Men's Retreat, Sept 14-15
Join us for our 2nd Annual Every Man for Christ (EMC) Retreat at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp in Clear Lake, Iowa Sept 14-15 Firday - Sat. The Cost for the Retreat is $30 (please make checks out to Saylorville Baptist Church). Our speaker this year is Philip DeCourcy from Toldeo, Ohio. This is a great event to meet new men and be challenged from God's Word. There will be a Best Ball Golf Tournament before the retreat on Friday at Honey Creek Golf Course in Boone. The cost is $30 which includes 18 holes, cart, and bag lunch.
Sign up at SBC or send an email to office@saylorvillechurch.com .
Rachel Swanson (Liberia)
Family and Friends,
God is good and has taken both Christie and I on a journey these past several months that was unexpected and life changing in many ways. One way in Christie's life is that both girls, Redeemed and Naomi, will be coming and and visiting her and her family for 6 months. I know that I forwarded the e-mail that Christie and her mom sent out and God has been using many people to answer the prayer for the money needed to purchase the 2 tickets for the girls. We still need about $600 more dollars before we are able to purchase the tickets. This has been a faith journey all the way and we want to trust God that He will provide this last bit of money. From the beginning of this trip, God cleared both our paths. It's been truly amazing to see how God has proven that He can and will provide for His children. Especially the ones that are orphaned. We flew on His wings through all the appointments with the girls....passports, birth certificates, visas, and now the tickets. We have the tickets booked for the 19th of this month, which is this coming Sunday. Thanks to my mom and Mrs. Bigelow we are almost sure we will all be flying together. The best way I can think of to end the trip that Christie and I have been on these past months together...
Thank-you for your prayers and support. I know that my "family" extends to each and every one of you and I thank God for that. I look forward to seeing you all soon....it's hard to even believe that soon means only a week.
Love you all,
Rachel
The Tragedy in Minneapolis
The tragedy which occurred up north on Interstate 35 the other day is a sober reminder to all of us of the things we take for granted and the brevity of life. Dr. Al Mohler, president of souther seminary, has written an excellent blog on the subject. Take a few moments to read it today. Also be praying for the effected families of this tragedy and the church that reach out to help them.
"Lest You Be Consumed" - The Tragedy in Minneapolis
by Dr Al Mohler
-Pastor Pat