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Disaster Relief

Written by David Tyra

Here are some wise words from Bob Weeks. Bob is a former pastor now serving Southern Baptist churches in our area as a Regional Church Planting Catalyst (that means he encourages and helps pastors, churches and new church plants). He has preached at our church twice, the first time giving his testimony of how he came to faith in Christ. He is also helping our church leadership digest and understand the results of our recent Transformational Church Assessment Tool. He has been a blessing to our church, and has become a friend as well.

Bob had this to say about the Hurricane Harvey disaster unfolding down in Texas:Read More

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Weekly Update for Sunday, August 27, 2017

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  • Official Board meeting: this Sunday at 4:30 PM.
  • As of this week, we only need two more dates filled in the nursery schedule (Oct. 15 & 22). Thank you to all those who offered their time for this ministry!
  • The ROC club has 20 kids this year, including 6 new ones. We are in need of homework helpers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. We also need someone to play with kids on Fridays. If interested see Kim Collins after church.
  • Revival: September 17-20. Details will be posted shortly.
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Weekly Update for Sunday, August 6, 2017

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  • Sarah Mission Circle meeting: Monday, Aug. 7 at 1:00 PM
  • Christian Education Board meeting: Monday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 PM.
  • The C.E. Board thanks those who helped with the Block parties. It was wonderful to see everyone work together as a church family to make the event a success. Feedback is welcome, and helpful for planning future events.
  • Pitch-in dinner: Sunday, Aug. 13 following the morning service. Please come help us celebrate Pastor Dave and his family being with us for 20 years!
  • Official Board meeting: Sunday, Aug. 20 at 4:30 PM.
  • Please see Becky Mitchell if you’re interested in volunteering in the Nursery.
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Swimming

Written by David Tyra

Recently my doctor told me that the only exercise he wants me to do is swimming. Based on my age, wear and tear on my joints, etc., he said that swimming was the only option. And he told me that it would make me feel much better. Apparently even just being in the water is beneficial. “It’s like a massage all over,” he said.

There are much worse things a doctor can say to you than “I want you to swim.” In fact, I like to swim. I love being in the water. The problem is, I haven’t done much swimming in a long time.

We used to go all the time when I was a kid. To me, the best part of our family vacations was when Mom and Dad would take us back to the motel after a day’s sight-seeing, and we’d change into our swimsuits and go to the pool for a couple of hours. Eventually my parents realized they didn’t have to drive all the way to Colorado to keep us entertained, and we started going on weekend trips to exotic places like Jasper, Indiana, to stay in their brand-new Holiday Inn and swim in their pool. That made us kids happy. Back then, we were way more impressed with a swimming pool than Colorado.Read More

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Weekly Update for Sunday, July 16, 2017

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  • Block parties: Every Saturday evening for the remainder of July from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
  • Deacons meeting: July 18, 6:30 PM.
  • Wedding card shower for Seth and Taylor Herndon: through July 23; leave cards on the table set up in the foyer.
  • The ROC club is in need of homework helpers. We can work with your open schedule any weekday from 3:30 – 4:15 PM. See Kim Collins if you’re interested.
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