October - First Baptist Church Topeka
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October - First Baptist Church Topeka
The Star October 2015 First Baptist Church 3033 SW MacVicar Ave Topeka, Kansas 66611-1811 www.firstbaptisttopeka.org 785.267.0380 | [email protected] Staff & Volunteers Cheryl Henson, Senior Pastor Corey Fields, Associate Pastor Laura Cassidy-Moffatt, Associate Pastor Blake Bledsoe, Student Intern Robyn Aeschliman, Dir. of Faith Forest Joe Barnes, Building Superintendent Will Kubie, Organist/Pianist Rick Kready, Director of Chancel Choir Pam DeFries, Chancel Choir Pianist Boopesh Kumar, CCLC Director Steve Martin, Custodian Kay Renyer, Day Care Director Verlee Sanneman, Office Manager Christ commanded His followers to “love one another.” What does that look like in today’s world? Join us for a new five part sermon series beginning Sunday, October 4. In the “I Love My Church” series, we’ll talk about: Loving Our Community, Love by Serving Others, Love by Giving to Those in Need, and Love by Sharing. This sermon series will lead us up to Consecration Sunday on November 1. During October you will receive your commitment card in the mail to be completed and turned in on November 1. Don’t forget, you can invite a friend to come to church. We’d love to share Christ’s love with them and invite them to become a part of God’s family! We love our church. Please be thinking about why you love your church. New Every Morning By Cheryl Henson, Senior Pastor I love the fall. F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” Fall starts with beautiful clear mornings and the trees burst out in radiant colors. School is back in session, and children return with anticipation of a new teacher. The church also begins a new cycle. People who have taken the lazy, hazy days of summer and traveled or just played hooky, realize it is time to get back to the everyday routine of real life. But what a life, filled with the cool breezes and the opportunity to begin again. So it is here at First Baptist. Our children, youth and young adult classes begin. Our Wednesday family night, our choirs and handbells return to make our lives richer and spiritually deeper. We begin our march towards Thanksgiving and we stop to remember with gratitude that each day is special. Don’t wait until November to express your gratitude; make each day count. Slow down, take a look around, and enjoy God’s creation as the colors change. Have a slice of pumpkin pie or a mug of apple cider and remember God’s goodness and mercy is new every morning. Life indeed starts over when you give it to God. Roseberry Circle Invites all Church Women ABCCR Annual Meeting October 9 and 10 Cross Wind Conference Center, Hesston, Kansas This year's speakers will include Missionaries Pieter and Nora Kalkman who are based in Prague, Czech Republic, where they serve through International Ministries as liaison and volunteer coordinators with the European Baptist Federation (EBF). Besides the speakers there are workshops. FBC-Topeka has paid for an all-church registration. Your costs involved in attending include: travel, meals, and lodging, if you stay overnight. Discipleship Classes for Children Sundays Sept. 27 & Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. If you wish for your child to participate, see one of the pastors. Air-Conditioning Finance Campaign This month we are raising money to pay for our the repairs to the old air conditioning system. To date, we have received $8,650.00. We need an additional $6,050.00. An anonymous donor has issued a challenge, who will match dollars beginning September 27. Please help us with the repairs. Mark your check AC and mail it to the church office or place it in the offering plate. Thanks for helping us to keep our cool! Roseberry Circle will meet Monday, Oct 12th, at Annies Place in the Gage Shopping Center at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and program. SEE..Girls in our Midst (our program) will focus on the needs of young girls who receive BackSnacks. If you are able, we ask that you bring young girls underwear to be given to our schools. Please join us as we serve the young girls of our local area. All women of the church are invited to attend. Page 2 First Baptist Church Pastor on Call Schedule (Friday-Sunday) All pastors have Fridays off, please call the church office, 267-0380, if you have a need. Sept. 25-27 - Pastor Corey, 379-3852 Oct. 2-4 - Pastor Laura, 508-641-1681 Oct. 9-11 - Pastor Cheryl, 338-2161 Oct. 16-18 - Pastor Corey, 379-3852 Oct. 23-25 - Pastor Laura, 508-641-1681 Oct. 30-Nov. 1 - Pastor Cheryl, 338-2161 October 2015 Please remember in your prayers. . . Sharon DeVore; Bob Knittel; Greg Knox (Jim & Letha Zahourek’s nephew); Jeanne Kopp; Sandy Milligan; family of Clint Rankin; Donna Rankin (Barb Norman’s sister); Merlene Rogers; Helen Satzler; Laura Semler; Rick Willoughby; their caretakers; and our homebound members. First Baptist’s Financial Report Comparison of our actual tithes and offerings and what our operating budget requires each week. Actual Amount ....... Amount Needed August 30 ............... $ 2,336 ....................... $10,815 Sept. 6....................... 15,905 ...................... 10,815 Sept. 13..................... 12,488 ...................... 10,815 Sept. 20...................... 2,561 ....................... 10,815 Year-to-date deficit at the end August: ... ($17,906.98) STRETCH FORWARD with International Ministries through World Mission Offering! Be part of the new and surprising things God is doing through International Ministries' Baptist partners and nearly 1,800 missionaries and global workers in more than 70 countries around the world. FBC’s goal is $2,500.00. Please give generously to this year’s World Mission Offering! Why Study Ruth? P astor Cheryl suggested that I should lead a Bible study and I didn’t hesitate about what I wanted the subject to be. The book of Ruth is such an amazing story a story of heartbreak, loss, wandering and redemption. It’s the Christian story. At one point, we have all recognized that we cannot make it on our own we need a Redeemer. We have all realized that the people we thought would always be there are suddenly not. We are forced to change our understanding and definitions of “home” and “family.” We feel lost and lonely. We do what we can to survive, and only with the benefit of hindsight, can we see that God was providing for us the whole time; even when we couldn’t recognize it. Far from being merely a “woman’s book” this book has applications for all of us. This study is particularly timely as we watch the Syrian refugees try to find and survive in their new homes, as Pastor Corey reminded us in worship on September 13th, their problem is our problem. Because their struggle is God’s opportunity for us to show hospitality and provision to those who just can’t make it on their own. Ruth, Naomi and Boaz have much to teach us. I hope you’ll join us Monday afternoons in the Fellowship Hall at 1:00 p.m. starting September 28th. Peace, Blessing and Joy (PB&J) Associate Pastor Installed New Member Braydon Fields came forward and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He will be baptized on October 25 during the 10:45 a.m. service. Braydon is the son of Pastor Corey and Dayna Fields. October 2015 Rev. Laura Cassidy-Moffatt was installed as Associate Pastor for children, youth, and small groups on Sunday, Sept. 13. She began her responsibilities on August 15. We welcome Pastor Laura and her husband Howard to First Baptist-Topeka. First Baptist Church Page 3 Years in the Making 2015 Century Tree Fund By Corey Fields, Associate Pastor This year’s Century Tree Fund campaign raised $6,900. We wish to recognize all of the donors to this year’s Century Tree Fund. I was a sixth grader and in my first year as a member of my church's youth group. I was hooked on the youth group from the beginning. It was energetic, it was encouraging, and the leaders were passionate about following Jesus. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. It was February of 1992 (yes, I'm young). I was with the group on a retreat that ended with a Christian concert. An invitation was issued to anyone who wanted to accept Christ as Lord and Savior for the first time. I didn't know much, but I knew that God loved me and that I loved church people. So, nervously and with the encouragement of a friend, I went down. I would later walk forward at my home church to announce my decision and request baptism. There was much that came before that moment, however. My mother had me in church from the time I was in diapers. I had many faithful Sunday School teachers who had given of their time, talents and treasure to teach me the key stories and verses of the Bible. I had attended Vacation Bible School every year, something that takes more time and effort than I appreciated at the time. Many of the adults who made all that happen were forever patient with me and put up with my quirks, my know-it-all outbursts, and who knows what else. Today, a very similar story has become a reality for my son Braydon. The apple has not fallen far from the tree in terms of personality traits (although he's way more of an extrovert than I ever was). He too has benefited from nearly 8 years of loving arms, solid Bible teaching, tireless volunteers, and many other adults giving of themselves and probably occasionally wondering if it's worth it all. Thanks to all of you, First Baptist Church of Topeka will always and forever be his childhood church...the place where he was taught the faith and shown what love and grace look like. Thanks to all of you, he has come to his moment of decision. On Sunday, September 13, he came forward, just as I did 22 years ago, to publicly profess his faith in Christ. Such moments are years in the making. But of course, there are many other children who already have or hopefully will make their decision. I encourage you Page 4 Roger & Robyn Aeschliman Aaron & Jillinda Ansell Alice Barron Walter & Charlotte Beye Don & Marie Boaz Stan Brown & Shirley Davis Jan Burnett Daniel & Whitney Casement Rev. Howard & Rev. Laura Cassidy-Moffatt Jerry & Ginny Claunch Don & Ann Cousins Winnie Davis Lucky & Pam DeFries Gale & Sharon DeVore Jeff & Rachel Ebert Junior & Mary Jane Elder Ted & Pam Ensley Betty Fenton Pastor Corey & Dayna Fields Don Gasper Jim & Joyce Gray Bill & Barbara Grogan Matt & Dr. Jennifer Harader Gene Hathaway Mike & Pastor Cheryl Henson Jim & Patricia Hockett Theresa Hodges Robert & Joan Kerchner Jeff & Mary Jane King Warren & Doris Kinnett Rick & Patricia Kready Jean Lamb Kandy Lehmann Fred & Katie Loseke Al & Betty Joe Morris Jack & Betty Newell Doug & Barbara Norman Bill & Kathy Ogle Bill & Pat Parcells Ken & Doris Peery Mary Petrik Lorne & Norma Phillips Duane & Catharine Reiff Robert & Helen Satzler Walter & Melinda Schoemaker Gary & Sandy Shofner Dennis & Kathy Slimmer Gary & Gayle Smith Karen Stryker Mary Stryker Maurice Trower Harold & Crystal Wolgast Nelson & Nadine Young Bob & Sue Youse Jim & Letha Zahourek Ed York that our work is worth it, but also that our work is never done. There are more children to come, more lives that can be changed. I also remind you that baptism is not the end of a journey but the beginning. The journey of faith can be a treacherous one. Mine has included times of doubt, moments of despair, and other challenges that I never anticipated back in sixth grade. Our young people need us just as much after their decision as before. It is becoming increasingly difficult and counter-cultural to be a person of faith who remains faithful to a worshiping community. May we remain faithful. The decision to follow Christ is one that is years in the making. The becoming of a disciple is a lifetime in the making. First Baptist Church September 2015 Foundation News By Bill Ogle, Foundation Trustee The Christian Opportunity Fund is one of the Foundation’s managed funds. It is an undesignated fund. Being undesignated, it is a fund with the flexibility to enable ministries as they become known. Gifts to this fund can be given as an endowment or as a special gift. If endowed, only the proceeds can be used a great way to ensure your ministry lives on! A special gift can be used in it's entirety as the church sees fit. An example of a special gift is the Martha Chitwood gift that has been used by the church for many projects over the course of many years. Several times the church has elected to use this fund as a source for interest free loans so that Martha's gift could benefit the church over and over. Remembering the FBC Foundation in your will is an investment in the continuing ministry of our church. There are numerous ways to give. Talk to a pastor or a Foundation board member to see how your ministry can live on. FBC Foundation Trustees: Jillinda Ansell, Whitney Casement, Jack Eakins, Gale DeVore, Fred Loseke, Bill Ogle, Melinda Schoemaker, Gary Smith, and Harold Wolgast October is Pastor Appreciation Month The Staff Congregation Relations Committee wishes to remind you to remember our Pastors Cheryl, Corey, and Laura and their families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication and multiple blessings they provide to First Baptist Church-Topeka. WFN will continue through October beginning with dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. At 6:15 p.m. there is programming for adults and children. Nursery is available during the programming hour. The new programming option for adults will be a Bible study led by Rev. Art Campbell. The title of his study is “Heavenly Stories with Earthly Meanings.” Other adults will continue with Financial Peace University and Moments for Mom. Children (age 4 to 5th grade) will have children’s choir and activities. The Children’s Choir will sing on October 25 during the 10:45 a.m. service. Harvester’s BackSnack Program This school year marks our fourth year in assisting with Harvester’s BackSnack program. This program began in Shawnee county in 2008-2009 with 250 students in 12 schools; and now has 975 students in 20 schools. That translates to over 500,000 pounds of shelf stable food plus 8,500 pounds of fresh produce. The food is for the children to eat over the weekend. Some children in Topeka have little or no nutritious food to eat when not in school. This year we will be packing and delivering food to 100 children at Bishop, McClure, and Whitson. We need volunteers and plastic grocery sacks. Contact the church office, 267-0380 to sign up, or drop off your plastic sacks in the church office. 2015-2016 Upward Season Upward Basketball needs volunteers for its upcoming evaluations on the dates listed below. No basketball experience is required. If you would like to volunteer, please email Whitney Casement at [email protected] with the dates that you are available to help. Evaluations will be held in our gym. October 27- 6:00-7:30 p.m. October 29 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. October 30 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. October 31 - 9:30-11:00 a.m. October 2015 First Baptist Church Page 7 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TOPEKA BOARD OF MINISTRIES Minutes September 16, 2015 DRAFT—NOT YET APPROVED BY BOARD Members Attending: Robyn Aeschliman, Deane Burgess, Whitney Casement, Shirley Davis, Pam DeFries, Rachel Ebert, Corey Fields, Matt Harader, Dave Harrison, Cheryl Henson, Theresa Hodges, Bill Kelly, Mary Jane King, and Dennis Slimmer. At 7:30 p.m., Matt Harader gave a leadership devotional, centered around Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” God provided that those who show mercy shall receive mercy from both others and God. Matt led in prayer. Action Items Approval of 08/19/15 meeting minutes: Dave Harrison moved and Robyn Aeschliman seconded to approve the 08/19/15 minutes, as written. Motion carried. Financial report: Matt Harader reported that receipts were down in August, leaving the church with a net income of -$4,359.92. The year-todate net income at the end of August was -$17,906.98, slighter better than at this time last year. September’s first two weeks of receipts were very good. The Finance Committee moved to approve the August 2015 financial report. Motion carried. New Business Transportation for members who need rides to church: The Care Committee reported the growing need for transportation to church for some members who no longer drive. There are liability concerns for members who may fall, either using the church’s 15-passenger bus or having volunteers pick up and return members. It was noted that Brewster Place and Aldersgate will provide rides, but for a high fee. Other suggestions included talking with Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and Washburn’s Safe Ride program for options. In addition, there was some discussion of providing streaming services at Brewster Place at 10:45 on Sundays in its chapel. Another suggestion was to provide a valet service to help those who need it at the church, assisting them getting out and into cars and even driving their cars to parking places. 2016 slate of officers: Pam DeFries stated that the Nominating Committee will meet soon and asked Board members to let her know if they are not willing to serve in 2016. Annual report: Cheryl Henson reminded that every committee should file its annual report by Oct. 31, preferably by e-mail to Verlee. Each ministry area should also review its budget and give estimates for 2016 to Matt and the Finance Committee by Oct. 13. The Board will review the budget in October and publish it by the middle of November. Church directory: Cheryl announced that a new pictorial church directory will be made this year, with photographs being scheduled for Nov. 4-7. Members may sign up online in a week or so and, starting in October, people may sign up after church services. LifeTouch has offered several discounts for those who wish to purchase their portraits, including a $10 discount for every family, a $5 discount for families who bring canned goods (which will be given to the church for Doorstep), and a 20% discount for members of the military, fire fighters and police as well as for seniors (60 and older). Membership report: The Membership Secretary moved and Matt Harader seconded to accept a request for membership by baptism for Braydon Fields. Motion carried. New dates for the calendar: • Sept. 26 Barbeque at Terra Heights, 4:00-6:00 p.m.—bring lawn chairs and side dishes • Nov. 4 Game night at the church, 6:00-8:00 p.m., sponsored by Adult Education Area Reports Recreation: Whitney Casement stated that Upward evaluations start next month, scheduled from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, 29 and 30 and from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on Oct. 31. No basketball experience is necessary for the evaluations. Volunteers are needed to take brochures to USD 501 schools by the end of September. Outreach: This group discussed getting a team of volunteers to greet Upward families and invite them to church, connecting with the families through their kids. The church will also sponsor this year’s Crop Walk. Care: In addition to discussing transportation for homebound members, the group is planning an Effective Listening and Caring Seminar this fall, inviting Terra Heights to attend as well. Worship: The Worship Committee is recruiting—if anyone has an interest in helping to plan worship services, please contact Mary Jane King or another member of the committee. Kathy Slimmer will be creating decorations for the church during October and November. Hanging of the Greens is scheduled for Nov. 19 during the Sunday School hour. Children and Youth Education: In a written report, the committee discussed plans for a December event, such as Birthday Party for Jesus or another activity. Pastor Laura is putting together a discipleship class for current third graders and up this fall. Adult Education: The group discussed both current and future Wednesday Family Night programs. Staff Reports Cheryl Henson provided a written report, including: • Wednesday Family Night got off to a good start Sept. 9, with a session on teaching children financial responsibility, a new program called Moments for Moms, and children’s choir taught by Will Kubie. • ABW will host the area Tri-River Rally on Monday, Sept. 21, and is planning ABW Sunday on Oct. 18. • All finance officers of the church are asked to attend the Economic Summit at Central Seminary on Oct. 1, where they will hear from experts in the area of pastoral and church finances. Corey Fields, in a written report, announced that a keyboard was purchased for the ConneXion band, Broken Bread, using the remaining money from Charlie Stryker’s memorial. It joins the bass and electric guitars on the stage that were purchased in memory of Larry Golden. He also stated that Upward’s newly recruited team will operate independently, but under the auspices of the recreation committee. Whitney Casement will again serve as the assistant director for basketball and Dawn Dennis is returning to direct cheerleading. Laura Cassidy-Moffatt provided a written report, pointing out her activities with children and youth as well with elderly and shut-in members. At 8:40 p.m., with no further business, Dennis Slimmer closed the meeting with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Norma Phillips, Church Clerk ~ October 2015 ~ Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 Oct. 13 - Committee Mtgs. 6 pm Recreation 9 am Economics Summit 12Noon Fellowship Lunch, F.H. 6 pm Worship Friday 2 KS Senior Olympics 8 am ROMEOS Saturday 3 KS Senior Olympics 5 pm Badminton, gym 7 pm Chancel Choir 6:30 pm Outreach 6:30 pm Property Rehearsal 7:15 pm Finance 7:15 pm Risk Management 4 5 6 7 8 9 8:30 am Traditional Worship 9 am Professional Staff 6:45 am Men's Breakfast 1-3 pm Pickleball, gym 12Noon Fellowship Lunch 9:30 am ConneXion Gathering 1 pm Women's Bible Study 10:30 am All Staff mtg. 5:30 pm Wed. Family Night 7 pm Chancel Choir 9:30 am Sunday School 2:30 pm Adult Handbells 5:30 pm Staff Relations 6:15 pm Children's Choir 10:45 am Worship 7 pm JUMP House Mtg., 6:30 pm Scouts Rehearsal 10 ABBCR Annual Meeting - Cross Wind 8 am ROMEOs 6 pm - Private Party, gym 9 am-Noon SCT 5 pm Badmintion, gym Parlor 4 pm Youth 5:15 pm Living & Active 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8:30 am Traditional Worship 9 am Professional Staff 6:45 am Men's Breakfast 1-3 pm Pickleball, gym 12Noon Fellowship Lunch 8 am ROMEOS 5 pm - Private Party, gym 9:30 am ConneXion Gathering 1 pm Women's Bible Study 10:30 am All Staff mtg. 4 :30 pm Care 1:30 pm Esther Jane Circle 9 am-Noon SCT 9:15 am Faith Forest 2:30 pm Adult Handbells 1:30 pm Adult Ed Mtg. 5:30 pm Wed. Family Night 7 pm Chancel Choir 5 pm Badmintion, gym 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 5 pm Badminton 6-7:15 pm Committee Mtgs. 6:15 pm Children's Choir Rehearsals 10:45 am Common Ground 7 pm Roseberry Circle, 6:30 pm Scouts 1 pm Crop Walk Annies Place 4 pm Youth 5:15 pm Living & Active 18 ABW Sunday 19 20 21 22 23 8:30 am Traditional Worship 9 am Professional Staff 6:45 am Men's Breakfast 1-3 pm Pickleball, gym 12Noon Fellowship Lunch 8 am ROMEOs 9:30 am ConneXion Gathering 1 pm Women's Bible Study 10:30 am All Staff mtg. 5:30 pm Wed. Family Night 7 pm Chancel Choir 9 am-Noon SCT 9:15 am Faith Forest 2:30 pm Adult Handbells 5:30 pm Day Care 6:15 pm Children's Choir 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 5 pm Badminton 6:30 pm Scouts 7:30 pm Board of Rehearsal 24 5 pm Badmintion, gym Ministries 10:45 am Common Ground 4 pm Youth 5:15 pm Living & Active 25 26 27 8:30 am Traditional Worship 9 am Professional Staff 6:45 am Men's Breakfast 9 am White Cross 12Noon Fellowship Lunch 8 am ROMEOs 9:30 am ConneXion Gathering 1 pm Women's Bible Study 10:30 am All Staff mtg. 1-3 pm Pickleball, gym 6 pm Upward Evaluations 9 am-Noon SCT 9:15 am Faith Forest 2:30 pm Adult Handbells 6 pm Upward Evaluations 5:30 pm Wed. Family Night 7 pm Chancel Choir 6 pm Upward Evaluations 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 5 pm Badminton 6 pm Children's Ed Mtg. 6:15 pm Children's Choir 10:45 am Common Ground 4 pm Youth 5:15 pm Living & Active 6:30 pm Scouts 28 29 30 Rehearsals 31 9:30 am Upward Evals F i r s t B a p t i s t Ch u r c h The FIRST BAPTIST STAR (USPS: 194-960) is published monthly for $25.00 per year by the First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave., Topeka, KS 66611-1811. Periodicals postage paid at Topeka, Kansas. 3033 SW MacVicar Ave. Topeka, Kansas 66611-1811 785.267.0380 785.267.9148 (fax) www.firstbaptisttopeka.org [email protected] Periodicals Postage Paid At Topeka, Kansas POSTMASTER: Send address Changes to The First Baptist Star, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave. Topeka, KS 66611-1811 The sunrise photo on the cover was taken by Whitney Casement. Come and Be Apart of our Family Album We want all members and friends of First Baptist to have their photo taken for our new directory. Lifetouch will be at First Baptist to take photos Wednesday, November 4, from 2 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, November 5, from 2 to 9 p.m.; Friday, November 6, from 2 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may select your appointment online at http://bit.ly/FBCTopeka-Directory, stop by the Parlor on Sunday mornings, or contact the church office. When you have your photo taken at the church you will receive one free 8 x 10 photo and a church directory. If you decide to order photos for your family or friends they will be shipped in time to be given as Christmas gifts. Seniors (age 60+), military, firemen, policemen can each receive 20 percent discount off their photo order. If you happen to be out of town or having surgery when Lifetouch is at First Baptist, rest assured you can still have your photo taken before or after our dates at a nearby church. Upcoming Dates Note: Dated Material Enclosed September 27 - Blake Bledsoe’s last Sunday September 27 - Discipleship classes for children, 6 p.m. September 28 - Women’s Bible Study begins, 1 p.m., F. H. October 4 - Discipleship classes for children, 6 p.m. October 9-10 - ABCCR Annual Gathering, Cross Wind October 18 - ABW Sunday October 25 - FBC Children’s Choir and baptism at 10:45 a.m. service November 1 - Consecration Sunday November 4 - Game Night, 6 p.m., F. H. November 4-7 - Photos taken for Pictorial Directory The Adult Education Committee has planned a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It is an evening of fun and games, cards, and a variety of board games. A movie will be shown for children, age 4 -5th grade. Childcare will be provided. There will be plenty of free snacks and drinks. Come and enjoy the fun.