Escambia High School Baccalaureate

Today at 2pm we will host the Baccalaureate for the Senior Class of Escambia High School.  This will be a great time to be a witness for our Lord. Pastor Ron would like to encourage every member of our church to plan to be present for this service.  Be on hand to welcome the guests who will be here to see their graduating son or daughter march down the aisle.  Shake hands and welcome each one with a warm smile.  

KEENAGERS' ANNOUNCEMENT:  

-Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, at 10:00 AM in the fellowship hall. Members are requested to bring a covered dish, and/or dessert.  Our program will be presented by Mr. Charles Parker, VP for Development at The Baptist College of Florida. For additional information, contact Neil Thorsen.

-Anyone interested in going on a trip to Nashville with the Keenagers, Nov 28th, 29th, and 30th, contact Neil Thorsen for details. The cost will be about $350.00 per person.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 20-24 (Monday through Friday) 9am - 12pm

Ages 5 years through 6th grade

Registration is now open for this year's adventure in the "Big Apple."  Registration forms are available in the worship center foyer and in the church office.  Workers are still needed in the following areas:  Kindergarten Teacher; Third Grade Teacher and Assistant; and Recreation Teachers. 

Training dates for workers is scheduled for today at 4:30pm in room 211.  If you can be a part of our VBS team, please see Carol Larsen or Ron Pouliot soon.  

Snack items needed:  Ranch dressing, Honey Nut Cheerios, Captain Crunch, Fruit Loops, M&M's, pretzels, Hawaiian Punch (gallon containers of  blue and green punch), presweetened yellow and pink lemonade, and skittles.  A box is located in the church office to receive donations of snack items.  (Monetary donations will also be accepted; designate for VBS snacks.)

Bolivia Children's Ministry Display

We will be ministering to preschool age children, and we must take all the materials and supplies needed.  All the toys and materials will be left with the local pastors.  You can be a part of this ministry opportunity by donating items, either new or gently used.  You may make a monetary contribution to purchase the supplies.  Please come to the display tables in the foyer TODAY to see samples of the items needed.  Bring your donations to the church office no later than June 18.  Floor puzzles, water colors, large Legos (for children 2-5), children's doctor kit, small light-weight cars, trucks, play dough, sidewalk chalk, large size crayons, coloring books for preschoolers, beach balls, plastic animals, 3-4 small dolls, donations for small Bible character puppets, animal masks, and arts and crafts supplies.  Also needed are 6 plastic flannel-back tablecloths, 7-8 large containers of Clorox Wipes.  Thank you for caring and sharing.

NEW Marriage CourseSunday, June 26th, we will begin a new DVD-based marriage course by

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, which is based on his book, "Love and Respect."  This course is great for couples who have been married for years, recently married, are engaged, or for singles who desire to be married one day. Together we will learn key Biblical principles for building and maintaining a vibrant and healthy marriage. There is a workbook that is $10, but is not required for the class. Please sign up for this class at the info table or in the cafe. We will meet for 7 weeks on Sunday evenings from 4:00-6:00pm.