• Auction raises $10,000 
• New Members Received
• Youth Summer Camp
• Pig roast highlights
• Eathorne Golf Classic

Dinner, Auction raises $10,000
For two youth mission trips

Our PBF youth will be attending not one, but two mission trips this summer. They dedicated their efforts June 2nd, raising the critical amount needed to allow them to travel.

Including a significant contribution made earlier this year for mission trips, the youth have raised $10,000 to reach their destinations. Much of that money came from the dinner and auction.

The teens worked with just 6 adults to serve an elegant pasta meal complete with garnishes to 84 patrons.

"They were very skilled," marveled auction coordinator Vernice Koemmpel. One girl sharpened the knives on a sharpening steel. At another point, it took just a few quick instructions and five young ladies were folding napkins with greater skill than many adults.

"It was amazing. They came to work," Vernice said.

This was followed by a dessert auction that, by itself, raised $1,200. For this portion, guests contributed funds to have the first chance to choose from a variety of desserts ranging from root beer and caramel corn to elegant cakes.

During both portions of the meal, guests bid on a numerous donated items from hours of babysitting to a boat ride. Vernice said the best part was opportunity the students had to meet and share with the church membership.

"For the first time, the adults got to be part of it. The kids dialogued with them. The kids were conscientious and attentive to their needs. They learned to serve. (The adults) loved how helpful and servant-like the kids were and the members learned about the kids' missions."

Vernice said it was a significant benefit to this new fund-raising format she hadn't considered before.

Youth are going to travel to Canada and San Francisco this summer. In Canada they will visit the homeland of the Ulkatcho Tribe on Anahim Lake. While there, they will be guests of the tribe and assist with a summer vacation bible school a teen program. In San Francisco, the youth will work with the San Francisco City Impact program to provide aid to children and families in the inner city.

To participate, each youth must promise to raise funds and work toward covering the $600 cost of his or her trip.

Time fer sum down home fun

Hillbilly Youth Summer Camp

July 27-30, 2012

Summer Camp is for High School and Junior High students and is located along the Duckabush River at Wilderness Northwest. We will be tent camping in a forested area about 5 minutes from the river. There is a covered dining area, a shower house, indoor restrooms, and a field for games.

Camp provides an experience that is hard to replicate back home. Relationships are formed and friends made that can last a lifetime. This year we are anxious to open God's Word and discover how we can find joy in all circumstances.

Youth will experience: Team Games, teaching, sharing, hillbilly cat fishing, free time, alligator hunting, zip line, board games, low ropes course, fort building, worship, movie, basketball, cabin time, Capture The Flag, and night games.

Registration and cost

Early registration must be complete before July 1st and is $100. For additional students within the same family during the early registration period, the cost is $90. For general registration, completed between July 2nd and 15th, the cost is $110. No registrations are allowedafter July 15th. Cost includes: Camp shirt, transportation, camping fees, and meals on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. For financial aid or arrangements, please complete the Partial Scholarship Assistance Form available in the main office or the welcome desk.

Click here to visit our web page and find links to needed forms. If you have filed a medical form in 2012, a new one is note requried unless there have been changes in a participants medical conditions or medications.

The 5th Annual Pig Roast was hosted by Brent & Holly Nuckols at their home in Poulsbo.  Seventy five men of all ages attended for fun, fellowship, and outdoor dining on fresh, roasted pig and all the trimmings! "Elton" was prepared by Brent Nuckols and company, carved by Frank Jacobson, and served up by Dale Nuckols and friends. The sun was out in its glory, providing for lots of vitamin D and leisure activities, including the launching of water balloons with a homemade trebuchet, and testing skills with a giant-sized croquet set. Thanks to all the volunteers who made the event a huge success. We're looking forward to another event next year!