sfbc family,
Hope you have experienced a great week and are looking forward to a wonderful weekend that includes worship at South Fork on Sunday. Sunday was a challenge with all the rain and flooding. We learned much and there are many people who are facing a long clean up both locally and both Kentucky and Tennessee. Please pray for those still effected by this weeks flooding. For most of of us the worse part was being inconvenienced by roads that were closed or a canceled school day, remember it could have been much worse, we in fact are blessed.
The last couple of years, we have been doing Memorial Day projects as a way to remember those who are currently serving and those who have served in the Armed Forces. Last year, we gave 3 cases of Bibles that were shipped to our service men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. This year Memorial Day (May 31st) takes a really personal turn for our congregation. Our project will be sending 20 Care Packages to 3/6 Kilo Marines serving in Afghanistan, Matt Hanson's unit. We have names of 20 Marines from Megan (Matt's sister) and will be collecting items and shipping them on June 1st. This will be a great project for a Sunday School class, student group, or even a children's class ( get the kids to write notes thanking them for serving). There will be a list of items that we will be collecting available on Sunday at the Welcome Center. A tub will be places near the mission area to drop off items. We will ship the packages in US postal boxes cost $14 each. I will be placing Bibles in each of the boxes, as well as a prayer letter from the church (we will be doing them on the next few Wednesday nights). Items will need to be at the church by May 30th. Let's do everything we can to make this a church wide project and care for Marines in 3/6 Kilo.
How can you help, several ways. Do a box, a family or person could actually do a box, be a leaders in your class (volunteer to help get items), give funds designated for shipping, (cost $14 per box total $280), give funds to buy items (if you can't pick up some things give a designated donation and someone will pick them up), help us when we pack the Packages (more about this will be announced later), write a card to a Marine, a list of their names will be on the items list. There are lots of ways to get involved. Melinda Howell is helping me with this, you can see her if you have any questions.
Sunday is Mother's Day, we will recognize Mom's in both services and have baby dedication at 11am. Should be a great Sunday of worship. There will be no services Sunday night. Please enjoy some time with your families.
Men's Prayer Fellowship is tonight 7pm at the home of Randy and Suzanne Hines. Men of all ages are welcome!
See you this weekend
Bro Norm
PS - please pray for Scott Cameron. His father Ed has been sick all week and having several tests. Then last night he received a call from Mississippi that his mother was is critical condition and on life support. Her name is Martha Anderson. Please remember Scott, Michelle, and John Calvin and their families.
Men's Prayer Fellowship
Men's Prayer Fellowship will be meeting tonight at 7pm at the home of Randy and Suzanne Hines.
Memorial Day Project
We will be sending "Care Packages" to 20 Marines in 3/6 Kilo, Matt Hanson's Unit. There will be a list of supplies available at the welcome center on Sunday and a tub located near the mission area to drop of items. We plan to ship the Care Packages around June 1st. Items are needed by Sunday, May 30th.
Class of 2010
We will be celebrating with our High School Graduates on Sunday, May 23rd (note the date change). We will recognize them during morning worship and host a reception in the fellowship hall that afternoon from 4pm - 6pm. We want to be sure we have the names of all our graduating seniors including any college graduates. Please see Dewayne, Theresa Banks, or call Pam at our church office to be sure you are on our list of graduates. Thank you!
Bob and Bonnie Parker
On May 16th, we will host Bob and Bonnie Parker our mission partners in Africa. They are coming to share with us before their return to Ghana in June. This is always an inspiring Sunday and a great opportunity to hear what God is doing in West Africa. We partner with Seed Ministry providing support, planting churches, and sending teams. You will love Bob and Bonnie, please be sure to mark your calendar.
Vacation Bible School 2010 - Saddle Ridge Ranch - Roundin' up questions, Drivin' Home Answers
VBS will be July 18th - 22nd, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. We are looking for people to serve during VBS in the areas of teaching, nursery, music, missions, crafts, and the kitchen crew. A sign up sheet is located in the front foyer. Please sign up or contact Sandy Kidd for more information.
Hope you have experienced a great week and are looking forward to a wonderful weekend that includes worship at South Fork on Sunday. Sunday was a challenge with all the rain and flooding. We learned much and there are many people who are facing a long clean up both locally and both Kentucky and Tennessee. Please pray for those still effected by this weeks flooding. For most of of us the worse part was being inconvenienced by roads that were closed or a canceled school day, remember it could have been much worse, we in fact are blessed.
The last couple of years, we have been doing Memorial Day projects as a way to remember those who are currently serving and those who have served in the Armed Forces. Last year, we gave 3 cases of Bibles that were shipped to our service men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. This year Memorial Day (May 31st) takes a really personal turn for our congregation. Our project will be sending 20 Care Packages to 3/6 Kilo Marines serving in Afghanistan, Matt Hanson's unit. We have names of 20 Marines from Megan (Matt's sister) and will be collecting items and shipping them on June 1st. This will be a great project for a Sunday School class, student group, or even a children's class ( get the kids to write notes thanking them for serving). There will be a list of items that we will be collecting available on Sunday at the Welcome Center. A tub will be places near the mission area to drop off items. We will ship the packages in US postal boxes cost $14 each. I will be placing Bibles in each of the boxes, as well as a prayer letter from the church (we will be doing them on the next few Wednesday nights). Items will need to be at the church by May 30th. Let's do everything we can to make this a church wide project and care for Marines in 3/6 Kilo.
How can you help, several ways. Do a box, a family or person could actually do a box, be a leaders in your class (volunteer to help get items), give funds designated for shipping, (cost $14 per box total $280), give funds to buy items (if you can't pick up some things give a designated donation and someone will pick them up), help us when we pack the Packages (more about this will be announced later), write a card to a Marine, a list of their names will be on the items list. There are lots of ways to get involved. Melinda Howell is helping me with this, you can see her if you have any questions.
Sunday is Mother's Day, we will recognize Mom's in both services and have baby dedication at 11am. Should be a great Sunday of worship. There will be no services Sunday night. Please enjoy some time with your families.
Men's Prayer Fellowship is tonight 7pm at the home of Randy and Suzanne Hines. Men of all ages are welcome!
See you this weekend
Bro Norm
PS - please pray for Scott Cameron. His father Ed has been sick all week and having several tests. Then last night he received a call from Mississippi that his mother was is critical condition and on life support. Her name is Martha Anderson. Please remember Scott, Michelle, and John Calvin and their families.
Men's Prayer Fellowship
Men's Prayer Fellowship will be meeting tonight at 7pm at the home of Randy and Suzanne Hines.
Memorial Day Project
We will be sending "Care Packages" to 20 Marines in 3/6 Kilo, Matt Hanson's Unit. There will be a list of supplies available at the welcome center on Sunday and a tub located near the mission area to drop of items. We plan to ship the Care Packages around June 1st. Items are needed by Sunday, May 30th.
Class of 2010
We will be celebrating with our High School Graduates on Sunday, May 23rd (note the date change). We will recognize them during morning worship and host a reception in the fellowship hall that afternoon from 4pm - 6pm. We want to be sure we have the names of all our graduating seniors including any college graduates. Please see Dewayne, Theresa Banks, or call Pam at our church office to be sure you are on our list of graduates. Thank you!
Bob and Bonnie Parker
On May 16th, we will host Bob and Bonnie Parker our mission partners in Africa. They are coming to share with us before their return to Ghana in June. This is always an inspiring Sunday and a great opportunity to hear what God is doing in West Africa. We partner with Seed Ministry providing support, planting churches, and sending teams. You will love Bob and Bonnie, please be sure to mark your calendar.
Vacation Bible School 2010 - Saddle Ridge Ranch - Roundin' up questions, Drivin' Home Answers
VBS will be July 18th - 22nd, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. We are looking for people to serve during VBS in the areas of teaching, nursery, music, missions, crafts, and the kitchen crew. A sign up sheet is located in the front foyer. Please sign up or contact Sandy Kidd for more information.
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