Park of the Pines Association Work Week and Expo May 2009
The Park of The Pines Association is announcing the annual work week. Work will begin on the morning of Monday May 12th through Friday May 15th. You are invited to come and camp or stay in the lodge at no expense. One meal per day will be provided Monday - Friday. The maintenance committee is meeting on Saturday, April 18th to create a schedule of tasks that will be work on during the week. More information will follow next week. In addition, On Saturday, May 16th we will have our first Mission Center/Park Association Expo. This event is for everyone in the Mission Center and you are strongly encouraged to come and share in this activity. The tentative schedule is as follows: 10:00 am      Opening Worship – A time of sharing the good news from around the Mission Center and hear exciting testimonies of people that have been recently impacted by God’s rich blessings. 11:30 am      Lunch 12:30 pm      EXPO with booths and displays. We anticipate representatives from the following: Ron Fuller demonstrating how to access and use the NGL Mission Center Web Page Outreach International Journey House Young Adult Ministries Youth Camping Committee and Campers 3:00 pm General meeting to consider the current and future opportunities for the Park of The Pines. This will include the following: Financial report for the Park Report from the Park President Identification of pressing maintenance needs General discussion on how the Park of The Pines will embrace future opportunities for ministry within the Mission Center. 5:30 pm Picnic dinner in the yard. Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans and potato salad and all the trimmings. 6:30 pm Clean up and head for home. The primary objective for the EXPO is to consider new opportunities for programs of ministry and to have a two hour period of time for a frank discussion on the needs and future of park. There will be no charge for staying at the grounds for those persons who are willing to commit some time to working on the clean-up and maintenance activities. The noon and evening will be paid for with a free will offering. The suggested contribution for these two meals is $4.50 per person per meal. Persons may want to say Saturday night and leave on Sunday morning. This may allow for some additional opportunities for fellowship and relaxation. Please announce and share this letter and the poster with members of your congregation, encouraging them to attend this event. Child care for young children will be provided. Please contact Sandy Ecker at 231-547-0429 or leesan@charter.net if you want to stay in the lodge.