Senior Saints to Take in Scrappers Game

The Senior Saints ministry is planning an outing to a Mahoning Valley Scrappers game versus the Batavia Muckdogs on Friday July 26, 2013. The game is a 7:05 pm start at Eastwood Field in Niles, OH with a special 90's theme fireworks display after the game. Planning to leave the church at 5:30 pm. See Ron Courtney for more information.

Church Camping Weekend Planned

A camping weekend is being planned for August 9-10, 2013 to be held on the church grounds. More details will be coming later. Please sign up if you are interested and indicate whether you will be using a camper or a tent.

A Tiny Bit-o'-Talent on Display for VBS

The 2013 VBS theme will be 'A Tiny Bit-o'-Talent' based on "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord" (Colossians 3:23). All children from age 3 to those just completing 6th grade are welcome. VBS will run July 15-19, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Crossroads.

The daily lessons will be:

• Monday: Miriam uses her special talent to worship. (Exodus 15:1-21)
• Tuesday: Besalel uses his special talent to create. (Exodus 36:1-2)
• Wednesday: Ruth uses her special talent to be a friend. (Ruth 1:1-22)
• Thursday: Isaiah uses his special talent to tell others. (Isaiah 6:1-8)
• Friday: Tabitha uses her special talent to serve. (Acts 9:36-43)

Former Penn State Football Great to Speak

Leo Wisniewski, who played nose tackle at Penn State in the early 1980s, will present the message on Sunday June 16, 2013, representing the White Fields Foundation. Since retiring from the NFL, Leo has been involved in full-time Christian work, particularly to inner-city men, and has participated in mission trips to the Dominican Republic.

Summer Adult Sunday School Study Announced

Beginning Sunday June 2, 2013 all adult Sunday School classes will meet together to study the classic book Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers by John Owen. Please sign up if you are planning on attending so a count can be obtained for ordering copies of the book. (One paper version per household.) Links are available at Christian Classics Ethereal Library for electronic versions in online, pdf, audio, Amazon Kindle ebook, or Apple iBook formats. Google Play is a source for Android devices.

Collection Container Available for The Good Shepherd Center

A new container has been placed across from the church office for the purpose of collecting the monthly food items for The Good Shepherd Center. Our representatives, Paul and Carol Peterson, will see that the items get to the food pantry.

Baptismal Service and Membership Ingathering Planned

We are planning to hold a Baptismal Service on Sunday June 23, 2013 and a Membership Ingathering on Sunday June 30, 2013. Anyone wanting to be baptized and/or to join the church should sign up so one of the Elders can contact you.

Seeking Funds for Summer Camp Scholarships

Would you like to help a young person have the special experience of attending a Christian summer camp? Camp can be such a highlight of the summer and a great opportunity to grow in one's relationship with Christ. It is very challenging to be a young person today. So much that is negative and hurtful is constantly coming at them. Your gift will help fight against this pressure. Also it is very expensive raising children today, and your gift will help parents who are struggling.

Greenville National Day of Prayer Event

The National Day of Prayer local event, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Greenville, will be held on Thursday May 2, 2013 at Central Park. Music begins at 11:30 am with prayers to follow at 12 noon. All are welcome. Lunch will be served at Fresh Grounds at 12:30 pm with donations accepted to cover the cost of lunch.

Women's Spring Banquet Scheduled (UPDATED)

A women's Spring Banquet will be held on Tuesday April 30, 2013 at 6:00 pm. Please bring a tureen of your favorite food to share.

Update: The theme is Under His Wings from Psalm 91:4 "He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge." Also the ladies of Hartford Community Church have been invited to join us.

Senior Saints to Tour CCL Container

For the May 2013 gathering of the Senior Saints a tour of CCL Container in Wheatland, PA is planned. Please meet at Crossroads at 9:00 am and the tours will start at 10:00 am. Afterwards the group will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Please sign up if you plan to participate.

Special Congregational Meeting Announced

A special Congregational Meeting will be held Monday May 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm to discuss and vote on major repairs to the parking lot. All members are encouraged to attend and vote.

Choir to Present Spring Concert

The Joyful Sound Choir will be presenting a Spring Concert on Sunday April 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Come join in the continuous celebration of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Refreshments will be provided following the concert.

Youth Hosting Fun N' Fellowship Time

Starting May 5, 2013 the youth will be hosting a weekly time of fun and fellowship for an hour prior to the LEAST meeting and Sunday evening Bible study. This will be a time of activities and games for everyone -- youth, adults, and families -- to come participate together. The goal is to increase interaction with one another, over the generations, in a healthy and fun way! The fun begins at 5:00 pm.

Say Yes!

LEAST youth are sponsoring a teen seminar on Sunday April 21, 2013 at Fresh Grounds Coffeehouse to discuss Biblical relationships and the purpose of dating. There will be dinner, discussions, and activities.

Preparing for Creation 2013

Anyone entering 7th grade next school year or older are welcome to join the youth for Creation Festival 2013. This is a internationally recognized Christian event that features music, teaching, and fellowship at Agape Farm in Shirleysburg, PA. Dates are June 26-30, 2013.

Deadline for ordering tickets is May 12, 2013. Cost is $92 if ordered prior to April 11, 2013 and $102 after.

Photos from 2013 Dominican Republic Trip Available

A new album consisting of photos from the recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic has been added to the Photos page. More photos from the trip are coming soon.

Also additional photos have been added to two existing galleries: Baptisms and Special Events.

Easter Service Times

The schedule for Easter Sunday March 31, 2013 will start with a Sunrise Service presented by the youth at 7:00 am. Breakfast for all will follow at 8:00 am. Easter Worship Service will begin at 9:15 am.

There will be no Sunday School, Evening Bible Study, or youth LEAST meeting on Easter Sunday.

Choir to Present Good Friday Service

The Joyful Sound Choir will be presenting It Is Finished for the Good Friday Service on March 29, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The Lord's Table will also be observed.

Getting Ready for 2013 His Work, His Way

Greenville's His Work, His Way will take place during the week of June 16-22, 2013. His Work, His Way is a nonprofit Christian community development organization whose purpose includes upholding the dignity of vulnerable and needy homeowners who live in Greenville and the neighboring communities. It sends out crews of teenage and adult volunteers who will give freely of their time and energy to perform free home repairs for homeowners.

Prayer cards, home owner applications, and participant applications are available at the church, at Fresh Grounds, and online at www.hisworkhisway.org. The forms can also be submitted online.

Lining up homeowner projects to be done is the present focus. Applications are due by April 30, 2013.

Deadline for participant applications is May 19, 2013.

See Dave Campbell for more information.