It’s that wonderful time of the year again. Vacation Bible School is going to be an adventure of cosmic proportion. Its Galactic Blast
where we will be praising God!
Dates are June 14-17, 5:30—8:00 p.m.
Dinner will be served each day at 5:30 in the Astro Bistro, better known as the Fellowship Hall.
This year’s VBS will be using a new format where there is a place for all ages. Children, youth and adults will each have classes and a
time to come together in large group.
If you would like to serve this ministry, please see Brandy Katzenmeyer, VBS Director, or Julie in the church office for more details.
The youth trip to Lake Junaluska is coming up soon! We will leave on July 7th at 3:00 p.m. and will return on Sunday, July 11th late in the day.
The trip will include White Water Rafting and another activity during our free time. You will need to bring money for 5 meals during our travel
time and spending money.
We also have a youth lock-in planned for July 23rd. Be here at 7:00 p.m. and it will end at 9:00 a.m. the next morning. We are looking forward
to a great time of fellowship together, so mark your calendar to be here!
Youth will not meet on July 4th and July 11th. For more information on any youth activity see Mark Walters.
Hey Kids, now that summer is here get ready for some fun. We are going on a tour of the town each Thursday in July. Mark your calendar for these
trips next month. More details will be available in future bulletins and mail outs.
Thursday, July 1st Collins, MS
Grand Paradise Waterpark 8 am - 4 pm
Cost: $20 per child includes admission and lunch
Thursday, July 8th Vicksburg, MS
Tour our town fun day 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: no charge (admission and lunch provided)
Thursday, July 15th Vicksburg, MS
Water fun at church: time TBA
Cost: no charge
Thursday, July 22nd West Monroe, LA
Excalibur Fun Park 8 am - 3 pm
Cost: $20 per child (includes tickets, tokens, & lunch)
Thursday, July 29th Jackson, MS
Planetarium & Park 8:30 am - 2 pm
Cost: $5 per child (includes admission and lunch)
Our Annual Cold Confection Challenge is August 8th at 6:00 pm. Homemade ice cream is always a favorite, and this is the time be pulled out
your favorite recipe and join in the fun. Remember, the ice cream bowl is placed in the winners honor for one year. Last year’s winners
were Mattie Jones in the children under 16 years of age category and Ann Walters in the adult category. The bowl is on display in our trophy
case located in the Welcome Area of the Abundant Life Center.
This is always a “sweet” night, and this year our entertainment will come from you with the Hawkins Talent Show. We will
begin our evening with the tasting event and a pot-luck meal. After the meal enjoy your favorite homemade ice cream for dessert. The winners
will be announced and the talent show will take place immediately following the meal. Please let Julie know if you are planning to bring
ice cream or participating in the Talent Show.
