Our prayers continue for two fine congregations in that state.  Mike Hout was thrilled to worship in both locations over the July 4th weekend.  Pastor Joe Hout was just in Miamisburg for a visit this past weekend.  Pastor Joe serves Salem Methodist in rural Reidsville, N. C. and St. John Methodist in urban Eden, N. C.  They are two very nice congregations.  Pastor Hout (Mike the father) knows because he has visited Pastor Hout (Joe the son) and these congregations on a number of  occasions.  Pastor Joe Hout is happy you have found this message and sends out a big “Hello”€� and “Happy Pentecost season”€� to all who are reading this.  The younger Hout loves people and loves sharing the good news.  He also loves to sing and play guitar.  He has done a lot to connect with the local neighborhood by visiting people and even having a juggling class.  Now he has a new set of chimes and is sharing them with his congregations and his community. They would love for you to visit them and join them in a worship service.  Salem meets at 9:15 and St. John has worship at 11:00.  Salem UM is at 2020 Wentworth Street in Reidsville and St. John UM is at 1112 Center Church Rd. in Eden. Contact information: St. John UM - 336-627-1286 1112 Center Church Rd. Eden, NC  27288 Salem UM - 336-627-1286 2020 Wentworth Street Reidsville, NC  27320 A good prayer for today: Thanks you Jesus for the wonderful season of summer.  You have given us so many countless blessings and benefits.  May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.