Pray for VBS June 17-21

A GREAT DAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-MONDAY:
            EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—ONE WEEK AWAY
     There is so much happening today at FBC.  The building is being transformed with excitement and decorations for VBS “IN THE WILD”.  Next Monday morning (6/17) Vacation Bible School begins at 8:30 a. m. for children 5 years old through grade 6.  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.
     Today the staff meeting began at 2:00 p. m. with Dr. Gravens leading the staff.  Staff meeting begins with a Bible Study led by Pastor Jeff and then the prayer requests from Sunday worship services are prayed for by the staff.  Planning and ministry opportunities are part of the discussion at staff meeting.
     Tomorrow morning (6/11) the Widower’s Breakfast will begin at 8:00 a. m. in the Whataburger Restaurant.  All men who would like to attend are welcome. 
     This Wednesday night (6/12) there will be RECHARGE at 6:00 p. m. in the Worship Center.
 Dr. Jeff Gravens will be teaching and leading the Bible Study.  It is exciting and a great opportunity to study God’s Word.  Everyone is invited regardless of age.  
     Summer camps for children and youth are coming up soon.  There is still time to register your child or student for summer camp.
     A WARNING!  When you place a grave marker in the cemetery, it is important NOT to place your name and birthday on the tomb stone until the person is deceased.  Many people will place the widow or widower’s name and birthdate on the tombstone after a mate has died.  This gives people to much identity to steal or allows a wrong person to know that there is only one person in the home any more.  It is cheaper to have the grave marker done at one time, but very dangerous to give out information until the person is deceased.
     Learning to stay positive in a negative world is still possible.  Coming to worship services; reading your Bible daily; praying; being a member of a Bible Study Life Group; serving the Lord in the neighborhood;  helps you to keep a positive attitude.
                                             PERHAPS TODAY!!!
     Have a great day in your neighborhood!!     Fred W. Lewis