Sunday, May 30, 2010

Pastor's Notes

Today it is our privilege to have Matthew and Michelle Conrad and their three children with us to present their ministry to the people of Hong Kong. In addition, we will enjoy their ministry in music, and the time of fellowship during the meal. They will be traveling to another meeting this evening, but will be with us here for the parade tomorrow. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they travel on deputation, and as they prepare to leave for the field to which God has called them.

This morning, we have several in our midst who have in the past and are currently serving in our military. I would like to express my personal gratitude for their work and labor on our behalf to maintain our liberties. There are also some here who serve as police, fire, and ambulance so that we might have peace and security in our daily lives. I thank them for their continued service to protect and defend us.

NEW! In the Adult Sunday School Room, there is a new piano that has been given by the Rosenberger families in memory of Bertha Gustafson who played the organ here for over 60 years. We thank the Rosenberger families for their great generosity, and we are grateful for the faithfulness of Bertha in ministering in music forr so many years.

Starting this Fall, we will begin having After School Bible Clubs. They will begin in September after I return from vacation. We will have 2 groups that will meet. 1st - 4th grade will meet on Mondays, and 5th - 8th grade will meet on Thursdays. There are still some details that need to be worked out as it gets closer, but if you would be interested in helping with this new program, please let me know. There are some fliers on the back table, they will be updated in a couple months with times, but feel free to take some and begin inviting children to attend.