Dear friends:
The General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was great. The music and the preaching touched my heart. Kendra and I attended workshops and Bible studies as well as worship. I am proud to be a part of a church that extends Jesus' welcome to the table to all people. Our theme was "Abide in Me". We heard God's Word of comfort that the Holy One in all times and places seeks to bring us into his sheltering and loving presence. We heard God's Word of challenge to be disciples, to live out our faith so that all we meet may know God's abiding presence as it shines through our lives.

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

To abide means to dwell, to hang around, to stick, to stay. Jesus said,"Abide in me and I will abide in you. I am the vine and you are the branches." Our lives are inextricably tied to his. Without him we are nothing. The opposite of abide is "vamoose, bail, quit." Jesus tells us he will stand with us through all things. Jesus beckons us to stay connected to him for in him we find fruitful lives. Without him we are dead, useless, fruitless branches that are pruned to become firewood.

I am thankful to you dear church, for the many ways we journey
together to be the fruitful branches of Jesus. I am ever grateful for the opportunity to share the good news as we minister together. I pray for you and thank you for your prayers for me.

Shalom,

Cindy     

Vacation Bible School -
August 5-9, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

This year our VBS will be in the morning 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and we will include lunch. Our theme, “Who Is My Neighbor?” leads us on a journey to discover more about God's great love. As we look at how to be a neighbor, this interactive VBS series will lead children deeply into Bible stories about God's care and compassion. Join us as we discover neighbors near and far! We will have fun Music, Recreation, Arts & Crafts and Interactive Story Time and we will wrap up with lunch each afternoon from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

You can register your child/children here -- bit.ly/baccvbs

Please feel free to invite friends, family & NEIGHBORS!