What do you do when the year is about to run out? Why, we recap its highlights. With so many to choose from, it is hard to
pick just 10. So this is what we will
do. We begin with these 10 and you add
any that you think are deserving of year-end recognition as well.
# 10 Walk a Block for Jesus X2. One was conducted in Burns Flat during the
spring, mostly praying at different points throughout Burns Flat. The second was following camp and was a
gospel blitz throughout Dill City.
#9 VBS – It always rocks! Des Simmons got the pie in the face on the
last day.
#8 Camp WOW.
Youth that had been reported long missing came out of the woodwork for
life changing experiences at Camp WOW.
#7 First CPC in Mangum. The Burns Flat CPC continued to pray for this
small sister congregation as they went through more pastor trials and are
struggling with their future.
#6 New tile in the women’s restroom and the
kitchen. It’s not all about the
building, but every once in a while, you just have to do a little upgrade.
#5 Backpack ministry. The church budgeted $1,000 and the community
added $4,000 more. We were able to help
every child who came with just about everything on the list.
#4 Ice Bucket Challenge. The session accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge
put before us by Covenant CPC in Ada, Oklahoma.
#3 Baptisms.
We baptized 6 people this year.
#2 Broke the vending machine. The church stopped conforming to the patterns
of the world and returned to being faithful to its mission, especially in the
areas of Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets and angel gifts. We are feeding people with what lasts—the Bread
of Life and Living Water. What was in
the basket will be gone in a week or two, but we bring love and life and life
eternal to the world in Jesus Christ.
#1 Chewy Tuesdays. What began a few years ago as a feast for a
few turned into love delivered to 70 and 80 kids every Tuesday this summer. This is God’s love in action!
God Love You!
Love One Another!
Add your top Burns Flat CPC events to the list in the
comments section.