News! News! News!

Hello and good morning to all. I hope everyone had a wonderfully blessed week and you are enjoying your weekend thus far. I wanted to take a few minutes to update you on some things that are going on around our church.

First off, our Sunday School class (the Truthseekers) is about to complete our study on Revelations. It has been a very interesting study and I feel that we have learned a great deal. I encourage you to come and join us if you aren't already involved in a class. Everyone is welcome and we would love to have you be a part of our group!

First Place started Monday, March 6th. This course is designed to change your life not only physically but spiritually. It has nine commitments that will help you draw closer to God and aid in establishing a solid, consistent and healthy Christian life. It lasts for 13 weeks. Weigh-in is starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7. Materials for the course will be about $33.00 unless you already have materials from a previous course, then it will be about $20.00. For more general information about the program go to www.firstplace.org.

Don't forget about Gardening sessions the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Sessions begin at 2pm and are free and open to the public. Come on out and grow in the Lord!

Vacation Bible School is in the air. It will begin on June 4th and end on June 8th. It's theme is "The Arctic Edge--Where Adventure meets Courage". There are classes available for all ages. You don't want to miss being a part of this exciting time. Be strong! Be courageous! Follow Jesus!

We are beginning the "Annie Armstrong Easter Offering" for North American Missions. The national goal is $56 milliom. Our personal church goal is $3,500.00. The theme for this year is "Tell His Story". This is a wonderful way to help reach those who need to hear about Christ.

And last but certainly not least. Our pastor since 1994 has given his resignation for retirement. We have come to love him, his wife and family very much. They have been a part of our church for a long time now and will be greatly missed. His last day will be June 10th, but he has graciously agreed to stay on until we find someone else. Tis never an easy thing for a church to seek a new pastor, but we must trust that God has someone as special as our current pastor and He will lead him to us. This was not an easy decision for him to make and he and his family need our support and prayers. We wish them all the best and love them very much!

That about covers everything I have for now. If I overlooked something, please let me know. Am always glad to add things. Take care and enjoy your Saturday. God bless! :-)