It seemed like yesterday that preparation for VBS was underway.  The summer has gone by quickly.  Our kids have grown in size and number.  Since VBS we have had seven children join our family.  The children have worked, played and have developed a close friendship.  They have participated in a carnival, cookouts, zoo trip, miniature golf, went to the Grace, enjoyed film night, and this weekend we are bowling.  We know the children have lots of fun when they are together, and this could not happen without your support.

Your support has allowed these children to enjoy time together to develop friendships, and learn the importance of a family, a family in God.  They have seen your love and care.  Their families also see the devotion given to their children.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank some special people who have given their time to make this summer special for our kids.  Donna Sikes, Misti Maxewell, Chad and Abby Longley, Manuel and Brenda Gamboa, Sarah Braim, Brad and the teens have been sponsors during our activities.  Joanna Martin and Abby Longley took time to prepare for Terrific Tuesday.  Through out the year their teachers have been Brenda Gamboa, Joanna Martin, Debbie Strickland, Abby Longley, Jaylene Crisman, Sharon Young, Carol Hall, Donna Sikes, Brenda Lathrop, Jay Larned, David Thames, Misti Maxwell, Joy Nunnally, Darlene Spann, Julie Hilty, Boots Jarrett, Janie Withers, Amy Watkins, and Catherine Clements.  Zachary Griffith and Barbara Stelding have helped us with driving the kids to church and home.

God answered our prayers with your support and increasing our children.  We hope to continue to grow and we can with your continued strength and encouragement.  Thank you for being our family.

In Him for the Children,
Karen and Kathy

NOTICE! Sunday evening services will be back in the auditorium starting tonight.

We will be collecting Tall Kitchen Bags for the benefit of the Medina Children's Home during the month of August.  Their truck will be here to receive our gift the week of Sept. 7.  Just leave your kitchen bags in the boxes provided in the foyer.

Carla Copher or Flo Henderson will be in the church office while Barbara is on vacation.  She says to tell everyone hello.  She is having a wonderful time with her grandson!  Barbara will be back in the office on August 23rd.

If you would be interested in providing childcare twice a week for a 4 month old baby when school starts, see Carla in the church office for contact information.

August 29th
Hilty Farewell Potluck, after morning services.  Please sign the Texas Book in the foyer which will be given to them at the farewell.  We will also be presenting them with a Texas Care Package for them to remember us by.  Be thinking what you can bring to add to the package!!

STATISTICS FOR AUGUST 1, 2004