Excitement is building for VBS

A GREAT DAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-WEDNESDAY:
                   A very busy day at FBC.  The preschool, children and middle school are being decorated over the whole church for Vacation Bible School.  Tonight RECHARGE will begin at 6:00 p. m. in the FBC Worship Center with Dr. Jeff Gravens bringing the Bible Study.  Ronnie and Anita Glossip will be leading the congregational music and Johnny Ross will do a musical solo.  FBC Wednesday night is the place to be.  There will be Worship Choir Practice in the Choir Suite and other ministries going on.
     Next Monday morning (6/17) Vacation Bible School begins at 8:30 a. m. for children 5 years old through grade 6.  The theme for this year:  “IN THE WILD”.  VBS is one of the most important ministries that occurs each year to reach children with Bible Study and the Gospel.  You can register your child on line or come by the church office.  This year, each child will need to check in each morning and then the parent will get a security tag to get your child after VBS is over.  One way to keep your child safe and secure.
     Next Sunday (6/16) is Father’s Day.  FBC will have Sunday morning services at the usual time.  All men will receive a special gift from FBC.  At 8:30 a. m. and 11:00 a. m. in the morning worship services, Dr. Gravens will be preaching.  It will be an exciting and worshipful time.  There will be no evening service this Sunday because it is a great time to spend time with your family and the special man in your life.  There will be Bible Study Life Groups meeting at        9:45 a. m. for Bible Study and there is a place for all ages.  Did you know that you can watch and hear the preaching services each Sunday over Cable Channel 2 or stream the service on Facebook?  If you cannot attend a worship service in person, you can watch and listen by cable television or streaming on Facebook.
     There is still time to register your child or student for summer camp.  Summer Christian camps are important in the spiritual development of your child.  Being away from the daily schedule or routine, the child can concentrate and have fun in a special way.  Parents-pitch in and help by encouraging and sign up your child to attend camp.
      An important word in the Bible is:  THROUGH!  We go THROUGH the valley.  We go THROUGH life’s journey.  We do no pitch our tent or RV in the valley.  We get through the valley and the best campsite is on the other side on higher ground.  The good news is that on life’s journey, you do not journey alone.  As a follower of Christ, the Holy Spirit guides and directs our life’s path (HE LEADS US IN PATHS).
                                                 PERHAPS TODAY!!!
     Have a great day in your neighborhood!!     Fred W. Lewis