A Singing, an Auction & a Meeting!

Sunday always brings opportunities for worship, and this past Sunday was no exception.  Our CrewKIDs entered the morning worship service waving palm branches and blessed us in song.  Thanks to Mary F. for selecting some beautiful hymns to honor our Lord and congregation on Palm Sunday.  The solid words of such favorites as, "At the Cross", "Were You There", and "Come Christians Join to Sing" brought back sweet memories to those who grew up singing hymns, and introduced a new generation to some beloved, traditional favorites.

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After worship, everyone was encouraged to join us for a light lunch and Youth Auction.  Special thanks to Lisa R. and Nikki R. for coordinating and organizing a wide array of gift baskets, tempting desserts and hand made gifts which were auctioned off for this summer's youth events.  Our youth offered up their honest work ethic in exchange for money to be put toward camp and various youth group activities.  Thank you to our congregation for your benevolence and impact in helping the youth to earn nearly $1300 toward their expenses.  Our youth are going to have a great summer, and we're praying God will bless and enrich them at each of their outings.

Table of donations to be auctioned off for youth summer expenses.

John, Kelly, Coralyn, Zack and Pastor Dan.

Family Game Night gift basket filled with treats!

Hand crafted magnets, stuffed animals and hair bows were all generously donated.

Cheesecake samples, local honey and hand made country chic tulips were donated and duly appreciated by the winning bidders!

Autumn, Mark and Cayla.....future youth to be auctioned off :)

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Thursday saw our 2011 VBS meeting in full swing, and what an attendance.  Nearly every teacher, worker and youth helper was there to begin gearing up for another amazing year of Vacation Bible School.

Big Apple Adventure kick-off meeting display.

John and Pastor Dan, all smiles as they ready their hearts and minds for another amazing VBS.

Karen (crafts), Jenny (Kindergarten leader) and Sandy (kitchen).

Julie and Bailey, excited to lead this year's 3rd grade class!

Nikki and Kelly, the first graders won't know what hit them :)

Bob (recreation), Kristie (Kindergarten) and Holly (3rd grade), checking out the handbook and already making preparations for a wonderful Vacation Bible School.


Your prayers are welcomed and appreciated as preparations get underway for VBS 2011. It is our prayer that hearts be opened to Jesus and that our staff emulate Christ in every word and action.