Mary serves as our "ministry assistant" which is much more than a church secretary. They enjoyed a midweek get away to the Amish country here in Ohio (not at church expense) and we rejoice with them in this milestone. And I want to congratulate my own parents, Don and Thelma 
for celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary on June 5 - praise the Lord for loving faithfulness! June seems to be the month for weddings / anniversaries (we have four in my own family), let us know about yours.We have been telling you about our Summer Missions Trip to Japan which our teens will be on from July 16 - 29. After many months of prayer, planning, and training it all begins to become a reality today (Friday) as they are right now gathering in our lobby to go to the ABWE "Boot Camp" in Indianapolis. This is an intensive time of training which is required for the upcoming trip as well as other churches who are taking similar trips this summer. Please pray for this group 
over the weekend as they travel, prepare, and bond as a team. They will return Sunday evening. And if you have not connected with one of the group as a Prayer Partner with them, please consider - we still need about 4 - 5 more to partner with one of the team; see Dennis 
for more information.
over the weekend as they travel, prepare, and bond as a team. They will return Sunday evening. And if you have not connected with one of the group as a Prayer Partner with them, please consider - we still need about 4 - 5 more to partner with one of the team; see Dennis 
for more information.This Sunday is kind of "normal" for us before we have some special Sundays in the next few weeks. For this Sunday we will have our regular classes and ABF's at 9:30 AM which I hope you will attend or at least give it a try if you are not regularly involved. Then at 10:45 AM we will worship the Lord together in our service of song, fellowship, and the Word of God. I will continue with you what we began last week, "What Happens When We Step Out of Line in the Church?" We will continue to look through 1 Corinthians 5, move back to Matthew 18, then end with 2 Corinthians 2:7 - 8 and Isaiah 29:17 - 24. At least that's the plan. Read them over ahead of time to prepare your own heart for this time together. In our 6:00 PM service we will sing together and then hear a bit from some guest missionaries, Cecil and Sonnee Hines who are with the Independent Faith Mission going to South Africa. It is always a blessing to meet new missionaries (especially those from West Virginia) and to hear how God has and is leading in their lives. These are some dear servants of God that I am just getting to know, and Cecil has been so gracious and persistent in his contacts with me. Encourage them by your attendance and giving in an offering to them.
You have been hearing about some special speakers and events coming up soon, and I want to remind / prepare you for them:
Sunday AM, June 21 - Dr. and Mrs. Renald Showers 
will be with us in ABF's and Morning Worship. He is a pastor, teacher, writer, and authority on the subjects of dispensationalism as well as all things Israel, both past and present. We don't often get to have men of his caliber with us, so don't miss this time.
will be with us in ABF's and Morning Worship. He is a pastor, teacher, writer, and authority on the subjects of dispensationalism as well as all things Israel, both past and present. We don't often get to have men of his caliber with us, so don't miss this time.Sunday AM, June 28 - Dr. and Mrs. Jim Vogel 
here in our services. During our 9:30 AM ABF hour Jim will meet with our men and Jeannie with our ladies to teach about some important issues to both. Then Jim will speak in our morning service. They serve as leaders in the national GARBC and you will be blest by getting to know them. They are great friends of Beth and me and have been for many years. Plan to hear them.
here in our services. During our 9:30 AM ABF hour Jim will meet with our men and Jeannie with our ladies to teach about some important issues to both. Then Jim will speak in our morning service. They serve as leaders in the national GARBC and you will be blest by getting to know them. They are great friends of Beth and me and have been for many years. Plan to hear them.In between these Sundays will be the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches Annual Conference (June 22 - 26) at First Baptist in Elyria. You can get more information at: www.garbc.org and I hope you will plan to attend at least part of it. This is an association of CHURCHES, not just pastors, and is geared toward the people of the churches. You will learn, grow, and be blest as you attend. Please keep in prayer myself as I present a workshop on Tuesday; as Beth sings several songs at the Ladies Luncheon on Weds. (which Jeannie Vogel hosts); as Beth is chair and judge for the Girls Voice catagory of the "Talents For Christ" competition on Thursday (scholarships for kids involved); and as our own Dennis and Barb McMichael 
are presented with the prestigious "Outstanding Christian Service Award" on Friday morning. More involvement than usual from our church, but we are glad to help. We will be telling you more in the next week about how you can be involved as well.
are presented with the prestigious "Outstanding Christian Service Award" on Friday morning. More involvement than usual from our church, but we are glad to help. We will be telling you more in the next week about how you can be involved as well.And don't forget about our annual Vacation Bible School coming up June 28 - July 2 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM each evening. Many have signed up to help, but if you have not done so yet, please consider helping. Our theme is 
It should be fun and interesting, especially in the middle of the summer. More on this to come.
It should be fun and interesting, especially in the middle of the summer. More on this to come.In all the information about these things I almost forgot that June 21 is Father's Day and our ladies ministry is planning a "Desserts for Dads" special for that day. See Debbie Mace for details; there is a sign up sheet in the lobby for this also.
And our own Dan Oreskovic 
is offering for free a self - defense class on Thursday evenings 7:00 to 8:00 PM through the summer for anyone age 13 and up. Dan is well qualified to do this, see him for questions or to sign up.
is offering for free a self - defense class on Thursday evenings 7:00 to 8:00 PM through the summer for anyone age 13 and up. Dan is well qualified to do this, see him for questions or to sign up.I am thankful to be involved with an active church, a ministering church, and a healthy church - not three churches, but all rolled into our own church. We praise God for all He is doing in and through us and as we all pray and contribute our "time, talents, and treasure" we can be sure of it continuing. This cannot happen without YOU and your involvement. This reminds me of a quote from Warren Weirsbe in his book, "On Being a Servant of God", p. 136 
that Beth copied for me:
that Beth copied for me:Countless volunteer workers in local churches could devote that same amount of time to a part - time job or time with their families, but they're content to wait and receive their wages when their Lord returns.
Thank you for having an "eternal perspective" and giving your effort and energy to the Lord's work through our church, or the church that many of you as friends attend. Your time is not taken for granted in preparing and serving through your ministry areas. I hope this will give you encouragement to do your best as we "Look Toward Sunday." God bless you!
Pastor Don Workman
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