AWANA News

Sunday, May 11^th

In honor of Mother’s Day, there will be NO AWANA meeting on Sunday, May 11^th.

Year End Bash Lock-in

Our AWANA program will be having their year end bash on May 16th; 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.! The plan is for everyone to have a sleep over at the church and do lots of fun activities and games.

All AWANA members and their guest plus any church member interested in helping out are asked to make plans to attend.

Packing List:

• Bible / AWANA book
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Pajamas (no shorts)
• Change of clothes
• Flashlight
• Laundry Bag
• Positive Attitude

The Year End Bash is going to be a great way to celebrate all the hard work that everyone has done through out the year in the AWANA program. Even though we are going to take a quick break over the Summer months we will all look forward to when AWANA starts back up in the Fall. The AWANA leaders would like to invite everyone to come out and help us celebrate a great year in AWANA and spend some time with our young church members. You never know, they may just bring out the kid in you and you might have some fun!!!! For more information about the Year End Bash contact Jeff Hutchinson at 281-650-1978 or bsahutch@msn.com he will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Awards and Recognition Ceremony 2007-2008

Sunday May 18^th at 5:30pm the AWANA Club will hold it’s Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony. We will recognize the AWANA Club members achievement and leaders dedicated service during the past year. It is important that we have as many people as possible in attendance to recognize the achievements of our AWANA students and our AWANA volunteers for their service. PLUS… That evening the AWANA store will be open one last time.

Jeff Hutchinson, the AWANA Commander, would like to thank the church members for their outstanding financial support of this great program through out the past year! Many “seeds” have been planted, and God’s Words have been hidden in many hearts this past year. We have a lot to celebrate and want you to be a part of the celebration. Plan now to attend the AWAN Awards and Recognition Ceremony May 18^th at 5:30pm and show your support of this great program and our youth.

For more information about the Ceremony contact Jeff Hutchinson at 281-650-1978 or bsahutch@msn.com he will be happy to answer any of your questions.

AWANA Program 2007-2008

Our AWANA club will start up again the third Sunday of September 2007 (September 16^th). Registration will start three weeks before then on August 26^th. Registration will continue on September 2^nd, and September 9^th.

We need new and experienced AWANA volunteers and helpers. AWANA Clubs is a great way to express and live your faith by being an example to our youngest church members, and help to guide them to grow in their faith with our Lord, through Bible memory, study, and FUN!!!! If you like to have FUN, then see Jeff Hutchinson, the AWAN Commander, to see where you can serve in Oak Lake Baptist Church’s AWANA Club!!

For more information about OLB AWANA Club contact Jeff Hutchinson at 281-650-1978 or bsahutch@msn.com he will be happy to answer any of your questions.

AWANA Awards and Recognition Ceremony 2006-2007

Sunday May 20^th at 5:30pm the AWANA Club will hold it’s Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony. We will recognize the AWANA Club members achievement and leaders dedicated service during the past year. It is important that we have as many people as possible in attendance to recognize the achievements of our AWANA students and our AWANA volunteers for their service.

Jeff Hutchinson, the AWANA Commander, would like to thank the church members for their outstanding financial support of this great program through out the past year! Many “seeds” have been planted, and God’s Words have been hidden in many hearts this past year, and two little souls have found Jesus. We have a lot to celebrate and want you to be a part of the celebration. Plan now to attend the AWAN Awards and Recognition Ceremony May 20^th at 5:30pm and show your support of this great program and our youth.

For more information about the Ceremony contact Jeff Hutchinson at 281-650-1978 or bsahutch@msn.com he will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Year End Bash (May 18^th 7pm-7am)

SPECAIL ANNOUNCMENT AND CHALLENGE…

Jeff Hutchinson, the AWANA Commander, has challenged the kids that if they can bring 20 AWANA aged kids to the Year End Bash that he would let the one that brought the most kids put a cream pie in his face!!!!
Our AWANA program will be having their year end bash on May 18th; 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.!  The plan is for everyone to have a sleep over at the church and do lots of fun activities and games like…

Sneaky Sneakers!
Bust My Bubble!
Front Row Swim!
Which way did they go!
Tornado Alley!
Spot Light Tag!
The Quick and the Dead!
Ring Around the Church!
Plus….
Have a real Camp Fire!
Roast Hot Dogs!
Make Smore’s!
Home-Made Ice Cream!
Dutch Oven Cobbler!
Watch a Movie on the Big Screen!
Huge Pajama Party!   (Stuffed Bears Optional)
Bible Time!
Stay up till 1:00am!!!

All AWANA members and their guest plus any church member interested in helping out are asked to make plans to attend.  Remember Jeff’s challenge to bring 20 kids!

Packing List:

• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Bible
• Pajamas
• Change of clothes
• Small Flashlight
• Laundry Bag
• Positive Attitude

The Year End Bash is going to be a great way to celebrate all the hard work that everyone has done through out the year in the AWANA program.  Even though we are going to take a quick break over the Summer months we will all look forward to when AWANA starts back up in the Fall.  The AWANA leaders would like to invite everyone to come out and help us celebrate a great year in AWANAs with the kids and enjoy the campfire, eat a couple of hot dogs with the kids, and spend some time with our young church members.  You never know, they may just bring out the kid in you and you might have some fun!!!!   For more information about the Year End Bash contact Jeff Hutchinson at 281-650-1978 or bsahutch@msn.com he will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Snap, Snap… It’s Picture Time!

The youth here at Oak Lake are beginning a fundraiser for camp, starting this morning! We have a team of about 40-50 people that will be selling coupons for portrait sittings at $10.00 a piece. Olan Mills Portrait Studios will then come to the church the weekend of June 7-9 and take the pictures here.

Calling all Gals!

“What Not to Wear” is our theme for our all girls of all ages luncheon on Saturday, May the 12th at 11:00 a.m.! We’ll have a good program, good food, and great fellowship! Our menu consists of chicken breast, potatoes, green beans, salad, and dessert. Much work has already gone into the planning and preparation for you, so plan to attend! We are looking for fashion items such as evening bags, dress gloves, miniature shoes, scarves, hats, hankies and things pertaining to fashion. Tickets are on sale for $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for girls under 12. Invite a friend and have lunch with us! Buy your ticket now from Sandra Heerssen, Lynn Fussell, Erma Harvill or Kristi Hughes.

Our AWANA program will be having their end of year bash on May 18th; 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.! The plan is for lots of activities including a sleep-over here at the church!! More details to follow. All AWANA members and anyone interested make plans to attend.

Summer Means Camp!

Camp time will be here again in June and July! Senior camp for grades 6 and up will be June 18th - 22nd at Texoma Youth Camp near Denison, Tx. Junior camp takes place on July 23rd - 27th also at Texoma. The cost will be $125.00 per camper. This is a great place for your teens and children this summer. It can be a life changing experience. Send them to camp!

Summer Also Means Vacation Bible School!

This year’s VBS will be held June 25 - 29. Bro. Joe Schmidt will be leading this year’s VBS. Make plans to attend.