I cannot believe that we are already into month two of the summer!!! Where has the time gone? Our sponsors and families have been hard at work planning events for you to join in on, so read carefully and make plans to join us. If you have any questions please contact Erin 618-514-1924 or [email protected]

You will not want to miss Wednesday nights this summer as we watch The Chosen. You think that you know Jesus, but just wait to be surprised and challenged as the stories in the Bible are brought to life in fresh new ways. This series helps you to understand Jesus better, love him more, and walk away changed. Have a friend you have been wanting to introduce to Jesus? This is an incredible opportunity for them to get to know him in a relaxed environment amongst friends. The adults of the church are also being invited to join us for the viewing, so we will get to know them better as well. We will begin the series on Wednesday, June 16, but we will be meeting for the next few weeks. Here is the schedule you can expect each week:

6:30-7p Games

7-8:30p Video & Discussion

8:30-9p Gym & Hangout Time

The high school girls will begin a new study, The Gospel Above All. People may think Christianity is dying, but this pronouncement is a little premature. Pastor J.D. Greear examines what it means for believers in Jesus to place the gospel above all other priorities in our lives and in our churches. If you haven't been able to join us during the school year, we sure hope you will make plans to do so this summer. This group helps you form deeper friendships with girls your own age, have great faith discussions, and have fun! It begins each Tuesday at 3:30-5p and meets at the Swank's house: 1530 Grand Avenue, Edwardsville. Come and check it out!

We would love for you to pray for your friends who will be going to FUGE for our High School summer trip. While at camp we will be having lots of fun exploring our faith and being challenged by God. Your prayers are so greatly needed and appreciated. We will be there July 12-17.

Make plans to join us out at Roger & Nancy Stahlhut's Farm on Sunday, July 18 from 5:30-8:30 PM. The list of things to do is vast: the lake to swim in, gaga ball, trampoline, yard games, bring a fishing pole to fish, food, and more! Ladies, if you are getting in the lake, please make sure you have a one-piece swimsuit or a dark shirt to wear over it. You can meet at the farm at 5:30p or 5p at the church if you need a ride. The event will end at 8:30p. Please make sure you sign up at the following link Stahlhut sign up

Treasured VBS is a 5-day event that will take place July 19th to 23rd from 6:00p to 8:30p where kids ages preschool to 5th grade will discover how they're priceless to God. We are so excited that you want to be a part of it! One of the great things about VBS is that you don't need any prior experience in any of the volunteer areas to be able to help. We help you every step of the way and provide you with everything you need to succeed. So, don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone!

An in-person training for all "Before VBS" and "During VBS" volunteers will be on Saturday, June 26th at 9:00a. Breakfast will be provided as well as a lot of important information about what to expect and your role. After this initial training, we'll also provide you with videos to watch on your own that give you tips and helpful information about your specific role with this outreach opportunity. We'll have a final meet-up on Sunday, July 11th at 10:30a (after the church service) for all "During VBS" volunteers to answer any last minute questions and go through any final details, so mark your calendars accordingly. If you want to register to help please follow the link VBS Volunteer Registration

Grace & Emma Heepke are inviting the youth to their home on Monday, July 26 from 3-8:30p. Come and cool off in the lake or lounge around the edge, enjoy great conversation and food. They have a beautiful piece of property, so come out and enjoy it. Please follow the link to sign up Heepke Sign Up

Please take the time to wish our friends born in July a Happy Birthday!