**EVENTS!**
* Open House for Dave Frame’s 60th Birthday - Saturday, May 3, 1 PM to 5 PM at the Williamsburg Community Center. (No presents, please.)
* CCYF and Parents’ Fellowship - this Sunday, noon to two.
* Euchre Night - Friday, May 16, 6 PM, at the church.
* Wedding Shower for Elizabeth Bumbalough - Saturday, May 17, 10 AM to noon.
* “It’s Cool in the Furnace” musical - Sunday, May 18, 5:30 PM.
**PRAY...**
+ For the persecuted church: Pray for the family of Philippine Pastor Vic Vicera, who was shot and killed by attackers last week. Vic’s wife and another pastor were injured in the attack. Pastor Vic ministered among Muslims.
+ For the Germany Mission Team: Seth Bumbalough, Pat James, Jane Robinson, and Kurt Steinfort.
+ For Shawn Munn as he plans to participate in a golf-oriented mission event in China in August.
**MAY MISSIONARIES OF THE MONTH**
Eric and Karen Brauer - Missionaries to Ireland
Please pray for:
+ Karen as she travels to the U.S. today for Karis’ graduation from Covenant College, and a visit with her mother.
+ Eric and Karen as they disciple potential leaders.
+ The resolution of issues regarding long-term residency for World Harvest Mission personnel in Ireland.
+ Talitha and Karis, as they raise funds for overseas missions trips.
**BACKGROUND CHECKS**
For insurance purposes, the Christian Education Committee is paying for background checks for everyone who works with children.
If you receive a form asking for information that will enable these checks to be done, please return it to the church office as soon as possible.
**VBS UPDATE**
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 22 to 27. Melanie Munn and Cindy Cook are this year’s coordinators. Please -
* Pray daily for VBS.
* Seek young people to invite.
* Volunteer to serve - there are countless ways to help!
**THIS SUNDAY’S SERMON TEXT: REVELATION 2:12-17**