Xenos News -

VBS features the "Pirates of Blandpants" June 16 through June 20. (a.m. sessions, 9 a.m. - noon; and pm. sessions, 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m.)

$5714.42 big! The April 12 sale generated funds for the Cambodia mission trip this summer. If you have questions, contact Holly McCallum at 823-6510 x 151 or McCallumH@xenos.org

The Wayne Talarzyk Memorial Golf Tournament benefits the Humanitarian Aid & Development Fund. In three outings, this event has raised more than $16,000.

By Laura Avers

Spread the WORD! Now you AND your friends can listen to Xenos teachings on the radio. Tune in to WRFD 880 A.M. at 6 p.m. weekdays. It's a great way to introduce people to Xenos Bible teaching.

Gary DeLashmutt, Xenos lead pastor, finishes the New Testament book of John on April 8, and follows with Revelation for three weeks.

By Jeff Gordon, Xenos elder

Jubilee USA will host their national meetings at Xenos' 4^th Street Pavilion June 20 through 22.

Jubilee advocates debt relief for developing countries who are saddled with unmanageable debt. People from a variety of backgrounds, faiths and locations will attend the conference, which is open to anyone.

By Jeff Gordon, Xenos Elder

John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace,
by Jonathan Aitken 2007

This biography vividly demonstrates John Newton's experience of God's grace. Most people know Newton as the author of the hymn, Amazing Grace, but don't realize the tremendous impact of his life.

The Dr. Ken Boa workshop is rescheduled for Saturday, May 3, from 2-4:30 p.m., in the Xenos 4th Street Pavilion.

By Steve Bauer, Operations and Administration Division Coordinator

Our FST members pledge 5 percent or more of their gross annual income to the work of Xenos. First-year pledgers can join into this stewardship opportunity at 3 percent for the first year. Our hope is that many more people can and will join in committing to fund God's work in this church with this change. Pledge online at www.xenos.org/pledge