Chrysalis CARES
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Issue 1 Volume 5
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Greetings!
We welcome you to our June eNewsletter, Flight 24/7!! This is the name that received the most votes. I was pleased to see this name win, it implies that Flights are not just a 72 hour period in time, but that our Flights go on in our life 24 hours a day 7 days a week! I hope and pray that you have found His strength, and His Peace to 'fly' in HIS Love and Grace 24/7!
This issue of Flight 24/7 has a wonderful article written by Ben Baptist and plenty of information concerning the upcoming Flights/Journeys!! The Board's desire is to keep our community informed... PLEASE if you see an area we can improve LET US KNOW!
Finally, as we prepare to pour God's love out on a group of Young Ladies pray now that they will begin receiving even before they arrive at Stonybrook! The Boy's Weekend is just around the corner. Please take a moment to consider a Young Man who would benefit a weekend alone with Jesus--then consider being their sponsor!!
In His Grip!
Ron England, Community Lay Director
Chrysalis CARES
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| Fax Number! |
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Chrysalis now has a Fax Number for your convenience: 614 633 1035 | |
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| UPCOMING FLIGHT/JOURNEY |
| Agape ready... Check, Prayers being prayed... Check, Scheduled time to work in the kitchen... Check Wherever you are serving I hope that you plans have been made and that you are ready to be a part of this wonderful experience of pouring God's Love out on the Girls of the upcoming Flight/Journey!
Listed below are some of the important times to be sure to have noted for the weekend:
Send Off
Saturday, June 20, 8:30 AM
Serving CandleLight Dinner (Young Men Chrysalis/Journey aged Needed!)
Sunday, June 22, 4:00 PM
CandleLight Service
Sunday, June 22, 8:30 PM
Closing
Monday, June 23, 5:00 PM (Arrive meet in the Kitchen area) Service begins at 5:30 PM
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| Mill Street Closed |
If you are traveling from State Route 62, please be aware Mill Street will be closed this weekend due to a festival. In future correspondence we will try to provide alternate routes, with maps. |
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| Have YOU Seen God Today?
By Ben Baptist |
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Have you seen God today?
Driving down to Athens today, I turned on the radio and heard George Strait's newest song "I Saw God Today". Now, I don't know about you, but whenever I hear that song, I "slow down to stop and stare" just like the lyrics in the song suggest. This time of year is the perfect time to just take in all that God has given us. Flowers are blooming, the temperature is just starting to climb back up, the sky is cloudless on days without rain, and the late sunsets are back. All of these things of nature are gifts from God.
I've often been challenged at various church retreats and my Chrysalis flight to slow down and appreciate all the things God has given us; this is my favorite time of year to do that. Everything we have in our life is a gift from God. Without Him, we wouldn't have anything--not even the gift of living. It's always easier to talk to God when things are rough, but how about when things are going really well? Do we, as Christians, praise God even when there seems to be nothing wrong in our lives? Here is my challenge to you: Take a look around the next time you are outside or riding in a car and notice all the things He has given us; you'll be surprised to find how much we take for granted, I know I was. But don't stop there, praise Him and thank Him for all He has done for you. We all go to Him when we've had a bad day, but He expects more from us. Go to Him in prayer when things are great and thank him for all the blessings he has bestowed upon you. Look at it this way, one of your aunts sends you a really expensive gift for your birthday--do you say thank you or send a thank-you card? Most likely. Why should thanking God be any different? God has given us the greatest gift of all, one that deserves a "thank you" every day. Without that "thank you", how does He know we appreciate His gift?
So, the next time you are out of the house, take a look around and notice all the places God is present. Every flower, every bird, every tree, every drop of rain, even the great fellowship opportunity of bringing "Hoots" back is a gift from Him to us. Notice these "God-moments" and don't take them for granted.
I'm not asking you to bow down every time you step outside; I'm only asking you to be a little more conscious of the gifts that we overlook on a daily basis. Everyone overlooks these gifts every once and a while, but being more aware of our gifts would go a long way in praising our Father.
I hope everyone has had a safe and great year up to this point and I wish everyone a fun-filled and safe summer. I'll see you at the next flight!
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Girl's Caterpillar List |
Caterpillars Maddie Adams, Elle Barnes, Nevada Brancifort, Megan Bogden, Mallory
Fetterman (J), Heather Folickman, Mary Folickman, Kirstyn Harr, Jessica
Hoffman, Grace LeVally, Molly Lockard, Cindy Miller (J), Kayla Napier,
Chelsea Neeley, Kaitlyn Osborne, Kelsey Parnell, Syndi Penney, Shara
Postle (J), Mirranda Rhea, Paige Rochus, Kaylin VanBuskirk, Natalie West (J), Erin Craig, Sarah Davis, Madison Tooman, Randi Zumbrof
Please hold these Young Ladies up in your prayers! |
| Boy's Caterpillar List |
Caterpillars Sean Peck, Andrew Myers, John Bondurant, Kyle Ransbottom, Cory Roush,
Ian Kosko, Jeremy Sealey, Josh Bock, Tyler Cole, Gary Fullerton, Corey
Meyer, Les Kuehne, Josey Finley, Alex Van Atta
Please hold these Young Men up in your prayers!
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| Girl's Team |
Becky Piatt, Brooke Warnick, Ronda Dartt, Barb Gedeon, Kim Lefevre, Jeanna McElroy, Melisa Rone, Chris Brown, Chrissy Nickel, Valerie Smith, Emma Mustine, Stef Bailey, Katie McConnell, Sarah Myers, Kaitlin Mazik, Tabby Pinks, Trisha McConnell, Alisha Rone, Kelly Freshour, Jen Lescovak, Tami Iguchi, Melissa England, Annette Tooman |
| Please hold the TEAM up in your prayers! | |
| 2008 Chrysalis Board |
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Ron England, Lay Director
Kathi Herington, Spiritual Director
Ben Baptist, Josh Berry, Cinda Borden, Chris Brown, Charles Dartt, Ronda Dartt, Melissa England, Amanda Hickman, Patty Lewis, Craig McElroy, Jeanna McElroy, Rob Pemberton, Bill Pollard, Jeff Rings, Laurel Rings, Lily Robinson, Mike Robinson
You can email the Board by clicking HERE! | |
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