I began thinking through all the people who helped, and I don't think I could name every person who helped make this weekend happen. I would like to thank all the men who came out Saturday to help us erect the tent, all those who helped prepare and serve food, the ones who showed up early Sunday to set up chairs, and everyone who stayed after the service to help take down the tent and put the chairs away. This truly was a team effort, and it reminds us of what we can do when we all work together.I included a few photos of the weekend starting with the tent crew on Saturday morning. I wish I had space to include every picture, but I believe these capture what took place over the weekend. My favorite photos are the ones of us gathering in circles to pray about what God wants to do through us. I encourage you to continue praying that prayer. As I said Sunday, prayer is the key to what God wants to do through us. If we don't take time to ask Him, how will we know how He wants us to respond.
Again, it was a wonderful weekend, and I thank all of you who served in a variety of ways to make it possible.
On a different note, I want to remind you that this is the final Sunday to bring shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Please remember that shipping and handling has increased to $9.00 this year.
In Christ,
Mark Smith, Pastor of FBC Jacksonville, AR
