Fellowship of the Unashamed
(The last words of an African martyr)
I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed.
The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line.
The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.
I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.
I'm finished and done with low living, sight-walking, small planning,
smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, cheap
giving, and dwarfed goals.
My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my
way is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear.
I won't give up, back up, let up, or shut up until I've preached up, prayed
up, paid up, stored up and stayed up for the cause of Christ.
I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach until all know, and
work until He comes.
And when He comes, He will have no problem recognizing me. My colors
will be clear. "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ."
Not to switch gears completely... but Matt and I have to share this with you all. It may not be as intellectually profound as the above words that David shared with us but it is definitely worth watching. It is a combination of precious, sweet, hilarious, innocent and down right adorable! Click on the following link and ENJOY! The Lord's Prayer
Class News
- Thanks David for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is Empowered to Help. The background passage for the lesson is Acts 3:1-5:42. The lesson passages are Acts 4:5-10, 12-13, 18-20, 31-35. The new edition of the lesson books are in the LJG room if you need one.
- Happy (belated) Anniversary to Jeff & Kathy Scott on Sunday, June 1st!
- Be in prayer for Jason and Ashley as they enter into marriage this Saturday, June 7th. CONGRATULATIONS!
- Upcoming Dates:
- June 5: Chick-fil-A night (The Village - Pisgah Church) from 5:00-8:00 pm. Please join Keith's Krew to raise money to support ALS! Be sure to drop your receipt in the bag at the registers! That is how donations are counted!
- June 7: "Aloha" Luau for the Nettles, Vaughns & Holbrooks. Check out the blog post titled "Aloha Luau" for all of the details and updated food lists. If you would like to come and have not yet signed up please let Matt or Melissa know. **Please bring your own lawn chairs and come dressed for a Hawaiian Luau!**
- June 14: Baby shower honoring Misty Hood. Check out the blog post titled "Misty's Shower!" for all the details and updated food lists. If you would like to come and have not yet signed up please let Melissa know.
- July 13: Outreach lunch (more to come, but please keep this date on your calendar!)
Promoter News
Preschool/Children
VBS: 2008 Vacation Bible School- Outrigger Island! Plan to join us June 16-20! 9 am - Noon, ages 4 - completed 8th grade. Sign up forms are available at all welcome desks.
Nicaragua Mission Needs: Items are being collected for an upcoming mission trip to Nicaragua. Items include school supplies, jump ropes, hair bows & brushes, small toys, Spanish & English Bibles, or cash to sponsor a child. Give money to Arvil and leave other items in the designated boxes at the Children's Welcome Desk.
GA & RA Recognition Service: Sunday, June 8 at 6:15 pm. Come encourage these boys and girls!
Students
Scholarships: Scholarships are needed for the upcoming summer camps & mission trip. If you can help financially, please designate the funds "Youth Scholarship" on the memo and place in the offering plate or turn in to the church office.
Married Adults
Parenting 101: The Journey with Preschoolers: (ages birth through 4) on Friday, June 6 from 6:30-9:30 pm in the Chapel.
Activities
Atlanta Braves Weekend: September 6-7. Spend an incredible weekend in Atlanta with the family and watch the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves. Cost is $97 per person, double occupancy, includes one night's lodging and one baseball game. meals are extra. Transportation will be your own vehicle. Only 25 tickets are available! Registration deadline is Sunday July 27.
Family Night: Saturday, June 14 at 7 pm. We will be showing "Alvin & the Chipmunks" in the CLC. Popcorn & drinks will be provided. This is a FREE event!
Church-wide Picnic: Sunday July 6 at Bur-Mil Park. More details coming soon.
Mark Your Calendar
New York Trip: November 26-29. Take a Motorcoach bus and enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Broadway Play, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Christmas shopping in the city! Cost is $499 per person, double occupancy. The rate is adjusted for single, triple and quad rooms. Lodging will be at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. Information and registration brochures will be available soon in the church office.
ALS Walk: In remembrance of Keith Wood, Keith's Krew will be participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, June 14 at Center City Park. Register online at www.catfishchapter.org or in the lobby at Keith's Krew Tables. You can support the team in several ways by doing one of these things or all three:
- Wear your Keith's Krew T-shirt
- Collect donations
- Walk on June 14th
Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center: Pick up a baby bottle on Sunday and fill it with change, cash or check. This money will help make a difference in the lives of young mothers and fathers facing unplanned pregnancy. Bring it back to church on Father's Day, June 15. Bottles can be picked up from both first and second floor lobbies, and the Worship Center lobby.
