There are two things I need to talk with you about. One is our Vacation Bible School coming up June 24-28 with “Family Night†on the 29th. We are doing some things differently this year. For one thing we are doing an evening Bible School and for another we are starting on Sunday night. In addition we are bringing Carbondale Baptist in with us and possibly one other church (I’m waiting to hear back from the pastor). The potential exists for a larger number of kids and the need for more workers than normal. In addition the family night will require extra workers. I know that Stacy Narrin is doing a good job in coordinating but she needs your help. If you are available and haven’t told her that you want to help please let her know this week. This is a great opportunity to move beyond our walls out into the community. I hope you’ll join us!
The other thing is our youth mission trip to Arizona. Last year we rented vans, pulled a trailer and had to stop along the way. We thought it better to charter a bus and travel straight through. That means greater safety but more expense. The problem is we budgeted before this decision was made. Therefore we must come up with an additional $4,900. I’m asking that you prayerful consider giving a special offering toward this expense. The Lord has been gracious and we are in good shape financially but we will have the mission trip and Bible School back to back. In fact, the kids will not be home until late Sunday afternoon with Bible School being that evening. Will you give and help make it possible for our young people to serve Christ and minister to children in the Phoenix area? For the next few week proceeds from our Wednesday evening meals, above cost, will be given to this special project. I hope that you will prayerfully consider how you may help. I’ll see you Sunday.
Rod