SoundCloud Ministry Update

On March 3, 2013, we launched our Soundcloud ministry. This ministry allows Pastor’s sermons to be around the world on the world wide web. The message becomes available immediately on Sunday thanks to the technical expertise of Mark Ragan and Ira Barker. So far, 133 people have listened. We don’t know how many people have actually accepted Christ from these sermons. But we have had people from the Netherlands and Argentina listen.

Honor thy Father and Mother

It is no surprise that there is a special day in which we honor our Mothers and Fathers, but as Christians we are commanded by God to honor thy Father and Mother. Well as a church we did just that in the month of May and June.

For Mother’s, we had a Mother’s Day Banquet in May. The men of the church had the pleasure of serving the women of the church. Ed Maxwell gave a wonderful concert and each woman in attendance received a rose.

 

For Father’s, we had a BBQ. Every father in attendance received a special gift that reminds them to be the Man that God created them to be Everyone had a blast at these events and we had great turn outs. We had about 25 people for both events.

Independence Day Celebration

On July 3, we hosted our biggest outreach event of the year, our Annual Independence Day Celebration. Each year we have a church wide BBQ complete with fireworks. Our BBQ consists of 1/2 lb All-beef Hamburger Patties, 1/2 lb All-beef Foot-long hot dogs, regular hot dogs and 2lb Baked Potatoes. Our fireworks display took place at dusk and lasted about 15 minutes. We had about 125 people in attendance.

This event was also used as a kick-off to our Vacation Bible School. We gave parents the opportunity to pre-register their children for Vacation Bible School.

Colossal Coaster World Recap

 

Our exciting week of Vacation Bible School has come and gone. It was a fantastic week.

We had an average of 7 kids each night. One night we had as many as 9 kids.

 

We had an adult vacation bible school as well. Our adult attendance varied from night to night. One night we had 11 adults in attendance.

The kids had a blast. They enjoyed everything moment of Vacation Bible School. The motto for the week was “Facing Fears,Trusting God”. The scripture verse of the week was 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgment.”

The adults study the book of 2 Timothy in a discussion type format. They enjoyed their discussion so much that that decided to continue this discussion type format. So a new Bible Study class has now meeting on Tuesday Nights at 7pm.

We are also continuing the fun of vacation bible school for children in a new children's ministry known as Kid’s Club. Kid’s club takes place on Tuesday night during the Adult Bible Study class. Kid’s Club is a fun place for children to learn about God. In August, when school starts Kid’s Club will be a place for children to learn about God and get help with their homework. 

Why God Made Fathers

The below poem was written by a lady named Katherine Nelson Davis.

Why God Made Fathers

God knew that children all would need

Someone secure and strong

To shelter and protect them

And to teach them right from wrong.

A person to take pride in

Throughout their growing years,

Someone to laugh at childhood jokes

And to comfort childhood tears;

That’s why God made fathers.

God knew all children needed

Someone to be their guide,

To count on and look up to

And in whom they could confide;

He knew as they grew up

They’d need the reassurance of

Someone with faith and trust in them

Who would always give them love;

That’s why God made fathers.

Letter from a Council Member

Below is a letter that we received from one of the City Council Members about the National Day of Prayer event that our church organized.

Coming Soon: Colossal Roller Coaster World