Upcoming events at East Sumner Congregational

SUMNER — Pastor Howard MacMullen invites the community to summer events and services at the Congregational Church of East Sumner on Route 219.

Sunday services and Summer Sunday School start at 9 a.m. Children join worship for about 20 minutes and then go down for a story activity and garden work. Worship is followed by refreshments and Sermon Discussion.

On July 14 there will be a Chicken Pie Supper at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $7 per person or $20 for an immediate family of more than three. Raffle items will be available as well as a special raffle for a hand-carved hymnal and church by Bob Perry.

On July 18 and August 15, Noontime Lunch and Bingo will be offered for the admission of a can of fruit or vegetables for the Sumner Food Bank.

The week of July 23-27 will be Vacation Bible School for grades K-six, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Youth Group from the Spotsylvania, VA, Presbyterian Church will assist with the lessons, games and activities as well as with helping local homeowners with yard work and house projects. To register, call Bill or Linda at 388-2263.

On August 18, there will be a BBQ Chicken and Beanhole Beans supper at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per person or $20 for an immediate family of more than three. Raffle items will be available as well as a special raffle for a hand-carved hymnal and church by Bob Perry.