Happy Sunday!

Hello and good Sunday evening to each of you. Many thanks to those who welcomed me tonight. I appreciate your hugs and words of cheer and greeting. It means a lot. Yes, I have been away for quite some time. I started out not feeling well and then caught a bad case of the LAZY disease. Unfortunately, it happens. We shouldn't let it. It's always nice being in God's House with His people!

I wanted to take a few minutes and give you some updates. From the looks of things, there is a lot going on in the coming weeks. Be sure to mark the dates on your calendar so you don't miss out!

We are starting the week out with Memorial Day tomorrow. Let's take the time to remember those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom. We have lost numerous men and women over the years and please don't let their efforts be in vain. Let's also remember their families. For without their support, our men and women couldn't do the jobs they do. A friend of mine was expecting her husband home a couple of days ago....only to be delayed. He (from what I understand) finally made it home today and just in time for his daughter's birthday party. He was supposed to be the daughter's gift (she was going to unwrap him today). Instead, it seems like the children and their mother got a surprise. All things work out best according to the plan God has. I do not know why there was a delay, but I have to believe that it was all part of God's plan.

He will be heading back overseas in 14 days. I have another friend whose husband will be leaving in August to go overseas. Please keep all of our troops and their families in your prayers.

Vacation Bible School: the theme for VBS this year is "The Game Day Central: where heroes are made". It is being held the week of June 3rd-7th from 6-8:30pm. Dinner will be served nightly. Classes are available for all ages from birth to adult. We will see that true heroes are ordinary people like you and me, who follow God's plan for life. Everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to attend!

There will be a youth pool party June 7th from 4-5:30pm at the Martin residence. Please refer to the note in your bulletin, or email me for more informatioin (nricha4903@hotmail.com).

If you wish to take part in the Children's Good News Bible Club, applications are available in the vestibule. Please fill them out and return them to our pastor or Minister of Students. The cost of processing the application is $5.00, which should be provided by the applicant.

Practice for preschool/children's choir for ages 3 and up is being held on Sunday evenings immediately after Discipleship Training (DT is at 5pm) in the educational building.

Youth choir practice is held on Monday eveing at 6pm in the sanctuary. Come and make a joyful noise!

Staff meetings are being held on Wednesdays from 9-10:30am. This allows the church staff to communicate and plan, in order to better serve the FBC family.

There will be a deacon's meeting Sunday, June 3rd in the conference room.

Ladies: don't forget craft night on Tuesday evenings. It is being held from 6:30-8:30pm. Please contact the church office or me for more information. Work continues on the crafts being made for the bazaar this year. Proceeds go toward the purchase of a new church bus/van.

Men: Don't forget about prayer group on Friday mornings. I realize that some have been out of town, but all men are invited and encouraged to attend. The group normally meets in the prayer garden at 7am. The group will move to the sanctuary in case of bad weather.

There will a special recognition ceremony for our graduates Sunday, June 3rd. If you are aware of any graduates, please call the church office no later than Sunday, May 27th (t0day).

Also, a remember about Wednesday night suppers and prayer meeting. The normal organizational meetings that are held each Wednesday begin right after supper. All are invited and encouraged to attend!

I hope everyone will have a blessed week. Take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

P.S. The church office will be closed Tuesday, May 29th. There will be no adult choir practice Sunday, June 3rd due to VBS.