As the heat of summer begins to close in around us we know that it is time once again to recognize our seniors graduating from high school.  As these students launch out from the familiar environment of high school and enter into the world of work or of higher education it is important that we as the family of God surround them and encourage them.  Their lives will hinge on the decisions they make in the next few years and it is important that they make these decisions within a Christian community that cares for them.  As we gather to worship today let us praise God for the gifts and the talents that he has put into our graduating seniors and pray that they will remain in God’s kingdom no matter where their lives might take them.  Be sure to grab Nick Castleberry, Jennifer Barron, David Thames, Zach Pruitt and Jeremy Johnson and tell them how proud you are of them.  Please take the time after the morning service to walk over to the Fellowship hall and join their families for a brief reception celebrating this important milestone in their lives.  May God bless them and God bless you this weekend.

Brad Sullivan

Ladies:
There is work ready for us to do for VBS.  Bring your paper cutting scissors to our classroom next Wednesday morning at the usual time.  Come and enjoy some good time “cutting up” together!

Karen & Kathy would like to thank you for your donations of animal pictures.  They now need help in collecting half-gallon size ice cream lids.

The Christian Service Center is in need - please see the bulletin in front of the church office for more information.

There is a Missions Focus Seminar May 24-26 at ACU.  If you would like to attend, please let Mike or Cherrelle know today.  All fees are paid, all you pay is meal cost.

New address for Kip Soimo: 6815 Academy St. Apt # 44 Houston, TX 77025

Diane Larned’s new number - 672-1737.

We’re all about family!  Coins for Kidz will start in one week.  Change cans will be available next Sunday!

If anyone is interested in Children’s Ministry t-shirts, please put your name on the sign-up list outside of Kathy & Karen’s office.  Cost will be determined on number of shirts ordered.

The Bible Bowl ministry is welcoming donations of any items that can benefit the cost of trips for a community sale event during the first weekend in July at the Mabry’s.  Contact Dixie, Tyler, or Jana.

STATISTICS FOR MAY 15, 2005