This week our Pastor, Brother Marcos Gohlke announced his retirement as Pastor of Port O’Connor First Baptist Church, effective June 30, 2011. Brother Marcos and Sue came out of retirement to pastor the Church through some very difficult times in the life of the Church and now are returning to retirement. For almost four years, Marcos and Sue have been dedicated leaders of the Church, under God’s directions. The Church will miss the inspiration given by Marcos’ Bible teachings and sermons and the musical talents of both Sue and Marcos. May God continue to bless them in this much deserved retirement.
Sam Craig and his Eagle Wings Camp boys will be arriving in Port O’Connor next week. The boys are beginning a week of camp at Port O’Connor as they have done for the past eight years. The Church welcomes the boys on Friday, June 3 and they will be staying in the Fellowship Hall. On Saturday, the boys will go fishing, followed by a swimming party at Kenneth and Grady Jean Clark’s pool. They will enjoy hamburgers, pool side, and a lot of fun. On Saturday evening, the group will have a fish fry at the church. Sam Craig and the boys will be in charge of the Sunday morning 11:00 a.m. service, singing and giving personal testimonies. After a big send off luncheon Sunday, the group will be off to their camp on the Medina River for seven days.
The “Big Apple Adventure” Vacation Bible School begins on Monday, June 13. Candice Stryker has lined up a great staff of teachers and workers for this exciting school. All children from PreK to sixth grade are invited to attend. VBS begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at noon each day, Monday through Thursday. Thursday, June 16, is “Hot Dog Day” and the children will be treated to all the hot dogs they can eat. Wow! Thursday evening, June 16, at 6:00 p.m., is Graduation Time. All children and their parents and grandparents are invited to attend and experience what the children did during VBS. Refreshments will be served.
On Monday, June 20, the children in grades 3 through 6 will be off to Summer Camp in Palacios. The children will enjoy four days of fun, food, fellowship, games and Bible study. The group will return June 23. Call the church if you need more information.
See you in church Sunday!
