While many people do not believe clowning around in church is acceptable, it did lead us to our highest attendance of the year on April 21. Waldo the Clown was able to share with us three truths from God’s Word which he expounded on with creative clown style. We learned that only Jesus can multitask, only Jesus can keep all of His promises, and only Jesus can forgive your sins. While these truths may not have been new for everyone, they were presented in such a way that we will not forget them for some time to come.

Coming up, we have a Men’s Campout on May 17-18. It will be at my father’s farm, which is one hour and fifteen minutes away from church. ThisisthefarmIgrewuponasakidandwewill have a chance to meet some of men from my dad’s church during this campout. We will enjoy food over a fire for supper and breakfast. We will walk the sand bottom creek (assuming it is not too high from all the rain), talk around the fire, and just enjoy God’s wonderful outdoors. Anyone interested, please see me so I can make sure we have enough vehicle room prepared. Tents, sleeping bags, bug spray, snacks, etc. are not only allowed, but encouraged. The bugs can be quite pesky during bed time hours without a tent. More details on the event will be given to those who ask or sign up. Again, make sure you let me (Mark) know!

One final thought before I end this month’s article, with summer coming up, I know many people will be traveling out- of-town. Wherever you go, whatever you do, make sure you do not vacation away from Jesus. He is our intercessor before God, our brother, and our friend. As the old hymn says, “Take the name of Jesus with you.” Have a great, blessed summer!!!

Mark D. Revisky, Senior Minister