCH CELEBRATES 115TH ANNIVERSARY On Sunday, June 25th, our church will celebrate 115 years of ministry in this community! Come enjoy worship led by our Regional Minister, eat some cake, and fellowship together! Worship will be at 9am and 11am and cupcakes will be served in the Welcome Hall at 10am.

KIDS AND YOUTH SUMMER CAMP Calling ages 4 years through 12th grade! Camp is finally here. You need this! Your parents need this! It only costs a little because the church is giving major scholarships to every kid this summer! Contact the church office (432-332-2954) for more info.

Grand Camp (Ages 4 years-3rd grade): June 4-6 @ Lake Brownwood; adult required to

also attend YouthCamp(6th-12thgrade):

June 7- 14 @ Ceta Glen Camp at Palo Duro Canyon

Junior Youth Fellowship (3rd-5th grade): June 20-24 @ Lake Brownwood

Connection Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 4241 Tanglewood Ln. Odessa, Tx 79762

Get your Summer Worship Passport: