More interesting information…

…Jim Haag has worked diligently to obtain three bids for the church’s insurance.

…The Education Committee has worked with Tracy to produce a lively Vacation Bible School.  If you haven’t seen the boat in the sanctuary or on Facebook, you've missed something.

…The Membership Committee is working on a small gift for first time visitors and an information packet which can be given to new members.

…The church board just approved making a $2500 gift to The Well, a $1000 gift to the YMCA and $1000 gift to the Cane Ridge Meeting House.  The gifts are made possible by the Living Memorial annual distribution.

…The Bourbon Street Cruisers will sponsor a booth at the Bourbon County Fair for a raffle to raise money for Operation Food Basket.  Through the years the BC Cruisers have raised close to $10,000 for OFB.

…Linda Jones is recovering from complications resulting from her recent surgery.  Linda is an Associate Regional Minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  Please keep her in your prayers.

…Chad Bell is in his 10th year of working for McDonalds.

…Most of the staff of the church average over 10 years of service to First Christian.

…Jerry Price is working diligently to prepare for the next phase of renovation to the church building.  His project centers on the front of the church, restoring the wooden doors, fixing the front steps and other things that will insure proper repair of our unique and beautiful building.  Ask Jerry to show you what is in the plans.  We will address these needs as soon as money is found to use toward this project.

…Thanks to the kitchen crew and support staff for Vacation Bible School.

…Going through the cassette tapes at my parents former home, I discovered a tape I made of an interview with my grandfather and father, asking them questions about family genealogy and where folks lived and what they did.  Imagine the joy I experienced hearing those voices again.

…Lets remember to keep our stewardship strong in the summer months.

Moving to the deeper places,

Jeff