| Download a PDF file of the newsletter by clicking here. WonderingsThe other day Andie had on a white shirt with a bright festive design on it which said, “Jump Rope for Heart.” The shirt didn’t come cheap. She raised fifty dollars in pledges for the American Heart Association and received the “free” T-shirt in return for her efforts. “Do you like my shirt, Daddy?” she asked. “Andie, I love your shirt.” I smiled but grimaced at a not too distant memory. Two years ago, when Andie was in the first grade, she was out playing in her sandbox while I mowed the yard. I stopped. I noticed she was wearing a brand new T-shirt which said, “Jump Rope for Heart.” “Hey Andie, where did you get that shirt?” “At school,” she said while building a sand castle. “Did they just give it to you?” “No,” I earned it. I thought nothing of it and finished mowing. At supper that night Jennifer asked Andie about the “Jump Rope for Heart” T-shirt. Andie beamed, “I jumped rope at school and they gave me this T-shirt.” “Did you jump more than everyone else to get the shirt?” Jennifer asked. “No,” Andie said. “Did everyone get a T-shirt?” “No.” “So, why did you get the T-shirt?” “I gave Mrs. Cook (the gym teacher) some money and then I jumped rope.” Jennifer and I looked at each other. We didn’t give Andie any money. “Well honey, how much money did you give Mrs. Cook?” Jennifer asked. “I don’t know,” Andie said. “I gave her everything I had in my piggy bank.” “Andie, why didn’t you ask us for some money?” I asked. “We would have helped you out.” (It broke my heart thinking of Andie emptying out her piggy bank. At least her heart was in the right place.) “I did. I asked you for some money Daddy and you said no. And then I asked Mommy and she said no too.” “Oh, I guess we didn’t hear you.” A small tear formed in Andie’s eye. “I just wanted some money for Jump Rope for Heart.” Our hearts sank. Today, I look at Andie’s latest “Jump Rope for Heart” T-shirt which Jennifer and I gladly contributed to. At the top, the shirt says, “Learn and Live.” Yes, we learn and live and hopefully we learn to listen. Peace, Vacation Bible SchoolBy Connie Goodell The dates for this year's Vacation Bible School will July 31 through August 3rd. The theme is "Construction Zone, Building Character Like Jesus" Grab those tools and put on those hard hats. You're entering the Construction Zone! Pay close attention to the signs. An exciting work is in progress. Children are being challenged to develop character qualities just like Jesus. This year we will continue with the rotation schedule and will need the following Construction Crew:
We will be posting a sign up sheet in fellowship hall, so sign up, bring your tool belt and join in the fun! New Orleans work trip under wayPlease keep the group of 15 people heading to New Orleans June 5-15 in your prayers. We will be continuing the work of gutting storm-damaged homes. It is sure to be a hot, sticky rewarding experience for us all. The generous support from the Lenten Service offerings and individual contributions will allow us to leave a financial donation as well as contribute our physical labors. Look for a slideshow presentation of our experiences upon our return. Wednesday Night and Community DinnersThe 1st and 3rd Wednesday night dinners continue through the summer. Dinner begins at 6:30 and everyone is invited. There is a sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall if you would like to help prepare a meal. In addition, every other month we will have a potluck community dinner with a special theme. The first theme dinner will be on Wednesday, July 19th and will be an Old Fashioned Summertime Cook Out with hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pies and homemade ice cream. The second theme dinner will be September 20th and will be a Cajun Night. Be sure to put these dates on your calendars and bring your family and friends. Adult Ministries have busy summer aheadOn June 10th they will be going to the Barbershop Concert at Ft. Lewis Community Concert Hall. Tickets are $12.00, Seniors $8.00. Please call Linda Starliper at 882-2153 if you would like to attend. On June 29, there will be a Music in the Mountains Concert at Mesa Verde in conjunction with their 100th birthday celebration. Call Connie Goodell at 533-7398 for more information. On July 7th they will be going to spend the night at Crede and attend the theatre. There will be a sign up in Fellowship Hall but for more information please contact Linda or Connie. Birthdays & Anniversaries
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