PEACE
NOW!!
As temperatures
rise, so does the threat of violence in our community. Already,
dozens of shootings have occurred in Chicago. The people of God
must stand together for LIFE.
On May 10, 2008,
hundreds of people will walk for peace at the 13th Annual Peace
Walk which will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Clemente High School (1147
N. Western Ave.) and proceed to the Humboldt Park Boat House
where everyone will enjoy the "Block Party for Peace".
The event is sponsored by the Alliance of Local Service Organizations
(ALSO), Capilla Del Barrio, and DEPTH Youth Peace Project.
Let's join together
for a day of safe fun, unity, sharing and new possibilities.
Mom
is the Bomb
We wouldn't be
alive without them, so moms deserve a special day with special
treatment. On Sunday, May 11, we'll do our part to make their
day memorable at Kimball Avenue. We'll feature music performed
by our children and a recognition gift from the Christian Education
Department.
"Rock"
On
On Saturday, May
24, you're invited to enjoy a day at Rock River Bible Camp near
Dixon, IL. The annual picnic and program will begin at Noon.
Meat and beverages will be provided, just bring 2 dishes to pass
and your own table settings. This is a great opportunity to enjoy
nature and connect to the work of RRBC.
And it is time
to register for summer camp at RRBC before the late fee is charged
starting June 1. Find out all the details of our weeks of camp
and download registration forms at the camp web site.
National
Conference
Pastor Ray and
Kimball's Lay Delegate, Heather Deane, will participate in the
Evangelical Congregational National Conference May 27 - 30, 2008,
at Messiah College in Grantham, PA. Our new Bishop, Rev. Kevin
Leibensberger, will preside over the sessions.
Our
MAY Tithe
After 14 years
of civil war, the country of Liberia on the west coast of African
is in shambles. The infrastructure and economy have been destroyed.
To help bring healing to this nation, our church will participate
in "Launch Liberia" and contribute 5% of our May offerings
to a micro-loan fund being established by E. C. Global Ministries.
Single mothers will receive the tools needed to rebuild their
lives through the Evangelical Women's Assistance Training Initiative
(EWATI).