VBS and Family Fun Fest

Folks – here’s the Press releases for our two upcoming activities that we are placing in the paper (Adrian,  Tecumseh and WLEN).  You can use these forward to friends and family (or other places you might think of).  We still need volunteers to help out with both activities!  See the sign up at church and be part of the fun!

 

Press Release – Family Fun Festival, Sat. June 21^st 2008

 

An evening concert with National Christian recording artists, "Carried Away" will be the featured entertainment for the Britton Bethel Baptist Church's outdoor "Family Fun Fest" on Saturday, June 21st.  This Community event begins at 1:30pm with family games, activities and inflatables for the kids. 

 

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place during the afternoon and there will also be volleyball games, a pie-eating contest, rope pull and a bar-b-que at 4:30pm.  A highlight of the day will be a fun talent show (Britton's Got Talent) at 5:30pm - enter to win a prize!  The girls from "Carried Away" have offered to serve as unofficial "judges"!

 

The Concert will begin at 7:00pm. There is no charge for the event, food or concert, but a love offering will be received at the concert for the ministry of “Carried Away”. 

 

"Carried Away" has opened for groups such as Casting Crowns and Avalon as well as being the featured artist at "Women of Faith" Conferences throughout the country.  We invite you to come and enjoy this Fun Family Festival with us!

 

Britton is only 10 minutes from Tecumseh and Dundee, and 20 minutes from Adrian and Saline.  The church address is 296 S Main St  Britton, Mi. 49229.  For more information call Bob Wright (517-451-5415) or email him at bobwright@michonline.net.

 

 

Press release – VBS, June 16^th  – 20^th, 2008

 

The Britton Bethel Baptist Church is having its annual VBS for kids Mon – Fri, June 16^th – 20^th from 9am – noon.

 

Kids are invited to come join the fun as we take a tour around the world with an Expedition to discover Jesus' awesome love and power!  This is way more fun than Indiana Jones ever had!  We will be visiting Antarctica, the Egyptian desert, The Brazilian Jungle, Mount Everest and the Pacific Ocean, as we see how Jesus is our Savior and provider, has power over death, deserves our thanks and rewards persistence.

 

Children (Kindergarten – 5th grade) will experience an entire week of fun stories, activities, games, songs and crafts!  Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the excitement!  Bring a friend!  There’s a special prize for the one who brings the most!

 

Britton is 10 minutes from Tecumseh and Dundee, and only 20 minutes from Adrian and Saline.  The church address is 296 S. Main St Britton, Mi.  For more information or to register your child, please call Pastor Bob Wright (517-451-5415) or email him at bobwright@michonline.net.  Call if you need transportation in order for your child to attend.

 

A new baby, a funeral and a mission's update!

Dear folks – we have a new baby in our church!  John and Katie Flint (Jim Stewart’s daughter) had a baby girl on Monday afternoon (7 weeks premature).  She weighs 5lbs 1 oz.  Her lungs are not fully developed yet, so they have her in special care.  Katie is recovering from the C-Section (after 30 hours of labor) and will be staying at the Ronald McDonald house near the Toledo Hospital.  Please pray for them as they look forward to bringing her home!

 

Also – the funeral for Justin Dickerson (Dorothy Skampo’s grandson) went very well today.  Over 250 people were in attendance and heard a clear and compelling presentation of the gospel.  I was glad to be able to minister to the family as well as many of his friends.  Please pray for Dick and Dorothy as well as Dave & Dena (Justin’s mom and dad) as they adjust to this tragic reality.  They were not sure he was saved – but did say that Dorothy used to bring him to our church faithfully while he was a young boy (note to Sunday School teachers – your labor is not in vain in the Lord), so maybe he accepted the Lord while he was with us!  I’m praying that he did.  His present life did not reflect that he understood salvation.

 

Anna left with her team this morning for Africa and is flying over the ocean as I write this (Wed nite)!  Pretty cool.  She’ll be staying in Casablanca, Morocco for a 15-hour layover and do a little sight-seeing before getting on a plane to Guinea, West Africa.  She found out that there are huge spiders and cobras there!  They each sleep in a net at night so they don’t get bothered.  Sounds like she will be getting real friendly with the wildlife there!  Thanks for praying for her.  There is no phone service or internet connection where she is, so we will not be able to keep in touch.  I guess she’ll be doing missions the ‘old-fashioned’ way!

 

See you on Sunday!

 

Pastor Bob

Funeral arrangements & updates

Folks – I wanted to give you an update on Dick & Dorothy Skampo’s grandson, Justin.  He was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident (Doug McMullen is the officer in charge of the accident).  I have been asked to conduct the funeral for him. 

 

Visitation will be today from 2 – 8pm at Anderson Funeral Home in Tecumseh.  The Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1:30pm.  He will be buried at Brookside Cemetery.

 

Please send your condolences to Dick and Dorothy at 9103 N Union St. Tecumseh Michigan, 49286

 

Thanks, Pastor Bob

 

P.S.  Thanks for those who came to Mark’s graduation open house on Sunday!  He had a great time. 

 

P.S.S. Phillip arrived back safely in Texas where he continues his studies and is getting ready for his internship in  Alaska later this month.

 

P.S.S. Anna arrived safely in Florida for two days of training before she leaves for Africa.  She said it is beautiful where she is right now and is getting to know her team.  She is excited to get going!