What a great day we had! The ladies all worked together to put ribbons on more than 800 bookmarks that we will giving to nursing home residents in celebration of Easter. Thanks to all the ladies for their hard work!
We also had the privilege of re-installing our leaders: Julie (Secretary), Nona (Asst. Secretary), Ellen (Treasurer), Carol P. (Program), Lisa (Chaplain), Mary (Sunshine/Encouragement), Rhonda (Welcome). The best part was welcoming FOUR brand new members into our group! We accepted the transfer of membership of Nona from the State of Georgia, and enrolled Linda, Vi C. and Dora as first time members. Our group is growing by leaps and bounds!
Our next meeting will be an Easter party - Julie's in charge, so you know it's going to be full of fun games! The ladies will also work together to fill 500+ plastic easter eggs with candy, for our Easter Egg hunt after Easter Worship on April 8.
Please check the Calendar of Events on the Corps website to see what our program will be from week to week - we have interesting programs, field trips, parties, and special speakers planned for the rest of 2007.....Come join us at 10:00 am each Tuesday!!
Sunbeams
We continued our work on the Shopping Emblem by going to Wal Mart for a lesson on comparison shopping. The girls had a great time pricing things like pencils, soap, toothpaste, and pain relievers. They even got to choose their own goodie to take home from the dollar bin!
Next week there won't be a meeting, because of Spring Break. But, we'll meet again to finish our work on the Shopping Emblem on April 10.
Girls, come join us on Tuesday afternoons at 4:30PM for a lot of fun and a great time of learning together!
Girl Guards
The older girls (6th to 12th grade) worked very hard to complete their work on The Salvation Army Emblem, and are now studying the Focus On The Arts Emblem. This week the girls all spent time experimenting with water color paints, and came up with some amazing creations!
The girls are making preliminary plans for an overnight lock in at the Church, in May. Their last lock in was a huge success, so we know this one will be even better.
Older girls, be there on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30!! The fellowship and learning is fantastic!
Adventure Corps
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4:30PM, we have a great scouting program for boys called "Adventure Corps".
On Tuesday, the boys aged 6-10 continued their lesson on communication, by talking about how much television they watch each day. It was an important discussion, reminding the boys that too much television is NEVER a good thing!
The older boys (ages 11-15) met on Wednesday, and continue focusing on the Creative Art badge. As they continue working on this unit, they'll be reminded of the Creation Story, and that God is the ultimate artist.
YPL
This week the YPL and Jr. YPL didn't meet, so that the Bible Bowl team could have additional time to practice for Saturday's big competition. They will meet again on Wednesday, Aptil 11, after Spring Break is over.
Our teens and pre teens are still making plans to attend the "Acquire the Fire" conference next month, as well as our Annual Salvation Army teen retreat called "Youth Councils" in May.
Nursing Home Ministry
The week April 1 we are going to be distributing more than 800 War Crys and Easter book marks to nursing home residents all over Vancouver. More volunteers are always needed! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful, seasonal opportunity! Please contact Mark Stearns or Captain Ronalee if you would like more information.
Bible Bowl
Our two teams competed in the Divisional Playoffs this weekend, and did such a great job! We were absolutely amazed at the way they remembered their material, the confidence they displayed, and the wonderful way they represented the Vancouver Corps.
The Vancouver 1 team (Danny, Jamie, Ellie, Connor, Brittney, and Devon) played well enough to advance to the Divisional Finals, which will take place at Youth Councils the first weekend in May. We are extremely proud of them, and will continue to cheer them on as they fight for the title of Northwest Divisional Champions!
Sunday Worship
The Triumphal Entry
Based on the scripture this was a time of preperation for the Messiah to make His move on Jerusalem. While the people thought He was going to make His stand in a physical way, they missed the Spiritual victory He was claiming for everyone who will believe.
Don't miss the message from Jesus Christ. One of the messages will be expalined next Sunday, as the Easter Message will be based on the passage of the Prodigal Son.
Celebrate the Risen Savior at your place of Worship. If you don't have one, come join us.
This Week's Schedule
Tuesday - 10:30 AM - Home League
Wednesday - 7:00 PM - TOPS
Sunday - 9:00 AM - Pancake Breakfast
Sunday - 9:30 AM - Sunday School
Sunday - 10:30 AM - Worship Service
Sunday - 11:00 AM - Junior Church
Upcoming Events
April 13-15 - Divisional Women's Retreat
April 20, 21 - Acquire The Fire
May 4-6 - Youth Councils and JR Retreat
May 12 - Home League Annual Tea and Bazaar
This Week's Birthdays and Anniversaries
- Ashley Kloos - 1
- Devon Gaylord - 3
- Danny Tomko - 3
- Majors Ben and Pearl Markham - 4
- Savanna Wittenburg - 4
Prayer List
- Please pray for Lisa Coleman's family as the grieve the loss of her cousin after a terminal illness.
- Please pray for the family of Frances Kern, a former employee. She passed away this past week.
- Please pray for our Business Administrator, Steve Rusk and his wife, Kelly. Both are recovering from illness.
- Please pray for Lisa's Aunt who is recovering from a stroke.
- Please pray for Julie’s husband who is facing medical concerns.
- Elvira Varner’s aunt, Elfiede was recently hospitalized with broken ribs. Lift her up in prayer.
- Please pray for Linda Turner’s sister, Connie, who is dealing with a possible diagnosis of cancer.
- Please pray for Pat Johnston, as she continues to recover from her illness.
- Please pray for Linda and Ed – relatives of Pat Johnston.
- Please pray for Judith, the wife of our Custodian, Jerry Edwards. She has learned she has inoperable cancer, and the situation is serious.
- Please pray that God would show YOU how you can better be involved in our congregation!
- Please pray for God’s peace and perfect will to reign in the midst of violent world conflict – specifically in the middle east.
- Please pray for Betty Johnson’s son, Michael, who recently returned to Afghanistan with his Reserve unit.
- Please pray for Julie’s Grandmother, Evaleen, who is suffering severe complications due to diabetes.
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