Today is the first day of Spring. Spring is a piece of the wonder of how God makes the earth work. It is green and wet. It means the lawn mower comes out of hibernation. It means I am already behind my neighbors who took three days off last week to work in their yard. How is that fair? I have already given up on yard of the month. I hope you saw the big moon on Saturday night.
Congratulations to Lindsay Washing and Alex Forehand who became engaged to be married on Saturday, March 19, 2011. They are planning a Spring 2012 wedding. Alex is currently in the Air Force ROTC and was awarded a pilot position with the Air Force when he graduates from college in May 2012.
Congratulations to the DCA Legacy Show Choir for placing first in their division and one of six finalists with other divisions in competition last weekend in Lebanon, Ohio. Out of fifteen groups in all divisions, DCA placed fifth runner up. Will Miranne is a member of the show choir and Brian Brinkman is a member of the set crew.
Brian Brinkman travels to Honduras from March 30 to April 6, 2011, on mission with DCA. The group will work in impoverished areas, going into schools, leading VBS during the day and services at night. Lots of supplies are needed.
Jake Resor and Graham Scott spend twelve weeks in Bulgaria this summer. Michael Follis spends the same twelve in Romania. They are members of Immerse teams from Trevecca Nazarene University changing their world in the name of Christ. If you want to read more about what they are up to, follow their blog at http://thisiswhatitslike.blogspot.com.
You will find a new paragraph in the newsletter tip sheet and the Sunday bulletin each week. It will list various projects which need volunteer leadership both inside facilities and outside on the grounds. This week’s needs include painting, sanding, shoveling, and repairing. If you have expertise in any of the areas and would like to help, call the church office at 847-3335 and let us connect you with Jerry Keener or Traci Haydel. Jerry serves as chair of the Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Council on the Church Board. Traci serves as head of housekeeping for church facilities.
The local school systems are taking their spring breaks and lots of people have fled town. I say fled as the posts on facebook actually count down hours until they leave. I am sincerely glad when you are able to take a break. I pray you are safe in travel and that the presence of the Lord is with you. Come back whole and refreshed.
The Church Board Meeting that was delayed from the second Sunday of the month due to the school breaks will be convened this Sunday, March 27, 2011, at 4:00 PM in the room beside the sanctuary. Note the time is early because there are important issues to be discussed.
I look forward to community worship on Sunday. We are traveling to Jerusalem with Jesus.
In Christ Jesus,
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