| It's been a GREAT summer for everyone. There were lots of exciting activities hosted by our church for all to enjoy.
In August, the church family participated in the following activities:
1. Minister Sam and Paula carried the load with some great preaching on the 9th, 16th and 23rd as Pastor Johnson carried out his ministry assignments on Martha's Vineyard and Kakamega KENYA (Africa). This was a combination of both rest and ministry work.
 Min Paula on the 23rd. Put on your whole armor.  Pastor Johnson with Presiding Bishop Obed of Kenya  Pastor Johnson with interpreter Alfred.
Thank you to a great team for celebrating the name of Jesus during most of the month of August. 2. Vacation Bible School commenced on August 22nd after a one-year hiatus. We had participation from the children in three age groups. The theme was "Christian Olympics." 
. .  3. Annual Church Picnic took place on August 23rd following our morning worship service, 12noon to 3:00pm. Chris D. Slayer and Family were the featured musical group. Rev. Johnson cooked on his massive grill. Food donations came from Subway and Accokeek Seafood while bottled water was donated by Giant Food.. . 
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4. Youth Day was held on August 30th and featured national honor society high school senior Jakim Burns as our featured youth speaker.  .  .
 5. Last month (July), we welcomed our newest member - Reverend Andrew Johnson. Later this month, he will spearhead the resurgence of our Sunday School at 9:00am and lead our transportation ministry. The actual date will be announced in the coming days.
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Other notes of interest: a. We will hear by Sept 20th on our two (2) grant applications to: (1) Expand our food pantry ($2,500) through the Walmart Corporation, and (2) Storm water preservation grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust ($87,000). b. Ground breaking for our new bathroom addition will be held on Sept 19th at 3:00pm. We will confirm this date in the coming days. There have been a few slight delays with the final approvals from the country given the summer vacations by those in charge. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October - before the cold weather sets in. Be prepared to invite family and friends, as well as the Cain Family, the Chairman of the Elders Board of the CDP District and community leaders (County Councilman Mel Franklin). Upcoming Events in September: c. Beth Moore Simulcast (Women's ministry)- Sept 19 at 9:00am d. Bible & Leadership Institute 2015 Fall semester - Sept 19 (10:00am) and Sept 21 (6:30pm). We welcome Minister Paula Collins to the faculty who is our newest ETA certified instructor. There are 4 course offerings. Tuition is $25.00.
e. Evangelism CAR WASH - Sept 26, 11:30am to 2:00pm with lunch afterwards for all participants.
- NO WED. NIGHT BIBLE STUDY IN SEPT - |
