by Christopher Taylor | Jun 29, 2015 | updates
Good morning, It was great to get back with our students on Wednesday night and this past Sunday morning for Sunday school. This upcoming Sunday we will not have Sunday school or any evening services. There will solely be a 10:30am service, so make sure you note that and attend if you are in town. Apologies for having to cancel the river day. Weather has been crazy and if the river is not down it is not good to take the students. I may take some students on Thursday, July 2 if the river is ok. I will call Charles Persons on Wednesday to see what the conditions are like. No signup needed for this trip and more information on Wednesday night will be given. We have received a lot of positive response from the groups with Youth Works about our service on Wednesday night. I want to thank all those that were a part of getting things in order the two weeks that I was away, and for the next two Wednesdays I’ll be away in the upcoming weeks (July 8 – Wild Week 2, July 22 – GO Camp). On the subject of Youth Works, they have requested that if we know anyone that is in need of painting, yard work, or other light missional type projects their groups could be a part of please let me know. I have a form that can be filled out and I can give it to the leaders to be put on the list. We are also 5 weeks away from our last Wednesday night of the church year. This...
by Christopher Taylor | Jun 22, 2015 | updates
Good morning, Summer is in full swing as baseball tournaments, mission trips, vacations, and the such are the bulk of our 24 hour days. Reported from Alan Aldridge who took care of the Wednesday night service last week said that the Youth Works groups have enjoyed the Wednesday services and cannot wait to see what we have in store for this week. I’m back speaking so I’m not sure if their expectations will be met. One of the hardest things is moving from High-school to college, even in the church, and sometimes there needs to be a little bit of push by us as leaders. I have talked with a few Seniors about this and they are not thrilled but will benefit from the move if they are faithful. From this Wednesday our Seniors will have 5 more Wednesdays with us and then the new church year starts. After that they can join with the other college/career students on Wednesday at Bro. Teddie’s at 7:30p. Help encourage them to attend this service. Free Food and great fellowship with the Word. We have a couple things coming up before and after Youth Camp and those are detailed below In 140 characters or less: – Sign up for text alerts from The Foundation by texting FYM to 68398 – 6/23 – Open Gym for 6-12th Grade Students from 1-4pm. – 6/27 – Day on the Escatawpa River (more info below) – 7/7-11 – Bro. Chris preaching at Wild Week #2 in Latham Springs, TX. – 7/20-24 – GO Camp 2015 at the Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa, GA In 140...
by Christopher Taylor | Jun 1, 2015 | updates
Good morning, Welcome to June and summer break for the students. Nicole texted me this morning and said there was no one in car line and she has 7 students. I’m pretty sure this is a wasted day at MCPSS. In the area of prayer I ask that you all pray for Sofia Arriola. She was not able to attend the Grand Bay Middle School awards ceremony because she was sick and has continued with this sickness since then. Randall has also caught it as well, so please pray for that household in the area of healing. Danville Baptist crew is here with 20 folks and they are starting work at Light of the Village in Prichard, AL this morning. Pray for the rainy weather to slack off, and for them as they minister in and around this area. In 140 characters or less: – Sign up for text alerts from The Foundation by texting FYM to 68398 – 6/1-5 – Danville Baptist Mission Trip (Will be using our CAB) – 6/8-12 – Vacation Bible School (see Mrytle Bowden for information on serving) – 6/10 – Joint Service with Junior High & Senior High – 6/8-12 – Bro. Chris preaching at Wild Week in Latham Springs, TX. – 6/11-18 – GRACE Trip 1 – 6/27 – Day on the Escatawpa River (more info below) – 7/7-11 – Bro. Chris preaching at Wild Week #2 in Latham Springs, TX. – 7/20-24 – GO Camp 2015 at the Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa, GA In 140 characters or more: Late-Night Basketball & Fellowship Schedule Let me know if you cannot...
by Christopher Taylor | May 26, 2015 | updates
Good morning, Our seniors are done with classes and the only ones left to walk the stage are the graduates from Faith Academy. Their ceremony will be this Thursday night at 7:00pm at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. We had a good crowd of students in service Sunday night as that was the requirement to go Late-Night bowling. Spanish Trail Lanes have been very kind over the years to allow us to rent the whole bowling alley as it gives us a good atmosphere to have fun with the students. Next week we will host the Danville Baptist Youth Group in our CAB for their mission trip, the next week we will have VBS, the next some of our students will be in Guatemala, etc….. Our summer is going to be jam packed as usual. Youth Works will be with us again this summer and I am excited to be able to host the 60-70 different students they bring each week from all across nation. GO Camp 2015 Signup is going on now. Contact me for any questions. More info below In 140 characters or less: – 6/1-5 – Danville Baptist Mission Trip (Will be using our CAB) – 6/8-12 – Vacation Bible School (see Mrytle Bowden for information on serving) – 6/10 – Joint Service with Junior High & Senior High – 6/11-18 – GRACE Trip 1 – Faith Academy Graduation 5/28 at 7:00pm @ Cottage Hill Baptist Church In 140 characters or more: Late-Night Basketball & Fellowship Schedule Let me know if you cannot be there on these dates. May 27 (7:30-8:30p) – Chris Taylor June 3 (7:30-8:30p)...
by Christopher Taylor | May 18, 2015 | updates
Good morning, Speaking for Bro. Jim and myself it was an honor to share in the services yesterday. Congrats to all the graduates that were honored yesterday. Graduations for our students start tomorrow with Theodore High and end next week with Faith’s. Pray for these students as they take the next steps in their life. The new church year will be here before you know it (starts in August) and we are looking for Sunday School teachers to fill some spots 6-12th grades. If you are interested I would like to talk with you so come find me or contact me. Brianne and Levi are getting married this summer and with that they are taking a break from camps. They have done a great job the last 2 years of directing our camp and I hope to see them a part of it in the future. I’m meeting with our new GO Camp directors today. I believe this couple will do great as well. If you are wondering who they are, their last name rhythms with Bilkinson. Below you can find the regular weekly updates: In 140 characters or less: – 5/15 – Spring Football Game (Bryant vs B.C. Rain) @ Alma Bryant – 5/17 – High-School Graduate Recognition Day – 5/24 – Late-Night Bowling – Cost $5 and must attend evening worship – 5/25 – Memorial Day Holiday – No School – Theodore Graduation 5/19 at 3:00pm @ Mitchell Center – Alma Bryant Graduation 5/22 at 3:00pm @ Mitchell Center – Faith Academy Graduation 5/28 at 7:00pm @ Cottage Hill Baptist Church In 140 characters or more: Late-Night Basketball...
