Wednesday, May 20, 2015

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: JOURNEY OFF THE MAP (June 15-19)

Every year churches across the country participate in Vacation Bible School. And for good reason: It is a leading tool in reaching children before they have to be rescued. There is probably no other ministry and mission that results in boys and girls coming to know Christ. Think about it this way: great Christian music every night; loving teachers prepared; scripture memorization; heartfelt Bible stories; fun crafts and recreation! What’s not to love?

A SLIGHT CHANGE IN THIS YEAR’S VBS. We are trying to focus all of our attention on children this year. So we will not have the Adult VBS as we have in the past. We are encouraging all adults to volunteer to lead, teach, help, greet, serve, or pray. We will have a prayer team this week that meets to pray for every child by name. And, we are going to not have a youth VBS this year. Many, if not, most of our youth are ready, willing and able to volunteer to help in VBS. This has not always been the case. We have a very solid group of youth and Pastor Sean feels they are more than ready to serve! The week right after VBS our youth will go for an intensive week of mission and discipleship at Fuge Camp at Ridgecrest, North Carolina. Be in prayer for this life changing event.

You can volunteer for one night of VBS, a few nights or all week long. Be a part of the greatest evangelistic children’s ministry of the year!

AWANA AWARD NIGHT: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 6:30-7:30
You cannot beat this line up. The all time favorite Wednesday night dinner…fried chicken! The dinner will be followed by a celebration award night for all our Awanas. Marie Smith, Commander ReRe, and her team continue to do a spectacular job year after year. This night will be a good way to culminate a year of work and fun. Come on out and enjoy the best meal in town and see the children get their awards.

Warning: there is a rumor that Charles Wiggins and yours truly will be doing their last performance of the year this night. I thought this was a “one and done” for me. I am pretty sure there should not be a Rocky 3! I feel like me singing is like watching Nascar…there is going to be a wreck, you just don’t know when. To God be the glory and let’s make a joyful noise.

Pastor Tom