Sunday Funday

Sunday was one of those crazy, but fun, kind of days.  It was the first Sunday without our parking lot on the east side.  We understand the inconvenience but I am happy to report we didn't hear one complaint.  Most preachers call this a miracle. Seriously, we appreciate your patience.  A special thanks to David Paladin who designed and marked off the parking on the west side of the building this week... in the heat of the day.  Also a big thanks to our parking attendants.  Nothing like getting in a good sweat before Bible classes.  And of course, we can't forget about those who loaned us the golf carts to get people back and forth to their cars.  Personally, I think some of you were having too much fun on the golf carts.  Here are a few pictures of the craziness.

 

Here are a few of our parking attendants who made for a smooth Sunday

 

A herd of teens walking from the farthest parking lot

 

Everyone did a great job parking... except this guy.  I'm not going to mention names but he could have been the writer of I and II Timothy or a Dean of a college.

 



Sunday night was another part of the Sunday Funday with our graduates.  We are proud of each of them.  Joel did a good job putting this together.  A special thanks to those who brought food, decorated, or came out to support our seniors.  Here are a few pictures.  Unfortunately I was running the sound and did not get good quality.

Joel with Brett Chappelear and Jake Thistle sitting on this back row (sorry Jake)

Joel and Halla

Sunday morning we met with anyone interesting in going to the Caribbean Lectures in St. Thomas.  If you were unable to attend the meeting or absent, but would like to go, please let me know this week and we will send you information.  The deadline will be this Sunday, May 24th.  You can reply by email, call me or Missy directly, or see us next Sunday.  We will need the following information to book our reservations for flights and hotel: 1) Name on your drivers license and date of birth (for flight), 2) how many will be in your hotel room and their names (the more in a room the cheaper the price per person) 3) If you would like to upgrade to an ocean view room ($100 extra per night - YIKES!), and a partial downpayment. We will leave on Saturday, July 11th and return on Thursday, July 15th.  We will be flying on Spirit Airlines (from Ft. Lauderdale).  There is a great benefit to going with fellow Christians on a trip to the Caribbean, but the real appeal is the singing, preaching and the Caribbean believers.  It is a true spiritual enrichment.  Here is a picture of the hotel we will be staying as well as the location of the lectures.

Sunday morning we started a new series on prayer from the book of Psalms.  I heard many kind comments about the study with the exception of one lady who didn't like me talking about people who dress up their dogs.  Hahaha, she hugged me anyway.  I am really excited about this weeks Psalm.  David says some things that will give you the WOW factor.  We will be looking into a prayer of protection from Psalm 56.  A quick overview: Murder, David goes into acting, a special bottle God keeps things, and the fact that God is for me.  I can't wait to tell you about this prayer.

Let the Lord dominate your life.  Talk to him daily... several times daily.  Express your love for Him.  Tell Him your innermost thoughts and stresses.  Ask Him for personal needs.  Ask Him for needs on behalf of others.  Read the Psalms until you find one that speaks to you and meditate on it.  Let it improve your prayer life.  Underline a word or phrase that jumps out to you.  Let it change your heart.

Tracy