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South Louisville SDA Church News
7319 Southside Drive
Louisville, KY 40124 Volume 5 Issue 02
(502) 361-2421 2012 2nd Quarter
Elder’s Corner with Elder Clarence Jennette
Elders Report on the Conference for Elders and Pastors
A Positive Approach!
Our Church was represented by Pastor Luis Ruiz and
Head Elder Clarence Jennette at the recent Conference for Elders and Pastors held April 20-22 at Indian Creek Camp. Several of our other elders were unable to attend due to other church commitments. Our featured speaker was Dr. Eduard Schmidt, Associate Director North American Evangelism Institute, located at Berrien Springs, Michigan. I found at that Dr. Schmidt had helped with the service during our Pastor’s Ordination to Ministry. He was a very spiritual leader of our conference. The purpose of this conference was to focus on the role of the Local Elders and the Pastors as: Spiritual leaders of the congregation, Leaders in Worship, A Team working together, and Strategic Planners for church growth. Dr. Schmidt told an experience that happened to him during his ministry that I believe would benefit all of us. While I cannot tell it word for word, I believe you will get the message of the story.
Early in Dr. Schmidt’s Ministry, he was called to a three church District. In his first church,
he decided to visit all his members. When he visited one lady, he found a very sad situation. She was bedfast. Rotten and spoiled food was in the kitchen and other rooms. The house was messy, very messy. The lady needed a bath.
Dr. Schmidt, during the next few days, gathered several helpers and the group visited this lady again. This time, they cleaned her house. While a nice meal was being prepared, some of the other ladies gave her a bath, washed and set her hair. By this time, she was a new person and her house had a good makeover. As Elder Schmidt was leaving he asked the lady, “What are you going to do for Jesus?” She looked at her Pastor and didn’t say a word. He asked her the question for the second time, “What are you going to do for Jesus?” She thought, “What can I do? I’m bedridden. I am just a little old lady.”
After talking for several minutes with her pastor, they came up with a plan for her to help the Church. Their Church had been having poor attendance in most areas like board meetings and prayer meetings. She decided to call all the board members before meetings. Then on the night of the meeting, she called them again to see if they were home or at the meetings.
The Church had such a good increase in board attendance. She also did the same thing for Prayer Meetings. These meetings also had a good increase in members’ attendance. So the end results were that a member who was unable to attend Church Services became a very important part of the Church program. The Church was healthier and happier and so was the lady. Also, the Church made it a point to take good care of this lady. Remember, we need to take the “POSITIVE APPROACH”. We need to think of “WHAT WE CAN DO,” and not what we can’t do. With all of us working together and taking “POSITIVE APPROACH” we can accomplish great things for our Church. MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF OUR MEMBERS!!!
Into the Storm By Thomas Kendall
“Where are you going, Good
Shepherd?” “Into the storm”, he replied.
“One of my own is lost and alone.” “I must bring it safely inside.”
“Will you not wait till the
morning?” “The time to go looking is now.” “No time for sleep, while wolves
stalk my sheep.” “Delay I cannot allow.”
He reached for His staff by the
doorway. “Will you punish the one gone
astray?” He said, with a laugh, “The wolf
feels my staff!” “The lamb on my shoulders will
stay.”
Then out amid the thunder and lightning,
Through wilderness, mountains and sea,
Till found and content: just like when He went
Into the storm seeking me.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put
the bill on the table and walked away.
The boy finished the ice cream, paid
the cashier and left. When the waitress
came back, she began to cry as she
wiped down the table. There, placed
neatly beside the empty dish, were two
nickels and five pennies.
You see, he couldn't have the sundae,
because he had to have enough left to
leave her a tip.
Always remember those who serve. Author Unknown
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much
less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop
and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water
in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and
studied the coins in it. "Well, how much is a plain
dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the
Waitress was growing impatient… "Thirty-five
cents," she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the
plain ice cream," he said.
But the drawing of cash from the bank and then
storing it in the office safe was not the only strange
thing that the secretary had noticed Elder Williams
doing lately. He had recently written letters to the
overseas divisions, urging them to send in their
budget requests for the next Annual Council. This was
far in advance of the usual schedule. Why all the rush?
Then Elder Williams further complicated the situation
by asking Mr. Rogers to drive him to the Union Station
in downtown Washington, so that he could take the
midnight train for an unscheduled trip to New York
City. Of course, Elder Williams frequently went to
New York City to arrange to send mission funds by
cable to the various offices, but this time it was fully
10 days before the date such a trip normally would
have been scheduled. Why did he need to go to New
York City that night? Mr. Rogers wondered, but asked
no questions.
A few days later, in regular morning chapel service at
the General Conference office, Elder Williams told the
office a story that made a lasting impression on
everyone present. Here it is as told in his own words:
It was closing time on March 2. People were
rushing home from work while I sat alone in
my office enjoying the quiet hush after a busy day.
Because my wife was not at home, there was no need
for me to hurry to an empty house. I will go home and
go to bed early, I mused to myself.
Just then, there was a pressure on my shoulder, and a
clear voice commanded, Go to New York City tonight.
I sat up and braced myself in my chair. Then I bowed
my head and prayed, Lord, I have no authority to
transact business in New York City at this time. What
am I to do when I get there?
God Was Ready The
Day The Banks Closed
Elder Williams would never forget the events of
Thursday, March 2, to Sabbath, March 4, 1933. We should
never forget them either. For they show that the God of
heaven is leading the people who believe and obey the
historic truths given in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy. Are
you and your loved ones faithfully adhering to those truths?
By Emma Howell Cooper
(Shared by Clayton Schlenker and Boyd Hooper)
A thousand dollars is a lot of money to keep in a small safe.
Yet W.H. Williams, under-treasurer of the General
Conference, asked his secretary to place ten $100 bills in an
envelope, date it, mark the amount, and put the envelope
into the office safe. In subsequent weeks the secretary
stuffed, dated, and marked other envelopes, also storing
them in the safe.
Being a keen financier, Elder Williams understood the
currencies of many lands. The Lord needed just such a man
in 1933. That was a time of depression. Funds were scarce,
and many people were going hungry. The world budget of
the church had been cut at the annual meeting, and a
general feeling of concern prevailed.
Elder Williams had charged of the flow of denominational
funds in and out of the General Conference with respect to
both the world field and the North American Division.
Because of this, he did his banking not only in Takoma Park
and downtown Washington D.C., but in New York City, as
well. The $1,000 amounts Elder Williams directed his
secretary, Chester Rogers, to put into the office safe were
funds he had withdrawn periodically from the General
Conference account at the Takoma Park bank. His secretary
wondered why he made these withdrawals.
The pressure continued: Go!
I was tired. I dreaded a late-night trip to
Union Station by streetcar. Had Chester
Rogers gone yet? Stepping outside my
office, I met my faithful secretary.
Chester, will you take me to the train
tonight? I asked. To this he agreed
without question.
Early the next morning I arrived in New
York City. I prayed that the Lord would
keep me from improper transactions
that day. Why was I there, anyway?
When the banks opened that Friday
morning, I found myself at the first
bank, facing the teller who normally
handled our mission transactions. He
knew our schedule. Would he straighten
me out? I wondered. But the teller did
not raise so much as an eyebrow at
seeing me that day at such an early
hour.
When I told him that I wished to send
the mission funds to the usual places, he
replied, Yes, Mr. Williams, I’ll be happy to
care for that.
Three Times the Amount! After checking to be
sure he had the correct addresses, I gave him
a list of the various amounts to send to each
division. As I did so I found myself saying, In
fact, I’d like to send three times our regular
amount in each case, please.
With a telescopic view my mind’s eye could
see the figures of our accounts. Yes, we had
enough in the bank to cover three months
appropriations for each place, but it certainly
would leave little in reserve! The teller
indicated that he would carry out my wishes.
After turning away from the window, I
stepped back again. You’ll be sure to attend to
this at once, please? I urged.
Yes, of course, Mr. Williams, it will be the next
thing I’ll do, replied the teller.
When I had gone there that morning I had
been trembling so much that I could scarcely
walk. But, inside the bank, all my quaking
and fears had vanished. Out on the street the
shaking returned.
How could I ever explain to the General
Conference officers what I had just done
without their authorization? Again I felt the
pressure on my shoulder and heard more
words:
The voice sounded as though there was no
time to lose!
As the morning advanced, the answer
came clearly: Go to the two banks and
send the mission money to each
division. But this was too early in the
month, I reasoned with the Lord.
However, there seemed to be no
alternative.
Go to the other bank and send those funds now!
I noticed that, as the treasurers entered Elder
Shaw’s office, everyone was tense and all were
talking in subdued tones. All were especially
concerned for our overseas workers.
With the banks closed there will be no funds to
support the missionaries in the field, neither will
there be money with which to bring them home,
Elder Shaw explained to us.
At that point I requested permission to speak. I
quietly related to them my story.
As we rose from our knees someone remarked
that we had been so concerned for our overseas
missionaries that we had given no thought to
the need of our workers at headquarters. How
would we provide for them? How long the
banks would be closed?
Then I remembered the $1,000 items in the
little safe in my office. Quickly we counted the
envelopes. With care there would be enough
cash with which to meet our payroll for the next
three months - the same length of time for
which we had sent funds the day before to the
overseas divisions.
Again I followed the instruction. At the second bank I again met a cordial reception and I transferred the mission funds in exactly the same manner I had at the first bank, not forgetting to caution the teller that the money should be cabled at once, and receiving the same assurance I had at the first bank. Then the next stop became clear to me: I must cable the divisions and say, Conserve funds. Letter follows. Having attended to this, I suddenly realized that I was completely exhausted. It was a relief to think that now I could take the train back to Washington and the streetcar back to Takoma Park. I would arrive in mid-afternoon, and the General Conference offices would be closed. However, there would be many Seventh-day Adventists scurrying here and there on the streets, preparing for the Sabbath. I preferred not to meet anyone. Since the streetcar line ends in front of a shopping area, I wondered if anyone would tell me that he had needed me in the office that morning. In weariness and apprehension I prayed, Lord, let
me get home alone. Don’t let me be obliged to talk
with anyone when I get back. Please help me!
I must have dozed a bit. All at once I realized that
we were being switched onto a siding. Soon the
conductor explained that there had been a wreck
ahead, and it would be some time before the track
was cleared. When finally I arrived at Union
Station in downtown Washington and then made
my way to Takoma Park by streetcar, it was
already dark. The streets were deserted. I walked
the few blocks to my home on Carroll Avenue
without meeting a person I knew. Soon I was in
bed, after praying that the Lord would grant me a
good night’s rest and would prevent my
awakening on the Sabbath with my mind in
turmoil over the past day’s activities.
The Lord granted my request, for I slept soundly.
In fact, Sabbath was well along before I awakened
to find the sun shining across my bed.
It was March 4, 1933, and it was the day a new United States president was to be inaugurated - Franklin D. Roosevelt. For a moment I lay there. How good it was to relax! It was March 4, 1933, and it was the day a new United States president was to be inaugurated - Franklin D. Roosevelt. For a moment I lay there. How good it was to relax!
I sprang from my bed. In my pajamas I rushed to
the door for a newspaper. I had to know what had
happened! And there it was - a two-inch-high black
headline proclaiming: Banks Closed Nationwide!
As I began to realize what this meant, tears came
to my eyes, making it difficult for me to read.
Praising the Lord, I was humbled to realize that the
Lord had used me to save most of our mission
funds.
Immediately after sundown my telephone rang
sharply. It was Elder J.L. Shaw, our General
Conference Treasurer. He was calling a meeting of
the Treasury personnel immediately in his office.
You have heard the news, he said. What will we do
to support our missionaries? Then he hung up
before I could answer.
Then, through my open window came the raucous voice of a newsboy: Extra! Extra! Banks closed! Extra! Extra! Banks closed nationwide!
I spent the rest of the Sabbath alone with God, praising the Lord. I prayed that He would always keep me humble in His service.
When Elder Williams sat down that morning on
which he shared this experience, it was evident
that the congregation had been deeply moved.
Thousands of small banks, indeed, went
permanently out of business on March 4, 1933.
Many large banks did not open again until after a
panic-filled period had passed - a period of three
months. During that time it was not possible to
send funds out of the United States.
During that time the Seventh-day Adventist
Mission Board did not recall one missionary;
neither did the General Conference find it
necessary to borrow funds in order to carry on
its work. And the payroll for the General
Conference was met on schedule, during the time
the banks were closed, from the dated and
marked envelopes in the little safe in Elder
Williams' office.
We had a prayer session that evening instead of a business meeting. Instead of agonized prayers for help, there were prayers of praise and gratitude for God’s wonderful guidance. Nor did we forget to beseech Him to keep us humble in the future. Oh that He might always lead us as He had in this instance, we prayed.
Christian Humor - Lightning Just Struck
As Bill was approaching mid-life, physically he was a mess.
Not only was he going bald, but years of office work had
given him a large pot belly. The last straw came when he
asked a woman co-worker out on a date, and she all but
laughed at him. That does it, he decided. I’m going to start
a whole new regimen. He began attending aerobics classes.
He started working out with weights. He changed his diet.
And he got an expensive hair transplant. In six months, he
was a different man. Again, he asked his female co-worker
out, and this time she accepted.
There he was, all dressed up for the date, looking better
than he ever had. He stood poised to ring the woman’s
doorbell, when a bolt of lightning struck him and knocked
him off his feet. As he lay there dying, he turned his eyes
toward the heavens and said, “Why, God, why now? After
all I’ve been through, how could you do this to me?”
From up above, there came a voice,
“Sorry. I didn’t recognize you.
-Author Unknown
Bible Character of the Quarter
ANDREW
In our world today, our belief system has
become one of the common words we use to
describe a person. He is a Catholic, a Protestant, a
Hindu, a Jew, an Atheist, and so on. But as
Seventh-day Adventist Christians, it’s not just our
‘named-religion’ that molded our character, but
our faith on Christ and how we acted on it. We
know and gladly enjoy the good news of Jesus,
that through Him we will gain victory over sin;
that only through we can gain that blessed hope
of Salvation.
But what are we doing to that good news? Do we
look for ways that we could share Jesus to
others? Or we leave it all to the Pastors and
laymen? 1 Peter 2: 9 says “But you are a chosen
generation, a royal priest-hood, a holy nation, His
own special people, that you may proclaim the
praises of Him who called you out of darkness into
His marvelous light.” Each of us is called for a
ministry. We are to share to others the light we
have in Jesus, and what He has done in our lives;
what is it like to be called out of the dungeons of
sin; to be a witness of His love and mercy.
Then the common resort goes flying around our
weak and doubtful minds. “I can’t talk. I can’t
preach. I can’t give a Bible study.” Sometimes we
get so focused on the ministry of Peter, that we
tend to forget his brother Andrew. Little is
written about him in the Scriptures, but his life is
a great exemplar for us. After meeting Jesus,
Andrew first found his brother Simon, and said to
him, “We have found the Messiah.” And he brought
him to Jesus. John 1:40. Andrew was filled with
joy and was so excited to share the news of the
Messiah to the person closest to his heart.
Andrew didn’t bring Peter to Jesus because he
thinks his brother would become a great
evangelist but because he acted on his faith.
When he heard that Jesus is The Messiah,
Andrew immediately followed and sought Him
that he may learn more about his awaited Savior.
And after he heard and met Jesus, the first thing
he did was to look for his brother and brought
him to Jesus.
In feeding the 5,000,
it was Andrew that
brought the boy with
five barley loaves and
two small fish to
Jesus. ‘He knew that
such a small meal is
not enough to feed a great multitude but he still
brought him to Jesus. And because that boy
offered the little bit he had, Jesus was able to turn
them into much.’ And through this event, the
disciples learned a lesson. Sometimes we get so
focused on our problems that we tend forget how
Big and Mighty our God is.
Certain Greeks asked Philip saying, “Sir we wish to
see Jesus.” Philip came and told Andrew, and in
turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus (John12:20-
22). Andrew must have gained the reputation of
bringing people to Jesus, that when Philip needed
assistance, he thought of Andrew as the best
person to go. And indeed, both of them told Jesus
about the Greeks.
We may not be good in delivering sermons or
giving Bible studies, but we can nurture the
desire in our hearts to bring people to Jesus. If
we just completely surrender ourselves to the
Lord for His service and let his Holy Spirit work
through us, surely His guidance and presence
will be with us, and He will direct our thoughts,
words and actions.
The Kindness of Strangers
Shared by Rebecca M. Chomintra
A man was driving home one snowy winter
evening, his mind consumed with thoughts about
his family’s current situation. With factories in
his small town closing, it had been difficult to
find work and he didn’t want to leave the place
where he grew up.
He was so preoccupied with his own concerns, he
nearly failed to see and old woman stranded on
the side of the road with a flat tire. He pulled his
beat-up Pontiac in front of her brand new
Mercedes. He saw that the woman was
frightened, so he gently said to her “I am here to
help you, ma’am. Why don’t you just wait inside
the car where it’s warm? By the way, my name is
Joe.”
Joe got down in the snow and quickly fixed her
flat tire. She gratefully asked if she could pay Joe
for his help. Joe thought it over, but decided that
this wasn’t a job; it was helping someone in need.
So in lieu of payment, he asked her to simply
provide assistance to another person who
needed help. She agreed and started on her way.
A few miles down the road, the lady saw a small
café and she decided to stop and grab a bite to
eat. Her waitress came over and kindly brought a
clean towel to wiper her wet hair. The lady
noticed the waitress is pregnant. And despite the
hard work, the waitress till smiled sweetly.
After the old woman finished her meal, she left a
$100 bill she quietly slipped out the door. When
the waitress returned to the empty table, she
found only a napkin with note saying, “you don’t
owe me a thing. I’ve been there too. Someone
once helped me out, the way I’m helping you. If
you really want to pay me back, here’s what you
do: Don’t let the chain on love end with you.”
All the way home, the waitress marveled at the woman’s generosity right when she needed it most. That night as she went to bed, she turned to her husband, kissed him, and whispered, “Everything’s going to be alright, Joe.” When you and I do kind things for other people, we don’t expect anything in return. But, sometimes life has its own ways of returning of favor. This story, about “The kindness of stranger”, was told to me by a good and long time friend, Mr. Tom Schrey. I want to share this story also. ♫Don’t Let the Chain of Love End With You♫
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 (NIV)
Health Nuggets Antioxidants at Work… One Bite At A Time Help the body dispose of free radicals that can genetically damage normal cells and set the stage for cancer. Foods that contain antioxidants: Carotenoids and Vitamin A
Mangoes Cantaloupe Persimmons Apricots Grapefruit Watermelon Red Peppers Collard Greens Tangerines Sweet Potatoes Carrots Winter Squash Spinach Pumpkin Broccoli Romaine Lettuce
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe Grapefruit
Strawberries Kiwi Fruit
Mangoes Oranges
Papayas Watermelon
Broccoli Tomatoes
Brussels sprouts Cabbage
Kohlrabi Sweet Potatoes
Green Peppers Red Peppers
Vitamin E
Mangoes Collard Greens Avocado Spinach Almonds Brazil nuts Wheat Germ Tomatoes Peanuts Hazelnuts (filberts)
Sunflower Seeds Selenium Zinc
Whole Grains Legumes (beans & peas) Brazil nuts Green peas Cashews Sauerkraut Whole grains
Taken from the book Change Your Body One Bite at a Time, shared by Gail Blake
Words Of
Hope
Through the Lord’s
mercies we are not
consumed,
Because His
compassions fail
not.
They are new every
morning;
Great is Your
faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
For the Lord will
not cast off forever.
Though He causes
grief,
Yet He will show
compassion
According to the
multitude of His
mercies.
For He does not
afflict willingly,
Nor grieve the
children of men.
Lamentations 3:31-33
Enchiladas (Shared by Gail Blake) Freeze, thaw, squeeze dry, and tear or chop 1 ½ lbs tofu into bite-size pieces. Have 12 masa (corn) tortillas or flour tortillas ready. Prepare either Chili Gravy or Tomato Sauce below: Chili Gravy Sauté together until transparent:
2 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, chopped
Mix together in a separate bowl: 3-6 Tbsp. chili powder (to taste)
6 Tbsp. unbleached white flour
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
Stir this into the sautéed onion, and then whip 1½ quarts water or stock in slowly without making lumps. Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes. Tomato sauce: Sauté together:
2 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
When onions are transparent, stir in and simmer for 20 minutes:
2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
2 C. water or stock
3-6 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. cumin
Pour this over the prepared tofu and squeeze in evenly. Spread a cookie sheet with 2 Tbsp. oil Lay the tofu pieces evenly over the cookie sheet, and bake for 15 minutes. Pour a thin layer of Chili Gravy or Tomato Sauce into a 9x13 pan. Dunk a tortilla in the Grave or Sauce, and then lay it on a plate. Lay about 1/3 cup of the tofu filling across the tortilla and roll it up. Repeat for the rest of the tortillas. Arrange all the rolled up tortillas in the pan, and cover with the rest of the Chili Gravy or Tomato Sauce. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling.
Recipe The China Study
Diet, Weight Loss and Long Term Health
By T. Colin Campbell, PhD with Thomas M. Campbell, II
Shared by Gail Blake
Diet High in Protein Increases the Risk of Cancer
In one of his studies, he uncovered a dark secret. Children who ate
the highest protein diets were the ones most likely to get liver cancer.
Wanting to get more proofs, he started an in-depth study on
nutrition focusing on protein and its relation to cancer. The results
showed that “People who ate the most animal-based food got the
most chronic disease… People who ate the most plant-based food
were the healthiest and tended to avoid chronic disease.”
In The China Study, outcomes illustrated that cancer-producing
effects of highly carcinogenic chemicals tested on animals were
rendered insignificant by a low-protein diet. But not all proteins had
this effect. Casein, which makes up 87% of cow’s milk
protein, promoted all stages of cancer process. The safe
proteins were from plants, including wheat and soy.
The Potassium- Blood Pressure Connection
Studies have shown that increasing dietary potassium helps lower a
person’s blood pressure. Potassium is present in many fruits and
particularly high in bananas and melons. Some plant-based sources
are highlighted below.
Plant-based Sources of Potassium (mg)
White beans Dry, 1 cup 1000
Lima beans 1 cup 950
Squash, winter, cooked 1 cup 900
Spinach, cooked 1 cup 840
Potato, baked, with skin medium 800
Lentils, cooked 1 cup 730
Sweet Potato, baked Medium 700
Brussels sprouts 1 cup 500
Orange juice 1 cup 500
Banana medium 470
Broccoli, cooked 1 cup 460
Avocado ½ medium 440
Cantaloupe 1 cup 430
Artichoke medium 425
Grapefruit juice 1 cup 400
Corn 1 cup 390
Cereal, bran 1 oz 340
Tomato, medium medium 290
Orange 5 oz 250
Vacation Bible School
This year’s VBS (Vacation Bible School) is: God’s Soldiers – Boot Camp
Where learn about the armor of God.
When: June 25-29
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
The foundational Scripture is found in Ephesians 6:11-18.
Each day we will begin with reveille, time for introduction & musical worship.
Then will split into platoons and rotate through the following activities:
Obstacle Course/ Physical Activity
Training Classroom/ Scripture Discussion
Weaponry/Crafts
Field Work/ Nature & Mission Project
Snacks will be served in the Mess Hall. We will end each day with a short skit in
which Sergeant Hart is training his privates to face battle against Satan.
How can you help?
Volunteer to be a teacher/ Drill Sergeants.
Volunteer to be part of the Drama Team.
Volunteer to be a Grunt. Grunts are people to run around and set things
up, tear them down. Typically, grunts are humble, service-oriented
people who prefer to be behind the scenes.
Pray for VBS staff, children from our church, and that we maybe an
outreach to the children in the neighborhood.
Cash donations are needed to buy supplies. Just mark your tithe
envelope for VBS.
VBS director Shirley Smith, call to volunteer or if you have any questions 955-
1089.