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Good News from Mighty Rivers
By Erikia Davis
One hundred and twenty-eight children came to VBS last week along
with forty crew leaders and helpers, and all enjoyed every minute of
a fantastic Bible School. “High Seas Expedition” was the right
program for us this year, and it will lead into our Children’s
Crusade, Aug. 6-9, when the theme will be “Sail On for Jesus.”
Children’s Director, April Moore, had a marvelous VBS staff—Heather
Murphy, Brandy Garrett, Kelli Jones, Sara Spaulding, Misty Simmerman,
Amanda Bigham, Ashley Webster, Kelli Kern, Amber Holman, Blake
Rundles, Dolores Bossaller, Brock Moore, Starla, Charlie, Jane
Adams, Christy Spaulding, Deana Story, Jenny Korte, Debbie Walls,
Brandon Rundles, Cameron Ballard, Liz Hawkins, Erikia Davis, Beverly
Whitmore, Debbie Davis, Brenda Butler, Robin Lutker, Vicki Caldwell,
Kaye Allison, Erikia Thurston, John Cage, Teresa Wilburn, Mary
Smith, Meric Hawkins, Kenny Rundles, Taunia Fair, Ryan Moore, Caylen
Ballard, Michael Lowe, Michael Schoffner and Melanie Ballard.
Golfers in the region are getting lined up to help 200 boys and
girls who will participate in the Upward Basketball program this
year. It costs $75 to put a child on the court with a complete
uniform, registration cost, and awards, but we charge families only
$40 per child. The difference is made up by donations, memorials,
occasional grants and fund raisers, such as the upcoming 4th
Annual Golf Scramble for Upward. The men and women who take part in
the Golf Scramble are the leading benefactors of the heralded Upward
Basketball and Cheerleading program. Our twelfth season begins this
fall.
The Upward Staff met Monday night to produce the 2010-2011
registration brochure. These will be available from mid-August on.
Teams are formed in November, practices are held November and
December, and games are played January and February, with Upward
Awards Night closing out the season.
This Sunday, July 25, is the date of our next Big Sunday Dinner.
Serving is from 11:30-1:00, and we welcome friends from area
churches to join us for an always first-class event. These monthly
dinners are a great source of enjoyment and fellowship, and proceeds
go to our children’s ministry and related matters, such as the new
Bus Fund this week.
It is possible that our new 21st Century bus will be
rolling in very soon. Rex and Jason made a three day trip to
Minnesota, Chicago and Indianapolis checking out a number of buses,
but before deciding on the right one for us, they want to make a
southern swing and check out some buses there.
Our theme in worship since Easter has been “Jesus Gives Us.” We
have celebrated these gifts from Jesus—Peace, Joy, Unconditional
Love, Wonderful Grace, Abundant Life, A Cross, A Commission, A
Crown, Purpose, Power, Protection, The Holy Spirit, Victory,
Courage, Freedom, Vision, and Forgiveness.
This Sunday’s message will be “Jesus Gives Us the Church,” and in
that vein we’ll close this week’s column with this thought. It isn’t
“Let’s go to church,” but “Let’s go, church.” |
