August 2006

08.03.2006

ne Parson’s Opinion

I wish to thank Ginger LeBlanc for her truly well-done job as VBS Director this year. She and her staff (below are the names of the helpers) did a good job presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ. We had the largest attendance we have had in the three years I have been here as pastor.

• Decorations: Gloria Cobb, Theresa, Nicole, Kylee & Kara Martens


• Bible Study Teachers (Navigators & Trailblazers):
  
  
  • 4-5 year olds: Shanna Rockwell, Kellie Howell, Carlee Dunn
  
  
  • 1st-2nd grades: Susan Lyons, Leni Sutton, Emily Lutz, Kara Martens
  
  
  • 3rd-4th grades: Karen Ammon, Theresa Martens, Kevin Howell
  
  
  • 5th-6th grades: Gene Washburne, Bambi Mayo
  
  
• Nursery: Sally Teston, Ashley Mascoto


• Music: Christa Dunn, Kara Martens, Casey Howell


• Snacks & Lunches: Kim Lutz, Candy Washburne


• Crafts: Melissa Powell


• Recreation: Jake Mayo, Dillon Rockwell, Mark Monson


• Photography: Candy Washburne


• Library Resources: Earlena Barbee

As most of you know John and Lisa Declette will be relocating to Italy. Actually John has been there off and on already. Lisa and Aaron will be joining John soon and then Aaron will fly back to the USA, to join the Air Force. John and Lisa, “thank you for your years of service with the youth at ARBC.”

Have you noticed that a “thank you” feels good? It feels good to both the one doing the saying and the one to whom it is said.

It is important to stop and say “thank you’s” to people in our lives. Be proactive with “thank you’s” today. It’s good for you!

It is also very good for you to stop and remember from whom all blessings flow.

Take a minute, get quiet and remember how blessed you are and thank the Lord for specific blessings.

Let these words of Scripture prompt you.
Deuteronomy 8:10 - “When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land He has given you.”
Psalm 107:22 - “Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of His works with songs of joy.”
Colossians 1:12 - “Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.”
I Thessalonians 5:18 - “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Be thankful. Live in an attitude of gratitude.
See you on the Lord’s Day,
Jim

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