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June 30, 1999 XXI.26
Sunday, July 4
9:00 and 10:30 a.m. - MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES
9:00 a.m. - FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL 10:15 a.m. - Summer Venture '99 team farewell just outside the main entrance, as the team boards the vans for SeaTac Airport. 1:55 p.m. - Summer Venture '99 team departs for St. Petersburg, Russia, from SeaTac Airport on Northwest Airlines. They return on July 20. Monday, July 5 Independence Day observed. Church office closed. Tuesday, July 6 7:00 p.m. - Worship Committee meeting Wednesday, July 7 10:00 a.m. - Staff meeting 7:00 p.m. - Junior High Alive Thursday, July 8 7:00 p.m. - Business Affairs Committee meeting, room 226 Friday, July 9 11:00 a.m. - Anne Lewis Bequest team meeting, library Saturday, July 10 1:00 p.m. - Coed softball game, Mt. Baker Middle School
As I entered the room it was very clear that something interesting was going on. Right there in the middle of our children's "playroom" was a Little Tyke table with a blanket draped over it. On top of the table were two plastic containers which were filled with about seven dollars in loose change. Between the two containers was a candle and popsicle stick cross held together with rubber bands. I watched as my son, Joshua, was busily adjusting the makeshift table cloth. He had a big smile on his face, but there was a seriousness about him that intrigued me. "What are you doing, Bud?" I asked. His response was one I will never forget. "This is my offering," he said excitedly. "I'm going to leave it here tonight when I go to sleep so that God can come and take it and give it to the poor people." As pride welled up in my chest, I said, "Well, Bud, that looks like a lot of money." "Ya," he responded, "That's all I got." I knelt down beside him and grabbed him up in a big hug as I told him how pleased I was with him. I then choked back the tears of joy and began to explain to him that God has given each of us the privilege and responsibility to be His hands and feet in this world. I told Him that everything that we have is given to us by God and that we are to be good stewards of His blessings. Then, after helping him decide what portion of the money he should give, I said to him, "Josh, God knows you perfectly. He gave YOU this money and He wants YOU to be the one to decide where and how it should be used. Which "poor" people do you think God wants to have this money?" He walked over to the world map we have hanging in the play room and pointed to Papua, New Guinea. He said, "Those poor people." Since that day Joshua has changed his mind and now has raised even more money to join the previous offering in order to help Karen Lewand and the "poor people in Romania." I think that God must feel the same way about Our Saviour's Baptist Church as I do about my son. You have given so sacrificially to send our Summer Venture team to Russia this summer. You have empowered them with your incredible gifts to bring, not only the Gospel to the people of Russia, but also to bring much needed financial assistance. I am proud to be part of a fellowship that practices childlike faith. I know that God is pleased!
—Tim Vincent,
Summer Venture `99 Thank you for your prayers, your generous giving and support during the last six months. As we leave on July 4 at 1:55 p.m., please continue to pray for unity of the team, for spiritual and physical safety, mutual encouragement, effective ministry and a teachable spirit for each member of the team. We serve an awesome God!
Help us send off our Summer Venture '99 team Join us in front of the church during the time in between the two morning services, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Sunday, July 4, to bid farewll and God bless to our Summer Venture '99 team as they board the vans for SeaTac Airport. The group departs from the airport for St. Petersburg, Russia, on Northwest Airlines at 1:55 p.m.
Tom Willis begins July 1 as OSBC Choir Director We are pleased to have Tom Willis on staff at OSBC as our new choir director. Tom was born in Atlanta, Georgia, adopted at the age of 16 months, and born again and baptized at the age of ten or eleven in Hollister, Florida. His dad was his pastor. Tom met and married Mary while in the Air Force in Grand Forks, North Dakota. They have been married 34 years. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mary is the daughter of a Baptist deacon and accepted Christ at eight years of age. Their daughter, Kim, will be 25 next Sunday, accepted Christ at the age of eleven, and teaches third grade at the International School in San Francisco. Kim is married to Eric Lee, who is working on a Master of Divinity degree at Golden Gate Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California. They feel called by God to be foreign missionaries. Tom has served as campus minister at CWU in Ellensburg, Washington, and at Green River CC. He has also served as music and education director in churches in the Puget Sound area. Tom is a self-employed consultant/field service engineer in the field of laboratory instrumentation and also works part-time at Radio Shack.
Treasure Hunt Bible Adventure July 12-16, 9:00 a.m.-noon for children entering grades K-6 featuring Bible stories and memory verses, related crafts, songs, recreation, snacks Registration forms now available in the entry. Contact Kim Woodward, (253) 952-2981.
11:10 a.m. - just outside the main entry Enjoy hot dogs cooked to perfection by your favorite deacons, plus chips and soda pop, as we fellowship together in anticipation of V.B.S. Week, July 12-16.
MOPS Park Day coming Tuesday, July 13, is the second of three MOPS "Park Days" this summer. Moms of preschool age children are invited to gather up the kids, pack them a picnic lunch, and meet at Palisades Park from 10:00 a.m. to early afternoon for fun and fellowship. Contact Tina Hutchinson with questions or for directions, (253) 942-4255.
Lake Retreat Day Sunday, August 1, starting at noon Enjoy water fun including swimming, sunning, a diving contest, and (for those who dare) the "blob;" also play carpetball, Frisbee golf, miniature golf, or take part in a volleyball tournament. Each family bring a main dish and either salad or dessert. The Fellowship Committee will supply drinks and service ware. Contact a member of the pastoral staff if you would like to be baptized. in order to help us with our planning.
OSBC family to enjoy M's game at Safeco Field The entire family is welcome at our next group night at the Mariners, Monday, August 2, when the M's will be playing at the new Safeco field. Sign up to attend on the clipboard in the entry. Tickets are $7.00 each.
Attention, golfers Don't miss the annual Cliff Horr Memorial Golf Tournament, Saturday, August 7, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Spanaway Lake Golf Course. The entry fee of $30.00 per person covers golf and prizes. Sign up now in the entry. All are welcome, regardless of age, sex or ability. Please make your check out to tournament coordinator Steve Brumbaugh and have it in his hands by Sunday, July 25. If you have questions, Steve may be reached at (253) 770-1593.
Bridal shower Put in on your calendar! There will be a bridal shower for Sarna Renfro, daughter of Guy and Linda Renfro, in the OSBC Fireside Room on Thursday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. Sarna will be married August 21 in Palo Alto, California. Call Linda Renfro with questions, (253) 941-0750.
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