Mandatory VBS Informational Meeting
Okay, it is now really crunch time in preparing for this year’s Vacation Bible School, OPERATION OVERBOARD! We are getting ready to Dare to Go Deep With God!
For anyone interested in helping to make this week a success by giving of your time, please attend the final MANDATORY informational meeting scheduled on Saturday, July 7th at 7:00pm.
During this meeting you will find out what the divers in training will be studying in the Bible, some of the songs they will be singing, crafts they will be making, meet our underwater guide, Ocho and get a sneak taste of some of the yummy snacks! You will also learn about some of the new procedures in place for this year.
For those of you who attended the April or June meeting, you do not have to attend this meeting, unless you want more yummy snacks and to listen to the awesome music again! If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Jess Nordai. Thank you for all your support to make this VBS a swimming success!
Another Fathers Day Behind Us
Good morning, everyone.
Another great service Sunday, Father’s Day! A day we lift up and remember to thank our fathers for all the great things they do for us. For some, it’s a day to remember what our fathers did for us as we gather up all the memories and keepsakes that we have treasured in our hearts. As some of you know, this week the Lord would not let me get away from the message of prayer and the power of prayer to a believer’s life. In Jesus’ priestly prayer to HIs Father recorded in John chapter 17, Jesus prayed for Himself, for His disciples, and for each one of us as future believers.
The acronym P.U.S.H comes to my mind: Pray Until Something Happens! Why is it that prayer is usually the last thing we do instead of being the first thing we do? Maybe because we really need to learn that God cares, God listens, and God responds to His children. He really is a great Father! There is power in prayer and there is power in the name of Jesus in which we should be praying. It is the most important weapon in a believer’s arsenal. He answers prayers in a variety of ways.
- Quickly. This is usually is the one that we like best. Unless, of course, it is not the answer we were hoping for!
- Later. “I have something for you but you must wait.” We settle for less than what the Lord is desiring many times because we are not willing to wait for His best.
- No. “No” is an answer. We may not like it, but it is a response and it is an answer from the Lord.
If, as another Father’s day goes by, maybe you have experienced that your children have not even picked up the phone, be ebncouraged! Your heavenly Father has acknowledged what you are doing and sees what you have done. You may be longing for heaven, but it is here on earth that you are doing the work of the Lord. I’ll close my thought with words from the movie Courageous–
“Joshua: 24:15: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. I do solemnly resolve before God to take full responsibility for myself, my wife, and my children. I WILL love them, protect them, serve them, and teach them the Word of God as the spiritual leader of my home. I WILL learn from my mistakes, repent of my sins, and walk with integrity as a man answerable to God. I WILL seek to honor God, be faithful to His church, obey His Word, and do His will. I WILL courageously work with the strength God provides to fulfill this resolution for the rest of my life and for His glory. –Excerpt from THE RESOLUTION, featured in the movie Courageous
I want this in my life–don’t you? If you’re a father, be encouraged! If you’re not a father, mentor someone that God has brought into your path.
In Jesus’ name! Amen.
VBS Work Day
With only 40 days to go, it’s now full fledged VBS mode! Fish are coming off the production line, but we still need your help! There is tracing, cutting and coloring to be done. Plus much, MUCH more. There are quite a few work days scheduled. If you could consider giving any of your time and talents to this endeavor it would be appreciated.
You can find the list of current dates and times below. 
6/11 2-4pm
6/19 2-4pm
6/21 6-8pm
6/25 6-8pm
6/30 10a-12p
7/5 1-3p AND 6-8p
Mandatory VBS Meeting
If you were unable to attend the April meeting, but are interested in serving at this year’s Vacation Bible School, OPERATION OVERBOARD, please plan on attending the meeting this week.
Thursday, June 7 from 6:00 – 8:00pm you will get a sneak peek at all our program has in store for you and for the kids. It is a fun time filled with laughter, learning and FOOD!
Mark your calendars and we’ll see you Thursday at 6pm!
