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August 17, 2009 BB/BS

It's official - after enjoying a wonderful evening with Evan, Crystal, Sophia, Bella, and other members of the Tinstman clan, we have decided to move the upcoming Church picnic to their home.  Yes, there may be a hundred or more people, but, after tonight, we are confident they can handle it. 

Well, we have finished up our 10th month with our Littles with another very successful event.  From riding bikes to fishing to riding the paddle boat on the pond, the kids had a wonderful time.  Jamie caught her first every fish, a catfish, and was a bit distraught as to how it looked.  She had a look of amazement and horror on her face all at the same time as she repeated again and again "...fish...fish...fish...fish..."  In the end, you could see how proud she was at what she has done.

 "Thank you" Evan & Crystal - you opened your home and shared the warmth and love.  We are confident that God is using all of our time and talents to really make a difference in the lives of our Littles; tonight, you were a big part of that difference.

 Coming up next - we will be take a break as the next scheduled Monday is Labor Day.  Our next event is September 21 - we will be working over the next few weeks to identify themes and volunteers for the fall season.  If you have any ideas for an event, would like to volunteer, or know someone who would, please let me know.  Also, please feel free to forward this or any email to anyone who you think may be interested in what we are doing.

Thanks to all for your wonderful prayers and support as we venture out into our community to make a SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE in the lives of the children and their families.

 

BB/BS AT THE PIRATE GAME - MONDAY JULY 20Th


Cost of an outfield box seat ticket purchased by Amy Plyler         $10.00

Cost of a tailgate dinner at the Pirate Game                               $2.00

Seeing the smiles on the faces of our Littles during their             Priceless
1st ever game at PNC park

Mike Plyler saying the dinner prayer in the parking lot                 Priceless
of PNC Park.   

Eating hotdogs cooked by Steve "Hot Dog" Plyler                         Priceless

Outreaching with good friends                                                   Priceless

Worshipping God through missional outreach                               Priceless

Spending the evening with about 100 Plylers                                Priceless
        (OK, it wasn't 100, but they kept coming out of the
        woodwork - Thanks to Steve, Amy, Mike, Adam,
        Seth, Christina, Sam, Melissa, Rita, and Amy's Mom
        for helping to make it a GREAT evening for all.)

Playing football in the rain in the PNC parking lot                          Priceless

Sitting together through a 2 hour rain delay                                  Priceless

Enjoying an 8-5 Pirate victory (how rare!)                                    Priceless
        (Thanks to Mike Plyler for including in his
        dinner prayer a request for a Pirate victory!)

Seeing the Pirates beat the Brewers for the 1st time in 18 games   Priceless

Actually having my camera so I could include the                          A MIRACLE!
attached pictures (although the batteries died)


IT WAS A PRICELESS EVENING - GLORY TO GOD OUR FATHER!!! 

...AND THROUGH HIS GRACE AND BLESSING MAY WE CONTINUE TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR LITTLES, OUR CHURCH FAMILY, AND OUR COMMUNITY!!!!

AMEN

CLICK EACH TO ENLARGE BILL'S PHOTOS FROM THE BALL PARK

June - BB/BS

June, another great month! We started it off by going to Boardman Park and then to the Build-a-Bear Workshop. The kids had a great time.  Jonathan told us he has never been to a park before, and it was the best time ever. They played games, heard a story, and built a bear. Greg gave his bear away for Father’s Day. What a great way to show you have a caring heart.

The second event was Vacation Bible School. They played games, ate snacks, heard bible stories, and made crafts.  Jamie, Paul, Sandra, and Greg even brought their brothers and sisters to the event. for the entire week. We would like to thank Sue McFarland and all the teachers and helpers for a wonderful program each year. They do a fantastic job.

These kids are learning there are so many options in the world to become  an outstanding adult later in life. You can tell they do not have the opportunity to go to the many places we take for granted.   But they ALL have such kind, compassionate hearts!  They are also learning God’s Word. We do have fun, but it is important that they know we need The Lord in our hearts. They have so much potential. We are making a SIGNIFICANT DIFFRENCE IN THEIR LIVES, we can really see the changes.

Please feel free to inquire about our program, or join us Monday night if you want to learn more  about it or just to have a fun evening with Christian friends. 

Keep us and these precious children in your prayers,

Mike, Bill, Amy, Loretta, Dave

 

Hello everyone!  Well, summer is here and we would like to let you know what we have planned for the kids:


JULY 20, 2009:  LET'S GO SEE THE BUCS!
We are planning to attend the Pirates game vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:05.  I know at least  a couple of the kids have never been to a Pirate game so this should be a pretty exciting evening.  We would like to have as many people attend as possible in support of BBBS so if you are interested in joining us , please let me know as soon as possible.  Tickets should be no more than $20/ticket. 


AUGUST 3, 2009:  SWIMMING WITH SANDY!
This is the event that we have all been waiting for.  Sandy hosted our Mother's Day event in May and graciously offered to host a swimming party at her home.  My kids have been swimming in Sandy's pool and guarantee that this will be a fun filled evening.  Sandy has a special surprise for dinner.  Thanks Sandy for your generosity.


AUGUST 17, 2009: PICNICKING WITH THE TINTSMANS!
... and now we are off to the Tintsmans who have graciously offered their home for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship.  Evan did a great job hosting the scavenger hunt back in March and we are all looking forward to a great time with Evan and his family. 


AUGUST 31, 2009:  TO BE ANNOUNCED

Due to the Labor Day holiday, we've decided to host our first September event on the 5th Monday in August. We have yet to schedule the event so for all of you creative types, if you have any ideas of something we can do, please let us know.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers, interest, and support.  We are making a SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE in our community.

 

 

    Big Brother/Big Sister Events hosted by our church continue in 2009. 

All are finding it very worthwhile and invite you to be involved.  Volunteers are needed!! 

We enjoy fellowship and a supper followed by an activity twice a month . 

 Please see Sue McFarland - if you would like to help out with food preparation
                    Michelle Singer -if you would like to host one of the events
                     Bill Nesbitt, Amy Plyler, Mike Plyler - if you would like to become a "Big"