Summer Activities Move Along

Fifteen youth returned from Pineywoods Baptist Encampment about three weeks ago after a great experience at youth camp. Included among those who attended were prospective new youth group members. The photos are on the main hallway bulletin board.

A total of 16 GOBC members participated in World Changers 2009 in St. Francois County, Missouri. GOBC participants helped roof 10 houses, put siding on 5, do major paint and repair work on 5, construct a handrail and porch step for a mobile home, and build a wheelchair ramp for another. The participants worked in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Park Hills, Potosi, Bismarck, Irondale, Leadwood and Farmington. A total of 296 participants from 15 churches in 10 states participated, including Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Texas. Including GOBC, the Texas churches were First Baptist Church of Marshall, and First Korean Baptist Church of Lewisville. Four professions of faith, including one from the GOBC group, were made during the week, and the gospel message was presented 188 times. More than $2,000 was raised for the missions offering, which will go to student ministry in Canada.

Pre-registration has begun for VBS and all indications are that this might be one of our largest in recent years. Following the theme of the Boomerang Express, workers are getting ready for the arrival of the kids.

The Summer Leadership Seminar will continue on Sunday, August 9 at 5:00 in the Library. Don't let the term "leadership" keep you away, we are discussing issues that all church members should be informed about. If you are in a home group, a Bible study class, or you volunteer in any way, this is for you.