Wednesday Night Word of Life Program

WOL (Word of Life) for nursery through grades six will start on Wednesday, September 10. Our first meeting is called "September Spectacular" which will include fun and games, an introduction of what WOL is and also an introduction of staff followed by refreshments for all. We would encourage parents of all the children to plan to attend this kick-off event.

Our staffing for all areas are complete except for a 'personal trainer' for grades three and four. Please contact Mike Maletich if you would like information about this position.

Vesper Lake Outreach Opportunites

• Lighthouse Ministry of Akron - Wednesdays & Fridays @ 6 pm
• Good News Clubs @ Local Elementary Schools - Tuesdays @ 2:30 pm

Meet the Bells August 21st

Please join us in welcoming Dave and Jen Bell to the Akron area as they are visiting all the way from Nairobi, Kenya. This is the couple that took care of our team and helped us be effective while we served on our mission trip this past May. We will be having an open house on Thursday evening, August 21st, at Dan and Sherri Kroslak's home at 7pm. Coffee and desserts will be served.

If you have any questions regarding life in Kenya or if you are interested in joining us on our next trip in the spring, please stop in and meet the Bells. They continue to be an encouragement to each one of us that went to Kenya and we would love for you to meet them.

The Africa Missions Trip Team

(Brad, Jacob, Susan, Jessica Tomic, Jessica Kroslak, Rebecca and Doriel)

Adult Fellowship Reminder/Update

Just a “quick” reminder regarding Adult Fellowship at Blossom this Saturday evening (August 16th).1. We will meet between 5:45 and 6:00 pm at the ticket office – you will pass the ticket kiosk, go over the pedestrian bridge and go to your left. You will see a row of brown buildings and we will be there. I will have tickets and you can pay at that time.2. Bring an appetizer or desert to feed 15-20 people and your own beverage and eating utensils/plates. 3. Bring camp/beach chairs, blankets or whatever you will be comfortable sitting on.4. Given the cooler weather of late it can get chilly in the evenings at Blossom; you may want to bring jackets or warmer clothing.5. It will be dark by the time the concert/fireworks are over with a lot of people exiting at once. Please pay close attention to where you are parked so you can easily find your way back to your car. There are posts with letters designating different parking areas.6. Our rain date is August 30th. I will call everyone if this is the case – pray for good weather :-)7. If you get lost, please don’t hesitate to call.

In Him, Jim and Roslyn

Announcements 8/12/08

Men's Night Out has been moved to THIS WEDNESDAY, August 13th at 7p.m. It will be at the Csepe house- 3519 Hemphill Rd, Copley, OH 44321. Please bring a snack to share with everyone. If you have any questions, you can reach the Csepe's at (330)825-6528.

The youth room is in need of gently used couches! If you're interested in donating your couch, please contact Sherry Csepe.

Adult Fellowship Blosson Annoucement

We've had a great response for August 16th, Adult Fellowship at Blossom. I have heard from the following people that they will be attending.

• Mark and Sandra G
• Bob and Tracy C
• Mike and Marie S
• Jeremiah and Cheryl D
• Jerry and Patti E
• Jim and Lisa K
• Travis and Deb C
• Jim and Ros B
• Steve and Heather H

If you are still interested in going, please let me know as soon as possible. The tickets come in blocks of 10 for the best rate and I will be calling tomorrow to work out details with the ticket office. Right now we have 14 people needing tickets so ideally 6 more people would be great. Regardless, we would love to have as many as possible.

A slight change in plans. Instead of bringing a full meal; each family will bring either an appetizer or desert to feed 15-20 people along with their own beverage. This should be easier and certainly more interesting :-)

I know Jim is planning on taking cards and if you have another "quiet" game feel free to bring along. We're looking forward to having a great time of fellowship while enjoying a beautiful setting with hopefully some great music.

In Him, Roslyn Burkett

Lighthouse of Hope - Workers Needed

Dear Vesper Lakers,
Feel up to a little local missions work? We are holding a 5 day VBS at Lighthouse of Hope from Monday through Friday next week, 6-8:30 PM for five days. Dinner is at 6, then games, Bible lesson, craft with painting (BRAVE, huh?), prizes, then done at 8PM. We could use anybody and everybody that could come one, two, three, four, or all five days, anything you feel led to do would be great. Peter and Amy Nenadov were unfortunately called out of town last minute due to a funeral so we are down two helpers, if anyone could come even one night it would be a big help. The kids have so much fun and this is truly an unreached group of kids right here in Akron. If you have kids of your own or neighbor kids, you are welcome to bring anyone and all with you, we always prepare for many more than we expect.
Thanks so much in advance,

The Lighthouse of Hope Team
Address: 77 Dudley Street, Akron, OH 44305

Annoucements 8/2/08

Attention all Runners, Wannabe-runners and Faithful- Supports of runners! Set aside September 1st to participate in the 24th Labor of Love Run sponsored by The Chapel in Akron to raise money for Akron Pregancy Services. The 1 mile race begins at 8:30 followed by a 5 mile run and it is not uncommon to see moms pushing their little ones in strollers for that 1st race to help the cause and have a good. Check out the website for additional information: Akron Labor of Love Run. Will keep you posted as eager participants begin to sign up.

-Nanette Maletich

FREE ZOO TICKETS!I have 4 free zoo tickets for the first person who would like them. They are valid this Monday and Tuesday only, August 4th and 5th.

-Deb Capper

FUNNY! For those of you who missed it at church camp, and those of you who would like to see it all over again...www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbBjbYbWFBM

Family Swim 8/7 and 8/14

Everyone is cordially invited to Blue Bird Lake for swimming and fun on the next two Thursdays (weather permitting), August 7th and 14th. The 'unofficial' start time is around 11:30, but please feel free to come sooner or later, whatever time works for you. Remember to bring your beach towels, toys, floaties/life jackets, lunch/snacks, bathing suits, sunblock, and whatever else you like to take swimming.