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Christian Education

Annette Pomeroy, Director of Program Ministries/Education

Son Harvest Country Fair: Growing the Fruit of the Spirit

When?	July 14 - 18 (Monday - Friday)
Where?	Hilton Presbyterian Church & St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Final Opportunity to Work with VBS! There is still room for persons to help with Vacation Bible School. Contact Annette Pomeroy (595-0383) or Kim Webster (595-4652) or leave your name and telephone number with the church office. Teenagers (7^th - 12^th graders) may be youth assistants.

"Nan Kay Papa Mwen" - "In My Father's House"

As part of the summer Sunday School program, the children and their families are collecting money for and learning about International Child Care, a Christian Health development organization operating in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It works to change the conditions that make people sick, hungry, impoverished and afraid by providing both immediate, compassionate attention to acute human needs, as well as long-term solutions to the root causes of sickness and suffering.

You will find placed around the church "Tap Tap" Banks. In Haiti, people use Tap Taps, small buses or pick-up trucks with canopies over the back, for public transportation. Tap Taps are generally painted with bold designs and bright colors. Phrases such as "God is good" or words like "faith" or "love" are often painted on the sides of these vehicles. Look for the TAP TAP BANKS around the church and please be generous.

Youth Week at Lake Junaluska

First Church has eleven youth attending Youth Week at Lake Junaluska beginning July 20. Annette Pomeroy and Rev. LeGault will be taking, Kasey Kingston, Sara-Ann Pomeroy, Ruthanne Sharpe, Amanda Sharpe, Sarah Elder, Samantha Webster, Priscilla Parker, Andrew Williamson, Ryan Nocon, John Louis Harrell and Ira Rhames for a four-day spiritual experience in the North Carolina mountains. The theme, "A Generation That Seeks" will be explored through music, Bible study, small group activities, workshops and recreation. Anyone wishing to make a donation toward the youths' expenses may make your check payable to "First UMC" and mark it for "Lake Junaluska - Youth Fund."

Wanted: Persons willing to share their faith

The Commission on Education is looking for persons willing to give one hour on Sunday morning and several hours of preparation time each week to share their faith in Jesus Christ with our preschool, elementary, middle school and high school aged young people. In other words -- we are looking for Sunday School teachers, classroom assistants, Rainbow Time teachers and nursery care givers.

For Sunday School teachers and classroom assistants, you would be committing to an every other month schedule - rotating with another team of teachers. For Rainbow Time and the Nursery you would be committing to a one Sunday a month schedule. Support, training, and all resources needed will be provided. Interested? Contact Kathy Hubbard (599-5104) or Annette Pomeroy (595-0383).

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Last update:July 21, 2003