Hang on folks here we go into June. We begin with VBS, Gap, Annual Conference, another GAP, and that’s just the beginning of Summer at Antioch. This month will complete my first full year with you these events are the last of the "firsts" for me. I am truly excited about all the activities and about the chances we will have to share the love of Jesus.

We will have the great opportunity and awesome responsibility to tell boys and girls about the love of Jesus at VBS and to show them that love in our actions and attitudes. During the GAP camps young people will come to share Jesus’ love in word and deed as they go out to build ramps, mow grass, and repair houses. Sonya tells

me we have two capacity weeks ahead of us and that means that as the host for GAP our church has the opportunity to share the hospitality of Jesus with about two hundred youth from all around North Georgia. Wow! What an opportunity for Antioch!

During these weeks in June we will have the opportunity to witness to more people in person than at any other single time during the year. My prayer is that God will help us be up to the task. That by the grace of God we will be the reflection of the love, compassion, and hospitality of Jesus.

Two Sundays in June will be devoted to the celebration of GAP camps and the youth who come to work will be our worship leaders. On the other two Sundays of June we will worship in Campmeeting style. We will add a little extra singing and bring out the gospel hymns from the Campmeeting song book. No robes or formalities, just old fashioned singin’, prayin’, and preachin'. We may throw in just a little testifyin’. All this to help get us ready for the real Campmeeting coming up in July.

Friends, it is going to be a great Summer. I hope you catch my excitement and that you will be sure to be present for all the festivities. If you have been away from Antioch for a while, June is a great time to come home again. Bring family and invite friends! Come and worship. Come and serve.

Randy