Sizzling Summer

at Dayspring Continues

Yes, It is indeed hot here in Forsyth in terms of the temperature, but it has also been sizzling hot with excitement with the Dayspring Family.

·     The Six Flags Trip for Youth and College age was a blessed blast.  We had a fantastic time hearing about the “Six Flags of Jesus Christ” as well as riding some very impressive roller coasters. 

·     Linda Olsson and Justin Rountree becoming Mr. and Mrs. Rountree on Saturday June 13, 2009 was a beautiful time for the Rountrees, the Olssons and the entire Dayspring Family.  One of the sweet moments for me personally was seeing the Olsson and Rountree extended families dancing to “We are Family.”  That was sweet.

·     The PCA’s General Assembly in Orlando, Florida, June 15th-19th went very, very well with good, solid, healthy, respectful and Christ-honoring dialogue issuing forth on several topics. 

·     The very exciting, fun week of VBS, was filled, and I mean filled, with God’s Word, joy, laughter, singing and relationships with Christ and each other growing stronger.  Janine and Johanna THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERFUL PLANNING, PREPARING AND HARD WORK, IT SHOWED.  Thanks also to the many, many other volunteers who were used by the Lord to be a blessing to the students throughout the week.

·     We will be continuing our series on  “Act One, Scene One…The Kingdom of God on the Move”.  Be prayerfully ready to explore the Good News of Jesus Christ as we dive into the 1st eleven verses of this fantastic book of Scripture.

·     Wednesday nights…food, fellowship, fun, FISH and prayer!!!!! An awesome place to be on Wednesdays.

·     Sunday Evenings…We will get to know our precious Savior and Mediator “up close and personal” throughout the series being done in the month of July on Sunday evenings.

·     July 3rd, Enjoy some great fireworks at the Monroe County Recreation Department and simply be salt and light as you interact with friends and family in the community.

·     July 4th, Celebrate our Independence as a Nation and Ed Haas’ birthday over at the Harbins.

·     July 14th, A tremendous, exciting and challenging canoe and kayak trip is planned for Tuesday, July 14th. Happy Wyatt has done a tremendous job of planning this trip and it should be a wonderful time of fun and fellowship for all involved.  Look for emails and announcements with the details.

·     July 20th-25th, Serving the Lord and Serving His Kingdom by joyfully serving at Ridge Haven…The PCA Camp and Conference Center.  We will be joyfully lending a helping hand to Ridge Haven throughout that week.  It will be an amazing time of joy-filled service, fellowship, worship and being in the Lord’s word.  Prayerfully consider being involved in the hardest week of summer that you absolutely love.

·     Looking Ahead…Some exciting special events are on the horizon…stay tuned for more information.

As your eyes read these words, I would love to know how I might be able to pray for you, for your family and for what the Lord has called you to do.  Let me know and I would be honored to pray for you and yours. 

May the Lord continue to bless this summer to His glory and to the good of the Dayspring Family.

Take care, may your July sizzle in Christ and indeed worship Him well.

Sincerely,

Pastor Dean