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Good News from Mighty Rivers
By Erikia Davis
Final reminder—Gracia Burnham will speak at Mighty Rivers this
Sunday morning at 10:30. Gracia was held hostage for over a year
along with her husband and 18 others by the Abu Sayaaf, a terrorist
group connected to Osama Ben Laden.
Gracia’s parents, Rev. and Mrs. Norvin Jones, will accompany their
daughter. Timmy and Stephanie Gibson will open their home to our
special guests, and we are expecting a packed house to an overflow
crowd Sunday morning.
Reservations are now being taken for the Valentine Dinner and
Program, which will be held on Sunday evening, February 19 at 6:00
p.m. The Cooking Team will prepare and serve a classic spaghetti
dinner. Everyone enjoyed last year’s Valentine Party so much, and
that’s why this one is highly anticipated. The cost is the usual $7
with profits going to our children’s activity fund.
Tony and I were chosen Mr. and Mrs. Mighty Rivers last year. As our
year concludes, we are looking forward to knowing who is selected as
this year’s Mr. and Mrs. Mighty Rivers. What an honor that is to
have and to hold.
Upward Picture Day went smoothly, just like clockwork. We started on
time at 8:55 and ended on the minute at 12:30. One hundred and
seventy-four children were photographed individually and in teams.
And now the action begins.
This Saturday, February 4, is Game Day #1. There will be eight game
days in all, and the season will include Upward Sunday and Upward
Awards Night. It is all running so smoothly, thanks to the work of
our Staff and volunteers, and the cooperation of all the parents.
Devotions on this first Game Day will be given by Amber Taylor,
Bishop Derek Eurales, Rev. Larry Buckles, and the Upward Staff.
Amber will sing the National Anthem at 9:00. Games are played on the
hour from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and
watch this most dynamic ministry/program. A great concession stand
is run in JC's Hall, adjacent and connected to the gym.
We had a joyful occasion last Friday evening, January 27, 2012. It
was the 25th anniversary of Kenneth and Lisa Rundles, and
a large crowd gathered to witness the renewal of their wedding vows.
Twenty-five years later they had the same singer, the same pianist,
the same songs, and the same pastor. Three happy additions were
their sons, Brandon, Blake and Chase. What a beautiful evening. |
