Hi Everyone!
Mike Kimmel and I are very excited as we are getting ready for our Border Run - Mission to Mexico trip March 2-4th! This email has important information regarding this Sunday, and of course for our trip next weekend, so please read it thoroughly :) PS if you are NOT able to come after all, please let us know asap! But we hope that applies to no one!
First, This Sunday we are being dedicated in both church services! We will be dedicated at the end of Celebration, and at the beginning (the welcome) of Tempo. So please if at all possible be there at the end of celebration, even if you don't normally go to Tempo. Come at 9am sharp in the lobby of the sanctuary. If you normally go to Celebration, please stick around after life stage in the lobby to come up during the welcome! This is an important part of the process so our church body can know who is going so they can be praying for us!
Second, immediately after Tempo on Sunday, we will be having our team information meeting in the gym at 12:15. We will have lunch provided for you, and we will learn more about the trip logistics, schedule, teams, etc., answer any questions you may have, and be able to get to know each other a little bit (we have about 15 people from the college group, and about 15 people from other life stage groups combing together to go on this trip, how cool!). Hopefully this will be done by about 1. Then...
Third, this Sunday after our team meeting, we have two projects to accomplish. One is to cut and paint the chicken coops we will be building in Mexico. The other is to create a short VBS (Skit, crafts, games, and bible story) to be put on in Mexico. There will be something for everyone to do as many are as able, but some of you might want to bring some painting clothes :) Hopefully this will be done by 2:30ish? The more people the can stay and help the quicker it will go and feel free to invite anyone to come help that is not going with us on the trip for this part!
Lastly, Please Read This Stuff :) We are working on solidifying the teams, driving arrangements, and schedule.
- Driving: The main plan is, most people will be leaving from church at 8am on Friday March 2nd. However, if some on the construction team would like to get an early start to have a more full Friday work day, please respond and let me and Mike know so we can coordinate getting such people together. Also, if anyone is NOT able to leave by 8am let us know as well as there may have to be a car that drives down later on Friday (leaving at 12ish). And, please let us know if you can drive and or if we can use your car if you haven't let us know already!
- Teams: Also, please send a quick reply as to which team you are most interested
in (Construction, Medical/Dental, or VBS/Kids Ministry). Of course
there will be overlap and we will all have to be flexible and willing to
serve in whatever ways we are needed, but let us know your preference
and we will do our best to accommodate!
- Payments: The trip cost is $125, please bring the rest of your payment Sunday or anytime this or next week to the church. Please make sure you pay in full before we leave! Make checks payable to Bethany Church.
Whew thanks for reading this I hope I didn't forget anything! Please be in prayer this and next week as we prepare to go and serve in this way. Thanks for your willingness! I am excited to be able to minister together with all of you. Romans 10:15 says "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news!" Praise God that we can be used by Him to love people in His name and bring the good news to them!
Blessings,
Dave
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College Pastor
Bethany Church
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