VBS News

VBS NEWS

This year’s VBS will include a nightly biblical market place where the children will be able to create crafts, visit shops and enjoy food authentic to the time period.  We really need your help!  Please look over the list of items below and see if you can help by providing or loaning any item(s).  Please contact Jennifer Johnson or Melissa Rigney if you can help.  We will also need many people of all ages to work in this market place.  Consider going back in time with us and being part of this outreach effort.  It's a blessing you will remember forever!

MARKET PLACE 2007 – ITEMS NEEDED!!!

Baskets (all shapes & sizes); Canopy Tents (several needed); Woven Blankets and Rugs (many needed); Large pieces of solid fabric, leather, burlap and canvas; Solid color throw pillows (donate); Clay pottery; Wooden bowls and dough boards; Artificial fruits and veggies (donate); Artificial greenery, dried flowers & grain; Containers and other objects made of tin or other metals; Rope; Bamboo (dried & donated); Aluminum pie pans (donated); Small seashells (donate); Brown paper bags (donated); Aluminum Wash Tubs (Large); Primitive wood tables and chairs; Wooden WELL bucket; Someone to build a Well and other projects.

VBS VOLUNTEERS

During VBS we will serve supper for volunteers and their families from 5:00 – 5:45.  The cost is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children under 12 and children who are 4 and under eat free.  For planning purposes, reservations are required.  A sign up sheet is located on the table at the visitor’s center or you may contact Kathy Burnett, 224-7083 or Janie Reed, 461-9029.  The deadline to register has been extended to Sunday, May 27^th. No reservations will be taken after this date.

                                                Sunday – Pizza                                                     Wednesday – Chicken Sandwich/Baked Potato

                                                Monday – Sub Sandwiches                               Thursday – Reservations not required

                                                Tuesday – BBQ

 

Children's News

VBS  Kickoff:  On Sunday, May 27^th there will be a VBS kickoff the last 15 minutes of Sunday school.  We will meet in the front of the building.  Please have the kids wear their VBS shirts!  Contact Joel or Andrea Abrahams for details

The Children’s Ministry needs a teacher for 3-year-olds on Sunday morning.  See Brad or Teena Anders

Teen News

JUNE 15-22 – Mission Trip.  The Mission Team to Kinlichee, AZ needs your help defray some of the cost of the meals. The following disposable items are needed:  paper plates (sturdy), napkins, paper towels, bowls, large trash bags, plastic or styrofoam cups (large and small), foil, large disposable aluminum baking pans.  Items can be placed in the Mission Team box in the lobby.  Please bring items by June 10, 2007.  The team thanks you for your prayers and support.

 

Disaster Relief

Eleven families who attend the Mullinville Kansas church of Christ lost their homes when a tornado demolished the nearby town of Greensburg. There are no reports of injuries or deaths among the members of this congregation who lived in Greensburg. Mullinville is about ten miles west of Greensburg. Church of Christ Disaster Relief is staging their relief efforts to the town of Greensburg at the Mullinville Church of Christ, and their first truck arrived in Mullinville on Saturday following the Friday tornado. Contributions can be made to Cedar Lane church of Christ, marked "Kansas relief”, or they can be sent to the following:

Mullinville Church of Christ, P.O. Box 184, Mullinville, KS 67109-0184
or
Churches of Christ, Disaster Relief, Inc., 410 Allied Drive, Nashville, TN 37211,

1-888-541-2848

 

Medical Aid Ministry

The Medical Aid Ministry is trying to purchase a defibrillator for the church.  The amount needed is between $1700 - $2000.  If you would like to help, make check to the church and mark defibrillator and give to Bill Baucum.  If you have any questions, see Barbara Allison.

 

Pearlington

Those who went to Pearlington, Mississippi to work on the church building are:  Mike Fitzgerald, Darrell Gibson, Jean Gibson, Felix Rees, and James White (Katrina evacuee living in Tullahoma).  They left Wednesday May 23^rd and are due back Sunday, May 27^th.

 

Upcoming Cedar Lane Events

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 – Spanish Class

Sunday – Thursday, June 3 – 7, 2007 – VBS

Thursday, June 7, 2007 – NO GAME NIGHT due to VBS.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 – Golden Agers meeting at 10:00 a.m.

 

Summer Wednesday Night Series (2007)

“Authentic Christianity”

 Summer Wednesday Night Series (2007)

 

Our Adult Summer series starts June 6^th on the week of VBS.  The series will address the challenge of living consistent Christian lives.  The series will center on the challenge of living the Christian life of integrity and honesty with God and man.  Do you want a more living, dynamic relationship with God?  Is your life sometimes inconsistent and powerless?  Our goal in this series is to develop spiritual authenticity through a vital daily relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

TOPICS:

 

6/6   The Authentic Jesus – Pat Allison/Gary Johnson

 

6/13  Authentic Spirituality –Steve Grubbs

 

6/20  Authentic Males – Steve Grubbs

6/20  Authentic Females – Cynthia Northcutt

 

6/27  Authentic Christian Relationships – Geoff Giesmann

 

7/4   Authentic Citizenship – Ken Smith

 

7/11  Authentic Marriage – Mark Maybrey 

 

7/ 18  Authentic Sexuality

Women:  Avoiding Sexual Entanglements – Margaret Bills

Men: Every Man’s Battle – Tim Miller

 

7/25  Authentic Parenting – Jim Black

 

8/1    Vocational Authenticity – Brent Bracey

 

8/8    Authentic Emotions – Randy Davis

 

8/15   Authentic Stewardship – Steve Bills

 

8/22   Authentic Outreach – Ken Keller

 

VBS Volunteers

During VBS we will serve supper for volunteers and their families from 5:00 – 5:45.  The cost is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children under 12 and children who are 4 and under eat free.  For planning purposes, reservations are required.  A sign up sheet is located on the table at the visitor’s center or you may contact Kathy Burnett, 224-7083 or Janie Reed, 461-9029.  The deadline to register is May 24, 2007 and we cannot add anyone after this date.

 

                                                Sunday – Pizza                                                     Wednesday – Chicken Sandwich/Baked Potato

                                                Monday – Sub Sandwiches                               Thursday – Reservations not required

                                                Tuesday – BBQ

 

Children's News

VBS  Kickoff:  On Sunday, May 27^th there will be a VBS kickoff the last 15 minutes of Sunday School.  We will meet in the front of the building.  Please have the kids wear their VBS shirts!  Contact Joel or Andrea Abrahams for details

The Children’s Ministry needs a 4^th grade and a kindergarten teacher.  If you can help, please call Mark or Melissa Rigney.  Also, there is a need for a teacher for 3-year-olds on Sunday morning.  See Brad or Teena Anders

Elementary Summer Lesson Series – A special lesson series called”Camp Iwilligoway” is planned for elementary-age children.  The series will start on May 30^th and last until July 25^th (except for the Wednesday night of VBS).  Activities will start at 5:30 with games followed by a simple dinner for the children at 6:30 (cost $1).  We will then move to the elementary classroom wing at 7:00 for activities and lessons on living God’s way as we study the life of David.  Help is still needed.  Please contact Mark or Melissa Rigney if you can help.

Advancement and Blessing Service – The annual Advancement and Blessing Service for our children will be held on Sunday, May 27^th at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  This is for elementary and preschool children.  This service will be dedicated to recognition of our children’s promotion to the next grade level, and prayers for blessings on our children, their parents, and our teachers.  Each class will be sharing something they have learned this past year.  The 5^th grade students will be presented with a gift and given a special welcome to the youth group.  A photo presentation of the year’s activities will be shown.

 

Medical Aid Ministry

The Medical Aid Ministry is trying to purchase a defibrillator for the church.  The amount needed is between $1700 - $2000.  If you would like to help, make check to the church and mark defibrillator and give to Bill Baucum.  If you have any questions, see Barbara Allison.

 

Talent and Information Sheet Updates

In 2001 we set up a Servant Keeper program that enabled us to help each member identify his or her talents.  This program also helped us focus on our special interest so that we could serve the Lord in a more productive way in the church and community.  Thankfully, our talents and abilities do not remain static.  As we mature in the faith, we also expand our horizons in the field of service.  The Involvement Ministry would like to make available the opportunity for each of you to update this information; there will be sheets located in the main lobby on the information desk.  Perhaps you have never filled out a talent and information sheet.  Please feel free to pick one up, fill it out and return it to Pat Allison or Gerald Burnett.

 

Upcoming Events

·        Sunday evening, May 20, 2007 – Game night following the small group meeting. Bring snacks.

·        Monday, May 21, 2007 – Dorcas Ministry will meet at 9:30 a.m.  Bring your scissors.

·        Tuesday, May 22, 2007 – Spanish Class – 6:30 p.m.

·        June 3 – 7, 2007 – VBS

·        Thursday, June 7, 2007 – NO GAME NIGHT due to VBS.

 

Teen News

June 14-22 - Mission Trip. The Mission Team to Kinlichee, AZ needs your help defraying some of the cost of the meals. The following disposable items are needed: paper plates (sturdy), napkins, paper towels, bowls, large trash bags, plastic or styrofoam cups (large and small), foil, large disposable aluminum baking pan s. Items can be placed in the Mission Team box in the lobby. Please brings items by June 10, 2007. The team thanks you for your prayers and support. Team members - money is due now.

VBS Volunteers

During VBS we will serve supper for volunteers and their families from 5:00 to 5:45. The cost is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children under 12 and children who are 4 and under eat free.

For planning purposes, reservations are required. A sign up sheet is located on the table at the visitor's center or you may contact Kathy Burnett, 224-7083 or Janie Reed, 461-9029. The deadline to register is May 24, 2007 and we cannot add anyone after this date.

VBS Needs

This year's VBS will include a nightly biblical market place where the children will be able to create crafts, visit shops and enjoy food authentic to the time period. We really need yhour help! Please look over the list of items below and see ifyou can help providing or loaning any item(s). Please contact Jennifer Johnson or Melissa Rigney if you can help. We will also need many people of all ages to work in this market place.

Baskets, Canopy Tents, Woven Blankets and Rugs, Large pieces of solid fabric, leather, burlap and canvas, solid color throw pillows, Clay pottery, wooden bowls and dough b oards, artificial fruits and veggies, artificial greenery, dried flowers grain, containers and other objects made of tin or other metals, rope, bamboo (dried & donated), aluminum pie pans (donated), small seashells (donate), brown paper bags (donated), aluminum wash tubs (large), primitive wood tables and chairs, wooden well bucket, someone to build a well and other projects.

Pearlington

Anyone interested in going to work on the church building in Pearlington the week of May 20th needs to get in touch with Darrell Gibson immediately.