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Messenger Messenger Messenger Messenger The The The The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa FEBRUARY 2012 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 We are a body of believers united in Christ to proclaim, live, and love according to God’s Word. I used to play ice hockey as a kid. I know what you are thinking, “Where is there ice in Maryland?” Thank God for indoor rinks! I grew up idolizing players like Mark Messier and Mario Lemieux. Often, we kids would debate: Who is the best hockey player? It always came down to one person, Wayne Gretzy – “The Great One”. Not only was he a class act, but he is the only player to have over 200 points in NHL history. Wayne Gretzy once said something that always made hockey sense, but I’ve realized that it also makes church sense: “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.” So true. Our vision process is about positioning ourselves into the future. Not that the past is unimportant, but that the future is where we need to look, planning and motivating our resources for the future. We are growing. Not only numerically, but spiritually. Our vision is starting to grow. We are talking about expanding our food pantry, asking how we can better help our community, considering team structured ministry, after school programs, new youth ministry, and more. As we begin to move towards the future, we are growing into our vision. We are considering many ideas. One of the ways in which you can help us grow into our vision and vision statement is by attending one of our Home Vision Gatherings occurring in February. During these gatherings we will: Ask what you have learned, experienced, or heard during our 30 Days of Prayer Consider team organized ministry Discuss vision statement phases Anyone can sign up to attend a Home Vision Gathering. We will have these discussions around dessert. Please sign up in the church Gathering Area or contact one of the hosts on the next page. In addition, we are continuing to grow in our spirituality, in which we focus on the future by a process of prayer, fasting, and discernment. February 10-12 will engage us in “Spark: A Weekend of Spiritual Discernment”. This weekend will include a prayer vigil, fasting, and a church lunch. Please read more about the details on the next page. Messenger Messenger Messenger Messenger The The The The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa We Grow, the Vision Grows the Future We Grow, the Vision Grows the Future We Grow, the Vision Grows the Future We Grow, the Vision Grows the Future By Rev. Alan Rudnick continued on next page INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Ash Wednesday 5 Birthdays/ Anniversaries 8 Book Bound! 4 Calendar 9 Capital District Women’s Conference 4 Christian Education 3 Church Mouse 7 Lenten Lunch 5 Library 8 Missions Committee 6 Pastor’s Column 1 Rip’N’Roll for White Cross 4 Trustees 5 Sunday School Session III 3 Spark Weekend 2 Home Vision Gatherings 2 Church Mouse Open House 2 Youth News 4 The 11:11 Service 5 CABA Team Representatives 6 Lenten Bible Study 5 Summer Camp 8

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F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 2

We are a body

of

believers

united in

Christ to

proclaim,

live, and love

according to

God’s Word.

I used to play ice hockey

as a kid. I know what

you are thinking, “Where

is there ice in Maryland?”

Thank God for indoor

rinks! I grew up idolizing

players like Mark Messier

and Mario Lemieux. Often, we kids

would debate: Who is the best hockey

player? It always came down to one

person, Wayne Gretzy – “The Great One”.

Not only was he a class act, but he is the

only player to have over 200 points in

NHL history.

Wayne Gretzy once said something that

always made hockey sense, but I’ve

realized that it also makes church sense:

“I skate to where the puck is going to

be, not where it has been.”

So true. Our vision process is about

positioning ourselves into the future.

Not that the past is unimportant, but that

the future is where we need to look,

planning and motivating our resources

for the future.

We are growing. Not only numerically,

but spiritually. Our vision is starting to

grow. We are talking about expanding

our food pantry, asking how we can

better help our community, considering

team structured ministry, after school

programs, new youth ministry, and more.

As we begin to move towards the future,

we are growing into our vision. We are

considering many ideas.

One of the ways in which you can help us

grow into our vision and vision statement

is by attending one of our Home Vision

Gatherings occurring in February. During

these gatherings we will:

• Ask what you have learned,

experienced, or heard during our 30

Days of Prayer

• Consider team organized ministry

• Discuss vision statement phases

Anyone can sign up to attend a Home

Vision Gathering. We will have these

discussions around dessert. Please sign

up in the church Gathering Area or

contact one of the hosts on the next

page.

In addition, we are continuing to grow in

our spirituality, in which we focus on the

future by a process of prayer, fasting, and

discernment. February 10-12 will engage

us in “Spark: A Weekend of Spiritual

Discernment”. This weekend will include

a prayer vigil, fasting, and a church lunch.

Please read more about the details on

the next page.

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First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

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continued on next page

INS IDE TH IS

I S SUE :

Ash Wednesday 5

Birthdays/

Anniversaries 8

Book Bound! 4

Calendar 9

Capital District

Women’s Conference 4

Christian Education 3

Church Mouse 7

Lenten Lunch 5

Library 8

Missions

Committee 6

Pastor’s Column 1

Rip’N’Roll for

White Cross 4

Trustees 5

Sunday School

Session III 3

Spark Weekend 2

Home Vision

Gatherings 2

Church Mouse

Open House 2

Youth News 4

The 11:11 Service 5

CABA Team

Representatives 6

Lenten Bible Study 5

Summer Camp 8

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P A G E 2

Thank you to everyone who continues to

contribute toward the future of this church. The

congregation continues to amaze me with how

faithful you are to our vision process. Our

vision gatherings and prayer journey will help

grow our vision. Vision is more than buildings,

parking lots, or churches. Vision is about what

God is calling us to do and minister to.

So, let us keep our eyes on where the puck… er,

the vision is moving. Let us be a people who skate

toward the goal and to the victory of

connecting people to the life, death, and

resurrection of Jesus Christ.

With all Love and Grace,

Rev. Alan Rudnick

“SPARK” A WEEKEND OF SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

It takes a spark to light a fire. It takes a spark

from the Holy Spirit to light us afire for God.

As a way to conclude our 30 Days of Prayer for

our vision process, the Vision Community will

lead a weekend of spiritual awakening. The

weekend will include:

“Spark” Prayer Vigil

Fri., Feb. 10, 3:00 p.m. - Sat. Feb. 11, 8:00 p.m.

Sign up for one, two , or more 30 minute blocks

to pray in our sanctuary. Sign up in the church

Gathering Area

“Spark” Fasting

Sat., Feb. 11, noon - Sun., Feb. 12, noon

We will fast for 24 hours as we pray, discern,

and listen to God’s direction.

“Spark” Breaking the Fast

Sun., Feb. 12, noon

Join us as we break our fast together with a

church wide lunch after worship.

$5 donation for lunch.

HOME VISION GATHERINGS

Starting on January 31, we will hold several

dessert home vision gatherings. These

gatherings are structured around our “It’s

Time” groups from the fall. During these

gatherings we will discuss what we have

gleaned from our congregational prayer time,

consider moving to more of a team ministry

model, and respond to vision statement ideas.

Anyone may sign up for the groups below, but

those who participated in It’s Time should sign

up with their group leader from the fall. Please

sign up in the Gathering Area.

Bob Staulters’ It’s Time Group

Tuesday, January 31 @ 7:00 p.m.

Kevin & Lesa Krogh’s house

103 Independence Dr., Ballston Spa 884-2805

Terry van den Heever’s It’s Time group

Thursday, February 2 @ 7:00 p.m.

Terry & Henry van den Heever’s house

202 Brownell Ct., Malta 885-1150

Pastor Alan Rudnick’s It’s Time group

Saturday, February 4 @ 6:00 p.m.

Mark & Debby Hodgkin’s house

912 Charlton Rd., Scotia 399-2853

Day Time Group

Sunday, February 5 @ 2:00 p.m.

Diane McGarry’s house

467 Rt. 29, Saratoga Springs 587-3776

Kim & Keith Sprenger’s It’s Time Group

Thursday, February 9 @ 7:00 p.m.

Kim and Keith Sprenger’s house

172 East High St. Ballston Spa 884-9739

CHURCH MOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. to noon

Church Mouse Nursery School is now

enrolling for the 2012 - 2013 school

year. Come to our Open House to see

the classrooms and meet the teachers and staff.

Help us spread the word. Tell a friend!

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SESSION III ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

February 5 – April 15, 2012

Peter: Fisherman and Shepherd of the Church: Are

you a Christian who desires to have a transforming

experience with the inspired Word of God? Then

join us for this study on Peter and travel through

the Apostle’s life from his calling to his work after

the resurrection. The life of Peter is one of the

most fascinating and inspiring in the Bible. He was

an ordinary Jewish fisherman, but through his

experiences with Jesus, he became one of the key

figures in the history of the world. Learn how the

journey through Peter’s story can enrich your own

life and how his life of contradictions can teach

the young and old about discipleship. There will be

an optional book to purchase.

Led by Terry van den Heever

(Downstairs in CMNS Lounge)

Before Abraham: Creation, Sin, and the Nature of

God: Where did we come from? Why is there pain

and suffering? Who committed the first murder?

Why are there so many languages in the world?

The first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis

have the answers to these questions and more,

providing us with the history of the human race in

its earliest years, prior to the time of Abraham.

This John MacArthur study takes an in-depth look

at the creation story, continuing through Noah

and the Flood, and concluding with the Tower of

Babel and the dispersion of the nations. These

studies include close-ups of Adam and Eve, Cain

and Abel, and Noah. Study guide book available.

Led by Robert Staulters (Fellowship Area)

Revelation Study: Is the end of the world going to

happen soon? Does Revelation tell of the world’s

destruction? How are we as Christians supposed

to understand the book of Revelation? This study

will walk through the book of Revelation in a

relevant and practical way. Also, this study will

dispel myths, open new doors, and enlighten

every Christian. Uncovering the meaning and

context of this book will help participants to grow

in their faith and understanding of this prophetic

book.

Led by Kevin Livingston (Upstairs second floor)

Please sign up in the gathering area.

P A G E 3

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Our first and second Sunday school session are

now complete and everyone enjoyed their classes.

Thank you so much to the wonderful Sunday

school teachers who have provided their guidance

and leadership through Christ to all of us. Our third

session will start on February 5th

. Classes being

offered are listed on the left, or you can see Sarah

Watkins or myself for more information. Make

sure you sign up for a class and bring a friend or

two! We look forward to the fellowship.

Joy Hanchett has graciously accepted the position

of leading our Children’s Worship. Please keep her

in prayer as she plans and prepares to lead our

children. Mary Morelock has been working hard in

the library to update the computers and books.

Stop by, say hi, and check out a book. Barb Roll has

been doing an amazing job with Baby Box and our

additional childcare for various activities. Our

childcare needs have greatly increased. If you are

interested in helping on Sunday mornings, please

see Barb Roll.

The Board of Christian Education is still looking for

new members. If God is leading you in a new

direction and you are interested, please call me or

Pastor Alan for more information.

Finally but not least, I would like to extend a HUGE

thank you to Kristen Champion-Terrell for her

amazing leadership as the Chair of the Board of

Christian Education and as our Sunday School

Director. She and Wes and the children will be

greatly missed when they move.

Serving in Christ,

Dottie Sellers

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YOUTH NEWS

This past Martin Luther King Jr.

weekend, our youth went on

the 2012 Excel Youth For Christ

Conference. We had a group of 9 participants, with

6 youth and 3 adults. Pastor Alan Rudnick, Dottie

Sellers, and Lesa Krogh chaperoned. Through

general sessions and small group breakouts, youth

learned about “Going Deeper” with their

relationship with Christ. In addition, we spent

some time with the youth of First Presbyterian

Church of Ballston Spa, led by Pastor David

Bennett. Our youth experienced a great time of

fellowship, fun, and faith. Thank you to Dottie and

Lesa for sharing their weekend.

If you are interested in youth ministry, we are

currently in search of a youth director/minister.

Please contact Pastor Alan Rudnick if you are

interested or know of someone who might be

interested.

CAPITAL DISTRICT WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Keeping Company with God

March 10, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Loudonville Community Church

This year’s speaker will be Rondy M. Smith, a

warm, engaging communicator of God’s Word

who invites women to love Jesus with all their

heart. Early bird registration deadline is February

6. More details and registration forms are

available on the ABW Board.

It's easy to be a part: Come to the upper room of

the church on the second Monday of each month

from 4-5 p.m. with your fellow congregation

members and maybe some new friends! This

month’s meeting will be on February 13th.

It's easy to join in: Read the book for that month

and come for good discussion, with snack and

beverage provided. Come once this year or come

every month! Childcare provided.

It's easy to follow: Check the Messenger each

month to see which selection of varied literature is

on the schedule.

It's easy to start: Start reading now The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak for February's selection! March’s

selection is Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of

Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver, Camille

Kingsolver, and Steven L. Hopp. We know you are

bound to love it! So get BookBound!

Joy Hanchett and Christine Rudnick

BookBound!

THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OF BALLSTON SPA BOOK CLUB

RIP ‘N’ ROLL FOR WHITE CROSS

The Annual Rip ‘N’ Roll for White Cross is coming

up on Monday February 27, 10 a.m. - 12noon. Get

the latest updates from White Cross, Basket of

Blessings, and ABW Ministry News. Please sign up

at the ABW bulletin board. Coffee, tea, and sweets

will be provided.

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THE 11:11 SERVICE

WEDNESDAY PRAYER & COMMUNION SERVICE

Each Wednesday at 11:11 a.m. we

will gather for prayer, song, and

communion. Each brief service

(about 30 minutes) will utilize the

worship style of Taize, which

enables the worshipper to

experience God through the

simplicity of focused prayer and song. You will not

want to miss this intimate opportunity to grow

through the spiritual discipline of communal

prayer. After the service, we invite everyone to

the Ballston Spa Lenten Lunch at the First

Presbyterian Church.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Our roofing repair has been completed!

Our roofer has given us a quote of

$3,300 to restore the Mevic’s side of

the roof. We will see where the Lord

leads us. Going into February the elevator will

need maintenance.

Serving Him Together,

Laura Marino, Board of Trustees Chair

ASH WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The first day of Lent is marked with a special

worship service. On Ash Wednesday, starting at

7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, there will be a service

to commemorate this day. The goal of the day is

to reflect upon our humanness, our need for

forgiveness, and our connection to Christ’s last

days. These themes are symbolized by the

imposition of ashes on the forehead, with the

words, “You are dust and to dust you shall

return…” during the worship service. In the Old

Testament, ashes were a sign of penitence and

mourning. Job was known for placing ashes upon

his head to mourn the loss of his family. We invite

you to come, see, and experience a powerful time

of worship, song, light, darkness, and exploring the

spiritual life. In addition, we will take a special

offering to support the Ballston

Area Clergy Fund to assist needy

families in our community. First

Presbyterian Church and the

Alliance Church will join our Ash

Wednesday service.

ECUMENICAL LENTEN LUNCHEON

Join us each Wednesday, starting February 29,

12:10-12:50 p.m. for lunch and a devotional time

with local Ballston Spa churches at the First

Presbyterian Church. A brief

devotional time will be led by

a different Ballston Spa pastor

each week. Look for more

information to come.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY

Angels, Demons, & Satan:

Separating Myth from Fact

A Lenten Bible Study with Pastor Alan

So many myths

surround angels,

demons, and

Satan. Did an

all-loving God

really create

Satan and

demons? What

do angels do? Who is Satan? Can a demon really

possess a person? These questions will be

addressed as we trace the development of these

divine beings in scripture. Pastor Alan Rudnick’s

Bible study will start on Wednesday, February 29

@ 6:30 p.m.

February 29 – Angels: Origin and Identity

March 7 – Angels: What Do They Do?

March 14 – Demons: Origin & Identity

March 21 – Demons: Their Power

March 28 – Satan, The Accuser: Old Testament

April 4 – Satan, The Evil Tempter: New Testament

Please RSVP for Child care with the church office.

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MISSIONS COMMITTEE

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Retired Missionaries and Ministers Offering was

held in December 2011. First Baptist’s total giving

for this offering was $747.00.

You won’t want to miss church on March 4th

! Save

the date! Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins II,

executive director of

American Baptist Home

Missions Societies, CEO

of Judson Press, the

publishing arm of

American Baptist

Churches USA will be

speaking at First Baptist

Church of Ballston Spa on that date. His passion

has led American Baptist Home Missions to

commitments of encouraging discipleship,

engaging in mission and transformation through

preaching the Gospel, church planting, spiritual

formation, and social justice. Rev. Wright-Riggins

is a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in

Pellyn, PA., where he is active in men’s ministries.

What a good way to start our America for Christ

Offering to be taken in March!

Upcoming Mission Events include a trip to City

Mission and the Regional Food Bank. Dates to be

announced and a signup will be posted.

Christ’s Cupboard, the food pantry outreach of

First Baptist Church needs YOU if we are to con-

tinue this vital ministry to our community. Won’t

you think about how your small time commitment

can help? Contact the Church office or Pat Stack if

interested.

Coming on June 9th

– We will be participating in

the Village wide garage sale on Saturday, June 9th

.

Keep an eye on “treasures” in your closets that

could become “treasures” for someone else!

Details to be announced at an upcoming date.

Proceeds collected from the sale will be used for

missions at First Baptist Church.

For the Mission Committee,

Pat Stack

P A G E 6

CABA REGIONAL TEAM REPRESENTATIVES

As of July 1, 2011 ABC/

NYS has reorganized the

way field ministry is to be

done. To that end,

Regional Enhancement

Teams have been put into

place by each association.

Below you will find our

CABA representatives to the Regional Team and

their church assignments.

Carol Wilsey 518-782-9729 (home)

[email protected]

Athens Federated Church, Clifton Park Center

Baptist Church, Duanesburg - Florida Baptist

Church, First Baptist Church - Hoosick Falls,

Tabernacle Baptist Church, First Baptist Church -

Schenectady

Ed Pettibone 518-399-5729 (home)

[email protected]

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, Friendship

Baptist Church, First United Church - Waterford,

Morning Star Baptist Church, Old Stone Church,

First Baptist Church - Scotia, Bethany Baptist

Church - Albany

Ken Polubinski 518-371-1037 (home),

518-424-2948 (cell), [email protected]

Burnt Hills Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist

Church - Albany, First Baptist Church - Rensselaer,

First Baptist Church - Saratoga Springs, Emmanuel

Baptist Church - Friedens United Church of Christ,

Preston Hollow Baptist Church, Chinese Christian

Church - Albany, Sand Lake Baptist Church -

(search committee)

Rev. Cheryl Peaslee 518-237-9298 (home)

518-235- 6234 (church), [email protected]

First Baptist Church - Cambridge, Emmanuel

Baptist Church - Mechanicville, First Baptist Church

- Troy, Mt. Ida Community Baptist Church, First

Baptist Church - Hoosick, West Hoosick Baptist

Church, Latham Community Baptist Church

Blessings

Susan Schilling-Crutchley

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CHURCH MOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL

The children returned from

December break with excitement

and lots of energy. The Christmas

decorations have been put away,

and we are now surrounded with snowflakes,

mittens, penguins, and Eskimos. Pastor Alan told

stories about David and Goliath and Daniel in the

Lion’s Den during Chapel Time. The children are

also learning about how God provides for the

animals in

winter. Our

parents and

students were

very busy on

Penguin Day on

Friday, January

27. There were

10 stations with

fun activities

related to

winter and

penguins.

The office is busy accepting Registrations

for the 2012-2013 school year. Church

members still have time to register your

preschool age child. Registration is open

to the public February 1, but Church Mouse

families and FBC church members have first

preference.

Our Open House for prospective students is

scheduled for Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. -

12 noon.

February brings

more winter

weather and songs

about God’s love

for us. We will be

having Valentine’s

Day parties and

Friendship Day

parties. Some of

the children will

b e ma k in g

Valentines to share with the residents of

Maplewood Manor. We will learn about

President’s Day, Groundhog’s Day, and

about ways we take care of our bodies.

A dental hygienist will visit the Pre-K

and 4-year-old classes to discuss dental

health.

In between all of their activities, the teachers will

be working on evaluations of each child. Parents

are anxious to learn if their child is ready for

Kindergarten, or if they should be enrolled in our

Pre-K. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled

for Friday, March 16. The Church Mouse will not

have regular classes, but the staff will be

here providing childcare during

conferences. Our Winter break is

February 20-24.

We are working on different ways to advertise our

wonderful program. I am very excited about the

launch of our website. The address is

www.churchmousepreschool.com. Thank you

Colleen Pierre for doing an amazing job. You can

also LIKE us on Facebook. We will also

be attending 2 preschool fairs in the

area. We are thankful for these avenues

to share our school with the public. God

has blessed us with a wonderful school

and an outstanding staff, and we pray

many will take advantage of our school

in the coming school year. Please keep

us in your prayers.

Serving Christ Together,

Cheryl Dunkelbarger

P A G E 7

Snowflake stencils!

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LIBRARY CORNER

Children’s Books & CDs:

1. If You’ll Be My Valentine by

Cynthia Rylant

2. Happy Valentine’s Day,

Mouse! by Laura Numeroff

3. Big Shark’s Valentine

Surprise by Steve Metzger

All of the above are relate to LOVE!

4. Groundhog’s Special Secret by Iris Hiskey Arno

5. Substitute Groundhog by Pat Miller

6. Groundhog Gets A Say by Pamela Curtis

Swallow

7. Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub

All relate to our famous weather forecasters.

Children’s DVD:

Chuck Swindoll’s Paw & Tales ∼ Animated

adventures little children love with God-centered

lessons parents applaud!

Adult Books:

1. The Lightkeeper’s Daughter by Colleen Coble ∼

With the lies of the past behind her, Addie

finds love… and discovers her true Father.

2. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

∼ A breathtaking story set against the volatile

events of Afghanistan’s last thirty years.

3. A Taste of Chicken Soup for the Christian

Woman’s Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen,

Patty Aubery, Nancy Autio, & LeAnn Thieman.

4. His Needs Her Needs by Willard F. Harley, Jr. ∼

Building an affair-proof marriage.

5. The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman ∼

How to express heartfelt communication to

your mate.

6. Living Close to God by Charles Stanley ∼ Finding His power in your everyday life.

7. Who Needs God by Harold Kushner ∼ Indeed

religious commitment can make a great

difference in our lives.

Adult DVD:

The Penny Promise ∼ Feature Films for the

Families ∼ A young schoolteacher tries to save

$10,000 to prove his worth to his sweetheart’s

father.

Enjoy!

Mary Morelock

There are no February Anniversaries.

If we missed your birthday or anniversary,

please let the church office know!

February Birthdays

2nd

Lesa Krogh

4th

Warren Jones

5th

Sylvie Terrell

6th

Gladys Kahler

7th

Jean Ann Smith

8th

Sandra Habel

10th

Jonathan Summer

10th

Sara Jade Zlotnick

13th

Cynthia Pritchard

14th

Robert Melander

15th

Lauren Kersch

16th

Evelyn Marshall

16th

Vallee Albert

20th

Laura Marino

20th

Drennan Terrell

21st

Isabella Audette

21st

Diane McGarry

24th

Jennifer Staulters

24th

Keith Kilgallon

25th

Eric Hanchett

26th

Louanne White

P A G E 8

SUMMER CAMP

There are many Christian Summer Camp

opportunities for our youth, and Christian Ed offer

scholarships. More information will come as

summer draws close, but for now:

Think Fun

Think Summer

Think CAMP

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