Get Ready...

Hi Folks

We are almost ready to start VBS 2007 in just a couple weeks! I ask that you would pray for God's Spirit to pour out on the kids and that many kids will ask Jesus to be the Lord of their lives. Please pray for our station leaders and our Bible teacher to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Speaking of Bible teacher, Debbie Smith has graciously agreed to be our Bible teacher for this years VBS. Kathy Flatt (our Bible teacher last year) has allot on her plate this summer so please keep her and her daughter, who is recovering from back surgery, in your prayers.

Listed below are the age groups and snack needs as they were divided among the churches involved. Also included are the names of this years life guards who will shepherd the children each night. Please pray that these group leaders will invite children and their families to visit the local churches after VBS.

River of Life

Arlene Nichols

Lisa

Brad Nichols

Monica Schlicter
Faye

Trinity

Cindy Neal

Rev. Neal
Bob Beckett

Presbyterian

Doris Lewis

Michelle Wehner

DJ & Meriah Price

Susan Bantz

Randy Porter (?)

Gary Minges (?)

Methodist

Shirley Hellem

Danielle Long

Missy Gesell

Sarai Chaney

Charlene Bake (?)

Brad Abbott (?)

Gary Moore from the Nazarene and Light House Church of God couldn’t make the meeting, so please get volunteer names to Dave.

Please have phone numbers for all your volunteers by the next meeting.

It was decided that the age groups would be assigned to a specific church. If there were more kids than lifeguards for a particular age some of the larger churches will help out where needed. The assignments are as follows:

K and under River of Life (along w/ Cindy from Trinity) - Water Wings
1st Grade Trinity - Pool Noodles
2nd Grade Nazarene - Goggles
3rd Grade Presbyterian - Squirt Guns
4th Grade Methodist - Beach Balls
5th Grade Church of God - Snorkels

Dave Hampton reported that all workers will sign the “Commitment Sheet” and training is still being worked out. Doing something through the VBS Blog is being considered as well as visits to churches before the event.

Julie Abbott assigned snack days to each of the churches. She asked that all snacks be delivered to The Grove prior to the evening they are needed. They can be dropped off the evening before during VBS or the night of, between 6:00-6:30 PM.
They assignments are as follows:

Day 1 Methodist Day
Day 2 Nazarene
Day 3 Presbyterian

Day 4 River of Life

Day 5 Trinity

Laura Lacy reported that no supplies will need to be donated from the churches for crafts. The budget will cover all crafting expenses.

Belinda Cross explained the Youth Helper program. Any teens who would like to help should contact Belinda Cross. She will lead them in devotions before VBS every night and will assign them their tasks for the evening. They also will be signing a “Pledge” before they may participate. Each evening there will be nominations for “Outstanding Youth Helper.” They will be entered into a nightly drawing and the winner will receive a Cold Stone Creamery gift certificate.

Stacey Minges suggested there be a decorating committee for VBS. This would be for folks who can’t stand the heat, but would like to help out before the event. All churches were asked if they would think about folks they would like to ask for this project. Belinda Cross said her teen group could be responsible for the set-up and tear-down each evening of the decorations and tents.

Dave Hampton will be in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies. He will have at least four “motion leaders” help him teach the songs. If anyone knows of some outgoing young men or boys who would like to participate in this part of the program, please see Dave. Dave is working out the details of the water offering and the competition between the boys and girls. They will get wet!

It was suggested that the churches tell their own kids who will be attending to make sure they pre-register (Stacey Minges will get the forms to the churches) and also to suggest they wear their bathing suits under their clothes.

Mick Miller of the Methodist Church will be coordinating with all the pastors of the participating churches for the Unity Service. Because of the conflict with Church Softball Games it was decided that the Unity Service will be from 11:00-12:00 PM and there will be no cook out this year. It will be announced during our service everyone is welcome to come back at 1:30 for the Softball Pitch-in, Christian Music and Softball Games later that day.

The next meeting will be at the Trinity Church behind Union School. It will be at 10:00am on July 21st.