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In This Issue:
INTERDEPENDENCE
DAY
Yes, I know July 4th is Independence
Day, not Interdependence Day, but there are many days I wish
we understood much more about working with and relying on each
other. Out society is an example of "me first" or
"us first" run amok.
Violence on the streets ,at
soccer games or on the interstate illustrates only too well
our self-centered drive.
It is tempting to launch into
a couple paragraphs about our nation's actions around the world-but
then I would be labeled as un-patriotic. Suffice it to say it
is no surprise to me that in many parts of the world our nation
is not well received. Our church life reflects our "me
first" attitude as well. Every congregation I know says
they want more young people and that they want to grow. Yet
when faced with the reality of the changes it would take to
provide the potential for growth the statements begin to come:
"I" don't like doing that kind of outreach. "I'm"
tired. "I'm " too old. "I" don't like the
praise music, "I" won't give my offerings if that
is the direction "they" go.
Quite the attitudes for people
seeking to follow Jesus. We are called to be a community under
the guidance of the Holy Spirit-a unifying Spirit. We are to
study God's Scripture to find our way in this world. But somewhere
we've missed the point of much of it.
Celebrate the 4th of July.
But, reflect on the possibilities of being more INTERdependent
in all areas of life, I believe it will please God.
Arlo R. Reichter
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PRIME TIMERS CAMP
 For
Adults of All Ages
July 30-Aug. 2 at Tamarack
Best Ball Gold at Foxfire
Miniature Golf
Bible Study by Sam Brink
Mystery Dinner Theatre
led by Ted Hertel, Jr. &Maggie Ley
Prime Timer Camp Cost is:
$110 each (2 in a cabin)
$98 each (3 or more/cabin)
This camp is scheduled as the
same time as the Young in Heart Camp (older adults) and the
camps will enjoy some experiences together.
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JULY PRAYER FOCUS:
Church:
Community-Darien
Pastor:
John Mancusi
Spouse: Debra
Start Date: 8/97
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CENTRAL BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL
SEMINARY-MILWAUKEE EXTENSION CENTER
Fall 2006 Courses:
Intro to New Testament-1
Faculty: Dr. Demetrius Williams
Formation for Christian Ministry
Faculty: Dr. Richard Olson
Constructive Theology-1
(on-line)
Faculty: Dr. Molly Marshall
Spring 2007 Courses:
Intro to New Testament -2
Faculty: Dr. Demetrius Williams
Biblical Exegesis and Hermeneutics
Faculty: Dr. Timothy Ashley
Constructive Theology-2
Faculty: Dr. Molly Marshall
Apply at www.cbts.edu
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