Can you believe it's already back to school time? Blessing of the Backpacks is this Sunday, July 16. Children are encouraged to bring their backpacks to church and during the Children’s Time we will share a blessing over these backpacks and the children as they prepare for a new school year. 

Celebrate the start of a new school year with a snow cone following service. These cool treats cost $1 and proceeds benefit the Project Hope Clean Water Well Project. Learn more about this special mission at: dayspring-umc.org/project-hope.

Dayspringers Roger & Judi Edmonds are participating in Christmas in July events to benefit United Food Bank. On July 15 and 29, they will be at Organ Stop Pizza from 3:30-7:30. Customers will receive a 10% discount on kitchen food orders by bringing in two non-perishable food items and will get a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Parents of all youth in 7th-12th grades are invited to join us for a Parent Meeting on July 23, after the 10:00 service in Room 112. Youth are encouraged to help set up for Family Promise during the meeting time (meet in Room 111).

We host Family Promise, a temporary shelter for homeless families, the week starting July 23. Volunteers are needed to set up, cook, entertain, spend the night, chaperone, and tear down/reset the rooms for Sunday. We have a particular need for overnight volunteers. Email Michelle or look for a table on the patio to sign up or ask questions. 

We offer free choirs for children and youth on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year! Choir experience is one of the best ways for children to develop their voices. They learn proper vocal technique, pitch matching, musicality, and are given solo and theatre opportunities during the year. Rehearsals start the evening of August 2! Please email JulieAnne for more information.

Step-Up Sunday, the day children and youth advance a Sunday school grade and regular programming resumes, is August 6. Children's Sunday School and Youth Formation will both meet at 10:00 through Labor Day.

Youth in 7-12 grades and their parents are invited to our Kickoff Pool Party on August 6 at 4:30pm at the LaFave's House. Please email Julie to RSVP and for the address.

SAVE THE DATE! Our Labor Day All-Church Campout is on the books for Sept 1-4 at Hoyer Campground in Greer! Join us for fellowship, campfires, potlucks and FUN at a cool 8500 feet! Registration begins August 1, but you may preregister now (or ask questions) by emailing Carol.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is accepting applications for this part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) position. If you are interested in becoming the Dayspring Youth Ministries Coordinator, please send your resume or letter of interest to sprc@dayspring-umc.org. Applications will be accepted through the end of July. After that time, interviews will be scheduled with qualified applicants. View the job description HERE.