Announcements for May 18-24

Summer Schedule starts next week
1st service 9:00am - 10:15am
2nd service 10:45am - noon
No Sunday School

GRADUATE RECOGNITION--Next Sunday, May 24

ELDER LEADERSHIP--The elder team would like to present Marshall Gipe to the church body as one who desires to be an elder. While Scripture says it is an honorable thing to desire the office of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1), the chapter goes on to lay out very specific guidelines for elder leadership (3:1-7). We would encourage you to examine this passage (along with Titus 1 and 1 Peter 5, among others) and also Marshall’s testimony. As elders, we desire to know if you can affirm Marshall’s qualifications for elder leadership. Would you please consider these texts, examine Marshall’s life and then share your confirmations or concerns with a current elder?

SUMMER STUDIES--If you are interested in the Summer Studies, they will be on Sunday nights starting June 28-August 9 at 6:30pm. Sign-up sheets are on the table in narthex.

WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY--Ladies, we will be starting a eight week study of Ruth the month of June . For more information or to sign up, go by the table in narthex.

MEN’S TRAINING--Please be sure to join us Monday evening, May 18. Study will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and will be followed by additional training on men's issues.

SUMMER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE--Ladies, are you aware you can serve your brothers in Christ simply by the way you dress during summer months? We encourage you to consider this at all times, but especially as we gather together to worship. What a gift to men if they do not have to fight the battle of the eyes and mind when they gather with their sisters in Christ! We praise God for your desire to see Jesus magnified!

BAPTISM--Baptism is a wonderful opportunity to make a outward, visible confession of an inward reality of your faith in Christ. If you know Christ as your Savior and have not participated in baptism, you (and our church) are missing out on a tremendous blessing. If you are interested in being baptized, we encourage you to call the office and arrange an appointment to discuss this issue. We are planning a baptism service soon!

PRAISE IN THE PARK CARRY-IN on June 7 immediately following the service at: The Steve Garber farm, 8802 Hartle Rd., Greenville

A-K vegetable and a dessert
L-Z salad and a dessert

Church will provide the meat and drinks. Bring your own place settings.

VBS--WE NEED YOUR HELP June 14-18. Stop by the table in narthex or contact Tammy Dietrich at 548-6811 or email jeffntammy1@gmail.com.

HAPPY CAMPERS--Are you looking for a summer camp experience where your child can have fun and grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus? We've got two options for you. Our Tristate District of Grace Brethren Churches is offering "Creation Adventure" July 12th-17th. Skyview Ranch is also offering camps five different weeks in the summer. If interested in either camp (we recommend either one!), stop by the church office for information or check out their websites. (tristatecamp.com or skyviewranch.org)